11 - Immanuel Lutheran Church

Immanuel Lutheran Church - Olivette, Missouri
VOLUME LX I V NO. 3, MAR. 2012
WHAT ’ S INSIDE ...
A NCHOR
D EADLINE
The Mission of
Immanuel Lutheran Church
is to strengthen our church
family through
Word and Sacrament,
to reach out with the saving
grace of Jesus Christ, and
to extend His love and care
one to another.
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C ALENDAR
The Six Chief Parts of Luther’s Small Catechism
While the season of Lent is a penitential time, it is also tra- C ONFIRMATION
ditionally a time of teaching, or catechesis.
M INISTRY
This Lenten season, the focus of our six Wednesday services will be on the Six Chief Parts of Martin Luther’s Small C ROSSED P AWS
Catechism. The texts, themes, and preacher for each ser- D AYLIGHT
vice are given below. As is our custom, we will also read a S AVINGS TIME
portion of the Passion account at each service.
Services will be at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
Midweek III (March 7) – “Thy Will be Done” (Lord’s Prayer)
Psalm 121
Rev. Keener
The Passion of our Lord – Part II
Midweek IV (March 14) – “Buried Into Death with Christ”
(The Sacrament of Baptism)
Psalm 51: 10-15
Pastor Rueckert
The Passion of Our Lord – Part III
Midweek V (March 21) – “If We Confess, He is Ready to Forgive” (Confession & the Office of the Keys)
Psalm 32:1-7
Pastor Karg
The Passion of Our Lord – Part IV
Midweek VI (March 28) – “Take Eat … Take Drink”
(The Sacrament of the Altar)
Psalm 116:7-19
Rev. Keener
The Passion of Our Lord – Part V
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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Notes To Greeters: Please note
on your personal calendar, and
trade with someone if you have a
conflict. Badges are in the Volunteer Room. More Greeters are
always welcome. Please call
9733 O LIVE B OULEVARD
O LIVETTE , M ISSOURI 63132
C HURCH P HONE : (314) 993-2394
S CHOOL P HONE : (314) 993-5004
www.immanuel-lcms.com
PASTORS
Rev. Paul W. Rueckert
Rev. Rory C. Karg
Judy Meyr (429-5354) if interested
in this service to the Lord.
(314) 434-2942
(314) 395-2437
MISSION PASTOR
Rev. Paul C. Shaw
(314) 997-0346
March Greeters
PRINCIPAL
Nathan Domsch
(314) 578-5198
MUSIC MINISTRY
Paul Snyder
Betty Kusterer
Andrea Brauer
Worship Coordinator
& Choir Director
Orchestra Director
Special Music Coordinator
Administrative Secretary
Erin Armknecht
Wed. Mar. 7:
Sat. Mar. 10:
Sun. Mar. 11:
Wed. Mar. 14:
STAFF
Eve Brandt
Sat. Mar. 3:
Sun. Mar. 4:
Associate Secretary
Sat. Mar. 17:
Sun. Mar. 18:
DAY SCHOOL FACULTY
Matthew Springer
Brenda Hente
Emily Sager
Clayton Erdmann
Pam Niewald
Linda Jackson
Chris Meyr
Beth Carter
Tove Waldmann
Bethany Greatens
Melissa King
Grade 8
Grade 7
Grade 6
Grade 5
Grade 4
Grade 3
Grade 2
Grade 1
Kindergarten
4 yr. old Preschool
3 yr. old Preschool
FIELDWORKERS
Douglas Bender, Eldon Kohn, Dennis Matyas,
David Rolf, Joshua Traxel, Paul Winckler
CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS
Dave Bunte
Clayton Klein
Natalie Oleshchuk
Sherry Miller
Gregg Knehans
Joan Marek
Kay Richmond
Mitchell Wilson
Chris Copeland
Laura Lane
Loren Lumpe
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Sunday School Supt.
Elders Board Chairman
Day School Board Chairman
Parish Ed. Board Chairman
Stewards Board Chairman
CO-EDITORS
Rita Eckert
Karen Schrader &
Karen Andersen
MAILING COORDINATORS
Chrilla & Carl McKenzie
Wed. Mar. 21:
Sat. Mar. 24:
Sun. Mar. 25:
Wed. Mar. 28:
Sat. Mar. 31:
5 pm Tom & Marilyn Brockmann
8 am Casey & Barb Kiehl
10:30 am Ron & Brenda Olech
7 pm Joe Kamalay & Paulette Pierson
5 pm Ed & Virginia Kellmann
8 am Ron & Lauree Sakaii
10:30 am Susan Green & Nancy Kieffer
7 pm Mike & Mar Croxton
5 pm Grace Nansen & Roger Rue
8 am Joe & Sue Wyland
10:30 am Luther & Lori Lunn
7 pm Carl & Avery Springer
5 pm Bill & Betty Marshall
8 am Matt & Mara Springer
10:30 am Rick & Sheila Stelzer
7 pm Ken & Velma Rohan
5 pm Bob & Karen Kiehl
April Greeters
Sun. April 1:
Maundy Thurs.
Apr. 5:
Good Friday:
Sat. Apr. 7:
Sun. Apr. 8:
Sat. Apr. 14:
Sun. Apr. 15:
Sat. Apr. 21:
Sun. Apr. 22:
Sat. Apr. 28:
Sun. Apr. 29:
8 am Leon & Carol Mittler, Neal & Pam Niewald
10:30 am Walt & Helen May; Judy Budner ,Linda Wilson
7 pm Joe Kamalay & Paulette Pierson
7:30 pm Mark & Char Gordon
7:30 pm Tom & Marilyn Brockmann
6 am Vern & Juanita Peters, Ken & Velma Rohan
8 am Matt & Mara Springer, Terry Meyr
10:30 am Michael & Evelyn Irving, Dick & Betty Crane
8 am Bill & Betty Marshall
8 am Karen Stevens & Mary Ann Veihman. Joe & Susan
Wyland
10:30 am Joan Marek & M. Weinstock, Nick Scotina &
Lisa Sutkos
5 pm Grace Nansen & Roger Rue
8 am Trudy & Natalie Oleshchuk, Ron & Laree Sakai
10:30 am Rick & Sheila Stelzer, Luther & Lori Lunn
5 pm Ed & Virginia Kellmann
8 am Mike & Mar Croxton, Bryan & Jennifer Hackmann
10:30 am Susan Green & Nancy Kieffer, Ron & Brenda
Olech
Names listed first will have East entrance, those noted second will have West.
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As you read these lines, we will have already entered the season of Lent. Lent
is a season of reflection, a time of preparation. In particular, we are to prepare
ourselves to celebrate the great feast of Easter, and we do so by first considering
our great need and His great mercy. Many like to set something aside for Lent to
help maintain discipline – a Lenten “fast” of some kind. Whatever your practice in
this regard, this year your pastors would like you to consider adding something to
your Lententide: a daily study of the Small Catechism. Such a meditation is in line with
longstanding tradition, whereby the Lenten season was used for the instruction (catechesis) of individuals new to the faith
and preparing for Holy Baptism.
But wait! you say. Are we not already confirmed? Didn’t we already learn all these things? Confirmed, yes; graduated, no. Luther
writes: “I implore them not to imagine that they have learned these parts of the Catechism perfectly, or at least sufficiently, even
though they think they know them ever so well. Even if their knowledge of the Catechism were perfect (though that is impossible in
this life), yet it is highly profitable and fruitful daily to read it and make it the subject of meditation and conversation. In such reading,
conversation, and meditation the Holy Spirit is present and bestows ever new and greater light and fervor, so that day by day we relish
and appreciate the Catechism more greatly, This is according to Christ’s promise in Matt. 18:20, ‘Where two or three are gathered in
my name, there am I in the midst of them’” (Large Catechism).
For that very reason, I encourage you to join us for midweek services Wednesdays (9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) as we focus upon each of
the six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism. Schedules and busy lives will try to convince us that we just don’t have the time, but this
is where we need to be! And this is what we need to do. However you choose to incorporate the catechism into your daily prayer life (and
there are many ways to do so), our prayer is that we all will be strengthened in our faith and better prepared to receive the absolution
of the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday (April 8)! Together, as the people of God in this place, we will proclaim to all the world that “this
is most certainly true!”
+Pastor Rueckert+
The importance of educating youth in a faith tradition
“I don’t take my children to church,” the young woman said. “I’ll let them choose for themselves what to believe in, when they’re older.” According to Washington Times writer Rebecca Hagelin, “Her casual approach to her children’s religious involvement will surely affect
her children’s lives. Even more so, decisions like hers have unintended consequences for our
moral culture and political future. Children and teens who lack religious connections today
will be the spiritually indifferent adults of tomorrow.”
Here are some points from Hagelin’s article:
Religious involvement as an adult strongly correlates to attendance at weekly worship services as a child or weekly religious programs as a teen.
Most unchurched adults never went to worship as a child.
Spiritual does not mean Religious: many have spiritual inclinations, but do virtually nothing to live their beliefs.
Two-thirds of 18-23 year olds don’t read the Bible and rarely or never participate in worship services.
82 percent of those who say that religion is the most important influence in their lives believe that abortion should be
illegal and an even higher percentage oppose same-sex marriage.
There is an intimate connection between faith, worldview, religious practice and moral decisions. Hagelin writes, “As Americans, and as parents, we need to prioritize the time we give to family worship and particularly to educating our children in
our faith traditions. Our children cannot drive themselves to church. They won’t devote time to religious activities as teenag(continued on page 3)
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MISSION STATEMENT: Responding to God’s grace through Christ, we assist families in
preparing children spiritually, academically, socially and physically that they may serve Him.
We have celebrated Lutheran Schools with students and
educators annually for the past several years and this
year is no different. March 4-10 is National Lutheran
Schools Week and we will be operating under the theme
by Nathan Domsch
“Securing Each Child's Future – Equipped.” The joy of
being a Lutheran educator is that we equip children not only with quality academics, but also spiritually,
socially, and physically to prepare them to serve in their God-given vocations.
PRINCIPAL'S
PENNINGS
We are of course limited in the amount of equipping that we can do, “for all have sinned and fall short
of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). The spiritual preparations that students receive come as a result
of the Holy Spirit’s work through baptism, God’s word, and the work of Immanuel staff and students.
We lift of payers of thanksgiving that God has given us the opportunity to do this work and also pray
that His will would be done in the lives of the students at Immanuel’s day school.
As we celebrate the work of Lutheran schools this National Lutheran Schools week, I welcome the opportunity to talk to any of you about Immanuel’s mission and what we can do to serve your children and/
or grandchildren. God commands the people of Israel “teach [about the deeds of the Lord] to your
children and to their children after them.” Still today all Christian parents have the same responsibility to their children, and Immanuel can assist them in sharing the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord with
children daily!
Spelling Bee Winners Congratulations to all who participated in our Spelling Bees! The following students have been asked to participate at the LHSN Spelling Bees on March 10. Names in bold print indicate overall winners in the Immanuel Spelling Bees.
1st Grade
Alyssa Wittig , Adaora Edeoga
5th Grade
Jayne Herter (alt.)
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Skyler Reinke (alt.)
Mya Copeland, Miles Weddington
Carrie Meyr (alt.)
6th Grade
Nnamdi Edeoga, Nasia Metcalfe
7th Grade
Nathan Mirly, Ethan Domsch
Quinn Brandt (alt.)
Ryan Ludwinski, Lydia Smith
Amy Krazl (alt.)
Luke Leidholdt (alt.)
4th Grade
Chloë Spyers, Josiah Wilbur
Victoria Brooks, Brian Thornton
Kameron Key (alt.)
8th Grade
Matthew Wilbur, Samantha Cooke
Emily Schaff (alt.)
Basketball Season Recap
The 7th and 8th grade basketball regular season has drawn to a close. Thank you to Ms. King, Mr. Domsch, and all of our players who represented Immanuel. The girls worked hard all season, but struggled
with injury. The boys’ team finished fourth in regular season league play and the post-season tournament.
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National Lutheran Schools Week
Upcoming Events
March 4-10 marks the special week of celebration for
God’s gifts to us through Lutheran schools. Join us for
many special activities through that week, which will
include all-school devotions, special dress days, our special person’s breakfast, a basketball game, and a talent
show on Friday. This year we will again have a Jump
Rope for Heart event that not only calls attention to
heart health, but serves our community by raising funds
for the American Heart Association. Thank you to
PSCE for support of the special person’s breakfast and
the guessing jar.
Academic Fair
Lutheran High School North will once again host the
Academic Fair March 9-10. Many of our students will
compete in music competition (solo and ensemble), Bible
Facts Contest, Spelling Bees, Math Challenge, and the
Science Fair. You are invited to come to LHSN for any
or all of the events!
Yard Signs
Yard signs that indicate your love for Immanuel are
available at any time in the school office. If you are
open to having one in your front lawn we would certainly
appreciate the exposure. Just give us a phone call and
we will arrange to get one to you. If you still have
yours from last year, please put it back on display.
March 1
PSCE Family Reading Night
March 2
Beach Day
March 4-10
NLSW
March 7
Special Person’s Breakfast
March 8
McTeacher Night
March 9-10
Academic Fair at LHSN
March 11
PSCE Bowling Night
March 14
Meeting
Early Dismissal – Faculty
March 16
End of Third Quarter
March 19-23
No School – Spring Break
March 26/27
Begin Achievement Testing
March 28
Musical Tryouts
March 30
“Move Up” Day
April 6-9
No School –
Easter Vacation
April 10
Easter Parties
April 12
Open House 4:00–7:00 p.m.
April 13
7th Grade Trivia at LHSN
April 20
Crazy Hair Day
Essay Night 7:00 p.m.
April 25
Parent/Teacher
Conferences 4:00-7:00
April 26
Annual
EASTER EGG HUNT
March 31
Ages 0-10
Registration between services
or at the Welcome Desk
Watch the bulletin for more
Information.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences 4:00-7:00
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ers—when studies, sports and busy
social lives compete for every hour—
unless we encourage them and offer
the practical support to make it happen…most importantly, live your
faith out in your daily life. You and
your actions will either help to lead
your children to or way from God.”
To read this full article go to: http://
www.washingtontimes.com/
news/2010/sep/19/haeglin-educateyouths-in-faith-tradition/
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On February 19, the confirmands began a study that will not end until late October: the study of the Apostles’ Creed. Even with the summer months off,
that’s quite a study – a total of 16 lessons, 3 exams and 3 exam reviews! We make our way carefully
through the Creed because the people of God have used this creed from the earliest days of the
church as the backbone of their instruction. In this creed, we discover and learn to confess the
truths about ourselves and about our God that God Himself has set forth for us in Holy Scripture.
As we move into March and the Lenten season, we find ourselves in the midst of the 1st Article
(Creation). How appropriate, then, that as creation itself awakens from its winter slumber, we are
learning about the “Maker of heaven and earth.” So, too, we learn that our Creator is also our Father,
and all that He does to provide for us and to protect us from all harm and danger. As Lent is a time to
reflect upon our Lord’s passion and our faith walk in response to His grace, we hear again that “for all
this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true.”
This month brings the long-awaited District Retreat at Camp Windermere (March 23-25). Our junior
high students will join some 350 others from around the state for a weekend of Bible study and fellowship at the Lake of the Ozarks. The 2012 Junior High Retreat will focus on Baptism and the theme,
Poured Out based on Titus 3:4-7, where St. Paul speaks of God’s “washing of rebirth and renewal by
the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ...” Pray both for our students and their adult counselors that God would protect them as they travel and strengthen their
faith while they are there. (Parents note: while there is no class on March 25, those students who do
not go to the retreat will still meet for Sunday School in the East Commons.)
Looking Ahead…
Sunday, March 4
1st Article: Humanity
Sunday, March 11
1st Article: He Richly and Daily Provides
Sunday, March 18
EXAM 4 – Folders due today!
Friday, March 23
Leave for Camp Windermere (March 23-25)
Sunday, March 25
Off (District Retreat)
Sunday, April 1
Review
Sunday, April 8
Off (Easter)
Sunday, April 15
2nd Article: True God
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senior high
The Teacher in
Ecclesiastes tells us,
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“There is a time for everything,
and a season for every
activity under heaven…
(Eccl. 3:1)
…a time to study…
Sunday Morning Study: Sundays in the Youth Room (East Building), 9:30 – 10:15 am.
Sunday Night Studies: Most Sunday evenings at Pastor Karg’s home, 7 – 9 pm. Currently for our study we
have been looking at current events that touch our faith lives. Treats are provided; friends are invited.
…a time to serve…
Friendship Bible Study. A special Bible study held for guests from Rainbow Village and other homes for
adults with developmental disabilities. This study takes place the second Sunday of each month, from 13 pm in Immanuel’s fellowship hall. March’s study will be March 11th.
SonRise Retreat: February saw 12 Immanuel youth and three adult leaders, serving a weekend as volunteer companions at a SonRise Retreat in Anderson, Indiana. This retreat is unique because it matches adult campers with
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a one on one Christian relationship with a volunteer companion.
Activities include Bible study, arts and crafts, campfire, karaoke, dancing, hiking, and enjoying God's creation.
This is the largest delegation (doubled from 2011) that has represented Immanuel at this type of weekend; it looks
like a new Immanuel tradition! Immanuel Youth and Leaders, thanks for serving!
SonRise Camp: The name gives an excellent witness to who is at the center of this camp experience—Jesus, God’s
Risen Son. Immanuel’s dates for SonRise Camp are July 8-15. SonRise Camp is a wonderful opportunity to share
your Christian faith and have fun and fellowship with an adult who is mentally or physically impaired. Your service is truly important; without volunteer companions, many of the campers would not be able to attend camp.
Mark your calendars and pickup an application today. Registrations needed ASAP.
…a time for fellowship…
A Big Thank You to the Hough family for hosting the Super Bowl Party. An exciting game, snacks, food and
fellowship all made for a great evening. Thank You!
Sr. High Trinity Weekend—June 3-5, 2011
On the horizon:
Senior High Youth Calendar
Sunday, March 4th
Sausage Supper
Sunday, March 4th
No Sunday Night Study
Sunday, March 11th
12 – 4 pm
Friendship Bible Study
1 – 3 pm
Sunday, March 11
th
Sunday Night Study
7 – 9 pm
Sunday, March 18
th
Sunday Night Study
7 – 9 pm
Sunday, March 25th
No Sunday Night Study
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Welcome to the Following New Members
Liza & Dan Dable transferred to Immanuel from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Waukesha, WI. Liza is a quality
engineer for Nike and Dan is a registered nurse at DePaul Health Center. They have two boys, Jonathan, 12, who is in
the 6th grade and Benjamin, 9, who is in 4th grade. They like to spend their spare time doing family activities. Liza is a
runner and is planning to run in the San Francisco Marathon next summer.
Ben Housman was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Harvester, MO and after not attending church for many years,
he came to visit and found Immanuel so friendly that he decided to join us. He is an agent for New York Life and enjoys helping people
put their financial affairs in order. Ben graduated from the University of Missouri and spent 7 years in Florida before coming home to St.
Louis, where most of his family lives. He is involved in an organization called Caring for Kids along with his girlfriend, who is a lawyer.
He is a big sports fan and saw Mizzou win the Independence Bowl this year.
Holly & Chris Moran are recent adult confirmands. They have a daughter, Sophia, 5, a kindergarten student at Immanuel. Holly is a
full time mom who is the Kindergarten Coordinator for Sophia’s class. She helps out with the class and reads to the children 4 days a
week. Chris is the owner of Christopher’s Hair Salon located on Clayton Road across from the Galleria. They enjoy family activities, day
trips, and home projects.
Jonathan Lawrence transferred from St. James Lutheran Church in University City where his father is the pastor. He was attracted to
Immanuel because he is very interested in our outreach program. Jon is a security officer for Plaza Frontenac and is attending St. Louis
Community College, studying graphic communications. He would like to draw comic strips someday. He spent 4 years in the Navy and
enjoys working out, going to movies, hanging out with friends and reading – especially comic books.
Kelsey Dixon is 16 years old and was recently confirmed with the adult class. She is a junior at Ladue High School and wants to become active in the youth group. Her mother, Stella Dixon, began the class with her but was unable to complete it, so she will be confirmed with the next class. They had attended Hope Lutheran Church in St. Ann for a while but never joined. Stella is praying that her
husband will also come to church with them. There are four other children in the family – Imani, 13, Nathan, 6, Gabriella, 3, and Bass,
17 months. They hope to have the three younger children baptized at the Easter Vigil service. Family activities take up most of their
spare time.
Erin Salmon was a member of the most recent adult confirmation class. Her husband, Eric, plans to attend the next class and also become a member of Immanuel. They have a daughter, Norah, who is 4 years old. Eric works for Detailers and More and details jet airplanes. Erin works for Molina Health Care of Missouri, which contracts with doctors for Medicaid patients. Erin loves to bake cakes and
especially likes decorating cupcakes. Eric enjoys spending time with his friends.
Martha Seibel transferred from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, MO. She graduated from Concordia University, Chicago,
last May and now teaches general music to 500 students in PK – 5th grade at Arrowpoint Elementary School in the Hazelwood School
District. Martha plays the French horn, and has joined Immanuel’s choir. She enjoys scrapbooking and loves to travel. Some of her adventures have taken her to Egypt, China, Japan and several European countries.
Lakesha Latimore and her mother, Sabrina Latimore, joined Immanuel by adult confirmation. Lakesha’s children, Joshua, 12, and
Jocelyn, 11, attend Immanuel School in the 7th and 6th grades respectively. Lakesha is a claims analyst for American Family Insurance.
Sabrina is currently unemployed. They enjoy doing things together as a family and have been helping people in downtown neighborhoods. They live in a 2 family flat and an on-going project is remodeling their home.
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24th Annual
All-Congregational
and Spring Bazaar
Sunday, March 4, 2012
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Eat-in or Carry-out
Featuring All You Can Eat
Men’s Club pork sausage*, real mashed potatoes &
gravy, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, bread,
desserts and drinks.
(*Turkey will be available for those on a restricted diet.)
Adults $10.00
Children 6-12 $4.00
Children under 6 free
Spring
Bazaar
Don’t forget!!
Immanuel’s
Spring
Bazaar will be at the
Sausage Dinner on
March 4th. All members are invited to donate items for the Bazaar – any handmade crafts, as
well as home-canned or baked items are welcome.
Be sure to come and see the wonderful array
of items! There surely will be a gift you need for
someone… or for yourself. Thank you for your continued support of Immanuel’s Bazaars, which in turn
support many worthwhile efforts to extend God’s
Kingdom.
Lenten Worship Schedule Continued from page 1
Maundy Thursday (April 5) Holy Communion in both services
Pastor Karg
Good Friday (April 6)
Midday Service (12:15 p.m.)
Tenebrae (7:30 p.m.)
* Light suppers are served in the school gym from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
prior to the 7 p.m. Wednesday evening services.
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Crossed Paws
Hi, Immanuel family. It's Angus, writing at the beginning of February. Did
you realize that journalists, such as I, always have to think ahead to the
next month's column? By the time you receive the March Anchor, 8th grade trivia will be a
fond memory; Lent will have begun; Girl Scout cookies will be delivered; and you will be
fasting just in time to eat lots of sausage and fixin’s at the annual Sausage Dinner. You might
be interested to know that I have some experience with fasting. No, not because of preparations for the Sausage Dinner, but because I was given an antibiotic for a skin rash, and the
medicine didn't agree with my system. Texters would say TMI (too much information), so I'm not going into details about
how it didn't agree with me, but I can tell you that after changing the antibiotic and eating a very bland diet of boiled rice,
ID and plain yogurt, things are already feeling better.
I always hear people talking about what they're going to do for Lent, and I'm not sure I understand what that
means. Those people talk about eating fish instead of meat. Some give up things they love, like chocolate and sweets. Others resolve to attend mid-week services at church. Still others vow to pray and spend more time in the Word. We dogs
don't do anything differently, except maybe participate in all of those extra things at church. I will be more than glad to do
that with Angela. I can remember just two years ago during Lent, Angela couldn't walk, and I couldn't work. Now that's all
good, and I'm truly glad that I have the best job in the world. Well, I guess it's time to end this epistle. Email [email protected] or call 428-9353. See you in April. Love ya lots.
--Angus
Our Mission: To reach out in compassion and care to those in need in our community in the name of Christ.
Academic Scholarship Recipient Speaks at Immanuel
2011 was the inaugural year of the Immanuel Academic Scholarship. The scholarship was funded with
an initial $7,000 contributed by Immanuel families committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by awarding
scholarships to deserving low-income high school graduates. Candidates for the scholarship were identified by Lutheran Family and Children’s Services through its mentoring programs in area high schools.
Spencer Williams is the recipient of our $7,000 academic scholarship. Spencer attended Marian Middle School and graduated from Cardinal Ritter High School in May 2011. She completed her freshman fall semester at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, majoring in business administration. She
was happy to meet our members and give us a report of her first college semester which went well.
Spencer is the first member of her family to attend college. Her mother told us, “Thank you for the help
you’ve given us with this scholarship. You can’t know how much this has helped us.”
Spencer became part of LFCS’ mentoring program when she enrolled at Marian Middle School in fifth grade. The Catholic school, located
in St. Louis City, offers a rigorous curriculum and placement in college prep high schools to low-income girls. Spencer continued the LFCS
mentoring program through high school. We look forward to supporting Spencer as long as she needs it throughout her college career.
The Community Care Team encourages anyone who is interested in financially helping deserving students go to college to contribute to our
scholarship fund. Contributions of any size are welcome. Our short term goal is to get the fund up to $10,000 so we can support at can award
at least two substantial scholarships each year. For more information, please contact Suzanne Hough at 432-0195.
Upcoming Events
Easter “Non-Food” Collection: A collection of toiletries, laundry & cleaning supplies and baby items held during Holy Week (April 1-8) to benefit the Concordia
Seminary Food Bank; more details will be in next month’s
Anchor
Summer Day Camp: June 4-8 Food Pantry: Ongoing need to supply this
School Supply Collection:
throughout July
Habitat for Humanity Build
Day: Late summer
food ministry for our walk-ins, regular client
families and any members/friends/family members who have food needs
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WOMEN'S
GUILD
Women's Guild invites all ladies of the congregation
to the March meeting and Prayer Service in the fellowship
hall on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. We will hear the Word,
praise the Lord in song, conduct business, and enjoy refreshments and fellowship. For questions, please call Angela Gatteys at 428-9353.
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Official Acts:
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
CHANGE:
Jeffrey Branneky
1276 Merrimack
Davenport, FL 33837
Howard Brockmann
Gambrill Gardens
#1 Strecker Rd. Apt. 119E
Where are Your Recipes?!
Don’t forget to drop off your favorite appetizer recipes at the Welcome Desk!
Thanks, from the Bazaar Workshop.
Ellisville, MO 63011
636-391-1969
Kevin Carpenter
5107 77th St. West
Lakewood, WA 98499
314-971-1526 (cell)
YOUR help is needed
for the Sausage Dinner!
This all-congregation fundraiser benefits our
church and school. Much help is needed on Saturday
morning, Mar. 3 to peel potatoes and set up, and on Sunday, Mar. 4 to serve, cook, kitchen assist, and clean up. It’s
a great way to get acquainted with other Immanuel members! Please fill out a form, contact Clayton Klein, (314)
381-0490, or just come.
Remember to
“Spring Forward”.
Daylight Savings
Time
begins March 11th.
Keith Gerling
2620 Dove Dr.
Florissant, MO 63031
Valerie Johnson
7232 Crystal Lake Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63129
Deadline
SUNDAY, MARCH 11th
Articles can be placed in the Anchor Mailbox
in the fellowship hall or e-mailed in a Microsoft
Word document type format (*.doc) to Eve Brandt:
[email protected]
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No Senioritis for Them
Light of Christ’s “Eternal Spring” or “Eternally Young” Fellowship, better known as ”Senior
Fellowship” in English, had their twenty-first meeting at the end of January. The agenda,
printed out for all to see, included singing (twenty-five minutes), prayer and announcements (five minutes), Bible reading (ten minutes), a DVD with several testimonies of faith
in Jesus (forty-five minutes), special topic (twenty minutes), free time (five minutes),
wrap-up (ten minutes), lunch (no time listed).
The precision of each meeting’s agenda is a direct contrast to the flexibility in frequency of meetings. The group
meets about once a month, but inclement weather or busyness or trips are reasons for cancelling or postponing a meeting.
Even so, the group maintains an average of thirteen or fourteen people at each meeting.
One of the “grandmothers”, a pastor’s daughter, grew up in the church and leads signing as she accompanies on the
piano. She introduces new songs once in a while, and leads when the group sings as a choir at a worship service. Most of the
time, she tells a Bible story from memory, though her large-print Bible is open in front of her. As she finishes her storytelling, she encourages those listening to read the story themselves in the Bible. Many of those who attend the fellowship began
attending church and were baptized less than five years ago, so the Bible stories are fresh and new to them. (For a change of
pace, in January, the group watched a DVD with testimonies of several Chinese Christians.)
Couples or singles take turns being in charge of the meeting and following the agenda. Some take advantage of the
opportunity to share their testimony.
The majority of those who attend the fellowship are members of Light of Christ and worship regularly. Some see
each other often at the St. Louis Christian Chinese Community Service Center for activities also. They call each other regarding an upcoming meeting and provide transportation if possible as needed. They are welcoming toward new people and
reach out to elderly guests.
Most who regularly attend Senior Fellowship are naturalized immigrants, having immigrated after their grown children became naturalized citizens and acquired a stable job. There are, however, other senior citizens who live in the St.
Louis area for short periods of time, as long a visitor’s visa allows. These temporary residents often live with grown children
who do not yet have resident status and provide child care as needed. Those who flit back and forth between St. Louis (and
possibly other cities in the United States if they have other children elsewhere) and China often take a leave from their job to
help their adult children with childcare.
Though the seniors at Light of Christ volunteer in other ways, senior fellowship is their “baby”. It may not be the most visible group at Light of Christ. Yet, it fills a gap for those who are out of their familiar routine and comfort zone in terms of
environment (they’re in a foreign country), language (they don’t speak much English), responsibility (retired, yet caring for
grandchildren), and mobility (some do not drive). This bridge is another low-key, unsung outreach activity of Light of
Christ. It is largely run for seniors by seniors who are committed to sharing God’s Word and salvation in Jesus.
As part of the Admissions/Recruitment program at Lutheran
North, prospective families are invited to make an appointment
with the Principal, Mr. Tim Brackman, for an educational consultation. This “get acquainted” meeting allows the family to express
their goals and desires, and Mr. Brackman then explains how Lutheran North can meet their needs. All their questions are answered and they can then take a personalized tour, looking in on classes
and seeing what a normal school day is like. This is a very informative way to begin the enrollment process.
Mrs. Julie Meyer, in the Admissions department, sometimes leads these impromptu tours given to prospective families.
Recently, she communicated by email to the LHSN faculty, “I have had so many positive comments on the passion that you show
when you teach, the politeness of our students, the cleanliness of our building, and the quiet and structured environment that we
have here.” Yes, Lutheran North is a wonderful place. To God be the glory!
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Calendar
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Schedule
Saturday Evening Worship 5:00pm
Holy Communion Celebrated
March 3rd , 17th, & 31st
Sunday Worship
8:00 & 10:30am
Holy Communion Celebrated
March 4th & 18th
Sunday School 9:15am
Sunday Bible Classes 9:30am
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SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63132
9733 OLIVE BOULEVARD
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CHURCH & SCHOOL
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ST. LOUIS, MO.