The CHIMES
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October 15, 2006
The Nineteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Selected
Readings
Some people feel that they alone are responsible for their success,
that their intelligence and abilities brought it about. This is the challenge of wealth, and a
serious challenge it is: to not be deceived your own ego. “You must remember that it is God who gives
you the power to become prosperous.”
(Deuteronomy 8:8) Without this
recognition, money becomes the ultimate symbol of the selfish ego, our
contemporary golden idol.
Rabbi Manachem Schneerson
When Christ calls a man
he bids him come and die!
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Luther Quote of the Day
I have held many things in my hands,
and I have lost them all;
but whatever I have placed
in God's hands, that I still
possess.
The weekly deadline for The Chimes
is 8:00 a.m. Thursday.
Today at Muhlenberg
Special Prayer
Opportunity
in Worship
today
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.
The pastor who is not presiding will meet with you privately, hear your
prayer concern and offer a brief personal prayer for you and/or your loved one.
Camden James Myers
William Jay Eppard
Baptized, New Children of God
Welcome Camden James Myers and
William Jay Eppard into the Body of Christ and the Muhlenberg family at 9:30 this
morning!
Camden is the son of Clete and Kacey Myers. His Grandmothers, Tess Gibbons and Carol
Myers, are sponsoring Camden this morning.
William is the son of Jesse and Sarah Eppard. He is being sponsored by the Muhlenberg Lutheran Church family.
Welcome to the Lord’s
family, Camden and James!
Gathering Names of Saints
Our collection of the names
of Muhlenberg saints is growing, but not finished yet. Today you have another opportunity to
commemorate an individual who has helped you in your spiritual growth.
In the back of the church is a basket of red and white paper
links. Write the name(s) of saint(s)
and place them in the basket provided. The links will be connected to larger crosses as a symbol of how
our saints connect us to our faith.
They will be displayed in the nave beginning on All Saints Sunday and
remain up until the first Sunday in Advent.
Railroad Excursion
Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Fall Excursion TODAY. Adults $20, Children 5-15 $15, 4 & under
free (no credit cards accepted). Meet at church at 2:15 PM. We
have additional reservations — you may join us even if you didn’t sign up.
This Week at Muhlenberg
Comfort Making
Meets Thursdays,
October 19 and 26 in the Nielsen Room, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
for fall project. Contact Katie Ray at 879-2427 for information. On October 12, 16 ladies finished 12 African
quilts.
Long-Term Care Planning
Sponsored by Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans, October 25 & 26, 6:30 p.m. See bulletin board for details.
New Members Classes
“Walking Together by Faith”
New Member Inquiry Classes
begin SUNDAY,
November 5
We invite visitors and friends to journey with us as
we explore what it means to be a Christian, a Lutheran, a follower of Jesus and
a member of the Muhlenberg family. We
will meet after worship at 12:15 p.m.
for lunch and conversation on SUNDAY, November
5 and November 12. A daytime retreat
will be held on Saturday, November 18.
New Members will be received
on the Sunday, November 19, and there will be a new member luncheon that day as
well.
Please do signup on the
Hallway Bulletin Board. Call Pastor Joe
or Pastor Dave for more information at 434-3496.
Upcoming
Events
Celebrate Oktoberfest at
Muhlenberg, Saturday evening, October
28! Please bring an hors d’oeuvre
to share. German and alternative
beverages will be provided. Children
are invited to wear costumes for some Halloween fun. Sign up today on the Bulletin Board.
Sponsored by
Virginia Synod
Introduction to the new book
of worship for the ELCA on Saturday,
November 4, 9:00 am. – 3:00. See
bulletin board for details. Donation for lunch: $5.
Sign up on bulletin board!
Education
& Youth
Sunday Church School
Our
classes start at 9:30 for Pre-K to adults.
Please make SCS part of your Sunday morning experience.
J Crew News
Join us tOday at 5:00 p.m. as
we travel to Waynesboro to join other area youth groups at the Solid Rock Café
for a time of fellowship and fun.
Elementary
Youth Group
Your group has a name: the JAMers: Juniors
at Muhlenberg, energetic
and ready to share.
Please join you friends on
the second Sunday of each month for faith, fun and fellowship.
Confirmation Retreat
This Friday – Saturday (Oct. 20-21)
7th and 8th Grades.
Look forward to seeing you
at Massanetta Springs starting Friday evening at 5:00 through Saturday
afternoon at 3:00.
FELLOWSHIP TIME …
Meet with your Muhlenberg family every Sunday
morning, 10:35-10:55 in the MAC. The hosts for October 22
are the Campus Room and “Lutheran Course” and 6th Grade Sunday
School Classes.
9th Graders & Mentors Luncheon — Next Sunday
9th Grade Students and Mentors: Please join Pastor Dave and Pastor Joe for
lunch at 12:15 p.m. NEXT SUNDAY,
October 22 in the MAC for lunch. You
will be discussing the service of Affirmation of Baptism that will take place
on Sunday, October 29. Contact Diane
Bayer for info.
Saturday Morning Women’s
Breakfast Bible Study
Saturday,
October 21, 7:30 a.m. in Wayland Hall. Breakfast
will be provided as we learn lessons
from the “Bad Girls of the Bible.”
Young Adults!
Join us on Sunday, October 29 for a trip to a
local corn maze. We'll gather for lunch
at 12:30, and head to the maze afterward.
Contact Mark Kipps (mkipps@vt.edu, 383-5498) for more details. Hope to see you there!
Thank You
I
would like to express my gratitude to the pastors, our shepherds, and the
congregation for the 
prayers and concern shown to
us during Carlos’ illness and recent passing.
Carlos was a “stickler” for going to church — and always loved coming to
Muhlenberg when not attending his own church.
Thanks and God’s blessings to all of you.
Ruby Lineweaver Diehl
Weekly
Health Report
A full Health Report is printed monthly in The Red Door and posted on the church bulletin board.
At RMH: Everette Kiser
At Bridgewater Home: Marian Stickley
At H’burg Health & Rehab: Erwin Weinrich
At Home: Betty Propst
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
October 8, 2006
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 107 Wed. Noon: 12
9:30 Worship 73
11:00 Worship 242
6:30 Worship 12
Total 434
Total Regular Offering: $9,572.40
Designated Receipts:
Capital Campaign II......... $ 3,717.00
Use of Church Building/MAC $235.00
World Hunger................. $25.00
Lutheran Campus Ministry$125.00
Care Committee.............. $20.00
Kitchen Improvement Fund$59.00
Sunday School: Rwanda School $16.45
Vision 2006..................... $ 30.00
J Crew............................ $ 55.00
Underwear Fund.............. $ 31.00
Rwanda School Project... $ 25.00
Choir Music.................... $ 20.00
GRAND TOTAL...... $ 13,930.85
“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: $544,991.72
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. Luke (1:1-4) 3:1-14
Tues. Luke 3:15-22
Wed. Luke 4:1-13
Thu. Luke 4:14-30
Fri. Luke 4:31-37
Sat. Luke 4:38-44
Sun. Mark 10:35-45
Weekly Calendar
October 16 — October 22
Mon. 7:00 pm Congregational
Council
Tues. 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
5:45 pm WAM Meal
6:15 pm Faith @ Work
6:30 pm Mary/Martha Group
6:30 pm Children’s Choir
6:30 pm Handbell Ringers
7:00 pm Lutheran-Cath.
Bible Study
7:30 pm 11:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thurs. 8:00 am Comfort
Makers
9:30 am Joy
of Living
7:30 pm Teen
Choir
Fri-Sat. Confirmation
Retreat
Sat. 7:30 am Women’s B’fast/Bible
Study
7:30 am Men’s B’fast/Bible
Study
Go-Go Trip to Wayside Theater
3:00 pm Hammer/Caulfield
Wedding
Sun. 8:00 am Holy Communion
9:30 am Holy Communion
11:00 am Holy Communion
12:15 pm 9th Grade Confirmation
6:00 pm J Crew
6:00 pm Alpha Teens
7:15 pm Young Adults