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Mt Hermon Lutheran Church Newsletter
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Copeland's Corner
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. (1 Corinthians 12: 4-6)
How is the Spirit activating Mt. Hermon? There are a number of congregations in the ELCA and other denominations that bear the name Mt. Hermon. Yet, there are no other congregations anywhere that are called like Mt. Hermon. The same Spirit activates all of these congregations bearing the name Mt. Hermon but there is only one Mt. Hermon that the Spirit is activating like us. What is that unique way that the Spirit is activating this congregation? In October, it will be our delight to discover just that. We will be looking to discover the verb of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church in Concord, NC.
Home Gatherings in October: You will have the opportunity to sign-up and participate in a home gathering during October. These home gatherings will be fellowship opportunities, centered in prayer and focusing on discovering the verb of Mt. Hermon through the sharing of experiences and passion for Christ. Three questions will be asked and discussed concerning the activation of God's Spirit in the past, present and future. If you have a passion for Mt. Hermon and the future journey toward the Kingdom, please sign up for one of these gatherings.
Find the Verb Dinner October 30th: There are many who love crossword puzzles. In those puzzles you take the clues and discover how the words fit together. Gathering together all the verbs and nouns discovered in the home gathering stories, we will be doing the same for Mt. Hermon. We will be gathering for dinner and then putting together the puzzle in order to discover the verb, noun and helping verbs given by the Spirit to animate Mt. Hermon.
Living into Our Verb: In November, there will be an effort to live into our verb more through stewardship. How can we use our verb to focus and enliven the mission and ministry of Mt. Hermon and the whole people of God?
There will be more information and details coming about this wonderful journey. If you have a heart and passion for the Lord and a desire to serve him through Mt. Hermon, please consider your participation in this process. God bless us as we discover together the gift of our verb.
Pastor Keith
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Rally Sunday - Sept 11th
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 Sunday, September 11th at 9:30 a.m. in the main church, we will be celebrating Rally Sunday, where we acknowledge the many children and adults who have attended faith learning throughout the year. Please join us at 9:30 am (after the 8:30 am service). You are also invited to the Teen's Open House to show off their new and improved Teen Room (entrance in the back parking lot).
September is also the beginning of the new school year, so if you do not belong to a faith learning group, now is a good time to begin. Consider visiting the many groups on Sunday mornings to see which one fits for you. Learning is a part of growing in faith. It is faith in action as we support one another in our everyday joys and struggles. For more information feel free to contact one of our teachers, or call the office at 704-782-2326.
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Faith Learning - Sunday Morning: 10 a.m.
Children - we begin with a snack and learn through a rotation model that includes storytelling, music, arts and crafts, computers, and video. Contact Barbara Linker 704-788-8354
Youth - Teen Room in the back parking Lot. Taught by Zach Fox.
Adults: 10 a.m. Conference Room - A Gardner, Two Travelers and A Cheat - Patti Stuver.
Coffee House-The Secret to Happiness - The Beatitudes Ron Smith.
Children's Building-The Open Table An invitation to know God - Ann Bolick.
Children's Building-upstairs -
The Book of Romans - taught by Judy and Harold Cook.
Adults and Teens 11:05 a.m. Fellowship Hall- Dangerous Wonder-learning to have a childlike faith. Begins September 11. Linda Beauregard.
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 WELCA Meeting
The Women of the ELCA will hold their September Quarterly meeting on Sunday, September 11 @ 5 pm in the Parish Bldg/Coffeehouse. All women of the congregation are invited. Plans for the remainder of the year will be reviewed and fellowship will be enjoyed. The meal will be catered by Danny Garmon for $7 per person. Please do not let the price of the meal keep you from attending, please contact Betty for further information." Contact: Betty Love, 704-786-1548 or 704-782-2326 ext. 101.
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Name Your 3 Favorite Hymns
Email us your 3 favorite hymns to let us know what type of music touches your heart and moves your spirit. Sfink@windstream.net, or to Linda@MtHermonelca.org . |
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 Calling All Men The men of the church meet each month, the second Sunday, at 7:30 am for breakfast and fellowship at Troutman's, Hwy 601. All men are welcome and those attending the 8:30 service will be out in time for worship. Contact: Danny Garmon at 704-467-3062. (Wives are invited to come have coffee together as the men meet). |
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Basketball - Dinner for Council
Thursday, September 15, 6:00 pm |
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The Youth vs Council Basketball game last spring was won by the Council. Youth's bet to the council is that the team who lost would serve a dinner to the winning team. Therefore, youth are feeding the council supper on Thursday September 15 at 6 pm in the Coffee House. We are serving Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert and tea. Youth, please see your message on facebook about your part in preparing this meal.
September 17th - Lutheran Youth Conference at Lenoir Rhyne University (Parents welcome) - Enjoy a tour of Lenoir Rhyne University, a concert, enjoy a meal, and watch the Bears in action at an evening Football Game. Call Bonnie Walsh to RSVP 704-795-1820.
September 18th - Youth and Parents, please join us on Sunday, September 18th, for a youth kick-off. This meeting is for parents and youth. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 5pm. We will discuss current youth events that are planned for the year in addition to the 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Please call if you have any questions. 704-782-2326 xt 102 or 704-795-1820 (Bonnie).
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Interested in Joining a Book Club?
 Several people from Mt Hermon are forming a book club (hosted in our homes) that will meet once a month. Please give Linda Beauregard a call (704-782-2326 xt 102) or email Linda@MtHermonELCA.org ) if you are interested in joining. Participants will choose the books we will read and take turns hosting (optional). The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6th at 7 pm. Call Linda for location.
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An invitation from Bishop Leonard Bolick:
I invite you and members of your congregation to the September 16 and 17 Summit between AME Zion and the NC Lutheran Synod. AME Zion Senior Bishop Walker and ELCA Presiding Bishop Hanson will lead worship at St John's Lutheran Church, Salisbury, on September 16 at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited. On September 17, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Summit continues at Hood Seminary in Salisbury. It will offer a unique opportunity for the two church bodies, through a series of presentations and panel discussions, to explore how we might work together. To register for the Saturday Summit and for lunch, please call 704-633-4861 or e-mail Melanie Bookout (mbookout@nclutheran.org). The registration deadline for this event is now September 9.
I also invite you to remember this momentous event in worship prayers on September 11.
Please join me and our AME Zion sisters and brothers in Christ for this historic celebration.
If you would like to attend this summit with other Mt Hermon members and friends call Lisa McKinnon at 704-787-0880.
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Dear Members and Friends of Mt Hermon Lutheran Church:
The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ Ephesians 4:11-12 As a disciple of the Lord, we can rest assured that when we are seeking His plan and purpose, we will be successful, because true success lies in the "doing" of God's will.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your support and prayers the past few years as I have been training for rostered leadership as an Associate in Ministry for the ELCA. I have learned much from you and know that Mt Hermon is truly a blessed community of believers that is eager to spread God's love and Word to the world. I ask for your continued prayer as the call process begins in October and I will continue to pray that God will shower you with love, peace and happiness so you can go out in the world and let Him radiate through you!
Peace and Love, Lisa McKinnon |
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Help People Devastated by Hurricane Irene | |
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We have seen the stories on the news about the loss of life, property loss, and people displaced because of flooding left in the wake of Hurricane Irene. Join Lutheran World Relief in prayer and by making donations to Lutheran World Relief (or send your donation to Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church - please make notation on your check for this designated offering). Thank you.
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Place the October 16th Crop Walk on your calendars today! | |
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 Plan to join us for the annual Crop Walk October 16th to help do our part to stop hunger in Cabarrus County. Sponsored by Christian Cooperative Ministries, the Crop Walk registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Hill Methodist Church in Concord on Union Street. The walk will start at 2:00 p.m. Contact Shelley Cooke for more information. 704-454-5230.
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Do you have some extra time? Send a card or note to one of our homebound members or friends or make a visit. It will brighten their day, and yours too. | |
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Thank you
To Mt. Hermon for donating 301 pounds of food to Christian Cooperative Ministries in August.
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Thank You |
Thank you to Ann Stancil and Jo Ann Stowe for cleaning and organizing some of the cabinets/ closets in the Coffee House. They will appreciate all our help in keeping them organized and in order.
Also, thank you to Franklin and Frances McEachern for delivering the school supplies to A.T. Allen, and thank you to the congregation for all the donations. We know the children and teachers of A.T. Allen are happy to begin the year with new school supplies.
To my Mt. Hermon family,
I would like to thank everyone for remembering my birthday with flowers, cards, etc. I pray God's blessings on each of us as we continue our daily journey serving in His name. Peace and love, Betty
To Mt Hermon,
Thank you so much for remembering my birthday with your many good wishes, cards, and beautiful plant. I feel very blessed. I thank God for you and our ministry together. Sincerely, Linda
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Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church
3600 Hwy 601 South
Concord, NC 28025
704-782-2326
Pastor Keith Copeland, Interim Pastor
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