Area Ministry 5 May 2016

MESSENGER Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Central States Synod

Seminarian to Graduate

For the past four years, Austin English of Reformation has been studying

and experiencing what it means to be a pastor through theology and Bible classes, a congregational

internship, and other learning and service opportunities. Through all

of these seminary experiences, he has been equipped for a lifetime of

ministry. His home congregation, Reformation, has held him in

prayer and encouraged him through financial support. Austin will

graduate from Trinity Seminary in Ohio on Saturday, May 21 and

has been called by the congregations of Grace Lutheran Church and

Nazareth Lutheran Church in Oakes and Cogswell, North Dakota. He

will be ordained at Reformation in the near future, and will begin his

ministry as an ordained pastor in North Dakota shortly! In Austin's

words, "To God be all the glory." (posted on Facebook May 2)

2016 Synod Assembly in Wichita

This year’s Synod Assembly will be in Wichita June 2 through

June 4 at the Hyatt Regency. The theme is Giving in Hope. May 11 is the registration deadline

for delegates and hotel reservations. River Festival will begin Friday night so using Kellogg to

access the Hyatt on Saturday will help. Grace Duddy Pomroy and the Rev. Len Dale will be our

keynote speakers. The assembly will begin on Thursday evening with dinner and worship. Friday's

agenda includes presentations and workshops on giving and stewardship, as well as the opportu-

nity to enjoy the River Festival activities on Friday night. The Assembly will conclude on Satur-

day with business and worship. A local assembly team has

been meeting for several month to help with planning.

Mision San Juan de Dios (Partners Church) will be one of the

recipients of the Synod Assembly Offering.

Grace Duddy Pomroy is a lay, steward-

ship ministry leader. She graduated from

Luther Seminary in 2012 with a Master of

Arts degree in Congregational Mission and Leadership. She served as the Assis-

tant Director of the Center for Stewardship Leaders at Luther Seminary and the

Executive Director of Operations for Kairos and Associates and the Joshua

Group. She is the co-author of the recently published stewardship book, Em-

bracing Stewardship: How to Put Stewardship at the Heart of Your Congregation’s Life, as well as

author of the 2013 ELCA stewardship resource, Stewards of God’s Love. She is currently the Fi-

nancial Education Specialist at Portico Benefit Services. 4 Pastor Len Dale who has just retired has served in a wide variety settings including pastoral assis-

tant in youth and campus ministry, mission developer, Chaplain in a state C.D/M.I treatment cen-

ter, Interim Director of the Lutheran Center in Olongo Po City Philippines, pastor in large and

small churches, Mission Director – ELCA, Bishop’s Associate and Director of

Evangelical Missions. As Director of Evangelical Missions and Bishop Gustaf-

son’s associate, Len worked with new congregational development, transforma-

tional ministry, and stewardship. He was staff liaison to the Church and Society

Team and oversaw the work of the stewardship and mission tables as well as the

grant process for new and renewing congregations through the ELCA.

Pastor Ron Glusenkamp will also be a presenter.

God of Tempest, God of

Whirlwind God of tempest, God of whirl-wind, as on Pentecost de-scend! Drive us out from shel-tered comfort; past these walls your people send! Sweep us into costly service, there with Christ to bear the cross, there with Christ to bear the cross!

God of blazing, God of burn-ing, all that blocks your pur-pose, purge! Through your church, Christ’s living Body, let your flaming Spirit surge! Where deceit conceals injus-tice, kindle us to speak your truth, kindle us to speak your truth!

God of earthquake, God of thunder, shake us loose from lethargy! Break the chains of sin asunder, for earth’s healing set us free! Crumble walls that still divide us; make us one in Christ our Lord, make us one in Christ our Lord!

God of passion, God unsleep-ing, stir in us love’s restless-ness! Where the people cry in anguish, may we share your heart’s distress. Rouse us from content with evil; claim us for your kingdom’s work, claim us for your kingdom’s work!

ELW 400 Words: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., 1923- 2007 Text c. 2000 GIA Publications, Inc.

Music: John Hughes, 1873-1932 CWM RHONDDA

Austin English, wife Lynee and

son Owen

Pr. Ron Glusenkamp at Synod Assembly

Pastor Ron Glusenkamp will be at the Synod Assembly in his

capacity of director of Always Being Made New: The Cam-

paign for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and

will lead the workshop on the Always Being Made New Cam-

paign. St. Paul’s-Wichita will welcome the Rev. Ron

Glusenkamp to their pulpit on Sunday June 5. Pastor Glusenk-

amp was an intern and then an Associate Pastor at St. Paul’s in

the 1980s before he was called to serve Immanuel in Westport

and then Gethsemane in St. Louis in the Central States Synod.

“Amigos de Cristo”

During the Children’s Message on May 1 at Cross of Glory

the kids led the congregation in singing

"Amigos de Cristo - We're Friends of the

Lord" and then Pastor Larry Cross dedi-

cated the quilt which they tied during the

Sunday School hour to be sent to Lu-

theran World Relief when the truck

comes through in

October. The mis-

sion statement at

Cross of Glory is

"We serve in

God's world." and

these kids show

they not only understand the statement, but they act on it too.

Shoes for Breakfast Guests

During the month of April, the Youth from Gloria Dei col-

lected tennis shoes from Area 5 as a service project. They are

happy to report that 105 pairs of shoes were donated, and many

of them were even new!! The shoes were cleaned, given new

laces if needed, and then distrib-

uted at the St. Paul’s breakfast

on Saturday, April 30th. All of

the recipients were very grate-

ful! The Youth would like to

thank everyone who donated

and contributed their time for

this project! It would! It would

not have been as successful

without everyone’s help!

End of Activity Year Celebrations

Emanuel will celebrate another completed year of Wednes-

day evening activities on May 11 with special games and ac-

tivities and lots of food! St. Paul’s-Wichita will celebrate

with a “Picnic on the Porch” after worship on May 22. At

Reformation the Christian Education theme has been living

in hope, and they plan a celebration on May 15 during the

Sunday School hour. During the past year they have sup-

ported the Wichita Children’s Home with their Sunday

School offerings, and cele-

brated with the Home as they

moved into their new loca-

tion this year. Gloria Dei

had an “Almost Cinco de

Mayo” party for children and youth musicians on May 4. The

congregation was invited to join in and attend the Mexican

potluck. The children and youth played Mexican bingo

(Loteria) followed by the annual piñata fun.

Senior Recognition

A number of the Area 5 churches are recognizing their high

school graduates in May with several celebrating on May 8.

Reformation’s Senior Celebration included a reception and

recognition at worship for seniors Lily Burgoyne, Nathan

Burgoyne, Jacob Camenzind, Mark Ca-

menzind, Abby Davis and Morgan Win-

ters. Trevor Kemp, Emily Torrey, Jared

Jones and Klanci Wiggins (right) were

honored at Christ-Eureka on May 8.

Christ-Wichita celebrated with their

graduating high school seniors Nathaniel

Becker and Matthew Steinert. They had

their Senior Blessing Ritual at the late

service and they had displays set up be-

tween services sharing some of their accomplishments and

memorabilia and they had special refreshments.

Confirmations

Christ-Wichita will celebrate the Rite of Confirmation on

May 15 with Noah Becker confirming his faith. He will be

sharing his faith statement with the congregation and there

will be the Laying on of Hands. St.

Paul’s-Wichita will also celebrate

Confirmation with Corbin Kallman

affirming his baptism on May 15.

Carol Choir Musical

Emanuel’s Carol Choir presented their

annual Mother’s Day Musical “GPS:

God’s Plan of Salvation”. Attendees

were invited to “Buckle your seat belts

for a fun-filled, inspirational ride on the

Holy Highway with GPS as your guide.” and enjoy the high

energy musical packed with humor, creativity and spiritual

Alice Burnett

with the kids

Youth Share the Gospel

New Testament News - Good News All the Time was the

header on the invitation. After many months of rehearsing and

learning about Jesus, Christ-Eureka’s Christ’s Kids Singers

and the Combined Christian Youth Fellowship of Eureka

shared their talent in a Praise and Worship Service on May 7th

at Christ-Eureka.

Lunches Under Construction

On Saturday, April 23rd,

Resurrection's elementary age

children along with several

adults assembled brown bag

lunches for distribution in

Wichita for the Sandwich Sat-

urday project which provides

200 lunches each Saturday to

people at St. John’s Episcopal

Church in downtown Wichita.

Girl Scouts Run for Fun

Wichita Area Girl Scouts had a “Thin Mint Sprint 5K Run/

Walk & Cookie Relay” fundraiser on Saturday April 16 and

Troop 40107 including

Kayla Edson (St. Paul’s

-Wichita, third from

left, front row) and her

mom Kristin partici-

pated. The troop won

the costume contest and

then donated their

cookie prize to the fire

station next to the Wich-

ita Girl Scout Office!

Area 5 Leaders Attend “Palooza”

About 30 leaders from Area Ministry 5 churches attended the

Area Ministry 5 “Palooza” held Sunday April 24 at Reforma-

tion. The Rev.

Susan Candea,

Bishop Roger

Gustafson and the

Rev. Keith Hohly

of Synod Staff

led 4 workshops

at which those

attending learned

from each other

and the Staff. On

Monday rostered leaders met with the staff again - one of the

things they discussed was adaptive changes they have made.

Pictured here is the Rev. Susan Candea leading those attending

on Sunday in song.

Youth Representatives Needed for Synod Assembly

June 2-3 Know a youth in your congregation who would like to

be more involved? Youth are the future of our church. . .which is

why it is so important that they are included in all aspects of the

church. By electing a youth representative, you will give them a

voice and give your congregation an extra vote. They will partici-

pate in different aspects of the assembly, enjoy fun activities, and

have an opportunity to have lunch with the Bishop. Your youth rep

should be a voting member from age 14–18. Got questions?

Please contact Hannah Demaree at hannahd@atoneluth.org. To

register visit the Synod Assembly page: http://www.css-elca.org/

about/synod-assembly/

Quilting Activity Brings 5 Generations Together

Sue “Wiggins” Erickson, Great Grandma; Nancy “Erickson”

Wade, Grandma; Mi-

cah Wade, Mom;

Kolby Hendrix, and

Charlotte Wiggins,

Great Great Grandma

were all together at

Christ-Eureka’s

weekly quilting gather-

ing in mid-April.

Forming a Church Council of Mision San Juan de Dios

(Partners Church)

WANTED: a liaison from each Area 5 Congregation

Meetings: 2nd Saturday of Every Month

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Mision San Juan de Dios at

2760 S. Roosevelt

Along with members of Mision San Juan de Dios, these liaisons

will serve as the Church Council for the congregation. We will

need to find some officers from among these people - a President,

Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers can double

as congregational liaisons. Contact Pastor Chad Langdon for infor-

mation. Join the group at the next scheduled meeting on May 14.

Supporting Each Other

On April 11 a second “Summit” was held to look at supporting the

mission and ministries of

Mision San Juan de Dios

(Partners Church) and Cross

of Glory.

Cluster Meeting Women of the ELCA

Twenty plus women gathered at St. Paul’s-Wichita on

April 30 for the Annual Ark River Valley Cluster meeting.

Laura Broyles, President/Executive Director of New Life

Reentry Program introduced us to the small (only 6 persons

can be served at a time due to space), powerful (80 persons

have been served in the five years of existence) program.

The purpose of New Life Reentry to temporarily house and

reintegrate recently released homeless female inmates into

society, standard stay is three months, some stay shorter or

longer times. Many of the women need to pursue a GED

and need mentors for learning to cook, make a budget, and

communication and other skills.

During the time spent at the house

at 917 N. Custer, many of the

women deal with anxiety, PTSD,

and depression issues. Program

requirements include going to

church, attending 12 step support

meetings, looking for a job/

community service, and paying the

$80.00 per week (self-sustaining

cost). Additional information about this program can be

found at Facebook.com/new--life--reentry--inc

Alice Burnett (Cross of

Glory) brought greetings

from the Central States

Synod Women of the ELCA

Board and encouraged peo-

ple to attend the Convention

July 29-31 in Springfield,

MO. She invited units to

make baskets for the silent

auction for the Barbara

Nelson Scholarship.

Those attending brought

donations for New Life

Reentry including personal

care items for the women

and household items,

dishes, pots and pans and

other items, to help them have some household goods

when they get a place of their own to live. Outgoing Clus-

ter Coordinator Loretta Holmes (Resurrection), chaired

the meeting. Laurie Peterson-Flaharty (Reformation) is

the other Cluster Coordinator. Elaine Harvey (St. Paul’s

Wichita) and Kathy Drake (Reformation) will join her as

cluster coordinators. St. Paul’s Women’s Mission Group

served a delicious lunch. Next year’s cluster meeting will

be at Reformation.

Artist Show features Christ-Wichita Secretary

Dorn Moore, secretary at Christ-Wichita, is an accomplished artist

and some 30 of her paintings

from representational to abstract

art will be on display all of May

and June at the Plymouth Con-

gregational Church art gallery at

202 N. Clifton in Wichita. Lo-

cated in the main hallway, the

Plymouth art gallery displays

visual art of various media cre-

ated by local artists. Exhibits run

for one to two months. Generally, the artwork is for sale by the

artist with a percentage donated to

Plymouth Church. Gallery hours

are Monday, Tuesday, and Thurs-

day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.;

and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The gallery is also open during

regularly scheduled church events.

For information, call 316-684-

0221.

English at St. Paul’s-Wichita

ESOL at St. Paul’s-Wichita is year-round with a July break.

Additional instructors are needed. Contact Leon Rausch at

263-0810 or esol.stpauls.wichita@gmail.com for information on

volunteering. Classes are 9:30 to 12 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and you

can volunteer for one day or two or all days, on a continuing

basis or for a season (such as summer) only.

Wichita CROP Walk - Walk to Stop Hunger

The 2016 Wichita CROP Walk will be October 2 at Sedgwick

County Park. May 31 is the deadline to confirm to be a walk

sponsor by getting the money and logo to Dennis Harvey CROP

Treasurer at 4370 N. Eagle Lake Ct. Bel Aire, KS 67220. At the

$100 level a congregation or other sponsor will get their name

on the back of the t shirts, at the $200 level, a small logo, and at

the $300 level, a large logo. Sponsorships pay for walk ex-

penses. See the sponsor brochure at http://cropwalkwichita.org/

sponsors/ or you can obtain one by calling Elmer Hoyer at 316-

744-1929. The Recruiter Rally is August 11th at Inter-Faith.

CROP Walk is one way for congregations to take a stand against

hunger locally and around the world. CROP Walk is a Church

World Service Program and frequently partners with Lutheran

World Relief.

Betty Batten, Vickie Sample, Loretta

Holmes, Noreen Sholts and Lois

Hickman from Resurrection

Mision San Juan de Dios

Mision San Juan de Dios continues to celebrate baptisms fre-

quently, on May 7th two young peo-

ple were baptized, shown here with

family members. On May 8, twelve

young people received their First

Communion. There was a big church

celebration afterwards. A beautiful

new altar made by people of Mision

San Juan de Dios was first used Sunday April 17th. Another

community event was hosting an AA gathering in April. The

cleaning co-op is slowly gain-

ing customers and the planting

season has begun at the Com-

munity Garden. The Mision

appreciates the financial support

including Easter Season offerings sent from several Area Minis-

try 5 Congregations. Worship is each Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at

2760 S. Roosevelt. They share the building with Brookside

United Methodist Church. One of Brookside’s multi-talented

members both plowed the community garden area and got the

XP laptop to talk to the projector used in the Zumba classes

which are going strong and are a great outreach for the growing

congregation. Pastor Ivan is looking forward to getting a Church

Council formed. The next meeting working toward that organ-

izational step is Saturday, May 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the church.

Walking in the Word

The Central States Women of the ELCA Newsletter, “Walking

in the Word” is published quarterly and can be received by e-

mail alert (free) or through the USPS (4 issues) $10 per year for

paper/postage etc. To subscribe, send your mailing information

and $10 if you want the paper version to Rhonda Templing

234B NW 210 Road, Hoisington, KS 67544. If you want the e-

mail alert contact Rhonda at rtemp@russellks.net. The newslet-

ter is also posted on the Central States Synod Website at http://

css-elca.nextmeta.com/women-of-the-elca.

Faith Moves Mountains

“Faith Moves Mountains”,

based on Mt. 17:2 is the theme

of the Central States Synod

Women of the ELCA Conven-

tion to be held July 29-31 in

Springfield, Missouri. Each congregation should have received

convention materials by mail and they are also available on the

Central States Women of the ELCA website at http://css-

elca.nextmeta.com/women-of-the-elca. This year’s in-kind of-

fering is toiletries to be distributed through the C.A.R project by

both Safe to Sleep, a women’s shelter in Springfield, and GO: 61

which works to combat Midwest human trafficking as part of

their mission to “bring hope and a future to people who live in

exploited and oppressed situations.” On Saturday morning those

interested will assemble the bags. Each cluster is assigned one of

the needed items and Ark River Valley Cluster is invited to bring

Combs and Toothpaste. Other items needed that are kept at the

shelters include: Rolling Suitcases - large or carry on (gently

used is ok); cough drops; conditioner; body wash; disposable

razors, Neosporin ointment, panty liners; wet wipes; Band-Aids;

hair ties; Brushes; NEW panties - all sizes; NEW Socks; Coffee -

Regular and Decaf ; Large Powdered Creamer; unflavored.

New Directions in Communications

Beginning with the April issue, The Lutheran magazine is now

called Living Lutheran and has a new accompanying website,

www.livinglutheran.org. The new name, Living Lutheran, signi-

fies the ELCA’s church’s living, daring confidence in God’s

grace. Each month magazine articles will be released on-line on

a daily basis. Print subscriptions and congregational plans are

still available.

Leading with HOPE is the new e-newsletter of Central States

Synod - ELCA and is being sent out weekly. People who had

been getting the Central States Synod Newsletter electronically

were added to the subscription list. Congregations are encour-

aged to use this content in their newsletters. Please direct any

corrections and requests to be added to the list to communica-

tions@css-elca.org. Rick Moser is the new Central States Synod

Communications Director. His position is half time.

Tomah Shinga Is Gearing Up for Camp

Check out Facebook to see lots of good things happening at

Tomah Shinga The summer staff has all been hired and lots of

work on camp facilities has been accomplished. The Dining

Hall was refurbished this

spring by volunteers from

the congregations of Sa-

lemsborg and Falun and

all the cabins have been

adopted.

Sunday School Teacher with her

pupils

2016 Church Camp at Tomah Shinga!

The camp season is almost here. This year a Disaster Re-

sponse Camp has been added to the choices. Family Camp is

July 6-July 8. The camps for youth begin in June. Now is the

time to get the registrations in. There are camps for 1st grad-

ers all the way up through seniors in high school. Tomah

Shinga is again offering a Horse Camp option for all grades,

where the campers will get to spend time working with and

riding horses. Church Camp at Tomah Shinga includes:

-conditioned cabins & buildings

-walking

-based activities

Register and learn more at tomahshinga.com.

More VBS Plans Shared

Cave Quest VBS will be held every evening at Christ-Wichita

from Sunday, June 19 through Thursday, June 23.

Emanuel’s Vacation Bible School will be held from June 20-23

(9:00 a.m. to noon each day). The theme is: “Egypt: Joseph’s

Journey from Prison to Palace”. Bible School participants join

Joseph each day— and learn

how God used him to save a

nation! Kids ages 3 through

incoming 5th Graders are wel-

come to attend.

Summer Schedules

Several of the Area 5 Churches will adjust worship times for the

summer. Gloria Dei will have one service at 9:30 a.m. on May

15 to celebrate Pentecost and then will begin their weekend sum-

mer schedule of Spoken Holy Eucharist Saturday at 5:00 p.m and

Sung Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. on May 21/22. They will have

“Evening Vespers and Dinner” on June 12. St. Paul’s-Wichita

will begin their summer schedule, one service at 10:00 a.m. on

June 22. Reformation will also move to their summer worship

schedule. Their Saturday evening service will be at 5:30 p.m. and

Rise worship will be at 8:30 a.m. and the Traditional service will

move to 10:30 a.m. beginning on May 22.

Reminder - Camp Tomah Shinga Quilt Auction in

October.

This year’s Quilt Auction will be October 22 and will be

part of the Tomah Shinga Fall Festival.

Experienced Office Administrator Needed at

Resurrection Lutheran, Haysville.

This is a part time 20 Hour/week position. Working hours will be

M-F, 9 a.m - 1 p.m. Starting pay is $10-$12/ hour

Skills required for this position include :

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and phone skills

Strong computer skills including MS Office, email, and will-

ingness to learn church database program.

Ability to respond to change in priorities and work independ-

ently.

To be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues. Ex-

ercising tact, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.

Dependable and attentive to details.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter

to staffsupport@rxluth.com.

The World’s Greatest Churches Series

Gloria Dei’s Thursday Morning Study Group is enjoying the

World’s Greatest Churches” Class with Professor William R.

Cook. Beginning in the Holy Land, the video tour considers not

only preeminent churches in Europe, but also in Africa, the Mid-

dle East, the Americas, and East Asia – ranging from the grand-

est metropolitan cathedrals to less-known gems such as the stave

churches or Norway, pilgrimage shrines of Latin America, and

the mysterious cave churches of Turkish Cappadocia. These lec-

tures take you deeply into the theology and culture of Christian-

ity through its most important and magnificent buildings. People

are invited to come early and join us in praying Matins

(Morning Prayer) at 10:00 AM and/or stay after and join us in

celebrating the Eucharist 11:40 AM

Snack Collections Ideas for Filling the Gap

Kids look forward to summer meals and snacks, and Partners for

Wichita needs the community’s help. Snack

Collection Day for "Filling the Gap Lunches

for Kids" will be Friday, July 15, at Kansas

Food Bank. Please gather lots of individual

fruit and pudding cups, beef sticks, healthy

snack bars and cracker packs. An idea: staple

a "most wanted" list to paper lunch bags for

your groups to take home and fill, for a

worthwhile service project, for happy healthy children around

town. "Filling the Gap Lunches: dates: August 1-12 in Wichita,

Haysville, and Oaklawn. Thank you!

This summer Partners for Wichita will be working with area con-

gregations, organizations and individuals to serve about 9,000

free lunches to children and youth up to age 18 during “Filling

the Gap Lunches for Kids” the last 2 weeks before school begins.

Donations of funds are needed. Send to Partners for Wichita at

925 N. Waco

Companion Synod Support Needs

Prayers and financial support are sought for our Companion

Synod in Russia and espe-

cially the ministry of Rev.

Alexander Lapochenko, the

only indigenous Russian

pastor serving in the Rus-

sian Far East who is leading

the Church of St. Luke in

Arsenev (near Vladivostok

see map point). Unless ad-

ditional contributions are

generated for this important

ministry, funds to support the pastor will be depleted by mid-

summer. His ministry is our top priority in Russia and support

is vital to the continued resurrection of the Lutheran church

there.

Affordable Theological Education for PMAs, Lay

and Ordained Leadership

A partnership of four Episcopal dioceses and now the Central

States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,

BKSM is dedicated to providing exceptional yet affordable

theological education to lay students as well as those seeking

ordination as priests and deacons or certification as Parish Min-

istry Associates. The Bishop Kemper school joins the Bethany

House of Studies in Lindsborg and the Lutheran School of The-

ology in St. Louis as another strong resource.

\ The school welcomes 20–30 learners each month for focus

weekends. The student body is comprised of students who have

said yes to God’s call to lay and ordained leadership in the

Church. career backgrounds. Learn more about this unique

educational opportunity in Topeka, Kansas at

www.bishopkemperschool.org.

Central States Communications

Central States Synod is developing a new series of inspiring

stories focused on the hope Synod Staff witnesses in their trav-

els around the Central States Synod. The first Story of Hope is

about Children's Memorial Lutheran Church in Kansas City:

http://www.css-elca.org/stories-of-hope

Youth/Young Adult Ministry Strategy Summit

On April 29 and 30th leaders who work with Central States

Synod youth and young adults gathered at the Heartland Pres-

byterian Center in Parkville, MO to talk about the ministry they

are doing across the Synod in various settings. The group in-

cluded campus pastors and other rostered leaders, as well as lay

staff and volunteers who work with youth and young

adults. They talked about the resources they use, the challenges

they are encountering, and the importance of working together

and helping

young peo-

ple experience

the ministry of

the larger

church. As they

wrestled with

the adaptive

challenges facing every aspect of the church, they lifted up a

common purpose: To support one another and continue con-

versations about the focus and importance of youth and

young adult ministry in the church.

Next steps for this Synod-wide network are:

1.Summit Follow-Up Gathering – September 23–24, 2016 at

Camp Tomah Shinga

2.Senior High Synod-Wide Youth Event – December 29–31,

2016 in the KC Area

3. Database for Sharing Ideas and Information – Send Your

Contact Info Today! If you'd like to be part of this network and

receive communication and share ideas, please send your

name, email address, congregation, and role (pastor, rostered

leader, lay leader, volunteer) to Kyle Olson at

kyle@firstlutheranmanhattan.org.

Help Emanuel Supply Thrift Store

Emanuel’s return mission trip to Immanuel Mission, a minis-

try on the Navajo Reservation near the Four Corners in Ari-

zona, takes place from June 11-18. There will be one final in-

formational meeting at the church on June 5 at 9:00 a.m. in the

conference room. Emanuel’s Mission Team is seeking dona-

tions to help stock the thrift store that Immanuel Mission runs

and the following items: shampoo, soap, batteries (all sizes),

deodorant, household & kitchen items, and fruit roll-ups/

snacks. Also funds are welcome to support the mission trip.

Make checks out to Emanuel and put “Mission Trip” on the

memo line.

Let’s join in prayer for the mission and ministries of the Area

Ministry 5 Congregations and for our companion Synods,

Papua New Guinea and Far East Russia.

May 15: Resurrection, Haysville, Pr. Elizabeth Cummings

May 22: St. John, Wellington, Pr. Larry Blue

May 29: St. Paul, Peabody, Pr. Tom Hallstrom

June 5: St. Paul’s Wichita, Pr. David Fulton

June 12: Zion, Hutchinson, Pr. Sheri Ellwood, Pr. Robert

Albin

June 19: Pastors in special ministries, on leave and other

service Pr. Bill Horn, Marlene Hallstrom AIM, Parish Min-

istry Associates Larry Frank and Jean Hagbom

June 26: Christ-Eureka, Pastor Tim Meyer

Area Ministry 5 “Messenger”

Pr. Sally Fahrenthold

6515 E. 30th St. N. #2900

Wichita, KS 67226

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Area Ministry 5 Calendar

Text Studies Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s-Wichita

May 14 9:30 a.m. Organizing Meeting for Church Council

for Mision San Juan de Dios

June No rostered leaders meeting Synod Assembly

June 2-4: Central States Synod Assembly Meeting - Hyatt

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