University Lutheran

Church and Student Center

www.UniversityLutheranChurch.org

September 29, 2006

 

This Week at ULC

 

Sunday 10/01/2006

Choir Rehearsal     10:30

Worship                    11:00

Fellowship               12:00
Recital Dohnanyi Hall
 Karyl Louwenaar    4:00

 

Monday 10/02/2006

Open Fellowship   all day

 

Tuesday 10/03/2006

Open Fellowship   all day

 

Wednesday 10/04/2006

Open Fellowship   all day

Worship                       5:30

Supper                         6:00

Choir Rehearsal        6:30

 

Thursday10/05/2006

Open Fellowship   all day

 

Friday10/06/2006

Open Fellowship   all day

 

Saturday 10/07/2006

Open Fellowship     all day

University Lutheran

Church & Student Center

925 W Jefferson Street

Tallahassee, FL 32304

 

(850) 224-6059

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President Michael to visit ULC

We have received a letter from Pastor Gerhard C. Michael, Jr., the President of the Florida-Georgia District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.  University Lutheran is part of this synod.

Pastor Michael sends us his greetings and "peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us to be his people and equips us to be his witnesses and servants in the world". 

He goes on to state that the District staff is eagerly looking forward to visiting the Tallahassee Circuit on October 14 and 15, 2006.  As goals of this visit, he expects it to be a time when we are "encouraged and strengthened for our mutual ministry".  On Saturday, the 14th at 2 p.m., Pastor Michael would like visit some of our lay members and Pastor to discuss some of the ways that we can achieve some of these goals. 

On Sunday, Pastor Michael will be our guest pastor. 

On Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m.,  we are invited to meet at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Thomasville for further "sharing of information, needs, and opportunities.  We want to explore how congregations in the Tallahassee Circuit can work together, and learn more about the partnership we share in the Florida-Georgia District". 

Please mark your calendars for these events. UUU


FLOWER BED SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Whoever is helping with periodic watering of the flowers, thank you but PLEASE be sure to have the valve completely pushed shut when turning it off. We have been finding that it is still on slightly and the constant leak does increase our water bill! UUU

Dear families, friends, and members of ULC,

This is certainly a beautiful week-end.  I hope all of you have the oportunity to share and spend some time enjoying this wonderful weather.  I know that many of you will be busy with the Habitat for Humanity project, wielding hammers or preparing food for the workers.

This week Pastor Dohrman underwent yet another chemo treatment.  Please keep him in your prayers.  We also remember Mary Liz Moody's mother, who also is suffering from cancer, Sylvia Culp, who was admitted Thursday for surgery, and Larry Lee, Cheryl Dance's father, who is battling a persistent cough.  The funeral for Paul Jones, Paula Smith's father is tomorrow at 10 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.

Sunday, our guest pastor is the Rev. James Balke.  He serves at Hospice in Jacksonville, and will drive over to be with us on Sunday morning.  Please plan to help us welcome him to our beautiful city and hospitable church.  Our choir, under the able direction of Ms. Bethany Kiral will sing a beautiful Agnus Dei.

I look forward to seeing many of you Sunday morning.

God's blessings,
Elsa McKinney UUU


Wednesday Evening October 4th, 5:30pm:

We will be eating fettucinne alfredo, a vegetable, bread and butter, and some dessert; Your first time is FREE and all subsequent dinners are $2.00; Our topic of conversation will be "Are You Ordinary?" We invite you to come out to share in some midweek devotional discussion as well as food and fellowship! UUU


Student Social Gathering: Friday, October 22nd

Meet at the Church at 6:30pm to carpool over to Jessica Monroe's apartment; Please bring your swim suit and one entree to share for dinner; WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE FOR SOME FUN AND FELLOWSHIP!UUU


Attention All Students

University Lutheran Church has a FACEBOOK group! We are called "University Lutheran Church Youth." Check it out for detailed information about upcoming events and as a major contact method between the Peer Ministers and the youth of ULC!UUU


Nominations are open for Church Council 2006/2007

We are please to announce the following nominations. Nominations will remain open until October 8 and then presented to the congregation for election on October 29.

  • PRESIDENT: Elsa McKinney (confirmed)
  • VICE-PRESIDENT: Bill Lueck (confirmed)
  • SECRETARY: Myrna Hoover (unconfirmed)
  • TREASURER: Jim Freeman (confirmed)
  • OUTREACH: Catherine Knickerbocker (unconfirmed)
  • CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Debbie Buenrostro (unconfirmed)
  • PROPERTY MANAGER
    • INDOOR: Rick Frazier (unconfirmed)
    • OUTDOOR: undecided
  • ELDERS
    • Bob Wagner (unconfirmed)
    • undecided
  • WORSHIP: Mary Hafner
  • STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
    • Crystal Berner
    • Danielle Maron
    • Randee Garrett (confirmed)
    Nominations made be made by email to Crystal Berner
    Respectfully submitted, Crystal Berner
    UUU

    University Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)

    Debbie Buenrostro attended the FL/GA District LWML 30th Biennial Convention at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens this last weekend representing our Tallahassee Zone. The theme for the convention was “God’s Grace … the heart of it all!” The weekend was packed full of wonderful devotions, speakers and lots of fun not to mention the voting for the mission grants. One of which was compiled by our own Mary Hafner requesting to continue our Peer Ministry Program and I am happy to inform you that Mary’s hard work paid off. Our grant was chosen as one of the 11 grants to receive money from the FL/GA District mites for the 2006 – 2008 Biennium. Please talk to Debbie for more info about the convention or LWML. It is truly a miracle what those little mites can do!!! Email: Debra Buenrostro UUU


    Church Council minutes for September 2006
    University Lutheran Church and Student Center
    Church Meeting

    September 17, 2006

    Opening

    Members of University Lutheran Church and Student Center met Sunday after service on September 17, 2006.

    Those in attendance were Pastor Thomas Dohrman, Elsa McKinney, Mary Hafner, Deb Buenrostro, Catherine Knickerbocker, Jim Freeman, Crystal Berner, Randee Garrett, Danielle Marone, Bill Lueck and Myrna Hoover.

    Pastor Dohrman opened the meeting with a prayer.

    Approval of Minutes

    Elsa McKinney requested comments on the minutes from the August 16th meeting and sought approval.

    Jim Freeman made a motion to accept the minutes.
    Deb Buenrostro provided a second to the motion.
    Motion passed.

    Reports

    Treasurer’s Report

    Jim Freeman distributed financial status reports for University Lutheran including an Expense Detail Account and a Report of Pastoral Spending. The reports reflect a balance of $12,000 with a projected shortfall in the Memorials area but felt comfortable with the state of the budget because of projections and time of year. Jim reported a current savings of $4,838.20 per month while Pastor is on disability. This savings will be used to support the November visit of Pastor Mark Couch and his wife. Discussion about Pastor’s official retirement was discussed. Pastor noted he would retire in August 2007.

    Education Report
    Deb Buenrostro will attend the LWML Convention next Thursday representing district as the Zone President.

    Football Parking and Outreach Report
    Outreach at football games is going well. 3 spaces have yet to be sold but can be sold for the remainder of the season or for $35 per spot.

    Property Report
    Tree removal occurred and the roof leak was temporarily fixed over the room with the electrical box. We will replace the upstairs back door.  The Florida-Georgia District will cover the cost of the repairs.   Jim Freeman is handling discussions with the district office. The downstairs door will have an opening bar and we will re -key some of the locks with ULC covering these costs.

    (Report given by Elsa McKinney)
    Peer Ministry/Secretarial/Choir Director Report

    Andrew Hautau has been hired as Church Secretary and is doing a great job. Peer ministers are handling Wednesday evenings and doing a great job. Bethany Kiral was hired to replace Jun Lee when he failed to complete the proper paperwork to be eligible to be hired. Bethany received great compliments from the current choir members.

    New Business

    Fall Schedule
    Advent Schedule will be finalized at a later council meeting. Dates to note: Thanksgiving is on November 23 rd. University Lutheran continues its hospitality ministry with every Sunday refreshments. Council will decide fall and Christmas schedule at the next meeting.

    Pastoral Invite
    Pastor Mark Couch and his wife from Western Michigan University Lutheran Student Center will visit ULC in November. He will arrive at 4pm on November 16 th. Some families will meet him and his wife for dinner that night. The Couchs are invited to the Downtown Get Down on Friday and then the Tailgate party on November 18 th. All members are encouraged to drop by the church for the pre-game activity.

    Elections
    A nominating committee of 2 students and 2 church members was formed. The deadline for nominations will be submitted to the council is October 8 th (next council meeting). Elections of the nominating slate will be sent out via email to members after council approval. Voting will occur on 5 th Sunday in October.

    Council officers will take over in November.

    Other New Business

    Peer ministers will handle FSView advertisement.

    Jim Freeman will produce weekly email newsletter. Any submissions for the newsletter should go to Elsa McKinney no later than Thursday morning each week.

    Pastor will handle church reports to the district.

    Crystal will lead the next church council meeting.

    Motion to adjourn made by Jim Freeman.
    Myrna Hoover provided a second.
    Meeting adjourned at 1:35pm.

    Respectfully submitted on 9/18, 2006,Myrna Hoover, ULC Secretary
    Approved by: Elsa McKinney ULC President on 09/25/06 UUU


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