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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
This month we continue our 7-month series
looking at the 7 Marks of the Church (as detailed in Luther’s 1539 essay entitled “On the
Councils and the Church”).
The 7 Marks are:
Confession & Absolution
Baptism
Worship
God’s Word
Communion
Ministry
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Mark 1I:
Baptism
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The last words of Jesus in the gospel of Matthew is what we commonly call the Great
Commission. Jesus instructs his followers to go
out into all the world baptizing and teaching in
the name of the Father and of the + Son and
of the Holy Spirit.
Luther refers to baptism as “the holy bath of
regeneration though the Holy Spirit”.
We baptize with an 8-sided liturgical bathtub.
There are at least 3 meaning attributed to the
8-sided shape of many baptismal fonts:
+ 8 sides reminds us of the 8 people saved
the flood (Noah, Noah’s sons and the
wives). It reminds us that sin is drowned
baptism and that salvation is also found
those same waters.
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way into the world teaching and baptizing.
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+ 8 sides reminds us of Easter. There were 6
days of creation and then Sabbath on the
7th day. God rested (from sundown Friday
to sundown Saturday—“there was night
and there was day, the 7th day”). When
Easter happened it was like an 8th day of
the week. The empty tomb and the resurrection promise are for us. The early church
even moved Sabbath from Saturday to
Sunday where it still remains.
When we are baptized we are connected to
salvation, the mission work of the church and
the resurrection promise. We do well to stop
every day (think of that 8-sided traffic flow
sign) and remember our baptisms. Luther
encouraged our daily return to our baptisms.
In baptism we are made a child of God. We
are marked with the cross of Christ forever.
Every day thereafter is growing into the promises God made to us in baptism.
If we are truly a church that serves and experiences God then Baptism must be one of our
defining marks.
Peace and Cleansing to you,
Pastor
Our Council President’s Perspectives
The Church Council recently asked the question “How
do we move from vision to reality?” We asked the
synod for guidance – and got it in the form of Michael
Keys!
Pastor Keys serves at Bethany Lutheran in Portlandand also works with congregations throughout the
synod. He joined us for All Committee Night in March,
sharing information about changes in the church and
society, responses to change, long and short-term
planning, and his role in the synod. Pastor Keys also
talked about the Congregational Vitality Survey, which
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Custodian:
Jeani Bockelman--McInnis
503.585.4608
[email protected]
He is Risen.
He is Risen Indeed!
Perspectives continued from p. 1
is a tool many congregations use to find underlying
strengths, concerns, and issues within the
congregation. Another is to train a team of listeners
to have one-on-one sessions with congregation
members. Another strategy is to have focused
listening sessions for small groups.
Pastor Keys also talked about “Pentecost Planning” planning on a fifty day timeline for short-term
planning, with specific action items, areas of
responsibility, and members/groups responsible for
each action item. People at All Committee Night
were very receptive – with many questions,
comments, and good conversations about the
information shared.
The church council has decided to move forward –
beginning with the Congregational Vitality Survey
and with identifying and training a team of listeners.
Please think about folks within our congregation you
would identify as being good listeners – and plan to
participate in the survey when it is available. In Christ
YOU Matter...Every one of you... every voice – every
viewpoint – every listener.
~ Heidi Pramuk, Council President
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Office Manager:
Michele Wallace
[email protected]
Pastor:
Karl Hester
[email protected]
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Website address:
www.christthegoodshep.org
Nursery Volunteer:
Penny Culp
[email protected]
503.269.2698
Choir & Praise Band Director:
Erica Hall
[email protected]
541.971.7798
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Office Hours: Mon-Thur 8:30-3:00
Fax us at:
Call us at:
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Notes from Council–
We have been excited to begin our visioning process
with our guest facilitator, Pastor Michael Keys. He
joined us for All Committee Night this month and will
continue to work with us in upcoming months as we
find our path forward as the Body of Christ and looking
at how we are all different parts of that body, and
developing a strategic plan of action and getting as
many people involved as possible in forging this exciting
path forward together and seeking out what God has
planned for our church family and new people in our
surrounding community that we would welcome in. We
look forward to working more with Pastor Keys and
seeing where this process takes us.
On Sunday March 8th we held an informational
meeting to update the Congregation on the sale of the
Aiken's house and have been working toward finalizing
how the recovered funds will be dispersed. The net
amount recovered during the Civil proceedings is
$26,043. Council presented congregation members
with a proposal on the allocation of the funds. It was
approved by Council at our March council meeting.
We are in the process of seeking out a new
Organist/Accompanist for our church. The Worship
and Music Committee proposed raising the salary,
which would restore it to its previous level. Council
members voted unanimously to raise the current
Organist/Accompanist salary. Our hope is to find a very
talented and qualified candidate who will be the
perfect fit for our congregation.
We are so very grateful to Linda Pfau for her many
years of service as our Van Coordinator. This is an
important ministry for our congregation we would like
to continue – so we will be searching for someone to
coordinate it after Linda steps down.
~ Crystie Cody, Council Secretary
Save the date:
June 26-27 (Fri-Sat) 10-1
Mark your calendars
and spread the
word. Tell the family,
invite your friends
and your neighbors
to
our
two-day
Camp Discovery for
kids.
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Our focus this year is
“Our God is an Awesome God”.
Each day will be
filled with stories,
crafts, songs and
activities that center
around the awesomeness of God
and exposing his
love for us. Lunch will
also be provided
each day.
If interested in helping contact Gwen
Carr or the office.
More info to come.
Detroit bound– Help our youth Rise Up!
July 15-19 at the ELCA Youth Gathering
Portland
Detroit
Our youth are closer to
getting to their financial
goal for their trip this
summer. Won’t you help
them get all the way? It
will be an experience
they will never forget
worshiping
with
so
many. May their hearts
be filled and their faith
Rise up!
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HEAR and THEIR
By Joan Mathias
Travis and Patty Fox of Stewartsville, PA, and former members of
Christ Lutheran Church, were recent visitors of their son and family in Corvallis and got
acquainted with the newest addition to the family, their
granddaughter. NANCY HALLIN, Patty's sister, and niece
KELSEY HALLIN, hosted the couple during their stay, with
visits with their brother DAVID and JUDY PALMER, and
niece ASHLEY, AJ and NADY. It was great weather here
while Stewartsville was covered in snow.
Christ the Good Shepherd is the sponsor of SCOUT TROOP 9 (7009) of The
Willamette District of the Cascade Pacific Council. Established April 1,1987
with five boys and twelve adults as
chartered members, including DEAN HATZENBIHLER and
MARY ANN KNISS with her son Daniel "Deke" Kniss. Joel
Hatzenbihler joined the following year. By 1992 the membership had grown to twenty-six adults with forty-one
boys. Prior to 2004 more than eighty-one boys had joined
the troop. Troop 9 members are affiliated members of
Catholic, Baptist, Methodist and Lutheran churches, and
attend different elementary, middle and high schools in the
area. Members of Christ the Good Shepherd can feel very
positive about this outreach ministry because, while many
young men are involved with their churches, many others
only have Christ the Good Shepherd to call their church
home--even if it is for a scout meeting. The things that
Christ the Good Shepherd offers to these boys will never be
forgotten even if we never see the immediate results. One
of their fund-raisers has been the traditional annual breakfast which usually happens in February. This
year
it was February 22 with a scrumptious
breakfast of plate size hot cakes, two
kinds of sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice, with many enjoying seconds. The boys did a fantastic job of serving and taking care
of those enjoying breakfast. The funds provide for boys
attending Scout Jamboree, camping expeditions, and for
those who need financial assistance. As a sponsor, the
church is required to have a liaison between the Scouts and
the church council. That position has been unfilled for quite
some time. If you are interested, please contact Dean
Hatzenbihler.
DWAYNE, COLLEEN and RUTH AAS
were on a two week vacation to
Rancho
Cucamonga,
visiting
granddaughter and great grand-
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daughter, Brynlee, and her parents. She likes her grandpa!
She crawled for the first time the night before they left. They
celebrated their birthdays in Las Vegas, then went back to LA
to go to The Price is Right show. They were not selected to
play, but found it an interesting experience. Watch for that
show April 20. The weather was perfect--in the seventies
every day. It was a good trip and is always nice to be home.
WANDA WENDT, with daughter Denise, enjoyed a weekend in Newport early in the
month. On a recent visit, the
duo visited the grounds
around the State Capitol, taking a lot of photos of the historic items on display. There's a
lot to see and learn, plus enjoying the fountain.
Congratulations to PITSO and FLORENCE PHASWANA on the birth of their
first grandchild, a boy named Ore (Victor) Phaswana, born February 28, in
Zimbabwe. The proud grandparents
were sharing their first photo of their
grandson received via the Internet.
MARV and AMY LANGELAND visited their daughters Elizabeth and Andrea
in Seattle and attended the
concert "Caritas" by the 80
voice Seattle Pro Musica
choir at St. James Cathedral on March 7th. Elizabeth has sung
with this choir for many years. The concert emphasized and
celebrated International Women's Day with a tribute to
great female composers across the centuries. St. Hildegard
of Bingen's 12-century chants are juxtaposed with today's
most exciting new composers from North America, Korea
and Eastern Europe with special spotlight on composers of
the Pacific Northwest. The Director, Karen P. Thomas and the
choir are committed to building audiences and singers of the
future. Through Education and Outreach Programs, they
support music educators in their effort to inspire their students to develop a lifelong love for choral music.
RaeLani Mathias, granddaughter of JOEL
and JOAN MATHIAS and daughter of Jeff
and Lisa Mathias, has been a member of
the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) since she was ten
years old. It has provided a great educati
on along with being home schooled. At a
recent
Awards Banquet she received the Amelia Earhart
Award. The award is the first one attained in her squadron.
The Earhart exam is a one hundred question comprehensive
Word Search Challenge! Find the Books of the Bible
test of aerospace and leadership knowledge with ninety
minutes to complete the closed-book exam, which requires a grade of 80% or higher to pass. Passing the exam
and with the award recorded by HQ CAP, they are promoted to cadet captain and become eligible to participate in
the International Air Cadet Exchange. She sustained her
Captain rank and received the Most Improved Officer
Award from her squadron. As Squadron Commander she
gave out achievement awards to Cadets with complementary statements given about each one. RaeLani, eighteen
years old, lives in Walla Walla, WA, with her parents Jeff
and Lisa Mathias. Her sister Zoe is a sophomore at Eastern
Oregon University.
PAULA DAVIS, joined by son
Kelly from Champaign, IL, was
met in Las Vegas by son Dr.
Keith Davis (& Diane) from Shoshone, ID, for a road trip to
Phoenix to visit son Kerry. It was "interesting" to follow the
snow plow up to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (the
IMAX presentation made up for the lack of visibility, i.e.
"none"), but the two shows in Las Vegas were enjoyable,
as was a side trip to Tombstone and sightseeing at Hoover
Dam, Lake Meade
and Red Rock Canyon Conservation
Area, among other
sites along the way.
In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every
moment, thank God."
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WELCA meetings and Bible
study are on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00. All women of the church
are welcome and encouraged to join. April 21 is the
next meeting. Hostess: Wanda Wendt, Study Leader:
Bev Taylor, Stewardship: Youth
Prayer Shawl is a tangible reminder that prayers are being
offered for those in difficult circumstances. As we knit and crochet these shawls we pray for
the peace and comfort for those who receive them.
As they put them around their shoulders, it is like a
hug from God. The next Prayer Shall meeting will be
Thursday, April 23, at 1:00 PM.
The
Lord’s
Cupboard
Needs you! Looking for a coordinator
to help with the running of the cupboard. Hours would be between
11:30 - 4:00 M,W,F on weeks assigned. Never the
first week of the month. We are always grateful for
all your donations. All non-perishable foods and personal care products are accepted and appreciated.
The Lord's Cupboard gives a very heartfelt "thank
you" to Pitso and Flo for the most generous recent
donation of food. We have received items almost
every week and we thank all who donate as every
item is used. Just a reminder, we cannot use any
opened items or partially used items but all others
are welcomed. If you wish to volunteer or want more
info call Eileen Boswell, 503 585 9556.
The 36-voice ensemble will be performing in Salem
on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:30 PM at St. Mark
Lutheran Church and on Saturday April 18, 2015 at
2:00 PM at the Grotto main Chapel in Salem. Performances are open to the public and free. An offering
will be taken at the church venues to help defray costs.
For more information visit: www.plu.edu/music/
Do You Believe? is a movie about how the lives of
several people intersect in unexpected ways. This is a
drama with the Christian message that shows how
true faith requires action.
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Please join our C.G.S.L.C. group on Sunday March 29th at the 12:30 showing.
The movie is 1 hour and 55 minutes in
length. It is rated PG-13. The movie is playing at
the Regal Santiam Stadium 11 Theater (365 Lancaster
Drive SE). Ticket prices are $8.25 for Adults and $7.75
for Seniors. We hope to see you there.
Scholarship funds are being made available through CGSLC Endowment for the
next school year. Eligibility information
and Scholarship Application forms are
on hand. All who are interested may
contact Michael Dupuis at: (503) 304-0550. The deadline for submitting an application is April, 26th.
Summer 2015
What Matters Most
Camp Lutherwood June 28- July 3
Mini Camp 1 for grades 1-3
A perfect introduction to life at camp.
Pioneer Camp 1 for grades 3-5
Blaze a trail of memories this summer through all camp
has to offer.
Junior Engineers: Explorer Camp 1 for grades 5-6
Explore faith, friendships and creativity in this fun-filled
week of laughter, conversation, and discovery.
Crew for grades 11-12
CREW is a one week leadership development opportunity for campers entering their junior and senior years.
Prices vary for each camp, so please visit the Lutherwood
website
for
all
the
information,
lutherwoodoregon.org and find out what program and
week fits your family best and to get registered today.
From the Archives–
Keeping archives for the church is a way to preserve our
church history and heritage. In an attempt to keep these
records whole and accurate your help is needed. The
following items’ whereabouts are not known.
● Framed appreciation certificates given to the church
from Scout Troop 9 were removed from the walls of
the Narthex prior to the remodeling and building project in 2006.
● A framed photo of the brilliantly colored window
from the former The Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd that graced the wall in Christ House.
● Several photos from the 1980’s from the album of
confirmation photos in the Archive.
If anyone has information as to where any of these misplaced items might be located, please contact Joan Mathias, CGSLC Archivist.
Also, the archive room is in need of a cabinet that is securable. Does anyone have a surplus cabinet they would like to
donate, or a suggestion of where to locate one? Please talk
with Joan concerning any of the above information. ☺
All church clean-up
April 18, 11:30Bring lunch to share, and then we will get to work cleaning our
Lord’s house.
Contact the office if you see or know of something that needs
to be done, prior to the day.
CGSLC Financial Report
YTD:
MONTH-Feb:
Income:
$43,284.81 $21,395.92
Expenses:
$44,579.17 $19,733.16
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Over/Under: $-1,294.36
$ 1,662.76
The above income includes all monies received
including rents, mortgage payments received and
general offerings. All expenses are actual, not
based on what was budgeted. To make the budget
that was approved by vote, our income needs to
be $25,482 per month.
Those giving of time and talents–
8:45 AM
4/5/2015
4/12/2015
4/19/2015
4/26/2015
Greeters
Jeff & Lorraine Bock
Sharon Kemnitz,
Eileen Boswell
Jack Johnson & Wendy
Cody-Johnson
Virgil Anderson, Nancy
Ostrem
Reader
Michael Dupuis
Corinne Elms
Wendy Cody-Johnson
Twila Anderson
Communion Asst.
Paul & Janis Anderson,
Kelsey Hallin
Ben, Heidi Pramuk,
Laura Drager
Wendy Cody-Johnson,
Jack Johnson, Dean
Hatzenbihler
Virgil Anderson,
Caleb Stratemeyer,
Nancy Ostrem
4/5/2015
10:00 AM
One worship
4/19/2015
4/26/2015
Ilene Whelden,
Mary Ann Kniss
Anna Christie,
Paula Davis
Dwayne & Colleen Aas
Michelle Shepherd
Paula Davis
Heidi Pramuk
11:00:00 AM
Worship:
Greeters
Reader
Communion
Assistant
Worship/
communion
Assistant
Chuck & Sara Palmquist David Shultz, Paula Davis
Jack & Michael Dupuis
Heidi Dupuis
4/5/2015
4/12/2015
Marti Vreeland
Carlene Shultz
4/19/2015
4/26/2015
8:45 Ushers
Team 5: Dean Hatzenbihler, Jack Johnson, Wendy Cody-Johnson, Caleb Stratemeyer
11:00 Ushers
Team 1: Nadine Heidelburg, Peat Kramyer, Tyler Palmblad, Stephanie Palmblad, (Pat Wolfe, Art Fennell)
Van Drivers
Virgil Anderson
Counters
Tyler Palmblad
Chuck Palmquist
Jack Johnson
Heidi Pramuk, Andrea Johnson
Flowers
Easter Lilies
Easter Lilies
Anne Clemens
Organist
Joe Hughes
Joe Hughes
Joe Hughes
Joe Hughes
*If you are unable to fulfill your duties for a particular Sunday, you are solely responsible to find a replacement as soon as possible
and then notify the office by phone or e-mail so that the information can be accurately printed for the Sunday bulletin.
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We are a congregation of the
Sunday Worship Schedule:
Bible Study Schedule:
8:45 AM Contemporary Worship w/ Communion
10:00 AM Sunday School [for all ages]
11:00 AM Traditional Worship w/ Communion
7:00 PM Mondays in Gathering room
9:30 AM Wednesday at Christ house
10:30 AM Thursdays at Lancaster Village
7:00 PM Thursdays
Holy Week Worship Schedule:
Date:
Day:
Time:
March 29:
Palm Sunday
8:45, 11:00 AM
April 2:
Maundy Thursday 7:00 PM
April 3:
Good Friday
7:00 PM
April 5:
Easter Sunday
8:45, 11:00 AM
Please join us as we worship during this most
important and special week of the year.
In Christ You Matter.