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- January 29, 2012 -

::GROWING IN THE LORD TODAY
THROUGH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION::

ADULT EDUCATION - - - Family Life Center: Rev. Rudy Schaser begins a two week discussion on the book "The Hole in Our Gospel" by Richard Stearns. Copies of the book can be checked out of the church library.
Room 211: Lisa Grossenheider will lead a discussion on "having the talk with your teenager." Discussion will focus on how to have a God-pleasing way to instill a solid work ethic and responsibility in your children ages 12 and up.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - - - The Sunday School lesson for this week focuses on the story of "Jesus and the Little Children." In our sin, we are like small children: helpless, dependent, and needy. So Jesus came to bestow His love and eternal gifts upon us. Parents could discuss, "How did Jesus show His compassion on these little children? How does Jesus shower His compassion on us?"
Opening Leader - Jane Robinson

TODDLIN' TO JESUS CLASSES (IN THE NURSERY) - - - Parents of children ages newborn to S.S. age (3) are invited to during the Sunday School hour. We will discuss parenting topics that the group might be interested in learning more about during the year. For more information or to ask questions, please contact Sue Schultz at 304-0556.

::CHURCH NEWS and IMPORTANT DATES::

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE FOLDERS - - - we would like to encourage members and guests to please sign the attendance folders before leaving worship on Saturday and Sunday. Lately it has been difficult in tracking attendance of a significant time period.
ALSO, for the convenience and ease of handling, there we will now have a limited number of stapled bulletins. Ask the ushers if you prefer to have a stapled bulletin.

NEEDED! - - - Ten minutes of your time on a Sunday morning! Volunteer/s to clean out the coffee pots in the Family Life Center before or after 10:45 worship service.

ART WORK NEEDED - - - The art pieces that were on the wall along the handicapped Ramp have been reclaimed by their owners thus leaving an opportunity for some fresh new pieces. If you would care to lend or donate a piece (or two or three) please call Carol Froesel (822-1365).

NEW WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY- - - Beginning January 30 at 9:15 am the Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study will begin a study of the Book of James (a Beth Moore series). We would love to have each and every one of you join us. Contact Carol Froesel @ 822-1365 with any questions.

CALLING ALL WOMEN! - - - Tuesday, February 21 - 7 pm at the church. Let's get together for an evening of fellowship. Young and old - everyone's invited! Just for fun!
            We have so much to offer each other in the way of wisdom, humor, insight, advice, etc. Let's get to know each other better and strengthen the bonds we share.
            Come to see what this is all about and please ask a friend to come along!
Call Lisa Grossenheider (314-965-2667) with any questions.

NEEDED before March 8 - Zippers and Seamstresses!  We are planning to make a book bag with pencil pouch for each of the kids in Christ Community Lutheran School, Kawete, Uganda.  If you have any zippers 9 inches or longer, please give to Jan or Dorothy Schaser.  If you are willing to sew any of these book bags, there are kits available on the table in the Fellowship Room, or you can use your own fabric and use the kit as a pattern.   For more information, please email dkschaser@sbcglobal.net.
(By the way, there are 560 students at CCLS-Uganda!)

ROOM AT THE INN - - - The past several months we have not had Room at the Inn because their clients had passes for the weekend. This is good, because it means that they are probably able to be with their families. We have been assured that we will have guests on Saturday February 18th and Sunday February 19th. We have areas that we need to fill with volunteers.
                 Hosts: (2)               Drivers: (2)
Please check your calendars to see if you are available to serve. If so, please sign up on the Room at the Inn bulletin board.

Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. - - -Norma and Jack Bentzinger

Thanks to our church family for visits, encouraging words, and especially prayers during Bill's recent hospitalization and rehabilitation. Blessings to all of you. - - - Lucille and Bill Massie

NEW WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR LENT AND HOLY WEEK

Ash Wednesday - Feb. 22, 12 noon and 6:30 pm

Wednesday Evenings
Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Dinner at 5:30 pm and Worship at 6:30 pm (only one service)
Maundy Thursday - April 5 - 6:30 pm
Good Friday - April 6 - 12 noon and 6:30 pm
Easter Vigil - April 7 - 5:00 pm
Easter Sunday - April 8 - 8:15 and 10:45 am

Celebrate Easter

            Come join the choirs in a festival of songs for Holy Week! All adults, children in 6th grade on up and beginners are welcome! You do not have to be able to read music or have any prior experience. A practice CD is provided. Rehearsals will be Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm starting February 1st and running through Easter. This group will sing each day during Holy Week, starting with Palm Sun on April 1st.
            Please note: for those unable to come Wednesday evenings, there will also be a small SATB ensemble meeting on Sundays February through Holy Week to provide some special music for Lent.  There is also a need for soloists! Times TBA as I talk to those who are interested. Please contact Lindsay Varns if interested at 218-298-1053 or LVarns@GlendaleLutheranChurch.org

From the Prayer Partner Ministry...
                   My prayer partner is Toni Shane.  She was also my fourth grade teacher, so we go way back.  I love having Mrs. Shane as a prayer partner.  We have a great relationship.  I feel like I can tell her just about everything and she won't judge me; maybe add in a little quip here or there, but that just makes everything better.  Honestly I think of her as one of my greatest friends.     - Tori Andrus, 10th grade 
            Won't you consider joining the prayer partner ministry?  Currently, 12 youth are in need of adult prayer partners.  If you would like more information or are ready to sign up, visit the information board outside the church office and pick up a prayer partner profile form.  Please talk with any member of the Youth Ministry Team if you have any questions.  Thank you for considering joining this ministry of prayer!

SUPERBOWL SUBS - - - Today is the last day to order sub sandwiches from the Junior Youth. The subs can be picked up on Sunday, Feb. 5 after each service. Please stop by the Fellowship Room today and place your order. Subs are $6.00 each. Thank you for your continued support of ministry to Junior High students and their families!

HUMANITRI- - - Today is the day to move in the Humanitri family. Lots of help is needed!  We will meet in the Family Life Center at noon for a quick lunch and then head downtown to load up the furniture and move it to the home.  LARGE VEHICLES AND HELPERS are welcome!!  Thank you for Serving Christ, Serving Others through this project. 

JUNIOR YOUTH ICE SKATING - - - The Circuit Ice Skating event for all 6-8th graders is on Friday, February 10 from 6:30-9:30p.m.  The cost is $5.  Youth can be dropped off at Concordia, Kirkwood for games/mixers and then we will bus to the ice rink.  Parents should pick up at the rink at 9:30p.m.  All youth and friends are welcome to attend.  Please sign up and pay by February 5.  Registration forms can be found in the church mailboxes or on Jolene's door.

BEAUTIFUL - - - On February 10-11, a conference is being held for teen girls and their moms.  This conference is called "Beautiful: True Beauty in a Cosmetic World."  The cost is $30.  The event is being held at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church.  Friday night will feature a concert by Jonny Diaz and a fashion show.  On Saturday, there will be a number of breakout sessions, more music and keynote speaker Shelley Noonan.  The conference is expected to sell out, so be sure to register early.  Please contact Jolene Siebarth for more information.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS - - - All teachers are asked to participate in the February Teacher Training on Tuesday, February 7.  We will meet at 6:30p.m. in the 8th grade classroom.

JOPLIN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - - - A work weekend to Joplin is currently being planned for February 24-26.  The weekend work trip is open to anyone age 15 and older.  If you have been wanting to be involved in ministry to Joplin, here is a great way to have a first hands-on experience. 
New Team Guidelines for Joplin, Missouri:
            As the response effort is changing and moving into the rebuilding phase the needs for volunteers is changing as well.   There is a strong need for construction related skills but please don't be discouraged from serving if you don't happen to have a construction background.
            Volunteers are wanted for all skill levels; if you are willing to learn, you will receive the basic skills to be able to help with the projects. Every weekend Habitat for Humanity builds hundreds of homes with volunteers, many of them do not have construction back grounds, if they can do it then so can you!
                The organizers in Joplin would prefer that our team brings someone (or more than one) with some construction skills to help lead and guide the team through whatever activity that we are assigned.
                Please contact Jolene Siebarth for more information and how to get signed up.  There is a MINIMUM ratio of 2 adults for every 5 youth attending (reminder: the minimum age is 15).  The cost for the weekend will be $35. The deadline to sign up is January 29.  A sign up sheet can be found on the Youth Board.

TRIVIA NIGHT - - - This year, the annual Silent Auction and Spaghetti dinner will be changing to a Silent Auction and Trivia Night.  This event will take place on Saturday, April 14.  Please save the date and watch for more information.  The proceeds will go towards Senior Youth Ministry for the summer servant event and 2013 National Youth Gathering.

AMAZING DESERT JOURNEY- - - Vacation Bible School will be here before you know it!  VBS will be the week of June 4-8  from 9-noon for ages 3-6th grade.  Registration will open in March.  Please consider how you can help with VBS.  Thank you for your partnership in this great ministry!

Rejoice!/Confirmation Snacks -
                        February 1: Sue Schultz; February 8: Debb Andrus
Rejoice!/Confirmation Open Gym -
                        February 1: Andrea Anderson; February 8: Andrea Anderson

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE PARTY! - - - Zumba Fitness Party class has a new time and place (from Glendale Lutheran) beginning Monday, Jan. 30.  We will be having fun moving and grooving to Latin American and International music from 8:30 a.m. (drop-off time) to 9:20 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in classroom "C" at Webster Gardens Lutheran Church.  All are welcome.  You don't even need to have rhythm to join the fun with certified Zumba Fitness instructor Beronica Mead.

SERVANT LEADER WORKSHOP- - - On March 10, a workshop will be held for individuals who lead groups, serve on teams and desire to grow in their skills of leadership.  The workshop will focus on Building Community, Identifying Common   Vision, Promoting Communication, Managing Anxiety and Conflict and Nurturing Collaboration.  This workshop will be led by five DCEs in the greater St. Louis area. The workshop is from 9a.m.-4p.m. and includes lunch, worship time, sectionals, a team experience and more. The cost is $40.  Please contact Jolene Siebarth (team chair-person) for more information

::WORSHIP LEADERS::

::WEEKLY EVENTS::

Today (29)            
8:15 and 10:45 am            Worship              
9:30 am             Adult Bible Study & Sunday School
4-5:30 pm            Girls Scout Troop mtg. (Rawlings) - Rm. 210

Mon. (30)            
8:30 am            CCLS preschool
5-6:30 pm            CCLS Bsktball (Bender)
6:30-8:30 pm            Krkwd. V-ball (Steele)                                   

Tues. (31)           
8:30 am            CCLS preschool
9:00 am            Open Gym
9:15 am             Bible Study (note time change)
9:15 am            Women's Bible Study
4:30 pm            CCLS Bsktball (Starns)
6:30 pm            Signing Class for the Deaf - FLC/Nursery/gym
7:30 pm            "Big Book Study" - Rm. 214
7:30 pm            New Song rehearsal           

Wed. (1)            
8:30 am            CCLS preschool
4:00 pm            Confirmation (FLC & Rm. 217)
4:00 pm            Rejoice! Children's Choir
7:00 pm            Adult Choir

Thurs. (2)           
8:30 am            CCLS preschool
1:00 pm            Nifty Knitters / Clever Crocheters - Rm. 214                       
5:30 - 7:30 pm            CCLS B-Ball (Starnes)
7:00 pm            Women's Evening Bible Study

Fri. (3)                       
7:00 am            Elders
8:30 am            CCLS preschool                       
8:00 pm            AA meeting           

Sat. (4)           
10-11:00 am            Youth assembling sub sandwiches
11:00 am            Set up for Puppeteers
5:00 pm             Worship                                                                                               

Next Sunday (5)
8:15 and 10:45 am            Worship              
9:30 am             H.I.S. Puppeteers - gym
9:30 am            Jr. Youth Bake Sale

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