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December 24, 2017
Sunday Education Hour (9:45 AM): Children & Youth: Kingdom Quest; Ages 2 to Gr. 5; Lower Level Classrooms Jr. High Confirmation; Room A Sr. High Youth; Youth Room Adult Bible Classes: "For the prodigal in all of us..."; Room 8; Class leaders: Orv Mueller and Joel Ziegler Urban Legends of the New Testament; Room 9; Class leader: Dave Funke Weekday Studies: rd Naomi Circle; 3 Monday, 9:30 AM; Room A st rd Women’s Study; 1 /3 Tuesdays, 10:00 AM; Room 8; “Old Testament Gospel and Grace”. Next class is on January 2, 2018. nd th Senior’s Study; 2 /4 Tuesdays, 10:00 AM; Room 8; “That The World May Know”. Next class is on January 9, 2018. Wednesdays, 6:30 PM; “The First Three Kings”
Portals of Prayer: The January - March portals of prayer are now available and if you would like to defray the cost of the devotional it is $2.00. Flowers for the Sanctuary: The 2018 flower chart is posted in the hallway past the office complex. Those who wish to donate flowers (in honor or in memory of a loved one) are encouraged to sign up. Center and side arrangements are $40 each. Roses are $10 each. Checks or cash can be placed in the offering plate in one of the special envelopes in the pew racks. Let’s beautify our chancel area as many Sundays as possible! Lutheran Witness: It’s time for the renewal of your Lutheran Witness subscription for 2018-2019. If you would like to order or renew, please remit $10.80 to Roberta in the church office by Monday, January 22, 2018. Helping Hands Food Pantry: Items that are most in need are side dishes such as: boxed potatoes, hamburger helper, pasta salads, tuna, gravy mix, stuffing mix, dressing, chili, canned spaghetti, canned fruit and Jell-O. th
Hope Seeds: On Monday, Dec. 11 , 33 volunteers packed 8,697 packets of turnip seeds. There will be NO Hope Seeds packing in January. So far in 2017 HOPE SEEDS has delivered 181,250 seed packets to 18 countries, distributed by 61 mission groups. The seed packers at Chapel of the Cross, Grace Chapel, and th Salem have packed nearly 1/4 of those packets.
Those with Health Concerns: Jan Arban, Joan Arban, Linda Edgington, Frank Lehner, Faye Vogel, Edna Cook, Robert Henke, Mary and Jim Maynard, Minnie Hein, Jean Thomas, Lafayette Frederick (uncle of Jerri Bolden), Tanjila Bolden-Myers, Neil Bower, Peggy Miller, Makenzie Lenox (great-niece of Cindy Vogelsang), Joyce Weidner, Wallace Krueger (father of Jan Kloppenburg), Terry Balke (brother of Cheryl Balke), Katherine Heckel, Carolyn Manno, Walter Harris, Gene Hale, Tom Buckner, Elizabeth Cash, Juel Williams, and Nancy Quigle. Those Receiving Treatment for Cancer: Sam Johnson, Martin Rodgers (cousin of Jerri Bolden), Michael Smythe, Kevin Jaggie (son-in-law of Ken and Marilyn Kreitner), Kenneth James, Debbie Schoolcraft (sister of Kathy Glenn), Agnes Gray (friend of Jerri Bolden), John Grant (friend of Jerri Bolden), Calvin Cooksey (cousin of Alexis Cunningham), Nick Schmitt (husband of Rosilyn Cunningham-Schmitt), Bryan Pines (friend of Alexis Cunningham), Joann Williams, Loretta Lakinger, Ronald Rieke (cousin of Kathy Glenn), Clifford Balke, Kenneth Leesmann, Jerry Solovitz (father of Curt and Jean Wiechert’s son-in-law), Bob Woodward (uncle of Jerry Bowen), Tom Masa (friend of Bill and Annette Rueckert), Sandra Boxx (friend of Bill and Annette Rueckert), Allen Birk (brother of Josephine Barthel), Paul Barbary (friend of Keith and Paula Neuber), and Laverne Spears (daughter-in-law of Johnnie and Audrey Spears). th
Those Who Mourn: The family and loved ones of Milton Mueller who died in the Lord on December 17 . He was Mike Mueller’s father and Orv Mueller’s oldest brother. The family and loved ones of Dorothy Struebing who died in the Lord on December th 18 . th
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Those Who Celebrate: Fred and Joanne Fansin as they celebrated their 57 wedding anniversary on December 23 .
ADULT MINISTRY: GriefShare: The next cycle of GriefShare starts Tuesday, January 9, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., and Thursday, January 11, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. If you have lost a loved one, we hope you will consider exploring the hope and healing that GriefShare has offered to so many others. If you know of someone in a grief situation, tell them about special ministry. It doesn’t matter how long ago the loss has been. Contact David Funke for more information (741-3737). MISSIONS & OUTREACH: Due to the added expenses of a new daughter and various sponsors having to reduce their monthly contributions for personal reasons, our missionaries in Tanzania, Eric and Linda Funke, are praying that God would bring forward 20 new monthly donors (of any amount) and/or increases by current monthly sponsors by the end of the year. Having regular monthly supporters allows them to better plan and budget for the future. Thankfully, seven families have already answered the call with new or increased monthly donations. Praise the Lord! The Funkes are still prayerfully hoping that 13 more people will partner with their ministry in this way. Is God calling you to be one of them? If so, you can set up a secure monthly automatic withdrawal at http://globallutheranoutreach.com/supportfunke.html. If you do, the Funkes have asked that you email [email protected] so they can thank you personally. The Funkes are excited about the ministry opportunities coming up this next year, including continuing to teach and support their students, mentoring new GLO missionaries who will serve people with albinism, leading Bible study, and finalizing the adoption of their daughter Julia. Thank you for your ongoing prayers for them and for their community in Tanzania.
Sunday, December 24: 8:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship 10:30 PM Christmas Eve Worship Monday, December 25: 10:00 AM Christmas Day Worship Office Closed Tuesday, December 26: 6:00 PM Basketball Thursday, December 28: 6:00 PM Basketball Friday, December 29: Office Closed Saturday, December 30: 5:00 PM Worship Sunday, December 31: 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Education Hour (Adult Bible Study) 11:00 AM Worship Monday, January 1: Office Closed
FAMILY MINISTRY: High School College End of Year FREE Party: Friday, December 29 at Salem Old Schoolhouse 5180 Parker Road. 5:00-10:00 pm Thrivent sponsored board game night with pizza RSVP Mary Stellhorn 314-741-6490 by Wed., Dec. 27th. Trivia Night at Chapel: Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants cost just $10 each - for teams of 8. Gift baskets are needed for the silent auction. Sign up at the Welcome Center to participate by January 14, 2018
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: Jan. 2 Women’s Bible Study Jan. 4 Life Team Meeting
Kingdom Quest, Confirmation and Youth Bible Study: Classes resume as normal on January 7, 2018.
Memorize * Apply * Pray * Ponder This passage from Isaiah 55:6-13 tells us about the mercy and grace of God, as well as His sovereignty and infinite wisdom, even when we don’t understand. For all this we can rejoice. Monday – Tuesday Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. Wednesday – Thursday Isaiah 55:9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Friday – Saturday Combine the two previous passages. Note: For more information or to receive verses by email weekly, please visit our website or contact the church office. Chapel of the Cross – Lutheran | 11645 Benham Rd. | St. Louis, MO 63136 Phone: (314) 741-3737 | Email: [email protected] Web: www.chapelofthecross.org
Last week’s attendance (12/17/17): Worship: 304 (includes 18 visitors) Adult Education Hour: 33 K. Q. Students & Adults: 54 (Children’s Christmas Program) Last week’s offering (12/17/17): General Fund: $11,032 Building / Capital Fund: $1,500 YTD Offerings: General Fund: $662,201 Building / Capital Fund: $63,247 YTD Need: General Fund: $738,684 Building / Capital Fund: $88,791
Sunday Education Hour (9:45 AM): Children & Youth: Kingdom Quest; Ages 2 to Gr. 5; Lower Level Classrooms Jr. High Confirmation; Room A Sr. High Youth; Youth Room Adult Bible Classes: "For the prodigal in all of us..."; Room 8; Class leaders: Orv Mueller and Joel Ziegler Urban Legends of the New Testament; Room 9; Class leader: Dave Funke Weekday Studies: rd Naomi Circle; 3 Monday, 9:30 AM; Room A st rd Women’s Study; 1 /3 Tuesdays, 10:00 AM; Room 8; “Old Testament Gospel and Grace”. Next class is on January 2, 2018. nd th Senior’s Study; 2 /4 Tuesdays, 10:00 AM; Room 8; “That The World May Know”. Next class is on January 9, 2018. Wednesdays, 6:30 PM; “The First Three Kings”
Portals of Prayer: The January - March portals of prayer are now available and if you would like to defray the cost of the devotional it is $2.00. Flowers for the Sanctuary: The 2018 flower chart is posted in the hallway past the office complex. Those who wish to donate flowers (in honor or in memory of a loved one) are encouraged to sign up. Center and side arrangements are $40 each. Roses are $10 each. Checks or cash can be placed in the offering plate in one of the special envelopes in the pew racks. Let’s beautify our chancel area as many Sundays as possible! Lutheran Witness: It’s time for the renewal of your Lutheran Witness subscription for 2018-2019. If you would like to order or renew, please remit $10.80 to Roberta in the church office by Monday, January 22, 2018. Helping Hands Food Pantry: Items that are most in need are side dishes such as: boxed potatoes, hamburger helper, pasta salads, tuna, gravy mix, stuffing mix, dressing, chili, canned spaghetti, canned fruit and Jell-O. th
Hope Seeds: On Monday, Dec. 11 , 33 volunteers packed 8,697 packets of turnip seeds. There will be NO Hope Seeds packing in January. So far in 2017 HOPE SEEDS has delivered 181,250 seed packets to 18 countries, distributed by 61 mission groups. The seed packers at Chapel of the Cross, Grace Chapel, and th Salem have packed nearly 1/4 of those packets.
Those with Health Concerns: Jan Arban, Joan Arban, Linda Edgington, Frank Lehner, Faye Vogel, Edna Cook, Robert Henke, Mary and Jim Maynard, Minnie Hein, Jean Thomas, Lafayette Frederick (uncle of Jerri Bolden), Tanjila Bolden-Myers, Neil Bower, Peggy Miller, Makenzie Lenox (great-niece of Cindy Vogelsang), Joyce Weidner, Wallace Krueger (father of Jan Kloppenburg), Terry Balke (brother of Cheryl Balke), Katherine Heckel, Carolyn Manno, Walter Harris, Gene Hale, Tom Buckner, Elizabeth Cash, Juel Williams, and Nancy Quigle. Those Receiving Treatment for Cancer: Sam Johnson, Martin Rodgers (cousin of Jerri Bolden), Michael Smythe, Kevin Jaggie (son-in-law of Ken and Marilyn Kreitner), Kenneth James, Debbie Schoolcraft (sister of Kathy Glenn), Agnes Gray (friend of Jerri Bolden), John Grant (friend of Jerri Bolden), Calvin Cooksey (cousin of Alexis Cunningham), Nick Schmitt (husband of Rosilyn Cunningham-Schmitt), Bryan Pines (friend of Alexis Cunningham), Joann Williams, Loretta Lakinger, Ronald Rieke (cousin of Kathy Glenn), Clifford Balke, Kenneth Leesmann, Jerry Solovitz (father of Curt and Jean Wiechert’s son-in-law), Bob Woodward (uncle of Jerry Bowen), Tom Masa (friend of Bill and Annette Rueckert), Sandra Boxx (friend of Bill and Annette Rueckert), Allen Birk (brother of Josephine Barthel), Paul Barbary (friend of Keith and Paula Neuber), and Laverne Spears (daughter-in-law of Johnnie and Audrey Spears). th
Those Who Mourn: The family and loved ones of Milton Mueller who died in the Lord on December 17 . He was Mike Mueller’s father and Orv Mueller’s oldest brother. The family and loved ones of Dorothy Struebing who died in the Lord on December th 18 . th
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Those Who Celebrate: Fred and Joanne Fansin as they celebrated their 57 wedding anniversary on December 23 .
ADULT MINISTRY: GriefShare: The next cycle of GriefShare starts Tuesday, January 9, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., and Thursday, January 11, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. If you have lost a loved one, we hope you will consider exploring the hope and healing that GriefShare has offered to so many others. If you know of someone in a grief situation, tell them about special ministry. It doesn’t matter how long ago the loss has been. Contact David Funke for more information (741-3737). MISSIONS & OUTREACH: Due to the added expenses of a new daughter and various sponsors having to reduce their monthly contributions for personal reasons, our missionaries in Tanzania, Eric and Linda Funke, are praying that God would bring forward 20 new monthly donors (of any amount) and/or increases by current monthly sponsors by the end of the year. Having regular monthly supporters allows them to better plan and budget for the future. Thankfully, seven families have already answered the call with new or increased monthly donations. Praise the Lord! The Funkes are still prayerfully hoping that 13 more people will partner with their ministry in this way. Is God calling you to be one of them? If so, you can set up a secure monthly automatic withdrawal at http://globallutheranoutreach.com/supportfunke.html. If you do, the Funkes have asked that you email [email protected] so they can thank you personally. The Funkes are excited about the ministry opportunities coming up this next year, including continuing to teach and support their students, mentoring new GLO missionaries who will serve people with albinism, leading Bible study, and finalizing the adoption of their daughter Julia. Thank you for your ongoing prayers for them and for their community in Tanzania.
Sunday, December 24: 8:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship 10:30 PM Christmas Eve Worship Monday, December 25: 10:00 AM Christmas Day Worship Office Closed Tuesday, December 26: 6:00 PM Basketball Thursday, December 28: 6:00 PM Basketball Friday, December 29: Office Closed Saturday, December 30: 5:00 PM Worship Sunday, December 31: 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Education Hour (Adult Bible Study) 11:00 AM Worship Monday, January 1: Office Closed
FAMILY MINISTRY: High School College End of Year FREE Party: Friday, December 29 at Salem Old Schoolhouse 5180 Parker Road. 5:00-10:00 pm Thrivent sponsored board game night with pizza RSVP Mary Stellhorn 314-741-6490 by Wed., Dec. 27th. Trivia Night at Chapel: Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants cost just $10 each - for teams of 8. Gift baskets are needed for the silent auction. Sign up at the Welcome Center to participate by January 14, 2018
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: Jan. 2 Women’s Bible Study Jan. 4 Life Team Meeting
Kingdom Quest, Confirmation and Youth Bible Study: Classes resume as normal on January 7, 2018.
Memorize * Apply * Pray * Ponder This passage from Isaiah 55:6-13 tells us about the mercy and grace of God, as well as His sovereignty and infinite wisdom, even when we don’t understand. For all this we can rejoice. Monday – Tuesday Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. Wednesday – Thursday Isaiah 55:9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Friday – Saturday Combine the two previous passages. Note: For more information or to receive verses by email weekly, please visit our website or contact the church office. Chapel of the Cross – Lutheran | 11645 Benham Rd. | St. Louis, MO 63136 Phone: (314) 741-3737 | Email: [email protected] Web: www.chapelofthecross.org
Last week’s attendance (12/17/17): Worship: 304 (includes 18 visitors) Adult Education Hour: 33 K. Q. Students & Adults: 54 (Children’s Christmas Program) Last week’s offering (12/17/17): General Fund: $11,032 Building / Capital Fund: $1,500 YTD Offerings: General Fund: $662,201 Building / Capital Fund: $63,247 YTD Need: General Fund: $738,684 Building / Capital Fund: $88,791
