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1525 North Power Road Mesa AZ 85205

OCTOBER 2016

Compassion 2016 Weekend

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(480) 832-2583 (480) 981-6199

Save the Date: Sat.,Oct. 1!

The Compassion Weekend event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1st. Stop by the ministry table and sign up to join us in putting our faith into action within our community. We start with breakfast together at 8 AM and then October 1, 2016 the teams head out to perform their projects. Can’t come that day? We also need many donations to make the projects successful. We need YOUR hands to do God’s Work! Contact Joan LaRose at 480-832-4219 or [email protected] for more information. Continued on Page 4

The Word on Wednesdays WOW is back and has something just for you!! 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly dinner in the CoC 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Programming for everyone Children (ages 4 – 6th grade) music/drama as well as small group prayer time, games, activities. Youth – (7th -12th grade) we have a great combination of social time coupled with worship time geared toward the needs of the teenagers of the congregation and their friends. Continued on Page 2

Lutheranism Continues Wednesdays, 6pm

Thru November 16

OUR LUTHERAN HERITAGE Join Pastor Ken for a Short course for both new members and current members Meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall starting September 28th. (child-care and refreshments provided)

Trunk or Treat

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Friday, October 28, 6-8pm

Join the Party! Help make this Community Outreach Event a Success! Continued on Page 6

30th Anniversary Celebration!

Sunday, Nov. 6, 9:30am Continued on Page 3

Craft Fair Coming in November!

Sat., Nov. 19, 9-2pm

In addition to the items for sale, there will be a Bake Sale & Youth Car Wash! Barbie Berry is sending out invites to local vendors now! If you would like more information, you can contact Barbie Berry at [email protected]. Continued on Page 5 1

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Call Committee and Call Process The August 21, 2016 Sunday bulletin included a chart explaining the LOCLC Call Committee Process. It indicated that the boxes, which were colored yellow meant we were in the process. However, all this has now changed (see below chart). The Call Committee recommended a candidate to the Board and the Board extended a call. Shortly thereafter, the candidate asked to be removed for consideration for the senior pastor vacancy. Please refer to the letter from our Board President, Ted Trembath, for more specifics (see below). The Call Committee is now waiting for a second slate of candidates from Bishop Talmage of the Grand Canyon Synod. We are unable to give further consideration to those candidates who were on the original slate. We ask that you pray for our discernment and wisdom as we continue to search for a pastor to lead our congregation. To all LOC Members and Friends, The Love of Christ Board of Directors has just been officially informed of the desire of our selected candidate for the Senior Pastor position to remove his name from consideration. Unfortunately we cancelled the previously scheduled All Congregational meeting on 9/18. As many of you know this is a process that is full of discernment from all parties involved and the Holy Spirit was calling this candidate to fulfill his calling at his current congregation. We remain in awe of Christ's hand in our congregation and respect the process in which we are led by the ELCA and the Grand Canyon Synod. The Call Committee will remain active and will await additional candidates from the Bishop’s office. The Board or Call Committee will update the congregation when there is any new developments in the process. LOC is a vibrant gathering of believers who are committed to a common purpose of sharing Christ's message in word and action to our community within our walls and in our neighborhood. We will continue to be a strong group with the leadership of the staff, board and Interim Pastors through prayer and Biblical principles. Thanks to all who continue to step up and define who we are as we represent the hands and feet of Christ. Sincerely, Ted Trembath - LOC Board President

THE WORD ON WEDNESDAYS—Continued from Page 1 WOW is back and has something just for you!! Adults we will have many options for ways to connect and fill your bucket mid-week!! October 5th – Ladies Night Out – paint night!! & Pastor’s Study continues – “Lutheranism” (2 of 7) October 12th – no WOW – Fall Break October 19th – Essential Oils & Scripture Seminar – Pastor’s Study continues – “Lutheranism” (3 of 7) October 26th – Pastor’s Study Continues – “Lutheranism” (4 of 7) Additional adult offering (TBD) Child care is available for children 3 and under. Questions - please contact Heather at [email protected] or 480-981-6199, ext. 12. 2

New Wednesday Evening Personal Finance Course

Join us for a free 4 week personal finance course sponsored by Thrivent Financial. Yes that’s correct “Free” and free is a good word! When: Wednesday evenings 6-7:30pm starting September 28th Where: Leadership Room (next to church office) Sign up at the ministry tables or see Rick Aussprung or Walter Scott

New Wednesday Evening Bible Study—Continued from Page 1

New Wednesday Evening (6pm) Adult Study Session One—9/28— “The Church Grows: Jews vs. Gentiles” Session Two—10/05 “The Reformation according to Martin Luther” 10/12—Will not meet Session Three—10/19 “What is a Sacrament? The Sacrament of Baptism” Session Four—10/26 “The Sacrament of Holy Communion” Session Five—11/2 “What is the Bible?” Session Six—11/9 “Lutheranism in America” Session Seven—11/16 Wrap Up and/or Worship

30th Anniversary of Love of Christ Lutheran Church! THE NEXT 30 YEARS…HERE WE GO, AGAIN! – Love of Christ Lutheran Church has a marvelous heritage that started in 1986 with an energetic mission/developer gathering both “Saints and Sinners” together to start a new congregation dedicated to worship and ministry in Jesus’ name in East Mesa. This November - and again in January when our winter visitors have returned - we plan on celebrating our heritage and examining how we can assure making the NEXT 30 years even more memorable. A team has been formed to put this into action, and we have already planned some events, but we’d really welcome any suggestions as to your thoughts and ideas. We will be blessed with a sermon on November 6 at 9:30am by our founder and original senior Pastor Don Thompson, whose theme will be “Thy Will Be Done – the next 30 years!” In January we have invited the Bishop of our Grand Canyon Synod, Reverend Steve Talmage to share in our joyful 30th anniversary of worshiping and being God’s hands and voice here in the Valley. Please pray for our team and call either Dianne Oien 480 981 6199 X15 or me with your suggestions. Clark Wirthlin

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Compassion Weekend! (Continued from Page 1) Compassion Day Projects and donations needed: · Save the Family – Clean and paint an apartment between tenants for clients of an organization that assists low income families with temporary housing. We also provide a “Welcome Home Basket” for the incoming family. Donations needed include bedroom linens, alarm clock, floor lamp, hangers, bathroom linens, personal hygiene products, trash can, kitchen basics, cleaning supplies, laundry soap and basket. · I-Help – Reorganize the cabinets and cupboards that hold linens and supplies used for I-Help and remove any old or worn out items. Donations needed include 6 sets of twin size flannel sheets. · Prepare a Bucket, Prepare a Home – Fill buckets with cleaning supplies for clients of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest caregivers. A caregiver can do even more to ensure a clean and safe environment for their client using a donated bucket of cleaning supplies. Donations needed include rubber gloves, sponges, scrubbing brushes, paper towels, glass cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, toilet cleaners, toilet brushes, baking soda, and Comet. · Fill a Bag, Fill a Heart – Youth project to fill canvas bags or backpacks with personal hygiene items to be given to children and teens as they enter the foster system. Donations needed include children’s toothbrushes, regular toothbrushes, toothpaste, children’s pajamas, body wash, bath toys, sunscreen, dental floss, deodorant, body soap, loofah, hair brushes, and combs. · Yard and Home Clean Up – Assisting two people with limited mobility by doing back yard cleaning and mowing at one home or household cleaning and yard work at another home. · Handmade Teddy Bears – The Crafting and Chatting Women’s group is making 100 teddy bears to be donated to children in our community.

LUTHER YEAR 2017 Lutherans and Catholics around the globe will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the nailing of the 95 Theses on the castle church door at Wittenberg by Martin Luther on October 31, 1517 one year early on Oct. 31, 2016 at Lund, Sweden. A common prayer service led by Pope Francis, Lutheran World Federation President Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan and LWF General Secretary Dr. Martin Junge will focus on reconciliation between one billion Catholics and the more than 70 million Lutherans around the world. As a youngster growing up in a small Lutheran congregation in New Lebanon, Ohio, I expected to see our pastor pound his fists on the pulpit on Reformation Sunday and condemn the Antichrist and his minions to eternal damnation. But, fortunately, the tide has turned. Lutherans and Catholics for more than 60 years have been in dialogue with one an-

other and have co-signed many statements of unity on subjects such as the Apostles’ Creed, Baptism, the authority of Scripture, the role of Mary in the church, and faith as a gift from God in the famous “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by Faith” signed in Augsburg in 1999. Our ELCA Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton has welcomed the meeting in Lund and has said, “At a time when violence and fragmentation seem to be the way, this joint commemoration offers something different. Dialogue is possible and produces good fruits: Conflict can be left behind, and common hope we all have in Christ is celebrated.” May the Year of Luther ahead be a time of growing together in unity for all Protestants and Roman Catholics.

Grand Canyon Synod At the recent Synod Assembly, Eugene Peterson’s interpretation of 2 Peter 1:15 was used as the theme for the meeting: “So don’t lose a minute in building on what you’ve been given, complementing your basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert discipline, passionate patience, reverent wonder, warm friendliness, and generous love, each dimension fitting into and developing the others.” The website for our Grand Canyon Synod has many links to interesting reading about the worldwide missions of the ELCA. The Lutheran Magazine can also be viewed online from the website. To access those links: www.gcsynod.org. 4

By Pastor Ken Lentz

Preschool Full & Half Day Preschool WHY LOVE OF CHRIST PRESCHOOL?

Experienced, Nurturing Staff Phonics Based Curriculum Christian Atmosphere Affordable Rates Great Student to Teacher Ratio Flexible Scheduling Fun-filled Special Events Love of Christ Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2016/2017 school year. Availability is limited. Registration is first come/first served. Contact our preschool director at (480)981-6199 X33 or [email protected] to schedule a tour and discuss enrollment options. COME TO THE LOC CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR!

Sat., Nov. 19, 9-2pm

Taking Applications - NOW!

Sat. November 19th in the COC! Love of Christ will be hosting its fifth annual Craft & Vendor Fair (Open to Public) on Saturday, November 19th. NOTE: items for sale do not need to be handmade. If you are interested, we can send you the information so you don’t miss out on having a space. In addition to the items for sale, there will be a Bake Sale, Youth Car Wash & Food Trucks! Barbie Berry is sending out invites to local vendors now! If you would like more information, you can contact Barbie Berry at [email protected]. Application click here Facebook.com/LOCCraftFair

LIVING NATIVITY! Dec. 9 & 10, 6-8pm

COOKIE MINISTRY!

Living Nativity! December 9th & 10th, 6-8PM Not too early to mark your calendars NOW! We will be needing volunteers to help set up the shops, to be in the shops, to be shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, angels etc… more info to be provided in upcoming bulletins! Any questions you can contact Dianne Oien at [email protected] or 480-981-6199 x15.

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Children’s Ministry TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING! Friday, October 28th from 6p.m.-8 p.m. 6:00-8:00 - Hot dog dinners for $3.00 Authentic Indian Fry Bread (dessert) ($3.00) Carnival Games for $.25 per ticket 6:30–8:00 -Trunk or Treating 7:00- Costume parade *FUN *FOOD *PRIZES All proceeds go to benefit the Christmas Adopt-a-Family and Outreach projects. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors! See the children’s ministry table to see how you can get involved.

JOIN THE TRUNK OR TREAT TEAM! Help make this community outreach event a success! Friday, October 28 from 6-8p.m. *DONATE CANDY (individually wrapped please) *DONATE CASH FOR FOOD AND PRIZES *DECORATE YOUR VEHICLE’S TRUNK AND PASS OUT CANDY TO THE KIDS *WORK AS PART OF THE KITCHEN TEAM *WORK AT ONE OF THE CARNIVAL GAMES *TICKET SALES and MORE….. Last year we had 30+ volunteers that worked to make this event happen. Will YOU be included this year? Interested adults and teens may sign up at the Children’s Ministry Table on Sunday mornings or contact Amanda at [email protected].

Is Your Life CRAZY!? Are there days when you say to yourself…I wish I could just have some down time with my family to relax, have a cup of coffee and chill? We’ve got just the thing for you! FAMILY DAY! All ages are invited to join us on Sunday, October 9th, in Rooms 48-50 following the 9am service. We will snack, chat, and do some fun holiday crafts!

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Children’s Ministry Sunday Mornings! Ages 3 year olds though 4th Grade are invited to join us for Spark the Fire! Workshop model Sunday morning Faith Formation for ages 3 yr olds through 4th grade!

Spark is held from 10:15-11:05 am Spark is hands on, fun, and, best of all, the kids will dig deeper into the Bible stories. The kids learn through rotational workshop sessions such as Science, Games, Cooking, Art and much more!! 3 yr olds (must be 3 by Sept. 1st) through Kindergarten rotate in a contained classroom. You can register your child from home! Register today at LoveOfChristChurch.net.

You can also register Sundays at the Children’s Ministry table. Questions? Contact Lori at [email protected] or 981-6199 x18

F.L.Y.T.E. FAITH LIFE TOGETHER Being a preteen can be challenging! What better way to face those challenges than to gather each week with other Christian preteens who are experiencing the same thing. 5th and 6th graders have the opportunity to talk about issues that they’re dealing with, examine the message the world is sending them and discover what the Bible and God have to say to support them. We gather in the LSS room (no tables or chairs) on Sundays at 10:15-11:05 am to eat, play games, share and hang out. Look for upcoming opportunities to serve and have fun as a group in addition to Sunday mornings. You can register your preteen from home! Register today at LoveOfChristChurch.net.

You can also register Sundays at the Children’s Ministry table. Questions? Contact Lori at [email protected] or 981-6199 x18

Sunday School Kids Service Project Our Kids will be selling donuts… The kids sell donuts, our preteens will work our Trunk or Treat event and the proceeds from the sales will go toward our Adopt-A-Family Service and Outreach Projects. In December, we take the preteens shopping and then come back to church for a pizza & wrapping party! Buy a donut from a kid to help out! For more info contact JoAnne Baker at [email protected] 7

Youth Ministry

Have you read all about it? Our kids are awesome and they are doing amazing things! Youth News needs your news: Birthdays Upcoming dance or music recitals Sporting events Art shows or exhibits Science fairs, clubs, scouting…. ***See youth table for more details*** Or send your info to reneebennett @loclc.org

Congratulations to the October 30, 2016 Confirmation Class Audie Atkins Cebada Boyles John Butler Noah Dohrmann Tyler Ferris Daniel Gadomski Jeremiah Hollen Kristian Johnson Cameron Jowaiszas Collin Rice Isaac Thompson Austin Thraen Zach Walberg

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Senior High Night! Friday, October 14 8pm-8am

Jr High Pool Party! Friday, October 14 5-8PM 8

Compassion Saturday Confirmation Class WOW and Youth Group NO CONFIRMATION – FALL BREAK Adult Advisory Meeting NO YOUTH GROUP – FALL BREAK JR High Pool Party SR High Fool’s Night Out Confirmation WOW and Youth Group Confirmands Faith Statement to the Board WOW and Youth Group Trunk or Treat Confirmation Confirmation celebration

Women’s Ministry

Crafting, Chatting & Couponing Women of LOC on Sundays! Second Sunday of the month in the Fellowship Hall We welcome all Ladies/ their friends for our Sunday afternoons. We have become a “Sisterhood” and support many projects in the church, in the community and enjoy our times together with work and laughter. We craft, chat, coupon, chat, crochet, chat, knit, scrapbook and a whole lot more!!!

Contacts are: Karen Wenzel 480.890.8692, Karla Harvey 480.262.7666 or

“Care, Share & Prayer” Women’s Bible Study Come and join us on Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Leadership Room. We will be studying Jonah - A Life Interrupted. If you have any questions, please call Alice Lacey at 480-641-0021.

Subscribe to “Gather Magazine” The magazine of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — guides you as you live and experience your faith every day. It offers a mix of articles, theological reflections, devotions, and stories of comfort and challenge that help readers grow in faith and engage in ministry and action. Gather is published 10 times a year with combined issues in January/February and July/August. It’s only $15 a year. – Subscribe online at: www.gathermagazine.org or by calling 1 (800) 328-4648

Naomi Circle They will meet on Monday October 10 at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bible Study Leader will be Pastor Ken. Hostesses will be Betty Holm and Doris Creaser.

All women Welcome! See you there!

EXPLORE ARIZONA….. On October 15th, the LOC Women’s Hiking Group will be heading north to Flagstaff and hiking the Island Trail and Rim Trail at Walnut Canyon National Monument. This 2.5 mile moderate hike descends 240 steps into a canyon lined with cliff dwellings from 1,000 years ago. Afterwards, we’ll be driving further east to Canyon Diablo and Two Guns - the site of one of the bloodiest battles between the Apache and Navajo tribes and a historic ghost town (3 miles - easy). We will meet at 7:00 am in the COC parking lot and return by 6:00 pm. Call Pat Shaw at 981-1325 for more information.

LADIES: SAVE THE DATE

Plan now to attend the 27th Convention / Gathering of the Women of the ELCA Grand Canyon Synod in Las Vegas: November 11 -13, 2016. Much of the focus at this Convention will be on the youth of our world. Quilts and a variety of kits for Lutheran World Relief will be collected. Check out their website, lwr.org for information on the requirements for each.

For online registration and scholarships information, go to: www.grandcanyonwomen.org For information, contact Pat Shaw at 981-1325. “What happens in Vegas will NOT be staying in Vegas once the Women of the ELCA arrive!” 9

Books! It's almost time for Book Nook Too to open in the Sanctuary area of LOC. It will again be located across from the Sanctuary kitchen. Though smaller than the COC Book Nook, the Book Nook Too will carry the same items as you would find at our bigger shop. We look forward to seeing you at the end of the month.

longer want? See Penny, Barb, Paula, or Karen and tell us about it. We had a member donate her collection of Precious Moments figurines which were so appreciated. The fact is that donated items given to the Book Nook supply us with money that is then used as donations to small groups at LOC. Please help us out so that we may help these groups with funds that will enrich their individual programs.

Just a reminder that we are looking for gently used books, both spiritual and secular to fill up our shelves. We do ask that donated books have a copyright no earlier than 2006. Do you have a collection of some type that you no

Please watch the church bulletins to find out what our November book club book will be. Thank you.

Prayer Calendar

Thank You Thank you to everyone for their birthday cards and the cards I received when I was ill. The visits from the Pastors were also very much appreciated. Thank you, Marge Werner. 10

Music Ministry Choir Rehearsals… Women’s Ensemble rehearsals Tuesdays, from 5:15pm ~6:15pm in the green room. Alleluia Ringers (Hand Bell Choir) rehearsals Tuesdays, from 6:30pm ~8:00pm in the green room. Chancel Choir rehearsals Thursdays, from 7:00~8:30pm in the sanctuary. We welcome back all former choir members and are delighted to have new ones join us! What is needed for newcomers? Have Tuesday or Thursday nights FREE, have a teachable spirit, a heart for worship, a desire to grow musically and spiritually, the ability to sing in tune (bell ringers do not have to sing in tune!) I look forward to getting our choirs back into action! Contact Jung Csuy: [email protected] or 480-981-6199 X32.

Christmas Cantata – Call for Singers! I know you have been waiting for the Christmas Cantata date this year!  – Sunday, December 18 at 9am and 10:45am in our Center of Compassion building. Please participate in this year’s Christmas Cantata and please spread the word. We want to reach everyone who sang with us last year and as many other singers as possible for this beautiful Cantata! All I ask is that, if you are serious about your participation, attend rehearsals and practice a little bit on your own. I assure you that if you commit to nine weeks of singing in the cantata, you will get hooked! The fellowship and enjoyment of participating in the cantata comes mainly during the rehearsals.  Here are the rehearsal dates: 7-8:15p.m. in the sanctuary Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15 & Saturday, Dec. 17 (dress rehearsal from 9am to 12pm in COC). These dates are coming quickly and we need to put them on the calendar now. Music will be distributed at the Oct. 6th rehearsal at 7pm in the sanctuary. I look forward to having you sing with us this year! If you have any questions, contact me at 480-981-6199 X32 or [email protected].

NEED: BAKE SALE DONATIONS There will be a bake sale at the Craft and Art Fair on Saturday, November 19, from 9am to 2pm! We are asking all of the Love of Christ Congregation to please help us out and bring baked goods so that we can raise money for the music ministry budget, and also to make the craft sale fun and a successful event! You can bring pies, brownies, bars, muffins, and cookies. Please mark your calendar to bring the baked goods and drop them off in the COC kitchen on Friday, Nov. 18 between 10am ~ 5pm. All bake sale proceeds will go to the Music Ministry. Please sign up at the Craft Fair table today! If you have any questions please contact Jung Csuy: [email protected].

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We Love Volunteers!

Volunteers Needed! Looking for something to do! The following ministries are in need of volunteers. As you know, we are a very busy church! So check out the ministries listed below to see where you can serve. Altar Guild – 7:50 & 10:30 – contact Dianne Oien at 480-981-6199x15 or [email protected] or 9:00 Donna Johnson at [email protected] Ushers – all 3 services - contact Dianne Oien at 480-981-6199x15 or [email protected]. On the job training available! Readers – Sharon Randall 480-628-5829 or [email protected] LOC Office Help or Newsletter Helpers & Baptismal Napkin Making- contact Darlene Fleischhauer at 480-981-6199 x10 or [email protected]. Security – need volunteers for Thursday or Saturday...takes 30 minutes in the evening. Contact Dianne Oien at 480-981-6199 x15 or [email protected] for more info.

Many opportunities to serve- please consider giving some of your time to help out other members who would really appreciate extra hands!

F.A.B. (Friends and Believers) Saturday, October 15, 5:30pm Barbeque Night!

Mark your calendars now for Sat., October 15th for a barbeque. The festivities begin at 5:30 PM at the home of Gary and Pat Fuller. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. BYOB, if you’d like an alcoholic beverage. Signup sheets will be at the ministry tables or you can contact Joan LaRose at [email protected] or 480-8324219. Please RSVP by October 9th. Future events: November 19, 2016 Turkey Bingo and Potato Bar (Karen and Dave Leonard) December 17, 2016 Christmas Party (Karen and Lee Humbert) January 21, 2017 January White Elephant Exchange (Jackie McFarland and Barb Weldon) February 18, 2017 Mardi Gras Party (Joan and Tom LaRose) March 18, 2017 Game Night (Marj and Jim West) April 22, 2017 Hale Theater “No Time for Sergeants” (4th Saturday because 3rd Saturday is day before Easter) (Joan LaRose) May 20, 2017 Light Rail to Macayo’s Restaurant in Tempe (Joan LaRose) 12

Parish Nurse—Katie Thorson - October is Fire Safety Month right away. A poor connection between the plug and the outlet can cause overheating and can start a fire in minutes.

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that fires kill more than 4,000 Americans each year and injure approximately 20,000 more. U.S. fire departments respond to nearly 2 million fires each year, with threequarters of them occurring in residences. A home is often referred to as a safe haven. This month, make sure your home is protected from (and your family is prepared for) a fire. Here are 10 simple tips to help you avoid fires and reduce the risk of injury should one occur: 1) Smoke Alarms – These are still a very important addition to your home. Smoke alarms are widely available and inexpensive. Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home and test it monthly. 2) Prevent Electrical Fires – Don’t overload circuits or extension cords. Cords and wires should never be placed under rugs or in high traffic areas. Avoid loose electrical connections by checking the fit of the plug in the wall outlet. If the plug loosely fits, inspect the outlet

3) Keep Plugs Safe – Unplug all appliances when not in use. Follow the manufacturer’s safety precautions and use your senses to spot any potential disasters. If a plug is overheating, smells strange, shorts out or sparks – the appliance should be shut off immediately, then replaced or repaired. 4) Alternate Heaters – Make sure there is ample space around any portable heating unit. Anything that could catch fire should be at least three feet away. Inspect your chimney annually and use fire screens to help keep any fires in the fireplace. 5) Fire Safety Sprinklers – When combined with working smoke alarms, home fire sprinklers greatly increase your chance of surviving a fire. Sprinklers are affordable and they can increase property value and lower insurance rates. 6) Create An Escape Route – Create and practice your escape plan with your family from every room in the house. Practice staying low to the floor and checking for hot doors using the back of your hand. It’s just like a routine school fire drill – but in your home. 7) Position Appliances Carefully – Try to keep TV sets, kitchen and other appliances away from

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windows with curtains. If there is a wiring problem, curtains can spread a fire quickly. Additionally, keeping your appliances away from water sources (like rain coming in from windows) can help prevent wiring damage which can lead to a fire. 8) Clean Dryer Vents – Clothes dryers often start fires in residential areas. Clean the lint filter every time you start a load of clothes to dry or after the drying cycle is complete. Make sure your exhaust duct is made of metal tubing and not plastic or foil. Clean the exhaust duct with a good quality dryer vent brush to prevent blockage & check for lint build up behind the dryer at least twice a year. 9) Be Careful Around the Holidays – If you fill your home with lights during the holiday season, keep them away from anything that can easily catch fire. Check all of your lights prior to stringing them up and dispose of anything with frayed or exposed wires. 10) Conduct Regular Inspections – Check all of your electronic equipment and wiring at least once a month. Taking a little time to do this each month can really pay off. Following these simple tips could potentially save your life or the life of a loved one. Pass this list on to your friends and family and make this fire prevention month count!

Kevin Saunders

The Bible Between the Lines Tuesdays, 10-11:30am In our Center of Compassion ArizonaBibleClass.com.

Prayer Chapel & Prayer Voices We would love to have more people interested in keeping the Chapel open by taking an hour or so of your time every week or even once or twice a month. Come and join us. There is training available if you have never taken part in a ministry such as this.

Come 7:30 am-12 pm Stained Glass room across from Sanctuary Narthex Contact Person: Barbara Otto 480.390.9631 Come for Prayer following or during each Worship Service. Bring your prayer concerns for yourself or family and friends. Prayer Team members will be available to speak with and pray for you. Your shared concerns in the Chapel will remain in the Chapel. They will not be shared with others unless you request to have your prayers on the weekly prayer requests for the church.

Special Opportunity: The Prayer Chapel is “Looking for a Few Good People” to help run the chapel on Sunday mornings. If this is your passion, please contact Rick Otto rrotto1946 @gmail.com. PRAYER VOICES Please join us as we pray for each other, our Love of Christ family, Staff, Servant Volunteers, Missions, Ministries, Small Groups, Activities, and Events. If you are interested in attending, please call Barbara Otto at 480.390.9631.

Stewardship

Online Giving Did you know that you can go onto our website (loveofchristchurch.net) or scan the QR Code to the right and make a contribution?  Download any free QR code app.  Scan QR Code printed here.  Register (one time only)  Indicate the amount you would like to contribute. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Jesus, Matthew 6:21 Jesus taught that how we handle our money is an indicator of our hearts, and Paul taught that we should give cheerfully and sacrificially in response to the love of God. Giving is a central theme of the Bible, and at Love of Christ we invite our regular attendees and members to give in our weekend services or by mailing in their contributions. We are now pleased to offer the option of giving online. In our digital age with online shopping, online bill pay, Ebay, and Amazon, Love of Christ has chosen to make online tithing and giving available to those who are interested. You can give online by 14

either check or credit/debit card. We believe that living “debt free” is a worthy goal for all Christians. Online giving does involve the use of credit and debit transactions and makes no distinction between the two. We offer this option only as a convenience and we strongly urge you to use your credit card only as a payment method, never to incur debt. However, if you intend to pay off your balance each month, we believe that is an issue of conscience and leave that between you, God, and your frequent flier miles. With online giving, you can give your tithe to Love of Christ and also support our missionaries and mission trips. Online giving will be counted toward your regular yearly giving and will appear in your year-end giving statement for tax purposes, along with all other contributions. “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 For more information visit us online at loveofchristchurch.net or contact Dick Beckman at 480-981-6199 x21.

Seniors on the Go!

Come and join us! All are welcome! We are people that have fun, we love to meet new people and make new friends. We enjoy attending a variety of events e.g. plays, information sessions on a variety of topics, museums, tours, etc. Any questions you can contact Dianne Oien at [email protected] or 480-981-6199 x15. Hale Theatre – Gilbert – Thursday, October 13th at 7PM – “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”...musical. Based upon the Academy Award-nominated 1954 film, this musical tells the story of the headstrong Adam Pontipee who comes to a small mountain town in search of a good wife. Exuberant dancing, romance, and tons of fun make this classic show one of the greatest musicals of all time.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Alzheimer’s Support Group – If you are a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient, you’re

all too familiar with the frustration and heartache that come from trying to stir the memory of someone you love. But when you attend an Alzheimer’s Support Group, you can discuss the challenges you face, meet others with similar experiences, and find solutions that can improve the quality of life for you and your loved one. Contact Brookdale Senior Living Solutions at 480-832-1300 for more information.

Caring Ministries

Caring Ministries

providing caring support to others, please consider sharing your gifts by contacting the church 480 981 6199 X10.

Listening, Strengthening, Encouraging, Refreshing, Restoring, Caring The church is always in need of Agape callers to call on shutOur church has many members who in members. dedicate themselves to helping others in our congregation Call the church office or talk to Pastor John if you can help. through many caring ministries. As our congregation continues to grow, there are limitless needs for caring as well as Galatians 6:2 limitless opportunities to serve others who need care. If you “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill are in need of support either through prayer or other caring the law of Christ.” services offered by the church, please reach out by contacting the church. Likewise, if you have compassion and gifts in

Stephen Ministry at LOC continues to grow in our faith community. Our special emphasis in the coming months will be:

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Seeking out and interviewing those who would like to become Stephen Ministers. If this speaks to your heart, or you have more questions, please contact Renee Bennett at 480 584 6203 or any Stephen Minister. Reaching out to the men in our community. We are working on ways to let our men who might be in need know we act in service to them. Working directly with small groups and ministries at LOC. Everyone in our faith community can be a “lookout” for those in need of spiritual care, and Stephen team leaders will be going to each group and ministry to talk about the program and answer questions.

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Martial Arts!

Free Martial Arts Education New Students are Welcome!

Classes are Monday & Thursday evenings 5:30pm–6:15pm-- Dragon Class (ages 5-8) (Mondays Only) 6:30pm–7:45pm-- Family Class (ages 9 through adult) For more information please contact Joe Bogushefsky at 480-455-9829 or email to [email protected].

Holy Yoga!

2nd and 4th Thursday evenings at 6:00pm (Sunday School Room #2) Come meet Annie and join her for spiritual and physical fitness!

Holy Yoga is the perfect way to unwind, relax, stretch and meditate on God’s word. In class you will do traditional yoga moves, and poses while listening to Christian music. The instructor shares scripture during class and closes the class in prayer. You will leave feeling a greater connection to God in mind, body, and spirit plus get a great physical workout as well! Class fee: donations accepted. Space is limited so come early, and bring a yoga mat or towel. For more info visit www.holyyoga.net

Bible Studies, Small Groups “LOC Compassionate Cooks” — Do you enjoy cooking? Share your gift with a family in need of assistance by providing meals. To help this very active group contact Tami Wilke 480464-2577 [email protected] or Heather Parker 480-988-6477 [email protected]. Prayer Group “Prayer Voices” — Join the prayer group for coffee and prayer. Contact Barbara Otto 480.390.9631. See Page 14 Women’s Hiking Group —Look for the sign-up sheet on the ministries’ table on Sunday mornings. For questions, call Pat Shaw at 480.981.1325. See Page 9 Crafting Chatting, & Couponing Women of LOC – Meets at various locations the second Sunday of each month at 1pm. Please contact: Karen Wenzel, 480.890.8692 Karla Harvey, 480.262.7666 Barbie Berry, [email protected]. See Page 9

Naomi Circle - Join us for fellowship and Bible study on the 2nd Monday of each month, 1 p.m. (Sept.-May). All women are invited. Men’s Monday Evening Study Group Meets weekly Monday from 6:30— 8:00 pm in the leadership room. Contact Walter Scott 480.981.6199. Men’s “Early Riser” Study Group — Every Thursday morning 6 a.m.-7 a.m. at the Village Inn on McKellips and Recker Rd. Contact Pastor Joe 480.981.6199. “Care, Share & Prayer” Women’s Bible Study Group – Join with other LOC women for Bible Study on Thursdays at 1:00pm (Sept.-April) in the Leadership Center (next to the Office). The new contact person is Alice Lacey 480 641 0021. Page 9 Holy Yoga – 2nd & 4th Thursday evenings at 6:00pm in Classroom 2. Page 16

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Sunday Morning Bible Study – Join the Bible Study Sunday mornings in the Leadership room from10:30 – 11:15am. Contact Renee Bennett at [email protected] for more information. Dave Ramsey “Financial Peace University” contact Walter Scott at [email protected] .

Endowment Consultant

A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT FALL Labor Day has come and gone and we are now officially into Fall, though many of us from the Midwest don’t think this is anything like “real Fall”- a time of cool nights, beautiful colors on the trees, closing of the cabin for another season, and the list goes on. For some of you it will be a time of coming back, a time when you plan your return trip to your winter home in Arizona. It is also a time when us “full timers” look forward to your return. You will be coming back to the excitement about finding new pastoral leadership. You will also notice the excitement and enthusiasm of your New Leaf Legacy Team, who have been working this summer on new and exciting ways to inform and engage you to be part of the Love Of Christ New Leaf Legacy. There are many ways to become involved and you will hear more about that. But I want to share with you a story that happened to me this summer and shows a very simple way to become part of the New Leaf Legacy. A couple who worship at my church and are very good friends with my

wife and me asked for my assistance as they were making some changes to their trust. We met before they returned to Wisconsin and discussed what they wanted to do. I made some suggestions for them to discuss with their attorney when they were back in Wisconsin. I have had two phone calls from them this summer, both about other matters, but they did mention they were working on getting the trust amended. Last week they called again. This time they asked me about endowments. They had been talking with a neighbor and friend and when the topic of making a gift to their church came up, he suggested they consider their gift go to the endowment fund, because if you leave an undesignated gift to the church it can be used for anything. We talked about that and my friends decided they wanted their gifts to their churches to go to the churches’ endowment funds. They are leaving their legacy for mission work in the Church through the churches’ endowments. They really feel good about that decision and it is very simple to accomplish. Now may be a good time to ask some questions and make some decisions about your legacy to Love Of Christ . Call me, it’s free, Lance Jacobson 480-466-6053.

Melissa-Weiss Reiner Steven Holmstoen John Kluge Rick Aussprung Jim Kraus Jim Reiner Melba Curtis

[email protected] (480 466 6053

Are you a “Thrivent Financial for Lutherans” member?

The SIMPLY GIVING Program What’s the easiest way to prepare your offering? By using Simply Giving you have an easy way to have your offering transferred automatically from your account on a regular basis. This makes it easy for you to know you are always current and it also assists the church with our recordkeeping. Visit the Ministry Tables on Sunday for a brochure or contact Dick Beckman at 480 981 6199 x21.

Thank you and may God guide and bless you. Lance Jacobson, consultant on behalf of your Mission Endowment Fund Team:

If you are, then you may be eligible to participate in their “Thrivent Choice” program! Eligible members are designated Choice Dollars, based on insurance premiums, contract values and Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership. Choice Dollars can be directed to Lutheran organizations you prefer nationwide, including your local Lutheran congregation (LOC!). If you are eligible to direct Choice Dollars, you will receive a letter in the mail at the point you become eligible. Eligible members may direct Choice Dollars by contacting Rick Aussprung of Thrivent at 480 396 5333.

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Local /Global Missions

Registration Has Begun and we’re filling fast! Sign up your family, friends and co-workers at the ministry table and join others in our church and community.

Packing November 3rd, 4th and 5th Mark the dates on your calendar and lift our 9th LOC MobilePack event in prayer. Contact Walter Scott at [email protected] “Whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” Matt.25:40

Habitat for Humanity We will be taking a break from actual construction until it cools off, but we shouldn’t forget what our ministry of “building hope” right here in Arizona is all about. Here are some memoryjogging facts about Habitat for Humanity and our partnership coalition with eight other Lutheran congregations known as “Lutherans Building for Christ”. Habitat for Humanity is an international, non-profit, faith-based organization with the goal of eliminating sub-standard housing throughout the world. With partners like us, H4H facilitates the construction of simple, decent, affordable homes to families in need. The families with which we partner are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, or religion. The families must be; US citizens or on permanent residency status, demonstrate a need for adequate housing, have a two-year history of stable income between 30 and 65 percent of the median income, have a good history of credit and paying debts, complete 100 hours of “sweat equity” on a fellow Habitat homeowner’s new house, and complete 300 hours on their own home before taking occupancy, and they must attend classes on home maintenance, financing and home ownership. Love of Christ Lutheran has helped

build thirteen homes in the Mesa/ Phoenix/Apache Junction/Guadelupe areas! A virtual history of our ministry is depicted in photographs hanging on the entry wall of our Center of Compassion. The homes are NOT given to the homeowners. The Bible tells us that “if you loan money to the poor, do not charge interest”. At the time of the home completion and dedication, the homeowners make their first payment on a profit-free mortgage, and the average payment is about 25% of their income, which includes the principal, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and a maintenance account. These funds are then used by Habitat to build even more homes. The results are incredible – families living in sub-standard housing and caught up in a cycle of poverty, become homeowners, tax-payers, and contributors to the well-being of their neighborhoods! The Bible tells us to “set aside ten percent of our gifts from God to serve Him,” and Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona follows this instruction by giving ten percent of our donations to Habitat International to build homes in other countries. For additional information on the Christian principles that guide Habitat for Humanity, visit www.habitatcaz.org.

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BIG NEWS!!!

The Arizona Tax Credit Laws have just been changed for 2016. You can now give up to $400 for an individual, and up to $800 for a couple filing jointly! The funding for this outreach ministry does not come from our Church’s budget, but from over-and-above donations from you. We need your prayers and extra-mile blessings before the end of the year! The really GREAT news is that the State of Arizona will provide you with a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $800 on a joint return or $400 for an individual. Therefore, your contributions cost you nothing, because it is credited against the State taxes would otherwise pay, and it may ALSO be used as an itemized deduction on your Federal Tax return! SO, like most blessings, you actually get back more than you give! There are special designated giving envelopes on the Habitat kiosks in the Center of Compassion, and outside the sanctuary. Please make your checks out to Love of Christ Lutheran, and write “Habitat-AZ” in the information space. If you need a donation confirmation letter, please advise the office. If you need further information or have any questions, please visit our Habitat kiosks, email me at [email protected], or call me at 480-985-8757.

Local /Global Missions

It’s Here!

Team World Vision

Join the Love of Christ “Rock and Roll Marathon” Team

Run/walk for clean water this January or sponsor your LOC participants. Information at the ministry tables. Sign up at the ministry tables on Sundays and contact Greg and Nancy Milbrandt [email protected] for more information.

African Orphan Mission Project The new house for the Khulu family in Shongweni, South Africa is now under construction. This beneficiary is a family of 6 that lost their mother in 2012 and are in need of a decent home. The oldest, Thabisile, is 27 years old and caring for her siblings. It will be a blessed day in September when they will be able to settle in their new home built by a local contractor and financed by the congregation here at Love of Christ. They will be grateful to be moving out of the ONE ROOM that they have been occupying. Our goal was to have the home paid for before construction began but we

are a little short of the total cost at this time. We are proceeding because we know that the Lord answers prayers. We still have about a month to have this gift to the Khulu children completely paid for and still are accepting donations. A thank you plaque from Love of Christ will be placed in the home along with a copy of a Zulu bible and food products to help them on their new journey. Our request for used soccer shoes has been slow but we will be sending shoes to our soccer teams in Shongweni within the month. Boys do outgrow their shoes and our

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teams also wear them out, so look around and ask if you know anyone that would have a used pair or two. Leave them in the church office and I will pick them up. Thank you for your continued support of the African Orphans Project. Ken Ondrejko [email protected]

Local Missions—Community Garden

Fall (is in the air)

Our Sponsors

Updates:

The heat is still here but so is the shade (screens)! Highlights:

Troop

 The garden has had a bumper crop over the summer and it’s been exciting to watch our members sharing their produce on Sunday mornings. The garden team that oversees the project continues to plan exciting projects and this is a great time to get involved if you aren’t already!  Join up and receive an 8 foot box with top grade organic soil, watering system, composting available, garden tools. All plants and supplies are organic and sustainable.  It’s the perfect way to have fun, meet other gardeners and share information and produce. Join us Stop by the ministry table to pick up more information or just join us in the garden on Sunday mornings after service. We have lots of fun.

WOW Look at the Bumper Crop!

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Missions: Local Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is excited to introduce our new look. New logos have been developed for the four focus areas of LSS-SW: I-HELP, Aging and Disabilities, Refugee Focus and Child and Family Services. Along with the new look is a renewed emphasis on congregational and community relationships. We will continue to work with Love of Christ to honor our mission of “Showing kindness, doing justice and serving those in need”. At Love of Christ: 1525 N. Power Rd., Room #47, Mesa, AZ 85205 480.396.3795

LSS In Home Care @ LOC

Top Food Bank Needs Mac & Cheese, Pork & Beans, Cereal, Peanut Butter/Jelly & Tuna. NON PERISHABLES ONLY. LOC donation boxes are located in the Sanctuary and COC narthexes. Lutheran Social Services Assistance Robert Sanders Phone 480 284-1081 Email [email protected] Food Banks: Victory Lutheran Church Phone 480 654-4539 5946 E. University Drive Mesa AZ 85205 Hours: Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00-11:30 AM

Luminaria Home Care provides nonmedical in-home care to seniors and individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Our goal is to enable the people we serve to remain in their homes and maintain their highest level of independence. Luminaria Home Care has been blessed with an ongoing relationship

with Love of Christ Lutheran Church and we are thankful for all you have done for us. Please come by and say “HI” any time. Regional Director; Rebecca Johnston, Care Coordinators; Nikki Commans and Danielle Johnston.

Don’t Forget About Us!!!

OVERFLOW SUNDAY!

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Phone 480 332-5589 142 N. Date Street, Mesa AZ 85201 Hours: Tues-Thurs 9:00-11:15 AM Closed Second Tuesday each month

The Food Bank Needs YOU! On the last Sunday of each month we would like everyone to bring a bag of non perishable items for the Food Bank and overflow the Feed My Sheep box! THEY REALLY APPRECIATE AND NEED OUR SUPPORT!

I-Help Announcements LSS is utilizing the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) to help prevent individuals from eviction and utility shut-off. Clients must have a five day eviction notice and recent loss of employment. Mesa area clients contact Neighborhood Services Department at 20 E. Main Street, Suite 250 or call 480-644-2168. The hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. We continue to see an overwhelming need for assistance. We appreciate your continued donations to our food banks and financial assistance that helps clients with their utility bills. Thank you for your generosity!

LOC is now in its 6th year of hosting homeless ladies enrolled in this program on the second and fourth Friday nights in the ADC Rooms. You can be a part of this blessing those nights by helping to set up from 5-6:30pm or hosting from 6:30-8pm. Please contact Paula Pfister 602 316 7924. Donations are needed for the summer sack lunches of fruit cups, granola bars and chicken or tuna snack packs. Shower room needs are deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste and combs. I-HELP bins provided by the Girl Scouts are for this. Thank you for the many donations of the travel soaps, shampoo and lotions.

Change for Change

Change for Change “Supporting Love of Christ’s ministries one coin at a time” Please take a moment to drop some change in the jug  All donations support the “Lutheran Food Bank” Keep up the good work! “....whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Mathew 25: 40 21

Serving Opportunities

GREETERS & USHERS are needed at all three services! Sign up on Sundays at the ministry tables! Altar Guild Servants Needed

Altar Guild servants needed!!! Can you help out one or two Sundays a month? Please sign up to serve on the Altar Guild to set up communion for the all three services. If you have any questions you can contact Donna Johnson at 480-924-6092 or Barb Weldon at 480-854-9317 for the 9:00 service and Dianne Oien at 480-981-6199 x15 for the 7:50 & 10:30 services.

Ride to Church

Volunteer Security… Thanks to Karen & Brian Thompson, Al Lind, Joe Holmwood, Charlie Saniter & Dave Dohrmann! Thanks for serving in this ministry. Currently we need volunteers to cover Thursday and Saturday evening! If you have 30 minutes to spare, we can certainly use your help. If you can’t commit to every week but can commit to a couple days a month that would be great! If interested, you can contact Dianne Oien at [email protected]. or 480-9816199 x15.

Can you help with a ride to church? We would like to create a list of people that drive and would be willing to pick up someone that does not drive for church on Sunday. If you want to be a servant in this capacity, please call Darlene at 480 981 6199 X10 to add your name to the list.

Did You Know?

Your Business in our Directory! If you are a business owner and a member of Love of Christ, we are offering an online business directory to you and your business. To list your business, you must submit a Business Directory form on the Love of Christ website at www.loveofchristchurch.net. To get started: Must be a member of LOC to submit your business on LOC’s website. Access LOC’s website at loveofchristchurch.net and go to the “Find It Here” section on the main page Then click on Business Directory Read and follow the instructions on the page. One time donation of $20 is requested. These funds will be used for Children’s Fellowship Ministry (place this info in the memo line on the check). Make check out to LOC. ***Remember to check out the variety of businesses or services that are available from LOC members!***

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Holy Grounds Do you love coffee? Do you enjoy drinking the coffee following the 9:00 service? Well we could sure use about four more members to sign up for once a month or every other month to make coffee. You might ask “what is involved?” The tables and chairs are setup by our facility team, so on Sunday the tables need to be decorated, coffee brewed, set up, and clean up! If interested or just want more info you can contact Dianne Oien at [email protected] or 480-9816199 x15 or Katie Thorson at 480981-6199 x23 or [email protected].

LOC Church Board Members

Shut-In & Spouse Birthdays!

Board Member Nicole Cumberledge Board Secretary Patti DeLaney Board Member Beth Hesse Board Vice President Melissa Riner Board Member Jim Shepherd Board Treasurer Dave Spice Board President Ted Trembath Ex-Officio Interim Senior Pastor Joseph Dillon Ex-Officio Interim Bridge Senior Pastor Kenneth Lentz

Church Directory Ext. / Phone

Happy Birthday to everyone having a Birthday this month!

Email

LOC Office …………………………………...480 981-6199 Interim Senior Pastor Joe Dillonx35………[email protected] Interim Bridge Pastor Ken Lentz x35………[email protected] Pr. John Albrecht Sep-May480 386 4807 ……[email protected] Darlene Fleischhauer x10 [email protected] Church Secretary Dick Beckman, Finance x21 [email protected] Renee Bennett Stephen Ministry 480 584 6203, Director of Youth Ministry x19 [email protected] Joey Bogushefsky, Audio Visual Mark Cloud, Facilities Dir. of Music Jung Eun Csuy, …………….....x32 [email protected] Gary Fuller-Facilities Janice Herron, Preschool ……..x33 [email protected] Children’s Min. Dir. Lori Hughes, …………………...x18 [email protected] JaeEun Lee…………………………………… 7:50 & 10:30 Pianist Mike McNeal, Audio Visual Dianne Oien ………………………...x15 [email protected] Heather Parker (WOW)………...x12 [email protected] Tim Rosenow, Facilities Walter Scott, Small Groups …..x27 [email protected] Adam Stein…………………….Contemporary Worship Leader x40/VM32 [email protected] Brian Thompson-Facilities Katie Thorson, Ministry Asst…x23……[email protected]

Worship & Care Directory

October 10

Name/Address Charlotte Snoddon Friendship Village, Room 119 2645 E. Southern, Tempe 85282

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Stephanie Hopkins 871 East Harold Drive San Tan Valley, AZ 85140-5693

Prayers of Sympathy and Comfort to…

 Debbie Sullivan, family & friends upon the death of her dear son, Dmitry.  The Kraus family & friends upon the death of mother, Roberta.  The Acosta family & friends upon the death of Aunt Leticia.  Joan & Loren Olson, family & friends upon the death of her dad, Leonard Daniels and Loren’s step dad, Harvey.  The family & friends of Mary Schauer upon her death.

Please keep them and everyone else who has lost a loved one in your prayers.

Columbarium: A final resting place. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of our special pricing for purchasing a niche in the new section of our columbarium to the first 40 people. SPECIAL PRICING----NICHE FOR TWO PARTIES $1,000.00 SPECIAL PRICING----NICHE FOR ONE PARTY $ 700.00 Once the first 40 limit is reached, the pricing will be $1,500.00 for a two-party niche and $900.00 for a oneparty niche. If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please call the church office and talk to either Dick Beckman or Darlene Fleischhauer at 480-981-6199.

Phone/Ext.

Information/Visitors Dianne Oien x15 Landscaping Dick Beckman x21 Secretary Darlene Fleischhauer x10 Readers: Sharon Randall 480 628 5829 or [email protected] Ushers 7:50 Service Elaine Warwick 986-4873 Ushers 9:00 Service Jeff Milan 814-7514 Greeters 7:50, 9:00, 10:30 Katie Thorson x23

Altar Flowers

Phone Number: 480 584 6203

Stephen Leaders: Renee Bennett Chuck Cusack Patti DeLaney Jim Johnson Char Kraus

The Altar Flower Charts are at the Ministry Tables on Sunday mornings. Altar flowers are $30 per arrangement and may be taken home following the service you attend. To give flowers in honor of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or to the Glory of God, please sign the Flower Chart at the service you worship, or call Darlene at 480 981-6199 x 10, or email [email protected]. 23

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Worship and Communion

OCTOBER 2016

VISIT OUR WEBSITE! IF YOU HAVE AN IPHONE OR SIMILAR DEVICE SCAN THE ABOVE QR CODE. IF NOT , JUST TYPE LOVEOFCHRISTCHURCH.NET.

Sunday Morning Holy Communion during Sunday worship. 2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays by intinction. 7:50 & 10:30 A.M.Traditional Worship Services, Sanctuary 9:00 AM

Contemporary Worship Service, Center of Compassion (casual attire)

10:15-10:35 A.M

Summer Sunday School (4 yr. old-5th grade)

10:30 A.M.

Confirmation (Sept. - May)

7:30AM-12:30 PM Prayer Chapel— See page 14

THANKSGIVING SERVICES WED., NOV. 23, 7PM

Weekdays at LOC: Weekday Preschool

WITH PIE FELLOWSHIP

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. The Bible Plain and Simple

THURS., NOV. 24, 10AM

Wednesdays: WOW (Sept. - May)

WITH HOLY COMMUNION

Website: www.LoveofChristChurch.Net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LOCLC Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Grand Synod

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1525 North Power Road Mesa AZ 85205

Fax: Office:

October 2016

Office:

(480) 832-2583 480-981-6199 (480) 981-6199 See Page 9

October 3

Compassion Weekend Confirmation Service Project 10-3pm WELCA Informational Forum—Sanctuary

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“I Love Sundays” Series continues with “Sundays Can Change Your Eternity” Holy Communion Review of Compassion Weekend SCS/Confirmation

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5:30pm WOW/Youth Group Adult Forum & FP

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I-Help

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“How Sundays Changed the World” Holy Communion after worship

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New Members being Received Oct. 11th Picnic in the COC Oct. 18, 4-6:00 p.m.

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Reformation and Service of Confirmation Sunday,Oct.25 On Sunday, October 25th at the 9:00am worship service in the COC, Love of Christ is blessed to celebrate the Service of Confirmation for 23 tenth grade confirmation students. Their names are Eliot Baker, Cameron Balli, Isabelle “Bella” Berry, Amber Butler, Tara Christensen, Danika Duffalo, Rebecca “Becca” Geiser, Morgan Hansen, Grace Holgerson, Daelyn Johnson, Jack McCahan, Brenna Murphy, Nic Peters, Ethan Prater, Robyn Reeves, Allison “Ally” Schappert, Mark Stevens Jr., Quentin Torbenson, Jordan Trembath, Alex Valdez, Derek Valdez, Marisa Valdez, and Nina Wilson. Please join in the fes-

Trunk or Treat, Oct. 30, 6-8:00 p.m.

New Members Received

Join the Party! Help make this Community Outreach Event a

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5:30pm WOW/Youth Group

Craft Fair Sat., Nov. 14th ,9-2 pm

7am Women’s Hike

Mission Opportunities

7:30am Men’s Breakfast

Compassion Weekend Oct. 1

Holy Communion SCS/Confirmation 4-6pm Picnic in the COC

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God wants Sunday to be the best day of your week and the Sunday worship service to be the best hour of your day. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. Join us for the current sermon series and find out how every area of your life can be better by making the strategic decision to invest in a weekly Sunday church experience while celebrating a day of rest and relational connection.

Family SCS/No Confirmation

Adult Forum & FP 17

Current Sermon & Wednesday Adult Series Continues

6:30pm Ladies Night Out

See Page 8

Cont. on Page 11

Youth 30 Hour Fast, Nov. 6-7 Feed My Starving Children Nov. 5, 6 & 7

Cont. on Page 16

African Orphan Mission:

Cont. on Page 16

Habitat for Humanity

Cont. on Page 16

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