Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod 9600 Leverne, Redford MI 48239 Office Phones: 313-937-2424, 313-937-2233 Senior Pastor: Rev. Paul Undlin, [email protected] July 2016 Website: www.HosannaTabor.org Concordia Lutheran School Principal: Mr. David Kusch, [email protected] Website: www.ConcordiaLS.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pastor’s Page In our pluralistic society today, all faiths, all belief systems, are given equal footing and equal standing. So, whether you are a Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Wiccan, Pagan, agnostic/atheist, Jedi, or Pastafarian (church of the flying spaghetti monster) doesn’t really matter. All are seen as equally valid viewpoints and beliefs… at least as long as you keep your beliefs to yourself. In the devotion below, from Lutheran Hour Ministries, we have a prime example that simply believing in something doesn’t necessarily make it real. Rather we have to believe in the right thing – the true thing – the Living Word of God made flesh, Jesus Christ. Blessings, Pastor Paul "True Belief in True Things" June 16, 2016 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14 It's difficult for us to imagine what was in the minds of the Melanesian natives when they saw American and British engineers descend upon their islands and clear the ground for airstrips. It was World War II, and these people -- almost untouched by civilization -- must have been amazed. They were even more astonished to see giant silver birds begin to land: planes that came out of nowhere, planes whose bellies were bulging with every imaginable commodity. With considerable faith and an eye for detail, the natives began to build their own airstrips. They had every confidence that when they were done, the cargo planes would bestow heaven-sent goodies upon them as well. They cut down trees, moved rocks, ripped out vegetation for their runways. When the islanders were done, they waited, but no planes came. Which is why the natives looked around for something they had missed. Finally, one bright individual figured out what they had done wrong. They had nobody in the control tower. So they put an individual in the control tower and gave him headphones made out of coconut shells. They had been sincere in their belief, but their sincerity wasn't enough. You see, belief, when it is belief in a wrong thing, is never enough. Most people, when they hear about the Melanesian cargo cult shake their heads in disbelief. "How," they ask, "can anyone fall for such foolishness? Even the uncivilized eye ought to know complex bits of machinery like airplanes and guns have to be made by someone. They just don't fall magically from the heavens." Then, sort of smugly, they add, "I'm glad I'm not that naive or gullible." Unfortunately, many of them are that gullible, but in different areas. For example, how many people do you know who believe that this universe, which is far more complicated than any cannon or aircraft, just happened, without any divine intervention? How many people think judgment for their sins will never happen and, if it does, they will be found guiltless? The truth is this: we, and all around us, have a Creator. The Creator who made all things perfect is justly displeased that we have made a mess of things and deserve to be punished. Yes, we deserve punishment, but our Maker would prefer to offer us forgiveness and eternal life. To that end, He promised to send His Son to take our place and keep the laws we had broken. God's plan said Jesus would take our sins and carry them to His death, where He would pay the penalty we had deserved. His Son's life, death and resurrection are proof the Creator's promise has been fulfilled, and the plan is real, sufficient and able to save all who are brought to faith in the Redeemer. And that is the catch, isn't it? People still have to believe. They still have to believe in the right thing. This is why Lutheran Hour Ministries and your church try to reach out to those who -- like the natives in the story above -- are still believing the wrong thing. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks the Holy Spirit has called me to faith in the Redeemer. Now I pray for those who are still in darkness. While there is time, may they be allowed to see all You have done for them. In Jesus' Name I ask it. Amen. Pastor Ken Klaus Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour Lutheran Hour Ministries Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM). Stewardship Minute In our Lord’s parable of the vineyard workers, the vineyard owner says to those who worked the longest, “Or do you begrudge my generosity” (Matthew 20:15)? It’s an unfortunate translation. It’s not wrong, but it doesn’t give us the full picture. What the vineyard owner actually says is this: “Or is your eye evil because I am good?” Earlier in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus said, “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness” (Matthew 6:21–23). This statement comes right in the middle of our Lord’s teaching about giving. He said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money” (Matthew 6:19–24). Having an evil eye does not let in the light. Having an evil eye means that we are so focused on what we don’t have, that we are unable to rejoice in what God has given. An evil eye makes us distressed when we see others prosper. It makes us rejoice when others suffer. An evil eye makes us so love ourselves and our money that we don’t want to share with others; we don’t want to give of what we have because we are so focused on keeping what we have and getting what we don’t. Whereas a good eye is an eye that lets the light in so that our lives are filled with it. This light shines upon all that we have and reveals that it comes from our Father’s divine goodness and mercy. A good eye that lets in the light, unencumbered by the darkness, so that we have a good will, a benevolent disposition, and a genuine happiness to see others prosper and the desire to be part of it. Jesus came to give you a good eye and to take away the darkness that fills your life. Christ our Lord, through His death and resurrection, has forgiven your sin, removed your evil eye and given you new eyes that let in His light and truth. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). The reality is that you have all that you need and more. You have the love of God in Christ Jesus. You have the forgiveness of sins and life everlasting. You have house and home, all that you need for this body and life. So, lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy. And you will see that your hearts will follow, just as Jesus promised. Field of Dreams “If you build it, they will come…” As we watch the Boys of Summer, cheering on our favorite baseball teams, I’m reminded of the movie Field of Dreams. You’ll recall the main character builds a baseball diamond in the middle of his Iowa cornfield after hearing voices whisper the above quote. Simply creating the field wasn’t the end of the story. He chases across the country to discover the answer to two important questions. “Why?” and “What happens now?” During the construction of the baseball field he is questioned, criticized and ridiculed. He comes close to losing the farm. But he perseveres, confident his efforts will result in something amazing. My favorite scene is after the old-timers finish the game and leave the field. One player remains, his father as a young man. They play catch and talk, as he relishes the opportunity to spend time with the man he rejected when he was a boy. We also have the chance to spend time with our Father. Do we make the best use of our opportunities? How much time do we spend in quiet contemplation reflecting on God’s Word? Or do our busy schedules make it a challenge to carve out some time each day? But He is always there reaching out to us, ready to spend time and communicate with us. As parents we take on the task of influencing our children and grand-children. What we do and say is a living example for them. Praying, having devotions, going to church and just spending time with them, demonstrating our values can make a life time of difference. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us, “Train up a child in the way they should go and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.” Training can continue while setting up your Estate Plan. Communicate your intent to leave a Legacy Gift to your favorite ministries. Explain to your family the reasons you are making this special gift. With a Donor Advised Fund you can bring them into the process. They will help decide which ministries receive a gift each year. After you are gone, they continue using the lessons you taught to make annual distribution gifts. Amazing blessings survive into the future! Bill Burmeister Church Extension Fund – Michigan District 800-242-3944 t [email protected] This document is provided to assist you in your estate planning process and is not meant to offer financial or legal advice. Please contact your Attorney or Financial Advisor to obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to your particular circumstances. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ELDERS REPORT – For June 7 Meeting (May stats) Attendance Report: Average Weekly Sunday Attendance in May 99 Week 18 Month May Date 1 20 15 21 22 Count 43 61 55 75 45 37 54 55 22 29 72 19 THANK YOU 8 Service 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. Day Sunday TOTAL 104 130 Mother’s Day 82 109 Combined Service 72 Gerry & Elizabeth Moehring for sponsoring Altar Flowers on Sunday, June 12 in honor of their 64th Wedding Anniversary John & Judy Schwaegerle for sponsoring Altar Flowers on Sunday, June 19 in honor of their Wedding Anniversary THANK YOU Frank Weide for sponsoring the Bulletin on Sunday, June 12 in memory of Jan Weide MEMORIAL DONATIONS In Memory of Robert Luedke From: Mary Krause Designated For: Undesignated From: Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Meisner Designated For: Undesignated From: Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Eminger Designated For: Undesignated From: Mr. & Mrs. Walter Heise Designated For: Undesignated From: Mr. & Mrs. William Reed Designated For: Undesignated From: Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mueller Designated For: Undesignated From: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Neubacher Designated For: Undesignated From: Mr. & Mrs. William Schudlich Designated For: Undesignated ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: Mick Giandiletti, in memory of Amilcheri Giandiletti Designated For: Renovation From: Mick Giandiletti, in memory of Amilcheri Giandiletti Designated For: S.H.A.R.E. Ministry From: Mr. & Mrs. Bill Brandt, in memory of fathers Calvin Gregg and William H. Brandt Designated For: Undesignated SPECIAL GIFTS From: Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Fremder, in appreciation of HT Education, and in honor of CLS Graduates Designated For: Undesignated Treasurer’s Report July – May 2016 Fiscal year to date: Financial Summary Income Expenses Excess (Deficit) Actual Budget 443,263.24 Better (Worse) Last Year Than Budget 361,715.47 81,547.77 378,885.15 416,675.68 26,587.56 393,964.48 -32,249.01 22,711.20 28,411.20 403,604.51 -24,719.36 May 2016: Although the adjusted net income for May 2016 is a negative $1,712.85, it is less than the budgeted expectation of negative $3,394.16. The total income exceeded budgeted expectations by $7,022.56. Total income for May was $39,036.17. Although congregational giving was $600 under budget, the following contributions and income were, by God’s grace, over budget: Memorials +$200, Pledge drive +$200, ECC income +$6,900 and Thrivent Giving Plus +200. Expenses were over budget by $5,341.05. Office supplies were over budget by $300, payroll by $1,200, building and grounds, $800, Maintenance and supplies up by $300, worship supplies, $200, guest pastor $300, copier and service $200, daycare salaries $2,400 and advertisement, $100. The only major under budget item was utilities, which were under budget by $1,000. Amounts toward other ministries paid out in May are: Dimes for Missions, Scott Salo Dimes for Missions, Rev.Ferry $283.08 $ 81.16 Long term debts as of May 31, 2016: CEF mortgage CEF renovation loan Redford Township paving Total $733,260.73 $105,004.05 $3,352.03 $841,616.81 Mortgage and renovation loans principal paid $1,397.29 Hoping you all enjoy a very nice summer and get some rest and recuperation, some vacation fun and most of all, spend time with your families. And let us not be remiss in giving thanks to Almighty God, who enables us to enjoy His blessings and let us be good stewards of what He has given to us. In His service, Sharon Fischer, Treasurer and Debbie Pranschke, Assistant Treasurer Church Council Meeting Minutes June 14, 2016 Present: S. Consani, D. Lapham, S. Fischer, M. Giandiletti, J. Hoeft, R. Lewandowski, S. Lubeck, E. Molisee, D. Pranschke, F. Weide. R. Lewandowski opened with a prayer. Treasurer’s Report – Offerings were down in May but memorials and Thrivent Giving were up. Still ended with a negative $1,712, but not as bad as expected. Expenses were $5,300 over budget. Christian Education – VBS planning is under way and in good shape. The whole team from last year is returning this year. Postcards will be mailed out soon and invitation sheets will be included in Sunday bulletins. Budget – D. Pranschke presented a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that is a 75-25 split average of the previous 2 fiscal year numbers. The budget includes 3% raises for all the staff and increases in the cost of medical benefits. After lengthy discussion, the council moved to propose to the congregation, as part of the budget, that 1. HT pay the Concordia Plan bill through June 2016 so the teachers’ retirement plan is up to date. 2. Mini split systems for air conditioning be installed in the day care and preschool rooms, estimated to cost $17,500 plus permits, engineering and plans. 3. Increase HT’s monthly payment to Concordia School by $500. 4. If we have a good financial month, extra money be sent to CEF towards the principle on our mortgage the following month. Council recommends keeping Scott Salo and the Ferry family as our Dimes for Missions recipients for the coming fiscal year. The defibrillator is here waiting to be installed. Council closed with The Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Sally Lubeck ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Congregational Meeting Update The following items were approved at the June 19 meeting: National Youth Gathering Update: A busy year of preparation is drawing to a close for our National Youth Gathering kids… meeting with kids from 4 other youth groups, a fundraising dinner, the TV auction, and the Spring Fling hosted by the Line Dancers… our youth are now packing their bags and getting ready to head off to New Orleans! Through your generous gifts, more than ½ of the cost for each of our youth was covered! Thank you very much to all of you who gave so generously!! Josh, Kyle, Logan, Sophie ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Neighborhood Canvas Update THANK YOU to everyone who supported the neighborhood canvas on June 11! With your help, we were able to distribute information for HosannaTabor, the ECC, and Concordia to over 1200 homes in the surrounding neighborhood. We have already received several responses inquiring about the ECC, CLS and S.H.A.R.E. Your servant’s heart is a blessing! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Summer Office Hours Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 noon Pastor: Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2016-17 Budget 1 yr. Temporary Call to Lisa Gross as ECC Preschool Teacher 2 yr. term Sandy Consani/Christian Ed 2 yr. term Sharon Fischer/Treasurer 2 yr. term Rich Lewandowski/President 3 yr. term Jim Pranschke/School Board ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ S.H.A.R.E. H-T Food Assistance Program If you are in need of food assistance, we invite you to attend our S.H.A.R.E. Program on Saturday, July 2 between 9 and 10 a.m. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CONGREGATION WORK DAY – Sponsored by the men’s club The Men’s Club will be sponsoring a work day to complete the church building painting project that was started last year for the 60th anniversary celebration. We will get started at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9. Please sign up on the sheet posted in the ramp way so we know who will be participating. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MONTHLY PINOCHLE Saturday, July 9 Bring a finger food and meet at the Cochran’s home at 7 p.m. MEN’S CLUB The premier Men’s Club Mini Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, July 14, at Sport-n-Fun, 30749 Grand River, just east of Orchard Lake Rd., in Farmington Hills. (248) 471-5100 We will meet at Sport-n-Fun at 6:30 p.m. for pizza before heading out to the “links.” The facility also has go karts, batting cages and arcade games. Please indicate on the sign-up sheet (posted in the ramp way) if you plan to attend. Next month’s event will be a rib dinner and lawn games. Stay tuned for additional information. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join us for Men’s Bible Study Saturday, July 23 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Donuts provided Please invite a friend! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Back by popular demand! Saturday, July 23 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. See attached flyer ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH: YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday, July 19-22, 6-8 p.m. For ages 4 yrs. through students entering 5th grade. Swim on over as we worship God, who is with us wherever we go. Our Deep Sea Discovery meets at the Celebration Reef each evening as we explore God’s word with stories, songs, crafts, science, and snacks. Registration Forms are available in the Ramp Way or online at www.hosannatabor.org. Please return completed forms to the designated pocket on the sign up board. You may also call 313.937.2424 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 17700 Haggerty Rd. in Livonia We will get together on Sunday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. Check the sign-up board in the ramp way for monthly restaurant information. Please call Judy Cochran if you want to coordinate transportation. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ August NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is Wednesday, July 27. Please send your information via e-mail to [email protected] or call the church office at 313-937-2424. Please keep our shut-ins in your prayers. A card or phone call from you would bring a special ray of sunshine to their day. Stan & Ethel Bukoski, 12121 Cardwell, Livonia 48150 734-425-1708 Marge Bunting, Heartland Health Care Ctr., 28550 Five Mile, Rm 27A, Livonia, 48154 Jane Keene, 29435 Brown Ct., Garden City, 48135 Mildred Kindl, 9408 Louis, Redford, 48239 734-427-8270 734-525-8128 313-937-3511 Gordon Klein, 8605 Rockland, Dearborn Hgts., 48127 313-278-2359 Bernie MacFarlane, Village of Redford, 25330 Six Mile, #H204, Redford, 48240 313-541-6038 Marion Miller, 17161 Cameron Dr., Northville, 48167 248-348-8437 81st Birthday – July 6 Margaret Schuman, 11788 Farmington Rd., Livonia, 48150 734-266-1954 Christian Music Festival and arts & crafts fair FREE Saturday July 23 11am – 7 pm at Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church, 9600 Leverne in Redford (east of Inkster Rd., south off Plymouth Rd.) Band Line up 8 hours of LIVE MUSIC! Crafters/Vendors 11am – 4 pm 3 pm Gift Drawings 11:00 Wise 4 Salvation (worship) 12:00 REIGN (Progressive Rock) 1:00 Reggie Williams (Jazz/Gospel) 2:00 Redemption Road (Rock) 3:00 Krymsyn Grayce (Alternative) Food Concessions 4:00 Second Day Story (Rock) 5:00 The Well House Band (worship) Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us! 6:00 Veracity (Rock) SERVING YOU IN JULY CHANCEL GUILD Clean: Sharon Henry Communion: Sharon Henry Linens: Sandy Bryer ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ COUNTERS July 03 Sharon Fischer, Walter Schultz, Dan Woodruff, Daryl Lapham July 10 Bob Cochran, Judy Cochran, Charles Fischer July 17 Jane Reed, Gerry Moehring, Lisa Gross July 24 Mick Giandiletti, Sally Lubeck, Jim Lubeck, Judy Cochran (dimes) July 31 Sandy Bryer, Mick Giandiletti, Dan Woodruff ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ELDERS 8:30 a.m. service 11 a.m. service July 03 Gerry Moehring Mick Giandiletti July 10 Paul Mills, Ken Lindeman Rich Lewandowski, Jim Pranschke July 17 Chuck Fischer Bob Cochran July 24 10 a.m. outdoor service July 31 Paul Mills, Ken Lindeman Ken Lindeman, Paul Mills, Mick Giandiletti, Rich Lewandowski Bob Cochran, Jim Pranschke ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FELLOWSHIP July 03 Bekah Hoeft, Gale Molisee July 10 Sue Sheppard, Michele Barnes July 17 Your name here? July 24 Michele Barnes, Sue Sheppard July 31 Chris Pisha ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GREETERS July 03 Mary Murphy, Ardythe St. Pierre, Janet Krupski July 10 Barbi Hardoin, Sharon Fischer, Bill Ehlers July 17 Chevy St. Pierre July 24 Jennifer Undlin July 31 Marian Salo ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PRAISE TEAM Julie Gnagey, David & Zoe Hardoin, Jim Hoeft, Ben Mitchell, Larry Thornton ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ READERS 8:30 a.m. service 11 a.m. service July 03 Judy Schwaegerle Kris Bieniewicz July 10 Cheri Petri David Hardoin July 17 Sharon Fischer Tom Pichan July 24 10 a.m. outdoor service July 31 Margie Milz Pastor Paul Bob Cochran ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ USHERS 8:30 a.m. service 11 a.m. service July 03 Bob Cochran, Gerry Moehring, Frank Weide, Steve Vedder RJ Passeger, Kyle Bieniewicz, Chuck Hanson July 10 Paul Mills, Paul Kacsmark, Sharon Fischer, Bill Ehlers Ron Bozzi, Chris McDonough July 17 Jim Pranschke, Chevy St. Pierre, Mick Giandiletti, Jim Pranschke, Joseph Pranschke Ken Lindeman July 24 10 a.m. outdoor service Don Rahn, Barry Matukaitis, Bill Mueller, Josh Schwaegerle, Gordon Kraning, Gordy Kraning July 31 Bob Cochran, Gerry Moehring, Frank Weide, Steve Vedder RJ Passeger, Kyle Bieniewicz, Chuck Hanson July 2016 Birthdays and Anniversaries Sunday Monday Tuesday 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 John Schwaegerle Jessica Nurmi Kathy Frank Danielle Gibbs Nathan Mandell 31 Wednesday 5 Nathan Chall Stephen Gojkov John Walker 12 19 Theresa Dawkins 26 Kelly Pruchnik 6 Marion Miller Justin Sheppard 13 Thursday Friday 7 14 Christopher Matyas Bonnie Sobieck Josh Rogers 20 21 27 28 Bill Reardon Donna Sobieck Saturday 1 2 8 9 Gordon Kraning, Jr. Jacob Reardon Paul & Ellen Mills 15 Edward Mandell Jeff & Charlotte Salo 22 RJ & Debbie Passeger 29 Marian Salo 16 Ellen Mills 23 Irene Cooke Elizabeth Romer 30 Pastor Paul ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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