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| Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | September 3, 2017 | | | WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, September 3 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education | Monday, September 4 Happy Labor Day -- Office Closed
| Tuesday, September 5 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool | Wednesday, September 6 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-7:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 11:00am -- CCLS Teachers Meeting - FLC | Thursday, September 7 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 1:00pm -- Nifty Knitters/Clever Crocheters 7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC | Friday, September 8 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC 8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC | Saturday, September 9 9:00am-11:00am -- Photography Class - FLC 5:00pm -- Worship | Sunday, September 10 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education | | | Pastor Scott's Message The floods in Texas have grabbed everyone's attention. The devastation is overwhelming. People set up tents on their roofs to escape. The elderly sat in waist high water as they waited for rescue. A family died as their van plunged into a river that wasn't there a couple of weeks ago. I've watched this tragedy and my heart breaks for them. Dads can't provide a home for their family. Moms choke on the words, "everything is going to be alright." Kids are experiencing that the world is not as it should be. Even the weather is broken. But God is in control. He has a plan to redeem his beloved creation. Jesus hears the prayers of his church as well as the groans of the earth itself. The Spirit is working through the church and working on all of those who are in pain. God is present in Texas. I saw a picture of a long line outside of Houston. Was it for food? Water? Shelter? No. It was for volunteers. The Lord is motivating hearts to sacrifice for others. Pray that God continues to restore the gulf states. Ask Him how you can be a part of that restoration. How Glendale Lutheran church can be used by Him. We are receiving a door offering this weekend that will be sent to Lutheran World Relief. Make checks payable to "LCMS" with Hurricane Harvey in the memo line. See what God is doing through our church at lcms.org/Harvey. |
Thank You! "We did it!"--to quote Pastor--we did it through the efforts of so many of you. Jeanne and I would like to give a special shout-out to everyone who worked so very hard to make Sunday's reception so lovely. Flowers, centerpieces, set-up, clean-up, food--oh, yes, the food! Ladies, we could "float" our church through a catering business if anyone wants to head up that committee! What a praise to our gracious and merciful Lord! With love and thanks to so many, Jeanne & Carol
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Bible Studies Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study Tuesday morning's Women's Bible Study is starting September 12th at 9:15am. We'll explore "What's Your Mission?" using DVD's and scripture as we study "Israel's Mission" through curriculum provided by Ray Vander Laan's series "That the World May Know." Ray is a biblical archeologist whose teaching always gives fresh insight to scriptures. If you are able to join us or just have questions please call Carol Froesel (822-1365) or Jeanne Clark (821-0522).
Thursday Evening Women's Bible Study All women of Glendale are invited to participate in the Thursday evening Bible study which will begin September 7th. We meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00pm at the church. We will be using "Glory Days: Trusting in the God Who Fights for You" by Max Lucado, published in 2015. Each person may order the book as they wish--it may be available as an eBook, on Amazon, on a church book resource site, or certainly at Barnes and Noble. Please order as you wish and come ready to be encouraged by the Word and Love of our God. Please pick up your name tag on the way into class and please call (314-882-2033) or email (cathleenalbers@charter.net) Cathie Albers if you have questions or concerns. Looking forward to being with you all! God's blessings to all during this special time in our church as we welcome the Jonas' family. |
Nifty Knitters and Clever Crocheters Get your knitting needles and crochet hooks ready; the Nifty Knitters and Clever Crocheters are starting up again for the fall beginning September 7! We'll meet on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from 1:00pm-2:00pm in the corner room upstairs. All needle crafters are welcome!
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Knoble Knotters Knoble Knotters will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30pm (please note the new time!). We need more knotters and could use someone to cut fabric into rectangles. There is fabric at church that could be taken home and cut. Come and help us while getting to visit with the other knotters. Hope to see you on those second Thursdays! If you have questions, call Shirley Williams at 968-0368.
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Choir Choir practice officially begins for the fall on Wednesday, September 13, at 7:00pm. Come join us and make a joyful noise to the Lord!
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Operation Christmas Child I hope you've noticed the "Christmas in July" display of Operation Christmas Child Boxes. I've started this campaign now because this is when many school supplies are at a deep discount. Actually, we have until November to complete our donations. There is literature at the display to help you decide what to include in your gift(s). Last year, 11 million children received these cherished boxes. Those sent from GLC were sent to Mexico (we can now track them via computer). This is a project for the whole family, from grandparents to preschoolers, so please join us to reach the less fortunate and possibly non-Christians (tracts and other Christian literature will be included in your box by volunteers before they are dispatched overseas. If you have ANY questions, please call Carol Froesel at 822-1365. Have fun and God bless our efforts! P.S. Be sure to identify your box(es) by age and gender (there will be labels at church) and if possible include $9 to help with the shipping costs--this is not necessary but helpful. Again, thank you! - Carol Froesel
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Community Events Meet Me in St Louis Christ Memorial Lutheran Church invites you to attend Meet Me in St. Louis. Performances will be held on September 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm, and on September 17 and 24 at 2:30pm. All seating is reserved. Tickets for children range in price from $5-$15, while tickets for ages 13 and over will be $10-$20. Tickets may be purchased online at CMPShows.org, or at the church at 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Visit our website or email Tickets@CMPShows.org for more information. Trivia Night The Women of the Word of St Johns Lutheran Church invite you to join us for our annual trivia night on Saturday, October 21 at the St. Louis Police Officers' Association Hall (3710 Hampton Ave, between Mardel and Tholozan). Doors open at 6:00pm and trivia starts at 6:45pm. The cost is $17 per person or $120 for a table of eight, which includes trivia, soda, cookies, and light snacks. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, but bringing your own is not permitted. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the church office at 314-773-0126. |
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Worship Attendance Saturday 8/26, (No Worship Service); Sunday 8/27, 121 = 121 Total |
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (9/3) | Next Sunday (9/10)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Liturgist | Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Lector
| Beth Nicolaus | Tracey Ortstadt | Pianist (Saturday) | Bill Lubben | Carol Benninghoff | Organist (Sunday)
| Bill Lubben | Bill Lubben | Acolyte | -- | David Moore | Communion Assistant
| Joel Hempel | Steve Albers | Lay Assistants
| Greg & Karen Frimel | Frank & Charlotte Moret | Greeters
| Sue Schmidt, Theresa Canania | Steve & Phyllis Phelps | Sound/Video
| Ken Clark, Layton Wille | David Williams | Ushers
| Mike Toney, Terry Buchholz, Steve Phelps, Rodger Lubben | Ken Clark, Jack Hurley, Jeff Wille | Nursery
| Andy & Grace Ortstadt | Kathy Brugere, Sarah Skouby | Children's Message
| Sue Schultz | Pastor Scott | |
Next Sunday's Bible Readings PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day: Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20 |
September Birthdays & Anniversaries 1 - Anne Hammann Tony Petzoldt 2 - Kara Steele 3 - Colton Phillips 6 - Abigail Bert Mathew Schultz 12 - Nora Steele 14 - Mike Toney 16 - Keith Rawlings 17 - Carol Froesel 18 - Judith Anderson 19 - Frank Moret 20 - Emma DeBord 22 - Valerie Wehmueller 23 - Gwen Peiper Sue Schmidt 24 - Racheal Canania Tori Williams
25 - Sandy Faeth Christian Schaefer
| 28 - Gerry Lucas John Steele 29 - Tamara Schumacher Marilyn Young 30 - Brandon Conger Cheryl Kight Miriam Lee Tracey Ortstadt 5 - Bill & Judy Lubben 9 - Curt & Mary Skouby 11 -Spence & Sylvia Bach 13 -Joel & Mieko Bergt 20 -Frank & Charlotte Moret 22 -Tom Gubser & Julie McClanahan-Gubser 25 -Doug & Debbie Bert 26 -John & Miriam Lee 28 - John & Sharon Willmann | |
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