eNews from Lord of Life
28-December-2009 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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"But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
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Thank You!
...to Everyone who shared their gifts during the Christmas week including: Altar Guild, Assisting Ministers, Bell Choir, Communion Assistants, God Rods, Greeters, Instrumentalists, Joy Sticks, Lectors, New Life Choir, Tech Team, Ushers, Vocalists & Worship Space Team. And also to all who worshiped with us in this joyous celebration of the birth of our Savior.
Also thanks to all who participated in the giving tree project this year. The entryway to the church was overflowing with gifts that went to those in need!
And finally to those who helped move the unexpectedly large amount of snow during the big storm especially Neil Brown who plowed (and broke his plow in the process!) and to those who 'braved the weather' to worship together.
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You're Invited to the Upcoming Lord of Life Discussion
Series!
Over the next several months, Lord of Life will be
sponsoring a series of three discussion forums on timely topics. These discussion
forums will be facilitated by guest speakers and will be open to members of
Lord of Life as well as other ELCA congregations in the area. The intent
is to provide the opportunity for all of us to become more knowledgeable
on these topics as well as to ask questions, present concerns that we may
have, and hear the questions and concerns of others . These sessions will
provide an opportunity to be in conversation with our fellow members of
the ELCA on issues that concern all of us in the church today. Please
plan to attend any of the following forums that are of interest to you. - Immigration - Sunday, January 24th 3:00-5:00 PM
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Human Sexuality - Sunday, March 14th 3:00-5:00 PM
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Racism - Sunday, May 23rd 3:00-5:00 PM
All of the forums will be held at Lord of Life. Also, you
may feel free to submit any questions or concerns that you would like the
speakers to address in advance. Please send them to
vicarsue@lordlife.us. |
Blood Drive Tue Jan 19 - 1-7pm
Volunteers are needed for making phone calls & helping with this event. Please contact Sue Kagan (268-2830) for more information. Together we can save lives! |
Just when you thought you were safe... here comes another 'Ask Vicar
Sue'! First I want to say thank you to all of you for your wonderful
response to the story I told in my sermon on 12/5 & 6 of Peanut and his
family and his "new big friend Merle". God sure has a funny way of building
relationships and making miracles when and where we least expect it. Oh, and I
promise to provide a "hanky warning" the next time I tell a story like that one
- 'nough said!
One of the things I am often asked, particularly by visitors at
baptisms, is why we say the word "catholic" in the Apostle's Creed when we're
Lutheran. The simple answer is that the word  "catholic" with a small "c"
pertains to the universal church; to all those who call themselves Christian.
By reciting the Creed in worship we are affirming both a personal and common belief.
The small "c" then unites all of us, including our Roman Catholic brothers and
sisters, together as one body in Christ! J
Blessings - Vicar Sue
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Hearing Assistance System Upgrade Needed
The church is looking to replace our current 'hearing assistance' system with a more capable unit with more receivers. If you can help dontate towards this $935 system, please contact the office.
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Giving from the Hand of God
Several times each year I have the privilege of preaching, teaching or speaking
about stewardship. Last fall I was the guest speaker at a congregation's
leadership dinner. The large group was polite, gracious and attentive. I
immensely enjoyed everything about the evening-the food, the fellowship and
being the guest speaker.
When the evening was done, I headed for the door and an elderly woman walked up
to me. She stopped me and said, "Pastor, I am from the Netherlands, and we
have a saying there. 'We give from the hand of God.'"
Her words kept running through my mind on the long drive home. That woman
understood. She spoke those words to me with gentleness and conviction. Of
course we give from the hand of God. All we have is a gift given to us by an
abundant and generous creator.
God has big hands and generosity flows from those hands. They run over with
abundant gifts for all people-no holding back, no sense of scarcity, no fear of
giving too much. So when we give we do it with great joy and generosity because
there is always more where it came from. It all comes from the hand of God.
- Gary
Langness
"Stewardship for the 21st Century" | |
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Jr. / Sr. Game Day - Wed Dec 30 - noon to 4pm - A free event for our Confirmation kids and Senior Adults to share a day of fun, food, fellowship & gaming. Lunch will be provided and, weather permitting, a hike on the grounds with storytelling / local folklore. Please see Marie Lamb for more info.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL
MATERIALS!
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2010 DEDICATIONS - Please see displays and sign-ups on board for altar flowers, sanctuary lamp and
communion bread & wine dedications for 2010.
Lutheran Care Visit: Mon, Jan 4, 1:30 PM. Open to all-please
see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to participate this month.
Book Review & Fellowship: Mon, Jan 4, 7 PM. Meeting at
the home of Myra and Tim Bell and discussing Listening is an Act of Love:
A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project, by Dave Isay.
Please see sign up on bulletin board.Stewardship Team - Tue Jan 5 @ 7pm. Come and get involved with the various stewardship activities and plans for 2010! Loss Support Group Planning Session - Tue Jan 5 @ 7pm Men's Breakfast Bible Study - Wed Jan 6, 13 @ Time Out, Time In - Wed Jan 6, 13 @ 9:30am
Adult Bible Study-Wed Jan 6, 13 @ 10:00am Senior High Youth Ministry - Wed Jan 6 @ 6pm New Life Choir - Wed Jan 6, 13 @ 7:30pm Finance Team - Thu Jan 7 @ 7:30pm Adult Mission Team - Fuller Center trip to Texas (Hurricane Ike) - Sun Jan 10 thru Sat Jan 16 Bell Choir - Tue Jan 12 @ 1:45pm - Wed Jan 13 @ 7pm Women's Bible Study - Wed Jan 13 @ 7pm Dinner at the Diner (Red Lion Diner) - Thu Jan 14 @ 4:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry - Fri Jan 15 @ 9:30am
BLOOD
DRIVE at LOL - Tue Jan 19 - Contact Sue Kagan for information |
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