Happenings the at St. Philip

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1 Happenings the at St. Philip November 3, 2013 All Saints Sunday Welcome! St. Philip Lutheran Church is a community where all people are welcome, may come to know Jesus Christ, become faithful followers empowered by the Holy Spirit, and are sent with Christ s love into the world. Message From The Pastor Reflecting on your life, who made an impact on your life and your faith when you were young? Your parents? Your friends? A Sunday School teacher? A mentor? When an adult makes a connection with a young person, it makes a huge impact on that young person and their faith life. It is said that youth need five to seven adults in the church to impact and shape a young person's spirituality and faith life. Last week on Reformation Sunday, fourteen confirmation students confirmed their faith. This is always such a joyous and inspiring time as the confirmation students share their faith papers and state their beliefs. One thing was very clear for me this year: the adults in our congregation have a huge impact on our youth! Our youth look up to the adults who have walked with them in their faith. These adults are small group guides, leaders in the congregation, people who have come to speak at confirmation, youth ministry volunteer, and people who just care about them. This was certainly the case for me when I was in confirmation. I was active in the church and there were many adults in the congregation who impacted my life and my faith. These were people who I got to know in the church and didn't think twice about saying hi and asking how my week had gone, what I was up to for the weekend, or how my sporting events were going. Knowing people in the congregation helped me feel welcome and more connected to church. They encouraged me in my walk of faith and prayed for me. One way these conversations can get started is through a mentoring program, which we are starting during Advent. Our goal is to pair up one confirmation student with one adult in the congregation. There are three weeks in Advent this year, so the mentors will meet with their mentee for three weeks on Wednesday evenings starting on December 4 th. We will come together for dinner at 6pm where the confirmation students and mentors will eat together and then after dinner will continue the conversation one on one. At 7:00pm we will enter the sanctuary for the midweek advent service. Continued on page 7 >>>

2 WORSHIP Worship Notes - November 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In the assembly today we give thanks for all the saints "who from their labors rest," who have fought the good fight, who have gained the crown. In the same breath we petition our God for the strength to hear and to heed the admonitions of the Lord Jesus in today's gospel. Recalling that we have been sealed by the Spirit and sustained by the Savior's body and blood, we keep on keeping on as God gives us breath, to the praise of God's glory. FIRST READING: Daniel 7:1-3, The book of Daniel was written in the second century B.C.E., when the Syrian king Antiochus Epiphanes was severely persecuting the Jews. Daniel's vision of the four beasts serves to proclaim the message that human kings will come and go, but the kingdom will ultimately belong to God and to God's people. SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:11-23 After giving thanks for the faith of the Ephesians, Paul prays that they might understand the wisdom, hope, and power of God that is embodied in Jesus Christ. GOSPEL: Luke 6:20-31 In echoes of the prophet Isaiah and Mary's song of praise, Jesus reveals surprising things about who enjoys blessing and who endures woe. He invites his disciples to shower radical love, blessing, forgiveness, generosity, and trust, even to enemies and outsiders. Free Nursery Childcare The nursery is open during worship services and education hour for infants and young children. Ask an usher to direct you. Worship Servants for THIS week (11/03) Assisting 8:00am Mike Graff 10:45 a.m. Lector George Rasmussen Galinda Knight Acolytes Communion Deacons Ushers Altar Guild Tess Selden Danielle Wiese-Finnerty Lisa Edington Sandi Stevermer Monica Auch John Selden Mike Graff John Wall Barb Delong Jeanne Rasmussen Will Joslin Trevor Young Teresa Cline Renate Muthart Randy Berner Jim Cimino Al Herzl Prayer Partner Barb Delong Christopher Patterson Margaret Rusch Galinda Knight Sound Board Steve Rower Marc Roswech Greeter Saturday Evening Worship Servants Ambassadors November 2 November 9 Keyboardist Michael Clough Becky Miller Cantor Beth Clough Laura Miller Altar Guild Suzanne Peterson Laurie Selander Usher Duane Eatinger Duane Eatinger Sound Board Jerry Jantz Jerry Jantz Dave & Nancy Oelz Mary Hatlestad & Lynn Nourse Worship Servants for NEXT week (11/10) Assisting 8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Anne Smith-Krause Lector Anne Smith-Krause Chris White Acolytes Communion Deacons Jackson Krause Emma Smith Janet DeFur Barb Donaho Dylan Bolt Dillon Himes Erica Giesen Nikki Giesen 2 Altar Flowers The pulpit is adorned today with flowers given by Everett and Pat Thomas to honor the birth of granddaughter Cadence Elizabeth Bellinger. Cadence is the daughter of Marra Thomas Bellinger and Wayne Bellinger. Welcome, little one! Ushers Monica Auch John Selden Mike Graff John Wall Prayer Partner n/a n/a Greeter Altar Guild Connie Schutt Betty Welch All of us sharing our gifts in service Randy Berner Jim Cimino Al Herzl Bill & Dottie Colbenson Sound Board TBD TBD Ambassadors Donna Dice Diane Michael Jill & Greg Luer

3 November 3, 2013 All Saints Sunday 8:00am and 10:45am - Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting 4 GATHERING *Please stand as you are able. PRELUDE Come, Come, Ye Saints (arr. Kellner) WORDS OF WELCOME & MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP The musical call to worship begins the service, encouraging us to quietly prepare our hearts and minds to receive the Word of God. Abide with Me Ringing Brass Handbell Choir *CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS Please stand as you are able and face the baptismal font at the rear of the sanctuary. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the minister begins. P: In the name of God the Father of glory; in the name of God the Son, our Redeemer, in the name of God the hold and life-giving Spirit. C: Amen. P: The Sun of righteousness shall rise with shining beams of healing. Let us gather under the wings of God s mercy. Silence is kept for reflection. P: Gracious God, C: We acknowledge that we are sinners and we confess our sins those known to us that burden our hearts, and those unknown to us but seen by you. We know that before you nothing remains hidden, and in your everything is revealed. Free us from the slavery of sin; liberate us from the bondage >>> >>>of guilt; and work in us that which is pleasing in your sight; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. P: With a heart full of mercy and compassion, God saves us and forgives us all our sins. Christ, the dawn from on high, shines upon us and by the light of the Holy Spirit guides our feet into the way of peace. C: Amen. Please turn and face forward for the opening hymn. *OPENING HYMN Red hymnal, #422 For All the Saints *GREETING *HYMN OF PRAISE *PRAYER OF THE DAY Please be seated. WORD FIRST READING: Daniel 7:1-3, SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:11-23 *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Holy Communion Setting Four, pg. 151 *GOSPEL: Luke 6:20-31 Please be seated. 3

4 CHILDREN S CONVERSATION All children are encouraged to come forward. SERMON - Pastor Brad Honoring Your Saints *HYMN OF THE DAY Red hymnal, #418 Rejoice in God s Saints (sung to alternate tune) *NICENE CREED *PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SAINTS *SHARING OF THE PEACE Please be seated. MEAL PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND GIFTS The offering is received as the Lord s Table is prepared. Children are invited to bring their gifts to the altar. All quarters received will go to the ELCA World Hunger program. OFFERING MUSIC Reflections on Shining River (Bill Ingram) Ringing Brass Handbell Choir *OFFERTORY We Are an Offering (ELW #692) *OFFERING PRAYER *GREAT THANKSGIVING *PREFACE *HOLY, HOLY Holy, Holy (ELW #473) *LORD S PRAYER Please be seated. COMMUNION Please move to the altar as indicated by the ushers. Pre-filled communion cups in the center of the communion tray contain grape juice. You may request a gluten-free wafer from the communion server. ALL are welcome, for it is the Lord s Table. COMMUNION MUSIC How Beautiful (Twila Paris) Elizabeth Beyer, soloist POST-COMMUNION BLESSING POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises (ELW #535) POST-COMMUNION PRAYER SENDING OF COMMUNION (8AM) SENDING *BLESSING *SENDING HYMN Red hymnal, #421 By All Yours Saints *DISMISSAL POSTLUDE Proclaim the Glory of the Lord (Borop/Liles) Gretchen Martin 4 All of us sharing our gifts in service

5 Members of St. Philip: Dave Husted, Sue Miller and her family, Rod Mauler and his family, Bob Rhodes, Erin White, Renate Muthart, Lillian Bauch, Norma Jean Bennigsdorf, Nita Urben, and Ron Rossi. Family Members: Art White (brother-in-law of Ann Foster), the family and friends of Les Grunig (Sue Miller s father), Virginia Flack (mother of Becky Near), Gloria Diers (Barb Donaho s sister), Beverly DeBoer (mother of Steve DeBoer), Louise Carlson (Kirstine Rand s mother), Katrin Bremmer (mother of Renate Muthart), Tom Kirk (uncle of Kirstine Rand), Kathy Stoops, Bonnie DeBoer (relatives of Steve DeBoer), Lisa Verhasselt (mother of Megan Patterson), Terry Capron (Amy Fritsch s father), Frances Keller (Duane Eatinger s sister), Cathy Silco (Tom Silco s sister), and Debbie Keeney (Chuck Krieger s daughter). Friends: Paula Vedral (Carolyn Morgheim), Bill and Georgia (DeBoer family), SPELC teacher Miss Marcia Johnson and her family, Joe Brown & his family (Donaho family), Julie Ley (Roswech family), Lori Watson (Roswech family), and Eileen Stetson (Hansons). Prayers of thanksgiving for the birth of Cadence Elizabeth Bellinger, daughter of Wayne and Marra (Thomas) Bellinger, and for the births of twin sons, William and Mark Hager, to George Hager (son of Ann and Roy Hager). Prayers of thanksgiving for Marlene Hackstaff s improved health. Prayers of remembrance and love for all our homebound members. Prayers for our companion synods and friends in Madagascar. For all servicemen and women deployed around the world, those suffering with PTSD and those with ties to St. Philip who are currently serving our country. If you have a prayer concern that you wish to have printed in the Happenings, please call the church office at or complete the prayer request section on a Connection Card and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests will be listed for two weeks unless otherwise requested. Thank you. 5

6 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. We remember all who have died in the faith and now serve God around the heavenly throne. 6 Loved One Being Remembered Loved One Being Remembered George Adamson, member and husband of Dorothy Adamson Becky Shepard, aunt of Bill Shepard Paula Ramsey, member of St. Philip Lutheran Church Brian S. Bracken, son of Roger & Diane Bracken Dick Swenson, father of Gwen Swenson-Hale & Kaarin Enright Jim Costello, friend of Karen Otto Donald Leffman Ambler, friend of Alan Goral Eileen Dawes, friend of Karen Otto Lola Littleton, member and sister of Bev Carter Synnove Walor, friend of Virginia Kolbezen Johanna Clark, member of St. Philip Lutheran Church Beth Holzman, friend of Virginia Kolbezen Linda Wendling, friend of Janet DeFur Nancy Pixley, sister-in-law of Mark Pixley Judy Jackson, friend of Eileen Detweiler Kathryn Majeski, cousin of Mark & Karen Bentz Mary Demoret, friend of Paul & Teresa Cline Nonnie Bolton, friend of Vicki Slusser Aaron Rogness, cousin of Karen Morin Katie Zimpfer, friend of Vicki Slusser & Sue Riecks Esther Ringkob, mother of Kathy Starrs Robert McSpadden, grandfather of Noelle McAdams Ruth Hansen, aunt of Kathy Starrs Helen McSpadden, grandmother of Noelle McAdams Kerry Bryan, friend of Mary Mahaffey Hannes Spreigl, friend of Nancy Beyer Herman Smidt, friend of Don Urben Lester Grunig, father of Sue Miller LaVaughn Leopold, uncle of Char Nauman Christina Burr, cousin of Art & Elvira Barber Sally Murphy, mother of Doug Murphy Art Courtney, friend of Art & Elvira Barber Kevin Denner, friend of Luke Bishard Irnie Pierce, friend of Art & Elvira Barber Brad Enright, husband of Kaarin Enright Floyd Pfifle, friend of Art & Elvira Barber Beth Swan, sister of Penny Christensen Michael Scileppi, friend of Susan & Richard Riecks Michael Stoops, brother-in-law of Steve & Mary DeBoer Kim Steenhoek, friend of the Simons family Warren Willhouse, husband of Paula Willhouse Joe Gruner, uncle of Katie Amaya Carl Rahne, grandfather of Amy Rahne Charlie Brown, father of Kellie Cimino Delbert Kulbe, grandfather of Amy Rahne Hazel Counterman, mother of Brian Counterman Susan Waltz, sister of Karen Otto Junior Fischer, uncle of Gaylen Rapp Odell Myron, friend of Karen Otto Teresa Tegeler, friend of Jenny Minardi Isaac Bergren, cousin of Matt & Heather Bergren Martha (Marty) Stewart, sister-in-law of Don & Mary Hagedorn Bruce Miller, friend of Michael & Sandi Stevermer David Draeger, friend of the Selander family Becky Martin, mother of Sue Riecks Lillian Swanson, mother of Nancy Schell Weston Crowe, friend of the Miller family Mary Lou Edwards, wife of Larry Edwards Dean Abrams, friend of the Husted, Roswech, & White families Patrick Farrell, uncle of the Petersen family All the soldiers who lost their lives in combat. Fletcher McKee, grandfather of Aaron Johnston Mildred Bell, grandmother of Aaron Johnston All of us sharing our gifts in service

7 WORSHIP >>>Pastor s Message, from Page 1 Worship Sources Reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2012 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Scripture quotations (except psalms) from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved. Used by permission. License #13076W. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A Opening Hymn: ELW #422 For All the Saints Text: William W. How, Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Music Oxford University Press Hymn of the Day: ELW #418 Rejoice in God s Saints Text: Fred Pratt Green, Music: C. Hubert H. Parry, Text 1973 Hope Publishing Company. Sending Hymn: ELW #421 By All Your Saints Text: Horatio Bolton Nelson, , alt.; hymnal version, sts. 13,16,18 Music: Finnish folk tune Text sts. 13, 16, Augsburg Fortress Offertory: ELW #692 We Are an Offering Text: Dwight Liles, b Music: Dwight Liles Text and music 1984 World Music, LLC Holy, Holy: ELW #473 Holy, Holy, Holy Text Argentine traditional Music: Argentine traditional Lamb of God: ELW #197 Lamb of God Music: Matti Rantatalo Music 1992 Matti Rantatalo. Post-Communion Canticle: ELW #535 Hallelujah, We Sing Your Praises Text: South African; tr. Freedom is Coming, 1984 Music: South African; arr. Freedom is Coming Tr. and arr. Utryck, admin. Walton Music Corp. The responsibility of the mentors will be to get to know the confirmation student you are paired up with, talk with them, pray for them, encourage them, and support them in their life and faith. Another way conversations with our young people can get started is by introducing yourself. Our confirmation students need adults in their lives who they can look up to, learn from, and be mentored by when it comes to faith. What do you think? Interested in being a mentor for one of our confirmation students? This year we have nineteen confirmation students, so we need nineteen mentors. If you are interested in being a mentor please sign up at the welcome kiosk and join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20 th at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Brad. Also, don't be afraid to start a conversation with the young people and youth in our congregation. They will not only hear your questions, but they will also learn that you care about them. As Matthew, Mark and Luke tell us: "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.'" May the children come to you and may they be blessed by you. Children s Bulletins & Participation Children are always welcome at our services! During the service they are encouraged to come forward to the altar for a special children s conversation and then again with their offerings. We also have special bulletins for children - please ask the ushers. Family Advent Readers Needed At each Sunday service in the season of Advent, families light a candle in the Advent wreath and read a scripture selection. Families come in all shapes and sizes; all are encouraged to be a part of this St. Philip tradition. If you are interested in being an Advent reader, please call Jan Philpy ( ) or her at gjphilpy@gmail.com. Attendance Worshipers on Saturday, 10/26/13 (5:30pm) 58 Worshipers on Sunday, 10/27/13 (8:00am) 121 Worshipers on Sunday, 10/27/13 (10:45am) 174 Total Attendance 353 All of us sharing our gifts in service 7

8 FAMILY LIFE 8 Sew-In/Potluck Saturday, November 16, :00am 2:00pm Fellowship Hall The mission: to create fleece blankets which will be displayed at the Thanksgiving Eve service, and then sent to Fort Carson to be given to deploying soldiers. Come one, come all! Stay for the entire time, or as long as you can. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Barb Donaho at Quilt Display Sunday, November 17, 2013 Members of St. Philip, attention please! Sunday, November 17 th is the women s Pay It Forward service, and the time when the needlecraft skills of our women are honored. Quilts of all sorts are needed to decorate the sanctuary and narthex; please consider sharing your quilts with the congregation. The quilts will be on display November 17 th until November 27 th. Immediately following the Thanksgiving Eve service the quilts will be taken down and you may take your quilt home. If you are interested in participating, please contact Barb Donaho by November 10 th so she has an accurate count. Quilts need to be brought in by November 16 th. Fill out a 3x5 card with your name, the maker of the quilt, and any other information you wish to share about the quilt, and pin the card to the quilt. For additional information please contact Barb Donaho at , or Char Nauman at Quilt & Blanket Raffle November 17 th The Quilting Circle is raffling off two beautiful handcrafted pieces to raise funds to support their ministry. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. College Outreach Ministry Care Packages The pennants are going fast! Thank you all for supporting our college-aged young adults. Please remember to bring the snacks highlighted on the pennants back to the church no later than Sunday, November 10 th. We will be filling the boxes and shipping them out on November 11 th. Any questions, contact Anne Henning (adhenning14@gmail.com). Coffee Fellowship Today Ed & Gisela Fritsch are doing the honors of being the Coffee Hosts today. Thank you very much! Interested in being a Coffee Host, but have questions? Call Gisela Fritsch ( ). Men s Breakfast a Weekly Event Come, join the men of St. Philip at Robert s Deli (Ken Caryl & Pierce) each Thursday morning at 7am for breakfast and fellowship. Reservations are not required, just bring your appetite! For more information, contact Howard Hanson at

9 Boneless Turkey Breast (~ 4 3/4 lbs) Order by signing up at the Welcome Kiosk Pickup November 27 th 4:30 6:30 PM Support the 2014 Youth Mexico Mission Trip A service of the Men of St Philip (Contact Jay Breidenbach or Pastor Brad for more info). All of us sharing our gifts in service 9

10 COMMUNITY CARE & COMPASSION Family Promise Holiday Party Dear Friends of Family Promise, Winter is coming and so is our Family Promise Holiday Party! Holiday traditions are important to families, especially children. We want to help our families during the holidays, and the party is a great opportunity to show the spirit of the season. Would you consider becoming a sponsor for a Family Promise family this upcoming holiday season? To sponsor a family, you can request a family wish list. The wish list is a guide and it s not required that you buy everything listed. We ask that you purchase two ($10-$20) gifts for every child and one for each adult in the family. We also ask for a $25 grocery gift certificate for the family to buy food for their own holiday meal. Please do NOT wrap the gifts. Staff and volunteers will wrap gifts the day before the party. If you would like to help or provide supplies for the wrapping party, please let us know. The Holiday Party will be held at Holy Shepherd Lutheran on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 2:30-4:30pm. Families get together, reunite with other guests, volunteers and staff, decorate cookies, visit with Santa, and have lots of holiday fun, including unwrapping and enjoying their sponsored gifts. We also have other needs for the party including light food items and snacks and contributions for supplies. We appreciate and welcome any contributions! If you would like to sponsor a family or donate gift cards, please contact me at by Monday, November 18 th. Sincerely, Meryl Meranski, Program Manager Volunteer Opportunity A local adult day program is looking for volunteers to help with day outings. The day program center cares for people who often have some form of dementia, many with Alzheimer s, but few have physical impairments. If you are comfortable working with seniors or those who are impaired, they need your help! Mary Archer at: marcher345@gmail.com if you are interested. Fall Food Drive The Community Care and Compassion fall food drive will take place from Oct. 13 th through the end of November. Canned fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, stews, pasta, pasta supplies and rice are needed. Also needed are peanut butter, jelly, syrup, oatmeal, crackers, pancake mix, baby food, diapers and toilet paper. PLEASE NOTE: Do not leave perishable items, items that have been opened or are out-dated. Please help us to continue to provide much needed supplies to these organizations who continue to see increased need for their services. 10 All of us sharing our gifts in service

11 DISCIPLESHIP Senior High Youth Group Senior High Youth Group on Sunday nights is THE place to be! All youth in 9 th -12 th grade are welcome to join us on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. We meet in the youth room at church as we join in fun, fellowship, Bible study, games, service and much more. Bring your friends and neighbors - all senior high youth are welcome! November 3 rd : Mystery Night Join us as we play fun games involving mysteries. Need a clue? November 10 th : Capture the Flag An all-time favorite! Come join us as we capture the flag. Halloween Party a Success Another successful Halloween Party was held at St. Philip with over 80 children dressed in costume and ready for some spooky fun! Thank you to the many volunteers and donations that helped make this year's Halloween Party a success! The Children's Ministry Team would especially like to thank the Early Learning Center for contributing financially to the cost if this year s party. In addition, we would like to say a special thank you to Gail Thomas, preschool director, for volunteering her time at the party! It is always great to have a social event that involves the children of the church and preschool. The trick-or-treat street was decorated by our Confirmation kids and turned out great! Finally, this year's party could not have been pulled off without the help of a few very special ladies! Thank you Melissa Keller, Virginia Zimmerman, Robyn Gerlach, Anne Husted, Meg Roswech, and Roseanna Doty. Thank you for your time and commitment to the children of St Philip! We appreciate all that you did! Sr. High Mission Trip In the summer of 2014, the Sr. High Youth (youth currently in 8 th -12 th grade) will be going on a mission trip to Anapra, Mexico! Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp will be leading us as we partner with Casas Por Cristo (Homes for Christ) to build an 11 x 22 house for a family. This week will be filled with worship, work, play, and prayer together. This is a life changing event as we build relationships with each other and with a Mexican family as we build a house. Rainbow Trail has gone to Mexico for the past three years through Sunland Park, New Mexico to Anapra, Mexico instead of El Paso to Juarez, Mexico. Rainbow Trail assures us that we will be staying in safe and secure housing in Mexico, as well as working in a safe location. We hope you will consider joining us for this amazing mission trip. Come to an informational meeting on Sunday, November 3 rd at 12:00noon to learn more! Confirmation What s Your Story? Do you have a story about being delivered from Evil? On November 6 th we will be talking about Deliver us from Evil. Are you or have you been a fire fighter or police officer? If so, or if not, do you have a story of a situation where God used you to bring people to safety? Come share your story with our confirmation students. Has there been a time in your life where you have been drawn to praise God? On November 13 th we will be talking about the topic: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. What drew you to praise God? Where were your feelings? Come share your story with our confirmation students. All of us sharing our gifts in service 11

12 DISCIPLESHIP Sunday School Update by Kyle Pitts, Director Sunday school has gone wonderfully so far this year. Our last rotation was all about prayer and hopefully the children went away with a better understanding of how to pray and why we do it. Special thanks go out to our rotation teachers Robynn Gerlach (art), Chris and Melissa Kohn (cooking), and Naomi Doerr (music). We couldn t do it without our awesome volunteers. Give them a hug and a thank-you if you get a chance. Our next rotation theme is Feeding the 5000, also known as The Boy s Lunch. Jesus accepted a boy s simple yet generous gift of two fish and five loaves of bread. Jesus blessed this gift and turned it into a feast for more than five thousand people. To the St. Philip congregation: Thanks again for sharing your precious gifts from God with us so we can share God s love with them. Facing the Mourning This interactive support group has been designed by Heartlight Center of Denver for people of all ages, types of death, and length of grieving. The group is designed to help with the grieving process by using visual and thoughtprovoking tools. During the four sessions, you will be shown tools, ideas, and creative projects which can help you as you travel through the mourning process. You will be offered an opportunity for learning and self-discovery to keep your loved one s memory alive for you and your family. The group will meet on Sundays, from 9:30-10:30am on November 10 th, 24 th, and December 8 th and 15 th in the Fireside Room. Pastor Nathan will be the group facilitator. Sign-up sheets are at the adult education table in the narthex. Questions? Please contact Pastor Nathan. Study of John, Continued Please join discussion leaders Amy Fritsch and Juli Jacobson as they open a study of 1, 2, and 3 John. This class is a continuation of 1 John. John brings the tension of good and evil from an abstract battle to a personal struggle in our daily thoughts and actions. We will continue to study the light and love of Jesus in the final chapters, focusing on the two commandments: Love the Lord with all your heart, and Love your brother as yourself. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome! This class begins Sunday, November 3 rd, and meets in MC-1. The Bible: A Redemption Story Jerry Jantz s class on The Bible: A Redemption Story continues for two more weeks, until November 10 th. This class asks the question: How are we to think about redemption? We are told that the Bible story is about redemption from sin, and that we experience this salvation partially now. So what is that experience? How are we to know it? Come and participate in this effort to uncover through a more in-depth study of the key Bible stories a way to think and talk about redemption. This class meets in MC-3. Meeting God in Our Daily Life How do we as Lutheran Christians tell the good news about the God-man Jesus? This is a journey, to discover how in the image of God, we tell the story of God s love for us in the beginning and through the life, passion, death and resurrection of his son, Jesus. We will explore how we do this throughout our daily life in Actions, Deeds and Words. We will also examine how we tell God s story though our personal story. This class, taught by Roger Pettner, will meet in MC-2. The next class will begin on Nov. 3 rd. 12 All of us sharing our gifts in service

13 EVANGELISM CHURCH NEWS Join the World Hunger Team ELCA World Hunger works with Lutheran churches to help break the cycle of hunger and poverty. If you are interested in joining the SPLC Hunger Team, please contact Nancy Oelz at or at Thank You for Supporting CROP Walk A heartfelt thank you to all the walkers and other supporters of this year s Foothills CROP Walk! Many of our youth, both Pastor Brad and Roseanna, Pastor Nathan and Naomi, along with a number of the congregation made it out to Lions Park to walk in the drizzle in support of hunger issues at home and around the world. There were at least 35 walkers this year, making it the best representation from St. Philip in recent years. A special thank you to all the walkers from this year s confirmation Class! While the final tally from the congregation won t be in for a week, our best estimates are that it will be over $1,300. We are truly blessed to be part of such a loving and supportive church family that cares about making an impact in the community. Sue and Brian Counterman Good Gifts Are you looking for gift ideas? If so, check out the Good Gifts catalog in the narthex, or go online to Commitment Card Reminder If you haven t yet turned in your commitment pledge card, there is still time to do so. Simply drop it in the offering plate, or send it to the church office. You can even call Business Administrator Linda Goodnough or your information. Please do it as soon as you can - the final budget numbers will be presented at the congregational meeting on November 17. Communications Team Task Force Needs Members Are you looking for a way to contribute to our church's ministry but your time is limited? The Communications team needs you! A Communications task force is being formed to update and write several church policies, and writers are urgently needed. The way we connect with people on our website, through our new digital sign, and on Facebook is vital and fluid, but written guidelines need to be established. We also need to take a look at some of our wellentrenched policies and see if they need a touch up. We will be meeting once a month for the next six months to discuss, polish and, in some cases, create policy for the church. Sounds exciting, right? Maybe not, but it is important. And joining this task force doesn't involve years-long commitment. So if you have knowledge of the internet, enjoy writing, or just want to help out in some way, please contact the church office and find out how you can join. Contact Linda Goodnough at or her at lgoodnough@stphilip-co.org. Poppies for Veterans Day VFW Post 9644 will be selling poppies in the narthex on Sunday, November 10 th. Please stop and purchase a poppy to show your support of our veterans. All of us sharing our gifts in service 13

14 EVENTS Lutheran Chorale Concert December 5, 2013 Once again, welcome the joyful Christmas season with beautiful and joyful sounds, pieces familiar and perhaps not too familiar. The Lutheran Chorale invites you to Welcome Joyous Season on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 7:30pm. We will be performing at the Lakewood Cultural Center (470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood). Tickets are available at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office, or calling the box office at or online. For general information, please call Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students. Discounts are available for large groups of 15 or more. For more information about the Chorale, please contact Linda Blandin at or chorale director David Hodel at You can also the Lutheran Chorale at: Interfaith Concert Friday, November 8, 7pm St. Frances Cabrini Church The St. Philip Sanctuary Choir will be participating in the 16 th annual Columbine Interfaith Choir concert. The concert will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church (6673 W Chatfield Avenue) at 7pm. There is no admission, but a free-will offering will be taken to offset the expense of the orchestra that will accompany the massed choir selections. Dr. Alan Goral of St. Philip will be playing in the orchestra. Please come out for a wonderful evening of music, and support your choir in this outreach. 14 All of us sharing our gifts in service Music at Saint Paul Lutheran Church Music at Saint Paul is a ministry of Saint Paul Lutheran church to present outstanding concerts and inspiring liturgies in the superb acoustic of the congregation s historic building (1600 Grant Street, Denver 80203). Visit for ticket information. The complete schedule of upcoming winter concerts is posted on the Events bulletin board in the main hallway. Save the Date! The devil is in the details. With that mantra in mind, planning for our 3 rd annual golf tournament and silent auction is underway! We are changing venues in 2014 to the beautiful Arrowhead golf course with all of its challenging intricacies and natural landscape. Our event will be held on Saturday morning, June 28, 2014 with a 7:30am shotgun start. Even if you don t call yourself a good golfer, please save the date and plan on joining us for fun and fellowship. The luncheon at the golf course will be superb, the fun and laughter shared by all is infectious, and the chance to bid on our amazing auction items will make it a wonderful experience. And remember, friends and family are always welcome come one, come all! For more information, please contact Linda Goodnough at or at: lgoodnough@stphilip-co.org. 3 rd Annual St. Philip Golf Tournament & Silent Auction

15 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Birthdays 11/14 Virginia Reitze Dick Rusch 11/1 Donna Dice Bob Rhodes 11/2 Eric Whittenburg 11/3 Dottie Lorenz Mike Rhodes Andrew Hancock Owen Joslin Lora Stevens 11/4 Karen Otto Rob Carlson 11/5 Carol Doehler Kim Olson 11/6 Marilyn Belford Jon Werkmeister 11/7 Stephanie Chapman Andrea Schmidt Carrie Blankenbuhler 11/15 Sarah Miller Jack Anderson 11/16 Vicki Slusser Bill Colbenson 11/17 Glenn Houdek 11/20 Galinda Knight Josh Keltner Cameron Seep 11/21 Linda Heesch 11/22 Jonathan Norgren 11/23 Cleo Hamm 11/24 Roger Bracken 11/04 Mark and Jenny Minardi 11/08 Jim and Kellie Cimino 11/09 Bill and Jane Stouder Anniversaries 11/17 Dale and Marlene Hackstaff 11/20 Robert and Martha Miller 11/21 Don and Lynae Foley Mike Burgess and Lynn Mossbrucker 11/25 Don and Mary Hagedorn 11/8 Jordan Rand 11/9 Malcolm Perkins-Smith 11/10 Nancy Oelz Debbie Schmidt Michael Selander 11/11 Rhonda Lawrence Angela Seep Collin McAdams 11/13 Marc Defur 11/25 Agnes Benko 11/26 Bob Wagner Scott Miller Jill Hand Jenny Minardi Christopher Castor 11/28 Steve Fritsch Tessa Leonard 11/29 Brenda Norgren Stella Selander Griffin Minardi 15

16 SUN, November 3 All Saints Sunday 8:00a Worship 9:00a Coffee Fellowship 9:30a Education Hour Adult & Youth 10:45a Worship 7:00p Youth Group This Week at St. Philip THU, November 7 7:00a Men s Fellowship Breakfast (Robert s Deli) 6:30P Choir rehearsal St. Frances Cabrini church) 7:00P Boy Scouts OA FRI, November 8- Church office open 8am-noon 7:00P Interfaith Concert at St. Frances Cabrini MON, November 4 4:00p Social Group 4:15p Prayer Team 6:30p Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00p The Story Bible study TUE, November 5 2:30p SPLC staff meeting 6:30p Ringing Brass 6:30p Boy Scout Troop 554 7:00p Men s Bible Study (Selander s home) WED, November 6 6:00p Confirmation SAT, November 9 9:00a ACA 10:00a Assisting Minister Training 10:00a Baby shower 10:30a Al-Anon 5:30p Worship Service SUN, November 10 8:00a Worship (Veterans Day tribute) 9:00a Coffee Fellowship 9:30a Education Hour Adult & Youth 10:45a Worship (Veterans Day tribute) 12:00noon Girl Scout cookie training 1:30P Music recital 7:00P Youth Group KeyKeeper Duty The Keykeeper this week (11/03-11/09)is Mark Pixley. Next week s Keykeeper (11/10-11/16) will be Mark Pixley. Thank you for your service! St. Philip Lutheran Church 7531 S. Kendall Blvd. Littleton, CO Website: Senior Pastor: Nathan P. Doerr Associate Pastor: Brad Doty Director of Music Ministries: Dr. Nancy Beyer Organist: Gretchen Martin Business Administrator: Linda Goodnough Parish Secretary: Susan Riecks Nursery: Paula Googins 16 All of us sharing our gifts in service Congregational Meeting Sunday, November 17 9:30-10:30am Please plan to attend the congregational meeting between services on Sunday, November 17 th. There are only two agenda items to be voted on: the 2014 proposed budget, and the election of two new members to the church council. Printed copies of the proposed budget are available in the narthex. Save the Date! November 3 - All Saints Sunday November 10 - Veterans Day Tribute slideshow November 17 - Pay It Forward Sunday November 17 - Congregational meeting November 27 - Thanksgiving Eve/Pie Social