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Inside this issue:
From Pastor 2
Indiana Kentucky Synod
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Pray Tell 4
Prayer List 5
Mission of the Month
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Anniversary’s & Birthday’s
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May & June Calendars
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Confirmation 10
GLC News 11
Easter Flowers 12 & 13
Photo’s from Easter Sunday
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Index & Misc 16
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Pastor Freda Scales, Interim
1000 N. Broad St.
Griffith, IN. 46319
Phone: (219) 838-1626
Pastor.scales@griffithlutheran.org
Web Site: www.griffithlutheran.org
Worship Time: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Communion Served Every Week
Fellowship Hour following service
Adult Christian Education Classes
Sunday 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
& Confirmation Classes will resume in the Fall
“Growing Christ-Centered relationships in
our communities through love and service .”
Griffith Lutheran Church
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May, 2017 Newsletter
Happy Easter!! In fact, Happy Easter
X7. There is a week of Sundays of
Easter. April 23rd
was the second
Sunday of Easter. May 28th is the
seventh Sunday (week of Sundays)
of Easter. After the seventh Sunday
of Easter, the next Sunday is the 50th day after Easter, Pentecost.
Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, filled
them and sent them to go and share the good news of Jesus Christ.
To this day, through our baptism, we continue to be filled with the
Holy Spirit enabling us, also, to go out and share the good news of
Jesus Christ. Share the good news of love and forgiveness within
our family, friends, work, leisure, in every aspect of our lives. The
Spirit compels us to reach out, go out and serve.
Each time we come back into our church with each other, we are re-
newed in the Spirit in our sharing our love for one another. Renewed
in the Spirit, we again, go
out and reach out sharing
the goodness of God’s
grace given to us through
the death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Scales
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Easter Sunday
at Griffith Lutheran Church
Thank you to every volunteer during Holy week and Easter Sunday. Thank you Fellowship team for another delicious Easter breakfast!
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2017 Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly June 1-3, 2017
Northern Kentucky Convention Center,
Covington, Kentucky
INKY Synod Assembly delegates needed: one male/one female;
also the following can be a delegate: one youth (confirmed to age
17) or one young adult (18-30). Please contact Pastor Scales or the
church office at 838-1626 if you are interested in attending.
Highlights include: Celebrating leaders and communities within the
Indiana-Kentucky Synod, inspiring worship, a celebratory banquet,
motivating and informative plenary sessions, election of Synod Vice
President, Synod Council, board and committee members, along
with all the other aspects of assembly that help us to be the church
gathered together as we are formed, reformed and transformed for
God’s mission of hope, healing and reconciliation for the sake of the
world.
BRING YOUR FAMILY TO THIS YEAR’S ASSEMBLY
Child-care arrangements are being organized by a local volunteer. More information will be available after you register for the assembly and indicate your interest in child care. A minimal fee is requested to help compensate the individuals who will provide the child care at synod assembly.
Covington, KY is just across the river from Cincinnati, and this area
offers many activities and things for families to do. Check out the
Northern Kentucky CVB’s website for places your family can visit,
shop and eat. https://www.meetnky.com/
Visit the Indiana Kentucky Synod website for more information:
http://iksynod.org/2017-assembly/
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So God Created Mother's
God could not be in every place With loving hands to help erase
The teardrops from each baby's face, And so He thought of mother.
He could not send us here alone And leave us to a fate unknown; Without providing for His own, The outreached arms of mother.
God could not watch us night and day And kneel beside our crib to pray,
Or kiss our little aches away, And so He sent us mother.
And when our childhood days began, He simply could not take command. That's why He placed our tiny hand
Securely into mother's.
The days of youth slipped quickly by, Life's sun rose higher into the sky, Full grown were we, yet ever nigh,
To love us still, was mother.
And when life's span of years shall end, I know that God will gladly send, To welcome home her child again, That ever-faithful loving mother.
Sandra Ruban
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Tom & Dawn Fleming ~ Georgena Fleming & Michael Novakovich (1)
Roy Runyan Jr. ~ In memory of Nancy Runyan “My Beloved Wife” (1)
Carole James ~ In memory of Leona James (1) Rich & Gail Shimala ~ In memory of Jack Shimala (1)
Jeff & Nina Miller ~ In memory of Sainted loved ones (1) The Bratcher Family ~ In memory of Mary Vebler & Virginia Bratcher (3)
Gene & Hildegard Hochstetler ~ For all Loved ones (3) John & Laura Kettwig ~ In memory of George & Mary Nicol (Laura’s
Parents) & In memory of Herman & Helen Kettwig (John’s Parents) (2)
JoAnne Villa & Jacalyn Masters ~ In memory of Paul Villa & John Villa (2)
Thank you for helping decorate the Altar for our Easter Worship Service in memory and honor of your loved ones.
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Easter Flowers Roger & Pat Sims ~ In memory of parents (2) Scott & Loretta Muffett ~ In honor of our mothers; Rose & Sharon (2)
Martha Krop ~ To the Glory of God (2) JoEllen Pilipow ~ In memory of Joseph & Eleanor Hindahl (2)
Dennis & Cheri Robbins ~ In memory of Bill Robbins & Virginia Huber, In memory of Michael Robbins on his birthday, In honor of Autumn on her 3rd birthday and thanksgiving for a successful year of the GLC Music Ministry (9)
Jeff & Janet Csonka ~ In memory of Joe & Eleanor Hindahl, Norbert Csonka & Dann Pilipow (3)
Johanson Family ~ In memory of Fred & Helen Pehlgrim, Bev Peh-lgrim, Eva Johanson, Anna Johanson and Astrid Anderson (5)
Marilyn Carey & Family ~ In memory of Don Carey (2) David & Robin Blount ~ In memory of Ruth Blount, Daniel Salima
& Michael Salima (3) Jason & Carrie Sovola ~ In memory of Ron Sovola (Jason’s dad), In
honor of Phyllis Sovola (Jason’s mom) & In honor of Carl & Mary Bodenhofer (Carrie’s parents) (3)
Sandra Lee ~ In memory of John Lee, Fred & Helen Pehlgrim (2)
John & Linda Aldrin ~ In memory of son Brian (1)
Madeline Conn ~ In honor of family & friends (3)
Maradele Bowers ~ In memory of parents Mildred & Narry Wright (1)
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New to Prayer List : Carol; diagnosed with cancer - friend of Margie & Fred Steinke ~ Roy Hughes - friend of JoEllen Pilipow ~ Paul Erickson ~ Velma Thiel’s sister Betty Hull, tests and Betty’s husband Richard has a tumor on his lungs ~ Gerri Cain - sister of Madeline Conn ~ Josh & Courtney Miller - twin boys born at 29 weeks (friends of Lauren Fullgraf) We Pray for Worshippers: Rich Shimala ~ Lisa Gulick; complications from cancer - friend of Maradele Bower’s ~ Richard Ringel ~ John Aldrin ~ Camille White ~ Louise Oman - recovering from surgery ~ Roger Sims - surgery on foot. ~ Mark Stutler ~ Maradele Bowers ~ Sandra Ruban ~ Tonni Buonomo ~ Linda Aldrin ~ Alan Bowers ~ Archie & Joyce MacDonald ~ Jim Reyome ~ Lois Reichel ~ Joe Laich & Melissa Armwood, Carrie, Athena and Daimeon McKinney ~ Ted White ~ Phyllis Darnell ~ Phillip Kearney ~ Gene Kregel ~ Joe Parvo ~ Debbie Rodriquez ~ RoseAnn White ~ Don & Suzanne Schmidt ~ Shut-ins / Homebound Jim Barron – Aperion Health & Rehab Center ~ Agnes Csonka – Kindred Care Nursing Home, Dyer ~ Beverly Odlivak – Wittenberg Village ~ Russ & LoAnn Schroeder - At home ~ Mark Sheets - Dyer Nursing Home ~ Ruth Schuldt - Munster Med Inn - Fmr Redeemer-IL member ~ George Thon – Rittenhouse Village at Portage ~ Diane Tomasko – St. Anthony Nursing Home Friends & Family: Pastor Swanson’s kids; Stephanie Swanson-Harkins & John Swanson ~ Eileen Richeke ~ Roger Luedtke; cancer - cousin of Newt Campbell ~ Carol Cantebury & Marie Cox; sisters of Louise Oman ~ Lois Johnson - Breast cancer; friend & mother of son in-law to Roger & Pat Sims ~ Ken Darnell - hospice ~ Michelle, Jason & Maverick Robbins ~ Michael MacDonald & family; nephew of Archie & Joyce MacDonald ~ Vince Casboni; friend of Omans ~ Helen Kieswetter; sister of Bob Schuster ~ Edith Camp; Diane Zurawski’s mother ~ Jeanne - friend of Annette Johanson ~ Kendall; JoAnn Torok’s grandson ~ Ryan Barlow - fighting lung cancer; friend of Jason Sovola ~ Lindsay & Denise; friends of Roy Runyan Our Loved ones in the Armed Forces: Kurt Blount - stationed in New Mexico with wife Mae and daughter Emma Rich and Gail Shimala would like to thank all those who remembered us with cards, warm thoughts and prayers during the recent loss of Rich’s brother. We also are very appreciative of the concern shown to Rich as he once again struggles with chemo and the side effects. We know that with your prayers and God’s mercy, we will get through this ordeal. We are very blessed to be part of such a wonderful, caring church family.
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MAY
MISSION
OF THE
MONTH
The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization with region-
al and local offices throughout the country. With over 100 years of
experience and millions of volunteers, the ACS works relentlessly to
save lives by helping people get well and stay well, by research to
finding a cure, by providing support and by fighting back with the
goal to create a world with less cancer.
RELAY FOR LIFE - An opportunity for communities across the globe
to experience a “life-changing” event. Remembering lost loved ones,
Celebrating the lives of loved ones who have battled cancer and
Fighting back against cancer!
For more information on the American Cancer Society and to find a
Relay For Life event near you the ACS website is www.cancer.org.
LOVE INC MAY GAP MINISTRY
– MOST NEEDED ITEMS
LOVE INC RUMMAGE SALE COLLECTION
For annual fundraiser scheduled for June
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Annual Rummage Sale It’s that time of year again!
This year’s annual Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The proceeds will be used by Fellowship to upgrade the kitchen
and to purchase some much needed equipment and supplies.
We are now accepting bagged and boxed donations at the church. We will accept large items, such as furniture, beginning Monday, May 1
st. If you need help getting your items to the church, please call
the church office and arrangements will be made to pick them up. The GLC office hours are Monday - Friday from 9am-3pm. Thank you for your support of our church programs.
2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 2, 7:00pm Elders Meeting
May 6, 8:00am - 2:00pm Rummage Sale
May 7, 9:30am Worship Service
Fellowship Hour
10:45am Adult Christian Ed
May 8, GLC Office Closed
7:00pm Council Meeting
May 10, 9:00am Priscilla Circle
May 14, Mother’s Day
9:30am Worship Service
Fellowship Hour
10:45am Adult Christian Ed
May 20, Armed Forces Day
May 21, 9:30am Worship Service
Fellowship Hour
10:45am Adult Christian Ed - Guest speaker; LeAnn Stutler
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Congratulations Rebecca Alysse Johnson
On your Confirmation April 30, 2017
Parents: Brent & Genevieve Johnson
Baptism Sponsors: Bridget McNeely & Brian
Johnson
Memory Verse: “Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither dismayed; for the Lord
your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Attending: Highland Middle School
Hobbies & special interests: Playing the piano, drawing and roller-
blading
Career Plans: Engineer
Faith Statement: “The dictionary defines faith as a firm belief in something for which there is no proof. And that is the hard part. I like facts. My favorite subjects are math and science. But I do have faith in God. When I see people go out and do good deeds, such as feed-ing the homeless and building homes and schools, it shows the good in them. It shows the good in humanity. That goodness comes from God and it strengthens my faith.”
May 21st
, 2017, 10:45am, Fellowship Hall
LeAnn Stutler took a course as part of her studies at Columbia University,
Chicago, “Religion in Chicago”. Part of the class involved projects on a
specific faith/ethnic community in Chicago and/or the surrounding suburbs.
She chose to meet with a Lutheran pastor in University Village to talk about
the history and changes of First Immanuel Church, Chicago, while also learn-
ing more about the Reformation and our Lutheran ancestors in the Chicago
area.
Come hear LeAnn talk about her project on Sunday, May 21st during
Fellowship hour and the Adult Bible Study class.
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Archie & Joyce MacDonald Celebrating 53 Years on May 2nd
Bert & Michelle Baccino Celebrating 30 Years on May 9th
Christian & Sinde Belcher Celebrating 7 years on May 20th
Terry & Joann Vaughan Celebrating 24 Years on May 29th
On May
3rd Carol Schuster
6th John Hoffman
10th Mae Blount
12th Jim Oman
17th Bev Odlivak
17th Kristi Cotton
18th Velma Thiel
18th Shirley Besenhofer
19th JoAnn Torok
20th Veronica Johnson
22nd Jason Sovola
On May
23rd Brett Newman
24th Rob Buehler
24th Camellia Bogdan
25th Christian Alexander
28th Gig Anderson
28th Joanne Joyce
29th Philip Kearney
30th Harolene Lamm
30th Giesel Smith
30th Deanna Johanson
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May 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
May Day
2
7:00pm Elders Mtg.
3 4 5 6
8am-2pm GLC Rummage Sale
7 9:30am
Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed
8
GLC Office
Closed
7:00pm Council Mtg.
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9:00am Priscilla Circle
11 12 13
YMCA Together-hood day
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Mother’s Day 9:30am Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed 6pm Youth Group
15 16 17 18 19 20
Armed Forces Day
21 9:30am
Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed
22
6:30pm Evangelism
23 24 25 26 27
28 9:30am
Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed
29
Memorial Day GLC Office closed
30 31
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June 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Indiana
Kentucky
2 Synod
Assembly
3 June 1-3
4 9:30am Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed
5 6
7:00pm Elders Mtg.
7 8 9 10
11 9:30am Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed
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7:00pm Quarterly Congrega-tional Mtg.
13 14
9:00am Priscilla Circle
15 16 17 9am –Noon
NWI Food
Bank
18 Father’s Day
9:30am Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed
19 20 21 22 23 24
25 9:30am Service Fellowship hr. 10:45am Adult Christian Ed
26 27 28 29 30