On Sunday, May 5, between worship services at approximately 9:15 a.m. we will

hold our Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting. Everyone should have received their Packets that were sent via email on Thursday, April 25. If you did not receive a Packet,

please contact the church office. A quorum is required in order to conduct our Church business, so please plan on attending this important meeting. If you should have any

questions about this Meeting please give Chuck Gresham, Council President, a call at 864-391-4032 or email him at: cgrshm@clemson.edu

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OUR SUMMER BEACH WORSHIP SERVICE RETURNS

with a new Venue

This summer we will be holding our Beach Worship Service at Elijah Clark State

Park just across the Savannah River going into Georgia. Because Elijah Clark is a State Park - Park Passes are required. We do have a limited number of guest parking passes, however for those who plan on worshiping on a regular basis we encourage you

to consider purchasing a year pass. The cost is $18.75 for veterans and $25.00 for everyone else. The Park Pass is a sticker for the car windshield. Boats do not pay a fee.

This year our worship in God’s Cathedral will have a grassy area with more shade and facilities. After worship you may stay for an afternoon picnic as we have the area for the full day.

We will be sending out more information as the weeks go by.

Lutheran Church By The Lake

100 Twelve Oaks Drive & Highway 378 Pastor James Kinsler McCormick, SC 29835 864-391-2110 864-391-3000 lcbtlpastor@wctel.net lcbtl@wctel.net

Sunday Worship Services: 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Personal Reflections: 9:15 a.m.

MAY 2019

Sunday, May 5 at 9:15 a.m.

Assisting in May: Communion

Service Date Flowers Lector Ushers Cantor Assistants

8:15 5/5 Post R. Detrick R. & K. Weiers G. Bramble & K. Weiers

10:15 D. Nelson J. & D. McEvoy D. Garman

8:15 5/12 Nelson & J. Reichard J. & N. Reichard

10:15 Rand E. Randall S. & D. Gagnon D. Irmis A. & J. Snyder

8:15 5/19 McEvoy B. Smith M. & B. Smith M. & B. Smith

10:15 M. Tarbet E. & J. Beggs C. Neilson

8:15 5/26 Kralik & K. Essex K. & B. Essex

Beach ______________

10:15 Oust M. Wilt M. Kinsler & L. & S. Wakefield

P. O’Neill

Altar Guild: Donna Irmis

Counters: Margo & Bill Kite

Art Fergusson 5/1 Chuck Gresham 5/1

Sharon Gagnon 5/7 Ron Hinkel 5/9

Joan Marston 5/9 Jerry Kulba 5/10 Judy Reichard 5/10

Susan Payne 5/15 Marlene Raack 5/15 Brenda Dehlinger 5/16

Brad Meyers 5/17

Peggy Harla 5/18

Bob Leonard 5/19 Tom Westgate 5/20 Betty Cox 5/21

Sam Wakefield 5/24 Carole Wardell 5/25 David Phillips 5/25

Jean Randall 5/25 Art Wilt 5/25

Jack Burns 5/26

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On May 5th, we will commission 8 new Stephen Ministers. They are: Marvin Crout, Ginny Kaczmarek, Paul and Susan Klein, Ann and Jim Snyder, Art and Melody Wilt.

These eight people began 50 hours of specialized training in Christian care-giving in February, and now join a team of current Stephen Ministers at Lutheran Church By

The Lake. Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people experiencing a crisis or going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers meet weekly

with their care receiver for around an hour to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support for the person. Caring relationships last for as long as the person’s need continues.

Please lift up our new Stephen Ministers as well as our current Stephen Ministers in your prayers, asking that God bless their ministry and work through them to bring

hope and healing to those they will serve.

Our congregation is one of more than 13,000 worldwide, representing 160 Christian denominations that use the Stephen Series system of lay caring ministry developed by

Stephen Ministries in St. Louis.

If you would like to know more about the care Stephen Ministers can provide, please

call one of our Stephen Leaders. They are Sharon Crout at 843 715-6024, Jeanne Thayer at 864 391-2494 or Candy Zimmerman at 864 391-4033.

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Stephen Ministry ministers will gather in the

Fellowship Hall for their Supervision meeting

9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9.

Stephen Ministry Training is at 2:00 p.m. on

Thursday, May 2 and 9

Is Every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

(Last rehearsal until fall is May 15)

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SUNDAY, MAY 5

9:15 A.M.

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Pampering Bags for MEG’s House for Mother’s Day. The MEG’s House committee is

part of the WIN (Women In Need) Circle of WELCA. We support through donations of

needed goods and clothing the families who take shelter at MEG’S House in Greenwood. MEG'S is the acronym for McCormick, Edgefield, Greenwood, and Saluda counties served

by this shelter for abused women and their children. Many of these families have had to flee from their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs; therefore

donations of personal and practical items are always welcome. Over the years we have wanted to do something special for Mother’s Day for these folks,

so we have put together, with your generous help, what we call Pampering Bags. It is easy and fun to participate in this project. Please return your bags to the church by

Tuesday, May 7 in order for them to be delivered on time for Mother’s Day. Once again, your support and generosity is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please give

Gail Oust a call at 391-5824.

Pampering Bags for MEG’s House

for Mother’s Day need to be returned by Tuesday, May 7.

Pastor Jim’s Tuesday Bible Study begins at 10:00 a.m. This month his Study will be

about “Prayer”. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Grief comes in many shapes and sizes, it can sucker punch you and you say where did that come from? Sometimes a wave of sadness, you say wow that didn’t stay as long, I

am doing a little better, and then an ambush comes! For those of you who have not experienced the loss of a child, grandchild, or spouse you may think I am a little

dramatic but believe me I am not. Other losses such as parents, grandparents, older siblings, are also difficult and hurtful. It is often helpful to attend GriefShare. Your Grief is real and you need to make the journey, however you usually would agree that

the others I mentioned first are more intense. Those losses, change the family structure! This program touches all losses: people who have lost loved ones, in all situations,

accidents, sudden death, long term illnesses, and suicide.

Our GriefShare program runs a 13 week session. It is not necessary to come every week, if you miss one you can make it up, next session. We meet on Tuesday’s in the Fellowship Hall at 3:30pm. If you have any questions feel free to call Jeanne Thayer

864-391-2494 or cell 864-323-7142.

GriefShare gathers every Tuesday at

3:30 p.m.

Marriage Enrichment Group

The May meeting of the MEG (Marriage Enrichment Group) will be Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 here at the Church. Jack and Lana Snellgrove will lead the group as we

continue sharing, “The Most Important Conversations Couples Will Have”. Join the group as we celebrate marriage and enjoy sharing with our mate...and other couples. Call Lana or Jack Snellgrove at 864-391-0026 for more information.

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Ladies Night Out

Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Little Italy in McCormick

Ladies please let Vickie Leonard (724-331-0099) know you plan on attending.

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We still have plenty to do for those who like to sew or get the quilts ready to sew. Did you know there are ten stages to get one quilt made? About 8 ladies handle the quilt

before it is ready to be blessed. Come add your smile, energy and laughter to the fun. Come for a couple hours or a full day as your schedule allows.

Direct your questions to our energetic coordinators; Joyce Isaacson (391-2002) and Karen Divita (391-5025).

May 7

6:30 p.m.

Quilt Circle

Our Quilt Workshop will gather on Friday, May 10, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. "Creation Stations" are up and running. We are

concentrating on making quilt tops for Lydia House Cancer patients and the First Step Children's December party.

"Taking Faith Home" devotional sheets are on the round table in the Narthex they

are utilized during the Lectionary Reflections time held on Sundays between 9:15 -

9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Lectionary Reflections will gather on Sunday, May 12 & 19 and then will be on hiatus until fall.

All are invited to join with others to reflect on the Gospel reading of the day. If you

have any questions, please give Eileen Hurlbut, Education Leader, a call at 391-8614 or email her at ethurlbut@aol.com.

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All Prime Timers sessions are open to the community so that Caregivers may have

time to care for other matters. Prime Timers will gather between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13 and 20. Please come for lunch and socializing. Please contact Sandy Gresham at 391-4032 with any questions you may have.

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May 12

WELCA will have its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Our guest speaker will be Michele from Lydia House in Augusta. Please come and learn about this important ministry! There will be a sign-

up sheet on the table in the Narthex. We look forward to seeing you!! If you have any questions please give Margo Kite, WELCA President, a call at 706-359-7059

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May 16 at 7:00 p.m.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

God uses time in ways that are

unfathomable to us. Then He acts in wondrous ways, far more awesome than we could have imagined. He only wants us

to wait for him and his timing. Martha experienced an excruciating wait for Jesus. As we study Chapter 7 in Waiting, the

Women’s Bible Study Group will encounter Martha as she awaits her friend Jesus.

Set aside some time to wait with us! The Women’s group will gather Wednesday,

May 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to talk, pray, laugh, and share while we learn how to “wait well.” All women are

welcome. Just come. We’ve been waiting for you!

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CareGivers

Will gather on Monday, May 20, at 3:00 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall.

(please note date change because of the holiday)

Our Prayer Shawl Circle will gather at the home of Sandy

Granger, 160 Grandview Drive, Shenandoah, on Monday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m.

Please give Sandy a call at 864-391-5849 if you plan on attending or there is a sign-up

sheet on the table in the Narthex.

All are invited to be a part of this special ministry.

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OUR SUMMER BEACH WORSHIP SERVICE RETURNS with a new Venue

on

Sunday, May 26 at 9:15 a.m.

Come by Car or by Boat

There will be the “Annual Blessing of the Boats” prior to the Beach worship service at 9:00 a.m. All boaters, guests and congregation are invited to join us for

light refreshments following the worship service. If you have any questions please give Sandy or Chuck Gresham a call at 391-4032.

All are invited to worship in God’s outdoor Cathedral

Lydia Bag Swing Circle meets the 4th Thursday of each month. This month

they will meet on May 23 in the Fellowship Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.. Lydia Bags are given to women with

cancer. Easy to sew, fun gals to sew with, and all supplies are provided. Come and

join us. Call Jean Randall at 391-8022 if you have any questions.

Memorial Day May 27

MAY CALENDAR

Sun. May 5 Commissioning of Stephen Ministers

8:15 a.m. Worship Service – Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Semi-Annual Meeting

10:15 a.m. Worship Service Tues. May 7 10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Tuesday Bible Study 3:30 p.m. GriefShare

6:30 p.m. MEG (Marriage Enrichment Group) Wed. May 8 4:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

5:30 p.m. Ladies Night Out - Little Italy Thur. May 9 9:30 a.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision 2:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training

Fri. May 10 10:00 a.m. Quilt Circle Workshop Sat. May 11 11:00 a.m. Celebration of Life Memorial Service-Jim Nelson Sun. May 12 MOTHER’S DAY

8:15 a.m. Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Lectionary Reflections

10:15 a.m. Worship Service – Holy Communion Mon. May 13 10:00 a.m. PrimeTimers set-up 1:00 p.m. PrimeTimers

3:00 p.m. CareGivers gathering Tues. May 14 10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Tuesday Bible Study 2:00 p.m. WELCA gathering

3:30 p.m. GriefShare Wed. May 15 2:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study

4:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal-Last one until fall Thurs. May 16 7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting Sun. May 19 8:15 a.m. Worship Service – Holy Communion

9:15 a.m. Lectionary Reflections 10:15 a.m. Worship Service

Mon. May 20 10:00 a.m. PrimeTimers set-up 1:00 p.m. PrimeTimers 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Circle

3:00 p.m. CareGivers gathering Tues. May 21 10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Tuesday Bible Study 3:30 p.m. GriefShare

Thur. May 23 1:00 p.m. Lydia Sewing Circle Sun. May 26 8:15 a.m. Worship Service

9:15 a.m. Beach Service – Elijah Park Shelter #3 10:15 a.m. Worship Service – Holy Communion Mon. May 27 MEMORIAL DAY-Church office closed

Tues. May 28 10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Tuesday Bible Study 3:30 p.m. GriefShare

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During the month of May, Helping Hands Food Pantry is in need of canned fruits and jellies. Please put your donations in the bin marked Helping Hands near the coat area. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The LMM wishes to acknowledge those who worked so hard to make the Lenten Soup Dinner on April 10th a success. Thank you to our soup makers: Marvin Crout, Paul

Klein, Bob Leonard, Jim Snyder, and Art Wilt. An additional thank you goes to Pastor Jim, Chuck and Sandy Gresham, Eric Randal, and the other “worker bees” who contributed behind the scenes. The LMM appreciates one and all and hopes that our entire church family has had a blessed Lenten season. Art Wilt, LMM President

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Transitions in the Life of Lutheran Church By The Lake

One of the certainties of life is change. In the past week I have become aware of two transitions that will be taking place in the near future.

First, Pastor Emeritus Walt Wist and Jean are relocating to a retirement community in Pawley’s Island , SC. Pastor Walt, who was the Mission Developer for Lutheran Church

By The Lake, was called as our first pastor and guided the congregation through the construction of our beautiful sanctuary.

Pastor Walt and Jean have been active in the life of our parish for the past 15 years

following his retirement in 2004. Their last Sunday will be May 5, at the 8:15 service. Pastor Wist and Jean will be serving as communion assistants. The Wist's new address

will be: Lakes of Litchfield, 44 Essex Dr., Pawley’s Island, SC 29585. The second transition that will be taking place is the retirement of Linda Harris as the

organist of Lutheran Church By The Lake on June 30th. We have been blessed as Linda has shared her talent, her joy for the Lord, and her faithfulness for the past 19

years. Please keep these faithful folks in your prayers and take time to express your love and

appreciation! Pastor Jim

JUNE

CAMP GRAND PLAN

“Following God's Blueprint for Life” is this year’s theme for Lutheran Church By The

Lake’s version of Vacation Bible School…usually attended by our grandkids, our neighbors’ grandkids and local youth.

Save the dates! Invite your grandkids! Don’t forget your neighbors & friends who may have interested kids! The details are:

Sunday evening, June 30

Orientation, followed by Church wide hotdogs & home-made ice cream social

Monday, July 1 & Tuesday, July 2 Welcome to Camp Grand Plan! Morning session [grandparents welcome to attend opening & closing], lunch

break, optional afternoon activity [grandparent(s) accompany camper(s)]

Wednesday, July 3 Morning session [grandparents welcome to attend opening & closing], a light

lunch will be served to campers, followed by water activities until around 1:15 p.m. (dependent on construction activity); Evening closing pot-luck for all family members & campers (location TBD).

Pre-registration forms are on the table in the narthex. Church family members will

have first priority, until May 15. If you have any questions about Camp Grand please contact either:

Nena DeArment at 864-602-3523 or by email at nena.dearment@gmail.com

or

Martha Kinsler at 864-391-2110 or by email at mwkinsler@gmail.com

President Chuck Gresham

Vice President Neil Reichard Financial Secretary Eric Randall Secretary Candy Zimmerman

Treasurer Dick Hurlbut Assistant Treasurer Paul Klein

Discipleship of Education Eileen Hurlbut Discipleship of Evangelism Linda Crochet Fellowship Leader

Servant Leadership Barbara Kline Stewardship of Life Stewardship of Property Randy Woodard

Worship Leader Chuck Uitto

OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH

President Chuck Gresham

Vice President Neil Reichard Financial Secretary Anna Carr Secretary Candy Zimmerman

Treasurer Eric Randall

ORGANIZATIONAL OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH

Endowment Larry Tarbet Steve Shaw

Norm Francavilla LMM Art Wilt, President

Eric Randall, Treasurer WELCA Margo Kite, President

DeeAnn Bauer, Vice President

Karen Divita, Secretary Joan Marston, Treasurer

LUTHERAN CHURCH BY THE LAKE MISSION STATEMENT To worship, witness, and participate in God’s activity

as we serve God’s community.