I hereby command you:
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be frightened or dismayed;
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

MELC Weekend Reminderr, Nov 24, 2012

To Him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. - Daniel 7:14

Worship and serve the King... with us this Sunday!

Please note that SWAGG (children K-6) will rehearse at 9am tomorrow and participate in worship as well.

SUNDAY, November 25
8:15 am Choir Rehearsal
9:00 am SWAGG Rehearsal
9:30 am Holy Communion (WOV4)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday school for all ages

WEDNESDAY, November 28
10:00 am Martha Circle at church
3:00 pm KICK at Bethany
5:45 pm KICK meal
6:30 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Hannah Circle at Louise Benson's
7:00 pm Mary-Ruth Circle at Sjogren's

SATURDAY, November 1
8:00 am Men's Bible Study

SUNDAY, December 2
8:15 am Choir Rehearsal
9:00 am SWAGG Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (WOV4)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday school for all ages
4:30 pm 3 John Bible Study
5:30-6:30pm Soup Supper (Jr Hi Fundraiser)
7:00 pm Film Night: "It's A Wonderful Life"

--
Pastor Dean Apel; Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church; 402 N. 1st St; Lindsborg, KS 67456; 785-227-3977

"To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might for ever and ever!" - Revelation 5:13

Dear Fellow Workers in the Gospel Ministry of MELC,

Do you know that if you get your car fixed in Jerusalem they are likely to say that the car is now "righteous" (tsedeq)? Like stretching in the morning or a bird preening its wings or realigning our tires, much of our lives are about getting tuned up, re-aligned to the God who loves us and to His way. Being righteous means being realigned in our relationships with God primarily and from that right relationship with other people and the created world. In the book of Revelation we are given a glimpse of eternity. Especially chapters 4-5 lift back the veil on reality. And there we find someone in charge, the God of all time, the Ancient of Days, and with Him on the throne a bloody Lamb - strange imagery, but the message is clear: Jesus and He crucified is the one who reigns over space and time. The whole creation sings to His praise and glory. We tend to like to sing other songs, but this is the true song of the universe, the lost chord for which we seek. Our hearts our restless until we hear that song and our lives are tuned to its good vibrations. As leaders of this gospel ministry, we are called to sing this one song, to hold rehearsals for its singing, to offer others the rest and resolution of being righteous, fixed-up by God to sing the Lamb's praises forever. Thank you for singing with me and engaging the difficult task of directing the song in these challenging times. 

- pastor Dean

Hope you'll have a great Thanksgiving!

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Though down through the ages the Song disappeared,
its harmonies broken and almost unheard,
the Singer comes to us to sing it again,
our God-is-with-us in the world now as then.
- Peter W.A. Davison ELW 861



Listen to and sing the Song with us...this Sunday!

TONIGHT, FRIDAY, November 16
7pm Scrapbooking

SATURDAY, November 17
8am Men's Bible Study
8am Swedish Dancer Pie Pickup

SUNDAY, November 18
8:15am Choir Rehearsal
9am SWAGG
9:30am Service of the Word (WOV 4)
10:30am Fellowship
11am Sunday School for All Ages
4:30pm Bible Study: 3 John
6pm Senior High at Bethany LC
6pm Exodus for Xers at the Apels'
7pm TACOL Community Thanksgiving Worship at St. Bridget

MONDAY, November 19
7pm Council

WEDNESDAY, November 21
NO WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES

THURSDAY, November 22
THANKSGIVING DAY - Office Closed

SATURDAY, November 24
8am Men's Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY, Nov 25, Christ the King
8:15am Choir Rehearsal
9am SWAGG Rehearsal
9:30am Holy Communion (WOV 4)
10:30am Fellowship
11am Sunday School for All Ages

--
Pastor Dean Apel; Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church; 402 N. 1st St; Lindsborg, KS 67456; 785-227-3977

Now during those days [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles. - Luke 6:12-13

Pray, Disciple, Send - Bless Bethany College with us this weekend!

If you have not already done so, please bring your estimate of giving this Sunday and leave it in the offering plate.

Get ready for Thanksgiving Dinner! Let's eat together, enjoy each other and some handbell music - Sunday evening at 5:30pm.

Marc Anderson begins a two Sunday series on "Servant Leadership" during our Adult Forum this Sunday.

SATURDAY, November 10

8am Men's Bible Study

9am Outside Work Day

SUNDAY, November 11

8:15 am Choir Rehearsal

9:00 am SWAGG Rehearsal

9:30 am Holy Communion (WOV 4)

10:30 am Fellowship

11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages

5:30 pm Congregational Thanksgiving Dinner

6:00 pm Sr. Hi Youth Group at Bethany LC

MONDAY, November 12

6:30 pm Executive Board

WEDNESDAY, November 14

11:30 am SALT Lunch

3:30 pm KICK at Bethany LC

5:45 pm KICK meal [NO CONFIRMATION]

THURSDAY, November 15

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

FRIDAY, November 16

7:00 pm Scrapbook/Crafts/Sewing night

SATURDAY, November 17

8:00 am Men's Bible Study

8:00 am [Swedish Dancer Red Wheel Pick-up]

NEXT SUNDAY, November 18

8:15 am Choir Rehearsal

9:30 am Service of the Word

10:30 am Fellowship

11:00 am Sunday School for all ages

4:30 pm 2 John Bible Study at Messiah

6:00 pm Exodus for Xer's at Apels

7:00 pm TACOL Thanksgiving Worship/St Bridget

Weekend Reminder, Nov 2, 2012

Thesis 62/95. The true treasure of the Church is the Most Holy Gospel of the glory and the grace of God. 

 

Celebrate the Church's treasure and the saints triumphant who lived it among us...with us this Sunday.

 

We will remember especially those who have passed on since last All Saints Day: Chuck, Eldon, Virgina, Royer and Richard.

Don't forget to turn your clock back when you sleep on Saturday night (10pm becomes 9pm; 11pm becomes 10pm; midnight becomes 11pm etc)!

On Monday evening, November 5 at 7pm, we will gather to brainstorm and began planning for ways we can serve the Lindsborg community. We are hoping to have a rep from every committee, but anyone is welcome. 

Invite a friend to church or to our Thanksgiving meal (Nov 11). If you are bringing a friend to the Thanksgiving meal, let Sherry in the office know by Nov 5.

 

SATURDAY, Nov 3
8am Men's Bible Study
2pm Royer Barclay Memorial Service at Bethany Home

SUNDAY, November 4
8:15 am Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (WOV 4)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
3pm Area 3 lay people and pastors meet Central States Synod Staff at St. John Lutheran Church (Salina)
4:00 pm Middle School Fall Festival at Deterdings'
4:30 pm Bible Study: 2 John
6:00 pm Senior High at Bethany LC
6:15 pm Exodus for Xers at the Apels'

MONDAY, November 5
7:00 pm Serving Lindsborg

TUESDAY, November 6
7:00 pm Social Ministries

WEDNESDAY, November 7
3:30 pm KICK at Bethany LC
5:45 pm KICK Meal
6:30 pm Confirmation 

 

SATURDAY, November 10
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
9:00 am Outside Workday at Messiah (getting grounds ready for winter) 

 

NEXT SUNDAY, November 11
8:15 am Choir Rehearsal
9:00 am SWAGG Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (WOV 4)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
5:30 pm Congregational Thanksgiving Meal
6:00 pm Sr Hi Youth Group at Bethany LC