Pastor Scott's Message  This Sunday, after the worship service, we will have a voters meeting in the Family Life Center. The main topic is the approval of the courtyard project. The proposal is to build a courtyard between the sanctuary, the Family Life Center and the Gymnasium. The main flooring will be the same aggregated concrete that we have outside the entrance to the main building. It will be surrounded by walls with built-in seating, a memorial garden with fountain, a cascading rock wall, steps to the sanctuary and landscaping. It includes lighting, shade, and audio capability. It will be used for Sunday mornings spring through fall, CCLS kids, weddings, Saturday night services, concerts and yet undiscovered festivities. The cost is $160,000. The project predates my call here but I'd like to share a few thoughts. Beautifying God's house is always a good goal. We know that in a fallen world, things degrade; that includes buildings and property. Wanting this place to look as pleasant and attractive as possible is a good thing. God is beautiful and beautiful things can draw us to heavenly things. The current courtyard is an unused eyesore but the plans for the new courtyard transform the space. At the same time, the church can't be frivolous with her resources. In the men's group, we studied Martin Luther, the moment where Pope Leo spent crazy amounts of money on lavish building projects. Though many of his pursuits were created by the greatest artisans of the time, it was obvious that the building projects were unbelievably expensive to the detriment of the church. Building projects should never be the end goal. They are a means to draw people to the Lord. It is my estimation that this church has been very frugal with its money, especially concerning property. Glendale Lutheran does not have a history of misspending money. We try to make do with what we have for as long as possible. That is why we held onto metal chairs for 75 years. That is why we still have an old boiler. That is why the sanctuary hasn't been updated. There is a strong sense of good stewardship in the leadership and with the voters. But when this congregation sees an opportunity to fund a new project that will draw people to God, we seize it. The new wing was built ten years ago with the hope that God would fill it and he did. We are at capacity with CCLS. We just baptized a CCLS child, Walter. God is drawing people to him through the faithful planning of the voters. The new courtyard is another such opportunity. If we are beautifying the property to draw people to the Lord and give him glory, then it is a great thing.
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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 |
Advent & Christmas Schedule |
Seminary Families Tree Our Seminary Families Tree in the back of church is decorated with ornaments with the names of children of seminarians. Please select an ornament if you wish to participate, and purchase a gift for the child whose name is on the ornament. Wrap the gift and place it under the tree by Sunday, December 9. The gifts will be delivered to the children on Monday, December 10. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Skouby. |
Christmas Music Concert You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd annual Christmas Music Concert at Glendale Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 9 at 3:00pm. Featured at this concert will be Glendale Organist and Music Director Jim Thielker. Other featured instruments include Piano and Dulcimers. Plan now to attend this exciting program and the reception to follow! |
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! |
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. |
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) |
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Worship Leaders
| This Sunday (12/2)
| Next Sunday (12/9)
| Preacher/Celebrant
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Liturgist
| Pastor Scott | Pastor Scott | Lector
| Greg Frimel | Phyllis Phelps
| Children's Message
| Janet Leet | Marcia Ladd | | Communion Assistant | Nate McCarty | Nate McCarty | Lay Assistants
| Andy & Tracey Ortstadt | Terry Buchholz | Greeters
| Mike & Lisa Grossenheider
| Frank & Charlotte Moret | Sound/Video
| Ken Clark | Mike Toney | | Ushers | Tony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gerry Lucas, Gary Riley | Carol Froesel, Jeanne Lipinski, Beverly Dixson, Lisa Grossenheider | Pianist (Saturday)
| Jim Thielker | Jim Thielker | Organist (Sunday)
| Jim Thielker | Jim Thielker | Bible Class Video Support
| Tony Petzoldt | Mike Murphy |
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December Birthdays & Anniversaries
2 - Andrew Buchholz 5 - Kathy Brugere Sue Schultz 7 - Jerry Keathley Hunter Lane 9 - Ruth Moll Jon Schultz Glee Schultz 10 - Andrew Schultz 12 - Pastor Scott 14 - Gene Smith Matt Grossenheider 15 - Vivian Kattentidt Ashley Lane
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21 - Dale Griffin Sherman Moore 22 - Aaron Hempel 24 - Jean Peterson 25 - Mary Skouby John Willmann 30 - Karen Frimel 31 - Andrew Grossenheider
16 -Mathew & Kelly Schultz 29 -Jonathan & Sue Schultz |
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