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1 t 7343 Hermitage Road, Henrico, VA www la sid pre b t ria org The Church of Christ Always Reforming January 2017 : lakesidepc@juno.com. This is the theme of a very special Hymn Festival to be held at Christ Lutheran Church on Sunday, January 22 at 4:30 p.m. It will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, as well as the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. There will be NINE Lakeside area churches participating in this event, with a joint choir, handbells, trumpets, flute, and percussion. Many different hymns will be sung in interesting ways, alternating with scriptures and readings by the clergy. It will begin with the banners of each of our churches in procession a thrilling sight! A representative from The Lamb s Basket will have a display in the Commons Area, and we are asking that all attendees bring a can or package of food to donate to this worthy cause. January 4- Roy Conner January 6- John Edelin January 8- Hugh Warinner January 10- Pat Dementi January 11- John Fetty, Matthew Beach, Benjamin White January 18- Wayne Alvis January 23- Reed Woliver January 28- Daniel Farley January 29- Karen White Be sure to mark your calendar for January 22! 1

2 Prayers and Concerns: Continuing prayers for: Bertha Pettie Kay Stoen Anne Page Ed & Maureen Moore Ruth & Henry Mahlmann Minerva Yearwood Olivia Adams Joyce Reichel Junie Coleman For all who serve in our Military Our Church & Session LPC Weekday Preschool staff and Students Linda Volovick Barbara Stone Joe Gentry Ruth Boyce John & Gloria Edelin Carol Wade Rebecca Sandidge Rosalie Tuck PRAYER CONCERNS OF OUR MEMBERS: Donna Coffman former member Michaela Durrett Carol Cummens granddaughter Jennie Mattox - Preschool parent From the Pastor The coming year, it seems to me, is full of uncertainty. Part of that uncertainly comes from the election of a president with a mercurial personality: as the new year unfolds it is difficult to predict what Mr. Trump will say or do. Another part of the uncertainty comes from Mr. Trump s approach to governing. Having campaigned on a platform of sweeping changes in Washington, there is an expectation that things will be different under his administration. Whether those differences will have a positive effect or a negative effect on the nation as a whole remains to be seen, but change certainly seems to be in the air. As a result, ordinary Americans are dealing with a lot of uncertainty. We don t know what will happen to interest and mortgage rates, health care costs, child care costs or college expenses. We don t know how secure our jobs, or neighborhoods, or our retirement accounts will be. In terms of national policy it is difficult to predict what the status of minorities in our midst will be, or what role religion will play in the shaping of our American identity. These are important concerns for all of us, and I cannot remember a time when there was so much uncertainty surrounding so many of these important issues. Another cause of our uncertainty goes even deeper than our present political 2

3 turmoil. We seem to be losing our cohesiveness as a nation. Some people see that lack of cohesiveness in racial terms: they long for the days when people with white skins set the standards and made the rules that governed everyone s lives. Other people see our lack of cohesiveness in religious terms: they long for the days when Protestant Christians set the standards and made the rules that governed everybody s life. Still others see that lack of cohesiveness in economic terms. They long for the days when the gap between the rich and the poor was not nearly as great as it is today. In the face of all this uncertainty there are many people in our country who want to go back to the way things used to be. The problem, of course, is that no one can turn back the hands of time. There is now more diversity than ever in American culture. Our country has been both a melting pot and a land of opportunity for so many years that we have become a multi-cultural, multiracial, multi-religious nation. What is not clear (and hence our sense of uncertainty) is how we will address that diversity as we move forward. Will we accept our many differences and embrace them as normal, or will we adopt a one size fits all approach and try to enforce uniformity? Will we be a nation that continues to welcome people from around the world, or will we become a nation where only people like us are allowed to live? These are important questions, and the fact that we don t know how we will answer them contributes to our overall sense of insecurity, doubt and fear. In the face of all of this uncertainty we need to hold fast to our Christian faith. A fundamental part of that faith is an obligation to care for all the people in our midst; not just the poor, the elderly, the sick and the homeless, but the foreigners and strangers in our midst as well. The Bible says, When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your nativeborn. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. Since virtually all of us can trace our roots back to an immigrant ancestor who came to this country as a foreigner, this command of God reminds us of our own past. It calls us to be as openminded and opened-hearted as Jesus was when he encountered people from other nations and cultures. Although many people berated him for doing so, Jesus treated everyone with the same care and compassion that he gave his fellow Jews. That s the example Jesus sets before us, and it is one that we should follow. Our incoming president may not have any religious convictions to guide him, but those of us who follow Christ certainly do. Whatever uncertainty we may have about other things, there is no doubt about this: we must accept the people around us as fellow children of God, and treat them just the way we want to be treated ourselves. ---Pastor Dick 3

4 Scout News To Linda & Woody Patterson and family on the death of her sister, Polly Hanger, and to Brenda & Teddy Martin and family on the death of his aunt, Annie Laurie Berry. Lamb s Basket Volunteers for January CLIENTS STOCKING Fri, Jan 27 Wed, Jan 4 Pat Dementi Linda Maddy Ann Amrhein Ken Spicer Bev & Bill Shepherd Mon, Jan 9 Bill Shepherd If you have been thinking of volunteering, now is the time to give Janet Jones a call!! We have some openings and need your help. To volunteer, call: Janet Cub Scouts The Cup Scouts held a Transition Fair on December 6 th for the Wee Belo Cub Scouts who are now ready to move up to full Boy Scouts. The Cub Scouts held their annual Christmas party on December 10 th. Cub Scout meetings will start again in January. Boy Scout News Pioneering Camp was held the weekend of December 2 nd through 4 th. The Scouts held their Christmas Party and Court Of Honor (annual award ceremony) on December 15 th. The Order of the Arrow Service was held on December 21, 22 & 23. Everyone is chartered for the current year. Special thanks to: Ed Beach, Melissa Camus, Richard Brett and Mr. Scott for all their heard work this past year. Also, thank you to Bruce Pettie just for being himself. Submitted by: Bruce Pettie, Assistant Scout Master for Troop 760 4

5 Looking Forward to Worship January 1, 2017 Scripture Lessons: Psalm 72:1-7, Matthew 2:1-12 The Wise Men seek Jesus Key Verse: Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? Sermon Title: What are you searching for? January 8, 2017 Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 42:1-9 Matthew 3:13-17 The baptism of Jesus Key Verse: This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Sermon Title: When God Speaks, Listen! January 15, 2017 Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 49:1-7 John 1:29-42 Encountering Jesus Christ Key Verse: The next day John saw Jesus coming towards him and said, Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world! Sermon Title: Let Me Introduce You to Jesus January 22, 2017 Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23 The Call to Discipleship Key Verse: "Come, follow me", Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Sermon Title: Follow Me! January 29, 2017 Scripture Lessons: Matthew 5: Corinthians 1:18-31 The message of the cross defies all common sense Sermon Title: Verse of the Week: The unconventional wisdom of Jesus For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God I Corinthians 1:18 5

6 Jan. 1: Lay Reader- Lisa Martin Ushers- Jim Martin, Jane Jacobsen, Linda & Woody Patterson Tellers- Ann Amrhein & Jane Dry Jan. 8: Lay Reader- Ken Spicer Ushers- Bill Shepherd, Bruce Pettie, Wayne Alvis Tellers- Connie & Roy Shore Flower Delivery- Linda Patterson Thank you for volunteering at the 9:30 a.m. worship service this month. If you are unable to fulfill your commitment listed above, please try to switch with another volunteer or contact the appropriate contact person listed on this card. Worship Moderator Lisa Martin Jan. 15: Lay Reader- Kim Upshaw Ushers- Wayne Rowell, Allan & Allen Nixon Tellers- Carol Cummens Jan. 22: Lay Reader- Ann Amrhein Ushers- Wendy & L.D. Wade, Jim Martin Tellers- Wendy & L.D. Wade Flower Delivery- Beverley Shepherd Jan. 29: Lay Reader- Gerry Spicer Ushers- John Joye, Roy Conner, Beverley Hudson Tellers- Valerie & John Joye Communion set up/clean up Linda & Woody Patterson Opener/Closer Gerry Spicer THE RECORD SPEAKS DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 25 # IN WORSHIP OFFERING $3,337 $5,737 $3,519 $4,332 BUDGETED PLEDGES: $108,774 PLEDGES RECEIVED: $103,351 YTD INCOME: $117,147 YTD EXPENSES: $188,857 ENDOWMENT: $65,000 6

7 JANUARY 2017 S M T W TH F S 2 3 Recycling Office Closed LAMB's Basket Stocking Day 1 New Year s Day Communion Sunday School 8 Deadline for Annual Report articles Communion Sunday School 15 Sunday School 22 Cong. Meeting 4:30 pm Hymn Sing at Christ Lutheran Church 6:00 pm Session mtg. for January 29 2 a Meal Sunday School 9 LAMB's Basket Stocking Day 6:30 pm- FH Pack pm Various Committee Meetings 16 MLK Jr. s Birthday am Lunch Circle- P & EC 7:00 pm Hilliard Park Garden Club- P 17 Recycling 12:30 pm Lakeside Clergy meeting- Bonnie Brae 7 pm LAMB s Basket Annual meeting- Epiphany Epis. 7:30 pm Choir rehearsal 11 7:30 pm Choir rehearsal Recycling 7:30 pm Choir rehearsal 7:30 pm Choir rehearsal 7:00 pm- NA Without Parallel- FH 7:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 760- SH 12 7:00 pm- NA Without Parallel- FH 7:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 760- SH 19 7:00 pm- NA Without Parallel- FH 7:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 760- SH 26 7:00 pm- NA Without Parallel- FH 7:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 760- SH Room Key: BC-Bible Class CS-Church Sanctuary CO-Church Office 6 Epiphany of the Lord 8 pm Al-Anon Easy Does It Family Group- EC 8 pm AA- Lakeside Friday Night Discussion - FH 13 8 pm Al-Anon Easy Does It Family Group- EC 8 pm AA- Lakeside Friday Night Discussion - FH 20 8 pm Al-Anon Easy Does It Family Group- EC 8 pm AA- Lakeside Friday Night Discussion - FH 27 Newsletter Deadline - 1 pm LAMB's Basket Volunteers 8 pm Al-Anon Easy Does It -EC EC-Electives Classroom FH- Fellowship Hall P- Parlor SH-Scout Hut Prepared 12/30/16 7

8 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The deadline for the next newsletter will be Jan 27 th. Turn any articles in to the church office or send them to: Our Mission: To Know Christ And Make Him Known ************************************************************* CHURCH STAFF: Pastor: Admin Assistant: Director of Music: Preschool Director: Richard (Dick) Mahlmann Jane Dry Connie Salmeri Celeste Lawton 8