Thoughts from Your President ......
Kay Pushman
March 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
California needs rain for sure, but as of the writing of this article, we are in the midst of another 3 days of it. We have had an ongoing problem for years with the basement flooding. We do have sump pumps that work correctly. However, this water is coming through the walls if the ground is too saturated. For the first two storms, we had cleanup from Wendy Alfageme, Carol and Mickey Costello, Sylvia Makus, and, her son, Dave, who brought over portable pumps. Many thanks to all of them. They are truly appreciated. The Council has voted to purchase two of these portable pumps, which we hope will help with the current cleanup, and avoid some of the need to use the wet vac.
On February 11, after our second Congregational Meeting, during our coffee hour, we had a thank you celebration for Jerry Brady. Jerry served Redeemer for 20 years, 8 of those years as President of the Council. This last year, after Pastor Lisa became ill, he kept our church going finding Pastors to preach, and filling in himself. We are also blessed that he asked Bishop Finck to accept the position of Interim Pastor. We are so thankful for his dedication to our church.
We had 30 attend our Ash Wednesday Service with Bishop Finck presiding. So many people remarked that it was such a beautiful service. Bishop Finck is offering five New Member and Re-affirmation Classes at 3:00 on Wednesdays followed at 4:00 with our Lenten Soup Suppers with songs, bible study and fellowship at in the Fellowship Hall. As of this time, we have 25 that are attending. Our members have been so gracious to sign-up for making soup, desserts, setting up, serving and cleaning up. Many thanks to these wonderful volunteers.
Looking forward to our times together worshiping at Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore's Episcopal Church during Lent, and Holy Week.
Respectfully,
Kay Pushman
Council President
April 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
We have been so blessed this Lenten Season with the very informative New Member and Reaffirmation Classes that were held on Wednesdays before the Soup Suppers by Bishop Finck. It was attended by as many as 25 people, and was well-received by all. Many times, there were so many questions that we couldn't complete the lessons for that session. On Palm Sunday we welcomed Lynn Retmier, John Robinson and Jean Thompson as they joined our church. Reaffirming their faith, were Shirlene Bradrick, Betty Lucero, Carmen Leslie, Barbara Long, Jann Shaffer, Doris Weinert and myself. Bishop Finck then led us in a glorious celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning. It has been a blessed 6 weeks.
We were thirsting for more, so Bishop Finck is going to lead us in Bible Study on Wednesdays at 12:00, so please mark your calendars, as I know you will not want to miss this special offering.
We have decided to change our office hours for the Bishop and the church secretary from Thursdays to Wednesdays. If you would like to meet with either, they are available on that day starting at 12:00.
Our Lenten Soup Suppers with song, Bible study, delicious suppers and fellowship were attended by 25-32 of us. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped with their time, delicious cooking and generous donations to make this time together so successful.
Sunday fellowship also is being well received, and, we are so grateful for the delicious goodies that our members have signed up to bring. This time together is so beneficial to our well-being. As well as fellowship, Susan Sinner and Barbara Long have implemented a Boutique, and Barbara also did a Bake Sale. Both of these projects have done well. Thanks to these special ladies.
A special thank you to Sylvia Makus, who readied the church for Easter by cleaning, decorating the cross outside, preparing the altar, hanging the painting outside, setting up the lilies, and much more. We are so very appreciative of her dedication to our church.
All organizations need volunteers to do well, and according to studies, are part of a healthy lifestyle. I have had some members lament that they can no longer help. These people are the very ones that, in the past, had given so much to our church and the LW community. If you looked at our photos at our 60th Anniversary, you will have recognized all of these special people.
With thanks to all of you, as I have never been involved in an organization that has everyone contributing some of their time and talents when asked, and I thank you so much for helping in any capacity.
Respectfully,
Kay Pushman
Council President
May 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
It was such a glorious Easter Season, and I hope you were able to attend our many services with Bishop Murray Finck offering such inspirational messages. We are so blessed that he has offered to lead us in Bible Study on Wednesdays at 12:00. He and Rhoda have to be away over the next few months, and he has arranged for guest pastors for Sunday worship in his absence. The last Sunday in April, Pastor Steve Beckham preached, and will be with us on June 2 and June 9. On May 5 Pastor Friedman will lead our Sunday worship. Please watch your email and Sunday bulletin for the Wednesday Bible Study, which will be dark on the Wednesdays the Bishop is away. Many thanks to our Interim Pastor Finck for all he did to make arrangements for his absence.
We were overjoyed to see that Jerry Brady, our long-time former President, has recovered from his recent surgery enough to attend our April 28 Worship Service. Pastor Lisa had a promising MRI which showed less inflammation, and continues physical therapy. Pastor Gil has decided to get an apartment in the Assisted Living Section of Rowntree Gardens. Alma Zamzow is recovering from a fall at the UCI Hospital in Los Alamitos, and will transfer to a rehab facility. They all are so appreciative of our prayers, cards and calls.
On April 14, we had a special celebration for Bishop Murray Finck's 75th birthday, and Music Director Sharon Heck's 87th birthday. It was a wonderful time for these outstanding leaders of our church. We have fellowship after our Sunday service with coffee, tea, and treats. We celebrate birthdays the last Sunday of the month. Join us and get to know everyone.
We did have another issue with flooding in the Fellowship Hall as we are so close to the beach and the ground water levels are so high. The portable submersible pumps we recently purchased, and with the help of Sylvia Makus, did keep us dry until Orange County Pump arrived the next morning and installed a new pump. The cost of the pump was $1,174.06. We had a fundraiser bake sale, and several people have contributed to toward the cost of the pump. Thus far, we have received $613.46 to offset this expense. Many thanks to Sylvia and the members that have contributed toward this cost.
With thanks for allowing me to serve our church.
Respectfully,
Kay Pushman
Council President
June 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
The Regional Gathering of the Pacifica Synod, ELCA was held on May 18 at the beautiful Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Dana Point. Bishop Finck, Dori Weinert and myself attended this one-day event. Our Bishop David Nagler delivered an inspirational message. We then had reports from the Bishop, Regional Assistant to the Bishop, Assistant to the Bishop for Anti-Racism and Assistant to the Bishop for Latino Ministry. Following lunch, we broke into small groups and discussed four questions, and how we, in our church, address those issues. There will be a zoom assembly on June 15, which we will attend also. After that, we will report back to the congregation.
At our recent Council Meeting, we formed two new committees: Evangelism with members Wendy Alfageme, Doris Weinert and myself. This committee will develop a plan that welcomes visitors, and follows up with a contact. If you would be interested in joining this committee, see me. The second is Call Committee which consists of the Executive Board of the Council, Wendy Alfageme, Nancy Anderson, Phyllis Mackey and myself. This committee with meet with potential permanent pastors when the Synod presents us with some applicants.
We have so much to be thankful for at our church. The blessing of Bishop Finch who gives us spiritual nourishment, not only in person on Sunday and Wednesday, but as communiques throughout the week. He has been visiting our members that are in the hospital and rehab facilities, is calling members that are ill at home, and is contacting visitors in the week following their visit to our church. We continue to have very good attendance on Sundays and the Wednesday Bible Class. We have many dedicated volunteers, are able to pay our expenses, and there is a loving Christian fellowship alive at Redeemer and St. Theodore's.
Again, we are a very blessed congregation.
Respectfully,
Kay Pushman
Council President
July 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
While we were very fortunate to have excellent Pastors filling in for Bishop Finck, we are so happy that he is back. It was so wonderful that he came out of retirement to serve as our Interim Pastor, and we are very grateful for that, so we wrote in his contract that he has one Sunday a month off, and, since he didn't take those Sundays off, he has used them for the trips he and Rhoda took in April and June. They spent a wonderful two weeks with their daughter and her family which included a darling one-year old grandson. Yes, there are pictures that I'm sure they will love to share. As you know, he continued to send us his mid-week communiques. Also, while away, he was kept abreast of news at Redeemer, and made pastoral phone calls. Upon his return, he started making personal calls. Please remember to keep Jerry Brady, Erich Obersteiner, Dee Sessa, Alma Zamzow, and Pastor Lisa in your prayers.
Sylvia Makus has found a company that believes they can fix our furnace. So, the Council voted to have them come out to diagnose the problem, and give us an estimate of what it would cost to repair it. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have heat in the church again?
The Bishop, Doris Weinert and I were privileged to attend the Pacifica Synod Assembly on May 18 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Dana Point, and on June 15 via a zoom call. For Doris and me, it was especially interesting as we found out how much the Synod accomplishes. In order for the Synod to exist and perform all that it does, it relies on donations from the church congregations. We had always tithed to the Synod through November 2021. I would like to mention that we continued to tithe even through the Covid years. However, in 2022, our contributions were not enough to cover our church's expenses, so we had to discontinue. Since our finances have been on the positive side for quite a while, at our June 19, 2024 Council Meeting, we passed a motion to start giving 10% of our contributions to the Synod again.
The church council also decided to implement “Sharing the Peace” starting in July to see if this will work well in our congregation. It is meant, as it states, to take a moment to share the peace verbally with the people directly in front, beside, and behind you.
We are so very blessed to have a wonderful congregation that is very quick to fill in when someone is away. Volunteerism gives a good feeling to both the recipient and the giver. I do hope, if asked, that you will seriously consider giving a little extra time to your church. You won't regret it.
As always, I am so very grateful that you are allowing me the opportunity to serve as your President.
Respectfully,
Kay Pushman
Council President
August 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
We so mourn the loss of Jerry Brady, who had been an outstanding leader of our church for many years. Plans are underway for a Memorial Service sometime in August.
We have had an unusual amount of our people having medical issues. We are so blessed that Bishop Finck is making sure that each person is receiving pastoral care. We are so thankful for his excellent care of our congregation. Please be sure to let the church know if you are having problems, as we want to pray for your recovery, and offer support during your difficult times. At the time of this writing, Pastor Lisa has been admitted to UC Irvine with Covid. Please keep her in prayer for a fast and healthy recovery.
“God's Work. Our Hands.” an ELCA church-wide program in its 10th year is scheduled for Sunday, September 8 after our church service. Our Lutheran churches donate food for the needy, and in Leisure World, we open it up to the whole community. To publicize it, I will take a picture on August 25 after church with everyone wearing one of the “God's Work, Our Hands.” t-shirts, and send it into the LW newspaper with an article telling the community that we will be in front of the church on September 8 to collect their donations of non-perishable food. Please let me know if you will help with this worthwhile project.
Bible Study on Wednesdays at noon is so well-received. There are so many questions and thought-provoking discussions. It is a wonderful time to study the Bible, and we are so grateful that Bishop Finck is here to guide us. Come join this inspirational time.
We are working on getting back to pre-covid times. One of the ways is to have a Reader of the Scriptures and a Prayer Leader. Several people have agreed to help with this part of Sunday's worship. The schedule is set up for each person to do it for a month. If you would be willing to be part of this committee, please let me know.
Our Boutique is in need of new items when you are cleaning out your closets and cupboards. Dust it off, and bring it to church so it can find a new home. We are planning another Bake Sale Fundraiser in September. Both of these events are helping to support the financial needs of the church.
God's Blessings to you all.
Respectfully,
Kay Pushman
Council President
September 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that so soon after Jerry Brady's Memorial Service, we are again planning one for our beloved Pastor Gil. The Memorial Service is Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 am with a luncheon to follow. We will setting up on Friday afternoon at 2:00. If you are able to provide transportation to the Memorial, bring a fruit salad, help with the preparation on Friday, setup/serve/cleanup on Saturday, there is sign-up sheet in the Narthex. The GRF Community Swap Meet is being held on the same day from 8:00-12:00. It will be held in the parking lot in front of Clubhouse 6, and you will not be able to park there. The parking lot in front of the Health Center and the Amphitheater lot will be available for our use. However, the people participating in the Swap Meet will be parking there also. If at all possible, please carpool to the Memorial. I am arranging for nonmember drivers to shuttle anyone who has to park in the Clubhouse 4 parking lot. There will be signs in their car windows. I will give the Security office maps to direct our guests to all of the parking options.
Redeemer's long-time involvement in God's Work, Our Hands where we collect food from our members and community is on Sunday, September 8 from 1:00-3:00. We will be setting up in front of the church right after Fellowship. If you can help with this project, there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Of course, your contribution of food is central to this endeavor, and you can bring your food to church anytime. Call me at 818 470 0480, and I will meet you to bring in your donations. Redeemer has always had a very successful program providing a generous amount of non-perishable food to those in need.
At the last Council meeting, it was decided that we would make our outside wall with crosses a Memorial Wall. The large cross on the wall was made and donated by my son and his wife. I will be removing the plaque under it remembering my husband, and purchase a smaller cross to attach it to. The Brady family has made a donation, and we will be putting up a cross and plaque remembering him. I checked with the family of Pastor Gil, and they were so happy that we would be memorializing their dad in the same way, and they have picked out the cross they would like. I hope to have the cross and plaque on the wall while the family is in town. We will be making this available to all of our members that would like to remember their loved ones in this way, and are finalizing the program.
The Council also has decided to look into improving our sound system, and we will keep you updated on the progress.
I am always overwhelmed with the volunteering at our church. We are indeed blessed by so many helping hands, which makes any task much easier. Many thanks always for your help.
God's Blessings to you all.
Respectfully,
Kay Pushman
Council President
October 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
Approximately 100 family and friends were present at the Memorial Service where Bishop Finck's message was so meaningful and appreciated by all as we lovingly remembered our amazing Pastor for 17 years. The bulletin was beautifully done by Margo, who had been with Pastor Gil during his time at Redeemer. The luncheon was delicious, provided by family and members, and planned to be similar to one that Pastor Gil always suggested. A cross and plaque on our Memorial Wall was dedicated by Bishop Finck after the luncheon, and was attended by the family. He has been remembered by many generous memorial gifts in his honor. This was a very special time for our church, and many thanks to all of the volunteers that contributed to the success of remembering our special time with Pastor Gil.
God's Work, Our Hands which hadn't been done since covid was very successful on September 8 even though it was a very hot day. We collected so much food, and are grateful for the generosity of our members and neighbors. I would especially like to thank all those who showed up in the hot weather to help; Carol and Mickey Costello, Sylvia Makus, Doris Weinert, Karen Ford, Shirlene Bradrick, Wendy Alfageme, my neighbor, Midge Bash, my daughter, son-in-law and grandson and Carl and Jessica Keene, who made two trips to deliver all of the donated food.
We are still working on the sound system for the church. My son has found some Bose speakers at a very reduced price, and will install them at a different location than the ones that are on our walls now, which should help our members hear every inspirational word of Bishop Finck's sermons.
The Memorial Cross Wall has been implemented with Pastor Gil's cross and plaque being the first. We have decided the following if you would like to have one of your loved ones remembered in this way. If we provide the cross and plaque a $200 donation is suggested. If you provide the cross, and we provide the plaque a $150 donation is suggested. The plaques will all be uniform with the option of the Lutheran rose, Episcopal flag, or a cross. After the purchase of the items, the donations will be added to the Memorial Wall Fund which is part of our Operating Budget. We will have a form available if you would like to have your loved one permanently remembered in this way. If you have any questions, please see me.
We all are so very blessed by our inspirational Wednesday Bible Study, led by Bishop Finck, for which we have had to add extra tables. If you don't already attend, consider adding this to your calendar as we continue through the Ten Commandments.
Mark your calendars for November 14 and 15 from 8:30 a.m.3:30 as we will be offering our Fall Bazaar featuring arts and crafts, baked goods, gently used treasures, jewelry, ceramics and more. There is a sign-up sheet if you would like a table to offer your wares. 10% of all sales will be donated to the church, except our Boutique, which is 100%. There will be a work party on Wednesday, November 13 at 4:00. If you have any questions, please call Carmen Leslie, Chairperson at 562 430 6950.
As always, I thank you for allowing me to serve.
Kay Pushman
Council President
November 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
The Council has passed the criteria for our Memorial Cross Wall, and that is printed in the newsletter separately. There are signup sheets in the narthex if you would like to memorialize your loved ones in a permanent way, and, also, beautify our outside Prayer Chapel. As a neighbor of our church, I have seen people stopping to sit on the bench spending time in prayer.
Please be sure to attend our first of two Congregational Meetings on November 10th. We will be presenting the Council for 2025, which includes the nomination by the Council of three new members: Susan Avila, Carol Costello, and Linda Peters. Also presented will be the Proposed Budget for 2025 for the congregation’s approval. We will meet in the Sanctuary immediately following the service. The meeting usually takes about 10 minutes, and we will have fellowship downstairs after the meeting.
We are working on our Holiday Bazaar which will be advertised in the Leisure World News for our community to take advantage of the many tables of holiday gifts, homemade baked goods, and our Boutique tables. It’s time to look through your home for items for the Boutique, bake same goodies, or sign up for a table. We appreciate all of your donations, as this event will be a major fundraiser for our church. For information, the chair is Carmen Leslie (562) 430-6950.
As we get closer to the holidays, and our calendars are filling up, please be sure to add these dates to yours.
Advent Suppers in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesdays: December 11 and December 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Service
December 24 at 10:30 a.m. with brunch following the service
There will be signup sheets for these events as we get closer to the dates.
Our church directory is in the narthex. I apologize for any information that is incorrect, so if there is any, please make the correction on the form in the pew pockets, and put it in the collection plate. The correction(s) and / or addition(s) will be completed in the next printing of the directory.
On the cover of our directory, you will find our church’s motto, “The Church with a Heart, In the Heart of Leisure World”. Thank you also much for making sure that our members and visitors are welcome in our friendly church.
I am always grateful for the opportunity to serve our congregation.
Kay Pushman
Council President
December 2024
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
We had a very successful Holiday Bazaar on November 14 and 15 with many people from Leisure World coming to purchase from our vendors who were selling baked goods, candy, jewelry, art, pottery, handicrafts, jellies, bric-a-brac, Christmas decorations, clothing, and items from all over the world collected by Bishop Finck and Rhoda. The vendors donated 10% of their sale to the church. We had 100% profit from the baked goods, our Boutique table, and several of our members donated all of their sales to us. The final tally was:
Bake Sale $620.00
$620.00 Vendor Tables $536.00
$536.00 Boutique $315.66
$315.66 Total Deposited $1,471.66
$1,471.66 I thought it was a wonderful few days that brought new friends to our church who found it to be a very welcoming, friendly atmosphere, with the plus of being serenaded with beautiful music by Mickey Costello on his guitar. Throughout the day many people took advantage of our sofa and chairs to sit, have some coffee, treats and good fellowship. There were always many people at the Bishop's tables deep in conversation about his many treasures. Several of whom that had been former members of Redeemer. If you weren't able to attend, please be sure to come, and maybe participate in some way, for our Spring Fair. Many thanks to Chair, Carmen Leslie, Committee members Betty Lucera, Barbara Long, John Robinson and so many wonderful volunteers that made it a very successful event.
December 1 is the first Sunday in Advent. Many thanks to Sylvia Makus who is preparing for the decoration of our church. The Advent wreath will be in place, the first candle lit, and poinsettias will adorn the altar this Sunday. In the next few weeks, the creche will be set up on the outside, the Three Wise Men Painting done by Carmen Leslie and Barbara Simundza will be hung at the entrance, a Christmas tree decorated by members of the Altar Guild in the Sanctuary along with more poinsettias, and a display of Nativity Scenes in the Fellowship Hall. We would love to have you bring your Nativity scene to share during the Advent Season. Sharon Heck and Cedric Elmer will begin our Sunday services during Advent with beautiful piano duets. The Choir is practicing Christmas music as we begin our celebration of the birth of Jesus.
We will be having two Advent Suppers on Wednesday, December 11 and 18 beginning at 3:00. We will start with an hour of Inspiration and Christmas Carol singing accompanied by Nancy Anderson on the piano followed by supper.
We will celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on December 24 at 10:30 am followed by a brunch. At this brunch on Christmas Eve morning, we will also have a Christmas Cookie Exchange. Cookies will be available to purchase too. There are sign-up sheets for volunteering to make food for these events, and, also, if you would like to participate in the cookie exchange. Please mark your calendars for these special dates to join with your fellow Christians as we celebrate the Christmas season.
It is a wonderful time of year, and, as we near the end of 2024, and take time in prayer and thanks for our many blessings, if you are able, you might want to consider a tax-deductible year-end gift to our church.
Wishing you many blessings,
Kay Pushman
Council President
January 2025
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
Happy New Year! 2024, as in all years, brought our church many blessings and some sadness. We have been so fortunate that Bishop Finck has agreed to be our interim pastor, has re-instituted our Bible Study, and our attendance on Sunday has increased significantly since he came. We have had people come to membership, have brought back some members that had not been active, and many Sundays we have visitors attending. Our finances are in good shape, as we have several people that have blessed us with large donations some year-end, and some monthly. Indeed, we have much to be thankful for. However, the saddest time in 2024 was the passing of our dear Pastor Gil, who led our congregation lovingly for 17 years. We are so very fortunate to have known him, and had him as our Pastor. We also mourned the loss of Jerry Brady, who served as the leadership of our Church for so many years.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family. Our Advent Suppers and Christmas Eve service were especially meaningful. We have learned so much from Bishop Finck’s teaching, and they always lead into such thought-provoking comments. Adding to that the time visiting and sharing a delicious meal was particularly rewarding. Unfortunately, we have had several members with a long-lasting virus, and a few that have had injuries. It’s always so sad when some of us cannot be there during this special time of the church year. Many thanks to all of the volunteers that help to make our Christmas season so successful. Each of you is sincerely appreciated.
We have several issued with regard to our property. The wonderful rain brings with it water seeping into our Fellowship Hall. To help alleviate that problem, Orange County Pump has done some preventative maintenance on our pumps, and found one is not working. We are waiting on an estimate of repair or replacement. My son, who has a good understanding of sound systems, has set our speakers to the correct level, and will move one of the speakers to give us better sound. We are hoping this will help our members hear every word of Bishop Finck’s inspirational messages. The loss of our furnace brings us on Sunday mornings to a very chilly sanctuary. We are looking into how we can replace our heating system, and will keep you informed as we move along in this project.
When this newsletter reaches you, it will be the beginning of a new year; a time of reflection and new opportunities. You will be receiving your sealed pledge card asking you to prayerfully consider all of your gifts to your church including your time and talents. If you are able, I hope you will find a way to be more involved in the working of your church. There are some of you that have been very active in the past, and cannot serve any longer. For those years of dedication, we are so very grateful, and we have others that will help to fill those needs.
It was an honor to have served as your President in 2024. I am so fortunate that I had such an amazing congregation that were always ready to help, and support me whenever they could, a wise, hard-working Council, a church secretary that always helps to make things run smoothly, a dedicated organist and choir that add so much to our worship service, and, of course, the opportunity to work with a dedicated man like Reverend Finck, who brought such life back to Redeemer and St. Theodore’s.
As always, thank you for allowing me to serve.
Kay Pushman
Council President
February 2025
Message from Our President…
Dear Members and Friends,
I hope this article finds you well and filled with the peace and joy of God's Love. I am reaching out today with gratitude as we begin a new year to continue to work together to build a stronger, more vibrant church community.
We remain deeply thankful for the spiritual leadership of our interim pastor, The Rev. Murray Finck, Bishop Emeritus who continues to bless us with his Sunday messages and Bible Study sessions on Wednesdays. His teachings and wisdom inspire us all, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of every opportunity to learn from him as he guides us in faith and understanding.
I am pleased to announce that the Church Council has elected new officers who will serve our congregation in the coming term. These dedicated individuals have accepted their call to lead and serve our church community with faith and commitment.
The newly elected officers are:
President: Kay Pushman, Vice President: Wendy Alfageme, Treasurer: Doris Weinert and Secretary: Nancy Anderson. Doris Weinert has agreed to continue as Finance Chair, and the rest of the Council consists of Susan Avila, Carol Costello, Sandra Langdale, Carmen Leslie, Betty Lucero, Sylvia Makus, Linda Peters and Michael Vanvales. This group of dedicated Church Members play a vital role in our congregation. These leaders not only chair and serve on committees, but also help guide decisions about the workings of our church, ensuring that our ministry thrives and our mission is fulfilled. This new Council will be officially installed during the Second Congregational Meeting, which will take place on Sunday, March 2 immediately following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
During this meeting, we will also:
*Elect two members to represent our congregation at the Pacifica Synod Assembly 2025, which will be held on May 16-17, 2025, at Gloria Dei Lutheran in Dana Point California. This assembly provides a wonderful opportunity for our representatives to engage with others in the Pacifica Synod, participate in decision-making, and be part of shaping the wider ministry of our church. We invite all members to prayerfully consider representing our congregation at this important assembly. If you feel called to serve in this capacity, please let me know before the meeting.
*Receive and review the Annual Reports from our various committees, highlighting all the wonderful work accomplished in the past year.
We encourage everyone to attend this important gathering of our congregation as we reflect on the past year, plan for the future and affirm our commitment to serving God together.
With heartfelt thanks for the privilege of serving this congregation,
Kay Pushman
Council President
