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November 2016Lutheran Church

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Living Generously Stewardship EmphasisEach person is a steward of gifts and talents andmoney and time. The key question is what kind of steward are you?Are you a good steward of your time, money, gifts, assets, and of your relationship with God, creation, others, andyourself? Are youwasteful or wise? Are you selfish or generous?When it comes to purchasing the things we need,stewardship involves everything from simplicity, necessity, mindful usage, and recycling! Stewardship asks aboutourmoneymanagement—dowe save, give, and spendwisely—doour spendingpatterns honorGod? Stewardshipalso asks howwemaintain our community— do we serve others, do we respond to people in need, does love showin our relationships? Awise steward protects his reputation and she lives to challenge and improve her natural giftsto the glory of God. In other words, a wise steward lives their faith in every aspect of their life. The steward appliesChristian principles to theway they live life each day. In this series wewill look at four areas of LivingGenerously:Counting blessings, Assessing gifts, Challenging ourselves, and Growing in grace. Notice at the center of the logois the cross: reminding us that Jesus is the model of the generous life, the center of our faith and life.

First Step: Count Your BlessingsSpend a few minutes this week considering ALL of the blessings, assets, strengths, opportunities, and gifts you’vebeen given. Start with the obvious ones and then challenge yourself to think about the ways difficulty have alsogiven you blessing. See if you can come up with a list of 100 Blessings.

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Second: Assess Your GiftsDo you know your gifts? Do you know your strengths and the way in which God could bless others through you?Do you have a sharp mind for analyzing data, are you a people person, do you have a strong back, or enjoy figuringthings out? Are you blessed by material assets: do you have a beautiful home for hosting a Bible Study or anexchange student? Are you good at making things grow or love children? How can God use those gifts to bless thelives of others? What challenges have made you a better person? Take a spiritual gifts assessment this week.

Next: Challenge YourselfIf you have been doing the tasks in this “Live Generously” stewardship emphasis you know you are richly blessedand incredibly gifted. Now, ask God to show you how to be of some good use to God’s kingdom andGod’s people,the church. Don’t only give thanks for blessings and gifts; let those gifts show and let those blessings bless others.What’s one way you can bless others with the gift of yourself? How is God challenging you?

Lastly: Grow in GraceSince you know you are blessed and gifted, since you’ve challenged yourself to be of service to those around you,undoubtedly you’ve seen God work around you, in others, or even in yourself. Now, give thanks to God for yourgifts and blessings properly used and employed tomaximizeGod’s blessings for the enrichment of yourself, others,creation and for God’s glory. Having worked these steps, you are on your way to become a good steward.

Pledging Support for the CongregationIn November wewill be askingmembers of the church to estimate their giving to the congregation for 2017. Watchfor the pledge cardwith the “LivingGenerously” logo. There are several ways thatmaking a pledge to support NewHope helps. First, it assists our leaders in creating amore accurate budget. Secondly, it helps youmanage your giftsto the church on a regular and recurring basis. Givingmoney challenges us tomore wiselymanage our gifts. If youaccept the challenge to be a wise steward by giving a tithe (give 10% to God’s work in the world) and saving a tithe(paying yourself 10%) you’ll face decisions around how to spend or save the rest of your money. When we areintentional and disciplined we do a better job managing everything, including money. Finally, tithing and savingand spending (10%/10%/80%) in a Christly manner challenges our dependences, grows our trust, and shrewdlyhelps us plans for a future where we can provide for ourselves and others.

This year we will also be talking about planned gifts and funding our “mission and ministry” endowment to helpsupport the work of New Hope for generations to come! We hope you will consider your church and spiritualcommunity inyourwill andestate plan. Please consider apledge to theministryof your church in2017andaplannedgift for the future.

Thank you to all those who volunteered and helped with the memorial service and reception for Susi Kohli. Thefamily was moved by your support. Thank you.

Confirmation Sunday - October 30th at the 11:00 AM service.

Congratulations to Jesse Cerone, Darian Kamali and Clarashea Roos, who will make public profession and affirmtheir faith and baptism.

On our Facebook page there is an announcement about the special reformation service on Monday, October 31stto be held at Ascension Lutheran Church in the early morning (6:30 AM) to watch the livestream of the LundCathedral Reformation Commemoration with Pope Francis (the first pope to ever attend and participate in aReformation festival).

Thanks to Karen Ingram and Gaye Khan who will be attending the “Living the Resurrection” event at the SynodOffice onOctober 30th andwill also be attending theworkshop sponsored by andheld at the Synodoffice on currentHuman Relations issues and staff support.

Thanks to Karen Orefice for the beautiful Cornucopia decorating the niche in the hallway.

Thanks to Linda Leland for putting together the weekly “Home Touch” mailings to shut ins and for designing theslides for the TV in the hallway.

Thanks to Chris Chigaridas, Gary McGinnis, Lou Fiore, and Jim Valestrino for working on the security camerasin the church building.

Caring Corner

Let us remember the followingpeople in our prayers........

Continued prayers of healing forSteve Blair, Marsha Chew, EvelynColby, Dorothy David, Bob Davis,Jerry Edgar, Chris and Jill Fisher, PamFleitz, Steve Frye, Norma Gambetta,Pat Henkel, Del Hultgren, LindaLaVanne, Joyce Lawson, ReetaLeland, Jim O'Brien, Bill Pasko,Sharon Pryor, Arnold Reuter, WayneRickert, Jane Taschereau, Jax Rains-Turk, Rose Topliss, Fred Turner, JohnWolf, and Carol Ziebell.

Prayers for our servicemen -Gerren Blair, Taylor Blair, HeatherBrown, Keith Brown, PatrickClohessy, Cynthia Colby, LoganHershman,KyleMcCarley, and IkennaOlelewe.

Congratulations to AlyssaLeland who will receive her Master ofMedical Science degree in PhysicianAssistant Studies at Marshall B.Ketchum University on November11th.

Directory Update

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Pet SitterAvailable

Experienced and reliable pet sitteravailable to take care of your pets andhome. Excellent references. ContactMimi Beals at mimi1608@aol.com or805-217-1408, phone or text.

Church Nursery

This is just a reminder that there isa church nursery for infants through 3years old during both worship services.If there isn't a person in the nursery,please ask an usher and they will let thevolunteer know you need someone towatch over your child while you are inworship. We are happy to watch yourchild and look forward to spending timewith them.

Amplify

Preschool through5thgrade studentsare encouraged to attend our Sundayschool program, Amplify. It takes placeafter Children's Time each Sundayduring the 8:30 and 11 AM services andmeets in the Amplify classroom behindthe social hall. Amplify takes the place ofChildren's church and Sunday school.

CELEBRATETHANKSGIVING

WITH US

When: Wednesday, November 23rdat 7 PM

Where: St. Jude's Catholic Church,32032 Lindero CanyonRoad, Westlake Village

The offering will support theInterfaith Council Emergency Fund - tomeet the immediate needs of those in thelocal community (administered byLutheran Social Services at 80 EastHillcrest, Thousand Oaks).

Gift Cards

It's that time of the year againwhen more people are thinking ofordering gift cards for the holidays.There is a steady streamof people thatpurchase cards every week, but we'dlove to have more peopleparticipating. Here are some of thegift cards that are available right nowthat have been added to the usualstock of cards to be purchased atchurch - Grocery store cards - Von's,Sprouts, Smart and Final andAlbertson's. Gas cards - ARCO,Chevron (new), Shell and 76.Restaurants - Dennys (new), El PolloLoco, Arby's, CPK, CheesecakeFactory, IHOP, Mimi's Cafe,Wendy's, Taco Bell, Subway, PaneraBread, Islands, Coffee Bean,Starbucks, Outback, and L. L. Beanplus many more that can be ordered.Please think about picking up giftcards to use when you go shopping.You can pick up the complete list ofmerchants that participate with theprogramat the table. It's awinwin foryou and for the church. Each of themerchants give back a percentage ofyour purchase to the church. If youbuy a card for $50, you pay $50 andget $50 worth of product. The churchgets back a percentage. In the last sixyears that we have been selling giftcards, the church has earned over$5,500. It could be more if morepeople participated, so think aboutstopping by the table after church topick up cards for your needs as aconsumer.

Lay Ministry – Community Connections

Thank you to all who are bringing your plastic grocery bags. Keep them coming! Merle Zbrog isbusily working on the sleeping mats. Others are folding, cutting and making the plarn. If you

would like to help, just ask Merle or Marsha and we’ll show you how you can help.

Do you have a closet full of plastic grocery bags? Why not put those bags to good use?

Merle Zbrog recently heard of a group of women who turn those plastic bags into sleeping mats for thehomeless. Inwinter, homeless shelters in the area are often filled to capacity, leaving people no optionbut to sleep on the floor. The mats provide some comfort to those who need it most. Many homelessare sleeping on the ground and the plarn (plastic yarn) sleeping mats provide an extra layer betweenthe sleeper and the ground, are water-resistant, and somewhat insulating. They’re also lightweightwhich makes them quite portable.

The prayer shawl ministry is willing to get started. All we need is your bags. Please bring your cleanplastic bags to church. There is a bin in the hallway. Each 3 foot by 6 foot mat requires approximately600 plastic bags. If you're willing to help make the "plarn," talk with Merle. We'll take all the helpoffered.

This is a perfect way to upcycle, using something so common that, after all, won’t decompose for upto 1,000 years in a landfill — as well as a wonderful act of giving. This was the Facebook post that strucka chord with Merle. http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/33059644/i-am-local-6-bag-ladies-make-plastic-bags-into-beds-for-homeless

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOURCLOCKS BACK ON SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 5TH. YOU WILLGAIN AN EXTRA HOUR OFSLEEP!

The Daytime Book Club willmeet at 11:15AM in the church libraryon November 1st to discuss "TheBoys in the Boat" by Daniel Brown.Please join us if you can. The futurebooks we are reading are....

December 6th - "When BreathBecomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi

February 7th - "My Name is LucyBarton" by Elizabeth Strout

TheTuesdayMorningBible Studyis led by Pastor Craig each Tuesdayfrom 9:30-11 AM in the social hall.Our Bible Study is open to everyone.Our new curriculum for Fall 2016 is:WhenGod's not fair - Coming to termswith a merciful God - MeghanJohnston Aelabouni helps us explorebiblical images of a God who actsbeyond our conceptions of what's"fair." From Jonah's prayer to Godfrom the belly of a big fish to school-age siblings and squabbling nationsthis fall we'll delve into what it meansto worship a God who forgives theguilty, chooses the unlikely and givesto those who haven't "earned" it.

Monday NightBible Study

Women of all ages are invited andencouraged toattend theMondaynightBible Study. We are just beginningMax Lucada's "More To Your Story."Come join us as we discover our place

in God's plan. We meet in the NewHope Library from 7-8:30 PM to bein study, prayer and fellowship withone another as women and acommunity of faith. There’s a placeat the table for you! Contact MaryAnn Fiore (805-599-4380) for acopy of the book.

Adult Sunday School

The Adult Sunday Schoolwill begin a new study using aresource called "The WiredWord." In preparation for eachsession you will receive by emailaweekly study to preview. It willexamine a current event andapply the light of God's Word toit. Using the Bible along sidecurrent events, the Wired Word,attempts to weave together ourancient faith with modern life. Ifyou would like to receive thestudy by email, please contact thechurch office.

Prime Timer'sLuncheon

Join us for lunch on Tuesday,November 8th at 11:45 AM.Charlie Croft, docent for ReaganLibrary, will be our speaker tellingus about the upcoming Christmasevents. Please let Rose Topliss(rosieroro@gmail.com) know if youare able to attend.

The New Hope LutheranMen's Fellowship

Join us Thursday mornings in thechurch library from 7:30 - 8:30 AM forourmen's fellowship.Weare focusingonC.S. Lewis's great work on the basics ofthe Christian Faith, Mere Christianity.There is always room for impacting theconversation with your concerns,questions, andprayer requests.Whateverwe talk about, it’s guaranteed to get usmen talking about the things that mattermost. Bring your “Bod,” and your bestthoughts. If you do not receive theweekly emails for themen's group, emailTerry Paulson atterry@terrypaulson.com.

Bowls of Hope

Many Mansions invites you to it's15th Annual Bowls of Hope, Sunday,November 6th from 11 AM - 3 PM at theGilbert Arena at California LutheranUniversity. This Bowls of HopeFundraiser is designed to spreadawareness of the need of affordablehousing in Ventura County and theimportance of on-site services andprograms provided by Many Mansions.You are invited to join in for a meal ofsoup, bread, salad and dessert. All foodhas been donated by local restaurants andwill be served by community leaders,donors and volunteers. There will be asilent auction and live enterainment bylocal area youth. Children activities willbe offered including a competitive apronpainting with prizes. All proceedsbenefit Many Mansions resident serviceprograms, providing life-enrichingservices to adults and children. Ticketscan be ordered online at http://www.manymansions.org/bowls-of-hope/.

Pictured with Wayne and Phyllis Rickert are ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton and noted PBStraveloguehost andwriter Rick Steves. TheRickertswere inChicago recently at the invitationof theELCA’sCampaign Steering Committee as participants on a Panel Discussion that focused onwhat had inspired themto become donors to the Campaign for the ELCA.

Rick Steves,who youmay know fromhis PBS European travelogues, is a lifelong Lutheranwho, as a personalministry, has produced a one-hour special commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Rickwas the guest speaker at a dinner hosted by Bishop Eatonwhere he spoke of the development of the projectand presented the first public screening of the program to dinner attendees. The special entitled “RickSteves’ Luther and the Reformation” will air on PBS in January, however, you don’t have to wait untilJanuary to see it. After seeing the screening at the dinner, the Rickerts returned home with an advancecopy of the special which we will use to kick-off a yearlong celebration of the 500th anniversary of theReformation.

Please join us for fellowship, dessert and our ownadvanced screening of this Reformation special on SundayNovember 13th at 7 PM at the church. This is a wonderful opportunity to refresh your knowledge of theReformation and, perhaps, to learn more than you previously might have known about the events leadingup to, during and after the Reformation. The special is an excellent summation of events as we prepareto celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation throughout the coming year.

PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE NARTHEX IF YOU AREABLE TO COME. WE NEED TO PLAN ON HOW MUCH DESSERT IS NEEDED!

Council CornerBy Gail McGinnis

The regular Council meeting washeldonOctober 11th. NewHopewill hosta table at an LSS event on October 15th.Lisa Huntsinger will be resigning fromCouncil in January. Council will work onthe budget on November 13th at 12:15PM. The next Council meeting isNovember8th andall are invited to attend.

UPLIFT VC ProgramResumes

The Uplift VC program hasresumed our first and third Tuesdayeveningprograms. There is nochurch thatismore involved inUPLIFTVCthanNewHope Lutheran. We now have four alliesserving now who will mentor and coachpeople who want to break the chain ofpoverty and become financiallyindependent. Thank you to all of you whohave provided meals over the last twoyears. Consider joining the support teamin November. Help once, and you'll wantto help again. If you feel called to make areal difference in people's lives talk toTerry Paulson (terry@terrypaulson.com)about how you can get involved beyondthe meal preparation.

Conejo ValleyMeals Program

For the spring and summer seasons,the Conejo ValleyMeals Program returns toSt. Patrick's Episcopal Church in ThousandOaks. Wewill be hosting the dinners on the3rd Sunday of each month, which is

November 20th. We are trying to choose atheme for each month. Please check thebulletinboardforthemonthlythemeandfoodsign-up sheet. Food will need to be at thechurch by 6 PM and concludes about 7:30PM. We will also need dinner servers, soplease feelwelcometostayandhelpwith thisvery worthwhile evening. Thank you forhelping out with this very neededoutreach....you will never imagine howgratefultheseguestsareforthissmallgesture.

Reformation Roadtrip

October 31, 2017 is the 500th Anniversaryof Martin Luther’s posting of the 95Theses on the church door inWittenburg,Germany. BishopGuyErwin is taking thestory of Martin Luther and his teachingson the road. He will be doing a series oflectures at churches throughout the synodfor the next ten months. Contact theSouthwest CA Synod office to register:818-507-9591. Time is10AM–2:30PM;cost is $10 each (paid at the door), whichincludes lunch. Next session is:November 19th at First Lutheran,Torrance. Wewill carpool fromchurchat 8:45 AM. Please let Karen Ingramknow if you're coming (805-496-7097).

Future sessions are: January 21, 2017 atHill Avenue Grace, Pasadena; March 25,2017 at Emmanuel, North Hollywood;May 13, 2017 at Ascension LutheranChurch, Thousand Oaks; and July 15,2017 at Mt. Carmel, San Luis Obispo.

MANNA FOOD PANTRY

Most needed items for November - hotand cold cereal, condiments (saladdressing, ketchup, mustard), crackers

(all kinds), baking items (cake, cookiemix, sugar) canned/diced tomatoes,canned mixd vegetables, canned tuna,caned baked and refried beans, chickenbroth soup.

Manna will gladly accept ANYunexpired (within 12months prior to the“sell-by” date), non-perishable fooditems that are unopened and in goodcondition. Home gardeners are alsowelcome to drop off fresh fruits andvegetables that are ripe and in goodcondition.

Please leave any donations in the box thenarthex.

If youbuyagrocery store gift card (script)sold following each service in the narthex,and donate it toManna, everyonewins. Ifyou would like to donate a gift card orcheck, please put it in an envelopemarkedfor Manna and leave in the church office.

Any questions, call Gaye Khan at (805)231-0835.

Community ConscienceCommunity Conscience is the

organization that owns outright thebuilding on Hillcrest Drive in ThousandOaks housing LSS and 12 other 501(c)(3)nonprofit charities rent free. We maintainthe grounds and the building. JoinCommunity Conscience in paving theway for a brighter future for those in needin our communities. Purchase a 4x8 inchbrick for $100 in memory of or to honorones you love. Wording of your choicewill be engraved on a brick and placedamong200bricks in thegarden in the frontof our building under the CommunityConscience Human Services Center’scommemorative flag pole. There areflyers in the narthex, go to our websitewww.communityconscience.org, orcontact Phyllis Rickert.

Mental Health Ministry: HelpUs Plan For The FutureNewHope’sMentalHealthMinistry

has put on a variety of programs in the lasttwo years, and we’d like to have your helpto plan for the future.Normallywedo threeprograms a year, in fall, winter and spring.We’ve had panels of experts, and severalspeakers for NAMI (National Alliance forMental Health). We’re looking for topicsof interest for January and April or May.Who would you like to hear from? Whatwould you like to learnmore about?We’reopen to suggestions.

Please share your requests and ideaswith Lynn Bulock or Gaye Khan.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

This group meets every first and thirdSundays at 9:45AM in theAmplifyRoom.Feel free to stop by and see what we’re allabout.Wehaveplentyofyarn, needles, andlooms to get you started!

MAX BAGS

Our Max Bags (children’s activitybags) need some sprucing up and refilling.We’re looking for a few Grandmas (orGrandpas) who can spend a few hoursmaking sure the bags are in good shape andloaded with goodies to keep youngchildren occupiedwhile their parents listento Pastor Craig’s great sermons. If you canhelp with this one-time project, please callJax Rains-Turk if you can help(805-498-6793).

Please help our churchsupport the children of St.

Jude's hopsital

St. Jude's Ranch recycles usedgreeting cards to create new all occasioncards. The recycled cards are sold tosupport their programs and services forabused, neglected and homeless children,young adults, and families. The programis beneficial to everyone - customersreceive fun, "green" cards they can feelgood sending to friends and loved ones,and the children at St. Jude's Ranchreceive payment for their work and learnbasic job skills and the importance ofrecycling.

Please bring in your cards with thefront portion separated (they are remadeby attaching a new back) and place themin the silver and turquoise striped box inthe fellowship hall next to the Campbellsoup label container and I will make surethey are bundled and sent off to St. Jude'sRanch!

You can also support the programby purchasing packets of 10 for $17.

Thank you!Sandy Cowden

New Hope Events!Stay up-to-date on the scheduled

events for your church by visiting NewHope's website at:NewHopeAgoura.com. From the homeplage, click on the EVENT SCHEDULEbutton. Contact the church office if youwould like your event added to thecalendar.

Thanksgiving Delights

On Thanksgiving Day we'rethankful for

Our blessings all yearthrough,

For family we dearly love,For good friends, old

and new.

For sun to light and warmour days,

For stars that glow at night,For trees of green and skies

of blue,And puffy clouds of white.

We're grateful for our eyesthat see

The beauty all around,For arms to hug, and legs

to walk,And ears to hear each

sound.

The list of all we'regrateful for

Would fill a great big book;Our thankful hearts find

new delightsEverywhere we look!

By Joanna Fuchs

HOLIDAYHAPPENINGS

Christmas GreeneryIt's that time of year to order your

greenery.

PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE talktoyourneighbors, friendsandco-workersand encourage them to send directdelivery gifts. Everyone has a specialperson who is difficult to shop for andthey will love receiving a fresh greenwreath or other decoration that fills theirhome with the aroma of Christmas. Thedirect delivery gifts are a great idea forcompanies to send to their clients. It's aspecial way to say "Thanks." Be sure andmake this unique opportunity known toall who like to have beautiful fragrant andREAL Christmas greenery surroundthem at the holidays. And don't forget toorder greenery for your own home too!

The last day to order is November8th. Look for the table after services.

Christmas Angels

Once again we are providing giftsfor 100 Lanterman Regional Centerclients. Angel tags with names and giftideas will be available November 13thand 20th. Your wrapped Christmaspresents must be brought to church byDecember 4th to ensure they’re deliveredbeforeChristmas. Thankyou somuch formaking Christmas brighter for therecipient. Yours is likely the only giftthey will receive.

CP Home Gifts

There will be the opportunity forour members to participate in providingChristmas gifts for the residents of theCerebral Palsy Home in WestlakeVillage. This is the home where ourformer member, Eddie Schimonsky,resided. This has been a New Hopetradition that we have continued formany years.

Beginning Sunday, November20th, names of the residents and giftideas will be available for our memberswhowould like to participate. Please seeBonnie Bell, between services, if youwould like to choose a name and providea gift for that person. Gifts should bewrapped and labeled with the name ofthe resident, and returned to church bySunday, December18th.

Thank you for taking the time tomake someone else'sChristmas a specialone.

Children's Christmas PlayThe Sunday School Christmas play

is Sunday, December 4th at bothservices. Be sure not to miss it.

WELCA Christmas EveningThe women's group will have

their Christmas meeting on Monday,December 5th at 7 PM, so all womenmark your calendars for this festiveevening. Karen Orefice will lead us in aprogram. She is asking the women tobring someting that theymakeduring theChristmas season for their families. Itcould be an ethnic dish or coffee cake,

casserole, cranberry sauce, dessert,etc. If you'd rather bring somethingyou use to entertain with such asspecial napkin rings or centerpiece,that would be great as well. We willalso be packaging cookies for theT.O. Health Care Center. We are inneed of someone to volunteer theirhome for the evening. Let GailMcGinnis know if you are interested.

Christmas DinnerMark your calendars for

Sunday, December 11th for ourannualChristmas dinner. Wewill beserving our traditional turkey dinner.Sign-ups will begin in December.

Christmas CarolingSunday, December 18th

You won't want to miss thisannual Caroling Tradition SundayDecember 18th at New HopeLutheran! We meet at the church.We hope to leave promptly at 5 PM.If you can't meet at 5, butwant to joinus later, please contact Terry or LoriePaulson, and we will arrange a timeand place for you to join our merryband. Whether you join us early orlate, feel free to invite others! Kidswill enjoy thiskindofexperience too,so bring the family. Do BRINGFLASHLIGHTS, dress comfortablyand festively with awareness of the"freezing" Southern Californiawinter evenings (MN people mustnot laugh here)! For moreinformation, call Terry or Lorie.

Questions? Contact Nichole: nichole@newhopeagoura.com Page 1 of 2

Youth News

New Hope Lutheran Church 29295 Agoura Rd Agoura Hills Ca 91301

Newhopeagoura.com T: 818-889-8700

The Middle and High School Youth Served at the Conejo Meals program alongside some amazing adults!

The Christmas Play is coming up soon and actors and

singers of all ages are welcomed to join the fun!!

November 6- Dia De Los Muertes Events

November 7- Confirmation

November 13- Speaker/ Reformation fellowship

November 14- Confirmation

November 18-20 Middle School Youth Gathering

November 28- Confirmation

December 4- Christmas Play

December 9- She Rises

December 11- Christmas Dinner

Questions? Contact Nichole: nichole@newhopeagoura.com Page 2 of 2

Middle School Speaker and Reformation Fellowship- November 13 6-9pm we will have a guest speaker, Jim Valestrino. We will then join the rest of the congregation for the screening of a movie about the Reformation. Bring a snack or dessert to share dinner will be provided.

Middle School youth gathering is coming up November 18-20! I need to know ASAP! The cost is $220.

High School Dia De Los Muertes Event- November 6th meet at church at 9am. We will travel to All Saint Episcopal Church in Oxnard to participate in a bilingual church service and lunch. We will then be attending the Dia De Los Muertes Festival from 2:30-3:30. We will return to church around 4pm. Bring money for snacks and trinkets at the festival.

Western States Youth Gathering: Reserve your spot with $100 deposit!! It is a great time of fun and fellowship with a couple hundred other high school Lutherans!!

Confirmation Class for our 6th-8th grade students is in full swing!! We meet on Monday’s from 5:30-7pm. Bring your dinner and learn about the New Testament!!

Congratulations to our friends who stood up and Affirmed their Baptism on Reformation Sunday!

Jesse Cerone, Darian Kamali and Clarashea Roos

Looking Ahead:

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For the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we are taking the story of Martin Luther and his teachings on the road! In a series of paired lectures, one very introductory and the other more in-depth, Bishop Guy Erwin will carry Luther’s message all around the Southwest California Synod. So come hear one, or come to all: the in-depth lecture will be different every time! Lunch will be served between the lectures. So save the dates!

Time of Event: 10AM – 2:30PM* Cost: $10 per event or $50.00

for all six!!

*Time of each event at each location.

September 17, 2016 Synod Office

Glendale

November 19, 2016 First Lutheran

Torrance

January 21, 2017 Hill Ave Grace

Pasadena

March 25, 2017 Emmanuel

North Hollywood

May 13, 2017 Ascension

Thousand Oaks

July 15, 2017 Mt Carmel

San Luis Obispo

Southwest California Synod 1300 E. Colorado St Glendale,Ca 91205

818.507.9591 http://www.socalsynod.org

Save Your LabelsPlease save the UPC Code to

Campbell's products, FrancoAmerican, Pepperidge Farm,Swanson, Prego andV8. Our labels,along with many other groups, aresent to theRockPointNavajo Indian

Mission in Arizona to help thempurchase school vans. The Missionhas purchased several new vans!Please deposit your labels in the boxin the social hall. Thanks!

"We are all wounded. Butwounds are necessary forGod'shealing light toenter intoour beings. Without woundsand failure and frustrationsand defeats, there will be noopening for his brilliance totrickle in and invade our lives."

"Pray like it all depends onGod, but work like it alldepends on you."

-Guideposts

November Birthdays1 Ann Church3 Grace Rains-Turk

Johnny Pittello8 Kara Vitt9 Gayle Cerone15 Laura Davis

Amra Chudleigh-Neal16 Alec Fisher17 Mariella Edgar20 Elham Kamali21 Steve Blair

Jim Valestrino23 Joel Esmay25 Jeff Turk26 Gary McGinnis29 Debbie Niebolt30 Jax Rains-Turk

New Hope Lutheran Church29295 Agoura RoadAgoura Hills, CA 91301818-889-8700

www.newhopeagoura.com

The deadline for all articlesfor the December newsletter isNovember 23rd. Be sure toemail them togsmcginnis@roadrunner.com.