Area Ministry 5 June 2016 Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Central States Synod Synod Assembly in Wichita Thirty of the Assembly delegates participated in a Wichita area service project including help- ing out at the Kansas Food Bank, helping at Mision San Juan de Dios and serving a lunch to community members at St. Paul’s-Wichita offering the menu of the Community Breakfast served there each Saturday (except the first Saturday of each month). Katie and Ken Hobart of Reformation, Elaine Harvey, Mary McCrea and Pastor Dave Fulton of St. Paul’s-Wichita and the Rev. Maynard Peterson were among the local volunteers who helped the delegate vol- unteers get started - the group quickly got into the swing of cracking eggs and creating deli- cious pancakes and then welcoming and serving lunch to the neighbors who attended. The Son of God, Our Christ The Son of God, our Christ, the Word, the Way, shared human life and toiled throughout the day; from common folk he called the twelve to be co-workers in his sacred ministry. In ev’ry test, in trials manifold, these servants witnessed by their faith made bold; and with the gifts and talents which they brought the church was founded and God’s message taught. Today, as then, Christ summos us to dare to follow boldly and his work to share, to help and heal the sick, the blind, the lame, declaring to the world his holy name. In city street, in town, or on the soil, may each serve Christ in faithful daily toil, and in each thought and kinly word and deed, obey Christ call and go where he shall need. Where’er we find our witness should be made, that e’er our task, be thou, O Christ, our aid, that we may gladly give for thee our best and find each task di- vinely sent and blest. ELW 584 Words: Edward M. Blumenfild b. 1927, Music: Alfred M. Smith, 1979-1971 Text c. 1957, ren. 1985 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Company Music c. 1941 Historic Church of the Ascension, Atlantic City, NJ. During Opening Worship attendees shared a way that God has blessed them and their congregation by posting their blessings on a wooden cross. Jeannene Schweitzer, St. Paul’s –Wichita, Pr. Elizabeth Cummings and Rory Cummings, Resurrection, Pr. Tim Leaf, Trinity, McPherson and Donn Bischoff Christ- Wichita. Rev. Keith Hohly and Bishop Roger Gustafson pictured here with Pastor Dave Fulton (St. Paul’s-Wichita) dropped by to check on the lunch preparations. Pr. Peterson among the egg cracking team Volunteers were able to get acquainted and eat with the neighbors. attending. Part of the serving line including Katie Hobart and Ken Hobart The whole crew taking a break for a picture
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Area Ministry 5 June
2016
Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Central States Synod
Synod Assembly in Wichita
Thirty of the Assembly delegates participated in a Wichita area service project including help-
ing out at the Kansas Food Bank, helping at Mision San Juan de Dios and serving a lunch to
community members at St. Paul’s-Wichita offering the menu of the Community Breakfast
served there each Saturday (except the first Saturday of each month). Katie and Ken Hobart of
Reformation, Elaine Harvey, Mary McCrea and Pastor Dave Fulton of St. Paul’s-Wichita
and the Rev. Maynard Peterson were among the local volunteers who helped the delegate vol-
unteers get started - the group quickly got into the swing of cracking eggs and creating deli-
cious pancakes and then welcoming and serving lunch to the neighbors who attended.
The Son of God, Our Christ The Son of God, our Christ, the
Word, the Way, shared human life
and toiled throughout the day; from
common folk he called the twelve to
be co-workers in his sacred ministry.
In ev’ry test, in trials manifold, these
servants witnessed by their faith
made bold; and with the gifts and
talents which they brought the church
was founded and God’s message
taught.
Today, as then, Christ summos us to
dare to follow boldly and his work to
share, to help and heal the sick, the
blind, the lame, declaring to the
world his holy name.
In city street, in town, or on the soil,
may each serve Christ in faithful
daily toil, and in each thought and
kinly word and deed, obey Christ call
and go where he shall need.
Where’er we find our witness should be
made, that e’er our task, be thou, O
Christ, our aid, that we may gladly give
for thee our best and find each task di-
vinely sent and blest.
ELW 584 Words: Edward M. Blumenfild b. 1927, Music: Alfred M. Smith, 1979-1971 Text c.
1957, ren. 1985 The Hymn Society, admin.
Hope Publishing Company Music c. 1941 Historic Church of the Ascension, Atlantic
City, NJ.
During Opening Worship attendees
shared a way that God has blessed
them and their congregation by posting
their blessings on a wooden cross. Jeannene Schweitzer, St. Paul’s –Wichita, Pr. Elizabeth
Cummings and Rory Cummings, Resurrection, Pr. Tim
Leaf, Trinity, McPherson and Donn Bischoff Christ-
Wichita.
Rev. Keith Hohly and Bishop
Roger Gustafson pictured here
with Pastor Dave Fulton (St.
Paul’s-Wichita) dropped by to
check on the lunch preparations.
Pr. Peterson among the egg cracking team Volunteers were able to get acquainted
and eat with the neighbors. attending.
Part of the serving line including Katie Hobart
and Ken Hobart
The whole crew taking a break for a picture
Campaign for the ELCA
Pastor Ron Glusenkamp reported on the Campaign for the
ELCA at Synod Assembly and on June 5 preached at St.
Paul’s-Wichita and after worship shared the goals of the
ELCA capital campaign with church members and friends.
Graduates Recognized
Zion recognized graduates during coffee hour on May 22.
They were Jullian Liby who will graduate from WSU in
December, Chase Liby graduating from Nickerson High
School and Onyx Schmidt graduating from Hutchinson
Middle School. Christ-Eureka graduates participated in a
community Baccalaureate Service on May 14.
Bethany College Seeks Comments from Public for
Accreditation Visit
Bethany College is seeking
comments from the public
about the College in prepa-
ration for its periodic
evaluation by its regional
accrediting agency.
Bethany College will host a visit October 31-November 2,
2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Com-
mission. Bethany College is currently accredited and has
been accredited by HLC since 1932. The College was
placed on probation in 2015. The team will review the in-
stitution's ongoing ability to meet HLC's Criteria for Ac-
creditation.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the
College to the following address:
Public Comment on Bethany College
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
The public may also submit comments on the HLC website
at: www.hlcommission.org/comment
Comments must address substantive matters related to the
quality of the institution or its academic programs. Com-
ments must be in writing.
All comments must be received by September 30, 2016.
LIRS Presentation at Christ-Wichita
A number of Area 5 peo-
ple attended a presenta-
tion by Pr. Paul Erbes of
Lutheran Immigration
and Refugee Services at
Christ Lutheran the
morning of June 2 and
heard a very interesting
update of LIRS services
with refugees, unaccom-
panied children, and im-
migrants – and the status
of each of those groups. LIRS is the second largest settler
of refugees in the US, working in partnership with the U.S.
Dept. of State. One of the points brought up is no State
can deny entrance of refugees – the U.S. has that authority.
Any person admitted by the U.S. may live in any state.
Interesting discussion.
By the grace of God and the call of the church
Austin Lee English
will be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament
in Christ’s one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church
on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
Reformation Lutheran Church 7601 E 13th Street North
Wichita, Kansas 67206
Your prayers and presence are requested. All ordained,
consecrated and commissioned ministers are invited to
process. The liturgical color of the day is red.
Austin has been called to serve the Hopeful Spirit Parish
of North Dakota for the congregations of Grace Lu-
ESOL classes at St. Paul’s-Wichita continue through June
30 and will resume
in the fall when
USD 259 school
begins. In May
the students en-
joyed one of their
periodic potlucks
and they will have another in June to celebrate the comple-
tion of the spring term.
New President at Bethany Bethany College announced on May 13th that
William Jones will be its 14th president.
In their press release Bethany said that his
passion for higher education and his life’s
journey have guided him throughout his ca-
reer. In his most current role as Vice Presi-
dent for External Relations at LaGrange Col-
lege in LaGrange, Georgia, Jones has led re-
cord fundraising and enrollment growth. His
appeal to Bethany as its next President included more than only
his fundraising background, according to Corey Peterson, new
chair of the Bethany Board of Directors.
“We are excited to have Will, Amy, and their family join the
Bethany and Lindsborg family,” Peterson said. “Will brings a
proven ability to lead, especially in the important areas of fund-
raising and student enrollment. His skills, work ethic, faith,
along with a transparent and servant leadership approach are
exactly what we need as Bethany moves forward.”
Jones and his family enjoy taking an active role in campus life
by attending events and hosting students, faculty and staff to
their home.
“I hope that in addition to wearing the title of President of
Bethany College, I will also earn titles of mentor, colleague,
confidant, counselor and friend,” he said.
Bethany College hosted a picnic on Wednesday, May 18 to
welcome President Jones and his family.
3 Weeks for Filling the Gap! News flash! We're accepting the challenge! There's a crisis for
hungry children with school starting a
week later this year. Partners for
Wichita will extend "Filling the Gap
Lunches for Kids" to 3 weeks at the
end of summer vacation. The dates
will be weekdays August 1-19
Lots of community help is needed to do this -- funds, snacks,
sites, and volunteers, all working together for our kids. We
can care together.
Snack Collection Day is July 15 at Kansas Food Bank, 1919 E. Douglas for “Filling the Gap Lunches for Kids." Here is a “shopping list” for individually wrapped healthy items that don’t need refrigeration. Select and bring some of your favorites. ___ Beef sticks, beef jerky, Slim Jims ___ Individual fruit, pudding, applesauce cups ___ Snack bars, granola bars, “Chewys” ___ Cheese & crackers, cheese dippers ___ Fruit roll ups, dried fruit, raisins packets ___ Individual goldfish, pretzels. Think of what children and youth enjoy. Every gift makes a dif-ference. Thank you!
$2.50 pays for one meal so 10 meals would be $25. Write
“Filling the Gap Lunches” on your check memo line or enve-
lope or mail to Kansas Food Bank, 1919 E. Douglas, Wichita,
KS 67211. Call 263-1389 to volunteer. Volunteers are needed