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Weekly
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Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter
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May 29, 2016
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, May 29
9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- SS/Adult Education
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Monday, May 30
Memorial Day - Office Closed
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Tuesday, May 31
9:15am -- Bible Study
12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
7:00pm-9:00pm -- Lightroom Fundamentals - FLC
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Wednesday, June 1
9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
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Thursday, June 2
8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
1:00pm -- Nifty Knitters/Clever Crocheters
7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC
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Friday, June 3
6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC
8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC
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Saturday, June 4
8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
5:00pm -- Worship
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Sunday, June 5
9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
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Faith Formation Ministry
One Family Bible Class
This week we study John 10:1-18, Jesus as our Good Shepherd. Because of sin, we face physical and spiritual danger in this world. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, guards and protects us from sin, death, and the power of the devil, feeding us through His Word and Sacraments to keep our faith strong.
Stewardship Sentence
Luke 16:19 - "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day." This is often called the story of "The Rich Man and Lazarus." But it should really be called the story of "The Two Rich Men and Lazarus." The other rich man in this story is Abraham. Obviously, these two men used the gift of riches that God gave them in very different ways. The life and decisions of Abraham flowed from faith; the rich man's life and choices flowed from disbelief and self-centeredness. So Abraham was kind and generous, reflecting his trust in a kind and generous God. And the rich man....well, you saw what happened to him and what god he served.
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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
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Outreach
VBS Volunteer Orientation
Thank you for all who have volunteered to help with VBS. We will have a one hour orientation meeting on Sunday, June 5 at 4:00pm. Please plan to attend. Come earlier and help us decorate. See you then.
VBS Snacks Needed
Thank you to all who have taken cards for VBS snacks. The response has been great. Just a few cards remain on the bulletin board by the church entrance. If you can pick up one of these remaining items for VBS, please take the card and then bring in the item before June 6. Thanks again.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Community Events
Educating a New Generation of Lutherans
 Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This weeks topics include: The Movie "X-Men: Apocalypse," Can Fallen Pastors Be Restored?," Daniel in the Lion's Den, Jesus Raises a Widow's Son, and more. You can tune in live weekdays from 3-5 p.m. on KFUO, 850 AM in St. Louis. You can also listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
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The Word Within The Word
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Worship Attendance
Saturday 5/21, 11; Sunday 5/15, 97 = 108 Total
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Funnies (used with permission)
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| Worship Leaders | This Sunday (5/29) | Next Sunday (6/5) |
| Preacher/Celebrant | Pastor Wise | Pastor Wise |
| Liturgist | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty |
| Pianist (Saturday) | Carol Benninghoff | Joy Elowsky |
| Organist (Sunday) | Joy Elowsky | Joy Elowsky |
| Lector | Brandon Conger | Miriam Lee |
| Acolyte | Anna Rawlings | Luke Redick |
| Children's Message | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Pastor Wise |
| Communion Assistant | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty |
Lay Communions Assistants
| Jack & Norma Bentzinger | Terry & Jennifer Buchholz |
| Greeters | Terry & Jennifer Buchholz | Paul & Sandy Barbercheck |
| Nursery | Kathy Brugere, Brian Skouby | Vicki Devenport, Ben Lee |
| Sound/Video | Tony Petzoldt | Mike Toney |
| Ushers | Ron Froelsel, Joel Bergt, Ben Lee, Grant Lee | Carol Froesel, Jeanne Lipinski, Lisa Grossenheider |
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day:
1 Kings 17:17-24; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
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