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August August August August 201 201 201 2012 Volume Volume Volume Volume 45, Issue , Issue , Issue , Issue 8 The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf – a monthly publication of GLC Gethsemane Lutheran Church Gethsemane Lutheran Church Gethsemane Lutheran Church Gethsemane Lutheran Church The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf 35 East 35 East 35 East 35 East Stanton Avenue Stanton Avenue Stanton Avenue Stanton Avenue Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 614 614 614 614-885 885 885 885-4319 4319 4319 4319 www.gethsemane.org www.gethsemane.org www.gethsemane.org www.gethsemane.org Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Rev. June A. Wilkins [email protected] Music Music Music Music Ministr Ministr Ministr Ministries ies ies ies Dr. Timothy E. Guenther [email protected] Learning & Family Ministries Learning & Family Ministries Learning & Family Ministries Learning & Family Ministries Terri Siebert [email protected] Child Care Center Child Care Center Child Care Center Child Care Center Brenda Weilbacher [email protected] Parish Secr Parish Secr Parish Secr Parish Secretary etary etary etary Diane Gutgesell [email protected] Custodians Custodians Custodians Custodians Kate and Shana Bumster In this Issue In this Issue In this Issue In this Issue Purpose Statement – P. 2 “Outdoor” Worship – P. 3 Adult Ed – P. 4 Women’s Retreat – P. 5 Farewell To Ruth Fortis – P. 6 Prayer Concerns – P. 7 Council Highlights – P. 8 Gethsemane’s Congregation Council has approved the following Purpose Statement and Guiding Principles Purpose Statement Purpose Statement Purpose Statement Purpose Statement The people of Gethsemane Lutheran Church Sing God’s good news Share God’s unconditional welcome Care for each other Serve those in need Guiding Principles Guiding Principles Guiding Principles Guiding Principles The life, words, and actions of Jesus Christ are the inspiration for all we do and are. We recognize the uniqueness of each individual. We welcome and value everyone. We reach out to each other, our neighbors, and creation with our hearts and minds as well as with our labor, generosity, and works of justice. We create a supportive environment to nurture growth and learning. We find Christ in the study of God’s Word and through sharing questions, doubts, a diversity of opinions, and new ideas. As a faithful Christian community, we are led by the Holy Spirit to live and worship together, respect differences, communicate openly, and seek consensus.

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AugustAugustAugustAugust 2012012012012222

Volume Volume Volume Volume 44445555, Issue, Issue, Issue, Issue 8888

The LeafThe LeafThe LeafThe Leaf – a monthly publication of GLC

Gethsemane Lutheran ChurchGethsemane Lutheran ChurchGethsemane Lutheran ChurchGethsemane Lutheran Church The LeafThe LeafThe LeafThe Leaf

35 East 35 East 35 East 35 East Stanton Avenue Stanton Avenue Stanton Avenue Stanton Avenue ♦ Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 ♦ 614614614614----885885885885----4319431943194319

www.gethsemane.orgwww.gethsemane.orgwww.gethsemane.orgwww.gethsemane.org

PastorPastorPastorPastor

Rev. June A. Wilkins [email protected]

Music Music Music Music MinistrMinistrMinistrMinistriesiesiesies

Dr. Timothy E. Guenther [email protected]

Learning & Family MinistriesLearning & Family MinistriesLearning & Family MinistriesLearning & Family Ministries

Terri Siebert [email protected]

Child Care CenterChild Care CenterChild Care CenterChild Care Center

Brenda Weilbacher [email protected]

Parish SecrParish SecrParish SecrParish Secretaryetaryetaryetary

Diane Gutgesell [email protected]

CustodiansCustodiansCustodiansCustodians

Kate and Shana Bumster

In this IssueIn this IssueIn this IssueIn this Issue

Purpose Statement – P. 2

“Outdoor” Worship – P. 3

Adult Ed – P. 4

Women’s Retreat – P. 5

Farewell To Ruth Fortis – P. 6

Prayer Concerns – P. 7

Council Highlights – P. 8

Gethsemane’s Congregation Council has approved the following Purpose

Statement and Guiding Principles

Purpose StatementPurpose StatementPurpose StatementPurpose Statement The people of Gethsemane Lutheran Church

Sing God’s good news

Share God’s unconditional welcome

Care for each other

Serve those in need

Guiding PrinciplesGuiding PrinciplesGuiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles

• The life, words, and actions of Jesus Christ are the inspiration for all

we do and are.

• We recognize the uniqueness of each individual. We welcome and

value everyone.

• We reach out to each other, our neighbors, and creation with our

hearts and minds as well as with our labor, generosity, and works of

justice.

• We create a supportive environment to nurture growth and learning.

We find Christ in the study of God’s Word and through sharing

questions, doubts, a diversity of opinions, and new ideas.

• As a faithful Christian community, we are led by the Holy Spirit to live

and worship together, respect differences, communicate openly, and

seek consensus.

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STAFFSTAFFSTAFFSTAFF

Gethsemane’s Congregation Council has

approved our Purpose Statement and Guiding

Principles! You can see Gethsemane’s Purpose

Statement and Guiding Principles on the front

cover of this newsletter.

Gethsemane’s Purpose

Statement and Guiding

Principals

The Process

Gethsemane’s Vision Team worked on this statement

for two hours every Wednesday evening for seven

weeks from April 18th – May 30th. The team spent

much of their time doing Bible study to discern what

God has called believers to do. They discussed

Gethsemane’s ministries and the surrounding

community. They also looked at information from our

November House Meetings and some previously

collected data and surveys. On May 12th Gethsemane

had a gathering of over 25 people from the greater

congregation who did a study of the book of Acts.

Each person in attendance came up with a purpose

statement and guiding principles for Gethsemane.

When the Vision Team looked at all the data that had

been collected – from the House Meetings, the Vision

Gathering, and the work of the Vision Team – they

noticed some striking consistencies. It was obvious

near the middle of the process what the content of

the statements would include, they just had to put

this content into words. Members of the Vision Team

independently wrote Purpose Statements and Guiding

Principles. They discussed these and then a smaller

group of the Vision Team – Don Dell, Dick Reuning,

Paula Sauer, and Pr. June gathered to write the

statement. The larger group revised the results and

then the Vision Team presented it to the congregation

on June 10th. They received some feedback from the

meeting and then through several e-mails. The Vision

Team discussed these responses, and a consensus was

reached on the final document which was passed by

the Congregation Council on July 19th.

What It Is

Purpose Statement identifies who we are and

what we do. It is God’s purpose for us .

Guiding Principles guide us in our life together and

lets us know how we do what we do together.

For both the Purpose Statement and the Guiding

Principles we know that Gethsemane is not doing

them perfectly, flawlessly or unanimously. But these

are the things that we, as a congregation, naturally

gravitate to and hope to do better. These are the

things, when we are at our best, we achieve.

How They Will Be Used

Together, the Purpose and Guiding Principles will be

used to identify us inside our congregation and

outside our congregation. In our congregation they

will be used to help the council, ministry teams, and

individuals make decisions, plans, and goals. It will put

everyone – new and old members – on the same page

as far as understanding the real heart of the

congregation. It will also be used to keep the

congregation on track during any struggles, transitions

or leadership changes.

Outside the congregation it will be used to publicize

Gethsemane, to identify Gethsemane to others, and

to help potential members know if they would like to

be a part of our community.

The Near Future

Pr. June will be meeting with the council and with

ministry team and committee leaders to consider how

we can use the Purpose and Guiding Principles to

further our work together and to better do what God

has planned for us at Gethsemane.

What are some things we could do to better live into

our purpose at Gethsemane? If you have any ideas, e-

mail them to me at [email protected]

Pastor June Wilkins

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WORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIP

Power Outage Prompted

Change in Venue for Worship

The congregation gathered on the front walk and

lawn for worship on Sunday, July 1, 2012.

Pastor June preached to those informally gathered.

Mark Hagerdorn passed the collection plate.

Wendy Luedke served communion to Donna Roush.

Dr. Tim Guenther and Dick Reuning provided music

from the narthex.

Gethsemane lost power from Friday, June 29, until

Tuesday, July 3. Many church members lost their

power for shorter or longer periods of time. We

thank all those who provided freezer/refrigerator

space for those without. And also, for inviting

members into your air-conditioned homes to get a

break from the extreme heat.

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LLLLEARNEARNEARNEARN

Story Time in the Library

During August the Lifetime Learning Hour after

worship continues “Story Time in the Library.” This

summer all of the stories are Gethsemane stories:

personal stories or reflections, favorite Bible stories,

stories of ministries to others. So get your drink and

treat in the Atrium and join the conversation! You will

be glad you did!

August 5 – Storytelling - from the Bible, Us, and the

Universe, an interactive session lead by Joyce Geary.

Stories have been part of our world and the church

since the beginning of time. Where do YOU use them?

Come learn new stories and ways to use them in a

variety of settings.

August 12 – A story of mission to others. Partners in

Faith: Church and Community Building with Thrivent

Builds with Habitat for Humanity in El Salvador lead by

Joe & Bonnie Reilly and Rick & Diane Langner. Come

see and hear about the great work being

accomplished by volunteers in a foreign land.

August 19 – The summer series concludes with

Engineers without Borders in El Salvador. Jim Siebert

has been a volunteer with this program and gone to El

Salvador three times. Hear his story and see his

pictures of preventing flooding and constructing a

roadway for a small poor village living along a ravine.

August 26 and September 2 – NO CLASS

September 9 – RALLY DAY. Plan now to attend the

brunch and special activities in the Great Hall.

September 16 – LIFETIME LEARNING HOUR returns to

the Multi-Purpose Room with “Faith, Politics and the

Christian Citizen,” a five-week series lead by GLC

member and Trinity Seminary professor, Hank

Langknecht.

It's school supply time!

With so many challenges of late to life, there are

many children in both Southeast Ohio and

Columbus who need fresh supplies for school.

Shop the sales . . . any kind of school supply will be

great, including backpacks.

Collection box is in the narthex. We will collect

through August 12.

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CONNECTCONNECTCONNECTCONNECT

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CCCCONNECTONNECTONNECTONNECT

Small Group

Ministries

First Reflections

Monday Bible Study

Paula Sauer

[email protected]

Connections:

Faith at Work

Judy Reuning

[email protected]

Men’s Breakfast

Bob Davis

[email protected]

Habitat for Humanity

Bill Darlage

[email protected]

LWR Quilts

Terri Siebert

[email protected]

Prayer Shawls

[email protected]

OR

Call the

Church Office

614-885-4319

Quilting Ministry Continues at Gethsemane

We send Ruth Fortis off to Virginia for the

next adventure in her life and with her

goes a promise . . . that we will continue

the quilting ministry here at Gethsemane

that she so lovingly nurtured. Ruth's

talents and dedication are irreplaceable

but we'll do our best to keep up the

sewing and knotting! Our next quilting

days will be August 25 and September 29 so please mark your calendars. Time is

from 9am - 1pm. Come when you can and leave when you must.

Sew-ers are needed! We will try to pin some quilts during our work days; if you can

sew at home, please consider taking a pinned quilt. And for sure, take a roll (or more)

of squares. You can find them in the basket on the

sign up desk in the narthex.

Our quilt ministry at Gethsemane is supported by

a grant from the West Franklin County Chapter of

Thrivent. Without them and the fabrics/batting

that the money provides, we couldn't produce

these beautiful quilts that will be sent across the

world through Lutheran World Relief. Thank you,

Thrivent!

If you have questions on sewing tops, putting

together full quilts, or even when we meet, please

call Terri Siebert at 890-6820 or email her at

[email protected].

Our Quilt Dedication Sunday will be September 30. Ruth will be back to share the

time with us.

Ruth’s new contact information is:

Ruth and Tito Fortis

4709 Overlea Drive

Midlothian, VA 23112

804-269-7437 home

614-354-1309 cell

[email protected]

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PPPPEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWS

August

Birthdays

3 Jon Myers

6 Adam Siddall

Bonnie Spring

7 Andrew Norris

Lisa Whitesell

8 Robbie Dunham

Valerie Nesser

9 Jim Siebert

14 Sara Gardner

15 Sarah Lucco

19 Joyce Geary

Brian Lutz

20 Leslie Stoshak

25 Mary Manship

26 Patsy Carringer

Daniel Gaines

Emily Gardner

Gottfried Maeffert

Manfred Maeffert

28 Michelle Toops

29 Lillian Crawford

Our Prayers and

Concern Are With . . .

“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every

prayer and supplication. To that end

keep alert and always persevere in

supplication for all the saints.”

Ephesians 6:18

New concerns:) Aaron Hagerdorn …

Aidan Katz (grandson of Jim and Paula

Sauer) … the family of Chad Mott

(cousin of Char Jessie) who passed

away July 15 … Jonathan Partsch (son

of Barbara Ford) … Lee Ann Perin …

Adam Siddall … Howard Spring

Members with ongoing concerns:

Sibylle Custis … Manfred Maeffert …

Rob Needham … Phyllis Nelson … Harry

& Vickie Lyatuu and their children Ian

& Evelyn for immigration issues.

Family and friends with concerns:

Jerry Abrams (father-in-law of Pastor

June) … Sandy Davis (friend of Bob and

Jan Davis) … Bob and Elaine Dean

(parents of Pam Seidelmann) … Andy

and Deb Greicius (friends of Jen Tatz) …

… Dennis Weirrick (brother of Jan

Davis) … Colin Young (friend of the

Hillers).

Homebound: Marilyn Bosen (Arlington

Court) … Dotty Edwards (Laurels-Wor-

thington) … Carolyn Fergus (Wesley

Glen) … Jean Fritchen (Worthington

Christian Village) … Ken Gerken … Mary

Manship (Wesley Glen) … Eleanor Nagy

… Becky Oldaker (Bennington Glen) …

Reva Woodruff.

Family and friends serving overseas:

Kirk Lloyd (step grandson of Doris

Devine) … Colin Steffa (son of Meredith

Dobyns).

Births: Alison and Michael Kern had a

baby girl Sarah Elizabeth, 6# 9 oz., on

July 14 joining brother Noah. Mike was

our MIC student in 2005 and 2006 and is

now pastor in Albion, Nebraska.

Mandy and Eric Edwards had a baby boy

Benjamin Ehmri, 7# 8 oz., on July 17.

Eric was our intern from 2006-07 and is

now pastor in East Liverpool, Ohio.

Would you like to add your

prayers?

For Sunday Prayers:

Contact church secretary, Diane, at 885-

4319 or [email protected]

before 12:00 noon on Thursday. After

that time, you will have the opportunity

in worship to name those silently or

aloud during the prayers.

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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Congregation

Council

OFFICERS:

President

Mark Hagerdorn Mark.Hagerdorn@panaceaprodu

cts.com

Vice-President

Joe Reily [email protected]

Secretary

Alice Siddall [email protected]

Treasurer

Rick Langner [email protected]

MEMBERS:

Morgan Melton [email protected]

Dave Norman [email protected]

Donna Darlage [email protected]

Tim Mayer [email protected]

Gary Rader [email protected]

Highlights of Council Meeting – July 19, 2012

A copy of the Council minutes and Financial Report is posted in Atrium Way.

PLEASE READ BUT LEAVE POSTED. Take home copies (minus attachments) are

available at the Sign Up Desk in the narthex.

DICK REUNNG PRESENTATION

Dick spoke to council for the Welcoming Ministry Team about starting the

discussion with the congregation on joining the Lutheran group “Reconciling

Works” or the old name of “Lutheran’s Concerned” After discussion council

approved the team to move forward. MOTION: (D. Norman/D. Darlage) to move

ahead on the discussion with the congregation on seeking “Reconciling in

Christ” recognition. Carried.

PASTOR’S REPORT

The Pastor will be on vacation Friday, July 27-August 10

The High School Youth are in New Orleans for National Youth Gathering

VBS was held this week.

Neighborhood Watch meetings are being held in the church.

Pastor is moving in August.

The Purpose Statement is complete and need of council approval. MOTION:

(R.Langner/T. Mayer) to accept the Purpose Statement as presented. Carried.

Next step, how can council move this forward? August 23rd council meeting time

has been set aside for discussion and reflection on what the role of council will be

in implementing the Purpose Statement.

Fire alarm system was disabled by a lighting strike. Jim Sauer is working with

church’s insurance company and engineer’s to replace the system. Dave Norman

spoke that he feels we should be looking into a wired security system to be in

place while the wiring for the fire alarm is being completed. Dave will speak to

Jim about this.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Jacob’s Porch was sent the June benevolence check early to help off set their

need for income. A special appeal took place on July 15 which raised a little over

$400. Pastor will get an update on their current status.

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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

TREASUER’S REPORT

Rick Langner asked Council to decide on how benevolence payments would be formulated. MOTION: (J. Reilly/D.

Norman) to follow the 15% formula as stated in the constitution and allow Mission and Ministry to send out

benevolence payments as it sees fit. Vote: 7 for and 2 against. Carried.

Rick requested that Mark ask personnel to look into Church Secretary position to insure enough hours are given to

complete work.

Day Care Director is working with Workmen’s Compensation to make certain all custodians are covered.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

GLC

June numbers are not yet available.

Announcements

The next regular Church Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 23 @ 6pm with time devoted to

visioning discussion.

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Serving This Month – August 2012

August 5

9:30 AM

August 12

9:30 AM

August 19

9:30 AM

August 26

9:30 AM Assisting Minister Jeff Luedke

Jeff Luedke

Jeff Luedke

Jeff Luedke

Readers Jim Sauer

Paula Sauer

Mike Siddall

Marie Needham

Lisa Whitesell

Rosa Prigan

Hank Langknecht

Shirla Langknecht

Ushers

Hugh Geary

Joyce Geary

Mark Geary

Don Cumberland

Dick Reuning

Judy Reuning

Dick Jones

Sue Jones

Mike Siddall

Joe Reilly

Andrea Mayer

Tim Mayer

Jim Sauer

Paula Sauer

Mark Hagerdorn

Dave Whitesell

Nursery Jennifer Tatz

Diane Langner

Pam Hagerdorn

Bryn Hagerdorn

Arlene Hendrickson

Hilda Lyatuu

Jill Woods

John Woods

Communion Bread Joyce Geary Wayne Melton Howard Feole Lutz Family

Communion Care

Betty Guenther

Diane Langner

Betty Guenther

Diane Langner

Betty Guenther

Cathy Jung

Betty Guenther

Cathy Jung

Counters Dan Erwin

Jeff Luedke

Wendy Luedke

Joanne Leussing

Hugh Geary

Mary Bardach

Hono Lyatuu

THE TIME HAS COME!!

The three Gethsemane men who have faithfully picked up all those couches, fridges, washers,

dryers, stoves, etc. have met their Waterloo. Due to age and some health issues they can no

longer move those heavy objects being donated to Southeast Ohio. However, Southeast Ohio

still needs these items! What we need is 2 or 3 strong people--and a little spare time--and a

truck would be helpful. A truck and driver will be available for a little while. If you can help with

this worthy project please call or e-mail Bob Hagerdorn, 614-882-0172, [email protected].

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AUGUST 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

7:30 PM

Swahili Ministry

2

3

NO

Connections

4

1:30 PM

Swahili Choir

5

9:30 AM

Worship

10:45 AM

Education

3:30 PM

Swahili Service

6

9:00 AM

Augsburg

Fortress Music

Clinic

7:00 PM

Hymn Festival

8:00 PM

A.A. & Al Anon

7

9:00 AM

Augsburg

Fortress Music

Clinic

10:30 AM

Staff Meeting

8

9

10 11

8:00 AM

Men’s

Breakfast

1:30 PM

Swahili Choir

12

9:30 AM

Worship

10:45 AM

Education

NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

13

8:00 PM

A.A. & Al Anon

14

10:30 AM

Staff Meeting

15

7:30 PM

Swahili Ministry

16

6:30 PM

P &L Meet the

Teachers

7:00 PM

Block Watch

17

10:00 PM

Mkesha Prayers

Service

18

19

9:30 AM

Worship

10:45 AM

Education

20

6:00 PM

Day Care

7:30 PM

Prayer Shawl

8:00 PM

A.A. & Al Anon

21

10:30 AM

Staff Meeting

22

23

6:00 PM

Council

24 25

9-1:00 PM

Quilting

1:30 PM

Swahili Choir

26

9:30 AM

Worship

10:45 AM

Education

27

8:00 PM

A.A. & Al Anon

28

10:30 AM

Staff Meeting

7:00 PM

Worship

Ministry Team

29

10:00 AM

LSS Food

Pantry

7:30 PM

Swahili Ministry

30 1 2