Grace Lutheran Church 1 W. Montgomery Street ~ Johnstown, NY 12095-2409 The Rev. David Almleaf, Pastor ~ June 2018 Junew ‘This month we transition from our normal program of activities to our summer schedule, Sunday June 3" we will enjoy our Sundaes on Sunday following worship. Make your own Sundaes and hot dogs will be available in the fellowship hall ata cost of $1.50 cach. We aren't raising any money, just having a good time together, Dear Members and Friends, ‘The next Sunday on June 10 our Sunday School will conclude their program by presenting the message at worship, Following worship the Christian Education Committee will sponsor a picnic featuring hot dogs and burgers provided by the council. ‘The summer worship schedule begins on Sunday June 17% through and including Sunday September 2". Worship will be at 9:15 a.m, Worship at 10:15 a.m. resumes on Sunday September 9" with a dish to pass for everyone following worship as we welcome everyone back to our fall activities. ‘This fall Sunday Schoo! will be using a different format. Many churches located in areas of the country that are not growing have dealt with the decline of Sunday School age children by instituting a multi-generational format so as to avoid the problem of only one or two students present from a particular age group. This kind of problem happens especially over holiday weekends and bad weather days. ‘Once a month we will have a multi-gencrational day which will also include families who are able and the adults who are presenting the topic. Each month will have its’ own topic, so while it may seem like less activity itreally involves much thought and planning to do it well, Some churches have been using this format for over a decade in rural low density populations with much success, We thought we would give ita ty and see how it might work for us. Confirmation classes will continue each Sunday at 9 a.m. with the exception that we will include them in the multi-generational class cach month. Confirmation classes are for those in 6" - 8" grades. First communion class will be taught weekly over seven weeks as we grow closer to Lent and East We will contact the families as we confirm the dates, 2 ately Pastor David AlmleafAltar Flowers June/July. 06/03 - George & Marlene Slingerland 06/10 - Darleen Gaugler David Gaugler - Special Arrangement 06/17 - Maryland Wamer 06/24 - Karen Ryder ‘The Clo Family 07/01 - Greta Davis Dorian & Tabetha Angus 07/08 - Maryland Warner Kathy VanValkenburgh O7/15 - Maryland Warmer 07/22 - Maryland Warner 07/29 - Maryland Warner Please note: The cost of altar flowers is $38.00 unless you share a Sunday then they would be $19.00 each vase. If you wish to place a “special arrangement” in the Sanctuary the cost would be whatever you would like to spend. Nancy Blanchard (762-4234) and Linda Bumpus (725-1927) are the Altar Flower coordinators. For June/July Peeking Forsune/Jul (OUNTERS 06/03 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie 06/10 - church picnic 06/17 - Darleen Gangler, Bonnie 06/24 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie 07/01 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella 07/08 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella O7/S - Naney Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie 07/22 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis. Bonnie 07/29 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Votes” Bread Bakers Jun June 03 - Peggy Niforos June 24 - Maryland Wamer July 01- Jackie Hollenbeck July 29 - Cindy Walsh Please find someone to replace you if you cannot bake bread the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell the church secretary so the bulletin can reflect the change. Thank you, Peggy Niforos Altar Guild (I) -Intinction Sunday (R) - Rail Sunday June 03 (R) - Kathy VanValkenburgh June 10 (1) - Darleen Gaugler June 17 (1) - Peggy Niforos June 24 (R) - Joan Longfritz July 01 -(R) - Nancy Demarest July 08 - (1) - Kathy VanValkenburgh July 15 - (I) - Darleen Gaugler July 22 - (1) - Carol Hennessey July 29 - (R) Bonnie Olendorf Please find someone to replace you if you cannot make the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell Bonnie so that the bulletin can reflect the change. Peg Niforos, Altar Guild co-ordinatorDO YOU HAVE RETURNABLE BOTTLES AND CANS that are clogging up space in your home? Do you hate Bottle ti thought of taking them to the Wy store to return? If so, just bring them DIive c'churc aun leave tiem in the box located in the corner of the parking Jot. Someone from the Youth Group will return them to help defray the cost oftheir tip to “Texas. in June 2018! Thanks for supporting them! DON'T FORGET! If you are on Facebook, Please like the Grace Lutheran Facebook page and check out what we post each week. Youth Group Garage/Bake Sale On Friday, May 4" and Saturday, May 5”, the Youth Group held their annual garage sale/bake sale/hot dog. sale. These sales would not have been possible without the help of everyone who donated items to the garage sale and also all who baked for us. Every year (and this is our seventh), | try to express how grateful |am and how blessed | feel by the support that we receive, and | can’t seem to find the right words or the words that I use don't seem enough. In his sermon on May 6", Pastor Almleaf, spoke about how each event or gathering we have as a congregation strengthens us and enables us to, engage in our common mission. This congregation is very, very supportive of our youth, which is only one of, the ways we are strengthened. | want to thank everyone who helped set up, clean up, work the tables and took care of our customers. Thank you for all the donated items and the baked goods (our bake sale and hot dog sale raise about a third of our total), This year the group raised $1532! We will be leaving for Houston on June 26" and will return on July 2 and it would not be possible without every member of this congregation holding us up in prayer and supporting us every step of the way. So fromall of us, thank you! Barb Frederick On Pentecost Sunday Carter Allan Petersen and Noah J Clo affirmed their baptisms as they were confirmed. Carter is the son of Thomas and Peyton Petersen and Noah J is the son of John and Lynette Clo. Congratulations Carter and Noah J and may God bless you always. As part of Gathering, the . ELCA lifts up different =) offerings (In-kind pl offering, Sunday ‘Morning Offering, and Special Offering). The In-Kind offering for the Gathering is Blast Off for Books which helps build literacy for economically disadvantaged children in Houston. A list of requested books is included in this newsletter. If you wish to donate a book, please donate only the books requested. There will be a box in the narthex for the books, and we need to have them all by June 3" in order to get them shipped out in time for the Gathering. If you have any questions, please see Barbara. Thanks!! Sundaes on Sunday event hosted by the Inreach A Ze Committee will be held SAE following worship “STNDAXY on Sunday June 3°, The cost for a make your own sundae will be $1.50 and $1.50 for a hot dog, Tickets will be available,‘On June 10" our Sunday School will conclude their SUNDAY program by presenting the G\ABCHOOL inessage at worship ‘Thank you to our teachers Heather Rossbach - 2"! - 5" grades Samara and Sharon Smith - Pre K - 1" grades Barb Frederick & Pastor Almleaf - Confirmation Karl Blanchard who helps with Pre K - 5" grades. We pray all of you, students and teachers, helper Karl, have a safe and happy summer. The annual church picnic will follow worship on Sunday June 10”, Hot dogs and burgers will be provided. Salads, chips etc. are welcomed, there is a sign up sheet in the narthex. suwner Please note: 7) WOSHP On Sunday June 17" our fi ‘SCHEDUE Worship time will change to 9:15 a.m. This year we have 3 of our young people graduating from High School. Emily Frasier wi\| graduate from Mayfield High ‘School and is planning to attend SUNY Oswego studying Public Justice/Criminal Justice, She is the daughter of Kevin and Deanna Frasier. Emily has been on the honor roll all of her high school years participating in drama, soccer, Nordic skiing, track and jazz band, and is a Jr. Volunteer with the Mayfield Fire Dept, She has served as acolyte for St. James and Grace many years, Schuyler Claes will graduate from Johnstown High School and plans to attend Canton where he will study to become a Vet Tech. He is the on of Bill and Beth Claes. Schuyler also was on the honor roll all of his high school years. He played football for a couple of years and played the drums in the high school band. June is a big month for Schuyler as not only will he graduate but he will be taking his Black Belt test in Karate. He is also an active member of the Horse Lovers Unlimited 4-H Group. Good luck with your Black Belt testi! Schuyler also served our church as an acolyte. Zachary Ropeter will also graduate from ‘Johnstown High. He was recognized for have cn average of 90 and above for all four years of high school. He is the son of Jeff and Heidi Ropeter. He was on the cross country, Nordic Ski and Track and field teams for all four years of high school. He is also a member of the William A. Wright National Honor Society. He was a member of the Symphonic Band for three years and a member of the jazz band playing the alto sax, Zach will be attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica and will studying Cyber Security. Zach served as an acolyte. ¥ a2 We are so very proud of all of you and pray for God's blessings as you go off to college in the fall,THE FINAL FUNDRAISER IS UPON US! The “Wall of Money” will be up in the narthex until June 24". In case you're wondering what the Wall of Money is, it is a series of envelopes with a dollar amount on the outside. You choose an envelope, put the designated dollar amount in it and leave it in the box in the narthex. Inside the envelope is an index card with some interesting facts about Houston and Texas, as well as the name and some facts about a youth member or adult who will be going to Detroit. We are asking that you pray for that member or adult as we travel to Houston, while we are at the Gathering and as we travel home. Believe it or not, prayer is a very important (if the not THE most important) component to attending this event. It is because of the prayers from all of you that have made these events possible for us. It’shard to believe, but weare only days away from leaving for Houston for the 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering, Attending this event will be five youth (Schuyler Claes, Emily Frasier, Zachary Ropeter, Donovan Smith and Abby VanValkenburgh), three adults (Clyde Smith, Heidi Ropeter and Barbara Frederick) as well as two young members of our congregation who will be serving as volunteers (Megan Frasier and Alyssa Davis). While we are in Houston, we will be posting short videos on the church Facebook page daily, so please make sure you like the Grace Lutheran Church Facebook page so that you can see what we are doing while in Houston. On Sunday, July 1*, we will again be blessed to serve as communion assistants. If you want to see what our Sunday morning worship service is like while at these events, please stay after church on Sunday, July1st to see the livestream (and worship with us while we are there!).Quilt Group Update On Sunday, April 29th, with the help of the congregation, 31 quilts were blessed. The quilts were packed up, bar coded with our congregation’s Lutheran World Relief id number, and delivered to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Clifton Park for the LWR Ingathering. In case you were wondering: What exactly is an Ingathering? An Ingathering is a local collection of Quilts and Kits during which groups in the surrounding area combine all their completed Quilts and Kits onto a truck or box car that delivers them to one of LWR's warehouses. Typically, Ingatherings take place once each year, usually around the same time and in the same place. Once the quilts are in the LWR warehouse, they are packaged with quilts from other congregations and shipped to where they are needed. Here is a link to an interesting video of this process: https ://Iwr.org/videos/quilt-kit-pipeline At the quilt blessing, we asked for a donation of $3 per quilt. And we were blessed with donations totaling $215. THANK YOU! And special thanks to our Youth Group for their generous contribution! This money was sent to LWR for their Quilt and Kit Shipping Fund which covers the cost of shipping the quilts from the Ingathering to the warehouse and eventually overseas. We have already completed 2 quilts for next year’s Ingathering. If you would like to help with this effort, we generally meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 to 2. If you have any questions, see Sandra Miller or Carolyn Peck.ORNATE LE LLL SET . 700Light Street Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD 21230 USA SUSTRINOLECEVELOPNEAT. LesTino ROMs twrorg | programs.twr.org | 800.597.5972 May 14,2018 Grace Lutheran Church -. 1 W Montgomery St Johnstown NY 12095-2409 Dear Friends, Thank you for your generous gift to Lutheran World Reliefs Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund! Your donation ensures that LWR Quilts and Kits get into the hands of people who need them most. Last spring, a shipment of Quilts, School Kits, Personal Care Kits, Baby Care Kits and Fabric Kits traveled to Peru, LWR staff and our partner, CARITAS, distributed the quilts and kits to 30,600 women, men and children all across the country. Mountain-dwelling families especially welcomed the warmth of quilts as winter temperatures began to set in, hitting average lows in the 30s in July and August, ‘The blessing of your gift doesn’t end there! In our long-term projects in Peru, students receive Personal Care Kits that help their families learn better hygiene, which also helps strengthen their dairy and cheese livelihoods. To learn more about how your gift makes a difference, and specifically about this community in Peru, watch our brand new quilt and kit video at lwr.org/videos/quilt-kit-pipeline. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or the LWR staff at 800.597.5972 or lwr@lwr.org. On behalf of LWR, our partners and those we serve together, please accept my heartfelt thanks once more for your gift and all that it will do. Warm Regards, / 2 Gpeclle Aare fon Daniel V. Speckhard’ President and CEO ‘As required by the IRS, this letter confirms that Lutheran World Relief has given you no goods or services in return for this gift. This letter is your receipt for your charitable gift of $218,00-Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund.race Lutheran Church Council Meeting Highlights for May 10, 2018 Minutes from April's Council meeting and Committee reports were read and approved. Council Actions and Announcements: Motion passed to purchase a new chair for Bonnie's office Safety Committee - Kathy VanValkenburgh presented minutes from our first Safety Committee meeting on May 3, Further planning and discussion is ongoing. * New carbon monoxide detectors - Property committee will price 2 carbon monoxide detectors for future purchase. * Changes to future Committee night dates: Committee meetings on the following dates will be changed: 6/5 to 6/12; 1/1/19 to 1/8/19; 3/5/19 to 3/12/19. * Pastor's Retirement - Pastor has announced that he will retire on July 1, 2019. His last Sunday service will be on June 30, 2019 and he has given us permission to begin the call process whenever we choose. Council will attempt to meet with the Dean during the week of August 6, 2018, * Intergenerational Sunday school - In place of our regular weekly Sunday school, an Intergenerational Sunday school will begin in September. Children will meet once each month with members of our congregation to promote faith formation between our children and our members. * Vacation Bible School - will be held this year at the First Presbyterian Church. + Tune 3 - "Sundaes on Sunday” after our service. © September 5 - Choir's first rehearsal after summer break. * September 9 - Dish to Pass after our service to celebrate the beginning of Sunday school. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Ferenz, Council Secretarycs The Lutheran Homes Foundation Monday, April 16, 2018 The Reverend David Almleaf Grace Lutheran Church One West Montgomery Street Johnstown, NY 12095 Dear Pastor: On behalf of The Lutheran Homes Foundation, | wish to extend our most heartfelt gratitude to the members of the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church for your contribution of $31 to our organization via the Upstate New York Synod. Your gift will assist us in our efforts to provide those programs and services which enhance the quality of life we continually strive to achieve for the individuals we care for and care deeply about. Since 1919, LutheranCare has been making a positive difference in the lives of the people of our community in need of compassionate care and has relied on the generosity of our contributors to enable us to do so. With the continued thoughts and support of congregations like yours, together we can make the lives of the people who rely on us that much brighter. ‘Once again, our sincerest appreciation to you and the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church for your very kind donation to The Foundation. Warmest regards & Blessings, wre vce a wea ir Kéren Anne Ostinett P Director of Funds & Volunteer Development 315.235.7104 kostinett@lutherancare.org *For Federal Income Tax purposes, LutheranCare has not provided any goods or services, in whole or in part, in consideration for your thoughtful contribution. Fax 315.853.4025 > wwwlutherancare-oreFor The mom’s with kids, those who don’t, those who lost, those who want for the empty arms, for the empty nests - Happy Mother’s Day to all and forever God bless. A Mother’s Day poem We celebrate the special ones most dear Some moms struggle all alone, they never got to bring them home Other’s lost them very young even thou they were healthy & strong Mother’s day just goes on without the little ones left behind ‘They are always in our hearts, in empty arms, will never leave our minds To all the little one’s and family in Heaven above all of us Mother’s are sending our love whether a sister, aunt, friend or grandma, there’s a little mom in every one of us God Bless you all in each and every way Grant you happiness, peace, love and lots of Happy Mother’s Days Written and submitted by, Marcia McCoyRemember our Shut-ins Prayer concerns - June 2018 At Home Eleanor Achzet Shirley Frederick Nursing Homes Fulton Co. Health Facility Ron Bell Eileen Spawn Nathan Littauer Nursing Home Ruth Brownell Charlotte Petersen ing Helpers Joanne Riccitiello sey aN ons Prayer Concerns: Alex Grandstaff Morgan Sandmier Tina Aldonis Angie Longfritz Robert Sweet Dick Bumpus Laurie Larrabee Janet Austin Ron Bell Bobbi Nigro Shirley Frederick Burton Starin Bob Rickard Niles Lincoin Venessa Saltis Marie Gilbert John Stack Al Zambella John Resseguie ‘Susan Maye Members Serving ur Country All those who have served and for all those who are now serving in the armed forces. 2 Brandon Caldwell Brad Coody John Ferrara Josh Fountain Kevin Funk Victor Ralbovsky LCPL Bryant Hernandez (Serving in Afghanistan) E-5 Dylan Lanza and for our enemies Please pray for NOAH, Friday’s Table and the food pantries of Johnstown and Gloversville and for those in need of them.CHURCH ACTIVITIES JUNE 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY May 28 May 29 May 30 7.00 - Choir rehearsal May 31 3 8:00 - Sunday Schoo! ‘4 Noon - Communion {5:00 - Cable Chan 1301 ‘Luncheon Horse Lovers 4H Group ‘Sundaes on Sunday Pastor and delegates at ‘Synod Assembly Pastor and delegates leave for Synod Assembly 10 " 2 8 “ 8 16 10:00 - 2:00 Quit Group ':00--tast day Sunday | 6:00- Cable Chan 1301, ‘Schoo! forthe summer 100 - Counel of churches 6:00 -Council Meeting ‘at North Main St. 10:15 - Worship fotowed ‘Methodist Church by church picnic 5:30 - Commitee Meetings 7 ® 1% 20 a 2 2 6:00 p.m. - Johnstown 5:00 - Cable Chan 1301 Baccalaureate at 9:15 - Worship Reformed Church 4 co 6 a Ey 2 30 '5:00-Cable Chan 1301 | noon- 9:00 pm. - Federal 9:15 - Worship pm rection ‘Acolytes and graduating ‘seniors honored during worship Pastor on vacation _| Pastor on vacation Pastor on vacation tion Pastor on vacation Pastor on vacation 1ULY BIRTHDAYS 1- Edna Smith Jenny Ruff 2- Brian Miller, Jr. Mary H. Smith Scott Parillo Lylian Irene Angus 3- Aiden Rubilotta Jennifer Unislawski 4- Joann Russo Ron Bell 5- Christopher Jordan 6- Paul Ligon 7- Brandon Morley 8- Lucille Plantz 9- Paul Bradt Douglas Bley! Karen LaMonica Derrick McGuinness Roy E. Nellis Mrs. Robert Wilson 10- Carolyn Peck Betsy Subik 12- Edgar Achzet Natalie Williams 13- _Lesleigh Anne Durfree Brandon Hemmerich 14- Dotti Nielsen 15- Nathaniel Ligon 16- Erica K. Wagner Arlene Madden 18- Joanne Riccitiello Kimberly Fiorillo 19- 20- at- 22- 23- 24- 25- 26 - 27- 28 - 29- 31- Harold Edick Emily Bradt Matthew VanValkenburgh Brandon Cross Robert Hallenbeck Drew Anthony Paxton Betty Pemrick Frederick Stortecky Jr Christina VanValkenburgh John Feffara Lewis Armstrong Carol Ann Lincoln Jeffrey Seward Christian Rohrs Clyde Smith Harold Achzet ‘Andrea Fisher Alexander Grandstaff Tammy Capano Jeanne Behl Tom Fraker Madolyn Taglialatela Ricky Rhodes Roger Newkirk Amelia Petersen Diane Graudons Kimberly Brown Henry Fountain Cindy Subik Eric Unislawski ‘Matthew VanValkenburgh, Ir.SERVING SCHEDULE JUNE 2018 ‘Altar Guild Breed Bakers 3 kaTHy Toam #3 DAVID ALMLEAF CLYDE smiTi \VANVALKENBURGH | NANCY BLANCHARD — | Vie Peliegrno euwa | JOAN LONGFRITZ GRETA DAVIS. Mary Lou Zambela BARB FREDERICK | Cructer Bread Baker BONNIE OLENDORF —_| Joan Longetz 16 | Communion Assistant 7 Sum tee et DON PHELPS Set econ PEGGY NIFOROS Dick Goebel Deliver Flowers NANCY DEMAREST 10 ALLISON MARTIN. | PAUL LIGON ABBY AMBER PELLEGRINO | DARLEENGAUGLER | NANCY BLANCHARD wa \VANVALKENBURGH | DAVID ALMLEAF GRETA DAVIS. ‘Communion Assistant EMILY FRASIER BONNIE OLENDORF 8:18 | ALLISON MARTIN Greeter Deliver Flowers Cruciter EVELYN CLO UINDA'BUMPUS ‘THOMAS MARTEN 7 PEGGY NIFOROS THOMAS MARTEN | GREG NIFOROS PEGGY NIFOROS DARLEEN GAUGLER ew EMILY FRASIER NOAH J CLO BONNIE OLENOORF 10 | Communion Assistant Greeter PEGGY NFOROS crucifer MARY PHELPS Deliver Flowers 9:15 PAT VANSLYKE ‘SHIRLEY BENDL Ey DARLEEN GAUGLER ELW | BILL HALDEMAN SCHUYLER CLAES | PAT VANSLYKE JOANLONGFRITZ | BONNIE OLENDORF 0 HOWIE PAXTON ZACHARY ROPETER ‘Communion Assistant Greater Broad Baker et5 | BILL HALOEMAN Snuciter ELLE WANDEL MARYLAND WARNER ‘SHIRLEY BENOL Deliver Flowers NANCY DEMAREST sulyt NANCY DEMAREST Team #1 MISSY BEDELL ABBY KAREN RYDER NANCY DEMAREST | Marland Wamer ew corms bavis ‘VANVALKENBURGH, Bread Baker MARY LOU ZAMBELLA | Paul Ligon 10 | Communion Assistant AMBER PELLEGRINO | Greeter JACKIE HOLLENBECK | BONNIE OLENDORF | Giyde Smith MISSY BEDELL JACK SCHREIVOGL Samara Smith os Cmucifer Deliver Flowers | SOAN LONGFRETZ LUNDA BUMPUSa 1- 2- 4- 5. 6- 10- u- 12- 13 - 15- 16 - 17- UNE RTHDAYS Karly Vdoviak Joseph Miller Hannah Catherine Fountain Donald Robbins Carol Travis-Hennessey Christopher Bryan Betty Hauser Beth Claes Lisa Clo MeLellan ‘Andrea Hemmerich Douglas Darling Lynn Marie Glode Rhonda Almy Koreen Vainauskas Michael Frederick Barto Brown II Vincent Christman Jack Szumowski Caitlyn Spring William Goebel Robert Morley IT Jared Goderie ‘Thomas Frederick James Robert Pianelli Cynthia Ermie Happy Father's Day James Mitchell Eleanor Achzet 18 - 20- a1- 22- 23- 27- 28 - 29- 30- Christine Ermie Breanna VanValkenburgh Jeffrey M. Smith Deb Haberacher Patricia Calhoun Kay Joslyn Vanessa Warner Saltis Jarred Brown ‘Andrew Lakata First Day of Summer - Yaylt Tara Ann Fisher ‘Austin Davis Alyssa Davis James Snyder Tohn Melellan Evelyn Grace Clo Tohn Peck Deanna Frasier Cindy Cromer Dorian Angus Karen Ryder Arlene Merrick Melissa Hohler Dennis Hubley