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| | Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | May 22, 2016 |
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| Sunday, May 22
9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- SS/Adult Education 2:00pm -- Marjorie Domeier Memorial Service | | Monday, May 23 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 7:00pm-9:00pm -- Lightroom Fundamentals | | Tuesday, May 24 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:15am -- Bible Study 9:15am -- Women's Bible Study 12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 6:00pm-7:00pm -- L'arche Faith & Light | | Wednesday, May 25 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 9:30am-9:45am -- CCLS Preschool Chapel 7:00pm-8:00pm -- YIA Board Meeting - FLC | | Thursday, May 26 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC | | Friday, May 27 6:30am-6:00pm- CCLS Preschool 6:00pm-7:00pm -- Bball (KJBL) 6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC 8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC | | Saturday, May 28 8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 10:00am-12:00pm -- John Steele Event - Gym 5:00pm -- Worship | | Sunday, May 29 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education |
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| Faith Formation Ministry
One Family Bible Class This week we study the parable of the Good Samaritan. God calls us to act in love toward all people, even our enemies, but we often pass by on the other side, ignoring our neighbor in need. But because Jesus is the Good Samaritan to us, healing us from sin and restoring us to everlasting life, we can be a good samaritan to others. Stewardship Sentence  Isaiah 6:3 - And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!" Three times the angels cry out: "Holy, Holy, Holy!" which is an indication of the threeness in God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the Name we are baptized into. We have been made a part of God's family. And so we are now called to live lives that are in harmony with our new family: we are to be godly, to live in God's image. As God is loving, and kind, and generous - so are we called to be. You Spoke, We Listened One of the themes that came up in the recent Vision Survey was the desire to have variety in the music and liturgy in worship. Therefore, once a month we will have an "alternate" service featuring music and liturgy not in the hymnal. This will usually be the first Sunday of the month. Each month we will use a different setting of the Divine Service, varying the elements somewhat from week to week. |
| Upcoming Voters' Meetings There will be a Regular Voters' Meeting on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 11:30am. The Agenda includes a financial update and the first reading of the 2016-2017 Budget. The second reading of the budget and approval will be on Sunday, June 26 at 11:30am. All members are strongly encouraged to attend these important meetings. A draft budget will be distributed prior to the June 5 meeting for your consideration. Thanks, The Leadership Council |
| Outreach VBS Registration Now Open Registration is now open for children age 3 through 6th grade. VBS is June 6-10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $25 which covers all costs, including t-shirts. Registration is limited to 150 students. To register, go to www.glendalelutheranchurch.org and click on the Barnyard Roundup logo. VBS Volunteers Needed Be a part of the Barnyard Roundup and help God's children learn that Jesus gathers us together, calls us by name, and loves us now and forever. If you can help full or part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. Visit our website ( www.glendalelutheranchurch.org) and click on the Barnyard Roundup logo to sign up to be a volunteer, or sign up using a Barnyard Roundup Volunteer Registration Form on the shelf in front of the mailboxes outside the Family Life Center. When complete, place the form in the VBS mailbox outside the church office. VBS Snacks Needed Thanks for your generosity in past years in providing snacks for the VBS kids. Can you help again? What do we need? All sorts of things like veggies (particularly carrot sticks and cut-up cauliflower, goldfish crackers, graham crackers, rice crispy treats, popcorn, trail mix (no peanuts), sandwich bread, strawberry or raspberry jam, and sun butter or other spread not made with peanuts. Please take a shopping reminder note from the kiosk so we know what you are getting and what we still need. Thanks again. |
| Life Together Church Family Potlucks  Wednesday Potlucks are starting up again next month! Join us for food, fun, and fellowship on June 15 and July 13 at 5:30pm!Bring a dish to share and a healthy appetite. See you there!
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Rummage Sale--Save the Date! It is getting close to time for our annual rummage sale. Items can be brought to the gym beginning on Sunday, June 12. Sign up on the volunteer sign-up sheet on the kiosk. |
Calling All Crafters! We will be hosting another craft fair this fall on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. All kinds of crafts are needed to make the fair a success. If you have a special talent that you would like to showcase, here is your chance. All money's collected from the sale will be used for the repair of the organ. We understand that this repair will require the removal of all the pipes to get to the problem area. If you plan to donate to the fair please let the Nifty Knitters and the Clever Crocheters know what you have in mind. Place your ideas for donations in Sally Dobrunz's box. Thanks in advance for your donations. |
| Pennies for Pipes  The Pipes are calling! It seems that the time has come for the "semi-centennial" (every 50 years or so), check-up (lubricating) of the organ pipes, which has been scheduled for July of this year. In an effort to help defray some of this expense, we will place a large jar on the table in the back of the Sanctuary in an effort to collect "loose change" or those pennies from heaven to help achieve this goal. Apparently this endeavor is terribly labor intensive, so in a small way we can all contribute to this expense. Thank you to all young and old for your help. |
| April Financial Statement |
| Host Families Needed Friends in Christ, Is there a family in your congregation who comes to mind as the perfect host family for an international student? Are they a family who will welcome a high school student, enjoy the challenge of hosting and nurturing a student, and share the Gospel message? As the international student program at Lutheran North and Lutheran South expands to include a homestay element alongside our dorm program, we are asking you to help us find families who are willing to host these students in their homes. To identify potential host families for international students, we have partnered with LPI Learning. LPI manages our home stay program, matching international students with families and providing the support needed during the hosting year. To encourage this initiative, LPI is now offering $500 to churches that connect interested host families to LPI Learning. Please encourage your families to contact LPI by clicking here, or by calling Jessica Pignataro at (203) 680-9982. Families should mention their church's name to make their church eligible for the $500 incentive. Only families that complete the registration process and become hosts of an international student will earn the incentive.
Hosting an international student is a life-changing experience. With your help, we hope to also give an international student the chance to have their lives changed by God by receiving a Lutheran education here in St. Louis.
In Christ,
Tim Hipenbecker
President
Lutheran High School Association
Ali Thomas
Managing Director
LHSA International Program |
| Community Events
 Glendale Jazzfest You are invited to attend the 17th annual Glendale Jazz fest, coming up on Friday, May 27th at Glendale City Hall (424 N. Sappington Road). This year's performers will be Coco Soul, one of the best known vocalists in St. Louis, and the full 18-member St. Louis Big Band performing its tribute to Frank Sinatra in honor of his 100th birthday. There will be no shortage of delicious food, with Westwood Catering, Russo's Trucktoria, Seoul Taco food truck, Vitale's Deli, Gel ato di Riso, and BSA Troop 360 all having food and beverages for sale. Additionally, through the cooperation and support of Kirkwood School District, parking will be available at both North Glendale Elementary (Kirkham and Sappington) and the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (Lockwod and Sappington). Thanks to Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, shuttles will run between both parking lots and Jazz Fest throughout the event. Heart Speaks to Heart Sr. Sue Mosteller, CSJ, a longtime member of L'Arche, will be  returning to St. Louis to give an inspirational talk. "Heart Speaks to Heart" will be a reflection on living community at L'Arche, her friendship with Henri Nouwen, and the gifts of people with disabilities. Sue will speak on Tues. May 24 at 7:00pm at St. Louis University High School, Si Commons. This talk is free and open to the public. Donations may be made to support L'Arche St. Louis. For more information, visit www.larchestlouis.org.
Your Daily Lutheran Bible Class  Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This weeks topics include: The Athanasian Creed, Speaking in Tongues, Jesus Blesses the Little Children, Mary Visits Elizabeth, Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant and more. You can tune in live weekdays from 3-5 p.m. on KFUO, 850 AM in St. Louis. You can also listen at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. |
The Word Within The Word
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| Worship Attendance Saturday 5/14, 15; Sunday 5/15, 107 = 122 Total |
| Funnies (used with permission)  |
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (5/22)
| Next Sunday (5/29)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Wise
| Pastor Wise
| Liturgist
| Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Pianist (Saturday)
| Carol Benninghoff | Carol Benninghoff | Organist (Sunday)
| Joy Elowsky | Joy Elowsky | Lector
| Greg Frimel | Brandon Conger | Acolyte
| Abbie Schultz | Anna Rawlings | Children's Message
| Sue Schultz | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Communion Assistant
| Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty | | Lay Communions Assistants
| Tony Petzoldt, Carol Frosel | Jack & Norma Bentzinger | Greeters
| Vince & Flo Ryan | Terry & Jennifer Buchholz | Nursery
| Andy & Grace Ortstadt | Kathy Brugere, Brian Skouby | Sound/Video
| Jerry & Beth Nicolaus | Tony Petzoldt | Ushers
| Deb Toney, Judy George, Becci Sasser, Theresa Canania | Ron Froelsel, Joel Bergt, Ben Lee, Grant Lee |
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day: 1 Kings 8:22-24, 27-29, 41-43; Galatians 1:1-12; Luke 7:1-10 |
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