The Monthly Messenger
July 15th 2020-B
Sunday, June 12th, 2020
Today our congregation was able to worship for the
first time since the COVID-19 outbreak mandated
restrictions on social gatherings.
We worshiped outside in front of the church, in the
shade of our beautiful pine tree. Everyone wore masks
and were seated 6-ft apart from one another. There were
40 parishioners in attendance with 29 sitting out on the
lawn and sidewalks, and 11 remaining in their cars.
Considering that it was our first service in months and
held outdoors, worship went smoothly with just a few
minor hiccups.
I would like to thank all involved from those who
organized the service, to those who served, and to those
who attended, for putting a priority on each other’s
safety and health.
Sincerely
Laurence Peters, Council Vice President
Worship With Us!
JULY 19th
It is an age-old question: why is there
evil in the world? In the parable of the
wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests
that both grow together until the
harvest. With Paul, we long for the
day that all creation will be set free
from bondage and suffering. Having
both weeds and wheat within us, we
humbly place our hope in the
promises of God, and from the Lord’s
table we go forth to bear the fruit of
justice and mercy.
Psalm 86:11-17
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I
will walk in your truth. (Ps. 86:11)
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
The parable of the weeds
JULY 26th
As Solomon prays for wisdom, we
seek to more deeply know the
treasures of faith. In today’s gospel
Jesus offers everyday images that
reveal to us the reign of God: a tree
that becomes a sheltering home, yeast
that penetrates and expands, a
treasured pearl, a net that gains a great
catch. Even as we seek the riches of
God’s reign, the great surprise is that
God’s grace finds us first!
Psalm 119:129-136
When your word is opened, it gives
light and
understanding. (Ps. 119:130)
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Parables of the reign of heaven
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Sunday Outdoor Worship

June 12th
Thanks to Katy McNinch & Laurence Peters for the photos!

In the Bible, church is always a reference

to people, not a place. The church is a
body of believers that live out the Gospel
in their words and actions. The church is
at its best when people inside the
building take Jesus’ message outside the
building and serve those they meet.
https://newspring.cc/devotionals/1-timothy-an-
11-day-devotional/the-church-is-not-a-building
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Portals of Prayer
The Portals of Prayer for July-
September 2020 have arrived.
They are available in the church
office or if you prefer having one
mailed, just let Ann know.

C.A.R.E. requests for the month of

July 2020
Cash Donations are appreciated
Update on Mary Ann Olson!
Mary Ann Olson is now back at
Dale Commons and is delighted
and thankful to be back in her
apartment. She was discharged
from English Oaks with the staff
celebrating with her, having Join us on
been a coronavirus survivor, and Facebook!
Search for us by
sending her home with their best “Saron Lutheran
wishes and a bouquet of roses. Church,” our icon is
We are happy for you Mary the front of the church.
Ann!

Finance
We wanted to thank those
that have sent their offerings.
If you are able, please send
your offering to the church.
Thank you

RIDDLE:
What kind of
dog never
bites?
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Show us your Summer Garden!

In addition to our 28 rose bushes and other

flowers that Mike maintains, we have two
Hibiscus plants. One is pink and one is yellow.
When they bloom, it feels like we are in a
tropical paradise! We so enjoy our flowers.
They are one of Gods many gifts to us!
Lisa and Mike Alessi

Saron Lutheran Church!

Our church has some beautiful flowers in
its gardens!
Photos courtesy Laurence Peters
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When we moved into our house 15 years ago, Gladys Nelson

helped us choose & place various trees, shrubs & flowers. I
think she would approve! Laurence tends to the garden every
morning and keeps it beautiful.
Karen Peters

You Might be Lutheran if…

You have an uncontrollable urge
to sit in the back of any room
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Reaching Out to Help Those in

Need
The San Joaquin County Human Services
Agency is reaching out to those that need
assistance with their electrical bills and
home weatherization. This program is for
those who rent or own a home.
Once approved for the program, your
energy bills will be reduced. Someone will
come to your home and help with home
weatherization (like changing light bulbs,
weather stripping windows, etc.). This is at
no cost to you and all you need to do is
apply. You will be glad that you did.

Please call the church office if you would

like more information or assistance with
locating the application.

The Messenger, Saron’s monthly

newsletter is for all the family of Saron. If
you have anything you’d like included
such as a committee announcement,
family update, interesting tidbit, photos,
personal experience or anything you think
others might find interesting, please feel
free to email all information to
Karen Peters at
klnekypeters@sbcglobal.net
We will do our best to include it in
upcoming Messengers. Please include
“Messenger” in the subject line on your
email.
Deadline to send information for
AUGUST MESSENGER is
7-26-2020
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Those That Serve

Altar Guild
Flowers Please note that bulletins will not be provided at
Greeters the worship services. I will be sending an e-mail,
Musicians prior to each service, to follow from an iPad, cell
Usher
Lector phone, etc. If you wish to print out the email at
your home, please take the pages home with you
Refreshments
Assisting after the service.
Minister Thank you
Communion
Assistants Ann Shaddix
Money
Counters

Upcoming Events
THIS MONTH FUTURE DATES:
July 19th & 26th August 13th
Outdoor Worship Service Council Meeting

July 1st Crossword Answers

S L A S H E D M A C A B R E K A T
A I R W A V E A N A G R A M I S R
F E D E R I C O F E L L I N I M I A July Birthdays!
E T E L O R I A T O O N T V
R O N D E L C A M E R O N C R O W E
U V E A I T E N H I V E S
15 Karen Peters
J I M J A R M U S C H S P A A R T 15 Kyle Rose
A S I A N A S P O F F K E Y 16 Salvacion Dahlin
B E E R S J E A N T R U E R
S E N D T O M T Y K W E R E S S E
17 Brittany Sisk
I C A R E E N Y A O S C A R 19 Karen Pearson
D A W N O N E L I C H O N G 19 Pat Strand
O N A B A H H O W A R D H A W K S 23 Michelle Thomasser
O T T E R E B B S S I R I
M I C H A E L M O O R E S E R I F S
27 Karin Reenstierna
S H H S A M O U S M C R I A 31 Lisa Alessi
D E M S T E V E N S P I E L B E R G 31 Jameson Bomer
A R E R E T I N U E T R A I N E E
Y O N I N S E C T S E N D L E S S
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RIDDLE ANSWER:
A hotdog