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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.

9 10

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

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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

12

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

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