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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

News from Glendale Lutheran Church

 
Weekly
Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church NewsletterNovember 21, 2018
In This Issue
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, November 25
  9:15am -- Worship
10:45am -- Sunday School/Bible Class
Monday, November 26
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  7:30am-8:30am -- Men's Bible Study
12:00pm-1:00pm -- CCLS Lunch Meeting - FLC
  3:00pm-6:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  5:30pm-6:30pm -- CCLS Bball - Gym
Tuesday, November 27
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:15am -- Women's Bible Study
  6:00pm -- L'Arche Faith & Light
Wednesday, November 28
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-7:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  6:00pm-9:00pm -- StL Rockstars Bball - Gym
  7:00pm -- Choir
Thursday, November 29
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  1:00pm -- Nifty Knitters/Clever Crocheters
  7:00pm -- AA - Mixed - FLC
  7:15pm-9:30pm -- Crossroads - Gym/Yth/Fellowship
Friday, November 30
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-5:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
12:00pm-1:00pm -- CCLS Lunch Meeting - FLC
  6:00pm -- Gingerbread Event set-up -- Gym
  6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC
  8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC
Saturday, December 1
  8:00am -- Decorate sanctuary for Christmas
  1:00pm -- Gingerbread Event -- Gym
  5:00pm -- Worship
Sunday, December 2
  9:15am -- Worship
10:45am -- Sunday School/Bible Class
Pastor Scott's Message 
   In the TV show Seinfeld, George's father, Frank, famously used the holidays to air his grievances. I will not be doing that. In fact, I will do the opposite. Last month was Pastor Appreciation and now I get to appreciate you. It has been over a year since I've taken the call to Glendale. I now have the perspective to choose all of the things for which I am thankful.
   I am grateful for everyone who made me feel special last month. I still have the preschool and Sunday school kid's posters they made for me. They have little feet on them with the kid's names. They have pictures of the four year olds, holding up signs that spell out "We Love Pastor Scott!" How can I not smile every time I look up? I also thank you for your cards and gifts.
   I am thankful for a congregation who accepts me. You have let me be myself and not tried to fit me into the mold of another pastor. That is a great gift. I appreciate that when I try something different in worship you are flexible. Worship isn't about me and it's not about you. It's about Jesus coming to us. I am thrilled that we have a council and president who dedicate themselves to graciously lead this congregation. To also have wise men as elders is a crucial support as well. 
   I am blessed by three Bible studies: Sunday morning, Monday's men's and Tuesday's women's. Sunday morning is everything I could want. You come with hungry souls, ready to dive into the sermon text and share in spiritual conversations. Monday is new but the men have stepped up and declared that this type of fellowship is essential. Tuesday morning along with Thursday night is the heart of Glendale. The prayer requests alone let me know who is hurting and who needs extra help.
   I am thankful for Michelle Fiala, our secretary, who cheerfully represents us during the week to CCLS and visitors as well as a thousand other needed tasks. I am proud to have Jim Thielker as our Music Director. His enthusiasm is infectious and his experience is a treasure for any church.
   I give God praise for all of you who volunteer for: Sunday school, Worship positions, potluck, maintenance, choir, preschool outreach, the 75th, communications, decorations, hymn planning, and vision team.
   I am grateful for a family who embraces my call and this congregation. Thank you, Ann, for being my soulmate. Thank you, Grace and Faith, for bringing so much joy and happiness to my life.
   Everything listed above is from our gracious Lord and Savior. My cup runneth over this Thanksgiving week.

Daily Bible Readings 

Special Voters' Meeting
A Special Voters' Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 2, 2018, in the Family Life Center immediately following service.  During the meeting, Leadership Council will present for voter approval plans for the Courtyard along with a discussing on financing the Project. Please plan on attending to discuss this exciting undertaking for our congregation.
 
The Leadership Council
Gingerbread House Event
 HO! HO! HO! This is a FUN family event. Come and get your fingers dirty while you glue and eat some of your favorite candy. Bring your friends and family members along with your favorite candy to decorate your gingerbread house. But first, please preorder the gingerbread house kits by November 24th. We accept cash, check, Paypal and Venmo. Volunteer are definitely welcome. If you have questions, please contact Finance@glendalelutheranchurch.org or mistlerclimer@gmail.com
Books & Bread Outreach
Thank you to all who gave of their time baking bread this year for the preschool Books and Bread Outreach. The bags will be assembled this Sunday and handed out on Monday to the families and staff at the CCLS Glendale campus. Besides a loaf of bread the families will be given an Arch Book and the teachers an Advent counting book they can use in their classrooms.
 
If you still need labels for your loaves of bread, they are available on the kiosk at church.
 
Blessed Thanksgiving!
Sue Schultz 
Pastor Scott Uganda Opportunity
Christ Community International has invited Pastor Scott to teach Pastoral Theology this spring at the Lutheran Seminary in Uganda. We are looking for donations to cover the $2,500 cost for travel, lodging, immunizations, and expenses for the trip and ask that you prayerfully consider contributing to this opportunity. Please contact Pastor Scott or any Leadership Council member if you are interested in sponsoring this wonderful ministry opportunity.
Advent & Christmas Schedule
 
Food Donation Cart
As the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays rapidly approach, please remember those less fortunate than you when you're out grocery shopping and help us fill up our food donation cart to Kirkcare each week. Thank you!
Operation Christmas Child Update
Thank you to everyone who packed a Christmas box for children all over the world through Samaritan's Purse. Fittingly enough when the boxes where picked up and counted, there were 75. Merry Christmas to 75 children as we celebrate our 75th year of service to others and to the Lord. (My daughter said, that's a God Wink --) and I might add a smile as he sees his little ones being loved and taken care of. With thanksgiving to all. Carol
Notes from the Music Director
If you are in the market for a new or used piano, also a fabulous Roland Digital Keyboard, I have the instruments and store for the best instruments and price! Please call or email me ASAP - Jim Thielker (314-537-7691, jtjrt@sbcglobal.net)
Volunteer Recognition
Karl Das, who had designed AND installed our irrigation system twenty years ago and has faithfully maintained that system throughout those years, has now accepted responsibility for trimming the boxwoods on our entrance drive. Thank you, Karl, not only for your many years of faithful service, but for taking on this new commitment. Karl is also in the process of expanding our irrigation system to service the new plantings on the west (Parking Lot) side of the new building.

The Word Within the Word   by John Wehmueller

Worship Leaders                    

This Sunday (11/25)
Next Sunday (12/2)
Preacher/Celebrant
Pastor ScottPastor Scott
Liturgist
Pastor ScottPastor Scott
Lector
Beth NicolausPhyllis Phelps
Children's Message
Pastor ScottJanet Leet
Communion AssistantJoel HempelJoel Hempel
Lay Assistants
Frank & Charlotte MoretTerry Buchholz
Greeters
Phyllis PhelpsMike & Lisa Grossenheider
Sound/Video
Jerry NicolausKen Clark
UshersTerry Buchholz, Steve Phelps, Rodger LubbenTony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gerry Lucas, Gary Riley
Pianist (Saturday)
Carol Benninghoff
Organist (Sunday)
Jim ThielkerJim Thielker
Bible Class Video Support
Tony Petzoldt

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