Congratulations to Our Graduates

Wow! What a wonderful group of graduates we have to congratulate with eleven from high school and five coming up from college!!

ANNA CONRAD is a new alumni of Thomas Worthington High School where she was active in marching band and softball. Some honors for her include graduating with an Honors diploma, an Ohio Award of Merit and being chosen for the National Honor Society. This summer Anna will work at La Chatelaine, play Worthington rec softball and hang out with friends before she leaves for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. There she plans to major in some type of Environmental Science and be in the Syracuse University marching band.

ANDREW KULIKOWSKI graduated from Thomas Worthington High School and will study engineering at the University of Toledo this fall. He recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. His project was the winter collection of toys for children served by the Clintonville Resource Center. He has played violin in the orchestra throughout high school. This summer he plans to hang out with friends and has a job with a local financial advisor to earn money.

BETHANY KELLER is our third Thomas Worthington graduate. After a family vacation to the beach and the San Antonio national youth gathering (of which she is a youth leader), Bethany will attend Denison University in the fall. Biology, chemistry, environmental studies and Spanish will fill her schedule. Playing lacrosse was a big part of her high school life and she will continue in the sport at Denison.

DANIEL DORSCH is a member of the first graduating class of Westerville Central High School. He was a two year varsity football letter winner and is the holder of several honors such as National Honor Society, Honors Diploma, Medallion of Excellence, State of Ohio Award of Merit, President's Education Award, and Scholar Athlete. He will be a Miami University Oxford Scholar starting in the fall.

Reynoldsburg High School is DANIELLE DELOZIER'S new alma mater. She plans to go to Florida on vacation with friends this summer for her senior trip and to attend Columbus State Community College this fall. After two years there she plans to transfer and study psychology as her major. Danielle likes to read, loves music and just being with her friends.

Another Reynoldsburg High School grad is SAMANTHA MELTON who will celebrate graduation with her dad in Europe. They will travel to Paris, Amsterdam, and Ireland where the two will participate in the Irish Cup in karate doing a synchronized form. They will be gone June 18-27 and Samantha says she's getting pretty excited. On July 10 she will enter the Culinary Institute which is a branch of Bradford in Columbus. She will be in a 20-month program followed by a paid Externship. Samantha's school interests included volleyball for which she received both the OCC and district awards. She also received the school's Citizenship award.

SARA GARDENER is a graduate of Centennial High School where she enjoyed and received an award from DECCA Club. After holding three jobs at the same time during school she is happy to be working just at Subway in Worthington and sitting with her sister this summer. She plans to enter Columbus State in the fall for two years and then study either business or education

VALERIE NESSER graduated Magna Cum Laude from Upper Arlington High School and plans to enter Miami University as a Zoology major in the pre-vet program. This summer she will continue volunteering at Capital Area Humane Society and plans to travel with the Youth Group to Texas, to a family reunion in South Carolina and visit sister Allison who is working in Hilton Head.

Graduating from Dublin Scioto High School is ALLISON STOSHAK and IAN KING. Allison plans to attend Ohio University in the fall and spend the summer traveling and working. She loves to travel and use Spanish so she plans to major in Spanish in college. Ian has been busy at school with theater tech and band. He received an award for "Most Improved Thespian," the Dubby award for "Best Techie." and had a Senior Night of One Acts. After a summer of working at the Gap, Ian will use his scholarship from Ohio University College of Fine Arts for a major in Theater Tech.

HEATHER VAN HULL has kept busy with tap dance, tennis, Beta Club, and National Honor Society. She graduated from Village Academy in Powell and will attend Wellesley College in Boston in the fall with interests in Biology and History.

ALISON HARVEY is a new college graduate from Valparaiso University with a BA summa cum laude in Theology and Youth, Family, and Education Ministry. Alison had a busy college life being a member of Theta Alpha Kappa (theology honors fraternity) and Alpha Lambda Delta (freshman honors fraternity) and receiving the Lumina Award. She was an AIA (Ambassador in Admissions) working in the admissions office of Valpo. She played many intramural sports including volleyball, soccer, softball, walleyball, water basketball, floor hockey, and flag football as a member of the Sirens intramural team which was a two time champion for the year. She also was with the University Singers, did some theater and was on the diving team for a year. Alison spent a semester studying at Oak Hill Seminary in London. She was part time Director of Youth and Family Ministries at Trinity in Valpo this past year and is full-time Director there now. Visits to Ohio, Chicago, and Indianapolis are part of her summer plans as well as to Nashville or Toronto to celebrate graduation with her boyfriend, Rob. She's not sure where God will lead her in the future but "wherever He leads me, I will go."

Fall will see ANDREW KELLER attending medical school at either OSU or the University of Cincinnati after recently graduating magna cum laude from Denison University. He was a member of the biological society and the pre med honorary and completed an honors project in biology. He also played trombone in the wind ensemble, the jazz band and the orchestra. This summer he plans to stay in Worthington and mow lawns when he isn't taking lots of trips.

A summa cum laude graduate from Capital University in

Early Childhood Education and Intervention Specialist, CARRIE REILLY is currently working as a preschool teacher and tutoring three children over the summer. She is still applying for teaching positions and is hoping to be in the classroom and living closer to home in the fall as she and her mom start planning for her wedding. At Capital, Carrie received the Solomon Dutka Memorial Award which "recognizes determination, strength of character, and academic excellence in the face of adversity." Tutoring and babysitting took most of her college free time.

SARAH MOYER graduated magna cum laude from Ashland University with a Bachelor of Science degree in math and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She has an assistantship and will attend Bowling Green University in the fall to pursue a masters degree in college student personnel.

Graduating from DeVry University, RYAN OLDAKER, his wife Angela, and 8-month old son, Noah, will leave in July for Utah where he will work using his degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. They will be located in Lehi, about 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. School and family keep him busy but he also likes his motorcycle.

RACHEL CONRAD will receive her Bachelors in Psychology from Wright State University in August. She will return to Columbus in September to get her nursing degree from Columbus State.

DAN ERWIN graduated from Capital University’s School of Law on May 20.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As my second year of study at the seminary ends and it is time for me to take advantage of new opportunities in my education, Alison and I will be leaving all of you at Gethsemane. Beginning in July, I will embark on a year-long internship at

Redeemer Lutheran Church in east Columbus. Working full-time as an intern at Redeemer, I will have the opportunity to dive more deeply into church life and leadership. Although Alison and I are quite excited about the new experience of internship ahead, I must confess that we are also quite sad to be leaving the community that we have come to call home with all of you here at Gethsemane. We'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you for inviting us into your lives and for letting us walk through the ups and downs of the last year and a half with you. Your open hearts have been so welcoming to us, and we have witnessed God doing some truly amazing things among you and through you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my faith and my experiences with you through conversations and worship leadership. Twice now, I've found myself preaching about love, but it wouldn't have been the same if I hadn't been talking about the love I've seen among all of you. Thank you for allowing me to learn from you, both through your words and your actions. I pray that God continues to bless this congregation and that our paths will cross again sometime in the future.

God's peace,

Michael Kern

“Loving in the Light of
God”
Vacation Bible School
July 25, 26, and 27

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Age 3 – grade 5 (completed)
Join us for the fun!
Stories, songs, crafts, and even
a special 4-legged guest!

To help plan. Please register ahead by filling out a registration form (found on the narthex table) and returning it to the church (Terri Siebert’s mailbox).
Or call in (885-4319) to let us know you’re coming.

Bring friends, neighbors, relatives!
Grandparents – bring your grandkids!

No cost; offering will be taken for charity.

Health Items Needed

Our Vacation Bible School theme is “Loving in the Light of God” based on the story of the Good Samaritan. As a service project, we would like to make health kits. We are collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, nail files, and washcloths. If you can help, there will be a collection box on the narthex table. Thank you!

Health Ministry Team Renews Covenant

We recently renewed Gethsemane’s Health Ministry Program Covenant with Ohio Health/Church Partnerships. This partnership serves our congregation in several ways. It recognizes that congregations are vital places for serving basic health and wellness needs of many in the community. Health and wellness programs and instruction materials are available. Five years ago Church Partnerships provided instruction for healthy eating, weight control, and exercise, including dinners, at no cost to our members in the ‘Doin’ the Right Healthy Thing’ program.

There are monthly information meetings for HMT

leaders. Health professionals receive continuing education units for attending. Emilie Hagerdorn, R.N., who does monthly blood pressure checks for members, benefits.

Church Partnerships provides focus for ministry to our ill and homebound members. We visit and take communion to the sick and homebound, drive people to appointments, and provide some meals. This service aids those in need, exemplifies Christian love , and spares our pastor’s time.

Funding for Church Partnerships is based on reports to them of our health-related services to members. Please complete a Health Ministry report form if you aid one of our members in need in any way. Forms are located near the mail boxes.

Join your Gethsemane friends for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social (dessert BEFORE dinner!!) immediately following the service on Sunday, July 23rd. Ice cream and toppings will be provided. Watch the bulletin for additional details in the coming weeks.

Sunday, July 23, 11:15 am

Play & Learn’s Summer Camp Has Openings

The summer program is underway! There are many exciting plans for the students who are off school and coming to the Play & Learn Summer Camp. Camp is split into two groups. Summer Camp I is all children who have just finished kindergarten. This group is focusing on staying active, fit, and healthy. They will be planting and growing, exercising, and working on having the best manners in the center! Summer Camp II is coming to us from 1^st through 5^th grades. They have planned, produced, and shown a museum all about China, including how to write and say certain Chinese phrases. Coming up, they will be learning about Mexico – the language, songs, and culture.

We also have many people coming to visit summer camp kids. Joe the Magician will be here on June 28 to perform his show “We Love America.” Ms. Joyce (Geary) will be here the following day to share her wonderful gift of storytelling. We will have reptilian visitors on

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July 7 , where we will learn about different reptiles and get to see and touch an alligator,lizard, and other exciting reptiles. Ms. Joyce will return for a second story hour on July 19 ^th.

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During the week if June 19 , we will spend three days with a music teacher, Mrs. Armen. Aweek-long soccer clinic is planned with no confirmed dates yet. And, as we do every year, we are participating in the Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.

We have just a few open spots in this exciting summer adventure. If you are interested, please contact Director, Denise Petticrew, to register as soon as you can!

Highlights of Gethsemane Council Meeting – June 20, 2006

A copy of the complete Council and Committee minutes is posted in Atrium Way. Please read but leave posted. Take home copies of Council minutes (minus attachments) are available at the Welcome Center.

President Judy Kulikowski called the meeting to order. Opening prayer was given by Mark Keller.

Present: Judy Kulikowski, Judy Reuning, Mark Keller, Lisa Ankrom, Nancy Feole, Wendy Luedke, Gary Rader, Kate King, Hank Langknecht, Rob Wendling, and Bill Darlage.

There was not a quorum at the May Council meeting so all votes were deferred until this meeting.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Mark Keller Play and Learn paid $1,500 on their loan. The total Funds Balances is reduced due to the expected withdrawals from the Youth Fund for the National Youth Gathering. We continue to transfer from the Property Fund to pay our High St property mortgage. Income for May was good and expenses were low. This reduces our overall shortfall to just under $14,000. However, we pay our benevolence quarterly (July) and are accruing our 2006 obligations as well as 2005. Complete report posted in Atrium Way.

Real Estate taxes on High Street Property. In late February or early March we applied for tax exempt status for last year and first half of 2006. The decision should be made late this summer. If favorable, we should get those taxes refunded.

PASTOR KAREN’S REPORT – Judy Kulikowski for vacationing Pastor Karen

1. Revised Vision Statement was approved and will be published on the website, etc.
2. Intern update – Eric Edwards begins August 14 ^th. Intern Committee will be formed soon. Gethsemane’s financial requirements: Trinity Lutheran Seminary administrative/tuition fee $1000; health insurance premium of approximately $2,600.

MOTION to pay Intern costs from 2006 budget: Trinity Seminary fee, health insurance, and job-related mileage at the normal rate. The 2007 budget shall include payment for insurance and mileage. Carried. Executive Committee will look for sources of funding for a stipend as well.

May 2006: The story behind the numbers.

• We began the month with a deficit of $17,160.61.
• May contributions and other income was $ 27,131.50.
• Transfer of funds to the Youth Fund and from the Property Fund to offset the High Street Property mortgage was $2,639.17.
• Expenses incurred this month were $26,507.81.
• This leaves us a deficit of $13,897.75 to carry forward to next month.
• Income for May was good and expenses were low. This reduces our overall shortfall to just under $14,000. However, we pay our benevolence quarterly (July) and are accruing these obligations.
• Detailed Monthly Financial Reports are located at the Welcome Center and in Atrium Way.

With your faithful giving each month, we will continue our ministry at Gethsemane doing God's work locally, regionally, and across the world.

Our Prayers and Support Are With . . .

“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and
always persevere in supplication for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

Members: Edith Alsnauer ... Sibylle Custis ... Ruth Cooper ... Denise Frashier ... Jean Fritchen ... Ken Gerken ... Elaine Haines ... Holly Peiffer ... Reva Woodruff.
Family and Friends: Susan Isaacs ... Jeri Kattleman (daughter of John and Dorothy Tyrrell) ...
Alice Wendt (former member).
In a care facility: Rebecca Oldaker (Dodd Hall) ... Enno Sauer (Sunrise) ... Harold Woodruff (New Albany)
We celebrate with joy the marriage of Cindy Gundling to Erik Goldstrom on June 24.
Our sympathy to the family of Mary Estelle Wilkerson Rogers (Molly), grandmother of Bonnie Reilly, who passed away June 2 at the age of 108 in Staunton, VA. ... Nancy Maynard,
sister of Brenda Savolaine, who passed away June 7 ... Beulah Sweigert, 99-year-old
grandmother of Karen Melton, who passed away ... Ann Whisler (Play & Learn parent, who
passed away June 12 ... Violet Imhof, mother of Violet Meek, who passed away on June 20
in Indiana.

July Birthdays

1 Meagan Smith 18 Matthew Bogan 2 Lois Coppola 20 Frank Perin Mike Siddall 21 Christina Murphy 5 Bob Edwards 22 Dick Lyndes Christy Hubbard 23 Joe Perin 6 Tom Conrad 24 Jonell Augenstein Payton Hagerdorn Ian Lyatuu 7 Alice Siddall Paul Peiffer

Reva Woodruff 25 Barb Brugler 8 Margaret Raabe 26 Marilyn Bosen 9 Sibylle Custis Jeff Luedke

Allison Nesser 27 Rachel Mackov 10 Honoratha Lyatuu 28 Jacob Hahn

Dave Norman Howard Spring 11 Gary Rader 29 John Jacob 12 Bob Cerny 30 Jessica Ostrzeniec 13 Kathi Palmer 31 Danielle DeLozier 14 Mike Augenstein Carolyn Fergus

Aaron Hagerdorn Jane Sieberth 16 Fiona King Bonnie Reilly 16 Rachel Conrad