O ctober, 2017 V o l um e 1, Iss u e 2 O c t o ber, 2 01 7 L W M L S L C In October we recognize the Lutheran Women in Mission on LWML Sunday, Oct.8. The Ladies of the Mary-Martha Society here at Living Savior are to be commended for their willing mission works which include collecting the monthly Mites deposited in the large Mite box, on the first Sunday of each month. What do these Mites accomplish? Of these donations, about 85% remain in the Texas District and the remainder is sent to our National office. The Texas District Mite Goal selected at the Convention in 2016 iwas$ 362,040, to be distributed by the Summer of 2018 before the next Texas District Convention. At the National Convention this summer, Mission Grants, voted on by delegates, were in the amount of $ 2,075,000! It's amazing what the few pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters a month can do. The ladies of the Mary-Martha Society also collected 100 School Kits and fleece blankets for Lutheran World Relief, which are sent out the week after Easter annually. We continue collecting School Items until after Palm Sunday of next year again. Another key fundraiser we participate in is Breakfast with Santa. We use these proceeds for local Mission work, Seminary Food Banks, Missionaries, and Living Savior s own needs, such as Altar Guild, items for the kitchen, and camperships. The LWML meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10-11 am and welcomes all ladies to join us. On Saturday, October7th, the ladies will meet in Cleveland for the New Horizon Zone Fall Rally. Interested in joining? Contact Helga at 713 502-6219. Serving the Lord with Gladness The ladies of the Mary- Martha Society I T I Huuricane Harvey Relief Efforts 2 Musical Notes 3 Upcoming Events 4 Articles of Continuing Interest Volunteer Opportunities Anniversaries and Birthdays 6 7 8 Web Page 9 1
Living Savior Lutheran Church Page 2 Volume 1, Issue 2 Hurricane Harvey Living Savior pitched in to help collect supplies for the needs of victims of Hurricane Harvey on Sunday, Sept.3, for Christ the King in Kingwood. Supplies were also distributed to Trinity Klein, which has been providing food and supplies on a daily basis. Ongoing Needs Any of these items can be dropped off at church on Thursdays or Fridays, from 8:30 12:00, or Sunday morning. Alternatively, let Cheryl Bailes know and she will arrange for your donations to be picked from home or purchased for you. Dry Pasta Pasta Sauce Pancake Mix Syrup Chicken Breast (canned) Jelly Peanut Butter Canned Chili Canned Fruit Canned Corn Canned Tomatoes Canned Mixed Vegetables Ramen Noodles Ravioli Canned Beans Laundry Detergent Dish Soap All Purpose Cleaner 2
Page 3 V o lu m e 1, I s s ue 2 M U S I C N OT E S Although our calendars say October, Fall is definitely not in the air yet. With the uncertainty of hurricanes, and all the difficulties being experienced with the aftermath, it brings to mind that we are certainly not in control, and we are thankful for that, as God has control of everything, and His promises are true to be with us through it all. We are grateful our church and members made it through relatively unscathed although we witnessed the power of lots of rain and wind and the sad losses of so much to so many. Through all this turmoil, thoughts of DOUBT have probably crept into the thoughts of thousands..will I have a place to live, a job, food, can I ever recover from this mess of wet sheetrock and nasty water everywhere? The topic for several Sundays this month will be DOUBT.Authority and Authenticity, Confessing Christ in the Face of Resistance, When You re Torn Between Two Authorities, and Finding Freedom in Truth will be the topics to be addressed OCTOBER is CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH across our nation! October 1 st is when the Prayer Calendar for Pastor and his family officially begins. The intention is for everyone to be reminded via email of the particular date you signed up for on the calendar. Keep in mind to include Pastor, Cheryl, Elena, Miguel, David and Megan! The week of October 15 th, the suggestion is for greeting cards or personal notes to Pastor, expressing thanks to him for.(fill in the dots). Feel free to place messages in his mail slot in the work room. On Sunday, October the 29 th, we will celebrate not only the 500 th anniversary of the REFORMATION w ith choir and brass in worship, but we will have a voters meeting at 9:30 (Bible class hour) and after late service, we will celebrate our Pastor and his family with a potluck lunch, fancy cake, and a GIFT CARD tree for them. Rumor has it that suggested favorite spots would be: Bed, Bath and Beyond, Home Depot, Lowes, and of course, Amazon. For restaurants: Saltgrass, Olive Garden, and Pei Wei. So bring a dish to share, wear RED, and come and celebrate together our rich heritage as well as the blessed present we enjoy in this place with joy and thanksgiving to God for His many blessings! Amidst all this on October 8 th, we will celebrate LWML Sunday (Lutheran Women in Mission) whom we wish to thank for a new candlelighter. The second- hand one we ve used the last 9 years, simply snuffed out its last flame while refusing to accept a new lighting wick. (how dare it!) Choir is in full swing, but it is not too late for YOU to participate OR if you play an instrument and are hiding it in a closet, maybe it s time to take the instrument out and use it to God s glory! See Judy Kutach. jkutach@livingsaviortexas.org The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 October Scriptures 10/1 Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32 Philippians 2:1-4,14-18 Matthew 21:23-27 10/8 1 Kings 8:54-61 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Matthew 10:26-33 10/15 Isaiah 25:6-9 Philippians 4:4-13 Matthew 22:1-14 10/22 Isaiah 45:1-7 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22 10/29 Revelation 14:6-7 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 3
Page 4 N e w s letter : S epte mber 2017 T h u r s d a y M o r n i n g L a d i e s B i b l e S t u d y Come and join the Ladies' Bible Study on Thursday mornings, starting at 10:00 in the church Annex. All ladies are invited to attend. This year we will begin with a study of the book of James. The book of James is one of action how we are to live out our repentance, avoid a lazy faith, and seek to do what is right. Join us as we delve into the book of James with discussion questions prepared by Wayne Palmer through Concordia Publishing House. For more information, contact Annet Riley at (713) 598-2556 or asriley@ymail.com. O c t o b e r L a d i e s L u n ch B u n ch Please join the ladies for food and fellowship at Pie in the Sky on Thursday, October 5 at 11:30. Bonnie McCaleb will be the hostess for this luncheon. A signup sheet will be in the fellowship hall. You can call Bonnie at home,936-582-0932, her cell:936-445-9624 or email: bonniesueok@consolidated.net or bonniesueok@live.com. S e n i o r S e m i n a r s Join us in our fellowship hall on Oct.10 from 11:00 AM to 1;00 PM for a seminar on issues affecting all seniors. Learn from experts about : Getting money from your Home Equity Tax Arbitration To RSVP livingsaviortexas.org, Select the Upcoming Events tab. Questions? Call Richard Wiese (832-721-1207 ) Oct.10 11:00 AM to 1:00 Prevention of Elderly Abuse Lunch will be provided and Door Prizes will be awarded. 4 or Susie Yeager (713-542-2264)
Page 5 V o lu m e 1, I s s ue 2 C e l ebr at e Re fo r m at i o n D a y a n d Pa s t o r A p p r e c i at i o n S u n d a y On Sunday, October 29, we will celebrate Reformation Sunday and Pastor Appreciation Sunday with a Pot Luck luncheon. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Bring a dish to share and a gift card for Pastor and family to help fill the Gift Card Tree. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Rumor has it that the Bailes favorite gift cards include : Bed, Bath and Beyond, Home Depot, Lowes, and of course, Amazon. Favorite restaurants: Saltgrass, Olive Garden, and Pei Wei. 5
Page 6 N e w s letter : S epte mber 2017 L a d i e s o f t h e M a r y - M a r t h a G u i l d We continue to collect items for school kits for Lutheran World Relief and since it is time to purchase school supplies for our local youth, why not purchase some additional items while they are on sale? The items for the School Kit Supplies are as follows: 8x10 1/2" 70 sheet ruled notebooks No loose leaf please. #2 unsharpened pencils with erasers Ballpoint pens ( no gel pens please) Box of crayons ( 16 or 24 ) Pencil sharpeners 2' erasers Blunt scissors Ruler with cm on one side and inches on the other Please deposit in marked boxes either in the Fellowship Hall or Church entrance. As Always, we thank you for your donations. L u t h e r a n Wo m e n s M i s s i o n a r y L e a g u e All ladies are welcome to join us in "serving the Lord with Gladness on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00am. For more information, please contact Helga Hellriegel-Schuller. Dime Stocking Don t forget to add ten dimes for the month of October 6
Page 7 V o lu m e 1, I s s ue 2 C h u r c h M e a l s M i n i s t r y From time to time we have members who are ill, recovering from surgery or are just unable to prepare a meal for themselves. We would like to compile a list of as many people as possible who are willing to make an occaisional meal as the need arises. The more that sign up, the eaiser it will be for everyone. Please consider signing up and contact Velma Powell at 936-597-6299. A u d i o V i s u a l A s s i s t a n t If you enjoy working with sound equipment and computers, we have an opportunity for you. Please consider volunteering to help out in this important ministry. Contact Mark Dinning for more information. A l t a r G u i l d A s s i s t a n t Seeking women who are willing to serve the Lord and Living Savior by taking care of altar preparations for worship at the 10:45 service. Training will be provided and is not difficult. The initial preparations for both setting up and taking down does not require more than 15 minutes on average. Please consider joining us as we serve the Lord at His altar. Contact Cyndy Reneau at creneau@comcast.net or 832-465-4452. N u r s e r y W o r k e r Living Savior is still looking for a part-time nursery worker to staff our nursery on Sunday mornings and once a month on Wednesday evenings. The Candidate must be 18 years old and submit to a background check and will be trained in CPR and First Aid. If you or someone you know is interested in this position please contact Cheryl Bailes ai @ ivin avi r xa. r 7
Page 8 N e w s letter : S epte mber 2017 h A p p y B I R t h D A y! Darriech Hutt 10/1 Arlon Hopperdietzel 10/2 Mark Dinning 10/3 Ronald McEachern 10/4 Miguel Bailes 10/9 Leeam Bautz 10/11 Jarene Schroeder 10/12 Jack Heintschel Jr. 10/13 Carolyn Behnke 10/14 Stephen Simonsen 10/17 Christopher Langlois 10/19 Karen Harbaugh 10/22 Richard Wiese 10/23 Gabriel Chambers 10/24 Pat Case 10/24 Sylvia Bailes 10/25 Shirley Wiese 10/26 Maggie Schuette 10/27 Nicholas Rios 10/30 h A p p y A n n I versary! Doug & Anita Lee 10/11 Ed & Penny Moe 10/13 Bill & Nanette Dodd 10/15 James & Diane Hadley 10/21 MISSED ChURCh? Did you know that there are worship opportunities available on the radio or on-line? The Lutheran Hour, with wonderful pastors from our synod, is broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on 105.7 FM radio. The call letters for this station are KHCB (Keeping Him Close By). You can obtain their schedule at www.khcb.org. Another closer to home opportunity is available on your website, www.livingsaviortexas.org. Thanks to Mark Dinning, videos of Pastor Bailes preaching his latest sermon are available for your viewing. Visit your website, click on the button labeled Media at the bottom right of the home page. The most recent newsletters and sermon videos are posted for you! Now, even if you miss, you can still stay current! 8
L S L C 309 Pond Street Montgomery, Texas 77356 Phone: 936-597-8013 Email Office: office@livingsaviortexas.org Email News : news@livingsaviortexas.org C To print the latest version of LSLC s calendar, logon to the church website at livingsaviotexas.org Select the Calendar tab Select the + icon and click on Print M O To view the Member Directory option: logon to livingsaviortexas.org, then select the Members tab. select the Member Directory option. When prompted, enter your email account as an ID and supply your password. Forgot your password? No problem - click the Forgot Password link. This will send a message to your email account which enables you to enter a new password. 9