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October 6th Communion

Text: Luke 17:1-10 Sermon “Where do you

point?”

October 13th Luke 17:11-19

Sermon: Lord Have Mercy

October 20th School and Sunday School

Recognition/Blessing Luke 24:13-35

Sermon: Walk with Jesus

October 27th Reformation Sunday

Communion Revelation 14:6-7

John 8:31-36 The Eternal Gospel

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Newsletter The

October 2019

Gathering Growing

Going in Christ

Joy—Just Older Youth .............. 1 Beautiful Savior Prayer Chain .. 1 All Saints Day Remembrance ... 1 October Events .......................... 2 President’s Post ......................... 2 October Birthdays ..................... 2 October Anniversaries ............... 2 BSLC Women’s Group ............. 2 Pastor’s Message ....................... 3 Elders Message ......................... 4 October Donations .................... 4 Can You Help Sunday School .. 4

Table of Contents

Grief Support............................. 4 Octoberfest ................................ 5 Men’s Group ............................. 5 Caring Community .............. 5&9 Beautiful Savior School ............ 7 Kid Sunday ................................ 8 Early Years Connection Class ... 9 Zeno Community ...................... 9 Update ....................................... 9 Treasurer Report ..................... 10 Calendar .................................. 11

JOY (Just Older Youth)

The Beautiful Savior 50+ group met on Wednesday,

September 18th. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch

followed by 10 great games of Bingo. Another

gathering, including lunch, is planned for October

23rd. More information will be announced in church and included in the bul-

letin. Mark your calendars and join us for fun and fellowship.

Beautiful Savior's Prayer Chain As the church, we are called to lift up prayers for those around us, for each other and for our own needs. Jesus when teaching about prayer makes one thing clear; Be persistent! (Luke 11:5- 8; 18:1-8). Your prayer is an exercise in persistence. Don’t give up.

Together we can lift up our prayer needs and aid one another in our life of prayer. To aid in this effort, we have started up an email based prayer chain. All emails will be kept confidential and only the office will have access to who is on the prayer chain. To join please click or scan the link. http://eepurl.com/gADY7X

All Saints Day Remembrance November 1st is All Saints Day, the day set apart for remem-brance of the departed Christian faithful, both known and un-known. As part of our service on Sunday November 3rd, we will take time to be commemorate those faithfully departed.

If there is a Christian loved one who, over the past year is now at rest in the Lord, that you would like to be mentioned, please let us know. There will be a book in the narthex to write down any names.

Oct 3rd & 17th Caring Companions Oct 4th Game Night Oct. 15-18 Fall Pastors Conference Oct. 15th No Bible Study Oct 20th Kid Sunday Oct. 23rd JOY Just Older Youth Oct 25th (tentative Trunk or Treat) Oct. 31st Reformation Day (Actual)

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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool 16919 33rd Avenue South - SeaTac 98188 206-246-9533 Beautiful-Savior-Seatac@comcast.net Mrs. Kittler BSLS Director beautifulsaviorls@gmail.com

Office Hours: 8:00 am—10:00 am Monday - Thursday 2:00 pm—4:00 pm Monday - Thursday

Pastor Christopher Howell pastorchowell@gmail.com A member of the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Birthdays Carolyn McCoskery Michael Mey Lillian Ellison Dick Peltzer Amber Burza Dorothy Wurdeman Kim Gibbon

Anniversaries Wayne & Dawna Turk Ricky & Kimberly Berg Michael & Darcy Mey Troy & LeAnn Garrett Brian & Debbie Bosch Richard & Sharon Schlecht

President’s Post

Happy fall everyone!

Congratulations to Ron Lentz for winning our annual cribbage tournament. He won several months ago, but I forgot to post the result (jealous, I guess). The next cribbage tournament isn’t scheduled yet, but you all should be honing your skills. It’s always a lot of fun and is a great way to meet other members of the church.

Ron Lentz also took top prizes for Best Chili and Best Pie at our recent Chili & Pie cook-off!

Smile Not that you need another reason to smile as you walk the church grounds, but now you may be on camera. For enhanced safety and security, Ring video cameras are being installed at strategic locations around the property.

Thanks for your continued support and involvement!

Jeff Thoelke, Board President

Ron Lentz with Jackie Krutz

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October 2019

“For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save

it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?

(Luke 9:24–25)

Life in God is full of paradoxes. When we reflect on how God works and the life of faith we start see-

ing how different it can be. The gospel message is about God’s redeeming act. Here we learn that we must de-

ny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus. Here’s the thing: crosses are for dying. How can an instru-

ment of death lead to life? Even more paradoxically, if I desire to save my life by losing my life in order that

Jesus might save it. Wouldn’t that appear to be a contradiction? It seems like simply obeying this command

will result in… not obeying it.

Along these lines, our hope is in the forgiveness of God. However, even here we start to see how much

we need to be saved. As Paul put its. “I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the

desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on

doing the evil I do not want to do. 20And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living

in me that does it.” (Romans 7:18-20)

One Christian writer, G. K. Chesterton, put it this way: the paradox of being human is that we’re both

“chief of creatures” and “chief of sinners.” For as we strive forward in faith, we start to see how much we fail

at our callings. We see how much we fall short and how much God’s grace surpasses it all.

Fall is a mark of changes in the church calendar. The long green season is nearing its end with festivals

and celebrations starting with Advent/Christmas right around the corner. This month we celebrate Reformation

Day, with its focus on the Grace of God and the power and importance of Scripture as it reveals God's will for

us in Christ. The paradox of this day filled with life is seen when we see its counterpoint, All Saints Day. For

All Saints Day is a day both of sadness and grief, but its centers on remembering and celebrating the lives of

those saints in Christ who have gone on before us. Focusing on those who serve as inspirational examples for

Christian life and most importantly the life that was given to those who are departed. Truly a paradox, when

we celebrate the life given in Jesus when one loses their life.

Paradoxes might be fun – but there is more to this than mental exercises. Often, we look at days like

Reformation and it becomes ‘theoretical day.’ However, the message of the Reformation is the call to the Gos-

pel. A message of the complete forgiveness won in Jesus and the perfect life he lived for you. Not just some-

thing we give lip service to but actual new life given. New forgiven life, that calls us to change how we live,

not out of threat but because it changed who we are. That's where Reformation and All Saints meet: in the

lives of people we care for who brought us inspiration and joy and challenged us to live lives of faith, that is,

in the Saints that God sent into our lives to show us his presence.

With the struggle of living the reformation-faith till we gain the life given to us in Jesus, we see a

glimpse of life in Jesus’ words. One of the readings for All Saints Sunday is the Sermon on the Mount from

Luke's Gospel (Luke 6:20-31).

Here we read Jesus' simple, basic, impossible guide to saintly living. As a reflection exercise, read the life that Jesus calls you to in Luke 6:20-31. Reflect on who Jesus says is blessed. Who does He speak “woe” to and how you are to treat your enemy? Jesus' outline of the simple, love- and faith-based life is such a worthy challenge. Don’t allow this to become something merely theoretical but hear the call to live in the challenging paradox/reality of Life in Christ

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God’s Peace We all great each other with these word on Sunday morning. But what is peace. When I think of peace, I think of things like a sleeping child or a rain-bow after a storm. I think St. Paul put it well when he said, “the peace that passes all understanding.” You only have to watch the five o’clock news to see that this world is in great need of God’s Peace. My prayer for us all is that God’s enduring peace should be the force in our lives that keeps us going in the right direction along with enduring love. Thank you for giving me this little opportunity to express my thoughts. Have a great October friends. God’s Peace, Paul Muhle The six elders are; Paul Muhle, Phil Zafft, Don Ronfeldt, William Kittler, Bill Lair and Marvin Pascual. If anyone has any suggestion how we can better serve this church please feel free to contact anyone

of us.

Donations

Can you imagine not having shoes or shoes with holes so your socks get wet? During October, bring new or used shoes of all sizes no later than October 31st so we can help others.

Sunday School Helpers

With 4 Youth Sunday School classes and 2 Adult Classes there is a lot being offered during our education hour. We cannot do this all alone. The teachers for our youth Sunday school classes are looking for people that would be willing to aid or sub for them when needs arise. Please consider helping this ministry.

Caring Companions Grief Support Group

The group led by Mel McClure meets the First and Third Thursdays.

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm Where: Luther-Inn

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Men’s Group Update As we continue to work on building life long disciples, we are changing our men’s group to meet the needs around us. The plan at this time is to meet the first week of the month in the evening and the third Saturday of the month at 9:30 am. We will keep you informed when we know when and where the men’s group is going to meet for the first of the month.

Oktoberfest celebration & Auction on Oct. 12, 2019 at Pilgrim Lutheran Ch. in Bellevue, WA. Oktoberfest Dinner accompanied by Northwest Accordionaires and an ensemble from Mach One Jazz Orchestra as well as an accordion group. The auction will be a fun and exciting way to support our outreach to area hospitals, care centers, and jails / prisons. Saturday October 12th Location - Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Bellevue, WA. Time - 5:00-9:00 PM

Caring Community There are so many ways that we can help around the church. One of the ways we can come together, helping the church and its

missions, is in some of the prep work. Caring Communities is a group looking to help the needs of the church and school with some projects. Everyone is always invited to come and join us at our Thurs-day’s school chapels. This is another

way to come see the school, show support to the teachers and make connections with the parents and

teachers.

Over the summer we held monthly Game Nights. After a month off, we will return to holding these every month.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran School is a great place for children! It is a school where there are classes for children from birth

through Pre-K age. Everyone is welcome at BSLS, and it reflects the community. There are eight different nationalities

represented with seven different languages plus English being spoken in the homes of the students.

Children have been adjusting quickly to a new school routine and class expectations. Already children have been able to

play rhythm instruments, participate in group dances, work on letters and letter sounds, count, sort, create patterns, put

puzzles together, paint, manipulate clay, build with blocks, play in the home center and hear many stories. On dry days

the children also enjoy the playground where they love to climb on the equipment, play Shadow Tag, Freeze Tag, Duck

Duck Goose, London Bridge and more. Teachers have been busy doing assessments of each child. Every Thursday, Pastor

Chris comes for Chapel. The children enjoy singing praise songs, hearing the Bible Stories, praying and collecting offering.

During the month of September our offering basket was overflowing with bars of soap and deodorant. All the collected

mission items will go to Refugees Northwest. Thank you for your continued prayers, suggestions, donations and support.

May God continue to bless us as we work together to make BSLS a great place for children and families.

Blessings, Mrs. Kittler (Mrs. K.)

2019-2020 BSL School Year Theme

Joyfully Walking With God

Kid Sunday

October 20, 2019

Come Join Us 9:00-10:00 AM, In the Parish Hall

Family Breakfast, School Open House & Teacher Dedication

During Chapel each child received a zipper pull in the shape of two little blue shoes with the

words, Walk With Jesus – I Am Always With You. Matthew 28:20. The zipper pulls were

attached to each child’s backpack.

During the month of October, Pastor Chris will focus his Chapel messages on:

Jesus, God the Son, Is Walking With Us. Come join us, Chapel is a joyful and uplifting way to

spend a Thursday morning. 9:30-10:00. Everyone is welcome!

October Mission Collection – New or used Shoes – Any size, any kind.

Please look through your closets, talk with friends from work, neighbors, family and collect

as many pairs of shoes as you can. Can you imagine not having shoes? Please bring shoes in

by Thursday, October 31st. Thank you for helping others.

During the first week of October, every preschool and pre-kindergarten family will receive a

child’s Bible. The children in the Early Years Class will receive a Bible perfect for their age.

Weekly, as we learn new stories in the Bible, teachers will encourage parents to read the

story at home to their child. Bible story names and page numbers will be shared so that all

the families might be successful. During Thursday Chapels, Pastor Chris also uses the video

series that accompanies this Bible.

It is our prayer that families will grow in their walk with Jesus as we all learn together

throughout the year.

Kid Sunday is a time where we will celebrate the KIDS who are a part of the Kid Ministries of our church. (BSL School, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School – Everyone Is Welcomed!)

Families and congregation members please come to the Parish Hall and join us for breakfast. The Sunday School and BSL School children will sing for those in attendance, and Pastor Chris will have a message for everyone.

School parents and congregation members will also have a chance to see the school classrooms and view the

children’s work. Sunday School children will have a mini class in Andrews Room. The teachers who work with our

Kid Ministries will also be dedicated for their service in both worship services. Please come to meet the children

and their families, welcome the teachers and join us for this festive occasion

Free Early Years Connection Class Begins Wednesday October 2nd 9:45-11 AM

AM

BSLS October

Update

Monday – Thursday – Preschool and Pre-K Classes 9:30-1:30

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday – Early Start Class T/Y 3’s Class 9:30-11:30 (Children must be toilet trained)

Wednesdays – FREE Early Years Connection Class 9:45-11:00 Parents with children ages Birth-Toddler

Thursdays – Family Chapel Worship with Pastor Chris 9:30-10:00 with Mission Collection in the Parish Hall

Thursdays- Caring Community beginning with chapel at 9:30

Thursday – October 3 - Zeno Family Math Party – 10:00-11:30. (Early Release Day)

Thursday, October 17 – No School – Teacher Training and Meeting

Sunday, October 20 - Kid Sunday –- Family Breakfast, Open House, School Tour and Teacher Dedication

Thursday, October 24 – Pastor Appreciation Day

Monday – Thursday, 10/28, 29, 30, 31/19 – Color Week Dress Up (All School)

Caring Community – Every Thursday Morning

Volunteering and Serving

Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus

On Thursdays, right after chapel, come join with others who want to help support

our community.

Gather in the Parish Hall at 9:30 – 9:50 and join the school children and their families

for morning Chapel. After that, grab a cup of coffee/tea and work on projects for 30-

45 minutes that will help the church, school and community.

Thursday, October 3rd, is the first of three Zeno Family Math Parties for the year. Families

will gather for chapel at 9:30 and continue going to five different Math stations which will

be set up in the Parish Hall. Teachers will man each math station and help the parent with

their child through the math process. Throughout the year Zeno Math will also give

families eight different games that align with early learning math standards. We thank

Zeno Math for their partnership and their important work.

Wednesdays 9:45-11:00 for Parents with children from birth through toddlers age.

The class that many have been waiting for…The Early Years Connection Class is a great

class for parents who want to come with and for their child and have a support group for

themselves. And the best part is this class is FREE! As a community service, BSLS offers

this class as a way to help parents help their child. Weekly, parents attend sessions, play

and read with their child, gain new ideas, tips, encouragement and tools to foster their

child’s development at home. Through support and activities, adults use the skills to assist

in their child’s language, physical, emotional, social, cognitive, creative and spiritual

development. There is a registration form to fill out before attending the first class.

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BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL 16919 33rd AVENUE SOUTH SEATAC, WA 98188