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Thank you for your service to your Lord and our church! Please keep these schedules handy. If you cannot serve on the date assigned, please arrange a trade with someone. Let the church office know of any changes.
Click here to see who is serving in the next two months' worship services. REV.
MIKE NEWMAN
will be our guest pastor November 22nd.
Mike Newman has served as the MMF for Area C since July of 2008. Before
serving the Texas District he served in pastoral ministry since 1987 in
congregations in Texas, Illinois, and Minnesota. He has been blessed to be
involved in the leadership, development and growth of a mission congregation and
has served congregations both large and small. His ministry journey has included
participation in multi-ethnic ministry, international mission trips, the
planting of new ministries, radio and television ministry, and the writing of
books and resources. He and his wife Cindy live in San Antonio and are the
parents of two wonderful daughters. His hobbies include squeezing in one or two
sprint triathlons each year, reading a few good books, spending time with
family, and risking his life doing yard work.
Mike’s personal mission statement: "To
vibrantly communicate usable faith in order to ignite the reality of and hunger
for Jesus Christ in all people." Mike
is excited to assist Area C congregations as they reach out with the Good News
of Jesus Christ. The new ministries and church plants resulting from this
outreach will be part of the “Mission 200” goal of the Texas District to
start 200 new churches and ministries by 2017, the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation. On
Sunday, November 8th,
we will be having a SPECIAL
SERVICE HONORING OUR VETERANS and
those currently serving in the military.
We would like to include a special list in the bulletin that day, listing
those of our congregation who have served and are currently serving in the
military, as well as any relatives you may have that have served, or are
currently serving. See
the signup sheets in the narthex.
Please include their branch of service and the dates of service if known.
Please invite your family and friends to attend this special service
honoring our military. MISSION
PLEDGE UPDATE
- As
of 10-11-09, we are on track to meet our Mission Pledge.
However, it only takes a short amount of time to fall behind, and this
late in the year, there is not much opportunity to catch back up if that
happens. Please
prayerfully consider giving to this Mission opportunity. PASTOR’S
ADULT STUDY is studying
the book of Acts, titled “Acts – The Gospel Throughout
The World.” In this
study we will discover that “the church is more than a physical edifice, more
than a particular Christian group or denomination.
The church is Christ manifesting Himself to the world through the people
of God.” Lesson
titles include “The Church Is Born,” “The Infant Church,” “Growing
Pains,” “Marks Of Maturity,” “Thrust Out Of The Nest,” “Broadening
Horizons,” “The Mature Church In Labor And Hardships,” “Nurturing Young
Churches,” “Bound And Yet Free,” and “The Church Prevails.”
This study is out of the same study as the study on Genesis that has been
well-received by our Wednesday morning study.
Our study meets each Sunday in the Multipurpose Room from 10:15 to 11:15
a.m. Why not come and
join us, after worship this morning? BIBLE
CLASS II
has begun a 13 part series entitled OUR LIFE IN CHRIST. Join us in the
kitchen for a cup of coffee and a discussion of how Jesus brings joy, teaches
love, and is the way! Visitors and guests are always welcome. Our
Sunday School is now offering a PARENTS
CLASS in
the Education Building after worship, from 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
This support class, for parents of Sunday Schoolers, will follow the
Sunday School lessons, applying it in adult/parent situations.
What a great opportunity to learn the same lessons as your children &
bring them alive within your family activities! Our
WEDNESDAY
MORNING BIBLE CLASS is
currently finishing up a study from the God’s Word For Today series, titled
“Genesis: Rooted In
Relationship.” This
study focuses on God's restoration through Jesus Christ of the broken
relationship that existed between Him and us; our rootedness in Him, which is
strengthened as the Holy Spirit works through God's Word; and God's love for us
in Christ, which heals broken relationships, and provides power to strengthen
relationships between us and others.
When this study is complete, we will launch out into the next study in
the same series, on the book of Exodus.
Please feel free to come any Wednesday, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., to the
Multipurpose Room, and share in our study and fellowship. MEMBERSHIP
BIBLE STUDY:
Pastor Bragdon has
had a couple of people request a “back to basics” study for new members, or
as a refresher course for existing members.
If you are interested in this kind of class, or know someone who would
be, please contact Pastor Bragdon (968-3938) Women's
Bible Study:
On
the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, there is a women's Bible study from
6:00-7:30 pm in the Education Building.
Please join us as we fellowship with other women and learn more about our
God and each other! If
you are interested please call Tammy Kelm at 247-3431.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Nursery care will be provided!
The preschool had a busy October as we had visits from several different entities:the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department as the firemen gave a demonstration on fire safety; Scrubby Bear who taught the students about cleanliness to help stay healthy; and Dabbs Photography who took group and individual pictures. On October 30 chapel was changed to Friday so that parents could be invited to attend and see the students in their pajamas to celebrate the fall season. Parents were then invited to a light lunch in the preschool building. The enrollment is now at 58 students with there being nine students in each of the two-year-old classes and ten students in each of the three and four-year-old classes. Preparations are being made to host the Central Texas Lutheran Schools Preschool Roundtable on November 19 from 1:00 -3:00 PM in our multipurpose room. Becky Weikel, Curriculum Coordinator, is scheduling volunteers to read to the preschool classes. If interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Becky and she will put you on her volunteer list. Please check out the pictures and the calendar of events on our class website as new information is added to keep our parents and interested persons informed. As always, stop by and visit any time as we welcome visitors to our preschool. Janice
Teinert, Preschool Director
NOTES
FROM THE
SEPT. 14, 2009 VOTERS’ MEETING Thirty-seven
members were in attendance.
Treasurer’s
Report: We are a little “short” on Home Purposes, partly due to
recent repairs made, and the purchase of a new copier.
Board
of Elders:
The following changes were noted: In:
Kayla Jakobeit by confirmation, 4/5/09; Shirley Behrens by adult
instruction and confirmation, 8/1/09; William Crawford by adult instruction and
confirmation, 8/1/09; Jason Von Minden, reinstatement of membership by
profession of faith, 8/11/09.
Out:
Dr. Phillip and Cassandra Frusti, and son Josiah Frusti, by transfer to
Immanuel Lutheran church, Houston, 8/11/09; son Samuel Frusti, to Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Deaths:
Ruby Peters, 6/22/09; Sarah Oeltjen, 7/5/09.
Other
Official Acts: Wedding of Ron Behrens and Shirley Barnett, 6/27/09;
wedding of Jason Von Minden and Kim Bishop, 7/11/09; funeral service of Ruby
Peters, 6/25/09; funeral service of Sarah Oeltjen, 7/9/09; baptism of William
Crawford, 8/1/09.
Announcements:
(1) Rev. Anderson will conduct the youth confirmation classes, using CPH
instructional materials and PowerPoint visuals (2) Pastor Anderson is excused
from conducting services on Sunday, Sept. 20 (3) Mt. Calvary is now offering
non-alcoholic white wine at communion (4) The church sound system has been
inspected and re-calibrated on August 20 by the original installer, and
instruction was given to the system operators (5) Use of “Growing in
Worship” youth bulletins (ages 5 – 10), and childrens’ bulletins (ages
3-6) will be provided, replacing the childrens’ bulletins we have been using
for preschool age and up (6) Divine Service Setting Two will be used the first
Sunday in Sept.
Setting One will be used on the 2nd Sunday in October, led by
the choir and song leaders, and for the next two months (first Sundays) (7)
Re-emphasis of the concept of approximately ½ hour Advent and Lenten services
during the day starting at 11 AM, followed by a lunch. Recommendations
from the Board of Elders and the Church Council: (1) That the music director be
excused from accompanying the pastor when he conducts services at the nursing
homes.
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(2) That Garland Midgett, who was elected by the circuit caucus to be the
Circuit 23 lay delegate to the Synodical Convention in July, 2020, in Houston,
be ratified as the lay delegate from Mt. Calvary.
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. CHURCH
COUNCIL:
Recommendation:
That, because of very low attendance, and in view of the emphasis
on the daytime Advent and Lenten services, the evening Advent and Lenten
services be discontinued, except
for the following services: the first Wednesday in Advent, which may be
designated as an Advent Celebration Service; Ash Wednesday; Maundy Thursday, and
Good Friday.
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PRESCHOOL
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: (1) Current enrollment is 55 (2) Staff has all been
certified in CPR and lst Aid (3) Preschool entered the Fayette County Fair
Parade (4) On Sept. 11, approximately 85 grand-parents and great-grand-parents
were honored at chapel and a brunch (5) New computers are in, old computers
worked on, and wireless Internet is available in the building (6) Fall
fund-raiser will be Little Lambs’ Cookie Dough (7) Preschool is paying more
this year for the church utilities (8) Several preschool families have indicated
interest in attending church services (9) Expressed thanks to trustees and the
volunteers who help with activities (10) Jessica Hatfield has been hired as a
sub (11) Invited all present to check out the preschool website. Karen
Fitch, Secretary CEMETERY NEWS
MT.
CALVARY CEMETERY COMMITTEE
will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6th in the
Multipurpose Room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Items on the agenda include the 2010 budget and preparing an application
for a historical marker at the cemetery. FYI
- A map of the Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in the left hallway leading from
the sanctuary to the Education Building.
If you are interested in purchasing a cemetery plot, contact Dennis or
Marlene Schnell at 242-3790.
DEADLINES:
November
Newsletter Deadline:
Friday, November 13th. Sunday
Bulletin Deadline:
Thursday at 9:00 a.m. SECOND CHANCE is in special need of clean, gently used children’s coats, housewares, decorative items and toys. Other items also will be gratefully accepted and as always, it is requested that they be clean and in good usable condition. Mt. Calvary volunteers will be working at Second Chance the first week in November. Do I Hear an AMEN? A buck can go farther at AMEN when you give some dough to buy food from the Austin Area Capital Food Bank. We can buy some items “dirt cheap”. An example of this would be an 18 oz. jar of peanut butter which cost under 20 cents when bought in bulk! Other items are much cheaper in bulk too. Items not readily available from the Bank are : JELLY, SYRUP, COMPLETE PANCAKE MIX, CANNED MEATS, HAMBURGER HELPER, CORN BREAD AND BISCUIT MIX and JELLO. Also needed are sugar free and low salt foods. How ever you choose to donate, either cash or food items—THANK YOU FOR SHARING. AND, for those who would like to volunteer their time please contact Carolyn Mersiovsky at 247-3713. Mt. Calvary will be providing three volunteers in January. HAPPY
SCRAPPERS
will meet the first two Mondays in November and then recess until the first of
the year. For more
information contact Artie Schultz at 968-5664 or Jeanette Huelsebusch at
968-3829. Don’t
forget to set your clock back Saturday, October 31st before you go to bed or you
will be an hour early for Worship Service Sunday morning. CHRISTMAS
TOY DRIVE
You are invited to support the annual Christmas Toy Drive sponsored by
the Mary Martha Guild and Church Women United for needy children in this area.
New toys are needed for infants through age 15, and if batteries are
required, please be sure to include them.
Collection boxes will be available in the narthex and the Education
Building beginning Sunday, November 29th through Sunday, December 13th.
Please do not wrap your gifts.
Cash donations will also be accepted.
For more information, please call Jeanette Huelsebusch at 968-3829. The Sunday School will be taking orders for CHEESE BALLS beginning November 15th Look for samples in the narthex soon. Delivery will be Sunday, December 6th. Sunday School teachers, please mark your calendar for December 5th for making the cheese balls. Everyone is invited to a FALL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION hosted by the Board of Education and the Sunday School on Sunday, November 8 from 4:00-6:30. Outdoor activities will be from 4:00-5:00 and include: bobbing for apples, popcorn relays, toddler hay rides, and an egg toss. Indoor activities will be from 5:00-6:00 and include: a scavenger hunt, gummy worm eating contest, a craft table, and bowling with gourds. There will also be a pumpkin decorating contest and a bake off contest, so make your favorite dessert that uses apples, pecans, or pumpkin. Domino tables will be set up inside as well. The festivities will conclude with a stew dinner at 6:00. So come on out for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship.
AREA
MINISTRIES FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS SHOPPING LIST:
AMEN truly appreciates &
values your support. We have been
able to assist many families & individuals, as a result of your generosity.
As our community as grown over the years, so has the needs of those who
are less fortunate in our community. AMEN
now assists on average 131 families per month.
We would be most appreciative, if you would help us with these particular
staple items: 18
oz. Jars of Peanut Butter & Jelly, Canned Spaghetti sauce, Spaghetti (dried
– 16 oz. pkg.) and especially low
salt and low sugar food for diabetic persons:
items such as jam or jelly, soups, veggies, fruit, etc.
The
Mt. Calvary
LYF ANNUAL TURKEY & DRESSING DINNER was
once again a huge success. Thanks
for all the help from members of the congregation.
The LYF members would like to especially thank everyone for all their
donations, and for help cooking turkeys, cornbread, baked goods, and for
assisting in the meal preparation and serving, as well as for buying tickets. What
a success! At NATIONAL
NIGHT OUT
this year we had over 90 people in attendance (and that doesn't include quite a
few that didn't sign in!) It
was a great way for us to carry out our mission to "Reach Out With the Love
of Jesus." To
the Men's Club, Rabbs’ Creek Band and the many volunteers who helped out The
Board of Missions, we say a very heartfelt THANK YOU!!!
We couldn't have had such a successful evening without your help! A
HUGE thank you to Gladys
Teinert who
once again managed to win the trophy for Mt. Calvary for the most luminaries and
the silver plaque for the most laps walked.
Gladys has been our tireless chairman for the last six years and has done
an excellent job but has decided the time has come to pass the torch on to
someone else. Relay
For Life is
a powerful outreach opportunity for our church and we will need someone to step
up and take the leadership role for next year.
Please give some thought to stepping up and helping Mt. Calvary continue
the march for a cure. Contact
the church office if you are interested.
Gladys, this has been a job well done!!
THANK YOU!! Marilyn
Trlica would like to thank
everyone who remembered her in their prayers, sent cards flowers, brought food
and expressed their concern and compassion for her and Bill during her recent
surgery. It has all
been very much appreciated.
I AM YOUR CHURCH ENVELOPE I
would like to talk with you, for I like to go to
worship on Sunday, for I am a weekly reminder
of your daily blessings. I am the only
pocketbook you need on Sunday, and
CONGRATULATIONS to Todd
& Tammy Kelm on the birth of their baby daughter, Ruby Elizabeth, born
October 6th; Paul
& Geraldine Teinert on their 42nd wedding anniversary, October 7th. Victor
& Elva Bohot on their 59th wedding anniversary, October 9th; Rogers
& Vernice Findeisen on their 62nd wedding anniversary, October 19th; Elvas
& Lorine Roensch on their 62nd wedding anniversary, October 26th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Franklin
Ahlschlager Jr.—25th
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