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Glimpses of Glendale
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| | Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | November 20, 2016 |
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| Sunday, November 20 9:15am -- Worship 10:40am -- Sunday School/Adult Education | | Monday, November 21 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 5:30pm-6:30pm -- CCLS Basketball - Gym
| | Tuesday, November 22 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 6:00pm-9:00pm -- Baker Basketball 6:00pm-7:00pm -- L'Arche Faith & Light - Fellowship Rm | | Wednesday, November 23 9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 7:00pm -- Thanksgiving Eve Worship 7:30pm -- Choir | | Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day -- Office Closed 7:00pm -- AA Mixed - FLC | | Friday, November 25 6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC 8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC | | Saturday, November 26 8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 5:00pm -- Worship | | Sunday, November 27 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education |
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| | A Message from Dr. Biermann It's that time of the year... Obviously, it's that time of the year for a host of things-from Christmas shopping to leaf raking to getting out the winter gear. But, it's also that time of the year when Wednesday becomes a special day in the life of the church. Wednesday evening worship begins on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23rd, as we gather together to sing praises to God in gratitude for his incredible giving to us; and then, at our Lord's invitation, we gather around his altar to receive yet another gift as we celebrate the Lord's Supper and the fresh blessing of God's grace. We worship at 7:00pm on Thanksgiving Eve. Just a week after that, on the final day of November, we begin a three-week Advent worship series. Each Wednesday evening you will have the opportunity to break your normal routine and make an extra commitment to living and contemplating the Advent message. It is a time of preparation, certainly; but Advent is also a time for reflection, evaluation, and growth. In Advent we focus on the certain reality of Christ's coming. This year, the three-part series is titled, "Anointed." Each of the three weeks, we'll consider one of the ancient offices entered into through anointing: prophet, priest, and king. Jesus, of course, fulfills those offices and thereby fulfills his mission of redemption and restoration of the creation. During our evening worship on Advent Wednesdays we'll think about Jesus as the Messiah, reflect on the blessings of the season, and re-focus ourselves on the point of this season. I hope you'll make plans to join your brothers and sisters at Glendale for all the special Wednesdays that help to make this time of the year the unique blessing that it is for God's people. |
Faith Formation Ministry One Family Bible Class
Dr. Biermann leads the Bible Class this morning in the Family Life Center. Grab a cup of coffee and join us.
Sunday School Preschool through 1st grade children will meet in the lower level of the Parish House (under the gym). Grades 2 through 6 will meet in the lower level of the new building across from the elevator, room 012. High School youth will gather in the Youth Room. Confirmation class for 7th and 8th grade youth will be in the conference room next to Pastor's office, room 113.
Stewardship Sentence  Matthew 25:2 "Five of them were foolish, and five were wise." A truly wise man, as Jesus once said, builds on the Word of Jesus. There is no other foundation which will stand. Any other path is a foolish one. His Word leads to life and to depart from His Word leads to death. Clinging to His Word, we know we have His blessing.
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| Pastoral Care If you need pastoral care for any reason, don't hesitate to contact the church office or one of the vacancy pastors directly. Pastor Biermann will be at the church on Monday and Thursday mornings most weeks, and Pastor Erkkinen is available on campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. |
| CCLS Sunday Brunch Celebration on December 4 Glendale Lutheran Church is going to be celebrating CCLS Sunday on December 4. Immediately following the church service there will be a continental breakfast served in the gym. We are looking for willing bakers or buyers to help by bringing a treat to be served to the CCLS families and staff as well as our members. There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk if you are able and willing to help. Thank you.
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| LFCS Season of Sharing - December 11 Giving Deadline GLC has been asked to participate this year in Lutheran Family and Children's Services Season of Sharing program. Gift cards are needed from stores such as Walmart, Target, Dollar General, and/or grocery stores. These gift cards will then be distributed to over 700 needy people. We have placed a box on a table near the front entrance where you may deposit gift cards, or you can deliver the cards to the Church Office. Gift cards may also be mailed to the Church Office designating them for Season of Sharing. Monetary gifts may be made payable to LFCS with "Season of Sharing" in the memo line. Lutheran Family hopes to raise over $20,000 to provide needed funding for families who are struggling with the basic necessities of life. All gifts are requested before Sunday, December 11, so they can be sent to LFCS and the distribution process can begin.
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| Youth News We are booked for the Escape Room (St Louis) Diamond Heist on Saturday, November 26 at 10:35. We must meet at church at 9:10 so we can be on time! We have a limited number of people who can go! I also need 2 more adults to drive (and participate if you wish). First come, first signed. Cost $20. Contact John Brugere
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| Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Delegate Meeting Report Our congregation's delegate, John Brugere, attended the Annual Delegate Assembly Meeting of Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis. The meeting was held November 15th at Epiphany Lutheran Church, St. Louis City, MO. The Foundation's 2015 Financial Statements were reviewed at the meeting. A report was given regarding the Foundation's investments. Delegates were provided with an update of grants made year-to-date. 101 grants totaling $3,469,642 have been awarded thus far in 2016. A complete listing of grants is available on the Foundation's website at www.lutheranfoundation.org. Foundation staff continues to welcome the opportunity to meet with congregations to explore opportunities for partnership. Delegates voted to approve the application submitted by Immanuel Lutheran Church (St. Charles) to become a non-Charter Delegate Member of Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis. Rev. Dr. Michael Ziegler, Pastor at Epiphany Lutheran Church shared with those present his church's efforts to revitalize and create a culture that serves its surrounding community. Rev. John R. Kotovsky and Michelle Wamser from Lutheran Senior Services provided an overview of their tele-health technology program that seeks to improve the health outcomes of older adults in the agency's affordable housing facilities and surrounding communities by providing health and mental health screening through Telehealth Kiosks and Parish Nursing services. The Delegate Assembly held elections for the Foundation's Board of Directors. The following individuals were elected to a three-year term starting January 1, 2017: Rev. Robert Bernhardt (Holy Cross) as Pastoral Delegate. Lay Delegates positions now include Rev. Micah Glenn (Grace Chapel), Charles Heisner (Webster Gardens), Bruce Pompe (St Timothy). |
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CCLS Dinner Auction The 2017 Hearts on Fire CCLS Dinner Auction will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Orlando Gardens Banquet Center in south St. Louis county. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend or support this special fundraising event for the CCLS community. Tickets are $70 per person or $650 for a table of 10. Sponsorship, advertising, and donation opportunities are available. For more information, please visit www.ccls-stlouis.org/news-events/dinner-auction. Contact Joel and Kerrie Karsten, Dinner Auction Co-Chairs, at auction@ccls-stlouis.org or 314-749-8333 with any questions.
Immanuel Boar's Head Christmas Festival The Christmas Festival of the ages, the Boar's Head Festival, will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Charles, December 9, 10 and 11. There will be a 7:30 performance each evening with afternoon performances at 4:00pm both Saturday and Sunday. A dress rehearsal (tickets required) will be held at 7:30pm on December 8. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis starting at 8:00am on Tuesday, November 1. Call 636-946-2656 or come to the Immanuel Church office. Get your tickets early! They go fast! There is no charge for the tickets (limit 5 per person). |
| The Word Within The Word
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| Worship Attendance Saturday 11/12, 19; Sunday 11/13, 95 = 114 Total |
| Funnies (used with permission)  |
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (11/20)
| Next Sunday (11/27)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Dr. Joel Biermann | Dr. Joel Biermann | Liturgist
| Dr. Joel Biermann | Dr. Joel Biermann | Pianist (Saturday)
| Carol Benninghoff | (no Saturday worship 11/26) | Organist (Sunday)
| Kristen Schade | Joy Elowsky | Lector
| Theresa Canania | Tim Cosby | Acolyte
| -- | David Moore | Children's Message
| Sue Schultz | | Communion Assistant
| Jerry Nicolaus
| Mike Toney | | Lay Communions Assistants
| Hank & Joan Schlichter | Andy & Tracey Ortstadt | Greeters
| Frank & Charlotte Moret | Williams Family | Nursery
| Vicki Devenport, Anna Rawlings | Jill & Luke Schultz | Sound/Video
| David Williams | Jerry & Beth Nicolaus | Ushers
| Mike Toney, Sarah Skouby, Layton Wille, Grant Lee, Ben Lee | Deb Toney, Judy George, Becci Sasser, Theresa Canania |
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 21:1-11 |
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