Pastor Scott's Message  Every month I have the blessing of gathering with our Elders for prayer, study, planning and oversight. Our elders are Greg Frimel, Ron Froesel, John Steele, Jason DeBord and Robert Lubben. They are faithful men who want to serve the Lord by caring for His church. I have worked in six churches over the years with many elders. I can say that Glendale's elders are great men of integrity and wisdom. The role of elders differs from church to church. At Glendale, their primary responsibility has been to support and oversee the Pastor. They have certainly done a good job with that. One elder let my family stay with them until we settled and another helped us find a house. That is rare generosity. The elders also increased their responsibilities when Pastor Wise was stricken with cancer. The church used to have a deacon program which freed up elders to focus on the general spiritual direction of the church, worship and the pastor. Since we no longer have that, the elders need to do more of that personal member care. The elders and I have been training through the book, "The Caring Elder." It reviews the Biblical description of Elders, worship opportunities, the need to be daily grounded in the Word, serving others, witnessing and much more. I am very grateful for them. If you haven't introduced yourself to then, you will find their pictures on the hallway wall. Shake their hand and let them know that you appreciate their work for Jesus. |
Glimpses from the Homefront March 25, 1945, Germany
...copy arrived today...enjoyed reading every word...wonderful of you to take the time to publish a hometown paper for us fellows in the service...away from home, I am more than hungry for news of Glendale...One thing I learned...large number of Glendale people in the service...Inklinks will fill the bill...Waiting for the next copy... PFC James L. Jones August 20, 1945, France ...I am still getting your paper, you folks have done a wonderful job bringing Glendale over here to me...when I am home, I want to thank all of you personally for your kindness...don't stop sending this til we are all home... PFC James L. Jones |
The quilt hanging by the Cry Room in the Sanctuary is on loan from former members Terry and Junette Higgins and their family Lisa and Corey. It was lovingly stitched by the ladies of Glendale and was presented to them when they moved away to California in 1986. |
Notes from the Music Director Anyone interested in a new or used piano, please let me know--I have the place and instruments. Jim Thielker (314-487-6942 or 314-537-7691).
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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 (7/22)
| Next Sunday (7/29)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Liturgist
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Lector
| Julie Atwood-Wise | Greg Frimel | Children's Message
| Tim Cosby | Pastor Scott | | Communion Assistant | Bruce Hartung | Bruce Hartung | Lay Assistants
| Andy & Tracey Ortstadt | Tony Petzoldt | Greeters
| Tracey, Andy, & Grace Ortstadt | Mike & Lisa Grossenheider | Sound/Video
| Mike Toney | Paul Barbercheck | | Ushers | Tony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gary Riley, Gerry Lucas | Mike Toney, Terry Buchholz, Steve Phelps, Rodger Lubben | Pianist (Saturday)
| Jim Thielker | 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: Genesis 46:28-34; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56 |
