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July 2008 VOL. 7 No. 7
PASTOR'S CORNER
This month we will be celebrating 50 years of delivering the gospel to the Lake community. It is an exciting milestone. During this time, it is important to reflect upon our past to see where we have been so we can look into the future to see where we are going. We obviously are going to continue the drive-in service for many years to come as this type of service seems to be needed in the community. While we are still the only “drive-in” service at the lake, other churches in the area have taken notice and since I have been here, they have started outdoor services. This just tells us how relevant this service is to the Christians staying here at the lake.
As we celebrate 50 years of drive-in, we are for the most part also celebrating 50 years as a congregation. A lot has changed since the beginning. No longer at a drive in, we have a church building. We have worship services “inside.” We have two worship services. The congregation is not mostly visitors to the lake but local residents. While many people who reside at the lake are retirement age or regular weekend visitors who have second homes here, the community is gaining younger couples who work here at the lake.
A major development here at Hope is our Daycare/Pre-school/After-school care—Lambs of Hope. A vision started years ago and is now coming fully to fruition. We have had to hire more staff because we are getting so many children. Our congregation needs to be praying that through this ministry we may be able to touch the hearts of these children with the love of Christ. I know many people who, while they were not Lutheran growing up, went to Lutheran pre-schools and day schools. When they got older and discovered they needed Christ and the Church they became Lutheran because of their memories of being at a Lutheran school. We also need to pray for the parents of those who send their children here to our care. Please pray that through this ministry God may call these parents to desire further Christian education for their children and bring them to Sunday School and to the divine service on Sunday mornings.
On another note, the elders have determined from our survey that many members would like to have a different service on Sunday mornings. In particular, they have expressed a desire to do Matins pg. 32 (The Lutheran Hymnal) which is pg. 219 (Lutheran Service Book). However, we also do not want to get rid of every Sunday every service communion. I’ve discussed it with our circuit counselor Rev. Scheperle, other pastors in our bi-circuit and pastors across the country and some once a month or once a quarter do Matins with an abbreviated Lord’s Supper service (much like we do at drive-in for the Lord’s Supper). Rev. Scheperle’s congregation at St. John’s does this. We will mention it again in next month’s newsletter. We are not going to do anything until September. In the meanwhile think about it and please share your opinions with myself and with your elders so we can get a better idea if this is something you might want.
Have a great summer, God bless you on your travels if you are traveling and see you at the 50th anniversary of the drive-in on the 6th of July.
Pastor Guillaume Williams, Sr.
FROM THE BOARD OF ELDERS
Greetings from the Board of Elders
The Board of Elders is asking for your input on having a service one Sunday a month that is a Matins service followed by communion, in place of Divine Setting Three. Please contact your elder to let him know your feelings concerning this.
The service for St. Mary Magdalene will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, July 21st and at noon on July 22nd. Prayerfully consider attending one of these services.
On July 6th, we will be having our celebration for our 50th year of Drive-in services at 7:30. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the breakfast that is planned afterwards.
Stay in touch with the Lord while on vacation by attending church. The church office has an Annual that has all the churches listed for you to browse through to find one near to where you will be vacationing.
Once again, please contact your elder if you are in need of anything, if you need to speak with him, if you are having surgery, or whatever need arises. His name can be found in the church directory next to your name.
In Service to our Lord,
Your Board of Elders
Chuck Kiel, Don Mueller, Mike Kurtz, Don Hunkeler and Lyle Hoppe
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Hello from the Sunday School Superintendent. Each week the Sunday bulletin will give you a very short paragraph of what we are doing that day in Sunday School. This will give you the opportunity to ask your children questions. The summer session is called "Journey with Jesus". Here is the scope for the month of July so as a family you can follow along:
July 6 Journey with the Wise Men Matthew 2:1-23
July 13 Journey with the Royal Officer John 4:46-54
July 20 Journey to Bethany Luke 10:38-42
July 28 Journey Up to Jerusalem Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40
We are looking forward to the summer season and having a rewarding "Journey with Jesus" with your children. Feel free to bring any extra guests you might have to church and of course any child is welcome in Sunday School. We have so much fun together!
WE COULD USE SOME HELP. One of our teachers will not be able to team teach for the summer months. This is for our Early Childhood class which only has two students. If you are interested in helping us out or even giving this teaching thing a try, please let me know by putting that information on a piece of paper and putting it in my mailbox in the church office. Your name and phone number would be great! The summer session is for the months of June, July and August. We need this teacher for August. Come on, try it, this is a good chance to see if this is the talent the Lord gave you.
Mary Ellen Staerkel, Hope Lutheran Chapel Sunday School Superintendent
LWML NEWS
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Convention, Missouri District was held on June 6-8 at St. Charles, Mo. The theme was “Precious Journey.” It was very inspiring. Our Mites are truly at work! Attending from Hope: Margaret Scheiter, Kathy Heineman, Jan Loman, and Betty Hoppe.
On June 10th, the Lord provided a beautiful day for Christian fellowship on the trip to Hermann, Mo. The ladies who went will attest to that! Jan Loman and Doris Meyer were the drivers. Others who went were Sonja Howard, Betty Hoppe, Dorothy Champley, Joyce Trost, Lois Grawe and Louise Kemp. Doris Meyer planned a great day, starting with the Stone Hill Winery tour including the wine tasting. Lunch was enjoyed at the Winery Vintage Restaurant, which is in a sturdy horse barn. After lunch we had a very interesting history lesson on our guided tour of the German School Museum. A friend of Doris Meyer’s, Shirley Boehm who is a lifelong Hermann resident led the tour of the German School. After the tour we walked across the street to a shop called “Time for Pie” for homemade pie. Delicious!
After a brief tour of downtown including the new Messmer Amphitheatre and the stately Historic Gasconade County Courthouse we headed home via Hwy. 19, 50 to 54. Time did not permit seing other attractions such as the Deutschheim State Historic Site. That can be for another tour. One husband commented that men would like to go, too. Maybe we’ll catch the hint. We are so sorry that Margaret, Nancy and Shirley couldn’t join us as they had planned. Auf Wiedersehen. Thanks, Doris. God is so good!
LWML will meet again at 10:00 a.m. on September 9th.
Nancy Mueller, LWML Guild Secretary
THE CARD SHOP
We are glad you have found us in the large dining hall on the lower level. This is our summer location. The new order of baptism cards have arrived and are in the racks for your selection. Look for them if you have the need.
Also there is a new “Little Visits with God” devotion book for children. Look at the new children’s Jesus story books; they are simple and colorful.
There is a new selection of necklaces and paula shell bracelets. A butterfly necklace with sturdy chain and matching bracelet is a colorful set that would please a little girl.
As always, there is the usual selection of cards, Bibles and books. The Card Shop is self service as usual. Thanks for recording your purchase.
God’s blessings and wishes for a safe summer
Doris Meyer, Hope Lutheran Chapel Ladies Guild
BOARD OF EDUCATION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL>br>
Join our Friendship Trek VBS from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., July 28-Aug 1, where the Good News about Jesus will be shared everyday at every site. Kids ages 3 to 12 will discover new friends and build a powerful relationship with their Forever Friend, Jesus Christ!
A sign-up sheet is on the credenza for those who can volunteer their time during that week. Watch the bulletin for other ways to support this year’s VBS event.
For the Board of Education,
Miriam Hill, Chairperson, Nancy Mueller, and Tina Cordia
THRIVENT
Summer keeps us busy, but not too busy to enjoy an evening of music performed by the Lake Area Orchestra. Hope Lutheran Chapel each year has the privilege of hosting the orchestra in July. This year the orchestra will play at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15th. Hope Chapel will host an ice cream social after the program.
If you would like to help with making goodies, the setting up of the chairs or welcoming the people who attend this evening of music, please call Karen Kiel, 302-0438, Sandy Laughlin, 873-3689, or Betty Merli, 348-3351. God has given Hope Chapel the opportunity to reach out to the community and we invite you to attend and witness through your friendship and presence.
The plans for the annual bazaar are beginning to take place and we hope you have been busy with needlework, canning, crafts, and such. You will be receiving a call sometime in August to ask for your help. God has blessed each of us with a talent and whether you are young or old, we hope you will participate in making, working, or being a chairman for this event that is popular with our community.
We pray God will bless you with a safe and enjoyable summer,
Karen Kiel, Sandy Laughlin, Betty Merli
SUMMER DAYCARE CAMP
Hello from all of us here at Lambs of Hope Summer Fun Camp. With summer just getting started we have got a lot of fun and educational activities for the kiddos.
We kicked it off by learning about China. Their culture, the music and we even got to try some of their interesting food.
We will be learning about a different country every week and have activities to do with each one. We will also have visitors from the Water Patrol and the Conservation Department coming soon.
On Monday’s, Pastor Williams joins the kids to teach them some Martial Arts. Thursday and Friday are our Splash days where we get to swim and just be kids.
We all are having so much fun and we thank everyone who is helping to make this summer a memorable one for the staff and the kids.
Leeta Koons, Lilly Ash, Sarah Ash, Ashley Hammond
AND our very Important Volunteers!
CIRCLE OF HOPE LWML
Due to hectic summer schedules we are putting our meetings on hold until September. Our next meeting is September 16th at 7 p.m. I hope to see you there! We fellowship, do devotionals and bible studies as well as a few mission projects: Packages of Hope for soldiers in Iraq, “Quiet Bags” for the little ones during service, banners for baptisms and new banners for the different seasons. All women and teens are welcome to join us.
Kathy Heinemann
President, Circle of Hope
PARISH NURSE
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER HERE AT THE LAKE
• Wear sunscreen with at least a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 (45 if your are fair skinned). Apply 30 minutes before going outside and reapply at least every 2 hours. Remember, the sun shines even when it is cloudy, wear sunscreen. There is NO such thing as a safe tan.
• Keep hydrated. Drink fluids and limit intense activities when the temperature is high.
• Insist your child wear a helmet when riding bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates and scooters (be a role model yourself).
• Drinking alcohol and driving boats do not mix (if you are unsure about this, check with the local hospital or State Water Patrol).
• Always supervise children (ages 0 to 18) when they are in or near the water.
• Inflatable swim aids are not a substitute for life vests.
• Stay within arm’s length of infants or toddlers in the water (do not assume some one else is watching them).
• Children should ALWAYS wear a well fitting life vest on boats or near water.
• Fireworks can burn; every year thousands of fireworks-related injuries require emergency treatment (some just small burns, others cause loss of sight, fingers, etc.).
• Do not place grills close to siding or under eaves when BBQing on the deck.
• Always supervise grills when in use.
• Ticks carry diseases that can affect you for the rest of your life. Use insect repellent containing DEET, especially at your hairline. Wear long sleeves and long pants when in grassy or wooded areas. Change clothes, bathe and do a tick check after you come indoors.
• Mosquito bites may carry many diseases, including the West Nile virus. Use insect repellents when out doors in the evening or at night.
• West Nile virus can be especially dangerous to those with an impaired ability to fight the virus. The very young and the very old are at risk. Keeping them indoors during mosquito times (evening and night) might be advised.
• Wash your hands before eating, after being outdoors, after using the bathroom, diseases often enter through the mouth, wash your hands often.
• Bathe or shower after swimming in the lake, or at the pool.
In spite of all the many warnings, please be safe and enjoy your summer.
Yours in Christ,
Parish Nurse Sonja Howard
BOOKENDS
My Father’s Face by James Robinson
In the fall of 1943, a small ad appeared in the Houston Chronicle requesting a Christian couple to raise a newborn boy. This baby was born as the result of a rape. A Southern Baptist pastor’s wife saw the ad, went to the hospital and brought the baby home. James—as the baby was named—was with the Hales nearly five years when his birth mother came to claim him. She would never sign the release papers for adoption so James had to leave the only home he had known.
The next ten years is a succession of so much moving that James had no concept of what a home could be. He mentions that he cried a lot as a child. His mother married his father and life became even worse as his father was an abusive alcoholic. An incident that put his father in prison, allowed James to return to the Hales. This was the family that had tried to adopt him and had been so kind to him. It was shortly after this that James became a Christian.
As he became an adult, he knew God was always there for him. Even though his childhood was certainly not an ideal situation, he was determined to make a way for himself.
And that he did—he is James Robinson, a minister and founder of Life Outreach International. As you read this book, you see how God is the perfect Father, you will recall Biblical situations regarding parenting and learn of accounts told by Mr. Robinson.
Jean Hunkeler
FLOAT TRIP
Float for 7 beautiful miles on the Niangua River and enjoy a gourmet BBQ prepared by Chef Steve Bauer. Canoe rental and shuttle service for two people is $40.00. An extra charge for each additional child over age 8 is $10.00. If you come for the BBQ, the cost is $7.00 per adult and $3.00 for each child’s meal. Bring your own drinks for the day plus a snack for the gravel bar lunch. Also bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert to complete our BBQ dinner and your own folding chairs. A convoy will leave the church at 9:00 a.m., or meet at Bennett Springs State Park on Hwy. 64-Alt., about 12 miles west of Lebanon by 10:00 a.m. Questions ? Call Steve Bauer (365-0914) or Charles Lashley (346-3237). Please sign up on the sheet on the credenza by Sunday, July 20th so that we can reserve our canoes from the outfitter.
MORE FELLOWSHIP TIME
PICNIC AND FUN
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 11:00 to ?
Where: Camdenton Community Park Shelter #1
ACTIVITIES
Swimming—Horseshoes—Washers— Tennis Court—Large Playground Area—Skateboard Facilities
Bring Cards or board games if you prefer to be less active.
Fees for Swimming:
$3.00 if LESS than 13
$4.00 if 13 and Older.
FOOD INFO: Bring a food item to share—call it potluck. Bring your own meat, drinks, utensils, silverware, chairs.
*BBQ Pits and Electrical Outlets Available
Directions to Camdenton Park: At the Camdenton courthouse square, turn onto North Highway 5. Go Approx. 1.2 miles to City Park Road. Turn Left just before the Pizza Hut sign. Drive to the parking area alongside the pavilion.
ALWAYS REMEMBER - SHARE YOUR LORD ! - YOUR SMILE ! AND YOUR HEART WITH OTHERS!
GOD LOVES YOU!
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