Complete 97-2003 Sierra Lutheran News Jan. 2011

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Sierra Lutheran NewsJanuary 2011


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FACE TO FACE WITH JESUS IN THE NEW YEAR

By: John Saethre

Have you been face to face with Jesus? Maybe it is the realization that your economic situation isnt

going to get better any time soon, and Jesus is telling you that He will take care of you. Maybe it isfacing a health issue and realizing that Jesus is the Great Physicianthe One to rely on for healing.Maybe its a young soldier going to combat and facing the possibility of death for the first time and

knowing that eternity is his/hers through faith in Jesus. Maybe its when the bottom falls out in our livesnothing seems to be going right, and we realize we are not in controlGod is, and so we turn to Jesus,who will never leave us nor forsake us.

This New Year, 2011 poses its share of challenges as the nation experiences a 9.8 unemployment rateworst since the Great Depression. Food and gas prices are rising at an alarming rate. We have a militarythat is still fighting two wars and the prospects of more, as Korea heats up. Our defense is stretched thin.We have done amazingly well against terrorism, but we have the pressure of having to be right 100% ofthe time, and a terrorist has to be right only once. Families are in crisis, with the divorce rate hoveringaround one in two ending in divorce. Traditional family values are not being taughtjust ask our youth

minister, Robert. Common courtesy, being polite, sensitive and respectful to authorities are becomingrare. We had the BP oil disaster in 2010what could possibly happen in 2011?

People need Jesus more now than ever as we await His Second Coming. Christians are not driven byfear, but by faith in the One who conquered, the One who overcame, the One who loves us so much thatthere is no way we will be abandoned as His children. People who have come face to face with Jesus inHis Word and in the world are folks who have been changed by that encounter.

I will be doing a sermon series this January and February on some Biblical characters who came face toface with Jesus, and how they were transformed by meeting Jesus. My prayer is that each of us willencounter Jesus face to face through the preaching and hearing of His Word in the New Year. Here is theupcoming schedule in the series: Face To Face With Jesus:


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THE SAETHRES ON VACATION

The Saethre family will be heading to Phoenix after Christmas to see their newest grandson and daughter

Kjersten and family. They will return January 3. We thank Danny Everhart for preaching on December 26and Robert DuPree on January 2.

PASTOR JOHN TO SHARE LCMC

One of the visions of Sierra Lutheran Church is that we will be a light for other Lutheran congregations inthe area. God is showing us the fruit of that vision as Pastor John has been asked to preach at Trinity

Lutheran Church in Madera January 9. In the pulpit exchange Rev. Tim Gallamore will be preaching hereand doing communion. Please pray for Trinity Lutheran as they vote January 16 to leave the ELCA and joinLCMC!

SINGLE SERVICE JANUARY 23

The second half of our Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, January 23. As we have done in the past,

breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and we will move into worship as a Single Service at 9:00 a.m.,followed by the Annual Meeting. We invite all voting members to attend this important meeting as wemove into the next chapter of ministry at Sierra Lutheran.

NEW MEMBER CLASS

Pastor John will conducting a newmember class Saturday, January 15,from 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Topics

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Notes from the Administrator. . .

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.For in him you have been enriched in every way

1 Corinthians 1:4-5a Happy New Year! Blessings to everyone as we move into a new year in partnership with our glorious Lord

and Savior! I am excited in anticipation of where God will lead us and how we will respond to His movement.

As I look back on 2010, I am reminded that things are not always easy, but, they are always blessed when we

Trust God from the bottom ofour heart; don't try to figure out everything on our own. Listen for God's voice

in everything we do, everywhere we go; he's the one who will keep us on track. Don't assume thatwe know

it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Our body will glow with health, our very bones will vibrate with life! Honor

God with everything we own; give him the first and the best. Our barns will burst, our wine vats will brim

over. But don't, dear friends, resent God's discipline; don't sulk under his loving correction. It's the child he

loves that GODcorrects; a father's delight is behind all this.

Proverbs 3:5-12, The Message Bible (adapted in bold by me to include all of us, not just as singular). He has

proven this passage true to me in many ways this past year. Have you noticed His blessings as well?

As January now here, my time as Vice President draws to an end. Thank you once again for allowing me to

serve this congregation in this capacity for the past four years! It truly has been an honor and blessing to be

a part of the business of our Lord. I also want to thank those that have served alongside me. Stacey

Paloutzian as treasurer she was so easy to work with and always put God first as she diligently honored

the stewardship of our congregations offerings; David Bookwalter as elderwe served four years together.

It was a pleasure to serve with and grow with him. On more than one occasion, we agreed to disagree, but

always valued and honored what the other brought to the table; Carole Actis and Sallie Karp Carole

started as elder, resigning mid-way through her second term in office and Sallie sweetly filled her seat to


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Photo directory corrections:

Ronnie and Judy Aylward

Birthdays: Ronnie (09/08) Judy (12/23)35664 Oak Springs Rd.Tollhouse, CA 93667855-8836 (home)Email:[email protected]

Sylvia Cox (home phone # correctiononly)855-6488

Samantha Flanagan-DuPreeNew emal address:[email protected]

Donalee Townsend

29925 Burrough Valley RoadP. O. Box 460Tollhouse, CA 93667855-4076 (home)Email: [email protected]

Mike JolleyMikes email:[email protected]

Sallie Karp33751 Powerhouse Rd. Sp. #6Auberry, CA 93602

HOPE AND JOY

Join the ladies of Hope and Joy

When they meet at the home of

Fern Cetin, noon Saturday,

January 8th,For a potluck lunch

And Bible study .

Please RSVP to Fern 855-6507.

Bible study will be A Sinful

Woman, a forgiven heart!

Happy New Year Church

Didnt Christmas come and leave so fast? At

least we at SLC have a wonderful church to goto and relax with God, welcome Jesus into ourlives and connect with our church family.Even in this economy people reached out tothose in need The Salvation Army had a
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Happy New Year to One and All!!! May it be a Happy and Blessed Year Ahead to All Who Read

This!!

News from Outreach:

December was a busy and caring month for our church family. I want to extend a huge thank you to all whohelped to make Christmas brighter for 25 patients at Wish-i-ah. Your generosity was amazing and wellreceived. The back of my trunk looked like Santa's sleigh when we delivered the gifts on the 23rd. Thankyou's go out to the elves who helped me in the delivery We left feeling the true spirit of Christmas which

KITCHEN CORNER

JANUARY 2011

The kitchen team would like to thank you

for all your support in 2010.

We have enjoyed serving you and God.

Because of your support we will soon have a new

convection oven and a place to store some of our

kitchen items.

MAY HIS LOVE LIGHT YOUR WORLD IN A SPECIAL

WAY AND LEAD YOU INTO A NEW YEAR.

LITTLE WHITE

CROSSES FOR SALE

Remember to help us sellthe white crosses that go inyour yards.

This is a small quiet butpowerful statement that is

being made across America.

For questions: The Jumpswill be back January 11.Call Shirley Markus, SueGallegos or Mike Jolley

The crosses sell for $5.00


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Newsletter 7

January 2011Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 - 9am-Celebration

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm- Ascend 633

3

7pm-AA Meeting

4

6:15pm-715pm

CoDA

7pm-Choir Practice

5 6

6:30pm-Praise Team

7pm-AA Meeting

7 8

9am-Josephs

Store House

9 - 9am-Celebration

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm-Ascend 633

10

7pm-AA Meeting

11

6:15pm-715pm

CoDA

7pm-Choir Practice

12 13

6:30pm-Praise Team

7pm-AA Meeting

14 15

16 - 9am-Celebration

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm-Ascend 633

17

7pm-AA Meeting

18

6:15pm-715pm

CoDA

7pm-Choir Practice

19 20

6:30pm-Praise Team

7pm-AA Meeting

21 22

23 - 9am-One Service

Annual Meeting

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm-Ascend 633

24

7pm-AA Meeting

Newsletter

Articles Due

25

6:15pm-715pm

CoDA7pm-Choir Practice

26

9am-Food Bank

27

6:30pm-Praise Team

7pm-AA Meeting

28 29

30 - 9am-Celebration

11am-Heritage

4pm-AA Meeting

6:33pm-Ascend 633

31

7pm-AA Meeting


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January 2011 Worship Assistants

Jan. 2 Jan. 9 Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Jan. 30

Altar Guild Shelley/Susan Shelley Shelley/Susan Shelley Shelley

Greeters 9 am Pam & Barbara Rod & Marcia Alan & Sue Gloria & Stacey Joyce & Fern

11 am Jim & Shirley T. George Mary Ann Jerry & Carol Randell & Ann

Ushers 9 am Joni & Dave Bev & Dave CRae & Bill Pat & Jim Joyce & John

& & & & &Stacey Bob Jenny Linda W Gloria

11 am Jim & Shirley T. George Mary Ann Jerry & Carol Randall & Ann

Readers 9 am Mike Chris Nordine Alan Bob11 am Fran Stan David J Lynda Shelley

Gods Word 9 am ---- ??? ---- ??? ???

Computer 9 am Shelley Shelley Shelley Tim Tim

Communion 9 am Mike & Joyce R. John & Lori Assistants & Fern & Chris

11 am T. George Lynda

Prayer 9 am Yes YesStations

If you are unable to serve when scheduled please ask one of the other assistants to trade dates or provide a substitution for you,and notify Worship Coordinator Shelley Telles (855-5703) of the change.

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