Augustana Lutheran Church - Good Newscaster - January 2019
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Augustana Lutheran Church Good Newscaster - January 2019 The mission of Augustana Lutheran Church is to witness to the Good News of God in Jesus Christ as a multicultural and multinational congregation of justice- seekers and peacemakers who welcome and affirm every person. Augustana Sanctuary Congregation since 1996 Lutheran Church Serving Portland and the World to the Glory of 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with wa- brought a global nature to the birth of Christ. God since 1906 ter.” And they filled them up to the brim. Our preacher that Sunday will be Chris 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and Grumm who has been a leader both nation- take it to the chief steward.” So they took ally and globally in human, civil, women’s and We Invite You to it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that immigration rights. A member of Augustana, Sunday Worship had become wine, and did not know where it Chris was the first Vice President of the came from (though the servants who had ELCA. †8:30 am Contemporary drawn the water knew), the steward called the †11:00 am Classical bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone On Sunday, January 13 we have the Baptism †6:00 pm Jazz serves the good wine first, and then the infe- of Our Lord on which we celebrate our bap- rior wine after the guests have become drunk. tisms with the words of affirmation to con- But you have kept the good wine until now.” tinue in the covenant God made with us in Sunday, January 6 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana Holy Baptism to live among God’s faithful Epiphany of Our Lord of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his dis- people; to hear the word of God and share in ciples believed in him. John 2:7-11 the Lord’s supper; to proclaim the good news Sunday, January 13 of God in Christ through word and deed; to Baptism of Our Lord After an incredible series of three services serve all people, following the example of Christmas Eve and one Christmas Day, we Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all Sunday, January 20 are primed for Epiphany. In this New Year of the earth. The water sprinkled on us during Annual Martin Luther our Lord 2019 we begin with the Epiphany of worship all day that Sunday with evergreen King Jr. Service, 6 p.m. our Lord on Sunday, January 6, followed by branches from our Christmas trees will re- the Baptism of our Lord on Sunday, January mind us of the creating and renewing power Tuesday, January 22 13. We then come to the second Sunday after of Christ’s love. Church Council meets Epiphany, January 20, where Jesus performs his first miracle at the request of his mother On Sunday, January 20 we will celebrate the Sunday, January 27 Mary. prophetic role of the church to bring light to Lift Every Voice the places where our world must change, and legislation kickoff at 6p At the wedding at Cana, Jesus turns the water the light of hope that change is truly possible Jazz Service into wine that the celebration might go on. As in the one born in Bethlehem. The light of the steward points out, the best was then Christ to vision the beloved community will Annual Meeting is served last. As we lift up regularly in the faith be lifted up as we remember the great Ameri- Sunday, February 3 community, whether times are dismal and can Prophet the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King 10:00 a.m. Worship depressing or bright and joyful, with Jesus the Jr. At our 24th Annual King Jazz Gospel Ser- 11:30 a.m. Potluck best is always yet to come. vice, we will focus on his “Letter from a Bir- 12-1:30 p.m. Meeting mingham Jail” which reminds us why we can’t and celebration As we enter the season of Epiphany in 2019 wait when it comes to doing justice. we will continue to step out boldly in faith, knowing that Jesus the light of the world Our Annual King Service is the longest- See complete calendar at shines as bright as ever. On Sunday, January running Sunday King Service in Portland. www.augustana.org - go to 6, a rare Sunday where Epiphany comes on a When we began it in 1996 it made the front This Month and click on Sunday, we will be reminded of a star that page of the Oregonian with a See next page church calendar. … Rev. W.J. Mark Knutson, Pastor … 2710 NE 14th Ave ~ Portland, Oregon 97212 ~ 503.288.6174 ~ www.augustana.org
large picture of children carrying candles. This sets us up Yes, with Jesus the best is always yet to come. This is the well for Sunday, January 27 when we will have spirit-filled season of Epiphany as we celebrate that Christ is the Light worship all day concluding with a two-hour LIFT EVERY of the World. Let us live into this New Year as a congrega- VOICE OREGON worship event that will overflow our tion with the Light of Christ’s love shining brightly for all Sanctuary as we recommit ourselves in our interfaith effort the world to see as we vision a better world, living lives cen- to pass two bills we have submitted to the 2019 State Legis- tered in faith, hope and love. lature. These will Ban the Sale of Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Magazines in Oregon. A January 2nd Press Christ’s peace and joy, Conference at Augustana will announce this. Because of our joint efforts this is now a real possibility and will be a bell- wether for the nation. Yes, the light shines and the darkness cannot overcome it. Pastor Mark City-wide Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Sunday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. A powerful service with readings and poetry woven through Gospel and jazz with congregational singing. Annual Combined Worship Service Sunday, February 3, 10:00 a.m. Followed by Potluck at 11:30 a.m. and Annual Meeting from 12:00-1:30 p.m. This is a great celebration of our life together! Vision & Budget Team and Nominating Team will conclude their work in January. Council President, Foundation Chair, Committee Chairs, Servant Team Leaders and Officers, your reports are due in to the church office by Tuesday, January 15 in order to be included in the Annual Report. Email documents to ministry@augustana.org or deliver a printed document. Thanks! Annual Reports will be available during the week before the meeting in the church office. Annual Meeting - Sunday, February 3 10:00 a.m. One worship service with worship leaders from all services. What a celebration this will be! 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Annual Meeting, beginning with a potluck and recap of 2018. Please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. Thank you! This celebration closes at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Pastor’s Report, Ministry Reports, Cornerstone Report, Property updates, and much more! Come celebrate all that God has done at Augustana in 2018 through the various ministries of this church and local and global part- nerships. Vision for what God is calling us to in 2019. Elect Council and Foundation members. Recognize those who have served. Adopt a budget. Welcome new members. Enjoy food, music, and fellowship! ANNUAL MEETING FORUM: Sunday, January 27 from 10:00-10:50 a.m. is our annual pre-meeting forum on the proposed Church Budget for 2018. As members, this is your opportunity to come and ask questions about process, election, budgets and other items for the meeting, allowing the annual meeting to be a celebration of ministry and a call to action in the new year. èèCommittee Chairs, Group/Team Leaders, Council Officers, Foundation Chair All organization reports are due in the church office by noon Tuesday, January 15 to be included in the Annual Report booklet. 2
Worship each Sunday at 8:30 & 11 a.m., & 6 p.m. Sunday School each Sunday at 9:50 a.m. Adult Forum 9:50-10:50a Sunday, January 6 Epiphany of Our Lord Epiphany-God Is With Us Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Mary Anne Turner Revisiting our ELCA Social State- Sunday, January 13 Baptism of Our Lord ment on Race, Ethnicity and Cul- Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 ture: Where are we in the church today? Mary Anne Turner Sunday, January 20 Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service at 6 p.m. Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 Property Report Marty Bell Sunday, January 27 Lift Every Voice Oregon event at jazz service, 6p Augustana’s Budget-Preparing for Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 the Annual Meeting Ken Petersen A tremendous thank-you to all of the Worship and Music team members, the choirs, Sanctuary Arts team, and so many who assisted in worship throughout a wonderful Advent and Christmas season at Augustana. RaceTalks, Tuesday, January 8, 7p at Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Pastor Knutson and Trish Tillman will be featured speakers at this monthly series. They will discuss the Civil Rights Pilgrimages they were part of in the summer of 2017. See McMenamin Race Talks for more info. Lift Every Voice Oregon will hold a major event on Sunday, January 27 at our 6 p.m. Jazz Service to lift up two bills on gun violence prevention the Legislature will be considering. Great music and an exciting launch to the Campaign to get this through the State Legislature now. We pray for: Norene Goplen Stuart Reitz, Wayne’s father We pray for restoration of Francisco Aguirre, Dora Brian Gregory Gary Rosenthal all communities devastated Reyna & family Shirley Greyfox Becky Roth by war, disease, weather and Roseta Akin George Hall Jenny Schmidt disaster; for all in need Ron Beck Kelsey Hansen Jerrime Shelton throughout the world that Chris Bergerson Leah Higgins Erin Spadelli they may receive help and Beth Boyce recovering Al Hornish recovering Mary Jo Swalwell (Kevin hope; for peace, tolerance, from surgery from surgery Smith’s mother) love and respect for all; for Paul Cathcart recovering Jenny Isabella Fred Trujillo, Sr. at-home members of our from surgery Eddie Johnson Robert Wallace faith community: Signe Alison Embler-Brown April Lane Luci Wells Carlson Allen Brown, Jr. Don Lombard Miles Wilson Rev. Tom Campbell- Peter Minus If you or someone you Schmitt Nicole Mongrain We pray for all members know wishes to be on the Lou Carman Ann Nelson of the armed services dur- prayer list (with their per- Nick & Sara Drew Scott Niedermark ing these tenuous times in mission) please let the office Keith Erdmann D’Norgia Price the world. know. We list only those Deaunka Geiger Carol Reitz requesting to be listed. The Augustana Non-Profit Collaborative includes Familias en Accion; Community Alliance of Tenants; Ir- vington Cooperative Preschool; Society for Haitian Arts, Culture, & Social Support 3
Congratulations to new members received Sunday, De- Small Group Opportunities for Health & Fellowship cember 16: Tim and Elaine Gammell, Lynn Thompson, Knotty Needlers meet Wednesday, Jan. 2, 10a-12n All are and Veronica Johnson. Received Sunday, December 23 welcome. was Nicole Mongrain. Welcome to each of you! Circle Lunch Group meets the second Wednesday each Congratulations to Cynthia Ingebretson on the birth of a month at 11:30 a.m. for breakfast/lunch at the Village Inn grandson, Luca Leone Ricci Ingebretson, born November near Lloyd Center. Join us! 27 to daughter and son-in-law Britta and Giovanni . . . and to Nathan and Angela Ely (in Minnesota)on the birth of a Book Club meets the third Tuesday each month at 6:30 beautiful girl, Vivian Rose, on October 2. Stella loves being a p.m. with potluck and discussion. big sister and Angela is doing great. The Women's Prayer and Study group meets Monday 2019 offering envelopes are available. If you would like en- morning at 9:30 in the Library. New women welcome any velopes but were not assigned a set, please put a note in the time. If you have questions, contact Rebecca at 971-400- offering plate or notify the office and we will get them to 9381 or rebeccadodson46@gmail.com you. We thank all who pledged for 2019. Pledge forms may still be turned in. Tai chi: Tuesdays 10 am & Thursdays 1 pm, Fireside Room; Saturdays 9 am, Fellowship Hall. Church Council meets Tuesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m., one week later than usual so that the Vision/Budget Team can complete their work to present to Council for approval prior Sunday School Choir rehearses during Sunday School time, to Annual Meeting, February 3. directed by Andy Fort. Lift Every Voice Oregon is having a major event on Sun- The Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and day, January 27 at our 6 p.m. Jazz Service to lift up two Police Reform (Pastor Knutson is part of the Steering Com- bills on gun violence prevention the Legislature will be con- mittee that has a seat in the Federal Court) will be having it’s sidering. annual update in January, on the Settlement Agreement for Reform between the City of Portland and the Department of RaceTalks, Tuesday, January 8, 7p at Kennedy School, Justice. Also in court with the City, DoJ and AMA were rep- 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Pastor Knutson and Trish Tillman will resentatives of the Portland Police Association before an be featured speakers at this monthly series. They will discuss overflow crowd. The AMA Steering Committee has met the Civil Rights Pilgrimages they were part of in the summer every month at Augustana for the past eight years, and the of 2017. See McMenamin Race Talks for more info. general meetings are the first Thursday at 5 p.m. at Marana- tha Church on 12th and Skidmore. All are welcome to the Augustana’s Annual Meeting and Ministry Celebration general committee meetings. is Sunday, February 3, 2018. 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:30 a.m. Potluck, 12-1:30 p.m. Annual Meeting. Legislative Advocacy: Teams from Augustana continue to advocate around specific justice issues from Health Care for Augustana Book Group meets at 6:30p the third Tuesday All to Gun Safety, Police Reform, Homelessness, Fair Wages each month for a potluck and book discussion. and other key topics. Email the church if you would like to assist. Property Committee: Join us Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. for breakfast, and then an hour or two of work around the Moses Movers volunteers assist those who are disabled, vic- church. Marty Bell 360-798-2900 or drewsdug- tims of domestic violence or others in need of help with out@gmail.com moving. The team also moves food from the Oregon Food Bank to Northeast Emergency Food Program. Contact 8:30 Contemporary Choir rehearses 6:15-7:15 p.m. on Wayne Forsgren for info. Thursdays, directed by Andy Fort. Habitat for Humanity Team works on local builds 11:00 Sanctuary Choir New members welcome! If you are throughout the greater Portland area. Volunteers needed to not sure, try it anyway! We give free tune-ups! 7:20-9 p.m. work on-site each Wednesday or one Saturday a month. Con- Thursdays, directed by Dr. Walter Krueger. tact Ansel Johnson for info. 4
Youth and Family Ministry News Sunday School classes resume on January 13, Jesus. Thanks to the Augustana family for sup- 2019, with opening, songs/and announcements porting us with your presence and encourage- downstairs at 9:50 a.m. ment. The Christmas Pageant held on December 16 Many thanks to all the teachers and staff who was wonderful! Thanks to all the children who have faithfully taught and served our Sunday participated. Your energy, joy and belief in the school. It is a great team and the children learn story of Jesus’ birth was a great reminder to us from them each week and know they are loved. all. Special thanks to Kerstin Cathcart for di- recting this so wonderfully for the 7th year. Confirmation Class resumes on January 13, Thanks to Paul Cathcart for the set and being 2019 in the Confirmation Room. the “behind the scenes” guy. Thanks to Heather McClelland for hosting the Birthday Party for High School Youth High School Youth meet every Sunday at 9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room for Bible study, play and planning future activities. The next meeting is Sunday, January 13. Watch for a text if the group plans to meet Sunday, January 6. BOISE-ELIOT/HUMBOLDT BACKPACK gustana has always given generously. Please donate PROGRAM: Please donate apples, oranges, cheese canned beans, vegetables, fruits, tuna, chicken and sticks, granola bars, peanut butter, small packages of peanut butter. The need is great. pasta and rice, shelf-stable milk, dried fruit for the backpacks sent home weekly with students at B-E/ Friend in Need: Each year, Augustana gives thou- Humboldt (donation box in the narthex). Volun- sands of dollars in direct aid including bus tickets teers fill backpacks on Friday mornings. Thanks to and food to those who live on the streets or are on everyone for their contributions! the edge. Gifts to this fund are always welcome. The ELCA Disaster Relief Fund responds quickly to For an updated church directory, please contact the events around the world. Special offerings can be church office. made through Augustana with a check made out to the church and note area of need. There is a canned food collection barrel for North- east Emergency Food Bank in the narthex. Au- Augustana as a place of Sanctuary: There is more information ades. If you would like to assist, call or email the church office. available about the cutting-edge work of the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana is a Sanctuary Congregation that recognizes we are Church in America and the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee on holy ground in the heart of the city. A place for all people. For Service on immigration reform by going to www.elca.org. The Lu- more information on the New Sanctuary Movement, see the Augus- theran community has been a major mover on immigration for dec- tana website. 5
January Worship and Hospitality Schedule 8:30 a.m. January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 Greeters Debby and Don Willis Kathy Allen Kirsch Elizabeth and Robert Morse Diane and Sil Davis John Kirsch Readers Sue Best Diane and Sil Davis Loyce and Wayne Forsgren Kathy Allen Kirsch Anna Stiefvater Paul Fox Assistant Janey Paterno Sue Best Paula Foat Karen Kinzey Paul Fox Acolyte Audrey Stiefvater Calvin Stuczynski Grant Haslebacher Katelyn Haslebacher Altar Guild Ben Joy Janey Paterno Kathy Allen Kirsch Michael Hayes John Kirsch 11:00 a.m. Greeters Janis and Marty Bell Kristi Davenport Dennis Brooks Arno Reifenberg Lector Joyce Olson Myrna Sheie Tamrah Knutson Wayne Westfall Assistant Roger Olson Anna Bandick Gary Olmon Joyce Kindschuh Acolyte Susan Van Winkle Cheryl Davis Cookies Linda Nelson Candy Chapman Cheryl Davis Beverly North Coffee Cleanup 11:00 a.m. Altar Guild: New Acolytes are welcome at all services. Anna Bandick, Linda Knudson Children may begin in 5th grade and continue through High School. JanuaryBirthdays Heather Holmes 01/08 Anne Wortmann 01/19 God’s Blessings to our membersElla Smith 01/08 Bryce Buckley 01/19 celebrating birthdays! If your Christine Tomlinson 01/08 Laurie Richardson 01/21 birthday is not listed, please Peyton Butsch 01/09 Cody Rowley 01/21 call the office; we need the Alison Embler-Brown 01/10 Gwen Zander Corum 01/22 date! Thanks. Isaac-David Trimble 01/10 Willa Cathcart 01/24 Becca Evans 01/01 Jess Cooper 01/11 Ginny Baynes 01/26 Chuck Mitchell 01/01 Jenomi Montgomery 01/11 Hannah Baker 01/27 Maggie Grumm-Albert 01/02 Kelsey Hansen 01/12 Margaret Olmon 01/27 Andrew Schwartz 01/02 Armaan Berry 01/13 Anna Cedfeldt 01/28 Julie Murdock 01/03 Pearl Groff 01/13 Jacob Ladd 01/28 Louie Loniewski 01/04 Joel Nixon 01/13 Maldus Alver 01/29 Robert Morse 01/04 Adelyn Pollock 01/15 Lee Haugan 01/29 Arno Reifenberg 01/04 Martha Lundberg 01/16 Kristi Davenport 01/31 Judith Embler 01/06 Keira Smith 01/17 Katelyn Haslebacher 01/31 Nicholas Hudlow 01/06 Tanner Smith 01/17 Nicholas Joy 01/31 Nathan Ott 01/07 Kristia Halverson 01/19 Janis Bell 01/08 Eli Kruger 01/19 6
January 2019 Augustana Lutheran Church Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 New Year’s Day LEVO Press conference 8a Breakfast/Work Party 11a-2:30p Preschool FH 1p Tai Chi FH 12n SA Rm 22 9a Tai Chi FH 9a Swedish Sch. Classrooms, FR@11 7p NA FR 8p AA FR 6 Epiphany of Our Lord 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:30 a Contemporary Worship Svc 9a-12n Prayer L 10a Tai Chi FH 11a-2:30p Preschool FH 8a Breakfast/Work Party 9:50a Adult Forum 11-12 Preschool FH 11a-2p Preschool FH 1p Tai Chi FH 12n SA Rm 22 8:30a Foundation Board 11 a Classical Worship Service 12n AMA L 9a Swedish Sch. Classrooms 12n SA Rm 22 6:15p Contemporary Choir 9a Tai Chi FH 6 p Jazz /Gospel Worship Service 5-9p CAT FH 7p NA FR 10a Nominations Team 7 p AA 27 6p MA Rm 22 7:20p Sanctuary Choir 12-4p Familias FR 7p RaceTalks@Kennedy Sch. 8p AA FR calendar 13 Baptism of Our Lord 14 15 16 17 18 19 8:30 a Contemporary Worship Svc 9a-12n Prayer L Annual Reports Due 10a Staff meeting L 8a Breakfast/Work Party 9:50a Christian ed for all ages 11-12 Preschool FH 11a-2:30p Preschool FH 1p Tai Chi FH 12n SA Rm 22 8:30a Vision/Budget Team 11 a Classical Worship Service 10a Tai Chi FH 12-5 Familias L 9a Tai Chi FH 11a-2p Preschool FH 6:15p Contemporary Choir 9a Swedish Sch. Classrooms 6 p Jazz /Gospel Worship Service 6:30p Rosebuds FH 8p AA FR 12n SA Rm 22 7:20p Sanctuary Choir 7p NA FR 7 p AA 27 6p MA Rm 22 6p Book Club Rm 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 8:30 a Contemporary Worship Svc 9a-12n Prayer L 10a Tai Chi FH 8a Breakfast/Work Party 9:50a Christian ed for all ages 11-12 Preschool FH 11a-2p Preschool FH 11a-2:30p Preschool FH 1p Tai Chi FH 9a Tai Chi FH 11 a Classical Worship Service 12n SA Rm 22 4-7p CAT FH 12n SA Rm 22 6p MA Rm 22 6:15p Contemporary Choir 8p AA FR 6 p Martin Luther King Jr Celebration with Jazz /Gospel Worship Service 7p Church Council Rm 27 7:20p Sanctuary Choir 7 p AA 27 7p NA FR 27 28 29 30 31 8:30 a Contemporary Worship Svc 9a-12n Prayer L 8:30a Preschool Rm 27 & 11a-2:30p Preschool FH The Annual Meeting is 9:50a Christian ed for all ages 11-12 Preschool FH L 6:30p Rosebuds FH 1p Tai Chi FH 10a Annual Meeting Budget Forum FR 10a Tai Chi FH 7p Preschool FR 4-7p CAT FH Sunday, February 3. 11 a Classical Worship Service 4p Lift Every Voice reception FR 11a-2p Preschool FH 6:15p Contemporary Choir Worship at 10:00 a.m., 6 p Lift Every Voice Oregon event with 12n SA Rm 22 7:20p Sanctuary Choir Jazz /Gospel Worship Service Potluck at 11:30 a.m., 7 p AA 27 6p MA Rm 22 Meeting 12 noon-1:30 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church 2710 NE 14th Ave Portland, Oregon 97212 Augustana Lutheran Church Staff Julia Brown, President Rose Christopherson Robert Trimble Ayn Frazee, Secretary Chris Delaney Betsy, Mark, Rebekah Witham Pastor: Rev. Mark Knutson Ken Petersen, Treasurer Greg Halverson Susan and Ramona Nieman Admin.Asst.: Joyce Kindschuh Pastor Mark Knutson LeAnne Jabs Todd Gienapp Francisco Aguirre Gabrielle Petersen Carol and Wayne Reitz Gifts for Ministry: Jenny Schmidt Anna Bandick D’Norgia Price Lisa Wenzlick Education Coord: Rebecca Dodson Ejvin Berry Fiona and Duncan Taylor 2018 Foundation Board Linda Knudson Kathy Allen Kirsch, Chair Allen Brown, Jr. Musicians Susan Johnson, Secretary Julia Brown, Council President 8:30 am Music Coordinators: Maile Grumm, Jenny Schmidt, Joe Paterno, Edward Running. Treasurer Pastor Mark Knutson Andy Fort 8:30 am Band: Maile Grumm, Jenny Schmidt, Mark Foat, Eric North, Joe & Janey Paterno, Barbara Passolt, Noah Fort, Steve Aguilu, Keri Hasle- Pastoral Associates bacher Organist & Sanctuary Choir Director: Dr. Walter Krueger Rev. Roger Olson Rev. Sandy Walker Deaconess Julia Brown Pianist, Contemporary & Children’s Choir Director: Andrew Fort Rev. Jake Jacobson Rev. Tom Campbell-Schmitt Deacon Sue Best Sunday School music: Andy Fort Rev. Susanne Olin Rev. Patty Campbell-Schmitt Jazz Service: Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Ron Steen, Kevin Deitz Rev. David Brownmiller Rev. Don Voeks
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