Quail Notes
May 2017
Celebrating Grace, Making Disciples, Making a Difference
Dear Friends and Members of Desert Hills Lutheran,
I've always loved the month of May. My family celebrates many birthdays in
May: my daughter's, our middle son's, my step-father’s, Rev. Wally Mohr’s,
and oh yes- mine! Growing up in Minnesota, we always hoped that the snow
would be off the golf courses and that the spring flowers would begin to
show. In Arizona, May means that the real heat returns. Here in Green Valley,
we also begin to notice a little less traffic and a few more parking spots. Ahhh, the month
of May...
We begin our next new member series of classes on May 4. This is a seven-week course
that is offered on Thursdays at 9:30am and 6:30pm. Come and see if Desert Hills is the
place for you, either as a full time or as an associate member.
I'll be preaching each weekend in May. On May 20/21, we will highlight the annual Global
Leadership Summit (GLS) that will take place August 10/11. I'm hoping that we will double
our GLS attendance from 2016. I plan to attend the Summit in Minnesota and I hope to be
joined by some family members there.
My sabbatical starts June 1 and continues through August. I'm so thankful for the time
away. A sabbatical, or time of rest, is a very rare gift for clergy and I'm very grateful.
Pastor Ken Nyhusmoen will take over as Senior Pastor. All of our activities and worship
services will continue while I am gone. I pray that there will be no drop-off in attendance,
since we need to continue our momentum of celebrating grace, making disciples, and
making a difference. Desert Hills must remain strong over the summer months so that we
can jump into the fall with a rested and rejuvenated Pastor Martin.
Council Minute Highlights ..... Page 2
The Global Leadership Summit Page 2
In the Narthex ..........................Page 2
Social Concerns ........................Page 2
In God’s Eternal Care ................Page 3
Global Missions ........................Page 3
New Grief Support Group .........Page 3
Companion Care.......................Page 3
Women’s Ministry ....................Page 4
Red Cross Blood Drive ..............Page 4
Buzzings from the Bee ..............Page 5
Music Ministry .........................Page 5
Stephen Ministry ......................Page 5
Foundation Corner ...................Page 6
Men’s Ministry .........................Page 6
Parish Nurse Notes ...................Page 7
Footloose Singles .....................Page 7
Cinco De Mayo Celebration ......Page 7
Men’s Photography Photos ......Page 8
On my sabbatical, I'll be: doing my nephew’s wedding, attending the baptism of my grandson Cooper, fishing for Muskie, sitting on a
beach, reading a favorite Bible scholar, and attempting to put 5500 miles on my cycle with no interstate travel, give or take a few
miles. Finally, the greatest gift of my sabbatical is all of the time that my wife Julie and I will spend traveling, catching up with one another, and enjoying time together.
But first – let’s keep in mind the month of May. We know that the time will go quickly, and so please help Pastor Ken continue to
greet 'one more' every week.
Blessings to you all! Pastor Martin
This May issue of Quail Notes
is featuring photos from the
Men’s Photography Group.
The photo at the top was
taken by Lauren Hillquist,
the photo on the left is by Cal
Judson, and the photo on the
right is from Vince Lawrence.
More photos are on the back
cover. Thank you Photography
Group.
Desert Hills Lutheran Church Council
Judy Gunson LuAnn Guthmueller
President
Vice President
Luke Coker
bb Haywood
Martin Overson
Treasurer
Secretary
Pastor
Betty Colongione, Richard Gardner, Ernie LeMaster, Janice Mounce, Tom Royer
Summary of DHLC Council Meeting-April, 2017
The Church Council met on Tuesday, April 18th and received reports from Pastor Martin, Luke Coker, Treasurer and
Ray Weisgarber, Administrator. Jane Brunckhorst presented a plan for some renovations to the chapel area of the
church which was approved by the Council. A sabbatical leave policy was approved. A report on the progress of the
search for an administrator was provided. There was discussion on attendance at the Synod Assembly in June and the
results of the recent worship survey were distributed and discussed. The next Council meeting will be May 16th.
Global Leadership Summit – August 10-11, 2017.
Special Opportunities for DHLC members!
Once again DHLC is hosting the GLS in August. Since we host, our members
receive the very special registration rate of $89 for the 2-day conference. Regular
attendees pay $199. This year’s theme is “Everyone has Influence.” Come see how
you can use your influence to enrich your life and the lives of those around you.
A member of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America
2150 S. Camino del Sol
Green Valley, AZ 85622-8352
520-648-1633 | www.dhlc.org
A special invitation to our members who have never attended the Summit…..If
you are not sure what it is, come to the “Taste of the Summit” on May 10. This is a
luncheon, hosted by Pastor Martin. We will show you some short video clips of
previous speakers, Pastor Martin will tell you how it has made a difference in his
life and we can answer any questions you may have. Seating is limited so call the
church office to reserve your place at the table.
Registration is now open for the Global Leadership Summit. Call the church office
for the member code, then click on the link at dhlc.org to register.
Worship Times
Saturday — 3 & 5pm
Sunday — 8, 9:45 & 11:15am
Healing Prayer Service
at 12:15 on the 4th Sunday
of each month
Holy Communion is celebrated the 1st & 3rd
weekend of each month at all services.
Sunday School Classes are at 9:30am
K—6th Grade / October–May
Soon to be showing in the church narthex: The eclectic art
of Bonnie Gore - which includes oil, pastel, watercolor, mixed
media paintings and even some doodles.
While art and creating is a very important part of Bonnie’s life,
she uses this God-given talent in service to others by working
with dementia and Alzheimers people, teaching children and adults, and providing
a moment of enjoyment (hopefully) in your life as you view her art. She thanks
you for looking.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday — 8:30am to 4pm
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Dr. Martin Overson, Senior Pastor
Rev. Ken Nyhusmoen, Associate Pastor
Quail Notes newsletter is
published monthly.
Email articles for the June issue by
May 15th to [email protected].
The drive for travel-size toothpaste and dental floss (especially needed) is ending at
DHLC the weekend of May 6/7. A monetary
donation is always Welcome. Please put
“dental” on the memo line of the check or on the envelope.
Social Concerns—Another way to Make a Difference.
Abiding in God’s Eternal Care
Eddie Peabody
April 5, 2017
Edward E. Eckhardt
April 22, 2017
This is the second in a series of profiles of
ELCA missionaries that DHLC financially supports
The Rev. Kim Crawford and Henry Martinez
Henry and Kim serve as Country Coordinators for the new Young Adults in Global
Mission (YAGM) program in Australia. They live in Adelaide with their sons Silas and
Ezra. Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
About Henry
Education: BS Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ, M. Div.
Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, Lutheran Studies, Lutheran School of
Theology, Chicago, IL.
Hobbies: Cycling, baking bread, reading, hiking, and photography.
About Kim
Education: BA Liberal Studies/Elem. Education, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, M.
Div. Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA.
Hobbies: Photography
Additional Information:
Kim is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church. She has served in their Division of Global Mission
Mobilization.
Help Needed For Grief Support Group at DHLC
Rev. Wally Mohr has been asked to develop a curriculum to be used in a Grief Support Group for DHLC and has set the
summer as time to develop this curriculum.
There are many grief support group video programs available for purchase, but Wally would like to develop a curriculum that will be “tailored” for the Green Valley and DHLC community. Therefore he needs input and suggestions from
individuals who have participated in or led grief groups in the past. Those who are willing to give continued input will
be kept “up to date” as the program develops.
If you would be willing to provide some input and suggestions please send your name and e-mail to Wally at
[email protected] and he will send you an e-mail with some questions and room for suggestions.
The Grief Support Group will be a part of our Pastoral Care Ministry and should provide hope and support for those
who are grieving a loved one. It is a much needed ministry at DHLC.
Speaker Series
May 24, 2017—Movie “Fed-Up”
Here is a link to see the trailer of this
documentary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=aCUbvOwwfWM
Noon.
Footnote: Patti O’Berry and Gino Pasollo were presented
with a check for $500.00 from Women’s Ministry at last
month’s luncheon featuring Hands of a Friend and their
Watch for the WELCA Grand Canyon Synod Canyon Echoes new ‘Save the Children’ project. Your generous donations
to appear in your e-mail box on May 1. It’s filled with to the ‘luncheon baskets’ are making a BIG difference in
happenings around the Synod and upcoming information our community.
on Triennial and the October 20-21 Retreat at Franciscan
Third Tuesday, May 16
Renewal Center in Scottsdale. If you are not on the mailing
Prayer Shawl Gathering, 1-2pm
list,
contact
Suki
at
(702)
493-7436
or
[email protected]
Call Karla Neumann for more information – 520 207-8634/
[email protected]. Summer is coming, but prayer
First Monday, May 1 – 9-10:30am – Fellowship Hall
We will continue our journey through Galatians (bring
your Gather magazine and your bible). . . .’For freedom
Christ has set us free!’ Facilitator, Barb Rapp, has
graciously consented to be available thru this summer and
July 13-17,
2018! Tasty treats will be served up by Nancy Green and
Minneapolis
Ardith Nelson.
shawls are still needed.
Team Meeting immediately following bible study
To find registration information (closing in early June) and
IMPORTANT for ALL!!!
highlights on all of the speakers (featuring Leymah
Mira’s back from Montana and ready to follow up on the
Gbowee – Nobel Peace Prize Winner, member of Lutheran
TERRIFIC ideas that came from last month’s TEAM
Church in Liberia) and programs being offered, log on to
meeting. However, we can always use more HELP, and we
welcatg.org. Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will also be in the
have a place for YOU! Part of our Purpose Statement says
crowd. This is one Gathering you don’t want to miss.
“We commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts,
More details: www.grandcanyonwomen.org/events.html
support one another in our callings, engage in ministry
and action and promote healing and wholeness in the
Celebrate the REFORMATION with Katie
church, the society and the world.” WELCA has many ways
October 20-21 – Franciscan Renewal Center,
for you to fulfill your purpose; join us for the TEAM
WELCA Grand Canyon Synod Retreat
meeting on May 1.
A last minute crash course before the official Celebration
Second Monday, May 8
of 500 Years of Reformation. We will begin our retreat
‘Soon to be Summer” Luncheon, 11:30am-1pm
with a wonderful presentation showing the art of Martin
Luther and the Reformation, plus a visit from Mrs. Luther
Did you know there are several people in this
(Katie) and an introduction to a 21st Century Katie. Watch
congregation who are busy working with Habitat for
for more details here and in the Canyon Echoes. AND,
Humanity to make living easier for the less fortunate?
definitely put these dates (October 20-21) on your
Diane Fredrickson, from DHLC and Ted Buethe, Team
calendar NOW!
Leader will share some of their experiences locally and
around the world. Nancy Green will be catering the ‘soon
Ladies Literary League
to be summer’ luncheon. Be sure to purchase your $5.00 May 26 The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
tickets prior to Wednesday, May 3! They are available at
Donation Closet
the May 1 bible study and at the front desk during
We
are
still
collecting
NEW twin size bed pads and pillows
business hours INCLUDING Sunday from 9:00 am until
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 9 from 9am-2pm in the Fellowship Hall. To schedule your
donation appointment visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code:
Desert or call 1-800-RED-CROSS
or the Parish Nurse, Anna Tometczak, RN at 648-1633 Ext 37
Buzzings from the Bee and Boutique Banter
Sewing Bee ladies prepare charity quilts with Action Team
money from Thrivent Financial Services.
You may have heard the sewing machines running and lots
of laughter as the Bee had another very busy month. We
are meeting the needs of nearby charities and creating
beautiful quilts for our annual Fall Boutique Sale on Nov.
11. You are encouraged to continue making your amazing
arts and crafts as well. Charities who will receive the proceeds were selected: Genesis House, Youth on their Own,
and 51 Homeless Veterans. WELCA will send funds from
the food and bake sales to the Navajo Lutheran
Mission School.
A request for 5 patriotic quilts needed at the May Honor
Flights Program as Veterans go to Washington, DC has
been fulfilled. We have pledges to provide 12 additional lap
quilts to this service over the next year. Red, white and
blue fabric donations are welcome.
We “passed the hat” to collect $366 for linens at the new Genesis House expansion.
Vonnie Johnson invited her Cross Border Alliance Quilting group from Nogales, Sonora, to be our guests at the Sewing
Bee Meeting on March 22. Four women and a leader shared our processes and fellowship, leaving with ideas, enthusiasm and several bags of sewing materials.
A generous donation of unsold fabrics was received from Desert Patch Quilt Shop as they closed their doors the end of
March. Many of our Thrivent Action Team gift cards were spent at that location.
We will continue to meet all year long on Wednesday mornings from 9 until noon. Come as you are able.
This is the month that all choirs, but one, take time off until October 2017. The
only exception is the 9:45 Sunday worship service. The choir at this service sings
year round. If you sing in another choir and want to sing in the summer also, you
are welcome to join us. We rehearse on Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Last summer we started a new tradition of having a congregational choir made up of volunteers from each congregation singing in choir loft at the 8am and 11:15 services. By sitting in the choir loft, where microphones are located, they
helped lead the hymn singing at those services. Hopefully, we can have about a dozen volunteers each Sunday morning. Please think about joining us in the choir loft at the 8am or 11:15am services.
To all of our singers and musicians who take off to other locations, safe travel. See you in the fall!
Grief Waits.
No matter one’s age or place in life, unresolved grief is common. It doesn’t just go away unless it is processed and faced. Grief waits.
Recently Britain’s Prince Harry, just 12 when his mother Princess Diana died, publicly told of his struggle
with grief. “I spent 20 years suppressing it, refusing to think about it, pretending life was great. I shut down
my emotions, though anger would surface, and it led to years of chaos and inner turmoil,” he shared.
Finally, at the encouragement of his brother Prince William, he faced his grief head on, talked about it -- “spilled my
guts” – to someone who would listen. He came to terms with his loss and surfaced a healthier person.
If you know someone struggling with unresolved issues or experiences, encourage them to explore the help DHLC’s
Stephen Ministry offers. As fellow Christians, trained in listening, Stephen Ministers can help make the conversation
happen.
For more information, contact Stephen Minister Leaders Wally or Faye Mohr at 520-232-3352 or [email protected] or
Emilie Odde at 612-710-9444 or [email protected].
Foundation Corner — Desert Hill Lutheran Church was host to two Luther Seminary students on the
weekend of March 24-26. Both students gave greetings at all but the last worship service on Sunday
morning. Both women were warmly welcomed by our congregation. Someone said they would have
enjoyed hearing them speak longer. We had asked them to be brief in order to keep our worship
services on schedule. However, they both made reference to the necessity of scholarship support they
get from our Foundation.
When you tally up tuition, books, housing, food and modest living costs the total comes to over $30,000 per year
average at ELCA seminaries. Our scholarship grants are currently $8,000 per year for each student. We would like to
do more but this is all our current resources allow. Our Foundation has committed itself to support seminary students
and others who are preparing for leadership in the church. We are aware that the church needs some of our brightest
young people to commit themselves to ministry without fear of crushing education debt. We invite all our members to
consider a gift of support to Desert Hills Lutheran Foundation to assist with Christian Leadership Scholarships. We also
make grants to other church agencies and to local helping agencies.
Men’s Ministry at DHLC
Men’s Photography Group
Do you have an interest in
Bookmen — The Bookmen meet
photography? You are invited to join
Wednesdays weekly at 7:45am at
our group.
Manuel’s Restaurant for breakfast,
fellowship and lively book discussion. All We strive to meet once a month
except during the summer...the first
men are invited to join the group.
Monday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Patio Room at the
The current book: "Engines of Change" by
church. Our next meeting is May 1st. We usually conclude
Paul Ingrassia will go into June.
our meetings by 3:00 pm. We typically bring up to 10
Men’s Bible Study Thursdays at 1pm in
photos on a thumb drive for viewing and critiquing at our
room 207
meeting.
Please join Bob Dahm, facilitator
Currently, one member volunteers to select a theme for
Men’s Breakfast May 25,
the following meeting based on Bible scripture. Our topics
2017 – Speaker: Rev. Dr. Martin Overson
have included; Churches, Water, Doors, Flowers, Rock,
Breakfasts are the fourth Thursday of the
Psalm 23, Snow, Seed Bearing Plants, Critters and Birds,
month @ 8:30am Fellowship Hall. All men
Light, Children and recently Windows.
are welcome.
The photos can be those you have in your archives or new
ones, your choice. If time permits at our meetings, we
Coffee Fellowship: on break until fall
discuss photo editing, framing, printing and other
Handy Man Services is here to provide help to members photography-related topics.
and frequent visitors of Desert Hills Lutheran Church. If
You can bring some photos or just attend, listen and watch
you would like to request
to ensure what we do aligns with your interests. For more
services please contact Ruben
information, call Bruce Magnuson at (520) 240-0517 or eHeeszel at 520 903-7188 and
mail him at [email protected].
[email protected].
Men's Health: will not meet again until
October.
Verse of the Month
1st Thessalonians 5:16
“Rejoice always”
Notes
May 2017
Incorporating spiritual values into health education
During the week of May 6-12 the Nurses Christian Fellowship invites Churches to Pray for Nursing. This special week
prompts us to remember nurses who represent Jesus to patients, families, and co-workers.
* We pray that nurses and nursing students will experience God’s encouragement as they face opportunities and challenges in caring for others in the name of Jesus Christ.
* In light of the ongoing nursing shortage, we pray that students will be called to enter nursing and faculty called to
teach them. We also pray for nurses and students to provide safe, competent and compassionate care.
* We pray for nurses and nursing students in our congregation, as well as other health care providers in the church and
community, to be strong in the Lord.
* We pray for healing for those experiencing illness in our church and that people in our congregation will be witnesses
of God’s love and compassion to them.
* We pray that God would empower and equip nurses and students to represent Jesus, and that He will use Christian
Fellowship and the Journal of Christian Nursing to bring them knowledge, hope and courage.
Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your glory and show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the
earth. Deliver us in our nursing practice from the service of self alone, that we may do the work you give us to do in
truth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake of him who came among us as one who serves, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (Adapted from
the Book of Common Prayer, 1979)
Resources: Intervarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship
Parish nurse is on staff here at Desert Hills Lutheran Church Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-2pm.
God’s Blessings and Good Health… Anna Tometczak, RN, Parish Nurse
May Lunch
Footloose Singles will go to Pub 22 (in the Fry's shopping area) on Sunday, May 21 for lunch at 12:30. Sign up on the
sheet posted in the Fellowship Hall by May 18. Indicate if you will drive by yourself and meet the group there. Others
can meet in the office area of the church to carpool at 12:15.
Looking Ahead:
Mark your calendars for Friday, June 9 at 5pm for our popular indoor picnic and game night at Aggie Porter's. Hot dogs,
buns and condiments will be provided. After dinner games will be Mexican Train, card games and the game
Scattergories. Sign up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall on the Fun and Fellowship bulletin board. When signing up, please
indicate what dish to share you will be bringing. Aggie lives near the church at 811 W. Mission Twin Buttes Rd.
Phone number 625-5334.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
The celebration will be Friday, May 5, 5:30-7:30 pm. Come and enjoy delicious food, wonderful fellowship and exciting entertaining music by the
Mariachi Milagro Band.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased between services or at the reception
desk during the week.
Doors open at 5:30. Everyone is welcome, invite your friends
Tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Photo taken by Al Gore
Photo taken by John Haugo
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