Living God Newsletter Sunday Worship 8 & 10:30 AM 3200 Horseshoe Pike & 6:30 PM Honey Brook, PA 19344 ...building a church for people who have no church. Phone: 610-273-9383

Volume 19, Number 11 November 2008

Church Staff Pastor Richard Moore

Office Manager Donna Lewis Music Director Christian Tagoe

Evening Musicians Howard Moore & Ramona Wilt

LGLC Council Members President- Robert Broody Jan Rudolph Vice President George Bradford Jerilynne Santors Secretary-Janet Krackov Douglas Thompson Chris Mauchline Bob Williams Treasurer– Patty DeLong

12th Annual Fall Festival

The Outreach Team would like to thank everyone who participated in this years Fall Festival at LGLC. Local area busi-nesses donated wonderful items that were raffled off or placed in a silent auction. LGLC would like to thank the following companies:

Beaver Dam Woodwork—ornamental pier post Spring Grove Nursery—shrub and 2 plants Tropicraft—silk flower arrangement Honey Brook Golf Club—2 rounds of golf Custom Woodworking—framed picture The Peddler Inn—$20 gift certificate Sauder’s Nursery—bird bath The Golf Zone—free golf lesson with Eric MacMuer, free mini golf for 4, and 5 medium buckets of balls. Sensational Celebration—gift certificate for a dozen gourmet cupcakes.

I would like to thank everyone that helped with the set-up and clean-up during the early morning and late evening hours; to all of the Friday kitchen volunteers- thank you for pickin’ chicken; to the volunteers who baked all of the tasty treats- we had a hard time trying to decide what to choose; to the cooks in the kitchen that kept everyone from going hungry- thank you for the calories; to the flea market gang for pricing all of the donated items and making a lot of great deals; to the girls (you know who you are) for making the sticky cot-ton candy and operating the popcorn machine, great job! To our members and individuals who purchased tables to sell holiday and everyday items– thank you for spending the day with us. With everyone’s hard work and support this fund raiser collected $3,388 for LGLC’s general expense fund. God bless you all. The Outreach Team—Pam Latham, Leader

Worship Team Meeting

The Worship team invites everyone to come to the monthly pot luck and meeting on November16th after the 10:30 am service. We will have a pot luck lunch and the

topic of the meeting will be preparing for and decorating for Advent. Advent is the period pre-ceding the Christmas season. Advent begins on the Sunday nearest November 30, the feast day of St Andrew the Apostle and covers four Sun-days. This year Advent begins on November 30th. Please come and help us plan the decorating and greening of the church. Bring a side dish or des-sert to share with the group, approximately 10 people. Everyone who volunteers as usher, reader, prayer leader, communion assistant, prayer inter-cessor, altar guild and/or hospitality is encouraged to attend Worship meetings.

Also all volunteers are requested to arrange a substitute if they cannot attend the church service they are scheduled to help out at. A list of substi-tutes is on the back of the Volunteer schedule you receive in the mail. Lin Williams, Team Leader Jan Rudolph, Council Representative

MARRIAGE AFFIRMATION SERVICE UP-DATE

Seven couples participated in our annual Marriage Affirmation service last month. Over 50 invited family and friends of the couples enjoyed the service and the champagne toast and desserts after the ceremony. Everyone expressed their thanks to Pastor Rich and the Worship committee for a memorable time. One of the couples celebrated their 50th anniversary this year; others ranged from 40 to10 years of marriage. This is a joyous celebration of togetherness and commitment. Please plan to participate next year.

Lin Williams, Worship Team Leader

Worship Team News

Many times we are asked the question “What does the church need?” This question was then directed to our Church Council and they worked on put-ting together a list of suggested items. This list will be continu-ally updated by the church office throughout the year. If you have any suggestions for additional items or questions regarding the list please call the church office at 610-273-9383.

+Carpet $5,000.00

+2 card tables $200.00

+Basketball hoop $ 1,000.00

+Crushed stones for shed driveway

+20 Chairs $2,000.00 (Adult Sunday schoolroom)

+Altar Vase Liners $59.00 (pair)

+Baby Grand piano

+Monetary gifts for kitchen supply needs

+Monetary gifts for Nature walkway/path

+Concrete pad (for trash cans)

+Fence (around concrete pad)

Support Team News

List

2008/2009

Dear LGLC, This month we elect a new president. Regardless of the outcome, history will be made this month. We will either see the first black man elected as president, or the first woman elected as vice president. Considering where this young nation of ours was with matters per-taining to civil rights only a few generations ago, this is extraordinarily good news. Had this election been held within a time of relative prosperity and peace the out-come of this election may well have been anticipated with an unprecedented amount of pride and patriotism. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Instead of pride and patriotism, our nation is enduring what many are saying are some of the darkest days of our nation’s history. I find it quite sad that in a time when our world has seen the leaders of other nations ignore the truth, and disre-gard human dignity and life in pursuit of personal or national dominance, our nation can’t seem to find any-thing to be thankful about. Russia’s leadership behave like the communists of the past. Zimbabwe’s “president” got away with terrorizing those who would have unseated him in a so-called democratic election. Iran’s president was praised by his people for calling the Nazi Holocaust a myth. The list of global leadership atrocities is lengthy. Here in the US, we have lots of reasons to be discontent, and all of the reasons have us pointing fingers at the president. For good reason, I sup-pose. But, is our nation really as bad off as the pundits would have us believe? I don’t see too many of us emi-grating to some other country. I think there’s a lot to be thankful for in the USA. But, regardless of what I think, there is still a high level of fear and loathing among us. Take the fear that prompted the cartoon on the left, for instance. We seem to be a nation terrified that our politics as usual might yield the same result as that of the past. It’s no wonder both can-didates campaigned with promises either of change or reform. Now I realize that many in this country are enduring harder financial times than we have in the re-cent past, and I know that many are still fighting a war in Iraq, but even so, is all this fear and loathing really nec-essary? There is a great deal of fuel thrown upon this fire of fear over the presidential race coming from the pundits on either side of the race. The Democrats want the world to be afraid of what might happen if the Re-publican wins, and Republicans want the world to be afraid of the opposite. Meanwhile, we citizens are left frightened about something no matter who we elect. Our nation needs a good dose of Psalm 46. The Psalm quoted on the right reminds us who is truly in charge, and it encourages us to be not afraid. Instead, “be still, and know that I am God” is the invitation. With these words of promise from God calming our souls and en-couraging our consciences, we can elect a president

while resisting the temptation of this unpatriotic fear and loathing. With God’s promise in our hearts we might actually elect a president and be thankful about doing so. As this nation moves forward with a newly elected president, let us do so with all the reasons for fear and loathing on the one side held in check on the other side by our faith in the Lord of Hosts who is with us; the God of Jacob who is our refuge. Blessings of thankfulness this November,

Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength,

a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in

the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble

with its tumult.

There is a river whose streams make glad the

city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the city; it shall not be moved;

God will help when the morning dawns.

The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;

he utters his voice, and the earth melts.

The LORD of hosts

is with us; the God of Jacob

is our refuge.

Come, behold the works of the LORD;

see what desolations He has brought on the earth.

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow,

and shatters the spear; He burns the shields with fire.

Be still,

and know that I am God!

I am exalted among the na-tions, I am exalted in the

earth."

The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, at 7PM PERFORMANCE BY THE GREENWOOD SINGERS

We are pleased to announce that the

popular singing group, The Greenwood Singers, will be returning to LGLC on Saturday, November

29th at 7 pm. This concert was a well attended and well received concert last year and we were able to book a date again for this Christmas season. Please reserve the date and come enjoy an evening of holiday

music and fellowship.

Lin Williams, Worship Committee Team Leader

LGLC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sat., Nov. 8th 9am to 3 pm

Do your Christmas shopping and help our church all at the same time! We have some unique

gifts that will be offered for your selection at our 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar. Some new vendors will be in attendance and Elaine Casey and friends will wrap your gifts for a donation to the LGLC Relay Team that will take part again in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life walk in the summer of 2009. A sign up sheet is posted for donations of baked goods and supplies for the lunch that we will offer for sale that day. If you are avail-able to help, please sign up or contact Lin Williams at 610-857-3247

Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 23rd at 7 pm

The Community Thanksgiving Service, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, 7pm at St. Peter’s Parish, 2835

Manor Rd., West Brandywine.

Winter Dinner Concert Saturday, Dec. 13th

Heart & Soul Bluegrass band will headline a special dinner and fund raiser at Living God Church. Heart & Soul is a local favorite among bluegrass fans. They play music that comes from the heart with a whole lot of soul. Sweet Water Bluegrass will also share their talents with perform-ances during the matinee and evening program. See the announcement inside this newsletter for informa-tion, ticket prices, menu, and times for this festive fund raiser.

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Outreach Team News

Operation Shoebox- This year is quickly passing by. Take advantage of those back to school sales as many of those items would be great in a shoebox for underprivileged children. Operation Christmas Child (which some refer to as the Shoebox ministry) will be coordinated by Dana Kegerreis again this year. You may participate by filling your own shoebox or donate $25 to have items purchased by a Outreach Team member (this would include the $7 shipping charge). All Donations are needed by Nov. 2nd.

Anyone interested in assisting with this rewarding project please contact Dana Kegerreis at 610-273-7786.

Soap for the Seaman During the month of November LGLC will be collecting bars of soap for the Seaman’s Church Institute of Philadelphia. A collections box has been placed in the vestibule for your donations. Thank you for your support,

The Outreach Team

AID FOR FRIENDS REFERRAL FORMS

Do you know someone that could benefit from our AFF program? Our freezer is full of meals and the outreach program is ready to begin receiving names of individuals. If you know someone that is elderly, homebound, disabled, or have no family willing or able to help them please complete a referral form (located on the rack at the back of the church) and place in the black bin

attached to the resource room door.

Stewardship Team News Highway Clean-up Sat. November 1st @8:00 am

The Stewardship Team is looking for volunteers to help with LGLC’s quarterly highway clean up. All volunteers will meet at the church building to pick up supplies for the clean up. Contact Lana Wolfe if you have any questions 610-273-9180.

 OUTREACH PROJECT 

The Outreach Team will be collecting school supplies for the 2008 Synod Sponsored Ingathering Project which takes place in November. This program benefits children being resettled in our area as well as children whose lives have been disrupted by war or some other disaster. Pam Latham is the coordinator for the project. All Donations will be collected on Sunday, November 16 & 23 during all worship services. Anyone inter-ested in assisting with the project please contact Pam Latham at 610-733-2620

ITEMS WE WILL BE COLLECTING

Monetary donations toward the purchase of 50 Tote bags. ($125 is our goal)

*Boxes of crayons (8,16 or 24 per box) *Pads of construction paper *12”Ruler (in centimeters and inches) *Spiral notebooks *Safety scissors *Eraser (approximately 2½’’ long *6 Pencils with erasers *Pencil sharpener *Ruled 8½ x11 paper 100-150 in pack

Steeple to People

The Steeple to People Organization is in need of specific items to stock their pantry. For the months of November & December LGLC will be collecting canned goods for Thanksgiving. Please place your donation in a brown paper bag and place it in the vestibule and we will make sure that it is delivered to Steeple to People. Thank you for your support.

The Lantern

a Mid Week Bible Study program

At 10:00 am “The Lantern” bible study

program led by Pastor Moore is held at Heatherwood

Retirement Community located next door to

LGLC. The evening class held at LGLC begins at 7:00 pm (nursery room

coverage during the evening program).

For more information pamphlets are available on the information stand

located at the back of the church.

Education Team News

Treats for the Kids!

Trunk for Treats was a huge success. On Sunday, October 26th, the children of Living

God came in costume to worship. After worship, they enjoyed "trunk or treating" in the parking lot. It was a great fellowship

activity enjoyed by all.

Sunday School is off to a great start! Are you

akalooing yet? If not, stop by next

Sunday and check it out. All who are

participating weekly are having a great time

learning about following Jesus.

St. Nicholas Day Celebration

Who Children ages 3 through 5th grade.

What St. Nicholas Day Celebration Where Living God Church

When Saturday, December 6th from 10am to 11:30am

Storytelling, Refreshments, Crafts, and Fun! Contact Mary Wallett for more information 610-273-1158

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I T A L L B E G I N S I T A L L B E G I N S

W I T H J . A . M .W I T H J . A . M . E V E R Y O T H E R E V E R Y O T H E R

S U N D A Y S U N D A Y 1 2 : 3 0 P M1 2 : 3 0 P M —— 2 P M2 P M

Every other Sunday, youth from grades 5-12 are invited to come to the JAM SESSION. Here we will have fun and make friends. Most importantly, we will grow closer to Jesus in faith through weekly devotions. And, active J.A.M.mers get to participate in special monthly events for free. Grades 5-8 will be among our Jr. Hi Youth. They will get the opportunity to participate in activities that are age ap-propriate and assist them with the topics they need to know for their confirmation of faith at the end of 8th grade. Grades 9-12 will be among our Sr. Hi Youth. They will get the opportunity to participate in activities and discussions that help them to bring their faith to action in love and service. How do I become a J.A.M.mer? 1. There are flyers and registration

forms available at the church. 2.There is a donation request of $30 for each registration. This is per year, and helps to provide a fund from which a variety of program expenses can be drawn. We also ask that each J.A.M.mer practice good financial stewardship by setting aside a small donation for each week. 3.Come as often as you can. Abide by the behavior covenant. HAVE FUN!

N O V E M B E R 1 5 T H N O V E M B E R 1 5 T H

W E E K E N D E V E N T SW E E K E N D E V E N T S

These events are open for anyone between grades 5 and 12. Bring your friends. The ones with the JAM next to them are free to all active J.A.M.mers. More details about each event will be distributed as the dates draw near.

Rake Brigade: We will start the day with a service project that will help to raise money for the youth program. For the church members who need help clearing leaves we will do it for them.

Movie Night: Pizza and Movies on the church’s new 10 ft. wide screen. Jr. Hi Youth: 1 movie, 7pm until 10pm. Sr. Hi Youth: All night, 7pm until 7am.

Nutcracker Performance: A late addition to the evening of November 15th, is a group trip to see one of our JAMmers perform in The Nutcracker. Details are YTBD.

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Dinner 5:30-6:30pm

Tickets:$25, at the door $30

Advanced tickets have seating priority.

Please contact Donna at the church office

for advanced tickets. 610-273-9383

Fundraiser benefiting Living God Lutheran

Church ministries.

Dinner Menu

Smoked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green

Beans, Corn Bread, Spiced Apples,

Various Christmas Deserts.

Time: 2:00-3:00 Matinee with refreshments Dinner 5:30-6:30 Show 7:00 PM

Music Starts at 7:00 PM

Date: 12/13/08

FEATURING

SWEET WATER BLUEGRASS WITH GUEST BAND,

HEART AND SOUL BLUEGRASS

Bluegrass Concert and Christmas Dinner

Matinee

2:00– 3:00pm

Tickets:$15

November 2008

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 26 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School for Children and Adults 10:30 AM Worship 6:30 PM Worship

27 28 29 10:00AM Mid Week Bible Study at Heatherwood

7:00 PM Mid Week Bible Study at LGLC

30 10:00 AM Bible Study at Tel Hai

31

7:30PM AA Meeting

1 8:00 AM Highway Clean Up

2 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School for Children and Adults 10:30 AM Worship 12:30 PM J.A.M. 6:30 PM Worship

3 4 7:00 PM Outreach Meeting

5 10:00AM Mid Week Bible Study at Heatherwood

12:30 PM Prayer Shawl Meeting

7:00 PM Mid Week Bible Study at LGLC

6 10:00 AM Bible Study at Tel Hai

7:30 PM Council Meeting

7

7:30PM AA Meeting

8 9:00 AM Christmas Bazaar

5:00PM P.A. Ethiopian Adoption Group Meeting

9 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School for Children and Adults 10:30 AM Worship 6:30 PM Worship

10

1:00PM Women's Fellowship

11

3:00 PM Prayer Chain Meeting

12 10:00AM Mid Week Bible Study at Heatherwood

7:00 PM Mid Week Bible Study at LGLC

13 10:00 AM Bible Study at Tel Hai

14

7:30PM AA Meeting

15 9:00 AM J.A.M Event

16 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School for Children and Adults 10:30 AM Worship 12:30 PM J.A.M. 12:30 PM Worship Meeting Pot Luck Lunch 6:30 PM Worship & Pot Luck Dinner

17 18

7:30 PM Building & Grounds Meeting

19 10:00AM Mid Week Bible Study at Heatherwood

7:00 PM Mid Week Bible Study at LGLC

20 10:00 AM Bible Study at Tel Hai

21

7:30PM AA Meeting

22

23 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School for Children and Adults 10:30 AM Worship 6:30 PM Worship

7:00 PM

24 25 26 10:00AM Mid Week Bible Study at Heatherwood

7:00 PM Mid Week Bible Study at LGLC

27

28

7:30PM AA Meeting

29

7:00PM The Greenwood Singers

30 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School for Children and Adults 10:30 AM Worship 12:30 PM J.A.M. 6:30 PM Worship

1 2

7:00PM Outreach Meeting

3 10:00AM Mid Week Bible Study at Heatherwood

12:30 PM Prayer Shawl Meeting

7:00 PM Mid Week Bible Study at LGLC

4

10:00 AM Bible Study at Tel Hai

7:30 PM Council Meeting

5

7:30PM AA Meeting

6

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