| Pastor Biermann's Message Sunday is installation day. Well, at least at Salem, Blackjack, it is installation day; and I have a distinct interest in this particular installation. As some of you know, it is my son-in-law, Martin Dressler, who is being installed as the pastor of the north county congregation. Yes, my wife and I are very happy about this turn of events! It will be wonderful to have Martin and Justine and their three children in St. Louis. But, it is also exciting to be able to be part of what God is doing in his church in that congregation. I believe that exciting and, of course, challenging days are ahead for the people of Salem. That's how things work in God's church. The same is true here, at Glendale. Exciting days are ahead. The call committee is working in earnest: thinking, praying, studying, conversing, and discerning as they seek God's will in the selection of the man that should be called to serve the congregation as its shepherd. God will unfold his plan in his time, of course, and it is certainly going to be exciting to watch it unfold...and, more importantly to be part of it. And, of course, it will also be challenging. God is at work and when God is working, it is inevitable that his people will be challenged to think about what he has planned and how he wants to accomplish that plan. You play a critical role in this entire process, even now. You are part of it. So, do your part. Pray diligently for the call committee. Pray diligently for the man who will be receiving the call. Pray for yourself that you would be ready to be challenged and led in God's ways by your new pastor. And, while we wait for the plan to unfold, build yourself up in God's truth: be present in worship, encourage each other, support the work of the call committee, and be confident of God's grace at work for this congregation.
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| First Budget Reading A first reading of the Leadership Council's proposed 2017/2018 budget will take place at 11:30am on May 21, 2017, in the Family Life Center immediately following Bible Study. Please plan on attending so we can explain our budget items and answer any questions the Congregation may have on those items. We will provide members with a spreadsheet comparing the current fiscal year budget with next year's proposed budget in advance of the May 21, 2017, meeting. A light lunch will also be provided during the meeting. - The Leadership Council |
| Pot Luck Wednesday May 16 Mark it on your calendars! We are invited to hold our next pot luck at the Frimel's home. You are in for a treat! Greg and Karen have a spectacular shade garden and they are gracious to share it; come and enjoy it with us! Remember, Wednesday, May 16-- fellowship at 6:00pm and dinner at 6:30pm. See you there! |
| Community Farewell to the Millers John and Ellen Miller have been teaching and conducting young musicians in the Lutheran South Instrumental Music Program and the LHSS Elementary Band Program since 1998. As the Millers retire at the close of the 2016-2017 school year, we invite you to join them at their final concert on Friday, May 5, at 7:30pm at Concordia Kirkwood. |
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| 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. |
| Worship Attendance Saturday 4/29, 16; Sunday 4/30, 137 = 153 Total |
| Worship Leaders
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (5/7)
| Next Sunday (5/14)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Biermann | Pastor Biermann | | Liturgist | Nate McCarty | Pastor Biermann | Lector
| Tim Cosby | Joan Schlichter | | Pianist (Saturday) | Joy Elowsky | Joy Elowsky | | Organist (Sunday)
| Joy Elowsky
| Joy Elowsky
| | Acolyte | Anna Rawlings | David Moore | Communion Assistant
| Nate McCarty | Nate McCarty | | Lay Assistants
| Terry Buchholz | Steve Phelps | Greeters
| Paul & Sandy Barbercheck | Andy & Tracey Ortstadt | Sound/Video
| David Williams | Jerry & Beth Nicolaus | Ushers
| Judy George, Becci Sasser, Theresa Canania, Deb Toney | Ron Froesel, Joel Bergt, Grant Lee, Frank Moret | Nursery
| Nora & Krista Steele | Jill & Luke Schultz | Children's Message
| Marcia Ladd | Nate McCarty |
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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: Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 51-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 |
May Birthdays & Anniversaries 2 - Jennifer Grimm John Ladd Thomas Schultz 3 - Rod Nobis 4 - Jason DeBord 5 - Sandy Barbercheck Jeff Albers 6 - Lillian Conger Owen Metzler 7 - Brian Medlock 8 - Yuria Bergt Rich Faeth Greg Frimel Will Schumacher 9 - Dawn Klein Bryan Toney Wes Hadler 10 - Tim DeFosset Eunice Zimmermann 12 - Gil Canania 13 - Paul Barbercheck 16 - Chris Schaefer 18 - Rosemary Orloff
| 19 - Krissa Lubben 20 - Brooke Ebl 21 - Tim Lauber 23 - Mollie Schultz 25 - Wallace Schumacher 26 - Todd Filkins 27 - Kenneth Klotz 29 - Mimi Schaefer 30 - Joe Lauber 31 - Wally Schramm
10 -Tony & Vicky Petzoldt 18 - Todd & Lisa Filkins 22 -Rod & Gloria Nobis 27 -Andy & Tracey Ortstadt 29 -Ed Nelson & Vicki Devenport 30 -Steve & Phyllis Phelps |
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