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Summer 2019 A publication of Crown of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, AZ

Summer Worship Boring Summer? by Pastor Phill, Sr. Pastor Schedule Although I couldn’t prove it by this morning’s mid-60s temperature, it really is the summer season here at Crown of Life – and where you are as well. Our office has gone to summer hours; church attendance is down 30%, so far, compared to January – on the Saturday – 4 PM way to a 50% drop by August; 100 degree days are not far off. And yet, the life of the Sunday – 9 AM church goes on, season by season. Always has. Always will. And lest you think nothing ever happens in Lutheran history in the summer, take a look at this list of summer events:

18 May, 1528 - began the first of three series on the catechism – Bible Studies which became the basis for the Small and Large Catechisms he would write the next year. Sunday Bible Class – 10:15 AM 21 May, 1559 – the first Lutherans were burned at the stake for heresy in Spain.

Women’s Bible Study 4 June, 1743 – the first Bible printed in America Monday 9:30 AM 9 June, 1917 – three independent Norwegian synods combined to form the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America – that might seem obscure to many – but important to Pastor Ron’s Bible Class some of our Midwestern friends! Wednesday 9:30 AM (June & July) 13 June, 1525 – Martin Luther, former monk, married Katherina von Bora, former num. 19 June, 325 – The first Council of Nicaea began, to iron out doctrinal issues. Remember Men’s Bible Study - the ? Pastor Ray Mirly st rd 23 June, 1530 – leaders signed the , an explanation of 1 & 3 Friday – 9:00 AM our beliefs and positions as Lutheran Christians.

Pastor Vern’s Bible Class 8 July, 1942 – The Lutheran Womens’ Missionary League was organized. Friday 10:30 AM continued on back

Summer Office Take God Along as Your Co-Pilot Hours by Carol Steficek, Parish Nurse For our members who have already reached their summer destinations, and to all of you who remain here who will be taking short vacations: Be sure to take God along Monday – Thursday with you! Remember: Pray without ceasing, read your Bible daily, consult God on all 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM your decisions, remember He wants you to stay healthy (eat right, drink enough Friday water, exercise), take your medications as prescribed, keep your First Aid Kit handy, 7:30 AM -- Noon stay OFF of ladders, stay in touch with family and friends, find a church to attend regularly, drive safely on the roads wherever you are. Remember, God never takes a vacation from you! Have a great summer. I'll look forward to seeing everyone in the fall!

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Mission Board From Your President

Webster’s dictionary defines “concord” as agreeing, harmonious and “concordia” as by Gene Kuebler, Mission Update agreement, harmony, written agreement, and from the Latin “concurs” (agreeing, of one Board Chairman mind, with one heart.) The Church is united around the confession of Jesus as our Lord and Savior like a How time flies. Summer is here and congregation singing the same song together in perfect harmony. Concordia isn’t just a the Mission Board will not meet over feeling that we are one. It’s not only something that we strive to have. We don’t the next few months, but for many sacrifice what we believe in order to be united. True Concord is always centered ministries, locally and throughout the around the confession of Christ and Him crucified! God speaks. We receive His words world, there is no time off. into our ears. He gives our tongues the words to say to Him and to those around us. Missionaries in foreign countries will We repeat, together, His words back to Him. We sing them, we confess them, all in be spreading the gospel, children will harmony together “with one heart and voice.” need to be fed, students are The church’s harmony exists in many DIFFERENT kinds of people united by concerned if they will be receiving a COMMON BELIEFS and gathered together for WORSHIP. But on a deeper level, the scholarship next fall to continue their church’s unity is in God’s very BEING in love, for as Scripture says, “God is LOVE, and education, parents are considering whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.” which preschool to send their children. In Ephesians Paul talks about the unity or oneness of the Christian Church. He writes These are just a few of the examples of that there is but one body and one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one , how your Mission Board will continue one God and Father of us all who is all and through all. to assist in answering these questions. Christ’s church is one. There is unity in what we call the invisible church. The church We will continue to provide financial is invisible because the church consists of all those who believe in Jesus Christ. No one support to programs each month and can look into the heart and know for sure if that person believes, and that is why we call if a new and special ministry comes it the invisible church. It is a holy church. forward, we will be there to respond. This concept – that the church is holy – is a very important one. Our holiness only Members of the board will also be comes by faith in the holiness of Jesus who lived a holy life and sacrificed himself that traveling to several organizations we might be declared holy and one day be made holy. This one holy church is which we have supported and to a few apostolic and is unified in the teachings concerning Christ who is the heart and center new considerations to observe their of both the Old Testament and the New Testament (apostolic) Scripture. This is a programs firsthand. glorious church that does not have any spot or wrinkle for she is in Christ. Once again, Paul says one body and one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one We have a request of you, that over God and Father of us all who is all and through all. this summer as you travel or encounter God gives to His people the responsibility to retain God’s Word in its truth and purity a ministry in need of support, please and administer the Sacraments according to Christ’s institution. It says in the book of share the information with us. You Acts that the church continued “steadfastly in the apostles” teaching and to the can contact me directly at breaking of bread. The unity of the visible church can only be served and advanced by [email protected] or genuine devotion to purity of teaching and maintaining the “one faith.” provide written information to the church office and they will get it to me. Several members have done so over Jay Nelson the last few months and we are grateful. This would also be helpful as we prepare to construct our budget for next year.

The work of the church, no matter where, never takes time off and we are privileged to be able to assist in our special way. Upcoming Summer Events The Assimilation Committee is busy planning for the following social activities this Enjoy your summer! God Bless. summer… Sunday, July 21 (note date change!) Ice Cream Social & Hymn Sing 2:00 PM

Thursday, August 15 Arizona Broadway Theater Matinee “Sister Act” (Tickets are on sale now at the Information Center)

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SummerThe Jewels 2019 Finding Purpose After the Death of a Loved One of Thanks by Christine Escobar, GriefCare Coordinator and Praise How do we find purpose after the death of a loved one -- especially if we have spent by Kathe Schmidt, Team Member years caring for our loved one and caring for our loved one was our primary purpose? As Christians, we know God has a purpose for us. Our situations may change, but we Summer is upon us. Many of us will can rest assured that God created us for His purpose. take time to visit with family and He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done friends in other parts of our country. but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus We have asked the Lord to protect before the beginning of time. (2 Timothy 1:9) and keep us and our loved ones safe. For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose. Lest we forget, this is also a good time (Philippians 2:13) to offer thanks and praise to Almighty Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery God for all His bountiful blessings. for special purposes and some for common use? (Romans 9:21) As we gather to partake of a meal And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who together, the common table prayer have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:26) comes to mind readily. A variation of At a certain point in our healing from the death of a loved one, our minds turn to the that might be: question, “What is God’s purpose for me now? My life has changed forever.” One thought to keep in mind as we search for God’s purpose for us now that our loved one Lord God, Heavenly Father, bless us is gone is that God’s purpose for creating us hasn’t changed. How we accomplish and these thy gifts which we are about God’s purpose has changed. to receive from thy bountiful As Christians, we each have the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide us. Galatians 5:22 tells goodness, in Jesus Christ, our Lord us … the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, and Savior. Amen. faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We are also told in Hebrews 2:4 that gifts of the Holy Spirit were distributed according to His will. A favorite one to pray with young In searching for God’s purpose in our present circumstances, it is helpful to take an children, easy for them to learn and inventory of the gifts God has given us. Do we excel in leadership, administration, recite, would be: teaching, knowledge, wisdom, discernment, shepherding, faith, evangelism, apostleship, Thank you for the world so sweet. service, mercy, giving, or hospitality? Thank you for the food we eat. We can also ask ourselves Thank you for the birds that sing.  What things am I passionate about? Thank you God for everything.  What has God given me a burden for?  What skills and talents has God given me that I could use? Of the numerous prayers of thanks  What life experiences have I been through that God might be able to redeem found in the Psalter these are well or utilize? known:  How could these talents, abilities, passions, and my personality come together in the life of my home church? Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! When we feel we are ready to reengage in life and move forward in a way that honors Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget God and our loved one, we can go to God in prayer and ask for His wisdom and for not all His benefits… Ps. 103:1-2 opportunities to use the gifts He has given us to fulfill His purpose in our lives. continued page 4 continued below

Finding Purpose (continued from above) If you are currently grieving the loss of a loved one, please join us in our GriefCare support group. We draw on all of the resources God has given us to strengthen and sustain us during the difficult journey of healing after the death of a loved one. We will meet in the Chapel on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM through the end of June.

We will offer a special Loss of a Spouse seminar on September 4, 2019. Our next 13- week GriefCare series will begin on September 11, 2019. Crown of Life members and non-members are welcome. Please join us. Many people have found comfort, understanding, support and healing in our groups.

We wish you God’s blessings and comfort this summer and safe travels.

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Altar Flowers Thoughts by Pastor Gary by Florella Denzin, Chairperson When the United States of America was still a young nation, it was resolved that the Maori Proverbs states: Turn your face to the sun and the shadows will fall byPresident Roger Hicks, be provided with a free residence. To this end, the first White House in behind you. J. M. Barrie wrote: Those Washington, D.C., was built in the 1800’s. The busy chief executives of the country who bring sunshine to the lives of were thus relieved of the expense and time-consuming tasks of finding suitable living others cannot keep it from themselves. quarters for them and their families. President John Adams, occupying the as-yet- And Stanislaus Jean de Boufflers wrote: unfinished White House alone, wrote in a letter to his wife, “I pray heaven to bestow Pleasure is the flower that fades; the best of blessings on this house and all who inhabit it. May none but wise men remembrance is the lasting perfume. ever rule under this roof.” All of these sayings have different meanings to all of our church family; The above words, give us a glimpse into the kind of gratitude that befits us all for the we can think about these during our loving kindness of God who has provided us with house and home, food and drink, more relaxed summer days when the and all other temporal blessings. sun is prominent. Have an enjoyable blessed summer! Even more important, God has given us a free spiritual home with Him as well. He Those here continue to share your took us into His household, as Paul tells the Ephesians: “You are no longer foreigners celebrations and memories with Altar and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, Flowers that you take home to enjoy. built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the We truly appreciate it. chief Cornerstone.” How thankful we are for being members of God’s family and For questions, call me, Florella, at household! By nature we were outsiders, but Jesus Christ lived, died, and rose again 623-670-4320. so that we might have a spiritual home as God’s reconciled children.

June As we look into the future, we see a home much more glorious than the White House or any palace here on earth. Jesus declared, “In My Father’s house are many rooms; if

it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you” 1-2 Walt Rodie and Marie & Cindy, in loving memory of (John 14:2). How blessed we are to have heaven as our home! Ruth’s anniversary in Heaven Take a moment today to thank God for blessing your home and on all who inhabit it.

8-9 Bob & Lucille Holstein, in celebration of their 61st wedding anniversary Prayers continued from page 3 15-16 Florella, Scott, Chris & Mark Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever! For Denzin, in celebration of He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things… th Jerry’s 75 birthday & Father’s Ps. 107:1, 9 Day Praising the Lord’s Faithfulness: Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol Him, all peoples! For great is His steadfast love 22-23 Bob & Kris Weber, in loving towards us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! th memory of son Curtis’ 5 year Ps. 117 in Heaven CORRECTION: In my article last month, the passage referenced in “Keep Praying”, July the words Jesus spoke about prayer “ask, seek, knock” are found in Matthew 7:7-8.

6-7 Beverly Bristow, in loving memory of son Troy Day

Treasurer’s Report August by Arlin Bates, Treasurer April 2019 Year-to-Date 2019 17-18 Dean & Donna Braatz, in BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL celebration of their 16th Receipts $ 87,823 $ 88,984 Receipts $317,916 $329,059 wedding anniversary Expenses $ 69,042 $ 66,893 Expenses $276,167 $277,423

24-25 Byron & MaryLou Blackmore, Entering our summer months, thanks to your generous contributions and continued in celebration of their 60th monitoring of expenses, COL continues to be on firm financial footing. God Bless you wedding anniversary all!

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Christ Caring for People Thru People LWML Update by Rita Grover, President By Ken Grover, Stephen Ministry This year the National Convention “All who seek the Lord will praise Him, their hearts will rejoice with everlasting will be held in Mobile, Alabama, June joy.” Psalms 22:26 NLT 20–23. The Theme for the convention is, "In Praise to the LORD!" The Are you ready for summer? Are you looking forward to the dry heat of the Arizona Scripture Verse will be, “Sing to the Sun? The Snowbirds have left, the vacationers are on the road, and several of us Lord, all the earth! Tell of His salvation are still here to enjoy the splendors of the great southwest. Praise the Lord for from day to day. Declare His glory A/C, swimming pools, ice cream and your choice of beverages, adult beverages among the nations”. 1 Chronicles included, to keep us cool. How grand God is! He knows how dependent we are 16:23–24a. on Him for the everyday joy we need to carry on, and every day He provides us The Convention Goal Statement with the beauty all around us to cheer and help us. Each and every day the Lord is: Led by God’s power, we praise and has a special gift to remind us of whose we are, and to generate the joy we need proclaim the Lord among all the to succeed. Sometimes we don’t see the beauty God sends, but if we ask, He will nations. show us. God is faithful to build us up with everything we need to serve Him, with It is the convention objective joy. What an awesome God we serve. that each attendee will be able to sing “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight and rejoice in celebration of His Word, the good fight of the faith.” 1 Timothy 6:11b – 12a tell of His salvation for all, declare His “We live in an awesome world, glory among the nations, and go forth Make it an awesome day, in His joy! Live simply, Love generously, There will be several Servant Care deeply, Speak kindly, Opportunities on Thursday, June 20, Leave the rest to God. which include making: braille books Author unknown and calendars, Communication Station cards of encouragement for cancer For more information about Stephen Ministry and the upcoming training class in patients (Phil’s Friends), Lutheran Hour October, contact: John Obradovich 623-975-1255 or Pastor Gary 623-546-6228. Ministry bookmarks, fleece blankets, Points to Ponder tied quilts, and personal care kits and Take time for work, it is the price of success. school kits. Items will help fill the truck Take time to think, it is the source of power. provided by Lutheran World Relief. Take time to play, it is the secret of youth. The Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Brent Take time to read, it is the foundation of wisdom. Smith, serves as a mission development Take time to be friendly, it is the road to happiness. counselor at Mission Central, which Take time to dream, it is hitching your wagon to a star. supports LCMS missionaries and Take time to love, it is the highest joy of life. mission projects. Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul. If you would like to participate, Anonymous Author please go to www.lwml.org to register ($220.00). May God continue to bless, protect, and keep you in His amazing grace. Please remember our Mite Opportunity here at Crown of Life, on “This is the day the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” the first weekend of every month. Psalm 118:24 continued below Have a great summer. Be safe and Praise the Lord.

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The National LWML Mission Goal for 2017-2019 Biennium was $2,075,000.00. The amount received was $2,172,373.76, which was $97,373.76 beyond the Mission Goal. Thank you for participating and helping to spread the Love of Christ to so many people. You are able to see each of the grants that were funded by going to: www.lwml.org.

Please Mark Your Calendar: Our monthly get-together will resume on Tuesday, October 8. We will gather at 1:00 PM in the Chapel. Our prayer is that you will have a safe and joy-filled summer.

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June Servants Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary 2 Myron Holen 1 Ralph & Jane Colrud Senior Pastor Rev. Phill Robbins 2 Wiley McAfee 1 Mike & Sue Krischler Assisting Pastor Rev. Gary Smith 2 John Zimburean 1 Walter & Jeanette Martin Pastoral Assistants 3 Wade Monreal 1 Ernie & Kathe Schmidt Rev. Vern Ermeling, Rev. Roland Kroll, 4 Sue Senne 2 Dave & Christine Roberts Rev. Ron Luedemann, Rev. Ray Mirly 5 Kari Johnson 5 Lewis & Doris Leibbrandt 5 Clay Zimmerman 6 John & Hedda Orr ELDERS 6 Kathy Beilstein 7 Willard & Rochelle Mears (4:00) Ron Mara, Henry Munzinger, 6 Nora Maloy 8 Dick & Ruth Anderson Duane Rawson 6 Jerilyn Pearson 8 Rev. Robert & Lucille Holstein (9:00) Ed Kristof, Ron Mara, 7 Bob Gehrke 8 Paul & Phyllis Naumann Tom Mertins, Henry Munzinger 7 Gerry Harpt 9 Dale & Nola Gehn TRUSTEES 8 Gordon Kloha 9 Marty & Margaret Irwin (4:00) Dave DuRocher 8 Lowell Koelling 11 Gary & Lynda Frankeberger (9:00) Bob Hammann 8 Paul Plapp 11 Dick & Joyce Hassan ALTAR GUILD 9 Jerry Denzin 13 Larry & Linda Maass (4:00) Judy Johnson, 9 Al Knutsen 13 Clay & Nancy Zimmerman Susie Tomaszewski 10 Bud Burgess 14 Ralph & Carole Reinke (9:00) Anne Hagen, Joan Thiese 10 Karen Murphy 15 Ed & Loretta Ebel GREETERS 11 Karen Jellison 15 James & Gerry Schave (4:00) Nancy Gothard, 12 Rev. Vern Ermeling 17 Bob & Phyllis Burns Howard & Kathy Ludden 12 Denise Trevarrow 18 Don & Aleta Rasmussen (9:00) Sandy Mitchell, 14 Bernita Greiner 18 Dave & Linda Sawyer Jim & Denise Trevarrow, 15 Karan Bellemare 20 Don & Carol Dupras Steve & Terri Worster 15 Nee Hieb 21 Rick & Femmie Gratian GUEST BOOK 17 Norma I. Miller 22 Elden & Bev Bender (4:00) Pat Coyle 18 Ray Landskroner 24 Bud & Lou Burgess (9:00)April 2019Audrey Rolf 19 Joyce Rieck 24 Roger & Betty Clodt FLOWERS 20 Gary Frankeberger 24 Rev. Roland & Toni Kroll Florella Denzin, Jan Drake, 20 Clarence Heidenberger 24 Rev. Willard & Harriet Krueger Vicki Jolin, Sheila Mecham, 21 Roger Smith 25 Don & Judy Johnson Karen Murphy, Darlene McAfee, 22 Ralph Reinke 25 Eugene & Madeline Renico Denise Tevarrow, Jan Tvinnereim, 22 Larry Senne 26 Paul & Diane Bodjanac Cora Weiss 23 Nyla Waite 26 Wes & Eleanor Horen SOUND TECHNICIANS 25 George Schwartz 28 Rev. Doug & Patsy Bock Paul Stuempfig, Coordinator 26 Carl Van Peeren 29 George & Sandra Maul (Sat) Joe Jellison, Dave Sawyer 27 Elden Bender 29 John & Carolyn Sauter (Sun) Bruce Borchert, Dave Brodzeller, 27 Ingrid Oberdieck Gerry Harpt, Tom Mertins, 27 Emil Tomazin Ron Schumann, Paul Stuempfig 28 Larry Hieb SCREENS - Tom Mertins, Coordinator 29 Darlene Happel TELLERS – Ken Warren, MaryAnn Cate, 29 Judy Meyer Joining the Church Sheila Mecham, Duane & Orv 29 Kay Schumann Neal, Ben Snyder 30 Orvillena Neal Trimphant Subs – Ken Grover, 30 Beverly Turk Sandy Warren, Chuck Wasem Crown of Life members who recently were VIDEO TECHNICIANS called home to Heaven are: Darlene & Wiley McAfee USHERS Jerry Cate – April 5 (4:00) Louise Fountain, Dave Sawyer, Fred Birkendahl – April 30 Duane & Cookie Rawson Art Vogel – April 24 (9:00) Merv Tvinnereim, captain; Gene Axelson, Paul Brown, We celebrate the victory won for all the Jerry Denzin, Iris Ringhofer, faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved George Schwartz, Bill as well, knowing that God honors our tears. Schulzetenberg, Roger Wehrli, Chuck Wasen, Carolyn Ziegler

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June Servants July Servants Happy Birthday 27 Rochelle Mears 1 Larry Brown 28 Gary Meyer

1 Mary Heimbuch 28 Arline Orchowski Senior Pastor Rev. Phill Robbins 1 Sandra Hoecker 28 Margaret Schwartz Assisting Pastor Rev. Gary Smith 1 Tim Jehn 28 Sandy Wentworth Pastoral Assistants 1 Bill Nance 29 Rick Gratian Rev. Vern Ermeling, Rev. Roland Kroll, 1 Don Nicolay 29 Rev. Roland Kroll Rev. Ron Luedemann, Rev. Ray Mirly 1 James Shumate 31 Gracie Dill

1 Beverly Towne ELDERS 5 Al Bronner (4:00) Ed Kristof, Ed Michel, 6 Altha Clay Henry Munzinger 6 Bradford Leavitt Happy Anniversary (9:00) Henry Munzinger, Ernie Schmidt 6 Marilyn Swanson 2 Myron & Lillian Holen TRUSTEES 7 Dee Harries 3 Gordon & Marilyn Kloha (4:00) Jerry Denzin 7 Don Johnson 3 Al & Joan Thiese (9:00) Emil Tomazin 7 Doris Rutledge 4 Bob & Charlotte Stoppelmann ALTAR GUILD 7 Bob Stachwick 8 Jim & Deb Haar (4:00) Diane Parent, Nada Workman 8 Audrey Blanke 8 Emil & Margaret Tomazin (9:00) Bev Bristow, Pat Peterson 8 Linda Maass 9 Clark & Gretchen McCaslin GREETERS 8 Frances Spreitzer 11 Mark & Debbie Gosseck (4:00) Joyce Hassan, Marlena Meyer, 9 Dean Braatz 12 Richard & Kathleen Hauck Jan Rudat 10 Clarice Groeling 14 Doug & Colleen Doede (9:00) Florella Denzin, Susan Schaffer, 10 Linda Howry 14 Tom & Kari Johnson Henry & Dene Munzinger, 10 Bob Stoppelmann 14 Randy & Maria Winfrey Don & Aleta Rasmussen 11 Mark Gosseck 15 Randy & Geraldine Tilbert GUEST BOOK 11 Bob Mansfield 16 Roger & Sharon Smith (4:00) Judy Meyer 11 Bill Springman 19 Mel & Linda Howry (9:00) Cora Weiss 12 Marlene Brown 19 Gene & Ilene Kuebler FLOWERS 13 Barbara Aden 20 Karl & Lorry Neuman Florella Denzin, Jan Drake, 13 Ruth Ferg 22 Rollie & Linda Mann Vicki Jolin, Sheila Mecham, 14 John Jolin 23 John & Sue Thomas Karen Murphy, Darlene McAfee, 14 Al McDuffee 23 Don & Nada Workman Denise Tevarrow, Jan Tvinnereim, 14 Geraldine Tilbert 25 Bruce & Myrna Borchert Cora Weiss 15 Darrell Kuchta 27 Rev. Vern & Kathy Ermeling SOUND TECHNICIANS 16 Donna Ash 27 Jay & Jan Nelson Paul Stuempfig, Coordinator 16 Kathy Ermeling 31 Gerald & Mary Fritz (Sat) Joe Jellison, Dave Sawyer 16 Larry Jessen 31 John & Kathryn Houck (Sun) Bruce Borchert, Dave Brodzeller, 17 Gisela Brown 31 Woody & Sue Woodworth Gerry Harpt, Tom Mertins, 17 Valerie VanNess Ron Schumann, Paul Stuempfig 17 Cora Weiss SCREENS - Tom Mertins, Coordinator 18 Judy Johnson TELLERS – Ken Warren, MaryAnn Cate, 18 Debra Jung Sheila Mecham, Duane & Orv 18 Patti Schneidmiller Neal, Ben Snyder 18 Randy Tilbert Subs – Ken Grover, 18 Rich Weber Sandy Warren, Chuck Wasem 19 Judy McCall VIDEO TECHNICIANS 20 Carol Brown Darlene & Wiley McAfee 22 Gaille Holiday USHERS 22 Monica Senkbeil (4:00) Louise Fountain, Dave Sawyer, 23 Rev. Ron Luedemann Ron & Nora Mara 23 Carol Reinke (9:00) Emil Tomazin, captain; 24 Joel Block Jan & Jim Drake, Gerry Harpt, 24 Walter Martin Ed Kristof, Lola & Tom Leshney, The next issue of Jewels will be the 24 Ethel Molitor Linda & Rollie Mann, September 2019 issue. The deadline to 24 Jerry Sandmann John & Cheryl Schalk, submit articles is August 15. Until then … 25 Martha Denny Diane Thoene we’ve gone fishin’! 25 Sandra Maul 25 Rev. Gary Smith 27 Marilyn Hansen

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Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary August Servants 1 Karen Block 1 Ken & Becky Stinar

Senior Pastor Rev. Phill Robbins 1 Jan Nelson 3 Richard & Jean Lange Assisting Pastor Rev. Gary Smith 1 Paul Stine 3 Paul & Judith Schmidt Pastoral Assistants 1 Karen Swinko 5 Paul & Carol Brown Rev. Vern Ermeling, Rev. Roland Kroll, 1 Marilyn Waldron 5 Tom & Diane Mertins Rev. Ron Luedemann, Rev. Ray Mirly 2 Phyllis Burns 6 Bob & Jane Bowker 2 Frank Lohr 6 David & Faye Toepel

2 Rev. Ray Mirly 9 David & Sandy Wentworth ELDERS (4:00) Tom Leshney, Henry Munzinger 2 Herman Moser 10 Tom & Lynn Johnson (9:00) Tom Leshney, Duane Rawson 2 Christine Roberts 11 Rev. Gary & B.J. Smith TRUSTEES 3 Janice Keitel 11 Michael & Linda Snyder (4:00) Wiley McAfee 3 Gayle Wehrli 13 Bud & Gloria Redburn (9:00) Dave Koelsch 5 Paul Bodjanac 13 Lyn & Patti Schneidmiller ALTAR GUILD 5 Adeline Schott 13 Bob & Marilyn Thanepohn (4:00) Kathy Beilstein, 6 Gloria Michel 14 Ken & Joyce Christensen 6 Charlotte Stoppelmann 16 Wayne & Marilyn Luksik Susie Tomaszewski (9:00) Lee Gregoire, Sheila Mecham 8 Dianne Parent 17 Roger & Dawn Ferch GREETERS 9 Shirley Jannusch 17 Paul & Karen Stine (4:00) Joan Byrd, Kathleen Johnson, 9 Karen Sheppard 18 Jim & Darlene Happel Arline Orchowski 11 Jean Bor 18 Dave & Joann Jones (9:00) Gene & Judith Axelson, 11 Dale Gehn 19 David & Marilyn Matz Bonnie Kimble, 11 Sherie Schultz 20 Tom & Lola Leshney Howard & Kathy Ludden 12 Jane Bowker 21 Gary & Virginia Meyer 12 Kim Warwick 21 Carl & Doris Van Peeren GUEST BOOK (4:00) Pat Coyle 13 James Johnson 22 Byron & Mary Lou Blackmore (9:00) Audrey Rolf 13 Faye Toepel 22 Rob & Monica Senkbeil FLOWERS 16 Lana Bublitz 23 Dean & Donna Braatz Florella Denzin, Jan Drake, 17 Pat Fronk 23 Bob & Gloria Mansfield Vicki Jolin, Sheila Mecham, 17 Evelyn Gaddey 25 Gerry & Janna Thiel 19 Larry Bonrud 26 Greg & Judy Harwood Karen Murphy, Darlene McAfee, 19 Janice Kamps 26 Lane & Betty Landercasper Denise Tevarrow, Jan Tvinnereim, Cora Weiss 19 Lola Leshney 26 Ray & Jan Landscroner

SOUND TECHNICIANS 19 Sue Woodworth 27 Joe & Karen Jellison Paul Stuempfig, Coordinator 21 Dave Sawyer 27 Tom & Nancy Lorenzen (Sat) Joe Jellison, Dave Sawyer 21 Doris Van Peeren 28 Richard & Linda Clancy (Sun) Bruce Borchert, Dave Brodzeller, 22 Anne Luedemann 28 Gary & Clarice Groeling Gerry Harpt, Tom Mertins, 24 Arlene Doepke 29 Gordon & Gloria Adams Ron Schumann, Paul Stuempfig 24 Dawn DuRocher 25 Mary Ann Cate SCREENS - Tom Mertins, Coordinator TELLERS – Ken Warren, MaryAnn Cate, 25 Gerry Thiel Sheila Mecham, Duane & Orv 26 Lowell Janssen Neal, Ben Snyder 27 Margaret Tomazin Subs – Ken Grover, 28 Toni Kroll Sandy Warren, Chuck Wasem 29 Linda Snyder VIDEO TECHNICIANS 29 Nancy Zimmerman Darlene & Wiley McAfee 30 Paul Brown 30 Gary Groeling Borrowing of Church USHERS (4:00) Paul & Kathy Beilstein, 30 Jeanette Hagemann Equipment & Furniture Ron & Nora Mara 31 Betty Aderhold As a reminder, equipment and furniture (9:00) 1st Weekend -- Team #4 31 Cheryl Anderson belonging to Crown of Life may NOT be 2nd Weekend – Team #1 31 Lori Bronner borrowed or removed from the premises 3rd Weekend – Team #2 31 Doug Doede except for off-premises Crown of Life 4th Weekend – Team #3 31 Tom Leshney 31 Marlys Lohr functions. There is NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy!

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11 July, 1533 – Pope Clement VII excommunicated Henry VIII over his divorce of Catherine of Aragon. She lost her head; Henry began the English Reformation – a slightly less conscience-based beginning to a Reformation than Luther’s.

17 July, 1505 – keeping his word to St Ana, offered in fear during a terrible storm, Luther entered the Augustinian monastery in Erfurt.

22 July, 1604 – James I, king of England, gave permission for a new translation of the Bible – the KJV was printed in 1611.

1 August, 1845 – the Franconians opened their colony in Michigan. Do you get Bronner’s catalog?

2 August, 1846 – Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, was founded.

3 August, 1841 – the first fund raising drive by an LCMS congregation began – proceeds built Lutheran, St Louis.

15 August, 1456 – Johannes Gutenburg printed the Mazarin Bible, the first book printed utilizing his movable type process. Did you know he went broke printing Gutenburg Bibles?

26 August, 1748 – the Pennsylvania Ministerium was organized, the first Lutheran synod in America.

And then, all of a sudden, it was Labor Day in September. What a busy summer! We here in Sun City West pray for all of you just as fulfilling a summer as you desire, and as God will allow.

May God bless all that you undertake to accomplish!

Pastor Phill

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