Pastor Scott's Message  One of my jobs as pastor is to promote member entrepreneurship. I don't mean that I want you to start a business, I mean I want you to start ministries. The Barberchecks started a ministry called Okotoberfest which meets this Saturday at 6pm at their home, 629 Bonita Ave, Webster Groves. They have the gift of hospitality so they open their lovely home and backyard to the church and our friends for an evening of Beer, Brats and Conversation. My family went last year and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It was more than a church social gathering. It took on the personality of the Barbercheck family. We weren't just anonymous guests; we were invited guests. The Gospel flows from events like this because the Gospel is personal. Thank you Barberchecks and everyone who helps make Okotberfest a joy. Last weekend we had another example of an entrepreneurial event. Lauren Mistler and Kelly Climer hosted a Halloween themed movie night for kids and their parents last Friday. They posted it on social media. Teachers Marcia Ladd and Janet Leet promoted it in their CCLS classes. They didn't know how many they were going to get. 50 kids and their parents showed up to watch "Hotel Transylvania 3" on the big screen in the youth room! There were Glendale families, elementary families and preschool families. All because Lauren and Kelly had an idea and followed through. If you have an idea; let us know. It could be a fellowship event like those above. Or it could be a Bible Study or outreach possibility. God works through his people. The Holy Spirit is giving all of us inspirations. Listen to the Spirit and make your idea happen. Let us help.
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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 have a copy of the resolution in your mailboxes this weekend so you can review the language we propose. Additionally, we will have updates at the Voters' Meeting on the courtyard project along with 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.
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Pastor Appreciation Month! October is Pastor Appreciation Month!! After church on Sunday, October 21, we are going to have a special treat to Celebrate Pastor Scott!! Please join us for a bit before Bible Study/Sunday School to let Pastor Scott know how much we Love and Appreciate him!! |
Honor the Service Men and Women in Your Life GLC wants to honor the Service Men & Women in your life. These brave men & women give up so much to protect us and our freedoms everyday-religious & otherwise. Please send in photos of Veterans for a special GLC/Veterans Day Facebook post. Send photos to Lauren & Kelly at mistlerclimer@gmail.com. Please include Veteran's name, rank, branch of military, if they served during wartime-include war/wars and years of service. Also, let us know if the were/are a GLC member or how they are related to a GLC member (Child, Sibling, Parent, Grandparent, Neighbor, Friend, Co-worker, etc). If you would like us to Tag You and/or Your Veteran please include your Facebook, Twitter &/or Instagram as well!!! Please let Lauren & Kelly know if you have any questions! |
Books & Bread Outreach Let's bless our CCLS Glendale preschool families and staff again this Thanksgiving with "Books and Bread." Sign up on the kiosk in the church lobby to let us know how many loaves of sweet breads you would like to bake. What you need to know: - Sign up letting us know how many loaves of sweet bread you would like to make
- Take the provided labels (that will be near the sign-ups soon) to put on your bread
- Bring your loaves to church on Sunday, November 18th or arrange with Sue Schultz to deliver them early
- Pray for our outreach efforts that they may be a blessing for the givers and the receivers
If you have any questions or would like to help, contact Sue Schultz at 314-304-0556. |
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. |
Glimpses from the Homefront 8 August 1945, Pacific
...I enjoy your very clever Ink Links...not only I enjoy it, but all the boys in the radio shack think its a darn good idea...nice to know where your buddies are and sometimes it is a great help in looking them up if you happen to get near to the island they're on...I am getting to see quite a few islands here in the Pacific...a couple I can't name...last one was Okinawa...Thank you again. Paul Katz S 1/C RM |
Notes from the Music Director The Second Annual Christmas Music Concert will be held on Sunday, December 9, at 3:00pm. The organ and various instruments will be featured. Mark your calendars now! |
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 (10/21)
| Next Sunday (10/28)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Liturgist
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Lector
| Marcia Hempel | Jules Bush | Children's Message
| Pastor Scott | | | Communion Assistant | Nate McCarty | Nate McCarty | Lay Assistants
| Tony Petzoldt | Andy & Tracey Ortstadt | Greeters
| Jean Peterson & Ruth Wussler | Ron & Carol Froesel | Sound/Video
| Jerry & Beth Nicolaus | Tony Petzoldt | | Ushers | Steve Phelps, Terry Buchholz, Rodger Lubben, Ron Froesel | Ken Clark, Jack Hurley, Jeff Wille | Pianist (Saturday)
| Carol Benninghoff | Jim Thielker | Organist (Sunday)
| Jim Thielker | Jim Thielker | Bible Class Video Support
| Jerry Nicolaus | Tony Petzoldt |
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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: Revelation 14:6-7; Psalm 46:1-11; John 8:31-36 |
