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AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.americanlutheran.net PLUG INTO THE HIGHEST POWER May 22, 2020
Simon Barbe
Son of Barry & Lori Barbe
Prescott High School
Plans to study Music Production at Yavapai College.
Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 12:14
Lauren Batzli
Daughter of Bill & Heather Batzli
Homeschooling
Plans to study her Bachelor’s in Christian Studies and a
Master’s of Divinity in a combined 5 year program at
Grand Canyon University.
Favorite Bible verse: Colossians 2:6-7
Elliot Beck
Son of Dan & Michelle Beck
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Mathematics
Plans to teach Algebra and Geometry at Desert View High
School in Tucson.
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 46:10
Zachary Clark
Son of Tony & Jamie Clark
Prescott High School
Plans to study Carpentry and Welding at Yavapai College.
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 12:2
Colin Hicks
Son of Scott & Christina Hicks
Prescott High School
Plans to study at the University of Arizona.
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:13
Hannah Ingerson
Niece of Richard & Kris Foster
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Plans to teach art K-5th in the Vail District.
Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 5:22-23
Kelsey Ingerson
Niece of Richard & Kris Foster
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Systems Engineering
Plans to pursue her Masters of Science in Systems
Engineering at U of A.
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 118:24
Joshua Inman
BASIS Prescott
Plans to study Statistics & Computer Science at
Arizona State University.
Favorite Bible verse: Joshua 1:9
Sophia James
Granddaughter of Phil & Sharon James
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
Plans to study Art and Environmental Science at
Pomona College.
Dylan Knotek
Son of Jeff & Staci Knotek
Prescott High School
Plans to attend Yavapai College.
Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Anika Larson
Granddaughter of Roger & Rita Brammer and
Denny & Cheryle Larson
Pinnacle High School
Plans to study Business Law at W.P. Carry School
of Business at Arizona State University.
Favorite Bible verse: Matthew 6:21
Matthew Loder
Grandson of Keith & Signe Ruppert
Rutgers University
Plans to pursue a career in research and get his Ph.D.
in Linguistics.
Favorite Bible verse: Mark 12: 30-31
Charles Longacre
BASIS Prescott
Plans to attend the United States
Naval Academy with hopes of becoming a
NAVY SEAL.
Favorite Bible verse: Luke 2:52
Janis McMillan
Wife to Pastor Don McMillan and daughter to
Rich & Lois Longfield
Northern Arizona University
Ph.D. in Education; Curriculum and Instruction
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 8:28
Stephen McMillan
Son to Pastor Don & Janis McMillan
University of Minnesota
Master of Physics
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 8:3-5, 9
Zoë Sokoloski
Daughter of Pastor Erich & Tricia Sokoloski
Prescott High School
Plans to study Arts and Humanities at
Yavapai College.
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Timothy 4:5
I bet by not having to attend graduation ceremonies
you all thought you’d lucked out of the hour long
speeches that come with these special events. Well
you thought wrong. I’d like to thank the teachers, the
students, the building, the lockers, Google...Just
kidding! I won’t bore you with all the thankyous as
many graduation speeches do. But I would like to
say a couple words to these special graduates. First
of all, well done! In a time where life is upside down
and unpredictable you have prevailed and finished
this race. It was told to me that half of getting a
diploma or degree is not necessarily what it is you
are getting, but that you were able to stick with it for
years and not give up. You all should be very proud
because that is exactly what you’ve done. Secondly,
I’d like to encourage you to always keep God first in
your future plans. One thing we all still have, even
when so much is being taken, is the love of our
Savior. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not, for I am with
you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will
strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with
my righteous right hand”. Whatever your future
plans are I pray you always feel God’s love for you.
In times of fear and doubt I pray you feel God’s
presence and his strength he gives you. Lastly, I’d
like to leave you with something that has stuck with
me and that is, “this too shall pass”. I know, you’ve
heard it before. Usually though in the context of a
bad time in life. The bad times won’t last forever.
Which is true. But neither will the good things. What
I took away and what I hope you do too is, to not
dwell on the negatives, and the things you don’t
have or can’t control. But to also appreciate all
things beautiful, what you do have and people in
your life. This too shall pass. The one thing however
this quote does not apply to is that God’s love for
you will never pass. It is said to us in 1 Corinthians
13:8, “Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will
pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for
knowledge, it will pass away”. All things on earth,
good and bad, will one day pass. But take comfort in
knowing the one thing that will never pass and will
be with you wherever you go and whatever you plan
is God’s love for each and everyone of you! God
bless on all your future endeavors. Abbie Cornelius
STAY CONNECTED
See what’s happening throughout the week on our
Facebook page: American Lutheran Church
Watch daily devotionals from our Minister of Music,
David Sherman, on his YouTube channel.
Both our Traditional & Contemporary online services
are easily accessible via our website.
If you have a prayer need, please e-mail Abbie at
abbie@americanlutheran.net and your request will be
passed on to the prayer team.
Envelope: Ask for a box of personal numbered
envelopes from the church office or mail in your tithes
Mobile: Download the Tithe.ly App to give a one-time gift or to schedule ongoing giving using your checking account, debit or credit card. Or text GIVE to (928) 756-0099 and follow the prompts.
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form for recurring once a month giving, available in
the office, M - TH 9 - 3 PM; F 9-12 PM.
3 WAYS TO GIVE Happy birthday
MAY:
15: Priscillah Finney, Scott Hicks, Bill Morris
16: Jenny Andress, Stacey Wagner
17: Mavrik Buttle, Cindy Craig, Scott Lang
18: Archie Howell, Linda Rauscher
19: Richard Bell, Marcia Schreiber, Donna Erickson,
David Holmes
20: Laura Gregory, Janet Mitchell
21: Michael Dunkel,Mel Franetovich, Bill Gauslow
22: Peyton Weber, Bob White
23: Sandy Koelle
24: Paul Rudko
25: Darren Coates, Shannon Hurley, Harry Oberg
26: George Skirm
27: Pamela Kaiser
28: Jere Bates, Cheryle Larson, Tray Schreiber
“O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave”.
The last line in all four, yes four, verses of “The Star-
Spangled Banner”. Many know the first verse as our
National Anthem. Yet, so many people have never
heard the other three verses which speaks of true
courage and heroism with respect to God when it was
written in 1814. Over 200 years later the verses still
stand as an example of what means to live in a free
country because of those who have fallen while
serving. In verse three are the words, “No refuge could
save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight, or
the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner
in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the
home of the brave”. I encourage you when you look at
our flag, our star-spangled banner, to remember all
those who have given their life and what it was they
felt and went through so that you can enjoy your life
how you want. Tell your kids and grandkids of those
fallen heroes in your family, remember and honor
them for all they have done and pray for the families of
those who have lost their loved ones. And lastly, I wish
for us to all take away a line from verse four, “Then
conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this
be our motto—“In God is our trust”. May we all have
our motto be, “In God is our trust” even when we don’t
always understand. Abbie Cornelius
Prayers of blessing and peace to all those with fallen heroes this Memorial Day.
A reminder the church office will be closed Monday, May 25th for observance.
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