The Messenger
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
This summer is probably the most important sum-
mer in the life of Saron in many years. This summer
your Call Committee will begin interviewing candi-
dates to fill Saron’s need for a regularly called pas-
tor. This is a very exciting time for the congrega-
tion.
While the Call Committee will be busy developing
questions, reviewing candidate profiles, and sched-
uling interviews—they are not the only ones who
should be busy. All of the congregation can be busy
with the on-going life of our community of faith. As
you read this newsletter, there are many ways you
are needed to help prepare for welcoming the next
pastor to Saron. I’ll list a few: Worship—one of the
key elements of healthy faith community is a thriv-
ing worship attendance. It is one of the statistics a
new candidate will look at first. While summer is a
wonderful time for travel and outings, if you are
home on Sunday come to church. You’ll have a hap-
pier, more meaningful week! Fellowship—our ea-
gerness to gather together indicates we enjoy each
other, we want to know each other, and we want to
encourage each other. There are several opportuni-
ties for fellowship this summer, especially in the
month of June, golf and/or lunch June 1 at the Golf
Tournament, Church Picnic on June 9, a Baby
Shower on June 8 for our musician, Katie Bomer.
As the summer unfolds there will be other opportu-
nities for fellowship to lift each other up and en-
courage us in our life and faith. Giving—it is an un-
happy ‘tradition’ that congregations sometimes
slow in their giving during the summer. This corre-
sponds to a slump in worship attendance. If you are
not going to be in worship because of travel or va-
cation, please bring or mail in your pledge/regular
giving. It causes concern and worry for your broth-
ers and sisters in Christ, those who serve on council
and are responsible for paying the bills, when offer-
ings drop during the months of summer.
The Call committee has a check list of things they
will be busy with this summer. Now you have a
check list of ways that you can support Saron
May 23, 2019
Worship With Us
Sunday Schedule
9:00 am
Praise and Thanksgiving Commun-
ion
May 26
Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67, John 14:23-29
Visions abound in the reading for the
sixth Sunday of Easter. Paul has a vision
about what to do. John has a vision of
what will be. The risen Lord Jesus pro-
vides visions of peace that passes hu-
man understanding and power beyond
human imagination.
June 2
Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 97, John 17:20-26
It is possible to hear in Jesus’ high
priestly prayer, a prayer he offered
shortly before his death, the petitions of
the ascended Lord for his own through-
out history—to our day—and beyond.
Jesus prays for us. In holy baptism we
become believers in God, have our
robes washed in the flood of Christ’s
forgiveness, and the gift of life forever
with all the saints.
during this important summer:
Worship, Fellowship, and Giving.
We share the work of this commu-
nity, so that we can share in the
joy of being the people of God to-
gether.
God’s blessing to each of you as
Saron enters this important sea-
son,
Pr.Sheri
 Prayers
Continued prayers for comfort and heal-
ing for Mary Ann Olson, Karen Pearson,
Birger Pearson and Karin Reenstierna,
and the family and friends who mourn.
A New Doctor
Zachariah Grochau-Wright, Deborah &
David’s son, has successfully defended
his thesis and has been awarded a Ph.D.
in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from
the University of Arizona. Saron is so
proud of you, Zach!
Housekeeping:
The Church Council voted to have An-
drews Roofing repair the roof starting
this week (weather permitted). The cost
for the repairs are $23,840.00. Also,
there is a need to trim the trees and this
will be done by Green Valley Tree Service
for $3,900.00. There was some urgency
to both projects as there was some wa-
ter leakage and branches have fallen
during the recent storms. Because of
your generous donations there are funds
to pay for both projects.
The Council also asks that you “save the
date” of June 9th and plan to come to the
church picnic. You are asked to bring
salads, desserts or any dish of your
choice. The church will provide ham-
burgers, hotdogs, condiments and
drinks. Come and worship and stay for
the picnic.
Be sure to pick up your prayer rock and
other items about prayer that the Stew-
ardship Ministry Team has provided as a
reminder of the importance of prayer.
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Saturday, June 1st is fast approach-
ing. The 14th Annual Saron Lutheran
Community Golf Tournament and Lunch-
eon is not an event to miss!
We have 50 golfers from our community
who will play 18 holes of golf for terrific
trophies and prizes. We have even upped
the Hole In One prize to $10,000!!!
The raffle and silent auction include prizes
such as sporting event tickets, hotel stays,
a signed Warriors jersey, theater tickets,
food from local eateries, and much
more! (Please bring your checkbook or
cash for event day purchases.)
You may purchase your lunch and raffle
tickets on Sunday or contact Ann to re-
serve your spot. Lunch will even include a
dessert table courtesy of the Saron Luther-
an bakers.
Located in Ripon, Jack Tone Golf is a lovely
18 hole facility which includes a covered
patio and BBQ pit. Enjoy a beautiful day
outdoors with friends, fellowship and fan-
tastic food.
This fundraising event has been widely
supported by our community. Please sup-
port this event and our community partici-
pants by attending on June 1st.
See you there!
Lisa Alessi
 Those That Serve

Serving June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30

Altar Guild K Pendleton S Harrison J Matt T Hair D Grabow
Flowers N Sappenfield C Holck J Ervin-Gade
Greeters A Shaddix J & S Spears D Bookwalter C Shipley J & S Rose
Organist B Dahlin B Dahlin K Bomer K Bomer K Bomer
Usher M Olson M Olson M Olson M Olson M Olson
Lector M Cole C Holck B Sappenfield
Acolyte Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Assisting S McGowan C Shipley D Cook J Emery T Hair
Minister
Commun- K Pendleton S Harrison J Matt T Hair N Sappenfield
ion M Olson * * * *
Assistants
Money K Pendleton N Sappenfield D Grabow N Sappenfield
Counters L Spurgeon D Grabow R Scholz B Emery

* Intinction

May 25
Children’s Planning Committee

June 1
14th Annual Golf Tournament 8:00 am
Lunch Tickets $15.00 (Even if you don’t
play golf, join us for lunch.)

June 8
Katie Bomer’s Shower 11:00 am

June 9
Church Picnic
Bring your favorite dish. Hotdogs, Hamburgers,
condiments & drinks provided.

June 13
Witness & Service Ministry Team 9:00 am
Church Council 6:00 pm