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Judson Memorial Baptist Church
From Travis. . .
In the early 1960s, Hal David wrote down the lyrics to a song and asked his collaborator
Burt Bacharach to compose the music. The song took about three years to complete, but
once it was released in 1965, it climbed up the charts. It was wri#en as a peace song.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too lile of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No not just for some but for everyone
As we enter the season of Advent, as we prepare for Christmas, as we close the 2019 year
it seems like love is in short supply...
The Sundays of December offer us an opportunity to enter an alterna*ve world and make
room for Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. Take the song and subs*tute Hope or Joy or Peace
for Love and you have the makings of a perfect song for this *me.
What are you Hoping for? Do you feel Loved? Where are you finding Joy? How are you
experiencing Peace?
Through the lessons and poems and songs and pageant and prayers, we will try and find
and hold onto a li#le love (hope, joy, peace), sweet love (hope, joy, peace).
Fondly, Travis
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Inside this Issue…
Officers and Chair people 2018/2019.............. 2
Worship / Thank You / Volunteers .................. 3
Adult Ed / Sign-In / Chapel Library Highlights . 4
6th Annual Holiday Carol Sing & Play-a-long ... 5
Starfish Part 2.................................................. 6
Children & Youth Updates / Loaves & Fishes .. 7
Tex*le Group / Food Shelf / Youth Link .......... 8
The GiD of Our Tree of Life / Wreath of Love.. 9
Month in Review............................................ 10
A Welcoming and Affirming Congregaon December 2018
A Welcoming and Affirming Congregaon Page 2 December 2018
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR 2018-2019
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Moderator Jackie Thureson
Vice Moderator Brad Joern
Secretary Karla McGray
Treasurer Bob Clague
FAITH & SPIRIT CLUSTER
Chris*an Educa*on Jenny Simmonds
Adult Educa*on Cindy Clague, Pam Joern, D’Ann Lesch , Leslie Rapp, Lian Partlow*
Congrega*onal Care Luise Forseth
Hospitality Team Leaders Barb Balcom, Polly Schrom, Kathy Urbaniak*
Missions Ken Rowe
Worship Polly Schrom
ADMIN & SUPPORT CLUSTER
Building Use/Communica*ons Tom Balcom and Steve Hirsch
Finance Bob Clague
Personnel Laura O’Halloran
Property Larry Jacobson and Ron Co#one
VISION & COVENANT CLUSTER
Membership/Leadership/Stewardship Wayne Urbaniak
Planning & Policy Sco# Ulring-Temporary
OTHER GROUPS
Judson Historian Tom Balcom
Judson Preschool Board Sandy ChaJield, Monica Lewis, Polly Schrom*
Formerly Known as KniKng Group Sandy ChaJield
Loaves & Fishes Gretchen Williams
Messenger Eileen McLaughlin
Spiritual Voyagers Ron Co#one
The Gathering Kathy Urbaniak
TRUST Reps Clay Gustafson & Jim ten Bensel
Ushers Office Coordinator
The Pastoral Rela*ons commi#ee includes the following people: Joel Frederickson (chair), Greg Lehman,
Mary Gustafson, Brad Joern, Karla McGray, Leslie Rapp, and Tom Zaremba. Feel free to speak with any
of these people to share ideas, concerns or thanks.
(*Sub commi#ee members are listed alphabe*cally)
Arcles for the next issue of the Judson Messenger can be submi4ed to
judsonmessenger@yahoo.com. The deadline is the 20th of each month for the following month.
For hardcopy submissions see the editor listed on the address page.
A Welcoming and Affirming Congregaon Page 3 December 2018
Worship December 2018
Come Christmas, most needed of seasons. Come with the reminder that love does not depend on
perfecon but on the willingness to risk connecon. Come into the unready manger of our hearts that
we may feel the warmth of new life and give flesh to the promise of hope
that cries to bring healing into our world. Maureen Killoran
During this busy and poten*ally stressful *me of the year, take *me to pause-to breathe-to reflect. Take
*me to remember that we are all connected. Take *me to prac*ce compassion and to allow your heart to
be open to love and wonder this season – and all seasons! Take *me to worship at Judson.
December 2nd (Communion) December 23rd
First Sunday of Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sermon: Rev. G. Travis Norvell Sermon: Rev. G. Travis Norvell
Worship Leader: Wayne Urbaniak Personal Reflec*on: Lori Norvell
Music: Judson Choir Worship Leader: Eileen McLaughlin
Time with Children: Travis Norvell Music: Judson Choir
Time with Children: Travis and Friends
December 9th December 30th
Second Sunday of Advent A Service of Sharing Inspira*ons
Sermon: Rev. G. Travis Norvell Personal Reflec*on: George Burbie
Personal Reflec*on: Luise Forseth Worship Leader: Polly Schrom
Worship Leader: Sandi Knoche Special Music: Char Engen-Mangskau
Music: Judson Choir
Time with Children: Travis
December 16th
Third Sunday of Advent
Christmas Pageant
Join us for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service 9 p.m., December 24
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Many thanks to the Judson congrega*on for all the prayers and support during the last five week aDer
Jim’s knee replacement. Meals, cards, rides, etc. It meant a lot. Jim ten Bensel and Eileen McLaughlin.
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We are looking for volunteers to help with a few things around the church. First of all, we are looking for
someone to change the sign on the corner of 41st and Harriet. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to do.
We are also looking for someone to help out when someone other than a member uses an area in the
church. This type of event does not happen very oDen but if you are willing to help out for a couple of hours
that would be wonderful. Please let the office know if you can help out with either of these requests.
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December 2 - Pilgrimage Ritual to mark the end of our year of Pilgrimage
December 9 - Advent Sharing
December 16 - Children's Advent Program
December 23 - No adult educa*on – Christmas week
December 30 - No adult educa*on – New Years Sunday
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Thank you to all who have been at Judson for the worship services the last few Sundays, and thank you for
signing in! The MLS (Membership, Leadership, Stewardship) Commi#ee, working with Eileen and Travis,
has developed a system to use the informa*on we receive from the sign-in, on a weekly basis. It will help
us become an even more welcoming church.
We will con*nue “Sign-In, Please” during Judson’s worship service. There will be a specific *me in worship
for "a#endance sign-in.” Travis will announce and encourage all people (including children) to sign in, on
the notepads, passing them down the pews. Then pass them back to the center, glance at who has signed
in on your row, and leave the pads on the pews. The reasons for this are: to enhance our fellowship as we
learn and remember each others’ names; to especially be aware of
newcomers and occasional visitors to Judson; to receive informa*on,
and; to track general a#endance pa#erns at Judson. We will con*nue
this prac*ce through December, then evaluate its effec*veness.
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There is a sec*on in the Chapel Library called “Race/Racial Jus*ce”.
Given our recent retreats at Judson, here are a few books to
recommend in this
sec*on:
A Knock At Midnight: Inspira*on from the Best Sermons of Reverend
Mar*n Luther King Strength To Love ( “If there is one book Mar*n
Luther King, Jr. has wri#en that people consistently tell me has
changed their lives, it is Strength To Love.” Core#a Sco# King)
This Bridge Called My Back: Wri*ngs by Radical Women of Color
Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now by Maya Angelou
Be sure to pay a visit to this fine Judson library for many other great resources.
A Welcoming and Affirming Congregaon Page 5 December 2018
6th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CAROL SING-AND-PLAY-ALONG
Sunday, December 9, 2018, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (with special “gathering music” beginning at 3:15 p.m.), at
Judson Memorial Bap2st Church, 4101 Harriet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Are you looking for more connec*ons within the community or for a deeper sense of community? Are you
looking for a chance to liD your holiday spirits? Would you like to have a chance to “just do something fun”
without having to do a lot of prepara*on? Would you like to recall old holiday memories or create new
holiday memories? Would you like to feel the joy of singing, playing an instrument, and/or listening to
music? Do you enjoy ea*ng free cookies? Would you like to help homeless youth through the YouthLink
organiza*on (see h#p://www.youthlinkmn.org )? If you answered “yes” to any of these ques*ons, you
should check out the 6th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CAROL SING-AND-PLAY-ALONG on Sunday, December 9, 2018,
from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (with special “gathering music” provided beginning at 3:15 p.m.). Judson Church is
located at 4101 Harriet Avenue South in Minneapolis. This sing-and-play-along event is free, and everyone is
welcome.
First, let’s talk about the singing part of the sing-and-play along. There will be word booklets for the
songs (so it will be easier to sing all of the verses). Char and Barbara Engen-Mangskau (aka “CharBara”) will
lead us in singing (and playing) modern, old, secular, sacred, tradi*onal, and new original holiday songs –
such as Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, the Huron Carol, Joy to the World, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells,
Silent Night, Christmas is Coming (a fun round), The Twelve Days of Christmas (with colorful posters), Home
for Christmas (an original song by CharBara), a Hanukkah song called Shalom, and one or two tradi*onal
holiday spirituals.
Second, let’s talk about the play-along part of the sing-and-play-along. There will be several copies of easy
instrumental books (Play a Song of Christmas books by Ruth L. Zimmerman.) We have books with parts for
woodwind instruments, brass instruments, string instruments, recorders, guitars, and percussion. Each book
has two parts: the melody line and (depending on the instrument’s range) either the alto part, the tenor
part, or the bass part. Thus, the instrumentalist can choose to play the melody or one of the other parts—or
even play the melody on some verses and the other part on other verses. So, while the people are singing,
the instruments could be playing in four-part harmony. Plus, small hand percussion instruments will be
provided for those people who want to add their rhythmic colors to the songs.
Third, let’s talk about special musician guests. Steve Clarke and Laurie Knutson will be providing the
gathering music using saxophones, a clarinet, and a flute. Van and Coletrane Johnson with be
performing Christmas Must Be Tonight. The Gospel Five will be leading us in Go, Tell It On the Mountain and
one other song. Finally, our “Rudolph Expert” will be leading everyone in a humorous, ac*on song.
Fourth, let’s talk about YouthLink. YouthLink works with homeless youth, ages 16-23. Their website says,
“ Whether it’s basic needs, like a hot shower or a warm meal, assistance with employment or educa*onal
goals, accessing mental and physical health resources, or finding suppor*ve housing, we can help young
people at all stages of their journey.” YouthLink’s vision is “a community in which all youth, without regard
to their living situa*on, have an equal opportunity to pursue their goals and dreams and an equal likelihood
of achieving them.”
This fun sing-and-play-along event is free for all, and the cookies are also free. However, there will be a
dona*on jar for YouthLink, and 100 percent of the dona*ons will go to YouthLink, i.e., all services,
cookies, books, and other materials needed for this event are being donated.
So, bring your instruments for playing, your voices for singing, your ears for
listening, your tastebuds for ea*ng cookies, your playfulness, and your hearts
to help us all support YouthLink and its vision, build community through
music, and find our common human heart.
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I didn’t read Part 1 in last month’s “Messenger.” Can you summarize what
was in it?
Sure. Judson and Bethlehem Lutheran have a wonderful joint ministry
called Starfish.
Its purpose is “to respond to requests from persons in need of Emergency
financial assistance for housing, u*li*es, transporta*on, and other basic needs.”
So has Starfish been responsive to people in need?
Yes. Starfish Ministry has assisted a total of 474 individuals and families over the past almost-eight years;
many have been helped more than once.
How do people learn that Starfish can help?
When someone contacts either Judson or Bethlehem (by phone or in person) asking for help, he/she is
given the Starfish number (952-686-4124). People we have assisted in the past tell others about Starfish.
There are social workers, community workers, and pastors who know about Starfish. The word is out that
we are churches which care.
What happens when someone calls 952-686-4124?
They get one of two messages: 1. to leave their contact and other informa*on, and someone will get
back to them within 24 hours, or 2. we are out of funds for this month.
What happens next?
If there are funds leD and the person has leD a message, the Starfish duty team returns the call and
either: 1. gets more informa*on and/or…. 2. schedules a *me to meet with the person, or…3. tells the
person we are not able to assist them (but we tell them why and we tell them about other possible
resources).
What happens when you meet with someone?
If it is a rental need, we would have already talked to the person’s landlord or rental agency, both to
confirm informa*on and to advocate for the person. If it is a u*lity need, we will talk to the u*lity
company (while with the person).
Is the process complicated?
No. One Starfish goal is to keep things simple and respecJul. With the person, we fill out a one-page
“Starfish Applica*on Form,” make copies of the driver’s license or state I.D and lease (if rent assistance is
needed). Bethlehem Church processes the applica*on. The payment is sent directly to the landlord or
u*lity company. If Cub, MTC, or gas card(s) are needed, they receive them right there at the mee*ng.
Where does Starfish get the money to give assistance?
From your dona*ons to Judson and Bethlehem people. There are no overhead expenses with Starfish:
100% of donated funds goes toward assis*ng people in need.
What can I do to help Starfish?
Pray for those in need. Donate. Become a Starfish volunteer; all or any of the above.
Contact Kathy or Wayne Urbaniak if you want more informa*on. Thank you.
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Sundays in December always bring with them a fes*ve rearranging of rou*ne. Here are some of the things
in store for children and youth during the Advent Season.
DEC. 2 – K-5th graders will have a variety of Advent ac*vi*es to choose from on this 1st Sunday of
Advent. Susan Mason will be crea*ng the morning’s opportuni*es.
6th-12th grade youth and their teachers will join adults in a ritual to mark the end of our
Year of Pilgrimage.
DEC. 9 – Prac*ce for the Christmas Pageant – parts, costumes, scripts! (2nd Sunday of Advent)
DEC. 16 – Christmas Pageant - The beloved story of Jesus’ birth, joyous carols, and reflec*ons on
dangerous and difficult journeys that families, like Mary and Joseph, are making today in
our midst. (3rd Sunday of Advent)
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And this is the way you show up
And you say that in your seven*es
ready to feed those who come to be fed.
you s*ll think it’s good to be a li#le “hip”.
And this is the way you put on a hair net and an apron
And this is the way he says, “Seven*es?
trying to feel comfortable as dark masses of people
You’ve taken good care of yourself!”
move slowly into line, ready for second helpings.
And this is the way you have a good laugh
And this is the way you begin to see them as individuals,
with a total stranger over hot food,
as mothers with their children,
a warm place to be for a couple of hours
as old men and very young men.
in the company of other strangers.
And this is the way you pay a#en*on to their losses
And this is the way it happens, by showing up,
of missing teeth, worn out shoes, ta#ered coats.
geKng comfortable with feeling
And this is the way you offer hospitality, uncomfortable,
a tray here, a glass there, looking into eyes, offering a hand instead of
another cup of hot coffee on a very cold night. looking
And this is the way you catch someone’s eye the other way.
and the old woman comes to you, And this is the way we see each other,
asks what church you are from, no longer strangers,
speaks of when her children were in that preschool, just people doing our best
but now asks that you pray for Annie and Ben, to be there for each other,
so she can have a grandchild, whatever that means on a bi#er cold day.
just one grandchild. And this is the way we receive a whole lot
And this is the way you answer, with “Of course, I will, more than we give, and then go home.
Annie and Ben, yes.”
And this is the way one guy says, “Those are funny
glasses!”
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Our December mee*ng is at Barb and Tom Balcom's home Dec.8th at 1:00 pm. The address is 5129 Garfield
Ave SO. Her home phone is 612-823-4156 and her cell phone is 612-718-9482.
All are welcome to knit, quilt, crochet, or play games on a tablet and talk with others.
Please let Barb know if you can a#end and as always, email Sandy C. if you need
transporta*on at schaJield1@ Comcast.net or call 952-927-8990.
Hope to see you in December.
TOP FIVE ITEMS NEEDED FOR JOYCE UPTOWN FOOD SHELF IN DECEMBER
For the month of DECEMBER, JOYCE FOOD SHELF needs these five items:
1. rice
2. coffee
3. non-dairy milk
4. peanut bu#er
5. hot cereal (oatmeal, etc.)
Please bring these items to Judson any *me in December that is convenient for you. There are baskets at the
back of the sanctuary and in the arcade for your items. Monetary dona*ons are always appreciated. Please
designate “Joyce Food Shelf” on your check or the offering envelope.
Thank you for your con*nued support of Joyce Uptown Food Shelf located at 3041 Fremont Avenue South.
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You have been very kind and generous to the young people we serve and great supporters of
our mission. We are approaching the season of holidays, and, as always, we would like to
make it special for young people experiencing homelessness. Please take a look at the list
below and let me know if there are any items that you would be willing to help us collect.
Gias for Loved Ones, new.
This category does not have a parcular requirement for the number of items. Donaons needed by
Thursday 12/13/18.
•Children’s toys and games for ages 0-5
•New sheet sets, twin or full sized
•Dish sets
•Utensil sets
•New houseware items like pots and pans, can openers, and cooking utensils
•Small appliances: irons, toasters, coffee pots
•Games and spor*ng equipment: basketballs, soccer balls, board games and handheld electronic
games, playing cards, etc.
We also accept financial donaons for the gia shop: $100 buys a gia for 4 youth and their loved one or a
child.
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Each week, our bulle*n includes a Tree of Life that reflects the joys and sorrows,
ups and downs, and twists and turns we experience as a part of living. It names
those among us who are sick, hurt, grieving, or celebra*ng milestones—or,
more oDen, those individuals among our families and friends who are
experiencing these life events.
Our Tree of Life is also a symbol of the Judson Church community we share. As part of the community, we
have the joy of being cared about by Judson friends AND the joy of caring about others in the
community. What a giD! We receive, and we give!
Here’s an invita*on for the month of December: Give yourself the giD of caring for another. How? Here
are a few sugges*ons:
~ADer worship, talk with someone whom you usually don’t talk with.
~During the week, check-in with someone on the list to let them know you are thinking about them
and their loved one and to ask how they are. Call, text, or mail a note.
~Place the Tree of Life on your refrigerator, breakfast table, or kitchen sink; then pray for someone
on the list as you go about your day.
“You’ll not likely go wrong here if you keep remembering that our Master said, ‘You’re far happier giving
than geKng.’” (from The Message paraphrase of Acts 20:35)
WREATH OF LOVE:
TRUST congrega*ons and GiDs for Seniors are providing giDs for the Redeemer Residence, the children at
Grandma’s House (Redeemer’s childcare), and some Parish Nurse, Meals on Wheels and Grocery Route
clients. Instruc*ons and giD tags are available at each par*cipa*ng church. Wrapped giDs must be returned
to the churches (not to Redeemer) by December 9. Volunteers will pick up the giDs and deliver them to
Redeemer. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
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Des2na2on CraD with Jim West is entertaining, informa*ve, cultural, educa*onal, fascina*ng, and heart-
warming, and viewers are transported to not only a country but taken on a journey of discovery. From start
to finish, each episode is sure to ignite the passions of our audience so they are inspired to craD things in
their lives that are meaningful and crea*ve.
Our own Marlys Wiens has been involved in a number of these shows. The first show of season two starts
on Friday, November 30 at 11 am or 4 pm on TPT Life. Marlys is front and center in this show. Other shows
include the United Arab Emirates on Friday, December 7 at 11 am or 4 pm on TPT Life and Spain on Friday,
December 14 at 11 am on TPT Life. They are wonderful episodes to watch and learn about various countries
in the world.
A Welcoming and Affirming Congregaon Page 10 December 2018
Month in Review
Pictures from the visit of Mrs.
Lum from the Shapan Orphanage
and her granddaughter. Also
pictured are members of the
mission commi#ee and the girl
scouts, who helped to support
the orphanage.
Pictures from the celebra*on of
Judson’s 109 birthday.
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Pictures from the Celebra*on of the Life of Don Maronde
on Saturday, November 24. Posters from the children,
*me with children gathering, family and many friends.
The end of the church year. Many
readings, a Litany of Gra*tude and
*me for space and reflec*on. There
were three sta*ons: to light candles,
to wash hands and to pray while
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December 9th at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(with special “gathering music” beginning at 3:15 p.m.)
Judson Memorial Bapst Church
4101 Harriet Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55409
If you like singing holiday carols or playing holiday carols on your musical instrument or listening to
holiday carols or ea*ng holiday cookies, the Community Holiday Carol Sing-And-Play-Along is the place
for you. Joining together in community with our common human heart is especially important during
these *mes. There is no admission fee. The event is free, and so are the cookies. All are welcome.
Have some fun joining your neighbors, friends, and strangers to create new connec*ons and holiday
memories by ea*ng cookies and singing (and or playing), Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, Frosty the
Snowman, Silent Night, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and other popular favorites!
Dona*ons will be gladly accepted and delivered to YouthLink (a non-profit organiza*on that works with
homeless youth in the Twin Ci*es).
Published monthly by
Judson Memorial Bap*st Church
JUDSON NEWSLETTER
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Rev. G. Travis Norvell, Pastor Judson Memorial Bapst Church
gtnorvell@judsonchurch.org 4101 Harriet Avenue South
Beth Rademacher, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Coordinator Children and Youth C"(LM+ S+#*$-+ R+gP+%&+S
brademacher@judsonchurch.org
John De Haan, Director of Music
jddehaan@aol.com
Jim Wennk, Organist
jfwen*@gmail.com
Eileen McLaughlin, Office Manager
info@judsonchurch.org
Office: 612-822-0649
Fax: 612-822-8055
Email: info@judsonchurch.org
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:30 am--4:30 pm
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