Pastor Joels mid week reminders for November 23, 2009
This entry was posted on 11/25/2009 7:56 AM and is filed under Mid-Week Reminders.
'O give thanks untothe Lord, for he is good, and his mercy endures forever.' Psalm 106,1
"AlmightyGod, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humblethanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whomyou have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and allthe blessings of life; but above all for your immeasurable love in theredemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means ofgrace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such anawareness of your mercies that with truly thankful hearts we may showforth your praise, not only with our lips, but also in our lives, bygiving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you inholiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord,to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout allages. AMEN" General Thanksgiving,Lutheran Book of Worship, page 49
BLESSED THANKSGIVING! Please drive safely, stay healthy, celebrate wisely. The church officewill be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
TURKEY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION: This year, we've committed as a congregation to providing 35families with food boxes for Christmas. Our 3 nominatedturkeys--Earl Dixon, Leo Giesbers, and Rachel Lisle--are working hardfor your donations. Please give generously to them--all the money willgo towards food to fill these 35 boxes for the poor.
YARD WORKPARTY THIS WEDNESDAY FOR THE SPEGELS: Long time members Albert and Loretta Spegel are having health problemsthat prevent them from keeping up their yard. Our Properties Board isorganizing a work party at the Spegels on Wednesday, Nov 25, at9am. Thisis primarily for mowing and raking. If you can give a few hours oftime, please gather at the church at 9am and we'll proceed out to theSpegel house in Brooks with mowers, rakes, etc. Questions: contact AlBinder.
OUR ORGANISTRETIRES NOV. 29: Celia Elmore has been ourprimary organist for the past several years. She is retiring at theend of the month, and Nov. 29 will be her final service with ushere at Redeemer. We want to recognize her ministry of music andthank Celia for her service by presenting her with a gift from thecongregation. So the Council is asking for your donations: pleasegive your donations to one of our Elders, in order to provideCelia a farewell gift and flowers. Our Elders are Fred Gargiulo, LloydBauer, Bob Kosta, and Rick Crawford. There will also be a reception inCelia's honor following worship on the 29th so you can personally thankher.
DONATIONS WELCOME FOR FENCE: Please use the envelopeattached to your yummy cookie on this past Sunday, and place a donationin it for the fencing we are purchasing from Concordia School. You mayput it in the offering plate or return it to the church office. Weneed to raise just over $300. Thanks for your help!
KNITTING / CROCHETING PARTY DEC 4, 1-3PM AT CHURCH: "Do youknit or crochet? Do you want to learn? We are having our firstgathering at the oak table on Friday, December 4th, from 1-3pm. Pleasecome. Bring your supplies and patterns. We will supply a snack andtea and coffee."
NEWSPAPERDROP BOX: Pleasecontinue to 'feed' the big box on our parking lot. All thosenewspapers go to recycling, and the money raised goes towards feedinghungry people via Lutheran World Relief.
FOOD WAGON /BARREL: What a joy to see each week's wagon load offood donations wheeled to the altar for a Sunday blessing! Yourthankful and generous hearts result in these gifts of food to the poorthrough Marion Polk Food Share, our partner agency.
'WALK TOBETHLEHEM': Currently, wehave about 50 Redeemer members signed up! By tracking the miles wewalk forexercise each week, we hope to cover enough miles to complete a 'walk'to Bethlehem in time for Christmas. Please see Jonet Schutz, our FaithCommunity Health Minister, for information and for a pedometer to helpyou keep track of your miles.
ADVENT COMING SOON: The season ofAdvent begins on Sunday, Nov. 29. Once again this December we willoffer anadditional opportunity to worship, with our Wednesday evening Midweek Advent Vespers, on Dec, 2, 9, and 16,from 7- 7:45pm. These Vespers will be preceded by Soup and Bread Suppers, provided at 6pm. Please offer your help in preparing these suppers by signing up on thesign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board. Or contact JoyAnderson.
DATES ANDEVENTS TO NOTE ~
Wednesday, Nov. 25.............9am, Work party for theSpegels (see above)
Thursday, Nov 26.................Thanksgiving Day: office closed
Sunday, Nov 29.....................FirstSunday in Advent
Wednesday, Dec. 2...............6pm, Soup Supper / 7pm, Midweek AdventVespers
Friday and Saturday, Dec 4 and 5.........PackingChristmas boxes formilitary
Christmas Eve Day................12noon and 7pm worshipopportunities
