Thanks to all who have signed up to feed students this fall! There are still opportunities to provide food through your cooking gifts or financial gifts. Interested? Talk to Pr. Gary or Amy Gauthier. Also, there is a brochure on the desk at the church entrance titled, “Ministering Through Meals” that has some information. The sign up is on the Moving Bulletin board. Thank you!!
News
Terry and Lori In The News
 Photo by Margareth Jaeger |
Lori Zurcher and Terry Anderson’s business has been featured lately in the Real Producers Magazine. A portion of the article features their relationship with University Lutheran Church.
To Read the Full Article, you can Download a PDF copy by Clicking this Link.
In addition to their work at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, Terry and Lori proudly serve University Lutheran Church. Just outside Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, the church has become a huge part of Terry and Lori’s lives in service by helping the students nearby. Every Sunday and Wednesday during the school year, the church provides homecooked meals for them, and it is a beacon for students whenever they need help. Terry and Lori are proud to be a part of that.
Within the church campus – which is over an acre – lies “Peace Park,” a place where people can practice a form of Tai Chi, called Qi Gong. Other activities and featured at the church are writers’ workshops, painting classes, and a talented, student-led band.
Where are the refugees?
Recent email from Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
What does it mean to be a refugee?
By definition, a refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country due to persecution, war, or a natural disaster. It is usually a decision made in time of desperation when options are limited to one: escape. Refugees could be anyone, people like you and me, who are forced to make the decision between facing persecution or fleeing their homes.
Refugees are different from asylum-seekers, because they have qualified for their status as refugees before entering the United States.
Asking ourselves the bigger questions…
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has a long history of serving those in need, and this extension of Christ’s hand is not limited to refugees. However, in 2019 the number of allowed refugees into the U.S. was dropped to 30,000 from the historical average of 95,000. For LSS-SW, that meant we went from serving 1300 refugees in Arizona to only 400. Meanwhile, over 25.4 million refugees around the world pray for mercy.
What Can I do?
- Attend an informational session this month (hosted in Tempe, Tucson, and the West Valley,) where you can learn about the current refugee resettlement crisis – register here
- Sponsor a newly arrived refugee family (more information will be shared at the session above.)
- Share a personal story about sponsoring a refugee or volunteering with refugees
- Participate in our No Refugee Left Behind campaign and write a postcard or attend a legislative meeting
- Plan your 2019 gift to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, and take advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit
Student of the Month – Nic Peters
Name: Nic Peters
Grade: Freshman
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Tell us about yourself: I’m a Biomedical Engineering major who also plays the drums and the cello. I love being involved with scouting (I’m an Eagle scout), and robotics at my old high school (I mentor). I love to fill my schedule up with as many events as possible, I love keeping busy, but that keeps me going!
Why ASU: I didn’t choose ASU because both of my parents went here. I chose ASU because it is a great school that was well known for it’s engineering program, and they gave me scholarships. I also have a few friends that went to ASU with me from my old schools.
Tell us about ULC/LCM: LCM is a place where I can be myself. I find that in the college environment, God and religion gets pushed to the wayside or ends up feeling fake and forced by some clubs. LCM is a place where I can feel God’s presence in the services we do and in the smiles of everyone in the ministry. I love theology, and LCM is a great place to discuss theology at bible study or around the dinner table. I appreciate the comradery and friendship that makes LCM feel like home. Also, they let me play the drums every Wednesday and I have a ton of fun with that!
Special Interests: Music, Theology, Skateboarding, Robotics, Volunteering at STEM events, Camping (the outdoors in general), and skiing to name a few.
Best part of the school year so far: I love the time right after all the midterms that I have (because they all seem to line up on top of each other), when I can breath and relax with not much homework and no hard material.
Congratulations
To LCM alum (2007) Ian Lee, now living in London with wife Holly and working for CBS.
He has recently been nominated for an Emmy award for his reporting of the Genoa Bridge collapse.
Ian has previously won both an Emmy and Peabody Award for Journalism.
