Pastor Scott's Message  I love being the pastor of Glendale Lutheran and I love working with CCLS preschool. This week the two came together at the Preschool Pancake Breakfast, Wednesday. We had a banquet of kid-friendly foods, strawberries, whipped cream, blueberries, syrup and, of course, pancakes. Glendale members sat and chatted with preschool families while volunteers did some flipping in the kitchen. Smiles filled the room though I could see that some of the little ones were confused why we were eating where they normally play and ride bikes. Every week I have the joy of knowing these kids and families. I go into the classrooms and read books about dinosaurs. I walk next to them on the stairs and sing the "Put Your Right Hand on the Rail" song. I walk over to the playground and talk to the kids through the fence. I shake hands of dads and say how blessed we are to have them here. I tell moms that their kids love going to chapel. Days like the pancake breakfast are my favorite because others in our church get to experience my joy. These families are a gift from God. We get to share Jesus with them. We make church an exciting and fun place. I see and hear the gratitude from the parents. Their precious little ones love this place. A lot of that is the wonderful CCLS teachers. But Glendale's hospitality is also a big factor. Thank you to those servants who took the time to bless tiny strangers this week. Only God knows the impact you made.
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Voters' Meeting A Special Voters' Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 28, 2018, in the Family Life Center immediately following service to elect Leadership Council members and Elders. Bob Jacobson and Rodger Lubben have been nominated to serve three-year terms on the Leadership Council. Ron Froesel has been nominated to extend his term for another year as an Elder. Additionally, we will ask the congregation to approve a resolution that will allow us to obtain a line of credit from Lutheran Church Extension Fund to accompany our mortgage loan conversation. We will also have updates on the courtyard project and information on the pricing estimates we have obtained. Please plan on attending the Meeting to vote on our leadership candidates and the line of credit resolution and to listen to courtyard project developments. |
Next Potluck! The next potluck dinner is scheduled for October 17, with fellowship at 6:00pm and dinner at 6:30pm. |
LWML Event Lutheran Women in Mission present Sing Fest with Rev. Terry Dittmer. The event will take place at Mount Calvary Lutheran in Brentwood, 8:30am to 11:30am, during the LWML St. Louis West Zone Rally on Saturday, October 20. A freewill offering will be taken for LWML treasury and event expenses. Please RSVP by October 12 (for food count) to Annette at amt14405@gmail.com. |
Faith Support for Individuals with Loved Ones in Jail Through his role as Chaplain for the St. Louis County Jail, Pastor Vince Stanley has recognized the emotional stress placed on individuals when a loved one is in jail. Pastor Stanley has formed a faith-based and confidential support group for individuals who have loved ones currently or formerly incarcerated. The group will meet monthly on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood. If you are dealing with this stressful situation or have experiences to share, please join this group. |
Notes from the Music Director Our choir has had an excellent beginning. The words of each anthem are printed in the bulletin. I have chosen some wonderful anthems and songs between now and January. All new voices are needed, however...four to five new sopranos would surely complete a well-balanced choir. Please consider joining the choir as we sing to the glory of God in a beautiful sanctuary. Please read Psalm 150.
In Christ,
Jim Thielker (314-487-6942 or 314-537-7691) |
Glimpses from the Homefront 5 May, 1945
Ahoy Mates, you can't conceive how surprised I was when I received the second issue of InkLinks, I was sitting in the Radio Shack of the good ship Panamint--the fastest, fightenest...who am I trying to kid...ship in this man's navy. A buddy of mine taps me on the shoulder and says I had a couple dozen letters up in the comm office...ran up the stairs...knocked down two admirals, captains, five lieutenants, finally reached that pile of mail...First letter I opened was from you. Twin brother in the Medical Corps in France at the present time...told him to get this thing over in his side of the world but if I know Harvey he'll want to get back home when the Germans are cooked in their own kraut! Join the Navy and see the World!...Sure am seeing the world, touring the Pacific, all expenses paid...seen Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, crossed the equator and drop anchor off Guadalcanal...Hawaii just would not be Hawaii without Waikiki, and Waikiki would not be Waikiki without hula girls, and hula girls would not be hula girls without grass skirts, and there I was without a lawn mower...Just an InkLink booster! How about air mailing InkLinks? Jerry Schneider |
Tracking Our Building Mortgage We have posted the result of the funds that continue to be specified weekly for principal reduction. We will continue to accumulate these funds until each month end and then send to LCEF in addition to our regular contracted monthly principal and interest payment. $19,000 of additional principal was sent in August. This reduced our 20 year term by 8 months and will save us over $29,000 in interest. This information will be updated monthly and posted on the LCEF bulletin board in the hallway toward the Parish House. If we can sign up 8 more accounts with LCEF, we will qualify for a mortgage interest reduction for the next FIVE years. If you have not already done so, please consider this win win activity. Accounts can be opened for as little as 25 dollars. Youth accounts are paying a nice rate of interest and are a good way to introduce this worthwhile organization and saving activity to your grandchild. |
Yard Work Volunteer Wanted We are looking for a volunteer to maintain the boxwood bushes on our campus. Bushes should be trimmed as necessary (2 to 3 times per year). It is estimated to take two to three hours to trim. We will provide a cordless trimmer unless you prefer to use you own. Please let Michelle know if you are willing to take responsibility for this seasonal task. |
| The Word Within the Word by John Wehmueller  |
Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (10/7)
| Next Sunday (10/14)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Ken Krieger | Liturgist
| Pastor Scott | Joel Hempel | Lector
| Tracey Ortstadt | Jonathan Schultz | Children's Message
| Janet Leet | Marcia Ladd | | Communion Assistant | Nate McCarty | Nate McCarty | Lay Assistants
| Greg & Karen Frimel | Frank & Charlotte Moret | Greeters
| Bill & Judy George | Jules & Mary Bush | Sound/Video
| Ken Clark | Paul Barbercheck | | Ushers | Tony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gary Riley, Gerry Lucas | Carol Froesel, Beverly Dixson, Jeanne Lipinski, Lisa Grossenheider | Pianist (Saturday)
| Carol Benninghoff | Jim Thielker | Organist (Sunday)
| Jim Thielker | Jim Thielker | Bible Class Video Support
| Tony Petzoldt | Mike Murphy |
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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: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Hebrews 3:12-19; Mark 10:17-22 |
October Birthdays & Anniversaries 5 - Bettie Welch 6 - Gloria Nobis Grace Jonas 7 - LaVerne Eifert 8 - Steve Brugere Lisa Grossenheider 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 14 - Jules & Mary Bush 17 - Sue & Doug Schmidt 22 - Rick & Sandy Faeth |
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