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The Immanuel Chimes March Edition 2014
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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A Mission of the North American Lutheran Church 5955 South Elm Avenue
Fresno, (Easton) California 93706
Church (559) 237-7909
I Pastor Email: [email protected]
Church Secretary E-mail [email protected]
Ministry Leaders & Staff
PASTOR ............................................................................ Pastor Kris Madsen
LAY VISITATION PASTOR ................................................ Darel Mehrten
DEACONS ............ Fred Cogan, Ericka Gardner,Tom Howell, Barbara Petersen,
..................................................................................... Tim Pilegard , Andrew Severin OFFICE SECRETARY/CHIMES EDITOR .................. Victoria Salwasser
PARISH NURSE .................................................................. Barbara Petersen
CHOIR DIRECTOR ................................................................. Lauren Aiken
PRESIDENT OF CONGREGATION ................................... Jon Marthedal
VICE PRESIDENT ............................................................... Mark Salwasser
TRUSTEES ............................... Richard Cisneros, Jim Hansen, Karl Nielsen,
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ............................... Kim Shaffer
59th Annual Danish
Smorgasbord
March 8th
Tickets Available at the Door!
See inside for more details
Pastor’s Page
Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny
himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his
life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew
16:24-25
March 5th is Ash Wednesday, a day marking the beginning of the 40 days
of the season we call lent. Whereas advent is a season of preparation for
the coming Messiah lent is also a season of preparation, preparation for the
coming kingdom of the Messiah. The forty days of lent (excluding Satur-
days because it is the Sabbath day and Sundays because, in the church,
every Sunday is a ‘little Easter’) marks the number of days that Noah and
his family were in the arc having been delivered from the flood, the num-
ber of years that Israel wandered the wilderness having been delivered out
of Egypt, and the number of days that Jesus was fasting in the wilderness at
the time during which he overcame the temptations of the devil.
For centuries, the church has seen fit to observe the season of lent with a
fast. Fasting is a spiritual disciple the aim of which is the train one’s body
into submission so as to overcome some aspect of worldliness and to re-
member that there’s more to life than meets the eye. Over the years this
season of fasting has changed in such a way that you find one thing in your
life to fast from, but not just anything, something that actually means
something to you and would actually offer you a challenge and, in the end,
might actually lead to better (healthier) living.
There are all kinds of things that we face in the world that prevent us from
having a fuller, healthier life with God and with each other. Our Wednes-
day evening Lenten series will focus on just such issues. Our Wednesday
night series, Facing the Cross, begins on Ash Wednesday where we’ll talk
about facing and dealing with the reality of sin. In the following weeks we
will talk about facing and dealing with temptation, fear, worldliness, each
other (relationships), and suffering.
Please make plans to join me on Wednesday, March 5th at 7pm for a ser-
vice with the imposition of ashes and on each of the following five
Wednesday evenings for a soup supper at 6:30 and worship using Holden
Evening Prayer as we, together, take up our crosses and follow our Master
in this Lenten pilgrimage to Calvary.
Your partner in ministry,
Pastor Kris
P.S. Just a reminder that March is our North American Lutheran Semi-
nary month. Each week you will see a flier in your bulletin highlighting
some aspect of the new seminary and we will be having a special collec-
tion to help financially support the seminary as it gets off the ground in
this its first year of ministry.
Journey
I wish Easter would come a little later in the year. It seems like we just
get Jesus out of diapers and then He's heading to Jerusalem. It just
would be better if we had a little more time with him. Get to know Him
better. I wish he was on Facebook and Instagram. Wouldn't it be cool
to see some Jesus selfies? Or postings like, "Here I am hanging with my
buddies at the Jordan." Or if He tweeted, Just healed 10 lepers, only one
said thanks. #whatsupwiththat #doyougetthemeaningoftheparable. Je-
sus, by the way, can cure us all of our leprocies, like envy, greed, glut-
tony, gossip and whatever it is that you do that you know is wrong.
I hope you don't think I'm too irreverent, my mind just goes to places
like that sometimes.
In adult class we are working on a study called the Cross, discussing
related topics around the crucification. By the way it's never to late to
join our class. This past week we looked at the last supper. It's one of
the most meaningful, deep and amazing sacraments - rituals - celebra-
tions that we have in the church. God in His ultimate mercy, finally and
lovingly provided that one sacrifice that undid that original sin that we
all share in. All those attempts to find a way for man to become right-
eous in God's eyes that always failed, were finally, completely and per-
fectly met with the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. His body and blood,
broken and poured out for us to pay OUR penalty for OUR sins. How
humbling to think on that as we receive the body and blood, bread and
wine given for us. What an amazing God we have. There is only one
thing we can do to receive that gift - believe.
This Easter season, I encourage you to think on these things as you par-
take of the Holy Supper.
#believetorecieve.
John
Women’s Ministries
The Sew Caring work day held on Saturday, January 25th was a wonder-
fully successful day of working together to benefit women dealing with the
effects of cancer treatments. Our sewing assembly line yielded 80 chest
pillows and the knitting and crocheting hands whipped out at least 25 hats.
Amazing! The finished projects will be donated to our local Sisterhood of
Survivors support group. Many thanks to Laura Nielsen for her great or-
ganizing and prepping that allowed us to complete so many fine projects
very efficiently. While hands were busy, fellowship was enjoyed and the
day flew by.
On Sunday February 9th author and friend, Virginia Pilegard, joined us for
lunch and book signing of her first novel, Loving Sunny. Virginia offered a
little background about her writing and shared beautiful pearls of wisdom
regarding love and forgiveness. She so generously offered her books to us
at cost as a fundraiser. The profit will be shared between typhoon relief in
the Philippines through Lutheran World Relief and sanctuary roof repair.
God is good all the time! Unbeknown to us, Virginia’s companion was
from the Philippines and had recently returned from a visit there. We
heard firsthand details about the devastation in that tiny island nation and
received overflowing gratitude for supporting the relief effort.
We are invited to attend the WELCA Conference Spring Event on Satur-
day, March 22nd at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Fruit Ave. just N. of
Shaw Ave.) from 8:30-lunch. The guest speaker is Pastor Susan Briehl
who has served at Holden Village and PLU campus ministry in Washing-
ton. The theme is “Water for Life” and is based on John 4:10-14. Regis-
tration is $15 and is due by March 17th. Please sign up in the foyer and fill
out the short registration form. Childcare will be provided if needed.
Signs of spring are bursting around us and our Lenten journey begins soon.
Perhaps you desire to add a spiritual practice this Lenten season. Our Bi-
ble study opportunities continue:
Thursday mornings at 10:00 in the church library “Mary Heart in a
Martha World”
Faith Circle – Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM at the home of
Dorcas Circle - Tuesday, March 11th at 10:00 AM in Grace Hall.
Koinonia – Monday, March 17th at 6:30 PM at the home of Linda
Gutierrez – Coffee With the Savior” Chapter 5.
Prayer study – Thursday, March 13th at 6:30 PM at the Fowler
Library –“A Fruitful Prayer Lifestyle” and Thursday March 27th
“Biblical Reasons Prayers are Unanswered”
Blessings as we journey toward the cross.
Sandy Marthedal
Women’s Retreat
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 26 THRU SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
It's time for the Women's Retreat at Three Rivers. This year, our speak-
er will be Liz Harrison from Channel 30. More information and regis-
trations will be out soon.
Bethel Lutheran Home Guild
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY MAY 17, 2014
The Bethel Lutheran Home Guild will be having their Spring Luncheon
at Spike and Rail in Selma. Doors open at 11al with lunch to be served
at 12 noon. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from Lin-
da Lanningham. Call her at 896-2637 or 304-7662. The Guest Speaker
will be Lisa Casarez, from Angels of Grace
Conversation Circles
Conversation Circles meet on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30, in
Grace Hall to help those who wish to improve English conversation
and literacy skills. We have about 10 learners meeting regularly, with
2-5 children who need help with homework or just being kept busy
while their moms are in class. We need some help! If you can spare an
hour, even if just occasionally, on Wednesdays, helping with child care,
conversing with the more fluent learners, or helping with tutoring those
who are still trying to speak English (some conversational Spanish
needed for tutoring), please contact Betty Moore, 859-0306.
During Lent, March 5 – April 9, Conversation Circle will meet at 6 pm
to study English, then at 6:30 our learners will be invited to join us for
Soup Supper and Lenten service. Please welcome them and engage
them in conversation; their stories of hard work and dedication to learn-
ing and improving are inspiring.
Serving in His name,
Betty Moore
CPDES Crab Feed March 1st
CPDES Annual Crab & Rigatoni Dinner to Benefit
the Building Fund on Saturday March 1st at the
hall on Clara & Jefferson in Easton. The doors open
at 5:00 PM for no host cocktail hour and the dinner is
at 6:30 P.M. All you can eat crab and rigatoni. Tick-
ets are $50.00. Call Ron Silva for tickets (559) 485-
0759. Tickets will be available at the door.
Fish & Chips / Clam Chowder
Every Friday Nigh During Lent
In loving memory of Brother Knight Andrew Guyettte, Jr. and
Sir Knight Harold J Guyette annual fish & chips dinner. Every
Friday night during Lent from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at the St. Jude
Catholic Church Hall at 208 West Jefferson Avenue in Easton,
CA. Donation of adults $12.00 and children under 10 years of
age $7.00. Clam chowder is also available. Friday evenings in
March.
Bethel Lutheran Church Centennial
Celebration
March 9, 2014 at 4:00PM Bethel will celebrate their 100th year at their church
located at 187 N. Broadway.
Immanuel Lutheran 59th Annual
Danish Smorgasbord Saturday, March 8, 2014 Immanuel Lutheran Social Hall
4:00 -7:00 PM $12.00 - Adults
$.50 per year for children (through age 10)
Country Store and Boutique
opens at 3:30PM filled with fresh baked cookies, jellies,
Fellowship Luncheon
Our energetic group of cooks and party planners have a wonder-
ful event planned for Friday, March 21st at 12:00
Noon in the social hall. The crew will prepare a
scrumptious St. Patrick’s Day feast and after a
wonderful meal there will be some lively entertain-
ment. You won’t want to miss this wonderful af-
ternoon so please join us to kick start your week-
end into Spring with the wonderful group of retir-
ees.
Call one of the following crew numbers to reserve
your place at the table: Sandy Britter at 268-3087, Judy Hooper
at 275-5428, Diane Mehrten at 834-5477 or Leona Rosendahl at
266-8938, surely one of the 4 numbers will get you someone to
talk to or you may leave a message on their answering ma-
chines.
Easton Neighborhood Market
The churches in Easton continue to work together to distribute
food donated by the Community Food Bank. On February 4th
we had 30 volunteers from over 5 different churches in the
Easton and Fresno area. The volunteers worked together four
hours distributing food to 486 households.
The distribution can be exhausting but exhilarating at the same
time. Many lives are helped by the generous donations of fresh
produce and food to these families in need. Thank you to all of
our volunteers from our church as well as the community.
The next distribution will be on March 4th from 1:00-4:00PM.
Volunteers are asked to sign up on the sheet in the church entry-
way. Many hands make for light work. If you have Immanuel t
-shirts or Christian Logo type shirts please wear them to help
spread the glory to God.
Sunday Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
March 9th starts Day
Light Savings Time
Don’t forget to Set your
clocks FORWARD 1
hour before going to bed
on March 8th!
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
1
2
9:15 SS for all
10:30 Worship with Communion
(Koinonia-Altar Ware)
12:00 New Member Classes in
Grace Hall
3
Head start in social hall
7PM NA
4
9:00AM
Quilters meet in
social hall
5 8-10 BGC
6:30PM
7:00PM
Ash Wednesday
Service
6
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
5:30PM Smorgy Set Up
7
Cookie Packing in the
social hall at 2:00PM
8
3:30 Pm
Country Store & Boutique
In library
4:00PM Danish
Smorgasbord in social hall
9 Daylight Savings Time be-
gins
9:15 SS for all ages
10:30 Worship
12:00 New Member Classes in
Grace Hall
10
Faith Bible Study at the
home of Llewellyn
Ostergard
7PM NA
11
9AM
Dorcas Bible
Study in Grace
Hall
12
8-10AM Breaking
Grounds Cafe
6:00PM Conversation
Circles
6:30PM Soup Supper
Work Circle D
730pm Choir
13
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
14
15
16
9:15 SS for all ages
10:30 Worship with Communion
17
12:00PM Single Sen-
iors Lunch
7PM NA
7:00PM Koinonia Bible
Study at the home of
Linda Gutierrez
18
6:30PM Easton
Water Mtg in
social hall
6:30PM Deacon
Meeting
7:00PM Council
meeting
19 Chimes Deadline
8-10AM Breaking
Grounds Cafe
6:00PM Conversation
Circles
6:30PM Soup Supper
Work Circkl E
730pm Choir
20
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
21
22
23
9:15 SS for all ages
10:30 Worship
24
7PM NA
25
26
8-10AM Breaking
Grounds Cafe
6:00PM Conversation
Circles
6:30PM Soup Supper
Work Circle A
730pm Choir
27
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
6:00PM Easton Commu-
nity Mtg in social hall
28
29
30
31
7PM NA in social hall
March
Lenten Service Schedules will be available online and in
your Sunday Bulletin. Work Circles will be listed in the
2014 Church Directory.
Sunday Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
March 9th starts Day
Light Savings Time
Don’t forget to Set your
clocks FORWARD 1
hour before going to bed
on March 8th!
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
1
2
9:15 SS for all
10:30 Worship with Communion
(Koinonia-Altar Ware)
12:00 New Member Classes in
Grace Hall
3
Head start in social hall
7PM NA
4
9:00AM
Quilters meet in
social hall
5 8-10 BGC
6:30PM
7:00PM
Ash Wednesday
Service
6
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
5:30PM Smorgy Set Up
7
Cookie Packing in the
social hall at 2:00PM
8
3:30 Pm
Country Store & Boutique
In library
4:00PM Danish
Smorgasbord in social hall
9 Daylight Savings Time be-
gins
9:15 SS for all ages
10:30 Worship
12:00 New Member Classes in
Grace Hall
10
Faith Bible Study at the
home of Llewellyn
Ostergard
7PM NA
11
9AM
Dorcas Bible
Study in Grace
Hall
12
8-10AM Breaking
Grounds Cafe
6:00PM Conversation
Circles
6:30PM Soup Supper
Work Circle D
730pm Choir
13
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
14
15
16
9:15 SS for all ages
10:30 Worship with Communion
17
12:00PM Single Sen-
iors Lunch
7PM NA
7:00PM Koinonia Bible
Study at the home of
Linda Gutierrez
18
6:30PM Easton
Water Mtg in
social hall
6:30PM Deacon
Meeting
7:00PM Council
meeting
19 Chimes Deadline
8-10AM Breaking
Grounds Cafe
6:00PM Conversation
Circles
6:30PM Soup Supper
Work Circkl E
730pm Choir
20
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
21
22
23
9:15 SS for all ages
10:30 Worship
24
7PM NA
25
26
8-10AM Breaking
Grounds Cafe
6:00PM Conversation
Circles
6:30PM Soup Supper
Work Circle A
730pm Choir
27
6:00AM Men’s
Bible Study
9:00AM Women’s Bible
Study
6:00PM Easton Commu-
nity Mtg in social hall
28
29
30
31
7PM NA in social hall
2014
Lenten Service Schedules will be available online and in
your Sunday Bulletin. Work Circles will be listed in the
2014 Church Directory.
Immanuel Begins FCA
Service On March 20th
Immanuel will begin serving FCA Lunches on Thursday,
March 20th. We like to give the kids a fresh baked cookie
with their lunch. If you like to bake cookies to share
please bring them to the social hall by 11:00AM on
Thursdays. We serve about 150 kids each week the cook-
ies will not go to waste. If you would like more information about this
ministry please talk to Glenn Nielsen after church or call him at home,
834-5041.
Family Camp July 23-26th
For those who need to start making plans for your summer vacation make
sure you include Immanuel’s Family Camp! We will stay at a group
campground near Hume Lake Wednesday—Sunday.
We share our evening meals together, everyone brings
their own meat and a potluck dish to share. We gather in
the evenings and sing camp songs and on Sunday morn-
ing we have a brief worship service with communion be-
fore we all pack up and head home. Everyone is invited
to family camp. You will need to provide your own
shelter (tent, trailer, motor home, etc.) and food. The
campsites have no hook-ups but there is water available at the site.
April Chimes Deadline March 19th
Please get all articles to Victoria, by Wednesday, March 19th. Email her
at: [email protected] or place them in the office secretary
box in the church entryway. Thanks for your cooperation!!!
Interested in becoming an official
member of Immanuel?
Pastor Kris will be leading informational meetings about Immanuel start-
ing Sunday, February 23rd and continuing on each Sunday, March 2nd
and 9th. If you would like to learn more about Immanuel and the Luther-
an Faith please call Pastor Kris at 237-7909 or on his cell at 559-365-
8757. Each meeting will last about an hour and a light lunch will be pro-
vided. It would be great if you are able to attend each class but if that is
not possible Pastor is available to meet with you in his office at a conven-
ient prearranged time.
In Celebration of our
Members’:
Birthdays 3-Alexandra Gardner
5-Abigail Ellingson
10-Donna Sparks
Emily Hardy
11-Karl Nielsen
12-Tony Baker
Cody Kagy
Cody Caglia
15-Phyllis Petersen
Brandon Johnson
Kristi Hollenbeck
16-Josh Gardner
19-Lilliana Perez
20-John Jensen
20 -Pat Griffin
24-Scott Hollenbeck
Linda Gardner
Nathan Shaffer
Colby Hartwig
26-Dan Stiltz
27-Margaret Fletcher
29- Liana Severin
30-Kathy Tigchelaar
-Gaye Cissel
31-Serena Bell
Wedding Anniversaries
08-Daniel & Jennifer Hartwig (6)
13-Bobby & Andrea Bell (11)
17 Clifford & Llewellyn Ostergard (30)
20-Michael & Kristi Scheidt (10)
24-Floyd & Ginger Schmall (7)
26-Scott & Marcia Hollenbeck (26)
Baptismal Birthdays
2-Susie Tews
4-Erin Marthedal
5-Jacob Caglia
7-Michael Scheidt
8-Hobie Jensen
-Brooke Hartwig
12-Brynn Hecker
14-Linda Gardner
-Phinnie Rosado
-Chelsie Rosado
-William Rosado
17-Chloe Scheidt
19- Keolani Jensen
-Michelle Hollenbeck
21- Stephanie Hollenbeck
23-Clarissa Johnson
24-Chelsea Petersen
25-Kylie Sheldon
25-Liberty Auer
Kaylee Bennetts
Mckensie Bennetts
Micah Bennetts
31-Cecilia Pedersen
Thank You Immanuel
To Immanuel Lutheran Church,
I just want to thank everyone who helped to support my sandwich fund-
raiser! I was able to raise the funds to finish paying for my trip to the East
Coast with the AVID and Health Institute students from WUHS. We will
visit five universities, and as many landmarks as possible in Philadelphia,
Washington DC, and New York City. Please keep us in your prayers as
we travel from April 12-19.
Thank you again!
Alex Gardner
Dear Council Members and Members of Immanuel,
Thank you so much for the tickets to see Hello Dolly. I invited Victoria to
go with me and we enjoyed the show very much. I also want to thank
you for the opportunity given me to serve as Financial Secretary. It has
been an interesting experience and I have enjoyed it very much.
May God bless you all,
Lois Rasmussen
Dear Immanuel,
Thank you all very much for your calls, cards, and lov-
ing prayers for me as I mourn the loss of my daughter
Kathy. Your support has blessed me so much.
Virginia Harker
Thank you for the projector repair. The service is greatly enhanced with
our big screen visible again. Thank you!
Thank you to our outgoing council members for their
service: Shane Johnson, Jill Ellingson, Linda Gutierrez,
Lois Rasmussen and Brian Shaffer.
Thank you to Virginia Pilegard for her book presenta-
tion on February 9th.
News Notes
Happy Birthday to PHYLLIS PETERSEN on her 89th birthday March
15th
Congratulations to CLIFFORD & LLEWELLYN OSTERGARD on their
30th wedding anniversary on March 17th.
JOHN & SHARON REYNOLDS took a short trip the end of January
called "Yellowstone in Winter". They flew to Salt Lake City on Saturday
where they met their tour group. On Sunday they attended the live per-
formance of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's "Music and the Spoken
Word". They then traveled to West Yellowstone for the night. On Mon-
day snow coaches came to the hotel and picked everyone up. Yellow-
stone is closed in the winter to vehicular travel so the only way to see it is
by tour on a snow coach or by snowmobile. It was beautiful. They saw
lots of bison and elk, and a wolf. After the tour they traveled to Jackson,
WY, where they spent 2 nights. Jackson was a tad bit cold....-17 on
Tuesday morning. But it was sunny and clear. On Wednesday the group
left Jackson and traveled back to Salt Lake City, stopping along the way
in Park City at the Olympic training center for bobsled/luge/skeleton/ski
jumping. It was a great trip.
ISABELLA ANGEL CASTRO was baptized at Immanuel on Super
Bowl Sunday. Her mother is Misti Castro, daughter of Martha Miranda
and Velia Miranda. Her sponsors are Yolanda Giminez, Jeannette Fierro
and Melissa Martinez. Following the Baptism the family and friends en-
joyed a wonderful lunch in the social hall. Thank you to our Baptism
Luncheon Angels for providing the celebration meal.
Congratulations to JARED ALLRED AND KAILIE PRIVETT on their
marriage at Immanuel on February 7th.
Congratulations to LAURIE AVEDISIAN & RYAN FAVINI on their
marriage on February 8th in Hawaii.
2014 Church Directories
2014 Directories and Work Circle Listings will be available on March
2nd in the church entryway. Please be sure to pick up your latest directo-
ry and check for your new work circle opportunity!
Sympathy Love and Prayers
Our sincere sympathy goes out to those who have lost love ones:
GLORIA STOLLAR passed away on January 24th just short of her 85th
birthday on February 3rd. She was born in Fresno and graduated from
Central Union High School in 1948. She was a member of Immanuel
and of the Raisin Wives of Central California. She loved getting together
with the “Over-The-Hill Gang”. Gloria was widowed by her husband
Raymond Rudolph in 1964. She and Raymond were married 15 years
and they had two sons, Rudy and Larry. In 1984 she married Marvin
Stollar and they enjoyed 30 years together. They traveled together with
their most memorable trip being the one to the Holy Land. Gloria battled
cancer and didn’t let that slow her down, she was a very energetic bowler
and enjoyed fellowship time with friends and family.
KATHRYN (KATHY) HARRIS, daughter of Virginia Harker passed
away January 28th at the age of 50 after a brief illness. She graduated
from Washington Union High school. Kathy was a homemaker, raising
three children and home schooled them through their high school years.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Dennis Harris, son of Melvin
and Bessie Harris. Her son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Kathy; her son
Andrew, and her daughter Megan and son-in-law, Andy Woodcock. She
has two grandsons and a granddaughter. Her services were held at the
Easton Presbyterian Church.
VERNA KIRSTEN ESKELSEN, mother of Linda Avedisian, passed
away on January 28th at the age of 92. Verna grew up in Bowles, CA
attending Bowles Grammar School and Washington Union High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Kirsten Christen-
sen who were the owners of Bowles Service Station; her husband of 42
years Elton Eskelsen; brothers, Percy & Steve; sister Ester Christensen
and son-in-law Keith Avedisian. She is survived by her sister, Helen
Turnmire; son, Glenn & his wife Mickey, son Stan & his wife Trish and
daughter, Linda Avedisian; and four grandchildren: Eric Eskelsen, Lau-
rie & Ryan Favini; Stacy Avedisian; Michael & Jenna Avedisian. A
graveside service was held at Washington Colony Cemetery on February
3rd.
Lord, please pray for our members and family members serving in
the military...Austin Ackel, (grandson of Velia Miranda); Tony
Baker, (son of Donna Geidner); Joseph Brewer, (nephew of Vic-
toria Salwasser); Manuel Contreras, grandson of Velia Miranda);
Michael Hansen, (son of Jim and Fran); Zachary Jensen,
(grandson of Kay Jensen) Cody Kagy, (son of Fred and Gina
Cogan) Leah & Scott Linger, (daughter and son-in-law of Don &
Christie Pettitt) Zachary Macias, (grandson of Velia Miranda)
and Matthew Tigchelaar, (son of Kathy).
Lord pray for those in careers of Mission Work… for Taylor
Ewing, our member in Missionary preparations with Overland Mis-
sions. Continued prayers lifted for Jan Kersgaard our retired
missionary from Tank, Pakistan.
Lord, pray for those unable to travel about… Elsie Hoff, and Olga
Hansen.
Lord, hear our prayer for healing: Jesse Baker, serious health
problems, Genevieve Giordano, a dear friend of Jolene Petersen,
she is fighting ovarian cancer, Franklin Hansen, Victoria Salwas-
ser’s father who is recovering from a fall; Pastor Murray John-
son, Sandy Marthedal’s father who is living with declining health;
Bridget Lane, a friend of Lois Petersen who is dealing with the
crippling effects of diabetes; Sone Moran, friend of Jim Hansen
who is battling Valley Fever which has set in her brain; Marian
Olesen, recovering at Fresno Community Rehab after a fall and a
broken hip and fractured vertebrae; Cecilia Pedersen, who suf-
fered a fall and is recovering at Palm Village Skilled Nursing sec-
tion in Reedley; Patrick Samford, who is a young man from
Easton Presbyterian Church who is recovering from a 20 foot fall
onto concrete; Bob Turmon, a friend of the Britter’s who is recov-
ering from back surgery and Gale Young, a dear friend of Barbara
Petersen and the secretary of Bethel Lutheran Church who is bat-
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