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Moving Forward in Faith As a Congregation and Synod 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517 Parish Office: 757-625-1953 www.flcnorfolk.com VOL. XXXI OCTOBER 2017 NO. 10 Moving Forward in Faith As a Congregation and Synod t’s that time of year! The end of summer is upon us and the beauty vibrant youth retreats and adult faith gatherings. We all know youth Iof fall is approaching. For some it means a new school year, and and adults in our congregation who benefitted from those ministries. others the excitement of professional and college football along with Some have become leaders and representatives within the congre- the anticipation of the changing season and the unique gifts that gation and Synod. MOVING FORWARD IN FAITH and FOR- autumn gives. WARDING FAITH present giving opportunities to consider and fit harmoniously in our mutual ministries to grow our faith. It is in this spirit that the Stewardship Committee presents, MOV- ING FORWARD IN FAITH as this year’s campaign theme to grow In the coming weeks information and inspiration in the form of tem- our worship, witness, learning, service, and support the building care ple talks, mail, and literature will provide additional enlightenment as funds to maintain our church so we can continue MOVING FOR- you prayerfully consider your giving at home and within our Synod WARD IN FAITH within our lives and community. in anticipation of Commitment Sunday, October 22, 2017. Our Virginia Synod is holding a parallel campaign called FOR- Thank you for your faithful stewardship as we continue MOVING WARDING FAITH. This campaign seeks to ensure the sharing and FORWARD IN FAITH. growing in faith from generation to generation through ministries for youth and adults. Our Synod is known across the ELCA for our ­— Shelagh Humphreys Rally Day: Forwarding Faith Through Lifelong Learning From the learning • Taking youth to Elliott’s Fairgrounds • Mr. Holiday took us to a facility for hydro- committee: Thank • Food and fellowship cephalic babies and to spend the night in an you so much to every- • My first class as youth teacher orphanage one who provided food, helped with last minute • Riding to church with older cousin through • Mrs. Etheridge-a dear woman, taught me the preps, set up, serving and cleanup for the Rally snowstorm and the lesson was Jesus calmed Lord’s Prayer Day breakfast. Thanks also to everyone who the storm • Marion Kiligas- brought us gifts from travels came to our program. We had a great kickoff • As the children’s Sunday School teacher • Bonnie Bucholtz, my children’s choir director to our new Sunday School year. We are truly • Playing the man who had to be lowered • Ms. Kaye and Ms. Joy’s 3-year-old class and appreciative for all you did to help make Rally through the roof to hear Jesus’s sermon Noah’s Ark Day a great success! • When we colored eggs • Many wonderful dedicated Sunday School teachers that made an impression on me and my life Some Favorite Memories of Sunday School: The Majority of Favorite Memories were teachers: • My mom making instant pudding, something • Fun songs- “Zacchaeus”, “Rise and Shine”, “I none of us had seen in the early 60’s am a C”, and “Brightly Gleams Our Banner” • Andy Hill leading songs at opening • Mrs. Sammon, who turned out to be a won- • My wonderful teacher Merrie Jo • Watching videos derful, warm and friendly teacher • Mrs. Brockenborough my 3rd grade teacher, • Planning the youth service • Mrs. Edna Gade who gave me Come and See took us on really fun trips • Playing games the Symbols of My Church • Carol Eighty my 10th grade teacher let me • Crafts -Jo Klawitter who taught me that God is love practice driving stick shift on snowy hills • Mrs. Merrie Jo’s guinea pigs • Great teachers! • Snacks- animal crackers • Sam Ross! - lively and insightful conversation • Spending time with church friends • My 5th-10th grade teacher taught well and Come to Sunday School and make some • Reformation Fair was generous with gifts more wonderful memories!! God’s Work Our Hands Sunday/ any members of First Lutheran used their were given out to the canines along Colley and lemonade hands (and voices) to make God’s Work Our was available for their owners and others. Seed packets Hands Sunday and the Week of Service a (with invitations to join us for worship) and fresh herbs Msuccess. A variety of age groups participated in projects were distributed to eager gardeners and chefs. Willing for Lutheran World Relief. The third and fourth grade hands weeded beds on the church grounds and picked Sunday School class bundled pencils for school kits, up trash, generally improving our church’s appearance. while Lydia Circle augmented the children’s efforts by Seventeen folks went to John Knox Towers to get to know removing all the packaging from the remaining school our neighbors there and to participate in a sing-a-long, kit supplies. Teenagers tied a fleece blanket that will be with refreshments, of course! Everyone who came enjoyed shipped to LWR. The Service Committee provided lunch being part of the ELCA effort to do God’s work in the for those volunteers who stayed after church to partici- world. Thank you to all who helped! pate in various activities. In the courtyard, dog biscuits Choir Retreat embers of the choir gathered at Richmond Hill Retreat Center on the last weekend in August. Workshops included a music therapy session, Man introduction to the Alexander Technique (ask a choir member what that is), and a presentation on the literary devices used in psalms and hymns. In addition to the worship opportunities and delicious meals, participants most enjoyed the time in the gardens. Blessing of the Animals Blessing of the Animals will take place at 3 PM in our Colley Ave. courtyard on October 8th. This service witnesses to the love, care, and concern for creation expressed by God through the Church. WeA invite you to celebrate the joy of God’s gift of creation – especially our pets – as we acknowledge God’s gracious care for all creatures, great and small. We welcome all animals, whether they walk, slither, fly, or swim! Consider extending an invitation to friends, neighbors and co-workers. Please note that bringing an animal is not a requirement to rejoice with us! 2 THE CONTACT • OCTOBER 2017 NurseryWorship available every duringSunday worship. at 8:30 and 11 AM. Nursery available. 3 OfficeSunday Hours: School 9 AM at— 49:45 PM AMMonday with-Thursday, classes for 9 AMchildren, -1 PM Fridayyouth and adults. Nursery available. WeekdayOffice Bible Hours: Study: 9 YouthAM—4 at 7:15PM AMMonday-Thursday, Tuesdays at Chesapeake 9 AM -1 Starbuck’s, PM Friday Cedar Road OctoberOctober 2017 2017 MenWeekday at 7 AM Men’s Wednesdays Bible Study: at Charlie’s 7 AM Café, Wednesdays 4024 Granby at 21st Street, Street Norfolk, IHOP 23517 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8:30 AM Worship 7 PM Church Council 11 AM Lydia Circle 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study @ 9:45 AM Sunday Charlie’s Cafe 7 PM Martha Circle School 12:00 PM Lunch Ministry 11:00 AM Worship 6:30 PM Bells 7:30 PM Choir 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Blessing of the Animals Gathering of the Ministerium 8:30 AM Worship 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study @ 10 AM—Quilt Group Charlie’s Cafe 9:45 AM Sunday 12:30 PM Adult Ministry School8:30 AM Worship 12:00 PM Lunch Ministry 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship 6:30 PM Bells 11:00 AM Worship 7:30 PM Choir 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Contact Deadline 77:00 AM Men’s Bible Study @ 8:30 AM Worship Charlie’s Cafe 9:45 AM Sunday 12:00 PM Lunch Ministry School 6:30 PM Bells 11:00 AM Worship 7:30 PM Choir THE CONTACT • OCTOBER 2017 22 23 24 24 26 27 28 8:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Christian Service 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study @ 9:45 AM Sunday 10 AM—Quilt Group Charlie’s Cafe School 12:00 PM Lunch Ministry 9:45 AM New Member 6:30 PM Bells Class 7:30 PM Choir 11:00 AM Worship 29 30 31 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM New Member Class 11:00 AM Worship Reformation Celebrations! Roanoke College presents, A Mighty Fortress: Luther in Music (A celebration of music inspired by the Reformation). Dr. Merry Wiesner-Hanks, Distinguished Professor in Join us Monday, October 16th at 7:00 PM as we host the Department of History at the University of Wiscon- the Choir and Ensemble from Roanoke College for this sin, Milwaukee, and a former professor at the ELCA’s special musical event. Augustana College, Rock Island, will be the presenter at a Reformation event sponsored by the History Depart- Joint Reformation Service: The Tidewater Conference ment at Old Dominion University. The date is Thursday, of the Virginia ELCA Synod invites you to a service of November 2nd, at 12:30 PM in Room 1106 of the new Holy Communion, celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Education Building at the corner of Hampton Blvd. and the Lutheran Reformation. The service will be at First 43rd Street. Dr. Wiesner-Hanks will speak on the topic, Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 29th at 4:00 PM. “To the Ends of the Earth: Religious Transformations in the Age of the Reformation.” The public is invited A miracle indeed! ach year the Christian Service Committee has two You donate school supplies, fabric and money to supple- goals: to fill 150 school bags and to sew at least 25 ment the funds we receive from the church.
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