100 Lochmere Drive West Cary, North Carolina 27518

Worship Saturday at 6:00 pm

Sunday at 8:00 am, 9:30 am 10:45 am (contemporary)

Adult Christian Education

Sunday at 9:15 am

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The Monthly Newsletter of Resurrection Lutheran Church

Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s People live together in unity!

The Psalm-writer expresses, in this very clear statement, the desire God has for each of us in our relationships – in our families, and in our church family; and in our spheres of influence in this community.

The days and months following the departure of Pastor Mark Drengler, who followed the Lord’s Call to a community of faith in Shawano, Wisconsin, became a time of reflecting, self-evaluation, concern, and a time of opportunity for individuals in the faith community at Resurrection Lutheran Church to step forward and offer their gifts, talents, time, and treasures.

This is not unlike the period experienced by the disciples and the early Church which followed our risen Lord Jesus Christ’s Ascension into Heaven.

Jesus knew of their circumstances – and He knows our situation. And so He prayed for the Early Church – and for us:

John 17:21 [I pray] that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I Am in You. May they also be in Us...

Similarly, just as the disciples “…all joined together constantly in prayer,” (Acts 1:14a); we at Resurrection Lutheran Church are continually joining together in prayer to lift up each other and to seek the Guidance of the Holy Spirit in all our endeavors; the gathered assembly of Worshippers join together weekly in prayer and petition; small groups and other prayer groups are also sharing in seeking the Will of the Lord.

So, why is it important – during these warm, relaxing Summer days – that we faithfully attend Worship Services and support the ministries of service and outreach at Resurrection Lutheran Church?

Acts 2:42, 46-47 [Like the disciples, so we…] They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

We are in a period of discernment, which – after the Holy Spirit works to bring the Senior Pastor the Lord has pre-ordained to serve as the shepherd of His flock here at Resurrection Lutheran Church – will become a period of transition.

During this period, it is important that we each take seriously the inspired exhortations of Paul:

1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.

Philippians 2:2-4 Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

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And so we continue to pray that this confessional community of faith at Resurrection Lutheran Church work together and exemplify the spirit of unity – especially during the interim.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the people You have divinely placed in our lives who speak truth, love, and words of wisdom. Give us a heart of discernment to know when You are using someone to speak guidance into our hearts and our circumstances; and give us the strength and courage to follow the Leading of Your Holy Spirit, even when it’s hard – or different then what we desire. Fill us with peace in knowing that You work good in all things through Jesus Christ our Lord. In His Name we pray, Amen.

- Bob Unger, Director of Worship and Music

Every child deserves a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Unfortunately, far too many children across the U.S. are sleeping on couches, blankets, or on the floor. Durham's new chapter of the national organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), is working diligently to provide beds for children in need in the Triangle area. RLC wants to help spread the love of Jesus in a very tangible way by joining SHP for Bunks Across America National Build Day.

Sign up now!

www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4fa4a62c7-bunks

Saturday, June 15

8:00 am-1:00 pm Building in Family Life Center Gym 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Delivery and Assembly

There are several opportunities to serve at this event:

- Builders Led by SHP Team Lead (tools/supplies provided)

- Pick-Up Trucks and Drivers for Afternoon Deliveries

- Teams for Afternoon Delivery and In-Home Assembly

- Station and Clean-Up Crew Members

For more info about SHP, check out this feature story on WTVD Channel 11 News: abc11.com/society/nonprofit-starts-durham-chapter-delivers-beds-to-children-in-need/5238883/

RLC Contact: Deb.Oesterling@rlcary.org

Quilts for Bunk Beds Everyone at RLC is invited to help put together quilts from the 20 quilt tops we should have made by then to go with the bunk beds for Bunks Across America National Build Day on June 15. You can help pin, cut, sew, and tie the quilts! Everyone can tie the yarn on the quilts! We will meet in Room 133 on Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 am and will stay until quilts are done.

Call Committee Update

By faith, we recognize that our Heavenly Father has already determined who will be our new Senior Pastor. The Call Committee was established by the Church Council, and our role is to be led by the Holy Spirit in the process of selecting one or more candidates for interviewing.

Call Committee has held video calls with 11 candidates and has begun to prayerfully evaluate these candidates. The Committee is collaborating with staff and Pastor Merker (Circuit Visitor) before making recommendation of which candidates to bring to RLC for in-person visit. The Committee anticipates recommending 2 to 3 for in-person visits.

More details can be found in the announcements and the RLC website, scroll to bottom of home page.

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Join us on Tuesdays and explore Visual Faith practices including gratitude journals, prayer flip books, and prayer calendars. We will have several simple projects for you to try that don't require special skills!

We will be meeting in Room 151 on the following dates and times:

June 18 & 25 9:30 - 11:30 am July 9 & 23 9:30 - 11:30 am August 6 9:30 - 11:30 am

For more information, contact Jamee Thieme (jameethi39@gmail.com).

SUMMERTIME ADULT BIBLE STUDY ANNOUNCEMENT!

On June 2, we will start our 2019 Summer Bible Study!

From June 2-August 25, we will study 2 New Testament studies. First, we will use The New Testament You Never Knew featuring English New Testament scholar N.T Wright for 8 weeks. Study Guides that we will use in class will be available for a donation of $8.

Then we will move on to The Parables of Jesus featuring 5 American New Testament scholars.

Come and join us in Room 240 from 9:15-10:15 am with a variety of presenters —Todd Trautman, Mindy Stephani, Alan Shaw, Tim Kearby, Kathy Rihani, Mel Tolliver, and John Heilman. Hope to see you in class!

Grab a cup of coffee in the Fellowship Hall and then join us in Room 240. Teens and Adults welcome.

Voter’s Meeting - June 23

Please join us for a Voter’s Meeting on June 23 after the late service. We will meet in the Family Life Center gym and cover the following topics:

• 2019-2020 Budget

• Call Committee Update

• Endowments

Childcare will be provided.

If you have questions before the Voter’s Meeting, please contact Bob Shimmel (bbshimmel@yahoo.com, 608-417-9323).

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“Our Light” – Congregational Highlights

Each month we are going to try to capture many of the highlights in our church, especially noting how we serve each other and our community. For the last month, some, but certainly not all, include the following:

1. Special thanks to everyone who made our Lenten journey very special, especially the Easter Celebration.

2. Have you noticed some of the younger age children doing special songs at worship – we can all sing to the Glory of God.

3. Did anyone notice we had a new substitute organist in one of our traditional services – Thanks, Mark.

4. A new service opportunity is unfolding – Sleep in Heavenly Peace – a program where bunk beds are made, mattress and bedding materials provided to children who do not have a bed. Thanks to those who are helping to organize this special June event.

5. Thanks to our last group of Adult Sunday school teachers. We continue to find members who step up to lead a class.

6. Our Finance Committee has worked ‘behind the scenes’ to play a key role in helping the Council develop our new budget, which starts July 1st.

7. What a blessing to add 9 new families to RLC, with special thanks to those who are their membership partners.

8. Over 100 members turned out for our annual Operation Inasmuch Saturday. Several new service areas were highlighted.

9. We had another large Confirmation class. Thanks to the program organizers, teachers, and many others who supported this program and for the inspired faith statements by our confirmands.

10. We are thankful to Mel Tolliver for leading both the Tues AM and Crossways classes.

11. Our Call Committee continues to work diligently and prayerfully in moving through their process to identify potential Senior Pastor candidates. We are thankful for their continued dedication and updates.

12. We had a great CommUNITY service this past Sunday. Thanks for all the hard work of the Staff to put this together and the blending of the various musical groups.

13. RLS had a large turnout for the Fine Arts Night – if you have a chance, stop by the gym to see the student’s artwork.

14. RLS held its first Grandparents Day – very large turnout and lots of positive feedback.

15. RLP continues to serve the needs of our community – over 85% of attendees are from non-member families.

16. Thanks to two RLP teachers who recently retired with forty years of faithful combined service.

17. When you come to church this Sunday, notice how nicely to how the bushes have been trimmed. Thanks to a special “elf” for all the hard work. To share a “Light” experience, please send your note to WeeklyHighlights@rlcary.org.

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Name

Jonathan Carl Madler Nora Rose Miller Nicholas Sebastian Moll Lily Joyce Moore Tyler Brian Petz Kirk Tappan Porter Halle Elizabeth Scott Paul Aidan Junghahn Shaw Sofia Anna Ekaterina Sten MaryWest Strengholt Elizabeth Lacey Suskin Penelope Aliza Verburgt

Baptism

10/31/2004 2/20/2005 8/21/2005 3/16/2008 3/12/2005 10/2/2005 11/28/2004 7/8/2007

Infant Baptism 2/12/2006 9/27/2009 12/5/2004

Name

Katherine Grace Ashworth Connor Robert Chiaramonte Rebecca Dawn Cottle Nolan Joel Dirks Emily Carol Elmer Ethan Thomas Elmer Charles James Heard Benjamin Michael Heffner Siifan Haile Hirpa Joshua William Kendall Emma Suzanne Key Paul Jason Key Olivia Leigh Lubak

Baptism

4/24/2005 7/30/2005 7/16/2005 11/21/2004

12/24/2006 12/24/2006 2/19/2018 11/28/2004 5/10/2005 10/23/2005 9/18/2005 5/2/2004

11/21/2004

Blessings and Congratulations to our Confirmands!

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Resurrection Lutheran School - 8th Grade Graduates

Luc Thomas Bonpain Athens Drive High School Caroline Lee Boone Fuquay Varina High School William Daniel Boone Fuquay Varina High School John Becker Busbice Hopewell Academy Michael Patrick Caul Athens Drive High School Madeline Jo Dulin Middle Creek High School Charles James Heard Athens Drive High School Benjamin Michael Heffner Middle Creek High School Robert David Johns Athens Drive High School Cailey Gabrielle Johnson Middle Creek High School Emma Suzanne Key St. Mary’s School Paul Jason Key Athens Drive High School Bradley Joseph McHugh Cardinal Gibbons Nora Rose Miller Apex High School Tyler Brian Petz Green Hope High School Kirk Tappan Porter Middle Creek High School MaryWest Strengholt Athens Drive High School High School Graduates

Jasmin Bolte Middle Creek High School to University of Hawaii, Manoa Geneva Bostian St. Mary’s to NC State University Tara Durnbaugh Crossroad Flex High School to Wake Tech Community College Alexandra Roberts Apex High School to Elon University Emilie Speed Apex High School to Wake Tech Community College Alexia Vagle Apex Friendship High School, Cum Laude to University of North Carolina, Wilmington Lindsay Veit Apex High School to Western Carolina University Matthew Williams Homeschool to University of North Carolina, Wilmington College Graduates

Christopher Gebbia NC State University, B.S. in Biochemistry to UNC, Chapel Hill Dental School Khari Simpson NC State University, Textile Engineering with Chemical Engineering Minor Kolina Simpson East Carolina University, Dance Education

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Children and Family Ministry

Children's Church for ages 3-6, takes place weekly during the 10:45 service.

The children are dismissed before the sermon for 20 minutes to gather together for a short lesson or story about the theme of the day. They will work on a craft and/or sing a song that goes along with the story. This time will help grow their faith.

If you would like to help lead Children's Church, the Children and Family Ministry has resources and can help you in the process. The leader does have flexibility with crafts or songs according to what they are most comfortable.

Middle school students or older elementary students are welcome to be assistants, we'd love to have your help! Feel free to join the kids as they head out.

All interested adults or high school students, please contact Lea.Webb@rlcary.org or MaryAnn.Unger@rlcary.org.

COME ROAR WITH US THIS SUMMER AT VBS!

Registration is open! Forms are available at info centers in the Narthex and Family Life Center.

We are also looking for volunteers for both sessions, morning and evening. Contact Susan Richard or Lea Webb.

Although we are just beginning summer, it is not too early to start thinking about how you can be involved at RLC this fall!

Wednesday Night Workshop (preparation for confirmation for grades 5th-8th) begins after Labor Day. Much of the 5th grade study is done at home, partnering parents with guidance and direction from the church. The 6th-8th grade students meet for class led by an instructor and supported with small group leaders. If interested in more information regarding confirmation or any of these positions, please contact MaryAnn.Unger@rlcary.org.

Nursery Care

Over the summer, we will have nursery coverage during the 9:30 am service only. Participation is typically very low and this will also give our care providers some time off.

We want all to know that children are welcome in all of our worship services! God loves the little children, and so do we! If there is ever a time that you feel your child needs a "break", feel free to use the nursery/preschool room during Sanctuary services and Room 151 in the Family Life Center during the praise & worship service (this service is typically streamed into that room).

As a reminder, there are rainbow bags available in both locations filled with books and other small items for the children to use during service. There are also books and often weekly handouts for the kids on the tables outside of the Sanctuary and Family Life Center. Please, help yourself!

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Student Ministry

We have officially ended a successful year of Breakaway events and now are looking forward to exciting times this summer as some of us head off to Appalachia Service Project (ASP) in June and more of us head off to Minneapolis, Minnesota for National Youth Gathering (NYG) in July. As we go off on our adventures this summer, we will be going out with the joy of Christ and being led forth in His peace.

“For you shall go out with Joy and be led forth in peace.” Isaiah 55:12

This will be our new theme going forward for Breakaway. When we serve in our church and community, when we go on missions, when we play, and when we pray, we will do it with Joy. The joy that comes from serving an amazing creator!

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Thank you to all the students, parents, and staff at Resurrection Lutheran School for an amazing year!

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1 Robert and Bailey Overman

3 Kevin and Shelly Blackburn Martin and Sheila Persson – 30 years Paul and Angie Swiersz

6 Darrell and Anita Moore – 60 years Kurt and Misty Rayfield – 10 years John and Eunice Shoemaker Bob and Jennifer Williams

7 John and Sandy Eckstein – 61 years Don and Kathy Martin – 50 years

8 Glenn and Paige Key Todd and Dottye Nichols Rich and Cheryl Roth – 45 years Scott and Petra Smith

10 Randy and Cindy Murray Mark and Pat Otten

12 John and Alison Adams John and Linda Cook – 45 years

13 Jim and Thelma Rhodes – 55 years

14 Charles and Susan Stephanoff – 5 years

15 Bill and Eileen Douglas – 56 years Robert and Julie Koren Edward and Susan Wienholt

16 Marty and Emmy Cullen – 57 years Dave and Karen Noreen – 40 years

18 Aaron and Chris Dudek

22 Christopher and Megan Moore

23 Tim and Amanda Farmer Jon and Ashley Huddle Shane and Jennifer Kirby Jim and Kim Logsdon Donald and Claudette Lund Jacin and Michele Suskin

24 Eric and Jill Hammergren Brian and Tammy Pittman David and Cynthia Saacks – 30 years Eric and Melanie Schuller

25 Robert and Marie Bruce – 59 years Michael and Karen West – 25 years

26 Tim and Leslie Hiteshew Fred and Terry Page – 59 years

29 Rick and Susan Moore Jason and Jenny Piontek Roy and Linda Rhoden – 56 years

*Names and dates are taken from our computer software, “Shepherd’s Staff”. Please notify the church office of omissions and changes. Thank you!

Do you crochet?

Looking for people who know how to crochet to make white crosses - approximately 3 inches in length - to be used in our Baptism bags.

Our supply is gone and no longer available, nor could I find good options to replace them. You will get reim-bursed for the supplies.

Contact MaryAnn at MaryAnn.Unger@rlcary.org or text 919-239-9084.

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Please send submissions to Susan.Moore@RLCary.org.

1 Cyndy Cromwell Sheryle Dirks Denise Fritter Charlene Magiera Lindsay Verburgt Corey York

2 Erin Bishop Robin Gallagher Jonathan Kendall Emilie Speed

3 Barb Storum

4 Kayla West

5 Stacy Miller

6 Jack Klein

7 Rev. Jim Knuth

8 Parker Fischer Libby Logsdon

9 Rebecca Cottle Ed Koren Gary Smit Mark Snyder Marissa Van Dyk Dawson Webb

10 Bonnie Kemp Baron Kendrick Kirk Porter Michele Suskin Lori Tackman Brennan

11 Jackson Buser Susan Collins Sue Malotky

12 Mary Buckler Rachel Dargan Dan Heimsoth Shaye Holfelder Sandy Nielson Carolin Roberts Samantha Sedivy John Shaeffer Michelle Wood

13 Steve Dezern Kristi Grabow Benjamin Klein Cheryl Roth

15 Alan Eckard Hannah Meissner Levi Upton

16 Betty Christiansen Kim Goss Cameron Nigg Julie Rasmussen

17 Alberto Baldisserotto Juliet Barton Teresa Gresham Alisa McDonald Jennifer Mudd Tom Pedersen Susan Striker

18 Addison Jones Rachael Royal

19 Brennan Drengler Billy Hayes Morgan Jones Tony Miranda

20 Judy Carlton Nathaniel Suskin

21 John Collins Emma Dargan Lutz Kube Gail Reilly Laura Whitcher

22 Bill Alonso David Lubkeman Hunter Mulligan

23 Jayden Ashmore Luke Beyer Roberta Danilowicz Abigail Dargen James Miller

24 Grace Bowen Betsy Moll Neil Porter

25 Ralph Klevenow

26 Ryan Johnson Joshua Piontek Jonah Robison

27 Stephen Laux Susanne Mulligan Kim Otten Riley Peacock Ryan Peacock

28 David Miller Benjamin Wuori

29 Charlie Heard Andrew Miranda

30 Sue Kearby Hillary Strengholt Sas Sukkasem

*Names and dates are taken from our computer software, “Shepherd’s Staff”. Please notify the church office of omissions and changes. Thank you!