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Glimpses of Glendale Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter August 20, 2020 This Sunday in adult Bible class, I’m beginning a study on healing racial divides in America called, “One Nation Under God.” It’s written by a Lutheran African-American pastor named B. Kieth Haney and published by Concordia Publishing. As a church, we need to come together and understand why racial disharmony continues. We also are called to be lights, making the world a better place for our neighbors. This study will set us on that path. Over the next six weeks we will study: 1. Sin Distorts Our Identity, 2. Who is the Real Enemy?, 3. Who is My Neighbor?, 4. We Are One in Christ, 5. What Can I do?, and 6. Building a Foundation of Trust. This first week is “Sin distorts our identity.” We will define the complex racial division that separates Black and white America, give participants insight into the way Black Americans experience life, and see how that experience has built envy and resentment and made the racial division grow deeper. Our texts will be 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. We don’t have to be afraid to talk about this subject. We are loved by a God who does not discriminate. Our identity is secure. We have the freedom to explore racism and reconciliation without judgment. Our intentions are to follow Christ and bless our city. Come in person or watch at home. It will be powerful and meaningful. Please wear a mask during worship services. Daily Bible Reading Deacons' Ministry Renewed Are you thinking you might want to enter deacons’ training? Is God nudging you to consider this opportunity to serve? If you decide to sign up (at the kiosk), here’s what you can expect: 1.   Gather with fellow members who love Jesus and care about other people. 2.   Learn or more deeply learn spiritual and emotional caring skills. 3.   Develop spiritually intimate relationships with sisters and brothers in the training group. 4.   Visit with identified care-receivers no less than biweekly. Care-receivers may include shut-ins, visitors, unseen members, those who request a visit, anyone who comes to our attention as one in need of diaconal care, and those who may be disconnected from the church fellowship due to COVID. 5.   Receive respectful supervision from the program coordinator and support from peers. For more information, contact trainer and coordinator Joel Hempel, 314-591-1403; jhempel411@gmail.com Thursday Evening Women's Bible Study We want to extend an invitation to all women to join our Thursday evening Bible Study, currently meeting on Zoom. The book we're using is Jesus: A Study on the Words of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, published by CPH. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Cathie Albers (314-822-2033 or cathleenalbers@chater.net.) Financial Updates Next Sunday's Bible Readings Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28 Worship Leaders 8/23 Lector: Cathie Albers Communion: Terry Buchholz S/V: Andy Ortstadt Bible Class S/V: Mike Murphy Usher: Mike Toney Worship Leaders 8/30 Lector: Tracey Ortstadt Communion: Andy Ortstadt S/V: Ken Clark Bible Class S/V: Jerry Nicolaus Usher: Ken Clark The Word Within the Word Online Calendar Glendale Lutheran Church Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm (314) 966-3220 office@glendalelutheranchurch.org Connect With Us: ‌ ‌ ‌

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