Mt Hermon Lutheran Church ENews

Mt Hermon Lutheran Church E-News
September 3, 2010

Mark Your Calendars for

"Walking Together Sharing Christ" - September 25, 5:00 p.m.

Pastor Mark Ericson, our Synod Dean and Ambassador from the NC Synod, will be coming to speak with Mt. Hermon to hear how God is changing our lives, and using us to change the lives of others. He also wants to talk about the great things we do together with the money Mt. Hermon sends the Synod in Mission Support (ie. Lutheran Services for the aged, Lenoir Rhyne University, Mission Congrega-tions in the NC Synod and more), and about the great things we can do together in the future. We will begin our session with a covered dish dinner so plan to bring your favorite dish (meat, vegetable, desserts, breads). Look for further information in next week's newsletter and bulletin.

Rally Sunday - Celebrating A Year's Growth

On Sunday, September 12th at all Worship services, we will recognize Mt. Hermon's children and adults, teachers and students, who have participated in Faith Learning over the past year. We invite everyone to participate in one of the many faith learning opportunities on campus, so we can grow together in the love and understanding of God. Please scroll to the end of the newsletter to read about our Adult Faith Learning Opportunities. Children's Faith Learning is in the Children's Building at 10:00 a.m. (9:45 a.m. children's snacks) every Sunday.

Biker Sunday "The Blessing of the Bikes"
September 19th - The 5th Annual Biker Sunday at

Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church and Kimball Lutheran

Ride a motorcycle? Then join us Sunday, September 19th at the 8:30 am motorcycles

Worship Service at Mt. Hermon, and then ride together to join other churches at Kimball Lutheran Church in Kannapolis for the Blessings of the Bikes. Enjoy lots of free food, fellowship and fun! Free Photo of Bike and Rider, Free bike rides for kids of all ages. Bikers are asked to bring a Teddy Bear or canned goods to be donated to First Responders and CVAN. Call Jan Falls for more information 704-699-2968.

The Encouragement Group - Begins September 9th

Do you live with chronic illness or spiritual, physical, or emotional pain? Do you struggle with the loss of a loved one? Do you need people to support you in your everyday journey? If so, please plan to attend a new group forming this fall. This group will offer support, prayer, education, and caring to help you cope with whatever struggle you have. Join others who live one day at a time. We will meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Email Rose Yuckel for more information at roseyuckel@yahoo.com.

Mark Your Calendars for Mt. Hermon's

Picnic in the Park - Sunday, October 24, 2010 3:00 pm

Mark your calendars now for this exciting event sponsored by the Saint Gatherer's Team. Worship at Mt. Hermon Sunday morning, then join your church family at Frank Liske Park in the Andy Hartsell Shelter. Hot dogs and Hamburg-ers, all types of side dishes (bring your favorite side-dish or dessert), fabulous desserts, and fun games for all ages.

From the Property Team

Pardon Our Dust - Lights and Teen Room

Pardon our dust as the Property Team has the lights repaired in Fellowship Hall, the Narthex, Coffee House and the Office. You may see things a little more clearly in the days ahead. We are also addressing moisture in the Teen Room. We'll be cleaning, and sealing the walls with a special paint, as well as addressing the source of the moisture. A member has volunteered to help the youth re-decorate the large wall in the teen room with a mural after the initial work is completed.

Giving At Mt Hermon - Thank You

Thank you so much for responding to the needs at Mt. Hermon. The good news is that several families made a one-time gift to the mortgage fund which helps so much in our overall goal of paying the deficit down and supporting our early payoff. Thank you for going the extra mile. For the second month in a row the mortgage was paid without putting a drain on the regular giving.

We can continue to help with the amount-to-be-prayed-over by doing the following:

1. Catch up on your Sunday offerings.

2. Make a second mile gift along with your regular Sunday offering.

3. Make a commitment to add $1, $5, $10, $20 to your weekly giving.

4. Pray for hearts that grow closer to God and grow in giving back to

Him ever more generously.

5. Give of your time volunteering.

Thank you for supporting God's work in the world through the ministries and mission of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church! God is doing great things through our many works.

Sunday Faith Learning Classes:

The Road to New Relationship with God, Yourself & Others