Village Lutheran Church, Ladue, Missouri USA (LC-MS)

Welcome! Village Lutheran Church was founded in 1946 and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Village Lutheran Church is a congregation of those gathered by the Spirit of the Lord around His saving Word and Sacraments. At the center of our life together is the divine service of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. By His holy cross and resurrection, we are given forgiveness and new life in His name. We joyfully hold to the teachings of the Scriptures as they are confessed in the Small Catechism of Martin Luther, the Augsburg Confession, and the entire Book of Concord of 1580. We invite you to share with us in these gifts and so to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ. Through Him we are called out of darkness into God's marvelous light.
VILLAGE NOTES _______________________________________________________ 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. DORCAS CIRCLE meets on the 4^th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. We’re working on pillows for Children’s Hospital. Please join us, bring your lunch and enjoy the camaraderie. LUTHERANS FOR LIFE 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