GLIMPSES OF GLENDALE: 2019-11-24

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Weekly Newsletter

Glimpses of Glendale

Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter

November 27, 2019

Martin Luther has this to say about unthankfulness. “Is not the confounded ingratitude and blindness of men a disgusting thing? God overwhelms them with such frequent and such great exhibitions of his miraculous power; yet they do not pay attention to a solitary one, nor do they thank him for it; much less do theymarvel at it or are glad about it. But folk are quite capable of surprise, praise, and commendation when some juggler comes on who walks a rope or shows a monkey for money.” Sounds like Luther has been looking over our shoulder as we watch youtube videos.

It is true. Our natural state is ingratitude. Every parent knows this. Even the best kids take the blessings from their parents for granted. As kids we were given food, shelter, clothes, love, and affection but did we dwell on the generosity of mom and dad? No. Our parents had to constantly prompt us when we received gifts. “What do you say?” Thank you.

There are many other ways in which you can develop the spiritual discipline of gratitude. Keep a prayer journal of God’s blessings to you. End everyday by saying thank you to God for one specific thing. Write a letter of thanks to someone who has touched your life in the past year. When you are in the midst of hardship, find a nugget of thankfulness. Figure out what sort of things tend to encourage thankfulness to God. Praise songs? Worship? Time spent with friends? Giving and receiving presents? Plan ways of incorporating the things that encourage thankfulness into your life on a regular basis.

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, December 1

9:15 am - Worship
10:45 am - Sunday School/Bible Class
1:00 pm - Clark Event
4:00 pm - H2 Volleyball
6:00 pm - Kirkwood Flash Bball

Monday, December 2

6:30 am - CCLS Preschool
7:30 am - Men's Bible Study
3:00 pm - LFCS Counselor
5:00 pm - CCLS 4th gr. Boys BBall
6:00 pm - CCLS 3rd gr. Girls Bball
7:00 pm - Lightroom Fundamentals

Tuesday, December 3

6:30 am - CCLS Preschool
9:15 am - Women's Bible Study
6:00 pm - Kirkwood Clippers

Wednesday, December 4

6:30 am - CCLS Preschool
9:00 am - LFCS Counselor
5:30 pm - Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm - Advent Worship
7:00 pm - Choir
7:00 pm - H2 Volleyball

Thursday, December 5

6:30 am - CCLS Preschool
9:00 am - LFCS Counselor
1:00 pm - Nifty Knitters/Clever Crocheters
7:00 pm - AA Mixed
7:15 pm - Crossroads

Friday, December 6

6:30 am - CCLS Preschool
9:00 am - LFCS Counselor
6:15 pm - AA Women
7:00 pm - H2 Volleyball
8:00 pm - AA Men

Saturday, December 7

5:00 pm - Worship

Sunday, December 8

9:15 am - Worship - CCLS Sunday
10:45 am - Sunday School/Bible Class
2:00 pm - Rawlings Event
3:00 pm - H2 Volleyball
6:00 pm - Kirkwood Flash Bball

Online Calendar

Daily Bible Reading

Seminary Families Christmas 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 with the child’s name and your name and address on it by Sunday, December 8. The gifts will be delivered to the children on Wednesday, December 11. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Skouby.

Advent Potlucks

Potlucks will run throughout Advent on Wednesdays, December 4, 11 and 18. Dinners will begin at 5:30, followed by Midweek Advent service at 6:30.

Christmas Concert

The Music Department will present a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 pm. The organ, piano, choir, dulcimers, violin, and saxophone will be featured as we prepare for the Advent and Christmas celebrations. Plan now to attend this special program!