John 12:21
"Sir," they said, "We would like to see Jesus."
Max Lucado uses this as the focus of his book GOD CAME NEAR. Quoting from his book, "I began this book with some definitions: Christianity, in its purest form, is nothing more than seeing Jesus. Christian service, in its purest form, is nothing more than imitating him who we see. To see His Majesty and to imitate him...that is the sum of Christianity. That's why God came near. To be seen."
This book will enhance your advent worship but is worth a read anytime.
Building Blocks Preschool is looking for Halloween costumes and dress-up items for the children to use for dramatic play. Anyone with items to donate can drop them off in the preschool office. Please be sure to put your name on the bag so we can say thank you.
Adult Ed welcomes Warren Treadgold from St. Louis University on November 9. Warren will lead a discussion about the Significance of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. The next week's class will be about Luther’s View on War, November 23 will be a class on Lutheran Hymns. There will be no Sunday School on November 30 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. These classes will all be held in room 205 on Sunday mornings.
Our house continues to be built on schedule thanks to the wonderful efforts of all those who have volunteered. As of this writing (October 13, 2008) most of the exterior has been completed and the interior has been painted. In the next few weeks we will install flooring, cabinets and landscaping. Thank you volunteers.
Roxzanna is the recipient of our Habitat House and you are invited to shower blessings on Roxzanna and her family by selecting a house ornament from the tree house in the Narthex. Buy the gift on the ornament and return it to the church by Sunday, November 30th. Roxzanna will be showered with our blessings on House Dedication Day.
1. Donate non perishable food items:
All donations need to be brought to church by Sunday, November 16th.
2. Adopt a Turkey:
Monetary donations to off set the cost of the turkeys may be placed in the offering plate using the yellow envelopes.
3. Deliver Thanksgiving Food Baskets:
Sunday, November23 after the 11:00 service Please bring boxes and bags to package the food to be delivered
4. Other Opportunities are Available:
Please see the sign up sheets in the Narthex
The CG’s annual Christmas Luncheon will be on Thursday, December 11th. The luncheon will be held at the Holiday Inn at Six Flags located at 1-44 and Six Flags Road in Eureka. Additional information and sign up sheet is available on the CO’s bulletin board in the east hallway. The annual Christmas Luncheon is one of the highlights of the year. Reservations should be made on or before December 1. Guests are welcome.
The Reaching Out in Mission Event on Nov. 2 has been Canceled. Unfortunately Pastor Kisua was unable to attain a visa for this visit. We are working to reschedule the event for next year. Please continue to keep the Suvia Children’s Home in your prayers.
Next summer there are two trip opportunities for your kids to expand their faith. On June 28th to July 4th a small group will be going to Workcamp in Bolivar, TN. Our big trip will be to the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans July 21 to July 26th. Registration and deposits for these trips are due immediately if not sooner, Please see Michelle in the Youth Ministry Office to ask questions, or complete the appropriate form available on the stand outside the Youth Ministry Office and leave it, with your deposit, on her desk.
The service Team is collecting a special offering for 250 blankets to help keep families warm this winter. Circle of Concern, has said the need is greater than ever. A donation of $5 will purchase one blanket. Please use the yellow envelopes in the pews to place your donation in and write on the outside ‘blankets”. Checks can be made out to Good Shepherd, and write “blankets” on the memo line of the check. Thank you for your generosity!
The Music department will celebrate this day with special music by all of the choirs. Come hear the Hand Bell and Tone Chime Choirs at the 8:00 service. At 9:30am and 11:00am you can hear special selections by the joint voices of the Faith Choir, the Men’s Choir and the Ladies of the Lord (LOLs) Singers. Choirs will rehearse Sunday 10/26 at 11:00am. Past Choir members are invited to join us.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Creve Coeur is seeking a Director of Christian Education. This part-time salaried position requires twenty hours per week. They are seeking an individual with educational experience, organizational and computer skills, and love of children. Please send Resumes to Holy Cross Lutheran Church 13014 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 or email Office©holycrosselca.com. or fax at 314-434-0741.
Join us Saturday, November 1st at loam for a Clean, Cut, Cook Party! Any leftover pumpkins from our patch will be prepared for Thanksgiving service pies in the gym.
Good Shepherd will deliver 150 food baskets on Sunday, November 23rd. Please start thinking about how you would like to participate in the project this year. Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex beginning October25 and 26. See the sign up sheet for wonderful opportunities to help.
Anyone who enjoys fun, fellowship and, of course-CANDY is invited to come. We’ll have games, crafts, attendance prizes, best deco rated car contest, hot dogs, chips and snacks. We will be collecting canned goods to share with Otis Woodard’s Ministry. If you would like to help with this, please bring a “meal in a can” to donate. Please invite friends, family and neighbors to come celebrate with us. More volunteers are still needed to help with set up, games, and clean up.
CG’s Fall Fest Party • Thursday • October 16th • 11:30am CG’s are invited to join in the fun, festivities and food We’ll share the cost of the wonderful German food that will be served. Please sign up on the CG’s bulletin board if you’re planning to attend. Let us know you’re interested in bringing German music or if you play German music.
