Evangelical Lutheran Church June 2017

Worship Services 2nd and 4th Saturday Dinner Church 6 pm

1st Saturday Healing Service 6 pm

Saturday Traditional 6 pm

Sunday Traditional 8 & 11 am

Sunday Contemporary 9:30 am

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Nursery Hours 5:30-7:30 pm Saturdays; 7:30 am –12:30 pm Sundays

QUOTE OF THE MONTH From what we get, We can make a living, From what we give, We can make a life. Arthur Ashe

THOUGHTS OF PASTOR FATHER JONES

My Daddy Is Here!

David Elkind, a psychologist, tells the story of visiting his middle son's nursery school class, at the request of his teacher. She wanted him to observe a "problem child" in the class. While he was there, he caught a conversation between his son and some other boys. Their conversation went like this.

Child A: "My daddy is a doctor and he makes lots of money and we have a swimming pool." Child B: "My daddy is a lawyer and he flies to Washington and talks to the president." Child C: "My daddy owns a company and we have our own airplane."

Then David Elkind's boy said, "My daddy is here!" And he proudly looked in his father's direction.

As we celebrated Mother’s Day, I examined in my sermon the idea of being “Living Stones.” Dr. Elkind’s little story reminds us of the importance of being present for those we love. In today’s world that has become more challenging. Many things draw at our time and our energy. But actually being present in other’s lives has greater value than all the things that we can give. Further, actually being present, is more than simply being in the room. It means that we are engaged with the other; actively listening to them; deeply concerned about their needs and issues.

The miracle of the Gospel is that God is such a father. For some, God is an all-powerful being that created the world (and us) and then stepped back to watch from afar. But Jesus demonstrates that our God is one who chooses to walk among his people; to be beside us in every situation; to listen to all our prayers. God is truly present with us. He is our Rock!

Being living stones reminds us that we are called to be his living presence in the world. As He is our Rock, we are to be smaller rocks for those around us: our families, our communities, and our world. I must admit that I rarely feel like a rock. In fact, I seldom even feel like a stone. Most of the time, I feel more like a pebble. But even a pebble provides something God can build upon.

When a road or driveway is repaved, the first layer was one of small gravel – the pebbles. But together, those pebbles became the base for the new road which can support hundreds of cars. We should not despair even if we are but small pebbles for together we can support great endeavors.

This Father’s Day, remember who you are. You are God’s living presence. You are God’s living stones. People will build their lives upon you. God will build his kingdom upon you.

Blessings and love, Doug

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Inga Elise Brown (Dr. Fred Brown’s granddaughter, and niece of Richard & Kimberly Brown) graduated from the University of South Carolina

School of Medicine, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Following graduation, Inga will move to the Washington, D.C. area where she will commence her four-year residency with Georgetown University Hospital. She is the daughter of Dr. Brown’s eldest son Eric and his wife, Debra Shober Brown, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Johanna Yee, daughter of John and Deborah Yee, graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Tech University Pamplin College of Business with dual bachelors degrees in accounting and information systems and in marketing. Johanna received the 2017 Outstanding Service Award. In the fall, Johanna will join Pricewaterhouse-Coopers in Tysons Corner, Virginia, as an accountant with the core forensics team.

Kevin Benner graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI with a degree in Culinary Arts/Food Service Management. After graduation, Kevin will work for Sodexho as a Chef Manager in the Boston area.

ELC 2017 GRADUATES The congregation of Evangelical Lutheran Church congratulates the members of the class of 2017 on

their achievements as they graduate from various high schools, colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education. Please enjoy this look at the

graduating class of 2017!

Claire Donnelly, daughter of Margie and Neil Donnelly, graduated from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland with a degree in Environmental Studies and a minor in Psychology. While at Goucher, Claire played two years on the tennis team, studied a semester abroad in Costa Rica at the Monteverde Institute studying ways to address global issues of sustainability. She was the SLCA Director (Student Leadership for Civic Action) who led student volunteers and community participants in Goucher College's off-campus outreach. For two years Claire help lead students and homeless men with art projects and a garden project at a Baltimore men’s transitional shelter: Earl’s Place. She is a passionate ultimate Frisbee team player and was named MVP by her peers. Claire plans to continue to learn more in the coming years through World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), Sustainable housing internships and volunteering with Lutheran Services in America and or ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM).

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Harrison Rasmussen graduated from Linganore High School. Harrison was a member of the National Honor Society, was the Vice President of his class, and was a three sport varsity athlete (golf, basketball and tennis). He recently won the Frederick County Public Schools Central Maryland County tennis title. Harrison will attend the University of Kansas in the fall and plans to major in Biology.

Christopher Smith, son of Karen Smith, graduated in August 2016 from FCC with a AA degree in nuclear medicine. He made the Dean's list throughout his classes. He currently works at Medstar Montgomery General Hospital and Advanced Radiology as a nuclear technician. Christopher is the grandson of Jesse and Betty Smith.

Jessica Paige Lambert, granddaughter of Marion D. Carmack Jr and daughter of Donnie and Terry Lambert of Frederick, graduated from The Maryland-Virginia College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree.

Brady Spencer Peterson graduated from Tuscarora High School with High Honors. He is a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in swimming, cross country and track & field. He will attend Frostburg State University majoring in History and Education. He also plans to swim for FSU. Brady is the son of Rodney and Janet Peterson.

Jacob William Renn, grandson of John and Kathy Renn, graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He graduated from the Honors College and the University Honors program with a GPA of 3.751. He will attend the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business to enter the Master of Sci-ence in Business Analytics program. Jacob is a proud alumni of Wee Folk School and Governor Thomas Johnson High School Class of 2014.

Stephanie Harshman, proud daughter of Steve and Karen Harshman, graduated with her Masters in Health Science: Administration from Towson University. In addition, Stephanie will complete her Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from

St. Catherine's University in December 2017. Stephanie has worked in rehabilitative health care facilities since completing her B.S. in Exercise Science at TU in 2010, and has continued to work as a rehabilitation director in Baltimore throughout her graduate career. She is looking forward to having less on her plate as she completes her degrees, but also enjoys academia and plans to complete her PhD in the near future.

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We are proud of your accomplishments! Your family and friends wish you the best

on your graduation days!

Colossians 1:10 - And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the

knowledge of God.

Ryan Hintzman graduated from Yale University. He is the only son of Kim Hintzman. He will be spending the coming year in Taiwan in an intensive Chinese language program,

returning to the U.S. in June of 2018.

Jillian Poska graduated from Tuscarora High School. She participated in marching band, concert band, and science national honor society. She will attend Wittenberg University where she will major in biochemistry and molecular biology with a music minor. She enjoyed being part of youth group, handbells, and volunteering with Sunday School and VBS. She looks forward to being a camp counselor at Mar-Lu-Ridge where she spent several summers as a camper.

Kelsey Carpenter, daughter of Chip and Karen Carpenter, graduated from Towson University with a major in Sociology-Anthropology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Spanish. She was a member of the Honors College at Towson and made the Dean's list each semester. Kelsey partook in several internships at various levels of the Criminal Justice system and will be moving to Tennessee in the fall to begin her career.

Robbie Benner graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Business Administration. He hopes to find an engineering job in Colorado.

Cena Rasmussen, daughter of Deb and Dr. Todd Rasmussen graduated from the University of Kansas with a Community Health Degree. She will attend the University of Kansas Nursing School in the fall.

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GOOD NEWS Article from the Frederick Memorial Hospital

Website: http://www.fmh.org/News-Calendar/News/2017/May/Dick-and-Sue-Basford-Named-2017-FMH-Good-Samarit.aspx

Dick and Sue Basford were named Frederick Memorial Hospital’s 2017 Good Samaritans of the Year at a recognition event on May 3 for some of the hospital’s most generous benefactors. First presented in 1991, the FMH Good Samaritan of the Year award recognizes individuals whose lives have demonstrated “actions or achievements that have substantially advanced patient care, the economic health of the hospital, or the physical safety of its patients and personnel, as well as a selfless commitment to improving the quality of life in the entire Frederick community.” Dick and Sue Basford were presented with the award in honor of their shared lifetime of community service and philanthropy. Longtime members of the hospital’s Order of the Good Samaritan, the Basfords are also active members of the FMH Auxiliary, contributing a combined total of well over 7,000 hours of direct patient and administrative service. A native Fredericktonian, Dick Basford graduated from Frederick High School and continued his education at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After graduating in 1969, he accepted employment with Etchison Funeral Home. After the retirement of A. Hart and Marjorie Etchison in 1971, Dick Basford became part owner of the funeral home with Frank R. Smith, Donald M. Fadeley and Robert W. Keeney. He retired in 2007. Sue Basford began her career as a Home Economics teacher at Brunswick High School. She took a job as a teacher at Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Wee Folk School, eventually becoming its director. Years later, she continued her career as an educator when she accepted a part-time position as an English as a Second Language (ESOL) instructor at Yellow Springs Elementary. Dick served on the Board of the Frederick County Commission on Aging and the Frederick County March of Dimes-- for many years serving as the co-chair of their annual fundraising walk-a-thon. He was a longtime member of the Frederick Jaycees, president of the Catoctin Club and an officer of the Lions Club—including nearly 20 years as its Sight Conservation Chairman. He currently serves on the Community Foundation of Frederick County’s scholarship committee, and volunteers at the Community Action Agency and Frederick Rescue Mission. Sue Basford was one of the founding members of the FMH Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, a resource for local men and women who need help affording medications, nutritional supplements and other items associated with their diagnosis of cancer. She is a member of the Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick, an at-large member of the Frederick Rescue Mission Board of Directors, and has served as a Board member and volunteer at the Record Street Home. “In addition to giving generously of their time and resources to Frederick Memorial Hospital, Dick and Sue have spent countless hours volunteering on behalf of some of our community’s most vulnerable members,” said local businessman and FMH Special Gifts Committee Chair Daniel Schiffman. “Both have focused their efforts on improving the lives of mothers, children and families, the elderly, the sick and the less advantaged. As one of their nominators put it, ‘they are the epitome of what it means to be community servants.’”

Dana R. Rosato graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, MA with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Dana is the daughter of David and Mary Beth Rosato of Avon, CT and the granddaughter of Bob and Margaret Rosato. Dana will be

working in the Pediatric ICU at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Quinn E. Waxter graduated from Linganore High School. He is the son of Ruth and Scott Waxter and grandson of Sandy and Joe Sayko. He was involved in the National, math, and science honor societies, a member of the track, football and wrestling teams, and Student Government association. He attended the Johns Hopkins applied physics lab and will attend the University of Maryland majoring in physics.

Siena Tauraso, granddaughter of Loretta Newton, graduated from Middletown High School. Siena will attend Frederick Community College in the fall, hoping to one day be an astronomer.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Calling All Families! Spring is finally here and most of us are ready to see some sunlight. Join Pastor Naomi on the 1st Saturday of every month at Staley Park (across from North Frederick Elementary School) from May through August at

10 am. Bring the family to come play and spend time getting to know one another! *Weather Permitting* Check our Facebook page for weather updates!

Pastor Jones' 500th Reformation Trip September 18-27, 2017

Friends and family of ELC are invited to experience this spiritual and intellectual journey to the "Lands of Martin Luther." Travel

through Germany and Prague together, worship and celebrate the Lutheran Reformation. Space is limited, full amount is due at time of reservation. Call the church office at 301-663-6361.

DVD MINISTRY If you, or a loved one, are unable to attend church for an extended period of time, please note that we have a DVD ministry team which delivers a DVD of the 8 am service along with the bulletin for each Sunday. We have three DVD Angels who deliver each Monday. Please contact Anne Wallis if you would like to be added to the delivery list. If needed, the DVD can be mailed to you. In addition, the Spires and Word in Season are delivered when available. There is a DVD player available to lend if that is needed. This is a joyful service which is available to all our members so don’t hesitate to sign on. Contact Anne Wallis at 301-663-6361 x101 or awallis@twinspires.org. For your information, the 9:30 am Contemporary Services and the 11 am Traditional Services are Livestreamed each Sunday as well. To join in, go to http://new.livestream.com/twinspires/

Emergency Family Shelter For several years, ELC as a member of the city's Religious Coalition, has taken its turn at housing homeless families or a week or two at a time. The families come at 6:00 pm and leave by 6:30 am the next day. Cots and portable screens are provided. We host families in our Shepherd's Chapel of the Schaeffer Center when the Wee Folk School is not in session. A staff member of the Coalition is always present. We provide a helper-host so there are two adults present from 6 till 10 pm in two shifts. Dinner is provided either by ELC or by an ELC family.

We will host the shelter Saturday, June 3 through Saturday, June 10. Later in the summer we will host for two consecutive weeks. If you would like to help by hosting and/or cooking, please contact Neil Donnelly at NDonnelly@thereligiouscoalition.org or Judy Bergeson at JudyBergeson@aol.com. Bless you!

Family Bicycle Ride Join us on a family bike ride on the C&O Canal Tow Path on Sunday, June 18 at 1:30 pm. Meet at Nolands Ferry. We’ll have rides led to Point of Rocks, Brunswick, and Harper’s Ferry depending on how many attend. Pastor Naomi will give us a blessing of the bikes! Sign up on the purple insert or call the church office at 301-663-6361 if you plan to attend. Everyone is invited! If you need to rent a bike, contact The Bicycle Escape (301-663-0007).

Frederick Keys Game

July 23 | 2 pm Harry Grove

Stadium

Please join us in reserved seating behind Home Plate for a night of ELC Family Fun. Cost is $10 per adult 13 - 59 years. $7 per child under 12 and seniors 60+ years. Children 2 and under are free

but must get a ticket at the box office. Please email Ryan Hahn at Ryan2000dx@ comcast.net for tickets.

Senior Lunch Bunch Senior Lunch Bunch will meet on Thursday, June 22 at 12 noon at Barbara Fritchie Restaurant. For more information please contact Nancy Van Fossen at 301-662-9497 or nancy.vanfossen@verizon.net.

FELLOWSHIP

ELC Softball

Come on out and cheer on our team! 2017 Game Schedule 6/2 - 6:15 pm @ Pinecliff #4 vs Mountainview 6/9 - 6:15 pm @ Pinecliff #3 vs First Baptist 6/16 - 6:15 pm @ Pinecliff #4 vs FCF Blue 6/23 - 8:30 pm @ Pinecliff #3 vs New Hope

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www.twinspires.org/adulted

No Experience Necessary Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Trunk Hall. You can join anytime—don’t worry about missing a week or two. Everyone has a place at the table. Contact Kim Hintzman at khintzman@twinspires.org.

Sunday School for Worship Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45 pm, Room 8 of Schaeffer. The class offers a time of discussion and searching that incorporates both

mind and heart to enhance the worship experience.

Pastor’s Bible study Thursdays, 11 am, Traver Center for a Bible study. Current focus is on the book of Genesis. Join anytime! Contact Pastor Jones at djones@twinspires.org.

“Accidental Saints” Book Discussion What if the person you’ve been trying to avoid is your best shot at grace today? And what if that is the point? For more information, visit our website at www.twinspires.org/adulted.

Join us on the 4th Thursday of the month, at 7:30 pm at Wegman’s Market Café. Look for Jimi Cupino or Kim Hintzman. Questions? Reach out to either of us! Contact Kim at khintzman@twinspires.org or Jimi at jimi_cupino@comcast.net

Lifetree Café : Fridays, 7 pm, Traver Center

Lifetree Café meets every Friday evening and discusses issues of today. We will also be hosting a discussion of the popular movie “The Shack” this spring.

Upcoming Episodes:

June 2: Curing Healthcare - Is there a way to fix our healthcare system?

June 9: The Church and Gays - How do parents face the challenges from family, friends and the church after a child announces a gay lifestyle?

June 16: Surrounded by Stuff - understanding the hidden world of hording

June 23: Imperfect Parents - Making Peace and moving on June 30: What’s Your Pet Trying to Tell You? - how do

animals think and interact with humans

Visit www.twinspires.org/lifetree

Small Groups Interested in starting a small group? Think it would be nice to have a community of support for things like grief, caregiving, being a new parent? Want to discuss books, go to movies, play games together? Looking for ways to connect with others here at ELC? If this sounds like something you’d like to pursue, contact Kim Hintzman at khintzman@twinspires.org.

Wee Folk School Jo Anne Pritchett, Director

301-663-5117 weefolk@twinspires.org |www.twinspires.org/weefolk

Wee Folk School has now completed 32 years as a ministry of Evangelical Lutheran Church. Scholarships were given to 15 families (24 children) this past school year.

The summer months are a time of preparation for the next school year with parent/child visits to the school, inventory, orders being placed and received, carpets and floors cleaned and other office and record keeping tasks. The Wee Folk School office will be closed for summer vacation July 1-23.

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the May Social Ministry offering that was designated for the Wee Folk School scholarship fund. Thank you, also, for contributing to the WFS Social Ministry supply drive. All contributions are greatly appreciated!

Enrollment continues for the 2017-2018 school year in the following classes:

Transitional Fives Class – 5 openings

M-F 4’s Class – 0 openings *Class FULL*

TWTh 4’s Class – 3 openings

TWTh 3’s Class – 0 openings *Class FULL*

MWF 3’s Class – 9 openings

TTh 3’s Class – 4 openings

MW 2’s Class – 4 openings

TTh 2’s Class – 1 opening

F 2’s Class – 8 openings

If you would like to schedule a tour, register or learn more about the school, please contact Jo Anne Pritchett at 301-663-5117, ext. 0 or weefolk@twinspires.org.

Dinner Church: June 10 & 24 | Traver Center

Show up at 5 pm to help prepare the meal. Show up at 6 pm to eat, worship, and help clean-up. This is an opportunity to break bread and share the Holy Eucharist at table. Contact Kim Hintzman at khintzman@twinspires.org.

WORSHIP

1st Saturday Healing Service Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at our 6 pm Traditional service for a healing service for anyone who feels that they need healing prayers, laying on of hands, anointing, or prayers for others.

Wednesday Prayer The sanctuary is open every Wednesday from 11:30 am—1 pm for prayer. All are welcome!

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GREETINGS FROM CHURCH COUNCIL On May 9, council met for their monthly meeting. It was a short meeting with the main focus on extending a call to Kimberly Hintzman. All members received a post card in the mail for the special congregational meeting.

On May 20 & 21, the congregation voted to call Kim Hintzman as Director of Engagement at ELC. There were a total of 237 votes. 210 voted yes and 27 voted no. Deacon Kim has accepted the call and will continue here at ELC.

The improvements for the Traver Center have been completed. With these improvements, the Backpack ministry and dinner church will be better able to use the facility. The improvements allow the Backpack ministry to make packing efficient and get the backpacks out to the children quicker. Dinner Church will be able to prepare, cook, and serve their meals in the Traver Center rather than having to utilize Rupp House for their cooking needs. This will greatly improve their efficiency and the ability for more people to help out and attend.

The next Council Meeting is on Tuesday, June 13 at 7 pm in the Schaeffer Center, Shepherd’s Chapel.

NOTEWORTHY NEWS By: Brenda Weiser

Music Appreciation Sunday

We will recognize the amazing music program here at ELC on Sunday, June 4 at all services. From the traditional choirs to the bells to the praise team. Join us in the celebration!

Organ Project Begins in July

The approved organ project will start on Monday, July 10, and hopefully will take about four weeks to finish. The upper swell chest will be removed as well as some pipework below it to get the swell pipes out. The organ will probably be quite marginalized with this process, so we will rely on piano during the weeks that the organ is down for worship.

Women’s and Men’s Ensembles The end of August--the time of year that we enjoy the Men’s and Women’s Ensembles singing during the worship services. A Men’s Ensemble will sing for services the weekend of August 19/20 at the 6 pm, 8 am, and 11 am services. Rehearsals are set for Tuesday, August 15, and Thursday, August 17. All rehearsals will be at 7:30 pm in the choir room. A Women’s Ensemble will sing for services the weekend of August 26/27 for the 6 pm, 8 am, and 11 am services. Rehearsals are set for Tuesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 24. Rehearsals begin at 7:30 pm in the choir room. These groups are open to anyone, so come and have a great time singing with others! Please, contact Brenda Weiser at 301-663-6361 x123 or Brenda.weiser@icloud.com if you are interested. Since there are only 2 rehearsals for each group, your

attendance at both rehearsals is required. Come have some fun!

Ring in Summer

Registration deadline is Sunday, June 18. Anyone who

would like to ring a bell or a chime just for fun will have the opportunity this summer. For four Thursday evenings in July, third graders through middle schoolers may ring chimes and high schoolers through senior citizens will ring bells. No knowledge of music is required, just a desire to ring and enjoy the fun of sharing together in music. Paige Clark will lead the chimers group and Anne Wallis will lead the bell group. The chimers will meet in the choir room and the bells will be in the sanctuary. The schedule is 6:15 to 7:30 pm on July 6, 13, 20, 27. Why not make this a family venture?

Contact Anne Wallis at awallis@twinspires.org or visit www.twinspires.org/music to sign up.

—————————————————————————- REGISTRATION FORM (Please fill out a form for each person)

NAME ____________________________________________

EMAIL ____________________________________________

PHONE ___________________________ [] HIGH SCHOOL/ADULT [] GRADE 3 - 5 [] MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARENT NAME ____________________________________

ON THE BOOKSHELF by Deborah Yee

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PARISH NURSE: Power Outage

By: Nancy Fowler Summer is the time for storms and loss of power. Be prepared. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross during a Power Outage:

Staying Safe Indoors

Use flash lights in the dark, not candles.

Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested.

If you are using a generator be sure you understand the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to use generators safely.

Food Safety

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.

First use perishable food from the refrigerator. Perishables should have a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) or below to be safe to eat. Then use food from the freezer.

Use your non-perishable foods and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer.

If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items.

Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times.

Electrical Equipment

Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics.

Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment.

Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.

Staying Safe After a Power Outage

If electrical power lines are down, don’t touch them. Keep your family and pets away. Report downed lines to your utility company.

Throw Out Unsafe Food

Throw away any food (particularly meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) that has been exposed to temperatures higher than 40° F (4° C) for 2 hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color or texture. When in doubt, throw it out!

Never taste food or rely on appearance or odor to deter-mine its safety. Some foods may look and smell fine, but if they have been at room temperature too long, bacteria causing food-borne illnesses can start growing quickly. Some types of bacteria produce toxins that cannot be destroyed by cooking.

If you are not sure food is cold enough, take its temperature with a food thermometer.

If food in the freezer is colder than 40° F and has ice crystals on it, you can refreeze it.

MO’D NOTE: Pathway of Surrender

Worship me by living close to Me. This was my original de-

sign for man, into whom I breathed My very breath of life. This is my desire for you: that you stay near Me as you walk along your life-path. Each day is an important part of that journey. Although you may feel as if you are going nowhere in this world, your spir-itual journey is another matter altogether, taking you along steep, treacherous paths of adventure. That is why walking in the Light of My Presence is essential to keep you from stumbling. By staying close to Me, you present yourself as a living sacrifice. Even the most routine part of your day can be a spiritual act of worship, holy and pleasing to Me. [Jesus Calling, Sarah Young]

Surrender The browns, reds, golds and yellows lay scattered, Falling victims of a shifting sun. The hum and steady moan of 2 revolving rubber tires Grasping the ground ahead, extending outwards, Laying their rider’s own claim to an obscuring path. Lake water ripples, beat upon in multiple wind-swept Patterns and layers; Above, grey-black canopies of clouds slowly stream across A comforting breeze-guided path. The air: crisp, lively, mesmerizingly cool As she plays through the arms of leafing trees, Retiring along the rocky banks adjacent to the gravel path. Late afternoon is foreclosing into the lengthening shadows Of evening, Carving the retreating light into its surrendering path. Paths to somewhere, anywhere & nowhere; Paths to test the mettle of each destined human; Paths whose correctness of choice bears the weight Of honesty & of self-knowledge. Beautiful, dying mystery of yearning and summons To a quiet, hushed knowledge of oneself and the tempers That preclude approaching night. The groan of all nature as it prepares to yield To its determined path—in Hope….

1. Read Rom. 8:18-27. How do the ideas of groaning, surrender

and Hope enter into your life? 2. How has nature opened up pathways for you to experience

God more fully?

Shalom. Under His Mercy, MO’D

I’ve been so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. This has been expressed by you in celebrating my 90th birthday with beautiful cards, flowers, gifts, hugs, and kissed of love. My heartfelt thanks to all who were a part of any of these. I pray for our continued love and friendship.

Fondly, Caroline Feaga

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Youth and Family Ministries Family Sunday: June 25, 9:30 am

Upcoming Dates: June 3: Confirmation Rehearsal, 5-6 pm; Confirmation Banquet,

6:30-8 pm

June 4: Confirmation Service, 11 am

June 7: Confirmation Move-up day (rising 6th & 7th graders)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

www.twinspires.org/VBS

Contact Meghan Wyant for questions.

Houston, we have a gathering! The 2018 National Youth Gathering will take place in Houston, Texas. It is time for us to start planning now. All youth who will be entering 9th grade in the fall of 2018 through graduating seniors are invited to participate. Anyone interested in attending the national gathering, youth OR adults, should attend an informational session on June 18 at 9:30 or 11 am in Traver Center.

STEPHEN MINISTRY When a loved one is approaching death, friends and family members struggle with what they should do and what they should say. During their continuing education this month, our Stephen Ministers are focusing on ministry to those who are dying and their families and friends. ELC’s Stephen Ministers are trained and ready to provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to anyone facing this or any of life’s other challenges.

A Stephen Minister will listen, care, encourage, and pray with and for you. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry contact the church office, one of our pastors or deacons or one of our Stephen Leaders: Nancy Fowler (301-845-2629), Leslie Hobbs (301-304-5465), and Marcie Stutzman (301-371-7813). Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you, your family and friends!

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS AND ARTISANS! Social’s Ministry’s Books&MORE Boutique will be held Saturday, October 7, from 9 am to 7 pm. All proceeds from the donations will go to Operation Second Chance and SHIP. We will spotlight ELC members’ donated items as well as our ELC Vendors like Mike O’Donnell with his pottery creations and our Twin Spires Quilters. We are hopeful that others of our vendors will be able to participate this year as well.

This past year we found that costume jewelry was a popular item so if you have costume jewelry you are willing to share, please contact Anne Wallis awallis@twinspires.org to let her know. We would love to have it.

With so many talented artisans amongst us, it would be wonderful if you would volunteer to host a workshop to teach others a new specialty or donate something you have made. There is seed money available for this ministry.

Any of you who have items to share that you have made or will make, please let Anne know.

Some popular items are:

Scrubbies Baby blankets, caps, layettes Paintings

Costume jewelry Small floral arrangements Pet toys

Knit/Crochet/Needlepoint items Small fleece throws

Christmas ornaments like beaded stars, etc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Books&MORE Boutique Interest Form

Name: _____________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________

I will donate: ____________________________________

I will lead a workshop on ___________________________

I will be a vendor.

Type of Product: ______________________________

SOCIAL MINISTRY NEWS By: Susan Murray

The Social Ministry collections in June benefit Hospice of Frederick County and the Kline Hospice House. Donations requested include unscented baby wipes, bleach, coffee, laundry and dish detergent, tissues, trash bags, K-cups, granola bars, and journals for comfort baskets.

Social Ministry will be meeting over the summer to plan our schedule for 2017/2018. If you would like to be involved in this process, please attend one of our meetings or contact Susan Murray at 301-845-6553 or MurraySusanJ@msn.com. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Rupp House.

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CHURCH FINANCIALS: MAY 2017

CHURCH LIFE When someone in your family has a baby, is baptized or gets married, contact Anne Wallis at awallis@twinspires.org or 301-663-6361 x101

Deaths:

4/28/2017 Earlene Thornton mother of Donald Eugene Hairston and Jeffrey David Thornton

5/1/2017 Candiz Notnagle mother of Robin Notnagle

5/3/2017 Erik Stratmeyer son of Mikki and Mel Stratmeyer

5/5/2017 Jeanette Coonley wife of Kenneth Coonley

5/8/2017 Rose House wife of Ronnie House

Births:

5/1/2017 Aliana Olga Webb daughter of Paola and Matt Webb

5/2/2017 Benjamin Patrick Kidd son of Rebecca and Karl Kidd

Baptisms:

5/7/2017 Ainsley Elizabeth Young daughter of Jennifer and Brian Young

Brooks Wescott Young son of Jennifer and Brian Young

Transfers Out:

5/12/2017 Seneh V. Sanner to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Thurmont

BAPTISMS Pre-baptismal meetings are for anyone wishing to have their child baptized at ELC. They are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 3:00 pm in the Rupp House, located at 33 E. Church. The next meetings are June 17, July 15, and August 18. Registration in advance is recommended, but not required. Please fill out the baptism form online prior to attending. Contact Catie Quinlan at cquinlan@twinspires.org or 301-663-6361 x102 for questions. Visit www.twinspires.org/baptisms.

WEDDINGS Couples interested in being married at ELC must attend a pre-marital interest meeting, held every other month on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1 pm in the Rupp House, located at 33 E. Church. The next meetings are July 15, September 16, and November 18. Couples are required to register for the interest meetings. Contact Jennifer Newcomer at jnewcomer@twinspires.org or 301-663-6361 x107 for questions. For more information, our wedding guide, and to indicate your desired wedding date, visit www.twinspires.org/weddings.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

If you are interested in membership or would like more information email Kim Hintzman at khintzman@twinspires.org or indicate your interest on the Welcome Insert in the bulletin. For more information and to fill out a membership form, visit our website at www.twinspires.org/membership.

New Members will be received on June 17 & 18, 2017

Join us for a Welcome Reception Sunday, June 18 at 10:30 am in Trunk Fellowship Hall to meet our newest members and share some time of

fellowship together.

GIVE TO ELC Visit our website at www.twinspires.org/give to find out how to use our online system to give to ELC, how to shop online and contribute to ELC, and much more!

GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET MONTH YEAR TO DATE

BUDGETED $ 105,188.33 $ 1,262,260.00

INCOME $ 136,769.41 $ 436,288.52

EXPENSES $ 105,016.48 $ 425,737.19

INCOME LESS EXPENSE $ 31,752.93 $ 10,551.33

SOCIAL MINISTRY RECEIPTS Confirmation Project $ 2,051.00

VISION APPEAL

Pledged to date $469,071.00

Contributions received April $29,714.50

Total received as of 4/30/17 $236,292.08 50.37%

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THE EVANGELICAL SPIRES A publication by and for the members of Evangelical Lutheran Church

*Deadline for the July Spires is June 10*

Contact Mailing address: 35 East Church Street

Frederick, MD 21701

Physical address: 31 East Church Street Frederick, MD 21701

Phone: 301-663-6361 Fax: 301-663-7747

Office hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm

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Weekly Events Sundays 8:00 am Traditional Worship (S) 9:30 am Contemporary Worship (S) 9:30 am Family Sunday - 4th Sunday of every month 9:30 am Young Men’s Bible Class (RH) 10:40 am New Member Gathering (RH) - 4th Sunday of every month 10:30 am Backpack Ministry (TC) 11:00 am Traditional Worship (S) 12:00 pm Yarnspired Angels (RH) - 4th Sunday of every month 6:30 pm High School Youth Group (HB-U) - 2nd Sunday of every month

Tuesdays 10:30 am Ruth Circle (OS) - 3rd Tuesday of every month 4:30 pm Mutual Ministry Meeting (HB-L) - 4th Tuesday of every month 6:00 pm Worship and Music (SC-8) - 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:00 pm Hospitality and Outreach (RH-DR) - 2nd Tuesday of every month 6:15 pm Social Ministry Team meeting (RH-DR) - 4th Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm Finance Meeting (HB-CR) - 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm Church Council (SC/SC) - 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm Youth Committee Meeting (HB-U) - 3rd Tuesday of every month

Wednesdays: Wednesday crew Working 11:30 am Lunchtime Meditation and Prayers (S) 5:30 pm Fellowship Dinner (TH) 6:30 pm MO’D Class (SC-8) 6:30 pm Quilting for LWR (HB-B) 6:30 pm No Experience Necessary (TH) 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry (HB-CR) - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:45 pm Praise Ensemble Rehearsal (S) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (TH-2L)

Thursdays 9:00 am Backpack Ministry (TC) 11:00 am Pastors Bible Study (TC) 12:00 pm Senior Lunch Bunch (OS) - 4th Thursday of every month 1:00 pm DORCAS Circle (OS) - 2nd Thursday of every month 6:00 pm Intentional Faith Development (RH-DR) - 4th Thursday of every month 6:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal (S) 7:30 pm “Accidental Saints” Book Discussion (OS) - 4th Thursday of every month 7:30 pm Chamber Choir Rehearsal (TH-2L)

Fridays 6:30 pm Friday Night Fellowship (OS) - 2nd Friday of every month 7:00 pm Lifetree Café (TC)

Saturdays 10:00 am Family Fun (OS) - 1st Saturday, May-August 1:00 pm Church Tours (S/TH) - 1st Saturday, April-October 1:00 pm Pre-Marital Meeting (RH) - 3rd Saturday every other month 2:00 pm Global Peace Lutheran Fellowship (TH, S, N) - 3rd Saturday of month 3:00 pm Pre-baptismal Meeting (RH) - 3rd Saturday of every month 6:00 pm Dinner Church (TC & RH) - 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month 6:00 pm High School Youth join Dinner Church (TC) - 4th Saturday of every month 6:00 pm Traditional Worship (S) - Healing Service - 1st Saturday of every month

Special Events: June June 1-3: DE-MD Synod Assembly (Ocean City, MD) June 2 6:15 pm ELC Softball vs. Mountainview (Pinecliff Park, Field #4) June 3 5:00 pm Confirmation Rehearsal (S) 6:30 pm Confirmation Banquet (TH) June 4—June 9: Emergency Family Shelter at ELC (SC/SC) June 4: Pentecost/Music Appreciation Sunday 11:00 am Confirmation Service (S) June 7 7:00 pm Confirmation Move-up Day (new 6th graders join) (SC/SC) June 9 6:15 pm ELC Softball vs. First Baptist (Pinecliff Park, Field #3) June 10: Spires Articles due for July June 11: Graduation Recognition at all services June 16 6:15 pm ELC Softball vs. FCF (Pinecliff Park, Field #4) June 17-18: Reception of New Members at all services June 18: Father’s Day 10:30 am New Members Reception (TH) June 23 9:00 am VBS Set-up (SC) 8:30 pm ELC Softball vs. New Hope (Pinecliff Park, Field #3) June 25: Farewell to Pastor Karin at all services June 26-30: Vacation Bible School, 9 am—12 pm (SC/TH/TC)

Visit www.twinspires.org/calendar for updates to calendar events,

dates, and more information.

Key to Building Codes: (CG) Church Gardens

(S) Sanctuary (HB) Hahn Building (HB-CR) Conference Room (HB-L) Library (HB-B) Basement—Quilters (HB-U) Hahn Building—the Underground (K) Kitchen - Trunk Hall (N) Nursery (RH) Rupp House

(RH-FP) Rupp House Front Parlor (RH-DR) Rupp House Dining Room (RH-K) Rupp House Kitchen (SC) Schaeffer Center (SC/SC) Schaeffer Center/Shepherd’s Chapel (SC-N) Schaeffer Center Nursery (SC-8) Schaeffer Center, Rm. 8 (TC) Traver Center (TH) Trunk Hall (TH-2L) Choir Room, 2nd floor

(OS) Offsite

Calendar of Events