Council 2 Resurrecti n - Resurrection Lutheran · PDF fileAs we close out the FY 13/14 budget...
Transcript of Council 2 Resurrecti n - Resurrection Lutheran · PDF fileAs we close out the FY 13/14 budget...
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Council 2
Teams 2
Music 3
RLC School 3
Finance 5
Events 6-7
Missions 8
Prayers 9
Birthdays 10
Christian Ed 12
Resurrection Lutheran Church
6170 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Office email: [email protected]
Website: www.ResurrectionPeople.org
We are One-in-Three!
I had the privilege of serving as a voting member at the ELCA Constituting Assembly in 1987
in Columbus, Ohio. One of the beautiful images I have in my memory is the pouring of water
from three pitchers (representing the three Lutheran bodies that were coming together) into
the baptismal font representing our unity in the Body of Christ. This three-in-one imagery
also spoke to our understanding of Church as ELCA Lutherans. There are three “expressions”
of the Church and we are wonderfully interconnected. We are Church as Congregations, as
Synod and as the ELCA. Each expression supports the other two expressions in every way
possible.
This year at Resurrection we are handling our financial support of the other two expressions
in an “out of the ordinary” way. You’re Congregation Council and Pastors have lifted our
benevolence goal from the regular budget and are encouraging offerings and special funding
to meet or exceed our goal of $25,000. The Council is putting together an array of
educational (and giving) opportunities for us at Resurrection to learn about the ministries of
our Virginia Synod and the ELCA. Please note that our first opportunity comes on August 17
when our Virginia Synod Mission Interpreter, Jody Smiley, is our special guest at worship.
We are celebrating our 25th anniversary as a congregation. For the past 25 years we have
participated in benevolence gifts to the synod and the ELCA. Collectively these regular
benevolence gifts have amounted to about $250,000. Do you realize that we have not yet
exceeded the dollars that have been given to us from the Virginia Synod and the ELCA? The
salary and housing of our first pastor was provided in full until we became a self-sustaining
congregation. Two “fast growth” grants were provided in the past 16 years that total
$60,000. Our Health Ministry was the recipient of our latest grant.
Please! As you give your tithes and offerings this coming year, we hope you will also take the
opportunity to give extra to support the ministries of the Wider Church. This enables us at
Resurrection to also minister in the name of Jesus throughout Virginia, the United States, and
the World.
In Christ’s Service,
The Rev. James C. Kniseley Pastor Carol Haynes Kniseley
Pastors
Jim Kniseley c)540-845-2427
Carol Haynes Kniseley c)540-845-3516
(Monday is Pastors’ day off)
Church Office Staff
Donna Roberts 540-786-7778
Music Ministries Leader
Amy Burcher 540-368-2557
Interim Youth Ministry Leader
Spike & Donna Roberts c)540-498-2773
Church Nurse
Betty Parde 540-654-5510
Preschool Director
Carrol Martin 540-735-4160
Preschool Staff
Janie Smith, Megan Snell,
Joanne Dunn, Heather Sieck
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Resurrection People
Resurrection Lutheran School
Resurrecti n Lutheran Church and School
A Congregation of the ELCA August 2014 Newsletter
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Stewardship was discussed and a team will be put together shortly with members from the
congregation and also the council.
A letter of resignation from Denise Sohlke was accepted with many thanks for her years of
service.
A letter was submitted requesting that a separate account for the water project be opened. The
council voted by majority to keep fund together in the checking account.
Elections for the officers for 2014-2015 year were held and are as follows:
President: Dan Burcher
Vice President: Chris Campbell
Secretary: Missy Arp
It was decided to remain with one service through the 25th Anniversary and have Christian
Education begin at 8:45AM and Worship at 10:00AM. There will be a survey distributed to the
congregation to obtain their opinion prior to a decision of when to resume two services.
Respectfully Submitted,
Missy Arp
Council Secretary
TEAMS
Summary & Highlights
Of Council Meeting (July 22nd 2014) &
Council Retreat (August 2nd 2014)
Audit team
Property Team
Mutual Ministry team
Christian Education
Endowment
Evangelism/ Outreach
o Name Tag Sunday August 3rd
Faith in Action
o “Go Build A Mountain”
Finance
Grief
Health Ministry
o Blood Drive – August 10th
Hospitality
Mission Resources/Stewardship
Personnel
Property
o Clean-up day Sept 13
School Board
Technology
Worship and Music
Boy Scouts
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WE ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR!
Classes are filling quickly, so please contact us soon!!
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
TWOs: Faith Foundations – a class for two year-olds and a caregiver. Little ones get the chance to experience a
condensed version of the preschool day and special time to make crafts, listen to stories, eat snack, and play! Day
of week TBA 9AM-10:30AM ($40/month Includes snack – no registration fee)
THREEs: This class is designed to create a smooth adjustment for those leaving home for the first time!
Tuesday/Thursday 9AM-12PM ($120/month)
FOURs: This class is designed to build on lessons learned in the previous year with a focus on kindergarten
readiness. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9AM-12PM ($160/monthly) or add the extended day option Monday and
Wednesday 9AM-2PM ($210/month)
SUPER FIVEs: This class is designed to incorporate play and kindergarten readiness to ensure a confident transition
to kindergarten. Monday-Friday 9AM-12PM ($250/month) or add the extended day option Monday and
Wednesday 9AM-2PM ($300/month)
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT CARROL MARTIN, DIRECTOR (540) 735-4160 OR EMAIL
Music Notes from Amy Burcher
Dear RLC Friends and Family,
I wanted to take this
opportunity to share this Thank
You note from Mark Glaeser. I
also want to thank all of you
once again for your support
with the Christ Lutheran
Church in Charlotte, NC
teenagers. They hope to come
again to our loving and
welcoming church. I would also
like to thank those of you who
participated in our Classical
Music Sunday worship service. It
has been a wonderful
experience to share the different
styles of music during our
summer single services.
Love, Amy
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Changing lives one little dress at a time…
Simple dresses are made out of pillow cases, and distributed through the orphanages, churches and schools in Africa to plant in the hearts of little girls that they are worthy!
Knowing the history of the girls in Africa and the difficult road that lay ahead, Rachel O’Neill decided she would take some dresses to the children in the villages. A small group of ladies began to sew simple little dresses, made out of pillowcases, to be distributed to young girls through the orphanages in Africa.
This ministry captures the hearts of so many and continues to grow as groups of all sizes spring up across America. These groups cross age, gender and denominational lines, to serve the most vulnerable of God’s children: little girls. To date we have received well over 2 MILLION LITTLE DRESSES and donations from all 50 states across the USA as well as from the UK, Ireland, Canada, Mexico and Australia. 2 MILLION! That’s a lot of little girls!! With your help these beautiful dresses have been distributed in 47 countries of Africa! We are happy to partner with mission teams and travelers to get these dresses to the children who need them most. We are so grateful. Dresses have also been sent to other countries in crisis such as Honduras, Guatemala, Thailand, The Dominican, The Philippines, Cambodia, Mexico and thousands and thousands to Haiti. In addition, we have sent dresses to children in need right here in the United States, in the Appalachian Mountains and South Dakota. But more importantly than how many have been shipped, are the lives that they have touched as these little dresses go out as little Ambassadors in the name of Jesus, to give hope to the children that receive them.
“We’re not just sending dresses, we’re sending HOPE!”
Making a difference, here and across the ocean, one little dress at a time!
Virginia Synodical Women's Organization - Women of the ELCA
Our goal is to make and collect 1,000 pillow case dresses for the little girls of Africa. Dresses will be collected
during the convention registration and blessed during the worship service.
To date RLC has made 109 dresses and purchased 15 pairs of boy’s shorts.
ELECTRONIC GIVING DOESN'T TAKE VACATIONS
This summer, if you can't make it to church due to travel or other commitments, we encourage you
to automate your regular donations. The church relies on the consistent financial support
of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give on a recurring basis.
Pick up an authorization form on the cabinet in the narthex. We thank you for your continued
support!
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Jeff Sohlke
Treasurer’s Corner
Offerings Received for the Month of June M&M $39,754
Dedicated $ 5,081
Capital $ 1,190
Total Offerings Received $46,025
June Budget vs Actual Expenses Income needed for Budget Requirement $0 as of June 30, 2014
M&M Expenses $42,154
Dedicated Expenses $ 8,670
Total Expenditures $50,824
Cash Flow for June: (RLC Checking acct balance – Dedicated acct total)
-($24,263)
Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) Balance $28,654
Mission Support Benevolence 5% Goal to be paid by 6/30/2015 5% Goal Amount of Budget $24,113 Monthly Average Required to reach Goal $2,009 Amount Remaining to Reach Goal $24,113 Monthly Amount Received towards the Goal
$0 as of June 30, 2014
Amount ahead/behind year end payment Goal
$0 as of June 30, 2014
Dedicated Fund Loan to be repaid by 6/30/2015 Amount Borrowed from Dedicated Funds $24,263 Monthly Average Required to reach Goal $2,022 Amount Remaining on Dedicated Fund Loan
$24,263
Amount Repaid Monthly to Dedicated Fund $0 as of June 30, 2014 Amount ahead/behind year end repayment Goal
$0 as of June 30, 2014
Dear Friends in Christ,
This month we add Mission Support Benevolence and Dedicated Fund Loan schedules to the monthly report.
As we close out the FY 13/14 budget and begin documenting FY 14/15 budget items, the remaining
placeholder values above that have been zeroed out as of the end of June will be filled in next month when
July figures are fully available.
Initial indications are very positive for Mission Support Benevolence giving so far in July. Please note that the
5% Goal amount of the Budget does not include a percentage for Benevolence giving based on our Dedicated
Payback amount of $24,263. Although part of our budget for FY 14/15, Dedicated Payback is not used to
calculate a percentage for Mission support Benevolence giving. As always, please let me know if you have any
questions and/or feedback about this new Finance format.
Blessings,
Jeff Sohlke
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The Fredericksburg Chapter of Thrivent Financial invites Thrivent
members and their personal guests to the YMCA Water Park.
Tickets will be given out for a FREE Hot Dog or Nachos, bag of chips and water.
When: Sunday, Aug. 17th from 6-8pm.
Where: Massad Family YMCA
212 Butler Road, Fredericksburg, VA
- For information, contact Tammy Campbell at 540-429-6751. (Although, NO Pre-Registration is required)
Theology Pub
New ministry and fellow ship
opportunity available to adults 21
and over!!!!
Join us for open conversation,
share your thoughts, participate in
devotion, and then the sky is the
limit for the conversations!!
Park Lane in Spotsylvania Towne
Center on the 3rd Sunday of the
month at 6pm. Join us August 17th
@ 6pm at Capital Ale House.
RSVP (but you can come without)
Women’s Bible Study
Wednesdays @ 9:30am
in the Conference
Room. We are
continuing and enjoying
the book “The Heart of
Jesus” We would love to
see you there!!!
Men’s Breakfast
and Bible Study
1st Saturday of each
month. Join us
September 6th from
8:00-9:00am
August
Happenings
BRISBEN CENTER
“I was hungry and you fed me.” Team 2 will be cooking at Brisben Center on August 17th. Please sign up for
food items and have them at the church by 11:00AM on Sunday August 17th. Thank you for making this
ministry possible. The opportunity to serve is a blessing for those who serve as well as for those being served.
Thank you for providing the food for this ministry.
AUGUST FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal (Hot or Cold)
(Donated food is for Christ Lutheran’s Food Pantry
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CLEAN UP DAY!!!!!
Please save the afternoon of
Saturday, September 13th for a
Church Clean-up day in preparation
for our 25th Anniversary. More
details will follow in the September
Newsletter and the Sunday
Bulletins. For questions please
contact Steve Meyer or Fred Riedl
BLOOD PRESSURE SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 7th
Do you know what your blood
pressure is? Do you keep track of it
regularly? If not please stop by and
have it checked after worship.
8th Annual Health Fair
October 18th 9am – 1pm. The
fair will offer more than 25
exhibitors with free health
screenings, demonstrations,
children’s activities and
more. Free consultations
available onsite.
FALL BAZAAR
Please join us on September 20th for our 3rd Annual Fall Bazaar featuring
over 40 handmade crafters and direct sales reps, used book sale, bake sale,
concessions, basket raffle, liquidation of collections, and children’s
activities. For further information please contact either Missy Arp or Donna
Roberts.
Mark your Calendars!! Join us for a Lutheran Revival on October 5th!!!
Revive! Refresh! Rejoice! A Lutheran Revival will be on Sunday Oct. 5, 2:00-
6:30pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Warrenton. Every year, this
awesome faith formation event for our conference gets better! This year’s
theme is God’s People in Partnership. Registration is at 2:00pm, excellent
workshops at 2:30pm, delicious meal at 4:00pm, and Spirit-filled Worship at
5:00pm. Mark your calendar now- you won’t want to miss it!
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What are the Minnick Schools?
You have been doing service projects for several years now for the Minnick Schools at Lutheran Family Services of
VA. But you may not really know what we do. So here is a little more information.
LFSVA has five Minnick Schools located in Harrisonburg, Roanoke (2 schools), Wytheville and Wise.
Minnick Schools serve special needs students ages 5 to 22. Student services are not based on income; however, 88% of
students are on the free- or reduced-lunch program and many live in low-income and/or single parent households.
Students who come to our Minnick Schools have not been able to succeed in their home school district. They typically
have emotional outbursts, behavioral issues or are on the autism spectrum.
Many of our students face challenges that to them and their families seem insurmountable. They may act out, shut
down, withdraw, or simply stay away from school. For these students, the promise of school success becomes lost on
a road filled with school suspensions and negative interactions with their teachers and peers. In many ways, they are
on the darkest journey of their young lives.
For children with autism and other intellectual and behavioral disabilities, life’s journey is especially challenging. We
at LFSVA Minnick Schools open the door to education and a more fulfilling life on any number of levels – whether
that be helping students return to their home school or setting them on a vocational path that means dignity and
independence at home and in the community.
I look forward to visiting Resurrection Lutheran Church later in August and will be happy to answer any questions
you may have.
Ellen Bushman
Director of Development
Lutheran Family Services of VA, Inc.
Don’t forget our Mountain in the Lobby will go in part to the Lutheran Family Services!! You still have time to buy supplies
and help our Mountain grow!!!!
25th Anniversary Mission Endowment
We are rapidly approaching a big day in the life of our church – the 25th anniversary of our congregation as community in Christ. Have you thought about how you will be a part of that celebration or how you can contribute to ensuring another 25 years? Have you considered a Tribute Gift? These are gifts of any amount given to the Mission Endowment Fund in honor of a special day or person in your life. Our Fund is moving forward toward the base amount needed to begin contributing to the congregation’s outreach and programs. Any amount of an endowment gift will help our fund grow. A donation to the Fund in honor of an individual or special day is so easy. Just make your check payable to the RLC Mission Endowment Fund and pop it in the offering plate or send/give it to the church office. It is just like donating toward Sunday flowers or the communion elements each week.
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RLC Family and Friends Serving Our Country
SERVICE MEMBERS
Church Office Requests
Please call the Church Office at 540-786-7778 when:
You are in the hospital or prior to going to the hospital (A relative may for you. In order for
the pastor to visit the hospital must be given permission for the church to be notified.);
You are confined to your home for an extended period of time because of illness or accident;
You are going to a rehab center or a nursing home;
There is a change in your family status (birth, death, marriage, or divorce);
You move to a new home, move out of the area, or go away to college, graduate school, or the
military;
You would like to schedule a meeting or event at the church. For communication with
everyone all scheduled gatherings must be included on the church calendar and in the weekly
bulletin.
RLC Congregation Members
Rose Baer Myra Bannon Bill Bushman Carol Capozzi Frank Jacobeen
Ryan Troung Sue Perdue Dickerson Family Noelle Fell Jim & Beth Winters
Laurel Blanchard Mary Grace Niemi Chris Sefchick Betty Parde Danalu Kerr
PRAYERS
Tony Schlund Peter Tichtchenko George Winters Tony Jenkins Savannah Gall
Lucas Nassef Greg McIntire Nick McIntire Terri Piekosz Brittany Patterson
Christian Jenkins Chris Griffiths Tim Griffiths
Friends and Relatives in Need of Long Term Prayers
(will remain on the list for one month)
Friends or Relatives RLC Relationship
Jean Haynes Pastor Carol
Bill Thorpe Vicki & Bill Gellerman
Bernie & Betsy Patton Jane Sahley
Marion Jacobeen Frank Jacobeen
Jonathan Martin Bob Martin
Bill Riedl Hazel Riedl & Fred Riedl
Jan Yenvo Lucille Covic
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The Fredericksburg Chapter of Thrivent Financial invites Thrivent
members and their personal guests to the YMCA Water Park.
Tickets will be given out for a FREE Hot Dog or Nachos, bag of chips and water.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
COUNCIL RETREAT
8:00AM Men’s Breakfast/Bible
Study
9:00AM Seventh Day Adventist
Sunday, August 3, 2014
BLOOD PRESSURE SUNDAY
NAME TAG UNDAY
8:45AM Adult Forum
10:00AM Worship with Communion
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
9:30AM Women’s Bible Study
12:30PM Service of Communion
6:30PM Men’s Choir
7:00PM Chancel Choir
Thursday, August 7, 2014
11:00AM VBS Evaluation Meeting
Saturday, August 9, 2014
9:00AM Seventh day Adventist
3:00PM Blood Drive Set-Up
Sunday, August 10, 2014
GOSPEL SUNDAY
8:30 AM – Blood Drive
8:45AM Adult Forum
10:00AM Worship with Communion/
Pastor David Drebes Preaching
Monday, August 11, 2014
Office Closed
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
10:00AM STAFF MEETING
12:30PM Pre-school Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
9:30AM Women’s Bible Study
12:30PM Service of Communion
Thursday, August 14, 2014
12:00PM Faith in Action
7:00 Personnel Committee
Saturday, August 16, 2014
9:00AM Seventh Day Adventist
6:45PM SDA YOUTH Week of Prayer
Sunday, August 17, 2014
9:00AM Adult Forum
10:00AM Worship with Communion/
Jody Smiley Sermon
6:45PM SDA YOUTH week of Prayer
Monday, August 18, 2014
6:45PM SDA YOUTH week of Prayer
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
6:00PMTeam Captains Mtg & Meal
6:45PM SDA YOUTH Week of Prayer
7:00PM All-Teams Ministry Meetings
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
NEWSLETTER Article Submission
DEADLINE
9:30AM Women’s Bible Study
12:30PM Devotion and Holy
Communion
6:00PM Cantata Introduction
6:45PM SDA YOUTH Week of Prayer
7:00PM Chancel Choir
Birthdays
Thursday, August 21, 2014
6:45PM SDA YOUTH Week of Prayer
Friday, August 22, 2014
6:45PM SDA YOUTH Week of Prayer
Saturday, August 23, 2014
9:00AM Pizza with the Pastors
9:00AM Seventh Day Adventist
6:45PM SDA YOUTH Week of Prayer
Sunday, August 24, 2014
9:00AM Adult Forum
10:00AM Worship with Communion/
Ellen Bushman Temple Talk
6:00PM Shepherd Gathering – Pastor’s
Home
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
10:00AM Piecemakers
10:00AM STAFF MEETING
1:00PM Grief Ministry Meeting
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
9:30AM Women’s Bible Study
12:30PM Devotion and Holy
Communion
Saturday, August 30, 2014
9:00AM Seventh Day Adventist
Sunday, August 31, 2014
9:00AM Adult Forum
10:00AM Worship with
Communion
August 2014
Emma Infinger 8/1 Bryce Arp 8/5 Hazel Riedl 8/5
Jeff Sohlke 8/6 Ronald Anderson 8/9 Tracey Lyman 8/10
Troy Slater 8/11 Shirley Cole 8/13 Lisa Rieken-Bruer 8/15
Jennifer Phoebus 8/16 Sean Scarbeck 8/16 Emily Slunt 8/18
Juliana Shea 8/20 Ryan Troung 8/21 Allison Langridge 8/22
Amelia Johnson 8/25 Arlene Rosheim 8/27 Michael D’Albis 8/29
Dan Rieken 8/31
BIRTHDAYS
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August 10 10:00
Altar Guild Tammy Campbell
Acolytes Ben Scheel
Greeters Bea McGowan/Betty Parde
Ushers Tom Strentz
Assisting Minister Spike Roberts
Lector Colleen Butler
Communion Assistant Colleen Butler
Council Person Tony Jenkins
August 17 10:00
Altar Guild Debbie Carlson
Acolytes Bryce Arp
Greeters Missy Arp/ Shelley Lee
Ushers Tom Bannon/ Rich Troast
Assisting Minister Bob Martin
Lector Eric Carlson
Communion Assistant Shelley Lee
Council Person Missy Arp
August 24 10:00
Altar Guild Denise Sohlke
Acolytes Hannah Embry
Greeters Carol Ann Courtney/Sheldon Elder
Ushers Warren Lee
Assisting Minister Maury Wrightson
Lector Terri Kuckuck
Communion Assistant Terri Kuckuck
Council Person Dan Burcher
August 31 10:00
Altar Guild June Jenkins
Acolytes Maddy Slunt
Greeters Jason & Ben Tritle
Ushers Tom Bannon
Assisting Minister Carol Bailey
Lector Matthew Arp
Communion Assistant Denise Sohlke
Council Person
SEPTEMBER 2014
SERVING (WORSHIP ASSISTANTS) SCHEDULE
The schedules are open for September.
Sign-up sheets are in the narthex near the main doors.
AUGUST 2014 WORSHIP ASSISTANT ALL WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS: Please let the Council Person of the Day know you are
present for the service. This is especially important if you are a SUBSTITUTE!
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Dear RLC families:
The last few weeks have been very hectic but exciting for our family! We are getting settled in our new home
and are really enjoying being closer to our families! I want to thank everyone at RLC for your well wishes on our
new adventure. I also appreciate the support over the years for the preschool. I hope that RLS will continue to
be an important part of RLC's community outreach and ministry to children. I will always hold RLS near and
dear to my heart and will miss my time there with the children.
Sincerely,
Kara Irving
Please note that it was discussed during the Council Retreat upon the
recommendation of Worship & Music that one service continue through the 25th
Anniversary. The Council agreed with this recommendation. THE TIMES FOR
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND CHURCH ARE 8:45AM AND 10:00AM
RESPECTIVELY FOR SEPTEMBER 14TH AND 21ST. There will be no Christian
Education on September 7th or 28th. Council will be gathering opinions through
surveys, coffee hours, and other discussions on continuing with one service or
going to two services after the 25th Anniversary on September 28th. Thank you for
your flexibility during this time!!
Altar Flowers
August 3rd – Al Guber in
memory of Nancy
August 31st – Donna Roberts in
honor of Spike’s birthday
Communion Elements
August 3rd – Denise Sohlke & Jennifer
Millar in honor of Jeff’s birthday
August 17th – Betty Parde in honor &
memory of Loren & her parents,
Betty and Paul Allison
Coffee Hour
August 3rd – Putsie Abernathy’s
Shepherd Group