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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Volume 376

September 2019

The Grapevine FROM THE PASTOR...

The Gloria Dei Grapevine is the monthly

newsletter of Gloria Dei Evangelical

Lutheran Church. For more infor-

mation, or if you have any questions,

please contact us.

Pastor Dennis J. Himm

5005 McCandlish Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Phone:(810)694-3540

[email protected]

I am the vine, you are the branches.

If a man remains in me and I in

him, he will bear much fruit; apart

from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5

Please Join Us

Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30am

Adult, Teen, & Children’s Sunday

School at 11:00am, September thru

May

Adult Bible Study - every Thursday

at 9:00am

Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Meets

twice monthly September thru May,

and once monthly June thru August.

Lutheran Pioneers (K-8th grade)

Meets twice monthly September

thru May.

I Need More…Knowledge

W here has the summer gone? I’m not ready for school, for Fall, and Winter is right around the cor-

ner. It is certainly true – time marches on. Days are long but years fly by. Birthdays past as each candle is blown out. But one thing remains. The LORD is God. He says, “Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with wherever you go.” Instead of ringing our hands over the passage of time, let us ring out our praise that the LORD gives us each new day, a day of grace. Let us be glad and rejoice because this is the day the LORD has made, let us re-joice and be glad in it!

The Church of Scientology

teaches that people are basi-

cally good, that their capabili-

ties are unlimited, and those

capabilities can be realized.

People can also achieve new,

higher states of awareness

and ability. Scientology claims

that the secrets to this higher

knowledge can only be found

in their church through a pro-

cess they call “auditing.”

Seems strange? But honestly,

a cultic religion that encour-

ages you to look within your-

self for more knowledge can

really satisfy an itch.

Who doesn’t feel they need

more knowledge? And how

about being able to pat your-

self on the back for pursuing

it and supposedly finding that

knowledge within yourself?

That’s pretty appealing to the

human heart.

But God’s Word sounds much

different than L. Ron Hubbard,

who authored the book that

has become Scientology’s bible.

God says people are not basi-

cally good, that people’s natu-

ral capabilities are limited to

sinning and rebelling against

God. Continued on page 4

Grow in GOD’S WORD This Fall Sunday Morning

Worship– 9:30 am

Communion is offered on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month.

Bible Classes – 11:00 am

Begin September 15

Children’s Sunday School (Preschool thru K)

These youngsters will have their own Sunday Bible Time during

the sermon and then return for the close of the worship service.

Old Testament lessons will be taught by various Sunday School

teachers.

Children’s Sunday School (1st grade thru 8thgrade)

This school year we will begin in the Old Testament starting in

Exodus. During the year the children will also learn more about

Martin Luther and the Reformation and what it means for us.

Lori Davis & Erica Gresock will teach this class.

Teen Bible Class (high school students)

The teens will discuss various topic and/or books of the Bible.

Although it is informal it is packed full of important information

for real life situations. Eric Bessolo will lead this group.

Adult Bible Class

Take advantage of this opportunity to grow in your Christian

faith. We will begin with a 14-week Bible Study looking at differ-

ent stories that aren't necessarily taught in Sunday School. Pastor

Himm will lead this class.

During the Remainder of the Week

Confirmation Class (7th & 8th grade)

Monday Evenings – 6:30 - 8:15 pm Begins September 9 This two-year class helps children prepare for Confirmation

as they strengthen their Christian faith and Christian living.

For more information contact Pastor Himm.

Choir

Monday Evenings – 7:00 - 8:00pm

Choir practices every Monday evening September thru May.

They perform during special worship services, and also occa-sionally have the opportunity to perform in the community.

Choir is open to all members. Please see Kay Himm for more

information.

Thurs. Morning Adult Bible Class – 9:00 am

This informal class studies various books of the Bible. We usually discuss one chapter at a time as we connect it with

other passages of the Bible. It is open to everyone.

Youth Group (6th - 12th grade)

2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 6:30-8:00 pm

All youth 6th-12th grades are welcome. Activities include lively discussions & games, community & church service activ-

ities, and a really good Bible study. Allen & Laura Mortimer

lead this group.

Pioneers (K – 8th grade)

This Christ-centered program helps to guide girls and boys to realize the joy of a Christ-centered life and how joyfully

they can serve Him, their church, their family, and their com-munity. We will be holding open registration during the

month of September for children between kindergarten and 8th grade. Our first District event, the annual Archery Cam-

pout will be October 11-13. Mike Hoppe leads the Pioneers.

Men’s Breakfast

3rd Saturday of each month– 8:00 am

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, we pause for a informal 19-minute Bible study and discussion about various topics. Please sign up on the bulletin board so that the cook knows

how many to prepare for. Don’t be afraid to sign up to cook –

you get to set the menu and you don’t have to clean up.

September 1

Ushers: Jim Luisier, Harold Fox, & Tom Furnner

Greeters: Scott & Donna Freimark

Communion Set Up: Scott & Deb Mortimer

Communion Assistants: Pete Straub & Tom Furnner

Power Point Assistant: Brenna Moore

Counters: Kritzman & Straub

Cleaners: Faulkner

September 8

Ushers: Ralph Dudley Eric Metz, & Kent Kerwin

Greeters: Tom & Pat Furnner

Power Point Assistant: Reagan Moore

Counters: Neuwirth & Moore

Cleaners: Moore

September 15

Ushers: Mark Moore, Logan Moore, & Reagan Moore

Greeters: Bob & Susanna Kost

Communion Set Up: Scott & Deb Mortimer

Communion Assistants: Gary Richmond & Joe King

Power Point Assistant: Tobias Edgett

Counters: Callahan & Furnner

Cleaners: Kritzman

September 22

Ushers: Mike Hoppe, Joe Hoppe, & Tobias Edgett

Greeters: The Kritzman Family

Power Point Assistant: Garrett Edgett

Counters: Mortimer & Major

Cleaners: Himm

September 29

Ushers: Allen Mortimer, Scott Mortimer, Eric Bessolo, &

Mitchell Bessolo

Greeters: Joe & Sharon King

Power Point Assistant: Joe Hoppe

Counters: Hoppe & Luisier

Cleaners: Gresock

October 6

Ushers: Joe King, Brian King, & Kent Kerwin

Greeters: The Mortimer Family

Communion Set Up: Dennis & Kay Himm

Communion Assistants: Gary Richmond & Jim Luisier

Power Point Assistant: Kaitlyn Straub

Counters: Hoppe & Luisier

Cleaners: King

October 13

Ushers: John Kritzman, Zach Kritzman, & Tom Furnner

Greeters: Jim & Penny Sharich

Power Point Assistant: Brenna Moore

Counters: Mortimer & Metz

Cleaners: Yake

October 20

Ushers: Jim Luisier, Harold Fox, & Eric Metz

Greeters: The Moore Family

Communion Set Up: Dennis & Kay Himm

Communion Assistants: Pete Straub & Tom Furnner

Power Point Assistant: Reagan Moore

Counters: Kritzman & Straub

Cleaners: Major/Davis

October 27

Ushers: Mark Moore, Logan Moore, & Reagan Moore

Greeter: Tammi Neuwirth

Power Point Assistant: Tobias Edgett

Counters: Neuwirth & Moore

Cleaners: Checker

I Need More…Knowledge

Please bring a dish or two to share and join us on September 8, after the service,

for our annual Fall Kick Off Pot Luck Brunch..

Adult, teen and children’s Sunday School Classes will

begin the following week, September 15.

Hope to see you there! Saturday, September 21

8:00am

Continued from page 1

As a result, God says all people are the same: “There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God…The way

of peace they do not know” (Romans 3:11,17).

God is right! Not L. Ron Hubbard! Need proof? Think about Adam and Eve when they pursued more knowledge on

their own apart from God. They rejected God’s Word and sinned. Look at what their own inner pursuit of knowledge

got them and us! A world infected by sin so badly that everyone eventually dies.

Jesus knows we all lack knowledge, and he wants to fill that void. He does so not by telling us to find it inside ourselves,

but by telling us to look outside ourselves. We find knowledge in the Bible. Through his Word, God makes us wise; he

gives us insight and understanding. (See Psalm 119:98-100.) That’s because God’s Word gives us knowledge that we can’t

find or discover anywhere else.

The Bible tells about Jesus. It tells how wide, long, high, and deep Jesus’ love is for people. That love drove Jesus to come

to this world, bear the sin of every person, die on a cross, and suffer the eternal punishment for all sins. That’s love—

love so amazing that God declares that your sins are forgiven because of Jesus. That’s love—love so beyond understand-

ing that Jesus, the righteous one, should die for the unrighteous. But he did! That’s why the apostle Paul says that “this

love surpasses knowledge” (Ephesians 3:19). In Jesus’ love for you, you have everything you truly need to know, both

now and forever.

In addition, compelled by the love of Jesus, the Bible tells and demonstrates how we are to live in this sin-filled, hateful

society. His love empowers to love our neighbors and even hate our enemies. It allows us to do are work, not for our-

selves, nor our boss, nor our teacher, nor our parents, but for him who loved us and died for us.

Knowledge is important. We certainly need more of it. But the only place you will find true, God-pleasing knowledge is

in his living and active Word. Let us help you do just that each Sunday and with the different opportunities and activities

we have during the week also. Let us gather to continue to grow in the knowledge and grace of God.

Friendly Reminder…

There will be no Adult Bible Class on

September 5. Class will resume again on

September 12, when we will continue our

study of the Gospel of Mark.

SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS

I’m done with Sunday School. I’m too old for that. I know all those stories. But are you, and do you? You are

never too old to study Scripture. And I suspect you might not be familiar with these accounts in the Word of

God. So please join us for a 14-week Bible Study looking at different stories that aren't necessarily taught in Sunday

School. We meet in the Multi-Use room after refreshments each Sunday. Come. You might just learn something

new.

I Can’t Believe That’s in the Bible?

1. Girl Dismembered Body Parts Shipped Throughout the Country

2. Prophet Marries Prostitute

3. Church Givers Struck Down After Presenting Gift

4. Assassin Kills Obese King in His Own Bathroom

5. Long Winded Preacher Kills and then Heals Sleepy Parishioner

6. Man-After-God's-Own-Heart Calls for Revenge on Terrorists

7. Talking Donkey Rescues Prophet

8. Police Boat Crashes, Arrested Preacher Among Survivors

9. Biological Warfare Unleashed on World Power

10. Prophet Disappears Not All Believe Successor's Story

11. A Father's Plan to Get Rid of His Future Son-in-Law Backfires

12. God Gets in Wrestling Match (And Taps Out)

13. Religious Ceremony Used to Wipe Out A City

14. Think You Have A Sordid Family Tree, Think Again

THURSDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS

We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Mark is the shortest of the four Gospel and offers great insights of

Jesus Christ, the Son of God. All are welcome. We gather at 9 am and conclude our lively discussion by 10:15

am. Sometimes we even have treats to eat.

BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS

For anyone who would like to learn more about the Christian faith, and what a WELS Lutheran believes, or would

like to join Gloria Dei as a communicant member, we offer a basic Bible Information Class. This class can for an

individual or for a group of people. It is flexible to meet people’s schedules. And it even offer the Denny Himm

unconditional guarantee: “If after 3 classes you have determined that it is a total waste of your time, Pastor Himm will re-

fund your time (NOT COST – since there is no cost) in the form of housework or yardwork.” Let Pastor Himm know that

you are interested so he can arrange a time that works for you.

Confirmation Confirmation class will start up again on

Monday, September 9, at 6:30 pm. If you

have a child that will be entering 7th or 8th

grade this fall please let us know so we can

get class information to you, and we can

make sure we have enough supplies.

Choir meets to practice

every Monday at 7 pm.

If you are interested in joining

please see Kay Himm.

Birthdays in September

9/02 Jordan Thomason

9/03 Justin Lawrence

9/05 Savannah Kanignunta

9/08 Noah Gresock

9/10 Norman Lawrence

9/16 Everett Lawrence

9/17 John Neuwirth

9/18 Whitney Nielsen

9/23 Casi Hudak

9/23 Brady Stevenson

9/27 Rocky Bessolo

9/28 Jane Peterson

Anniversaries in September

9/03 Tom & Pat Furnner

9/13 Steve & Nancy Hudak

9/18 Harold & Donna Fox

9/21 Michael & Becky Richmond

9/23 Eric & Tricia Guffey

9/24 Ben & Julie McGowen

It seems strange to think about Christmas while we sit here with the air conditioning running, but it’s going to come faster than we can imagine. Ladies, start thinking about hosting a table for our annual Ladies Advent by Candlelight. This year it will be held on Thursday, December 5. It really is a wonderful way to spend the evening and share the birth of our Savior with the special women in your life.

Date Old Testament Psalm Proverbs New Testament

1-Sep Is. 45,46 57 1 Luke 24

2-Sep Is. 47,48 58 2 John 1

3-Sep Is. 49,50 59 3 John 2

4-Sep Is. 51,52 60 4 John 3

5-Sep Is. 53-55 61 5 John 4

6-Sep Is. 56,57 62 6 John 5

7-Sep Is. 58,59 63 7 John 6

8-Sep Is. 60,61 64 8 John 7

9-Sep Is. 62-64 65 9 John 8

10-Sep Is. 65 66 10 John 9

11-Sep Is. 66 67 11 John 10

12-Sep Micah 1-4 68:1-18 12 John 11

13-Sep Micah 5-7 68: 19-35 13 John 12

14-Sep Habakkuk 69: 1-15 14 John 13

15-Sep Zephaniah 69: 16-36 15 John 14,15

16-Sep Jer. 1,2 70 16 John 16,17

17-Sep Jer. 3 71: 1-16 17 John 18

18-Sep Jer. 4,5 71: 17-24 18 John 19

19-Sep Jer. 6,7 72 19 John 20,21

20-Sep Jer. 8,9 73: 1-14 20 Acts 1

21-Sep Jer. 10,11 73: 15-28 21 Acts 2

22-Sep Jer. 12,13 74: 1-11 22 Acts 3

23-Sep Jer. 14,15 74: 12-23 23 Acts 4

24-Sep Jer. 16,17 75 24 Acts 5

25-Sep Jer. 18-20 76 25 Acts 6

26-Sep Jer. 21,22 77 26 Acts 7

27-Sep Jer. 23,24 78: 1-20 27 Acts 8

28-Sep Jer. 25 78: 21-33 28 Acts 9

29-Sep Jer. 26,27 78: 34-55 29 Acts 10

30-Sep Jer. 28,29 78: 56-72 30,31 Acts 11

Daily Bible Readings for September

Gloria Dei Pioneers Pioneers will begin meeting again in September. Pioneers is open to ALL boys and girls from kindergarten thru 8th grade. There are lots of fun activities planned for this year, including Archery Camp in October, Winter Camp in February, and the Pinecar Derby in March. If you have any questions please speak to Mike Hoppe.

Youth Group Our Youth Group is 2 years old! Join us

for a birthday party on Thursday,

September 12th from 6pm – 8pm.

Guests are asked to bring gifts of

drinks, chips and other non-perishable

snacks.

On Saturday, September 28, from

5pm – 8pm Good Shepherd’s Youth

Group will be joining us for an evening

of Gaga Ball and other outdoor games.

Please bring a snack to share. Good

Shepherd will be providing hot dogs

and drinks.

Youth Group is open to all kids grades

6 – 12. Please be sure to invite your

friends!

From the Treasurer... Running Totals through August 2019

General Fund is (6,465.77)

Budget Receipts Expenses

156,378.00 141,854.96 151,880.41

September Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

9:30 am - Worship with Communion

*Donation Sunday*

PPA: Brenna Moore

Pentecost 12

2

3

4

6:30 pm Board of Elders

Meeting

5

NO Adult

Bible Class

7:00 pm Church Council

Meeting

6

7

Cleaners for September 8: Moore

8

9:30 am - Worship

11:00 am - Fall Kick-Off Potluck

12:00 pm - Pioneers

PPA: Reagan Moore

Pentecost 13

9

6:30 pm Catechism Class

10

11

6:30 pm Ministry in

Motion Meeting

12

9:00 am - Adult Bible

Class

6:00 pm - Youth Group

7:00 pm Board of

Education Meeting

7:00 pm Board of

Trustees Meeting

13

14

Cleaners for September 15: Kritzman

15


11:00 am - Sunday School

0 pm - Pion

PPA: Tobias Edgett

Pentecost 14

16


17

18

19


Class

7:00 pm Board of

Evangelism Meeting

20

21

8:00 am Men’s Breakfast

& Bible Study

Cleaners for September 22: Himm

22

9:30 am - Worship


12:00 pm - Pioneers

PPA: Garrett Edgett

Pentecost 15

23


24

25

26


Class

7:00 pm Board of

Stewardship Meeting

27 28

5:00 pm - Youth Group

Cleaners for September 29: Gresock

29

9:30 am - Worship


m - Pioneers

PPA: Joe Hoppe

Pentecost 16

30


1

2

6:30 pm Board of Elders

Meeting

3


Class

7:00 pm Church Council

Meeting

4

5

Cleaners for October 6: King

6



12:00 pm - Pioneers

*Donation Sunday*

PPA: Kaitlyn Straub

Pentecost 17

7


8 9 10


Class

7:00 pm Board of

Education Meeting

7:00 pm Board of

Trustees Meeting

11

Pioneers Archery

Camp

12

Pioneers Archery

Camp

Cleaners for October 13: Yake

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