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Selected Readings

Earthly hopes must be killed,

only then can one be saved by true hope.

Soren Kierkegaard

We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Luther Quote of the Day

One of Luther’s students once asked him, “Dr. Luther, what would you do if you knew the world were going to end tomorrow?”

Luther responded, “I would plant a tree.”

Today at Muhlenberg

A New Light is Shining

2007 VISION GOALS

“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18 KJV

Please return your form selecting the five ideas you want to include in the ministries at Muhlenberg. There is a basket in the rear of the Narthex for you to place your completed form. (Extra forms are available on the desk in the Narthex.) The ideas that receive the most votes will be presented at the November 26^th Congregational Meeting for approval. These visions of ministry are beyond the many things we already do 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.

This Week at Muhlenberg

Partners in Prayer

Muhlenberg’s prayer ministry meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. to lift up the needs of the congregation. Join us as your schedule allows. Call Patrick Robertson (867-5049), Linda Barthmus (434-0209) or the church office with prayer requests.

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:

† Capital Campaign Update

† Consider 2007 Vision Goals

† Elect Council Members

† Consider proposal for development of parking lot on Garber and Layman properties

† Transact Any Other Business

The following members have been nominated to run for election for a 3-year term on Church Council beginning 2007.

(see today’s insert for bios)

Hans Barthmus Bob Kolodinsky Kathy Thompson

Please bring a dessert to share

Faith Formation & Youth

J Crew News

Join us TODAY as we travel to Waynesboro to join other area youth groups at the Solid Rock Café for a time of faith, fellowship and fun. We will meet at church at 4:15. Please contact Karen Thomsen, 828-2808 for more information.

Adult Sunday School

If you haven’t joined a class as of yet it is never too late to get started. We have four exciting classes that start at 9:30 — three meet downstairs and another meets in the library. Come by and check them out. We’re sure you’ll find one that is just right for you.

Alpha Teens News

Please check the list on the bulletin board for the items that you have been asked to supply for the Salvation Army Santa Bags.

Fellowship Time …

Fellowship time is 10:30 – 10:55 in the Activities Center each Sunday morning. Thanks to all our hosts each week. For next week, November 26, there will be no food, just fellowship. There will be an opportunity to donate the cost of drink and donuts to World Hunger Appeal.

Attention Go-Go Group

Lunch at Traditions on Thursday, November 30 — sign up on bulletin board today!

Alpha Teens go to

“Lost & Found”

Please remember in your prayers youth & adults attending the VA Synod event “Lost & Found” this weekend: Pinki Campbell, Hannah Campbell, Victoria Trumbo, Eddie Hedrick, Adam Hissong, Zach Rinker, Charlotte Nash, Drew Matthias, Robert McConnel, Grace Clough, Shane Doyle, Jacqui Perrotto, Jimmy Leitner, and Jim Doyle. Hilary Rader & Saundra Larson are going as advisors. This faith-building event is an annual event for 7^th & 8th graders.

Congregational Participation Needed…

Christmas Giving Opportunity

J Crew is filling family Santa Bags for the Salvation Army. See bulletin board for items needed by December 3.

LPCM EXAM KITS

Help brighten a student's day by donating any of the following (contributions can be placed in the black bucket in the Narthex): home baked cookies/brownies/candy/Chex mix/etc. (individually wrapped), gum, pens, highlighters, post-it notes, small stress relieving toys, or anything else that you would be happy to see during a week of tests! Exam kits will include devotions for exam week. For more information, contact Kathleen Haines (haineskb@jmu.edu or the LPCM office 432-9613).

Weekly Health Report

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

Doing Better: Kacey Myers, Ron Gaiewski

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 12, 2006

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 117 Wed. Noon: 9

9:30 Worship 90

11:00 Worship 217

6:30 Worship 17

Total 441

Total Regular Offering: $8,408.20

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II......... $2,255.00

Special Offerings............. $60.00

World Hunger................. $90.00

Maintenance and Repairs. $60.00

Rwandan College Student: Donatha $230.00

Holy Land....................... $20.00

Shoes for Central America $5.00

Sunday School: Rwanda School $15.78

Vision 2006..................... $200.00

Rwanda School Project... $20.00

Memorial: Buddy Lowe.. $100.00

GRAND TOTAL...... $11,463.98

“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:

$40,713.00

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 11:14-26

Tues. Luke 11:27-36

Wed. Luke 11:37-52

Thu. Luke 11:53-12:12

Fri. Luke 12:13-31

Sat. Luke 12:32-48

Sun. John 18:33-37

Weekly Calendar

November 20 — November 26

Mon. 7:00 pm Congregational Council

Tues. 8:30 am Go-Go Breakfast

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

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. Thanksgiving — Church Office Closed

Friday Church Office Closed

Sun. Christ the King Sunday

8:00 am Holy Communion

9:30 am Holy Communion

11:00 am Holy Communion

7:00 pm Annual Meeting

Due to Thanksgiving Holiday, the deadline for The Chimes next week

is 8:00 am Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Published weekly by Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

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