The CHIMES
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November 12, 2006
The
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Selected
Readings
If you have much, give of your wealth.
If you have little, give of your heart.
–– Arab
proverb
EDITOR'S NOTE:
But that isn't really adequate.
Rich or poor, God wants our
hearts.
We must not only give what
we have;
we must also give what we are.
–– Desire Joseph Mercier
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.
A New Light is Shining
2007 VISION GOALS
“Where there is no vision, the people perish”
Proverbs 29:18 KJV
See today’s insert to select ideas you believe we should
add to our ministries and return the list next Sunday. The ideas that receive the most votes will be
presented at the November 26th Congregational Meeting for
approval. These visions of ministry are
beyond the many things we already do at Muhlenberg.
Today at Muhlenberg
New Member
Inquiry Classes
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 TODAY. A daytime retreat will be held on Saturday,
November 18. New Members will be
received NEXT Sunday, November 19, and there will be a new member luncheon that
day.
Religious Carvings from the Holy Land TODAY
in the MAC
Sales support Christians in Bethlehem
After
all services today we will host a display of handmade olivewood religious
articles from Bethlehem/The Holy Land for purchase, including Nativity sets,
crosses, Christmas ornaments, and candleholders. As a result of conflict and diminished tourism in the Holy Land,
these carvings are made by Christians in Bethlehem who rely on this work for
their daily bread. Please welcome Mr.
George Ghanem, an indigenous Christian from Bethlehem, who will be with us
today. Mr. Ghanem is supported in this
mission work by the VA Synod and the Metro DC Synod.
This Week at Muhlenberg
Ministries
NIGHT
Monday Evening – November 13th
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we strengthen our
ministries, plan new initiatives, dream new dreams, and serve one another and
the wider community!
Thanksgiving ‘WAM’
Wednesday, Nov. 15
5:45 p.m.
Sign up Today!
Partners in Prayer
Muhlenberg’s new prayer
ministry meets weekly on Thursdays at
5:30 p.m. in the library to lift up the needs of the congregation. Join us weekly or as your schedule
allows. If you have a prayer request,
please call Patrick Robertson (867-5049), Linda Barthmus (434-0209) or the
church office. All prayer requests will
be held confidential within the group.
Upcoming Events
Area Shepherd’s Meeting
For those currently serving
as C.A.R.I.N.G. neighborhood shepherds, we plan to meet Sunday, December 3 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. to share with one
another. An invitation will be
forthcoming, but please mark your calendar now. A light supper will be served.
You are invited…
…The Annual Meeting
of the Congregation
Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
The Purpose of the Meeting:
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Elect Council Members
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Capital Campaign Update
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Consider 2007 Vision Goals
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Vote on three-year terms for three Church Council Positions (see next week’s Chimes for full
details)
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Consider proposal for development of parking lot
on Garber and Layman properties
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Transact Any Other Business
Please bring a dessert to share
Christmas Giving Opportunity
J Crew is filling family
Santa Bags for the Salvation Army. See
bulletin board for items needed by December 3.
Campus
Ministry at MLC
Host Family
Opportunities
Interested in becoming a host family for a college
student? LPCM pairs students from local
colleges with families in the congregation for an opportunity to get to know
students outside the classroom and form a lasting and meaningful
relationship. Interested? Contact Emily Becher-McKeever (568-4001 or becheree@jmu.edu) or Pastor Kathleen Haines
(haineskb@jmu.edu).
Faith Formation & Youth
JAMers News
(Elementary
youth group 2-5 grades)
Thanksgiving Meal
All youth in grades 2-5 are
invited to come today for fun, fellowship, crafts and a Thanksgiving
meal. We will meet in the MAC from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We hope you will plan on attending.
J Crew News
Join us next Sunday,
November 12, as we travel to Waynesboro to join other area youth groups at the
Solid Rock Café for a time of faith, fellowship and fun. Please
contact Karen Thomsen (828-2808) for more information.
Saturday Morning Women’s
Breakfast Bible Study
If you enjoyed what you heard at the Women’s
Retreat, or if you just want to learn about the lessons from The Bad Girls of the Bible, please join
us on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month in Wayland
Hall at 7:30. Breakfast will be
provided.
Fellowship Time …
Meet with your Muhlenberg family every Sunday
morning, 10:35-10:55 in the MAC. The host group for November
19 is the 7th Grade Confirmation Class.
The weekly deadline for The Chimes
is 8:00 a.m. Thursday.
LPCM
LUTHERAN PRESBYTERIAN
CAMPUS MINISTRY
LUNCHEON TODAY
Meet in the Campus Room for
lunch after the 11:00 service TODAY
for fellowship and a free lunch. Contact Mary Delaney (delanemr@jmu.edu)
if you have questions or want further information on other campus ministry
events!
Ride to NY needed
for Thanksgiving
Muhlenberg has adopted
Miriam Brunovska, an exchange teacher from Slovakia who works at Harrisonburg
High School. Miriam needs a ride to New
York, NY for Thanksgiving (leaving Nov. 22 or 23 and returning Nov. 26). If you are traveling to the NY area this
Thanksgiving, please call the church office at 434-3496 for details.
Mark Your Calendar
Be
a part of a Muhlenberg tradition …
Advent-ure Sunday
Sunday,
December 3
12:30
– 3:00 p.m.
Attention Go-Go Group
Lunch at Traditions on Thursday, November 30 — sign up on bulletin
board today!
Weekly Health Report
A full Health Report is printed monthly in The Red Door and posted on the church bulletin board.
At UVA: Kacey Myers;
At Home: Oscar Rodriguez
Doing Better: Janet Earman, Bud Whitmire
Mourning Loss of a Loved One: Katie Ray
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
November 5, 2006
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 116 Wed. Noon: 14
9:30 Worship 109
11:00 Worship 210
6:30 Worship 26
Total 461
Total Regular Offering: $14,689.49
Designated Receipts:
Capital Campaign II......... $4,253.00
Use of Church Building/MAC $380.00
World Hunger................. $6.00
Pastors’ Discretionary Fund $1,008.00
Rwandan College Student: Donatha $184.00
Bible............................... $20.00
Hymnals.......................... $5.00
Ford’s Theatre Trip......... $106.00
Kitchen Improvement Fund $64.00
Sunday School: Rwanda School $14.00
Vision 2006..................... $30.00
J Crew............................ $70.00
Women’s Retreat............ $185.00
Rwanda School Project... $75.00
Choir Music.................... $20.00
GRAND TOTAL...... $21,109.49
“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 for
the Gathering Area:
$38,458.00
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 9:51-62
Tues. Luke 10:1-16
Wed. Luke 10:17-24
Thu. Luke 10:25-37
Fri. Luke 10:38-42
Sat. Luke 11:1-13
Sun. Mark 13:1-8
Weekly Calendar
November 13 — November 19
Mon. 6:15 pm Executive Committee
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
12:00 noon Holy
Communion
5:45 pm WAM Meal
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. 9:30 am Joy of Living
5:30 pm Partners in Prayer
7:30 pm Teen
Choir
Friday-Sunday Lost & Found
Sat. 7:30 am Women’s B’fast/Bible Study
7:30 am Men’s B’fast/Bible Study
9:00 am New Member Retreat
Sun. Special Prayer Opportunity
New Members Received
8:00 am Holy Communion
9:30 am Holy Communion
11:00 am Holy Communion
12:15 pm New Members Luncheon
5:00 pm J Crew