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Tunes and Treats, Songs and Sweets Verse 2 will be held November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Great music provided by Amy & Adams and a buffet of delicious desserts afterwards.

1 Tunes and Treats, Songs and Sweets Verse 2 will be held November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Great music provided by Amy & Adams and a buffet of delicious desserts afterwards. Free will offering to be received to help support our on-going ministries. AHLC Craft and Bake Sale here on November 8 from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Over 25 crafters, baked goods, gift ideas and much more. Spread the word, hope to see you there! The Celebration Service, Brunch and Program honoring Pastor Roger Allmendinger on the 30 th anniversary of his ordination will be held on Sunday, November 16, Celebration Service in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. with Bishop Patricia Lull presiding Festive Brunch and Program at 11:00 a.m.

2 Thanksgiving! By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation It has pleased Almighty God to prolong our national life another year, defending us with His guardian care against unfriendly designs from abroad and vouchsafing to us in His mercy many and signal victories over the enemy, who is of our own household. It has also pleased our Heavenly Father to favor as well our citizens in their homes as our soldiers in their camps and our sailors on the rivers and seas with unusual health. He has largely augmented our free population by emancipation and by immigration, while He has opened to us new sources of wealth and has crowned the labor of our workingmen in every department of industry with abundant rewards. Moreover, He has been pleased to animate and inspire our minds and hearts with fortitude, courage, and resolution sufficient for the great trial of civil war into which we have been brought by our adherence as a nation to the cause of freedom and humanity, and to afford to us reasonable hopes of an ultimate and happy deliverance from all our dangers and afflictions: Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do hereby appoint and set apart the last Thursday in November next as a day which I desire to be observed by all my fellow-citizens, wherever they may then be, as a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, the beneficent Creator and Ruler of the Universe. And I do further recommend to my fellow-citizens aforesaid that on that occasion they do reverently humble themselves in the dust and from thence offer up penitent and fervent prayers and supplications to the Great Disposer of Events for a return of the inestimable blessings of peace, union, and harmony throughout the land which it has pleased Him to assign as a dwelling place for ourselves and for our posterity throughout all generations. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this 20th day of October, A.D. 1864, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty-ninth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President: WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State. ~~~~~ I have been fond of Lincoln s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation for many years, sometimes using it as part of a Thanksgiving service. Recognizing that the original was probably drafted by William Seward, I especially appreciate the idea that [God] has been pleased to animate and inspire our minds and hearts with fortitude, courage, and resolution While civil and religious wars continue to plague our world, I am grateful that the people of AHLC have been animated and inspired in mind and spirit for the cause of freedom and humanity. Moreover, the Almighty continues to afford to us reasonable hopes of an ultimate and happy deliverance of ourselves and our neighbors from fear, racism, poverty, and any injustice. For that I give thanks and ask that we continue to grow into those hopes shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors. May our Thanksgiving tables abound with such gratitude and hope! Pastor Roger 2

God Never Blinks Please read Genesis 45: 1 3 and 50: 15 21. One of the reasons for blinking is adjusting our eyes to a bright light. God probably doesn t have to blink for that purpose.

3 God Never Blinks Please read Genesis 45: 1 3 and 50: One of the reasons for blinking is adjusting our eyes to a bright light. God probably doesn t have to blink for that purpose. What are other reasons for blinking? GOD NEVER BLINKS is the title of a book by Regina Brett, a columnist for the Cleveland, Ohio, Plain Dealer. The book contains 50 of her columns, which she refers to as Lessons. The title of the book is also the title of Lesson 15 (pages 70 73). According to Ms. Brett s comments is it good that God never blinks, or would we prefer that he occasionally did? The reader is challenged to read pages 57 through 59 without shedding tears. Two of the Lessons, 7 and 12, contain the word cry in their titles. On page 33, in Lesson 7, Ms Brett states All my life I ve been a crier. She quotes (on page 36) Saint Ignatius list of gifts that his tendency to cry has brought him: humility, intimacy with God, greater devotion, peace and strength. Can you quote the verse in which Jesus cried? Can you find it? There are concordances on the book cart for locating Bible verses. Many online Bibles have features for searching for verses. Do you remember the context that resulted in Jesus tears? Did he cry in private or publically? A Post-It note is attached to page 36 giving the passage. The verses from chapters 45 and 50 of Genesis contain incidents in which tears were shed. If the causes of those tears were neither pain nor sorrow, what was their cause? This book is filled with practical advice. Lesson 1, Life Isn t Fair, but It s Still Good (pages 7 9) includes quotation by Patrick, an acquaintance of Ms. Brett. He is a get to person. He doesn t have to go to work, he gets to go. He doesn t have to shop for food, he gets to. He doesn t have to take his son to baseball practice, he gets to. Lesson 1 includes descriptions of how that attitude resulted in effective coping with unfair situations. Are there actions that you get to do instead of have to do? The title of Lesson 29 is What Other People Think of You Is None of Your Business (pages ). On page 135 Ms. Brett states the secret to freedom from gossip, judgment, criticism and other negative opinions can be expressed in is one word. What do you think it is? Do you need a suggestion for a gift for one of the milestone birthdays, especially a 50th or 60th birthday? A clever idea is described on pages That gift takes weeks to prepare so start early. This suggestion is included in Lesson 32, which has the lengthy title: Your Job Won t Take Care of You When You Are Sick, but Your Friends Will. Stay in Touch with Them. The title of Lesson 40 is: We All Put Our Problems in a Pile and Got a Look at Everyone Else s, We d Want to Keep Our Own. Ms. Brett provides anecdotes in pages to support this outrageous statement. She quotes a familiar passage from Isaiah to support the belief that each of us is unique, that God created just one of each of us. Can you quote that passage, Can you find it? A Post-It note is attached to page 187 that states the location of that verse. More newspaper columns by Ms. Brett can be found by googling Regina Brett and choosing the website of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. A copy of the book GOD NEVER BLINKS is on the book cart in the gathering area. Please return materials that you take with you as soon as you have finished with them. Others might be waiting for them. Thanks Clair

ROMEO BREAKFAST Our next ROMEO Breakfast is Sunday, November 9. A delicious breakfast of French toast and sausages, along with fruit, milk, juice and coffee will be served.

Salute our Veterans November 11, 2014 AHLC AT CULVERS We will be back at Culver s for a fundraiser on November 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We had a great turn out in September. Let s do it again!

Thanksgiving Celebration with Open Door Learning Center Students We have been given a great opportunity this year to try something new, to Interact with those who are different from us, to go outside

4 ROMEO BREAKFAST Our next ROMEO Breakfast is Sunday, November 9. A delicious breakfast of French toast and sausages, along with fruit, milk, juice and coffee will be served. Proceeds will again benefit Sally s Alley and the East Side Food Shelf and will be matched by Thrivent at 100%. Circle your calendar, and plan to join us as we honor all of our veterans on that day. Salute our Veterans November 11, 2014 AHLC AT CULVERS We will be back at Culver s for a fundraiser on November 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We had a great turn out in September. Let s do it again! Thank you for your support to AHLC. Thanksgiving Celebration with Open Door Learning Center Students We have been given a great opportunity this year to try something new, to Interact with those who are different from us, to go outside our comfort zone in a safe and familiar place around food and fellowship and a time of thanksgiving. Our Goal: To involve the congregation and the Open Door students in an event celebrating American Thanksgiving and promoting share experiences between two groups. The main event will be held Wed. Nov. 26 from 11:45 am-1:15 p.m.. Preparations will take place at various times on Nov. 24-Nov. 26. How will we do this? 1. Congregation volunteers are invited to work alongside the students as they cook pies, turkey, mashed potatoes and other food on Monday thru Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. 2. Congregation members are invited to attend the party where we will eat together, give thanks together and mingle with each other. We will have traditional Thanksgiving food and other ethnic food provided by the students on Nov. 26 from 11:45-1:15 in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in sharing in this new tradition at Arlington Hills and want to help with the preparations or attend the party let Pam, Diane or Cheryl. 4

Thank you for all the cards and phone calls I have received following my heart attack. They were very much appreciated.

Dick and Betty Nelson These days when it seems there is major credit card breach or scam somewhere every week isn't it nice to know that by using divine dollars you avoid all of the worry.

INNER MISSION CHRISTMAS EVENT Circle your calendar now for Saturday, Decemb

5 Thank you for all the cards and phone calls I have received following my heart attack. They were very much appreciated. I have started my cardiac rehabilitation and look forward to seeing you all soon. Paul Kowitz Mail Call. Special thank you to Dennis Rasmusson for his visits and for bringing communion to us. Dick and Betty Nelson These days when it seems there is major credit card breach or scam somewhere every week isn't it nice to know that by using divine dollars you avoid all of the worry. With scrip gas and grocery cards you are SAFE! Let's all make an effort to raise as much as possible during the gift-giving season. For maximum convenience talk to Dave and Tom about Presto Pay. INNER MISSION CHRISTMAS EVENT Circle your calendar now for Saturday, December 13, when we will be hosting our annual Inner Mission event. We will start with worship in the Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m., and then down to the Fellowship Hall for our traditional dinner of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, rice pudding, green beans, Julekaga bread, and Rosettes. Our entertainment this year will be members of the Johnson High School Choir helping us to get into the Christmas Spirit. You will be members of the Johnson High School Choir helping us to get into the Christmas Spirit. You will be receiving your invitation letter towards the end of November. Be sure to mail your card back to church when you receive it or call the church office by Monday, December 8th, to let us know you are coming! 5

We also have a FB page of Alley Shoppe. NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB For our November book club meeting, we will read SALT by Mark Kurlansky.

6 Movies and Popcorn Night is back.. 1st and 3rd Friday s 5:30 p.m. meal 6:00 p.m. movie NOV. 2, 2014 Pastoral Acts September Deaths - Paul Carlson Lorraine McGrath First Communion October Ava Correon Sophia Correon Check out the Web site and Facebook page, of Arlington Hills. We also have a FB page of Alley Shoppe. NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB For our November book club meeting, we will read SALT by Mark Kurlansky. This is the author's fifth nonfiction work and focuses on the common household item, salt, the only rock we eat. This everyday item has a long and intriguing history. Kurlansky blends economic, scientific, political, religious and culinary records into this interesting tale. The next meeting of the Book Club will be Monday, November 17, at 10:30 a.m., in the Reception Room. Come and join us! We will not meet in December. PARTYLITE CANDLE orders will be taken in November and delivered before Christmas. There are over 30 fragrances to pick from. The church will earn 50% of the sales. The candles are tax exempt. It will be good to stock up for yourself, or purchase for the holiday or other gifts. Judi or Abbey Solmonson will be taking orders. 6

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD A SHOE BOX PROJECT Again this year, the youth will be collecting items for Operation Christmas Child, A Shoe Box Project.

If you wish, cash donations are accepted and the youth will do the shopping for you. Donations will be collected until Sunday, November 23 rd.

SMALL TOYS: cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.

OTHER: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), individually wrapped hard candy DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related

8 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD A SHOE BOX PROJECT Again this year, the youth will be collecting items for Operation Christmas Child, A Shoe Box Project. Your help is needed in order to fill these shoe boxes. Supplies may be dropped off at the office on week days or at the table on Sundays. If you wish, cash donations are accepted and the youth will do the shopping for you. Donations will be collected until Sunday, November 23 rd. Supplies Needed- SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. SMALL TOYS: cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc. HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap, comb, brush, washcloth, etc. OTHER: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), individually wrapped hard candy DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions (shampoo, mouthwash, nail polish); medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow-globes or glass containers; aerosol cans. REMEMBER: All items must be able to fit into a shoebox and all items must be new. Messiah Sunday - December 14th The combined choirs of AHLC, Barbara Rossow, director, and St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Bob Murphy, director, will present the Advent-Christmas portions of Handel's Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 14th at the 9:30 a.m. service. The choirs and soloists will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Please invite your friends to come and experience this seasonal presentation of a classic masterpiece. ALLEY SHOPPE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IS Tuesday, Dec 16th. Alley Shoppe is always looking for brown bags, birthday items for the kids, cake mix, frosting, candles and small gifts. The Christmas gifts for teens and women are always a need. 8

9 Ushers Communion Assistants 9:30 a.m. 2 Florence and Dennis Rasmusson 2 Rasmusson s 9 Clair H./Dan Reed/David Lauver 16 Rohrbach s 16 Wayne Blossey/John Hollman Lectors 23 Chuck/Elaine Rohrbach 2 Dennis Rasmusson 30 Chuck/Elaine Rohrbach 9 Lolita Schaber 16 Roxanne Larsen Communion Assist. 8 :00 a. m. 23 Shirley Decker Nov 2 & 9 Cheryl Hollman 30 Diane Allmendinger Acolytes Tape Ministry Office Volunteer 2 Arianna /Casey 2 Marcella L 2 Priscilla Reeve 9 Justin Hanson 9 Sharon Hanson 9 Jo Ann Metling 16 Arianna/Gwen 16 Clair Haberman 16 Marlene Odeen 23 Casey M 23 Eugene Karls 23 Carol Hansen 30 Youth Sunday 30 Sharon Hanson 30 TBA Greeters North Door Fellowship and Coffee Sound Booth 2 Carol Hansen 2 2 David Lauver 9 Bev Tonkin 9 ROMEOS 9 Mike Brown 16 JoAnn Metling 16 BRUNCH 16 David Lauver 23 TBA Mike Brown 30 Cindi Peterson David Lauver Greeters Front Door 2 Lolita Schaber/Chris Anderson 9 Larsen s 16 Solmonson s 23 Hollman s 30 Monette s 9

FIRST DAY A lot going on in a small space was my first thought when the Alley Shoppe opened that morning. People were flooding in and things started to move extremely fast.

10 FIRST DAY A lot going on in a small space was my first thought when the Alley Shoppe opened that morning. People were flooding in and things started to move extremely fast. It was amazing to see how everyone left the team meeting and knew exactly where to go and what to do, and how to do it exceptionally well. Everyone was in control of their situations and people were moving swiftly. I was surprised at how many people knew little to no English. Having to communicate with mostly pointing and gestures was a new experience. The best part was struggling to find something for someone who wasn't sure what I was saying because when we were finally on the same page, there was a light in their eyes. I knew that I was doing something good and this was the beginning of a very special semester. Sure, it's a lot going on in a small space, but that's exactly it. A lot of people are getting what they need, a lot of people are eating a meal, a lot of people are doing service, and a lot of people are bettering their lives in a small, yet big, space. Lula Hussein (Intern from St. Kate s) Lula will be working with the Alley Shoppe until December. Lula s a senior at St. Kate s with a major in Social Work and plans on graduating in June. FINANCIAL UPDATE 2014 Monthly budget amount needed = $36, Month Amount Monthly Monthly Net Year-to-Date 2014 Received Expenses (Shortage) Net (Shortage) Sept $27, $34, ($6,568.37) ($64,060.74) October $16, $26, ($9,642.24) as of 10/15/2014 Thank you for your continued support to the ministry and mission of Arlington Hills Lutheran Church. If you are able to give a little extra, it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 10

11 Lay Servant Coordinators Director, Alley Shoppe: Pam Wiehe Communion Assistants: Florence Rasmusson Greeters: Catherine Schoonover Lectors: Priscilla Reeve Sound Booth: David Lauver Transportation Team: Chuck Larsen Acolyte Coordinator: Linda McInerney Acolyte Training Linda Strohkirch Coffee & Cookie Fellowship Julie Stevenson Funeral Luncheon Coordinator Vicki O Connor Church Council Meetings Members of Arlington Hills are welcome to attend the monthly Council meetings. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Copies of Council Meeting minutes are available in the office and are also posted on the main bulletin board every month. PRAYER CHAIN At AHLC there is a group of women who regularly pray for people who are hospitalized, sick, or in need of prayers. If you, or a friend or relative, are in need of prayer; get permission to share their name and information and then contact the church office at or cheryl@ahlcstp.org and we will see that they are placed on the prayer chain. Newsletter Articles The Lights welcomes news and features from readers and staff members. All articles are to be print ready. It is not up to the staff to write the article. The editors reserve the right to edit material for content and length. All articles sent via should be sent as an attachment; in doing so the editors can "cut and paste" and not retype the article. articles to Cheryl Hollman at cheryl@ahlc-stp.org or leave it in the church office. All articles are due the 15th of every month. Articles received after the 15 th will likely appear in the following month s edition. We need time to proofread and structure the layout. Thanks for your understanding. All address changes and mailing inquiries should be directed to Cheryl at (651) Church s & Board Chairs Council President Roxanne Larsen Council VP Council Treasurer Council Secretary CYF Board Chair FPA Board Chair WMA Board Chair OCM Board Chair PCD Board Mike Wiehe Jon Helgason Silvester Vicic Mary Ann Wistrom Julie Stevenson Carol Hansen David Lauver Tom Brockway Bobbi Monette Linda McInerney Judi Solmonson Linda McInerney Jim Persoon Florence Rasmusson OPEN Russ Richards Tom Brockway 11

12 Arlington Hills Lutheran Church 1115 Greenbrier Street St. Paul, MN Dated Material October 27, 2014 Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No ARLINGTON HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. 4 : 0 0 P.M. & FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. 3 : 0 0 P.M. PHONE: Fax: Visit us at: Facebook Arlington Hills Lutheran Church Staff *part-time Ext.# Senior Pastor: Pastor Roger Allmendinger 17 Administrative Assistants: Diane Allmendinger* 11 Cheryl Hollman* 16 Local Mission Program Coordinator Pam Wiehe* 19 Chief Custodian: Jim Jaszczak 23 Asst. Custodians: Dorothy Peterson* Kirk Solmonson* Indira Perez* Organist/Director of Special Music: Sharon Vicic* Chapel Organist & Choir Director: Barbara Rossow* Handbell Director: Chuck Linderkamp* Wedding Coordinator: Sharon Hanson* Companion Congregation Idegenda, Tanzania, Africa OUR MISSION: To Spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all in word and deed. OUR VISION: Arlington Hills Lutheran Church Community, a Beacon for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. November 2014 Issue 11 Vol

Remember Mom on May 10 and our Veterans May 25

Remember Mom on May 10 and our Veterans May 25 MAY 2015 ISSUE 5 Vol. 70 Vendor Fair May 9, Saturday in Fellowship Hall 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Many home merchants with immediate sales available. Tastefully Simple - Pampered Chef -Jamberry Nails - Scentsy