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January 2010
Mt Hermon Lutheran Church E-News
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year |
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Christmas Caroling
14 Mt Hermon Members and Friends went caroling at the local nursing home and to some of our homebound. "It was a blessing to us as much as it was for them I think," said one of those who attended. Isn't that just like God - when we give something away, we always receive abundantly. |
| Bible Study Groups Forming
Book of Faith
Interested in a beginning Bible Study either at home or at church? Call Linda at 704-782-2326 xt 102 to place your name on the list to begin a new group.
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| Personal Message
from
Mt Hermon Staff
The Staff of Mt Hermon wishes you a very Merry Christmas Season and a Blessed New Year.
Linda Beauregard
Betty Love
Lisa McKinnon
The Feast of the 3 Kings is January 6th | |
 "Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year to all Members and Friends."
As we embark upon another year I am aware how quickly this year passed and how much I have missed. My new year's resolution is to not be so busy that life passes me by this year. I want to be more attentive to the people and things that matter most. I especially want to be more attentive to God in my life. How can I do this? What will it take? I know it will take time, reflection and being purposeful about my resolution. Maybe a reminder on my calendar each week - an appointment with myself and with God to notice all that has happened just during this one week and to be grateful, prayerful, intentional as I ask God to bless each event, each person, each challenge, each sadness and every joy I encounter. I want to pay more attention to my church family and get to know at least one person or one family better. I want to tithe, not just my money, but my time and talents - at least one hour a week, and who knows, maybe I will even learn something in return. Pray with me, and I will pray with you, that God will help us in our resolutions and give us hope as we enter into another year of grace in 2010.
Linda |
A Personal Message From Pastor Hahn
Dear Members and Friends of Mt.Hermon; Dear Partners in Ministry!
Once again you have overwhelmed me with Grace through your indivi-dual and corporate generosity and kindness. The volume of your Christmas cards, the number of your personal and congregational gifts, the quantity of your heartfelt wishes--plus your amazingly generous "2nd mile" giving--allowed me to "bathe" in the light and the spirit of Christmas. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude! The mind and the heart of the babe of Bethlehem who grew up to become the Christ, your and my Savior, is alive and well in our congregation. To me that is truly Good News. I hope you agree. Best wishes for the remainder of the Christmas season and God's blessings for the New Year. In Christ, Pastor Hahn |
A Christmas Gift To Mt Hermon
In order to multiply the giving spirit of the season and to keep the work of God at Mt Hermon strong, a special Christmas matching gift was offered to our congregation. The matching gift amount is $3,650.00 (representing one dollar for each day of Pastor Hahn's ministry with Mt Hermon) and involved a "one to one" match for all gifts given in addition to and beyond regular weekly tithes and offerings.
Thank you Mt Hermon members and friends who made the extra effort to make a difference in keeping God's work active through your generosity.
As of December 30th, we have matched all $3,650.
Thank you for your support! | |
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace Class - Call to Join Our Next Class Starting January 24th
Free Class Previews scheduled:
January 10, 12:30 pm and again at 7pm
January 17, 12:30 pm and again at 7pm
Most people struggle to make ends meet. They have too much month left at the end of their money. If you have made mistakes and feel like your money vanishes each month, you are not alone. 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Learn how your family can get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. You'll meet with your class each week to watch video lessons and participate in discussion and accountability groups that will change your whole attitude about money.
This class will help you learn about saving, budgeting, investing, insurance, and more! Call or email Jason VanBuskirk or Pastor Hahn and sign up for the next class beginning January 24th, 2010. The program is $93 per couple. Single? Sign up with a friend. You receive the Financial Peace Workbook, Audio CD Library, Dave's Best-Selling Book, Budgeting Forms, FPU Envelope System, and a bonus CD-Rom and More. Go to www.fpu.com to sign up or call Jason 704-795-2808.
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Thank you
From The Daisy Girl Scout Troop who meet on Friday evenings at Mt Hermon. They donated $30 for the purchase of an Angel Food Box to be donated to a needy family as their Christmas gift to Mt Hermon in gratitude for their meeting space. Monica Price, Daisy Leader
From CVAN Ministries - "Thank you for remembering battered women and their children during this holiday season." There's a saying that when it's darkest, the stars come out. During their most difficult days, your support provides that light of hope during this season of new beginnings.
Thank you, Mary Margaret Flynn, Executive Director
From Margie Cline - Dear Brothers and Sisters at Mt Hermon, "Thank you so much for your love, kindness, and especially your prayers during the past year. Hope each of you had a very blessed Christmas and will have a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Thanks to the Carolers who came by - they really lifted my spirits. Thanks, too, to my guardian angel. Blessings, Peace and Love, Margie
From Marguerite Black: Thank you all so very much for all that you have done for me this past year. Your cards, phone calls and your prayers have really been most appreciated. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as we go into another year. Thanks again and many wishes for a happy New Year. Love Marguerite
From Betty Love - "Dear Friends and Church Family, I would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you" for all the cards, Christmas and New Year wishes and gifts that you remembered me with during the Christmas holidays. I wish for each of you good health and many blessings for this new year. May God continue to bless us as we strive to serve Him fully". Peace, Betty Love
From Linda Beauregard - "Dear Members and Friends, Thank you so much for the cards and gifts through the Christmas season. I am truly blessed to be a part of this community and am so appreciative of your thoughtfulness. I pray that God will continue to bless Mt Hermon with growth, goodness, and gratitude for one another in the coming year". Sincerely, Linda
From Lisa McKinnon - "Thank you all for the cards and gifts this Christmas season. I am truly blessed to be a part of the Mt Hermon family. I wish many blessings for you this coming year and look forward to the work we do together to glorify Christ."
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Teens Celebrate New Year's Eve Together on Dec 29th
Tuesday night 15 teens and several adults rang in the New Year together in Fellowship Hall with a cowboy theme, food, games, balloons, confetti, hats and noise makers. The night began with a Murder Mystery Game that had a surprising end and a lesson learned. After more games, food, ice cream sundaes, a movie, and long talks, the teens finally got some rest before the early 6:30 am rising to go home at 7 am. A good time was had by all. Thank you to Brian and Kristine Hopkins who orchestrated the night's events, to Pastor Hahn for his visit, and to Valerie Frank, Bonnie Walsh, Danny Garmon, and Linda Beauregard for their help.
P.S. One teen told me that "while others slept, he sneaked up to the sanctuary and spent an hour with God, just to see what it was like" - Wow! God is working in our youth! Photos to come. |
Mt Hermon Calendar through Jan 13th
Jan 1 Office Closed - Happy New Year
Jan 2 9:30 am Yoga (FH)
12:00 pm Yoga (FH)
5:00 pm Senior Citizens Group (Troutman's BBQ Married and Singles)
Jan 3 8:00 pm AA
Jan 4 3:00 pm Mary Martha Circle (Bible Study - Welca - BOF)
7:00 pm Worship
8:00 pm AA
Jan 5 10:00 am Mom's Group - (Coffee House)
11:30 am Staff Meeting
6:00 pm Yoga - (FH)
Jan 6 10:00 am Priscilla Circle (Bible Study - Welca - BOF)
7:00 pm ESL (Conference Room) all welcome to learn
English as Second Language
7:00 pm Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Preview (FH)
7:45 pm 9:55 alive Band
8:00 pm AA
Jan 7 7:00 pm 8:30 Worship Band
7:00 pm Civitan (FH)
8:00 pm AA
Jan 8 3:30 pm Confirmation Retreat Leaving for Lutheridge
6:00 pm Daisy Girl Scout Troop
7:00 pm Council Retreat Begins
Jan 9 9:30 am Yoga (FH)
12:00 pm Yoga (FH)
Jan 10 7:00 am Men in Mission Breakfast and Meeting - Troutman's BBQ
12:30 pm Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Class Preview
3:00 pm Confirmation Retreat returns
7:00 pm Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Class Preview
8:00 pm AA
Jan 11 6:00 pm Friendship Team - Saint Gatherer's
7:00 pm Worship
8:00 pm AA
Jan 12 10:00 am Fellowship Club- Making Quilts for Hospice - all welcome
6:00 pm Yoga (FH)
6:30 pm Property Team Mtg
6:30 pm 11 am Worship Team
7:00 pm Social Ministry Team
8:00 pm Bread for the World Mtg - all are invited
Jan 13 10:00 am Visitation Team - visits homebound - call if your loved one would
like a visit or Holy Communion
12:00 pm Kitchen Team
6:00 pm 9:55 alive Team Meeting (FH)
7:00 pm ESL - Beth (Conference Room)
7:30 pm 9:55 alive Band
8:00 pm AA | |
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Mt Hermon Lutheran Church
3600 Hwy 601 South
Concord, NC 28025
704-782-2326
Pastor Norbert Hahn, Pastor
Linda Beauregard, Administrator and Ministry Coordinator
Betty Love, Senior Adult Coordinator
Lisa McKinnon, Social Ministry Coordinator
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