News and Notes for Sunday September 25, 2011

Hands And Harvest Craft Sale – Are you a handcrafter? How about a friend or family? Our sale will be Saturday, October 15th, 10AM to 3PM. We need vendors!! Tables are available for $15 for the day. Posters are available on the table in the lounge. Take one to hang and help us get the word out!! Rent a table, attend the sale with a friend. Come for lunch. Come for the Chinese Auction. Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project and to Operation Christmas Child. See Shelly or Karalee for information.

The Hearts and Harvest Craft Festival again offers to re-gift your unused items for the Chinese Auction. We need fill, filler and fillers: gift items, hostess gifts, holiday items, shred, tissue, straw, ribbons, pinecones and people. People who love volunteering with other people--they're the luckiest people in the world. There will be a collection box available under the table, and a sign-up sheet on the table, in the lounge, and if you have larger items--don't be afraid to think outside the basket, please contact Karalee, Shelly or Deb Kling.

Telco Articles are due tomorrow morning, Sept. 26. Thanks!

Today Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour! Thanks to everyone who brought something to share!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Sept. 27 Jodi Austin; Sept. 29 Gary Havens Ii, Ann Weinhauer; Sept. 30 Julia Wesche; Oct. 1 Albert Vossler.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Today: Sept.28 Howard & Linda White; Sept. 29 Bill & Ann Weinhauer.

We Thank the 112 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• August offerings totaled $10,292.16.
• August offerings needed: $12,787.92.
• January thru August Budget Needs: $111,894.30.
• January thru August offerings received: $94,629.38.
• Year to date shortfall: $17,264.92.
  

Those Who Serve Today, September 25 2011:

• Worship Leader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Peter Mangels.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, October 2, 2011:

• Ushers: Youth.
• Altar Assistant: Alice Stevens.
• Altar Guild: Gladys Murphy, Reita Lynch.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, October 2, 2011:

• Isaiah 5:1-7.
• Philippians. 3:4B-14.
• St. Matthew 21:33-46.

News and Notes for Sunday September 18, 2011

Cabbage Cutting will be held next Sunday, September 25 following worship at 1pm.

Telco Articles are due Monday morning, Sept. 26. Thanks!

Hands And Harvest Craft Sale – Are you a handcrafter? How about a friend or family? Our sale will be Saturday, October 15th, 10AM to 3PM. We need vendors!! Tables are available for $15 for the day. Posters are available on the table in the lounge. Take one to hang and help us get the word out!! Rent a table, attend the sale with a friend. Come for lunch. Come for the Chinese Auction. Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project and to Operation Christmas Child. See Shelly or Karalee for information.

The Hearts and Harvest Craft Festival again offers to re-gift your unused items for the Chinese Auction. For those lovely items that you greeted with the phrase, "You shouldn't have!" and sort of meant it. We need fill, filler and fillers: gift items, hostess gifts, holiday items, shred, tissue, straw, ribbons, pinecones and people. People who love volunteering with other people--they're the luckiest people in the world. There will be a collection box available under the table, and a sign-up sheet on the table, in the lounge, and if you have larger items--don't be afraid to think outside the basket, please contact Karalee, Shelly or Deb Kling.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today Are Kato & Carole Aldrich And Dee & Rocket Roeske. Thank You For Hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Sept. 19 Roger Mallory, Alice Stevens, Patricia Taylor; Sept. 21 Matthew Cornelius, Kate Lamberson; Sept. 23 Patrick Lynch, Marilyn Osgood.

Celebrating An Anniversary Today: Sept. 18 Gary & Julie Shaver.

We Thank the 115 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• August offerings totaled $10,292.16.
• August offerings needed: $12,787.92.
• January thru August Budget Needs: $111,894.30.
• January thru August offerings received: $94,629.38.
• Year to date shortfall: $17,264.92.
  

Those Who Serve Today, September 18, 2011:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 25, 2011:

• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Peter Mangels.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 25, 2011:

• Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32.
• Philippians 2:1-18.
• St. Matthew 21:23-32.
  

News and Notes for Sunday September 11 , 2011

Christian Education Day: Saturday, September 10 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 11 at 10:30am. The emphasis of the worship services these two days will be on the importance for individuals of all ages to learn and study God’s Word.

Christian Education Picnic: Following the service today there will be a church picnic in the Pavilion. The menu included hotdogs, hamburgers, snacks, and lemonade. A free will offering will be collected. There will be games for the children. Please Come!

Quarterly Congregational Meeting: Our next regular congregational meeting will be today after the picnic. The meeting will be a quick update of congregational affairs.

Hands And Harvest Craft Sale – Are you a handcrafter? How about a friend or family? Our sale will be Saturday, October 15th, 10AM to 3PM. We need vendors!! Tables are available for $15 for the day. Posters are available on the table in the lounge. Take one to hang and help us get the word out!! Rent a table, attend the sale with a friend. Come for lunch. Come for the Chinese Auction. Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project and to Operation Christmas Child. See Shelly or Karalee for information.

The Hearts and Harvest Craft Festival again offers to re-gift your unused items for the Chinese Auction. For those lovely items that you greeted with the phrase, "You shouldn't have!" and sort of meant it. We need fill, filler and fillers: gift items, hostess gifts, holiday items, shred, tissue, straw, ribbons, pinecones and people. People who love volunteering with other people--they're the luckiest people in the world. There will be a collection box available under the table, and a sign-up sheet on the table, in the lounge, and if you have larger items--don't be afraid to think outside the basket, please contact Karalee, Shelly or Deb Kling.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Dave & Jane Pinney on the occasion of their 48th Wedding Anniversary and in remembrance of September 11th.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Sept. 11 Robert Broughton; Sept. 12 Judson Scutt; Sept. 13 Barbara Delity, Kelly Vossler; Sept. 17 Aaron Helms, Adelaide Wightman.

Celebrating Anniversaries Today And This Coming Week: Sept. 11 Randy & Deb Moll; Sept. 13 Mike & Kate Lamberson; Sept. 14 Dave & Jane Pinney; Sept. 16 Brad & Annie Ball, Randy & Dee Roeske.

WE THANK the 64 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• August offerings totaled $10,292.16.
• August offerings needed: $12,787.92.
• January thru August Budget Needs: $111,894.30.
• January thru August offerings received: $94,629.38.
• Year to date shortfall: $17,264.92.
  

Those Who Serve Today, September 11, 2011:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 18, 2011:

• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 18, 2011:

• Isaiah 55:6-9.
• Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30.
• St. Matthew 20:1-16.

News and Notes for Sunday September 4, 2011

Our Christian Education Programs Begin In September.

Christian Education Day: Saturday, September 10 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 11 at 10:30am. The emphasis of the worship services these two days will be on the importance for individuals of all ages to learn and study God’s Word.

Confirmation Meeting: A meeting about our Confirmation Program will be held Monday, September 12 at 6:00pm in the church proper. Youth in Grades 5 and up as well as parents should attend.

Sunday School: Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 18 at 9:00am. There are classes for children beginning at age 3 through and including High School.

Registration will be held on Sunday, September 11 after the worship service. There will be a table near the church lounge for registration. You may also register on Sunday, September 18 at 9:00am. Registration that day will be held in the hall by the parking lot entrance.

Here are some of our Christian Education Opportunities:

• First Year Confirmation Class: This class will also begin on Sunday, September 18 at 9:00am. This class deals entirely with the Bible (Bible history, the Books of the Bible, how to read it, etc.), Chris Gallmann is the teacher.

• Second Year Confirmation Class: This class, taught by Pastor Morris, will begin as well on Sunday, September 18. We will meet after the church service. We will be learning the different essential teachings of the Bible.

• Sunday Adult Bible Class: As the name indicates, this class meets on Sundays at 9:00am. (Please note that there will be no class on Sunday, September 4th or 11th.) Our topic is “The Life of Jesus as written by Matthew.” Pastor Morris is the teacher.

• Biible Breakfast: This class, taught by Pastor Morris, meets on Tuesdays. We have breakfast from 9:30am to 10:00am and then bible study from 10:00am to 11:00am. Our topic is the “Book of Exodus”. The first class will be Tuesday, September 20.

• Coffee And The Word: Every Saturday beginning at 9:30am we have coffee, donuts, and open discussion concerning different Biblical topics. These topics are often brought up by the participants. The class is led by Dick Helms.

• Women Of Excellence: This class meets every Thursday at 1:00pm. The class, taught by Betty Wood, deals with Biblical teachings concerning issues faced by women.

Christian Education Picnic: Following the Christian Education Service on Sunday, September 11th there will be a church picnic in the Pavilion. (It should begin around 12:00 Noon). The menu included hotdogs, hamburgers, snacks, and lemonade. A free will offering will be collected. There will be games for the children. Please Come!

Help Needed For Church Picnic: We need some volunteers to help set-up a few tables around 9:00AM, bring food to pavilion, cook, and supervise games. Please volunteer. It will not be difficult work. Sign-up sheet is on the table in the church lounge.

Quarterly Congregational Meeting: Our next regular congregational meeting will be Sunday, September 11 after the picnic. The meeting will be a quick update of congregational affairs.

Hands And Harvest Craft Sale – Are you a handcrafter? How about a friend or family? Our sale will be Saturday, October 15th, 10AM to 3PM. We need vendors!! Tables are available for $15 for the day. Posters are available on the table in the lounge. Take one to hang and help us get the word out!! Rent a table, attend the sale with a friend. Come for lunch. Come for the Chinese Auction. Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project and to Operation Christmas Child. See Shelly or Karalee for information.

Potluck Coffee Hour – Starting in September, the 4th Sunday of each month will be a “Potluck Sunday Coffee Hour”. Those of you wishing to help, please bring something to share for that day’s coffee hour. Thank you!

Today’S Coffee Hour Hosts Are The Duttweilers, The Gallmanns And Marjorie Knowles. Thank You For Hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Aug. 30 Anna Graham Outman, Sept. 1 Betty Wood, Sept. 2 Carol Fanton, Ed Flurschutz, Sept. 3 Ed Fahs, Chris Gallmann.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Aug. 30 Richard & Ruth Kling, Larry & Marge Vossler.

We Thank the 99 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• July offerings totaled $12,565.64.
• July offerings needed: $15,984.90.
• January thru July Budget Needs: $99,106.38.
• January thru July offerings received: $84,337.22.
• Year to date shortfall: $14,769.16.
  

Those Who Serve Today, September 4, 2011:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 11, 2011:

• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 11, 2011:

• Deuteronomy 6:1-9.
• Ephesians 6:10-18.
• St. John 15:5-8.

News and Notes for Sunday August 28, 2011

No Adult Bible Class On Sunday, September 4th.

LCMS Spiritial Retreat – Pastor and Karalee will be leaving tomorrow, August 29 to attend a retreat for spiritual and emotional renewal. They will return on September 7 and pastor will be back in the office on Thursday, September 8. If have an emergency, please call the church office, Betty Wood or Dave Pinney.

Hands And Harvest Craft Sale – Are you a handcrafter? How about a friend or family? Our sale will be Saturday, October 15th, 10AM to 3PM. We need vendors!! Tables are available for $15 for the day. Posters are available on the table in the lounge. Take one to hang and help us get the word out!! Rent a table, attend the sale with a friend. Come for lunch. Come for the Chinese Auction. Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project and to Operation Christmas Child. See Shelly or Karalee for information.

Potluck Coffee Hour – Starting in September, the 4th Sunday of each month will be a “Potluck Sunday Coffee Hour”. Those of you wishing to help, please bring something to share for that day’s coffee hour. Thank you!

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Larry & Marge Vossler on the occasion of their 53rd Wedding Anniversary.

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Aug. 30 Anna Graham Outman, Sept. 1 Betty Wood, Sept. 2 Carol Fanton, Ed Flurschutz, Sept. 3 Ed Fahs, Chris Gallmann.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Aug. 30 Richard & Ruth Kling, Larry & Marge Vossler.

We Thank the 76 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• July offerings totaled $12,565.64.
• July offerings needed: $15,984.90.
• Jan thru July Budget Needs: $99,106.38.
• Jan thru July offerings received: $84,337.22.
• Year to date shortfall $14,769.16. .
  

Those Who Serve Today, August 28, 2011:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, September 4, 2011:

• Ushers: Lou Distrola, Glen & Kristen Kruger.
• Altar Assistant: Peter Carlin.
• Altar Guild: Carol Barnes, Gary & Laurie Sagerman.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, September 4, 2011:

• Genesis 50:15-21.
• Romans 14:1-12.
• St. Matthew 18:21-35.

News and Notes for Sunday August 21, 2011

Family Night - Wednesday August 24, 2011, 6 pm at the pavilion. Music for all ages by 'Sound Foundation'. Free food! come join us

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Carl & Arlene Leave on the occasion of their 59th Wedding Anniversary!

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Shelly & crew. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Aug. 23 Lauren Bledsoe, Jim Helms; Aug. 25 Jimmy Joyce; Aug. 26 Gladys Murphy, Dan Vossler; Aug. 27 Brandi Dice, Bruce Hand.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Aug.22 Gary & Nancy Link; Aug. 23 Carl & Arlene Leave.

We Thank the 107 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• July offerings totaled $12,565.64.
• July offerings needed: $15,984.90.
• January thru July Budget Needs: $99,106.38.
• January thru July offerings received: $84,337.22.
• Year to date shortfall. $14,769.16.
  

Those Who Serve Today, August 21, 2011:

• Worship Leader: Betty Wood.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, August 28, 2011:

• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, August 28, 2011:

• Jeremiah. 15:15-21.
• Romans 12:9-21.
• St. Matthew 16:21-28.

News and Notes for Sunday August , 14, 2011

Sacred Acts – Baptism: On Saturday, August 13, 2011, Dashel Arnold Ball, the son of Brad and Annie (nee Hurd) Ball was baptized “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” His Godparents are Greg and Lindsy Palmer. We praise God that through Holy Baptism He has claimed Dashel to be His Son whom He loves. We pray that Dashel will throughout the years continually hear and be taught the Gospel so that he will remain steadfast in the faith that Jesus is his Savior and thereby obtain eternal life.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Dot Cornish, June Helmer and Arlene Leave. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Aug. 15 Michelle Boissenin; Aug. 16 Amanda Bledsoe, Sally Dannheim, Linda Turner; Aug. 18 Laura Link.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Aug. 18 Carl & Marilyn Osgood; Aug. 20 Brad & Tracy White.

We Thank the 99 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• July offerings totaled $12,565.64.
• July offerings needed: $15,984.90.
• January thru July Budget Needs: $99,106.38.
• January thru July offerings received: $84,337.22.
• Year to date shortfall: $14,769.16. .
  

Those Who Serve Today, August 14, 2011:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Lay Reader: Ruth Meacham.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, August 21, 2011:

• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, August 21, 2011:

• Isaiah 51:1-6.
• Romans 11:33-12:8.
• St. Matthew 16:13-20.