WORSHIP SERVICE AND GROUPS

WORSHIP AT 10AM ON SUNDAYS

Join us on Facebook or YouTube – same time, same great service, two ways to watch and chat together! If you miss the live presentation, you

can catch it later on Facebook, YouTube or on our website – many great ways to worship

together!

After worship, join Pastor Scott and the rest of the congregation on Zoom for a time

of Fellowship!

Pastor Scott also hosts a Prayer Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 10am.

Want to join us for Fellowship or for Prayer? Email pastor@lcifoothills.org for the Zoom details.

"Knit Together" and "GATHER are now connecting on Zoom!

For details about Knit Together, contact Liz Craney at lizcraney@aol.com.

Contact Renee Brandt at jrofincalif@sbcglobal.net for details about GATHER.

YOUTH GROUP STARTS AGAIN!

It's had been 5 1/2 months since our youth have gathered for the youth group!

But on September 2, we gathered for a socially distanced youth group.

Youth Group will now be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Youth are encouraged to bring their own dinner

until further notice.

When youth gather they will be provided with personal protective equipment if needed.

All games and activities will adhere to the six feet distance.

Virtual Children's Church returns on Sept. 6th!

VCC will return with fun activities for the entire family! And school is back in session ... so please

send in those first-day school pictures and we will create a collage of those memories. Photo

release forms will be provided. Please send photos to: cyf@lcifoothills.org by October 7th!

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Help lines and resources for helpl For 24/7 help, please call the LACDMH Help Line at (800) 854-7771. This “LACDMH Help Line” serves as the primary entry point for mental health services with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 Crisis Text Line - text LA to 741741 Trevor Project Lifeline: (800) 788-7386 This helpline provides support to LGBTQ youth and allies in crisis.

GET HELP NOW! FOR 24/7 HELP, PLEASE CALL OUR HELP LINE AT (800) 854-7771

The LACDMH Help Line serves as the primary entry point for mental health services with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Services provided by our Help Line staff include: Access Center for Service Referrals, Crisis Assessments and Field Deployments – available 24/7 (option 1 when calling the Help Line) Mental health screening and assessment Referral to a service provider Crisis counseling Mobilizing field response teams Linkages to other services and resources Emotional Support Warm Line with Trained Active Listeners – available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (option 2 when calling the Help Line) Veteran Line for Mental Health Support and Connection to Veteran Programs – available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (option 3 when calling the Help Line)

ADDITIONAL HELP LINES AND RESOURCES: Crisis Text Line: Text LA to 741741 Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text message. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects you with a crisis center closest to your location. Your call will be answered confidentially by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically, work to ensure that you feel safe, and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Trevor Project Lifeline: (800) 788-7386 The TrevorLifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 804-7500 Operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this hotline provides screening, resources and service referrals regarding substance use disorders. 211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County 211 LA County is the hub for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County, providing callers with information and referrals to the services that best meet their needs. Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP) Operated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), LA-HOP is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness by dispatching homeless outreach teams throughout Los Angeles County. L.A. Found: (833) 569-7651 or LAFound@wdacs.lacounty.govL.A. Found is a countywide initiative to help locate individuals who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other cognitive impairing conditions. Watch this video to learn more about L.A. Found.

HELPFUL RESOURCES (Continued)

COVID-10 Mental Health Resources News and updates about COVID-19 may trigger anxiety, panic, frustration and depression—even when your risk of getting sick is low. During an infectious disease outbreak, please take the time to care for your own physical and mental health, and please reach out to others in kindness and compassion. The L.A. County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) has published lots of materials to address mental health & wellbeing needs and concerns.

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) supports the wellbeing of our County residents and communities. News and updates about COVID-19 may trigger anxiety, panic, frustration and depression—even when your risk of getting sick is low. During an infectious disease outbreak, please take the time to care for your own physical and mental health, and please reach out to others in kindness and compassion. LACDMH has published the following materials to address mental health & wellbeing needs and concerns: “Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks” “Maintaining Health and Stability During COVID-19” “Staying Connected During Physical Distancing” “Alleviating Fear and Anxiety During Essential Trips in Public” “Understanding the Mental Health and Emotional Aspects of COVID-19” “Coping with the Loss of a Loved One” “Your Wellbeing on Your Terms” brochure which highlights available apps to support self-care and wellbeing LACDMH’s 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 is available to provide mental health support, resources and referrals. LACDMH has partnered with Headspace to offer a collection of mindfulness and meditation resources – for free – to all LA County residents. The free Headspace Plus subscription includes access to hundreds of science-backed guided meditations in English and Spanish, as well as movement and sleep exercises to help manage stress, fear and anxiety related to COVID-19. LACDMH is also a part of PsychHub’s COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub, which is dedicated to providing free resources to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources for Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Coronavirus Update: Mental Health Tips, Public Health News and Resources, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Managing Anxiety & Stress, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Taking Care of Your Emotional Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak, World Health Organization Emotional Wellbeing During The COVID-19 Outbreak, National Suicide Prevention Hotline 7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety, The Conversation Reducing Stigma During COVID-19, Center for Disease Control and Prevention

HELPFUL RESOURCES (Continued)

COVID-10 Mental Health Resources (Continued) Resources for Community and Peer Support Peer Support Network, Project Return (PRPSN) California Peer-Run Warm Line, Mental Health Association of San Francisco Self-Help Support Groups, Share! Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation, Each Mind Matters Teens Helping Teens, Teen Line Online Support Services, Project Return Peer Support Network

Resources for Families, Parents and Children How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus, The New York Times Helping Children Code with Emergencies, Center for Disease Control and Protection 10 tips for talking to your kids about COVID-19 with your kids, PBS SoCal Caring for Children in a Disaster, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coping After a Disaster, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus, NPR How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus, Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Resources for Healthcare Providers Psychological Effects of Quarantine During COVID-19 – What Healthcare Providers Need to Know, The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus and other Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Resources for Physical Distancing How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus, AARP Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation, Each Mind Matters Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health and Well-Being, American Psychiatric Association Foundation Strategies for Coping with Isolation and Loneliness During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Northwestern University

Resources for General Mental Health Management Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Taking Care of Your Emotional Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention PsychHub, Well Being Trust Disaster Distress Helpline, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

For general COVID-19 information, recommendations & updates: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Coronavirus website Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 website Los Angeles County’s Roadmap to Recovery website California Department of Public Health COVID-19 updates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus updates World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus website

HELPFUL RESOURCES (Continued)

COVID-10 Mental Health Resources (Continued) For general COVID-19 information, recommendations & updates (continued): LA County residents can also call 2-1-1

If you are feeling emotionally distressed or overwhelmed due to COVID-19 news & developments, please call our 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 for support.

Or to go to their website at https://dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information/.

THE LCIF TALENT SHOW RETURNS! 

After a few years layoff, LCIF is once again holding a talent show this fall - and this time it will be virtual. In this time of isolation, the talent show event will be a great, fun-filled opportunity for us to connect as a congregation.

Come one, come all; we are asking everyone who is able and willing to participate to do so. Your “talent” can be anything - singing, playing an instrument, reciting a poem, dramatic reading, telling jokes, juggling,

acrobatics, synchronized swimming, kazoo solos, animal noises, impressions and many more - if you can do it, we want to see it (within reason of course). More details below:

LCIF’s got Talent

After a few years layoff, LCIF is once again holding a talent show this fall - and this time it will be virtual. In this time of isolation, the talent show event will be a great, fun-filled opportunity for us to connect as a congregation. Come one, come all; we are asking everyone who is able and willing to participate to do so. Your “talent” can be anything - singing, playing an instrument, reciting a poem, dramatic reading, telling jokes, juggling, acrobatics, synchronized swimming, kazoo solos, animal noises, impressions and many more - if you can do it, we want to see it (within reason of course). Just record a video of your talent on your phone (or other device) and send it to the church by the end of September. Please contact Sherry in the office and she can help you with uploading the file (video files are often way to big to email). We will then compile the videos into a exciting, talent-packed presentation emceed by Pastor Scott, Mark and Sun that we will share as an LCIF Facebook event in October (Date and time to be announced).

We would love to have as many of you participate as possible to make it a truly special event. If any questions, please contact our music minister Mark Anzelon (music@lcifoothills.org or 818-515-1916) or our Worship and Music committee chair Yvonne Baldwin (818-248-0320).

Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing all your wonderful talent!!

- Mark Anzelon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS (CONTINUED)

LEARN TO ZOOM Nervous to Zoom ? It's easier with some encouragement

and details about the Zoom tools!

Here are some great tips from our own Renee Brandt:

What is Zooming?

I want to offer encouragement about virtual gatherings not pressure. Zoom has a couple of features that are easy to use that might make you more comfortable trying it.

For example, you can easily mute your microphone so that nobody hears what is going on in your background. If you want to speak, you quickly unmute (with the space bar on your keyboard) and then re- mute (space bar).

This is actually Zoom Etiquette for meetings. To stay muted except when speaking. So, it is easy and acceptable.

When our dog runs around and barks loudly, I mute. I’ve muted so that I can listen to music in the background when a meeting is stressful and I need help to stay calm.

When you turn your microphone off and on, there is a little tiny icon in your picture box on the Zoom display that is black when on and red when off. Very discreet. So you can go off and on, off and on, off and on with your microphone constantly and not disturb the meeting.

Similarly, you can turn off and on your video feed. Then, nobody can see what is going on behind you or what you are doing. For a meeting for Solheim Senior Community, I had to eat dinner during the meeting. I closed my video and muted, then I could see the other participants and listen but not feel self-conscious. I had to “vote” at one point, so I swallowed, opened my camera and unmuted. Then, after the vote, I redid everything and finished dinner.

When you turn your video off and on the display on the monitor does shift (which can distract or disturb the others) so you may not want to go off and on, off and on. But with the Church family, it’s no big deal!

I would be happy to have a practice session with you so you can see what is visible to others and what you could see. I could also take screenshots of me doing these various things so you can see.

You do not have to have an app or an account to join someone else’s meeting. To host a meeting, you do.

If your computer doesn’t have a camera, you can still use Zoom. You’ll see everybody’s video and hear the conversation. You can speak but your video box will just be a still photo (your profile picture).

You can listen in from a telephone. You get all the conversation and you can speak. It’s a toll free number.

Please stay connected with friends and family, including your LCIF family. It’s not hard, it is fun and it helps your life!

Peace and blessings! Renee

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS (CONTINUED)

BOOK CLUB INFORMATION

Our Zoom meetings happen on the 4th Monday of the month at 2pm. Here is a list of our upcoming book titles:

Monday, September 28 Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton

Monday, October 26 Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout

Monday, November 23 Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown

Monday, December 28 Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer

SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays 

9/2  Mary Berglund 9/2  Evan Hartney 9/3  Kathy Murphy 9/10  Samantha Coleman 9/14  Doris Samuelson 9/16  Cecelia Weston 9/21  Courtney Baldwin 9/23  Marge Buck 9/25  Theo Skiles 9/27  Astrid Hirsch 9/28  Erik Guritz 9/28  Anita Stoker 

Anniversaries 

Sep 15, 1974  Bob and Yvonne Baldwin Sep 15, 2007  Kevin and Diana Brown Sep 20, 1980  Kirk and Janet Cassidy Sep 24, 1960  Don and Donna Volger

LCIF and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive!

On Friday, October 30th from 10:00am - 4:00pm,

LCIF is once again generously allowing a Blood Drive in the

Fellowship Hall. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community.

Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the

App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999.

1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)to make your appointment

AND MORE...

CLOTHING DRIVE

During these pandemic times, you may have had a chance to clean out closets. If you'd like to donate any unwanted clothes to the church, we'll keep them in until distribution centers open up again.

Please bring any clothing items to the church during office hours (9am - 2pm) and put them in the narthex. Please be sure all items are clean and in good condition.

Thank you, Yvonne Baldwin

LWR SCHOOL KITS

LCIF is making School Kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). During September, bring in some or all of the following:

* UNSHARPENED #2 pencils

* Box of 16 or 24 pack of crayons

* BLUE or BLACK pens (no gel)

* BLUNT TIP ONLY scissors

* Pencil sharpeners

* 2 1/2" erasers (like Pink Pearl)

* 70-sheet spiral notebooks

* Rulers (centimeters/inches)

We'll assemble the kits later this fall.

You are invited to Inspirational and Educational Webinars hosted by your

Thrivent Member Network Everyone is invited to attend and no products will be sold!

9/11 6:30pm PT: Love and Money for couples is a virtual date night with John Busacker, Founder and President of Life‐Worth, LLC leading an 

interac ve panel discussion to explore couples' unique a tudes and behaviors toward money. Hear stories,  ps and tools for building shared 

money habits while having fun. 

9/23 6:30pm PT: Building Strength and Resilience ‐ are you feeling  red, challenged, and a bit lost trying to navigate our new environment? Join Dr. Julie Hayden, who will help you iden fy strengths and build resilience to set you up for success.

These events are free! Contact the church office information to sign up.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE FOOTHILLS 1700 Foothi l l Bl , La Canada Fl intr idge , CA 91011 (818) 790-1951 (818) 790-8351 faxLCIFoothills.org office@LCIFoothills.orgMinisters - All People of LCIF Scott Peterson, Pastor (pastor@LCIFoothills.org) Stephen Robertson, CYF Director (cyf@LCIFoothills.org) Mark Anzelon, Music Minister (music@LCIFoothills.org) Sun Coe, Pianist/Organist Sherry Michel, Administrative Assistant (office@LCIFoothills.org)

Our vision is for you to have a dynamic relationship with God, to share this relationship with other believers, and to invite others to join us in making Jesus known.

LCIF at a Glance

Fellowship: after worship on Zoom

Church Office Hours: 9am - 2pm, Mon - Fri

Sunday Worship Online: Facebook & YouTube 10am

Youth on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 6pm - 8pmContact Stephen at cyf@lcifoothills.org for details

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Contact Information www.lcifoothills.org office@lcifoothills.org

1700 Foothills BlvdLa Canada Flintridge CA 91011

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