WEEK OF Oct 19, 2014 – October 26, 2014 Serving His People in Worship this Morning: Pastor Mark Ruf Music Leader Albert Ho Lector Michelle Ruf Ushers Bill Cottingham, Diann Cottingham, Kurtis Kulman, Pat Kulman, Steven Herbert, Theo Reiner, Hilda Reiner Counters Doug & Jacquie Hunsley, Kendra Hunsley Flowers Lovingly provided by Alan & Latifa Ho Projection System Kelsey Biluk Acolyte Roland Weisbrot Many thanks to ALL of our MUCH appreciated volunteers who assist with our Worship Service every week! – INCLUDING those who willingly ‘pinch-hit’ on Sunday mornings, to fill volunteer spots last moment when they are unexpectedly needed !!! Living Each Day as a Steward The theme for the second week of our stewardship program Living Each Day as a Steward is “The Steward’s Purpose.” Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we are transformed into new people who seek to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. As Paul stated, “…if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). As God opens our eyes and hearts through the reading and studying of His Word, we discover His purpose for us. Understanding our purpose as God’s stewards, we commit all that we are and have to His service. Join us today in our Bible study as we discuss “The Steward’s Purpose.” 2 THIS WEEK AND BEYOND Mon. October 20 Tues. October 21 Wed. October 22 Thurs. October 23 Fri. October 24 Sat. October 25 Sun. October 26 630 pm 7 pm 7 pm 1 pm 2 pm 1-5 pm 7 pm 10 am 5-8 pm 10 am 1 pm 1 pm → → 4 pm 10 am 10 am 11 am 1 pm 3 pm “Crazy Love” book study Confirmation Board of Lay Ministry meeting Bible Study Prayer Group Facility Use PPC meeting Men’s Bible Study Sudanese – gym Crafters Corner Board Games Inn from the Cold set up Office Closed Facility unavailable – set for IFTC Inn from the Cold Choir Practice & sing at 11 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Worship Service with Holy Communion Sudanese (Nuer) Worship Service Reformation Service Next Sunday – October 26, 2014 October 26, 2014: “Lutheran Hour” High River CHRB 1140, 8:00 a.m. or Edmonton CFRN at 7:30 am “Keep it Simple and Straightforward” The Bible’s message is simple and straightforward: the wages of sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Ken Klaus IF YOU HAVE CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS – email or mailing OR telephone number since August 2013, could you please let the office know as soon as possible? We will issuing a new directory soon. THANKS! 3 INN FROM THE COLD FUNDRAISER At The Seanachie Irish Pub, Saturday, Nov 1 at 6 pm Tickets are $20 and include a steak sandwich meal, beverage and live band. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 draw. *There are a limited number of tickets so get yours early! To buy tickets, contact Leigh McLachlan at 403-6081305 or email her at [email protected] *** If anyone has donations for the silent auction, they would be greatly appreciated also!! NEXT PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7:00 p.m. NEW DATE: NEXT BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY MEETING: MONDAY, October 20 at 7 pm OCTOBER’s Prayer Chain coordinator: Jeanette Wood 403-278-5173 “For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” Colossians 4:2 Our Prayer Group has resumed and open to everyone! We meet each TUESDAY afternoon now, from 2-2:45 pm upstairs, immediately following Tuesday Bible Study. All welcome! *Please note: this group is cancelled at times if the weather or driving conditions warrant it.* PRAYER GROUP [email protected] 403-279-2387 Hospital Visitor Training - Lutheran Hospital Ministries- Southern Alberta will hold Visitor Training Sessions on Saturdays, October 25 and November 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 10620 Elbow Dr. SW Calgary. Bring a bag lunch. Plan on attending both Saturdays. Join in learning to be a trained Visitor. There is no charge! Thanks so much! - Pastor Mark Lobitz Director of Pastoral Care, Lutheran Hospital Ministries-Southern Alberta 4 *** YOUTH RETREAT INFO ON THE YOUTH BULLETIN BOARD & SEE NOTE FROM MICHELLE RUF IN ANNOUNCEMENTS & SEPTEMBER GRACEVINE *** CREATION MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL “EVOLUTION: WHAT ARE THE ‘FACTS’” FOOTHILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 7:00 PM ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 PRESENTED BY CALVIN SMITH This session is open to anyone and everyone, and there will be a children’s program for kids ages 4 through 10. There is no charge, but RSVPs for the children’s program are required. Please RSVP to: [email protected]. “…but in these last days he has spoken to us by his son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” Hebrews 1:2 www.lutheranyouthretreat.ca ***** NEXT SUNDAY – October 26. 3:00 p.m. Will be hosted at Grace this year! Please come out Guest Speaker: Rev. Don Schiemann The Masters Singers Pianist: Albert Ho Freewill offering in support of Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada & sponsored by FaithLife Financial