Glimpses of Glendale Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter | | | Glendale Lutheran is an older congregation but this is not unique to our congregation. This week I saw a graph of the average age of religious traditions. Here are some of the numbers | | Our denomination is the oldest church body in America. The situation we are experiencing is common throughout our church body. It comes with being among the oldest denominations. The good news is that we have a lot of experience and wisdom in the LCMS. The bad news is that our kids and grandkids have not stayed in our church body. Although that is a blessing for those other church bodies, especially if those ex-Lutherans are using the doctrine of their youth to influence their new churches.
The lesson is that we need to continue to pass on the faith to the next generations. Yesterday, Gwendoline Boehme and myself joined the Concordia Kirkwood confirmation classes. I taught the eighth graders and led Gwendoline’s 6th grade small group. You also have the opportunity to pass on the faith. Use your opportunities as a parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt and friend to influence the faith of young people. We will soon begin a visioning process at Glendale Lutheran and drawing and keeping young families is one of my priorities. The Cosbys begin teaching Sunday School this Sunday. Tim and Janet Leet lead Children’s messages. What can you do to help keep us young? | | Church Picnic Wrap-Up
What a beautiful day we had for our church picnic! Gorgeous sunshine, great food, and good fellowship was enjoyed by all 60 or so people who attended. Thank you to everyone who helped before, during, and after to ensure the day was a success! | | Deacons
If you need to talk to a fellow believe, email or email or call Pastor Scott or one of these deacons: Cathie Albers (cathleenalbers@charter.net), Joel Hempel (jhempel411@gmail.com), Marcia Hempel (mshempel11@att.net), Bob Jacobson (rjacobson@hy-c.com), or Tony Petzoldt (tonypetzoldt@sbcglobal.net). | | Offerings vs. Budget Update | | Women's Tuesday Bible Study
Women’s Tuesday Bible Study has started up again at 9:15 am. Whether you’ve grown up hearing Bible stories or you’re exploring Scripture for the first time we hope you’ll join us as we discover the “Seamless” thread connecting the people, places & promises of the Bible. | | Leadership Council Nominations
The Leadership Council is accepting nominations for the Council to consider to replace Council members whose terms are expiring in October. This year there are two members whose terms will be coming to an end. Please let anyone on Leadership Council, the Elders, or Pastor Scott know if there is anyone you would like to nominate who you believe would make a good leader for our Congregation. The Leadership Council will review those nominations at its September meeting and provide recommendations in advance of our October 2021 Voters’ Meeting. | | Next Sunday's Bible Readings | | Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; James 5:1-20; Mark 9:38-50 | | This Sunday - 9/19 Lector: Ryan Barnett Communion: John Steele Greeters: Terry & Jennifer Buchholz S/V: Jerry Nicolaus Ushers: Becci Sasser, Lisa Grossenheider, Terry Buchholz Children's Message: Tim Cosby | | This Sunday - 9/26 Lector: Janet Leet Communion: Steve Phelps Greeters: Derek & Laurel Don S/V: Ken Clark Ushers: Gerry Lucas, John Steele, Mike Toney Children's Message: Pastor Scott | | | Glendale Lutheran Church Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm (314) 966-3220 | | | | | | | |
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