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| | Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | September 10, 2017 |
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| Sunday, September 10 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education | | Monday, September 11 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 3:00pm-6:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 7:00pm-9:00pm -- Lightroom Fundamentals - FLC
| | Tuesday, September 12 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:15am -- Women's Bible Study 6:30pm-9:00pm -- L'Arche Community Night - FLC 7:00pm -- Leadership Council | | Wednesday, September 13 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-7:00pm -- LFCS Counselor | | Thursday, September 14 6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool 9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 1:00pm -- Knoble Knotters 7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC | | Friday, September 15 9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor 6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC 8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC | | Saturday, September 16 9:00am-11:00am -- Photography Class - FLC 5:00pm -- Worship 5:30pm -- Room at the Inn | | Sunday, September 17 9:15am -- Worship 10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education |
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| | Pastor Scott's Message Last Sunday was my first leading worship here at Glendale Lutheran. It is a privilege to be your pastor and orchestrate the services. For the last three years I have been at a church with a contemporary service. It felt good to embrace the traditional divine service again, to hear the familiar music, and to speak the liturgy once again. It connects me to all of the churches of my past, Holy Cross in Concord, St. Paul's in Pacific Beach and Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Santa Maria, CA. I experienced the same worship then and now. No matter how much I enjoy past worship experiences, I must realize that worship must never be static. God uses his word to form us into a new creation. Worship trains us to go out into the world to live a life of faith. This is exciting stuff. Being open to tweaks in worship helps us to see God and the world differently. I appreciate everyone who followed my tweak to the Nicene Creed on Sunday. Same creed as always but this time I instructed the congregation to turn towards someone else and make eye contact when you say the words. I did this for several reasons. I want this church body to be ready for small changes around here. I'm a new pastor with new ideas. I figured one change to the service was a good start. I also believe that we need to understand the purpose of all parts of the service. The creed is a public confession. But it feels like a private confession when we look forward or at the ground as if we were praying to God. It takes strength to look someone in the eye and say what we believe. Finally, if we can share our faith face to face in the sanctuary then we can do it in our homes, and in the community. That one little tweak may have been difficult for you. You can trust that I will never ask you to do something that I wouldn't do myself. Anything I ask you to do is because I believe it will strengthen your faith. I don't want to take away worship experiences that connect you to your past. But I want to add worship experiences that help you to stretch and grow through Jesus Christ.
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| Thank You! Thank you to Steven Dowell, son of Bill and Marion Dowell, for the donation of a spinet piano received last weekend. Thanks also to those who risked hospitalization to safely get it here on Monday.
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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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| Hands on Kirkwood Hands on Kirkwood, now in its seventh year, will again be collective coats, hats, gloves, sweaters, boots, and jeans for men, women, and children. Also being collected are children's books, toys, and diapers, plus new children's socks and underwear. There will be a collection box available at Glendale Lutheran Church until September 24. Please donate to this community event as you are able. Roslyn Croft from Harrison Avenue Missionary Baptist Church is coordinating this outreach service. Those who have a need will be invited to "shop" for their winter needs. We are also invited to join in sorting and setting up for the "Free Store" on Saturday, September 30, at 9:00am and throughout the following week at Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 N. Woodlawn in Kirkwood. For more information, visit the website www.handsonkirkwood.org. |
| Community Events CCLS Carnival Come one, come all! Join us for the CCLS Carnival Friday, September 29 from 5:00-10:00pm and Saturday, September 30 from 11:00am-9:00pm at the CCLS Kirkwood campus, 110 W. Woodbine Road. Ride the Ferris wheel, indulge on a funnel cake, or take part in a pig race that is sure to make the kids squeal. 5 Star Roscoe, featuring band members Rob Boyle, Eric Knost, Brendan Knorp and Alex Schrader, will perform Friday night playing tunes from Fleetwood Mac to Tom Petty. The Lutheran South Lancerettes are performing Saturday at 1:00pm, and kids from School of Rock will take the stage Saturday at 4:00pm. Webster Garden's Brian King will spin records from 6:00pm until close Saturday night. The carnival is a great time to catch up with old friends, or meet some new ones! To buy discounted tickets, visit CCLS-stlouis.org before September 27. Questions? Email carnival@ccls-stlouis.org.
Kirkwood Meals on Wheels We are looking for volunteers to help provide meals for your neighbors. You can help by packing the meal, delivering the meals or preparing supplies for the next day's delivery. One hour in the morning, once a week, is all that's required. If you would like to support this proud organization, we would like to talk to you. Please call Jane Nix at 314-822-0213 or send an email to jane_nix@yahoo.com. 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 9/2, 5; Sunday 9/3, 121 = 126 Total |
| Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (9/10) | Next Sunday (9/17)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | | Liturgist | Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Lector
| Tracey Ortstadt | Joan Schlichter | | Pianist (Saturday) | Carol Benninghoff | Carol Benninghoff | | Organist (Sunday)
| Bill Lubben | Bill Lubben | | Acolyte | David Moore | -- | Communion Assistant
| Steve Albers | Bruce Hartung | | Lay Assistants
| Frank & Charlotte Moret | Steve Phelps | Greeters
| Steve & Phyllis Phelps | Terry Buchholz | Sound/Video
| David Williams | Jerry & Beth Nicolaus | Ushers
| Ken Clark, Jack Hurley, Jeff Wille | Deb Toney, Judy George, Becci Sasser, Theresa Canania | Nursery
| Kathy Brugere, Sarah Skouby | Cyndi, David, & Spencer Moore | Children's Message
| Pastor Scott | 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: Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 |
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