Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9700 Neenah Ave, Austin, Texas 78717 Phone 512.671.6100 www.lordoflifeaustin.org Hours Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm

June 2017 Edition Volume No. 0617

God’s Work, Our Hands

Inside this issue: SUMMER-LONG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

I greet you in the name of the One who can do all things but fail!

Beginning Sunday, June 11, the Ministry of Education will sponsor an adult Sunday School class held each Sunday morning, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. in the Koinonia Café. The course will be Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations toward a Social Statement. The class is “A study from the ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ”. Child care will be provided.

In a letter from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, she writes:

“The ELCA recognizes the God-given dignity of all people and is committed to the full and equitable participation of women and men in church and society. God rejoices – and the world is blessed – when all have opportunities to flourish and freely share their gifts for the common good. Whatever your experiences and perspectives, you are invited to use this study. It is a call to hear new things and to explore together how matters of justice and sexism intersect with faith…..As people of God, set free in Christ and brought together in loving community, we are called to work for justice and the flourishing of all God’s people. We can be confident that the Holy Spirit will faithfully lead us through this conversation. God bless you as you join in.”

The study modules are:

1. Why do we need to talk together? 2. What problems do women face, and what does justice require? 3. How is sexism personal, and how are we the body of Christ together? 4. What does economic sexism look like, and how can we seek equity

for all? 5. How can we address violence against women and girls? 6. Why do words and images for God matter? 7. How do we challenge the misuse of Scripture against women and

girls?

As we complete the study, our discussions, thoughts, and opinions will be shared with the Task Force (by August 31, 2017). The Task Force will then complete the Social Statement for the 2019 ELCA Assembly. This is a great opportunity to participate in the life of the larger church as well as gain new insights and wisdom about this pernicious evil that continues to affect women and girls in our church, our homes, our communities, the workplace, school, corporations – everywhere. We will also have opportunity to discover what we can do to work for justice in this arena.

Hope to see you on Sunday, June 11, 8:15 a.m.

In the name of Jesus,

Pr. Skip

Message from Pastor 1

Global Initiatives 2

Prayer List 2

Sunday Readings 2

God’s Generosity 2

Baptisms 2

Memorial 2

Birthdays/Anniversaries 2

Summer Worship Times 3

June Collection Drive 3

Men’s Breakfast 3

Members Expectations 4

Summer Education 4

Kindred Sisters 5

Upcoming Events 6

Affirmation of Baptism 6

Pentecost Sunday 6

Summer Worship 6

Vacation Bible School 7

Lutherhill Day Camp 7

Council Minutes 8

Save-the-Dates 8

State of the Church 8

Worship Leaders 9

Calendar 10

Birthdays: Dustin Simpson 06/02 Amy Hart 06/03 Kira Niedert 06/07 Michael Brown 06/14 Avery Willenborg 06/21 Tyler Womack 06/22 Manuel Oliver 06/24 Richard Fink 06/25 Kinsley Waggoner 06/25 Nathaniel Duarte 06/26 Nicolas Duarte 06/26 Gene Kaloustian 06/26 Chapin Smith 06/27 Dorothy Crawford 06/28 Paul Rohne, Jr. 06/28

PRAYER LIST

Angie Parr, Ilamay Bartholomew,

Herman Haenel, Peggy Suggs,

Lanae Ortivez, Sylvia Ramirez,

Faith Bales, Ilene Dunn,

Norma Hultsch,

Mindy Penland, Dorothy Holcomb, Roger Adamson, Barbara Dailey, Mary Vaughn,

John Hunter, James Fraser,

Maggie Tesler, Tom Wilson,

Horace Pennington,

Chanel Cobb, James Brinkmeyer, Michael Odegaard

SUNDAY READINGS

June 4 Act 2:1-21 -OR- Numbers 11:24-30 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23 -OR- John 7:37-39 June 11 Genesis 1:1-2:4a Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 June 18 Exodus 19:2-8a Psalm 100 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8-23 June 25 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Psalm 69:7-18 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39

GLOBAL INITIATIVES

www.elca.org/global - l inks Through the benevolence we pay to the ELCA, we are support ing these global initiatives. A link is available on our website under “Giving”, so you can keep up-to-date on what the ELCA is doing to reach the world for Christ. BAPTISM FESTIVALS

Anyone who has not been baptized is invited to come and “wade in the waters” of eternal life. Please contact Pr. Skip for a pre-baptism appointment. The remaining Baptism Festivals for 2017 are:

Holy Trinity, June 11 Holy Cross Day, September 17 All Saints’ Day, November 5

Contact Pr. Skip as soon as possible concerning which day works best for you.

Anniversaries:

Ronnie & Jacque Wachsmann 06/03 Greg & Kori Weston 06/06 Hasan & Beverly Al-Tabatabaie 06/08 David & Amy Hart 06/10 Gary & Marilee Parsons 06/11 Randy & Shannon Anderson 06/18 Jim & Cindy Tarsi 06/24 Russell & Angie Parr 06/30

RESPONDING TO GOD’S GENEROSITY Giving freely of what has been freely given to us

Unconditional LOVE, FORGIVENESS, ALL that WE HAVE LOVE GOD, LOVE ONE ANOTHER and OURSELVES FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER and OURSELVES GIVE GENEROUSLY from our BLESSINGS Time Talent Treasure OUT OF THANKS for each. GIVE UNTIL YOU FEEL GOOD

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May: Alvia “Ann” Willman:

Virginia McPhail & Meredith Armagost

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Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

will be on June 10th

at 8:00 a.m.

All men are welcome

and encouraged to

attend. Contact Mark

Waggoner

waggmar@gmail.com

or 512-800-5412.

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Christian Education Opportunities

EDUCATION NEWS - ** THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL MAY 21ST THROUGH JUNE 4TH **

SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL RESUME on Sunday, June 11th at 8:15 am in the Café. Join us as we delve into a

study from the ELCA titled Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations toward a Social Statement on the topic of

justice for women in church and society. The ELCA has developed a study for congregations and groups to

gather for conversation, learning, and sharing. They have asked congregations to prayerfully study and

provide feedback for the development of a Social Statement that will be brought to the 2019 Churchwide

Assembly. Now is the time for focused conversation. It is a call to hear new things and to explore together

how matters of justice and sexism intersect with faith. We hope you will join us for this important

conversation on Sunday mornings. In order to determine how many books we will need, please call or email

Kelley in the church office or Wendy Waggoner (wcwggoner@gmail.com) with your intention to

participate. We would also like to provide childcare if there is a need, so please let us know that as well.

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY MEETS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30-8:00 PM IN THE CAFE. Feel free

to join us as we study the Gospel of Mary Magdala. Lost for more than 1500 years, this gospel is the only

early Christian gospel written in the name of a woman. This study is fascinating and challenging. Hope

you’ll consider stopping in!

THURSDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP that meets in the snack bar at the Target Lakeline will be taking a

break over the summer months. Their last meeting will be May 25th. A new study will resume in September.

Stay posted for information on a date and subject of study. This is a great group, so please join them and

bring your friends too.

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Kindred Sisters

Kindred Sisters had their May meeting on Tuesday, May

2nd, at 10:30 a.m. at the Koinonia Cafe at

LOLLC. Alyson Pirotina, owner or LOL Kids Day Out

(KDO), gave a very interesting presentation on her

mission of child care here at Lord of Life! She and her

husband, Fred, operate the pre-school and after-school

child care program right here on our Lord of Life

campus! She shared how she started this 13 year

ministry, and the different sites she has established, the

required licensing, etc. We were able to tour the facility,

meet the personnel, and see the precious children! We are

so blessed to have this much needed and appreciated

facility here! We also have our own small bus to

transport the children! Thank you so much, Alyson!

We enjoyed devotions, prayer, and shared fellowship as

we ate our sack lunches and enjoyed delicious dessert

served by our May hostess, Marge Kretschmar. Thank

you so much, Marge!

Our June meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6th, at

10:30 a.m. at the Koinonia Cafe at LOLLC. We will have

a program on "God's Flowering Beauty"! Glenace

Klinker's husband, Ted, has propared a short film on some

of God's beautiful flowers, and we ask that each lady, if

possible, bring a small individual flower or plant to the

meeting. We will all share some special gardening facts or

favorite plants in our yards! All ladies of LOLLC are

welcome to attend! Please join us for a fun and

interesting time of fellowship! Please bring your own sack

lunch, and dessert and refreshments will be provided by

our June hostess. Any questions, please e-mail Joanne

Forseth at joforseth@ gmail.com, or call cell phone at 512

-925-0926. Thank you!

Notes of interest: Please bring cancelled stamps for our Stamporee project

There will not be a July meeting - busy family/travel month!

We will meet again in August for a restaurant luncheon (TBD)

Have a wonderful summer!

LOLLC LADIES – KINDRED SISTERS

Monthly Meeting – 1st Tuesday Morning

Upcoming Opportunities

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

10:30 am – Café

“God’s Flowering Beauty”

Bring a Sack Lunch

Drinks & Dessert Furnished

No Meeting in JULY

Next Kindred Sisters Meeting:

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

“Out To Lunch”

Please Sign Up on the 2017 Program -

Dessert Hostess Chart

Bring your saved cancelled postage stamps For LWR Stamporee Box

Questions: Joanne Forseth – 512-986-7387

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June 4 Pentecost Sunday/Affirmation of Baptism June 4 Single Summer Worship Begins at 9:30 am June 6 Kindred Sisters June 10 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast June 11 Holy Trinity/Baptism Festivals June 11 Summer Sunday Education Begins June 18 Father’s Day June 26-30 Vacation Bible School

Affirmation of Baptism

On Sunday, June 4, Riley Cade Kaloustian and Kaitlynn Klotz will affirm their baptismal vows in the rite of confirmation and become adult members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church. All members of LOLLC are encouraged to be present to officially receive these young adults and celebrate this milestone in their lives. Please lift them up in their prayers.

Pentecost Sunday

Also on June 4, we will celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Again this year, we would love to include members and visitors who are able to speak other languages – in the scripture readings and prayers. If you are able to speak and read another language and are interested, please contact Deb Grunska.

Summer Worship

June 4 is a busy day! We also go to one service at 9:30 on Sunday mornings beginning June 4. Mark your calendars!

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KIDS DISCOVER THEY’RE

LOVINGLY CRAFTED BY GOD.

On this interactive adventure, curious kids become hands-on

inventors and experience God – the ultimate Maker – in a new and

wildly creative way!

JOIN US JUNE 26-30,

9:OOAM-12:00PM

WHO: Kids Kindergarten-7th Grade

COST: $35

Register & pay online at www.lordoflifeaustin.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VBS: Please consider sharing God’s love with young people

here at Lord of Life. Lots of hands make the work fun and easy! If you can help, please

contact Wendy Waggoner at 512-773-9450 or wcwaggoner@gmail.com

SAVE-THE-DATES

July 4 Independence Day July 8 Men’s Breakfast July 9 Day Camp Ice Cream Social July 10-14 Lutherhill Day Camp Aug 1 Kindred Sisters Aug 12 Men’s Breakfast

LORD OF LIFE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

May 18, 2017 6:30pm

In attendance: Mark Waggoner, John Duarte, Carol Gaskamp, Dave Smith, Randi Ladolcetta, Pastor Skip

Call to order and opening prayer – 6:30 - President John Duarte and Pastor Skip

Devotional – Mark Waggoner -

Peter 2 - Discussed bringing those on the fringes with us and inviting them into our community

Review of Previous Meeting’s Minutes - Approved as distributed

Dwelling in the Word: Acts 1:6-14

The Apostles seem to always miss what’s right in front of them, we also do the same thing, missed opportunities or

ignored opportunities

Discussed what a luxury they had to pray all day and how the Holy Spirit was mentioned and how powerful it is

Discussed how it’s easy to donate money to causes but it doesn’t take away from the fact that we need to help those

directly in our neighborhood

Discerning Prayer

Ministry Team Leads: Evangelism and Outreach, Stewardship, Youth

Relationship with Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association

Working in our Neighborhood

God’s Vision for Lord of Life

Old business

Communication Cluster Groups - Two leaders have been selected. All Clusters now have leaders

Samaritan Health Ministries and Men’s Prayer Fellowship - SHM will be presenting at the next men’s breakfast to

discuss how they can be of assistance

Community Gardens - Spot has been picked, John Duarte will be at the property ministry meeting to present

Scholarship

An application is being developed, 2 graduates will be chosen in July

New Business

Synod Assembly report - 2 resolutions were passed

Discussed the sex, faith, and justice module we will doing this summer

Also, discussed the Harvest of Empire movie and encouraged all to watch as it was very informative

Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assoc. Invitation – John Duarte

They have invited us to attend their interfaith ceremony, council is trying to attend

Kid’s Day Out Proposal

KDO would like to expand and hold a K5-Bridge pre-school S.T.E.M. class and need space

Discussed youth’s needs and Dave will reach out to the Youth team and education

Master Plan for the Property

Dave will work with property on gathering a site plan

We will all pray for God’s direction on

how to best use our land

Samaritan Health Donation

John presented Carol with the

donation from the BBQ Bake

Sale

Carol is on the board for SHM

knew they could use the

funds ASAP so the check

was distributed as quick as

we could to them

Closing Prayer - Pastor Skip

Adjournment – 9:40pm

Sunday Worship Attendance

05/07/2017 66

05/14/2017 121 05/21/2017 107

05/28/2017 75

Weekly Average: 92

YTD Total 2169

YTD Weekly Avg 101

FINANCE STATEMENT: April Income $34,344 YTD Income $110,668 April Expenses $31,932 YTD Expenses $103,100 April Gain Loss $2,412 YTD Net Gain $7,568 April Principal Pymt $4,298 YTD Principal Pymts $17,191 April Adjusted Net Loss $1,886 YTD Adjusted Net Loss $9,623

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Worship Leaders for June 2017 June 4, 2017 Color: Red

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: John Paul Crawford

Lector: Felicia Wachsmann Media Assistant: Luke Smith

Communion Assistant: Carol Alessi, Jim Tarsi

Ushers: “Pick-Up” As Available

Altar Guild: Deb Grunska Acolyte:

Tellers: Carol Gaskamp & Barb Haskins Cantor:

Flowers: Ronnie & Jacque Wachsmann Children’s Time: Wendy Waggoner

June 11, 2017 Color: White

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Dick Fink

Lector: Carol Gaskamp Media Assistant: Chuck Neeley

Communion Assistant: Nick Ferriola, Jim Tarsi

Ushers: “Pick-Up” As Available

Altar Guild: Chuck Neeley Acolyte:

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Barb Haskins Cantor:

Flowers: Chuck Neeley Children’s Time: John Paul Crawford

June 18, 2017 Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Connor Sheehan

Lector: Carol Alessi Media Assistant: Connor Sheehan

Communion Assistant: Carol Alessi, Jim Tarsi

Ushers: “Pick-Up” As Available

Altar Guild: Kori Weston Acolyte:

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Barb Haskins Cantor:

Flowers: Marge Robison Children’s Time: Felicia Wachsmann

June 25, 2017 Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Mike Odegaard

Lector: Donna Hagens Media Assistant: Dick Fink

Communion Assistant: Carol Alessi, David Ladolcetta

Ushers: “Pick-Up” As Available

Altar Guild: Chuck Neeley Acolyte:

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Dick Fink Cantor:

Flowers: Jim Tarsi Children’s Time: Dave Smith

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June 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

6:30p Pack 150

Mtg

2

3p Café Reserved

3

4

Affirmation of

Baptism/Pentecost

Sunday

9:30a Summer Svc

6p Troop 150 Cmt

Mtg

5

7p Troop 150

Mtg

7p Education

Mtg

6

10:30a Kindred

Sisters

6:30p Bible Study

7

11a Pray for Min

8

7p Property Mtg

9

10

8a Men’s

Breakfast

11 Baptism Festivals/

Holy Trinity

8:15a Summer

Education

9:30a Summer Svc

12:15p Worship Mtg

12

7p Finance Mtg

7p Troop 150

Mtg

13

6:30p Bible Study

14

15

6:30p Council

Mtg 6:30p Pack

1502 Mtg Thurs Svc

16

17

18

Father’s Day 8:15a Summer

Education

9:30a Summer Svc

19

6:30p Evang &

Outreach Mtg

7p Troop 150

Mtg

20

6:30p Bible Study

6:30p TIFA Mtg

21

11a Pray for Min

22

7p Stephen

Ministers Mtg

7p Pack 1501

Cmt Mtg

23

24

VBS Set-up

25

VBS Set-Up

8:15a Summer

Education

9:30a Summer Svc

26

VBS

7p Troop 150

Mtg

27

VBS

6:30p Bible Study

28

VBS

29

VBS 30

VBS

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