Who Is This Man?

A Monthly Newsletter of Lamb of God Lutheran July/August, 2014 Church and School

God can do immeasurably more than you can imagine. Plan Your Ephesians 3:20 July/August. . . Who is this In his death, Jesus may have Buy Your Fireworks and seemed powerless. But when we Support the YOUTH Man? read the whole story, we see that July 1-4 He gave His life willingly. He In the church proved Himself to be the Son of parking lot When Kelly God and limitless in power as He Volunteer 2 hours of your Steinhaus visited burst forth from the tomb. Grasp time to help man the fire- Harvard Square to works stand Pastor the value of His death and behold Mike Scholz ask college the power of His resurrection. July 1-4 students what they He’s the Savior of the world to me! thought of Jesus, Happy 4th! Independence Day the answers were respectful of Him. Who is this man to you? July 4th One said, He was “a person who took care of people.” Another said, Church & School Closed Up from the grave He arose, “He sounds like a cool guy.” Others With a mighty triumph rejected him outright: “He was just July is all about VBS! o’er His foes; a guy. I don’t think he was the Weird Animals He arose a Victor Savior.” And “I do not accept any VBS Mtg. from the dark domain, 13th @ 12 noon faith system that says, ‘I am the And He lives forever with His only way to God.’” Some people, saints to reign. VBS Set-up thoughtfully questioned who Jesus

27th @ 12 noon is and some rejected him. Please remember this new

VBS @ 4:30—8:00 p.m. phrase that we end all of our wor- As Jesus faced death 2000 28th—Aug. 1st ship services with: years ago, many people mocked

the idea that He was anyone Back to School! Through Christ, we LEARN, special. “They put up over his head Preschool Orientation LIVE, and LOVE! the accusation written against him: Teachers Installation Sunday, Aug. 17th ‘THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS’” (Matt. 27:37). Those God bless you! See you Sunday! First Day of Preschool who said, “You who destroy the M/W/F Aug. 18th temple and build it in three days, Pastor Mike T/Th Aug. 19th save yourself!” (v.40) were doubting his power. The religious people First Day Elementary even said, “He saved others; Him- School self He cannot save” (v.42). Wed., Aug. 20th

Church Office Contact List 6220 North Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89130 VBS needs your help to feed the kids and staff. Please sign up on the 702-645-4998 or 702-645-3889 boards in the Narthex. Bring donations to the kitchen Fax: 702-645-7605 by Sunday, 7/27, labeled VBS. www.lambofgodlv.com Thanks to the decoration crew, we got a lot of work done on VBS decorations. We still have more work and will need volunteers on Pastor Mike Scholz — Wed. 7/9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. [email protected] Lunch will be provided. RSVP: Bonnie Karch 702-743-3258.

Cell 743-0139 NEW BIBLE STUDY ~ “Let Your Light Shine” From Lutheran Hour Pastor Mose Henney Ministries, based on Matthew 5:16. “This Little Gospel Light of Mine”, [email protected] “Hark, the Herald”, and more, take us back to God’s Word. *Fred Giese, Cell 204-2607 School- Library. Carol Elslager- Pastor’s Assistant CHRISTMAS IN JULY – SUNDAY SUNDAE Join us on Sunday, Newsletter editor 7/20 immediately following the 10:45 service. Come enjoy a tasty treat as [email protected] we begin creating the ornaments for our tree inside Opportunity Village’s Cindy Bowles- Office Assistant Magical Forest. Come share the message of God’s love with the Las Vegas Newsletter producer community in a memorable way. [email protected] Dave Karch- Facility Manager ONE MAN’S TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE! We are [email protected] recycling old, scratched, and worn out CDs and DVDs for a special Christ- mas in July event. Please drop off all discs in the basket located at the Wel- Cell 612-8528 come Center. Help bring the joy of Christmas to others! Denise Gotwald- Financial Coordinator VBS REGISTRATION still open. Registration forms are in the church [email protected] hall. Please turn in at the church office or scan in to Carolyn Parker- [email protected]. VBS is for 4-12 years old. 4:30- 8:00 p.m., includes dinner. VBS is free for every child, donations are appreciated. Office Coordinator [email protected] PETAL PUSHERS 2014 Informational Meeting 7/13 9:30 a.m. Petal LAMB OF GOD ELEMENTARY Pusher Informational Meeting – Everybody loves a parade! How would you like to be a part of the 2015 Tournament of Roses Parade? The Lamb SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL of God Petal Pushers are headed to Pasadena, 12/28-1/1, to work on the School Administrator: Sanna Klipfel Rose Parade floats. Must be 13 years old to work on the floats. Contact: 6232 North Jones Blvd. Trish 702-645-4998. Las Vegas, NV 89130-7292 Preschool Phone: 702-645-5229 SUPPORT OUR SERVICEMAN Please support Michael Mathes while School Phone: 702-645-1626 he is away for one year, with your prayers and an occasional email to: Mi- Fax: 702-645-6031 [email protected], Mike Mathes, 609 AOC/CPD, Unit 61224, APO AE 09309-1224; Also pray for Cindi and the kids holding up the Web Site: www.lambofgodlv.com home front. Email: [email protected] WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

June 8, 2014 From L to R Verna McGivern Kevin Parker David Wade Tom Sexton Jordan Hallett Josh Hallett 2

IF CHURCHES FAIL nations with mercy. Man is pitted against man, tribe against tribe, race against race – usually Well, here’s an interesting in a selfish and often ruthless pursuit of ad- dilemma to ponder… vantage and gain. Considering the enormous But, into this painful struggle, the gospel amount of turmoil in the of our Lord comes to turn man from his indif- world today, and the ference and greed to a compassionate concern growing persecution that for the needs and rights of his fellow man. You Christianity is experienc- see, the Gospel is the story of God’s way. God ing, think about this: Is created man to live with him and to live in love Pastor Mose Henney Assistant Pastor there any institution that with one another. He sent his only Son to die can take the place of the on a cross for the sins of men. And he didn’t do church? If the church fails, who will pick up its this for gain, but out of a radical and strange mission for the world? love for us. God counted on this story to You know, from the time of Christ, the change the hearts of men and to change the church has been commissioned to tell the story structures of society. In centuries gone by, in of God. Its mission is to bring mankind into almost every European country, the king or responsible and grateful fellowship with God. queen, or the state emperor, had responsibility And its task is to put man under the command for having the faith taught to the people. But of God and place him in God’s care. As I sit with the adoption of the U.S. constitution, the here and think about it, there’s no government state set the church free from governmental nor labor union nor any other institution in our control, support, and responsibility. This society that’s dedicated to this task. So let me meant that now the church, and the church ask you, if the church doesn’t do it, who will? alone, would assume responsibility for the My conclusion? It simply won’t get done! faith. I would pray that we don’t fail our Lord Moreover, what other institution than the in this task. With the approval or disapproval church champions the qualities of kindness and of the state, with its support or against its justice and righteousness? If man’s relations opposition, it’s imperative that we pick up the with man are to be ruled by mercy, where else original commission, “Go therefore, and make does the powerful imperative for mercy come, disciples of all nations…” but from the Word of God? In the long history Pastor Mose of man we find little evidence that nations treat

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Urban, inner-city ministry: a ripe mission field on February 28, 2014 in NEWS, REPORTER By Vicki Biggs http://blogs.lcms.org/2014/urban-inner-city-ministry

“. . . The fields are ripe.” So says the Rev. Terry Cripe, president of the LCMS Ohio District, regarding ministry among urban and inner-city neighborhoods. Cripe spoke with Reporter about LCMS Urban & Inner-City Ministry (UICM), a mission focus re-energized by the recent appointment of the Rev. Steve Schave as its new director. The ministry works to advance revitalization in city ministries, most of which are multiethnic. Through UICM, local congregations are equipped for community engagement with the goal of providing a spiritual home for people who are searching for hope and healing. There is a desperate need for ministry focused on urban and inner-city settings because it is an area where many congregations have little experience, Cripe said. “The cities are where people congregate, but they are people who generally are not typical of those who attend our suburban congregations.” The Rev. Bart Day, executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, which oversees UICM, agreed. “ The LCMS must engage in our cities,” he said. “The significant population increases in the U.S. are happening in our cities. The church needs to be where the people are.” Cripe is pleased to see that Schave — who most recently served an Ohio District congregation and as the district’s third vice-president — is the director of UICM. “In addition to a solid theological education, Steve has a great entrepreneurial spirit,” he said. “He knows how to get people to collaborate and come together in a great team effort.” Schave served as pastor for revitalization at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cincin- nati, from 2008 to 2012. This historic congregation, founded in 1868, had flourished for decades: preaching the Word, planting new congregations, teaching the faith through its parochial school, and standing strong in its confession. But in more recent years, the church and the surrounding community had fallen upon difficult straits. This is the setting into which Schave entered. He asked himself, “What would be a good first small step toward reaching out and reuniting the congregation?” The an- swer: He organized a mission trip to Africa – to provide basic human care and help The Rev. Steve Schave sits with Remi, a student at construct a building for a new Lutheran church. The names of his congregation and John P. Park Elementary School whom Schave tutored that of the African congregation would be etched together into the foundation of the and mentored while serving as pastor of St. Paul Lu- new building. theran Church, Cincinnati. (St. Paul Lutheran Church “That was the turning point for St. Paul,” Schave said. “We all felt that if we circa 2012) could come together to serve our neighbor on the other side of the globe, the possibili- ties in our own backyard were endless. Within a few months, we were planning our first Christmas Day dinner to serve those who were hungry or alone in our community.” Across the street from St. Paul’s, a derelict apartment complex known as the ‘Devil’s playground’ that was the scene of drug deals and murders has been demolished. The congregation supports a retirement community — a HUD facility named St. Paul’s Village — on its property and is doing great work to serve the elderly. This all is the result of Steve’s leadership.” “We are living in a time when many cities are outgrowing their sub- urbs, and yet they are plagued with poverty and crime, and the numbers are mounting of those falling away from the Word of God,” Shave added. “The footprint of the church is shrinking as the streets grow dim. What an opportunity we have, in a distinctly Lutheran way, to bring Christ back to our cities.” “It’s a pure matter of economics, jobs, housing and educational opportunities,” said the Rev. Doug Kallesen, executive director of outreach for the LCMS Florida-Georgia District, which includes five major urban centers. “Those who move to the U.S. settle where there is more of their same people group. And not just ones or twos — they look for growing or established clusters or communities of people from their home countries.” “There’s definitely a need for urban ministry,” Kallesen added. “It’s Residents from the neighborhoods around St. Paul Lutheran Church, an area where many churches are looking not to thrive, but to survive. Cincinnati, enjoy a Christmas dinner in the church’s renovated gym. They need help to reach people and connect them to Jesus. Here’s the dan- The congregation led by then-Pastor Rev. Steve Schave held the din- ger if we don’t do this ministry: Many immigrants come to the U.S. with ner so no one would be alone or in need on Christmas Day. (St. Paul no faith or other beliefs. If they live without the Gospel, they will affect Lutheran Church) lives and influence others they come in contact with non-Christian think- 5 ing and values. And if they die without the Gospel, they are lost.”

School News July/August, 2014

Lamb of God Lutheran School and Preschool Elementary School: Mrs. Sanna Klipfel; Mrs. Meredith Binnie 702-645-1626 Preschool: Mrs. Rita Purswell 702-645-5229

As I sit in my office, I can hear the hammers pounding away on our new PE shed located on the elementary playground. Thanks to a generous donor, we will have a conven- Preschool ient place to store PE equipment. Many of you know Nancy Hemphill who was our 4th grade teacher’s aide. She will be Preschool Parent teaching PE this coming year. She will also continue to help Orientation the kids at lunch time. We are all excited to have her working Sunday, August 17 in this capacity. 12:30 p.m. We have contracted with Wholesome Tummies to be our Church Sanctuary hot lunch company. We believe our parents will be happy with the awesome customer service they provide. A rep- First Day of School Sanna Klipfel Monday, August 18 Principal resentative will be available for questions at our parent orienta- tions in August. M-F & MWF Students Tuesday, August 19

T/TH Students Events for Parents 8:30 a.m. We will have several events for parents the first week of school. On Sunday, August 17 at 12:30, we will have orientation for preschool parents. This will give parents an opportunity to meet administration and staff and to visit the class- Elementary rooms. Come and find out what your child will be doing each day. We will meet in the church sanctuary. Later that afternoon, we will have a meet-and-greet for Teacher Meet-and-Greet elementary families at the U-swirl near Walmart on 215 and N. Decatur. Teach- U-swirl on N. Decatur ers will be there to meet their new students between 2:00 and 4:00. Sunday, August 17 On Monday, August 18 at 7:00, kindergarten parents will meet in the church 2:00 - 4:00 sanctuary to get the low down on what happens in kindergarten. We will address universal policies and procedures and then send you off to the classroom to see Kindergarten where your child will spent the upcoming school year. Parent Orientation On Thursday, August 21 at 7:00, we will do the same thing with parents of Monday, August 18 kids in grades 1-5. We ask that all parents attend, even if you have been be- 7:00 p.m. fore. We will discuss important issues for all and address special concerns that Church Sanctuary may be different from past years. First Day of School Things Are Happening Wednesday, August 20 Even though it’s quiet around here these days, things are happening. The 8:20 – 11:45 new turf for the preschool playground is in. It looks beautiful. Classrooms are Minimum Day being painted and set up. We have new Promethean ActivBoards in the new first grade room and in the music room. iPads are being set up for classroom use. Grades 1-5 We welcome 4 new teachers this coming year. Michele McCoy and April Parent Orientation/ Laswell will be lead teachers in the preschool. Both have previously worked as Back to School Night aides and are now ready for their own classes. Stacy Keller who has taught in Cal- Thursday, August 21 ifornia Lutheran Schools for 10 years will be teaching Jr. Kindergarten. Amy 7:00 p.m. Shudy comes to us from Missouri and will be teaching first grade. There will be 3 Church Sanctuary classes of first grade instead of just 2. We are growing!! I am anticipating great things to come.

2014-15 School Theme: God can do immeasurably more than you can imagine. Ephesians 3:20 6

OUR TOTAL RAISED FOR THE ST. JUDE BIKE-A-THON WAS $9,128.50. GREAT JOB, EVERYONE!!

Teachers Installation Sunday Sunday, August 17th at the 10:45 a.m. service.

Fireworks!!! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Available in the DOUG FORSTER MIKE CHAMBERLAIN church parking lot JOHN SPATHAROS July 1st — July SARA BRADSHAW BOB BRANSDON 4th MIKE MATHES All profits will go to aid our JOHN RODEMEYER Youth in their activities LAY MINISTERS MARLENE ALLEN Get $10 off TOM BATHE JIM BICHLER GARY BRAUN a $100 purchase DIONNE CANARIS FRED GIESE Some Volunteers JIM JAEGER Still Needed RANDY LEE to man the fireworks TOM LISIEWSKI booth for 2 hr. shifts DARYL STENROOS VICTORIA TOMA Contact John Spatharos @ DARYL UMLAND 702-657-6915 or 702-466-2749 Or [email protected]

Lamb of God Lutheran Preschool Mission: The mission of Little Lambs of God Lutheran Preschool is to provide our children with the opportunity to meet developmental milestones in a loving Christian environment in response to Jesus’ command, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them.” Matthew 19:14

School Mission: The mission of Lamb of God Lutheran School is to share and proclaim Jesus through a well- rounded, high quality Christian education in an academically challenging environment. “ Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 7

A Scout is friendly. A Scout is taught that friendship is always offered to others, regardless of race, religion, skin col- or, clothes they wear, etc. Being always willing to offer friendship takes courage It is believed that Humpty Dumpty and confidence; courage to offer it to was a huge cannon from the English Rudy someone different than yourself and Civil War. Ridenbaugh confidence that whether it’s accepted or not, you are able to deal with the deci- This great weapon was struck by a can- sion of another. Through life we meet many, many non ball, knocked off the tower wall, people and many of those become acquaintances, but and blasted into so many pieces that all only a small number become friends. A friend is some- the king's horses and all the king's men one you can lean on, someone that can lean on you, could not put it back together again. someone to count on, someone you can genuinely enjoy spending time with. Scouting has a way of bringing Ever felt that way? Strong and secure together young men and leaders who share challenges, one minute when suddenly the world outdoor experiences and sometimes, failures. This is an just falls apart. We just can't get it back environment where lifelong friendships can easily be together. Others are either unwilling or fostered and grown. Friendship is different from friend- unable to help, and we wonder if there is ly. Friendship is something shared with another and hope. Good news! We are not like returned. However, being friendly does not mean it will Humpty Dumpty! be returned. Being friendly is offering to help a new boy in school find his way to class or deflecting atten- There is hope for us. No matter how tion when someone is being teased about their clothes broken and splintered life is, we can be or lack of money. It is then up to the other person to put back together by the King of Kings show they have the same character beliefs as the scout. Himself. His love and forgiveness heals Not everyone will be your friend, and you do not want us from the most devastating fall of all, to be friends with everyone. A scout can be friendly to the fall into sin. Though we are fragile, all, but is taught that being responsible for your actions God can make us new again. includes who you choose to be friends with as you may become involved in activities that are not scout-like. Father, I am so fragile and sometimes

broken, but You alone are my Pack 340 Notes: The Pack is in summertime vacation strength and salvation. mode. We meet at least once a month around an educational, fun activity. This month the Pack is going to Mustard Seed: Simple Trust. Elaine spend a day at Wet and Wild! Bickel, author. 27/29 ©2011 Lutheran Women's Missionary League, P.O. Box Troop 340 Notes: Thanks to all who came to Raising 411993, St. Louis, MO 63141- Cane’s to support our fundraiser! It was a great time 1993. www.lwml.org and we had a super turn out. We are busy doing our advance work on merit badges, practicing our swim- ming, and cleaning up all of our gear. Our next big event is summer camp in Wyoming, in July. Go Online to Yours in Scouting, www.lwml.org to read all about Rudy Ridenbaugh Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

SHINE!!! That was our with new songs, as well as familiar ones, e.g., theme for our PSD Conven- “This Little Light of Mine.” And thanks to all tion the weekend of June 13 – who provided athletic shoes for our Ingathering, 15, 2014, and that is what we so very appreciated by our Border Concerns Min- all did. Our theme scripture istry representative. verse was Matthew 5:16, “Let Other highlights were, of course, the silent your light shine before others, auction and our Saturday night Fiesta, with the so that they may see your salsa dancers as our entertainment. Before Jacqui good works and give glory to closing on Sunday morning, we were given the Bransdon, your father who is in heaven.” results of the new mission grants to be funded and LWML Director Our LWML District Pres- the new officers: Nancy Lynn Heredia, VP ident, Gospel Outreach; JoAnne Karen DuPrey, formally Sloan, VP Human Care; opened the 35th Biennial Linda Merkle, Recording Convention and the opening Secretary; and Nila J. service with the colorful Rodriguez, Treasurer; array of pastors, past LWML with Rev. Brad D. Viken, district presidents and other Pastoral Counselor. The district dignitaries marching new Nominating in the procession with the Committee headed by quilted baby blanket banners Linda Koch, also made for a mission project. includes Chenette D. The sermon “Son Powered Cole, June A. Galipeau Light” was brought home to and Cheryl M. Keithly. us by our own Rev. Dr. Lar- LWML representatives Shining in San Diego After such an upbeat ry Stoterau, with a powerful weekend, we must come message on how we can keep our lights shining down to our own real world here at Lamb Of and be a beacon and reflection of Jesus Christ to God. I informed you in our last newsletter, that our communities and the world. In our packets we you would have new had been given little penlights which were used officers in the fall. Those officers are as follows: throughout the various sessions of the Conven- Marlene Allen, President; Bernice Sheppard, tion. What an inspirational way to experience our Secretary; Jacqulyn Bransdon, VP Christian District Convention. Life; Eddie Hawkes, Treasurer; and Shannon Our Bible Study leader, no stranger to us, Beach, Events Coordinator. Lois Voeltz led us in our three sessions in a spirit- I have been blessed to serve our Local as filled way, yet applicable to our everyday lives, President these past five plus years and will con- keeping with the theme of “shine.” A great study tinue serving the Lord with gladness in our with a fantastic presenter. Our Keynote Speaker, LWML. Your ongoing support of mites has been Mia Koehne brought the house down with her awesome! own story of her journey, finally led by the light Our next meeting will be a potluck held on of Christ and now able to share that story to oth- Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. Please note our ers who maybe have let their lights grow dim. An Fall Celebration of Zone 31/32, Desert Red awesome testimony! Rock, to be held at First Good Shepherd Thanks to all the delegates who voted in new Lutheran on Saturday, October 18, themed officers and new Mission Grants. Our song “Tapestry of Love.” leaders, Sue Schroeder and Sheila Bosch kept us Jacqui Bransdon, (outgoing) LWML President on task and revved up throughout the sessions 9 Moms Group to Change Prime Timers The Moms group at Lamb of God will be changing this year! In the past we have been affiliated July/August Plans with MOPS International, a wonderful program with curriculum and support. However, we have July 10th-A special guide dog presentation made the decision to no longer be associated with with Jim Edwards & Mongo (dog) and potluck MOPS, but to continue as our own small group here lunch. at Lamb of God. Our basic structure will not be changing, but this will allow us to create our own group that fits our needs here at Lamb of God. This July 24th-Lunch at Mt. Charleston. will also allow us to make the group free of charge for all moms. Save August 14th & 28th plans tba. We also will be opening the group up to all Check your emails from Lamb of God or your moms with children of all ages. We will meet twice weekly bulletins. a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, September- May. The 2nd Monday will be a formal meeting with speakers and a set curriculum. The 4th Monday we would like to use as a servant event - a way to either do something for the church, schools, or in the community. This could allow for a greater connection between the church, pre-school, and elementary school as we can all give each other help and support - no matter where we are in our stage of Prime Timers visited Cold Creek Brewery in June. motherhood. Come join them July 10th for their next big adventure! In order for our group to grow, we are asking for your help in a few ways: 1 - Help us get the word out to moms - If you are a mom or know a mom who would like to join a loving, supportive, Christian group, please send her our way! 2 - Do you love children? Want to get a baby fix a couple times a month? Please consider volunteering as a childcare worker. 3 - Your prayers - As our group grows and changes, your prayerful support is always appreciated! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jenelle Rodemeyer (480) 540-7639. Thank -you for your continued support as we Learn, Live and Love! Oh No! What have they done now??!! 10 Prime Timers at the Mob Museum June 26th Confirmation, 2014

Austin Hunter Blair Son of Christopher and Heather Blair

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor an- Anthony Craig Cervantes ything else in all creation, will be Son of Anthony and Leanne Cervantes able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our “For whoever wants to save his Lord.” life will lose it, but whoever loses ~Romans 8:38-39 his life for me will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the Rebecca Catherine Schmidt whole world, and yet lose or for- Daughter of Mark and Debbie feit his very self?” Schmidt ~Luke 9:24-25 “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.” ~Psalm11 100:1-3

Human Care Servant Sunday HELPING THOSE THAT NEED IT AND AS MANY AS NEED IT Sunday,

Good afternoon, Daryl, August 31, 2014 Thank you for recruiting a great group of volunteers to assist in our Saturday Sort-a-Thon. Your team helped pack An excellent over 2,500 pounds of food! We hope everyone found their recent volunteer activity to be opportunity to share fun and rewarding, and we would be delighted to hear more the evidence about their experience. Thanks, of an active faith . RYAN WIDDIS, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]; Join us on for a special service at 9:00 a.m. THREE SQUARE working together, we serve hope (only one service that day) followed by SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES to live out your faith by serving others. Sign up in the narthex for one of the many awesome opportunities to bless others.

PIZZA LUNCH!!

HUMAN CARE SERVICES GREAT FELLOWSHIP!!  A variety of medical equipment is available here at the church, to loan to those that may need it: electric wheel chair, regular wheel chairs, crutches FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: and walkers. Contact the Church 702- 645-4998. Paper towels, rice, peanut butter, canned  Need a ride to church or just need a meat – beef, spam; pineapple, applesauce ride? We have a list of drivers, just (food items in average size, contact the church or Daryl Stenroos at not large school size please; must be sealed packaging, 702-218-6429. not ziplock)

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13 Spotlight

We’re So Glad

Our “new” Board of Directors from L to R : John Rodemeyer, Dave Fischer (Dave really is new!), Sara Bradshaw, Doug Forster, Bob Bransdon, John Spatharos, and Mike Chamberlain. Thanks be to God.

to Be a Part of A new choir sang ”He Made a Way in a Manger” for Pastor Mike’s ordination anniversary.

This Family of God

Marissa Coker-Hawkes, Tom & Jack Mathis with the Sunday School kids

Trish’s Tidbits

Shining Light FOUR FRIENDS

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hid- By Robyn Carr den.” Matthew 5:14 A story of four women’s Jesus’ disciples knew all lives intertwined from a about darkness. Living in a common occurrence, a morning exercise, cata- Trish Spatharos world before electricity, people made do with fires and oil pults them into unfore- Youth & Family seen Ministry lamps. Once the sun went down darkness ruled the night. challenges and serendip- Therefore, when Jesus told the disciples they itous opportunities which bound some un- were the light of the world, a light that overtakes the likely friendships. darkness and illuminates the way to the Savior, they Gerry’s life was perfect, or was it? took the image to heart. What an amazing concept! Andy’s a mess. Sonja’s a fantasy and BJ’s Even in the twenty-first century, Jesus is still a mystery. The choices these women made calling us, his disciples, to be a light, boldly and un- are the underlying dynamics for this power- ashamedly flooding the darkness that lurks through- ful story, but the voluntary binding of their out the world. How do we do it? First, we must live friendships is the crux and draws the reader the life God has called us to live not sinless but for- in, causing one to think much deeper than given. Second, build relationships with others. what lies on the Sprinkle your conversations with evidence of your surface. This unlikely foursome, each com- faith, share the blessings of your life and give credit ing from various backgrounds, will bring to to God. When someone asks about the peace in your light some very real life-changing situations life, share the joy of Jesus. and subject matter which the reader will be Being a light of the world is not about being able to identify within current daily life. judgmental, or bashing religious values over the In this book, the author has created a heads of others. It is about living a life of genuine story which is truly enlightening and faith that allows Christ’s light to shine as we go strongly brings out the power of love and about our everyday lives. With that goal in mind, forgiveness. The reader may also be de- go out and shine! Through Christ we Learn, Live lightfully surprised. and Love! God provides us with opportunities every day to Come and be a part let his light shine. Servant Sunday is an excellent of Bookworms. We opportunity to sprinkle and share the evidence of an meet every third Sat- active faith. Join us on Sunday, August 31 for a urday of the month special service at 9:00 a.m. followed by several at 9:00AM. opportunities to live out your faith by serving others. Our book Review for Sign up for one of the many opportunities to go out July is and bless the lives others. We will follow up the “Fly Away” event with a pizza lunch enjoying great fellowship by Kristin Hannah. and sharing our experiences with one another. Blessings, Trish 15

July 2014

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Fellowship 1 2 3 4 5 Time 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Independence 5:00 p.m. Bible Study Prayer Partners Praise Team Day Worship 9 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Church & School 11:45 a.m. Nar-A-Non Closed Every Sunday Lay Ministers Mtg.

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 5:00 p.m. Worship Bible Study Prayer Partners Primetimers Lunch Bunch Worship 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. & Bible Study Praise Service Nar-A-Non Praise Team

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. Worship Bible Study Prayer Partners Praise Team Lunch Bunch Bookworms 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & Bible Study Book Club Praise Service Nar-A-Non Petal Pushers Mtg. Scrapbooking 12 noon Human Care 5:00 p.m. VBS Mtg. Worship

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 5:00 p.m. Worship Bible Study Prayer Partners Primetimers Lunch Bunch Worship 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. & Bible Study Praise Service Nar-A-Non Campus Club Board of Directors Shopping 5:45 p.m. Praise Team

27 28 29 30 31 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Worship VBS Bible Study VBS VBS 10:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Praise Service VBS 12 noon VBS Set-up VBS VBS

Iggy’s hidden in this issue. Can you find him? 16 August 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Fellowship 1 2 Time 12:00 noon 5:00 p.m. Lunch Bunch Worship 9 a.m. & & Bible Study 11:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Every Sunday VBS

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 12:00 noon 5:00 p.m. Worship Bible Study Prime Timers Praise Team Lunch Bunch Worship 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. & Bible Study Praise Service Nar-A-Non Prayer Partners Lay Ministers Mtg.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. Worship Bible Study Prayer Partners Praise Team Lunch Bunch Bookworms 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m. & Bible Study Book Club Praise Service Nar-A-Non Scrapbooking 5:00 p.m. Worship

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8:00 a.m. Preschool Preschool 8:20 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 5:00 p.m. Worship First Day of First Day of Elementary Prime Timers Lunch Bunch Worship 10:45 a.m. School M/W/F School T/Th First Day of School 5:45 p.m. & Bible Study Praise Service Kindergarten/ 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Praise Team 12:30 p.m. Parent Orientation Bible Study Early Dismissal 7:00 p.m. Preschool 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Grades 1-5 Parent Orientation Nar-A-Non Prayer Partners Orientation/Back 2:00 p.m. Human Care to School Night Teacher Meet & Greet @ U-Swirl

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 12:00 noon 5:00 p.m. Worship Bible Study Prayer Partners Praise Team Lunch Bunch Worship 10:45 a.m. Board of Directors & Bible Study Praise Service

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