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| | Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | August 7, 2016 |
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| Sunday, August 7 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education | | Monday, August 8
| | Tuesday, August 9 5:00am-8:00pm - Polling Place 9:15am -- Bible Study 12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 3:00pm-6:00pm -- CCLS Open House | | Wednesday, August 10 9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor | | Thursday, August 11 8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 1:00pm -- Noble Knotters 7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC | | Friday, August 12 6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC 8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC | | Saturday, August 13 8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 5:00pm -- Worship | | Sunday, August 14 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education |
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| Faith Formation Ministry One Family Bible Class  As the kids take a vacation from Sunday School, it gives us adults an opportunity to tackle a timely issue. Join us in the Family Life Center over the next 4 weeks as we study "The Intersection of Church and State." This is an award winning, video based Bible study produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries. With issues of religious freedom becoming more and more prevalent it is important to understand what God's Word has to say about the Church and the state. Join us. Stewardship Sentence  Luke 12:24 "Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them." God feeds the birds of the air - this we know, it's just that, as one wit put it: God sometimes feeds the birds....to the cats! Yes, crosses and hardships will always come, Christ said that no disciple is above his Master. But through it all, the Lord cares for us and He calls upon us to trust to that care. He really is our Father, and He really will guard and keep us through whatever this life has to throw at us. And in the end, we shall receive the gift of eternal life. |
A Note from Pastor Wise I want to thank all of you for your cards, thoughts, kind and encouraging words, and especially your prayers. They truly make a difference. Thank you. Right now I am waiting to go through one more "staging" test, an endoscopic ultrasound scheduled for the 12th. After that, the doctors will determine the exact course and timing of treatment which will include surgery and chemotherapy. Tests, so far, have revealed a tumor in the upper part of the stomach near the esophagus. Last week, PET and CAT scans revealed that there is also involvement of the lymph nodes around the stomach, but all other organs appear to be unaffected. I will keep everyone posted as I learn more. Thanks again for all of the support. In Christ, Pastor Wise
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Annual Picnic August 28th will be a very special Sunday. First, we will have a special service recognizing and honoring Glendale's police and firefighters and  thanking them for their service. The annual church picnic will follow on the front lawn. There will be games for the kids and entertainment for the adults. The Maple Jam Band will share their gift of music at the picnic. Hot dogs, etc. will be provided. Plan to bring a dish to share at the picnic. It promises to be a great day. |
Leadership/Elder Nominations The Leadership Council is seeking two candidates to serve three-year terms on Leadership Council and two candidates to serve three-year terms as Elders. The terms are set to begin in October 2016. Please let Andy Ryan know any recommendations you have for nominees. He can be reached at 314-446-4208 (office phone) or at 314-398-7505 (cell phone), or by email at aryan@sandbergphoenix.com. The Leadership Council and Elders appreciate the Congregation's support in filling these important positions. |
Life Together
Church Family Potlucks Join us August 17 for another potluck dinner! Fellowship begins at 6:00pm, and dinner starts at 6:30pm. Bring a dish to share and a healthy appetite. See you there! The next potluck after this one will be September 21.
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Outreach
Kirkcare Needs Our Help Kirk Care Food Pantry is the only food pantry in the area that delivers and right now they are in need of specific items. Summertime is challenging for some families with kids home from school. Please brings donations and place in our shopping cart by the Family Life Center. Suggested items are: protein (canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, etc.), pasta and sauces (Chef Boyardee, etc.), or canned fruit.
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| Orphan Grain Train The regional branch of Orphan Grain Train (OGT) here in St. Louis is seeking a new home. For 16 years OGT has successfully operated out of the old Concordia Seminary building, owned by Holy Cross in south St. Louis. Due to advances for ministry in that area, Holy Cross now needs the space, and while we are pleased for their opportunity, it leaves OGT without a local "home" for special ministry to the needy. OGT has until the end of September to relocate. If you have any leads on a usable space (8,500 would be ideal) in a decent an workable locale, let me know. We have a shoestring budget and would do well to have as much support (and benefits) as possible to make this happen. Otherwise, OGT in this part of the Midwest will go dormant, meaning that at least 6 food pantries will not be supplied food and goods via OGT. It also means local OGT support for overseas outreach to Mongolia, Latvia, Africa, and South America (all points that have benefitted from OGT's ministry efforts) will be on hold for an indefinite time. We are seeking options for a new home that may be used a minimum of 2 or 3 years at which time we can evaluate the situation. We are willing to explore donations at least to cover the cost of utilities. To accommodate 14 freezer/cooling units we may be willing to meet the cost of extra electrical improvements to the facility. Ideally, we plan to use hand-operated pallet jacks to move material onto the premises and to store pallets until shipments are made. We will need access to a kitchen sink large enough to allow the washing of items in preparation for shipping. We are ideally seeking an entryway on the first floor that can allow for a pallet to enter. A loading dock (or its equivalent) would be ideal. We are flexible given the circumstance, and can discuss options for use upon visiting the site. Blessings! Dr. Gerald Perschbacher Board member, OGT Missouri-Illinois Division
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| Community
On the evening of August 5, beginning at 6:30pm, there will be a benefit dinner concert at Timothy Lutheran Church, 6704 Fyler, 63139. The beneficiaries will be Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Julie E. Taitt Lutheran School, both located in the greater Monrovia, Liberia area and both led by Pastor Simon Dapaye, now on a brief visit to the St. Louis area. Tickets are $6.00 per person or $40.00 for a table of 8 and can be purchased through Timothy Lutheran Church Office (314-781-8673). Questions or donations? Contact Simon Dapaye at 314-550-4359 or dapayesimon@yanoo.com
Educating a New Generation of Lutherans Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week's topics include: The "For You" of Biblical Christianity, Mary Mother of Jesus, The Temptation of Jesus, Sexual Morality in a Christless World and more. You can tune in live weekdays from 3:00-5:00pm 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. |
| The Word Within The Word
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| Worship Attendance Saturday 7/30, ?; Sunday 7/31, 108 |
| Funnies (used with permission)  |
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (8/7)
| Next Sunday (8/14)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Wise | Pastor Wise | Liturgist
| Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Pianist (Saturday)
| Joy Elowsky | Carol Benninghoff | Organist (Sunday)
| Joy Elowsky | Joy Elowsky | Lector
| Tracey Ortstadt | Joan Schlichter | Acolyte
| Grace Ortstadt | Spencer Moore | Children's Message
| Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Communion Assistant
| Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty | | Lay Communions Assistants
| Greg & Karen Frimel | Terry & Jennifer Buchholz | Greeters
| Das Family | Bill & Judy George | Nursery
| Jill & Luke Schultz | Nora & Krista Steele | Sound/Video
| David Williams | Jerry & Beth Nicolaus | Ushers
| Mike Toney, Terry Buchholz, Steve Phelps, Rodger Lubben | Ken Clark, Jack Hurley, Jeff Wille |
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day: Jeremiah 23:16-29; Hebrews 11:17-31 (32-40); 12:1-3; Luke 12:49-53 (54-56) |
| August Birthdays and Anniversaries 2 - Ken Kight 3 - Theresa Canania Breanna Ladd 6 - Ben Lee 7 - Alan Schultz 8 - Andy Ortstadt 9 - Mike Grossenheider 10 - Mary Ann Faeth Paul Schultz 12 - Ashley Phillips Annemarie Schloeman 14 - Katie Schmidt 15 - Cindy Rebbe 16 - Craig Oberle Devin Sauer 17 - Beth Nicolaus Laura Redick 19 - Jan Cosby Kira Moore 20 - Ed Nelson Josh Nelson 21 - Tyler Buchholz 23 - Jane Keathley 24 - Mary Aufderheide Josh Boehme Terry Buchholz Judy Hartung Patrick Toney
| 25 - Pam Bert Jennifer Buchholz 27 - Steve Phelps Anna Rawlings Hank Schlichter 30 - Miriam Reimnitz 31 - Lauren Mistler
6 - Dan & Susan DeFosset 8 - John & Kathy Brugere Lyle & Carol Fisher 12 - Brent & Nora Steele 13 - Ron & Carol Froesel 16 - Kevin & Gail Metzler 19 - Bill & Judy George 21 - Jane & Gerald Keathley 22 - Mark & Laura Redick 26 - Joel & Marcia Hempel 27 - Robert & Krissa Lubben Jerry & Beth Nicolaus 28 - Bruce & Judy Hartung
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