Glimpses of Glendale

Newsletter Highlights
- February 28, 2010 -

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL - - - In Sunday School today, the children learned that as Jesus healed the ten men with leprosy, Jesus forgives and heals us from the sickness of sin and death (Luke 17:11–19). Discuss with your children how in faith we respond with thankful hearts, praising Him for His love for us. Talk about what it means to be healed of our sin-sickness. How do we thank God for His grace? As a family, consider the words of the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed.

ADULT STUDIES - - - THE GOSPEL OF JOHN, a brief study of seven weeks, continues this morning at 9:30a.m. and Tuesday at 7:00p.m. in the Family Life Center. Pastor Albers is the facilitator.

The Way of the Master - Rebecca Hertwig will facilitate this class. Learn how to reach out to family, friends, co-workers who need to be connected with Christ. This is an 8-week class. (Room 012 in the lower level of our new facility)

Bringing Up Boys - Lisa Grossenheider will facilitate Dr. James Dobson's course on raising young men. This 12-week course covers many different aspects of raising up Christian boys in a secular world. (Room 211)

COLLEGE BIBLE STUDY - - - All post-high school young adults are invited to the college Bible study this morning in Room 212.  Hugh Cranford will be leading the Bible study. (Room 212)

PARENTS IN PRAYER - - - The Parents in Prayer group will be meeting in the Upper Level .This group is for parents of children in grades 6-12 who gather for time in God's Word and for support and encouragement from other parents of teens and pre-teens.  The group is led by Susan Kloha. (Room 214)

::CHURCH NEWS and IMPORTANT DATES::

WEDNESDAY LENTEN WORSHIP 2010
11:30 a.m. / 5:30 p.m. / 7:00 p.m.

"FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER: THE LORD IN PRAYER"

Ash Wednesday                                    "Courage to Submit"
February 17                                                            Luke 22:41

Wednesday                                                "Alone in a Crowd"
February 24                                                            Luke 5:16

Wednesday                                                "Awake at Night"
March 3                                                            Luke 6:12

Wednesday                                                "Strength for the Journey Ahead"
March 10                                                            Luke 9:18

Wednesday                                                "The Right Way to Prayer"
March 17                                                            Luke 11:1

Wednesday                                                "(Un) Finished Business"
March 24                                                            Luke 23:34, 46

LENTEN DINNERS - - - being served from 6-6:45p.m in the gym. Free will donations contributed on Feb. 24 and March 3 will go towards the 2010 National Youth Convention held this July in New Orleans and Servant Events. Listed below are the menus and those groups in charge of preparing the meals.

Feb. 24 – Sloppy Joes (9th & 10th grade families)
March 3 – Soups/Chili (11th & 12th grade families)
March 10 – Baked Potato & Salad Bar (Sunday School Teachers)
March 17 – Soups (Adult music groups)
March 24 – Mostaccioli (CCLS families)

Lenten Food Drive............Let us give!
In this season of Lent may our hearts be opened to giving to food pantries in need. Let us give from our bounty and give from our hearts. Starting next Sunday you will see another opportunity to bring in food items for area pantries.  Let our gathering of food be one that teaches our children and grand children to think of others as we try to provide one of the most basic human needs....food.  Together as a congregation we can make an important impact on our community.

Food items to be collected must be non perishable but delicious....wholesome and nutritious! So bring in cans and boxes and bags of food and we will watch the offering grow.

Thank you Glendale Lutheran Church for continuing to think with your hearts and give with sacrificial service. 

The Outreach Mission Team

BAKE SALE - - - Youth In Action is hosting a bake sale  THIS MORNING between worship services. Proceeds benefit Haiti food effort and the school in Uganda. 

ROOM AT THE INN - - - We are looking for volunteers to serve this ministry for the months of March and April in the following areas:

March: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st
           Hosts: (1)   Drivers: (2)

April: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th
           Hosts: (2)            Drivers: (2)            Laundry: (1)

We are very blest with the support that we receive for this ministry, and we thank you for that. The following people served in February:
Hosts: Debbie  and Clayton Toney;
Cooks: Karen Frimel, Marcia & Mackenzie Gordon
Drivers: Andy Ortstadt and Dianne Johnson;
Laundry: Rosemary Orloff
     
Our sincere thanks to these people. - - -Norma and Jack Bentzinger

REFRESHMENTS BETWEEN WORSHIP SERVICES - - - due to budget limitations, we are requesting donations of baked goods to serve in the Fellowship Room on Sundays at 9 a.m. You may drop off packaged goods to the kitchenette by the Fellowship Room. Please mark you items for Sundays or just bring in any baked item on Sunday mornings before 9 a.m. We all enjoy having treats and it is another way to welcome our members and guests to our friendly and hospitable congregation. Thank you!
Call Lisa Grossenheider with any questions. 314-965-2667

The NOBLE KNOTTERS - - - have received help sewing quilt tops from the sewing class at Lutheran High South. Now we really need extra help getting them tied and finished! Seven quilts were tied during the food packaging by some extra volunteers and those wanting to sit for awhile. Noble Knotters will meet on Thurs., March 11 from 1–3 p.m.
If you could help then or on another day, call me and we will work out a time. - - - Shirley Williams 968-0368

LUTHERAN WITNESS - - - Are you currently receiving the Lutheran Witness at your home? Would you be interested in a monthly subscription? Concordia Publishing has offered subscriptions at the low price of $9.99. In order to take advantage of this offer we need a minimum order of 25 copies per issue. The copies would be sent by bulk mail to the church and a copy put in your member mailbox. Call the church office if you are interested or have any questions.

HELP NEEDED - - - During the months of January through March our church hosts an "Open Gym" time on Friday mornings from 9-10:30 am for moms and their preschoolers. This play time is very well attended by our community.  Hosts still needed for March 5 and 26. Please contact Sandy Barbercheck (962-2897) if you can help.

WESTERN TRIVIA NIGHT AND SILENT AUCTION - - - sponsored by Youth in Action will be held at Kirkwood High School Cafeteria on Friday, March 5. Doors open at 6:30 pm – trivia begins at 7 pm (A flyer is posted on the Community Bulletin Board.) Contact Keith Rawlings at 314-821-4042 or email to Keith4yia@hotmail.com with any questions.

CONFIRMATION SNACKS - March 3 - Stacie Guirl; March 10 - Dianne Johnson

St. Louis West LWML Spring Zone Rally - - - Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Mt. Calvary, Brentwood. 9321 Litzsinger Rd. 63144, Registration & Brunch 8:30 a.m. followed by devotion. Child care will be available. Call Joan Schlichter at 314-821-7927 by Sunday, March 8th to make reservations for the Rally and Child Care.
Speaker: Kristi Roegner ["Sharing Jesus in Africa"]

::WORSHIP LEADERS::

::YOUTH GROUP NEWS::

SENIOR YOUTH NIGHT - - - Tonight is the night for Senior Youth!  We will meet from 6:30-8:30p.m. for some games and our own Olympics!  The Becker family is on for snack and youth night support.  Join us and bring a friend! 

WE BELIEVE NYG 2010 - - - The final date to sign up for the NYG is February 28. If you haven't registered and would like to participate, please contact DCE Jolene Siebarth and be a part of “WE BELIEVE!”

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS - - - Please drop all auction donations off by today to Jolene Siebarth's office.  If you have an auction item to donate that cannot be here today, please fill out the donation form and include a note as to when it will arrive.  Auction forms are located at the ticket table in the Fellowship Room and also on the wall board outside the main office.

AUCTION AND SPAGHETTI DINNER - - - Join the fun at the annual Silent Auction and Spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 5.  The doors open at 5:30p.m. for the Silent Auction.  Dinner is served at 6:30p.m.  Tickets can be purchased for $8 from the youth or $10 at the door.  Tickets are available in the Fellowship Room.  Some of the auction items include:  Gift baskets, tickets to the Cardinals, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Botanical Gardens, craft items, handmade pillows and wall quilt, a FANTASTIC dessert auction and much more!  Hope to see you at the auction!
 
SENIOR YOUTH LASER TAG - - - Save Saturday, March 13 on your calendars for a trip to the Edge in Belleville for a Laser Tag Adventure!  Extra forms are located on Jolene Siebarth's office door. They are also available online at www.glendalelutheranchurch.org.
  
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - - - VBS is fast approaching!  This fantastic ministry will be June 7-11.  Registration opens up later this week.  Please check your mailboxes for information on how you can sign up to help serve during VBS week.  Thank you in advance for your partnership in this ministry!

EASTER EGG HUNT - - - The annual Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 3.  In order to prepare for that, we need help filling our hundreds of plastic eggs.  Eggs will be available for you to take home and fill starting on March 14.  They will be located outside the church office.

::WEEKLY EVENTS::

Today (28)            
8:15 am            Worship            10:45 am            New Song Worship
Bake Sale between services (sponsored by Youth in Action)
9:30 am            Sunday School/Adult Classes
3:00 pm            Gators 8U Baseball
6:30 pm            Senior Youth           

Mon.   (1)           
9:00 am            Early Learning Center
10:30 am            Staff (3) mtg.
5:00 pm            Gators 8U Baseball - gym
6:30 pm            Redick - baseball
7:00 pm            Handbells

Tues.  (22)           
9:00 am            ELC                                     
9:00 am            Bible Study
9:15 am             Women's Bible Study – Rm. 211
1:00 pm            “Remembering Your Story” - FLC
6:30 pm            Kirkwood Club Volleyball – gym
7:00 pm            Pastor Albers' Bible study
7:00 pm            LARCHE

Wed. (3)              
9:00 am            ELC
11:30 am            Worship
4:00 pm            Confirmation (Rms. 213 & 217) and Rejoice! Choir
5:15 pm            Youth handbells
5:30 & 7 pm      Worship
6:00 pm            Dinner
7:30 pm            Adult Choir practice

Thurs (4)           
9:00 am            ELC
1:00 pm            Nifty Knitters/Clever Crocheters
5:00 pm            Soccer practice (7-8 yr olds)
6:30 pm            Kirkwood Club Volleyball – gym
7:00 pm            LARCHE – Fellowship Rm.
7:00 pm            Women's Evening Bible Study

Fri.     (5)           
9:00 am            ELC                        9:00 am            OPEN GYM

Sat.     (6)           
Noon                 set up for Silent Auction
5:30 pm           Silent Auction
5:00 pm            Worship

Sun.    (7)           
8:15 am            Worship                        10:45 am  Worship           
9:30 am            Sunday School/Adult Classes

GLIMPSES OF GLENDALE will be printed for next Sunday, March 7.
Please have items to me by noon on Tuesday, March 2.

This morning and here after, the Announcements / Schedules will be put in the member mailboxes instead of the bulletins. Birthdays, anniversaries and prayers will be published in the bulletins only. - - - Jan

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