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Christ Lutheran Church of Aurora, Oregon May 2021 edition
Curb Appeal Making A
Statement
Dear Friends in Christ,
It’s time for Karen and I to paint
our house. The decision to paint
is an easy one. The color is
starting to fade a bit. No peeling,
per se, but it has been thirteen
years and the fact that many of
our neighbors have updated their
own places recently makes our
need for refreshing new paint
even more obvious. We need to house is in varying shades of
bring back some curb appeal. green, so a red door (oxblood is
the name on the can) really
The last paint job was a really
made the whole look come
good one. Multiple coats of paint
together. We both agree it is
were applied, partially because of
time to move on from the green
a miscommunication with our
main body, but having a red
painter over exactly which color
door, in some form, is the one
we had chosen for the main body
thing we have both said “yes” to
and which was for the trim.
this time around.
Three coats on there, the last two
to cover up the mistaken first. The church where I did my
pastoral internship in the late
As I stated earlier, the decision to
1980’s had a red door. It wasn’t
paint is an easy one. The choos- always that color. In the early
ing of the color? That’s another 1960’s, when the Denver
story. Back in 2008, the last congregation was trying to decide
time we painted, it took us weeks if it was going to stay in the city
to agree on a color. Finally, I neighborhood where it had been
found a picture of a house in Wil-since the turn of the century or
sonville that I liked. I showed itmove out to the suburbs with
to Karen, and she liked it too. many of its members, painting
Our marriage was saved! the door red became a symbol of
their recommitment to ministry
One of the decisions that we
where they were. It is now
made in 2008 that we both really
known by neighbors as the
liked was the decision to choose
“church with the red door”.
a red front door. The rest of the Continued on next page
Curb Appeal
Council Highlights for
March and April Many churches choose red front doors for specific rea-
Council Meetings and sons. The Wittenberg church where Martin Luther nailed
Council Thank You his ninety-five thesis was red. Some tradition says that
a church with a red door is indicative of the presence of
February offering was down
the Holy Spirit in that place. In medieval England, the
some, but March was much
red door was a symbol of safety. Someone being pur-
better and we ended the
sued could find sanctuary in the place because the
month in a good place with
church was not necessarily subject to civil authorities.
adequate reserves.
Other meanings for red doors through the ages include
A new church office red being a reminder of the Passover and God’s covenant
computer was purchased with the Israelites. Red is also a symbol of the sacrificial
and installed. blood of Christ, our entry into salvation. Finally, for
Council continues to work some churches, the painting of a door red is a symbol of
on criteria for reopening the the mortgage being paid off!
building that will make
doing so safe for as many In the historical district of Aurora, picking a color is easy.
people as possible. We White, white, and white! We could probably paint our
have ordered resources for front doors a different color if we wanted to. But door
learning about becoming a “ color isn’t the only way to make a statement.
hybrid Church”, with both a
modified in person and I like the statement about ministry that we have been
online presence. creating at the entrance to our church. When the
We are looking at the possi- sabbatical taskforce was working together to apply for a
bility of doing a drive up, Lilly Grant last year, one of the congregational projects
curbside service May 23rd that came up was to plant a vegetable and flower garden
for Pentecost Sunday. More out front to symbolize our commitment to feeding the
info to follow. hungry and reaching out to our neighborhood. A lot of
Pastor Craig and Kimberly the mission of our congregation is hidden behind closed
Macklin are the congrega- doors. By putting in a garden with lots of vegetables for
tional representatives for sharing, this puts an important aspect of our mission
Synod Assembly April 30 front and center. The task force didn’t wait for the
and May 1st. The Assembly grant. They got started right away and are adding to the
is online again this year. project this summer with more raised beds and pavers.
Red tomatoes, peppers, and flowers instead of a red
Council “thank you” for
door!
March and April goes to
Michelle and Tom Ripple.
Our Sacrament of the Wagon has been a similar sign out
Michelle received the March
“ thank you” for the work front. Collecting non-perishable food and fresh fruit at
she did helping members the entrance to our church building. One definition of a
and friends of the congrega- sacrament is “an outward visible sign of an inward,
tion get registered for invisible grace.” Like a bright red door, this too is a
vaccinations. Tom got the statement of what we want to be about as a church. A
April “ thank you" for his congregation that remembers the hungry and seeks to
work repairing the ceiling in help meet the needs of the people is a sign of God’s
the church office after the grace working through them.
pipe leak back in February.
Thank you Ripples! Continued on next page
Curb Appeal Evelyn Carlson Memorial Garden
May 23rd is Pentecost
Sunday, the day the church
commemorates the gift of the
Holy Spirit coming upon the
first believers. “Divided
tongues, as of fire, appeared
among them, and a tongue
rested on each of them. All of
them were filled with the Holy
Spirit and began to speak in
other languages, as the Spirit
gave them ability.”
(Acts 2:3-4)
It is time to garden. Plans are moving ahead for the
Evelyn Carlson Memorial Garden at the front of the church.
Christ Lutheran Church, 122
We have had a generous donation to help pay for the lumber
years young this month, is
for the raised beds. The price of lumber has increased dra-
making a statement about its matically over the past year, but we have enough to pay for
mission at the entrance to the the beds. We do not have enough to pay for the stepping
building. Feeding the hungry, stones that go around the beds. If you would like to help with
reaching out to the communi- the cost you can send money to the church and mark it for the
ty, alive with the Spirit. garden.
There is more information
about how to get involved
with the garden project in this There are other opportunities to help with the garden. You
edition of the newsletter and can help build the raised beds, or help lay the stepping stones
Sacrament of the Wagon hap- around the beds. You can help plant bedding plants in the
pens every 1st and 3rd Sun- open areas, weed the garden, pick produce as it ripens and
day from 10-Noon. help distribute it to people who can use it. We also need peo-
ple to co-ordinate the weeding,
harvest and distribution. If you would like to help with any of
We are developing great
these projects please let Lance Lyon know at
“curb appeal” as a church!
lansonl.lyon@gmail.com or 503.502.8203.
Now, if only Karen and I could
choose a color for our house!
We will also have produce that we are growing in the garden
Peace! available to members of the congregation and community.
Pastor Craig
Baptized April 25th
We welcome two new children of God to the Body of
Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Vaughn
Clark Woodard and Calvin Vincent Woodard are the
children of Ashton and Jennifer Woodard and the great-
grandchildren of Gail Woodard were baptized at their
home. Please keep all of the family in your prayers and
take a moment to remember your own baptism with
gratitude for all that God has done.
All 2021 Joyful Servant Backpack Buddies
Grants Fully Funded! Update
We’ve had a request for some food donation changes at the
Hubbard site. Here are the foods they are looking for:
The CLC Endowment Board
canned chicken and tuna, canned soup and stew, fresh eggs,
met April 28th to review all of
milk, cheese, butter, peanut butter, jelly and laundry soap.
the Joyful Servant Grant
We will still take fresh apples, oranges or mandarins, and
applications submitted by
canned fruit or vegetables. The AWARE program can now
members this year. The
provide other foods in large quantities so they no long-
purpose of the Joyful Servant
er need these foods: rice, dried beans, bread, breakfast ce-
Grants are to encourage
real, Spam, spaghetti sauce or noodles. We appreciate your
members of the congregation
help with this and thank you for continuing to give so gener-
to think about creative ways
ously.
for the congregation and
affiliated ministries to do Our next Sacrament of the Wagon food collection will be
outreach. The name “Joyful on Sunday, May 2nd from 10 to 12 noon. We may be in
Servant” comes from a quote front of the church if the weather cooperates. We will have
from Presbyterian Minister another collection on May 16th.
Frederick Buechner regarding
vocation.
Scheduled helpers for May are:
5/5 Dennis Lewis
“The place God calls you to is
5/12 Mary and Kenton Wolfe
the place where your deep
gladness and the world’s deep 5/19 John Ries
hunger meet.” 5/26 Sasha and Andy Shepherd
A record number of Your help is appreciated,
applications were submitted Marie Gunther and
and it is with great excite- Carolyn Popma
ment that we announce that
all grant requests this year
will be fully funded! More
detailed information about the
funded projects will be
coming in both your weekly
news and next month’s
Courier.
In Our Hearts & Prayers
Prayers for Requested by Prayers for Requested by
Bill Evans Karen Johnson Marlene Berquist PC
Brenda Benson Marie G. Maxine Douglass Joyce C.
Brian Wolfe Kenton & Mary Mike Cross Troy & Gina
Burt & Judi Aus Judi Mike Macklin Kim Macklin
Colin Brown Heather W Norma Brighton Jim W.
Dexter Walter Kay Pastor Phillip Heather W
Eric Wechter & girls PC Pastor Russell Susan Williamson
Frank David Helen D. Popma family Carolyn Popma
Gary & Kristi Erb Barb B. Raven, Meghann & Chris Nancy
Jenno Groner Lance Rob Wilburn Cindy C
Jim Wendell, family of - Rochelle Marlene B.
JoAnn Caufield Cindy C Samuel Caufield Cindy C
Joyce Shafer PC Sandy Lyon Lance
Julie Kay Walter (niece) Scott & Cindy C. Mary W.
Kay W. Mary W. Shelley Willem, Pastor Pastor Craig
Larry Marnella Ilene Marnella Shirley Ann Andreason Ilene Marnella
Laura O Cindy C Shirley Grant Julie Perilli-Minetti
Laurie Boyce and PC Sky & Shooter Barb B. & Amy
Linda Bradley Barb Tanya Lawton Joyce C.
Linda Condon & family Lynn R. Traci Barb B.
Mankin family Julie
In Loving Memory of Jim Wendell
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the
passing of longtime member Jim Wendell on April 26th at Meridian Park
Hospital. He was hospitalized and after numerous medical procedures,
experienced a serious setback. Pastor Craig was allowed into the hos-
pital for pastoral care and was able to provide prayers in person before
Jim’s passing.
We give thanks for his life, for his friendship, for his sense of humor, and for his service to the
congregation. Any information about
remembrances and future memorial service will be determined at a later date by Jim’s
family. Please remember Jim’s children, (Kim, Amy, Tiffany, Andy, and Wayne) in your
prayers.
“Rest eternal grant him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him.”
Mother’s Day Steak with
Grilled Scallion Salsa Verde
Skirt steak is our favorite choice
when grilling for a crowd for two
reasons: it feeds many and cooks
in a jiffy. We like to pair it with a
sauce with a kick, but for a mild-
er taste, de-seed your chiles be-
fore chopping.
Ingredients
8–10 SERVINGS Lucas Snell 5
6 garlic cloves, finely grated Maria Snell 9
¾ cup plus 3 Tbsp. sherry Corwin Ries 11
vinegar or red wine vinegar
Charlie Snell 11
3 lb. skirt steak, cut into 5" pieces
Irene Pellatz 14
1 Tbsp. plus Kosher salt
2 tsp. sugar Greg Elliott 15
1¼ cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill Gerry Mitchell 15
2 large bunches scallions (about 30 scallions)
Matthew Brown 18
2 Fresno chiles, seeds removed if desired, finely chopped
Carolyn Popma 20
Preparation Meghann Fisher 23
Step 1 Carter Hendrick 24
Whisk together garlic and ¾ cup vinegar in a large bowl. Derek Webb
Season steak all over with 1 Tbsp. salt and 1 Tbsp. sugar;
transfer to marinade and turn to coat. Let sit, turning occa-
sionally, 10–15 minutes.
Step 2
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Grill scallions
(making sure to arrange them perpendicular across grates so
they don’t fall through), turning occasionally, until charred
and softened, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let 26
cool slightly.
Dan & Lonnie Harms
Step 3 16
Grill steaks until charred and an instant-read thermometer in- Lawson & Charlene Roberts
serted into the thickest part registers 120°, 3–4 minutes per
side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 26
10 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, trim roots from scallions and thinly slice. Transfer
to a medium bowl and add chiles and remaining 1¼ cups oil,
3 Tbsp. vinegar, 1 Tbsp. salt, and 2 tsp. sugar and mix well to
combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Step 5
Slice steak against the grain into ¼"-thick strips. Arrange on a
platter and spoon some scallion salsa verde over. Serve addi-
tional salsa verde alongside.May 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Online Worship Backpack Buddy
10:00 am Sacrament Delivery
of the Wagon 7:00 pm Zoom
Social Hour
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Online Worship Backpack Buddy 9:00 am Council
11:30 am Mutual Delivery
Ministry
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Online Worship Backpack Buddy
10:00 am Sacrament Delivery
of the Wagon 7:00 pm Zoom
Social Hour
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Online Worship Backpack Buddy
Delivery
EVENTS
Communion During Worship Sacrament of the Wagon Wednesdays
May 9 and May23 First and Third Sunday of the Month First and Third Wednesday of the Month
10 am to Noon
May 2 and May 16
CLC Aurora Connection Hour
1st and 3rd Wednesdays on Zoom
We'll meet by Zoom on Wednesday evenings at
7:00 pm and have a general welcome & sharing of
news. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84227014413
or https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 842 2701 4413
Passcode: 860237
Need help getting started with Zoom?
Contact Lynn Ries 503-880-8095
or lynn@familyries.comChrist Lutheran Church 15029 2nd Street N.E. Aurora, OR 97002 clcaurora.org (503) 678-5135 Courier May 2021 Christ Lutheran Church of Aurora
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