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American  Lutheran  Church,  Gibson  City,  Illinois  “Committed  to  Love  and  to  Serve”  June/July  2018  Newsletter  

From the Pastor

As I listened to the news broadcast of the 17-year-old boy who shot and killed eight students and two teachers at Santa Fe High School in Texas last Friday, it reminded me about how we human beings can be so brutal and vicious. After such an event, the media typically discusses the

attacker’s family, gun control, and improved protection for schools in the future. These are important issues – but they do not address the major causes of violence. Although a horrible event like this takes center stage in the world headlines, it is only a single drop in a huge bucket that is filled daily with horrific acts that include human trafficking, bullying in schools, and domestic and gang violence, to name just a few. Are we becoming complacent and accepting of senseless and unnecessary violence as a way of life? Are we blaming parents, insufficient law enforcement, inadequate background checks, and violence in movies and video games – while doing nothing but crossing our fingers and hoping that it will not happen in our town? Jesus fully expects us to respond to violence. He says: God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God (Matthew 5:9). As Christians, we need to pray for – and support – our professional peacemakers who dedicate their lives to counselling, criminal justice, education, law enforcement, legislation, mental health, the military, and social work. Although we will never be able to completely get rid of violence, we can reduce it by working together for safer communities. Jesus is not calling us to bury our heads in the sand and pretend that there will be no more violence. Jesus calls us to reach out to as many people as we can, especially those who are ignored and ridiculed by others. We are called to build relationships with those who have been hurt by others before they turn around and retaliate. In our daily living, Jesus calls us to be filled with God’s love; to remain calm in all situations; to treat everyone as we want to be treated; and to reduce the stresses and tensions that fill our society on all levels. If you ever hear a person talking about harming themselves or other people, take them seriously and report it to a law enforcement or mental health professional. The next person in our community who may act out with violence could live right next door. May God help us to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. May God give us the wisdom to identify people who are potential victims; the courage to identify potential attackers; and the mercy and compassion to reach out and show them God’s love through our words and our actions. In Christ ~ Pastor Jim Davis

People in our Prayers

Dick Anstrom, father of Rich Anstrom is a resident of Gibson Hospital Annex. The Family and friends of Beverly and Allen Baker on the loss of Beverly’s brother, Steve Heavilin. Jerry Biggart, nephew of Bette Mohart continues to recover from a motorcycle accident and several subsequent surgeries. Carrie Breum, grand-daughter of Frank & Margaret Stocker is teaching in Asia. Isaac Brucker is serving in the U.S. Army Airborne Unit at Fort Bragg, N.C. Lisa Buhs, daughter-in-law of Judy Buhs is battling MS. Lori Buhs is awaiting test results on the status of her cancer. Carly Chase has completed two years of chemo treatment while attending elementary

school. Her twin brother is a former student of Kelly Tompkins. Emma Couillard, mother of Jeanette Bartells has health concerns. Pastor Jim is recovering from hernia surgery. Heather Eisenhardt, grand-daughter of Bette Mohart is serving in the U.S. Navy at Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago. Jeff Finis, cousin of Kevin Buhs, is fighting cancer. Judy Friedlein, a long-time friend of Pastor Jim is battling cancer. Herb Green is on Hospice Care. His daughter, Barb Horsch has taken a leave of

absence from her position on the Methodist Church staff to care for him full-time. Alex Happ, grandson of Carol Carlson is serving in the U.S. Marines. We keep Alex in prayer as his continuous, non-stop migraine headaches have returned. Chuck Hay is recovering from surgery to remove the broken screws and shifted plates in his leg. He is restricted from putting weight on his leg for three months until the

bones heal. Nancy Hay is caregiver for Chuck and her father, Lou Wahls. Paul Hellyer, nephew of Kim Brucker is battling addiction. Denise Horton, a family friend of Molly Schroader is fighting cancer. Terry Hutchcraft is battling kidney disease. Dale Jones is a resident of Heritage Healthcare with dementia. Gary Keim is undergoing physical therapy to regain strength in his arms and legs. Ada Kennedy is a resident of Gibson Area Hospital Annex. Nancy List is a resident of the Gibson Area Hospital Annex. Jerry Mieczkowski, son-in-law of Bette Mohart, gives thanks that his head and neck cancer is in remission. Pastor Dennis Norton of First Baptist Church is fighting a rare lung disease. He is raising four young children with his wife, Linda. Jeff Randecker, brother of Kim Brucker, suffers from depression. Ryan Reid, grandson of Frank & Margaret Stocker, is serving in the U.S. Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Gary Reitz has returned home from the hospital. Jim Spangler has health concerns. Mary Timm has health concerns. Daelin Tolan is a 4th grade student in Ridgeview Elementary School with an inoperable brain tumor. Cindy Tucker is preparing for back surgery. Lou Wahls, father of Nancy Hay is a resident of Prairieview Lutheran Home, Danforth.

Happy Birthday – June

Ron Stevenson 1 Sara Bielfeldt 8 Joshua Nuss 22 Jason Christensen 4 Clint Johnson 11 Tucker Cribbett 26 Caleb Wahls 4 Patrick Celeschi 16 Allen Baker 26 Morgan Triplett 5 Avery Bielfeldt 19 Olivia May 28 Michael Reiners 7 Gavin Lange 20 Kelly Tompkins 29 Ryan Tompkins 7 Rick Bowen 22 Roger Gerth 30 Hadley Doman 7 Arlene Doden 22

Happy Anniversary – June

Pastor Jim & Cynthia Davis 2 Kaleb & Danielle Kraft 21 Gayle & Judy Glascock 9 Ryan & Misti Tompkins 24 Brian & Paige Lange 16 Jim & Jewel Lewis 25 Rick & Julie Bowen 18 Ron & Evelyn Andris 30 Brandon & Angela Roderick 18 Gary & Judy Reitz 30

Happy Birthday – July

Jason Bleich 2 Marty Nuss 19 Darrell Nunamaker 25 Hannah Zalaker 4 Evelyn Andris 21 Carol Boyle 26 Colin Lasater 5 Lisa Buhs 21 Barb Bielfeldt 28 Nora Becker 11 Debbie Timm 21 Bette Mohart 28 Kris Cramer 16 Kelsey DeFries 22 Darrell Stroh 29 Marcus Duncan 16 Alexis Triplett 24

Happy Anniversary – July

Kevin and Lori Buhs 18 Ted & Debbie Timm 21 William & Mary Ann Kreitzer 21 Marty & Roxann Nuss 23 Kyle & Lisa Buhs 27

June 2018 1 Friday 2 Saturday 3 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am

Worship – 10:30 am Servants United Council Meeting – Chenoa – 2:00 pm

4 Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – 8:30 am 7 Thursday 31st Annual Synod Assembly – I-Hotel Conference Center - Champaign 8 Friday 31st Annual Synod Assembly – I-Hotel Conference Center - Champaign 9 Saturday 31st Annual Synod Assembly – I-Hotel Conference Center - Champaign

10 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am Worship – 10:30 am Ponderosa 4-H Club – Parish Hall – 3:00 pm

11 Monday Little Achievers Summer Camp – June 11th – 15th 12 Tuesday Little Achievers Summer Camp – June 11th – 15th

Bible Study at Holly Brook – 2:30 pm 13 Wednesday Little Achievers Summer Camp – June 11th – 15th

Pastors Prayer Meeting – 8:30 am Quilting – Parish Hall – 9:00 am Worship with Holy Communion – Heritage Health Care – 2:00 pm

14 Thursday Flag Day Little Achievers Summer Camp – June 11th – 15th Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1:00 pm WELCA Bible Study – St. John’s Lutheran, Sibley – Rona Eyer’s Home – 2 pm

15 Friday Little Achievers Summer Camp – June 11th – 15th 16 Saturday 17 Sunday Father’s Day

Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am Worship – 10:30 am Worship – Gibson Area Hospital Annex – 1:30 pm Worship – Heritage Healthcare – 2:15 pm

18 Monday 19 Tuesday 20 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – 8:30 am

Church Council Meeting – Parish Hall – 6:30 pm 21 Thursday First Day of Summer 22 Friday 23 Saturday 24 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am

Worship – 10:30 am – Pulpit Exchange 25 Monday 26 Tuesday Pastor at Ford County M-Team Meeting – Noon 27 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – 8:30 am

28 Thursday Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1:00 pm 29 Friday 30 Saturday

July 2018

1 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am Worship – 10:30 am Servants United Council Meeting – Chenoa – 2:00 pm

2 Monday 3 Tuesday 4 Wednesday Independence Day 5 Thursday 6 Friday 7 Saturday 8 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am

Worship – 10:30 am 9 Monday Little Achievers Summer Camp – July 9th – 13th

10 Tuesday Bible Study at Holly Brook – 2:30 pm 11 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – 8:30 am

Quilting – Parish Hall – 9:00 am Worship with Holy Communion – Heritage Health Care – 2:00 pm

12 Thursday Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1:00 pm WELCA Bible Study – St. John’s Lutheran, Sibley – Parish Hall – 2 pm

13 Friday 14 Saturday 15 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am

Worship – 10:30 am 16 Monday 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – 8:30 am

Church Council Meeting – Parish Hall – 6:30 pm 19 Thursday 20 Friday 21 Saturday 22 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am

Worship – 10:30 am – Pulpit Exchange – Pastor Ed Hudelson 23 Monday 24 Tuesday 25 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – 8:30 am 26 Thursday Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1:00 pm 27 Friday 28 Saturday 29 Sunday Moments of Grace – WGCY Radio – 7:30-7:45 am

Worship – 10:30 am 30 Monday 31 Tuesday Pastor at Ford County M-Team Meeting – Noon

The New Church Directories are finally here! They can be picked up from the table outside the door to the Sanctuary. There is already one correction – new address for Darrell and Barbara Stroh is 520 N. Guthrie St., Gibson City, Illinois 60936 – their cell phone number is 217-369-2009. If you find other corrections that need to be made please let Gerry know. Little Achievers Academy will be hosting two weeks of Community Summer Camp. The first week will be June 11 - 15, and the second week will be July 9 - 13. These camps are for 3 to 5-year-olds and will be held in the mornings. If you are interested, please contact Kari DeFries at (217) 649-4003.

Cleaning House? Our Annual Garage Sale is scheduled for August 23, 24 and 25th in Parish Hall. Start saving those priceless treasurers for the sale! Coffee and Conversation will be taking a break for the summer. Our meetings will resume in September on the third Tuesday morning of every month from 9:00 – 10:00 in Parish Hall.

You are invited to join St. John’s WELCA for Bible Study and fellowship. In June we will meet on June 14th at 2:00 pm with Carol Bielfeldt leading the Bible Study. We will meet at the home of Rona Eyer. In July we will meet on July 24th at 2:00 pm at the home of Gerry Gallagher. Gerry will be the Bible Study Leader and hostess.

Servants United Update . . . . . .

• Status of Call Process: Community Lutheran Church in Cornell and St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Dwight are scheduled to vote on their pastoral candidate for Servants United Parish on Sunday, June 3rd.

• On Sunday, May 6th, all six churches of our Parish held worship together at

Trinity Lutheran, Chenoa. 110 members of Servants United worshiped together – 11 of those were from our own congregation. Even though it rained and made us worship inside the church instead of in the park it was a fun worship service. The Worship Service was followed by a picnic dinner served by Trinity. The food and fellowship were wonderful.

• Did you know? – you can attend any of the six churches and still have your offering go to your home church. If you would like to attend an early service (8:30 am) it is easy to do by coming to the early worship service and placing your home church offering envelope in the offering plate. The Church will make sure that your offering gets back to your home church.

• The Servants United Parish now has a web site. The address is

www.servantsunitedparish.org Be sure to check it out!

• Our next joint Worship Service will be held here at American Lutheran on

Sunday, October 21st, at 10:30 am. There will be a lunch following hosted by American Lutheran. If you have not been able to attend one of the joint services this will be a great time to do so.

• Pulpit Exchange on June 24 – Pastor Vic Baderschneider at St. John’s, Sibley and American

Pastor David Hofer at Community and St. Peter’s Pastor Jim Davis at Trinity and St. John’s, Anchor

• Pulpit Exchange on July 22 – Pastor Ed Hudelson at St. John’s, Sibley and American

Pastor Ruth Hansen at Trinity and St. John’s, Anchor

Pastor Jim Davis at Community and St. Peter’s

Worship Assistants – June*

Head Usher – Mike Bleich / Asst. Usher – Gary Lutterbie Altar Guild – Sharon Nunamaker and Vickie Reiners

June 3rd June 10th Coffee/Refreshments – Coffee/Refreshments – Acolyte – Willy Stevenson Acolyte – Pastor Jim Greeters – Frank & Margaret Stocker Greeters – Gary & Sharon Stroh Asst. Minister – Ryan Tompkins Asst. Minister – Eli Brucker Reader – Tina Anstrom Reader – Sharon Stroh Comm. Assts. – Margaret Stocker Comm. Assts. – Darrell & Sharon Offering Counters – Ron & Evelyn Andris Nunamaker Sound Tech – Tom Brucker Offering Counter – April Nettleton Sound Tech – Ron Andris June 17th June 24th Coffee/Refreshments – Coffee/Refresh – Acolyte – Kim Brucker Acolyte – Cynthia Davis Greeters – LeEtta Bane & Marilyn Riblet Greeters – Brad & Kelly Tompkins Asst. Minister – Reagan Tompkins Asst. Minister – Caden Miller Reader – Mary Ann Kreitzer Reader – Kevin Buhs Comm. Assts. – Jewel Lewis and Comm. Asst. – Kevin & Lori Buhs Willy Stevenson Offering Counters – Kevin & Lori Buhs Offering Counters – Jan Gill Sound Tech – Ron Andris Sound Tech – Tom Brucker

If you would like to borrow tables from the church, please contact Gerry in the church office to check out the wooden tables that are stored in the northwest furnace room. Our church council has set the policy that the white tables in Parish Hall may only be used for an official council-approved church event.

*If you are unable to attend church on the date listed, please trade with someone or find a replacement, and contact the Church Office so the

change can be noted in the bulletin. Thank you for sharing your time and talents to enhance our worship experience!

Worship Assistants – July*

Head Usher – Curt Miller / Assistant Usher – Darrell Nunamaker Altar Guild – Barb Bielfeldt and Mary Ann Kreitzer

July 1st July 8th Coffee/Refreshments – Coffee/Refreshments – Acolyte – Willy Stevenson Acolyte – Reagan Tompkins Greeters – Allen & Bev Baker Greeters – Rhonda Hornstein and Carol Boyle Asst. Minister – Margaret Stocker Asst. Minister – Jewel Lewis Reader – Willy Stevenson Reader – Jim Spangler Comm. Assts. – Willy Stevenson Comm. Assts. – Kevin & Julie DeFries Offering Counters – Ron & Evelyn Andris Offering Counter – Jan Gill Sound Tech – Tom Brucker Sound Tech – Ron Andris

July 15th July 22nd Coffee/Refreshments – Coffee/Refreshments – Acolyte – Willy Stevenson Acolyte – Pastor Jim Greeters – Lois Rhodes and Greeters – Lois Vetter and Sharon Ganske Bette Mohart Asst. Minister – Kim Brucker Asst. Minister – Willy Stevenson Reader – April Nettleton Reader – Judy Glascock Comm. Assts. – Sharon Stroh and Comm. Asst. – Mike & Rona Eyer Cynthia Davis Offering Counters – Darrell & Sharon Offering Counter – April Nettleton Nunamaker Sound Tech – Tom Brucker Sound Tech – Ron Andris July 29th Coffee/Refreshments – Acolyte – Kim Brucker Greeters – Ron & Evelyn Andris Asst. Minister – Ryan Tompkins Reader – Eli Brucker Comm. Assts. – Lisa and Chandler Gregerson Offering Counter – Willy Stevenson Sound Tech – Tom Brucker

*If you are unable to attend church on the date listed, please trade with someone or find a replacement, and contact the Church Office so the

change can be noted in the bulletin. Thank you for sharing your time and talents to enhance our worship experience!

American Evangelical Lutheran Church – Gibson City, Illinois Church Council Minutes – April 18, 2018

Members Present: Ryan Tompkins, Mike Eyer, Barbara Bielfeldt, Darcy Thompson, Lori Buhs, Gary Lutterbie, Jim Spangler, Pastor Jim Davis Excused: Curt Miller Call to order: President Ryan Tompkins called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM Prayer and Devotions: Pastor Davis led devotions by reciting “A Prayer for When Life Gets You Down” by Carrie Lowrance. Reports: Secretary: The 03/14/2018 Council minutes were available for council members’ approval. Treasurer: Darcy reported a 03/14/2018 checkbook balance of $2,252.85. The 03/31/2018 detail Financial Report is posted on the bulletin board on the west wall of the Parish Hall. She reported money is missing from the Key fund. She deposited the money and will issue a check for the $5 when keys are returned. Servants United will twice a year evaluate their finances and determine if a refund can be made to the churches. American Lutheran received a refund of $6,850. She signed up with AGERA for electricity which will reduce our rate from 11.5 cents to 4.95 cents per kilowatts. She also did it for the parsonage. Their representative is Lowell Mest. Financial Secretary: Nothing new to report at this time. Deacon: Curt Miller is changing the church sign. Rodney Schrack will help when needed. Parish Education: Julie DeFries will continue to lead the Foundation of Faith classes. They plan on doing chalk drawings outside. Trustee: Gary Lutterbie reported he repaired the plugged sink sprayers and breakers.

Vice President: Mike Eyer reported on the Servant’s United Parish call committee. Gene Mortensen of Dwight is chairman of the committee. They received a candidate and Pastor Ed and Pastor Jim have interviewed and approved. The candidate was interviewed on Monday, 4/16 by the call committee. There will be another call committee meeting on Monday, 4/23/2018.

President: Nothing new to report.

Team Reports: Christian Fellowship: American Lutheran Church’s 75th anniversary celebration is being chaired by Kevin Buhs. An outdoor festival is being planned with music and food for the community in August.

Community Resource: We will be assisting with the Food Pantry distributions on Saturday, 7/28/2018 and 12/08/2018. Help will be needed for both Friday and Saturday. A discussion was held on our participation with the Poured Out Churches event. Cynthia Davis will be filling in for Barb Horsch who is taking a leave of absence from chairing the Poured Out Churches event.

Prayer Team: Continues to meet twice a month

Stewardship: Pastor Jim reported he may have a couple of people interested in chairing the Stewardship committee.

Pastor’s Report: Pastor Jim provided a monthly written report of his and Pastor Ed’s activities for Servants United. These are posted on the bulletin board with other Servants United information. Pastor Jim will be attending the Nebraska Men in Mission Retreat on Thursday, 4/19/2018 thru Thursday, 4/26/2018. He will be serving as a leader and will also receive training to plan the Illinois event in October. On 4/29/2018, we will have a joint service with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 3:00 PM. Bishop Roth will be participating along with a representative from the Catholic diocese.

Approval of Reports: Darcy Thompson moved to approve all reports as read. Lori Buhs seconded. Motion passed.

Servants United Parish: Darcy will place Servants United Parish reports on the bulletin board.

Old Business: Jim Spangler reported he reviewed the specs to change the lighting to LED with a representative of Ameren. Gary Lutterbie says he also has someone who would like to try some lights in the quilt room to see how they do in there. Pastor reported Assistant Bishop Maureen Stein would like job descriptions done for all positions within our church. We have a job description for the janitor but need one for secretary and organist. Ryan Tompkins will ask Misti Tompkins for her help with this. The council and spouses and past president Lisa Gregerson and David will meet for dinner at Railside on 5/9/2018 6:00 PM.

New Business: Darcy reported she has someone cleaning the kitchen and someone else doing the sanctuary. She would like a spring and fall cleanup day be scheduled. Darcy suggested a church wish list be compiled and posted. Suggestions were a new office computer will be needed in the future. The parking lot needs to be resurfaced and the parish hall needs new carpeting. Darcy will talk to Jeremy Meiners about his recommendations for a computer. Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 6:30 PM with Darcy Thompson doing devotions. Adjourn: Jim Spangler moved to adjourn. Gary Lutterbie seconded. Motion passed at 8:15 PM. The meeting was closed by reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Bielfeldt, Secretary

THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY CHURCH COUNCIL ON MAY 16, 2018.

Community  Outreach  Weekend    

You  are  invited  to  celebrate  our  community  and  our  commitment  to  Christian  service  by  participating  in  this  year’s  Outreach  event.    Please  consider  keeping  some  time  free  the  weekend  of  August  25th  and  26th  to  come  together  to  help  members  of  our  congregation  and  Gibson  City.        Saturday  (August  25th)  there  will  be  opportunities  to  work  at  the  Food  Pantry;  help  with  yards,  fences,  ramps,  gutters,  install  safety  features  inside  and  outside  homes;  bag  and  

carry  out  groceries;  wash  car  windows;  and  work  on  buildings  that  we  rely  on  within  our  community.        Sunday  (August  26th)  we  will  meet  for  worship  at  our  regular  time  of  10:30  inside  the  American  Lutheran  Church  building.    Following  our  service,  you  are  invited  to  join  the  many  service  groups  and  churches  from  our  community  at  the  North  Park  Pavilion  for  a  time  of  lunch  and  fellowship.    We  will  have  smoked  loin  of  pork,  baked  beans,  salads,  chips,  desserts  and  beverages.    Everything  is  being  provided  so  all  you  need  to  do  is  bring  you  and  your  friends  for  the  fun!    Our  congregation  is  responsible  for  the  beverages  this  year,  so  please  let  me  know  if  you  would  like  to  help  with  that.    Once  we  have  finished  eating,  we  will  be  going  out  to  join  others  with  card  making;  praying  for  our  schools,  ambulance  crews,  police,  fire  fighters;  singing  at  Heritage,  the  Annex  and  the  Villas  of  Holly  Brook;  bagging  and  assisting  people  with  their  groceries;  washing  vehicle  windows;  collecting  items  from  homes  for  our  Household/Paper  products  drive;  gathering  for  prayer;  distributing  cookies;  tying  quilts;  working  at  various  service  buildings  within  the  community  and  a  few  other  projects.    There  will  be  something  for  everyone  to  help  with  no  matter  your  age  or  physical  abilities.    Please  contact  me  if  you  have  yard  work  or  projects  around  your  home  that  you  would  like  assistance  with.    Do  you  need  help  sorting  or  cleaning  out  your  garage,  closet,  kitchen  because  of  downsizing;  need  safety  grab  bars  installed  in  your  tub  or  shower  area;  need  help  with  landscaping  or  home  repairs;  a  room  painted;  whatever  it  is….  We  would  love  to  help!        Watch  for  sign-­‐up  sheets  in  the  church  and  further  announcements  in  the  weekly  bulletin.    You  may  also  see  information  in  the  local  papers  and  hear  about  it  on  WGCY!    We  are  so  excited  to  partner  with  the  local  community  service  organizations  and  other  churches  for  this  incredible  weekend  dedicated  to  making  our  community  safer;  help  one  another  and  make  some  new  friends!    Please  give  me  a  call  if  you  have  any  questions  or  would  like  additional  information.    Can’t  wait  to  see  what  our  many  hands  can  accomplish!    In  His  service,  Cynthia  Davis  (217)  784-­‐5444  (Home)  (309)  532-­‐5337  (Cell)    

It ’s A Party And You ’re Invited! To celebrate American Lutheran Church’s 75th Anniversary we are having a special event. Please plan to join us on Saturday, August 11th for an afternoon meal

followed by a concert by the Jakes Boys!!!

The Anniversary Committee has many surprises in store for you so you won’t want to miss the fun! Please contact Kevin Buhs if you have any questions.

MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH

May you be blessed by the LORD,

the Maker of heaven and earth. PSALM 115:15

FROM THE FATHER'S HEART My child, it's time to stop and look around again. Walk outside. I created the world for you to enjoy. Whether you see puffy clouds or raindrops, the first buds of spring or the last falling leaves before winter, I made each season for a purpose. Every creature, great or small, listens to My voice. I am the Maker of heaven and earth - and that includes you. A GRATEFUL RESPONSE Lord, You spoke the world into existence, then flung the stars in their precise order in the heavens. You formed a special place for me to live, a home where I could reflect the glory of Your creation. I join all of nature in singing a chorus of praise to You, Maker of heaven and earth. SIMPLE TRUTH Each of God's creations is cause for celebration.  

American Lutheran Church 905 East First Street Gibson City, IL 60936 217-784-4841 [email protected] www.americanlutherangc.com

Office Hours: Gerry – Tue, Wed & Thurs – 9 am – noon

Pastor Jim – Thursday – 9 am – noon / Other times by appointment (Pastor’s day off is Monday)

Church: 217-784-4841 / Parsonage: 217-784-5444 / Cell 309-826-4968

June/July 2018 Newsletter

Pastor – Jim Davis Parish Secretary – Gerry Gallagher

President – Ryan Tompkins Vice President – Mike Eyer Secretary – Barb Bielfeldt

Treasurer – Darcy Thompson Financial Secretary – Lori Buhs

Deacon – Curt Miller Parish Education – Jim Spangler

Trustee & Council Representative – Gary Lutterbie Trustees – Mike Peters and Rodney Schrack