Congregational
News & Events

 Upcoming events are listed chronologically.  Scroll down to see what's next!
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Congratulations to Lutissa & Richard Parker
on the birth of their daughter,

Isabella Marie Parker

She was born January 3, 2012.
Best wishes to big sisters, Erica & Amanda!
 


Congratulations to Lisa & Jason Stear
on the birth of their son,

Benjamin Robert Stear
 
He was born December 21, 2011.
Best wishes to big brother, Jackson!
 




Family Movie Night
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Bring your Valentine and a takeout dinner to enjoy fellowship as early as 6:30.
Free movie begins at 7:30.  Showing: Courageous

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened.
Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
Acts 9:31




Youth Group Ski Trip
February 21 - 22, 2012

     Overnight youth outing to Maggie Valley, NC on Tue/Wed.   Mark your calendar & plan to attend!
Estimated cost = $73. + food.  $20 deposit due by Jan 12th.
Contact Skip Welch for more info.  Parent drivers needed.


I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:2

 



Youth Sunday
March 4, 2012

Please join us for a special 10:30am service as our youth assist in all aspects of worship.

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers
in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Tim 4:12



 

Congratulations to Elana Meyers!
Bobsled Gold on November 25, 2011

Elana and her teammate, Katie Eberling won gold in the women's bobsled competition in Koenigssee, Germany.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:3-5



Want to help but don't have much time?
Sign up for hospitality hosting, an important part of fellowship ministry!
 

Bring a few snacks and drinks for after the 10:30am service.
Set up. Clean up. That's it!
email: mleila@bellsouth.net

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14



Recycling Bin!

We have placed a Red & Green Recycling bin at our church!

Listed below are the items that may be placed in the bin:
Newspaper
Magazines

 
Catalogs
Office paper

 
Junk mail
File folders

 
Index cards
Colored copy paper
 Plain & Window Envelopes

Great news! STAPLES & PAPERCLIPS DO NOT HAVE TO BE REMOVED!

These items CANNOT be recycled in the paper bin:
NO LAMINATED OR WAX COATED PAPER
NO PAPER WITH CRAYON OR GLUE ON IT
NO CARDBOARD,
POSTER BOARD, CEREAL BOXES, OR BROWN PAPER BAGS
 
NO CONSTRUCTION PAPER OR BROWN ENVELOPES

Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them,
Psalm 69:34



Link for Madeline's Care Page

Click the link below to read updates on Madeline's progress.
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/medbmt

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6



Congratulations

Confirmed in Christ 12 June 2011:
Claudia Hess, Johnny Loza, Christopher Stephens and Robert Wells.

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6




Youth Mission Trip 2011

Thank you to the many, many people who donated time, funds, and  items for the mission trip.
We had 22 people traveling together!  Our group was deeply affected by this event.
Ask one of our kids about their experience. 
Our participating youth for 2011 are Leah Austin, Paul Austin, Christian Davis, Taylor Davis,
Katherine Lackey, TJ Reinhard, Jon Taylor, Zach Taylor, Andrew Welch & Noelle Welch.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17



Congratulations
Elana Meyers, Olympic Medalist!


Elana and her driver, Erin Pac, won the Bronze medal
in the Olympic Bobsled Competition,
24 Feb 2010!

Your church family is very proud of you!
(in a humble, Lutheran way, of course)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7GV2qPmmL0

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights.
 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great.
2 Samuel 22:33-36


Thank You!

In June 2008, our congregation generously donated school supplies and toys that were personally delivered to the Balboa Lutheran Church in the Republic of Panama.   The good stewards of  their resources saved many of the toys for their children's Christmas party this week.  Our contact there (Yazmina) sent an e-mail on Christmas eve to thank us (again) for the toys that our congregation sent to them.   She included a few really sweet photos of some of the kids who attended the party.  Click on each photo below to view it larger.  Those smiles are priceless!  Thank you, LCGS, for your contributions.  Small gestures from us seem big to others.  May God continue to abundantly bless you.           

¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

 


 

 

 
 

 There is a sign up sheet in the fellowship hall for people interested in yard work maintenance.

 

 

It may seem like a simple thing to do, but it is very important.
The need to make people feel welcome when they come to our church is extremely
important for first and lasting impressions.  
Please let us know if you are interested in being a greeter and also indicate if you would like to be scheduled 
for the 8:30 or 10:30 worship service.

 

 


 

 Have news? Please email it to autorip@aol.com.

 

Happenings! Events! Scheduling!
As we grow in ministry and mission it is wonderful to see all the events taking place! Become involved!

One problem that does occur, has to do with scheduling conflicts. BEFORE scheduling a meeting or event, please call the Church Office
and speak with Leila, to check the calendar and to place the event on the calendar.

This is essential for every meeting or event (apart from regularly scheduled ones).
Thanks for helping us avoid conflicts!