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.
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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. |
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Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (11/25)
| Next Sunday (12/2)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Liturgist
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Lector
| Beth Nicolaus | Phyllis Phelps | Children's Message
| Pastor Scott | Janet Leet | | Communion Assistant | Joel Hempel | Joel Hempel | Lay Assistants
| Frank & Charlotte Moret | Terry Buchholz | Greeters
| Phyllis Phelps | Mike & Lisa Grossenheider
| Sound/Video
| Jerry Nicolaus | Ken Clark | | Ushers | Terry Buchholz, Steve Phelps, Rodger Lubben | Tony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gerry Lucas, Gary Riley | Pianist (Saturday)
| Carol Benninghoff | | Organist (Sunday)
| Jim Thielker | Jim Thielker | Bible Class Video Support
| Tony Petzoldt | |
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