Pastor Scott's Message Palm Sunday is has two contrasting scenes. In the original scene, Jesus is surrounded on both sides by a large crowd eager to see the miracle man. They swing palm branches and cry out "Hosanna!" The throng of people don't know Jesus, and have no idea that the cross is coming. In our scene this Sunday, the church is full on both sides eager to see the Savior. We swing palm branches and cry out "Hosanna!" We know Jesus and celebrate his work on the cross. It is the beginning of Holy week, the most important week in history. It's so important that the Bible spends more time on it than any other seven days including the first seven. Jesus arrives on a Donkey to restore creation. You and I are being restored. So we make a big deal out of it. This week is at the core of who we are as church. Kids parade down the aisle in the beginning of the service waving their branches. We have a brunch after Palm Sunday service. Little ones search for Easter Eggs on the lawn and playground. We celebrate one last time before the darkness of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The work of the cross saves us but it is gruesome. Thank God, the savagery and shame of the cross is surrounded by Palm Sunday and Easter Morning.
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GLC Trivia How well do you know your GLC trivia? Answers at the end of the email! 1. Who was GLC's first pastor, installed on July 15, 1945? 2. GLC's 2.5 acre lot was purchased in June, 1944. How much did it cost? 3. How long were worship services held at North Glendale school? |
Palm Sunday Fair Our third annual Palm Sunday Fair will be held in the gym on March 25, 2018, following the celebration church service. Bring your families, your grandchildren, for the palm march in the service and the egg hunt on the front lawn after church. There will also be crafts in the gym. CCLS families are invited. A continental breakfast (sign up sheet on the kiosk) will be served after church. In case of inclement weather, the egg hunt will be held inside. |
Easter Lilies Easter Lily order forms are in member mailboxes! Each plant is $7.50, as in past years. Please place your orders by March 26. |
Notes from the Music Director  Things I have learned from the organ: Music is the KEY to life. When in doubt, think outside the BACHS. Practicing SCALES will tip them in your favor. Sometimes you just have to PIPE up. |
Substitute Secretary Needs It has come to our attention that we have a need for a "Stand-by" list to manage the church office in the event of a last minute emergency or illness by our secretary, Michelle. It would involve answering the phone, monitoring the front door, etc. We simply would like a "presence" in the office to be apparent should Michelle be unable to be here. The time frame is from 8:00am-4:30pm. Please contact any member of the Leadership Council, or leave word with Michelle in the office, and we will be in touch. We do have two immediate dates that she will be out of the office: Thursday, April 12, and Monday, April 16, if you'd like to keep those dates in mind when responding. We are additionally seeking a name or two of persons who might be interested in filling in for scheduled vacation time/extended absence when the need should arise. The individual would need to be familiar with Windows 7 Professional and Microsoft Office 2010, and have knowledge of the Lutheran Church Ministry and operations. It would involve being the initial contact for visitors, members, preparing weekly announcements, placing information in member mail boxes as needed, and working with Pastor for any other tasks that might be required. The hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Remuneration would be discussed at the time of temporary employment with dates to be determined. Those interested should contact the church office at 314-966-3220 or email glendalelutheranchurch.org attn Phyllis Phelps/leadership council. |
Rummage Sale - Save the Date GLC's annual rummage sale is set for July 20-21. Mark your calendars now! More details to come. |
| Community Events Lutheran Day at the Ballpark Spring Training has begun and baseball fever is in the air! Join us Sunday, April 22 for Lutheran Schools Day at the Ballpark! You are invited to join with other Lutheran families at Busch Stadium at 1:15pm as the Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Reds. Discounted tickets are just $20 each (face value $58). Sign-up to sit with friends by indicating the school you want to support on the ticket order form. Order your tickets online at this link by April 15. Tickets will be available for pick up from the school you indicated on April 18. |
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (3/25)
| Next Sunday (4/1)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott
| Pastor Scott
| Liturgist
| Pastor Scott
| Pastor Scott
| Lector
| Jules Bush | Lisa Grossenheider | Children's Message
| Janet Leet | Pastor Scott
| | Communion Assistant | Jerry Nicolaus | Christian Pieper
| Lay Assistants
| Robert & Krissa Lubben | Andy & Tracey Ortstadt | Greeters
| Greg & Karen Frimel | Frank & Charlotte Moret
| Sound/Video
| Mike Toney | Paul Barbercheck | | Ushers | Ken Clark, Jack Hurley, Jeff Wille, Ron Froesel | Ken Clark, Jack Hurley, Jeff Wille, Rodger Lubben | Pianist (Saturday)
| Carol Benninghoff | Jim Thielker | Organist (Sunday)
| Jim Thielker
| Jim Thielker
| Bible Class Video Support
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Worship Leaders for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday
| Maundy Thursday (3/29)
| Good Friday (3/30)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott
| Pastor Scott
| Liturgist
| Pastor Scott
| Pastor Scott
| | Communion Assistant | Christian Pieper
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| Terry Buccholz | --- | Greeters
| Vince & Flo Ryan | Mike & Lisa Grossenheider | Sound/Video
| Paul Barbercheck | Ken Clark | | Ushers | Mike Toney, Terry Buchholz, Rodger Lubben | Tony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gary Riley, Gerry Lucas | Organist
| Jim Thielker | Jim Thielker
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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 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8 |
 Trivia Answers1. Rev. Warren Schmidt 2. $5,250 3. Six years |
