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Selected Readings

It is meant to offer an experience of hospitality, just as I believe that God extends to human beings a divine and inexhaustible welcome: the door is always open, the table always set, the arms flung wide, outstretched.

Jane Redmont in When in Doubt, Sing

The German word for hospitality is Gastfreundschft which means friend-ship for the guest... It means the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy.

Henri J. M. Nouwen

Luther Quote of the Day

You should not believe your conscience and your feelings more than the word which the Lord who receives sinners preaches to you.

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Devotional booklets for

October–December 2006

are available in the Narthex.

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Today at Muhlenberg

Welcome Alan Hiner

As we rededicate ourselves to the Gather Us In Capital Campaign, we welcome our brother in Christ, Alan Hiner. Alan is a faithful member of the congregation and will be bringing the word at all liturgies this morning.

Special Prayer Opportunity

We invite individuals to join us TODAY and on the third Sunday of each month during the distribution of the Eucharist to come into the Caring Corner before or after communing for a brief word of personal prayer.

Shannon Rae Caulfield

Baptized, A New Child of God

Welcome Shannon Rae Caulfield into the Body of Christ and Muhlenberg family at 11:00 this morning! Shannon’s sponsors are Travis Hammer, Jill Propst, and David & Karen Caulfield.

Confirmation Program Blessing

At the 11:00 liturgy today, there will be a blessing of all 7th & 8th grade confirmands, their parents, their mentors and our congregation, as we support the faith journey of these young people.

Welcome New Members

Please welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ who are joining the family of God at Muhlenberg by affirming their baptism with us today at the 11 o’clock worship service. We give thanks to God for their presence in our fellowship and pray that together we will build up this Body of Christ and serve the Lord! (See today’s insert for names and complete details.)

Come meet our newest members! Join us for a luncheon in the MAC following the 11:00 service.

September Is Underwear Month

We are collecting new underclothing for Trinity Clothes Closet. (Look for the basket in the Caring Corner.) Donated funds (up to $300) will be matched by Thrivent Financial.

Mark Your Calendar

Sponsored by Virginia Synod

Join us for an introduction to the new book of worship for the ELCA on Saturday, November 4, 9:00 – 3:00 (registration starting at 8:15). See bulletin board for full details and schedule. Donation for lunch: $5. Sign up on the bulletin board outside the library today!

Covington/Briehl Installation

The installation service for Pastors Patti Covington and Mark Briehl will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shenandoah.

This Week at Muhlenberg

“Wednesdays at Muhlenberg!”

Join your Church family each Wednesday evening at 5:45 p.m. for a community meal. Adults - $3.00, Children 12 and under - FREE. Kitchen staff and servers eat free, too. After dinner, join us for Bible Study, bell choir and children’s choir (see “Weekly Calendar” for scheduling details). Sign up on the hallway bulletin board or call Janet Simmons at 434-5258 by Tuesday evening so we can plan for enough food. **Remember, you don’t have to attend one of the activities to join us for dinner.**

Members with birthdays in August and September will be honored during WAM this week. Please sign up and join us for the celebration! (If your birthday is in August or September and you did not receive an invitation, please join us! Also, call the office at 434-3496 and give us your birthdate so we can update our database.)

MARY/MARTHA GROUP

Meets after WAM at 6:30 p.m. THIS WEDNESDAY, September 20. Childcare provided.

Upcoming Events

Women’s Retreat At Bryce Resort

November 3-4. All women encouraged to attend! Forms in the Narthex. Sign up now! Scholarships available. Cost is $45.00. Questions? Call Jill Propst (433-6768) or Judy Wilfong (434-1456).

Education & Youth

Alpha Teens

We will be meeting tonight in the MAC from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for our first meeting of the year. We’d love to have you, so please plan to join us.

Tim & Saundra

J Crew Service Project

On Sunday, October 1, our J Crew hopes to be of service to you! If you would like help with some yard work or light odd jobs around your house, let us know. We want to lend you a hand! Please contact Karen Thomsen, 828-2808 or Diane Bayer, 434-3496.

“Disciple”

A new ecumenical Bible study opportunity with Asbury United Methodist church meets Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sonnie Osborne at (867-5049) or Diane Bayer (434-3496).

“Joy of Living”

Women’s Bible Study

Meets at Muhlenberg on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Contact Linda Barthmus (434-0209) for more information.

Splash Ministry Mentors

We will meet at MLC on Wednesday, September 20 in the library at 4:00 to pick-up our packets and get started.

LUTHERAN-CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY

Meets at 7:00 p.m. each WEDNESDAY at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Saturday Morning Women’s Breakfast Bible Study

Starting Saturday, October 7, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. our first meeting is here at the church. Breakfast will be provided. Contact Sonnie Osborne at 867-5049 or Diane Bayer at 434-3496.

FELLOWSHIP TIME …

Meet with your Muhlenberg family every Sunday morning, 10:35-10:55, in the MAC. Sunday School classes take turns hosting, so check the posted schedules to see when your (or your child's) class will be hosting. The Hosts for September 24 is the Second and Third Grade Sunday School Classes.

Thank You!

I want to thank everyone —teachers, leaders, students, facilitators and everyone involved in MLC Christian Formation Programs, for a faithful and fantastic fall start-up. May God bless your ministry. Together In Christ’s Service,

Diane Bayer, MCF

Fellowship and Food

Join the Go-Go Group for breakfast, Tuesday, September 19, 8:30 a.m. at Thomas House Restaurant in Dayton. Contact Dan Werner (433-3912) for info. Bring ideas for upcoming events!

Weekly Health Report

A full Health Report is printed monthly in The Red Door and posted on the church bulletin board.

At UVA: Bill Helmick

At RMH: Carlos Diehl

If you desire a visit in the hospital or to be placed on the prayer chain, please be sure to call the church office.

Weekly Report

September 10, 2006

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 133 Wed. Noon: 9

9:30 Worship 130

11:00 Worship 231

6:30 Worship 16

Total 510

Total Regular Offering: $8,941.40

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II......... $ 1,072.00

World Hunger................. $ 66.00

Use of Church Building/MAC $ 35.00

Ford’s Theatre Trip......... $ 214.00

Sunday School................ $ 5.25

Rwanda School project... $ 15.50

Wayside Theatre Trip...... $ 696.00

Underwear Fund.............. $ 120.00

Memorial-Blade............... $ 10.00

J Crew............................ $ 840.00

Folk Choir...................... $ 100.00

GRAND TOTAL...... $ 12,115.15

“GATHER US IN”

Thanks be to God and because of the generous stewardship of the Muhlenberg Family, our second Capital Campaign is underway!

Total received to date: $531,464.67

*** New Editors ***

We thank Mary Strickler and Richard Morrell for agreeing to serve as co-editors of The Red Door. Please submit articles to mstrickler@harrisonburg.k12.va.us.

Daily Devotions

“Praying Our Faith Together!”

For use by individuals and families at home, at the office, at mealtimes, over that morning cup of coffee or before bedtime. Scripture citations taken from the Two Year Daily Lectionary in the Lutheran Book of Worship, pages 179-192. (Year 2)

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(The Apostle’s Creed)

Mon. John 6:52-59

Tues. John 6:60-71

Wed. John 7:1-13

Thurs. John 7:14-36

Fri. John 7:37-52

Sat. John 8:12-20

Sun. Mark 9:30-37

Weekly Calendar

September 18 – September 24

Mon. 7:00 pm Congregational Council

Tues. 8:30 am Go-Go Group

6:15 pm Folk Choir Rehearsal

6:30 pm EFM

7:00 pm 8:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study

10:00 am Staff Meeting

10:30 am No Experience Necessary

12:00 noon Holy Communion

4:00 pm Splash Ministry

5:45 pm WAM Meal

6:30 pm Children’s Choir

6:30 pm Handbell Ringers

7:00 pm Lutheran-Catholic Bible Study

7:30 pm 11:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

Deadline for The Red Door**

Thurs. 9:30 am Joy of Living

6:30 pm Teen Choir

Sun. 8:00 am Holy Communion

9:30 am Holy Communion

11:00 am Holy Communion

6:30 pm Holy Communion

Published weekly by Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

V Phone: 540-434-3496

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