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Glimpses of Glendale
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| | Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | October 30, 2016 |
| | | | WEEKLY CALENDAR
| Sunday, October 30 9:15am -- Worship 10:40am -- Sunday School/Adult Education | | Monday, October 31 7:00pm-9:00pm -- Lightroom Fundamentals - FLC
| | Tuesday, November 1 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:15am -- Women's Bible Study 12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 6:00pm-9:00pm -- Baker Basketball | | Wednesday, November 2 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 7:30pm -- Choir | | Thursday, November 3 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 1:00pm -- Nifty Knitters/Clever Crocheters 7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC 7:00pm -- Women's Bible Study | | Friday, November 4 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC 8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC | | Saturday, November 5 8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 5:00pm -- Worship | | Sunday, November 6 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education |
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| | A Message from Dr. Biermann From the congregational letter I sent earlier this week:
A common theme in many of the conversations I've had with you at Glendale is the eagerness of members to do something to help strengthen and energize the congregation. That zeal for the work of the church is wonderful. So, what can you do? Without a doubt, far and away, the single most important thing that you can do for the sake of the health and vitality of Glendale Lutheran Church is simply to attend worship every Sunday. No, it's not a radical new thought or stunning insight. But, it is profoundly true. Attendance at worship is never an option for a believer, it is a sacred responsibility. Worship is not primarily about what you "get out of it." Worship is the time and place when you come together with other believers to be the body of Christ, to receive from God the gifts he gives to his people, to praise your Lord, and to build each other up in the faith. When you are absent, the entire body of Christ suffers. No matter who you are, when you are present, the body of Christ is strengthened. Make a commitment, then, to remove worship from your list of "good things to do." Instead, make it one of those essential things that must happen every week, no matter what. Worship is not in the category of a trip to your favorite restaurant. It's more like the weekly shopping trip to buy milk, bread, and bananas. It has to happen. This Sunday we will celebrate the Reformation. It is a great time to gather with fellow believers. And then since you're here, stay for Bible Class. If you haven't heard, I'm rather enthusiastic about continuing growth in learning and applying God's truth. I love teaching Bible Class, and I am grateful that each Sunday around 40 of you have made the commitment to join the class and enhance the learning. I know that number can increase even more. You are always welcome to join. Any time is a good time to start-I'll make sure you catch up with the topic, and move forward in your understanding of God's reality. I look forward to seeing you Sunday.
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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  Revelation 14:6 "Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth." During the Reformation this text was used to refer to Luther's ministry and the Lutheran message: we have an eternal Gospel to proclaim. Christ has freed us from our sins without any works on our part! We are saved by grace alone! And ironically enough, Luther said this should make him the "apostle of works:" because once we are freed by grace, we are truly free to serve God in works that flow from thankfulness and praise. |
| 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. |
| Craft Sale Results The Craft Sale generated $1566.18. Thank you to all member knitters, knotters, painters, bakers, and builders for sharing your gifts and providing a wondrous display of goods for sale over an extended two week period. Shirley Williams, Tracy and Grace Ortstadt, Beth Nicolaus, Pat and Ken Lichtenheld, Carol Froesel, Glee Schultz, Lisa Grossenheider, Vivian Kattentidt, Vicky Devenport, Phyllis Phelps, Lucille Massie, Karen Firmel, Charlotte Moret, organized by Sally Dobrunz, made this all happen. The proceeds of this sale have been applied toward the expense of our recent pipe organ repairs and have almost completely retired that expense. |
| Books & Bread Outreach Glendale Member get ready to START YOUR MIXERS!!!!! Let's bless our 75 CCLS Glendale preschool families again this Thanksgiving with "Books and Bread." Sign up on the kiosk in the church lobby to let us know how many loaves of sweet breads you would like to bake. What you need to know: - Sign up letting us know how many loaves of sweet bread you would like to make
- Take the provided labels (that will be near the sign-ups) to put on your bread
- Bring your loaves to church on Sunday, November 20th or arrange with Sue Schultz to deliver them early
- Pray for our outreach efforts that they may be a blessing for the givers and the receivers
If you have any questions or would like to help, contact Sue Schultz at 314-304-0556. |
| September Financial Update |
| CCLS Preschool Committee Plan - Corrections Please note the following changes to Item 6. on the Preschool Committee Plan: - The date for CCLS Sunday is December 4.
- Line c. should read: Pastor Biermann offers Bible study at 10:45 in Family Life Center encouraging the preschool families to attend.
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| Community
Help Move Lutheran History Forward! Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) is seeking volunteers to assist visitors and tour groups at the CHI museum at the LCMS International Center in Kirkwood, Missouri. We are looking for those willing to volunteer regularly and to occasionally fill-in when a volunteer needs a day off. If you would like more information or want to serve as a Greeter, please contact Kristen Muehler at: 804 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105, Christian Cancer Survivorship Retreat November 4 and 5 beginning at 4:00pm on Friday the 4th. This retreat is for those who are in treatment or who or who have completed treatment for cancer. For more information, please contact Karen Tripp, MS, LMFT at Karen@cancer-companions.org.
Sausage Supper & Silent Auction Chapel of the Cross in St. Peters is holding their annual Sausage Supper and Silent Auction on Sunday, November 6, beginning at 11:30am. Tickets are $10 for adults, $4 for ages 4-10, and free for children 3 and under. Supper includes sausage, sliced beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut, and desserts. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Chapel of the Cross church office at 636-928-5885.
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). |
| Worship Attendance Saturday 10/22, 19; Sunday 10/23, 101 = 120 Total |
| The Word Within The Word
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| Funnies (used with permission)  |
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (10/30)
| Next Sunday (11/6)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Dr. Joel Biermann | Dr. Joel Biermann | Liturgist
| Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty | Pianist (Saturday)
| Carol Benninghoff | Joy Elowsky | Organist (Sunday)
| Joy Elowsky | Joy Elowsky | Lector
| Miriam Lee | Josh Boehm | Acolyte
| David Moore | Anna Rawlings | Children's Message
| Janet Leet | Marcia Ladd | Communion Assistant
| Seminarian Nate McCarty | Seminarian Nate McCarty | | Lay Communions Assistants
| Steve Phelps | Jerry & Beth Nicolaus | Greeters
| Paul & Sandy Barbercheck | Ortstadt Family | Nursery
| Mary & Brian Skouby | Andy Ortstadt, Grant Lee | Sound/Video
| Mike Toney | Paul Barbercheck | Ushers
| Carol Froesel, Lisa Grossenheider, Jeanne Lipinski, Suk Wille | Tony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gerry Lucas, Gary Riley |
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day: Revelation 7:2-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 |
| November Birthdays & Anniversaries 1 - Charlotte Moret 2 - Kevin Metzler 3 - Thelma Miller Jeff Wille 4 - Sarah Lipinski 5 - Patricia Reichwein 6 - Twylah Atwood Mieko Bergt Mary Guion 8 - Madeline Bert Lisa DeBord Debbie Naucke 9 - Fred Aufderheide 10 - Ben Albers 12 - Karl Das 13 - Spence Bach 16 - Marilee Sauer 19 - Etta Cosby 20 - Marcia Ladd
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21 - Al Winkler
23 - Joel Hempel 25 - Jack Bentzinger Judy George 26 - Shelley Albers Ken Lichtenheld Vince Ryan 27 - Rodney Wise 28 - Joan Schlichter 29 - Susan DeFosset 30 - Suk Wille
4 - Bill & Debbie Naucke 9 - Becci Lauber Sasser & Mark Sasser 10 - Karl & Jean Das 16 - Vince & Flo Ryan 17 - Dennis & Carol Dowell 18 - John & Marcia Ladd
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