November 4, 2022
DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR! Join us in worship for ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY as we remember and honor those who have passed away with the ringing of bells and lighting of candles. Special music will include harp, strings, and brass. You’re invited to bring a memento, a photo, or a small object that represents or reminds you of a saint in your life for the candle table.
ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY
WORSHIP
8:15 a.m. + 10:45 a.m. + Livestream
This Sunday we celebrate All Saints and set aside a special time of remembrance for those who have gone before us in faith and rest in eternal life. You’re invited to bring a memento, a photo, or a small object that represents or reminds you of a saint in your life. We will offer time in the worship service to bring forward your memento and place it on a table as you light a candle in memory of the saints in your life. At the end of worship, you can retrieve your special item to take back home with you. We give thanks for the promise of resurrection in Jesus, which seals our loved ones in love and makes us ALL saints!
BREAKFAST FOR ALL
9:15 a.m. | Activity Center
Food for Fellowship offers up breakfast on Sundays until 10:15 a.m. Support this ministry and give online anytime by selecting the Fellowship Events/Breakfast Fund.
SUNDAY’SCOOL REFORMATION FUN
9:45 a.m. | Upstairs in the Family Ministry Center
Faith formation for toddlers and kids thru grade 4. Contact Katie Eckermann for more information.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
9:45 a.m. | Library
Great discussions of the Good Book. Contact Ruby Cadenhead for more information.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
4:00 p.m. | Memorial Garden
As we gather in the sacred space of the Memorial Garden, we will acknowledge the holy gift of our loved ones, and give thanks for God’s promise of eternal life. This service is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one in recent years, or simply wish to give thanks for the saints that came before them.
NEXTGEN THIS SUNDAY
7:00 p.m. | Activity Center
It’s all fun and games (and Bible Study) for grades 5-12. Contact Joel Timmons, Student Ministry Coordinator
UPCOMING SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER
DEAR GOD, THANK YOU! SPECIAL WORSHIP
Sunday, November 20
One Worship | 10:00 a.m. | Sanctuary
It’s a Three-In-One Celebration with Worship, Brunch, and a Congregational Meeting all wrapped into one. Join us in the Sanctuary as we give thanks and present our gifts and pledges, break bread together, and elect new council members.
*Note: 8:15 + 10:45 a.m. Worship will resume next Sunday, November 27.
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP
Wednesday, November 23
Noon + 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
We will be giving thanks for God’s blessings. Please bring non-perishable food for the Bread for All Food Pantry.
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Sunday, November 27
8:15 + 10:45 a.m. | Sanctuary
God–Immanuel–Everywhere! The untold stories of the Nativity are told for Advent. We begin with the question, “What do you want to fill your heart this season?” Added bonus: get in the Christmas spirit by helping us decorate the Sanctuary after the late service!
THIS WEEK
Check the calendars on Realm or the website for a complete list of events!
A MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION AMONG SISTERS…
This Saturday, November 5 | Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church
10:00 a.m. | Adult Assembly Room
It’s not too late to take part. Read more and RSVP here. Ruby Cadenhead and Carole Morgan would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
PICKLEBALL
Saturdays @ 9:00 a.m. | Tuesdays @ 5:30 p.m. | Thursdays for Beginners @ 5:30 p.m.
Activity Center
Choose a day to play! We have great participation from our neighborhood community, invite your friends and join us too.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREES
This Sunday, November 6
Shelves on the Stair Walls | Gathering Space
Be someone’s Christmas angel and pick an ornament from the Christmas Giving Trees. Each ornament has details for purchasing a gift for a child from Upbring New Life Center, Upbring Foster Children, or Upbring BeREAL. Descriptions of these life-changing ministries will be by the Trees, or visit UpBring’s website. Please return purchased gifts by Sunday, November 27. Contact Linda Roesle with questions.
PALS (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones)
Monday, November 7
7:00 p.m. | Zoom
! Parents and family members (over the age of 18) of loved ones who struggle with addiction are invited to participate in the PALS support group. For more information about this group, visit www.palgroup.org
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesday, November 9
7:30 a.m. | Early Riser’s Study on Zoom
10:00 a.m. | Late Riser’s Study in the Library and on Zoom
Two times, same study on the Gospel of Mark. Both are Pastor-led. Contact Pr. Lauren or Pr. Tom with questions!
QUILTING
Wednesday, November 9
1:00 p.m. | Room 205
Tying quilt tops for Lutheran World Relief. If you would like to learn how to piece a quilt top, or want pre-cut material to do so, contact Linda Fiandacca.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, November 12
8:00 a.m. | Activity Center
All men and women who have served in the military, past or present, are invited to join us with special guest Col. Tom Hudnall, retired Air Force pilot and Shepherd of the Hills member, as we honor those who served. Contact Pr. Tom with questions!
QUILTING
Saturday, November 12
9:00 a.m. | Room 205
Tying quilt tops for Lutheran World Relief. If you would like to learn how to piece a quilt top, or want pre-cut material to do so, contact Linda Fiandacca.
BREAD FOR ALL DONATION NEEDS
Gathering Space Bins
Bread for All has called for canned vegetables and fruit, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, and spaghetti. Bring your donations anytime!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10 DAYS IN THE HOLY LAND
November 8-17, 2023
Pr. Tom and Jeanne Grevlos are leading a trip to the Holy Land! Pick up a brochure and contact Pr. Tom if you have any questions. Deadline for registration is Jan. 15th, 2023.
GIVING
Giving is an expression of joy and gratitude for the bounty of God’s goodness! There are so many ways to give-both financially and through serving.
PLEDGES, GIFTS, AND DONATIONS
Keeping current with your pledged or regular giving has never been easier because you can do it all online!
BEYOND CAPITAL FUND APPEAL
Thanks to your early giving support, we were able to avoid another draft on our loan saving more interest! So far, we have saved almost $5600 in interest costs by not borrowing as much as budgeted.
We now have 147 Households participating with pledges to date of $2,292,681 towards our goal of $3 million!
SERVING
Serving is a great way to give back and get to know others in our community. Whether you are interested in serving locally, being part of a global mission, or volunteering to help in a variety of ways on Sundays, we have a place for you!
Sunday’s Altar Flowers are given by Bob and Judy Haugen with love and gratitude for Saints in heaven and on earth.
PRAYERS
In need of prayer? Please contact a pastor to be put on the prayer list.
Would you like someone to pray alongside you during troubling times? Contact a Stephen Minister who can travel with you on life’s sometimes bumpy road.
We pray for Rodney Varner and Shirley Murray
We pray for family and friends of Shepherd members: Marcee Caughlin, mother of Pr. Lauren Dow Wegner; Linda Strand-Squires, sister of Laura Hills; Adryana Aldeen, Director of Advancement at Mariposa; Everett Smith, grandson of Kathie Smith
We pray for Mary and Weldon Allison and family on the death of grandniece, Kenna Joy Kramer. May the promise of life eternal through Jesus, the Lord of Life, give peace and hope.
We pray for our local, state, and national elections, that there be an end to the violence of words and actions, and that the sin of hatred and malice be replaced with cooperation and goodness for the common good of all.
We pray for the people of Ukraine caught in the middle of war and violence. Our hearts break when women and children are displaced and families torn apart by the evil actions of others. May you break open hearts so that swords may be beat into plowshares, spears into pruning hooks.
We pray for our global ministry partners: Rev. Karen Castillo in Guatemala; Iglesia Luterana Augustina Virgen del Rosario, Aurora 8 de Octubre, Guatemala. We pray for Malcolm and Joy Henderson and the ministry of CHARIS in Haiti.
We pray for our local ministries: Mariposa Family Learning Center, Bread For All, and Upbring Ministries.
We pray that our faith community makes a saintly difference so that we may behold and be courageous in our generosity. May the pledges we make be a sign of our gratitude and love. May we say Thank You with humble hearts and a renewed commitment to being a beacon of hope in the world.
We pray for our faith community, that we may be a church without walls and live out loud…faithfully!
*Prayers for family and friends are listed for 2 weeks, unless we are notified otherwise.