Bulletin Calendar GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH HILLS AND CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL 418 Maxwell Drive Phone 884-3232 Fax: 884-3233 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 A Congregation of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod Christ the King Sunday,November 23rd, 2008-9:00am BEFORE worship, speak to God. DURING worship, let God speak to you. AFTER worship, speak to one another. WELCOME
Welcome to all who are worshiping with us today - members and guests. If you are a guest, please introduce yourself to your fellow worshipers. We appreciate all who will record their visit with us. It is suggested that during the offering, you would please fill out the information requested in the Maroon Welcome Booklet. The Welcome Booklet is to be passed to you from the center aisle. After all in the row have registered their information, it should be returned back to the center aisle end of the row.
*Hearing receivers are available from the ushers, if a person has
difficulty in hearing the service.
*Prayer Requests may be written at the Prayer Podium in the Entrance Area
Holy Communion is celebrated during our Service. Baptized believers who repent of their sins and trust Christ's promise of His real presence in the bread and wine are invited to commune. Children who have not been admitted to Communion in our Church should place their hands over their chest in the form of a cross to receive a blessing. For those unable to drink wine, the clear cup in the center of each tray contains water tinctured with wine. Altar Guild: Audrey Johnson, Linda Kelly, Karen Razumic & Lois Razumic
Chancel Flowers are placed to the Glory of God by Cody Schaar in loving memory of his godmother, Debbie Celovsky.
November 23rd - November 30th
Sunday CHRIST the KING SUNDAY
8:30am Worship Service
9:45am Capital Campaign Brunch
11:00am Worship Service
Nursery available in Room 11
(Closed Circuit TV of Service)
Noon VOTER'S MEETING
Monday
7:00pm Cub & Boy Scouts
7:00pm Council Meeting
Tuesday
6:00pm Weight Watchers
7-9pm Project Linus in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday No Preschool through December 1
7:30pm Thanksgiving Service
8:00pm Narcotics Anonymous
Thursday THANKSGIVING DAY (Church office closed)
Friday
Saturday
9:00am Bell Choir rehearsal
Sunday FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
8:30 am Worship Service
9:45 am CHristain Education for All
11:00am Worship Service
Nursery available in Room 11
(Closed Circuit TV of Service
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ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK On Sunday, November 16 there were 85 worshipers at the 8:30 am service and 70 worshipers at the 11:00 am service for a total of 155. The offering was $5,454.00.
BULLETIN NOTICES MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS BY 9 AM!
THANK YOU Bud, Chris and John for all of your hard work and personal contributions to today's services.
Everyone is welcome downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for a continental breakfast before the childrens' Sunday School classes begin. There will be no adult classes today. Now would be a great time to ask our Capital Campaign committee members any questions you may have. Seek out anyone wearing a campaign name tag. Ask them anything, or just thank them for all of their hard work so far on this campaign.
Commitment Sunday is fast approaching! Sunday December 7 has been designated as our Commitment Sunday. Please continue to give prayerful consideration to your contribution to this 3 year commitment.
Thank you to Rita Winker and her Spiritual Life committee for all of their hard work on yesterday's Prayer Vigil.
Please continue to consult your prayer calendar for the daily suggestions for prayers.
REMINDER-THERE WILL BE A VOTER'S MEETING TODAY AFTER THE LATE SERVICE In addition to regular business, an item of interest is an update from the Call Committee on the status of the Director of Youth Ministry.
THIS WEEK
the deadline for bulletin announcements is Tuesday, November 25
at 9 am due to the short holiday week.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sun. Michael Hartung; Tues. Mary Jane Forrest; Wed. Cora Hartung, John Simpson; Fri. Ray Betler, Ashley Pryzbylski; Sat. David Adley, Alice Meyer, Mabel Meyer
POINT TO PONDER- "Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years instead of your lean; Count your kind deeds instead of your mean. Count your health instead of your wealth; Count on God instead of yourself."
THE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS SERVICE is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th at 11:00 am.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will meet in the church at 9:45 am for an opening to practice some of the songs for the Christmas Program.
A RECEPTION in the Fellowship Hall will immediately follow the Children's Christmas Service. Volunteers are needed to provide food and to assist with setup and cleanup. Please sign up to help on the sheet on the Welcome Center. Thanks for your support!
Growing in Christ™ Sunday School
Theme-
Today's Sunday School lesson involved the well-known story of
David and Goliath. As David slew the giant Goliath, so Jesus,
our David, slew the jeering giants of sin, Satan, and death with
the weapon of His own death. Discuss, "How could David approach
his battle with Goliath confidently? How can we face the 'Goliaths'
in our life with confidence?"
THERE WILL BE NO ADULT BIBLE CLASS THIS WEEK-Please join us for the Capital Campaign Continental Breakfast during the Sunday School hour today! THE CHILDREN SHOULD GET THEIR SNACK, and then go to their Sunday School Class.
EAT 'N PARK SMILES - GIFT CARDS That is right! You can buy a gift card to Eat'N Park for a dollar for dollar certificate, and, they give back a percentage to our Women's Guild. See Arlene Stroebel, Carol Shade, Joan Steigerwald or Rose Ann Zimmerman for cards in increments of $10 and $25. Buy here before eat'n and help our Ladies Guild! Thank you-REMEMBER-they make great gifts!!
2009 ENJOY BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Please see Jeanine Bondi to purchase or check out the sample book. Price per book is $27.00 and all sales benefit the Preschool. NEW THIS YEAR-Travel Section
1) Please help us in updating the prayer list. If you have submitted a name, please call and give us an update. 2) Please take the list home and regularly pray for the people listed. 3) If you desire a name to be mentioned in the Sunday prayers, you must write the request in the Special Prayer Book found in the narthex.
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************************************************************************************************************************* THIS WEEK'S PRAYER REQUESTS--- Lorna Cefola (mother of Jeanine Bondi); Wisdom and guidance for Rachel Veres as she prepares for another overseas deployment November 28; For preschool registration; For the construction projects on our property; For our country during this financial crisis; Safety and protection for our country; Those who are mourning; Those who are unemployed; For the young Military --Rachel Veres; Matt Tassani and Rodney; Michael W. Wentz; Ryan Hoellein; SSGT. Justin J. McCaffrey; David Freund; Ryan Zabielski; Mark McMurray; Captain Tom Renner; Rodney Koehler; SPC Nathan Novelly; PFC Chris Santory; Jon Reiland; Jonathan Blauvelt; Eric Parker; Lt. Bob Johnson IV & Stan Newhard. For the injured, and the families of all soldiers. Congregational: Renewal constantly in faithfulness of members; For increased worship attendance; Marie Hartung; Catherine & Bill Hoellein, Sr.; Jim & Tillie Koerth; Ida Pack, Mary Prisby (hospice), Elsie Schaefer; Sally Smith; Mabel Meyer & Joan Uhrinak. Blaine Taylor; Carol Sue Molinari; Dave Sheridan; Heather Bell's father); Jennifer (granddaughter of friend of Pam Spechtold); Joyce Neville (relative of Schaar family); Jordan Wells; Carol Kagemann's father; Audrey Papp; Cody Barnett (Grandson of Jean Kirkwood); Maria Fusca; Pat Sienawaki; Jim Scholz; Mildred and Edwin Meier & Michael Wageley; Alice Meyer; Marcia Colgan; Jim Dalton; Sherri; Sandy Meyer; Ken Medvid; Luise Renner; Kayla Rush; Denise Zavaiydriga; Paul Brand; Dan Schultz; Teresa; Gloria Myers; Bev Thomas; Michael Weeks; Jan Hart; Julie; Bryan Parkhill; Dr. Jerry Giammarino; Don Kaminski; Gerry Burkholder; Terry Flati; Karen Bergman; Kim Tennyson; Millie Welsh; Dr. Jean Veres Zborowski; Dorothy Seay; Don Christiansen; Hank Marzina; Tony Slaughter; George Carroll; George Benson; Ron Ruffalo; Judy Smith; Jacklynne Stein; Kim Oswalt; Jan; C. Dellefosse; Barbara Hajel; Patty Smith; Ryan Melarkey; Gary Schaar; Joe Black; Ashley Taylor; Nicholas Wittman; Cindy McCormick; Ann Sloniger & Garret Cooper. Anna Meyer; Andy Lingsch; Helen Clarkson; Cal Koehnke; Joan Krueger; Hal Hoffman; Margaret and Walt Walkowiak; Betty Smith (Alzheimers/great-aunt of Cody Schaar); Dolores Veres; Linda Kuehn; Bethe Ott; Mary, David and Steven Swope; Tim and Michelle Thomas; Rev. and Mrs. Beiderwieden, Rusty Lang, Ruth Leasure (Koerth); Kim Tessmann (Niece of Becki Welch); Erna Saskosky (Mother of Carol Schaar) & David Hesse. David Yasko & Barb Hentsch. Bill & Harriet Kissinger; Jim & Shirley McClain; Bob Tetzlaff; Jack and Jan Hudon; Gil Smith & Judy Maurho. |
OPPORTUNITY TO HOST VISITING CHOIR-CAN YOU HELP?? Jennifer
and Ken Meyer have volunteered to organize the housing and hosting
of The Choir of Concordia, Bronxville, NY. They will be here on
Thursday evening, February 26. We will need to provide an evening
meal for approximately 30 people. For the Concordia Choir, there
will be additional costs including a hotel for the driver. Please
see Joan Krueger if you can help in any way with the extra expenses
as we host them.
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ELEVATOR PROJECT
The Project is moving along as scheduled. The Elevator itself,
that is the frame work, cab, and mechanical system furnished by
Thyssen Krupp through the local Marshall Elevator Company, is
scheduled for shipping November 28th. The elevator should arrive
in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, December 2 and installation should be
December 8 through 19. Hopefully, the inspection can be arranged
for December 22 so we can use it on Christmas. The Elevator enclosure
and the equipment room are already complete and waiting for the
mechanicals to arrive.
Associated office renovations are well underway and should be
completed by the time the Elevator arrives and is installed. The
school Directors office is being painted and this room's furnishings
are being held in Pittsburgh waiting for our release to deliver.
The reception and administration office has a new wall and has
been painted and the cabinet installation started last weekend.
The furniture is scheduled for delivery near the end of November.
Pastor's office is painted and this furniture is also scheduled
for delivery at the end of November. Carpeting for the offices
and upper hallway has been ordered. The carpeting should be available
for installation right after the elevator is completed and just
before furniture is delivered.
Pastor's office is now temporarily downstairs in Room 5.
Catch the Spirit "Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving."
W.T.P Purkiser
SPECIAL THANKS TO Don Steigerwald for his expertise in painting. Don (and Art Tritsch) painted the Church/Pastor's office in preparation for the installation of cabinets. Thanks, too, to Ray Vogel, Sean Sleeman, Joel Strussenberg and the Dunmires for their help installing the cabinets and electrical equipment.
SEMINARY EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPE An envelope to be used for our Seminary Education Support is available on the Welcome Center. Our goal is to raise $3,000 dollars. It will help the costs of our seminarian, David Strussenberg. Thank you.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November
26. As we did last year, on Thanksgiving Eve and the Sunday following
(November 30), we will be collecting food and monetary donations
for the SonShine Kitchen in McKeesport. Any monetary donations
should be made payable to Concordia Lutheran Ministries with a
notation for SonShine Kitchen. These donations are in place of
our usual donations for Concordia Ministries. Last year's donations
were such a blessing, that the Concordia Lutheran Ministries has
again selected this special outreach mission. David Strussenberg
will be preaching at this service.
NAME(S) ___________________________________________________
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ADDRESS ___________________________________________________
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PHONE/E-MAIL _______________________________________________
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Thank you for your timely attention to this matter.
The Board of Elders,
Ray Vogel, Chairman
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SEASON is scheduled for Friday, December 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm. The cost is $10 per family. Events include a Bake Sale and Pizza Dinner,Chinese Auction (BASKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING TODAY/3 tickets for $1, 20/$5, Body length for $10), Story time with Mrs. Claus, a craft, and music and sing-along with the Choir and Bell Choir. Please RSVP by November 25. This will be an evening full of fun that you won't want to miss. We would also welcome your help with this important event. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board and at the Welcome Center. Thank you for your support!
BAKE SALE FOR FAMILY FUN NIGHT Donations are needed for the Family Fun Night Bake Sale to be held on Friday, December 5 from 5:30-7:30. If you can help by donating a baked goodie, it would help make Family Fun Night a sweet treat for all. Donations may be brought in the week of December 1. Thank you for sharing your culinary skills! All proceeds benefit the Preschool.
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE BASKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE CHINESE AUCTION AT FAMILY FUN NIGHT. See Kristin Schroeder, Linda Kelly or Jennifer Meyer for tickets. (3/$1, 20/$5, Body length for $10). All proceeds support the Preschool.
CONCORDIA THANKSGIVING DONATIONS Again this year Concordia Lutheran Ministries will conduct its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for one of our missions - The SonShine Kitchen of McKeesport. It is the time of year that we give thanks for the many blessings God has provided and with grateful hearts, we remember God's people in need. We celebrate Thanksgiving with sumptuous meals and hoped that you would include The SonShine Kitchen of McKeesport on your shopping list. Suggestions of food items: Packaged dry goods (cereals, pasta, rice, potatoes) and any size canned goods (fruit, vegetables, soup). Bring the food items to Good Shepherd and Concordia will gather those for delivery on Monday, December 8. On behalf of the Concordia family as well as The SonShine Kitchen, we are grateful for our brothers and sisters in Christ and the gifts of love you have always supplied.
FLOWER CHART FOR 2009 is now available on the bulletin board by the church office. Cost is $20 and checks should be made payable to Altar Guild. Sign up today!
HARVEST FESTIVAL Pastor and Mrs. Reholma McCants and the Congregation of Unity Lutheran Community Mission cordially invite you to the 22nd Annual Harvest Festival. Our Harvest Celebration includes a spiritual service followed by a Thanksgiving Feast cooked by the Unity Ladies' Aide chapter of the LWML. The guest speaker is Rev. Arthur Litke of Bethel Lutheran TODAY, November 23 at 2:30 pm at 7825 ½ Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh. (412) 731-2811.
CONSERVING ENERGY: WE NEED YOUR HELP Now that the cold weather is back and energy costs at near historic highs it's very important that we all do our part to conserve the energy being used in our building. The Building & Ground Commission is doing its part by rechecking the heating system, thermostats and timers to make sure the system is working properly. You can help by keeping windows and doors closed and turning out lights at the end of meetings, classes and/or the function in which you are involved. This is especially important at the end of the day or if you are one of the last people to leave the building at night. Take a minute to check if the windows in the space that you used are closed and that outside doors are closed and secure. All interior lights should be turned off unless otherwise noted by the light switches. Please take a minute to help us with these simple tasks and it will make a big difference. Thank you.
YOUTH GROUP MEETING TODAY AT 4:30 IN FELLOWSHIP HALL. Bonfire is planned, conditions permitting! Also, work on "Space Ship", so plan to attend! Remember to bring a friend or two to join us. Food will be provided.
CHRISTMAS INFORMATION
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:
December 5 - 5:30-7:30 Family Fun Night
December 14 - 8:30 am Regular worship service
9:45 am Adult Bible Classes
10:30 am Students meet for Preservice Preparation
11:00 am Children's Christmas Program
Reception after Program
December 21 - 8:30 am Regular worship service
9:45 am Adult Bible Classes
11:00 am Regular worship service
December 24 - 5:00 pm Candlelight Family Service
7:00 pm Sacred Music Concert
7:30 pm Festival Candlelight Service
December 25 - 10:00 am Service Celebrating our Lord's Birth
December 28 - 10:00 am Worship Service (NO EDUCATION HOUR)
December 31 - New Year's Eve 7:00 pm Worship Service
UNITY ANGEL TREE-The Angel Tree for Christmas Gifts for students at Unity Lutheran Mission will be available SOON. Please take an angel and bring your gift back as soon as possible. The children at Unity thank you!
CAROLING & COOKIES FOR COUNTY JAIL It's that time again. Over 100 dozen cookies will be needed to spread the joy of Christmas at the County Jail. A sign-up sheet is available on the Welcome Center. Just bake a few extra cookies while you are baking for Christmas. Home-made cookies are just so much better than bought ones. Also, we will be looking for singers to go caroling at the County Jail on December 6. Details soon to be announced. If interested, please see Carol Kagemann.
NEW ADDRESS-UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY The new address for Susan and Tom Fortunato and family is 1315 Prospect Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. The phone number remains the same.
THE THANKSGIVING EVE CHANCEL FLOWERS are placed to the Glory of God by Louise and Bill Kratz and Family as thanks for the many blessings He has given us ALL.
PLEASE HELP-DONATIONS ARE NEEDED for a shelter for abused Women and Children-Items that are needed include…new toys and women's essentials. A box will be available beginning next Sunday in the Narthex. This is part of a project for a Girl Scout Gold Award.
November 16 - 22
16th Vision Awareness Sunday
8:30am Worship Service
9:45am Adult Bible Class, S.S. & Confirmation Classes
11:00am Worship Service
Noon Ladies Guild Meeting
17th
7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts
7:00pm Council Meeting
18th
3:00pm Preschool Staff Meeting
6:00pm Weight Watchers
7:00pm Steel City scrappers
19th
8:00pm Narcotics Anonymous
20th
5-6:30pm Confirmation classes begin
7:00pm Adult Choir rehearsal
7:00pm Scout District Meeting
21st
25th
9:00am Bell Choir rehearsal
10am-4pm PRAYER VIGIL
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November 23 - 30
23rd Reformation & Reception for new Members
8:30am Worship Service
9:45am Capital Campaign Brunch
11:00am Worship Service
Noon Voter's Meeting
24th
7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts
25th
6:00pm Weight Watchers
7-9pm Project Linus
26th
7:30pm Thanksgiving Service
8:00pm Narcotics Anonymous
27th Thanksgiving Day - Church office closed
28th
29th
9:00am Bell Choir rehearsal
30th First Sunday in Advent
8:30am Worship Service
9:45am Capital Campaign Brunch
11:00am Worship Service
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December 1 - 6
1st
7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts
7:30pm Elder's Meeting
2nd
6:00pm Weight Watchers
7:00pm Steel City Scrappers
3rd
8:00pm Narcotics Anonymous
4th
5-6:30pm Confirmation classes begin
7:00pm Adult Choir rehearsal
7:00pm Scout Roundtable Meeting
5th
5:00pm Family Fun Night (5:30-7:30pm)
Pizza & Bake Sale
7:00pm Plastic Model Society
6th
7:30am Men's Prayer Meeting
9:00am Bell Choir rehearsal
9-noon Private use of Fellowship Hall
2:30pm Singing at Jail
December 14 - 20
14th
8:30am Worship Service
9:45am Education Hour
11:00am Children's Christmas Program
15th
7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts
7:00pm Council Meeting
16th
Noon Young at Heart (Fellowship Hall-catered)
6:00pm Weight Watchers
7:00pm Steel City scrappers
17th
8:00pm Narcotics Anonymous
18th
5-6:30pm Confirmation classes begin
7:00pm Adult Choir rehearsal
7:00pm Scout District Committee Meeting
19th No Preschool December 19-January 4th
20th
9:00am Bell Choir rehearsal
December 28 -31
28th
10:00am Worship Service
No Sunday School
29th
7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts
30th
6:00pm Weight Watchers
31st New Year's Eve
7:00pm Worship Service
8:00pm Narcotics Anonymous
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December 7 - 13
7th Commitment Sunday
8:30am Worship Service
9:45am Adult Bible Class, S.S. & Confirmation Classes
11:00am Worship Service
2-5pm OPEN HOUSE at STRUSSENBERGS
8th
7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts
9th
6:00pm Weight Watchers
7-9pm Project Linus in Fellowship Hall
7:30pm Troop 210 Committee Meeting
10th
6:30pm Preschool Board Meeting
8:00pm Narcotics Anonymous
11th
5-6:30pm Adult Bible Class, S.S. & Confirmation Classes
7:00pm Adult Choir rehearsal
7:00pm Scout Commissioners Meeting
12th
13th
9:00am Bell Choir rehearsal
December 21 - 27
21st First Fruits Sunday
8:30am Worship Service
9:45am Capital Campaign Brunch
11:00am Worship Service
22nd
7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts
23rd
6:00pm Weight Watchers
7-9pm Project Linus
24th Christmas Eve
5:00pm Candlelight Family Service
7:00pm Sacred Music Concert
7:30pm Festival Candlelight Service
25th Christmas Day
10:00am Worship Service
26th
27th
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