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Thursday, December 1, 2016

News from Glendale Lutheran Church

 
Weekly
Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter
December 4, 2016
In This Issue


WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, December 4
  9:15am -- Worship
10:40am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
Monday, December 5
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  8:30am-2:30pm -- 25 Gardeners - Gym
  5:30pm-6:30pm -- CCLS Basketball - Gym 
  6:00pm -- Elders' Meeting
  6:30-8:00pm -- Crush Basketball - Gym
Tuesday, December 6
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:15am -- Women's Bible Study
12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  6:00pm-9:00pm -- Baker Basketball
Wednesday, December 7
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor   
  5:00pm -- Christmas Potluck
  6:30pm -- Advent Worship
  7:30pm -- Choir
Thursday, December 8
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  1:00pm -- Knoble Knotters
  6:00pm-7:15pm -- Kirkwood Jr. Basketball
  7:00pm -- AA Mixed - FLC
Friday, December 9
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC
  8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC
Saturday, December 10
  8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  5:00pm -- Worship
Sunday, December 11
  9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
A Message from Dr. Biermann
December is here at last, and it brings with it so many special events and occasions. Two that you should be thinking about will be happening on Sundays at Glendale. This coming Sunday, the 4th, is CCLS Sunday at Glendale. Children who attend CCLS on our campus will be singing during the worship service and we'll enjoy a continental breakfast with the children and their parents right after the service. Be sure to be present and seek opportunities to welcome and converse with those who will be worshipping with us.
 
Two weeks later, on December 18th, the regular Sunday service will be a unique pre-Christmas celebration of carols and readings that will feature singing by our Sunday School children and readings led by the youth of Glendale. Since the Christmas season in the Church year is woefully brief (a mere 12 days!), there never seem to be services enough to sing all of the great carols and hymns of the season. This service will help to rectify that problem by offering a chance to indulge in some of the wonderful music and songs that come with our celebration of Christ's birth. Plus, we'll have the great pleasure of sharing the joy with our young people as the participate actively in the service. I hope that you'll plan to attend all the special times of worship in the coming month, but your presence will be especially appreciated on the 4th and the 18th. Worship both Sundays, as always, will be at 9:15. There is no better way to celebrate Christmas than in worship with God's people. I'm looking forward to sharing these joyful times with all of you.
Faith Formation Ministry                   
 
One Family Bible Class  
Dr. Biermann leads the Bible Class this morning in the Family Life Center. Grab a cup of coffee and join us.

Sunday School
Preschool through 1st grade children will meet in the lower level of the Parish House (under the gym). Grades 2 through 6 will meet in the lower level of the new building across from the elevator, room 012. High School youth will gather in the Youth Room. Confirmation class for 7th and 8th grade youth will be in the conference room next to Pastor's office, room 113.
 
Stewardship Sentence
Romans 15:5 "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus." All of our good works are indeed granted to us from our heavenly Father. We live in complete dependence upon His grace and mercy. What do we have that we have not received as a gift from His hand? And knowing that - how can we not be thankful?
Pastoral Care
If you need pastoral care for any reason, don't hesitate to contact the church office or one of the vacancy pastors directly. Pastor Biermann will be at the church on Monday and Thursday mornings most weeks, and Pastor Erkkinen is available on campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Christmas Potluck
December 7 at 5:00pm will be our Christmas Potluck celebration. At this potluck, we would like to put together Christmas bags for our shut-ins like we did last year. The tote bags will be provided and members of Glendale are asked to bring small gifts to fill them for the shut-ins & homebound, i.e. cookies, candy, note cards, pens, tissues, activity books, etc.--Let your imagination be your guide.
 
 Even if you cannot make the potluck, you can still donate items--leave them (clearly marked) in the small kitchen.

We have approximately 20 individuals to provide for. Thank you for your help. See you December 7 and 21 at 5:00pm for potluck dinners and December 14 for a dinner organized by GLC Youth.
Operation Christmas Child
Thank you, thank you! On very short notice, Glendale Lutheran Church gathered 43 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. And be truthful--who had the most fun, "giver" or "getter"?

Now, all of you, the whole congregation can begin to gather "bargains" for next year's boxes and turn 43 into 100 or 143! (Blessings tend to multiply.) Again, thank you. A list of suggestions will be set out after the first of the year to give us a headstart.

Blessings on your efforts. P.S., tracking codes have been attached to some of the boxes so we'll be able to know where and when they arrive. Look for updates.
LFCS Season of Sharing - December 11 Giving Deadline
GLC has been asked to participate this year in Lutheran Family and Children's Services Season of Sharing program. Gift cards are needed from stores such as Walmart, Target, Dollar General, and/or grocery stores. These gift cards will then be distributed to over 700 needy people. We have placed a box on a table near the front entrance where you may deposit gift cards, or you can deliver the cards to the Church Office. Gift cards may also be mailed to the Church Office designating them for Season of Sharing. Monetary gifts may be made payable to LFCS with "Season of Sharing" in the memo line. Lutheran Family hopes to raise over $20,000 to provide needed funding for families who are struggling with the basic necessities of life. All gifts are requested before Sunday,
December 11, so they can be sent to LFCS and the distribution process can begin.
Altar Flowers
The Altar Flower chart for 2017 is now posted to the right of the church office door. Especially needed are the first few Sundays in January. A flower arrangement is a great
way to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or remember a loved one. If you have any questions regarding flowers, call Beverly Dixson at 314-822-2899.
Community

Lutheran South Advent Band Concert
The LHSS Music Department proudly announces its annual Advent Band Concert. The concert is scheduled for Friday, December 9 at 7:00pm and will be performed in the Concordia Center at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood. The concert of traditional Christmas music and other band literature will feature the school's Wind Symphony, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. The bands are conducted by John W. Miller and Matthew C. Janssen.
 
CCLS Dinner Auction
The 2017 Hearts on Fire CCLS Dinner Auction will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Orlando Gardens Banquet Center in south St. Louis county. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend or support this special fundraising event for the CCLS community. Tickets are $70 per person or $650 for a table of 10. Sponsorship, advertising, and donation opportunities are available. For more information, please visit www.ccls-stlouis.org/news-events/dinner-auction.  Contact Joel and Kerrie Karsten, Dinner Auction Co-Chairs, at auction@ccls-stlouis.org or 314-749-8333 with any questions.

Immanuel Boar's Head Christmas Festival
The Christmas Festival of the ages, the Boar's Head Festival, will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Charles, December 9, 10 and 11. There will be a 7:30 performance each evening with afternoon performances at 4:00pm both Saturday and Sunday. A dress rehearsal (tickets required) will be held at 7:30pm on December 8. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis starting at 8:00am on Tuesday, November 1.  Call 636-946-2656 or come to the Immanuel Church office. Get your tickets early! They go fast! There is no charge for the tickets (limit 5 per person).

The Word Within The Word  

Worship Attendance

Saturday 11/26, (no worship); Sunday 11/27, 110 = 110 Total

Funnies (used with permission) 

  

Worship Leaders
This Sunday (12/4)
Next Sunday (12/11)
Preacher/Celebrant
Dr. Joel BiermannDr. Joel Biermann
Liturgist
Dr. Joel BiermannDr. Joel Biermann
Pianist (Saturday)
Joy ElowskyCarol Benninghoff
Organist (Sunday)
Joy ElowskyCarol Benninghoff
Lector
Marcia HempelFrank Moret
Acolyte
Anna RawlingsSpencer Moore
Children's Message
Janet LeetSue Schultz
Communion Assistant
Nate McCartyNate McCarty
Lay Communions Assistants
Jack & Norma BentzingerTony Petzoldt
Greeters
Kelly Climer & Suk WilleChris & Mimi Schaefer
Nursery
Cyndi & Spencer MooreSandy Barbercheck, Grace Ortstadt
Sound/Video
Tony PetzoldtMike Toney
Ushers
Ron Froesel, Joel Bergt, Ben Lee, Grant LeeCarol Froesel, Jeanne Lipinski, Beverly Dixson, Lisa Grossenheider
 
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day:
Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-11; Matthew 11:2-15
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
 
14 - Gene Smith
         Matt Grossenheider
 
15 - Vivian Kattentidt
         Lexie Filkins
         Ashley Lane       
         
21 - Dale Griffin
          Sherman Moore
 
22 - Aaron Hempel
 
24 - Jean Peterson
 
25 - Mary Skouby
         John Willmann
         Lisa Filkins
 
29 - Dave Andrus
 
30 - Karen Frimel
 
31 - Andrew Grossenheider


16 -  Mathew & Kelly Schultz
 
29 -  Jonathan & Sue Schultz

  
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