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There is a season for everything,
a time for giving birth,
a time for dying;
a time for tears,
a time for laughter;
a time for mourning,
a time for dancing . . . .
-Ecclesiastes, 3:1, 2, 4
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One of the blessings. . .
of being a parish pastor is to be privileged to be present at critical moments in peoples' lives. The stepping stones of life are many: the blessing at the birth of a child, the joy of baptismal waters flowing over someone, the delight at seeing a young person confirm their faith, the deep felt happiness at a wedding, a recovery after a long illness. Not only have I been privileged to witness the joys of life with you, I also count it a privilege to have walked with you through the sorrows: the death of a loved one, divorce, illness, the complications that come with aging and dying. There have been laughter and tears, mourning and dancing, birth and death.
What binds a church community together though is not the pastor. What binds a community together is the Spirit present in all our lives but most especially as we come together around Word and Sacrament each Sunday morning. That same Spirit will continue to bind the people of Milwaukie Lutheran together after my departure and into her future as the Word is proclaimed and the Sacraments are offered.
As the time for my departure is coming close, I wish to thank you all for these privileges you have extended to me through the years. Forgive me for the times I have not been there for you. I pray for you that the Spirit will continue to empower you for ministry in this neighborhood and in the world. God's peace be with you.
Pastor Charles
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Newsletter Summary
October 2010 marks a month of change for Milwaukie Lutheran Church. On the 3rd, we welcome our new partners in music, Owen James, Maya Story, and Kari Leibert. The following week our 9th Grade Confirmands will celebrated. Also on October 10, our focus will be on Consecration Sunday as we learn about Stewardship and make commitments for the next year. Then on October 24 our final service with Pastor Charles, and there will be an after worship celebration. Learn more here: October Newsletter
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Ministry and Small Group News
Small Group: A new small group will begin in October, sponsored by Glen and Mary Jo Hess. This is a dinner group, to meet monthly in groups of 8, for not more than six months. Each group will then be changed. It will be a good way to visit with others, and requires only a short-term committment. The first meeting, a potluck, is this Sunday October 3 at 1p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
St. John's Episcopal Open Dinner: Help is needed to setup, prepare, and cleanup for the St. John's Episcopal Church meal on November 7. Contact Glen Hess if you are able to volunteer, even for a short portion of this worthy event.
Lockup Schedules 2011: Contact Bob Lease to help with church security once or twice a year (two week commitment).
Ringers: Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 Bell Choir Meets. While we've begun, we welcome newcomers.
Health Ministry: Breast Cancer Awareness month. See on-line newsletter for more details. (October Newsletter)
Young at Heart: Begins their monthly armchair travel meeting on October 20 at noon in Fellowship Hall for lunch. Remember to reserve your seat by contacting Pauala Krewson, Deanne Vegge or the church office. This month's event will be a fund raiser for Backpack Buddies.
Kings Cupboard: Will have a benefit on November 13 @ 6:30 at King of Kings.
Love INC: Will hold their fundraising dinner on November 13, from 6-8pm at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas.
For complete details on these events and more news of the life of Milwaukie Lutheran Church, please visit our on-line newsletter October newsletter.
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Quick Links
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The Elca: ELCA.org
Milwaukie LC: More About Us
Newsletter: October
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Upcoming Events
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Oct. 3 - Welcoming Owen, Maya and Kari to the Music Life of MLC Oct. 10 - Consecration Sunday and Confirmation Oct. 17 - Michael Allen Harrison
Oct. 18 - Dinner Out Oct. 24 - Pastor Mantey's last day with MLC, one service
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Newsletter Deadline for November: Friday, October 15, noon. Please submit items to editor@milwaukielutheran.org or place in the "mailbox" next to Sheryl Ann's office.
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Milwaukie Lutheran
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One Service
October 24 @ 11:00 a.m.
Usual Sunday Services:
8:45 A.M. and 11 A.M.
Education: 10 A.M.
Coffee time after each service. |
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