November 2016 LIVING SAVIOR Lutheran Church LIVING TODAY FOR ETERNITY GIVE THANKS TO GOD AND TRUST IN HIM ALWAYS As we begin the month of Thanksgiving, we also enter the month of elections in which our local, state and national leaders will be chosen. When we cast our votes we are putting our trust in the candidates for whom we vote. Although we would like to believe that they will keep all their campaign promises, we know that is not true by experience and for many practical reasons not possible. Very often we are disappointed (or disgusted) in one way or the other by the ones who make their way into office. At the same time, however, the Bible tells us that we are to show respect for and submit to the governing authorities (Romans 13). How can this be done when they seem, at times, to be so far from doing God s will? Well, the best way to do that is to remember that our greatest authority is God himself. We are not to put our ultimate trust in princes (or presidents), but in God, who is our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer (Psalm 146). And just for a moment, let us turn our hearts and minds from all the political contention to the wonder of all that God has done, even in the seemingly little things, and give thanks. Recently, I came across this child s prayer: Dear God, I didn t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset Tuesday night. That was really cool. Thanks! May this be a small reminder to all of us that God is totally in control, so we can trust in him always! Inside This Issue Notes from Pastor...1 Activities & Events 2 Articles of Interest.5 Birthdays & Anniversaries.. 7 Calendar. 8
MARK YOUR CALENDAR November 3 Ladies Lunch Bunch November 5 Annual Garage Sale November 6 Daylight Savings Ends November 11 Veteran s Day November 19 Men s Breakfast & Bible Study Ladies Lunch Bunch Thursday, November 3 at 11:30am All ladies are invited to join us for food and fellowship at IHop on the Lake. Please RSVP on-line, http://www.livingsaviortexas.org/ ladies--lunch-bunch-rsvp#.v8i3agu5z3e or on the sign-up sheet in fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please contact Joice Fangmann. Thursdays at 10:00AM The Thursday morning Ladies' Bible study has begun a new study entitled Under His Wings: Indecision/Certainty. The first part is Indecision:Looking to God for Answers in Our Lives (A Study of Psalm 20). The group meets from 10:00 to 11:00 on Thursday mornings. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact the church office or Annet Riley (asriley@ymail.com or 713-598-2556) so that we can have materials available for you. Please prayerfully consider joining us as we look to God for answers in our lives. Annual Garage Sale Saturday, November 5 at 7:30AM Tell your family and friends to come visit our annual garage sale!! We have lots of great finds. One man s cast-offs are another man s treasure! November 23 Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social November 30 Advent Mid- Week Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social Wednesday, November 23 at 6:30PM Join us for our Thanksgiving Eve Worship as we remember that God is good ALL the time! There will be a pie social following the service. Please stay and enjoy some delicious pies and holiday fellowship! A sign-up sheet will be available for anyone who would like to sign-up to bring a pie.
Coming Events Montgomery ISD invites Veterans, their Families, and Friends to the following Patriotic Events Honoring Veterans Tuesday, November 1 at 10:00AM (Rain date will be Thursday, November 3) Location: MISD Stadium Event: Outdoor Patriotic Program, featuring Marine JROTC, Patriot Guard & Flyovers Monday, November 7 starting at 5:30PM, concert at 6:30PM Location: Montgomery Senior High School Cafeteria & Auditorium Event: Reception followed by choir & band concert Friday, November 11 at 8:15AM Location: Montgomery Junior High School Event: Breakfast and patriotic program PRAY UP MONTGOMERY Sunday, November 20 The emphasis for November is: Federal Government: Praying for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, and Supreme Court Justices. For the Military: Pray for courage and dependence on God, wise leaders who inspire respect from those under their command, chaplains who are divinely appointed to deliver hope and spiritual strength, and thanksgiving for our Veterans All gave some, some gave all.
Coming Events Advent Mid-Week Meals & Worship Wednesday November 30, December 7, 14, & 21 5:00-6:00pm light supper 6:15pm preservice singing 6:30pm worship Advent is right around the corner! Please take time out of your week to join us for fellowship and worship. If you would like to help with one of the meals or make a contribution, such as drinks for one of the meals, please contact Annet Riley (asriley@ymail.com or 713-598-2556). Annual Texas Christmas Dinner Sunday, December 11 beginning at 5:00pm Living Savior's Annual Texas Christmas Dinner is coming soon! This is always a fun event, a great meal and a wonderful way to start the Christmas season. Mark your calendar and plan to come for dinner and stay for the Children's Christmas program at 6:30. Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 10 Christmas in Historic Montgomery and Breakfast with Santa will be here before you know it! We are currently accepting candy donations for the children's goodie bags in the red collection box. Halloween candy can now be purchased at a discounted price and left-over Halloween candy will also be accepted. Also, Thrivent seed money is available to purchase the food for the breakfast. If you are a Thrivent member, please consider volunteering to request this seed money. The request is done online. Help from extra elves is always appreciated. If you would like to be a part of this fun event or for more information, please contact Annet Riley (asriley@ymail.com or 713-598-2556).
Dime Stocking Project Don t forget to add 11 dimes to your collection!!
MUSIC NOTES I will sing of your strength, O Lord, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16 What a wonderful celebration of the 499 th anniversary of the REFORMATION! There s nothing like brass for a celebratory occasion Brass gets one s attention for announcements, for joy, for emphasizing, for the fight songs and the crisp tones. It can be for starting off a marching band, for cheering after a touchdown, to get the folks excited, to get their attention with a fanfare, or standing at the graveside of a Veteran with the solemn playing of taps. We give thanks to God for our choir and musicians. Special thanks to the Brass Boys, Paul Downing and Eric Yeager! A more somber yet extremely joyful observance will be on ALL SAINTS DAY which will be celebrated on Sunday, November 6 th. Those dear to you who have died in the faith since last November will be remembered in this service through the tolling of the chimes and in prayers of thanksgiving for their lives and faith they shared with us on this earth. For Finishing Well: Family, we give thanks to God!! Sunday, November 13 th is an exciting day! Pastor David Cecil will be with us as our guest preacher. Pastor Bailes will be the liturgist. We pray for open hearts and minds as David comes to us representing POBLO. (People of the Book Lutheran Outreach). This is a 23 year old organization that ministers to Christian Muslims and those Muslims seeking the One True Faith. Our LWML has been supporters of this critically important outreach for several years as POBLO ministers to this growing population in the Dallas area, particularly. Pastor Cecil will answer questions and enlighten us with information during Bible Study. Don t miss this!! Be thankful! Finally we are at the last Sunday after Pentecost with the Last Sunday of the Church Year also known as Christ the King Sunday on November 20 th. At this service we will have the opportunity to present our pledge cards of our time, talents, and treasures. We will receive the cards prior to this Sundaybe on the lookout for them as well. Be in prayer regarding your commitment. Finishing Well: Forever We give thanks to God!! THANKSGIVING EVE service on Wednesday the 23 rd,will be at 6:30 p.m.. Please schedule this one hour of time and attend this once a year service. It is well worth it. Rejoice and Give Thanks! A yummy Pie Fellowship follows the service. Sign up sheet for pies will be posted. November 27 th is the FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT! Blue altar paraments appear! The Advent Wreath appears! We are at the point of housecleaning our hearts in preparation for the celebration of Christ s coming as a baby to change the world and each of us. How we need that! Are You Ready? Pledge cards will be received this Sunday also in case you weren t able to be present on the 20 th. Now is a good time to say we give thanks to God for Trish Wunderlich and the team of Altar Guild attendants who keep that area appropriate and liturgically correct and also prepare the communion elements for every service all year long! These are truly dedicated stealth servants. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADVENT SERVICES WILL focus on a favorite Christmas hymn composed by Martin Luther entitled FROM HEAVEN ABOVE TO EARTH I COME. It is a mere 15 verses long! During the 4 Wednesdays, We will meditate on Hope, Love, Peace, and Life as illustrated in this hymn. CHOIR is practicing Advent/Christmas music on Wednesdays at 7:15. Join us NOW if you want to sing for a short term commitment! Of course, you would be welcome year round as well. The Worship Committee is considering re-introducing the Passing of the Peace. Placement in the service is tricky. It would be a simple peace be with you with a handshake in place, with the persons just in front, in back and to your side. We welcome your comments. THANK YOU to all who participated in Clergy Appreciation Month! November Bible Readings Sunday, November 6 Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12 Sunday, November 13 Malachi 4:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13, Luke 21:5-38 Sunday, November 20 Malachi 3:13-18, Colossians 1:13-20, Luke 23:27-43 Wednesday, November 23 Deuteronomy 8:1-10, Philippians 4:6-20, Luke 17:11-19 Sunday, November - Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44
Miss Church? Have you missed church recently due to scheduling, illness, etc? 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). During the week, this station has commercial free broadcasting of Christian programs and music. You can obtain their schedule at www.khcb.org. Another closer to home opportunity is available on our website, www.livingsaviortexas.org. Thank you to Larry Wunderlich, videos of Pastor Bailes preaching his latest sermon is available for your viewing. Just simply visit our 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! If you have any articles, photos or news-worthy items, please send them to Carol Bowen at news@livingsavior texas.org. The deadline for the December newsletter is Tuesday, November 23. Happy Birthday!! Robin Cole 11/1 Anita Lee 11/4 Dolores Schmidt 11/8 Kyle Wiese 11/8 Christopher Mascardo 11/9 Mark Lamprecht 11/12 Donald Wood 11/24 Linda Mattfeld 11/27 Jon Eggenberger 11/28 Jim Wasmund 11/28 Dennis Bohman 11/30 Mark Wernli 11/30 Happy Anniversary! Roger & Denay Bennett Jr. 11/8 Jim & Dolores Martin 11/9 Ron & Andrea Mascardo 11/29
November 2016 SUNDAY 6 Daylight Savings Ends 8:00a Worship 9:15a Fellow. 9:30a Sun. Sch., Bible Class 10:45a Worship MONDAY 7 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 7:30a Annual Garage Sale 9:00a Confirm Day Retreat 8 9 10 11 3:45p PreConfirm 10:00a LWML Veteran s Day 12 10:00a Music Practice 9:00a Music Inventory 7:00p Choir Thank You! 13 POBLO Sun. 8:00a Worship 9:15a Fellow. 9:30a Sun. Sch., 9:30a Voters Mtg 10:45a Worship 12:15p Confirm. Class 14 20 8:00a Worship 9:15a Fellow. 9:30a Sun. Sch., Bible Class 10:45a Worship 21 15 16 17 9:00a Music Inventory 3:45p PreConfirm 10:00a Ladies Bible Study 6:00p Girl Scout Troop 10822 6:30p Women s Bible Study 19 8:00a Mens Breakfast 10:00a Music Practice 25 26 Office Closed 10:00a Music Practice 7:00p Choir 22 23 3:45p PreConfirm 6:30p Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:30p Pie Social 27 8:00a Worship 9:15a Fellow. 9:30a Sun. Sch., Bible Class 10:45a Worship 18 28 29 6:00p Girl Scout Troop 10822 1:00p Worship Committee Mtg 30 3:45p PreConfirm 5:00p Advent Meal 6:30p Advent Mid-Week Service 7:15p Choir 24 Office Closed