Announcements for Sunday, October 23, 2011
THE ALTAR FLOWERS TODAYare given to the glory of God in loving memory of Glenn F. Rietdorf.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS
9:15 – the Kinner family
11:40 – Marian Jenkins, Virginia Racker and Irene Talbert
PRAYER CONCERNS
MEMBERS – Stacey Khoury-Barnes, Helen Campbell, Jenna Coleman, Sam Dennis, Becky Gregory, Evi Gulbenk, David Hegland, Bill Hodde, Elizabeth Kogler, Ron Martin, Amanda Page, Thomas Price, Edice and Janice Smith
FAMILY & FRIENDS – John Bachinger (friend of Debbie Jackson), Bill & Betty Biles (parents of Danny Biles), Tim Biles (brother of Danny Biles), Barbara Hood (friend of Cyndie McConnell), Joan Hooper (Brian Hooper’s mother), Virgie Jablonsky (Jim Tully’s mother), Mary Khoury (mother of Stacey Khoury-Barnes), Dan Manix (brother-in-law of Danny Biles), Kirk Nigbor (Sherri Hodde’s grandson), Mary Ellen Smith (Eric Ryniker’s aunt), Charles (friend of Jon Coleman), Jeff(friend of Jon Coleman)
We pray that healing and health have been granted. Names will be removed from the list after 4 weeks unless you request continued prayers. Please let the church office know if a person listed above may be removed before 4 weeks. Thanks
Saints Alive, Living Generously…
We are now in the phase of receiving responses. Our goal is to receive 100 Estimate of Giving Cards that either have an amount or have the section checked that says “I/We support… FELC in the year 2012, but are unable to make an estimate.” After only one week, we have reached 38% of our goal!!!
Oct 2…In Prayer”
Oct 9…Through Worship”
Oct 16…Though Giving”
(Consecration Sunday)
Oct 23…Though Serving”
Oct 30…From Reading
the Bible”
(Reformation Sunday)
Nov 6…With the Saints
Past and Present”
(All Saints’ Sunday)
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Worship items for your calendar…
October 30 – Reformation Sunday
November 6 –All Saints’ Sunday
Fauré’s Requiem
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On Sunday, November 6thas part of the
10:30 All Saints’ Day Communion Service, the choir will sing “Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré.
The choir will be joined by the choir from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Madison and will be accompanied by solo violin, harp and organ. Special music will also be presented during communion and an extended prelude.
Fauré said that he saw death “as a happy deliverance, an aspiration towards the happiness of the hereafter, rather than as a painful passing away.” For this reason, Fauré’s setting is remarkably subdued, omits entirely the Sequenz segment, with its visions of wrath and hellfire, and adds the Pie Jesu and In Paradisum texts, which are not part of the Requiem proper but emphasize the granting of eternal rest.
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
Homebound Members– Erna Beyer, Helen Campbell, Sara Daugherty, Evi Gulbenk, Eunice Hall, Anne House, Elizabeth Kogler, Robert Lovell, Janice and Edice Smith, Herma Swenson and Emma Jeane Williams
Military Members– Johan Kinberg, Michelle Melbert, Jason Mitchell, Steven Roemhildt & Thomas Schutt
Military Family of Members– Col. Jeffery Anderson (Jim Tully’s son-in-law), Christian Burston (Janice Smith’s family), Paul Gapinski (the Gilbertsons’ nephew), Samuel Dylan Hrncir & Sean Dietrich Hrncir (Sharon Dennis’ nephews), Adam Marrero (the Overtons’ grandson), Jonathan Mizell (the Gregorys’ nephew), Steven Riggan (Mark Riggan’s nephew), Dustin Worsham (cousin of the Haurys & Hoddes), Travis Zimmerman (the Hurds’ cousin)
WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR MISSION PARTNERSTrinity Lutheran Church Dover, NJ and Pastor Ted Zimmerman, our missionary in Hong Kong, China.
WE JOIN IN PRAYERS FOR OUR FELLOW LUTHERANS THIS WEEKat St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Franklin, Tennessee.
On Sunday, November 6th during the Sunday School hour we will have a staff member from Room In The Inn speak about Radical and Creative Hospitality in the Assembly Room. This topic will address the spiritual aspects of hospitality along with innovative ways of welcoming Room In The Inn guests to our church on Monday evenings. This program is part of the Gathered to Service course offerings by Room In The Inn and is free of charge. It will be a multi-media presentation with a high level of interaction among session attendees. The goal of Gathered to Service is to support and empower congregational volunteers so we can feel more comfortable and informed in our work at Room In The Inn. Hope to see you there.
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The Lutheran Faith Journey small group meets on the 1stand 3rdTuesdays of each month at 7pm at the church and our next meeting is on Tuesday, Oct 18th. We will be starting a new book, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible by Deitrich Bonhoeffer. Our meeting includes time for fellowship and prayer in addition to the book discussion and we hope that you can join us. If you have any questions, please contact Eric or Heather Ryniker or Ben Hurt.
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Monday 7p Small Group Leaders Meeting
Tuesday 6p Bible Study
Thursday 5:30p AA
7p Romans Small Group
Saturday 11a Disaster Relief BBQ Cook off
LAST WEEK AT FIRST LUTHERAN
Attendance 8:30 – 36 10:30 – 81
Offering $6,601 Month total $18,885
CONGREGATION COUNCIL
John Page – Council President
Darlene Kemp – Council Vice-President
Dustin Gordon – Secretary; Christian Ed/Youth
Herb Stone – Treasurer; Finance
Jon Coleman – Archives/Long Range Planning
Bettina Engh – Finance
Bill Hurt
Lisa Kafader – Outreach
Mark Riggan – Property
Luke Smith
Tim Sowell – Stewardship/Evangelism & Promotions
Katie Williams – Worship & Music
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF
Ministers – The People of First Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor – David Hood
Director of Music – Mark Beall
Bookkeeper – Ann Green
Building Superintendent – Mark Riggan
Administrative Assistant – Elizabeth Spears
Membership Coordinator – Tricia Gordon
Wedding Coordinator – Sandy Aud
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Nursery – Frances Ridge
PreK thru Grade 5 – Jenna Coleman, Ann Riddle
& Heather Ryniker
Grades 6-12 – Neelie Crooke and Dusty Gordon
Adult Classes
Fellowship Class – David Tuleen
Martin Luther Class – Holly Baulch
Contemporary Issues Discussion Group –
Eric Ryniker
Volunteers are needed again from November 14 – March 26, 2012 to help the homeless from Room In The Inn who will be staying at First Lutheran. We will host eight men on nine Monday evenings during these dates. We need two individuals to spend the night, and either two individuals or families to help prepare the meals. One hot meal is served on Monday evening and then a quick and easy breakfast along with a sack lunch is served the next morning. A signup sheet will be placed in the hallway outside the chapel. Please contact Mark Kafader with all of your questions: home 662-9016; cell 405-1506 or email mark.kafader@freemanco.com. “Never under estimate the power of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.” – Charles Strobel, Founding Director.
Show your love for the church by joining the Fall Cleaning on Saturday, November 12th(2 weeks before Thanksgiving) at 9am.
Volunteers are needed to serve as Crucifer and Acolyte. If you would like to serve, please contact Debbie Jackson at 901-237-1110 or TA1ZME@aol.com.
Nursery Volunteers are needed during second service. If you can help with this ministry, please contact the office at adsec@bellsouth.netor 256-7580.
Due to the overwhelming success for the Nashville Historical Church Tour last June, there will be another one on Reformation Weekend – Saturday, October 29 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Four historical churches in the area (three different ones from last June) will be included. A very comfortable 25 seat mini-bus included will be used. Price to cover expenses: $15 per person – completely escorted. An optional stop will be made at the Farmers Market Food Court at 12:30pm for an hour before returning to First Lutheran. Please contact Carl Stasiunas at 615-361-3737 if interested.
Fellowship & Fun
Thur, 10/27– The113 Club will travel to the school house in Adams, TN
Sat, 10/29– Disaster Relief BBQ Cook Offis being sponsored by the Middle TN Lutherans and Lutheran Services of TN at Peace Lutheran in Spring Hill. In addition to BBQ, the cook off categories include baked beans, sides and desserts. You are also invited to just come and eat. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids under 12. All money raised will be used for disaster relief in TN, AL, MS and GA. Pastor David will be singing as part of the entertainment. His set is titled “Churches and All Their Jazz.” For more information, please see the poster in the educational hallway.
*Judging begins at 11am, lunch
at 1pm, entertainment from
12:30 – 2:30pm*
Sun, 11/6– Kick Off for Dinner Groups
We will meet at the church at 5pm. Please bring a side dish. BBQ will be provided. Please sign up in the hallway to ensure we have enough food. The Dinner Groups meet once a month. People in a group of 8 will take a turn planning a meal at their home or in a restaurant. This is a fabulous time for fellowship and getting to know each other better.
Fri, 11/18- Movie Night: The award-winning documentary, Miss Representation, will be screened at FELC, 7pm on Friday, November 18th. Admission is free and childcare will be provided. Mark your calendars! See upcoming Chronicle for more information.
Sun, 12/4is the date set for the Children’s Christmas Program and Luncheon. Mark your calendars and save the date!