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Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9700 Neenah Ave, Austin, Texas 78717 Phone 512.671.6100 www.lordoflifeaustin.org Hours Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm October 2017 Edition Volume No. 1017 Gods Work, Our Hands Inside this issue: Membership Expectations I greet you in the name of the One who can do all things but fail! A few years ago (before we changed the Constitution to the new direction of Congregation Council to a role of visionary), the then Congregation Council began a discussion about church membership. The question to be discussed was something like, What does it mean to be an active member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church”. I can tell you for certain, it was a discussion that lasted several meetings. When it was all said and done, the Congregation Council agreed unanimously. A decision was also made to place the statement on the church website for all the world to see, especially people looking to become a part of Lord of Life. Youve seen the following: Members’ Expectations of Each Other Members of this congregaon embrace the Lord of Life Mission Statement by making a covenant with God and with each other to follow God’s WORD, WILL, and WAY faithfully. Worship Weekly Grow in Understanding Gods WORD, WILL & WAY through Scripture Study Acvely Parcipate in the Ministries of the Church Thank God Through Financial Giſts (Strive to Tithe) Pray Daily Reach Out to Others in the Church and Community. The majority of the above statement also appears each week in the weekly bulletins for both worship services. This bold and powerful statement is first and foremost about mutual accountability! The definition of mutual is: directed by each toward the other or the others”. And likewise, the definition of accountability is: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for ones actions”. These statements reflect the expectations we have of one another because we have them of ourselves first as individuals. And they are for all who hold membership in the organization known as Lord of Life Lutheran Church. They are not part-time, some time, when it feels right, when I have time, or when I feel like it. They are expectations! I invite all members of LOLLC to spend some intentional time reflecting on the work of the then Congregation Council. There was no time line placed on these expectations. There was no trial period or testing period. They boldly proclaimed, This is who we are”. How about you? Is this your understanding? Is this your expectation of yourself and therefore of others? The time to get on board is now. Jesus might say it this way, The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a church……”. In the name of Jesus, Pr. Skip Message from Pastor 1 Global Initiatives 2 Prayer List 2 Sunday Readings 2 Gods Generosity 2 Baptisms 2 Nominating Committee 2 Birthdays/Anniversaries 2 How to Spread the Word 3 Members Expectations 4 Sunday Education 4 Kindred Sisters 5 Mens Breakfast 6 LDR Hurricane Response 6 Youth Coordinator 6 Coming Soon 7 Prayer & Healing Service 7 All Saints Sunday 7 Celebration Sunday Pics 8 Habitat for Humanity Pics 9 Davis Springs Garage Sale 10 Trunk or Treat 10 Harvest Festival & Craft Show 11 Council Minutes 12 Save-the-Dates 12 State of the Church 12 Worship Leaders 13 Calendar 14

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Page 1: Membership Expectations Message from PastorThe majority of the above statement also appears each week in the weekly bulletins for both worship services. This bold and powerful statement

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9700 Neenah Ave, Austin, Texas 78717 Phone 512.671.6100 www.lordoflifeaustin.org Hours Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm

October 2017 Edition Volume No. 1017

God’s Work, Our Hands

Inside this issue: Membership Expectations

I greet you in the name of the One who can do all things but fail!

A few years ago (before we changed the Constitution to the new direction of Congregation Council to a role of visionary), the then Congregation Council began a discussion about church membership. The question to be discussed was something like, “What does it mean to be an active member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church”. I can tell you for certain, it was a discussion that lasted several meetings. When it was all said and done, the Congregation Council agreed unanimously. A decision was also made to place the statement on the church website for all the world to see, especially people looking to become a part of Lord of Life. You’ve seen the following:

Members’ Expectations of Each Other

Members of this congregation embrace the Lord of Life Mission Statement

by making a covenant with God and with each other to follow God’s WORD,

WILL, and WAY faithfully.

• Worship Weekly

• Grow in Understanding God’s WORD, WILL & WAY through Scripture Study

• Actively Participate in the Ministries of the Church

• Thank God Through Financial Gifts (Strive to Tithe)

• Pray Daily

• Reach Out to Others in the Church and Community.

The majority of the above statement also appears each week in the weekly bulletins for both worship services.

This bold and powerful statement is first and foremost about mutual accountability! The definition of mutual is: “directed by each toward the other or the others”. And likewise, the definition of accountability is: “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions”. These statements reflect the expectations we have of one another because we have them of ourselves first as individuals. And they are for all who hold membership in the organization known as Lord of Life Lutheran Church. They are not part-time, some time, when it feels right, when I have time, or when I feel like it. They are expectations!

I invite all members of LOLLC to spend some intentional time reflecting on the work of the then Congregation Council. There was no time line placed on these expectations. There was no trial period or testing period. They boldly proclaimed, “This is who we are”. How about you? Is this your understanding? Is this your expectation of yourself and therefore of others? The time to get on board is now. Jesus might say it this way, “The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a church……”.

In the name of Jesus, Pr. Skip

Message from Pastor 1

Global Initiatives 2

Prayer List 2

Sunday Readings 2

God’s Generosity 2

Baptisms 2

Nominating Committee 2

Birthdays/Anniversaries 2

How to Spread the Word 3

Members Expectations 4

Sunday Education 4

Kindred Sisters 5

Men’s Breakfast 6

LDR Hurricane Response 6

Youth Coordinator 6

Coming Soon 7

Prayer & Healing Service 7

All Saints Sunday 7

Celebration Sunday Pics 8

Habitat for Humanity Pics 9

Davis Springs Garage Sale 10

Trunk or Treat 10

Harvest Festival & Craft Show

11

Council Minutes 12

Save-the-Dates 12

State of the Church 12

Worship Leaders 13

Calendar 14

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Birthdays: Bryce Sheehan 10/05 Horace Pennington 10/06 Alvin Symank 10/08 Olga Haenel 10/11 Adele Evans 10/13 Lucas Hart 10/15 Denise Sheehan 10/16 Virginia Pfluger 10/18 George Freitag 10/22 Max Kretschmar 10/23 Alfred Symank 10/23 Bill Saegert 10/25 Pamela Kamensky 10/27 Pam Campbell 10/28 Caitlin Warnsman 10/30 Gary Parsons 10/31

PRAYER LIST

Angie Parr, Ilamay Bartholomew,

Herman Haenel, Peggy Suggs, Lanae Ortivez, Sylvia Ramirez,

Faith Bales, Ilene Dunn,

Norma Hultsch, Mindy Penland,

Dorothy Holcomb, Roger Adamson, Barbara Dailey, Mary Vaughn, John Hunter,

Maggie Tesler, Tom Wilson,

Chanel Cobb, James Brinkmeyer,

Kira Niedert, Roger Mathre,

Timothy Wallingford, Fred & Mycah Klinker,

Jim Tarsi,

Sally Steffey Walter Krizov

SUNDAY READINGS

October 1 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32 October 8 Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 October 15 Isaiah 25:1-9 Psalm 23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 October 22 Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22 October 29 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36

GLOBAL INITIATIVES

www.elca.org/global - l inks Through the benevolence we pay to the ELCA, we are support ing these global initiatives. A link is available on our website under “Giving”, so you can keep up-to-date on what the ELCA is doing to reach the world for Christ. BAPTISM FESTIVALS

Anyone who has not been baptized is invited to come and “wade in the waters” of eternal life. Please contact Pr. Skip for a pre-baptism appointment. The remaining Baptism Festival for 2017 is:

All Saints’ Day, November 5

Contact Pr. Skip as soon as possible concerning which day works best for you.

Anniversaries:

Walter & Maxine Krizov 10/04 Garrett & Megan Wiruscheske 10/11 Daniel & Jennifer Rosas 10/19 Max & Marge Kretschmar 10/26

RESPONDING TO GOD’S GENEROSITY Giving freely of what has been freely given to us

Unconditional LOVE, FORGIVENESS, ALL that WE HAVE LOVE GOD, LOVE ONE ANOTHER and OURSELVES FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER and OURSELVES GIVE GENEROUSLY from our BLESSINGS Time Talent Treasure OUT OF THANKS for each. GIVE UNTIL YOU FEEL GOOD

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COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Lord of Life Council is in the process of forming the Nominating

Committee. The Nominating Committee will prayerfully select

members of the Lord of Life congregation to be up for election for the

2018-2020 Council. Dave Smith is the lead for the Nominating

Committee. Please let Dave know if you are interested in helping with

this very important role. Dave can be reached at 512-619-3104 or

[email protected]. Serving on this Nominating Committee

is a great way to help with the future leadership at Lord of Life.

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How to Spread the Word at Lord of Life

Do you have information, an event, or upcoming project to share with Lord of Life? Here

are some great ways to share your information.

Thursday E-blast and/or Sunday LeafLet: Email your information to Kelley Harbert

([email protected]) by 12:00 pm on Wednesday in order for your

information to be included in the upcoming E-blast and/or Sunday LeafLet.

Monthly Newsletter: Deadlines are usually 4-5 business days before the upcoming

monthly publication. Send finalized copy and photos to [email protected].

Pre-service Announcements: Email Jim Tarsi ([email protected]) and Denise

Sheehan ([email protected]) by 12:00 pm on Saturday, the day prior to be

announced. Please try to avoid telling them your announcement a few minutes before

the service begins. And also let them make all announcements when possible to keep

that time period concise on Sunday mornings.

On all submissions, remember, it is best to submit your information as early as possible

before the deadline to make sure they are included!

Be mindful, that the above communication avenues usually only reach Lord of Life

members. As disciples of God, who wish to reach out and be all inclusive, there needs to be

an invitation to others outside the church and in the community. If you wish to post on the

Lord of Life Facebook page, please send the item to Denise Sheehan. If you wish to

communicate items in Next Door to the community around Lord of Life, please email the

information to Kelley in the office. Remember that Lord of Life is an inviting congregation

and wishes to share all events, classes, celebrations and worship with anyone that wants to

share in God’s love and Word.

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Christian Education Opportunities EDUCATION NEWS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONTINUES AT 9:30 AM ON SUNDAYS. Youth classes will meet in their usual

places. Adult Education will have 3 classes to choose from. Join us for Adult Sunday Education!!

ADULT OFFERINGS FOR FALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

BY HEART: AN EXPLORATION OF THE SMALL CATECHISM. This study will generate conversation about the biblical and historical context of the catechism, its link to the church’s faith, its connection to Luther’s life and your life today. Great for longtime Lutherans as well as those newer to the Lutheran faith. This class will meet in the Café.

For Women - BEFORE AMEN. Max Lucado explores the very heart of Biblical prayer by offering hope-filled prayers that will help you turn your heart towards the One who longs to speak with you. Prayer is the most necessary and most basic expression of our faith, yet we struggle to do it daily. We are not alone, make a point to join this group and open the doors of communication with our God. This class meets in the office conference room.

ENGAGING OTHERS, KNOWING OURSELVES: A LUTHERAN CALLING IN A MULTI-RELIGIOUS

WORLD. This book invites us all into conversation by challenging us to reflect on our past, learn from our present, and envision the future to which God is calling us. The heart of the book is the real-life case studies of inter-religious relations unfolding in a variety of ELCA ministry contexts. They encourage us to understand that our questions, doubts, and failures are as important as our answers, convictions, and successes. They challenge us to embrace that while there are a variety of responses to religious plurality, our common response is rooted in our Lutheran vocation – our response to God’s love in Jesus Christ. This class meets in the Sanctuary.

TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY continues its study of THE GOSPEL OF MARK. We gather each Tuesday evening, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the café for prayer and study. The Gospel of Mark is the central focus of the gospel readings beginning with the new church year in Advent. Bring your Bible and join us!

THURSDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP - Meets at Target Store (Lakeline) snack area at 9:45am. Study: " Breaking Free From Fear ". Look forward to seeing you all. Praise the Lord! Marge Kretschmar [email protected]

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Kindred Sisters

Kindred Sisters met on Tuesday, September

5th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Koinonia Cafe at

LOLLC. After devotions and prayer, we

were happy to have Pastor Skip give an

excellent Bible Study, with lots of interest

and participation! Thank you, Pastor Skip!

We also discussed plans for future meetings,

and in Oct., we will have a presentation from

Pam Kamensky on German churches, as she

and her husband, Michael, were recently in

Germany for her granddaughter's

confirmation. In November, Marge

Kretschmar will present a program on the

5 0 0 t h an n i ve r sa r y o f L ut h er ' s

Reformation. We also have interest in a

favorite recipe meeting, and another meeting

on good books that we have read or want to

read. Please bring other interests to our

attention too. We are very interested in

hearing your thoughts!

We enjoyed fellowship as we ate our sack

lunches and dessert and refreshments

provided by our hostess, Joanne Forseth.

Please join us for our meeting at 10:30 a.m.

on October 3rd, at the Koinonia Cafe, for

Pam's presentation on the German

churches. Please bring your own sack lunch, and dessert and refreshments will be provided

by our October hostess, Nell Pennington.

Remember to bring any cancelled stamps you have been saving for our Stamporee Project.

Sign-up sheet for hostesses and programs is on the bulletin board in the Koinonia Cafe.

Please join us in fervent prayer for all the people who have been affected by the hurricanes,

floods, and earthquakes, and let us be thankful for the good weather we have been blessed

with! Have a beautiful fall!

LOLLC LADIES – KINDRED SISTERS

Monthly Meeting – 1st Tuesday Morning

Upcoming Opportunities

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

10:30 am - Cafe

Program: Churches of

Germany

By: Pam Kamensky

Bring a Sack Lunch

Drinks & Dessert Furnished

Next Kindred Sisters Meeting:

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

10:30 am - Café

Program: 500th Year Anniversary of

Luther’s Reformation

Please Sign Up on the 2017 Program - Dessert

Hostess Chart

Bring your saved cancelled postage stamps For LWR Stamporee Box

Questions: Joanne Forseth – 512-986-7387

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Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

will be on October 14th

at 8:00 a.m.

All men, young and old,

are welcome and

encouraged to attend.

Contact Mark Waggoner

[email protected]

or 512-800-5412.

YOUTH COORDINATOR

The Church Council has received and accepted the resignation submitted by

Michael Odegaard, Minister of Youth, effective immediately. We wish him the

best of luck with his future endeavors.

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Oct 3 Kindred Sisters Oct 29 Reformation Sunday Oct 14 Men’s Breakfast Oct 29 Trunk or Treat Oct 14 Davis Springs Garage Sale Nov 5 All Saint’s Day/Baptism Festivals Oct 15 Prayer & Healing Service Nov 11 Harvest Fest & Craft Show

PRAYER & HEALING SERVICE

The Worship Team was recently asked to look into holding Healing Services. We’ve received this request several times over the years and decided to move forward. Since this is a new type of service at Lord of Life, we wanted to give an explanation for why this is a part of our Christian life.

The ELW hymnal includes a service for Healing. Quoting from the ELW: “Here all who sense the need for God’s healing in any aspect of their lives may join in prayer for others and themselves. Here each person may come to receive a word of blessing and prayer. Here each one may also receive a physical gesture of healing: the laying on of hands, which may be accompanied by anointing with oil. These signs, first given in baptism, tell us again that we are sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked forever with the cross of Christ, who is health and salvation for the whole world. In its ministry of healing, the church does not replace the gifts of God that come through the scientific community nor does it promise a cure. Rather, the church offers and celebrates gifts such as these: God’s presence with strength and comfort in time of suffering, God’s promise of wholeness and peace, and God’s love embodied in the community of faith.”

We will hold Healing Services quarterly – in January, April, July, and October – on the 3rd Sunday of the month either at 12:30 or 6:00. We will add a fellowship opportunity before or after all services. The services will be from Holden Prayers around the Cross.

In response to our survey, January and July will be at 12:30; April and October will be at 6:00. Our first service will be held on Sunday, October 15 at 6:00 PM.

We hope you will be able to join us and participate in this special service. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Grunska.

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

On All Saints Sunday on November 5th, we will have an opportunity to remember members of Lord of Life and our friends and family who have died this past year, and to honor the saints in our lives. Please email or call the before Oct. 23. Include your name, the person’s name, and if it’s for remembrance for someone who has died r honoring as a saint.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

On Saturday, September 23rd

a team of Lord of Life volunteers participated with Habitat for Humanity in a repair project. It was a beautiful warm day with a few clouds in the morning. We had a great time as we worked side by side with a couple of other Texas work groups.

The home owner, Ms. Perez was thankful for the painting of her home. She has lived in her home for over 30 years and raised four beautiful children there. Her son arrived later and assisted with some of the painting.

Thank you to the participants: Denise Sheehan, Bryce Sheehan, Dick Fink, Deanna and Mike Brown, Rachel Brown, Mike Kamensky, James Longworth, Lorraine Baines and Felicia Wachsmann, and our lunch leader: Diane Saegert . It is because of all of you and your love for God’s Kingdom that this event was a huge success.

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TRUNK OR TREAT

Lord of Life Lutheran Church will sponsor its third annual Truck or Treat on Sunday,

October 29th

from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the church parking lot.

All are invited to park their decorated trunks and pass out candy as we welcome and

fellowship with the ghosts and goblins from the neighborhood.

Join us for fun and fright as the adults attempt to relive their childhood in an evening

of laughter and music as they pass out candy to the children.

We have an added bonus this year for the children. Join us on Sunday evening to find

out what it is!!!

Davis Springs Fall Garage Sale This year’s fall neighborhood garage sale will be held on

Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Contact: [email protected]

with any questions.

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Join us for family fun, food, music, and of course shopping! Entrance to the Harvest Festival is FREE and a perfect time to purchase those one of a kind Christmas gifts! We will have musical entertainment provided by 4 Reelz School of Film, The Redeemer Praise Band, and more! Shop from local craft vendors and other local favorites. Stop in for breakfast or lunch in our café, and don’t forget to visit our bake sale table! We will also be looking for volunteers for baked goods donations, setting up, clean up, running our raffle & bake sale booths, greeting people, helping in the cafe, and MORE! Please check in the Welcome Center for sign up sheets. If you are a vendor and would like to register online or download our application please go to: http://www.lordoflifeaustin.org/event-items/harvest-festival-2017/ We accept vendor booth payments in cash, checks or credit card via Square in the church office. You may also pay via PayPal from the webpage! If you have any questions please contact Katie Reidy at [email protected] Also, please “Like” Our Facebook page!

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SAVE-THE-DATES

Nov 5 All Saint’s Day/Baptism Festivals Nov 5 Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov 7 Kindred Sisters Nov 11 Veteran’s Day Nov 11 Harvest Fest & Craft Show Nov 22 Thanksgiving Eve Services Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day Nov 26 Christ the King Sunday

LORD OF LIFE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

September 21, 2017 6:30pm

Present: Dave Smith, Carol Gaskamp, Mark Waggoner, Pr. Skip Wachsmann; quorum is present

Vice-President Dave Smith called the meeting to order and opened with prayer and a devotion on forgiveness.

Minutes from the August meeting were accepted as distributed.

The focus of discerning prayer continues to be:

• Where is LOLLC to be in Five Years?

• What will LOLLC look like in Five Years?

• How do we get there?

Old Business

• Youth Ministry: Pr. Wachsmann updated the Council on work of the youth ministry.

• RRISD Community Work: Pr. Wachsmann reported that the program is going very well. One parent thanked him for providing a

safe place for her son.

• Stem Program Status: Pr. Wachsmann reported that the program is going well. Since the program is Monday-Thursday, the STEM

staff have agreed to set up the space for Sunday School at the end of the program on Thursday, and the Sunday School staff ready

the space for the STEM program after Sunday School on Sunday.

New Business

• Dave shared a Google map aerial view of the property, and discussed how such a map can be used to sketch out different uses of the

property. Pr. Wachsmann clarified the property boundaries on the map. Dave will work with his resources to get a more detailed

aerial view for the next council meeting.

• Church Financial Audit: Pr. Wachsmann shared the wording from the LOLLC constitution regarding the requirements for an annual

audit which also specifies the make-up of the audit committee, and specified that council appoints the audit committee. Council

agreed to appoint the finance committee to conduct an internal audit. Dave Smith will communicate this request to the Finance

Committee.

• Approve New Members: Council approved transfers of Pamela Campbell from King of Kings Lutheran Church (LCMS), Round

Rock, TX and Barbara Carter: transferred from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (LCMS), Cedar Park, TX (Gaskamp moved,

Waggoner seconded)

• Nominating Committee: Pr. Wachsmann shared the wording from the LOLLC constitution regarding the composition and

appointment of the nominating committee: 3 lay members with only one from the Council; Council appoints the committee. LOLLC

practice has been that the Council VP serves on the nominating committee. Dave will request Kelley to use the e-blast to begin

soliciting nominating committee members. Goal is to have the nominating committee appointed at the October Council meeting.

• Assessing the Past to Plan for the Future: Pr. Wachsmann shared materials from the 2013 ministry review, cottage meeting notes,

and Pr. Alan Watt’s Interim Pastor report for the Council to review as a starting point for affirming the vision the Council has for

LOLLC future. The group decided to hold a council retreat

in October without Pr. Wachsmann, to be facilitated by an

outside person, to further discuss LOLLC vision and

strategize how to lead the congregation into living that

future.

9/24/17: Ad hoc Council meeting following services, with quorum

present (Duarte, Smith, Waggoner, Gaskamp, Wachsmann). Met

in Executive session.

C. Gaskamp, Scribe

Sunday Worship Attendance

09/03/2017 86

09/10/2017 103 09/17/2017 87

09/24/2017 72

Weekly Average: 87

YTD Total 3563

YTD Weekly Avg 84

FINANCE STATEMENT: August Income $20,723 YTD Income $202,309 August Expenses $18,526 YTD Expenses $196,956 August Net Income $2,197 YTD Net Income $5,353 August Principal Pymt $4,369 YTD Principal Pymts $34,864 Adjusted Net Loss $2,172 YTD Net Loss $29,511

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Worship Leaders for October 2017

October 1, 2017 Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Lloyd Haskins (1); John Paul Crawford (2)

Lector: Donna Hagens (1); Brynn Waggoner (2) Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi (1); Luke Smith (2)

Communion Assistant: (1); David Ladolcetta & Denise Sheehan (2)

Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert, Gary Parsons, Mike Brown, Fred Grampp (1);

Dave, Erica, Chapin & Luke Smith (2)

Altar Guild: Deanna Brown (1); Kori Weston (2) Acolyte: Mark Weston (2)

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Barb Haskins Cantor: (1)

Flowers: Kamensky Family, to the glory of God Children’s Time: Wendy Waggoner

October 8, 2017 Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Marilee Parsons (1): John Paul Crawford (2)

Lector: Marge Kretschmar (1); Carol Alessi (2) Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi (1); Chuck Neeley (2)

Communion Assistant: (1); Carol Alessi & Dorothy Crawford (2)

Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert, Gary Parsons, Mike Brown, Fred Grampp (1);

Gene & Riley Kaloustian, Mark Waggoner, Dave Smith (2)

Altar Guild: Lyn Caldwell (1); Chuck Neeley (2) Acolyte: (2)

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Barb Haskins Cantor: (1)

Flowers: Children’s Time: John Paul Crawford

October 15, 2017 Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Lloyd Haskins (1); Dick Fink (2)

Lector: Nell Pennington (1); John Duarte (2) Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi (1); Dick Fink (2)

Communion Assistant: (1); Mike & Pam Kamensky (2)

Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert, Gary Parsons, Mike Brown, Fred Grampp (1);

Brad & Bryce Sheehan, Dave Smith (2)

Altar Guild: Deanna Brown (1); Deb Grunska (2) Acolyte: (2)

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Barb Haskins Cantor: (1)

Flowers: Children’s Time: Felicia Wachsmann

October 22, 2017 Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Marilee Parsons (1); (2)

Lector: Donna Hagens (1); Brynn Waggoner (2) Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi (1); Bryce Sheehan (2)

Communion Assistant: (1): David Ladolcetta (2)

Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert, Gary Parsons, Mike Brown, Fred Grampp (1);

Dave, Erica, Chapin & Luke Smith (2)

Altar Guild: Diane Smith (1); Dick Fink (2) Acolyte: (2)

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Barb Haskins Cantor: (1)

Flowers: Dan & Jennifer Rosas, celebrating 32nd anniversary Children’s Time: Dave Smith

October 29, 2017 Reformation Sunday Color: Red

Presiding Minister: Pastor Skip Wachsmann Assisting Minister: Lloyd Haskins (1); (2)

Lector: Marge Kretschmar (1); Mike Kamensky (2) Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi (1); Luke Smith (2)

Communion Assistant: (1): Carol Alessi (2)

Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert, Gary Parsons, Mike Brown, Fred Grampp (1);

Mike Kamensky (2)

Altar Guild: Lyn Caldwell (1); Deb Grunska (2) Acolyte: (2)

Tellers: Chuck Neeley & Barb Haskins Cantor: (1)

Flowers: Warnsman Family, celebrating Caitlin’s 7th birthday Children’s Time: High School Youth

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October 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

8:15a Early Worship

9:30a Sunday Educ

10:45a Late Worship

12p Qtr Ministry Mtg

12:30p Confirmation

6p Trp 150 Cmt Mtg

2

9a RRISD Pgm

7p Troop 150

Mtg

7p Education

Mtg

3

9a RRISD Pgm

(off-site)

10a Kindred

Sisters

6:30p Bible Study

4

9a RRISD Pgm

11a Pray for Min

6:30p Praise

7:30p Vocal

5

9a RRISD Pgm 10a Women’s Bible

Study (off-site)

6:30p Pack 150

Mtg

7p Property Mtg

6

9a RRISD Pgm

7

8

8:15a Early Worship

9:30a Sunday Educ

10:45a Late Worship

12:15p Worship Mtg

12:30p Confirmation

9

Columbus Day

9a RRISD Pgm

7p Troop 150

Mtg

7p Finance Mtg

10

9a RRISD Pgm

6:30p Bible Study

11

9a RRISD Pgm

6:30p Praise

7:30p Vocal

12

9a RRISD Pgm 10a Women’s Bible

Study (off-site) 6:30p Congregational Life Mtg

13

9a RRISD Pgm

14

Davis Springs

Garage Sale

8a Men’s

Breakfast

15

8:15a Early Worship

9:30a Sunday Educ

10:45a Late Worship

12:30p Confirmation

6p Healing Svc

16

9a RRISD Pgm

6:30p Evang &

Outreach Mtg

7p Troop 150

Mtg

17

9a RRISD Pgm

6:30p Bible Study

6:30p TIFA Mtg

18

9a RRISD Pgm

11a Pray for Min

6:30p Praise

7:30p Vocal

19

9a RRISD Pgm 10a Women’s Bible

Study (off-site)

6:30p Council Mtg

6:30p Pack 1502

Mtg

20

9a RRISD Pgm

21

9a Council

Retreat

22

8:15a Early Worship

9:30a Sunday Educ

10:45a Late Worship

12:30p Confirmation

23

9a RRISD Pgm

7p Troop 150

Mtg

24

9a RRISD Pgm

6:30p Bible Study

25

9a RRISD Pgm

6:30p Praise

7:30p Vocal

26

9a RRISD Pgm 10a Women’s Bible

Study (off-site)

7p Stephen

Ministers Mtg

7p Pack 1501 Cmt

Mtg

27

9a RRISD Pgm

28

29

Reformation

Sunday

8:15a Early Worship

9:30a Sunday Educ

10:45a Late Worship

12:30p Confirmation

5:30p Trunk or Treat

30

9a RRISD Pgm

7p Troop 150

Mtg

31

Halloween

9a RRISD Pgm

6:30p Bible Study

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