Lakeside Lutheran Church

2427 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, NC

Pastor: Sherrie Hofmann

(252) 586-6778 , 586-6857

www.lakesidelutheran.com

Email: admin@lakesidelutheran.com

Service times: 8:00am & 10:30am

Bulletin Information:

Submit to church office by

Wednesday for Sunday

bulletin.

Calendar Dates:

Submit to Mandy Mathews

(252) 586-6778

Deadline: ASAP

Newsletter:

Submit all material to the

church office.

Deadline:

3rd Sunday of each month.

Lakeside Lutheran Church

Living in God’s Amazing Grace

Hymn of the Month Beginning this month, we will be

introducing a hymn to both services

that may or may not be familiar. It

will be the Hymn of Praise at the

early service. It may be the Gathering Song,

Hymn of the Day or Sending Song at the 10:30

service.

“Give Me Jesus” is the Hymn of the Month for

July.

This African-American Spiritual was written during

the slave years, but by no known composer or

text writer. The lyrics are simple, but poignant.

The message should be our heart’s desire.

Whether we are in tragedy or triumph, whether

we are weathering storms or counting treasures,

we need Jesus first, last, always.

The words are repetitious, emphasizing the

meaning of the text and to help with group

singing and memory. “Give Me Jesus” can be

found in 16-20 hymnals of varying faiths including

ELW HYMN 770.

Greetings to all of God’s children;

It is lovely being here at Lakeside Lutheran church. Scott and I give thanks for the

congregation and for all your support. I know that when a congregation calls a Pastor

there is always change that comes with the newness of a relationship. I thank you, that

all of you have been patient and understanding regarding some minor changes that we

have made. Please know how much I appreciate your cooperation and willingness to

adapt.

I am so excited that on June 30th we celebrated worship together as a whole

congregation. We also welcomed 13 new members to our congregation. We welcome

their presence and the gifts that they bring to our congregation.

We have exciting things going on in our church all the time. Did you know that

Wednesday’s are our busiest days? Our church is used all the time for various activities

such as Quilting, Mahjong, Bridge, Zumba, Men’s bible study, Women’s bible study

Pastor’s book and bible study. Food Bank distribution, Choir, Bell Choir, Men’s Choir,

Vacation bible School, John 3:16 Camp luncheons. Various other meetings that occur

throughout the month such as Executive Committee, Council, Stewardship, Property,

Worship and Music, Staff meetings, Evangelism, Congregational Life, and many more.

Lakeside Lutheran is a congregation that is constantly moving and serving God in the

surrounding community. It amazes me how much everyone does and how involved

people are in the congregation. I know the people here will “wear out” before they ever

‘rust out”.

Thank you all for your gifts and what you bring to Lakeside Lutheran. You make this a

wonderful place to be and to serve God.

One of my favorite hymns is ELW 724 “All who Love and Serve Your City” and

Episcopal hymn scholar Ray Glover states the following about the hymn, “The poet sees

the city as a place over which the Risen Lord reigns as Judge and Glory. He challenges

the city dweller, in the midst of strife and stress, to seek the Lord, the source of life.

Though surrounded by ‘wealth and plenty, wasted work and wasted play,’ he reminds

us that, in the words of Jesus, ‘I must work while it is day.’

Have a blessed 4th of July,

Pastor Sherrie

During Pentecost, we learn from Jesus how to carry out His word in actions that reflect The Way. St. Paul encourages us to live as people made right by God through Jesus Christ. The readings give us practical advice on how believers can exercise concern for one another in the family of faith. There will be many references to “mercy.” How can we show mercy to the people we encounter in our lives as the good Samaritan showed mercy to the man who was robbed while going from Jerusalem to Jericho? The lawyer listened as Jesus told this parable after he challenged Jesus to explain what is involved in obeying the greatest commandment: to love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus uses his visit to Mary and Martha as an occasion to remind disciples that an important aspect of obedience is single-minded devotion to Jesus and His word. Once again…slow down and listen. Finally, St. Paul reminds us to be sure we are listening to and are rooted in Christ. He warns against “the lure of empty philosophies and traditions” that compromise faith.

Music will reflect our listening to Jesus…answering and following His call. Hymns and songs will also reflect God’s unwavering faithfulness to us in listening to our prayers and responding to them. Songs about our servanthood to our family, friends and neighbors will be used in worship as well.

The liturgical paraments remain green, signifying our growth in faith.

Strengthened for service, through Him…

Diane Colin

Music Matters Listen up! It is a theme that permeates our July entrance into

the season of Pentecost…our longest season. This theme was

addressed by our Bishop, Robert Humphrey, at the VA Synod

Assembly when he spoke of the importance of really listening to

one another in the work of our church life.

We start by listening to God’s invitation to “Come, eat and

drink!” In the holy eucharist, in the word read and proclaimed, in

the assembly of the people of God, the dominion of God comes

near. Rejoice! Your name is written in heaven.

When God provides… GOD is so extravagant! Our music program will take another step forward with

the addition of a beautiful Yamaha 6 foot Grand Piano. It is in pristine

condition, very light use and has a lovely tone. After professional movers

relocate it to our sanctuary and retune it, it will be featured in our worship

services by Janice and Diane. It will be used in the August Recital by Anna

Boesne. We give thanks to God for sending Vanessa Glovna our way in looking

for a new home for this beautiful instrument!

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

I am writing to invite you to this year’s Power in the Spirit

gathering at Roanoke College, July 11 to 13, 2019. Every

year, Power in the Spirit gathers people of all ages for a

time of fellowship, learning, serving, and worshipping God

together.

I especially enjoy our optional workshops. Depending on your personal tastes, you

can spend a day attending academic lectures, or hearing about social ministries

going on all across our commonwealth, or getting your hands covered in dirt with

Habitat for Humanity, or getting your hands covered in dough while making

communion bread. There is something for everyone at Power in the Spirit!

We are also continuing our commitment to host children at this event so they’ll have

fun activities available all day long while their accompanying grownups attend

workshops, Bible studies, and keynote speeches. Our children’s program is going so

well, we’ve reduced our prices to encourage more kids to attend!

Speaking of keynotes, our special guests this year include Dr. Dawn Rudman! A

leading expert in child developmental psychology, Dr. Rudman develops faith

formation resources for Sparkhouse and Augsburg Fortress. Joining her will be the

Rev. Dr. Rolf Jacobson, who returns to Power in the Spirit to share his expertise as

Professor of Old Testament and the Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology and

Ministry at Luther Seminary. George Donovan, no stranger to Power in the

Spirit, will lead a band made up of musicians from across our Virginia Synod, and

beyond!

Power in the Spirit is also about community service, and in addition to being able to

join a Habitat for Humanity build, you can also help Lutheran Immigration and

Refugee services with their welcome ministry.

If I keep trying to sum up Power in the Spirit, I’ll just end up writing a whole new

registration book! I can’t think of too many other opportunities for us all to come

together from across our Virginia Synod (and beyond!) and just enjoy being together

to worship and serve our Lord. I hope you’ll join in the fun with us this year.

Grace and peace be with you,

Pastor David C. Drebes

Power in the Spirit Coordinator

Virginia Synod, ELCA

pastordrebes@gmail.com

A Congregation meeting will be held on July 14 at 9:30 immediately following the 8:00 worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the recommendation from the Congregation Council to hire an architect for the proposed new building. The proposed building will house a fellowship hall, kitchen and pantry, restrooms, two classrooms with one opening to the fellowship hall and a Food Program room. Preliminary drawings of the proposed building will be on display in the narthex prior to the meeting. All are welcome to attend the meeting and ballots will be distributed to members only at the meeting.

Welcome to another addition of Messages from the Mechanical Room. As you probably noticed or will notice on your next trip to the church, the church doors have been returned and reinstalled following an extensive re-finishing in Lawrenceville, VA. The Property Committee elected to use the Maddux Short Cabinet Shop to do the work. Maddux has experience with the doors since he did them over some 10 years ago. We are very happy with the results and hope that you will be impressed too. And now a note about the finish. This is a high quality commercial finish that requires nothing other than a gentle cleaning with soap and water as necessary, such as after pollen season. This finish should last for a number of years. If there is any concern or questions about the doors or finish, please contact me or someone on the Property Committee. This completes the second of three planned projects this year. Our final big project for 2019 will be the front bank later this summer.

One other note about the doors. They both have new sweeps on the bottom to keep wind and rain out of the Narthex. These sweeps are stiff and the one on the left hand door facing the church in particular may not let the door close and latch completely. If you are locking up, please insure that this door is completely closed before locking the door.

And finally, a special “Thank You” to the Front Door Task Force Team: Fred Gerbing, Jim Phillips, Clay Huntington, John Krysa (and his friend), and Scott Miller.

Until Next Time,

John Colin, Property Chair

WHO AM I ?

This puzzle was written by a lady in

California in response to an offer from a

gentleman in Philadelphia that he would pay

anyone $1000.00 who could write a puzzle he

could not solve. He failed to do and paid the

$1000.00. The answer is one word and it

appears only four times in the Bible. Can you

figure this one out? Please email the church

office admin@lakesidelutheran.com with your

answers.

Adam God made out of dust

But thought it was best to make me first.

So I was made before man

To answer God’s most holy plan.

A living being I became-

Adam gave me my name.

I from his presence then withdrew

And more of Adam never knew.

I did my Maker’s law obey

Nor ever went from it astray.

Thousands of miles I go in fear

But seldom on the earth appear.

For purpose wise which God did see

He put a living soul in me.

A soul from me God did claim

And took from me that soul again.

So when from me the soul had fled

I was the same as when first made.

And without hands or feet or soul

I traveled on from pole to pole.

I labored hard by day, by night

To fallen men I gave light.

Thousands of people, young and old

Will by my death great light behold.

No right or wrong can I conceive .

The Scripture I cannot believe,

Although my name there is found.

They to me are an empty sound.

No feat or death doth trouble me.

Real happiness I’ll never see.

To Heaven I shall never go

Or hell below.

Now when these lines you slowly read

Go search your Bible with all speed.

For that my name is written there

I do honestly to you declare.

Dear Friends in Fellowship,

Thank you so much for lending us

the wheelchair. Our visit to Kill Devil

Hills and other beach areas was

wonderful and simple with the use of

the chair. With the use of the chair

my husband was able to read every

exhibit and detail to his heart’s

content. Thank you again! May

your day be richly blessed as you

see new mercies each day.

Sincerely,

Mary Pollard

If you would be interested in taking

CPR/AED training on July 20th at

Lakeside Lutheran Church at 1:00

pm please contact the church office.

There is a limited number of spots

available for the class.

7/1 Suzie & Bill Goertemiller

7/1 Sonja & Joe Walton

7/13 Sara & Ted Chylack

7/13 Kathy & Joel Everhart

7/21 Doris & Tom Durocher

7/27 Sharon & Ridley Bain

7/27 Jane & Scott Miller

7/1 Joe Walton

7/3 Bill Wessner

7/3 Chip Young

7/4 Leanne Evans

7/6 Kathy Casey

7/6 Hugh Tillett

7/11 Suellen Amsler

7/13 Mike Holman

7/13 Janyce Olson

7/16 Keith Carlson

7/18 Jim Layton

7/19 Art Schindehette

7/22 Nancy Carrico

7/26 Bill Walker

7/31 Bruce Bredland You are invited to join Jerry & Janice Thompson and the neighbors of Siouan Shores (Poplar Creek) for a HUGE fireworks display on July 4th at dark. This is an amazing display, and we want as many people as possible to enjoy it. Please invite any and all house guests, friends, and neighbors to come! Bring a chair, lounger, or blanket to sit on and whatever you choose to sip on. You will want to arrive before dark to find the perfect viewing area and set up your chairs. You may park anywhere in the Nottoway Court cul-de-sac or Occanecchi Trail. A golf cart will be available for those who do not wish to walk down to the fireworks area. Address: 72 Nottoway Ct., Ebony, VA We hope to see you here on July 4th!

If you would be willing to work in the church

office one day during the week of August

12th please contact Mandy Mathews.

Sitter for the Elderly

Assists clients with personal care, including

dressing, mobility, administering medications,

personal hygiene, eating, and transporting to local

doctor’s appointments. Monitor patient

medications and notify caregiver when refills are

needed. Prepare meals, snacks, Perform light

housekeeping tasks such as making bed, doing

laundry. I am a recently retired RN with 4+ years

experience as floor nurse/charge nurse at Halifax

Medical Specialists in Roanoke Rapids. Will

provide references upon request. Inquiries to

Margie Duckett at 252-586-9862 (home) or

252-450-5679 (cell).

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Altar Guild Jan Young Sandy Schmidt Jan Young Sandy Schmidt

Tellers

Suellen Amsler,

Suzie Goertemiller,

& Fred Gerbing

Peggy Kimble, George

Kimble, & Ken Hinrichs

Sara West, Jim Phillips,

& Jim Noland

Nancy Roegner, Bob

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Food

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Jane & Scott Miller

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Sue Spickler & Steve

Greene

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Diane & John Colin

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Holly & Mike Holman

Food

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Peggy & George

Kimble

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Barbie & Joe

Armstrong

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Kathy & Joel Everhart

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Margaret & Gus Best

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Cleaning

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Susan Zimmerman,

David Zimmerman,

Suzie Goertemiller,

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Jane Miller, Scott

Miller, Jean Varney, &

Dave Varney

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Kathy & Bruce

Bredland

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Bev & Bill Fowler

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Sue Spickler

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Sharon & Jim Larsen

Ushers Kathy & Phil Casey LeeAnn & Ed Sever Cindy & Dick Clayton Jane & Scott Miller

Communion

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Ed Sever None

Vonnie Rasnick & Ed

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Assisting

Ministers Ed Sever None Vonnie Rasnick None

Lectors Susie Deschenes Ted Chylack Ed Sever Kathy Casey

Refreshments Alexa Molden Need Need Need

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Ushers Elizabeth & Karl

Groeger Joan & Jim Layton Joyce & Bill Walker Margaret & Gus Best

Greeters Nancy & Bob

Roegner

Margaret & Ken

Hinrichs Becky & Bob Schmitz Diane & Jim Phillips

Assisting

Ministers John Hartline Diane Colin Carol Carlson

Lectors John Krysa Bob Hutchins Ken Hinrichs Joy Cooley

Refreshments Need Linda Huntington Need Need

Raising up to God those we know to be in need of his touch for healing and wholeness. The fol-

lowing list includes long term concerns. There is also a list in our weekly bulletin that has more current and

acute needs. Daily prayers for all these folks are important. Please help us to keep these lists cur-

rent. If you have names to add please call the church office. Likewise, if any of these names

can be removed please let us know that as well. Regularly remember these in your prayers...

We also invite regular prayers for:

• Our companion in Papua, New Guinea, Warangoi Lutheran Church

• Our Virginia Synod, Rev. Robert F. Humphrey and his Staff,

• And the ELCA, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton and her Staff.

• All who engage in missions around the world proclaiming the Gospel globally,

often in places of danger and hostility.

• In our prayers for world peace, we are also remembering to ask for God’s

care and keeping for those who have been deployed to places of potential

danger around the world. Many of these are in military service, but there are

also civilian agencies represented, support staff and humanitarian workers.

There are several such persons directly related to our church family for whom

we invite your prayers by name: Jason Watson, Terry Rutan, Amanda

Chavez, Andy Gerbing, Mollie Medearis, Christopher Otten, Parker McCall, &

KC Jones.

Susan Baird Virginia Barber Betty Bones

Tom Bones Kalynn Braendle Lou Bryant

Pete Campbell Judy Ellis Gertrude Elbertson

Paula Freeze Wylie Hitchcock Evelyn Hall

Willemien Kreuzen Peggy Reid John Rutan

Barbara Williams Kim Williams Emberlyn Wray

Lakeside Lutheran Church

2427 Eaton Ferry Road

Littleton, NC 27850

Care to Share will be July 14, 2019

Please mark your calendar to remember to bring non-perishable food items to be distributed to needy

families, this time through Room at the Inn . Monetary gifts may be given as well. If included in

your regular offering, please designate the amount under “other” with the notation “ Care to Share.”

If making a separate donation, please use an envelope from the back of a chair in the sanctuary and

clearly mark it “ Care to Share.” All monetary gifts should be placed in the offering plate....not the

baskets on the floor. This is especially important for “cash” donations.

Thank you for your continuing generosity.

Web Master

David Hartline

Email: hartlined77@comcast.net

Administrative Assistant

Mandy Mathews

Available M-F 8:00 am—4:00 pm

Office (252) 586-6778