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April April April April 201 201 201 2018 Volume Volume Volume Volume 51, Issue , Issue , Issue , Issue 4 The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf – a monthly publication of GLC Gethsemane Lutheran Church Gethsemane Lutheran Church Gethsemane Lutheran Church Gethsemane Lutheran Church The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf The Leaf 35 East S 35 East S 35 East S 35 East Stanton Avenue tanton Avenue tanton Avenue tanton Avenue ♦ Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 Columbus OH 43214 ♦ 614 614 614 614-885 885 885 885-4319 4319 4319 4319 www.gethsemane.org www.gethsemane.org www.gethsemane.org www.gethsemane.org Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Rev. June A. Wilkins [email protected] Music Ministries Music Ministries Music Ministries Music Ministries Dr. Timothy E. Guenther [email protected] Mission Developer Mission Developer Mission Developer Mission Developer Rev. Ipyana Mwakabonga [email protected] Child Care Center Child Care Center Child Care Center Child Care Center Brenda Weilbacher [email protected] Children’s Minis Children’s Minis Children’s Minis Children’s Ministry Assistant try Assistant try Assistant try Assistant Joel Wildermuth [email protected] LIC Student LIC Student LIC Student LIC Student Debbie Pinnegar [email protected] Parish Secretary Parish Secretary Parish Secretary Parish Secretary Diane Gutgesell [email protected] Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Brian McLean In this Issue In this Issue In this Issue In this Issue From the Pastor—P. 2 Mentoring—P. 3 Adult Education—P. 4 Health Ministry—P. 5 Small Groups—P. 6 Prayer Concerns—P. 7 Play & Learn—P. 8 Council Highlights—P. 9-10 Serving Schedule—P.11 Calendar—P.12 Join us for worship on Join us for worship on Join us for worship on Join us for worship on Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday April 1 April 1 April 1 April 1, 2018 , 2018 , 2018 , 2018 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM Easter Breakfast at 8:00 AM Easter Breakfast at 8:00 AM Easter Breakfast at 8:00 AM Easter Breakfast at 8:00 AM
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PastorPastorPastorPastor
Rev. June A. Wilkins [email protected]
Music MinistriesMusic MinistriesMusic MinistriesMusic Ministries
Dr. Timothy E. Guenther [email protected]
Mission DeveloperMission DeveloperMission DeveloperMission Developer
Rev. Ipyana Mwakabonga [email protected]
Child Care CenterChild Care CenterChild Care CenterChild Care Center
Brenda Weilbacher [email protected]
Children’s MinisChildren’s MinisChildren’s MinisChildren’s Ministry Assistanttry Assistanttry Assistanttry Assistant
Joel Wildermuth [email protected]
LIC StudentLIC StudentLIC StudentLIC Student
Debbie Pinnegar [email protected]
Parish SecretaryParish SecretaryParish SecretaryParish Secretary
Diane Gutgesell [email protected]
CustodianCustodianCustodianCustodian
Brian McLean
In this IssueIn this IssueIn this IssueIn this Issue
From the Pastor—P. 2
Mentoring—P. 3
Adult Education—P. 4
Health Ministry—P. 5
Small Groups—P. 6
Prayer Concerns—P. 7
Play & Learn—P. 8
Council Highlights—P. 9-10
Serving Schedule—P.11
Calendar—P.12
Join us for worship onJoin us for worship onJoin us for worship onJoin us for worship on
Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday
April 1April 1April 1April 1, 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
9:30 AM9:30 AM9:30 AM9:30 AM
Easter Breakfast at 8:00 AMEaster Breakfast at 8:00 AMEaster Breakfast at 8:00 AMEaster Breakfast at 8:00 AM
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FROM THE PASTORFROM THE PASTORFROM THE PASTORFROM THE PASTOR
Reaching Out, Inviting In
In the book of Acts, in the first days of the church, the
disciples had no building to invite people to, no
scheduled worship services, no small groups. When
they said, “Jesus” or “Christ” they weren’t even sure
that anyone would know what they were talking
about. The disciples couldn’t just come on Sunday
morning and wait for people to come in. The disciples
had to go out, talk to people, tell them what God had
done for them, and then they basically invited people
to join them, be part of their friendship group and eat
with them.
That is probably a better model for evangelism for us
today than the two options as Christians we think of:
strong arm proselytizing, and doing nothing and
waiting for people to come in our doors on Sunday.
During the Easter Season, our theme is “Reaching Out,
Inviting In”. We’re going to be focusing on the
readings in Acts and thinking about how we can tell
people about God and Jesus and invite them in.
As well as talking about it, our Outreach Team is
creating events at the end of the season so you can
invite people to them:
• April 26th, we’ll be making care packages
for our home-bound members and for our
elderly neighbors (who we’ve helped on
our Fall Service Day)
• May 6th, we’ll deliver packages in groups
to our friends
• May 13th, we’ll have Muffins and Moms,
you can invite your mom (or any other
favorite person!) and we’ll share some
muffins and other sweet treats in front of
the church.
All these events will be after worship, so people
can come to worship and stay for the events.
Gethsemane is a unique congregation. We love to
welcome people and to make new friends. Tell people
you know what God is doing here and ask them to join
in!
Rev. June Wilkins
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MENTORINGMENTORINGMENTORINGMENTORING
GLC Mentor Applications Being Accepted
As part of Gethsemane's commitment to inter-generational faith formation, the implementation of a mentorship
program is underway and we are currently accepting applications to become a mentor. Applications may be
obtained out in the narthex, and returned to Joel Wildermuth or Pastor June. Follow-up to the application will
include a mentor workshop in April (TBA) and a picnic in May (TBA) for mentors, parents, and children/youth. We
hope to have matches made by the time our Confirmation and High School Youth go to Houston, TX for the ELCA
Youth Gathering. We hope that cultivating mentor relationships between our children and the more seasoned
members of our faith community will deepen, enrich, and embolden our call to be disciples of Jesus Christ in this
world.
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LLLLEARNEARNEARNEARN
LIFETIME LEARNING HOUR Christian Education about life,
for life, and for a lifetime
SUNDAYS at 10:45 AM
April 1
Easter Sunday
No Class
April 8
Holy Hilarity Sunday
Bob Abdou – Pastor June’s husband
Enjoy an hour of Christian fun.
April 15
Play and Learn Sunday
After an opening discussion and Q&A in the Multi-
Purpose Room, we will have a tour of Play and Learn
and see why the kids (and teachers) love it.
April 22
Earth Day
Mark Keller
Imagine pushing your car twenty to thirty miles. That
is what we expect from one gallon of gas on which we,
grudgingly, spend $2.50. Let’s gather on this Earth Day
to explore the role cheap oil plays in the support of
our society. Let’s examine the pivotal role oil plays in
the price and availability of agricultural and consumer
goods, and in our increasingly complex society. Let’s
discover ways to be good stewards of God’s gift of this
earth.
April 29
Invite a Friend Service Project
This Sunday people of all ages will join together in the
Great Hall to make care packages for our neighbors,
our home-bound members, and our college students.
People can pack boxes, sort cookies, make cards,
there will be something for everyone! This is a great
opportunity to invite a friend to come and join us in
serving others!
Resumes on Wednesday, April 4, 12:00 pm.
The group will choose the next list of books
to read at their April 25th
meeting at 7:30pm
in the church library. Bring some titles to
choose from. All are welcome.
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THITHITHITHIS & THATS & THATS & THATS & THAT
What’s New with Health Ministry?
As some have noticed, the monthly blood pressure screenings are in a
new place. In an effort to be more HIPPA compliant and to provide a
more relaxing atmosphere, arrangements were made to use the glass-
walled room off the daycare lunchroom. Please look for the “Blood
Pressures Here” sign. Extra chairs will be set up outside the room for
those waiting. Screenings available the first Sunday of each month
both prior to and after the church service.
The Health Ministry bulletin board in Atrium Way will hopefully be viewed as a source of both information and
education. Here you will find; Information regarding upcoming health-related events - example: Red Cross Blood
Drive, and Information regarding timely monthly health topics that is relevant and important - example: Skin
Cancer and Sunscreens.
Here’s to your good health,
Pam Seidelmann, Health Ministry Chair
Volunteer Opportunities at Faith Mission
Please consider joining our Thrivent Action Team serving Faith Mission during the week of April 9-13. On Monday,
April 9 we will work from 10 am - noon in the donation room sorting items to be used by FM clients, with
transportation available from Gethsemane at 9:30. On Wednesday morning we will take the food to be prepared
and served Friday along with the collected items for the donation room to FM at 245 Grant Ave. On Friday, April
13 we will serve dinner from 5:15-7:45 to women and families first, and then the men. You can also participate by
making desserts such as brownies and cookies and bringing them to the upstairs kitchen by noon that Friday. Sign-
up sheets are in the Narthex. Contact Rick Langner with questions (312-361-4047).
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SMALL GROUP MINISTRIESSMALL GROUP MINISTRIESSMALL GROUP MINISTRIESSMALL GROUP MINISTRIES Small Group
Ministries
First Reflections
Monday Bible Study
Paula Sauer
Brown Bag Bible Bunch
Dick Lyndes
Connections:
Faith at Work
Judy Reuning
Book Group
Sharon Walton
Barbara Ford
Men’s Breakfast
Bob Davis
Thrivent Builds
Bill Darlage
LWR Quilts
Terri Siebert
Prayer Shawls
Emilie Hagerdorn
Every Monday at 8:00am
at La Chatelaine-Worthington
Second Saturday of the month
at 8:00am at TeeJaye’s
Every Wednesday at 12:00pm
in the church library
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday from 8-3:00pm.
First Friday of the month at
7:00am at Bob Evans on
Olentangy River Road
Saturdays to be announced
from 9-12:00pm in Trinity Hall
Last Wednesday of the month
at 7:30pm in the church library.
Third Monday of the month at
7:30pm in the church library.
Quilting
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PPPPEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWSEOPLE NEWS
April
Birthdays
3 Emilie Hagerdorn
6 Evelyn Lyatuu
12 Heidi Hiller
Kreig Spahn
18 Eli Klukas
22 Kathy Montgomery
24 Sam Gibson
25 Barb Driver
Jenn Bogan
Darlene Norman
28 Jessica Lagergren
29 Rick Nelson
Julia Wiebe
Our Prayers and Concern
Are With . . .
“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every
prayer and supplication. To that end
keep alert and always persevere in
supplication for all the saints.”
Ephesians 6:18
New Concerns: Janice Dunham … Sean
Tatz.
Our love and compassion to the family
of Howard Spring who passed away
Feb. 25 … to the family of Larry Stevens
(cousin of Char Jessie) who passed
away last weekend.
Members with ongoing concerns:
Donna Baer … Alice Gerken … Bob
Hagerdorn … Tyler Hagerdorn … Elaine
Haines … Arlene Hendrickson … David
Kibble … David Lagerberg … Gary Rader
… Eric Walton.
Friends and family with concerns: Jan
Berkhof (cousin of Don Huiner) …
Barbara Christel (cousin of Doug Sand)
… Monica McLean (daughter of Brian
McLean) … Khloe Pekar
(granddaughter of Brian McLean).
Homebound: Marie Cooper … Beryl
Cumberland … Carolyn Fergus (Wesley
Glen) … Alice Gerken (Mayfair Village)
… Sue Jones (Mayfair Village) … Phyllis
Nelson … Becky Oldaker (Bennington
Glen) … Joanne Vollrath (Worthington
Christian Village) … Phyllis Wei … Reva
Woodruff (Columbus Colony).
Would you like to add a name
to the Sunday prayers?
Contact the church office at 614-885-
4319 or [email protected]
before 10:00 am on Thursday to have
the name printed in the bulletin. After
that time, you will have the opportunity
in worship to name those silently or
aloud during the prayers. You may also
have the name sent out to the
congregation via our E-Prayers (email).
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PLAY & LEARNPLAY & LEARNPLAY & LEARNPLAY & LEARN
Greetings from Play & Learn!
With spring’s arrival and warmer temperatures to follow, the Play & Learn staff and children are looking
forward to once again spending more time outside enjoying sunshine, fresh air, and nature.
April will be bustling with activity at Play & Learn.
Sunday, April 15th will be Play & Learn Sunday at Gethsemane. There will be a presentation and slideshow at
the beginning of the worship service and refreshments afterward. Then during the adult education hour there
will be a discussion of Play & Learn happenings including a question and answer session followed by a tour of
the child care classrooms. Children’s artwork will also be on display in the Great Hall.
Play & Learn will participate in the national Week of the Young Child Celebration April 16th-20th. Highlights of
the week include a family lunch, a center-wide pajama day, and our annual spring concert on Thursday, April
19th at 6:30 p.m. The children are faithfully practicing and eagerly awaiting their BIG performances that night.
If you are looking for an enjoyable night of entertainment, feel free to join us!
Play & Learn invites you to attend its annual pasta fundraising dinner on Friday, April 27th in the Great Hall from
5:00–7:00pm. There will be an entertaining presentation by Mr. Puppet at 6:00pm. Dine-in and carry-out dinners
will be available. Pre-sale tickets will be available in the narthex on Sunday, April 15th and Sunday, April 22nd for $7
per adult and $4 per child. Additional donations are welcome. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to
update playground equipment.
Play & Learn thanks you all for your continued support!
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
Congregation
Council
OFFICERS:
President
Mike Siddall
Vice-President
Paul Feldman
Secretary
Jane Sieberth
Treasurer
Jeff Luedke
MEMBERS:
Pam Hagerdorn
Hono Lyatuu
Jim Siebert
Celia Conlon
Bill Darlage
Highlights of Council Meeting – March 12, 2018
Copies of the Council Minutes and Financial Report are posted in Atrium Way. PLEASE
READ BUT LEAVE POSTED.
Pastor’s Report
• Four new members will be welcomed into the congregation during
worship on March 18.
• Holy Week is coming up at the end of this month.
Officers’ Reports
President’s report
• No report
Vice President’s report
• No report
Secretary’s report
• The February minutes were approved via email responses.
Treasurer’s Report
• Jeff responded to a couple of questions about the February financial
reports, which he had distributed prior to the meeting.
• A generous bequest has been received from Manfred Maeffert.
Liaisons’ reports:
• Day Care– There was a question as to who represents Play and Learn on
the Financial Resources Ad Hoc Committee (the committee that has been
following up on recommendations of the Facilities Task Force). This
committee consists of the Pastor and Council President, Vice President,
and Treasurer. Director, Brenda Weilbacher, is consulted on matters
pertaining to Play and Learn. Jane will remind Brenda to send Day Care
Committee minutes to Council and staff.
• Properties – Bill reported that there have been a number of medium cost
maintenance items. Utilities are currently about $2,000 below budget
and will have to remain at that level or greater, and there will have to be
no more unexpected maintenance items, in order to stay on budget.
• Outreach – A postcard will be sent out prior to Easter. An outreach
program is planned for after Easter. The online giving project is making
good progress.
• There was discussion as to how to maintain communication between the
various committees/teams and Council so that Council knows what the
committees/teams are doing and they are aware of Council business that
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• affects them. The liaisons need to check in regularly with their counterparts and should remind them to
send copies of minutes to Council and Staff.
• The Chamber Music Connection will be presenting a concert in our sanctuary on May 18. Mike will follow
up on some questions as to the agreement between that group and Gethsemane.
Unfinished Business
• Council reviewed and approved an update to the methodology that is used each year to determine the
medical-allowance component of compensation for the Parish Secretary.
New Business
• Jeff presented the recommendation by the Financial Resources Ad Hoc Committee for a Fundraising
Campaign. The detailed presentation included a case statement, the estimated source of campaign
proceeds, and the expected use of campaign proceeds, including a preliminary distribution of project
costs.
o The Committee moved, seconded by Jane, that Council approve a fundraising campaign based
upon the parameters set forth in the recommendation document. The motion passed
unanimously.
o The Committee moved, seconded by Jim, that Council approve the set-aside (separate from GLC’s
Operating Fund) of the bequest from Manfred Maeffert, with the intent that it be used:
▪ To fund the campaign (as needed) to reach the campaign target.
▪ For other purposes (to be determined by Council) to the extent that the bequest is not
needed to reach the campaign target.
▪ To support cash flow needs, in the event that critical repairs are needed before campaign
proceeds are available.
The motion passed unanimously.
• Council discussed the Personnel Committee’s Staff Performance Review Policies and Procedures proposal
that was distributed prior to the meeting. Jane moved approval of the proposal with a few minor
amendments as discussed. Seconded by Jeff, the proposal passed.
• As indicated on the GLC calendar, the process for establishing the budget for next fiscal year is to
commence in March. Jeff will be sending out a template for input from involved parties this week. The
proposed budget needs to be finalized in time for a Congregational vote on May 20.
• Pastor June will recruit representatives for the upcoming Synod Assembly.
Announcements
• Next Meeting: April 16, 2018. After April, meetings will held on the second Monday of the month.
Jim moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Paul. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Sieberth, Secretary
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SERVING THIS MONTH – APRIL 2018
April 1
Easter Sunday
9:30 AM
April 8
9:30 AM
April 15
9:30 AM
April 22
9:30 AM
April 29
9:30 AM
Assisting Minister Jeff Klukas Jeff Klukas Jeff Klukas Jeff Klukas Jeff Klukas
Projectionist Paul Siebert Brian McLean Mike Siddall Kate Lutz Jim Sauer
Sound
Monitor
Kreig Spahn Rick Langner Jim Sauer Mark Geary Paul Siebert
Readers Carol Prigan
Scott Prigan
Joe Reilly
Doug Sand
Jim Sauer
Paula Sauer
Joanne Leussing
Howard Feole
Carol Savolaine
YOUTH
Ushers
(*Captain)
Bob Abdou*
Kreig Spahn
Jim Driver
Barb Driver
Bill Darlage*
Howard Feole
Rick Langner
Diane Langner
Dave Reutter*
Scott Conlon
Jim Sauer
Paula Sauer
Brian Burdette*
Hugh Geary
Joyce Geary
Mark Geary
Imma Lyatuu*
Paul Siebert
Joe Reilly
Dave Whitesell
Nursery Paula Sauer Pam Hagerdorn
Communion
Bread
Joyce Geary Joanne Leussing Carole Wilkins Brian Lutz Brian Murphy
Communion Care
Darlene Norman Bonnie Reilly Bonnie Reilly Diane Langner Diane Langner
Counters Joyce Davis Joanne Leussing
Hugh Geary
Imma Lyatuu
Kreig Spahn
Dave Reutter
Brian McLean
Jeff Luedke
Wendy Luedke
Vision StatementVision StatementVision StatementVision Statement
To empower a servant community
that overflows with God's grace, justice, and welcome.
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APRIL 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
8:00 AM
EASTER
BREAKFAST
9:30 AM
EASTER
WORSHIP
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
2
CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSED
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:30 PM
A.A.&Al Anon
3
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
7:00 PM
B.R.E.A.D.
4
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:30-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
5
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
7:15 PM
Vocal Choir
6
7:00 AM
Connections:
Faith at Work
5:00 PM
Wedding
Rehearsal
7
4:30 PM
Spahn-Hooley
Wedding
8
9:30 AM
HOLY HILARITY
WORSHIP
10:45 AM
Education
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
9
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:30 PM
A.A.&Al Anon
10
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
11
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:30-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
12
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
7:15 PM
Vocal Choir
13
14
8:00 AM
Men’s
Breakfast
15 P&L
SUNDAY
8:30 AM
Health Ministry
9:30 AM
Worship
10:45 AM
Education/Open
House
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
16
8:00 AM
Reflections
6:00 PM
Day Care
7:00 PM
Council
7:30 PM
Prayer Shawl
7:30 PM
A.A.&Al Anon
17
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
7:00 PM
CAC District 9
18
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:30-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
19
6:30 PM
P&L Spring
Concert
7:30 PM
Vocal Choir
20
21
10:00 AM
Swahili
Ministry Team
22
9:30 AM
Worship
10:45 AM
Education
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
23
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:30 PM
A.A.&Al Anon
24
9:30 AM
P&L Chapel
10:30 AM
Staff Meeting
6:45 PM
Swahili Choir
7:00 PM
Worship
Ministry Team
7:00 PM
B.R.E.A.D.
25
12:00 PM
Brown Bag
Bible Bunch
6:30-8:00 PM
Food Pantry
7:30 PM
Book Group
26
6:00 PM
Handbell Choir
7:15 PM
Vocal Choir
27
5-7:00 PM
P&L
FUNDRAISING
DINNER
28
29
9:30 AM
Worship
10:45 AM
G.I.F.T.
4:00 PM
IbadaYaKiswahili
30
8:00 AM
Reflections
7:30 PM
A.A.&Al Anon
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