Messenger May 2012
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Reflection – Interim Pastor Lori Eickmann Inside This Issue
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Reflection cont. 2
Interim Ministry Update 2
Interim Ministry Update cont. 3
Thank you 3
Save the date & Prayer requests 4
The Messenger Our Redeemerʼs Lutheran Church
609 Southwood Drive So. San Francisco, CA 94080
May 2012
Community Lunch 5
Birthdays 8
We say we believe in resurrection… That was the recurring phrase in a recent sermon on Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances to the disciples. Like the first disciples, we, too, struggle to comprehend the unexpected, unearned, unending grace of God in Christ. Who is this Resurrected One? Early in May, our Scripture readings present Christ as the Good Shepherd and the vine in whom we are rooted. We will hear again that Jesus is a shepherd who is willing to give up his own life for his beloved flock; and we abide securely in this one, who is the very source of life, whom death can’t contain. What does resurrection mean for followers of the Risen One? “Love one another as I have loved you,” Jesus says. (John 15:12) The self-giving love of Christ is not what the world expects. Power is made perfect not in domination and revenge, but in mercy and forgiveness. As the children’s song says, we love because God first loved us! What does resurrection mean for Our Redeemer’s? At the end of May, we celebrate Pentecost, the gift of the Holy Spirit – “through whom and in whom the people of God are created and re-created.” (Sundays and Seasons, Year B) Re-creation, re-birth, renewal, resurrection: these are hopeful words for Our Redeemer’s, a congregation in transition and looking to the future. We say we believe in resurrection… In the Interim Ministry Update on page two, you will find the results of the first sessions of the Behavioral Covenant workshop and the Who We Are event, and invitations to participate in the final sessions of these
The Lutheran Update 3
Green Tidbits 6
Green Tidbits cont. 7
Open Cathedral 7
Reflection – Continued
Interim Ministry Update – Pastor Lori
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sessions of these opportunities. Do you believe that the Spirit is alive and moving at Our Redeemer’s? Do you believe that resurrection – whatever it may look like – is your destiny? Take a look at the Our Redeemer’s Timeline posted in the sanctuary; note where you’ve been and where you are now as a congregation. Then imagine the future as though you truly believed in resurrection!
This is an exciting time at Our Redeemer’s! The first week of May is “Our Redeemer’s Week” because of the key events that are coming up quickly:
• The rescheduled final session of the Behavioral Covenant workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 2, starting with a simple meal at 6 p.m. You did excellent work at the first session; let’s finish the covenant to help usher in a new era at ORLC.
• The final “Who We Are” event is Sunday, May 6 (note the date change!) after worship, with a potluck luncheon.
Many of you are continuing to do the collective introspective work and the short-term visioning necessary to prepare your Ministry Site Profile and form a Call Committee. You have really done well at these initial sessions. This next week will be crucial in completing what we’ve started – so please continue to come and be part of setting ministry goals and considering what skills will be needed in the pastor who will serve with you next! Here are the results of the initial events:
Results of the first “Who We Are” event • The Our Redeemer’s Timeline shows where you have been and where you are now
– and it is a story of growth and fun events, disagreement and decline, a strong focus on families/children and then on the needy, very successful fundraising, and many personal milestones. You had pastors who were beloved, others who were little mentioned, and still others about whom members are divided.
• GOOD AT: Those present identified ORLC as being good at community outreach to the needy; at having fun events within the congregation and caring for one another; at being friendly; and at fundraising.
• NOT SO GOOD AT: Those present said ORLC is not so good at negotiating with the preschool, and is not so good at being open to change.
• At the final session on May 6, goals will be set based on what ORLC is good at and not as good at. Based on these goals, we will consider what skills and characteristics are needed in your next pastor.
Results of the first Behavioral Covenant workshop
Those present identified the top seven unhelpful “norms” that, if changed, would have the most positive impact on creating more authentic Christian community at Our Redeemer’s. These behaviors were written as humorous, unhelpful “rules” – and the laughter that greeted some revealed
Interim Ministry Update – Continued
Thank You Notes
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Submit your thank you messages by sending them to James at Office@ourredeemerslutheran.org.
To the readers of the Passion story and readers on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday; Bill for making the new processional cross and Diana for donating the wood; Jeanette and the choir for special music and the altar guild and Jeanette for decorations throughout Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday; Community Care for fabulous food and decorations for the Easter Breakfast; and Chelsea and Caitlyn for being acolytes for the first time on Easter Sunday!
The Lutheran Update
The Office at Our Redeemers Lutheran Church is going to be updating its readers for The Lutheran. If you wish to still receive the Lutheran you will need to call the office at 650-583-5622 or you may send an email to Office@ourredeemerslutheran.org. If we do not get a response then we will be removing your name from the list. Thank you -ORLC
a high level of agreement from the group! • LEADERSHIP NORMS: 1) Don’t listen to ideas you don’t like. 2) Whatever you do,
do not compromise! • DECISION-MAKING NORMS: 3) If a decision is made that you don’t agree with, only
talk about it in the parking lot (after the meeting). 4) After a decision is made, more research must be done!
• CONFLICT AND COMPLAINTS: 5) Conflicts must never be resolved, just repeated over and over again. 6) Be part of the problem, not part of the solution. 7) Complaints must be made while walking out the door and vowing never to come back!
• At the final session on May 2, we will turn these unhelpful “rules” into helpful statements that will become the Behavioral Covenant – a spiritual practice for the congregation moving forward.
Save the Dates!
Claudia Anderson (Schizophrenia & anxiety) Calvin Burns (brother-in- law of Walter Johnson, on dialysis) Frank Hanly Jean Achter ( Claudia’s sister who has liver cancer) Claude Chirolo (Mel Chirolo’s brother, cancer) Denelle Crespo (16 year-old teenage girl; gradually loosing her eye sight; cause unknown; family friend of Judie & Tom Oliver) Family and friends of Jeanette Cool friend, Tomas Rashid Ryan Tylor, David, & Diane Flynn Ann Johnson (sister-in-law of Walter Johnson) Mike Lewis (the Quades’ son-in-law; cystic fibrosis) Merellas Family (mourning the passing of Betty Merellas) Niel Nielson (Parkinson’s) Sindy Olsen (mother-in-law of Beverly Boblitt’s grandson Devin; inoperable brain tumors) Dennis Quade (Parkinson’s) Timothy Repp (son of Kathy Repp, repeated strokes affecting his eye sight) Jay Sage (Will & Steve Kongle’s grandfather; multiple medical problems) Sauer Family Triggas Family (mourning the passing of Jim Triggas) Anna Van Nuys (wife of John Lutz’ father; cancer) Amodeo Family Harper Mettenbrink Bishop Mark Holmerud Julia Meldrum (Undergoing brain surgery) Lange Family (mourning the passing’s of Joyce Lange and Hank Wind) Jeannette Eickmann
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*May 2, Wed, Final Behavioral Covenant workshop. Meal at 6 p.m., workshop at 6:30 p.m.
*May 5, Spring Tea, 1-3pm
*May 6, 2nd “Who We Are” event/lunch after worship *May 19, Community Lunch
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April Community Lunch - Judie Oliver
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We had 37 guests at our April lunch. Our numbers were down this month but we attributed it to the beautiful weather we had that day. We hope our friends who were not there had plenty to eat and enjoyed the day. I would like to dedicate this article to those behind the scenes. You all know me as “Chief Bottle Washer” but perhaps you don’t know all that goes on to present these meals. As I’ve said before, we couldn’t do this without the help and support of the congregation. Let’s start with Stan who puts up the Community Lunch sign the week before and Sam who puts up the tables on Friday so we’re ready to go early Saturday morning. Of course our cooks, bakers and servers Barbara, Jo, Fran and Audrey, I can always depend on them to prepare something delicious. Tom after putting in a day’s work arrives to help in the kitchen and keep me grounded. My energizer bunny, Marit, along with Donna, Sam, Dennis, Patty, Darlene and Kim set tables and serve. Even with her mobility issues, Julie brings cookies every month and sets up the toiletry table. Pastor Lori ministers to our guests and Bill serves and delivers the blessing if Pastor Lori is absent. Helen washes and returns the tablecloths every month. Those are the members of the congregation and if I’ve left anyone out, I do apologize. These are the people who come to help because they love what we do and I think enjoy our company… Vickie who’s been there from the beginning (I don’t think she’s missed a lunch) and Inge runs a close second. Inge also brought her friend and neighbor Maria to the last lunch. Maria has been a guest and wanted to come and help. Hari, who joined us while doing community service and comes back every month to help because he enjoys it. Diana has recently joined our lunches and she not only helps during the lunches but is becoming a major contributor for our other events. We couldn’t do this without these wonderful folks and our guests and I appreciate all your help and dedication. Dennis is our Greeter. He not only greets and counts our guests; he gets to know them and gives them inspiration. This past luncheon he met a Vietnam Army veteran who wrote on a prayer request card “Blessed are the children of the Lord that open their hearts for others”. This makes all the planning, preparation and clean-up worthwhile knowing how much our guests appreciate what we do. I hope I will have an opportunity to thank him personally for his service and for his comment. The next luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012. Set-up and food prep begins at 10:30 a.m, lunch is from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., with clean-up starting at 12:00. The menu will be Parmesan Chicken Breast, Pesto Pasta, and salad, Pound Cake with Berries, Fresh Fruit, Coffee/Tea or Lemonade. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. You can contact me via email at judieoliver@yahoo.com or phone 650-488-0704. Peace - Judie Oliver
Green Team Tidbits Co-op America has put out a helpful guide to make choices that benefit people and the planet. 10 Things to Never Buy Again:
• Styrofoam cups: Styrofoam is forever. It is not biodegradable. Purchase compostable paper cups.
• Paper Towels: Paper towels waste forest resources, landfill space and your money. Look for recycled, non-‐bleached products or buy dishtowels or rags to wash and reuse.
• Bleached coffee filters: Dioxins, chemicals formed during the chlorine b leaching process, contaminate groundwater and air and are linked to cancer in humans and animals. Look for UNBLEACHED paper filters or use reusable filters such as washable cloth filters or metal.
• Teak and mahogany: Every year 27 million acres of tropical rainforest (an area the size of Ohio) are destroyed. Rainforests cover 6% of Earth's surface and are home to over half of the world's wild plant, animal, and insect species. The Amazon rainforest produces 40% of the world's oxygen. Look for Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. Reuse wood, buy furniture and other products made from recycled wood.
• Chemical Pesticides and herbicides: American households use 80 million pounds of pesticides each year. The EPA found at least one pesticide in almost every water and fish sample from streams and in more than 1/2 of shallow wells sampled in agricultural and urban areas. These chemicals pose threats to animals and people, especially children. Buy organic pest controllers such as diatomaceous earth. Plan native plants and practice integrated pest management. Plant flowers and herbs that act as natural pesticides.
• Conventional household cleaners: It is important to look at the labels of household cleaners. Cleaners can contain hazardous ingredients such as organic solvents and petroleum-‐based chemicals that can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into your indoor environment, positing a particular danger for children. The average American household has 3-‐10 hazardous products in the home. Look for non-‐toxic, vegetable-‐based, biodegradable cleaners. Try making your own green cleaner using vinegar, water and castile soap.
• Toys made with PVC plastic: 70% of PVD is used in construction but it is also found in everyday plastics, including toys. Vinyl chloride, the chemical used to make PVC, is a known human carcinogen. Additives such as lead and cadmium are sometimes added to PVD to keep it from breaking down; these additives can be particularly dangerous in children's toys. PVC is also the least recycled plastic. AVOID plastics labeled "PVD" or "#3". Look for #1 and #2 plastics, which are easier to recycle and don't produce as many toxins. Use sustainable construction materials.
• Plastic forks and spoons: Disposable plastic utensils are not biodegradable and not recyclable in most areas. Use compostable food service items. Companies such as
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• Biocorp make cutlery from plant materials such as cornstarch and cellulose. Or carry your own utensils and food containers.
• Farm-raised salmon: Studies from Indiana University have found that PCB's and other environmental toxins are present at higher levels in farm-‐raised salmon than wild salmon. Pregnant women and those of child bearing age should be careful when choosing fish due to high levels of environmental toxins including mercury found in many fish.
• Rayon: Developed and manufactured by DuPont as the world's first synthetic fiber, it is made from liquefied wood pulp. Unfortunately, turning wood into rayon is wasteful and dirty, because lots of water and chemicals are needed to extract usable fibers from trees. Only about 1/3 of the pulp obtained from a tree will end up in finished rayon thread. There is mounting evidence that rayon clothing manufacturing contributes to significant forest destruction and pollution in developing countries.
Excerpted from Green America. For more information see: www.greenamerica.org
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Open Cathedral- San Francisco Night Ministry On Sunday, April 15th Judie and Barbara attended the Night Ministry Celebration in conjunction with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans at the San Francisco Civic Center. The San Francisco Chapter Board and the San Mateo Chapter Board of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans decided to jointly sponsor a fellowship luncheon for these needy individuals. Thrivent members from congregations throughout the area also joined in our support. There were about 75 people in attendance for the Community
Gathering and Holy Eucharist. I would estimate another 50 in attendance for the fellowship lunch. This was an experience one does not forget. I’m sure Judie joins with me in expressing our feelings that God has a way of taking care of all of us and these people are just some of the less fortunate. We certainly come away realizing our many blessings. Barbara Irli
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Our Redeemerʼs Lutheran Church 609 Southwood Drive So. San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: 650-583-5622 Worship: Sunday 10:30am Interim Pastor Lori Eickmann Music Director Jeanette Cool Council President Helen Greenstrand Vice President Bill Zemke Secretary Jeanette Cool Treasurer Patty Banegas Financial Secretary Claudia Quade
Birthdays For The Month
May 2 | Bill Zemke 6 | Rebekah Nordstrom 10 | Mel Chirolo 15 | Gene Remmert 19 | Marit Jonasson
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