MAY

2017

Christ is risen! Alleluia!Christ is risen! Alleluia!Christ is risen! Alleluia!Christ is risen! Alleluia!

It is appropriate that we are currently using “�Now the

Feast and Celebration” as our liturgical setting for

worship at Gloria Dei. In a very short time, we have

come to have much to celebrate in the music aspects of

our church life.

CELEBRATION NO. 1 — We have engaged a new

organist/choir director.

Ann Hockin will begin providing music for our worship

services on June 3 and 4. She and her husband, Tom,

have attended worship at Gloria Dei during the 10 years

they have spent their summer vacations in Florida. They

have a seasonal home in Paradise Bay Estates in Cortez

and plan to retire to the area as full-time residents.

Ann is currently the organist at

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

in Easton PA, a position she has

held since 2000. She retired from

her teaching career in 2015 after

29 years as an elementary and

middle school music teacher and

choir director.

Her accomplishments at the four congregations she

has served as a music professional since 1986 include

starting youth and children’s choirs and raising funds for

and organizing handbell choirs. At Good Shepherd, four

WORSHIP AND MUSIC

A Season of Reasons for Celebration

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Ann Hockin

After Maundy Thursday worship, Jay Poppe sets

candles for Good Friday services in the crown of

thorns candelabrum, which he designed.

In her Easter Sunday children’s message, Pastor Rosemary

talks about the return of “Alleluia” in the worship liturgy.

Many of you know Garrison Keillor from his former

“Prairie Home Companion” NPR radio program. Coming

from Minnesota, he described himself as adept at

making fun of Lutherans. But when Keillor wrote about

Lutheran singing, observing that “nobody sings like the

Lutherans do,” we heard of his great respect of our

practice from the centuries.

Keillor, in his essay Singing with the Lutherans, says,

“If you ask an audience in New York City, a relatively

Lutheran-less place, to sing along on the chorus of

‘Michael Row the Boat Ashore,’ they will look daggers at

you as if you had asked them to strip to their underwear.

But if you do this among Lutherans, they’ll smile and row

that boat ashore and up on the beach! And down the

road!”

“Lutherans are bred from childhood to sing in four-

part harmony,” he observes. “It's a talent that comes

from sitting on the lap of someone singing alto or tenor

or bass and hearing the harmonic intervals by putting

your little head against that person’s rib cage. It’s natural

for Lutherans to sing in harmony. We’re too modest to

be soloists, too worldly to sing in unison. When you’re

singing in the key of C and you slide into the A7th and

D7th chords, all two hundred of you, it’s an emotionally

fulfilling moment.”

Many times in the last few months I have felt an awe-

some spirit of these “fulfilling moments.” Guests and

choir members have commented on how the piano-

organ recessional hymns have added to their worship

experience. Ruthann Russel, Jean Etsinger and Kirk Land-

man worked tirelessly to prepare for each weekend’s

worship, and as a congregation we are most grateful.

The trumpeter on Easter was a great gift as well.

It is exciting now to be singing the liturgy from the

“Now The Feast and Celebration” setting by Marty

PASTOR’S PONDERINGS

Those Who Sing Pray Twice, and We’re Good at It Haugen as it is played on our new Kawai grand piano.

What a sound! This is a wonderful gift from Ruthann and

Paul Russel. The organ console was moved to the oppo-

site side of the chancel so that the sound can come out

from the piano toward the congregation and not the

back wall. (We haven’t figured out where the Chrismon

tree will go in December, but we have plenty of time to

come up with an answer.)

As we welcome our new organist and choir director,

Ann Hockin in June, I hope you will continue to sing with

such gusto. Uplifting and

inspiring worship stays with

us and reminds us of what St.

Augustine said: “He who

sings, prays twice.” The

Bishop of Hippo meant that

singing adds to our praise

and worship of God — that

our voices are gifts with

which we can make music to

the Lord. Prayer that is sung expresses the joy of our

hearts, responding from our encounter with Jesus Christ,

the living Messiah, and his love. Sung prayer reminds us

of the choirs of heaven, with whom we are called to

praise God eternally in heaven.

Whatever style of music is involved, church is one of

the few places where grownups still get together and

sing. I think it’s awfully good for us to let down our guard

and let loose on a beloved hymn, not worrying about

whether we’re “good” singers or not. When we sing, we

experience God’s presence in a new way. St. Augustine

was right — one who sings prays twice. May we sing

together — in holy worship and in our homes — in

praise and thanksgiving for all that God has given us.

– Pastor Rosemary

Please Turn in Your Giving Commitment Cards by May 14 The congregation council asks

that you return your completed

2017 giving commitment cards by

May 14. You may place them in an

envelope in the offering plate, drop

them by the church office, or mail

them in.

For individuals, the primary pur-

pose of pledging is to make a com-

mitment of giving during the course

of the year. For the council, it’s to

get an idea of the income to antici-

pate during the year, to be used as

a guide in deciding among options

in expenditures. The 2017 spending

plan adopted by the congregation

assumes a deficit.

See the message from Council

President Tom Herrman on Page 6

regarding pledging, the operating

budget and ways to reduce costs.

If you are a member and did not

receive a pledge card, or if you did

receive one, have not turned it in

but cannot find it, please contact the

church office to have one mailed to

you in time to return it by May 14.

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WORSHIP AND MUSIC . . . continued from Page 1

different liturgical settings are

used. “I enjoy playing traditional

hymn-tune, classical, gospel and

contemporary service music,”

she wrote in her letter of appli-

cation for the position.

After a Facetime interview

online from Pennsylvania, Ann

flew to Florida for her audition

of playing the organ and teach-

ing the choir a new work, using

music provided by the search

committee a week earlier.

After accepting the Gloria Dei

position, Ann wrote in an e-mail,

“I applied for this job knowing

that I wanted to be in Florida on

a permanent basis. . . It is with

sadness that I leave my congre-

gation of 17 years here in Penn-

sylvania, but great joy surrounds

me as I enter a new journey in

my life and serving God. Yippee!

I’ll be there soon. I look forward

to making wonderful music with

all of you at Gloria Dei.”

CELEBRATION NO. 2 — We have

a new piano in the sanctuary.

If you have been to worship

since April 29 and 30, you will

have seen and heard our like-

new Kawai 6' 6" grand piano.

It is the gift of Ruthann and

Paul Russel. Ruthann became

immersed in the music ministry

at Gloria Dei when she was

asked to be the piano accompa-

nist for a cantata a couple of

years ago. Between the piano in the

rehearsal room and the one in the

sanctuary, she quickly realized there

was room for improvement.

Since the start of this year, she

has been involved in moving Gloria

Dei forward musically — taking

turns with Jean Etsinger and Kirk

Landman playing the organ and

piano for worship, leading choir

rehearsals, reorganizing the music

library and serving on the search

committee for a new organist/choir

director.

In April, tuning of both pianos

was arranged. With the rehearsal

instrument clearly beyond rehabili-

tation, she asked the tuner, David

Jeffries, if he knew of any good

small grand pianos for sale. “He said

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there was one in Anna Maria that

was a great piano,” she recalled. So

she and Alice Longworth arranged

to take a look at it.

“Alice and I were enthralled

when David played ‘Clair de Lune’

on it,” she said. “I said that Paul and

I would cover the purchase. It was

the perfect solution to our failing

rehearsal piano, and a boost to our

music program.”

A logistical challenge was easily

met: The lid of a grand piano opens

on the right side of the player, and

that opening needs to be toward

those to whom the music is di-

rected. That meant the piano would

need to be set up on the left side of

the chancel area – where the organ

console then stood. After worship

on April 23, Paul Russel, Jay

Poppe and Dennis Grand-

stead moved the console to

the opposite side so that

when the piano was deliv-

ered, it could be set up on

the left.

They moved the upright

piano into the choir room.

And on April 30, Paul and his

buddies Carl Friedman, Bo

Reilly and Len Hardie moved

the upright piano that had

been there before into the

fellowship hall.

CELEBRATION NO. 3 – Our

bell choir is going to begin

weekly rehearsals after Ann

Hockin arrives. The group has been

organized by choir member Pat

Vanderstouw, who played in and

helped lead a five-octave bell choir

at her previous congregation in

Auburn NY and was involved in

refurbishing our bells last winter.

It is hoped that the bell choir will

make its debut at our Reformation

Sunday service on Oct. 31.

Ann Hockin playing Christmas carols

with grandson Ryder in Pennsylvania.

Ruthann Russel playing for worship on April 29

at the grand piano she and her husband have

given to Gloria Dei.

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Assisting minister RuthAnn Jacobson leaves the

chancel after lighting the candles.

Organist Ruthann Russell and guest trumpeter Jon

Casanas provide a festival prelude at the start of worship.

The crucifer,

acolytes,

Gospel bearer

and members

of the choir

process from

the narthex

into the

sanctuary

during the

opening

hymn, “Jesus

Christ Is Risen

Today.”

Worshipers enjoy a bountiful Easter brunch after the service. Easter lilies and candelabra adorn the chancel.

The trumpet accompanies singing of “Thine Is the

Glory” before the reading of the Gospel lesson.

BirthdayBirthdayBirthdayBirthdayssss

4 – Dennis Stene

11 – Albertine Veenstra

13 – Davide Montanari

Lilo Vila

15 – Ellen Mueller

18 – Amy Downey

19 – John Harder

21 – Mel Miller

22 – Rudy Marohl

28 – Bobbette Willingham

29 – Lara John

31 – Alexandra Stemm

The Central Florida Chapter of Reconciling-

Works: Lutherans for Full Participation will have its

meeting this month at Gloria Dei �on Saturday, May

13, at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Two Lutheran congregations in the Orlando

area have asked the chapter to provide support as

they study how to become more welcoming of all,

especially people of diverse sexual orientations

and gender identities and expressions. Plans for

those two gatherings, to be held this summer, will

be discussed at the meeting.

ReconcilingWorks developed the Reconciling In

Christ program to recognize openly welcoming

Lutheran entities. Gloria Dei is among the RIC con-

gregations in the Tampa Bay area that take turns

hosting chapter meetings. Members and friends of

Gloria Dei are welcome to attend.

To our congregation,

First, I would like to take the time to thank and

acknowledge several generous donors to Gloria Dei.

If you were at our Easter morning service, you

probably noticed the results of our enhanced lighting

project that was spearheaded by Jay Poppe and Bill

Smith. Both worked tirelessly to complete the project by

Easter, and we thank them for their dedication and

effort. This project would not have been possible with-

out the generous financial support of seasonal members

who also have also donated funds to advertise our

ministry in our island newspapers.

I also want to express my appreciation for the gener-

ous gift of a grand piano to our congregation by Ruthann

and Paul Russel. It is one that we will enjoy for years to

come. In our everyday lives we hardly realize that we

receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is

only with gratitude that life becomes rich. These donors

have enriched our church not only through their time

and talents; now we will enjoy Ruthann’s playing on this

beautiful piano in the years to come.

On the Stewardship front, a letter with pledge cards

was sent out at the end of February outlining our 2017

operating budget shortfall. We ask that the pledge cards

be turned in by Sunday, May 14. At this time our giving

for the year is running about 1.5 percent ahead of last

year. For those who have sent in their cards, thank you;

we hope that those who have not will consider doing so.

With your pledge, the council can better anticipate our

income and decide how, for what, where and when our

monies can be spent.

Another way to support the church is through volun-

teering your time with projects which reduce our having

to pay someone to do the work. With your support I am

sure we can continue to serve and spread the ministry of

Gloria Dei.

Finally, I want to thank our “�snowbirds” who have

graced us with their presence this past winter. We have

reached out to other congregations to get ideas on how

we can better welcome and serve you. You are very

important to us, and next year we want to engage more

of your talents and energy to enhance our ministry and

your experience even more. Some of you have already

returned to your summer homes; others are leaving

soon. We wish you all safe travels; have a great summer,

and we look forward to your return.

Yours in Christ,

— Tom Herrman, Congregation Council President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Your Gifts Are Appreciated; Your Pledge Is Needed

May 2017 Page 5

AnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversaries

1 – Carolann and Joe McFadden Dana and Jon Roberson 10 – Joan and Steve Elder 25 – Carol and Dennis Stene

BaptismsBaptismsBaptismsBaptisms

1 – Susan Bonser 6 – John Quam 9 – Jack Cassel 17 – Monica Welch 19 – Birgit Quam 26 – Ruth Nelson Albertine Veenstra Lilo Vila Rory Welch

ReconcilingWorks May 13

Meeting to Be at Gloria Dei

Madeline Alpers,

Windsor Oaks

Shirley Beachum,

recovering at home

Vera Kersell, Health Center

at The Shores

Rein Mueller, Brookdale Pointe

West

Ruth Nelson, with her son in

Fort Lauderdale

Lyn Sprinkle, in Richmond VA

COUNCIL UPDATE

LED Lighting, Piano Gift among Topics Addressed

REMEMBERING OUR GLORIA DEI SHUT-INS

A wide range of topics was addressed at the April 11

meeting of the congregation council.

Jay Poppe reported that the change to LED lighting

behind the stained glass above the chancel was com-

plete and that work by Luminous Electric in the altar

area was to be finished by Maundy Thursday. The

council approved having Luminous also check the

church’s electrical system to pinpoint any safety issues

and identify breaker connections.

The treasurer’s report, presented by Council Presi-

dent Tom Herrman, noted establishment of a new fund

to receive and disperse money for a piano to be given as

a gift by Ruthann and Paul Russel. The council minutes

note: “The council thanks Ruthann for this very special

gift that will enhance worship for years to come.”

In her treasurer’s report, Alice Longworth said Gloria

Dei will change to a different telephone and Internet

service supplier, Spectrum, in a cost-saving move.

The determining of council liaisons to the various

ministries of the congregation was completed.

Pastor Rosemary in her report noted her participation

in the prayer service held at the opening of the Manatee

Pride fest on March 18, the first time the festival had

such a service. She said that those attending the chili

supper for seasonal visitors on March 21 had shared

what Gloria Dei means to them. She suggested having

such a gathering early in season next time to encourage

snowbirds’ involvement in the life of the church.

John Quam said a police forum is to be held on what

churches should do to address security concerns and

that he would attend and report back to the council.

Under old business, a spreadsheet being used to track

effort month by month at increasing income and reduc-

ing expenses was reviewed; it was decided to look into

flood insurance options; revising of the congregation’s

disaster preparedness plan was tabled; and it was stated

that information was being awaited on how another

Anna Maria church manages non-church-related parking.

Two days after the April 11 council meeting, the

search committee for a new organist/choir director

made its recommendation to hire Ann Hockin for the

position. The committee voted electronically to approve

the recommendation.

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for

Tuesday, May 23, at 6 p.m. at the church.

Pizza to Eat with Food for Thought

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Members of Redeemer Lutheran

joined their Gloria Dei hosts on April

30 for a dinner of pizzas given by

Domino’s in Holmes Beach. Tammy

Woodward (above), Loaves and

Fishes coordinator, spoke about the

“store” at Our Daily Bread where

the hungry can shop without charge.

2017 Financial Information though March

Year-to-date income: $50,048.55 Designated giving offerings: $ 7,445.53 Year-to-date expenses: $54,094.04 (includes designated giving expense of $3,876.40)

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AprilAprilAprilApril

GlimpsesGlimpsesGlimpsesGlimpses

Visitors Madeleine and

Isabelle Berkeley carried

palm fronds in the Palm

Sunday procession led by

Pastor Rosemary at the start

of worship on April 9.

Pastor Rosemary welcomes Tom

Krawczak and Jerrilynn Stanners as

Gloria Dei seasonal members on April 1. Students at Southeast High School voted to give John Harder, center,

the 2016-17 Golden Nole award, signifying “teacher of the year.”

Above: J.B. Tomlin installs new

LED bulbs on April 12 in the

fixtures focused on the altar.

Top center: On April 23, Dennis

Grandstead, Jay Poppe and

Paul Russel move the organ

console after worship.

Right: Len Hardie, Carl

Friedman, Bo Reilly and Paul

Russel get ready on April 30 to

move the old choir rehearsal

piano to the fellowship hall.

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MAY 6 AND 7

FOURTH WEEKEND OF EASTER

Acts 2:42-47 — Following Peter’s

sermon on Pentecost, when the

Spirit was outpoured on God’s

people, a new community comes

into being, devoted to the apostles’

teaching, the breaking of bread and

prayer. As the faithful spend time

together in worship, study and

fellowship, they grow in number.

John 10:1-10 — To make a point

about spiritual leadership, Jesus

says that a shepherd enters a

sheepfold by the gate, the gate-

keeper opens the gate for him, and

the sheep hear his voice; he calls his

sheep by name and they follow him

because they know him. If someone

other than the shepherd gets in by

another means the sheep will not

follow that person. Those listening

do not understand, so Jesus

explains: “I am the gate. Whoever

enters by me will be saved, and will

come in and go out and find

pasture. The thief comes only to

steal and kill and destroy. I came

that they may have life . . . ”

MAY 13 AND 14

FIFTH WEEKEND OF EASTER

Acts 7:55-60 — Stephen, one of

seven men chosen by the apostles

to see to their food needs (Acts

6:1-6), does more than distribute

food. For his preaching of God’s

word, he becomes the first martyr

of the faith. As he was dragged out

of the city and stoned, witnesses

laid their coats at the feet of a

young man named Saul. While they

were stoning Stephen, he prayed,

“Lord, do not hold this sin against

them,” and then he died.

John 14:1-14 — Jesus promises

his disciples, “I go to prepare a place

for you� and �I will come again and

will take you to myself . . . And you

know the way to the place where I

am going.” Asked how they can

know this, he replies: “I am the way,

and the truth, and the life. No one

comes to the Father except through

me.” To those who doubt, he says,

MAY WEEKLY READINGS

After the Resurrection, the Faithful Come Together

“Believe me that I am in the Father

and the Father is in me; but if you

do not, then believe me because of

the works themselves.” And, he

says, “I will do whatever you ask in

my name, so that the Father may

be glorified in the Son.”

MAY 20 AND 21

SIXTH WEEKEND OF EASTER

Acts 17:22-31 — Addressing

Greeks in Athens who know noth-

ing of Jewish or Christian faith,

Paul proclaims that the “unknown

god” they worship is the Lord of

heaven and earth who will judge

the world with justice through

Jesus, whom God has raised from

the dead. The true God, he tells

them, “does not live in shrines

made by human hands, nor is he

served by human hands, as though

he needed anything.” God “has

fixed a day on which he will have

the world judged in righteousness

by a man whom he has appointed,”

and of this he has given assurance

to all by raising him from the dead.

John 14:15-21 — In final words

to his disciples on the night of his

arrest, Jesus encourages obedience

to his commandments and says he

will ask the Father to “give you

another Advocate, to be with you

forever. This is the Spirit of truth,

whom the world cannot receive,

because it neither sees him nor

knows him.” He says he will come

to them while “the world will no

longer see me, but you will see

me; because I live, you also will

live.”

MAY 27 AND 28

SEVENTH WEEKEND OF EASTER

Acts 1:6-14 � Just before his

ascension, Jesus tells the apostles

of the coming outpouring of the

Spirit. He says they cannot know

when he will return, but “you will

receive power when the Holy

Spirit has come upon you; and you

will be my witnesses . . . to the

ends of the Earth.” Then, as he is

lifted up, two men in white robes

appear by them, saying, “This

Jesus, who has been taken up

from you into heaven, will come in

the same way as you saw him go.”

The 11 apostles return to Jerusa-

lem and with certain women and

Jesus’ brothers devote themselves

to prayer.

John 17:1-11 � The night before

his crucifixion, Jesus prays to his

heavenly Father, asking that those

who continue his work in this

world will live in unity. “I glorified

you on earth by finishing the work

that you gave me to do . . . I have

made your name known to those

whom you gave me from the

world . . . the words that you gave

to me I have given to them, and

they have received them and

know in truth that I came from

you.” He asks that the Father

“protect them in your name that

you have given me, so that they

may be one, as we are one.”

ROAD TO THE REFORMATION

Faith of Our Mothers Was Part of the Movement “I am prepared

to lose everything,

even life or limb.

May God stand by

me.” So wrote

Argula von Grum-

bach (1492-1563)

from Bavaria, who

found Martin

Luther’s message

of Christian free-

dom and equality

empowering. This

noble woman challenged an entire

Catholic university in Ingolstadt in

defense of Lutheran faith and a

student persecuted for “Lutheran

heresy.”

This best-selling lay author with

her letter-treatises eventually

disappeared under pressure from

male authorities. Luther considered

her a valiant hero of faith.

The Protestant principles

“scripture alone,” “grace alone,”

and “priesthood of all believers”

inspired women, just as men, to

re-engage Christian faith and find

renewed spiritual meaning in their

daily vocations. With the newly

written catechisms and hymns,

women were equipped to teach the

revived faith to their households,

where they exercised significant

leadership in matters of religious

practice.

Women lost the monastic option

as convents were closed in Protes-

tant areas, but they benefited

significantly from the education

provided even for peasant girls.

Whereas the Reformation theol-

ogy proclaimed equality in Christian

love and freedom from human-

made bonds, women were forbid-

den to preach or teach in public.

Motherhood was presented to

women as the holiest of callings, on

a par with that of apostles and

bishops. So women used creativity

in embracing their domestic calling

and the authority it brought along.

Katharina Schütz Zell (1498–

1562), a widely published lay author

who had no children of her own,

identified herself with a calling of a

“church mother.” In this role she

exercised pastoral authority by the

side of her pastor husband in Stras-

bourg, even daring to preach at

funerals. Her scintillating writings in

defense of marriage may have

caused an uproar, yet her pastoral

texts and a hymnbook demonstrate

her desire to promote ecumenical

unity and to empower Christians to

sing the gospel with new voices. Like

von Grumbach, she corresponded

with Luther.

Another associate of Luther was

Duchess Elisabeth von Braunschweig

(1485–1555), who used her author-

ity as the “mother of the people in

her land” to implement Lutheran

faith through legislation. Like her

own mother earlier, Elisabeth had

suffered exile from her Catholic

husband and children once she

confessed her faith in public by

receiving the [Eucharistic] sacra-

ment in a Lutheran rite. Her advice

to her son, whom she groomed as a

Lutheran ruler, was that he should

obey God, the emperor and his

mother.

Of all the Reformation mothers,

the most famous is Martin Luther’s

beloved wife, Katharina von Bora

(1499–1552). She won the heart

and admiration of Luther, who had

orchestrated the escape of

Katharina and eleven other nuns

from their convent. As his equal

“partner in calamity,” Katharina

mothered their six children and

managed the intricate finances and

other affairs of their bustling

household. Luther admitted that

next to the Holy Spirit, he obeyed

his “wife-lord,” Katharina.

These and other mothers of faith

took significant risks and endured

criticism if not persecution for their

choices. Their involvement was cru-

cial for the new faith to take root.

— Kirsi Stjerna ©2017 Augsburg Fortress

May 2017 Page 9

From left: Argula von Grumbach, Katharina Schütz Zell, Dutchess Elisabeth von Braunschweig,

Katharina von Bora Luther

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teas right now. You’ll also find olive oil, chocolate and unsalted nuts.

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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, a RECONCILING IN CHRIST congregation, welcomes all people

without regard to racial or ethnic distinction, family status, age, economic status, gender

identity, sexual orientation or differing abilities, and invites and

encourages all people to participate fully in the life and work of the congregation.

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH

A CONGREGATION OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

“GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.”

6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217-1170

Office hours Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Telephone 941-778-1813 � Fax 941-778-9101

E-mail gdlami@verizon.net � Website gloriadeilutheran.com

THE REV. ROSEMARY WHEELER BACKER, PASTOR

SANDY ZARZYCKI, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR / DOLORES DUNN, DOMESTIC ENGINEER

CONGREGATION LEADERSHIP (council terms expire at the annual meeting of years in parentheses)

Tom Herrman (2018) – President, Stewardship Ministry liaison Council as a Whole – Evangelism Ministry Rudy Marohl (2020) – Vice President, Investment Ministry liaison Sandy DeLaet – Worship and Music Ministry chair Alice Longworth (2019) – Treasurer, Mutual Ministry liaison Jean Etsinger – Social Ministry chair, Trumpeter editor Bill Wamester (2018) – Secretary, Worship and Music Ministry co-liaison Lynda Herrman – Education and Youth Ministry chair Mark Eichorn (2018) – Social Ministry liaison, Worship and Music Ministry co-liaison Jay Poppe (2020) Scholarship Ministry liaison, Property Ministry co-liaison Gail Patsios – Caring Ministry chair John Quam (2018) Property Ministry co-liaison Monica Welch – Altar Guild chair Mona Welch (2018) Pastor Rosemary – Fellowship Ministry Alice Moerk – Composer in residence

We’ll Watch Rick Steves’ Reformation Special on May 4 If you were asked to name a living Lutheran celebrity

other than Garrison Keillor, chances are good you might

cite public television travel series host Rick Steves. He

was profiled in the first issue

of the redesigned LivingLu-

theran magazine last year,

and he�‘s your guide in the

hour-long TV special “Rick

Steves’ Luther and the Refor-

mation.”�

You can stream the docu-

mentary — as well as Steves’

regular TV programs and

other specials — online at

ricksteves.com. But it might

be a lot more engaging to

see the special in the company of other members and

friends at Gloria Dei. You can do that on Thursday, May

4. There will be a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. in the

fellowship hall, with the video showing to begin at 6.

Afterward, there will be a discussion using questions

the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has provided

to guide conversations for those viewing the program in

congregational settings. (You can take a look at them

ahead of time at elca.org/ricksteves.)

The special was produced in connection with the

500th anniversary of the event seen as the start of the

Reformation: Martin Luther’s affixing of his “Ninety-five

Theses” to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenburg,

Germany. The ELCA website states that Steves travels in

Luther’s footsteps, “distilling the story of that bold

monk, the chaos of the Reformation, and the larger

political, economic and theological context into an

engaging, inspiring, and enlightening program.”

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton calls Steves’

documentary “a wonderful resource for all of us —

pastors and lay people alike — to better understand our

Lutheran roots and help us in our continued journey of

understanding the gospel.” The 500th anniversary of the

Reformation, she says, “is not only a time for reflection

on the rich history of this church, but also a chance to

look forward to what lies ahead for all of us.”

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Children of all

ages found

plenty of

sweet treats in

the egg hunt

held outside

after worship

on Easter

Sunday,

organized by

Jackie

Demlow, Julie

Miller and

Davide

Montanari.

The April 2 Sonny’s

barbecue dinner, our fund

raiser this year for our

“adopted” Southeast

High School girls basket-

ball team, drew a huge

crowd and raised $1,331

— $1,092 in ticket sales

and $240 from the 50/50

cash raffle (the winner

donated his share).

Clockwise from top: the

eager eaters; dessert

divas Ellen Mueller, Mary

Beth Marohl, Phyl

Vaillancourt and Marcia

Danahy; the SEHS team

with Coach John Harder.

Okay, write your own caption for this

shot of the barbecue serving table.

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