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FEBRUARY 2015
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Purpose Statement and Evangelism Month – A Community in Christ Sharing
in the Word and Work of Jesus – During the month of February, Grace’s Evangelism Committee asked for a month of emphasis about Grace’s evangelism.
At the same time, we at Grace were presented a new Purpose Statement for
our congregation that is based on the words we ourselves have used about
Grace at Its Best, as well as the needs of the Waynesboro/Augusta area around
us that we heard from our own discussions, and from interviews with leaders in
our community.
What needs to be said is that our Purpose is Evangelical. It can be said a lot of
different ways, but the reason for our being at Grace is to share in the word and
work of Jesus. Jesus says to all of his disciples “Follow me,” and he tells us to
“go” out into the world and to be about God’s Mission. We’ll begin to unpack
what that means for us and for our evangelism during this month, through sermon, and Temple Talk. And many thanks to Jane McGehee and Janet Parmer
for their beautiful work to craft a banner for worship using our new Purpose
Statement.
Lent 2015 – In a few short weeks, we will begin our observance of Lent here at
Grace, joining our Christian brothers and sisters around the world. In Lent, we
reflect on the enormous love of God to send his Son, who bore the cross and
the grave, so that in his resurrection, our lives are also resurrected to new life.
Some observations about our practices in Lent this year:
● The Baptismal Font – For this Lenten Season, we are locating Grace’s
baptismal font at the entrance of the worship space, in the “back.” There are
a number of reasons for this:
○ This traditional location of the font helps us to remember who we are,
and whose we are – baptized children of God, claimed by God, dying
with Christ each day, and living new every day because our lives have
been resurrected with Christ.
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○ The font will be filled with water each Sunday. A great practice before
entering for worship is to dip a finger into the baptismal font, and make
the sign of the cross on your forehead – Martin Luther did this every day
to remind himself that he was a baptized child of God, and that God had
rescued his life from sin and death, and had instead given Luther -- and
you and me -- new life through Jesus Christ.
● The Lord’s Prayer – During Lent we will pray the contemporary form of the
Lord’s Prayer.
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This most famous of prayers is familiar to us all, and perhaps so familiar
that the meaning of the prayer is sometimes lost in the routine or rote
way we are tempted to pray it. The contemporary form hopefully will
invite us to consider anew why Jesus taught us to pray in this way, and
what it is that we are praying for.
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The contemporary form of the Lord’s Prayer gives us present day words
to make it easier to understand. On occasion we may “trespass,” but each
day we encounter sin, or are sinful ourselves, and are in need of forgiveness. When we ask forgiveness of our sins, we are clear about what we
are praying for!
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Perhaps the most important part of the contemporary Lord’s Prayer is
that it correctly translates an important petition – “Save us from the time
of trial and deliver us from evil.” Jesus teaches us to pray to God to save,
or rescue us from the times we find ourselves tempted by or acting in a
way that welcomes sin or evil. Our first assumption of God is not that
God deliberately seeks to tempt us so that we must pray that God will
“lead us not into temptation!” No, we know that we will face temptation,
and we pray to God to “save us from the time of trial!”
● Wednesday Night Soup Suppers and Evening Prayer – This year we join again
with our brothers and sisters from Bethlehem, St. James and Zion Lutheran
Churches for Wednesday meals and worship! Beginning February 25th at Grace,
we’ll gather for a delicious soup meal at 6pm, and then gather for worship at
7pm. We’ll then worship at Bethlehem, Zion, St. James and then finally at
Grace a second time over the five Wednesdays of Lent. Check out the schedule
elsewhere in this newsletter Our theme is Tree of Death and Life, as we
investigate various scripture texts that tell us about God’s activity to save the
world and God’s people from death, and offer them life that really is life.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, February 17th -- For many
years, Grace has been invited, and has participated in fellowship and good food on the Tuesday
before Ash Wednesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Ladd Road (near Target). We'll also
prepare the ashes for our respective Ash Wednesday services, which are burned from the palms
of the previous year's Palm Sunday. Come an enjoy this longtime tradition!
Ash Wednesday is February 18th - Lent begins with the traditional Ash Wednesday worship
service, where we acknowledge, as Martin Luther writes, that we are simultaneously saint and
sinner - redeemed by God's grace through faith, yet still tempted to sin, which is separation from
God and from our neighbor through our words and deeds. We receive ashes as an act of
repentance - repent means to turn, or change direction - and are then reminded that God does
not desire death, or punishment, but life, and salvation, not only for us, but for the whole world.
Plan to come to one of the following Ash Wednesday services:
10:00 AM - Grace Chapel - this abbreviated service with Ashes and Holy Communion is for those
unable to come to the Noon LARCUM worship service or evening service.
12:00 Noon - We observe Ash Wednesday with our fellow Christian brothers and sisters from
LARCUM (Lutheran/Anglican/Roman Catholic/United Methodist) downtown congregations. The
service is at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church on 11th Street, and there is no Holy
Communion.
7:00PM - Grace Nave - Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion, and music by Grace's Choir
Wednesdays during Lent -- "Tree of Death, Tree of Life" is our Lenten Theme, and we share
that them with our fellow Lutheran Congregations, Bethlehem, St. James and Zion Lutheran
Churches. Each congregation will offer a Soup Supper at 6:00PM, followed by Evening Prayer
worship at 7:00PM. Come and worship this Lent! The schedule is as follows:
February 25 - at Grace - Genesis 2:5-9; 15-18; 3:22-24 - Tree of Eden - Jan Tobias
preaching
March 4th - at Bethlehem - Ezekiel 17:22-24 - The Lofty Cedar - Rev. Karen Taylor
preaching
March 11th - at Zion - Luke 19:1-10 - The Tree of Zacchaeus - Rev. Jim Pence preaching
March 18th - at St. James - Galatians 3:10-14 - The Cursed Tree - Rev. Cynthia Long
preaching
March 25th - at Grace - Revelation 22:1-5 - The Tree of the Healing - Rev. Paul Pingel
preaching
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WARM Thermal Shelter!
Grace just completed a successful week of service to the Thermal Shelter. From January 19 –
26, we served an average of 19 guests per night. Grace provided 25 volunteers with many
hours of service along with St. John’s Catholic, Zion Lutheran, Bethlehem Lutheran and St. John’s
Episcopal. We served over 400 meals including breakfast, bag lunches and hot dinner meals.
During the week we had 20 volunteers from the various churches that served as overnight hosts.
It was a very rewarding week for volunteers and it gave the opportunity to know and understand
many of the struggles that our neighbors face each day. Thank you to all the volunteers who
made this mission outreach week possible.
Quilting
Ten quilters participated in a very productive Quilting day on Saturday, January 17. We want to
thank Caroline Biggers for the delicious soups that she provided for lunch. A reminder that we do
quilt on Tuesday’s in the Fellowship Hall starting at 9:30. If quilting isn’t enough to entice you to
come, there is usually a group that goes out to lunch for more fellowship. For more information,
contact Gwen Kite at [email protected].
Thanks from Giving Tree Families
To everyone that helped to bring gifts together for my lil ones, I wanted to write you this thank you
note, with all of your help I am able to see the smiles on their faces on Christmas Morning! I am
grateful for each and every person that was able to help me & my family this holiday season!
Our family wanted to take the time to let each of you know how much we appreciate the wonderful
gifts that we received from you this Christmas Holiday! We are truly grateful for your kindness.
May God Bless each of you and your families.
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Family Fun Night –
brought to you by
Grace Lutheran Church & St. John’s Episcopal Church
SAVE THESE DATES AND
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
TO BE ANNOUNCED:
Feb. 1st at 12 noon - Grace (This will be our Souper
Bowl of Caring)
Mar. 1st at 5pm - St. John's Episcopal Church
Apr. 5th at 5pm - Easter Sunday-No Family Fun Night
May 3rd at 5pm - St. John's Episcopal Church
A Different Theme
Each Month
• Fun Foods w/Vegetarian Options
• Games
• Crafts
• Service Projects
• Music
• Story Time
Our youth are going to the National Youth Gathering in July. Thanks to those who have given
a donation of $20 or more and received a 2015 "Grace at its Best" calendar. There are still
calendars available if you'd like to support our youth in their efforts!
THANKS
Dear Members of Grace Lutheran church,
Thank you very much for the care package I received during finals! Every year finals is
an extremely stressful and busy time, and every year I’ve had a moment of surprise & glee for
the great generosity that you display for me. Your care package not only keeps me well fed
during a time when food is my lowest priority but also reminds me of my wonderful church family
& community at home and honestly helps grant me the inspiration to keep going. This is my last
year of undergrad, but I hope that I can find some way to pay forward & pay back the support you
have shown me. I couldn’t be more grateful.
Sincerely,
Jordan Driskill
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CONGREGATION COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 170TH.
The Congregation Council will meet on February 17th at 7:00pm in the Conference Room.
Members of the congregation are always welcome to attend meetings. If you would like to speak
to the Council, please contact Tripp Franklin for time on the agenda.
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
Council Highlights of January Meeting—January 20, 2015
Mike Myers attended the meeting to enlighten Council on the condition of the organ and repairs that
are recommended. A detailed report was presented that included past repair/maintenance. A quote was
received from a local technician dated July 14, 2014 to rebuild the existing console and releather the
valves at a cost of $58,000, or a second option of releathering only at $18,000. The technician will be
contacted to see if these figures are still good, and to ask for an extended time on the labor warranty.
An inspection was required by the Fire Marshall due to the hosting of the Warm Shelter. Replacement of
21 exit lights was needed as well as other improvements to ensure safety of the building at a cost of just
under $4,000.
A meeting was held by Brad Keefer to organize a new Property Committee.
FINANCIAL BAROMETER
as of December 2014
YTD
ACTUAL
YTD BUDGET
DIFFERENCE
1. Pledge /giving of Record/Faith
$243,443.50
$246,576.00
-$3,133
2. Total Budget Receipts
$269,733.80
$271,176.00
-$1,442
3. Budget Disbursements
$275,857.17
$277,109.00
-$1,252
Helen Deyo
Avante at Waynesboro
1221 Rosser Avenue
Waynesboro VA 22980
Anne Broyles
Shenandoah Nursing Home
339 Westminister Drive R-21
Fishersville VA 22939
Fred Meier
94 Mt Vista Drive
Apt 100
Stuarts Draft VA 24477
Dot Gladwell and
Jennings Whitmer
Bridgewater Ret. Community
202 N. 2nd St. Room 216
Bridgewater VA 22812
540-828-3958
June Huff
Baldwin Park
21 Woodlee Rd. Apt 325
Staunton VA 24401
540-886-0764
Shirley Krizovsky
%White Birch Estates
847 Oakwood Dr R-#33
Harrisonburg VA 22801
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Feed My Sheep
Grace Lutheran's contribution to the Blue
Ridge Area Food Bank for December, 2014
was but 115 pounds of food and $26 in funds.
The distribution center we support feeds over
800 families per month. Families who receive
our donations are screened by the distribution
center folks for eligibility. The staff at our
food pantry is all volunteer. All who receive
these offerings both rely on, and are grateful
for our generosity, through God's blessing.
February 1, 2015
is our Feed My Sheep Sunday.
Items especially needed are:
Canned fruit and/or Canned vegetable
Beef stew; hearty soup
Peanut butter and/or Jelly
Canned meat and canned salmon
Cereal, but please no chocolate (allergies)
Thank you for sharing God's bounty.
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02/10
Gavin Wade
Becky Jones
Karl Gerlitz
Janet Lunger
McGregor Long
Donnie Kiblinger
Jennifer Apesa
Emily Jordan
Ryan Lefevre
Shirley Krizovsky
Irma Graf
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02/06
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02/12
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02/17
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02/20
02/21
02/22
02/23
Dick Tomey
Helen Moyer
Carolyn Hite
Justin McCloskey
Mike Trauscht
Kayla Metcalf
Tricia East
Aiden Kohl
Charles Efird
Jerry Gum
Christine Day
Genevieve Arneson
Mickey Shook
McGregor Long
Torrey East
Edward Jones
Randolph Varner
Brett Stein
02/14
02/22
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02/23
02/27
02/29
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02/24
02/26
02/26
02/27
02/27
02/28
02/28
02/28
02/28
02/29
Dawn Reid
Carol Sewell
Leslie Sweet
Marcus Crowder
Beth Hochstein
Carol Varner
Ed Driskill
Robert Quickel
Kim Hull
Pete Rufe
Chloe Cawiezell
Bryan Martinez/Vargas
Iris Vargas
Justine McCloskey
Dick Tomey
Eddie Etter
Kevin Knicely
FEBRUARY
Sunday Servers at Grace: Assisting Minister, Communion Assistant, Altar Guild, Offering Stewards,
Altar Flowers, Ushers, Council Member of the Week, Greeters, Nursery, Acolyte and Cup Gatherer
February 1
4th Sunday after Epiphany
9:00 A.M.SCS
10:00 A.M.
Holy Communion
Assistant Minister
Robin Crowder
Communion Assistant
Cathy Crowder & Marge Cloutier
Altar Guild
Lisa & Glen Gray
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
Offering Stewards
Februay 8
Assistant Minister
Gail Johnson
5th Sunday after Epiphany
9:00 A.M. SCS
10:00 A.M.
Holy Communion
Ushers
Bill Meicke
Tom Carper
Pat Brady
Altar Flowers
Open
Ushers
Bob Moyer
E.G. Rankin
Zachary Rankin
Fred Biggers
Jerry Kite
Communion Assistant
Jerry Kite & Robert Shaw
Altar Guild
Beth & Joe Perkins
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
Offering Stewards
Altar Flowers
Open
February 15
Assistant Minister
Christine Day
Ushers
Marge Cloutier
Linda Meyer
Jack Eckstorm
Jean Morgan
Transfiguration of Out Lord
9:00 A.M. SCS
10:00 A.M.
Holy Communion
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
February 18
7:00 PM
Ash Wednesday
February 22
1st Sunday in Lent
9:00 A.M. SCS
10:00 A.M.
Holy Communion
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
Communion Assistant
Donna Gum & Mike Trauscht
Altar Guild
Jean Morgan
Altar Flowers
Open
Offering Stewards
Council Member
of the Week
Anne Putnam
Greeters
Cynthia Long
Dick Tomey
Council Member
of the Week
David Schwiesow
Greeters
Donna Dodge
Rudy Yobs
Council Member
of the Week
Kate VanBremen
Greeters
Carol Varner
Tom Varner
Nursery
Deloris Wertman
Sarah Kite
Acolyte
Sydney Rankin
Cup Gatherer
Karla Rankin
Nursery
Karla & E.G.
Rankin
Acolyte
Brodie Franklin
Cup Gatherer
Robin Crowder
Nursery
Jean Morgan
Susie Driskill
Acolyte
Lily Pingel
Cup Gatherer
Anne Putnam
Assistant Minister
Donna Gum
Communion Assistant
Linda Meyer & Marge Cloutier
Assistant Minister
Robert Shaw
Communion Assistant
Robin Crowder & Cathy Crowder
Altar Guild
Kathy Meicke
Offering Stewards
Ushers
Ron Knicely
Dwight Moomaw
Glenn Myers
Robert Shaw
Altar Flowers
Open
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Council Member
of the Week
Tyler Wertman
Nursery
Kim Hull
Jane Stein
Greeters
Susie & Ed
Driskill
Acolyte
Hannah Pingel
Cup Gatherer
Sarah Kite
Sun
1
4th Sunday after Epiphany
9:00am Sunday School
10:00am Holy Communion
Mon
2
8:00am Men’s Prayer
Breakfast (Cracker
Barrel)
Souper Bowl of Caring
After Worship (Fellowship
Hall)
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
8
5th Sunday after Epiphany
9:00am SC
10:00am Holy Communion
7:00pm Women’s
Group (Conf Room)
9
3
Pastor Away
16
8:00am Men’s Prayer
Breakfast (Cracker
Barrel)
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
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Thu
4
Pastor Away
5
11:00am Pastor’s Bible
Study (Conf. Room)
12:15 Chapel
12:30 Bridge Club
(Fellowship Hall)
7:00pmAdult Handbell
7:30pm Worship Choir
7:00pm Pastor’s Bible
Study
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11:00am Pastor’s Bible
Study (Conf. Room)
12:15 Chapel
12:30 Bridge Club
(Fellowship Hall)
7:00pm Worship &
Music (Conf Room)
7:00pmAdult Handbell
7:30pm Worship Choir
7:00pm Pastor’s Bible
Study
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5:00pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
(Bethlehem Lutheran
Church)
ASH WEDNESDAY
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8:30am New Comers
Club (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am Pastor’s Bible
Study (Conf. Room)
12:15 Chapel
12:30 Bridge Club
(Fellowship Hall)
9:30am Quilting Group
(Fellowship Hall)
6:00pm Office on Youth
(Seminar Room &
Nursery)
10
6:00pm Office on Youth
(Seminar Room &
Nursery)
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1st Sunday of Lent
9:00am SC
10:00am Holy Communion
Wed
6:00pm Office on Youth
(Seminar Room &
Nursery)
Pastor Paul Pingel
Preaching & Presiding
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Transfiguration of Our Lord
9:00 SC
10:00am Holy Communion
Tue
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10:00am Lutheran
Family Services
(Conf Room)
6:00pm Office on Youth
(Seminar Room &
Nursery)
10:00am Ash Wed
Service (Chapel)
12:00Noon LARCUM
Service (St. John’s
Catholic
7:00pm Ash Wed
Service (Grace Church)
25
6:00pm Lenten Meal
(Grace Church Fellowship Hall)
7:00pm Evening
Prayers (Nave)
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7:30pm Worship Choir
Fri
Sat
6
7
13
14
20
21
27
28
7:00pm Pastor’s Bible
Study (Conf Room)
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11:00am Pastor’s Bible
Study (Conf Room)
12:15 Chapel
12:30pm Bridge Club
(Fellowship Hall)
7:00pm Pastor’s Bible
Study (Conf Room)
Members of Grace, Ministers
Tripp Franklin
President of Congregation Council
Council Members: Fred Biggers (Vice President), Pat Brady,
Lisa Gray, Bobby Hull, Gail Johnson, Gwen Kite,
John McGehee, Joelle Miller, Anne Putnam,
Eleanor Sampson (Secretary)
David Schwiesow, Kate VanBremen
Tyler Wertman (Youth)
Ron Almarode, Treasurer
Charles Goodrich, Financial Secretary
Rev. Paul Pingel, Pastor
Mike Myers, Organist
Director of Music
Janice Collins, Administrative Secretary
Office Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM
Roger Clark & Willie Clark, Sextons
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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
500 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro Virginia 22980
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