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Mt Hermon Lutheran Church Newsletter
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Take time to talk to God, and time to listen!
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| August 4, 2010 | E-Newsletter |
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Council Corner - July 15, 2010
 The Congregation Council was installed on Sunday, July 25th by Pastor David Keck at each of the Sunday morning services. From the back (left to right) are: Bob Chertok, Tim Kirk, Ron Smith and Danny Garmon. In the front (left to right) is Jay Perkins, Marion Sandlin, Diane Olszewski, Nanette Thompson, Lisa McKinnon and Mike McClellan. (Absent are: Steve Sousley and Marie Grochoske). Please keep the Council in your daily prayers. |
| Vacation Bible School -
Joseph's Journey From Prison to Palace |
 Thank you to everyone who participated in and worked with the Vacation Bible School July 22-24th. The children learned about the story of Joseph and his brothers. They learned that just like Joseph, God gives us hope! God gives us special abilities! and God gives us forgiveness! The children were also alerted to be on the lookout for God sightings. That very night we had a God sighting - a bush growing in front of the  church in the shape of a cross (look for it Sunday). A special "thank you" to all who planned and worked with the program: Coordinator - Barbara Linker; Group Leaders - Nancy Jones, Stephanie Kline, Ross Gosse, and Jessica Troutman; Outside Activities - Josh Kline, Jeff Lorenz, Danny Garmon and Seth McKinnon; Kitchen - Shelley Cooke, Ruth Barringer, and Susan Lorenz; Crafts - Diane Olszewski, Susan Keever, and Frances Sanford; High School helpers - Coral Olszewski, Olivia Jones and Megan Ridenhour; Skits - Seth McKinnon (Ramses), Ross Gosse (Joseph); Nursery - Pat Rietfort and Crystal Erwin; Mom Helpers - Lisa McKinnon, Sylvia Poehler, and Annette York; Music - Olivia & Nancy Jones; Photography - Linda Beauregard.     |
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If you Have Pastoral Needs
If you have Pastoral needs: illness, upcoming surgery, a death in the family, or a crisis, please give us a call or contact us by email. Call the office (704-782-2326) during business hours or after hours call:
Linda Beauregard - 704-787-3183 Linda@MtHermonELCA.org
Lisa McKinnon - 704-787-0880 Lisa@MtHermonELCA.org
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| Giving at Mt Hermon |  Giving during the summer months has been below the monthly minimum. If you missed a Sunday offering, please "catch up." If you go out of town, you are encouraged to mail your offering to the church office before you leave.
Please Pray for hearts that grow closer to God and grow in giving back to Him ever more generously, especially as we pray over a ($15, 337) deficit.
Thank you for supporting God's work in the world through the ministries and mission of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church!
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| Confirmation Program |  If you have a child who is going into the 7th, 8th or 9th grade who would like to begin preparation for Confirmation, please call Linda at 704-782-2326 xt 102. Please place on your calendar a meeting for parents and children on August 22, at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, and a first confirmation class on Saturday, September 11. |
| Mission Trip to the Gulf Coast |  The Mt. Hermon Mission Team is gearing up for another trip to the Gulf Coast October 25-30, 2010. We will be working with Habitat for Humanity on the Katrina rebuild. If you are interested and want more information, or if you want to sign up, please call Lisa McKinnon at 704-787-0880 or Jay Perkins at 704-788-4484 by August 30th. $125 plus travel. |
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A Note About Altar Flowers |  "If you have taken altar flowers home in vase liners, please return the liners for re-use. You may drop them off at the office. Thank you." If you do not have need for your flowers after service on Sunday, please let Betty know and we will be happy to deliver them to a homebound member or friend, or to a nursing home.
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A Note About Food Donations |  Thank you for continuing to bring food items to church on Sundays. Summer-time is usually lean months for charities. Mt. Hermon sent 157 pounds of food to CCM during the month of July. For August, they are in need of: canned corn, canned tomatoes, ramen noodles, Saltine crackers, paper towels, plastic grocery bags, and toilet paper. Other food items are welcome too. |
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| Do You Have Skills in Finances? |
Mt. Hermon is in need of people skilled in finances who may have anywhere from 1-4 hours to donate per week. It will be helpful to have some experience with Quick Books, Excel and Access or be willing to be trained in these. Please call Steve Sousley at 704-720-7555 for more information.
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| School Supplies for A.T. Allen |  We will be distributing school supplies to the Literacy Program children on Wednesday, August 11th. Then, we will deliver what is left to A.T. Allen teachers for their students in need. Please bring your donations to church and leave them in the grocery cart upstairs in the Narthex, or in the basket in Fellowship Hall in front of the altar. We need:
Crayola Washable Markers Crayola Crayons (8, 16, 24) Colored Pencils #2 Pencils (5 & 12 count) 4-pack Expo Broad Chisel or Bullet Tip Dry Erase Markers Canvas/Fabric Zipper Pouch 3-inch Ring Binder (no trapper-keeper) Elmer's 3-inch Glue Stick, Bottle Glue Small (5x8") school box Pens (blue, black or red) Marble Composition Book Wide Ruled Notebook Paper Spiral Bound Notebooks (70) sheets Yellow Highlighters Pencil Top Erasers Fiskar's Blunt-Tip or Pointed Scissors Bookbags - (no wheels) Call Nanette Thompson for more information 704-785-9188 or Lisa at 704-787-0880. |
| Guardian Angel Ministry Team |  A Guardian Angel meeting is scheduled for August 15th at 12:15 p.m. We will be meeting in the Coffee House. For more information please call Linda at 704-782-2326 xt 102.
If you have someone who is homebound, in a nursing home or assisted living who would like to receive communion but cannot come to service, please call Linda or Betty at 704-782-2326. |
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Family Literacy Program |  Some of the themes for our Family Literacy Program on Wednesday nights are: Discovery Place - Urban Wildlife -Insects (8-4), Cookout and School Supplies (8-11). Thank you to all the people who volunteer their services, donating food, books, money, teaching skills, and time. We couldn't do it without you. |
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 To see Mt. Hermon's Calendar of Events, please go to http://www.MtHermonELCA.org and click on Calendar.
Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church
3600 Hwy 601 S
Concord, NC 28025
704-782-2326
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