KENT HAPPENINGS A Publication of Kent Memorial Lutheran Church, Sunrise Beach, MO.

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June, 2019 Volume 35, Issue 6

Overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks

Kent Memorial Lutheran Church 184 Sunset Hill Drive P. O. Box 155 Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

~ 1951—2019 ~

EACH SUNDAY

8:00 AM Worship Service (Outside *) 9:00 AM Fellowship Time 10:00 AM Worship Service

~ The Rev. Carl R. Gauck, Transitional Pastor ~

Office 573-374-5267

Fax 573-374-8028

Email [email protected]

Website www.KentMemorial.com

* weather permitting, through September 2 KENT HAPPENINGS Volume 35, Issue 6 June 2019

Last Sunday’s Gospel was John 13:31, which told of what Jesus really expects of each of us and his church. “As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” And as I tried to communicate, we are to love one another with a love that affirms each other and maybe those we meet along the way for it may make a differ- ence in “the other’s” life. Consider this story I rejected for Sunday’s sermon that tells a lot about some people’s extraordinary need for someone to love them unconditionally. Ted Engstrom tells about a man whose life seemed doomed from the start. He had been born to a dominating, unloving mother who worked long hours, and often left him at home by himself. The neighborhood children also rejected him. He was a small and unattractive child. He failed in school, and eventually dropped out, in spite of a high IQ. He went into the Marines, but the other Marines rejected him and even laughed at him. He had no discipline and he didn’t know how to respond to authority. He was soon court‑martialed and discharged from the armed services. He moved to another country, hoping to get a fresh start. He married a young woman who also came from a difficult family situation. She belittled him, too. He was an object of contempt in her eyes. Nothing he did would satisfy her. The two of them returned to America. He tried everything to win her respect, but never succeeded. So one day, this man went to work at his job in a book-storage building. He took a gun with him. The rest, as they say, is history. This man was Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who assassinated Presi- dent John Fitzgerald Kennedy. (Ted Engstrom, High Performance. Cited in James Dobson, Hide or Seek (Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell, 1974). Now remember the story I told about Ben Hooper and how a pastor was able to change his perspec- tive about himself, simply because someone cared enough to affirm him in a loving way. And so should we love. We love because God first loved us. God’s love creates within us the capacity to love others. Love doesn’t develop in a vacuum. We love when we know ourselves to be loved. And if you do then go out and love another for it may very well be the most important thing you can do in “sharing Christ with all.” --Pastor Gauck P a g e 3

A PUBLICATION OF JUNE SCRIPTURE LESSONS Kent Memorial Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, June 2 - 7th Sunday of Easter Est. 1951 First Reading ...... Acts 16:16-34 Psalm ...... Psalm 97 P. O. Box 155 184 Sunset Hill Drive Second Reading ...... Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17. 20-21 Gospel Reading ...... John 17:20-26 Sunrise Beach, Missouri 65079

June 9 - Pentecost Sunday Phone: 573-374-5267 Fax: 573-374-8028 (Fax Machine Answers After Five Rings!) First Reading ...... Acts 2:1-21 [email protected] Psalm ...... Psalm 104:24-34, 35b www.KentMemorial.com Second Reading ...... Romans 8:14-17 Gospel Reading ...... John 14:8-27

June 16 - Holy Trinity Sunday STAFF First Reading ...... Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm ...... Psalm 8 The Rev. Carl Gauck ...... Transitional Pastor Second Reading ...... Romans 5:1-5

Tracy Garrett ...... Office Secretary & Newsletter Editor Gospel Reading ...... John 16:12-15 Joyce Wanamaker ...... Organist June 23 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Margo Strothmann ...... Organist, Choir Accompanist Vanessa Hebrank ...... Organist First Reading ...... Isaiah 65:1-9 Tracy Garrett ...... Vocal Choir Director, Psalm ...... Psalm 22:19-28 Coordinator of Worship & Artistic Ministry Second Reading ...... Galatians 3:23-29 Gospel Reading ...... Luke 8:26-39 Katie Heaford ...... Handbell Choir Director Linda Williams ...... Prayer Chain Chairperson June 30 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Larry Fair, Dan Garrett, Darrell Garrett, First Reading ...... 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Gail Kruse, Al Mohling, Jim Saunders Psalm ...... Psalm 16 & Michael Wagner ...... Sound Technicians Second Reading ...... Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Don Brohm ...... Webmaster Gospel Reading ...... Luke 9:51-62 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

2019 COUNCIL MEMBERS

Committee Assignments

Melba Bangert ...... President Bill Work ...... Vice President; Property Carol Hansen ...... Recording Secretary, Christian Education Wendy Blomberg ...... Evangelism Mary Evans ...... Social Ministry Bob Karls...... Finance Ron Kornfeind ...... Stewardship Katherine Lacroix ...... Long Range Planning Al Mohling ...... Worship & Music Curt Reams ...... Property Gerry Williams ...... Mutual Ministry Bill Work ...... Property Donna Young ...... Social Ministry

Council Appointed Positions

Gail Kruse ...... Treasurer Jane Maher ...... Financial Secretary NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINE

MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 GENERAL FUND COUNTERS FOR JUNE Leave your articles in the church office, or e-mail your 06/02 Don Peterson, Gloria Peterson news to Tracy at [email protected]. 06/09 Curtis Reams, Diane Reams 06/16 Chuck Wanamaker, Joyce Wanamaker 06/23 Michael Wagner, Toni Wagner 06/30 Linda Kimberling, Ken Gerardy Issue 35, Volume 6 P A G E 4 members and friends in need of God’s healing touch

Avery Kay Hunt Jane Needles Jerry Unrein Delaney Brumm Linda Kimberling Charles Niemann Floyd Wait JC Buck Brian Kuckler Cathy Palmini Jack Wagner Kelly Covey Pastor Ron Lehenbauer Don Peterson Linda Wagner Barb Daniels Leo Lindeman Carrie Plassmeyer Clarion Winzenburg Dave Deily Sharon Lutjen Diane Reams Carolyn Garrett Mark Rhonda Kelly Gephardt Rhonda McClure Pat Shank Barb Gidley Gene Melton Dean Thonesen Brian Hayes Lisa Monroe Bill Healzer

Daily pray for the Call Committee & the congregation as we seek to learn God’s purpose for Kent Memorial.

Remember IN PRAYER those serving in the military

Christopher Babcock Adam Kralina Eric Blomberg Justin Lawler Ben Brammeier Jordan Lindeman Aaron Davis Glenn Maddock Tanner Glodt Joe Marco Kristine Hubbard Tristan Morgan Jason Ites Adam Peterson Nathan Karls

OUR FRIENDS IN CARE FACILITIES

Laurie Care Center Laurie Knolls Assisted Living 610 Highway O / P.O. Box 1068 610 Highway O / P.O. Box 1068 Laurie, MO 65038 Laurie, MO 65038

Stanley Field Mildred Hemme Helen Pragman

If you are aware of anyone being admitted to or discharged from the hospitals or nursing homes, please notify the church office. P a g e 5

JUNE birthdays & anniversaries

06/05 Evelyn Clements 06/11 Dennis Boos 06/13 Nancy Larson 06/14 Sue Bergman Abraham Enriquez 06/16 Curtis Reams Carol Hansen ANNIVERSARIES Jaxon Bullock

06/17 Dick Gibson 06/04/2005 LaRoy & Cheryl Vinkavich 14 years 06/21 Tom Ringsdorf 06/07/2003 Gary & Denise Cover 16 years 06/25 Gladys Bohling 06/15/1985 Allan & Sally Burke 34 years 06/27 Melba Bangert 06/22/2013 Jim & Karen Mellody 6 years 06/23/1961 Bob & Sharon Ballard 58 years 06/23/1963 Don & Gloria Peterson 56 years 06/24/1956 Charlie & Marilyn Peterson 63 years 06/27/1964 Phil & Rosie Keeney 55 years 06/30/1979 Bill & Katie Heaford 40 years

Happy belated birthday to new Kent member Bill Gust on May 20.

If your birthday or anniversary isn’t listed, please contact the church office so we may include you in our congratulations! Issue 35, Volume 6 P A G E 6

Stewardship/GIVING REPORT

INCOME & EXPENSE REPORT

APRIL MARCH FEBRUARY Offerings and Income for April, 2019 $11,018 $10,665 $5,990 Pass-Through Income for April, 2019 $1,803 $1,466 $100 TOTAL INCOME - JANUARY-APRIL, 2019 $12,821 $12,131 $6,090

Actual Expenses for April, 2019 $20,616 $16,759 $12,098 Pass-Through Expenses for April, 2019 $2,914 $355 $100 TOTAL EXPENSES - APRIL, 2019 $23,530 $17,114 $12,198

TOTAL OVERALL—APRIL $-10,709 $-4,982 -6,108

Monthly Budget-Expenses $16,221

Offerings and Income for January-April, 2019 $41,319 $30,266 $19,572 Pass-Through Income for January-April, 2019 $3,429 $1,626 $160 TOTAL INCOME JANUARY-APRIL, 2019 $44,748 $31,892 $19,732

Actual Expenses for January-April, 2019 $65,057 $44,441 $27,683 Pass-Through Expenses for January-April, 2019 $3,429 $515 $160 TOTAL EXPENSES JANUARY-APRIL, 2019 $68,486 $44,956 $27,843

TOTAL OVERALL JANUARY-APRIL $-23,738 $-13,064 $-8,111.06 P a g e 7 church council

Unapproved Minutes, May 21, 2019 In Attendance- Melba Bangert, Gerry Williams, Al Mohling, Gail Kruse, Carol Hansen, Bill Work, Bob Karls, Wendy Blomberg, and Curtis Reams Absent- Katherine Lacroix, Ron Kornfeind, Pastor Gauck, Mary Evans and Donna Young Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Melba Bangert. Dwelling in the Word: Carol Hansen opened with devotion. Minutes- Motion to approve the April minutes was made by Bill Work, seconded by Al Mohling, and all ap- proved. Treasures Report- Gail Kruse presented. Pastor’s Report- Melba reported for Pastor Gauck. He has had one hospital call, ten drop in’s, conferences and visits, attended four committee meetings, and had nine worship services and one council meeting. Up- coming vacation is planned for May 20th through June 4th Pastor Ellis will cover, October dates not yet de- cided and November 17th through the 23rd. Committee Reports- Evangelism reported they will serve root beer floats on Father’s Day, June 16th. They will be serving Buddy Packs this summer. Nine families and 27 kids will receive the Buddy Packs once a month. Karen Ringsdorf has joined the Evangelism Committee. Budget & Finance- Al Mohling discussed put- ting the offering and attendance information in the bulletin and/or the Newsletter. After discussing it was rec- ommended that the information be sent to the Stewardship Committee for review and discussion. Finance Committee has been working to familiarize themselves with the Thrivent Action Team program. Long Range Planning- Scholarship program went very well. Property reported the bedroom patio door in the parsonage was replaced, some work has been done on the parking lot the rest will be completed when the weather co- operates. Social Ministry – we need to remember those that are shut-in or ill. Worship & Music reported they will have Cruise Worship services June 19th, July 17th, August 21st, and September 18th. Stewardship re- ported they are in need of volunteers. Please see if you can help. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board. Call Committee had no report. Old Business- Gerry Williams reported that Co-Mo donated the poles and the labor to set the poles for the cross in the Outdoor Worship area. Ernie Hibdon donated the rock and Dennis Boos did the work to move the rock. Gerry graciously paid for a tree to be cut down. Thank you all! Assembly offering collected so far totals $425.00. Everyone is encouraged to visit the new website. New Business- None Correspondence- Thank you from Boy Scout Pack 38, they are also going to pick up trash around the Church! Thank you from CADV for our donation of $75.00. Thank you from the Senior Center for our donation of $60.00. Motion to adjourn was made by Wendy Blomberg, seconded by Al Mohling, all approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Next meeting: June 18, 2019 Devotion- Curt Reams Respectfully submitted, Carol Hansen, Recording Secretary Issue 35, Volume 6 P A G E 8

SAVE LIVES Join the Adventure GIVE BLOOD

Kent Memorial Lutheran Church Friday, June 7 1:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m.

Give blood—get a t-shirt!

No appointment necessary. P a g e 9

SOCIAL MINISTRY CORNER

Hearing God’s Call and Responding in Love...

Here’s how your contributions met some of the need in our community.

April, 2019 (number of needs calls): Electric - 1 Food Certificates - 40 Total Assistance from Kent to our Community this month: $275.00

2019 Assistance to the Community to date: $2,498.24

We Share Jesus with All!

Social Ministry report for June: Our next opportunity to volunteer at Community for Christ will be June 4 , June 6 and June 8. We realize that June 4 is a WELCA meeting, so arrangements have been made to have other churches cover this day, but men are still needed. Please sign up to work the other two dates. Men please step forward and sign up. So far this year, 309 families have been aided including 147 helped with food. Thanks to all those that have volunteered, maybe you can join the group.

June needs: Cleaning products: Bathrooms/toilets, sponges, dusting cloths, Mr. Clean, Bug sprays, etc. Issue 35, Volume 6 P A G E 10

VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT AT LUNCH AT THE WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER June 10-14, 2019 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

The Westside Senior Center is located on O Road in Laurie, near the Indian Rock Golf Course.

BLUE BOX UPDATE

for Community for Christ Food Pantry

Thank you for your continued support!

MOST NEEDED FOR JUNE ~

Cleaning products: Bathrooms/toilets, sponges, dusting cloths, Mr. Clean, etc., and bug sprays

Our goal is 200 items each month.

Place items in the Blue Box in the church narthex or the east entry.

THANK YOU, KENT MEMORIAL!!! P a g e 11

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELCA)

WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA KENT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH May 7, 2019

President Eldeen Hanke called the May 7th meeting to order with 22 members and 1 guest present. Eldeen introduced our guest speaker, Chris Gansemer, from the Human Trafficking Coalition in Camdenton. Chris told us there is human trafficking at the Lake of the Ozarks. She shared information on signs of abuse in vic- tims and where to find support. Eldeen thanked May hostesses Cindy Mohling and Joanne Blaney. Ruth Osterbur gave the devotion from Hebrews 4:13 entitled ‘Nothing in All Creation is Hidden from God’s Sight’. Karen Ringsdorf, secretary, read the minutes from the April 2nd meeting. Diane Ziehl made the motion to ap- prove the minutes, with a 2nd from Karen Pragman. The treasurer’s report was given by Joyce Wanamaker. April’s month end balance was $3,222.68 CHRISTIAN ACTION: Kathy Fair reported 8 ladies stuffed 75 critters for Lake Regional Hospital. Kathy said 22 sets of hats and booties were crocheted by Linda Williams, Joyce McHenry and Ingrid Niemann. COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST: Eldeen reported more food items, house cleaning and paper products are needed. KENT KLOWNS: The Iberia 4-H Club enjoyed the ‘front door’ skit, reported Kathy Fair. They all loved the 4- H barn quilt square, which was won by one of the members. LAURIE CARE CENTER: Katherine Lacroix thanked the volunteers and said they have over 10K volunteer hours at the Care Center yearly. She reported many cake mixes and frostings were donated. Tickets for the annual fundraising dinner on June 7th are available to purchase. SENIOR CENTER: Jane Maher thanked all who signed up to work. Our next week to volunteer is June 10th. SUNSHINE LADY: Lorraine Boyd said she sent 1 thinking of you and 2 get well cards. CARE CORE: Ruth Osterbur reported she had contacted a few people in April but there were no needs. Lin- da Williams needs new volunteers for care core and prayer chain. BUDDY PACKS: Wendy Blomberg said the teacher appreciation breakfast at Hurricane Deck is May 10th. Please sign up to take a breakfast item to the school. Wendy will take something to South School. She has 8 families with 24 kids signed up for summer Buddy Packs.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Eldeen thanked Mary Evans and Karen Ringsdorf for chairing & doing a wonderful job with the spring lunch- eon. We had 90 area ladies attend. Karen Ringsdorf reported $662 was received at the door and $244 was made on raffle basket. She and Mary thanked everyone for making the delicious salads and desserts and all those who helped in any way! Mary Evans reported she, Karen Ringsdorf and Melba Bangert attended the WELCA Cluster meeting at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Cole Camp on April 27th. The theme was ‘Wonderfully Made’, based on Psalm 139. A program was given by Pastor Kim Knowle-Zeller on ‘Gambia Rising’. V.B.S. will be at St. Pat’s in July reported Karen Pragman. Joyce Wanamaker said the 2nd golf tournament supporting V.B.S. will be June 2nd at Indian Rock. Forms are available. Newcomer’s Luncheon will be May 15th at Kent. This is a fundraiser for WELCA. Eldeen requested 30 salads and 15 desserts for the event. Happy birthday was sung for our May birthdays; Joyce Wanamaker, Karen Pragman, Diane Ziehl, Pat Poretta and Mary Evans.

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OLD BUSINESS: Joyce Wanamaker revisited the idea of small bake sales following summer church services. The idea is to offer food items for busy members that may be having guests.

NEW BUSINESS: Kathy Fair shared the idea of possible short visits by several members to Sharon Lutjen’s home as she is suf- fering from ALS. It was discussed that we should visit our homebound members. Pat Poretta told us that she calls 6 different shut-ins every month.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Eldeen announced Our Savior Lutheran was having a style show on May 11th. Eldeen mentioned the idea of our WELCA ladies visiting a museum in Bolivar and having lunch. Jan Gauck said she would like to go to the tearoom in Versailles. It was also suggested doing a shopping trip to Cole Camp and eating at the tearoom there. President Eldeen is going to work on this. Hostesses for next month are Sally Burke and Mary Evans. Sally Burke has the devotion for June. We all formed our circle of friendship and closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Karen Ringsdorf, Secretary

BRING IN YOUR BOX TOPS, UPC CODES & LABELS

Don’t care what brand you buy? Then look for the “Box Tops” symbol!

By redeeming the Box Tops & Soup Labels for Education, we help our partner schools, Hurricane Deck Ele- mentary & South Elementary, to purchase things like library books and playground/sports equipment.

You added 63 box tops and 82 soup labels this month. Keep clipping!

WELCA also collects Best Choice UPC codes & pop top rings. [The labels must show “Best Choice” and the bar code.] For every 1000 labels, WELCA gets $30 for community projects!

And those pop top rings? They go to the Legion, where all rings collected go to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Thanks for your help! P a g e 13

Vacation Bible School 2019 ~

ROAR!

VBS is coming to St. Pat’s Catholic Church on July 15 through July 19, 2019 (9am- noon daily) Join us for an African Adventure that includes the whole crew. Everyone will learn that God is good and will stay with them forever. Are you ready to “ROAR”? Tell everyone and look for registration forms soon. For more information, see Karen Pragman. Issue 35, Volume 6 P A G E 14

SUMMER CRUISE WORSHIP June 19, 2018, M.M. 26-Main Channel at Papa Chubby’s Restaurant

4:00 p.m.

Join us June 19 for Cruise Worship. We will gather at Papa Chubby’s restaurant at 4:00 p.m. to get on the boats, raft up and worship together. Following worship we will return to the restaurant for dinner. Sign up sheet will be in the fellowship hall on June 2. If you have a boat, let us know if you’re able to take on a few passengers. If you don’t have a boat, we’ll match you up with someone who has extra seats. Mark the date in your calendar and watch the bulletin for more information. Additional Cruise Worship dates are July 17, August 21 and September 19. And— if it’s raining or just too hot, we’ll reschedule. Changes will be announced via email. Those who’ve signed up will be called. P a g e 15

Summer 2019 Schedule Lake Area Community Orchestra

Tuesday, May 28 St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hatler St., Russellville

Tuesday, June 4 Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Route D, Camdenton

Tuesday, June 11 Eldon Air Park, Eldon (First Baptist Church Rain Location)

Tuesday, June 18 West Lake Christian Church, Route O, Laurie

Tuesday, June 25 Pomme de Terre United Methodist Church, Hermitage

Tuesday, July 9 Hope Lutheran Church, Senior Center, Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach

Tuesday, July 16 First Christian Church, East Capitol Ave., Jefferson City

Tuesday, July 23 Versailles Royal Theatre, Versailles

Tuesday, July 30 Lake Ozark Christian Church, Bus. 54, Lake Ozark

All Concerts begin at 7:00 pm. There is no admission charge.

Free will donations are welcome

Bring a chair to Ha Ha Tonka and Eldon Air Park.

There is some great music in store for us at these concerts. Selections include Caribbean Rondo, Duke El- lington in Concert, Star Trek Through The Years, Ray Charles Music: A Man and His Soul, Selections from Chicago, and Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich. And we close with Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever.