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THE TOWER St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Growing in Grace

AUGUST 2014 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 8

OUR MISSION

To worship, learn and grow together in the knowledge of God and his Word. We are then sent into the

world to share God’s love, teach His Word, and serve those in need.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE !

German Dinner pg 1

Partners Page pg 2

Organ Update pg 3

VBS Wrap-up pg 4

Address Changes pg 5

Book Club pg 6

Calendar of Events pg 7

WELCA Craft Bazaar pg 8

Altar Flowers pg 9

Summer Calendar pg 10

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED FROM

ST LUKE’S ENDOWMENT FUND

The Scholarship branch of St. Luke’s Endowment Fund is honored to announce the winners of the 2014 St. Luke’s Scholarships. Con-gratulations to Andrew Thomas, Erin Mulleavy, Jillian Weiss and Jacob Peterson. God’s blessings to them as they continue their education.

DECORATING COMMITTEE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

" Are you creative? Do you like to decorate? The Worship Life Ministry Team is organizing a church decorating committee for all seasons. Please sign your name and phone number on the clipboard provided in the narthex. Some of you who are already assisting with these projects, please also sign your name....and a big thank your for your help! You may also give your name to the church office or any of the Worship Life members. Here are the members: Linda Olrich, Ben Fidler, Jonathon Rice, Ginny Peterson, Doris Lezon, Julie Sanderson, and Ron and Judy Diener."

GERMAN DINNER COMING IN OCTOBER

Mark your calendars for October 12, 2014.

Siggi Deckman has generously offered to prepare for us

an authentic old style German dinner . Watch for more

information in next month’s Tower, and watch for volun-

teer sign up sheets to arrive in the narthex.

GROWING IN GRACE AUGUST 2014 THE TOWER PAGE 2

DEAR PARTNERS,

The gal who called me this morning had a last name that sounded familiar, but I was not aware of who she actually was. She was calling as the new Executive Director of “Family Promise” – the local network of con-gregations formerly known as the Inter-faith Hospitality Network – that provides a place to stay for home-less families with children until their housing situation can be resolved. We have supported Fairgreen Pres-byterian Church on Laskey as they have hosted this ministry over the years. This lady named Rachel was call-ing to introduce herself as the new Executive Director and share information about an upcoming meeting. It was then she added, “and I think you know my parents – in fact – you baptized me many years ago.” “Oh, I thought I recognized your name,” I replied.

This was Rachel Joseph, whose parents are Chuck and Barb (Jones) Joseph. Her father Chuck was president of our congregation back about 1990 and her grandparents, J.P. and Natalie Jones were active members back when I first came in 1984. In fact, a contribution from their estate became the seed money for our cur-rent Endowment Fund. Talk about life coming back around again!! Anyway, our conversation reminded me of something I was going to write about this month …

When you hear the word “church,” what comes to mind? What is the church in your mind? For many peo-ple, I imagine it is the local congregation to which they belong. For those with a more nostalgic tendency, perhaps the picture in their mind is the church in which they grew up. But as much as these are pretty com-mon ways to think of the church, they are not the whole picture of what the church actually is.

The constitution of our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) reminds us that the church is fully present in various forms – as the local congregation, as the network of local congregations such as the Southeast Michigan Synod of which we are a part, and the national network of all ELCA congregations in church-wide assembly. There is also the global dimension of the church which among Lutheran churches is the Lutheran World Federation, or more broadly, the World Council of Churches. Most basically, the church is the fellowship of all who have ever been baptized in whatever tradition of which they are a part.

We take part in the various expressions of the church through supporting our Synod and the ELCA through our benevolence giving. We also support the work of the wider church through various agencies we support – such as Toledo Area Ministries, Lutheran Social Services and the Lutheran Home Society. On a personal level, beyond St. Luke’s, I serve the wider church as a member of the Southeast Michigan Synod Council and a board member of the Family and Youth Ministries of the Lutheran Home Society. Other members of our congregation offer their time and talents through Lutheran Social Services or a ministry called “Family Prom-ise.”

Though I have not seen Rachel since she was an infant (her parents moved to Detroit many years ago), it was a joy to hear of one of the children I was privileged to baptized being an active part of the church be-yond our walls. This is not the only such story, only the most recent. Isn’t it great to be part of the church at work in the world?

With much love, your partner in the Gospel of Grace,


ST LUKE’S LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

A new fellowship group is forming here at St. Luke’s! The St. Luke’s Ladies Luncheon Club

will meet at the church on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am and carpool to a

variety of restaurants for lunch and fellowship. Or feel free to meet us there if you wish!

There will be a specified charity to support each month (specifics to be decided by group)

and there will be a donation for that each month. (For example, socks for Hannah’s Socks;

Mittens for Salvation Army, etc.)

The first meeting of this group will be on August 6th, 2014 and the destination for lunch will

be The Black Forest Café, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon, Ohio. Siggi Deckman will be our

contact person and she needs a head count to make reservations every month. Her number is

734 856 1253. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Siggi.

ORGAN UPDATE AUGUST 2014

The organ committee met on July 22nd and reviewed the newest quote

received on rebuilding the current organ. This quote was $112,500 and has

an asterisk saying that it may be extra for a new blower also. The 3 quotes

received now to rebuild the existing organ range from $112,500-$150,000.

The 3 quotes received to purchase a new digital organ range from

$43,000-$118,000. A deluxe version of the Infinity organ by Rogers that

most impressed everyone and is probably the best suited for St Luke's, has

been offered for a one month demo for us to test out. They will bring it in

and set it up for a cost that will be deducted from the purchase price if we

decide to buy it. It will arrive at St. Luke's on Sept 1 and be here for 4

Sundays. There will be Temple talks to explain the need and why it will

enhance our worship services now and in the future. There will be Q and A

forums after services to answer any questions also. We hope that everyone

will be able to attend one of the services so everyone is informed. The

organ committee is comprised of Linda Olrich, Ron Diener, Doris Lezon, Mary

Jean Bell, Bill Winson, Fred Georgeson and Lori Neumeyer.


VBS 2014 WRAP UP!

THANK YOU to our St. Luke’s family

for your love and support of Vacation Bible

School 2014!!

During the week of July 7th- 11th we learned that

God filled the world with a lot of crazy creatures

...including us! We learned that when we feel weird, different, or even lost in a crowd —

nothing compares to the extraordinary love of Jesus. We hosted 86 children on average each

day and they rotated through stations around our church such as One-of-a-Kind Bible Adven-

tures, Imagination Station, Untamed Games, Kid-Vid Cinema & Missions, Critter Café, and

Sing & Play Stampede.

Our mission project for the week was raising money to help people attain clean drinking wa-

ter. Each day we talked about the importance of clean water and about those in the world

who do not have access to it. The children of Vacation Bible School raised $283.82 to donate

to Sawyer Products (water filters) to help in that effort!

Thank you to EVERONE who unselfishly gave of their time before, during, and after to help

make this year a success! We are already looking ahead so please mark your calendars for

June 15-19, 2015 for Vacation Bible School 2015!!! J

A special THANK YOU and blessing to Cathy Thomas

who will be moving on to another ministry here at St.

Luke’s. We thank her for her countless hours of service

to our Lord through Vacation Bible School.

THANK YOU CATHY!

Kim Diver

Vacation Bible School Director 2015


PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY PAGE

UNDERSTANDING MIGRAINES

Migraine headaches are acute or chronic headaches occurring several times a month or less, lasting 4

hours to 72 hours. They start with mood changes, fatigue, or an aura of visual problems, such as flashing

lights or sensitivity to lights and sounds. An intense throbbing headache occurs on one side or both sides of

the head with possible nausea and vomiting. Fluid retention, and tingling or numbness of an arm or leg can

accompany these symptoms. All one wants to do is to lie down in a dark and quiet place. Migraines are

very common with those of a family history of migraines, often starting in childhood and adolescence. They

are more common in women between age 15 and 55, and often connected with hormonal changes.

Chemical changes in the brain occur and swelling of the blood vessels with migraines. Triggers in-

clude stress, sleeplessness, unusual smells such as paint, certain foods and food additives, changes in the

weather, alcohol, and some medications. Keep a good headache diary, and take to your Dr. for treatment.

The Dr. may order other tests to rule out other causes of headaches, before treating you.

There are no cures for migraines, but try to avoid some of the triggers. Reduce stress, do regular exer-

cise, quit smoking, maintain a daily routine, avoid estrogen products, and eat regular meals. Your Dr. may

order medications for an acute onset to start early as soon as you feel the migraine starting. There are many

new preventative medications now developed for migraines taken daily. Some people take certain vitamins,

acupuncture, do relaxation exercises and have massages for migraines. Many of these new treatments can

keep migraines under control. If you have an abrupt headache and signs and symptoms of a stroke as cov-

ered in our last newsletter go to the ER.

God’s Blessings and enjoy your summer.

Judy Diener R.N.

Address Changes

Mr & Mrs. Luis Salas (Jillian Manore) Mary Jo Schoch, Rebecca Schoch

7223 Cranbrook Drive Billy Schoch, Bobby Schoch

Lambertville, MI 48144 2232 Beaufort St

****** Toledo, Ohio. 43613

Vickie, Amanda & Jessica Wisniewski

1330 W. Alexis, Lot 100

Toledo, OH 43612


HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

8/1 Scott Goliver

Debra Manor

Joshua Ondrus

Megan Leonard

8/2 Lynn Warren

Joyce Begg

8/3 June Hawkinson

8/4 Donna Lennex

Kyle Hudgin

8/5 Trent Sloan

Jennifer Ondrus

8/6 Carl Hallstrom

8/7 Barbara Frye

8/8 Marcia Johns

8/10 Sophia Ressler

Scott Thompson

8/12 Linda Hubaker

8/15 Lauren Bules

Lynne Henzler

Joe Cornprobst

Jacob Ondrus

8/16 Andrew Miller

Paige Zilke

8/17 Blake Theodorou

8/18 Jake Giesige

8/19 Siggi Deckman

8/20 David Ziemke

Joann Thompson

Jessica Sloan

Judy Sengstock

8/21 James Shuherk

Bev Johnson

Don Yockey

8/22 Sally Georgeson

8/23 Drew Vogel

Mahjida Steffin

Jessica Zilke

8/24 Kim Giesige

8/25 Anastasia Williams

8/26 Amelia Majerski

Patrick Hogan

Roxie Adoline

8/28 Michelle Bules

8/29 Leah Hafemeister

Judy Gephart

Trista Myers

8/30 Jeff Weiss

8/31 Ruth Thompson

Scott Heiden

Dorisse Benz

Michael Greeley

Laura Van Camp

**********************

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !

8/2 Terri & Joe

Lykowski

8/14 Joey & Jerry

Stamp

8/15 Pamela & Ryan

Bristol

8/16 Mary Jean & Denzil

Bell

8/18 Carol & Richard

Schoch

Joyce & Ray

Lykowski

8/20 Sharon & Jerry

Merickel

8/21 Sue & Andy

Nieman

8/23 Kathleen & Ron

Ressler

8/24 Chris & James

Shuherk

8/31 Linda & John

Waidelich

THE ST. LUKE’S BOOK CLUB will continue to meet throughout the summer and would like to invite anyone interested to please join us. You don’t have to come to every meeting, choose the books in which you have an interest or the dates that work for you. We meet every six weeks. You will find the dates and books we will read through the end of the year listed below. We look forward to seeing you. The Book Club meets at 7:00 pm at the home of Diane Paine, 7514 Apache Tr. If you have any questions, please feel free to call her, (734) 847-1526.

August 26 – One Good Dog by Susan Wilson

October 7 – Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

November 18 – The Fault in our Stars by John Green

December 30 – Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline


Tuesday, August 26th

7:00: Technology Meeting

Wednesday, August 27th

10:00: Luther Haus Bible Study

11:00: Luther Haus Communion

Thursday, August 28th

7:30: AA/Alanon

Friday, August 29th

Saturday, August 30th

Sunday, August 31st 8:30/11:15: Trad. Worship

w.Comm.

9:30: Blood Pressure’s (Library)

9:30: Coffee Fellowship

10:00: Family GIG Service

********************************

Friday, August 1st

Saturday, August 2nd

Sunday, August 3rd

8:30/11:15 Traditional Serv.

w/ Communion



Monday, August 4th

10:00: Comforters

5:30: God Works Meal !

Tuesday, August 5th

Bedford Voting (all day)



7:30: AA/Alanon

Friday, August 8th


Sunday, August 10th

8:30/11:15 Service of the Word


10:00: Family GIG Service w/Comm.

Monday, August 11th

10:00: Comforters

5:30: God Work’s Meal !


6:00: Executive Meeting

7:00: Ministry Teams



7:30: AA/Alanon

Friday, August 15th


Sunday, August 17th

8:30/11:15: Contemporary Service

w/ Communion



(outdoors)

Monday, August 18th

10:00: Comforters



6:30: Church Council


Thursday, August 21rd

7:30: AA/Alanon

Friday, August 22nd


Sunday, August 24th

8:30/11:15: Trad. Worship w/

Comm.


10:00: Family GIG Service w/

Comm.

Monday, August 25th

10:00: Comforters



PRINCE OF PEACE 50TH ANNIVERSARY INVITIATION

The congregation of Prince of Peace in Ida, Michigan warmly invites the

congregation of St. Luke’s in Temperance, Michigan to celebrate their 50th

anniversary with them on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Guests are welcome to

join us for the entire celebration including worship at 9:00, or they may

come for the dinner at 11:30 and/or the celebratory anniversary program

beginning at 12:30. To attend the catered dinner, please RSVP to 734 269

2420 by August 13, 2014 ( $5.00/person). More information on this is post-

ed on the side narthex bulletin board at St. Luke’s.

AUGUST 2014 ALTAR FLOWERS

GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:

Aug 3rd- In honor of the birthdays of Donna Lennex and June Haw-

kinson by their friends John & Lynn Warren.

Aug 10th- In honor of Joey Neumeyer’s 3rd birthday by his grandpar-

ents Jim and Lori.

- In memory of her nephew, Tom Dickson by Judy Sengstock.

Aug 24th- In honor of Andy & Sue Nieman’s 38th anniversary.

- In honor of Ronald & Kathleen Ressler’s 45th anniversary.

Aug 31st- In honor of the birthday of Ruth Thompson by her friends

John and Lynn Warren.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

1690 Sterns Road

Temperance, MI 48182

Frank Paine, Pastor

www.stlukeschurch.net

Phone 734.847.8275

Fax 734.847.1454

Church Office Hours M-F 9am—5pm

Summer Schedule

8:30 am — Regular Traditional Service

Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 5 — The Majesty of liturgy, pipe organ, and choral music

Week 3 — Joyful worship with a contemporary feel

9:30- 10:30 am — Coffee Fellowship

10:00 am — the FamilyGiG

Contemporary praise, worship, and children’s time.

11:15 am—-Regular (Informal ) Traditional Service

Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5—The Majesty of liturgy, pipe organ, and choral music

Week 3—Joyful Worship with a contemporary feel

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