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The King’s Messenger King of Glory Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA 6012 River Road Flushing, Michigan 48433
Rev. Joyce Johnston, Pastor
December, 2016
Proclaiming Christ through Thought,
Word, and Deed!
From the Desk of Pastor Joyce
CELEBRATING ADVENT WITH MARTIN LUTHER
8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.’ 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!’ [Luke 2:8-14]
Paul L Maier writes: In the theological tumult that was Martin Luther’s life, the great reformer
seemed to be heartened each year by the great festivals of the church, particularly Advent and Christmas.
The man who "invented" the Protestant parsonage was also sustained by a blazing sense of humor and a
happy home life. It was open house all year in the large converted monastery at the east end of
Wittenberg where Luther, his wife Katie, and their six children lived, along with numerous students who
stayed there as well.
One of the students wrote that as Christmas approached, Luther grew increasingly cheerful: "All
his words and songs and thoughts concerned the incarnation of our Lord. Then he [Luther] sighed and
said, 'Oh, we poor people that we should be so cold and indifferent to this great joy that has been given
us. For this is indeed the greatest gift, which far exceeds all else that God has created. Yet we believe so
sluggishly, even though the angels proclaim and preach and sing, and their lovely song sums up the whole
Christian faith, for 'Glory to God in the highest' is the very heart of worship."
As we celebrate Advent and Christmas this year, let us also focus on the Birth of Christ. Let us not
be so focused on the Christmas parties, presents, decorations, and family gatherings that we neglect the
reason we celebrate – Jesus Christ our Lord who was born to die for us on the cross that we might be
forgiven and live with him forever. This is the greatest gift ever, and it is God’s “I love you!”
Your servant in Christ,
Pastor Joyce
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Income Expenses Over/Under
2016 $ 5,317 $ 4,819 $ 498
2015 $ 4,887 $ 4,579 $ 308
Stewardship Reflections
October Attendance & Stewardship
2016 Service
29 mo. avg.
Our
2016 Church Council
Karen Crandell - President………….…....……….…810-516-5192
George Stevens - Vice President
Marlene Juhasz - Secretary
Gene Macey - Treasurer
Council Liaisons
Mike LeBlanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property
Felicia Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Education
Sally Wenk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Service
George Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship & Evangelism
Marlene Juhasz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Congregational Life
Alwen Wenk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worship & Music
Non-Council Functions
Dave Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Secretary
Carl Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookkeeper
25 mo. avg.
Let’s all try to
remember to set
aside those
loose bills and
coins, and to
bring them on our “LOOSE
CHANGE SUNDAY”— on
December 18. This month’s collec-
tion will be donated to the Old News-
boys Christmas program.
2015 Service
Happy
Anniversary!
Donald & Felicia Cook—
December 8
Jim & Sharon Holbrook—
December 23
Bible Study Update
Our Monday afternoon Bible study
will not meet in December, but will
resume in January. The Wednesday
morning group will meet on
December 7 and 14.
HAPPY DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS!
Marco Ziraldo—December 2
George McIntyre—December 7
Pat Falk—December 9
And, a belated happy birthday wish to:
Dan Rider - November 11
Come and
Worship the
New Born
King!
Christmas is one
of our two most important religious
days of the entire year. As Christians,
we should all want to honor this very
holy day and the incredibly blessed
event it represents. Our special Christ-
mas Eve candlelight service is a
beautiful and joyous event. It begins at
9:00 p.m.at our church on Christmas
Eve. Don’t miss it this year. Bring
friends and relatives. You’ll be glad you
did!
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Many thanks to everyone who has
brought in old shoes for charity! The col-
lection continues through year’s end, so
please continue to bring them in!
Thanks!
Christmas
Caroling
December 11
Come and join us as we go Christ-
mas caroling for friends and loved
ones we know. You don’t need to be
a talented singer. The more we
have, the better we’ll sound. We
will do it right after the worship
service on Sunday, December 11,
and we will carpool. If you have
someone to whom you would like
us to sing, please let Karen or Sally
know. They do NOT have to be
members of the church.
During this special season of Advent, at each Sunday service we have a brief ceremony for the lighting of the Advent candle. Let Pastor know that you will help with the brief reading on one Sunday.
The Community Service Committee is sup-
porting the Old Newsboys for Christmas this
year! This month’s “Loose Change” will sup-
port this program.
If you would like to donate a gift for a boy or
girl (any age), please have the unwrapped
gift to the church by December 18. Cash do-
nations are also accepted and appreciated.
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Your Church Council Update
At its most recent meetings, our Council agreed to:
1. Change the entrance door locks on the church and issue keys to those who
have a good reason to need a key.
2. Schedule the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 29, 2017.
3. Purchase a new color printer for the church office.
4. Per MI Synod recommendation, reactivate a “Mutual Ministry Committee”,
consisting of Pastor Joyce, Jerry Mooney, and Karen Crandell.
5. Support Old Newsboys of Flint program with collections of money and toys.
Flushing Christian
Outreach Center
For the Flushing Christian Out-reach Center, we will collecting: Laundry and dish soap in December Shampoo and conditioner in January
Many thanks to
Pastor Joyce for
the nice European
slide presentation,
and, to those who
did the work of
providing the
tasty pizza lunch!
The Stewardship & Evangelism Committee will meet again at 10:00 a.m.
on Sunday, December 18.
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KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH
6012 RIVER ROAD
Flushing, MI 48433
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
“ I BRING YOU GOOD NEWS OF
GREAT JOY. FOR UNTO YOU IS
BORN THIS DAY . . . A SAVIOR WHO
IS CHRIST THE KING” - Luke 2:10
King of Glory MINISTRY SCHEDULE – December, 2016
Coffee Hour Hosts:
Dec 4 Open
Dec 11 Open
Dec 18 Open
Dec 25 Open
Lectors:
Dec 4 Dave Porter
Dec 11 Marlene Juhasz
Dec 18 Felicia Cook
Dec 25 Mike Stanton
Altar Care:
Dec 4 Ginger Gebhardt
Dec 11 Betty Wittman
Dec 18 Sally Wenk
Dec 25 Ginger Gebhardt
Ushers:
Dec 4 Dennis Mattis
Dec 11 Jerry Mooney
Dec 18 Mike LeBlanc
Dec 25 Mike Stanton
Greeters:
Dec 4 Donna W & Alwen W
Dec 11 Eleanor I & Marge S
Dec 18 Connie & Mike S
Dec 25 Mary G & Volunteer
King of Glory Lutheran Church
6012 River Road
Flushing, MI 48433
Counters:
Dec 4 Dave Porter
Dec 11 Mike Stanton
Dec 18 Carl Hansen
Dec 25 Bob Fairbanks