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| | Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | December 10, 2017 |
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Sunday, December 10 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education 2:00pm-5:00pm -- Rawlings event - FLC | | Monday, December 11 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 3:00pm-6:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 5:30pm-6:30pm -- CCLS Basketball 6:00pm-9:00pm -- STL Rockstars Bball
| | Tuesday, December 12 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 8:30am-3:30pm -- CPA Plus (Brugere) 9:15am -- Women's Bible Study 6:00pm-7:00pm -- YIA Event - FLC | | Wednesday, December 13 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-7:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 5:30pm -- Advent Potluck 6:30pm -- Advent Worship 7:30pm -- Choir | | Thursday, December 14 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 9:30am -- CCLS Preschool Chapel 1:00pm -- Knoble Knotters 4:00pm -- CCLS K Boys Bball 7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC 7:00pm-7:30pm -- Kirkwood Clippers Bball 7:30pm-10:00pm -- Murray soccer | Friday, December 15 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 6:00pm -- S. Clark group - Gym 6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC 8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC | | Saturday, December 16 5:00pm -- Worship | | Sunday, December 17 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education |
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| Pastor Scott's Message  January 13-15, Glendale Lutheran is hosting Teens Encounter Christ (TEC). The purpose of the TEC weekend is to enable older youth (ages 16-20) at a time when they are making life decisions, to encounter the presence of Christ in their lives and to commit themselves to a life under Him. Use of Word and Sacrament under the power of the Holy Spirit is the primary means by which the purpose of TEC is fulfilled.
The setting is a fresh, different atmosphere away from home and school, in an accepting community of Christians who are willing to share themselves and their experiences--in talks, worship, prayer, fellowship, recreation, music and activities--because they care about how you see yourself, your ideals, your hopes, your dreams and your problems. Participants stay and sleep at Glendale Lutheran for the entire retreat. TEC was adapted for the Lutheran church in 1979. Since then hundreds of youth, including our own Tony Petzoldt have experienced it. Leadership includes Ron Roma(Lutheran High South), Travis Scholl, and Jason Broge (Concordia Seminary). Glendale wants to pay half of the $50 cost for anyone from our church who wants to go. Go to www.showmetec.com to register. Contact Pastor Scott for more information. |
Angel Tree - Gifts for the Children of Seminarians The Angel Tree in the church is decorated with Angel ornaments with the names of children of seminarians. Please select an ornament, if you wish to participate, and purchase a gift for the child whose name is on the ornament. Wrap the gift and place it under the tree by Sunday, December 10. The gifts will be delivered to the children on Monday, December 11. Any questions, contact Mary Skouby. Thank you! |
Advent Potlucks  Join us when you can for food and fellowship before Advent Worship Services on Wednesdays, December 6, 13, and 20! 5:30pm-5:45pm -- Fellowship 5:45pm-6:30pm -- Dinner 6:30pm -- Worship service |
LFCS Season of Sharing Glendale Lutheran Church is once again participating in Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri's Season of Sharing mission, which provides area foster children with Christmas gifts. There is table set up near the Church entrance with a box for gift cards or cash donations. Gift cards in the $10 to $50 range for Walmart, Target, or Amazon.com are preferred. Donations need to be made by this Sunday, December 10, 2017, to provide LFCS staff time to shop and distribute gifts before Christmas. Additional information regarding the ministry and families being served can be found next to the gift card/cash donation box.
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| Join Glendale's Publicity/Communications Team ???? Your Leadership Council is now forming a three-person team to plan and implement our internal and external publicity and communications. Team members will work with Pastor Scott to create and coordinate publicity, both internal to us and external to others such as local newspapers and media, for our special events, projects, and happenings. The team will also engage our already well-planned website so it becomes more active. Interested in being a part of this team? Let Pastor Scott or a Leadership Council member know.
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Altar Flowers The 2018 Altar Flower Chart is hanging by the office. Please take a moment after church to sign up. An arrangement is a great way to honor or remember a loved one, birthday, anniversary, graduation, new  baby, or whatever the occasion. We are using Kirkwood Florist and Walter Knoll Florist. Arrangements cost $40-$45 depending on flowers chosen. Thank you do everyone who signed up last year. If you have any questions, please call Beverly Dixson at 314-822-2899. |
New Pictorial Directory Coming! Remember to stop by the Fellowship Hall this Sunday and have your picture taken for the new directory! |
Year-End Contributions Please remember to keep Glendale in your thoughts with end of year tax planning. Contributions through the end of December may be included as deductions for this current tax year. Treasurer Jeff Wille |
Women's Tuesday Bible Study Women's Tuesday Bible Study is beginning again on Tuesday, January 9 at 9:15am. You are welcome to join us as we begin the study "Jesus the One and Only" by Beth Moore. This is a great group of women and we would love to have you join us! |
Notes from the Music Director  Things I have learned from the organ: - Music is the key to life.
- Sometimes you just have to pipe up, so stick to your principals.
- When in doubt, think outside the Bach's.
- Practicing scales will tip them in your favor.
- Some of the best things in life are right under your feet. Take time to enjoy the beautiful stops along the way.
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Kirkcare Food Drive - Thank You! Once again, Glendale members have responded with a positive and caring food donation to Kirkcare food pantry. We delivered over 20 large sacks and boxes last week to the Kirkcare pantry. Please continue to remember those in need, not only at holiday time but throughout the year, and fill the shopping cart on a regular basis. Glendale Lutheran cares! |
| Books & Bread Outreach Thank You's! | Thank you so much for the delicious loaf of break and books! What a sweet surprise. We feel so thankful that our son attends such a wonderful school and school community.
Thank you, The Weils
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| Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift of banana nut bread. It was so nice to be able to share such a yummy treat with family! You are a blessing!! In Jesus' love-- Laura Marrs |
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Calendar Corrections The Christmas Day service will be at the normal Sunday morning worship time of 9:15am, NOT 9:30am as previously published. Additionally, there will be no Saturday service on Saturday, December 23. |
| Community Events
LHSS Christmas Concerts The Advent Band Concert, December 8 at 7:00pm at Concordia Kirkwood, will feature the Lutheran South Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Wind Symphony under the direction of Mr. Matthew C. Janssen and Mr. Evan  Sanft. The concert will include selections from the wind band repertoire including Rough Riders March by Karl King and Chorale and Shaker Dance by John Zdechlik, as well as Christmas favorites such as Sleigh Ride and an audience participation Christmas Sing-a-long. Please join us for a festive evening of music to kick off your Christmas celebrations! The choirs of Lutheran High School South invite all to enjoy their Christmas Concert on Sunday evening, December 17 at 7:00pm. The concert will be held in the historic sanctuary at Concordia Lutheran Church on Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood. The high school Lancer Singers, Concert Choir, and Mixed Chorus will perform along with the middle school Junior Singers. The concert will include audience carols as well as selections combining all the choirs. A free-will offering will be received, and a cookie reception will follow the concert. Follow the Star to Ascension Lutheran Church's Live Nativity Ascension Lutheran Church will have the true meaning of Christmas on display Saturday, December 16 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. The nativity will feature live cattle, sheep, and a camel, as well as shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. The evening will include an angel choir, Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, and the Christmas message being broadcast over the radio. Ascension is located in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood at 5347 Donovan Ave. For more information, call 314-832-5600 or visit AscensionSTL.com. |
| Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (12/10) | Next Sunday (12/17)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | | Liturgist | Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Lector
| Marcia Hempel | Tracey Ortstadt | | Pianist (Saturday) | Carol Benninghoff | Jim Thielker | | Organist (Sunday)
| Jim Thielker | Jim Thielker | Communion Assistant
| Seminarian Michael Hansen | Seminarian Michael Hansen | | Lay Assistants
| Terry Buchholz | Robert & Krissa Lubben | Greeters
| John & Miriam Lee | Bill & Judy George | Sound/Video
| Tony Petzoldt, Layton Wille | Ken Clark, Grace Ortstadt | Ushers
| Judy George, Becci Sasser, Theresa Canania, Deb Toney | Mike Toney, Steve Phelps, Terry Buchholz, Rodger Lubben | | Nursery | Cyndi, Spencer & David Moore | Sandy Barbercheck | Children's Message
| Marcia Ladd | Janet Leet |
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| Next Sunday's Bible Readings PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day: Isaiah 61:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 3:1-16 |
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