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Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church
1901 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
(954) 772-8010 + School: (954) 772-5468
FAX: (954) 772-2232
Serving the loving Christ by serving and loving others.
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July 2010 Newsletter Volume 7, Number 1
Rev. Revenel Benoit
On Sunday, June 6th, we had a special guest in all of our worship services. Pastor Revenel Benoit, the President of the Lutheran Church of Haiti brought greetings from the Lutherans of Haiti to the people of Shepherd of the Coast. He also shared his personal journey of faith during our Bible class hour.
Pastor Benoit’s testimony was powerful and compelling. I wanted to share it with you in this newsletter because I think you will find encouragement in your faith from seeing what God did in his life.
Pastor Benoit is the son of a Voodoo Priestess. Voodoo is a religion that developed when African slaves were “converted” to Roman Catholicism by their French masters in Haiti. The French believed that the slaves were not human until they were baptized. But, many slaves simply transferred the basic tenets of the beliefs they brought with them from Africa into a “Christian” context. As a result in Voodoo, the Apostles, Virgin Mary, and many of the Saints have the characteristics of the gods of the African faith.
Voodoo is a religion that is based on appeasing evil spirits, usually with animal sacrifices, and manipulating the gods and spirits by various rituals. Pastor Benoit described Voodoo as, “without any joy or peace.”
When Pastor Benoit was in his teens, he heard a Christian radio program. The speaker on that program talked about the joy of forgiveness and the peace that Christ made with God through His sacrifice on the cross. Pastor Benoit sought out this radio preacher and spoke with him about the faith. At the end of their conversation, Pastor Benoit asked this man to pray for him. When the man finished his prayer, Pastor Benoit said that he immediately felt the joy and peace of Christ fill his heart by faith. It was a profound moment for Pastor Benoit.
When he went home, his mother met him at the door and informed him that an evil spirit had told her of Revenel’s conversion to Christianity. She then threw her son out of the house and cut all ties to him. Pastor Benoit was now homeless.
God provided for Pastor Benoit by bringing a Catholic priest into his life who took an interest in his needs. This priest provided for Revenel’s education and found shelter for him. After five years of schooling, Pastor Benoit came to the United States on a visitor’s visa and met a group of Haitian men who were studying for the ministry at (then) Peace Lutheran Church. Revenel sat in on one class that was being taught by the late Pastor Mark Bergmann. Pastor Bergmann invited Revenel to his confirmation class and he was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in 1985.
Pastor Bergmann also made it possible for Revenel to study for the ministry at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During his three years of study at the Seminary, Revenel was determined to create a self-sufficient Lutheran Church in Haiti. His wife studied computer technology at that time and they began acquiring used AT computers with the hope of opening a computer school as a part of their church plant in Haiti.
In 1994, when Pastor Benoit was ordained, the political situation in Haiti was very unstable. Haitian friends counseled him to remain in the United States to do work among the Haitian community here, but Revnel was resolute in his calling to the people of Haiti.
Pastor Benoit planted a Lutheran Church in Gonaives, Haiti (north of Port-au-Prince). The Church also operated a computer school that enabled graduates to find government jobs. That Church continued to plant additional churches and today there are 192 Lutheran Churches in Haiti and 100 Lutheran schools.
The goal of self-sufficiency has been a hallmark of Pastor Benoit’s work in Haiti. It is his hope that by December 15, 2011, the Lutheran Church of Haiti will be completely financially independent of the North American Church that has supported their work for the past 15 years.
Pastor Benoit encouraged us to be a part of a mission team to Haiti. He feels that this is the most powerful witness and aid that we can offer to the people of Haiti. Mission: Haiti is headquartered in Broward County and helps to coordinate mission teams to Haiti.
I hope that you find Pastor Benoit’s story encouraging to your faith.
In Christ,
Pastor Dan
Building Program Update
Building Together to Serve
Year 2 – Finish the Job
By the time you receive this, Phase II of our building program should be making visible progress. We received what we believed was our permitting for this project on May 11th. We soon discovered that there were more permits involved than we initially thought. Cogun has successfully navigated the labyrinth of the Fort Lauderdale Building Department and the project is moving forward.
The first step in this process is to construct a “silt fence” around the site of the new addition. This silt fence will make it impossible for us to use our east parking (basketball court). On Sunday morning you will need to use the angle parking along the front of the Church, the parking lot to the west of the building, and the parking to the north of the building (outside of the fence).
After the silt fence is in place to protect the environment, footers will be dug and the foundation laid. Of course, the existing asphalt will first need to be removed and we will no longer have use of that area for parking or children.
The sanctuary continues to make progress. The painting is nearly complete and laying tile in the chancel will be the next step. The tile needs to be complete before any of the new chancel furnishings. The items that have been funded, along with dedications, and those that are yet to be funded are listed below.
The Church Council has decided to name the new sanctuary Founders Chapel in honor of the three pastors who founded Grace, Hope, and Peace Lutheran Churches: Pastor Roy Guelzow, Pastor Elmer C. Kieninger, and Pastor Alfred Luhmann. It is our hope that representatives of the family can be present when we dedicate the new building.
Furnishings for Founders Chapel: Altar (in memory of Richard and Elma Sue Hedelund ), Altar Candles (in memory of Otho H. Huff), Ambo (in memory of Ruth Hansen), Candle Sconces, Candle Stands and Followers (presented by Sonia Rudge), Apse cross (in memory of Fred T. Hedelund), Baptismal Font (in memory of Glenn Caccamise), Credence Table (presented by anonymous donation), Communion Rail (in memory of Rae Estelle Anderson), Communion Rail (in memory of loved ones, presented by the Zapata Family), Kneelers (memorial – Pastor A. James Laughlin), Kneelers (presented by Mabel Bluhm and Janet Bluhm), Kneelers (in memory of Alberta Clark and Beverly Frenzel), Kneelers (in memory of Walther T. Hanser), Kneelers (in memory of Fred & Edan Leonard), Seating (presented by Mabel Bluhm and Janet Bluhm), Seating presented by the Korcok Family), Sound System (presented by Lois Bowen), Sound System (presented by Sonia Rudge).
Furnishings partially funded: Seating (170), $125/per item, 16 purchased; Kneelers, $50/per item, 9 purchased; Sound System, ($12,000) Received $4,250;
Furnishings remaining to be funded: Paraments (6) $1,100/per item
Early Childhood News
Our summer is quickly passing by. We have 49 children attending our summer early childhood center. Our children are enjoying the change in pace that we use for summer time. We get to attempt new outdoor activities and experience different classroom activities as well!
When I think back to last summer I have to smile, and say we’ve come a long way. It is extremely wonderful having all children and teaching staff under one roof. We are able to work together, play and enjoy combined activities now that we are in the same building. The Early Childhood teachers, families and children are very happy to have such a wonderful new building to continue to learn and grow in Christ. We ask you to continue to pray for Shepherd of the Coast as we move forward to spreading God’s word to the community.
We are in the process of enrolling children for the new school year that begins in August. We have openings for Infants through three year olds. If you know of a family that is looking for a safe, loving, nurturing and Christ centered school, pass our name on to them!
Summer Jesus And Me (Sunday school) - 9:30 am
Wow what a great response we are enjoying with the J.A.M. children. Miss Nikki is doing a great job with the children that are attending. We challenge all that are ages 3 years old to 5th grade to join us this summer as we explore “The Many Miracles of Jesus”. Come grow with us as we explore God’s word.
Elementary and Middle School News
We completed our post-term faculty meetings and I want you to know how excited I am about the 2010-2011 school year! We are moving forward on articulating a clear and focused vision for the school.
Our vision is organized in three parts. Shepherd of the Coast Christian School is…
V Christ-Centered – Christ shapes our values
V Relationship-Focused – Relationships are nurtured and guide our life together
V Project-Based – Engaging learning activities drive our curriculum
We will be fleshing out these ideas in the coming month and “unveil” the new vision with the new school year. This vision will then be the basis for a strategic plan for the school. The strategic plan will provide targets and timelines for our ongoing school improvement.
Over the course of the summer another exciting addition will be a new accreditation. We are currently accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation. Because of a new reciprocity agreement, we will also be accredited by AdvancEd. AdvanceEd is the “old” Southern Association of Colleges and School (SACS). Broward County Public Schools and most of the non-public schools in our area have the AdvanceEd/SACS accreditation.
We are very encouraged about our enrollment for next year. We currently have 50 students enrolled for next year. Over the past three years, we have enrolled 20, 20, and 15 students from the last day of school until the first day of school. In addition, we generally enroll an additional three or four students during the first week of school. We feel very good about getting to our projected enrollment for next year.
In Christ,
Dr. Dan Czaplewski, Principal
Annual Voters’ Meeting
June 6, 2010
On June 6, 2010 the annual meeting of Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church was held. At the meeting, the budget was approved, officers were elected, and one of our Bylaws was amended. Pastors’, Early Childhood Directors’, and Principal’s Reports were tabled. The staff requested to table these written reports until after the fiscal years ends on July 31 so that the reports will reflect and entire “year.” Also, the timing of the annual meeting always coincides with the end of school and graduation when the School and Early Childhood staffs are quite busy.
The approved budget for the 2011 Fiscal Year (August 1, 2010 –July 31, 2011) is as follows:
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Actual for Fiscal 2009
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Proposed for Fiscal 2011
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Total SOCLC Income
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$ 1,031,442.72
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$ 1,124,600.00
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Total SOCLC Expense
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$ 1,214,247.91
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$ 1,189,040.00
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Difference
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$ (182,805.19)
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$ (64,440.00)
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With Hope transition funds
(last installment 2011)
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+ $ 50,000.00 = (132,805.19)
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+ $ 50,000.00 = (14,440.00)
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Total Church Income
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$ 260,053.26
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$ 249,200.00
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Total Church Expense
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$ 298,431.78
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$ 326,455.00
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Difference
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$ (38,378.52)
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$ (31,255.00)
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Total School Income
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$ 197,792.35
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$ 382,550.00
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Total School Expense
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$ 395,281.42
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$ 416,005.00
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Difference
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$ (197,489.07)
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$ (33,455.00)
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Total Early Childhood Income
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$ 496,925.14
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$ 446,850.00
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Total Early Childhood Expense
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$ 520,534.71
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$ 446,580.00
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Difference
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$ ( 23,610.21)
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$ 270.00
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Interest Income
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$ 76,671.97
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0
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Church budget assumes a negligible growth in stewardship and frozen wages for a second year.
School budget is based on 5 full-time teachers, Pastor Czaplewski continuing to serve as Principal, and 71 students in grades K to 8. Teachers would have their wages frozen for a second year.
Early Childhood income is based on operating near capacity in all age levels.
No summer camp program is budgeted in the Early Childhood division. We will be waiting to determine what opportunities are best when the new gym comes online. Historically, the Summer Camp netted between $10,000 and $15,000 per summer (which is over two fiscal years).
A detailed version of the budget is available upon request.
The Bylaws were amended as follows:
Previous Reading: Each officer shall serve for a term of three years and shall serve no more than two full successive terms in that position without a break of at least one year. The term of office commences immediately following the election.
Current Reading: Each officer shall serve for a term of three years. Every officer, other than the Treasurer, shall serve no more than two full successive terms in that position without a break of at least one year. The term of office commences immediately following the election.
Annual Voter’s Meeting (continued)
Church Council and Terms of Office as of June 2010
Chairperson William H. Russell
Elected to a 3 year term in 2010, term expires 2013
Vice-Chairperson Al Linn
Elected to a 3 year term in 2009, term expires 2012
Secretary Roberta Murphy
Elected to a 3 year term in 2009, term expires 2012
Treasurer Marilyn Dean
Elected to a 3 year term in 2010, term expires in 2013
Financial Secretary Barbara Scott
Elected to a 3 year term in 2008, term expires in 2011
Head Elder Willie Wright
Elected to a 3 year term in 2008, term expires in 2011
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Term Expires 2011
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Term Expires 2012
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Term Expires 2013
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Tom Gilmore
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Richard Dupont
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Jay Aamodt
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Ginny Kallin
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Diana Nickel
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Christine Ferwerda
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July Celebrations
Happy Birthday to:
2 Patrick Mindlin
2 Reinhard Mueller
3 Beauti DeFreitas
5 Marcia Smith
6 Birch Vermillion
7 Tiffany Wright
8 Sarah Czaplewski
8 Al Linn
12 Brandin Curry
13 Norma Jean Fischer
13 Kerry Hardison
13 Norma Hedelund
14 Gladys Krayeski
15 Brittany O’Brien
15 Megan O’Brien
18 Cheyenne Curry-King
18 Cheryl Tape
19 Judith Smerling
22 Rhiannan Maitre
23 Gertrude Densmore
23 Joyce Garing
25 Karen Atchison
25 Jesse Snyder
27 Lyle Metzger
28 Isabella Hampel
28 Alexi Rivera
29 Mabel Bluhm
Happy Anniversary to:
2 Clarence & Mary Marburger
12 Sy & Jean Poling
13 Kerry & Virona Hardison
16 David & Dawn Maltrotti
17 Eldon & Sharon Devore
22 Neil & Jeanne Larson
29 William & Victoria Kemp
30 Ernie & Soni Gorwood
Women of the Word
The Women of the Word Bible Study group is taking a summer break in July. Our next meeting is planned for Tuesday, August 17th at the Barcelona Club House in Pompano Beach. Call Marilyn Sagehorn at 954-942-9498 for details.
Memorials Received
In Memory of John Wesley (Wes) Demko
From:
Jean Durkin
Julie and Alan McMahan
We give thanks in the Holy Baptism of
Joao Miguel Munoz-Diez – June 20, 1010
Travel and Learn with Concordia College-New York
in the footsteps of St. Paul
Greece and Turkey (October 19-29, 2010)
For more information call: Reverend Greg Dwyer at 914-337-9300 x 2198
John Knox Village Silver Angel Award
John Knox Village Honors Shepherd of the Coast’s Members
Walt & Virginia Lehr
On May 27, John Knox Village presented their 3rd annual Silver Angel Awards to outstanding, caring seniors in the Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale area. Eleven churches in relationship with John Knox Village each nominated seniors from their congregations who have selflessly aided others with their time, talents and efforts.
Walt and Virginia Lehr were honored as Silver Angels from Shepherd of the Coast receiving a beautiful glass award along with a monetary award to recognize their dedication to helping others throughout their lives. Having served in almost every capacity in the church from evangelism to governance boards, they currently volunteer as “office angels” each week. Their community service at Imperial Point Hospital for over 30 years as well as their civil service careers have filled their 69 years of marriage with giving their time, talents and love to those in need.
John Knox Village is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Pompano Beach. Their Silver Angel Award was developed to recognize deserving seniors in the Pompano/Fort Lauderdale community who show a true sense of charity in their dedication to a cause or need that helps others thrive.
Congratulations Walt & Virginia!
A Special Message to the Members of the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
In July, elected delegates and visitors will gather in Houston as brothers and sisters in Christ, united as ONE People-Forgiven at the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. I invite you to be one of the first to participate in a vital, personal way.
Your prayers and support for our beloved Synod are essential. As the decline of Christian influence in our communities is becoming more obvious, it is more important than ever to help people live confidently for Christ and embrace people with His love.
Toward this goal, I am encouraging the greatest gathering of gifts for the mission and ministry of our church that has ever been witnessed through a special National Offering. Sharing Christ’s Love is our offering theme to support the living presence of Christ’s love to everyone, no matter their need or season in life.
Your National Offering gift will be used where needed most in support of our church-wide vision by providing trustworthy resources faithful to the Word and a ministry network accountable for equipping local congregations. Together, we will work vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed in our churches, communities and the world.
Please send your gift today. Make sure your offering is counted among those who faithfully encourage and support Sharing Christ’s Love. May God bless these special gifts as you live confidently for Christ and embrace people with His love.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, President, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
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Yes! Please add my gift to the
“ONE People-Sharing Christ’s Love” National Offering in support of the mission and ministry of the Synod!
Name ____________________________________________ Envelope # ______________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
Make your gift payable to Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church. Return your contribution to the church by July 6th and our delegate will deliver it to the National Convention. Thank You.
Serving at Shepherd of the Coast in July 2010
8:00 AM – Classic Lutheran
Worship
Ushers - Team #3 Captain: Frank Dean, Marilyn Dean, Jo Beadle and Tim Mix
Lectors
July 4 Pat Battle
July 11 Sandy Linn
July 18 Pauline Wright
July 25 Carolyn Griesse
Greeters
July 4 Brenda Sorren
July 11 Jo Beadle
July 18 Marilyn Dean
July 25 Janet Bluhm
9:30 AM – Contemporary
Worship
Ushers – Team #7 Captain: Frank Dean, Marilyn Dean, Eldon Devore & Cindy Ferwerda
Hospitality Team
July 4 Joyce King
July 11 Vernice Huff &
Barbara Scott
July 18 Frank & Marilyn
Dean
July 25 Ernie Gorwood
11:00 AM –Lutheran Worship
Ushers – Team#6 Captain: Kevin Niemcewicz
Lectors
July 4 Gayle Hansen
July 11 Larry Annis
July 18 Diana Nickel
July 25 Brenda Sorren
Greeters
July 4 Ruth Galinat
July 11 Madeline Smith
July 18 Marion Hill
July 25 Pat & Jane
Krumenacker
Counters
July 4 Baileys
July 11 Korcoks
July 18 Atchison/Murphy
July 25 Lehrs
Altar Guild for the Month of July: Soni Gorwood and Diana Annis
Security for the Month of July: Mark Rasor
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Vacation Bible School at Shepherd of the Coast
August 1st to August 5th
6:30 to 8:15 pm
We’re planning an evening VBS once again this year. It will run from Sunday, August 1st to Thursday, August 5th. We will begin with an optional dinner at 5:45 pm with the program starting at 6:30 pm. We wrap up with a closing worship and dessert that concludes at 8:15 pm.
Your help is needed! We will be hosting a youth group from Cedarburg, Wisconsin to assist with teaching. Please contact Pastor Dan or Sarah if you can help with any of the following:
· Praying
· Housing for 2-4 students
· One of the dinners
· One of the desserts
· Crafts
· Teaching
· Registration
To register, return the form below to Ms. Brenda Sorren or the church office. (Extra forms are on the communications board in the foyer.)
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Vacation Bible School Registration Form
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church
1901 E. Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-8010
Sunday, August 1- Thursday, August 5
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One form per child, please.
Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________ Age: __________
Grade Completed: ___________ Parents’ Names: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ Home Phone: ________________________________
Alt. Phone: ____________________________ Emergency Contact (& phone): _________________________________
Food Allergies/Other Medical Problems: ___________________________________________________________
Family Doctor: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________
T-Shirt Size: Youth Small Y. Med. Y. Large Adult Med. Adult Large
Siblings at VBS: _______________________________________________
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church
1901 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
(954) 772-8010 + School: (954) 772-5468
FAX: (954) 772-2232
Serving the loving Christ by serving and loving others.
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July 2010 Newsletter Volume 7, Number 1
Rev. Revenel Benoit
On Sunday, June 6th, we had a special guest in all of our worship services. Pastor Revenel Benoit, the President of the Lutheran Church of Haiti brought greetings from the Lutherans of Haiti to the people of Shepherd of the Coast. He also shared his personal journey of faith during our Bible class hour.
Pastor Benoit’s testimony was powerful and compelling. I wanted to share it with you in this newsletter because I think you will find encouragement in your faith from seeing what God did in his life.
Pastor Benoit is the son of a Voodoo Priestess. Voodoo is a religion that developed when African slaves were “converted” to Roman Catholicism by their French masters in Haiti. The French believed that the slaves were not human until they were baptized. But, many slaves simply transferred the basic tenets of the beliefs they brought with them from Africa into a “Christian” context. As a result in Voodoo, the Apostles, Virgin Mary, and many of the Saints have the characteristics of the gods of the African faith.
Voodoo is a religion that is based on appeasing evil spirits, usually with animal sacrifices, and manipulating the gods and spirits by various rituals. Pastor Benoit described Voodoo as, “without any joy or peace.”
When Pastor Benoit was in his teens, he heard a Christian radio program. The speaker on that program talked about the joy of forgiveness and the peace that Christ made with God through His sacrifice on the cross. Pastor Benoit sought out this radio preacher and spoke with him about the faith. At the end of their conversation, Pastor Benoit asked this man to pray for him. When the man finished his prayer, Pastor Benoit said that he immediately felt the joy and peace of Christ fill his heart by faith. It was a profound moment for Pastor Benoit.
When he went home, his mother met him at the door and informed him that an evil spirit had told her of Revenel’s conversion to Christianity. She then threw her son out of the house and cut all ties to him. Pastor Benoit was now homeless.
God provided for Pastor Benoit by bringing a Catholic priest into his life who took an interest in his needs. This priest provided for Revenel’s education and found shelter for him. After five years of schooling, Pastor Benoit came to the United States on a visitor’s visa and met a group of Haitian men who were studying for the ministry at (then) Peace Lutheran Church. Revenel sat in on one class that was being taught by the late Pastor Mark Bergmann. Pastor Bergmann invited Revenel to his confirmation class and he was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in 1985.
Pastor Bergmann also made it possible for Revenel to study for the ministry at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During his three years of study at the Seminary, Revenel was determined to create a self-sufficient Lutheran Church in Haiti. His wife studied computer technology at that time and they began acquiring used AT computers with the hope of opening a computer school as a part of their church plant in Haiti.
In 1994, when Pastor Benoit was ordained, the political situation in Haiti was very unstable. Haitian friends counseled him to remain in the United States to do work among the Haitian community here, but Revnel was resolute in his calling to the people of Haiti.
Pastor Benoit planted a Lutheran Church in Gonaives, Haiti (north of Port-au-Prince). The Church also operated a computer school that enabled graduates to find government jobs. That Church continued to plant additional churches and today there are 192 Lutheran Churches in Haiti and 100 Lutheran schools.
The goal of self-sufficiency has been a hallmark of Pastor Benoit’s work in Haiti. It is his hope that by December 15, 2011, the Lutheran Church of Haiti will be completely financially independent of the North American Church that has supported their work for the past 15 years.
Pastor Benoit encouraged us to be a part of a mission team to Haiti. He feels that this is the most powerful witness and aid that we can offer to the people of Haiti. Mission: Haiti is headquartered in Broward County and helps to coordinate mission teams to Haiti.
I hope that you find Pastor Benoit’s story encouraging to your faith.
In Christ,
Pastor Dan
Building Program Update
Building Together to Serve
Year 2 – Finish the Job
By the time you receive this, Phase II of our building program should be making visible progress. We received what we believed was our permitting for this project on May 11th. We soon discovered that there were more permits involved than we initially thought. Cogun has successfully navigated the labyrinth of the Fort Lauderdale Building Department and the project is moving forward.
The first step in this process is to construct a “silt fence” around the site of the new addition. This silt fence will make it impossible for us to use our east parking (basketball court). On Sunday morning you will need to use the angle parking along the front of the Church, the parking lot to the west of the building, and the parking to the north of the building (outside of the fence).
After the silt fence is in place to protect the environment, footers will be dug and the foundation laid. Of course, the existing asphalt will first need to be removed and we will no longer have use of that area for parking or children.
The sanctuary continues to make progress. The painting is nearly complete and laying tile in the chancel will be the next step. The tile needs to be complete before any of the new chancel furnishings. The items that have been funded, along with dedications, and those that are yet to be funded are listed below.
The Church Council has decided to name the new sanctuary Founders Chapel in honor of the three pastors who founded Grace, Hope, and Peace Lutheran Churches: Pastor Roy Guelzow, Pastor Elmer C. Kieninger, and Pastor Alfred Luhmann. It is our hope that representatives of the family can be present when we dedicate the new building.
Furnishings for Founders Chapel: Altar (in memory of Richard and Elma Sue Hedelund ), Altar Candles (in memory of Otho H. Huff), Ambo (in memory of Ruth Hansen), Candle Sconces, Candle Stands and Followers (presented by Sonia Rudge), Apse cross (in memory of Fred T. Hedelund), Baptismal Font (in memory of Glenn Caccamise), Credence Table (presented by anonymous donation), Communion Rail (in memory of Rae Estelle Anderson), Communion Rail (in memory of loved ones, presented by the Zapata Family), Kneelers (memorial – Pastor A. James Laughlin), Kneelers (presented by Mabel Bluhm and Janet Bluhm), Kneelers (in memory of Alberta Clark and Beverly Frenzel), Kneelers (in memory of Walther T. Hanser), Kneelers (in memory of Fred & Edan Leonard), Seating (presented by Mabel Bluhm and Janet Bluhm), Seating presented by the Korcok Family), Sound System (presented by Lois Bowen), Sound System (presented by Sonia Rudge).
Furnishings partially funded: Seating (170), $125/per item, 16 purchased; Kneelers, $50/per item, 9 purchased; Sound System, ($12,000) Received $4,250;
Furnishings remaining to be funded: Paraments (6) $1,100/per item
Early Childhood News
Our summer is quickly passing by. We have 49 children attending our summer early childhood center. Our children are enjoying the change in pace that we use for summer time. We get to attempt new outdoor activities and experience different classroom activities as well!
When I think back to last summer I have to smile, and say we’ve come a long way. It is extremely wonderful having all children and teaching staff under one roof. We are able to work together, play and enjoy combined activities now that we are in the same building. The Early Childhood teachers, families and children are very happy to have such a wonderful new building to continue to learn and grow in Christ. We ask you to continue to pray for Shepherd of the Coast as we move forward to spreading God’s word to the community.
We are in the process of enrolling children for the new school year that begins in August. We have openings for Infants through three year olds. If you know of a family that is looking for a safe, loving, nurturing and Christ centered school, pass our name on to them!
Summer Jesus And Me (Sunday school) - 9:30 am
Wow what a great response we are enjoying with the J.A.M. children. Miss Nikki is doing a great job with the children that are attending. We challenge all that are ages 3 years old to 5th grade to join us this summer as we explore “The Many Miracles of Jesus”. Come grow with us as we explore God’s word.
Elementary and Middle School News
We completed our post-term faculty meetings and I want you to know how excited I am about the 2010-2011 school year! We are moving forward on articulating a clear and focused vision for the school.
Our vision is organized in three parts. Shepherd of the Coast Christian School is…
V Christ-Centered – Christ shapes our values
V Relationship-Focused – Relationships are nurtured and guide our life together
V Project-Based – Engaging learning activities drive our curriculum
We will be fleshing out these ideas in the coming month and “unveil” the new vision with the new school year. This vision will then be the basis for a strategic plan for the school. The strategic plan will provide targets and timelines for our ongoing school improvement.
Over the course of the summer another exciting addition will be a new accreditation. We are currently accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation. Because of a new reciprocity agreement, we will also be accredited by AdvancEd. AdvanceEd is the “old” Southern Association of Colleges and School (SACS). Broward County Public Schools and most of the non-public schools in our area have the AdvanceEd/SACS accreditation.
We are very encouraged about our enrollment for next year. We currently have 50 students enrolled for next year. Over the past three years, we have enrolled 20, 20, and 15 students from the last day of school until the first day of school. In addition, we generally enroll an additional three or four students during the first week of school. We feel very good about getting to our projected enrollment for next year.
In Christ,
Dr. Dan Czaplewski, Principal
Annual Voters’ Meeting
June 6, 2010
On June 6, 2010 the annual meeting of Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church was held. At the meeting, the budget was approved, officers were elected, and one of our Bylaws was amended. Pastors’, Early Childhood Directors’, and Principal’s Reports were tabled. The staff requested to table these written reports until after the fiscal years ends on July 31 so that the reports will reflect and entire “year.” Also, the timing of the annual meeting always coincides with the end of school and graduation when the School and Early Childhood staffs are quite busy.
The approved budget for the 2011 Fiscal Year (August 1, 2010 –July 31, 2011) is as follows:
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Actual for Fiscal 2009
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Proposed for Fiscal 2011
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Total SOCLC Income
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$ 1,031,442.72
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$ 1,124,600.00
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Total SOCLC Expense
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$ 1,214,247.91
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$ 1,189,040.00
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Difference
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$ (182,805.19)
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$ (64,440.00)
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With Hope transition funds
(last installment 2011)
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+ $ 50,000.00 = (132,805.19)
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+ $ 50,000.00 = (14,440.00)
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Total Church Income
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$ 260,053.26
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$ 249,200.00
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Total Church Expense
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$ 298,431.78
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$ 326,455.00
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Difference
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$ (38,378.52)
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$ (31,255.00)
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Total School Income
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$ 197,792.35
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$ 382,550.00
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Total School Expense
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$ 395,281.42
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$ 416,005.00
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Difference
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$ (197,489.07)
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$ (33,455.00)
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Total Early Childhood Income
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$ 496,925.14
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$ 446,850.00
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Total Early Childhood Expense
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$ 520,534.71
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$ 446,580.00
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Difference
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$ ( 23,610.21)
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$ 270.00
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Interest Income
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$ 76,671.97
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0
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Church budget assumes a negligible growth in stewardship and frozen wages for a second year.
School budget is based on 5 full-time teachers, Pastor Czaplewski continuing to serve as Principal, and 71 students in grades K to 8. Teachers would have their wages frozen for a second year.
Early Childhood income is based on operating near capacity in all age levels.
No summer camp program is budgeted in the Early Childhood division. We will be waiting to determine what opportunities are best when the new gym comes online. Historically, the Summer Camp netted between $10,000 and $15,000 per summer (which is over two fiscal years).
A detailed version of the budget is available upon request.
The Bylaws were amended as follows:
Previous Reading: Each officer shall serve for a term of three years and shall serve no more than two full successive terms in that position without a break of at least one year. The term of office commences immediately following the election.
Current Reading: Each officer shall serve for a term of three years. Every officer, other than the Treasurer, shall serve no more than two full successive terms in that position without a break of at least one year. The term of office commences immediately following the election.
Annual Voter’s Meeting (continued)
Church Council and Terms of Office as of June 2010
Chairperson William H. Russell
Elected to a 3 year term in 2010, term expires 2013
Vice-Chairperson Al Linn
Elected to a 3 year term in 2009, term expires 2012
Secretary Roberta Murphy
Elected to a 3 year term in 2009, term expires 2012
Treasurer Marilyn Dean
Elected to a 3 year term in 2010, term expires in 2013
Financial Secretary Barbara Scott
Elected to a 3 year term in 2008, term expires in 2011
Head Elder Willie Wright
Elected to a 3 year term in 2008, term expires in 2011
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Term Expires 2011
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Term Expires 2012
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Term Expires 2013
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Tom Gilmore
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Richard Dupont
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Jay Aamodt
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Ginny Kallin
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Diana Nickel
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Christine Ferwerda
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July Celebrations
Happy Birthday to:
2 Patrick Mindlin
2 Reinhard Mueller
3 Beauti DeFreitas
5 Marcia Smith
6 Birch Vermillion
7 Tiffany Wright
8 Sarah Czaplewski
8 Al Linn
12 Brandin Curry
13 Norma Jean Fischer
13 Kerry Hardison
13 Norma Hedelund
14 Gladys Krayeski
15 Brittany O’Brien
15 Megan O’Brien
18 Cheyenne Curry-King
18 Cheryl Tape
19 Judith Smerling
22 Rhiannan Maitre
23 Gertrude Densmore
23 Joyce Garing
25 Karen Atchison
25 Jesse Snyder
27 Lyle Metzger
28 Isabella Hampel
28 Alexi Rivera
29 Mabel Bluhm
Happy Anniversary to:
2 Clarence & Mary Marburger
12 Sy & Jean Poling
13 Kerry & Virona Hardison
16 David & Dawn Maltrotti
17 Eldon & Sharon Devore
22 Neil & Jeanne Larson
29 William & Victoria Kemp
30 Ernie & Soni Gorwood
Women of the Word
The Women of the Word Bible Study group is taking a summer break in July. Our next meeting is planned for Tuesday, August 17th at the Barcelona Club House in Pompano Beach. Call Marilyn Sagehorn at 954-942-9498 for details.
Memorials Received
In Memory of John Wesley (Wes) Demko
From:
Jean Durkin
Julie and Alan McMahan
We give thanks in the Holy Baptism of
Joao Miguel Munoz-Diez – June 20, 1010
Travel and Learn with Concordia College-New York
in the footsteps of St. Paul
Greece and Turkey (October 19-29, 2010)
For more information call: Reverend Greg Dwyer at 914-337-9300 x 2198
John Knox Village Silver Angel Award
John Knox Village Honors Shepherd of the Coast’s Members
Walt & Virginia Lehr
On May 27, John Knox Village presented their 3rd annual Silver Angel Awards to outstanding, caring seniors in the Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale area. Eleven churches in relationship with John Knox Village each nominated seniors from their congregations who have selflessly aided others with their time, talents and efforts.
Walt and Virginia Lehr were honored as Silver Angels from Shepherd of the Coast receiving a beautiful glass award along with a monetary award to recognize their dedication to helping others throughout their lives. Having served in almost every capacity in the church from evangelism to governance boards, they currently volunteer as “office angels” each week. Their community service at Imperial Point Hospital for over 30 years as well as their civil service careers have filled their 69 years of marriage with giving their time, talents and love to those in need.
John Knox Village is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Pompano Beach. Their Silver Angel Award was developed to recognize deserving seniors in the Pompano/Fort Lauderdale community who show a true sense of charity in their dedication to a cause or need that helps others thrive.
Congratulations Walt & Virginia!
A Special Message to the Members of the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
In July, elected delegates and visitors will gather in Houston as brothers and sisters in Christ, united as ONE People-Forgiven at the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. I invite you to be one of the first to participate in a vital, personal way.
Your prayers and support for our beloved Synod are essential. As the decline of Christian influence in our communities is becoming more obvious, it is more important than ever to help people live confidently for Christ and embrace people with His love.
Toward this goal, I am encouraging the greatest gathering of gifts for the mission and ministry of our church that has ever been witnessed through a special National Offering. Sharing Christ’s Love is our offering theme to support the living presence of Christ’s love to everyone, no matter their need or season in life.
Your National Offering gift will be used where needed most in support of our church-wide vision by providing trustworthy resources faithful to the Word and a ministry network accountable for equipping local congregations. Together, we will work vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed in our churches, communities and the world.
Please send your gift today. Make sure your offering is counted among those who faithfully encourage and support Sharing Christ’s Love. May God bless these special gifts as you live confidently for Christ and embrace people with His love.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, President, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
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Yes! Please add my gift to the
“ONE People-Sharing Christ’s Love” National Offering in support of the mission and ministry of the Synod!
Name ____________________________________________ Envelope # ______________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
Make your gift payable to Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church. Return your contribution to the church by July 6th and our delegate will deliver it to the National Convention. Thank You.
Serving at Shepherd of the Coast in July 2010
8:00 AM – Classic Lutheran
Worship
Ushers - Team #3 Captain: Frank Dean, Marilyn Dean, Jo Beadle and Tim Mix
Lectors
July 4 Pat Battle
July 11 Sandy Linn
July 18 Pauline Wright
July 25 Carolyn Griesse
Greeters
July 4 Brenda Sorren
July 11 Jo Beadle
July 18 Marilyn Dean
July 25 Janet Bluhm
9:30 AM – Contemporary
Worship
Ushers – Team #7 Captain: Frank Dean, Marilyn Dean, Eldon Devore & Cindy Ferwerda
Hospitality Team
July 4 Joyce King
July 11 Vernice Huff &
Barbara Scott
July 18 Frank & Marilyn
Dean
July 25 Ernie Gorwood
11:00 AM –Lutheran Worship
Ushers – Team#6 Captain: Kevin Niemcewicz
Lectors
July 4 Gayle Hansen
July 11 Larry Annis
July 18 Diana Nickel
July 25 Brenda Sorren
Greeters
July 4 Ruth Galinat
July 11 Madeline Smith
July 18 Marion Hill
July 25 Pat & Jane
Krumenacker
Counters
July 4 Baileys
July 11 Korcoks
July 18 Atchison/Murphy
July 25 Lehrs
Altar Guild for the Month of July: Soni Gorwood and Diana Annis
Security for the Month of July: Mark Rasor
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Vacation Bible School at Shepherd of the Coast
August 1st to August 5th
6:30 to 8:15 pm
We’re planning an evening VBS once again this year. It will run from Sunday, August 1st to Thursday, August 5th. We will begin with an optional dinner at 5:45 pm with the program starting at 6:30 pm. We wrap up with a closing worship and dessert that concludes at 8:15 pm.
Your help is needed! We will be hosting a youth group from Cedarburg, Wisconsin to assist with teaching. Please contact Pastor Dan or Sarah if you can help with any of the following:
· Praying
· Housing for 2-4 students
· One of the dinners
· One of the desserts
· Crafts
· Teaching
· Registration
To register, return the form below to Ms. Brenda Sorren or the church office. (Extra forms are on the communications board in the foyer.)
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Vacation Bible School Registration Form
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church
1901 E. Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-8010
Sunday, August 1- Thursday, August 5
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One form per child, please.
Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________ Age: __________
Grade Completed: ___________ Parents’ Names: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ Home Phone: ________________________________
Alt. Phone: ____________________________ Emergency Contact (& phone): _________________________________
Food Allergies/Other Medical Problems: ___________________________________________________________
Family Doctor: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________
T-Shirt Size: Youth Small Y. Med. Y. Large Adult Med. Adult Large
Siblings at VBS: _______________________________________________
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