Upcoming Lessons
May 17
•Acts 1: 6-14
•Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35
•1 Peter 4: 12-14, 5: 6-11
•John 17: 1-11
May 24
•Acts 2: 1-21
•Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b
•1 Corinthians 12: 3b-13
•John 20:19-23
The Celebrations in the month of May continue. This Sunday Courtney, Logan, and Aria
(Melody) will confirm their faith. During the service we ask that the Holy Spirit will be poured
out upon them granting courage, wisdom, counsel and fortitude. I truly enjoyed my time with
them. They are wonderfully supportive of one another. You will hear that in the essays they
will personally share during the service. You will also hear their appreciation for the support of
the congregation.
They continue their faith journey by volunteering. Logan will be a worship assistant, and
Melody and Courtney will assist with the Sunday children’s time.
Normally we would have our bishop, Dave Nagler here to play a part but schedules did not
work out. Happily, he will be here on June 7 to celebrate those graduating from High School
and greeting our confirmation students as well.
Their step of faith reminds us that all of life is in motion. We are constantly being called to
move forward in faith.
Connie and I will be in Palo Alto, CA with our granddaughter, Lily, next week so I have doubled
up the Weekly Message. My daughter sends videos and calls us on Facetime, but we are
looking forward to seeing Lily in person. We can see our grandson, Blake, more often as he is
just an hour away. We stopped by last Friday.
During these early years they change each week. So checking in often is filled with ever new
discoveries. From Lily saying: “Happy Mother’s Day” to Blake’s laughing and running as his
mother sprinkles him with the hose.
I like to think I am not changing too much. When I visit Planet Fitness, I like to use the same
amount of weight each time. Holding my own is a victory. The youths around me, who check
out their physique in the multitude of mirrors, are not satisfied with status quo.
As our confirmation students move on in their faith and as our High School graduates turn the
page on a new chapter in their lives it is great to see that their connection with Faith endures.
Charlotte Beal, for example, is back with us for the summer. Rachael leads our children’s time.
Benet brought his grandmother Eloise to church last Sunday.
Through every phase of life, our faith can be a sure rock on which to build a life.
PRAYER
Holy Spirit, renew all of us in our faith as we journey through life. Strengthen what is weak,
purify what is unclear and awaken our courage. Make us faithful in small things, courageous in
trials and joyful in service. May our lives bear witness to Jesus our Lord.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor John Bunge
Come join the Easter season celebrations.
• May 17 Confirmation for Courtney, Melody and Logan
• May 24 Pentecost wear Red
• May 31 Holy Trinity
• June 7 Bishop Nagler preaching; High School Graduates recognized: Elisha, Russell, Izzie and Gwen
Pastor Bunge out of the office next week, then back in the office Mondays and Tuesdays.
SPECIAL!! SPECIAL!! THANKS TO LOU for fixing the drain in the Kitchen on Monday!!
The fireside sink is touchy. Following the special guidelines posted above the sink helps. Do
read before using the sink or dishwasher.
PANTRY – Next pantry May 23. WOW, the shelves are full. Holly’s work filled our freezers and
the community response through the post office filled the shelves. Special thanks to all who
picked up the food. We could use bags (paper or plastic) for distributing the food.
QUILTING – Over 250 prayer quilts were made and blessed on Feb 15; they are in the Narthex
for you to distribute. 6 larger quilts so far this year for Lutheran World Relief. 7 for our San
Bernardino Wellness Center. Thanks to Holly for fabric donation from Family Assistance.
THANK YOU TO DEBI FOR TAKING PICTURES FOR THE DIRECTORY
An updated copy of the directory was emailed; some copies are available in the Narthex.
Thanks to all who continue to give shoes for Soles 4 Souls. We had an anonymous
donation of new shoes this week. The box was full and so was taken for its good
use but filling up again. THANKS. The box is in the Narthex. Thanks to David Strack
for coordinating. Thanks to Holly from Family Assistance Center in Yucaipa for making donations as
well.
• Bob Jensen is awaiting further results from his biopsy but so far so good.
• Tom Ziech’s hip surgery is scheduled for June 12.
• Bonnie Strack was with us again on Sunday and is experiencing gradual improvement.
Continue to pray for her full recovery and for her son Brendan Simms, suffering years from
strokes.
• Eloise was with us in church last Sunday. Thank you Benet for bringing her. Benet is doing
well at Cal Baptist and loves it!
• Pat Teeters has regained some strength and was with us for the pantry and on Sunday .
PLEASE PRAY FOR
• Members of St. Alban’s have asked us to pray for Father David Caffey.
• Heather Lewis’s mother Rosalind Lara’s recovery has been slow. She is still at Arrowhead
Springs Healthcare but has a smile on her face.
• Barbara Kuerzinger’s son, Ian, whose colon cancer was discovered early is working through
radiation and chemotherapy. He is on medical leave.
• Lauren Shaffer’s surgery has not happened yet. They are still working on the swelling in her
right leg. She is scheduled for inside the bone biopsy for possible cancer.
• Bonnie Hallberg’s clot in her hip was determined to be stable so they can move forward
with her shoulder surgery.
• Nelson Hall continues to have health concerns. They are checking on his heart function
with a new monitor. He was looking well.
• Kim Guevara appreciates your prayers for granddaughter, Kayla, who is now living with her
father, their son, Kyle.
• Continued prayers for Jacque Kottmeier; she was able to visit her daughter but is no longer
able to drive. Blessings to Elaine Rizzo for reaching out to her.
FAITH OUTREACH
WHAT’s NEW
DRIVE-BY PRAYER – Nancy & Paula started a prayer ministry on
Saturday where people drive by the church and pull in for prayer.
They felt it was very rewarding and a success. They will be doing the
drive-by prayer coinciding with pantry days from 8:30-9:30 am. Feel
free to come and join them on May 23.
PRAYER QUILTS– Our prayer quilts have been sent to various people
around the globe. What a blessing! We have put a map in the
narthex to capture how Faith is sending prayers around the globe.
Please take a pin provided and mark where you have sent the prayer
quilts.
SPECIAL CARDS TO MAKE OUT OF FLOWERS AND LEAVES –
Emily is willing to share a technique on how to make
cool cards by pressing leaves and flowers. We will
have a class in the Summer and Fall. Please look for
sign-up sheet as supplies are needed.
They are neat! Samples will be posted by
the sign-up.
PRAYER BLANKETS/SHAWLS – to blanket and surround people in love, comfort and prayers
were blessed on Sunday, March 22. These are being delivered to those who have
encountered limited mobility or received a challenging diagnosis.
Thanks to Karen for the idea.
Thanks to Steve & Sharon Cady for helping with an Action Team.
Thanks to Carol, Karen, Paula and Pr. John for delivering them.
Thanks to Karen, Irm and Chris Ladd’s Mom for crocheting some beautiful ones.
They each have a label from Faith indicating that they are surrounded in prayer.
SMALL PRAYER QUILTS – Thank you to Pastor John for blessing the prayer quilts. Thanks to
Barbara for the idea, and the quilting group: Emily, Dana & Dona; also, Linda D. & Connie B.
for helping to make them. Pin your spot on the map in the narthex where you’ve sent them.
HANDMADE CARDS – We still mail about 37 BIRTHDAY CARDS AND ANNIVERSARY
CARDS AND CARDS TO THOSE ON THE PRAYER LIST monthly. And we will provide
CARDS IN THE NARTHEX for members to mail; Monthly Seasonal cards and generic
Thinking of You & Get-Well cards.
Thank you to our watercolor color class that meets on the 1st Sunday – Holly for
Leading, Kim, Alec, Sharon, Barbara, Pat T., Heather, Izzie, Jenny, Maria, Elaine &
Connie for their fabulous creations. Thanks to Linda D. for her marvelous fabric
creations.
PRAYER/FRIENDSHIP ROCKS –
Karen, Sharon C., Carol Hamre & Connie B., continue to paint prayer/friendship rocks for you
to keep, give to someone, surprise someone, or put them in your garden, etc.
Rocks are available in the Narthex, Chapel and Fireside Room for members, friends and
the AA, NA, Al-anon, pantry etc. groups.
SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Mother’s Day Tea –WHAT A SPECIAL DAY!! Thanks to Nancy, spaghetti, Connie, Salad,
Karen, mini pies, Kim, special glass plates and cups.
Special Thanks to Bennie & Richard who diligently served hot tea, coffee and special
chocolates brought back from the Dominican Republic. And to Bennie and Richard for
cleaning up and doing the dishes. And to Charlotte, Julian and Jenny for helping to clean up.
17 Confirmation congratulations to Aria (Melody), Courtney and Logan!
Thanks to Robyn for coordinating and obtaining an Action Team.
Thanks to Maria & Jerry for the salads and Maria for the cake.
24 Pentecost & Memorial Day Potluck – PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX
June 7 Bishop Dave Nagler will be with us for Graduation celebration,
Congratulations to Elisha, Russell, Izzie and Gwen; graduating from
Beaumont High and Yucaipa High.
Thanks to WELCA for hosting, Maria Baker will be making her famous
enchiladas and Pat Motschall will be providing the cake.
Irm and Pastor will be in the musical West Side Story THIS Sunday at 4 pm. sponsored by the
Inland Master Chorale.
Connie and I have one extra ticket available for the show. First to call John, 951.514.1158 can
claim it. There are others available on the website listed below. It’s a fabulous production.
