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In this Issue Table of Contents Pastor Randy Greeting ...2 Council Highlights ...........3 Pastoral Call Committee 4 Worship Highlights .........5 Adult Sunday Classes .....5 This, That, Tidbits ..........6 Golden Jubilee .................7 Children's Ministry ........8 Fearless Youth .................9 ZOZU Project .......... 10-11 Calendar ................... 12-13 Global Missions .............14 Stephen Ministry ...........15 God Shots...................16 Children Pageant ...........17 Box Tops.........................17 Social Outreach .............18 Spirited 50’s ..................19 White Elephant Sale ......20 Womens Ministry .........21 Birthdays & Anniv ........22 Prayers ...........................22 Staff ................................23 The Eagle Saint John’s Lutheran Church A Christ-Driven Church! Building Faith & Family, Fellowship & Service October 2015

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In this Issue

Table of Contents Pastor Randy Greeting ...2

Council Highlights ...........3

Pastoral Call Committee 4

Worship Highlights .........5

Adult Sunday Classes .....5

This, That, Tidbits ..........6

Golden Jubilee .................7

Children's Ministry ........8

Fearless Youth .................9

ZOZU Project .......... 10-11

Calendar ................... 12-13

Global Missions ............. 14

Stephen Ministry ........... 15

“God Shots” ................... 16

Children Pageant ........... 17

Box Tops ......................... 17

Social Outreach ............. 18

Spirited 50’s .................. 19

White Elephant Sale ...... 20

Women’s Ministry ......... 21

Birthdays & Anniv ........ 22

Prayers ........................... 22

Staff ................................ 23

The Eagle

Saint John’s

Lutheran Church

A Christ-Driven Church! Building Faith & Family, Fellowship & Service

October 2015

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Greetings! We are really enjoying “Vanishing Grace” in the Sunday Adult Class. Don’t get me wrong, we are not enjoying God’s grace vanishing, but we are captivated by author Philip Yancy’s book and DVD series by that

title. His point is that, in our post-Christian culture, we of the evangelical (ie:good news) faith are coming across as anything but agents of grace. We are seen as against everything, narrow minded, judgmental, and ignorant. Obviously, these are stereotypes by people on the ‘outside’ and are not wholly true. However, there are people claiming Christ who give angry responses, name calling, and condemnations to those who are different and indifferent to the cause of the Kingdom of God. Yancy then shares examples of Christians who act and respond with grace to people who are as enemies. In week #2 Dr. Francis Collins and Pastor Ken Smith are sterling examples of a faith that leads with grace towards the doubters and detractors. We were all very inspired to do the same. And that is what happened to me the next day. I had just completed the memorial service and luncheon at church of Mr. Haggerty, when this man along with his child and elderly mother came to the church door. Instead of dispatching him with a pittance, I thought of Collins and Smith. I gave him the next two hours and some significant help so that he might have hope and strength to meet the challenges of all his responsibilities. I kind of do this anyway, but from the book and DVD I was furthered motivated to BE the Lord’s Grace Ambassador to this man. I assume we will meet again. The Christian film, ‘War Room’, has shown at Fair Oaks Theatre in town for four weeks. The strength of this movie was the grace of God experienced by an older woman, who in turn shared that strength of Christ through her prayer life with others. In the eyes of the secular world it received a ‘1’ ticket and was pretty much panned by the film reviewers. Those of us inside the faith appreciated the film as it spoke our language. However, this did not speak grace to the post-Christian culture. In fact, it reinforced their stereotypes of us as religious fanatics. I believe this movie was made for Christians, so it was not meant to speak broadly to the non-believers. Yancy’s focus is nuanced with ways to engage the culture and connect with human needs and feelings that will lead to the Lord and His message. This is more sub-tle;1 it is friendship type evangelism. It is like the difference between a purring cat and roar-ing lion. In the end, both approaches can be used by God for good. The message and concern of Philip Yancy is very real and timely. Culture is turning and Christians are being bent. How do we speak up for the unborn, the poor, the very sick and dying, the elderly, the family-less child, the immigrant, the refugee, the middle class, the tra-ditional family, the untraditional family, the homeless? How can we do this as a congregation and be known as a church that cares, that protects, and helps? This is the horizon of ministry for us as God’s Ambassadors and church.

In His Grip, Pastor Randy

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Council Meeting Highlights

FROM THE September 12, 2015 MONTHLY MEETING

Welcomed Director of Youth Ministries Rob Mees, who presented the plans for youth min-

istry and program/events for the year 2016. This is the combined work of Rob and the Youth Committee. Council received his presentation and had positive discussions and com-pliments.

Set the Agenda for the Dec. 13th 11:15AM Annual Congregation Meeting, Part 1. This in-

cludes voting on proposed 2016 General Fund, Ratification vote on NALC constitution changes, and voting on NALC recommendation for adding to congregation constitutions a 501c3 IRS ruling.

Approved request from the Five Cities Diversity Coalition to contribute to the statue being

designed and constructed by local artist and high school students, to be placed in front of the Clark Center.

Approved blending two inactive Dedicated Funds and renaming it ‘Church Leadership

Scholarship Fund’. Approved support of ‘son of the congregation’ Andrew Wood, who is now studying at Trin-

ity Lutheran College in Everett, WA to become a full time church ministry worker in Youth and Family Ministries. Council approved $1,000 per semester for tuition and fees for up to two years of full time active studies. Congregation will be invited to contribute to this new fund as they are able and led.

Income/Expenses: Aug, 2015 YTD

*Income $318,370.72 *Expenses $293,283.83

Over (Under) $ 25,131.89

Sunday Attendance Aug. 30 171 Sept. 6 160 Sept. 13 158 Sept. 20 164 Sept. 27 196

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Dearest Saint John’s Family,

Thank you once again for your prayers. We are excited to tell you that we have been blessed with several good candidates. We have completed our first round of ‘get to know you’ phone calls. These calls were made more meaningful through the wonders of technology. We were able to connect via Skype and it made it seem we were actually sitting at the table with each pastor. We have reviewed the strengths and weakness of each of the candidates, and have creat-ed a short list of those we want to interview in-depth. We will create general questions to ask all the pastors and also specific questions for each one based on their first conver-sation. We pray that we will be able to schedule this second round in a timely fashion but scheduling ten people (nine of us and a pastor) across various time zones will be chal-lenging. We must remember the call process is about revealing of God’s will, not com-pleting the process as quickly as possible. Please continue to pray for the committee and the candidates that all may discern God’s plan for their futures.

In Christ, The Call Committee

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WORSHIP THIS MONTH

9:00AM Songfest Led Music 11:00 Organ Liturgical Music 10:10 Sunday School for all ages

10:10 Adult Faith In Life Classes - Rm 7/8

You may view the weekly worship services live stream or choosing from the archives by going to our website: saintjohnsag.com

Oct. 4 19th Sun. Pentecost Holy Communion Installation Stephen Leader Shar TerBorch. Beginning of Stewardship Month Emphasis - ‘Stewards of our Golden Jubilee’ sharing Oct. 11 20th Sun. Pentecost ONE SERVICE ONLY @ 10:00 AM

GLOBAL MISSIONS FESTIVAL 10:10 Children’s Sunday School release after Child message Guests - China Missionaries Rev. Jeff and Mim (Trelstad) Nellermoe; and from China we welcome Nancee and Yang Guang (see the article in Eagle here for complete schedule of the morning) Oct. 18 21st Sun. Pentecost Holy Communion - ‘Stewards of our Golden Jubilee’ sharing Oct. 25 Reformation Sunday - Youth Confirmation - Adam McCoid LOOKING AHEAD… Nov. 1 All Saints Sunday - ONE SERVICE ONLY @ 10:00 AM ‘Stewards of our Golden Jubilee’. 11:15 AM ALL CONG. STEWARDSHIP BRUNCH BANQUET -Fellowship Hall NOV. 24 - TUESDAY @ 7:00 AM

ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE Hosted here at Saint John’s NOTE: this is one day earlier in consideration of eve planning

SUNDAY AM ADULT CLASS

10:10 AM IN ROOM 7/8

A variety of Biblical, family, health, doctrinal, societal topics led by Pastor Randy, members, and guests.

Oct. 4 YANCY #4 “VANISHING GRACE”- Whatever Happened to the Good News?” Oct. 11 GLOBAL MISSIONS SUNDAY - MISSIONARIES SPEAK AT ADULT CLASS Oct. 18 YANCY #5 FINAL “VANISHING GRACE”- Whatever Happened to the Good News?” Oct. 25 REFORMATION SUNDAY - YOUTH CONF. - “WITTENBERG CHURCHES” -

GLENN LEGGETT

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We surround Priscilla Thomas as her mother, Dorothy, gently passed to the Lord on August 31 in Concord, CA at a care facility for dementia patients. Though separated by distance, the two were close in love. Priscilla also asks for prayers for her siblings Phyllis and Alan that they may be comforted by the Lord’s provisions and promises.

Congratulations to the recent birth of grandchild, shared by members Neita OATES (her son

Adam is married to Sarah (Fibich) and Terry Fibich. Proud great grandfather, is our member Clarence Fibich.

We lift up to the Lord our sister in Christ De Hitchcock, who gently died last month in Ventura. We will gather with De’s family on Thursday, Oct. 22 @3:00PM for a Memorial Service and Resurrection Garden Columbarium inurnment, followed by reception in the Commons. All are invited to attend.

We rejoice in the Sept. 19 wedding at Lutheran Church of

the Palisades in L.A. and marriage of Rob Mees and Michelle Standley. Rob’s father, Walter, Pastor at this church Rob has grown up in, officiated. Michelle’s family from Arkansas were all present for this celebration event. Rob serves as our Director for Youth Ministries / Media Center Tech and Michelle is our Nursery Attendant.

To My Saint John's Church Family: Many thanks to all who were able to come to my Celebration Piano Recital. Your presence helped to make it a joy-ful experience for me. I definitely felt the presence of the Lord throughout the recital. Everyone was so kind: The beautiful cards, a few gifts, encouragement, prayers, along with all of the wonderful helpers: Pastor Randy and Patty, Cher-

yl, Pam, Jan, Kay, Mark, Rob, Myron, Shari, Bob, Rena, Irene, Sandra, Jeannie, Roger, and Joan. It was a special day I will always treasure. Love & Blessings, Louise Frye

Russ was recently honored with a Medal of Honor from France, in recognition of his service

with the Allies in World War 11. He flew 25 bombing missions over Germany and France as a Navigator in a B-17. Excerpts from the accompanying letter say "You have been ap-pointed Chevalier (Knight) of the National Order of the Legion of Honor" (Created by Na-poleon (1802) "This award is a sign of France's infinite gratitude and appreciation for your personal contribution to the Allies’ decisive role in the liberation of our country during World War !!" Russ felt honored, and proud and we wanted to share it with you. It was definitely an "upper", as are the welcome continuing prayers. Love, Betty and Russ

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Let Us Be STEWARDS of our GOLDEN JUBILEE

1966 – 2016

Saint John's Lutheran will be 50 years old in 2016. In preparation for Saint John's celebration in 2016 we have chosen Golden Jubilee as our Stewardship theme which has a biblical focus of Thankfulness - for our Liberty and Freedom because Christ has set us free to serve and share with others. The Stewardship Emphasis Month will kick off October 4 and con-

clude with in-gathering on November 8. The October Sundays will have both testimonies and sign ups for the All-Congregation Brunch Banquet and the Jubi-lee Home Meetings. On Sunday, November 1 we will have a single Combined Worship at 10:00AM. The wor-ship will be followed immediately at 11:00 AM with a catered Brunch and a program in-cluding Special Guest Speaker Rev. Paul Jones (our first speaker at the National Day of Prayer), a skit, music,, prayer and receiving the family pledge card packets. In addition to signing up for the brunch - October Sundays will be the time to sign up for

one of the Jubilee Home Meetings. With 6 different times and locations the plan is to pro-

vide something convenient for everyone. JUBILEE HOME MEETINGS TIMES AND HOSTS Nov 2 (Mon) at 2:00 PM – Host – Ralph and Carolyn Miner Nov 3 (Tue) at 6:30 PM – Host – Cal and Kerry Wood Nov 4 (Wed) at 2:00 PM – Host – Betty Hanson in the Commons Nov 5 (Thu) at 6:30 PM – Host – Bob and Rena Weiger Nov 6 (Fri) at 2:00 PM – Host – @ Jerry DeVos with Tuggeys Nov 7 (Sat) at 2:00 PM – Host – Dave & Janis Immel Next Sunday the sign up boards for the brunch/program and the Jubilee Home Meetings

will be available in the commons. Please take the time to sign up and get it on your calen-dar.

The Stewardship Committee, Ralph, Selyn, Jerry, Betty, Fred, Ruth, Ron, Shelley, Pastor Randy

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Parents Night Out Is Back!

Could you or someone you know use a night of FREE BABYSITTING?

For Preschool through Grade 6 kids.

October 16th, 2015 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~Dinner Provided ~Bible Stories ~Games ~Christian Movie ~Crafts

Supervision provided by Saint John’s Youth, Trained Staff and Volunteers.

~RSVP to reserve your spot~

Contact Rob Mees [email protected] or call 805-489-8719

Children & Families Ministry Halloween Party

Sunday Oct 25th, 2015 5:00 - 7:00

In The Saint John’s Fellowship Hall

Come dressed in your costume! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

~Ghoulishly Tasty Dinner ~Crafts, Games, and Prizes

~Pumpkin Carving ~Trick-or-Treating

~RSVP so we know how many to plan for~ Contact Rob Mees

[email protected] or call 805-489-8719

Children & Family Ministry

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Join Rob Mees and Youth Leaders Wednesday Nights from 6-8 pm

With Food and Friends

Sr. High Lock-In and Halloween Party

October 16th, 2015 9:00 pm - 8:30 am

~Pizza ~Pumpkin Carving ~Games ~Little Sleep ~Movies ~Lots of Fun Immediately Following Parents Night Out

Invite Your Friends

~Are you going to be there?~ Contact Rob Mees

[email protected] or call 805-489-8719

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Dear Saint John’s Church. My Name is Collins and I am in First (P.1) grade. The name of my school is Solid Rock Christian School and my home town is Arua. Some of my favorite things to do on the weekends include reading books, playing with my friends and going for prayers on Sunday. Some things I am learning in school are reading letters of alphabet, counting numbers and speaking English. If I could visit anywhere in the world, I would go to America because I would fly with an air-plane and see my sponsors. I would also see rivers, mountains when I reach there. Thanks. Your Friend, Allonzi Collins

My Family Amati Sunday, Father Candiru Monica, Mother Amuiko Elder Sister James, Younger Brother

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Dear Saint John’s Church. My Name is Consolate and I am in third grade. The name of my school is Solid Rock Christian School and my home town is Arua. Some of my favorite things to do on the weekends include washing my clothes, washing utensils, cooking food. Some things I am learning in school are reading, speaking English, and writing. If I could visit anywhere in the world, I would go to America because I want to go and see my sponsors in America. Thank you dear. Your Friend, Consolate

My Family Acira Alex, Father Molly, Mother Nobert, Elder Brother Clarity, Sister Daniel, Brother Owen, Brother Tracy, Sister

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GLOBAL MISSIONS MINISTRY (we are the Senders and they are the Goers)

Greetings All You Eaglets From Your Global Missions Ministry

Want to know the committee’s biggest secret???

Our Annual Global Missions Festival Sunday

is Sunday, October 11th

One 10:00 am Combined Worship

followed by Light finger snacks (no Cal, we’re not eating fingers)

in the Fellowship Hall. Then Our Guests will share Slides, Stories of the Lord working in the lives of the children, youth and adults,

and your Questions and Discussion.

We’re a little “late on the draw” getting the word out for this year’s Festival, and as the Chairman of the Committee, I apologize. This year we again emphasize China Service Ventures which is now known as Mei Wen in China. Mei Wen is the name of the ‘business’ that was formed as response to pressure applied to China Service Ventures by the Chinese Government. We are Blessed again to have Pastor Jeff & Mim Nellermoe, Missionaries with China Service Ventures here with us for this occasion. And again they will preach and share with us the richness of GOD’S Provisions in this great mission field. Along with Jeff and Mim, we are pleased and honored to have from China for the first time in the USA Nancy, the local Principal Administrator for Mei Wen, and Yang Guang, her Mei Wen Associate. Both Nancy and Yang Guang speak some English and will share with us during The Mission Festival. Kathy and Joann Lindstaedt as well as Rebecca and Whitney Davis, last summer ’s “goers”; will be on hand to speak to us “senders”. Please plan to celebrate this Great Global Outreach From This Great Local Congregation. Remember 10:00 AM Combined Worship (with Children’s Sunday School at 10:10 AM after Children’s Message).

GODSPEED Jeff Metcalfe, Chairman, Global Missions Ministry

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Our Stephen Ministers visit on a regular, mostly weekly, basis with their Care Receivers and develop a close and strong relationship that is Christ motivated and centered. Therefore, as Pastor I am very glad to have our lay Care Givers also bring the Sacrament of Holy Commun-ion to our people if they are house bound. Before sending them out with a home Communion kit, I organized a training session that included why a lay person trained and delegated can rightly serve the Lord’s Supper, They learned how to go about it, what a good recommended order of service would look like (they can adapt it), and how to care for the portable kit in cooperation with the Altar Guild. We had a wonderful and heart felt class that included practicing on each other. Shown in the photo are (left to right) Kerry Wood, Gordon Eiland, Mike Ebersole, and Robin Eiland. Not in photo are Ethel Lenz, Jeff Metcalfe, Erma Kendrick, Barbara Bowles, Camille Penningroth and Pastor Randy. The photo above has our Stephen Ministers who were present that night holding the two new additional portable Holy Communion kits that were purchased as gifts by the Eilands. Thank you so much! I know these kits and the Stephen Ministers and Care Receivers who use them will be greatly blessed!

Pastor Randy, Stephen Leader

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I am Here, Because...I’m not All There Get to a Place of Healing. If you are still worrying, then you are not praying! That just gave me the Holy Shivers! Who died and made you God? I can’t, God can, I think I will let Him. Feed your faith and your fear will starve. Don’t SHOULD on me! A man was excited that his son found God. “That’s wonderful!” Suzanne said, “But I didn’t

know God was lost!” Don’t quit five minutes before the Miracle! When angry, journal with a red ink pen. Red is the color of anger...and of love PUSH – Pray Until Something Happens Put down the magnifying glass and look in the Mirror. Is it ODD or is it GOD?? If it’s Odd, it’s probably God. Suzanne made cards for People’s Kitchen: “Free lunch everyday at noon, Jesus paid it all!” Just remember two simple prayers: Thank you and Help. In this very room, there is quite enough love for one like me.

Excerpts from

‘God Shots According To Suzanne’

Anecdotes and Inspirations

from a Godly RedHead

Collected by Martha Marys Illustrations and Layout by

Shelly Malcolm

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ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS

PAGEANT REHEARSALS BEGIN! We’ll start rehearsals for our Annual Children’s Christmas Pageant, “Miracle on Main Street”, on Sunday, October 18, during the Sunday School hour between services. ALL children are welcome to participate in this exciting event, which includes speaking parts, spe-

cial costuming, and of course, lots of wonderful music! Rehearsals will be held on Sundays October 18 and 25, November 1, 8, 15 and 22 (off the 29th for Thanksgiving weekend), and December 6. There will be a special dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 12 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary, then our Pageant on Sunday, December 13 at the combined worship service at 10:00 a.m. Please plan to bring your children each Sunday for their regularly scheduled classes, as well as the Pageant rehearsals. See you then! Shari, Patty, Valerie and Adrienne – Co-Directors

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Five Cities Food Ministry: Contributions of peanut butter, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables and fruit are always needed, and the wagon in the Commons is waiting to be filled. Thanks for any number of items. Call Eileen, Food Coordinator for Five Cities Food Ministry for information, or to volunteer. Volunteers collect food, stock the pantry, and distribute food. Thanks to all who donate so faithfully.

People’s Kitchen: It’s wonderful news that PK has a home to serve daily noon

full meals indoors at Pacific Christian Center in Grover Beach. Eve-ry day at 11:30am the host church will conduct a worship and then the worshippers will break into a meal together. Saint John’s is al-ways the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Call Linda McNair, for infor-mation about this ministry, or to volunteer your help.

Health Ministries Committee: Anyone with a health related background is in-vited. Contact person, Yvonne Stephens.

It’s not too soon to consider joining Saint. John’s Thanksgiving dinner

gathering. It’s a great opportunity to not have to prepare the dinner or to be alone. Watch for the registration sign up and what to bring.

Social Outreach Committee.

Senior Luncheon October 27, 12:00 Noon Last one of the year!! Come and Join Us!

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SPIRITED 50’S SATURDAY

OCTOBER 10, 2015, 6:00P.M. FELLOWSHIP HALL

Thanks go to Carol & George Erickson and Frank Drake for hosting our September gathering. We were a small group this month with so many traveling. We enjoyed a great fel-lowship including cake & ice cream. Frank presented comments concerning the terrorist at-tacks against the United States, followed by watching the DVD entitled “101 Minutes That Changed America”. It was appropriate based on the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the two World Trade Center Buildings, the Pentagon, and the plane crash in a Pennsylvania field that was headed for the White House.

OCTOBER 10, 2015 @ 6:00 P.M. FELLOWSHIP HALL. Our hosts will be Sandy & Frank Lebens. Program selected will be a presentation of the story of Louis Zamperini, his survival, resilience, and redemption

SAVE THESE DATES:

. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21. Host Irene Rodin and Erma Hendrick.

Program is the Melodrama showing the “Holiday Extravaganza”. The Melodrama has changed the purchasing rules and the tickets have to paid for at the time of or-dering. So please let Irene know if you intend to go and pay her for a ticket. Seat-ing and more information will be available as we obtain additional information.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 12. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. NEED HOSTS! We need hosts or hostess’ for the calendar year of 2016. We’re starting off with a

bang. We have hosts for February and March. I know you want to meet and enjoy the camara-derie of your fellow Christian brothers and sisters. Soooo, step forward and be a host/hostess. With out your help we won’t meet. We have posted several suggested activities on the bulle-tin board so the hosts would have some type of activity to choose from if they did not have one they would like to present. You’ll find the suggested activity list posted in our area. If you can not make a decision as to what the program will be, ask Frank Drake for help. Remember there really isn’t anyone too young or too old to join us and enjoy the fellowship period we have to-gether. If you have not attended our gatherings you do not know what you have missed. It’s light and fun time. Come and find out for yourself. Please think about hosting so we don’t miss our opportunities to gather. The host sign up sheet for 2015 is posted on the bulletin board, and is located adjacent to the phone in the entrance hall to the Fellowship Hall. Without a host there will not be a chance to gather and fellowship with your Christian Brothers and Sis-ters. Please either sign the Host sign up sheet or call Frank Drake at. Please consider hosting twice a year, and try to limit hosts to two couples, or 4-5 people, so we’ll have plenty of hosts to share the fun time.

In HIS Service, FRANK DRAKE

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Women’s Ministry

The mission of the Women’s Ministry is to serve the congregation and community with love and fellowship.

We will gather on Wednesday the 14th of October at 10:30 to package the Person-al Care Kits and then go out for lunch. The following is our calendar for the coming year. Please mark your calendar and come join in the fun.

November 11th – 1:00 - Meeting with speaker, related to Veteran’s Day

December 9th - Noon - Christmas Luncheon

January 13th - 1:00 - Special Interest

February 10th - 1:00 - Meeting, speaker and Valentine Secret Pal reveal

March 9th - 1:00 - Special Interest

April - No Meeting

May 5th - 5:00 - Tacos & Bingo

June 8th - Noon - Potluck, Election of Officers and Entertainment

Women’s Ministry Board - Rena Weiger, Jean Wilson, Jan Straka &

Kay Werner

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Please Pray for… Suzanne & family, Heather, Pastor Ron & brother Sonny, Ron, Peggy, Ethel, Sandy, Barry, Don E., Charlotte, Karen, Russ & Betty, Bob, Kippey, Ben, Apfel Family, Nancy Duty’s family, the family of De Hitchcock, the family of Ed Haggerty, the Pastoral Call Committee.+ Continue to pray for the strength & safety of all firefighters and first responders.

2 LARRY & VELMA GREEN

10 BOB & JOYCE MCGHIE

11 MARQ & EMANDA MILLER

RICHARD & THERESA SCHULTZ

16 GERALD & DIANE YOPS

2 STEPHEN CORRELL, JOSEPH

MARCH, MEGHAN REILLY, JEAN

WILSON, SANDY VARLEY

3 BEA CRAN, KEN KLEIST

4 BARBARA BOWLES

5 DOMINIC BRITO, ELIZABETH LE-

BENS, DOUG MALCOLM, KULANI

MASICAMPO, BOB VAHSHOLTZ

6 CORAZON MASICAMPO,

HEATHER MCCOID, CHARLOTTE

POTTER,

9 LILA BORJA, EVAN MUNDAHL

10 SEAN BORJA, MONA HART,

MAXINE LITTLEJOHN

12 CANDY BRILL, SANDY LEBENS

13 SANDRA KERMOYAN, PAUL

MAIER

14 HENLEY VINING

15 RANDY OUIMETTE, SHIRLEY

UHRAN

16 SANDY BRANTINGHAM, ERIK

GUTTERUD, LINDSAY KAPKA,

DIANNA MURASKI,

17 LINDA CZIRAKI

22 RON LINDSTAEDT,

23 LORENA VALDES

24 FLO SASSE, KAY WERNER

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2015 CHURCH COUNCIL: OFFICERS- PRESIDENT: Mona Hart VICE PRESIDENT: David Light TREASURER: Frank Smith SECRETARY: David Immel LIAISONS: Children‘s Ministry Mona Hart Adult Growth Ministry David Light Good News Team Jeff Metcalfe Property Mark Haley Social Ministry Lynn Kaloian Stewardship Ralph Miner Worship & Music Shar TerBorch Youth David Immel

STAFF PASTOR Rev. Randy Ouimette [email protected] OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Cheryl Apfel OFFICE ASSISTANT Pam Glenn BOOKKEEPER Gretchen Weckstein CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR Shari Bowman HANDBELLS DIRECTOR Sandy Leggett SONGFEST DIRECTORS Myron & Shari Bowman CHOIR ACCOMPANIST Louise Frye ORGANIST Dawn Russ CHILDREN’S CHURCH CHILD. MINISTRY EVENTS COORD. Kathy Lindstaedt CUSTODIAN Candy Brill NURSERY ATTENDANT Michelle Mees MEDIA TECH Rob Mees DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Rob Mees FINANCIAL SECRETARY Patti Roberts

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

N.A.L.C. our Four Core Values are: *Christ-Centered *Mission-Driven *Traditionally-rounded *Congregationally-Focused

Our Motto : The Little Church with the Big Heart! Our Mission is the Great Commission of our Lord to “Go, make disciples of all nations,” involving us in evangelism and discipleship.

Nov. Newsletter Deadline is Oct. 15th Thanks to all the volunteers who have been such a blessing to the office. It would be impossible without you!

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