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A Monthly Publication of Shepherd of the Sea OCTOBER 2017 201 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 www.soselca.org

October Calendar at a Glance

All Month Faith Formation class video: This Changed Everything 9 am

7 Blessing of the Animals 10 am

8 Reformation Celebration – Goldsboro 3 pm

9 – 11 NC Synod Convocation – Lutheridge

15 Confirmation 11:30 am

17 Council Meeting 6 pm

25 Sea Notes deadline

29 REFORMATION 500

Lerner Leaflet insert

Confirmation of Aidan, Trey, Anthony

Reformation Celebration 11:30 am

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REFORMATION 500

Well, here we are. 500 years. One might say that it just

seems like yesterday, and in a sense, they would be correct. 500 years may seem to be a long

time in the context of a human lifetime, but in God’s time it has been but the blink of an eye.

If we pause to think about what was happening 500 years ago, we see a world ready for great

change. Europe had come out of the dark ages, and the Renaissance was in its early stages. It

was the rise of the age of reason and humanism; the belief that science and thought, rather than

religion and superstition could explain the world. It was a time when the Western Church had

tremendous power and influence and all of the corresponding corruption that comes with such

great power. Church titles such as Bishop could be bought for the right price. Money was

needed to fund extravagant projects, most notably St. Peters Basilica in Rome, and the church

seemed more interested in itself, rather than its people. Out of all this came Martin Luther and

the Reformation.

But what about now? Phillis Tickle observed that the church goes through a great upheaval

every 500 years, and we are due. We seem also to be going through a period of great change

now as well in society and the world. Technology is moving at an extremely rapid pace, and

the general feeling now is that there is no problem that technology cannot solve. The Church

is changing too, with a rise in an emphasis on individual experience over tradition. What is

right for me may not be right for you, and I certainly cannot tell you how or what to believe.

Religion and faith have become largely internalized. This is vastly different from the Church

in Luther’s time which would decree belief from on high and excommunicate or kill those who

dared disagree.

Only time will tell how all this will play out. What I see is that the Church IS changing, and a

lot of people don’t necessarily like it. This is not surprising, as it is our nature to resist change.

But change is inevitable. The way the Church works will certainly change, but God and God’s

promises do not. The Trinitarian God of Father, Christ, and the Spirit remain in control.

Regardless of where the next 500 years take us, God’s love for us in the self-giving of Jesus

Christ has been, still is, and always will be, with us.

Grace + Peace,

Pastor Scott

soselca.pastor@gmail.com

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CHURCH HAPPENINGS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

LET US KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON

If you, or a loved one, or even a friend is hospitalized or deployed, please let the church office know

so that we can pray or visit as needed.

REFORMATION 500 ACTIVITIES

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the be-

ginning of the Reformation, Shepherd of the Sea

will be holding several events.

All during the month of October, we will be show-

ing portions of the video This Changed Everything

during faith formation at 9 am. We will be learning

about how the Reformation changed the world and

discussing what it means for us today.

October 8 - We will be taking a van full to

Goldsboro to worship and share a meal with other

Lutherans from across Eastern NC in a Refor-

mation Celebration.

October 29 – We celebrate the Reformation in wor-

ship and with a catered meal. We will also be con-

firming Adian Kimbrell, Trey Piccini, and Anthony

Piccini.

On Oct. 7

we will cel-

ebrate St.

Francis, the

patron saint

of animals,

by having a

blessing of

the animals at 10 am in the church parking

lot. Bring your dog, cat, bird, or snake –

well, maybe not the snake – for a blessing

and a treat for your pet.

Answers From Page 3 A) Martin Luther – Monk turned reformer in Ger-

many

B) Phillip Melanchthon – Luther’s right-hand man

C) Pope Leo X – Pope during the time of Luther

and builder of St. Peter’s Basilica

D) Fredrick the Wise – Powerful prince who kept

Luther safe in Wartburg

E) Katrina Von Bora Luther – Former nun and wife

of Martin Luther

F) King Charles V – Holy Roman Emperor during

the time of Luther

G) Johann Tetzel – Seller of indulgences

F) Ulrich Zwingli – Reformer in Switzerland

Join Us For Faith Formation Come and deepen your faith, Sundays at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall. We are cur-rently watching This Changed Eve-rything, a video on the Reformation. Join us for some great conversation and fellowship!

ALTAR FLOWERS

Payment for flowers is due 1 month in advance of

the date you wish to place flowers on the altar. The

order is place only at the first of the month. The

sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Cost is

$38.00 payable to SOS.

CIRCLE FELLOWSHIP

All ladies are invited for fellowship on Wednesday

morning, October 4 at 10am in the church parlor.

BIG THANKS To Carol Montgomery and Jill Eriksen for the won-

derful job cleaning the kitchen!

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SOS WORSHIP SERVANT SCHEDULE for: OCTOBER 2017

Color of the Day

October 1

Pentecost 17

October 8

Pentecost 18

October 15

Pentecost 19

October 22

Pentecost 20

October 29

Reformation

Color of the Day

First Reading Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25- Isaiah 5:1-7 Isaiah 25:1-9 Isaiah 45:1-7 Jeremiah 31:31- First Reading

Psalm Psalm 25:1-9 Psalm 80:7-15 Psalm 23 Psalm 96:1-9 Psalm 46 Psalm Second Reading Philippians 2:1-13 Philippians 3:4b-14 Philippians 4:1-9 1 Thessalonians 1:1

-10 Romans 3:19-28 Second Reading

Gospel Matthew 21:23-32 Matthew 21:33-46 Matthew 22:1-14 Matthew 22:15-22 John 8:31-36 Gospel

9:00 Faith For-mation

10:00-WORSHIP

8:45 Faith For-mation

10:00 WORSHIP

3:00 pm Refor-mation Dinner & Worship in Goldsbo-ro

8:45 Faith For-mation

10:00 WORSHIP

11:30 Video: The Idea That Changed The World

8:45 Faith For-mation

10:00 WORSHIP

10:00 WORSHIP

11:30 Refor-mation Dinner

Acolyte Madaline Vickers Andrew Moles Rebecca Bretzki Haley Jernigan Aidan Kimbrell Acolyte Crucifer Daphne Vickers Emily Moles TJ Bretzki Anna Jernigan Trey Piccini Crucifer Ushers Fred Fulcher

Emily Berry

Kerry Moles

Lauren Herbst

John & Polly

Hagle

Chris & Cheri

Collins

Anthony Piccini

Tony Piccini

Ushers

Worship Assis- Ernie Hayman Donna Benson Justin Ristow Danny Collins Kim Condie Worship Assis-

Lay Reader Lay Reader Communion Peal Hayman Ernie Hayman Jr. Illona Murta Bella Schott Malcolm Condie Communion

Bell Ringer Wes Condie Joseph Eudy Noah Ristow Daphne Vickers Jackson Codie Bell Ringer Altar Guild Ginger Fulcher

Dot Blickle

Nancy Warren

Ginger Fulcher

Dot Blickle

Nancy Warren

Ginger Fulcher

Dot Blickle

Nancy Warren

Ginger Fulcher

Dot Blickle

Nancy Warren

Ginger Fulcher

Dot Blickle

Nancy Warren

Altar Guild

Fellowship Drop Off Drop Off Drop Off Drop Off Drop Off Fellowship

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

September 3 95 $5,592.00

September 10 77 $1,373.00

September 17 101 $2,261.00

September 24 68 $1,556.00

TOTAL $10,782.00

Amount needed monthly $15,164.30

September Shortage $ 4,382.30

Received January—September $114,415.51 Year to date shortage $22,063.19

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Missions of Grace

VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR “DINNER OF HOPE AND FELLOWSHIP” Volunteers needed who would like to help

serve a meal to the homeless at Hope Mission.

If you are interested, please contact Marita

Bretzke at: maritabretzke@yahoo.com

VISITATION TEAMS We are looking for volunteers to serve on visit-

ation teams to visit our homebound members.

If you interested in being a part of this wonder-

ful ministry, contact Pastor Scott.

Homebound Members

Keep our homebound members

in your prayers. They always

love cards, calls, or visits! Con-

tact the church office for address

information.

Peg Anderson June Boyette

Jerry Fisher Doris Nelson

Vernon Schrum Nancy Schrum Nancy Womack

MARTHA’S MISSION

The 2017 Food-A-Thon is going on now until

December to collect food for Thanksgiving

and Christmas when Martha’s Mission gets

very busy. They are collecting canned vegeta-

bles, canned fruits, peanut butter, jam & jel-

lies, cooking oil, cereal, flour, sugar, and rice.

They especially need extras for their goody

bags: dressing mix, gravy, spaghetti and pasta

sauce, canned meat, popcorn, cool aid, Jell-O,

muffins, cake mix and frosting, cracker sets

and personal items such as shampoo, deodor-

ant, toothpaste, pads, baby diapers and larger

size 4 & 5 diapers. Cash donations are always

welcome.

Items can be dropped off at the church and put

in the Martha’s Mission basket in the Narthex.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER

We are collecting old / used magazines for the

Domestic Violence shelter. You can place

your magazines in the basket in the Nar-

thex. (The Dialysis Center is no longer ac-

cepting magazines).

PASTORAL EMERGENCIES

Please contact the church office during

office hours. At any other time, contact

Pastor Scott Berry at

336.312.6276 or 252.777.3067

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CHURCH COUNCIL

Laurie Eudy, President (252) 726-8875 we3eudys@centurylink.net

Kerry Moles (252) 393-6685 kmoles@va.net

Rosemary Kluber, Fellowship (252) 222-0490 rosemarykluber@gmail.com

Vacancy, Christian Education

Wayne Dabbs, Property (252) 241-4417 wedabbs2@gmail.com

Karen Cartlidge, Evangelism (252) 725-5901 kampingkaren@gmail.com

Pastor Scott Berry (252) 777-3067 soselca-pastor@gmail.com

Pastor Scott Berry (cell) (336) 312-6276

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