The CHIMES
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October 21, 2007
The
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Selected
God will have us to continue
in prayer, not to weary us, but to exercise us; therefore we must fight against
impatience so that a long delay does not cause us to quit our praying.
From
the
This and the following
parable warn us against two fatal extremes, with regard to prayer: the former
against faintness and weariness, the latter against self confidence.
John Wesley
Luther Quote of the Day
Anyone who is to find Christ must first find the church. How
could anyone know where Christ is and what faith is in him unless he knew where
his believers are?
Thrivent Sponsors Fellowship
Join us for fellowship
next Sunday at 10:45 where we will honor of our Confirmation Class. Fellowship time will be sponsored by Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans Chapter 30980.
Today
at Muhlenberg
Special Prayer
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.
New Members Classes
“Walking Together by Faith”
Begin TODAY
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 and NEXT Sunday, October 28. A daytime retreat will be held on Saturday,
November 3. New Members will be received
on All Saints Sunday, November 4, and there will be a new member luncheon that
day as well. Call Pastor Dave for
more information (434-3496).
Gathering Names
of Saints
Our collection of the names of the saints of
Muhlenberg is growing, but it isn’t 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 links and marking pens. We invite
you to take a link and write on it the name of an individual who is important
in your life of faith. You may take as
many links as you like, mark them, and place them in the basket provided. The links will be displayed in the Nave
beginning on All Saints Day and remain until the first Sunday in Advent.
This
Week at Muhlenberg
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
Meets Thursday,
October 25 at 11:45 am in the Campus Room.
Contact Barbara Werner (433-3912) or
Oktoberfest
Get your dirndls and lederhosen out of storage: it’s
time for another OKTOBERFEST! Dance
to The Schmenke Five while enjoying German food and beverages. THIS Saturday, October 27 from 6:30 to
9:30, in the MAC. Children are invited
to wear costumes for some Halloween fun.
The weekly
deadline for
is 8:00 a.m. Thursday.
Mark Your Calendar
Groundbreaking
for our
New Gathering Area
Mark your calendar
for Sunday, November 4 at 12:15 when we will break ground for
Muhlenberg’s new Gathering Area. Bishop
Jim Mauney will join us as guest preacher on this special day. Afterward, enjoy
refreshments with your church family and friends in the MAC.
Go-Go Breakfast
Tuesday,
October 16, 8:30 a.m. at Thomas House
Restaurant,
On Saturday,
November 3, we will go on the
National Heritage Tour to
Thank You Notes
Muhlenberg is a caring, loving congregation and we
enjoy receiving thank you notes to share with one another. With so many activities and so much good news
to share, The Chimes is often bursting at the seams. Therefore, with rare exception, all thank you
notes will be included in the next issue of
Faith
Formation & Youth
(Contact
9th Graders & Mentors
Luncheon TODAY
Join
Pastor Dave for lunch at 12:15 TODAY
in the MAC to discuss the service of Affirmation of Baptism that will take
place on Sunday, October 28.
Confirmation
Retreat
October 26-27, 7th
and 8th GRADES
We look forward to seeing you at Massanetta Springs starting
Friday evening at 5:00 through Saturday afternoon at 3:00.
JCREW
Meet
TODAY in the MAC following the 11:00
liturgy. We will eat lunch and then
attend a presentation at Temple Beth EL.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity.
For more info, contact Karen
(828-2808).
Young Adults
Corn maze rip TODAY.
Meet in the MAC at 12:15, bring change
of clothes and lunch money. We will
return around 3:30. Those interested may carpool. Contact Mark Kipps at (540) 383-5498.
Alpha Teens News
Meet in the MAC TODAY
at 5:30 for dinner and a Scavenger Hunt.
For more information contact
Saundra (433-0291) or Tim (438-9167).
Religions of the World
Next Sunday, October 28 at 9:30, join this adult class in the downstairs office of the MAC.
If you are interested in having a better understanding of other major
world religions, you won’t want to miss this class.
Women’s Retreat
November 2-3 at Bryce Resort. Registration forms are on desk in the Narthex;
turn in by TODAY. $45 (scholarships available).
JAMers
Thanksgiving Dinner
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 11, 4:00-5:30 for your own Thanksgiving meal. We hope you can join your friends for a time
of fun, food and fellowship as you thank God for all his gifts to you. For
more information contact
Marriage Enrichment
Retreat December 7–8 at
Divorce Care
Support
group meets Tuesday nights, 7:00-9:00 pm in the Campus Room, through January 29,
led by Counselor and Muhlenberg member
Health Report Update
A full Health
Report is printed monthly in
Mourning the Loss of a Loved One:
Homer and Mona Ageon
At Home:
Doing
Better & Removed from List: Joshua Thrush
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 14, 2007
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 112 Wed.
noon 13
9:30 Worship 133
11:00 Worship 231
6:30 Worship 14
Total 490
Total
Regular Offering: $9,546.25
Designated
Receipts:
Capital Campaign II...... $ 4,582.00
World Hunger................ $ 16.00
Pastors’ Discretionary Fund $50.00
Freezer........................... $ 648.00
Kitchen Improvement Fund $28.00
Sunday School:
Second Home................. $ 545.00
JCREW.......................... $ 50.00
Memorials — Building Fund:
Funkhouser............... $ 100.00
Eckard....................... $ 55.00
Voige......................... $ 25.00
Memorials:
Funkhouser............... $ 25.00
Dovel........................ $ 50.00
GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 15,812.66
“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: $434,061.00*
*Includes
adjustment per Treasurer
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 Three-Year Daily Lectionary in the
new ELW, pages 1121 to 1153, (Year C).
In the Name of the Father and of the + Son,
and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
(The
Apostle’s Creed)
Mon. 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Tue. James 5:7-12
Wed. Luke 22:39-46
Thu. 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Fri. 2 Timothy 3:10-15
Sat. Luke 1:46-55
Sun. John 8:31-36
Weekly
Calendar
October
22 – October 28
Tues. 6:30 pm Celebration
Singers
6:30 pm EfM
7:00 pm Divorce
Care
Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study
10:30 am No Experience
Necessary
12:00 noon Holy
Communion
5:00 pm Teen
Choir
6:00 pm WAM
6:15 pm Faith
@ Work
6:30 pm Children’s
Choir
6:30 pm Gloria
Dei Ringers
6:45 pm Teen
Theatre
7:00 pm Lutheran-Cath.
Bible Study
7:30 pm Sanctuary
Choir
Thurs. 9:30 am Joy of Living
11:45 am Prayer
Shawl Ministry
5:30 pm Partners
in Prayer
Fri-Sat. Confirmation
Retreat
Sat. 9:30 am GRIEF Seminar
6:30 pm Oktoberfest
Sun. Reformation Sunday w/ Confirmation
8:00,
9:30, 11:00 & 6:30 Holy Communion
9:30 am Sunday Morning
Formation
12:15 pm New Members
Class
7:30 pm Bible Study