The. From the Pastor s Desk: To Serve or to Be Served. Inside this Issue. Shines with Grace Lutheran Church News. September, 2015

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1 The Shines with Grace Lutheran Church News September, 2015 Give a smile, Get one back, Give a hug And see the smile... It s Happening at Grace Lutheran! From the Pastor s Desk: To Serve or to Be Served In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, my sister and I went with a group from our church down to So often, we go into situations of serving with an agenda, Our call to service is one that will never stop, it will never go away; at the heart of our call to discipleship is the call to serve (continued on page 2) Inside this Issue Council News...2 Pastoral Acts...2 God s Work, Our Hands Sunday...2 Fall Bible Study Information...2 Strangers in Kenya...3 Marriage Small Group Study...3 Book Club...4 Blessing of the Backpacks...4 Food Pantry Ministry...4 Purchase Your Grocery Gift Cards...5 Musical Notes...5 Noisy Offering Update...5 What s in the Showcase?...5 SpiriTrust Financial...5 Mug Club...5 Kid Question...6 Lutheran Camping Information...6 T.O.G.S...7 Birthdays, Anniversaries & Flowers...7 Calendar...8

2 Church Council met Thursday, the meeting were as follows: Pastoral Acts News overpayment that was donated to aid the outreach The Beacon. and empower early-career pastors who already have Save the Date Oktoberfest will be held after worship on Sunday, October 18. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for sign-up sheets if you are looking for opportunities to help out with food, drinks, or setup! Wedding (continued from page 1) called to open our eyes to the world around us, not afraid to open your eyes, open your hearts, open your Peace it Together, Pastor Tina 1 Corinthians: Bible Study Returns! center and join together in a time of discussion, sure to write your name on one of the sign-up sheets God s Work, Our Hands: Sunday, September 20 2

3 Strangers in Kenya Coast to Coast Our Home Assignment Shifts Back to York, Pennsylvania of our monthly support, and we covet your prayers Traveling, visiting, and speaking have been our steady diet the past four months. We made a quick pit stop at Lake Tahoe, CA. Ryan was speaking in Julian, CA. God is always at work...we can't wait to see what lies ahead! Murphy Contact Information The Art of Marriage Video Event study interact with one another in the small group, and articles as well as group discussion questions, date night discussion questions for couples, and date night hundreds of thousands of marriages from newlyweds

4 No Summer Vacation for the Food Pantry donations, your material donations, and especially Book Club This month, we are reading The Lost Symbol The Lost Symbol as follows: the mystical invitation and plunge headlong into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, Set within the hidden The Lost Symbol is an intelligent, lightning-paced story with surprises at (Summary from www. amazon.com) Blessing of the Backpacks Last Family Summer Sunday School Session or lessons plans, to worship

5 Musical notes Enjoy fellowship and singing? The adult choir welcomes Ring in the fall and winter! This year, as a result of generous New Instructions for Gift Cards cards in denominations of What s In the Display case? SpiriTrust Lutheran Resources Thank You for Noisy Offering! In Christian Love, the trip, as well as souvenirs, and some of the unique items we all received from other youth groups that we Mug Club! to discuss with our new year of meetings and also our

6 Lutheran Camping September WOW! Women s Outdoor Weekend! September 15 Mark-ing Scripture Together at The Wittel Farm invite rostered leaders, worship planners, and faith formation leaders to gain insights, share ideas as we Saturday, September 19, 6:30 p.m. Lutheran Camping Night At The York Revolution York Revolution vs. Somerset Patriots September ALiVE: An event for middle-school youth and their advisors community gathered around social media, or a How to submit to the Newsletter If you have pictures or graphics that complement your Kid Question month school starts and I Calendar Submissions due by 20th of each month

7 t.o.g.s. news LaserDome Lock-In Meetings Resuming in the fall Grief Support September 6 at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Mug Club September 24 at 6:30 p.m. Weight Loss Support October date TBA The Beacon reports who is September Celebrations Wedding Anniversaries The Beacon is brought to you by: Jamie Koons, Editor/Staff Writer Jennifer Rudolf, Layout/Staff Writer Ottilie Grim, Copy Proofreader Richard Rhine, Proofreader Dee Kerr, Proofreader Germar Rudolf, Webmaster

8 September 2015 SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1 All Month Special Offering Appeal - Lutheran Home (SpiriTrust Lutheran) 6:30 pm - : Worship and Music Committee 6 9:00-9:45 am: Contemporary 9:45-10:45 am: Sunday School 10:45-11:45 am: Traditional 6:30 pm - : Grief Support 13 9:00-9:45 am: Contemporary 9:45-10:45 am: Sunday School 10:00 am - : Promotion Sunday - SS 10:45-11:45 am: Traditional 12:00 pm - : Yard Sale Sanctuary Setup 20 Newsletter & Calendar Deadline 9:00-9:45 am: Contemporary 9:45-10:45 am: Sunday School 10:45-11:45 am: Traditional 12:00 pm - : God's Work Our Hands Sunday - Location TBA 1:00 pm - : God's Work Our Hands Sunday 27 9:00-9:45 am: Contemporary 9:00 & 10:45 am - : Ryan Murphy guest speaker 9:45-10:45 am: Sunday School 10:45-11:45 am: Traditional 7 8 6:30 pm - : Parish Education 14 9:00 am - : Food Distribution 7:00 pm - : Property Committee 2 Band Practice 9 Band Practice 7:00 pm - : Finance Committee 7:00 pm - : Senior Choir Practice Band Practice 7:00 pm - : Senior Choir Practice Band Practice 7:00 pm - : Mission & Discipleship Committee 7:00 pm - : Senior Choir Practice 28 6:30 pm - : Bible Study - "Paul's Problem Child" Band Practice 7:00 pm - : Senior Choir Practice 3 7:00 pm - : Graceful Women - Speaker's Topic "WHO ARE WE" 10 6:30 pm - : Church Council Meeting 17 6:30 pm - : Book Club 24 6:30 pm - : Mug Black Cap :00 pm - : TOGs Laserdome, Lancaster