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Selected Readings

If you can't feed a hundred people,

then feed just one.

–– Mother Teresa

I have three English walnuts and both my sons want two of them.

In every realm, that's the major problem in the world today.

–– Abraham Lincoln

Luther Quote of the Day

The will is a beast of burden. If God mounts it, it wishes and goes as God wills; if Satan mounts it, it wishes and goes as Satan wills; Nor can it choose its rider... the riders contend for its possession.

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.

This Week at Muhlenberg

Comfort Making

Meets Thursday, October 26 in the Nielsen Room, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fall project. Contact Katie Ray at 879-2427 for information.

Long-Term Care Planning

Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, October 25 & 26, 6:30 p.m. See bulletin board for details.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Muhlenberg, THIS 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.

Reminders

Daylight Savings Time ends NEXT SUNDAY morning, October 29, 2:00 a.m. Don’t forget to set your clocks back!

If you signed up for the December 9 trip to Ford’s Theater, please be sure to pay by November 1.

Prayer Ministry

It’s not too late to be included as a participant in our phone “prayer chain or e-mail list “prayer mail.” Participants receive messages of prayer petitions concerning members of our church family and their families and close friends and offer private prayers. Call Stephanie Hudy at 896-4725 for more information or to become a participant.

Upcoming Events

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!

Upcoming Events

Christmas Giving Opportunity

Sponsored by J Crew

On Sunday, December 3, our J Crew will be filling family Santa Bags for the Salvation Army. We want to offer this as a giving opportunity for the whole congregation. You may bring your items to church and place them in the boxes provided in the Narthex. Look for a complete listing on the bulletin board soon. Contact Karen Thomsen (828-2808) or Diane Bayer for more information.

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.

9^th Graders & Mentors Luncheon TODAY

9^th Grade Students and Mentors: Please join Pastor Dave and Pastor Joe for lunch at 12:15 p.m. TODAY 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.

J Crew Service Project

On Sunday, Nov. 5, our J Crew hopes to be of service to you! If you would like help with some yard work, let us know. We want to lend you a hand! Please contact Karen Thomsen, 828-2808 or Diane Bayer.

Alpha Teens

Corn Maize — November 5

We will meet at the church at 5:30 to go to the corn maize. Hop you can join us for a time of fun and fellowship. Contact Tim (438-9167) or Saundra (433-0291) for more information.

The weekly deadline for The Chimes

is 8:00 a.m. Thursday.

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!

Gathering Names of Saints

Our collection of the names of Muhlenberg saints is growing, and you have one last chance. 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.

FELLOWSHIP TIME …

Meet with your Muhlenberg family every Sunday morning, 10:35-10:55 in the MAC. Next Sunday, October 29, there will be a Reception for our Confirmands.

Lutheran-Catholic

Bible Study

On Wednesday, October 25, the study will move to Muhlenberg’s Campus Room. We will return to Blessed Sacrament on November 1.

Weekly Health Report

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

Doing Better & Removed from List:

Everette Kiser, 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 15, 2006

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 97 Wed. Noon: 12

9:30 Worship 135

11:00 Worship 183

6:30 Worship 20

Total 435

Total Regular Offering: $6,786.00

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II......... $ 13,691.00

Flower Fund................... $ 50.00

Comfort Making.............. $ 210.00

World Hunger................. $ 85.00

Maintenance & Repairs.... $ 50.00

Pastor, Slidell, LA........... $ 600.00 16.45

Sunday School: Rwanda School $ 10.93

J Crew............................ $ 20.00

Rwanda School Project... $ 20.00

Choir Music.................... $ 20.00

GRAND TOTAL...... $ 21,542.93

“BUILDING THE DREAM”

Thanks to God and the generous stewardship of the Muhlenberg Family, all outstanding debt on the MAC, church renovations, and Garber property has been covered! All gifts received now go towards building our new Gathering Area.

Total received to date: $25,000.00

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 5:1-11

Tues. Luke 5:12-26

Wed. Luke 5:27-39

Thu. Luke 6:1-11

Fri. Luke 6:12-26

Sat. Luke 6:27-38

Sun. John 8:31-36

Weekly Calendar

October 23 — October 29

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 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

Sat. 10:00 am Wedding

DST Ends — Set Clocks Back

Sun. Reformation Sunday with Confirmation

8:00 am Holy Communion

9:30 am Holy Communion

11:00 am Holy Communion

12:30 pm Young Adults

Published weekly by Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

V Phone: 540-434-3496 V Fax: 540-574-4023