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Saturday, March 18, 2017

Pastor Wise Funeral Arrangements

Good Morning:

Following up on my announcement from yesterday morning, visitation for Pastor Wise will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, Missouri 63122.  The funeral service will be at Glendale Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, with an hour of visitation before the service.  A graveside service will thereafter take place at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

We will continue to update you with any additional developments.

Sincerely,

Andy Ryan

Friday, March 17, 2017

A Message Regarding Pastor Wise

Good Morning:

I am very sad to announce Pastor Wise was called home to be with our Heavenly Father yesterday afternoon a little after 3:00 p.m.  He was a wonderful shepherd to our Church family during the time he was with us and his guidance and inspiration will be sorely missed.

Bopp Chapel will handle funeral preparations.  We will let everyone know those arrangements when they are finalized.  Additionally, we will let everyone know the date and time for Pastor Wise's funeral service, which Pastor Hempel will officiate.

Please keep Pastor Wise's family in your prayers, though also remember we can rejoice in the hope we have in eternal life through Christ's resurrection.

Sincerely,

Andy Ryan

Thursday, March 16, 2017

News from Glendale Lutheran Church

 
Weekly
Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter
March 19, 2017
In This Issue
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, March 19
  9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
  3:00pm -- Service of Hope and Healing
Monday, March 20
  5:30pm-6:30pm -- CCLS Basketball
  6:00pm -- Lightroom Fundamentals
Tuesday, March 21
  9:15am -- Women's Bible Study
12:00pm-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  5:00pm-6:00pm -- CCLS Basketball
Wednesday, March 22
  9:00am-8:00pm -- LFCS Counselor   
  5:30pm -- Potluck Dinner
  6:30pm -- Midweek Lenten Worship
  7:30pm -- Choir
Thursday, March 23
  8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  6:30pm -- Cub Scout Event - Gym
  7:00pm -- AA Mixed - FLC
Friday, March 24
  6:15pm -- AA Women - FLC
  8:00pm -- AA Men - FLC
Saturday, March 25
  8:00am-4:00pm -- LFCS Counselor
  1:00pm -- Rawlings Event - Gym
  5:00pm -- Worship
Sunday, March 26
  9:15am -- Worship
10:30am -- Sunday School/Adult Education
Pastor Biermann's Message
It is a momentous time of the month. Yesterday was the infamous ides of March-not a good day for Julius Caesar; tomorrow is of course St. Patrick's Day. While a commemoration of the patron saint of Ireland is obviously of some interest to those of Irish descent, it's actually a day when we can all pause and take stock of the legacy of Patrick. Like most great figures from history, a number of legends swirl around the figure of Patrick, but there is also much attributed to Patrick that is not only pious tale, but factual history. Sadly, there's no proof that he actually drove all the snakes off of the Emerald Isle. And, we're not even certain that he presented a trefoil shamrock as an illustration of the Trinity--though the likelihood of the latter far outweighs that of the former. What we do know for sure is that Patrick was a native of Britain, lived in the late 5th century, and was exceedingly concerned about the need for the people of Ireland to hear the gospel. Legend says that Patrick had been kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland as a teenager, true or not, he was the man who brought the gospel to the Irish, and established the church in their land.
 
Considering the significant role of the church in the lives of the Irish people in the nearly 16 centuries since Patrick first proclaimed the gospel there, one can only marvel at the impact of this one man on an entire nation. It is that legacy of Patrick that is worthy of celebration and emulation. What Patrick did is what you can also do: he faithfully and persistently spoke the truth of God's gospel to those around him, and the impact of his truthful words was incalculable. Thus it is whenever the gospel is proclaimed with truth and conviction; God's Spirit takes those words and uses them to do his work. Enjoy the festivities of March 17th, then, but celebrate what matters: not green libations, shepherd's pie, and all things Irish, but a celebration of the power of the gospel and the difference one person can make.
Faith Formation Ministry                   
 
Bible Class and Sunday School  
Join us as we grow in our faith and knowledge of God's word.
 
Stewardship Sentence
Exodus 17:3 - But the people thirsted there for water, and the people grumbled against Moses and said, "Why did you bring us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our livestock with thirst?" Even the Israelites who saw miracles with their own eyes fall into unbelief and fear. From this distance we can see how foolish their worry is. How foolish will our worries appear from the distance of eternity? The Lord cared for them, and He will care for us.
Easter Breakfast
Our annual Easter Breakfast will be held Easter Sunday, April 16! This is a joyous occasion for our church and a wonderful meal together. Please see the sign-up poster on the kiosk to volunteer breakfast items. We appreciate your help!
Easter Lilies
Easter lily orders are now being taken. Call or email the church office, or use the bright green order form in your mailbox. As in the past, the price per lily is $7.50. Orders must be received by Monday, April 10.
Internet Broadcast of Worship Services AND Bible Class
As you are aware, we have broadcast worship services for many years and, more recently, started to broadcast our Sunday morning Bible classes through our church web site. Thanks to the generous underwriting of members donating a specified amount to make these broadcasts "ad free," we have seen a dramatic increase in viewers. Sometimes during the time of the service we have had three or four viewers. Other services as well as Bible classes have received 14 to 20 views from the web site archives. Any past event can be viewed by accessing our church web site glendalelutheranchurch.org and then clicking on the orange button labeled "Live worship webcast". You will be immediately connected to a live broadcast, if the time is right, or immediately connected to all stored videos. Select and click on the one you would like to review and it will stream for you. (You will need Adobe Flash Player--a free download that many people already have on their computers.)
 
Please consider a contribution to the $100.00 monthly cost of this outreach ministry
Community
 
Living Lord's Supper
You are invited to the annual Living Lord's Supper at historic Trinity, 8th and Soulard Streets, on Maundy Thursday, April 13, at the 7:00pm communion service. The entire drama will be presented by Trinity's Music and Drama ministries. Tickets and reservations are not required. An offering for Trinity's ministries will be taken.
 
Farewell to the Millers
 John and Ellen Miller have been teaching and conducting young musicians in the Lutheran South Instrumental Music Program and the LHSS Elementary Band Program since 1998. As the Millers retire at the close of the 2016-2017 school year, we invite you to join them at their last concerts, acknowledging their service, dedication, and commitment to excellence.
  • March Tour Band Concert - Thursday, March 16, at 7:00pm at LHSS (featuring Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, and Concert Band)
  • Jazz Band Concert - Friday, April 28, at 7:30pm at LHSS
  • Final Farewell Spring Band Concert - Friday, May 5, at 7:30pm at Concordia Kirkwood (featuring Wind Symphony, Concert Band, and Junior Winds)

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 3/11, 8; Sunday 3/12, 81 = 89 Total

Worship Leaders

Worship Leaders
 This Sunday (3/19)
Next Sunday (3/26)
Preacher/Celebrant
Pastor BiermannPastor Biermann
LiturgistPastor BiermannPastor Biermann
Lector
Theresa CananiaTim Cosby
Pianist (Saturday)Carol BenninghoffJoy Elowsky
Organist (Sunday)
Joy Elowsky
Joy Elowsky
AcolyteKrista SteeleDavid Moore
Communion Assistant
Nate McCartyNate McCarty
Lay Assistants
Mike ToneyFrank & Charlotte Moret
Greeters
Rodger LubbenSteve & Phyllis Phelps
Sound/Video
Paul BarbercheckKen Clark, Layton Wille
Ushers
Ron Froesel, Joel Bergt, Ben Lee, Grant Lee
Nursery
Sandy Barbercheck, Anna RawlingsCyndi & Spencer Moore
Children's Message
Nate McCartySue Schultz
Next Sunday's Bible Readings
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP through a careful, prayerful reading of the appointed lessons for the day:
Isaiah 42:14-21; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Glendale Lutheran Church, 1365 North Sappington Road, Glendale, MO 63122
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