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Selected Readings

Before the Apocalypse comes "apocalypse now," again and again. The end of the world revisits us over and over. Every crisis trembles with the final Crisis. Every ending rehearses the End.

Paul D. Duke

Remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall — think of it, ALWAYS.

Mahatma Gandhi quotes

Luther Quote of the Day

Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying.

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The November 2007 issue of

The Virginia Lutheran

is available in the Narthex.

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Today at Muhlenberg

Individual Prayer Opportunity

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.

maxwell Louis Povlish

Baptized, A New Child of God

Welcome Maxwell Louis Povlish, son of LeeAnn and Stephen Povlish into the body of Christ and the Muhlenberg family at 11 o’clock this morning! Welcome to the Lord’s family, Maxwell.

Stephen Ministry

Have you ever considered becoming a Stephen Minister? We would love for you to join us for an informational gathering TODAY at 4:30 pm in the Campus Room. Contact Linda Hardesty at 896-2314 or 810-1094.

Social Ministry News

Simon Evening of Giving

Private shopping at Valley Mall TODAY from 6-9 pm. Proceeds to local charities & non-profits. Tickets $10 per person. Contact Sheri Hartzler, Patchwork Pantry board member, 433-0564 for tickets. $7 of your purchase goes to Patchwork Pantry, the other $3 to the Simon Youth Foundation.

A d v e n t C h o r a l V e s p e r s

A Service of Lessons

and Carols

presented by the

Sanctuary Choir &

Chamber Orchestra

December 9 – 7:00 p.m.

This Week at Muhlenberg

You are invited…

…The Annual Meeting of the Congregation

NEXT Sunday, November 25, 2006

at 7:00 p.m.

The Purpose of the Meeting:

† Elect Council Members (see November issue of The Red Door for details)

† Consider Proposed Changes to Church Constitution

† Consider 2008 Spending Plan for Ministries

† Transact Any Other Business

Please bring a dessert to share.

Go-Go Breakfast

Tuesday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Thomas House Restaurant in Dayton.

WAM Returns Nov. 28

We had a great turnout for our Thanksgiving WAM last week. Please join us again Nov. 28.

Choir Accompanist Opening

The position of Interim Choir Accompanist is open to interested candidates from the congregation or community. This is a part-time paid position as accompanist to our Sanctuary Choir. If you are interested and would like more details, please see our Director of Liturgical Arts, Nancy Gerst.

inclement Weather Policy

This notice is just a reminder to everyone to tune in to the WSVA AM 550 Radio or WHSV Television stations to monitor church closings on Sunday mornings. We almost never close. However, if we decide to cancel the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. worship services, Sunday School will also be cancelled for that morning. Every attempt will be made to hold the 11:00 a.m. service but it may be cancelled if conditions are too severe. If the 11:00 a.m. service is cancelled, the 6:30 p.m. service will also be cancelled.

Faith Formation & Youth

(Contact Diane Bayer at 434-3496 for more information on any of these events.)

Lost and Found

Please remember in your prayers the youth & adult advisors at Lost & Found at Eagle Eyrie this weekend: Youth - Grace Clough, Jimmy Leitner, Luke Dillon, Rebecca Depoy, Eddie Hedrick, Emma Peifer, Sarah Rose, Sarah Kaylor, Jarod Allen and Shane Doyle. Adults Tim Peifer, Saundra Larson and Amy Morrison. This Virginia Synod event enriches our youths’ faith and it's a great opportunity for them to meet other Virginian Lutherans.

Alpha Teens

Those who didn’t attend Lost and Found are invited for dinner, fun and fellowship tonight, 5:30 to 7:00 in the MAC.

JCREW

Today, we will meet at 12:15 for lunch and watch a movie that we will discuss.

Religions of the World

Will not meet November 25, due to Thanksgiving. December meetings are on the 2^nd and 16^th. Contact Chris Arndt 434-0452 or Darryl Nash 433-0255.

Exam Kit Items Needed

Brighten a student’s day by donating home baked goodies, candy, Chex mix (individually wrapped), gum, pens, post-it notes, highlighters, small stress relieving toys, or anything else that relieves stress during a week of tests! Items can be placed in the Narthex. Kits will include devotions for exam week. Contact Kathleen Haines (haineskb@jmu.edu/432-9613).

Marriage Enrichment

Books Have Arrived

The books for the retreat are here and each couple is asked to pick one up from Diane and read it before the retreat December 7 – 8.

Fellowship Time …

…Every Sunday morning, 10:35-10:55 in the MAC. The host group for December 2 is the 8^th Grade Confirmation Class.

Roots & Wings Workshop

“Strengthening the home

as a place for faith formation.”

Virginia Synod workshop Dec. 1 at St. Paul, Strasburg to assist congregations in strengthening their ministry with families from pre-birth  fifth grade. Brochures on the desk in the Narthex.

Prayer Ministry

If you would like to be part of our “prayer mail” (e-mail messages) list or “prayer phone tree” ministry, please contact Stephanie Hudy at 896-4725. We receive prayer petition communications concerning members of the church (only for those who have told the pastors or staff that they would like to have their information passed along for people to pray for them).

Health Report Update

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

At RMH: Sue Hiner

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 11, 2007

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 140 Wed. noon 11

9:30 Worship 117

11:00 Worship 240

6:30 Worship 17

Total 514

Total Regular Offering: $11,010.00

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II...... $ 4,783.00

Use of Church Building/MAC $5.00

J Crew Winter Celebration $75.00

Flower Fund.................. $ 25.00

Kitchen Improvement Fund $30.00

Sunday School: Rwanda School $35.95

Second Home................. $ 415.00

Women’s Retreat........... $ 90.00

Rwanda School Project.. $ 40.00

Memorials:

Glenna Whetzel......... $ 150.00

GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 16,658.95

“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: $449,271.00

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 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. Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Tue. 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

Wed. Matthew 23:37-24:11

Thurs. Hebrews 9:23-28

Fri. 1 Peter 1:3-9

Sat. Luke 18:15-17

Sun. Luke 23:33-43

Weekly Calendar

November 19–November 25

Mon. 7:00 pm Congregational Council

Tues. 8:30 am Go-Go Breakfast

6:30 pm Celebration Singers

7:00 pm Divorce Care

Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study

10:30 am No Experience Necessary

12:00 noon Holy Communion

No WAM

No Rehearsals

7:00 pm Lutheran-Cath. Bible Study

Red Door Deadline

Thurs. Thanksgiving/Church Office Closed

Fri. Church Office Closed

Sun. 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 & 6:30 Holy Communion

9:30 am Sunday Morning Formation

7:00 pm Congregational Meeting

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

is 8:00 am Tuesday, Nov. 20.

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281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

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