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As we begin a new calendar year at Hope, let’s spend some time reflecting on our mission statement: To know Christ and to make him known. How well do we know Christ? Not nearly as well as we could, and never completely. No matter how old we get, we are never too old to learn something new about Jesus, and to have a new understanding of what his coming means for us as a congregation and as individuals. We learn more about Jesus, the Christ, through scripture, through the Church’s traditional understanding of him, through our own reason – that’s why God gave us brains, through our experiences of him, and through the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. Of course, it is hoped that everyone will learn something about Jesus in the sermon each week, but there is so much that can’t be included in a sermon – there simply isn’t time. To learn more about Jesus, we need to read and study scripture alone, prayerfully, and with a group, in a Bible study class or group. Group discussions open us up to new understandings, new points of view, new ways of thinking and believing. Group discussions help solidify our faith, because we must decide what is true for usas we consider the differing opinions of others. We learn about Jesus by looking for him each day. The troubled child in a classroom, the beggar on the street corner, the woman with the beautiful voice, the business executive, they are all the face of Jesus. What do we learn about him from each of them? The more we know about Jesus the more we feel confident in sharing him with others. The better we know our own faith stories, our own encounters with the living Christ, the more we Message From Pastor To Know Christ and To Make Him Known January 2014 Volume 40 , Issue 1 Hope’s Newsletter Address: 9425 N. Citrus Springs Blvd Citrus Springs Florida 34434 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2070 Dunnellon Florida 34430 Phone: 352-489-5511 Fax: 352-489-5222 Church Email: Hopeevan- [email protected] Web Page Address: www.hopelutheranelca.co m Sunday Sermons www.hopewards.blogspot. com Staff: Pastor Lynn Fonfara [email protected] Church Secretary Kelly Murphy Music Director/Organist Susan Collins Custodian Kerry Reed Inside this issue: Annual Reports 2 Critic’s Corner 6 Jacob’s Journey 4 Martha Circle 7 Martyr Moment 7 Round Robin 5 SOS 5

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Page 1: To Know Christ and To Make Him Known Hope’s Newsletter 2014.pdf · to make him known. How well do we know Christ? Not nearly as well as we could, and never completely. No matter

As we begin a new calendar

year at Hope, let’s spend some

time reflecting on our mission

statement: To know Christ and

to make him known.

How well do we know Christ?

Not nearly as well as we could,

and never completely. No

matter how old we get, we are

never too old to learn

something new about Jesus,

a n d t o h a v e a n e w

understanding of what his

coming means for us as a

c o n g r e g a t i o n a n d a s

individuals.

We learn more about Jesus, the

Christ, through scripture,

t h r o u g h t h e C h u r c h ’ s

traditional understanding of

him, through our own reason –

that’s why God gave us brains,

through our experiences of him,

and through the enlightenment

of the Holy Spirit.

Of course, it is hoped that

everyone will learn something

about Jesus in the sermon each

week, but there is so much that

can’t be included in a sermon –

there simply isn’t time.

To learn more about Jesus, we

need to read and study scripture

alone, prayerfully, and with a

group, in a Bible study class or

group. Group discussions open

us up to new understandings,

new points of view, new ways of

thinking and believing. Group

discussions help solidify our

faith, because we must decide

what is true for usas we consider

the differing opinions of others.

We learn about Jesus by looking

for him each day. The troubled

child in a classroom, the beggar

on the street corner, the woman

with the beautiful voice, the

business executive, they are all

the face of Jesus. What do we

learn about him from each of

them?

The more we know about Jesus

the more we feel confident in

sharing him with others. The

better we know our own faith

stories, our own encounters with

the living Christ, the more we

Message From Pastor

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known

January 2014 Volume 40 , Issue 1

Hope’s Newsletter

Address:

9425 N. Citrus Springs

Blvd

Citrus Springs Florida

34434

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2070

Dunnellon Florida 34430

Phone: 352-489-5511

Fax: 352-489-5222

Church Email:

Hopeevan-

[email protected]

Web Page Address:

www.hopelutheranelca.co

m

Sunday Sermons

www.hopewards.blogspot.

com

Staff:

Pastor Lynn Fonfara

[email protected]

Church Secretary

Kelly Murphy

Music Director/Organist

Susan Collins

Custodian

Kerry Reed

Inside this issue:

Annual Reports 2

Critic’s Corner 6

Jacob’s Journey 4

Martha Circle 7

Martyr Moment 7

Round Robin 5

SOS 5

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know how to start a

conversation. The more we

know about Jesus, the

more we want to share him

with others, because his

love, his mercy, his justice

are too powerful to keep to

ourselves.

What are you doing to

know Christ and make him

known? Is your Bible

reading inviting you to

read and study more? Is

the Holy Spirit calling you

to attend a Bible study? Do

you open yourself up in

silence to the voice of God?

As you consider what is

happening around you, do

you look for Jesus’ activity?

With whom can you share

Jesus’ love and grace?

Do all you can to know Jesus

the Christ and make him

known.

In Hope,

Pastor Lynn

Pastor’s Message (Continued)

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Council Officers & Members President Vic Kahler First Saturday Property Committee Vice President Russ Telfer Memorial Committee Secretary Steve Northsea Evangelism/Stewardship Treasurer Deacon Diane Kahler Chancel Bell/Chimes Personnel Deacon John Chiappetta Citrus County Blessings Worship & Music Committee Aida Diaz Connie De Tuerk Casey Gaylardo Altar Guild Vivian Matthews Richard Regan Endowment Property Committee Harold Skidmore Finance Renate Wilms-Rovin Acolytes Family Activities Greeters & Guest Greeter Readers Ushers Financial Secretary Michel Northsea

Removing the Christmas Decorations

On Saturday, January 11th at 9:30 a.m., we will be

removing and putting away the Christmas decorations

from the sanctuary and narthex. Please join us.

Annual Reports

The time has arrived when the Annual Congregational Meeting is to be held. The meeting is scheduled to follow the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, January 26, 2014 in the sanctuary. A luncheon will follow the meeting. Committee reports for the annual meeting are due by Wednesday, January 8.

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Thank you to all for your Christmas

gifts. It really does mean a lot to me.

Thank you to Victor Kahler for

moving furniture etc. between

classrooms and for replacing the

light at the entry to Luther Hall.

Thank you to Michel Northsea and

Diane Kahler for taking such good

care of our finances.

Thank you to Diane Kahler for

putting invitations on the sign in

front of the church.

Thank you to Carole Warden, Kelly

Murphy, and all who worked to

make the angel tree project a

blessing to our families.

Thank you to those who bring in food

to share with the hungry who ask for

help.

Thank you, Susan and Choir

Members, for a delightful cantata.

Thank You from Pastor Lynn

Dollars and Sense From the Treasurer’s Desk

November 2013

Communion Regular

Date Attendance Income

November 3 61 2,124.00

November 10 67 2,000.00

November 17 68 2,046.00

November 24 65 1,831.00

Total Inflows: $ 9,086

Total Outflows: $11,719

The complete financial statement is in Luther Hall.

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We have had a wonderful journey so far

studying each book or the Bible

carefully. Every book explodes with

wonderful insights and truths. The Book

of Acts was a thrilling adventure with all

the exciting happenings taking place as

the new entity, the Church, was being

established and disseminated around the

world. We got acquainted with the

Apostle Paul and now we will be

studying his many letters and epistles

which he wrote to instruct and encourage

the new churches. As the new year

starts on Monday, Jan. 6th, we will be

looking at Romans, Galatians and

Hebrews. All are encouraged to come

and study with us. We are the church

and these letters are for us as well as

they were for the first churches.

Thank you,

Anita O'Donnell

.

Thanks for a wonderful response to our

Christmas Angel Tree in December. We

made several families “believe” in Santa

again and the were blessed by your

generosity.

Carole Warden

Jacob’s Journey

Thanks from Carole Warden

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Members Who Are Homebound or Residing in Care Facilities

Dorothy Scianna—Crystal Gem

Manor, Crystal River

Karen Summers—Home

Johanna Barrett—Home

Ginny Cameron—Home

Sebastian D’Auria—Home

Joan Layton—Home

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We remember & pray for those who

protect our liberty by serving in the

military.

Ginny Cameron’s grandson:

Tech Sergeant John Edward Werner

John & Margarita Chiappetta’s son:

Luis Jimemez

Janet Esworthy’s nephew:

Major Marc Orndorff

Joan Klotz’s two grandsons:

Brian Lucas and Kevin Lucas

Vivian Matthews’ granddaughter:

Capt. Kari Matthews

Edith Regan’s daughter:

Storekeeper Chief Phyllis Thomas

Please let the church office know of

others we can add to this list.

Family Members in the Military

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SOS Food Pantry

SOS Food Pantry at Good Shepherd will

be closed on Thursday, January 2 and

will reopen on Thursday, January

9th. Thank you to the volunteers who

faithfully give their time to this

ministry. We are currently in need of

diapers, sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, soap and

shampoo. Please check your travel bags

and drawers for travel sizes, but full

s i z e d b a r s a n d b o t t l e s a r e

welcome. Thank you for continued

support for SOS.

Round Robin Sign-Up Time

For fun and fellowship look for the sign-

up sheet in the narthex during

January. The next round will begin in

February and end in May.

We meet in each others homes and

share the cooking. Each couple

provides a salad, veggie , or

dessert. The host couple for the dinner

provides the main course. We will

alternate homes and side dishes and

have a good time. Any questions see

Peggy Schade after church or call her at

897-4208.

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George Washington’s Secret Six-The spy

ring that saved the American Revolution

by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger

When George Washington beat a hasty

retreat from New Your City in August

1776 many thought the American

Revolution might soon be over. Instead,

Washington rallied thanks in large part

to a little known, top secret group called

the Culper Spy Ring.

Washington realized that he couldn’t

beat the British with military might so

he recruited a sophisticated and deeply

secretive intelligence network to

infiltrate New York. So carefully

guarded were the member identities

that one spy’s name was not uncovered

until the 20th Century, one remains

unknown today. But by now, historians

have discovered enough information

about the rings activities to piece

together events that these 6 individuals

turned the tide of the war.

With extensive research, the authors

have painted a compelling portraits of

George Washington’s secret six and the

spies finally receive their due taking

their places amount the pantheon of

heroes of the American Revolution.

Critic: Diane Kahler-This is a most

interesting book bringing to light

amazing fact of the American

Revolution-facts that I certainly never

knew. The book is written in a

comfortable, readable format. The Nook

edition is very had to read the maps.

This book is a new release and not

available in our church library but is

available at Barnes & Noble

booksellers.

Critic’s Corner

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DORCAS

Dorcas (or Tabitha in Aramaic-both

names mean “gazelle”) is mentioned in

Act 9:36-42. She was a member of the

early Christian community in Joppa, a

seacoast town of Israel, and noted for

her acts of charity, in particular for

making garments and giving them to

needy widows. When she fell ill and

died, Peter came to see her, and raised

her to life. His words to her,”Tabitha,

kumi” (Tabitha, arise), are reminiscent

of the words of Jesus to the daughter of

Jairus, “Talitha, kumi,” (little girl,

arise) given in Mark 5:41.

Martyr Moments

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Martha Circle

There will be no Martha Circle

meetings for a few months. Because we

receive no budget, it is expensive to do

what we do every month, so I am

taking time to re-evaluate the

gathering. Our group has dwindled to

less than 5 members. Please let me

know if you want to continue this

special ministry group in 2014.

I plan to continue with Operation

Christmas child shoeboxes and will be

asking for donations throughout the

year for this very special ministry. We

were sad to learn that Gladys Schlegel

was moving in December as we will

miss her, but wish her God’s blessings

in her new home. We all miss Helga

Whitler who was a big part of our

crafter group as well. I am thankful for

all these ladies who have met faithfully

each month to do “God’s work thru our

hands”.

Thank you to all who helped us make

2013 a special year for homebound

members, shut-ins, needy children and

our successful annual “Christmas in

July” auction.

God Bless you!

Carole Warden

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CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Members of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

(ELCA) have contributed $10 million to

support the ELCA Malaria Campaign in

their effort to raise $15 million by the end of

2015. Through the campaign, ELCA

members have joined with companion

Lutheran churches and partners in 13

African countries to prevent and treat

malaria, educate communities about the

disease and more.

"We have been overwhelmed by the

motivation and hard work of synods and

volunteers, the creativity of ELCA

congregations and the generosity of ELCA

members in reaching this milestone of $10

million," said Jessica Nipp Hacker, ELCA

Malaria Campaign coordinator. "The ELCA

is thankful to everyone who has contributed

to the success of the campaign. Every gift

makes a difference."

Rolled out by the 2011 ELCA Churchwide

Assembly, the campaign provides mosquito

nets, insecticides, medication, health care,

education and more. Although malaria is

preventable and treatable, each year more

than 200 million people in sub-Saharan

Africa become infected with the disease and

more than 600,000 people die, many of these

children under the age of 5.

"The $10 million that has been given so far

has been leveraged by our Lutheran

partners in Africa to produce comprehensive

malaria programs that are changing lives

and changing communities in Africa. We are

very excited to help our partners to

accomplish all of their program goals

when we reach the full $15 million

fundraising goal," said Nipp Hacker.

"Reaching this milestone enables our

companions to continue working in

countries where programs are already

operating, and it also helps support

initiation of programs in additional

countries," said Rebecca Duerst, ELCA

program director for health care. "We have

added two new countries, Burundi and

Namibia, to the original 11 that were

planned for a total of 13 countries in

which the programs will be operational."

Programs in Burundi were implemented

earlier this year. In Namibia, programs

are scheduled for implementation in 2014.

ELCA congregations across the country

have embraced the ELCA Malaria

Campaign with creative fundraising

projects. Bethlehem Lutheran Church in

Cedar Falls, Iowa, established a three-

year fundraising goal of $10 for every

member, which would amount to $6,000.

Children in the congregation made pipe-

cleaner mosquitoes, which were placed on

bed nets -- one mosquito for every $10 gift.

It took nine months to reach their target,

so the congregation doubled the challenge

and nine months later achieved its second

goal.

"(Members) were inspired to put people

(who live) far away ahead of their money

and what it could do for them," said the

Rev. Gary Hedding, pastor of Bethlehem

Lutheran Church. "The impact I saw on

ELCA Malaria Campaign reaches $10 Million Milestone

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ELCA (Continued from page 8)

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the members of Bethlehem was an increased

awareness of and respect for our brothers

and sisters around the world who live with

malaria. It drew us closer to people it would

have been easy to forget. Children learned

that they could have an impact on the lives

of others, and they enjoyed being part of a

campaign that could help children sleep

safely and be healthy."

Duerst reflected on the ways children and

families from congregations such as

Bethlehem Lutheran in Iowa are having an

impact on children and families in places

like Katakwi, Uganda.

"A father brought his child to be tested at a

community outreach," said Duerst. "The test

was positive, and the health worker

carefully described how the treatment

should be taken before giving it to him and

questioned him to make sure he could

repeat how it should be administered back

to her accurately. These outreaches continue

to draw high numbers of people, exceeding

expected targets, providing testing and

treatment in remote areas that might

otherwise not be reached, and removing the

barrier of traveling long distances to the

nearest health facility" she said.

"(The members of Bethlehem) were

impressed with the dedication and hard

work of Christians in Africa, who are

working so hard to address both poverty and

malaria. They inspired us to do something

as well, said Hedding. "We were able to

express some of the love that God has

poured into our hearts through Jesus, by

providing malaria nets to families and

individuals who just want to sleep

s a f e l y . "

"It's fitting that we should reach this

campaign milestone in the season of

Advent, as we prepare for the coming of

our incarnate Savior into the world by

living out our baptismal calling to work

for justice and peace," said Nipp Hacker.

"We have two full years left to raise the

remaining $5 million of our $15 million

commitment and to fully fund life-saving

malaria programs in 13 countries in

Africa. Knowing the generosity of ELCA

members, I am confident that we will

reach and even exceed, this goal," she

said.

Information about the ELCA Malaria

Campaign is available at http://

w w w . e l c a . o r g / m a l a r i a .

About the Evangelical Lutheran Church

in America: The ELCA is one of the

largest Christian denominations in the

United States, with about 4 million

members in nearly 10,000 congregations

across the 50 states and in the

Caribbean region. Known as the church

of "God's work. Our hands," the ELCA

emphasizes the saving grace of God

through faith in Jesus Christ, unity

among Christians and service in the

world. The ELCA's roots are in the

writings of the German church reformer,

Martin Luther.

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Did you ever wonder what an altar rail

was? Altar rails (also known as chancel

rails or communion rails) are located in

many churches around the predella or at

the edge of the chancel. Most often the

place for communicants to kneel for the

reception of Holy Communion, altar rails

are also used for kneel for the rite of

confirmation, weddings, and the

imposition of ashes on Ash

Wednesday.

Did You Ever Wonder….?

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Annual Meeting Luncheon—January 26, 2014

After the Annual Congregational

meeting on January 26, 2014 there will

be a luncheon. There will be a sign-up in

the Narthex of food needed and

kitchen helpers.

Operation Christmas Child….188

What a wonderful feeling I had recently

when I delivered our 1 88 shoeboxes to

our drop-off destination in Crystal River.

From there, the shoeboxes travel to

Atlanta, Georgia for re-distribution. The

boxes from Florida will go to Haiti and

Colombia. We were told that 520,000

boxes are going to the Philippines to help

after the disaster there recently.

Thanks to each and everyone who helped

HOPE make this year’s shoebox ministry

a big success! We will soon start

collecting for the 2014 season. Watch for

the great after-Christmas-sales and New

Year sales, as bargains can be found year

round. We have space in Room 7 to store

items until the collection date in

November. I have the details for items

we can use in the shoeboxes, so if you

have any questions, don’t hesitate to

ask me.

GOD’s blessings to you all and Happy

New Year.

Carole Warden

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Library News

not a lush Garden of Eden, but a place

where your earthly life is explained to

you by five people who were in it.

These people may have been loved

ones or distant strangers. Yet each of

them changed your path forever.

From the Author : This book is

dedicated to Edward Beitchman, my

beloved uncle, who gave me my first

concept of heaven. Every year, around

the Thanksgiving table, he spoke of a

night in the hospitlwhen he awoke to

see the souls of his departed loved

ones sitting on the edge of the bed,

waiting for him. I never forgot that

story.

THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU

MEET IN HEAVEN

Eddie is a grizzled war veteran who

feels trapped in a meaningless life of

fixing rides :at a seaside amusement

park. As the park has changed over the

years -- from the Loop-to-Loop to the

Pipeline Plunge -- so, too, has Eddie

changed, from the optimistic youth to

embittered old age. His days are a dull

routine of work, loneliness,. And regret.

Then on his 80th birthday. Eddie dies in

a tragic accident, trying to save a little

girl from a falling cart. With his final

breathe , he feels two small hands in his

-- and then nothing. He awakens in the

afterlife, where he learns that heaven is

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Thanks from Victor Kahler

I would like to thank Renate Wilms-Rovin, Jim Earl, Bob Adams, Harold Skidmore, Bill Kessel, Dick Regan, Pastor Lynn, and Kelly Murphy for all their help. We put in

(70 hours) since our last report.

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1. Call to Order/Remarks - Victor Kahler, President

2. Roll Call - Steven Northsea, Secretary

President Victor Kahler (present)

Vice President Russ Telfer (present)

Secretary Steven Northsea (present)

Treasurer Deacon Diane Kahler (present)

Council Member Deacon John Chiappetta

(present)

Council Member Aida Diaz (present)

Council Member Constance DeTuerk-Telfer

(present)

Council Member Casey Gaylardo (present)

Council Member Vivian Matthews (present)

Council Member Dick Regan (present)

Council Member Harold Skidmore (present)

Council Member Renate Wilms-Rovin

(present)

Pastor Lynn Fonfara (present)

3. Devotions - Council members talked about what

they are thankful for.

4. Guests - none

5. Adoption of the November 20 Agenda

A. Additions/Corrections

Add to Consent Agenda

b. Kiwanis Trivia and Fun Night

Social, Friday February 28, 7-8:30pm.

c. Citrus Lutheran Churches joint

Council Retreat, Saturday, Feb 1, 8:30-noon,

at Shepherd of the Hills, Lecanto

B. Acceptance - Renate moved and Constance

seconded to accept agenda as amended. Passed

unanimously

6. Secretary Report

Report of the Secretary's October 16 Council

meeting.Acceptance as published was moved by

Russ, seconded by Renate and passed

unanimously.

7. Report of the Treasurer

Acceptance as published was moved by John,

seconded by Casey and passed unanimously.

8. Report of the Pastor (see attached report)

A. Questions and Concerns - None

B. Any items needing Council approval -

None

9. Reports of Church Committees by Council

Liaisons

A. Christian Service

Evangelism/Stewardship (3rd

Monday at 10:30 am) (see attached report)

First Saturday - None

Family Activities -

A. Tuesday December 3rd

Christians United in Christ will meet at Hope

and call is

out for desert type food donations.

B. Nolie & The Greyhounds

Doo Wop Concert will be held at Hope on

December13th.

B. Christian Education (3rd Sunday)

Education

Youth Ministry - Confirmation

Students considering doing the Christmas

Parade

Adult Ministry - 14 adults have

signed up for the Adult Sunday School class

C. Christian Worship

Worship and Music (Quarterly) -

The choir will enter the sanctuary during the

prelude from now on.

D. Administration

Property - see attached report

Long Range Planning - no meeting

Finance - Will present Proposed

2014 MSP at December 18 meeting. Committee

appointed consisting

of Victor Kahler, Russ Telfer, Harold Skidmore

and Steve Northsea.

Personnel - No meeting

Memorial - No meeting

Endowment - Will meet December

1

Council Minutes for November 20, 2013

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Council Minutes (Continued from page 12)

needed.

2. Nollie & The Greyhounds Doo Wop

Concert will be held at Hope on December 13th..

3. The narrative budget insert will be

passed out with bulletins this Sunday.

4. The choir will enter the sanctuary

during the prelude from now on.

14. Devotions for the December 18, 2013 Meeting

- Council members will talk about their favorite

Christmas Carols.

15. Adjournment and Prayer - Steve moved,

Renate seconded and it passed unanimously to

adjourn at 9:05 PM. Pastor led the prayers.

10. Old Business

A. Youth Group Leader - No progress yet

B. Cameras - Steve moved, Diane seconded

to purchase (up to $200) and install second security

camera. Passed unanimously.

C. Stewardship Plan - see attached report

D.Renate moved, Ada seconded and the

proposed MSP/Narrative for Bulletin and

newsletter passed unanimously.

E. Utility Fees - tabled

11. New Business

A. Offer for Pastor's Old Computer - Diane

moved, John seconded and it passed unanimously

to give the computer to June Towner.

B. It was moved by Steve, seconded by

Diane and passed unanimously with one

abstention to explore and educate the

congregation concerning the ELCA's

Reconciling in Christ Program which

recognizes Lutheran Churches who welcome

all believers including gay, lesbian, bi-sexual

amd transgender believers.

C. Casey moved, Vivian seconded and it

passed unanimously to try messaging on

both sides of the church on church property

with "Burma Shave" types of signs.-

12. Steve moved, Casey seconded and the consent

Agenda was passed unanimously.

a. Kelly Murphy requests to use 4 of her

vacations days the week of Christmas, December

23, 24, 26 & 27, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

and Friday. Constance DeTurek-Telfer has agreed

to work for her.

b. Kiwanis Trivia and Fun Night Social,

Friday February 28, 7-8:30pm.

c. Citrus Lutheran Churches joint Council

Retreat, Saturday, Feb 1, 8:30-noon, at Shepherd of

the Hills, Lecanto

13. Current Meeting Highlights for Newsletter and

Bulletin

1. Christians United in Christ will meet at

Hope on Tuesday December 3 at 7:30 PM. Food is

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School of Theology

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Pastor Dave Bradford will be starting his School of Theology classes shortly after

the beginning of the New Year. The classes will be held at St Timothy Lutheran

Church in Crystal River.

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The 16th Annual Father Christmas Ball

hosted by Shepherd of the Hills

Episcopal Church and co-sponsored by

Good Shepherd, Unity Church of Citrus

County, House of Peace, Hope

Evangelical Lutheran and First Church

of God was held on December 6 at the

Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center at the

Key Training Center. Carole Warden

assisted in making Silent Auction

baskets and decorating for the event.

Beautiful peacock feathers and the colors

were used to decorate this year.

The event was attended by over 20o0

people and the Silent Auction and 50/50

brought in more than $4,000 to benefit

SOS (Serving Our Savior) food pantry.

Final tally of the proceeds were $11,000!!

Those attending the event were Casey

Gaylardo, Kerry Reed, Kelly Murphy

and Carole Warden.

30 Robert Krokker

31 David Doyle

Birthday

8 Nancy Miller

12 Dorothy Scianna

14 Dick Regan

15 Cindy Towne

20 Yvonne Popke

25 Maxwell Forsyth

16th Annual Father Christmas Ball

Known Birthdays and Anniversaries in January

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Those Who Will Assist in the 10 a.m. Worship Service for

January

Communion Assistants and Acolytes

5 - Kris Brock/Deacon John Chiappetta

12 - Renate Wilms-Rovin/Emilio Del Valle

19 - Lynn Polack/Kelly Haines

26 - Jackie Dean/Dee Forsyth

Assisting Ministers

5 - Anthony Diaz

12 - Renate Wilms-Rovin

19 - Deacon Diane Kahler

26 - Steve Northsea

Altar Guild

Margaret DeWalt

Diane Kahler

Margarita Chiappetta

Casey Gaylardo

Guest Greeter

Joan Klotz

Greeters

Ann & David Becwar

Nursery

5– Janice Pitre

12 - Judy Thomason-Kasco

19 - TBA

26- Ann Becwar

Lay Readers

5 - Peggy Schade

12 - Dee Forsyth

19 - Bob Schade

26 - Lee Pitre

Ushers for the Month

Manley Benmark

Ron Cowan

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