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F O C U SOur Savior Lutheran Church
July–August 2008 Vol 23 No. 7
DiscipleshipA Parent's Perspective
by Debbie Sladek
The following is a reprint of an article from the Spring 2008 issue of Connect, a journal of the ELCA Youth Ministry Network.
A couple of years ago my son, David (then in junior high), came home from school and told me about an invitation he received from a friend who was the son of assistant pastors at a large evangelical church. The friend in-vited him to a youth group event where they would get to play paint ball. As we talked a bit about the details, David revealed that the youth at this church got to go to a lot of cool events and received free stuff–like “tons of candy”–to encourage them to attend youth group. David’s friend was honest with David that getting kids to his youth group was a way to get them to accept Jesus as their savior. David received many other invitations to the youth group, but never to this boy’s home or anything that wasn’t church-related.
David and I had some long talks during that school year. Although he seemed a bit wist-ful that his friend got to do some pretty cool things at his church, he was quick to rec-ognize that the cool activities and free stuff were really “bribes” (his exact word) and that his friend had a lot of people hanging around continued on page 2
him simply because they were hoping for invitations to youth group and not because they were interested in his friendship. That last observation was pretty astute and I think it was the thing that held him back from ever accepting any of the invitations. David didn’t like the idea that his friend’s main goal with him and other classmates was to get them “saved” rather than being in a rela-tionship; this was more like recruiting than
true friendship.
Discipleship is a tough thing, and it can be especially difficult for youth workers. Youth, in
particular, seem able to recognize these cir-cumstances, where adults or other youth are interacting with them simply with the intent of arriving at a certain destination and not out of a true sense of caring about them no matter the outcome.
Many who lead these types of programs be-lieve that they are following Jesus’ example and that the whole point of his ministry and teaching was to get people to believe in him as the savior.
Is it true that Jesus’ purpose in discipleship was simply evangelism, or was he most in-
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continued from cover Sunday Morning Summer Worship Schedule Sunday, July 6 through Sunday, August 31We will begin our sum-mer worship schedule on Sunday, July 6 with wor-ship services at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. This schedule will continue through Sunday, August 23.
Please note: On Sunday, August 31, (Labor Day weekend) there will be one worship service at OSLC beginning at 10:00 a.m. You are also wel-come to attend the 9:30 a.m. worship service at the All Church Retreat in Ravensdale. We will resume our regular worship schedule on Sunday, September 7.
terested in being with us, in relationship, and in teaching this to his followers? If his sole pur-pose on earth was to gain believers, then why did he spend so many years among us, experi-encing the same range of hardships and joys, pain and pleasures that we do? He was certainly no respecter of social, ethnic, or economic sta-tus, and he didn’t seem to lavish his attention and compassion only on those people who had the ability to influence large numbers of people. Instead, Jesus seemed most interested in being with us in an intimate way, even with those he knew would betray or persecute him.
I think that Jesus’ example of discipleship is what youth ministry should aspire to follow. I believe that the most basic form of discipleship and ministry needed by youth is someone who will walk with them through their adolescent journey and see them as real people, instead of projects. Jesus was compassionate with people no matter where they were in their faith or dis-belief, he lavished his attention and love on everyone in his presence. Youth are important because they are children of God, and not just another notch on a youth worker’s belt.
David never did visit his friend’s church. In-stead, he’s one of the most active members of our church’s youth group, and it’s a place he likes to invite his friends to. Our church’s youth group is small and we don’t offer flashy events or lots of sweet “rewards” for attendance, but it’s a place where our son is loved, cared for, and held accountable. It is a place of disciple-ship where David is challenged in his faith, al-lowed to wrestle with his doubts, and is learn-ing what God’s unconditional love is about because of the faithful involvement of adults and other students. This is what discipleship is: being present with each other as we learn about and grow in love for God.
Mission Quilters Fabric DriveSunday, July 13 & 20
In response to Lutheran World Relief's call for more quilts, the OSLC Mission Quilters is having a special summer fabric drive. Especially needed are large pieces of fabric for quilt backs. This is a great opportunity to recycle items you no longer need such as tablecloths, curtains, sheets, pil-lowcases, and fabric left over from sewing and craft projects. A table for donations will be set up in Anderson Hall on Sunday July 13 and 20. Contact Bev Geary at [email protected] or (425) 313-0164 for more information.
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Summertime at OSLCOffice HoursJuly 1 to August 31Mondays through Fridays9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.It’s summer time. We come. We go. Trips, travel, vacations, getaways. Office hours are sometimes limited during the high temperature summer days. This summer, if you are unable to reach the staff members at the church office, please feel free to leave a voice mail message. When calling the church office at (425) 392-4169, please use the following extensions:
Pastor Thomas, ext. 106Pastor Fletcher, ext. 105Janet Cederberg, ext. 104Janet Heck, ext. 100Becky Mogensen, ext. 111
Staff members will make every effort to return your call as soon as possible. The following staff are also available by calling their cell phones:
Pastor Thomas (425) 802-1212Pastor Fletcher (425) 654-1327Janet Cederberg (425) 417-4442
It was a Noble ExperimentNametags! Some of us love them. Turns out more of us don’t. Originally, we created nam-etags with the idea they would help people–especially visitors and new members–get to know one another more easily. Some individuals spent a fair amount of time and energy to make the nametags and put them in place and some of us faithfully chose to wear them. Thank you! Thank you for your willingness to stretch and try new things!
But try as we might, many people resisted wearing them. So, after much conversation and thoughtful deliberation, the Outreach Committee decided that if people aren’t com-fortable wearing nametags, it is counterproduc-tive to force the issue. After all, the whole idea is for people to be comfortable at OSLC!
On the other hand, anyone who would like to continue wearing a nametag is welcome to take theirs home, and to wear it whenever they would like to at church.
What matters, in the end, is that we find cre-ative ways to invite visitors and new members into deeper relationships within our faith com-munity, and that we make a sincere effort to learn one another’s names. So, while the nam-etag cart will disappear, we strongly encourage everyone to hold onto the original vision of
this project. Make it your personal goal to get to know someone new on a Sunday morning. Introduce yourself and take the time to learn their name(s).
If you believe, as we do, in the importance of fos-tering relationships within our community, con-tact Barbara Extract at [email protected] or Pastor Fletcher at [email protected]. We’d be delighted to have you become more involved and work with us on the Outreach Committee.
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God’s Leaders are EquippedA DevotionalRead: Judges 6:11–7:23, Matthew 10:19, and Acts 2. What similarities do you see?
I have a friend who carries a small stone in his pocket. The stone is named “enough.” Having it there to touch often helps him remember that by God’s grace there is always enough. Enough time in the day to do what is needed. Enough food and shelter. Enough grace to cover his mistakes. Enough strength to accom-plish what God directs. Enough hope to move on to tomorrow.
God’s leaders always have enough. Gideon, the “least of the least” by his own admission, had only 300 warriors, but they were enough to defeat the great Midianite army. The disciples, certainly not trained speakers, had enough courage to stand before the tribunals and judges who called them to account for their faith. There they spoke, not their words, but the words provided by the Spirit. The believers gathered at Pentecost had enough—enough of the fire of the Spirit to proclaim the Good News to the multitudes gathered. And thousands believed.
It is easy to fall into the “there is not enough”
trap. By our human standards, there is never enough. Never enough time. Never enough money. Never enough workers. We live in a world of never enough. And if we try to run God’s church that way, we will always be frus-trated, stopped, and struggling.
God always gives enough. We have enough gifts to make wonderful things happen. We have enough grace to overcome the failings and faults of today and make a better tomorrow. We have enough vision to see what God can do with us and through us in the place where we are. We are equipped to equip others generously and without hesitation.
Jesus said and continues to say, “You did not choose me but I chose you. . . .” (John 15:16) In that choosing we know that we are equipped with enough to do what God is calling us to do, now, in God’s world, among God’s people.
For reflection or discussion: What special gifts has God given you and your congregation? In what way are they enough? What can you hope to accomplish because you have enough?
Prayer: Lord, help us celebrate the gifts you give by sharing them quickly, generously, and openly. Let our giving startle the people of the world so that they “may see our good works and give glory to our Father in heaven.” In the name of the one who was able to do everything for us. Amen.
Excerpted from the ELCA 2006 Devotional Guide for Congregation Councils and Committees written by by Ted Schroeder.
Pastor Ted Schroeder has served congregations in Illinois, Ohio, and Minnesota. He worked for 16 years in the ELCA Division for Congregational Ministries, for the last five years as director for Christian education. He is recently retired and lives in Plymouth, near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Summer ReadingLast month the title of an article in our Seattle newspaper caught my eye. It read “On Israel’s Birthday, Rabbi Recalls Glimpses on Timeless Jerusalem.” In his article, he remembered that Israel was celebrating its sixtieth birthday on May 8 and described the sights and moments he was experiencing in Jerusalem. He talked about his neighbors and about the intermingling of old and new, in hearing young boys talk in Hebrew but ask about the words to a modern-day song and of religions, peoples, and churches. He said Jerusalem is “where heaven and earth meet.”
As we note the birthday of modern-day Israel, we are reminded of its long history and some of what its people have endured to get to where they are today. If we want to learn more, two books come to mind:Jerusalem; One City, Three Faiths by Karen Armstrong (OSLC library location 956.94)Jerusalem; The Tragedy and the Triumph by Charles Gulston (956.94)
Two books telling us of Jewish customs, celebra-tions and worship are:
Symbols of Judaism by Marc Alain Ouaknin (296)The Kregel Pictorial Guide to The Temple by Robert Backhouse(JUV-296)
And for a popular historical fiction walk through the times of the formation of modern-day Israel, be sure to see the five books in the Zion Chronicles series by Bodie Thoene (F). Beginning with The Gates of Zion, we meet Ellie, a photo-journalist, who finds herself in Jerusalem in 1947. Through her eyes we see events occur, finally leading to a troubled statehood for Israel in The Key to Zion.
Rabbi Glickman closed his article with these words, “So, happy birthday, Israel! For six decades you have striven to be a beacon of peace and human dignity for Jews and all people. May you succeed in this sacred task each day, and may your children always sing songs that make our world a better place for everyone.”
Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes SenseThe Saturday MorningMen’s Group August 2, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.Pastor Thomas is leading a study/fellowship group for OSLC men. We are reading and discuss-ing the book, Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense, (HarperCollins) by Bishop N. T. Wright. Copies of the book are available from a variety of on-line vendors and local bookstores. We meet from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at OSLC in the pastor’s office. On August 2, we will discuss chapter five, “God.”
OSLC Book GroupMolokai by Alan BrennertThurs., August 7, 7:00 p.m.Starbucks Cafe atBarnes & Noble, Issaquah
Please join us for our August book group meet-ing when we will discuss Molokai by Alan Brennert. We have a wonderful time together and anyone who is interested is welcome!
For more information, please contact Marilyn Larson at (206) 392-6594 or [email protected].
by Janet Cederberg,Associate in Ministry
Director of Youth Ministry(425) 392-4169, ext. 104
(425) 417-4442 cell
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High School & Incoming Ninth Graders Western States Youth GatheringJuly 26 to Aug. 2Please pray for our senior high road and service trip to Anaheim for the Western States Youth Gathering. We leave on July 26 and are back on August 2. Thanks!
Middle School Confirmation CampL u t h e r w o o d , BellinghamJuly 13 to 18Camp is the greatest! If you are going to be in Confirmation next year (7th to 9th grade), it is not too late for you to sign up for a wonder-ful time at Camp Lutherwood in Bellingham. OSLC will be going the week of July 13 to 18. Please call Janet C. at the church if you have any questions, need the information, or if you would like attend!!
Wanted High School & Middle SchoolersI have been working on the middle school, confirmation, and high school rosters for next year. So, if you have a youth (6th to 12th grader) in your household or a neighbor, relative, or grandchild that would be interested in youth ministry activities at OSLC, please let me know and I would be glad to add them to the mailing list. Call Janet Cederberg at (425) 392-4169 ext 104. Thanks.
Thanks for Your Generous Gifts on Behalf of Endasat SindayoI thought you might be interested in hearing about giving. This year’s confirmation class raised money for Endasat Sindayo for her education in Tanzania, which started at the Maasai Lutheran Girls School in Monduli. We have been supporting her for the past nine years and she is currently in the last year of her college education. Each Wednesday, we have a large group meeting, we converse about stew-ardship, and then take an offering. The young theologians gave a total of $544.49 over the 17 meetings. We also used our annual great night called “The Front Street Dinner Theater” as an opportunity to raise money for Endasat. We cleared $429.36, after dinner expenses and also passed the plate (really, it is a big Coke bottle), and the crowd gave an additional $292.47. That brings the total to $1,266.32 given to Endasat. Thanks be to God!
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Memorial BellsCome Ring with Us!Thursdays,August 7 & 147:00 to 8:30 p.m.It’s a summer evening. Do you have time to spend on something new and interesting? OSLC Memorial Bells invites you to a special educational and reading time so that you can learn about handbells and chimes. No experi-ence is necessary. This is not intended to be an audition to join Memorial Bells, but rather, a time just to see what ringing's all about. This is multi-generational, so invite grandparents, children, teens, young adults, and in-betweens–invite neighbors and friends, too! We'll learn how to ring bells and chimes, and techniques that you've heard from Memorial Bells, perhaps at our annual Bells & Berries con-cert. The music is simple, familiar, and acces-sible. Join us in the sanctuary August 7 and 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (The temperature’s cool in there!) For more information, contact Alice Lewis at (425) 432-0366.
Habitat for HumanitySnoqualmie BuildBeginning June 27Beginning the weekend of June 27, and con-tinuing each weekend through August 17, we will be working on two Habitat homes at Snoqualmie Ridge. OSLC, along with twenty-six other Eastside Lutheran congregations, will be participating in this accelerated building schedule.
We welcome you to come and participate any Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday during this time. There are many diverse jobs that need to be accomplished and no previous experience is necessary . . . only a heart and soul willing to assist others who are less fortunate! Should you have a special skill set that you can lend (elec-trical, plumbing, etc.) and would like to attend during those particular weekends, please let us know so that we can coordinate this directly with you.
With the numerous aspects associated with building a home, we can easily match your desires/skills with the project. Assistance is needed in ALL areas and all levels of exertion! Help with meals, deliver supplies, hammer nails, paint, move lumber–you name it and we can accommodate your desires.
If you would like more information or directions or have any questions, please contact either Dix Fulton at (425) 391-1188 or [email protected] or Gary Kneepkens at (425) 313-8853 or [email protected].
Many ThanksSo many thanks to all of you for your gifts of cards, phone calls, visits, food, flowers, house-work, offers of help, and concern. Thank you Pastor Larry and Pastor Ryan for your ministry to Odin and myself. You are very comforting. To the Prayer Shawl Ministry for the lovely shawl–many thanks. For prayers, support, car-ing, and love, my thanks. God's blessings to each of you.
Shirley Witsoe
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PrayersWe remember in prayer OSLC mem-bers: David Spence; Lisa Gillin; Christine Fry; Chuck James; Jason Stanford; Chris Cummings; Shelley Howe; Debra Wagner; Dianne Tanner; Marian James; Jim Peters; Rick Spence; Sandy Fish; Jessica Liepins; Sharyn Winters; Don Cumming; Anna Njos; William ‘Bill’ Hall; Marilyn Carlson; Doug Downey; Pastor Eldon ‘Pick’ Pickering; Frank Kleingartner; Erv Njos; Bea Vevang; Pam Travis; Pearl Beach; Colleen Peterson; Caroline Anderson; Lucille Sanderson; Becky Nelson; Jeff Davies.
We ask for peace and comfort for those mourning the death of loved ones: Phyllis Whitman (Randy Whitman); Clyde Jacobson; Bill Johnson (Ray & Carol Harbolt); Enid Kock (Connie Van Houten); Dan (Jennifer Papp); Hank Vanderwel (Maury Clark); Debbie Potter (Maury Clark); Mary Peterson (mother of Maureen Lock).
We pray for expectant mothers: Shelly Lang (Connie Fletcher); Esther Mukarugaba (Ann & Larry Thomas); Katie Schraan; Jennifer Curley (sister of Becky Brooks); Tanya Flores (Kiersten Johnson); Miranda Wentz Turner (daughter of Debi Hoger); Michelle McIntyre (Cheryl Neeb); Tanya Carlson (daughter of Carl & Ingeborg Nims); Susie Archer (Connie Van Houten); Amy Skare (Janet Cederberg); Heidi Hansen Werry (granddaughter of John & Ritia Hansen); Amy Flexsenhar (Vicki LeFever); Jennifer Tolo; Katrina Pass (daugh-ter of John & Jean pass); Mariya Bakay (John & Diane Fatland); Heather McKimmey (sister-in-law of Becky Mogensen).
We offer thanksgiving to God for: Theo Martin’s safe return home from Iraq; the
wonderful healing of Jackie Thomas follow-ing several strokes; Shelley Howe’s recov-ery from a serious illness; the marriages of Rachel Fabela & Keven Bechler and Brenn Larson & Bill Ferguson; the engagement of
Alison Ostgarden & Kelly Voss; the joyous births of Samantha Case, Connor Austin Darnell, Grace Karen, and Owen James Curly; the engagement of Sanchai Dean & Natalie Herzog; OSL Preschool’s new teacher, Natalie François and new bookkeeper, Catina Piliaris; successful cancer surgery for Mark Ostgarden; Florence Harper’s successful treatment of
MRSA infection; the 97th birthday of Karen Hansen’s mother, Gertrude; Gail Fredrickson’s safe return to the states; Dr. Tamara Holloway’s and Dr. Shane Lynch’s receiving of their PhD’s.
We pray for the safety of OSLC members and friends serving in the military here and abroad.
We pray for OSL Preschool, Teachers, Students, and Parents.
We pray for our missionaries and glob-al missions partners: Henrik & Patty Christopherson; Rwanda Partners; Sister Congregations St. Catherine’s Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg, Russia & Mekelle Lutheran Church in Mekelle, Ethiopia; the congregations in Chicalyo, Peru, Pepe at Las Brisas, Merci in San Antonio & Harold at Las Lomas; MaaSae Girls Lutheran Secondary School in Monduli, Tanzania.
Prayer is putting our faith into action, and prayer is pleasing to God. Link up with our prayer chain if you have a need or if you want to share a thanksgiving or praise. Call Jill Naegle at (425) 392-0116.
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