Our Mission . . . to be the Heart, Hands and Voice of Christ

King of Glory ELCA www.kogcarmel.org Being aChristianinNon-Christian World Seepage 4 Saturday, Feb. 3at 6:00p.m. and Chili Cook-Off Worship: 7:00a.m./12:15 &7:00p.m. Wednesday LentenSeries Dessert Auction Worship 7:00-7:30p.m. from ‘FUL’ of It ‘FUL’ of February 14 See page 4 February, 2018 EQUIPPING THE SAINTS

Mission Support: What Is It? theran Child and Family Services, The Sharing Place, The Christmas Store with In Galatians 6:2 we are told to “Carry each other’s burdens, and LCFS, Clay Township Trustees, Habitat in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” So how do we at King for Humanity, Friendship Bible Study, of Glory make sure we “Carry each other’s burdens”? We have a adult and family mission trips, School ministry team with just that purpose in mind – it is called the Mission on Wheels, Campus Ministry, Lutheran Support Team with Carole Rahn as its deacon. Camps, Lutheran Disaster Relief (USA), Ready Set Learn, Chaucie’s Place, Pre- This team was once called the Social Ministry Team with the follow- vail and youth mission trips. ing purpose: “To study social conditions and issues in light of Christ’s teachings, reach out beyond ourselves in ministry, and support those Last September we ventured into a new in need of one-on-one or through the institutions and structures of area and worked with our Synod on a our Church and society.” As time passed the term “Social” came Day of Service. “God’s Work our Hands” to mean something other than what was intended for our purpose. was a fun day of service for a variety of After much prayer and discernment the decision was made, with the needs both here and around the world. blessing of the church council, to change the name to Mission Sup- Some worked with Habitat for Human- port Team. That name speaks more to what this team does. ity, some baked cookies for the police and fire fighters, some made cards of The Mission Support Team is charged with the responsibility of mak- encouragement for Meals on Wheels ing sure our benevolence funds are dispersed appropriately. 2% of and LCFS, some made dresses for Lit- all giving to the KOG General Fund goes to support those in need tle Dresses for Africa, some served an in the local area – that includes all of Indiana and the United States. elderly woman in need, some sang to 1% of all giving to KOG General Fund goes to support those in need those in a nursing home. We are look- around the world. Twice a year we look at what funds we have and ing forward to doing it all again this year. disperse them to a variety of organizations. Decisions as to what We will need help – help with ideas, help organizations to support are made by looking at organizations KOG with leading a small group, and help with members are involved with, historical involvement and new opportu- prayers for God’s guidance. nities that are made known to us. As you can see, this team does a lot One of our joys is our relationship with our missionary, Karen Ander- and keeps KOG in line with Galatians son. She is serving in Santiago, Chili and has been there for many 6:2. We need more help, either on the years. Karen heads up an organization called EPES, focusing on team or with one of our various projects. providing the underserved in Chili with health education and sup- If this is an area of interest to you please port. Check out the notebook at the information desk for her latest contact the deacon of Mission Support, news. Karen has visited us on her home assignment – last summer Carole Rahn. One area of particular she visited our VBS and 2 years ago she visited our outdoor worship need is with the Friendship Program. and spoke to our congregation. It meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM and works with those with developmen- Other missions around the world include: World Hunger, Lutheran tal disabilities. Contact either Jim Pal- World Relief, Lutheran Disaster Response (International) and Little ecek or Dick Otto if you can serve. Dresses for Africa. Your King of Glory Elders For missions closer to home we are or have been involved in: Lu-

Synod Assembly Representatives

The Synod Assembly will be held this year in Fort Wayne May 31- June 2. This is a time for members of the ELCA to worship, hear inspiring talks, learn what other churches are doing and make decisions about where the Synod is heading and who will be leading it. KOG gets to send 2 representatives (1 male and 1 female) to the Assembly. If you are interested in attending as a representative from KOG please prayerfully consider and then let Council member or Pr. David know. If you need further information feel free to talk to last year’s representatives – Greg and Donna Frazier, or any of the past representatives.

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You Always “New” It You see, it’s not that the good wolf does As our understanding of our faith deep- “good things” and the bad wolf does “bad ens, so does our understanding of what things.” The truth, as revealed by Jesus the Christian life looks like – including and by Paul is that we can never do much why we need to worship God as often good if we try to do our own will. Our as possible. inherent sinfulness often twists our best intentions into confused or even bad be- In our modern day, people have become havior. To go back to the old saying, we so busy with so many things, includ- “feed” the good wolf inside us when we go ing more hours at their jobs, that it is to a church service to pray and hear the very tempting, even for a faithful Chris- gospel read and preached in worship. tian, to turn away from weekly worship. Some complain that it’s “the same old, You see, it’s at worship, week after week, same old.” What they don’t know is that, that we hear that the Holy Spirit is work- in some ways, we need the “same old, ing inside of us, seeking to lead and guide us into doing God’s will, same old” message because it’s a mes- nurturing the New Adam/New Eve. Not hearing the Word of God and sage we need to hear in order for our not praying to God can mean that the New Adam/New Eve is pushed “new selves” to survive. aside by our Old Adam/Old Eve, our sinful, selfish nature. As Paul once said, “It is not I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Worship That’s right. Worship, in its earthly es- helps us identify with and encourage the loving Christ that Jesus has sence, is survival. I say “earthly” essence put within us. because weekly worship is not a “work” that we do in order to earn our heavenly I ran across some old advertising sayings that help us understand this salvation; instead, worshiping God every continual process. Walmart’s slogan used to be “Save Money. Live week is, at its best, an activity that the Better.” Likewise, when we worship we save time spent on the flesh, Holy Spirit inspires us to do for our ben- to spend on the Spirit, and we live better. Coca-Cola used to have efit, and the benefit of all people that God a saying, “The Pause That Refreshes.” It’s the pause we take to wants us to help and serve. worship God that guides us into a new and wonderful life! (And you always ‘new’ it!) You see, even after we come to faith in God, we (and all Christians) have a bat- One more slogan – it was used by Apple: “Think Different.” We sin- tle going on inside of us between our two ners cannot think differently on our own – we need, in worship, to hear selves – the old, sinful self (the old Adam God’s promises of grace, and receive His gifts of love in Word and the or Eve) and the new, godly self (the Lord’s Supper – regularly, in order to be, as Paul put it, “in the mind new Adam or Eve). There’s an old say- of Christ.” ing about faith that you may have heard that applies here: “There’s two wolves, a good one and a bad one, always fighting each other, deep inside of every person. Which one wins? The one we feed.”

Don’t Want to Give Something Up for Lent?

Not a problem. How about adding something?! After all, Lent is not just about fast- ing; it’s about feasting. The main reason for giving up something is to make more room for God in our lives — so that we can feast on God’s mercy. Adding a spiritual discipline is a great way to observe Lent. It can draw you into a heightened aware- ness of God’s presence in your daily life and truly prepare you for the celebration of Easter.

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An Invitation for You! Support our Youth Group AND enjoy an evening of SOUPer Bowl of Caring Did you know American chili & baked goods delicious beyond your wildest consumers spend more imaginations! that $10 billion on food and other items for the When and Where Super Bowl each year? Saturday, February 3 at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Imagine if those dollars were instead put toward Why ending hunger. This year, Our youth are going on a mission trip to Puerto Rico this June and support the work of ELCA need help with funding. They will be working where their help is most World Hunger by becom- needed, including assisting with hurricane recovery. An international ing involved in Souper trip is more expensive than typical mission trips within the U.S. but the Bowl of Caring, a national effort to trans- need is so great in Puerto Rico. form the time around the big game into the nations’s largest celebration of giving How YOU can help: and serving.The weekend of February 3rd • Enter our chili cook-off (1 crock pot full); cash prizes ($50-1st; $25- & 4th, King of Glory will use the money col- 2nd, $10-3rd) lected in the Bread Loaves offering for a • Bid on totally delicious desserts….maybe you will win the Dessert contribution to ELCA World Hunger. The A Month for a Year (a coveted auction item)!!!! Mission Support Team would like you to • Come & enjoy the fellowship, chili tasting (accompanied by salad, donate at least one cornbread, &, of course, desserts.) and get to know this awesome food item for each group of teens. person attending church services on RSVP: On clipboards passed during worship services or through this Sunday. The Flocknote. If you cannot join us on Feb. 3rd, donations are welcome food donations will & can be submitted to the office with a notation that they are for our go to The Sharing youth mission trip. Place. We will have an additional dona- tion can on the re- ST 1 Sunday Fellowship - Be Mine! Y freshment table at Plan to join us Sunday, February 4th at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall. Your the Valentine’s Day Mission Support Team will offer Valentine refreshments, fellowship, celebration if you and games. And, you can help us make valentines for our veterans, would rather donate Meal on Wheels recipients, and others who might benefit from receiv- there. If you wish you may send a mon- ing a personal note from someone who cares. etary donation directly to ELCA World Hunger, the address is Evangelical Lu- Ash Wednesday theran Church in America, 8765 West Lent is fast approaching! There are plenty of options for worship on Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 February 14. Join us at 7:00 a.m., 12:15 or 7:00 p.m. Thank you. The Mission Support Team Lenten Series Beginning with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14, Pastor David will be pre- Friendship Program With the loss of three volunteers for senting a sermon series that confronts the question – what does it health related circumstances, our mean to be a Christian in the kind of world we live in today? Join us Friendship program for people with in- for contemplative songs and spiritual refreshment for six weeks, from tellectual disabilities needs more volun- Feb. 14 through March 14, at 7:00 p.m. teers. Friendship meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30. Volunteers Feb. 14 ThoughtFUL March 7 PeaceFUL help by assisting with crafts, lessons, Feb. 21 GrateFUL Mar. 14 UseFUL snacks, and singing. They don’t have to Feb. 28 GleeFUL Mar. 21 PurposeFUL be there every Wednesday. If you can help please see Pastor David , Dick Otto or Jim Palecek. 4 WORSHIP & MUSIC

Notes of Note I started out writing this month’s arti- 101, he continued his active involvement in global peace and cle with a different subject and then justice issues and served as President of Lilly Endowment; something happened that caused Chairman of the Council on Foundations; Senior Fellow at me to go in a different direction. Do Landrum Bolling Center For International Policy; Rector of you do that – be on a track, then a the Tantur Ecumenical Studies Center, ; as Direc- life event happens and you get on tor-At-Large for Mercy Corps, an international humanitarian another track of thought or activity? agency; and on the Foundation For Middle East Peace board. So here goes… As a tribute to Landrum’s leadership, Earlham named its new social sciences building, the Landrum Bolling Center for In- Mae and I learned the news this week of terdisciplinary Studies and Social Sciences, in 2002. In 2000, with the death of Landrum Bolling, one of the Senator George Mitchell, the Peacemaker/Peace Builder award most beloved and longest-living presi- from the National Peace Foundation was received. He is known dents of at age 104. for his ongoing efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East. At She learned the news in a very courte- the request of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), ous personal call from Earlham and then Landrum headed an international working group studying the Is- called me. raeli-Palestinian conflict. He was the principal author of its report that was published in 1970 and titled, “Search for Peace in the Mid- Landrum was president of Earlham from dle East.” During the administration of President , he 1958-73, and helped transform the Col- served as a primary channel of communication between the White lege into a national and international in- House and , the former Chairman of the Palestine stitution. Bolling broke the mold of pres- Liberation Organization. Nearing his 100th birthday, he presented idents in some ways; for one, he did not one of two DVDs on his ongoing peace work in the Middle East have a Ph.D. He grew up in Tennessee at the Breckinridge Film Festival, and published a follow-up book, and earned a master’s degree in political Ending The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Arab-Jewish Partnerships. science from the , I’m lucky to have the DVD. where his professor informed him that his master’s thesis would be acceptable So now to why I’m sharing this… As some of you know, I am a gen- for the Ph.D. track, if he would complete erational Quaker and because of our beliefs and the College’s pro- the classroom requirements. Although he grams, it was a wonderful opportunity that Mae had to experience elected not to pursue the Ph.D., he was a and receive her degree from Earlham. She was offered a position little proud of the 37 Honorary Doctorates to work for the College following graduation and during that time he ultimately accumulated. Landrum Landrum became a wonderful working colleague and friend. They taught at and Brown Uni- traveled together as he gave talks with alumni events and she also versity and was a war correspondent pri- became responsible for much of his Earlham details, the go-to-per- or to arriving at Earlham. son. As a Mom, I had the privilege of participating in this both by observing and attending for example his presentation at the Kroc During his tenure at Earlham, the Col- Peace Center on the Notre Dame Campus as well as dinner and lege became nationally known, gained a conversation. Mae also in my early years at KOG came through Phi Beta Kappa chapter and hired its first and joined us for CHOW where she would be on her way to the African-American faculty member, Wil- airport to pick up Landrum and excitedly be telling me about their liam Cousins. Landrum carefully cultivat- next work or project! ed donors, gaining a Kresge Foundation grant and several gifts from Indianapolis In closing…During his 100th birthday celebration, he shared what philanthropist Eli Lilly. Off-campus and he thought was the secret to his peace work, love for Earlham, and international programs blossomed under his long life. “Maybe the real secret is enjoying life, enjoying peo- his leadership and facilities added to the ple, and enjoying what you’re doing!” campus including the Lilly Library where Mae did some work-study. Enjoying-what a powerful word! I guess I equate that with anything I’m doing-life, music, work. I hope that you are, too! Landrum was named an Honorary Life- time Trustee of Earlham. In his 60s, 70s, Julie 80s and 90s, and until his retirement at

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Assisting Ministers Lectors Communion Assistants Acolytes Ushers

Feb 4 February Helpers C Frothingham 9:00 a.m. Tom Hillebrands Lydia & Maxton Copeland, Fraziers, D Lempke J Schmohe Samantha 11:00 a.m. Mary Eckard Bob Sipes Dick Otto Vanderveen Chris Nill

Feb 11

9:00 a.m. Laura Saffen Ellises, P Palecek, Saffens VanTries

11:00 a.m. Gordon Peterson Jeanette Brumfield Warren Buddenbaum Alden Meyer Brad Johnson

Feb 18

9:00 a.m. Ann Boldt Ann & Alyssa Boldt, Culvers, N Gagen

11:00 a.m. Brian Krohn Bob Sipes Tom Rasmussen Ryan Jack Chris Nill

Feb 25

9:00 a.m. Lynette Gross J Behlmer, J Calcamuggio, L Gross, Retzlaffs Cliffords

11:00 a.m. Dana Larson Mary Krohn Dick Otto Garrett James Roger Prasuhn

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Concerned for Your Senior Parent or Friend?

A few organizations have stopped in with brochures about services they offer to make sure your loved ones are safe and engaged. Stop by the kiosk in the hall way if you would like information on these local companies. Summer Camps It’s not too early to start planning for summer camps for your kids! The new Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Camp brochure is now available at the Hospitality Center or you can download it here. http://docs.lomik.org/docs/2018_ALL_Summer_Brochure_205.pdf

There are a variety of options for kids as young as first grade and as old as high school. There is even a “Parent/Grandparent Camp” for those who would like to enjoy the experience along with their 1st-3rd graders! Prefer a theme camp? Performing Arts, Baking and Hiking & Caving are just a few offerings. Make sure to check it out!

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Why This Year’s Flu Season Is So Bad and What You Can Do About It By MARIAM ALAM M.D.

This has already been a difficult year for about 35 percent up from the same time last year. Most of the people the Flu. KOG has had some members who are hospitalized for the flu are over the age of 65. hospitalized for the Flu and many others sick from it. Here is a short article on this The predominant flu strain this year is H3N2, a form of influenza A. year’s Flu outbreak. This strain is included in this year’s flu vaccine, but information on how effective the vaccine has been is typically not available until the The flu has ramped up early this year and flu season is over. is rapidly spreading across the country, with widespread flu activity in 46 states, Precautions to protect against the flu according to the latest data from the U.S. • Get the Flu Vaccine Centers for Disease Control and Preven- tion. • Make sure to wash hands carefully to limit the spread of the virus and try to avoid close contact with sick people. “This is a feature of this year’s flu -- not • For those who do get the flu, avoid contact with others. Stay only did it start early, but it seemed to oc- home, don’t go to work, don’t go to the gym, don’t go to religious cur all over the country more or less si- services, etc. multaneously,” Dr. William Schaffner, in- fectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt • Consider antiviral medications, like Tamiflu. University, told ABC News. • If you get sick, call your provider, because your provider might prescribe an antiviral. If treated early enough, we can make the When patients must be admitted to the infection less severe, perhaps shorten it by a day and make it hospital, flu can turn deadly. The number less likely to get the complications. of patients in the hospital for flu-like illness nationally has doubled in the past two • People who get sick should also keep up with fluids -- and seek weeks and is higher than in recent years -- medical attention if they start to feel worse or develop shortness of breath, worsening congestion or cough.

Thank You for Your Love and Support

During my recent illness, I would like to thank all of KOG for all their love and support. The cards, prayers and well wishes were encouraging and uplifting. The prayer blanket from my small group is warm and beautiful and will remain as a vis- ible sign of the power of prayer.

I especially want to thank Cheryl and Amy for helping Becky keep WOW going so I could work on recovery; Laura for keeping up with the cards; Susan for doing the council minutes and Nancy and Leslie for making sure my responsibilities didn’t fall through the cracks.

Being sick was no fun but your love and support made it all easier. I still have some work to do for a full recovery but I will be getting there very soon. Thank you all so much – you have been God’s heart, hands and voice to me during this illness.

Donna Frazier

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Feb. 1 Feb. 13 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 June Peterson Leah Abbott Roy Fildes Cambell Herrmann Sarah Lillard Feb. 3 Feb. 14 Feb. 28 Cassidy Horn Louise Bauman Feb. 20 Julie DeWitt Eliana Loop Harrison Ford Feb. 4 Feb. 15 Suzanne Ostle Donna Otto Matthew Poisel Anita Shaefer Roger Prasuhn Jennifer Stumpp Feb. 7 Feb. 16 Linda Waller-Lim Cheryl Sheek Wayne Waggoner Feb. 21 Feb. 12 Feb. 17 Jean Bruckner Rachel Morgan Tim Reeb Carole Rahn Ann Sullivan Erik Sullivan

Please 2201 E. 106th Street, Carmel IN 46032 Join Us For Worship Staff Pastor ...... David L. Hewitt Minister of Operations ...... Nancy Rumschlag Administrative Assistant ...... Leslie French SATURDAY Music Ministers...... Andrew Martin & Julie Shadinger Parish Nurse ...... Donna Frazier 5:01 p.m. - Saturday Evening Gathering - A “come as you are” Director of Gloryland ...... Diane Hewitt gathering with music, a message and Holy Communion. Director of Preschool ...... Michelle Chaille

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