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Thursday, February 2, 2017

News from Glendale Lutheran Church

 
Weekly
Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter
February 5, 2017
In This Issue


WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, February 5
  9:15am -- Worship
  10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
Monday, February 6
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  5:30pm-6:30pm -- CCLS Basketball
  6:00pm -- Elders' Meeting
  6:00pm-7:00pm -- Lightroom Fundamentals - FLC
  6:30pm-8:00pm -- Crush Basketball
Tuesday, February 7
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-10:15am -- CCLS Open Gym
  9:15am -- Women's Bible Study
12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  5:00pm-6:00pm -- CCLS Basketball
  6:00pm-9:00pm -- Baker Basketball
Wednesday, February 8
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor   
  7:30pm -- Choir
Thursday, February 9
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  1:00pm -- Knoble Knotters
  5:00pm-6:00pm - Bristol Basketball
  6:00pm-7:15pm -- Kirkwood Jr. Basketball
  7:00pm -- AA Mixed - FLC
Friday, February 10
  6:30am-6:00pm -- CCLS Preschool
  6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC
  8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC
Saturday, February 11
  8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  5:00pm -- Worship
Sunday, February 12
  9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
  3:00pm-8:00pm -- Cub Scout Banquet - Gym
Pastor Biermann's Message
The day is almost upon us...yes, it's almost time for the "Big Game." At least that's what everyone who's not paying something to the NFL typically chooses to call it. Refer to the NFL championship game by its actual name, (yes, that would be Super Bowl) and you risk being dragged into a legal mess by the NFL which has a long and sordid track record of ruthlessly defending their name and copyrights from any infringement. By NFL rules, a church (or any group trying to convey "a message") is not allowed to show the game...such actions, apparently, could damage the NFL in some way. One might conclude that the cherished trademarks of the NFL are more hallowed than the church. But, of course, the concern is not the preservation of the League's honor (an oxymoron, I suspect), but the preservation of money.
 
No, I'm not anti-football or opposed to people gathering to enjoy watching a televised sporting event. But, perhaps there is something to be gained by stopping to reflect for a moment on the difference between the rituals and events that our world has to offer as significant and meaningful-from inaugurations to Olympics to Mardi Gras parades-and those events that our Lord has made holy by the promise of his presence. There is no comparison. It is remarkable, then, that so many people continue to embrace empty and fraudulent rituals and moments in lieu of the ones made sacred for us by Christ himself.
 
This Sunday, God invites you to a genuine celebration: Christ himself is going to feed you with his own Body and Blood. All your brothers and sisters are going to be there. You don't want to miss it. Most don't realize it, but the people of this world are starving for what God freely gives. Be sure to celebrate what counts.
Faith Formation Ministry                   
 
Bible Class and Sunday School  
Join us as we grow in our faith and knowledge of God's word.
 
Stewardship Sentence
Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." We cannot keep the Law of God perfectly. We are sinners. For us to be saved, Jesus had to fill up the Law in our place. Now the threat of the Law is abolished - and the Law itself is upheld. For in Christ now we do desire to fulfill the Law, to live out a godly Christian life - precisely because we are so full of thanksgiving toward God for His salvation in Christ.
Making the Case for Character
Saturday, February 18
Plan to attend, and bring a friend!
Contact the office to register.
Altar Flowers
There are several openings available to place altar flowers in the upcoming weeks: the rest of February and most of March are still blank. Sign up on the chart by the church office, or call Michelle if you'd like to add your name. Thank you!
Potluck Dinner
The potluck dinner is still scheduled for Wednesday, February 15! Fellowship begins at 6:00pm, and dinner starts at 6:30pm. Bring a dish to share and a healthy appetite. See you there!
Community
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.
 
Erin Bode Concert
Christ Memorial Productions invites you to attend a free concert featuring Erin Bode on Friday, March 10 at 5252 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis, 63126. In addition to Ms. Bode's presentation of secular and sacred music, there will be free refreshments, an opening act performance by GEN52 Band and live music beginning at 7:00pm. Advance tickets for this free event are available online at CMPShows.org and at Christ Memorial church, Monday through Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturdays from 4:30pm-5:00pm and Sundays from 9:00am-11:00am.

The Word Within The Word   

 

Funnies (used with permission) 

  

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.

Worship Attendance

Saturday 1/28, 12; Sunday 1/29, 107 = 119 Total

Worship Leaders

Worship Leaders
 This Sunday (2/5)
Next Sunday (2/12)
Preacher/Celebrant
Pastor BiermannPastor Biermann
LiturgistPastor Biermann
Pastor Biermann
Lector
Miriam LeeLisa Grossenheider
Pianist (Saturday)Carol BenninghoffJoy Elowsky
Organist (Sunday)
Joy Elowsky
Joy Elowsky
AcolyteAnna RawlingsSpencer Moore
Communion Assistant
Nate McCartyNate McCarty
Lay Assistants
Hank & Joan SchlichterSteve Phelps
Greeters
Bill & Judy George
Jules & Mary Bush
Sound/Video
Paul BarbercheckKen Clark, Layton Wille
Ushers
Mike Toney, Steve Phelps, Terry Buchholz, Rodger LubbenTony Petzoldt, Frank Moret, Gary Riley, Gerry Lucas
Nursery
Kathy Brugere, Brian SkoubyMary Skouby, Anna Rawlings
Children's Message
Marcia Ladd
Sue Schultz
Next Sunday's Bible Readings
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day:
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
February Birthdays & Anniversaries                   
1 -  Kylie Boyles
        Pat Richter
        Ashley Guirl
 
3 - David Reed
        Ella Schloeman             
 
6 -  Adam Lee
        Spencer Moore
        Curt Skouby
 
7 - Flo Ryan
 
8 - Joel Bergt
 
9 - Vicki Lucas
 
10 -  John Lee
         Bill Richter        
 
14 - Max Sauer
 
16 - Becci Lauber Sasser
         Pat Lichtenheld
         Matt Ryan
         Jim Johnson
17 - Joanna Nelson
         Sharon Willmann
         Joan Winkler

 

19 - Shirley Williams
 
20 - Tim Cosby
        
21 - Justin Lane
 
22 - Kathy Grimm
 
23 - Alex Guirl
         Gary Riley
 
28 - Garrett Das
 
29 - Janice Marting

2 -Sherman & Cyndi Moore
 
4 -Josh & Nickie Boehme
 
20 -Chris & Mimi Schaefer

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