VILLAGE NOTES
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This Week,
The Epiphany of Our Lord,
January 4,
2009
Sunday . . . 8:15a & 10:45a God's People at Worship
9:30a Sunday School Classes (ages 3 to adult)
Monday . . . 9:00 VLC
Preschool Resumes from Christmas break
NO Board of Elders meeting
Tuesday . . .Epiphany
Thursday . . .
7:15 Choir Rehearsal
Friday. . . Church
Office Closed
Village Voice articles due
6:30a Men’s Bible
Study
IN OUR PRAYERS
We ask the Lord for help and
strength for Hans Jacoby, Kim Beeler (visitor of
Village waiting for a lung transplant).
May God grant comfort to the
family of Peggy Mohme, called to her heavenly Home
on Christmas Day. She is the wife of Bob Mohme,
mother of Dizzy Mohme, mother-in-law of Jane Mohme,
and grandmother of Trey Mohme. Memorial service held
Saturday at Village.
We ask the Lord's blessing on
Lauren Verseman and Todd Richardson, united in
marriage Saturday at Village.
SUNDAY
MORNING
BIBLE
CLASS
Adults:
Rev. Jonathan Stein leads the class on "Baptism".
Join us in a study and review of this Sacrament.
Sundays coming up: January 11, 18, 25, Dr.
Robert Weise will lead the class. Join Us for these
Special Days – Coffee & Pastries Served.
KFUO BROADCAST AT VILLAGE during the second
service. Sponsoring this broadcast are Dr. Robert
and Lorene Drews in thankfulness to God for the gift
of His Son, Jesus, the Light of the world who
enlightens us to Salvation through faith. Linn Chew
is the announcer.
There are still Sundays available in January & February to sponsor a broadcast for $150
per Sunday. If you wish to sponsor one of these
broadcasts as a dedication, memorial to a loved one
or for a birthday, contact the church office,
314-993-1834.
WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN!
All hands are needed for the de-decorating of the
church on Saturday morning, January 10, 9:00 a.m.
Donuts and coffee will be served.
EPIPHANY CELEBRATION
Concordia Seminary invites the public to its annual
Epiphany Celebration at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January
11, in the Seminary's Chapel of St. Timothy and St.
Titus. Participating in the celebration will be
several vocal and instrumental groups from the
Concordia Seminary community, including the
Concordia Seminary Chorus, Pro Musica Sacra and
Brass Choir. Special recognition will be given to
pastors and church musicians from Lutheran churches
in the St. Louis area.
2009 CHURCH BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
All 2009 board members and officers will be inducted
at both services on Sunday, January 28, 2009. The
All-boards meeting will be postponed from January 13
to a later date to be determined.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
We have started a
Women's Bible study. It meets on the Second and
Fourth Thursdays of the month at 10:00 AM at Gail
Chew's home. We are using the books from The
Lutheran Spirituality Series for our study. We are
using the Word God Speaks to Us book by John T.
Pless right now. If you would like to join us or
have any questions talk to Gail Chew 314-576-5626 or
Kathy Colter 314-838-2909
NEED A RIDE?
Members who are having problems that keep them from
attending the Church Service of choice are asked to
call the Church Office. Sue will take the
information and a member will contact you to help
you be more specific in what each member needs.
Some may need transportation and others may wish to
be a part of our phone service that brings the
service to your home. We will want to know how
we can contact. It will take just a few
minutes to help solve your problem. Call daily
between 9:00 & 4:00. If there is not an
immediate answer, please leave a message with a call
back number, as Sue is frequently taking calls from
other members. Let us help you!
WORSHIP MUSIC
Do the adult choir and handbell
choir make a meaningful contribution to worship
services service at Village Lutheran? If you
responded in the positive, we look forward to your
positive response to our request for willing
participants in both groups. A bell choir
requires a minimum of 6 people to make a commitment
to play bells and come regularly to rehearsals.
Beginners are welcome. If the adult choir
is to sing in 3 or 4 parts, at
least 8-10 singers are needed. Please tell
Judy Berger of your willingness to participate in
either or both choirs either after a church service,
or call 997-6911 or email
jhanddo@aol.com.
Watch the Sunday bulletins for more information on
rehearsal times and dates. Judy Berger,
Director of Music
ISSUE'S ETC.
LISTEN TO WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT...Issues,
Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd
Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. Topics
include: Saint Nicholas, Newsweek Magazine Cover
Story on Gay Marriage, Islam, Pop American
Christianity, A New Study on American Teenagers and
Lying, Cheating & Stealing and more.
Issues, Etc.
broadcasts LIVE from 4-5 p.m. on KSIV, 1320 AM in
St. Louis, or you can listen to what you want when
you want at
www.issuesetc.org.
The magi knew Jesus was more than a baby—they recognized
His star, they traveled hundreds of miles, they
presented kingly gifts, but most telling of all, they
worshiped Him. The magi recognized Jesus as God.
Because Jesus was more than a baby, His life, death, and
resurrection have eternal significance. His life, death,
and resurrection also have temporal significance. The
price He paid to redeem all people gives value to all
people. That means every baby is more than a baby . . .
Every unborn baby is more than a baby! He or she is a
person for whom Jesus lived, died, and rose again."
Rev. Dr. James I .Lamb, executive director of Lutherans
For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life /
www.lutheransforlife.org
/ 888-364-LIFE