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1525 North Power Road
Mesa AZ 85205
Fax: (480) 832-2583
Office: (480) 981-6199 AUG—SEP—OCT, 2017
Look What’s Coming Up!
Back to School Blessing Sunday, August 6th Fun Fest—Sunday, August 20, 11-1pm See Page 12 for details! Confirmation Parent/Youth Orientation and our younger kids and their parents! When: Sunday, August 27, 11am Where: Center of Compassion Who: Confirmation is for youth entering 7th thru 12th grade), but we are inviting all our kids from 3yr olds thru 12th grade and their parents to this event!
Compassion 2017 Weekend Sat., Oct. 7
The Compassion weekend event will be held on Sat., Oct. 7th. Put it on your calendar now so you can join us in putting our faith in ac-tion within our community. Planning for the projects is starting now so if you would like to suggest projects or lead a crew, contact Heather Parker at [email protected] or 480-981-6199, ext. 12. New Members Classes— Mondays, October 16 and 23rd from 6 to 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. See Page 11 Service of Confirmation-Sun.,Oct. 29th 9 am See page 7 for more info.
“I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love*
towards all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to
give thanks for you as I remember you in my pray-
ers.” (Ephesians 1:15-16)
As I think about beginning my new call among you all
starting on August 15, this verse came to mind. I am hum-
bled and grateful for the confidence in which you have en-
trusted in me to become your next Sr. Pastor. The next several months
will be filled with adjustments for all of us. After 11 years I will be re-
learning the rhythm of serving one congregation, and being the primary
preacher in the same community. I will be learning names and listening
to stories of how God has been at work in your lives and the life of Love
of Christ. The current staff and leadership will be discovering my style of
leading and how our gifts might complement one another for the sake of
living out Christ’s mission. I was recently asked, “In my first 100 days
what do I want to accomplish?” My answer was simple, “I plan to invest
in intentional listening to and having conversations with the staff, the key
leadership, and offer opportunities for me to meet individually and in
small groups with the disciples at Love of Christ.” God has already been
doing good things in and through the followers of Christ in this place. I
want to celebrate that as well as encourage all of us to keep listening to
what God is up to both inside and outside the circle of this community.
As Barb and I have been praying for you, I ask that you continue to keep
us in prayer as a new chapter in our lives is about to be written. I also
encourage you to give thanks for the faithful interim leadership of Pastor
Dennis Hagstrom and for the continued service of Pastor Ken Lentz.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Steve Talmage’s
Mark your calendar for Sunday,
Sept. 17, 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary for the
Service of Installation for Pastor Steve
Talmage followed with a potluck in the Center of Compas-
sion. Watch bulletin for more info.
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From Pastor Dennis… From Pastor Ken
TEMPUS FUGIT – TIME FLIES! I’m amazed at how quickly these last 6 months have passed since I became Interim Senior Pastor at Love of Christ. Time flies when
an experience is enjoyable and fulfilling. I have been enriched over the past 6 months and am very grateful for this time with you. I appreciated your warm welcome and have enjoyed being with you. My special thanks to your great Love of Christ staff and Board. Sun-day, August 13, will be my last day here as I return to retirement. My plans include enjoy-ing a vacation trip with my family and working around the house. I am open to serving as an interim in another congregation, eventually. A new future for Love of Christ begins now! You have called Pastor Steve Talmage to become your new shepherd and leader. I have confidence that his gifts will be a real blessing to you and enhance your life together as a congregation. This is a unique transition for both you and him, as Pastor Talmage comes as former synod bishop. Please support him, get to know him, and pray for him and his family. Love of Christ has remained solid and alive during these last two years of challenging transition. God is faithful and so are you! You have come to know Pastor Joe Dillon, Pastor Ken Lentz and me. Pastor Steve comes with his own abilities, knowledge and spiritual gifts. He will share his thoughts and goals with you and will want to learn your hopes and dreams for the future. Please get to know Pastor Steve through conversations and service with him. I look forward to God’s future for Love of Christ Lutheran Church, where you, disciples of Jesus, faithfully worship, welcome, grow, and serve together. I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to empower and enrich you in all of your ministries! God’s peace and blessings,
Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Luther’s Contemporary: Pope Leo X Luther’s greatest papal antagonist in the Church of Rome was a member of the Medici family in Florence crowned Leo X in 1513 at age 37, the last non-priest to receive the papal office. He had already be-come a cardinal at the age of 17, having already been named for the office at the age of 8. Luther butted heads with Leo in 1517 when he published the 95 Theses, attacking the sale of indulgences in Germany to pay for the building of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Leo ordered the Vicar-General of the Augustinians to silence Luther in February, 1518. Modern scholars blame Leo for not understanding the reality and widespread depth of the disfavor of the corrupt papacy by the masses. Luther attacked the pope openly in his two powerful treatises of 1520, “The Babylonian Captivity” and “Appeal to the German Rulers,” but was convinced by Karl von Miltitz, an officer of the papal court, to apol-ogize to Leo and humor him. This Luther agreed to do in a letter attached to his treatise “The Freedom of the Christian.” Luther praised Leo for being a well bred, well meaning leader of the Church and suggested that Leo had been misrepresented by Johannes Eck and other papal advisors (Luther called them, “beasts.”) who were giving Leo bad advice. With tongue in cheek, Luther suggested that Leo con-sider leaving the office of the pope and retreat as a common priest to the countryside and help Luther introduce the reformation. (Leo did not take Luther’s advice.) Instead, Leo issued his bull, “Exurge Domini” and threatened to excommunicate Luther unless Luther recant in 60 days. Luther re-sponded by ceremoniously burning the papal bull under a large oak tree outside the Elster Gate at Wittenberg. The pope kept his promise when he issued another papal bull in January, 1521, formally excom-municating Luther. Pope Leo can hardly be designated as a Christian. He adored the Greek and Roman myths of the pantheons of the gods. He is quoted as saying, “Thanks to the fable of Christ, we can enjoy the papacy” and also, “Let us enjoy the papacy since God has given it to us.” Modern historian Barbara Tuchman accuses Leo of precipitating the Protestant reformation. “He was cultured, though religiously devout (outwardly), and hedonist.” Leo squandered the papal treasury so laboriously enriched by his predecessor, Julius II. His sale of indulgences and papal offices did not provide enough income to support his party life style, purchase of art, the payment of court musicians, and hunting trips. One biographer accuses him of “idle and selfish amusements,” including romping around on his pet elephant, Hanno. More than several banks and indi-viduals were ruined when Leo died relatively early at the age of 46 in 1521 of bronco pneumonia. Luther continued his war against the papacy after Leo’s death but was able to retire to a quieter university life after his “trial” at the Diet of Worms in the Spring of 1521 and his subse-quent ten-month “exile” at the Wartburg Castle.
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Dear LOC Music Ministry, I hope you have had a wonderful summer! It’s time to resume choir rehearsals and sing praise to the Lord!
This is a three month schedule…. You will not get another newsletter until November.
Please mark your calendar or save this info!!
Women’s Ensemble rehearsals start Tuesday, September 12, from 5:15pm ~6:15pm in the green room. Alleluia Ringers (Hand Bell Choir) rehearsals start Tuesday, September 12, from 6:30pm ~8:00pm in the green room. Chancel Choir rehearsals start Thursday, September 14 from 7:00~8:30pm in the sanctuary. We welcome back all former choir members and are delighted to have new ones join us! What is needed for newcomers? Have Tuesday or Thursday nights FREE, have a teachable spirit, a heart for worship, a desire to grow musically and spiritually, the ability to sing in tune (bell ringers do not have to sing in tune!) I look for-ward to getting our choirs back into action! Contact Jung Csuy: [email protected] or 480-981-6199 X32.
Christmas Cantata – Call for Singers! I know you have been waiting for the Christmas Cantata date this year! – Sunday, December 17 at 9am and 10:45am in our Center of Compassion building. Please participate in this year’s Christmas Cantata and please spread the word. We want to reach everyone who sang with us last year and as many other singers as possible for this beautiful Cantata! All I ask is that, if you are serious about your participation, attend rehearsals and practice a little bit on your own. I assure you that if you commit to ten weeks of singing in the cantata, you will get hooked! The fellowship and enjoyment of participating in the cantata comes main-ly during the rehearsals. Here are the rehearsal dates: 7-8:15p.m. in the sanctuary Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14 & Saturday, Dec. 16 (dress rehearsal from 9am to 12pm in COC). These dates are coming quickly and we need to put them on the calendar now. Music will be
distributed at the Oct. 5th rehearsal at 7pm in the sanctuary. I look forward to having you sing with us this year! If you have any questions, contact me at 480-981-6199 X32 or [email protected].
BAKE SALE DONATIONS NEEDED!
There will be a bake sale at the Craft and Art Fair on Saturday, November 18, from 9am to 2pm! We are asking all of the Love of Christ Congregation to please help us out and bring baked goods so that we can raise money for the music ministry budget, and also to make the craft sale fun and a successful event! You can bring pies, brownies, bars, muf-fins, and cookies. Please mark your calendar to bring the baked goods and drop them off in the COC kitchen on Friday, Nov. 17 between 10am ~ 5pm. All bake sale proceeds will go to the Music Ministry. Please sign up at the Craft Fair table on Sundays! If you have any questions please contact Jung Csuy: [email protected].
Music Ministry
Sat. November 18th in the COC!
Love of Christ will be hosting its sixth annual Craft & Vendor Fair (Open to Public) on Saturday, November 18th. NOTE: items for sale do not need to be handmade. Open registration continues, so contact Barbie Berry to make sure you get a space! Prior year vendors should have received applications last month. Watch the Facebook page for more details. If you would like more information, you can contact Barbie Berry at [email protected].
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Music Ministry (Continued)
Please start thinking about the Music Dinner and Auction on December 1. If you are cleaning out drawers or closets and find any really nice things that you may want to part with, save them in a special spot to donate to the auction!!
We would truly appreciate it ………..we count on our earnings from that event to help out with our music expenses. You might be happy that in return you have an empty clos-et! If you are a craft person or like to make things, we’d love to have your contributions
for the auction. Thanks! Jung Csuy
This is a beautiful event held in the COC. There are 25 ta-bles, each decorated differently by a table host with her own special place settings and tablescape. The tables alone are amazing. But wait, there will also be a silent auc-tion, catered dinner from Carrabba’s, and a performance done by singer and guitarist, Guillermo Ontiveros, Ivan On-tiveros at the drums, the main lead singer, Marcus Smith, a bass guitarist, Carlos Clayton, and Jung Csuy at the key-board. This is a newly formed group that will blow your mind. Everyone in the group is an accomplished musician, together they are dynamite!! They will perform Christian music and also some 'oldies but goodies' that you can sing along to and have a great time. This team of musicians are worth the price of admission, wait till you hear them!
If you are interested in hosting a table, you are asked to provide table settings for 8 and decorate the table in any theme or style. You are not responsible to fill your table with guests; however, we encourage you to invite family, friends and neighbors. We will need 25 hosts.
If table hosting doesn’t interest you, we are also looking for volunteers to help the night of the event. We also
need silent auction donations that will bring out the attendees’ competitive nature to win that great item! Maybe you have a cabin that you would be interest-ed in donating as a weekend get-away, or you may be a world class chef and donate a homemade gourmet dinner or you may be crafty and want to create a themed basket full of great things.
Please contact Ginny Williams at 602-818-8156 or via email at [email protected] to sign up as a table host, volun-teer or ask any questions about the event or possible auc-tion items. Sign up sheets for table hosts and volunteers will be available beginning August 15th.
Tickets will go on sale for all guests beginning Sunday, Oc-tober 29th. . Look for us each week until the day of the event.
The entire music ministry team would like to thank every-one for helping to make this a Five Star fundraising event so that we can continue to provide great music for our congregation.
Announcing the 7th Annual Music Ministry
Concert & Dinner Fri., Dec. 1, 6 p.m. Band: Titanium
Summer Chime Choir, July 31~August 3, 4~6PM The Chime Choir is a wonderful way for kids with some music experience to learn more about
music, have fun, and learn about working together to praise God through music. This chime choir is for children going into 4th grade and older.
The rehearsals begin July 31~ August 3 from 4:00 ~ 6:00pm in the Green Room. There will be performances at the 9 am and 10:30 am services on Sunday, August 6th. This time is dedicated to learning
music reading concepts and repertoire for a performance at the worship services this summer. A light dinner will be provided.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Jung Csuy at 480-981-6199 ext.32 or email at [email protected]
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Rally Day is right around the corner!!! Sunday School starts on Sunday, September 17!
We need your help. Do you have a heart for chil-dren? If yes, please contact Renee Bennett at
[email protected] to see how you can help with Sunday School.
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Preschool Full & Half Day Preschool
LOVE OF CHRIST PRESCHOOL
NOW ENROLLING Contact Preschool Director
at (480)981-6199#33
for tours and information
Thank you to everyone who helped with this year’s Vacation Bible School! A special thanks to Vista Mountain Bible church, RMCC, and Bethlehem Lutheran for their
scenery and their support! Thank you to Jeff Milan and all the wonderful food donations!
Thank you to Roy Heitkamp and Karen Thompson and their kitchen crews! Thank you to Heather Parker and her wonderful preschool staff and thank you to all of the
Elementary leaders and crew!
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Sunday, September 17 All Sunday school and confirmation classes
start Gift for 3 yr olds
3rd graders receive Bibles 5th graders receive blessing
Blessing for all teachers
THE WORD ON WEDNESDAYS—FAMILY TIME—SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
WOW NEEDS YOU!!
WOW will be back starting on September 13th!! We need volunteers!! Would you
like to work with our children a couple of times a month? We would be happy to
pair you up with someone to share the time with and you would not need to com-
mit to every week. Everything is prepped for you – all you need to do is come with
a smile and you will find the kids give you many times back what we give them.
Please help us make sure this incredible program continues to support these amaz-
ing children.
We will again be offering a family-friendly dinner in the CoC beginning at 5:30 p.m. with programming for everyone
starting at 6 p.m. We will have fantastic programs for children (ages 4 – 6th grade) music/drama as well as small
group prayer time, games, activities. Youth – (7th grade and up) we have a great combination of social time coupled
with worship time geared toward the needs of the teenagers of the congregation and their friends. Adults we will
have many options for ways to connect and fill your bucket mid-week!! Child care is available for children 3 and un-
der. We conclude all programs at 7:30 p.m. so everyone has time to head home and get ready for school/work the
next day. Questions - please contact Heather at [email protected] or 480-981-6199, ext. 12.
Emmanuel Pines Weekend Retreat Friday – Sunday, September 22-24
All 7-9th graders Applications available for
10-12th grade Jr. Counselors
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Confirmation celebration for all 10th graders
Sunday, October 29 at the 9:00 service.
Senior High Lock-in Friday, September 15-16
(8pm-8am) 10-12
th grade
New Students are Welcome!
Monday and Thursday:
5:00pm-5:45pm - Dragon Class (Ages 5-8) 6:00pm-7:00pm - Beginner through Yellow Belt 7:00pm-8:00pm - Second Yellow Belt and Above
For more information please contact Joe Bogushefsky at 480-455-9829 or email to [email protected].
Free Martial Arts!
African Orphan Mission Project
For information regarding our mission, please contact Ken Ondrejko @ [email protected]
Altar Guild servants needed!!! Can you help out one or two Sundays a month? Please sign up to serve on the Altar Guild to set up communion for the all three services. Need volunteers for the 7:50 & 10:30 services for the months of September, November and December. If you have any questions you can contact Donna Johnson at 480-924-6092 for the 9:00 service and Dianne Oien at 480-981-6199 x15 for the 7:50 & 10:30 services.
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Women’s Ministry
Crafting & Chatting Women of LOC We welcome all Ladies/their friends for our Sunday afternoons. Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1pm. We have become a “Sisterhood” and support many projects in the church, in the community and enjoy our times together with work and laughter. We craft, chat, coupon, chat, crochet, chat, knit, scrapbook and a whole lot more!!!
“Care, Share & Prayer” Women’s Bible Study— Join with other LOC women for a bible study group Thursdays at 1:00pm in the Leadership room (next to the office). Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays through August. Weekly thereafter. Contact Alice Lacey at 480-641-0021 with questions.
Naomi Circle They meet the 2nd Monday of the month September—May. We will meet on Sept. 11, 1pm. Mona Dewey will be hosting. All Women Welcome!
The Crafting and Chatting Women [C & C] have completed many projects already this year. Early in the year, we completed 83 teddy bears, 24 dolls and 12 scarves. They were all sent with the Arizona Lutherans that visited Sene-gal, Africa. Then we completed over 100 BLESSING BOXES. These are boxes filled with personal toiletry items, pajamas, teddy bears, children books, coloring books and crayons. These are given to the foster children that are processed through LSMS. Children, that are placed in a home have a personal belonging with these boxes. The latest project that has been a phenomenal success are the BLESSING BAGS. These are for our congregation members to give out to homeless wherever we encounter them. The BAGS are for immediate use for a homeless per-son. They include personal toiletry items, socks, washcloths, individual tissues, chap stick, sunscreen and other miscel-laneous items. We suggest that before the bags are given out, that a snack and bottle of water be added. Already, this summer, our congregation has picked up and given out over 120 bags. We will be making more. We have delivered 75 handmade, loved teddy bears to the Banner Cardon Children's Hospital. At present, the group is working on many teddy bears to donate to the fire stations in Mesa. These are given to a child at an accident site, fire or when needed. We ask that if you want to help us with any of these projects. Any of the items mentioned in this article would be helpful. Incidentally, we will accept any fabric, craft items, ribbon or yarn. We also accept monetary contributions or gift cards. You many contact Karen Wenzel 480-890-8692, Barbie Berry 602-705-3139 or Karla Harvey 480-262-7666.
Join us this fall for a girls’ weekend get-away at
Prescott Pines Camp. Gather your girlfriends,
find a sitter for the kids, escape the heat and get
away to the cool pines of Prescott. Come togeth-
er with your sisters in Christ from across the
southwest for a time of refreshment, relaxation
and renewal.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Contact Amy Schenkel for more information
480-330-4194
September 15—17
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EXPLORE ARIZONA….. On August 19th, the LOC Women’s Hiking Group will be traveling to Flagstaff, hiking the 4 mile Gold Digger Loop Trail. This trail starts at Rogers Lake, a wetland wonderland for wildlife and sweeping pano-ramic views of the San Francisco Peaks. If time allows, there’s also a Fire Tower
we could hike to. We will meet at 7:00 am in the COC parking lot and re-turn by 6:00 pm.
EXPLORE ARIZONA….. On September 30th, the LOC Women’s Hiking Group will be trav-eling northeast of Payson and hiking Haigler Creek Trail. We can make this trail one mile or up to 5 miles by just going upstream or down from the creek. Either way, there’s a scenic creek with wildflowers, tall pines and high mountain sides. If time allows, we can check out a Fire Tower in the area. We will meet at 7:00 am in the COC parking lot and return by 6:00 pm.
EXPLORE ARIZONA….. On October 28th, the LOC Women’s Hiking Group will be travel-ing north of Flagstaff, hiking the 1.5 mile total Veit Springs Trail (8,600 ft. elevation). This trail is an easy, but very beautiful loop hike in the Aspen trees. It also goes by an old cabin site. If time, we can also hike the Aspen Nature Loop (1.5 miles). We will meet at 7:00 am in the COC parking lot and return by 6:00 pm.
Call Pat Shaw at 981-1325 for more information.
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TRANSFORMED: A “NEW” KATIE
~Save the Date for the Women of the Grand
Canyon Synod Women’s Retreat
October 20th
- 21st, 2017
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
This Retreat promises to be a place where “even the trees whisper”
and offers the perfect backdrop for an inspiring weekend.
For more information and online cost & registration, go to
grandcanyonwomen.org/events
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Wow! Check out these upcoming events/dates:
October 21, 2017 – BBQ at the home of Dan and Denise Smith November 18, 2017 – Turkey Bingo and Potato Bar at LOC
December 16, 2017 – Annual Christmas Party at Lee and Karen Humbert’s January 20, 2018 - White Elephant Exchange at LOC February 17, 2018 – Hale Theater “No, No Nanette”
March 24, 2018 – Saguaro Lake Boat Tour April 21, 2018 – Boyce Thompson Park Tour / Lunch
May 19, 2018 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration/Potluck at LOC
PEOPLE ON THE GO! We enjoy attending a variety of events! We are open to any suggestions that any-
one has for upcoming events. We also welcome any help in planning for events! The more ideas and more people involved equal more fun and fellowship. Any questions, comments or suggestions you can contact Dianne Oien at [email protected] or 480 981.6199 X15 or Barb Weldon at [email protected].
Two upcoming Hale Theatre plays!
Hale Theatre (Gilbert) – Wednesday, September 6th, 7PM – “Joseph, Technicolor
Dreamcoat” lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Weber. The biblical saga of
Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life in the musical parable.
Cost: $24 FULL!
Hale Theatre (Gilbert) – Wednesday, October 25th, 7PM – “Meet Me in St. Louis”
Based on the heart warming film takes audiences on a musical journey back to the
brink of 1904 World’s Fair. Cost: $24 Watch bulletin for sign ups.
Saturday, August 12 at noon at Cornish Pasty, 1941 W. Guada-
lupe, Mesa. Sign up on Sundays at the Ministry Tables. Contact
Karen Wenzel with any questions at 480-890-8692.
September 23rd at Love of Christ Cost is $5 per person and the last day to sign up is Sunday
September 17th
Contact Karen Leonard 480-773-2790 or Katrina Zemar 480-510-5272.
FAB(Friends & Believers)
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Margrit Aeschbach 5505 E. McLellan Rd, #49, Mesa 85205 480 363 3687 [email protected] Deb Bjerke 5817 E. LeLand St.., Mesa 85215 701 371 4339 [email protected] James & Joyce Golladay Brayden, Briley Ellyette, Kasyn & Kyler 10058 E. Jensen St., Mesa 85207 480 986 8907 [email protected] Jack & JoAnn Grant 9852 E. Jaeger St., Mesa 85207 480 634 4399 [email protected] Marie Green 10549 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85207 480 380 6671
Nancy Hanshew 4137 E. Ford Ave., Gilbert 85234 480 433 7258 Darlene Intermaggio 6209 E. McKellips, Lot #193, Mesa 85215 480 286 8691 [email protected] Leonard & Britta Pritchett (Leo) 9457 E. June St., Mesa 85207 480 280 5112 [email protected] Georgia Swing 4137 E. Ford Ave., Gilbert 85234 480 433 7258 [email protected]
Welcome, New Members!
On Sunday, May 21st we welcomed the following new members into the membership and ministry of Love of Christ
Lutheran Church.
New Member Classes Monday, Oct. 16 & 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dinner served at 6:00pm
1. Contact [email protected] or 480-981-6199 x15. 2. Come to class: Monday, Oct. 16 & 23rd – in the Fellowship Hall (Dinner & child care provided). 3. Be received on Sunday, Nov. 5th. See you there!
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FAMILY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
11AM-1PM
In the Center of Compassion
FREE FOOD!
KID GAMES (sack race, 3 legged race, water balloon toss)
Dunk Tank!
Dessert Contest
Bring a nonperishable Food Bank item.
Pastor Steve Talmage’s first Sunday at LOC!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!
Living Nativity!
December 8th & 9th, 6-8PM
We will be having our annual Living Nativity again this year! Watch for more info to be provided more info in late October early November bulle-
tins! Any questions you can contact Dianne Oien at [email protected] or 480-981-6199 x15.
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The Book Nook offers many novels by current authors written in the last 10 years. Many on the shelves are newer than that. The summer is still hot and long. Wouldn't a novel written by a favorite author make the summer a
little more enjoyable? Please stop in and find a book or
two to help with the boredom. We also carry large
print books. We would also like to thank everyone that donated books in the past. It helps keep our shelves stocked with new books and helps us earn money for groups at LOC. Our latest contributions have been made to VBS and the kids musical that is coming up at the end of July. We can't do this without your help. By donating and purchasing at the Book Nook, small groups at the church keep LOC the vibrant church it is! Penny Day
Our book selection for September 10 is News Of The World by Pau-lette Jiles. It is one of the books that is a finalist for the National Book Award. We will not have cop-ies for sale in the Book Nook. I
would be glad to special order one if you would like a copy. Here is a synopsis of the book: In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the
boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust. In the wake of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence. In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna’s parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S. army, the ten-year-old has once again been torn away from the only home she knows. Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dan-gerous. Johanna has forgotten the English language, tries to escape at every opportunity, throws away her shoes, and refuses to act “civilized.” Yet as the miles pass, the two lonely survivors tentatively begin to trust each oth-er, forming a bond that marks the difference between life and death in this treacherous land. Arriving in San Antonio, the reunion is neither happy nor welcome. The captain must hand Johanna over to an aunt and uncle she does not remember—strangers who regard her as an unwanted burden. A respectable man, Captain Kidd is faced with a terrible choice: abandon the girl to her fate or become—in the eyes of the law—a kidnapper himself. The book club will meet in the COC nursery after the 9:00 service. Please grab a cup of coffee and join us.
Books!
Come 7:30 am-12 pm Stained Glass room across from
Sanctuary Narthex Contact Person: Barbara Otto 480.390.9631
Come for Prayer following or during each Worship Service. Bring your prayer concerns for yourself or family and friends. Prayer Team members will be available to speak with and pray for you. Your shared concerns in the Chapel will remain in the Chapel. They will not be shared with others unless you
request to have your prayers on the weekly prayer re-quests for the church. Special Opportunity: The Prayer Chapel is “Looking for a Few Good People” to help run the chapel on Sunday mornings. If this is your passion, please contact Rick Otto rrotto1946 @gmail.com. PRAYER VOICES Please join us as we pray for each other, our Love of Christ family, Staff, Servant Volunteers, Mis-sions, Ministries, Small Groups, Activities, and Events. If you are interested in attending, please call Barbara Otto at 480.390.9631.
Prayer Chapel & Prayer Voices
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Pastor Ken’s 10:00am Monday Morning Study of the Bible
Continues in September!
Join Pastor Ken on Monday mornings in the Fellowship Hall for an enlightening journey through the Bible. We will be using the book “Path Through Scripture” by Mark Link.
Date/Time: 10:00 am Mondays (in September)
Location: Fellowship Hall
(Childcare not provided)
New Class Starts September 13th!
Sign up now at the Ministry tables.
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small group discussions that help encourage accountability and discipleship. The $93 membership fee includes audio CD’s, workbook, handbook and budgeting system. Also included in the fee is access to a large library of on-line resources. Classes are held each Wednesday evening starting 9/13/17 for 9 consecutive weeks from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in the leader-ship room (next to the church office). The WOW children’s program is available during this same time for children. For more information and upcoming schedules contact: Walter Scott, Small Group Coordinator Love of Christ Lutheran Church 480-981-6199 (office T-Th.) [email protected]
Kevin Saunders’ The Bible Between the Lines Summer Class Tuesdays August 1st thru August 22nd Tuesdays, 10-11:30am In our Center of Compassion
Fall Class Begins Tuesday, Sept. 5th
ArizonaBibleClass.com.
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Our Sponsors
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Updates:
“Summer” Even though the garden plots take a little well-deserved “rest” during the summer, the garden team that oversees the project continues to plan exciting projects and this is a great time to get involved if you aren’t already!
Join up and receive an 8 foot box with top grade organic soil, watering sys-tem, composting available, garden tools. All plants and supplies are organic and sustainable. It’s the perfect way to have fun, meet other gardeners and share information and produce. Plots available in August.
New to gardening or a little unsure? We can team you up with one of our existing gardeners to learn the ropes.
1st Saturday Morning of August and September – we will meet in the garden at 6:30-7:00am to beat the heat. See you there!
Join us
Stop by the ministry table to pick up more information or just join us in the gar-den on Sunday mornings after service. We have lots of fun.
Summer (is in the air)
God’s LOC bumper crop! An Oasis in the Desert
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It’s Time to Register
LOC members will have an opportunity starting Sunday September 10th to register for our 10th MobilePack meal packing event. Once the registration opens to the public on October 2nd, we will fill up
very quickly so reserve your spots starting September 10th!
Upcoming Dates:
Sunday September 10th 2017 – Registration opens for LOC members
Monday October 2, 2017 – Public Registration begins
Thursday November 2 – Saturday November 4, 2017 – “MobilePack” Meal Packing in the COC
Innessa’s Story of Hope (How the meals you pack make a difference)
When bombs started falling in their village in Ukraine, Inessa’s family hid with 26 others from their church in an underground
bunker for three long, frightening days. Before they knew it, they ran out of food and water. Their pastor risked his life to climb
out of the safety of the bunker and find his car so they could escape the bombing. He then spent many dangerous hours transport-
ing everyone to another village several hours away.
There they found an abandoned school and turned it into an impromptu center for internally displaced persons.* Displaced and on
the run from the fighting, Inessa’s family couldn’t return home. Their lives were shattered. Inessa became scared of everything.
She started having nightmares. Because YOU care, our food partner Mission Eurasia was able to give the family MannaPack™
Rice so they could survive. Soon, Inessa’s parents were able to move to a different village and find work. They don’t make much
money, but thanks to the MannaPack meals you’re sending, they don’t have to worry about where their next meal is coming from.
Instead they can focus on sending Inessa and her sister to school.
The family is finding hope again, even in the midst of the challenges they are facing. They know they can rely on you.
Inessa is healing, too. She isn’t afraid of loud noises anymore. She stopped having as many nightmares. She started smiling again.
And she’s making many new friends at school. Thank you for unleashing the power of food in Inessa’s life. You put the hope
and sparkle back into her eyes. “One day, peace will come back to Ukraine and kids won’t have to hide in dark cellars anymore,”
she said.
We say amen to that. Thank you for providing this hope.
Contact Walter Scott at [email protected]
“Whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” Matt.25:40
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Online Giving Did you know that you can go onto our website (loveofchristchurch.net) or scan the QR Code to the right and make a contribu-tion?
Download any free QR code app.
Scan QR Code printed here.
Register (one time only)
Indicate the amount you would like to contribute. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” –
Jesus, Matthew 6:21 Jesus taught that how we handle our money is an indicator of our hearts, and Paul taught that we should give cheerfully and sacrificially in response to the love of God. Giv-ing is a central theme of the Bible, and at Love of Christ we invite our regular attendees and members to give in our weekend services or by mailing in their contributions. We are now pleased to offer the option of giving online. In our digital age with online shopping, online bill pay, Ebay, and Amazon, Love of Christ has chosen to make online tithing and giving
available to those who are interested. You can give online by either check or credit/debit card. We believe that living “debt free” is a worthy goal for all Christians. Online giving does involve the use of credit and debit transactions and makes no distinction between the two. We offer this option only as a convenience and we strongly urge you to use your credit card only as a payment method, never to incur debt. However, if you intend to pay off your balance each month, we believe that is an issue of conscience and leave that between you, God, and your fre-quent flier miles. With online giving, you can give your tithe to Love of Christ and also support our missionaries and mis-sion trips. Online giving will be counted toward your regular yearly giving and will appear in your year-end giving state-ment for tax purposes, along with all other contributions.
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 For more information visit us online at loveofchrist-church.net or contact Dick Beckman at 480-981-6199 x21.
The SIMPLY GIVING Program What’s the easiest way to prepare your offer-ing? By using Simply Giving you have an easy way to have your offering transferred automati-cally from your account on a regular basis. This makes it easy for you to know you are always current and it also assists the church with our recordkeeping. Visit the Ministry Tables on Sunday for a brochure or contact Dick Beckman at 480 981 6199 x21.
Are you a “Thrivent Financial for Lutherans” member?
If you are, then you may be eligible to participate in their “Thrivent Choice” program! Eligible members are designated Choice Dollars, based on insurance premiums, contract values
and Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership. Choice Dollars can be directed to Lutheran organizations you prefer nationwide, including your local Lu-theran congregation (LOC!). If you are eligible to direct Choice Dollars, you will receive a letter in the mail at the point you become eligible. Eligible members may direct Choice Dollars by contacting Rick Aussprung of Thrivent at 480 396 5333.
Habitat for Humanity
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - OUR 14TH HOME DEDICATED! On Saturday, July 8th, Pastor Hagstrom
helped officiate as we blessed and dedicated the three-story townhouse that we built in Tempe. At the last minute,
the Mejia family decided that, due to the lack of back yard space for their three children and dogs, and that there was
no place for them to park his needed work truck, they would wait until another free-standing home became available.
The sweat equity that the family put into this home will be applied to their new home. The home we built will therefore
become a blessing to an as-yet to be identified qualified family. In the meantime, this home will become a “model
home” for potential families that opt to purchase one of the 16 townhouses being built on the Tempe site. THANK
YOU to all of the Love of Christ SAINTS that took advantage of the Arizona Tax Credits for the
Working Poor to make a no-cost donation, as well as the five families that provided lunches, and the
individuals that actually participated in building this beautiful home!
The homes are NOT given to the homeowners. At the time of the home completion and dedication,
the homeowners make their first payment on a profit-free mortgage, and the average payment is
about 25% of their income, which includes the principal, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance,
and a maintenance account. These funds are then used by Habitat to build even more homes. For
additional information on the Christian principles that guide Habitat for Humanity, visit
www.habitatcaz.org or call me at 480-985-8757.
HABITAT DEDICATION Team Leader Clark Wirthlin, lunch provider Gena Bredesen, and Pastor Hagstrom.
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Top Food Bank Needs Mac & Cheese, Pork & Beans, Cereal,
Peanut Butter/Jelly & Tuna. NON PERISHABLES ONLY.
LOC donation boxes are located in the Sanctuary and COC narthexes.
Lutheran Social Services Assistance
Robert Sanders Phone 480 284-1081
Email [email protected]
Food Banks: Victory Lutheran Church
Phone 480 654-4539 5946 E. University Drive
Mesa AZ 85205 Hours: Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00-11:30 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Phone 480 332-5589 142 N. Date Street, Mesa AZ 85201 Hours: Tues-Thurs 9:00-11:15 AM
Closed Second Tuesday each month
Announcements LSS is utilizing the Homelessness
Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) to help prevent individuals from eviction and utility shut-off. Clients must have a five day eviction notice and recent
loss of employment.
Mesa area clients contact Neighborhood Services Department at 20 E. Main Street, Suite 250 or call 480-644-2168. The hours
are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
We continue to see an overwhelming need for assistance. We appreciate your
continued donations to our food banks and financial assistance that helps clients with their utility bills. Thank you for your
generosity!
LSS In Home Care @ LOC
Luminaria Home Care provides non-medical in-home care to seniors and individuals with Developmental Disabil-ities. Our goal is to enable the people we serve to remain in their homes and maintain their highest level of inde-pendence. Luminaria Home Care has been blessed with an ongoing relation-
ship with Love of Christ Lutheran Church and we are thankful for all you have done for us. Please come by and say “HI” any time. Regional Director; Rebecca Johnston, Care Coordinators; Nikki Commans and Danielle Johnston.
I-Help
LOC is now in its 7th year of hosting homeless ladies enrolled in this program on the second and fourth Friday nights in the ADC Rooms. You can be a part of this blessing those nights by helping to set up from 5-6:30pm or hosting from 6:30-8pm. Please contact Jackie Ren-sel at 602 489 1832. Donations are needed for the sack lunches of fruit cups, granola bars and chicken or tuna snack packs. Shower room needs are deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste and combs. I-HELP bins provided by the Girl Scouts are for this. Thank you for the many donations of the travel soaps, shampoo and lotions.
Don’t Forget About Us!!!
OVERFLOW SUNDAY! The Food Bank Needs YOU!
On the last Sunday of each month we would like everyone to bring a bag of non perishable items for the Food Bank and overflow the Feed My Sheep box! THE FOOD BANK REALLY APPRECIATE AND NEED OUR SUPPORT!
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is excited to introduce our new look. New logos have been developed for the four focus areas of LSS-SW: I-HELP, Aging and Disabilities, Refugee Focus and Child and Family Services. Along with the new look is a renewed emphasis on congregational and com-munity relationships. We will continue to work with Love of Christ to honor our mission of “Showing kindness, doing justice and serving those in need”.
Missions: Local
At Love of Christ: 1525 N. Power Rd., Room
#47, Mesa, AZ 85205 480.396.3795
You can make a positive difference in our church and in our communi-ty by volunteering as a Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) Connector. Connectors educate individuals about how they can be involved in the vital safety net services LSS-SW provides to individ-uals in need across AZ. Expand awareness and community involve-ment in services that support older adults, individuals with disabilities, foster children, families who are hungry and in need, newly resettled refugees and individuals experiencing homelessness.
LSS Connectors
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Your Business in our Directory! If you are a business owner and a member of Love of Christ, we are offering an online business directory to you and your business. To list your business, you must submit a Business Directory form on the Love of Christ website at www.loveofchristchurch.net.
To get started: Must be a member of LOC to submit your business on LOC’s website. Access LOC’s website at
loveofchristchurch.net and go to the “Find It Here” section on the main page
Then click on Business Directory Read and follow the instructions on the page. One time donation of $20 is requested.
These funds will be used for Children’s Fellowship Ministry (place this info in the memo line on the check). Make check out to LOC. ***Remember to check out the variety of businesses or services that are available from LOC members!***
Did You Know?
Holy
Grounds
Update! Do you love coffee? Do you enjoy drinking the coffee following the 9:00 service? Well we could sure use about four more members to sign up for once a month or every other month to make coffee. You might ask “what is involved?” The tables and chairs are setup by our facility team, so on Sunday the tables need to be decorated, coffee brewed, set up, and clean up! If interested or just want more info you can contact Dianne Oien at [email protected] or 480-981-6199 x15.
Volunteers Needed!
Looking for something to do! The following ministries are in need of volunteers. As you
know we are a very busy church! So check out the ministries listed below to see where
you can serve.
Altar Guild – 7:50 & 10:30 – contact Dianne Oien at 480-981-6199x15 or
[email protected] or 9:00 Donna Johnson at [email protected]
Ushers – all 3 services contact Dianne Oien at 480-981-6199x15 or
[email protected]. On the job training available!
Readers – Sharon Randall 480-628-5829 or [email protected]
LOC Office Help or Newsletter Helpers & Baptismal Napkin Making- contact Darlene Fleischhauer at
480-981-6199 x10 or [email protected].
Many opportunities to serve- please consider giving some of your time to help out other members
who would really appreciate extra hands!
Volunteer Security…thanks to Karen & Brian Thompson, Joe Holmwood, Joe & Jodi Bogushefsky & Dave Dohrmann! Thanks for serving in this ministry. Currently we need volunteers to cover Wednesday and Sat-urday evening! If you have 30 minutes to spare, we can certainly use your help. If you can’t commit to eve-ry week but can commit to a couple days a month that would be great! If interested, you can contact Dianne
Oien at [email protected]. or 480-981-6199 x15.
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Caring Ministries
Listening, Strengthening, Encouraging, Refreshing, Restoring, Caring
Our church has many members who dedicate themselves to helping others in our congrega-
tion through many caring ministries. As our congregation continues to grow, there are limit-
less needs for caring as well as limitless opportunities to serve others who need care. If you
are in need of support either through prayer or other caring services offered by the church please reach out by contacting the
church. Likewise, if you have compassion and gifts in providing caring support to others, please consider sharing your gifts by
contacting the church..
Galatians 6:2
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Grace in The City
Grace Lutheran Church thanks you for an outstanding response!
Over 400 cases of water and lots of games were collected to support the
homeless in the downtown Phoenix area. A special thanks to Rick Aus-
sprung, Joe Strand and Brian Thompson for their strong backs and
willing hearts.
Please welcome our newest class of Stephen Ministers: Maxine Beckwith, Eliza Brunner, Bob Dickson, Harvey Huber, Diana Martin, Art Schenkel, Lisa Willoughby.
Are you interested in Stephen Ministry leadership? Karla Harvey has answered the call and is our Stephen Ministry leader. Please contact one of our Stephen ministers or call our confiden-tial number 480.584.6203 to set up a consultation if you know someone who is experiencing some type of grief. Stephen minis-ters are trained Christian care-giving lay leaders who meet 1:1 once a week for about an hour. Some-
times having an unbiased listening ear can be a tremendous gift.
Prayers of Sympathy and Comfort to…
The Dohrmann family & friends upon the death of Laurie’s Uncle Espinoza and cousin, Arnold “AJ” Espinoza.
The family & friends of Peggy Seville upon her death.
Marge Werner & Michelle White, family & friends upon the death of daughter and mother, Mary Ann Werner White.
Ruth Egger, family & friends upon the death of her daughter, Kathy Wilson.
Charley Beyer, family & friends upon the death of his dear sister, Char Pressler.
Frank Gerek, family & friends upon the death of his dear wife, Donna.
Barbara Otto, family & friends upon the death of her brother in law Gene Hollingsworth.
Marj West family & friends upon the death of her dear husband Jim.
David Harpel upon the death of his mother who was 104 years young!
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Shut-In & Spouse Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to everyone having a Birthday
Aug. 6 Marge Werner, 955 N. Ricardo Cir., Mesa 85205
Aug. 8 Jack Woodard, 7530 E. Sayan St., Mesa 85213
Aug. 11 Glen Barthelman, 567 Leisure World, 85206
Sept. 11 Lindsay Woodard (see Jack above)
Sept. 13 Dorothy Wehrle, Friendship Village #372
2525 E. Southern, Tempe 85282
Sept. 20 Estelle Carlson, 1051 S. 74th Pl.,Mesa 85208
Sept. 24 Roberta Mayer, 7255 E. Broadway #127,
Mesa 85208-9202
Sept. 25 Bill Snoddon (see Char below)
Sept. 30 Laura Stoops, Living Legacy East,
8241 Quarterline, #4269 Mesa 85207
Oct. 1 Char Snoddon, Friendship Village,
2645 E. Southern, Room 119, Tempe, 85282
Oct. 16 Stephanie Hopkins, 5274 S. Red Yucca Ln, Gold
Canyon, AZ 85118
Oct. 19 Bob Savidge, 8040 E. 1st Ave., Mesa 85208
LOC 2017 Church Board Members & Officers
Board President Melissa Riner Board Vice President Patti DeLaney Board Treasurer Beth Hesse Board Secretary Nicole Cumberledge Board Member Dave Spice Board Member Ted Trembath Ex-Officio Senior Pastor Steve Talmage
Altar Flowers
The Altar Flower Charts are at the Ministry Tables on Sun-day mornings. Altar flowers are $30 per arrangement and may be taken home following the service you attend. To give flowers in honor of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or to the Glory of God, please sign the Flower Chart at the service you worship, or call Darlene at 480 981-6199 x 10, or email [email protected].
Columbarium: A final resting place. This is a great oppor-tunity to take advantage of our special pricing for purchas-ing a niche in the new section of our columbarium to the first 40 people. SPECIAL PRICING----NICHE FOR TWO PARTIES $1,000.00 SPECIAL PRICING----NICHE FOR ONE PARTY $ 700.00 Once the first 40 limit is reached, the pricing will be $1,500.00 for a two-party niche and $900.00 for a one-party niche. If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please call the church office and talk to either Dick Beckman or Darlene Fleischhauer at 480-981-6199.
Stephen Leaders: Karla Harvey Chuck Cusack Patti DeLaney Jim Johnson Char Kraus
Phone Number:
480 584 6203
Worship & Care Directory Phone/Ext.
Information/Visitors Dianne Oien x15 Landscaping Dick Beckman x21 Secretary Darlene Fleischhauer x10 Readers: Sharon Randall 480 628 5829 or [email protected] Ushers 7:50 Service Elaine Warwick 986-4873 Ushers 9:00 Service Jeff Milan 814-7514 Greeters 7:50, 9:00, 10:30 Katie Thorson x23
Church Directory Ext. / Phone Email
LOC Office …………………………………...480 981-6199 Senior Pastor Steve Talmage X35 [email protected] Interim Bridge Pastor Ken Lentz x36………[email protected] Pr. John Albrecht Sep-May480 386 4807 ……[email protected] Darlene Fleischhauer x10 [email protected] Church Secretary Dick Beckman, Finance x21 [email protected] Karla Harvey Stephen Ministry 480 584 6203, Joey Bogushefsky, Audio Visual Mark Cloud, Facilities Dir. of Music Jung Eun Csuy, …………….....x32 [email protected] Gary Fuller-Facilities Janice Herron, Preschool ……..x33 [email protected] Children’s Min. Dir. Renee Bennett x18 [email protected] Children’s Music Ministry—Brooke Osterman & Laura Kuegemann JaeEun Lee…………………………………… 7:50 & 10:30 Pianist Mike McNeal, Audio Visual Dianne Oien ………………………...x15 [email protected] Heather Parker (WOW)………...x12 [email protected] Tim Rosenow, Facilities Walter Scott, Small Groups …..x27 [email protected] Adam Stein…………………….Contemporary Worship Leader x32 [email protected] Brian Thompson-Facilities
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“LOC Compassionate Cooks” — Do you enjoy cooking? Share your gift with a family in need of assistance by providing meals. To help this very active group contact Tami Wilke 480-464-2577 [email protected] or Heather Parker 480-988-6477 [email protected]. Prayer Group “Prayer Voices” — Join the prayer group for coffee and prayer. Contact Barbara Otto 480.390.9631. See Page 13 Women’s Hiking Group —Look for the sign-up sheet on the ministries’ table on Sunday mornings. For questions, call Pat Shaw at 480.981.1325. See Page 9 Crafting Chatting, & Couponing Women of LOC – Meets at various locations the second Sunday of each month at 1pm. Please contact: Karen Wenzel, 480.890.8692 Karla Harvey, 480.262.7666 Barbie Berry, [email protected].
Naomi Circle - Join us for fellowship and Bible study on the 2nd Monday of each month, 1 p.m. (Sept.-May). All women are invited. Page 8 Men’s Monday Evening Study Group Meets weekly Monday from 6:30—8:00 pm in the leadership room. Resumes September 11th. Contact Walter Scott 480.981.6199.
Men’s “Early Riser” Study Group — Every Thursday morning 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. at the Village Inn on McKellips and Recker Rd. Contact Jim Shepherd at [email protected].
“Care, Share, & Prayer” Women’s Bible Study Group – Join with other LOC women for a bible study group Thursdays at 1:00pm in the Leadership room (next to the office). Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays through August. Contact Alice Lacey at 480-641-0021 for more information.
Sunday Morning Bible Study – Join the Bible Study Sunday mornings in the Leadership room from10:30 – 11:15am. Contact Renee Bennett at [email protected] for more information. Dave Ramsey “Financial Peace University” Next Class September 13, 2017. Contact Walter Scott at [email protected].
Bible Studies, Small Groups
Morning Java Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Join other men of the congregation for a morning devotion, a little coffee, some breakfast (optional). Village Inn, (Southwest corner of Recker and McKellips).
Men’s Morning Java!
$30K for 30 Years Update! As a part of our 30th anniversary celebration as a congregation, we initiated a drive last No-vember to raise $30,000, with the funds to be equally divided between paying-off our new electronic signage, and paying-forward a stimulus to newly-organized Crossroads Lutheran Church which is located just south of us in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Donations of $6K each were made to the sign and Crossroads Lutheran Church. We still owe $11K on the sign.
30th anniversary envelopes are available in main entrances to Sanctuary and COC. We pray that the Holy Spirit will lead you to make a donation if you have not yet done so.
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African Orphan Mission Project 7 Altar Flower Charts 21 Altar Guild Help Needed 7 Back to School Blessing 1 Bible Studies, Small Groups 22 Book Nook/Book Club 13 Business Directory 19 Care, Share, Prayer 8 Caring Ministries 20 Columbarium Info. 21 Community Garden 15 Compassion Weekend 1 Confirmation Orientation 1 Confirmation, Service of 1/7 Crafting Chatting Women of LOC 8 Craft Fair 3 David Ramsey Financial Peace 14 F.A.B. (Friends & Believers) 10 Feed My Starving Children 16 Fun Fest 1/12 Grace in the City 20 Habitat for Humanity 17 Kevin Saunders Bible Study 14 Living Nativity 12 LOC Board & Staff 21 Lock-In, 7th—9th graders 5 Lock In Senior High 7 Lutheran Social Services 18 Martial Arts Classes 7 Men’s Morning Java 22 Music Ministry 3-4 Christmas Cantata 3 Bake Sale 3 Music Ministry Dinner/Auction 4 Summer Chime Choir 4
Naomi Circle 8 New Members Classes 1/11 New Members Received in May 11 Online Giving 17 Pastor Dennis 2 Pastor Ken’s Mon. Morn. Bible Study 14 Pastor Ken 2 Pastor Steve 1 Pastor Steve’s Installation 1 People on the Go 10 Prayer Chapel/Prayer Voices 13 Prayers of Sympathy & Comfort 20 Preschool 5 Rally Day 5/6 Retreat—7th-9th graders 6 Shut-in Birthdays 21 Stephen Ministry 20 30th Anniversary Giving Update 22 The Simply Giving Program 17 Thrivent 17 Trunk or Treat 7 VBS Thank You 5 Volunteers Needed 19 WOW 6 Women’s Hiking Group 9 Women’s Ministries 8/9 Women’s Retreat 8 Women of Gr. Canyon Synod Retreat 9 Women’s Gather Magazine 9
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Worship and Communion
Sunday Morning Holy Communion during Sunday worship every Sunday.
(2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays by intinction.)
7:50 & 10:30 A.M.Traditional Worship Services, Sanctuary
9:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service,
Center of Compassion (casual attire)
10:15-10:35 A.M Sunday School (3 yr. old-4th grade)
10:30 A.M. Confirmation (Sept. - May)
7:30AM-12:30 PM Prayer Chapel— See page 13
Weekdays at LOC: Weekday Preschool
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. The Bible Between the Lines
Wednesdays: WOW (Sept. - May)
Website:
www.LoveofChristChurch.Net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LOCLC
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) Grand Synod
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NOT , JUST TYPE LOVEOFCHRISTCHURCH.NET.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Our newsletter has gone from including a
month’s worth of information to including
three months worth of information. If there
are any changes to the content during that
three month period, those changes will appear
in the bulletin and on our website Loveofchrist-
church.net. Here is the schedule for our three
month newsletters: Nov., Dec. Jan. comes out
October 24th; Feb., March, April comes out Jan-
uary 23rd; May, June, July comes out April
23rd.