Mt Hermon Lutheran Church ENews

Mt Hermon Lutheran Church E-News
September 23, 2010

"Walking Together Sharing Christ"

Saturday, September 25, 5:00 p.m.

Pastor Mark Ericson, an 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 (Mt. Hermon and the NC Synod) do together with the mission support Mt. Hermon sends the Synod each month (ie. Lutheran Services for the aged, Lenoir Rhyne University, Mission Congregations 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).

A Called Congregation Meeting

Sunday, October 10, 2010

10:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

A Called Congregation Meeting will take place on Sunday, October 10th right after the 9:55 alive service in Fellowship Hall regarding the budget line for hiring an interim pastor. Please plan to attend this very important meeting.

YAMS - Youth at the Mount

Join us for Road Clean-Up this Sunday at 4:00 pm followed by Dinner

Parents meeting regarding the Lutheran Youth Conference will be held at 6 pm

All youth from grades 6 to 12 are invited to our YAMS gathering this Sunday. We will begin with the road clean up (wear closed shoes), then eat and enjoy a quick game of Basketball. We will speak with youth and parents about the next Lutheran Youth Conference at around 6 pm. Who is eligible to attend? How do we begin to prepare? What are the benefits? How can parents help? Call Linda or Lisa for more information 704-782-2326.

Fall Clean-Up Day at Mt. Hermon

Saturday, October 9th

All are encouraged to help Mt. Hermon prepare for the coming winter on Saturday, Oct 9th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Come for the morning or an hour or two - whatever you can spare. Some specific jobs include:

Polishing pews Clean front garden Mulching

Cleaning Windows Spreading pine needles Changing lights

Painting (ceiling tiles) Gardening Pressure Cleaning

Can't come this Saturday? Call Linda for taking on a specific job on a different day 704-782-2326. We could use: a family or individual to take on tending a small garden on a regular basis for a six month period; someone willing to pressure spray some of the buildings.

Cabarrus County Crop Hunger Walk

Sunday, October 17, 3:00 pm

Starts at Trinity United Methodist Church-Kannapolis 1:00 pm Registration 2:00 pm Walk Begins

Many thanks to all of the 2009 CROP Walkers and their sponsors. Over $24,000 was collected and more pledged in the fight against hunger. The CROP Walk (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) is a unique response to the needs of poor and hungry people in our communities and around the world ... and the spirit of cooperation that results when people of all faiths join together is both inspiring and invaluable. You too, can be a part of this experience by walking and/or supporting one of those who walk to help feed the hungry. Call Dawn McHale 704-782-0262 or Lisa 704-782-2326 for more information.

Mt. Hermon's Picnic in the Park

Sunday, October 24, 2010 3:00 pm

Our picnic is coming up soon! picnic in the park

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 Hamburgers, all types of side dishes (bring your favorite side-dish or dessert), fabulous desserts, and fun games for all ages. Want to volunteer to help? Call Beth Coleman at 704-960-4271.

Hello Girlfriends,

Wishing you could get away for a mini-vacation? We've got your ticket!

"Wonder Full World" is an unforgettable travel-themed retreat the women of our church are doing together. It includes worship, Bible Study, and time for laughter as well as time for quiet reflection.

At "Wonder Full World" we'll travel to each of the seven continents. While there, we'll explore wonders of a woman's heart, such as "I wonder if I matter to God" or "I wonder where God is when life is hard." We'll find the answers to each of these questions in the Bible and discover more of God's amazing love for us.

We'll begin with dinner on the evening of Friday, January 21, 2011 at 5 p.m. and will finish by 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, January 22. Our retreat will be held at Camp Agape' and the cost is only $80 per person! This covers 3 delicious meals, fun and refreshing activities, and comfortable lodging.

Call me at 704-787-0880 for more information.

Take time to relax, to make new friends, to worship, and to explore God's wondrous love. We hope you'll join us at Wonder Full World!

Warmly,

Lisa McKinnon

The Encouragement Group - Next Meeting Thursday, Oct 14

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.

Giving At Mt Hermon - Thank You

Thank you so much for responding to the needs at Mt. Hermon. We are slowly gaining on our amount to be prayed over. We've had several families catch up on their summer offerings - thank you. Please keep up the prayers and your second mile giving - no amount is too small to help. 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.

Thank You

To: James Garmon who volunteered his time to trim the shrubbery in the courtyard between the church and the office. Thank you so much! We appreciate your generosity of time and talent given to Mt. Hermon.

To: Mt. Hermon In Memory of Ken's mom, Sophie Cooley. Thanks so very much for the meal that you brought. Also, all the prayers during this difficult time. We are blessed to have all of you. Love through Christ, Kenny, Tammy and Clinton Cooley

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