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Nellie Revelle

Office Manager Office Hours: Monday-Thursday

Email: nrps@sbcglobal.net

Stan Pesis, Pastor Office Hours:

Wednesday-Saturday

St. Paul’s Lutheran Family 1201 North Saliman Road—Carson City, NV 89701

775.882.3020 * Fax 775.882.3533 Church Email: splfcc@sbcglobal.net

Church website: www.stpaulsluthfamily.com

Volume 28, Issue 4

May, 2012

Bits & PesisBits & PesisBits & PesisBits & Pesis

Vicki Hamilton

Eucharistic Minister By Appointment

Ken Elverum

Council President Email: splfcouncil@sbcglobal.net

Traci Trenoweth

Council Vice President

… WORTH REPEATING ...

Life isn’t about weathering the storm … It’s about learning to dance in the rain!

FROM THE PASTOR … A great big THANK YOU to all of you for your financial faithfulness! The total income to date exceeds our budget anticipations by $711. Remem-ber, we are working with an interim budget to take us through June 30, 2012 when we begin using the new fis-cal year budget term of July1-June 30. Our total income to date for 2012 totals $57,346 while our expenses to date for the year have totaled $55,685. Our income for the month of March totaled $22,059 while church expenses totaled $16,897. Late in March the area experienced a significant wind event which took a number of shingles off the west facing por-tion of the sanctuary roof. We will need to pay close at-tention to that to maintain the integrity of the roof. This information was reported at the April Council meeting.

Dear Friends,

“Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia.” This is the opening proclamation we used when we first greeted one another on Easter morning. That proclamation pro-vides we Christians the reason we can celebrate. In this case, the word “can” is appropriate. The situation is not about whether we may celebrate; with Christ’s resurrection we can celebrate. The celebration is so great that it lasts not only for a day. Indeed, the early church recognized that this event is so momentous as to provide the founda-tion for our whole life. Every Sunday, the first day of the week, is a mini-Easter reminding us that the risen Jesus rose on the first day of the week.

Then why don’t we celebrate Easter more often? I’m glad you asked. Actually, as I hinted above, we don’t have just one day of celebrating Easter, we have a whole sea-son. We celebrate Easter by having a sabbath of Sab-baths; that is the Easter season lasts for seven Sun-days. We don’t mark the Sundays that follow Easter as Sundays “after” or “in” but rather “of” Easter. Funny how those little prepositions can be so important. We work with a whole celebration of Easter. Even the major holiday (holy-day) which follows is marked, initiated by Easter. Near the end of May this year we celebrate Pente-cost. The root of the word refers back to its location from Easter. Pentecost comes 50 days after Easter, that is seven weeks (49 days) plus one day. “Penta” as in “Pentagon” as in 5? Get it?

A couple of other seasons of the church, for instance Christmas and Advent, use the same kind of prepositional marker (of) to define the Sundays of their season. But no other season so completely defines our lives. Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Peace,

… CALLING ALL GRADS ...

In order to acknowledge and honor our 2012 high school, college, voca-

tional and university graduates, we need to be sure that we have a complete list of names, degrees, future plans, etc. To accomplish this, please call the church office if you, a member of your immediate family, or any other church member will be graduating this spring or summer. Please call Nellie at 882-3020 as soon as possible. The information is scheduled to appear in the June edition of our newsletter. Thank you!

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If you are aware of someone in a hospital,

nursing home, convalescing at home, or

needing special prayers, please keep us

informed by calling the church office.

LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR: Jennifer, Betty, Ella, Helene, Debbie, Brian & Ann, Michael, Jerry, Paul, Shirley, Dick, Meghann & Austin, Mildred, Murv, Rolf, Marge, Matthew, Buzz, Willa, Tess & Joe, Bill & Caroll, Steve & Jane, Clay, Deb, Margie, Shannon & Leon, Tricia, Jennifer, Pam, Barry, Linda, Courtney, Chris, Beth, Char, Travis, Lois, Jamie, Mary, Shelly, Joycie, Kim, Jane, the families of Lawrence Weigel (Rich’s dad), Nancy, Jim McComb, Ellen Smith, … plus all those we name in our hearts.

ALTAR PRAYER LIST?? ORALTAR PRAYER LIST?? ORALTAR PRAYER LIST?? ORALTAR PRAYER LIST?? OR

TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN?? OR BOTH??TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN?? OR BOTH??TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN?? OR BOTH??TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN?? OR BOTH??

All names placed on our Sunday morning ALTAR PRAYER LIST remain for a total of 4-weeks at

which time we ask that you please call to renew your request(s).

ALL prayer requests will be taken by our Office Manager, Nellie Revelle, by calling 882-3020. You may leave a confidential voice mail message if you wish.

Please indicate whether your prayer request is for the ALTAR PRAYER LIST, the TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN

or BOTH!!! … Thanks!

The MAY edition of our newsletter was prepared for mailing by Nita Menveg, Mary Neumann, Evelyn Luterick, Peggy Truttman, and Cheryl Kinder …

.. and our weekly bulletins were folded by Peggy Truttman…

… and our weekly CD mailings were processed by Nita Menveg …

THANK YOU ALL!

??? DID YOU KNOW ?????? DID YOU KNOW ?????? DID YOU KNOW ?????? DID YOU KNOW ???

St. Paul’s Sunday servicesSt. Paul’s Sunday servicesSt. Paul’s Sunday servicesSt. Paul’s Sunday services

are available on audio CDare available on audio CDare available on audio CDare available on audio CD

Would you or someone you know like a CD copy of our Sunday service? To add someone to our weekly mailing

list, please call the church office.

LEE GROUP Life Enrichment for Everyone

(aka: Lutheran Eager Eaters)

LEE GROUP will meet in Friend-ship Hall for a potluck luncheon on Thursday, 5/3, at 11:30 am. Hosting are Evelyn Luterick, Peggy Trutt-man and Mary Neumann. All are welcome!!

Hope to see YOU at LEE

Madaline Yoho, President

LADIES’ BOOK CLUB Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Please mark your calendar and join us!

5/22/12 5/22/12 5/22/12 5/22/12 - Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen, by Susan Gregg Gilmore

Meeting at the home of Carol Arneson

6/26/12 6/26/12 6/26/12 6/26/12 - Killing Lincoln, by Bill O’Reilly Meeting at the home of Ellie Week

It’s a Girl!! Avery Jane Yeskie was born to Nate and Brittney Yeskie in Oregon on 3/23/2012 - (her Mommy's birthday). Avery Jane (AJ) weighed in at 7-pounds, 8-ounces and measured 20-inches long. The proud grandparents are Dennis & Joan Yeskie; her Auntie is Kristina Yeskie.

Congratulations to all!!

Richard Kowalczyk (Clay’s son) moved to Palmdale, CA, on 4/26/12. Rich has been a willing volunteer here at the church, helping in various ways. He will certainly be missed by all of us.

All the best with your new home and job Travel safely; visit often … from your St. Paul’s “family”

ATTENTION: MUSICIANS

If you are interested and/or willing to participate in a St. Paul’s Chicago Folk contemporary worship service, join us on Sunday afternoons at 1:00 pm for rehearsals. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Fred Steinle @ 882-4998

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST … Community Re-source Guides (March 2012 edition) are available on the Narthex cabinet. This booklet provides valuable information, services, and helpful re-sources for older adults in Northwest Nevada communities. From legal services and medical

equipment to caregivers and support groups … and much, much more! It’s an extremely beneficial publica-tion for all of your needs.

QUILTS, LAP ROBES, BOOTIES & BONNETS will be displayed at St. Paul’s

on Mother’s Day * Sunday * May 13, 2012

St. Paul’s Stitchers will proudly display their beautiful and colorful handiwork at both services on Mother’s Day. These talented volunteers meet in

Friendship Hall on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month starting at 9 am. YOU are welcome to join them!!

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Pray for our St. Paul’s family members who actively serve in the armed forces:

Heather (Johnson) Brown Manny Ceja - Jason Coleman - Peter Elverum

Tim Gridley - Olivia Lesperance Brandon Luterick - Sarah McGee - Ike Moellendorf

Sam Osterholt - Jono Pesis - Chris Steyn - Sam Weirton

as well as those family members who serve as Firefighters and Peace Officers:

Mark Dickens - John Gould Brian Hillenbrand - Tina Sherman - Andy Steyn

WORSHIP WITH US

Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

Holy Communion is celebrated: at 8:00 AM on the 2nd & 4th Sunday

at 10:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Sunday at both services on the 5th & festival Sundays

Healing and special services are noted in the church calendar

Sunday School for ALL ages 9:00-10:20 AM (September through May)

TO … Mary DeFelice, Cheryl Kinder, Brita Steyn, Sandy Tucker, Linda Wilson, Susan Bunker-Niles, and Jane Antila for making the palm crosses for our Palm Sunday services.

TO ... Sharon Gesick, Kristine Sandmeier, and Nita Men-veg for creating, folding, stuffing and mailing Spaghetti Dinner flyers to residents in our community. This April event was sponsored by the New Membership Commit-tee.

TO … Peggy Truttman, Nita Menveg, and Pastor Stan for their assistance in printing and folding our Easter bulletins for all four services!

FOR … the anonymous cash gift provided to support our Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt. You know who you are - and your thoughtfulness and generosity are very much appreciated!

TO … all of the wonderful volunteers … the readers, mu-sicians, greeters, counters, communion assistants, ush-ers, acolytes, altar guild group and lay assistants who participated in our Holy Week and Easter services.

TO … St. Paul’s AWESOME Youth Group for the WON-DERFUL pancake breakfast they provided on Easter morning! Did you know that the Easter Bunny and her friends actually visited many folks in our congregation, some who could not otherwise attend church on Sunday? They delivered warm greetings and Easter gifts all day Saturday!

TO … the many, many, many (you get the idea here) WELCA volunteers who helped with the annual Rum-mage Sale on 4/21. We are pleased to announce that WELCA brought in over $2500 (which includes a $400 supplement gift from Thrivent). These funds will be dis-bursed throughout the church and community at WELCA’s June 4th meeting. Hats off to ALL those re-sponsible … for your time, donations, purchases, etc. etc. etc. It was an extremely successful event and indeed a “family” affair!

TO … St. Paul’s Sunday School students for their beauti-ful presentation of The Lord’s Prayer at both services on 4/22/12. The children used sign language to show us the words of Jesus. What a remarkable group of youngsters and teachers/helpers. Thank you for sharing your gifts with our congregation.

… From the Health Ministry Team …

PASS AROUND THE HUGS … you did it!! You opened your hearts and your checkbooks and donated way be-yond expectations to the tune of $1065 and 23 pairs of shoes and socks. The shoppers will be selecting shoes for those still on the list. We will be accepting donation till May 15 since there are still children identified in need of shoes.

UNIVERSAL MEDICATION FORM (UMF) ... We encour-age all of you to complete the UMF and have it with you at all time. This should also be completed for children (include vaccination records. This form will reduce confu-sion, improve communication and safety when visiting your physician, pharmacist and during an emergency. Copies posted on the bulletin board.

FUN / EASY EXERCISES … Carson Aquatic Center on Roop Street just past the Community Center) provides all kinds of opportunities to get those muscles into shape. They have an exercise room filled with state of the art equipment; senior water-walking exercises under the di-rection of a leader in the indoor heated pool, other pro-grams for the younger at heart and body. Check out the schedule you will find one just right for you.

ALERT … I received an email stating to apply flour to treat a hot water burn. This is a ‘NO-NO’ for it will in-crease the risk of infection and delay healing. Better to place the burn area under cool-to-tepid running water for at least 5 minutes; then apply a dry sterile dressing. If burn is severe, seek medical attention. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can reduce the pain and inflammation.

PEDICURE SAFETY … prevent potential infection with the following tips: Schedule pedicure first thing in the morning * Ask if foot bowl has been disinfected for 10 min or more * Don't shave legs (hair removal of any kind) 24 hrs prior * Bring your own tools … emery board, nail buffer, etc. * Is facility clean? Check bathroom; not clean; bad sign * Ask about disinfecting policy * Don't let tech cut your cuticles * Must use pumice stone or foot file not razor or sharp tool * Watch for any irritation/infection fol-lowing pedicure * Most pedicure are perfectly safe; how-ever, it pays to be proactive and protect your feet!

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I f your name and birth date are not shown, or if there are any correc-tions or additions, please call the

church office. Thank you for helping us keep our family birthday list current!

Celebrations For: MAY

DON’T FORGET THE FOOD BASKET is available in the church entry for your dona-tions. Monetary gifts should be made payable

and mailed to FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A list of suggested food items is posted on the bulletin board

Please help as you are able!

(thanks to Cheryl & Wayne Kinder for sharing!)

These are the answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:

Why did God make mothers? 1 - She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is 2 - Mostly to clean the house 3 - To help us out of there when we were getting born

What ingredients are mothers made of? 1 - God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world … and one dab of mean 2 - They had to get their start from men’s bones; then they mostly use string, I think

Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom? 1 - We’re related 2 - God knew she likes me a lot more than other people’s moms like me

What did mom need to know about dad before she marr ied him? 1 - His last name 2 - She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? 3 - Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

Why did your mom marry your dad? 1 - My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world and my mom eats a lot 2 - She got too old to do anything else with him 3 - My grandma says that mom didn’t have her thinking cap on

What does your mom do in her spare time? 1 - Mothers don’t do spare time 2 - To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long

What would it take to make your mom perfect? 1 - On the inside she’s already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery 2 - Diet. You know, her hair … I’d diet, maybe blue

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAYHAPPY MOTHER’S DAYHAPPY MOTHER’S DAYHAPPY MOTHER’S DAY May 13, 2012

2 Rodger Steyn 4 Marilou Martineau 5 Eileen Scarbrough 6 Mary DeFelice 12 Jane Antila 12 Janelle Henkle 13 Jeanetta Bernard 13 David Harrell 14 Jean Opperman 15 Ellen Boone 18 Tom Snodgrass 19 Dottie Foster 19 Pat Fowler 19 Susan Goetz 20 Angelo DeFelice 20 Lykira Fuentes 20 Ed Sivertsen 24 Marlene Larson 25 Jessica McComas 29 Chuck Bailey 30 Elizabeth Doll 30 Marla Hoole 30 Daniel Neiman 31 Ernest Trenton Bean 31 Brittany May

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Spring Fundraiser

will be held on Saturday, May 12 at Fuji Park

Watch for more info to follow!

(ELCA) Sierra Pacific Synod As-sembly takes place May 18-20, 2012, in San Jose, California. Pastor Stan & Eliza-beth and Bill & Caroll Massie will be rep-resenting St. Paul’s at this annual event.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING takes place in Friendship Hall on Sunday, June 3, at 11:45 AM. Agenda items will include adoption of the 2013-2014 budget and election of new council members.

RITE OF CONFIRMATION for Fritz Steinle will take place on Sunday, May 27, 2012, during the 8:00 am Pentecost com-munion service. St. Paul’s Council will host a reception in Friendship Hall between services honoring Fritz on his special day.

May Day

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SIMPLY GIVINGSIMPLY GIVINGSIMPLY GIVINGSIMPLY GIVING

Enrollment in this FREE program is ongo-ing and is funded through Thrivent Bank. If you wish to have your offerings electroni-cally transferred to St. Paul’s or if you have

any questions, please contact Wayne Kinder at 882-6538.

OR … for account information please call

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

ST. PAUL’S FINANCIAL STATUS

Treasurer’s Report Unrestricted (General) Funds

3/1/12 - Beginning balance (+) $15,790 Receipts (+) $22,065*

*Includes $5,000 transfer from reserves Expenses (-) $16,897

3/31/12- Ending balance (=) $20,958

Financial Secretary’s Report (January 1 through March 31, 2012)

The approved budget for Jan-June 2012 is $113,270 To meet this budget we need $4230 per week

(this amount is unrestricted funds)

YTD (year-to-date) - which is 13 weeks we have received $57,346

vs. $56,635 that was budgeted Expenses were $55,685

Income exceeds budget by 1.3% Income exceeds expenses by 3%

Respectfully submitted, Wayne Kinder, Financial Secretary

Please take a look at the Financial Secretary’s chart posted on the wall near the church office.

deadline

ALL ARTICLES FOR OUR JUNE EDITION

are due in the church office NO LATER THAN 5/15/12

YOUR PROMPTNESS IS APPRECIATED!

SCHEDULING of ALL church events and meetings MUST be arranged through the church office with dates/times placed on the master calendar. It is important that the master calendar be kept current and without conflict at all times.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (Vicki Hamilton and Nellie Rev-elle) are available for in-home communion visits on an appoint-ment basis. Please feel free to call and leave a confidential voice mail message on extension 4.

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL will meet on Tuesday, 5/8/12, at 7:00 pm. Council members are asked to notify President, Ken Elverum, if they CANNOT attend.

ST. PAUL’S STITCHERS meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 9:00 AM at the church. Please join us!

AIM BIBLE STUDY meets in Friendship Hall on Thursdays at 5:30 pm.

CONFIRMATION CLASS meets on Wednesdays at 3:15 PM.

WELCA ADULT BIBLE STUDY with Vicki

Hamilton meets on Monday, 5/7, at 1:15 PM.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us!

LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL is May 20, 2012

Happy Summer!!

PENTECOST * May 27, 2012

Surprised by joy and claimed by love Set apart and called to serve

With tongues of fire and rushing wind Sent to speak the life giving Word

Speak peace to those of troubled heart Proclaim captives free

Go and seek those who are lost Jesus said bring them to me

The Spirit comes with healing ways He has filled my heart with joy

My laden soul bursts forth in praise My soul’s burden is no more

D. W. Hutson © 1994

… COMING SOON … AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

RELAY FOR LIFE

Saturday, July 13 (2:00 pm) till

Sunday, July 14 (8:00 am) at the Carson High School Track

St. Paul’s walking team chairpersons are: Jennifer Overlock * Ashle Overlock * Debbie Revelle

Please join our team … stop by to support our team attend our fundraisers … make a donation

You can register or donate online at www.carsonrelay.org

You can also honor a survivor or remember a loved one by purchasing a special Luminaria Bag. These candle bags will be placed around the track and will be lit during the “lap of silence” on Saturday evening. Bags are available in the church office.

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St. Paul’s Congregational Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM

COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Ken Elverum, Council President Email: splfcouncil@sbcglobal.net

NV STATE MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

March was the date … the Museum was the place ...

for the annual Victorian Fashion Show

Live Music! Fashion Show! Dancing! Food! Wine! Champagne! Raffle!

... and a good time was had by all …

Susan Bunker-Niles portrayed Hannah Keziah Clapp who was awarded the bid to purchase the NV Capitol fence in 1875. A bid of $5,500 in coin for the delivery of the fencing (purchased from Philadelphia, PA, and shipped by rail to Carson City) was the lowest by some hundreds of dollars of those submitted. The cast and wrought iron fence yielded Hannah and her colleague and longtime companion, Elizabeth C. Babcock, a sizeable profit of $1,000.

A bit of myth busting … contrary to the folktale, these pioneer educators and astute businesswomen were only responsible for the fence purchase. Another contractor was awarded the bid for installation; yet another received the contract to lay the sandstone base for the fence.

And, according to the legend, practically everyone in Car-son City was shocked to discover that Hannah Clapp was awarded the bid because the Capitol Commissioners did not recognize her initials (H. K.) and found, to their sur-prise, that they had given the job to a woman! The fact is that the population of the entire county was listed as only 3,222 souls in the 1875 state census. The truth was al-most everybody knew H. K. Clapp!

Mother’s Day Tea and Luncheon

All mothers, daughters, and girl-friends are invited to attend St. Paul’s Annual Mother’s Day Tea. The youth and WECLA are joining forces once again to put on the fabulous tea!

But wait … this year we have changed things up a bit! We are not having a TEA…… we are taking a step back in time and having a “Sock Hop” lunch-eon! Please join us in Friendship Hall on Saturday, May 12th, at 1:00pm.

The afternoon will be filled with rock and roll and lots of fun!! Please dust off your poodle skirts and join us! Stop by the youth board to sign-up for the Sock Hop! Sign-ups will help us in preparing for the event!! The youth are honored to be hosting this event for those most dear to our hearts! If you have any questions please give Traci Trenoweth a call at 721-5495.

A MOTHER’S LOVEA MOTHER’S LOVEA MOTHER’S LOVEA MOTHER’S LOVE

There are times when only a mother’s love

Can understand our tears Can soothe our disappointments

And calm all of our fears

There are times when only a mother’s love

Can share the joy we feel When something we’ve dreamed about

Quite suddenly is real

There are times when only a mother’s faith Can help us on life’s way

And inspire in us the confidence We need from day to day

For a mother’s heart and a mother’s faith And a mother’s steadfast love Were fashioned by the angels

And sent from God above

Author Unknown

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY *** May 13, 2012HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY *** May 13, 2012HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY *** May 13, 2012HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY *** May 13, 2012

MEMORIAL DAY Monday * May 28, 2012

Memorial Day is a holiday which honors all those who have died in military service to our country. Origi-nally called Decoration Day, it started three years after the end of

the Civil War in 1868 when Union soldiers began decorating the graves of those that had died.

It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to honor the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by procla-mation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. It became Memorial Day after the First World War, and it now honors all men and women who have died in military service, in all branches of the U.S. military.

Although practically all states now observe Memo-rial Day (officially changed by Congress from Deco-ration Day in 1967), some states still observe sepa-rate holidays commemorating fallen Confederate soldiers. These states include Georgia, Texas, Ala-bama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Memorial Day became a national holiday in 1971.

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