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Thursday, September 28, 2017

News from Glendale Lutheran Church

 
Weekly
Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter
October 1, 2017
In This Issue
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, October 1
  9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
Monday, October 2
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  3:00pm-6:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  4:00pm -- Confirmation class
  7:00pm-9:00pm -- Lightroom Fundamentals - FLC
Tuesday, October 3
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:15am -- Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, October 4
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-7:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  7:00pm -- Choir
Thursday, October 5
   6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
   9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
   1:00pm -- Nifty Knitters/Clever Crocheters 
  7:00pm -- Women's Evening Bible Study 
  7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC
Friday, October 6
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC
  8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC
Saturday, October 7
  9:00am-11:00am -- Photography Class - FLC
  5:00pm -- Worship
Sunday, October 8
  9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
Pastor Scott's Message                   
On Thursday October 12th, I'm leading a new Bible study opportunity "Lunch with Luther." From noon to 1pm we will be diving into the Reformation using the superbly made Lutheran Hour Ministries series, "A Man Named Martin, Part 1."
 
We are nearing the 500th anniversary of the nailing of the 95 thesis. That act was a crucial moment in the history of the church. It led to a wide spread discovery of the Gospel. God used his servant Martin Luther to share the good news with the world.
 
"Lunch with Luther" will give you insights into history and Luther's testimony. We will celebrate that God was working in the church 500 years ago and continues to work today. Jesus began a good work in Germany five centuries ago and he will bring that good work to completion through his church. "Lunch with Luther" will meet for five Thursdays.
Daily Bible Readings
 
Daily Bible
15 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
10/1 - Sunday
Philippians 2
Rejoice Together
 
10/2 - Monday
Philippians 2
Phil. 2:1-4
Phil. 2:4
10/3 - Tuesday
Ezekiel 18
Phil. 2:5-11
Phil. 2:8
10/4 - Wednesday
Matthew 21
Phil. 2:12-13
Phil. 2:13
10/5 - Thursday
Psalm 2
Phil. 2:14-18
Phil. 2:14
10/6 - Friday
Philemon
Phil. 2:19-24
Phil. 2:19
10/7 - Saturday
Acts 20
Phil. 2:25-30
Phil. 2:27
10/8 - Sunday
Philippians 3
Rejoice in the Lord
 
Annual Report
Four tumultuous years have passed since we created an "annual" report. We have corrected this lapse and are committed not to let this happen again. Generating an annual report is an important exercise for us in that it allows us to think, reflect, and evaluate to what degree we are being successful and true to our stated mission as a congregation.
 
A report has been prepared and is now available covering our activities since our last formal report on the 2012/2013 fiscal year. The report is designed to update members on the congregation's mission and ministry, including a review of developments with our staff, our Faith Formation and Christian Education Ministry, and our membership and worship participation. The report also contains a financial overview of our assets, liabilities, annual income, and expenses, with a discussion of how our financial condition has improved over the past four years. Further, the report includes a review of our baptisms, confirmations, transfers in and out of our congregation, and deaths. Finally, the report explains activities associated with managing our sanctuary and campus buildings.
We encourage everyone to obtain and read a copy of the report, which can be found on the table in the back of the sanctuary. We are grateful to Jerry Nicolaus, Mike Toney, Steve Albers, Andy Ortstadt, and Michelle Fiala for their hard work in compiling the information included in the report and then generating a document that is both informative and uplifting.
Thank you!
As announced last week, Jim Thielker will be taking on the Music Director position 
beginning on October 9...which means Bill Lubben will be playing his last Sunday for Glendale on October 8. We are so very grateful for his willingness to carry our music worship forward during the past couple of months and appreciate his joyful presence. He and Judy will be greatly missed as they venture forth to Texas, but we hope to see them again!
Oktoberfest
Glendale's Oktoberfest is back by popular demand! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 14 starting at 6:00pm at the home of Sandy and Paul Barbercheck. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship of Glendale members. We will feature some of the brews from Dan Stauder and Tony Petzoldt from the Gefarhliches Ding Brewery and there will be other beverages as well. Come by, bring a dish to share if you want and enjoy an autumn evening at the Barberchecks, 629 Bonita Avenue, Webster Groves.  Babysitting will be provided (2 doors down at the Ortstadt home). Welcome fall with your Glendale friends!
Potluck
It's that time again, time to meet and eat! Our first potluck of the season will be Wednesday, October 18. We will gather at 6:00pm for fellowship and begin dining about 6:30pm. Hope to see a lot of you there!
Community Events
 
LHSS Fall Concerts
Lutheran High School South invites all to enjoy back-to-back concerts on Sunday and Monday, October 1 and 2. On Sunday evening at 7:00pm the high school choirs will present their fall concert in the Kuhlmann Center at the school on Tesson Ferry Road. Four choirs, including the Lancer Singers, will perform. A free will offering will be received, and a cookie reception will follow the concert. On Monday, October 2, over 100 elementary students from across the region will gather for the Lutheran Youth Choral Festival at LHSS. After a day rehearsing with Dr. Charles Brown from Concordia Chicago, the group will present their concert at 7:00pm at LHSS. Included on the program are the LHSS Lancer Singers and Junior Singers. Join us as we "sing at South!"
 
Brew in the Lou
LESA's 5th Annual "Brew in the Lou" Festival will showcase new brews, aged spirits and home-grown entertainment when it returns to the Lily Pond at Francis Park on Saturday, October 14, from 1:00-5:00pm. This year's Brew line-up includes more than 40 local, regional and national breweries, wineries and distilleries--one-stop-tasting for St. Louis craft fans. St. Louis rockers Nick Bifano & The Innocents will lead the live music line-up, followed by the Deutschmeister German Brass Band and music by Brew sponsor 103.3 KLOU. This year's festival also includes arts and craft vendors, always popular People's Choice Home Brew Competition, two food fights--the Battle of the Bratwurst and a Brew Chili Contest. Wristbands are $40 advance/$50 day-of-event and include unlimited tastings and a commemorative glass. For more information or to purchase a wristband, please call 314-200-0797, or visit www.lesastl.org. Proceeds benefit students and teachers served by the St. Louis-based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA). Last year's "Brew in the Lou" sold out for the first time in the event's history and raised an a record $91,000 for Lutheran schools in the St. Louis Metro Area. 

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.

Reformation Anniversary Service
Concordia Seminary invites you to an area-wide Reformation Anniversary Service at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 31. The festive service will include area choirs, with many of our Lutheran schools participating. Join us at the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus as we celebrate, reaffirm, and witness to God's unmerited grace to us through faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Word Within the Word

  

Funnies (used with permission) 

  

Worship Attendance

Saturday 9/23, 17; Sunday 9/24, 140 = 157 Total

Worship Leaders


This Sunday (10/1)
Next Sunday (10/8)
Preacher/Celebrant
Pastor ScottPastor Scott
LiturgistPastor ScottPastor Scott
Lector
Steve PhelpsPhyllis Phelps
Pianist (Saturday)Bill LubbenBill Lubben
Organist (Sunday)
Bill LubbenBill Lubben
Communion Assistant
Seminarian Michael HansenSeminarian Michael Hansen
Lay Assistants
Andy & Tracey OrtstadtGreg & Karen Frimel
Greeters
Mike & Lisa GrossenheiderShirley, David, & Tori Williams
Sound/Video
Mike Toney, Layton WillePaul Barbercheck
Ushers
Tony Petzoldt, Gary Riley, Gerry Lucas, Ron FroeselCarol Froesel, Beverly Dixson, Krissa Lubben, Lisa Grossenheider
NurserySandy BarbercheckMary Skouby
Children's Message
Pastor ScottSeminarian Michael Hansen
Next Sunday's Bible Readings
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day:
Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
October Birthdays & Anniversaries                   
5 -  Bettie Welch
 
6 - Gloria Nobis
        Grace Jonas
 
7 - LaVerne Eifert
 
8 - Steve Brugere
        Lisa Grossenheider
        Bill Lubben
 
9 -  Ben Haskenhoff
 
11 -  Janet Hurley
 
14 - Howard Finley
 
15 - Bruce Hartung
         Grant Lee
 
19 - Josh Schultz
 
20 - Maggie McClanahan
 
21 - Jeanne Clark
 
22 - Janet Leet
23 - Phyllis Phelps
 
24 - Magnus Hempel
 
25 - Karen Raterman           
 
26 - Kelly Climer
 
27 - Sally Dobrunz
 
28 - Molly Ryan

 
  2 - Devin & Marilee Sauer
 
  4 -  Justin & Candace Lane
 
11 -  Klaus & Vivian Kattentidt
 
14 -  Jules & Mary Bush
 
17 -  Sue & Doug Schmidt
 
22 -  Rick & Sandy Faeth

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