The Messenger – King of Glory Lutheran Church – 1

The Messenger - October 2020

From Pastor Ruth Ann

October Outdoor Worship and Recommendations As long as the weather holds, outdoor in-person Prayer Services will continue. Come and worship

at 9:00am or 11:15am. This service is intended for the whole church, everyone, whether you typically worshipped on Saturdays or Sundays. Prayer service is a short 25 minute worship with limited liturgy, sermon, prayers and no singing. (The birds or the geese sing for us!) On the last Sunday of the month, we partake of Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper. Currently our Bishop Gonia and the Rocky Mountain Synod Council’s recommendations are to continue suspending in-person worship through the end of the year. You can read them at rmselc.org under the Congregations tab / Responding to the Covid-19 Pandemic / August 4 recommendations. https://www.rmselca.org/sites/rmselca.org/files/media/continuing_our_life_as_church_becoming_8.4.20.pdf The Bishop and Council make four different recommendations about worship, low risk in-person gatherings, ministry for and about populations most at risk and asking questions about our ‘church becoming’. Here is recommendation 1: It is recommended that congregations and communities of faith continue to prioritize worship opportunities that are safe, accessible, invitational, meaningful, and sustainable. The use of an online/digital platform remains the highest recommended format for corporate worship through at least the end of the calendar year. Any in-person worship experience should prioritize an outdoor venue, small groups, physical distancing, and the use of face coverings.

There is a strong likelihood that corporate in-person worship that is able to include all parishioners inside of a church building will not be advisable well into 2021. KOG’s Community Safety Team continues to meet. Our next topic is the whole of our building’s ventilation system including: furnaces, air conditioner, and cleaning of duct work. We will keep you updated as that work progresses. I realize that continuing to not gather in the sanctuary might bring heart-ache or relief. This has gone on longer than any of us expected. God will sustain us. God will guide us. God will gather us again! Don’t hesitate to call or email me at 303-854-4737, Ruthann@aplace2grow.org. Walking it in faith with you, Pastor Ruth Ann

Pastor Deb’s Faith Formation Notes How are you doing? It’s something we say when we greet one another, especially these days. But how are you really doing? More and more I hear that people

are reaching a point of exhaustion. Exhausted by COVID concerns regarding health, safety, economics, school and work. Exhausted by fires and concern for wilderness places we love, homes, lives and the impact of smoke. Exhausted by concerns for our country and community as we approach Election Day and continue to wrestle with racism and injustice. If you find yourself exhausted, anxious or overwhelmed please know that you are not alone. We are a community of faith created for such a time as this. Reach out to a friend, neighbor, counselor or pastor if you need support. And please be that support for those you know who need it. Call a friend, text your neighbor, pray with a child. Psalm 46 begins, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change…” God is with us even now and calls us to be a very present help to one another. Be present, reach out, share your story, listen in love, pray without ceasing. We are in this together. Pastor Deb - deb@aplace2grow.org 970-817-4407

Inside this Issue From Pastor Ruth Ann 1 From Pastor Deb 1 Faith Formation Happenings 2 Music Notes & Special Services 2 ZOOM meeting links 3 Worship Grow Serve/Theo Conf 4 Calendar & Celebrations 5

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Sunday School Sunday School for Preschool – 5th Grade meets every Sunday morning 9:45-10:30am at KOG. Youth are welcome to join as class helpers. Parents please RSVP each week so that we can plan our class sizes accordingly due to COVID restrictions.

Middle School Youth - Confirmation Classes *Sunday, October 4, 1-2pm by Zoom Topic = The Reformation

*Sunday, October 11, 1-2pm in person outside at Trinity . Topic = Adiaphora Youth Service Opportunity High School and Middle School youth and parents are invited to help pack food bags for KidsPak once again! Sign up today or by November 1 (contact Pastor Deb) to pack on Saturday, November 7, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Food Bank for Larimer County. If you aren’t free this time mark your calendar for Saturday, January 9 when we will pack again!

High School Youth Sunday, October 25 High School Youth are invited to an afternoon of Pumpkin Carving! Bring your own pumpkin or use one we provide. Paint or carve! Please sign up with Pastor Deb.

God’s Work Our Hands On Sunday, September 13, congregations throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America participated in local service opportunities. Loveland Lutherans sent 43 people out to 43 locations to chalk encouraging messages and raised more than $2000 for Loveland Habitat for Humanity. Thank you to everyone who donated to Habitat, nominated people to be chalked and chalked driveways and sidewalks! Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp – Cameron Peak Fire Update The Cameron Peak Fire started August 13. Sky Ranch was evacuated on August 14 and continues to be under evacuation orders. Thank you for all your prayers for Sky Ranch. For the latest news check the Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Facebook page or website www.skyranchcolorado.org. The KOG Leadership Team gave $1000 from our budget originally designated for camp scholarships to

support Sky Ranch. The camp needs continued support due to the challenges presented by the pandemic and now the fire. Thank you for your generosity! Blessing of the Animals Loveland Lutherans invite you to our annual Blessing of the Animals on St. Francis Day. Sunday, October 4 at 4:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loveland. Bring your pet for this outdoor service of blessing! We will sign-in, wear masks and practice social distancing. See you there! Music Notes from Dr. Jane Sunday School Opening If you drove by KOG September 20, you might have heard a terrible storm coming from the church yard by the play equipment. Yes, the Sunday School children created a sound track for the story of Jonah and the Whale. There was wind, thunder, lightning, rain, and a celebration when Jonah finally went to Ninevah! On September 27th, children explored playing music with handchimes. The handchimes are particularly suitable for smaller people because of their weight, size, and cost. Children learned the proper method for playing the handchimes and then accompanied a familiar children’s sacred song with different chords. Make sure your children don’t miss out on these new adventures by RSVPing to Pastor Deb's invitations. Even though we can’t sing the familiar songs for children, music can still be part of the life of the church for our children! Special Services King of Glory will be offering two special services: one during October and one in November. The favorite, Celtic Service, is scheduled for the weekend of October 17/18, so get ready to sing along to the “folk-sounding” works from this service.

November 14/15 service is called “Come Sunday—Faith through Music.” The title, Come Sunday, is one of the works from Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts, but we will have more music styles and Lessons, ranging from Bach to Martin Luther to contemporary Christian selections. Don’t miss this special offering of music and Scripture Lessons. Dr. Jane Andrews, jea814@gmail.com 319-830-7895

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New Member Class Saturday, October 24, 10:00am-noon. Please contact Pastor Ruth Ann at Ruthann@aplace2grow.org if you wish to attend. Depending on how many people sign up will determine whether we have class in person or online. Larimer County Voting at KOG As we were in 2016, Larimer County approached King of Glory asking if we could offer our building as a voting place. Due to expected increased voter turn-out, and early voting days, they will be in our Fellowship Room from October 26-November 4. Exercise your constitutional right and vote. Sunday Morning Prayer * Morning Prayer is in-person and held in our outdoor chapel area Sundays at 9:00am and again at 11:15am. This time includes a sermon, prayers and limited liturgy. We will be wearing masks, signing in, and sitting socially distanced. If you wish to bring your own coffee and pause for some social time, that will happen in the parking lot between services. Bring your own chair if you have one (but we will also have a few set up!) * Morning Prayer does not replace the preworship being offered online at our website or through the emails you are receiving. * Adult Ed will still be offered by Zoom at Please choose the best worship experience for you and your household. God’s blessings.

ZOOM- Meet Us On-Line or Phone in!

If you would like to join in on the fun of Zoom, but don't know how or are having trouble, email Pr Ruth Ann for help! Don’t be left out! You don't have to use a computer or smart phone or download the ZOOM app, you can call in on

any phone and be a part of it all! You do not need to have Zoom to watch pre-recorded worship. Find worship videos on our website at www.kingofgloryloveland.com under Worship Tab. OR simply click on the ‘Worship Link’ that is in the Saturday email. Questions? Call 303-854-4737 Adult Faith Formation Now is a perfect time to join classes for adults! Staying at home with less to go and do? Hop on a Zoom link on Thursdays at 9:30am or Sunday mornings at 10:00am.

Phone: 970-669-5983 Web:www.kingofgloryloveland.com

if you wish to attend. Depending on how many people sign up will determine whether we have class in person or on-

As we were in 2016, Larimer County approached King of Glory asking if we could offer our building as a voting place. Due to expected increased voter

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On Thursday we look at the upcoming Gospel lesson for Sunday. What is the context of the passage? What were the social and economic issues of the day? Why does Jesus say what He does? How does this passage connect to our faith today? Don’t be afraid that you don’t kJust join in and listen! On Sunday mornings, we switch topics every 3weeks. Right now we’re doing an overview of Wisdom literature in the Bible, the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. This summer our classes covered Lectio Divinaprayer), Race Discrimination and How to Think Theologically. The zoom links are in the emails. If you don’t have a computer, you can always join by phone!

Sunday Adult Education at 10:00amJoin us on ZOOM - Click/or copy and paste to your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88191447136?pwd=N0VTODVOYnY5T1luc3lvZEpHa0tHZz09Meeting ID: 881 9144 7136 Passcode: 739134 Or One tap mobile +16699006833,,88191447136#,,,,,,0#,,739134# Or Dial in +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 881 9144 7136 Passcode: 739134

Thursday Bible Study Thursday morning Bible study ZOOM! Click/or copy and paste to your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89003931194?pwd=TFBxdG9RVkNLQzFHUGF5REdra0NGUT09Meeting ID: 890 0393 1194 Passcode: 983519 Or One tap mobile +13462487799,,89003931194#,,,,,,0#,,983519# Or Dial in +1 346 248 7799

Lectio Divina We are continuing this prayer practice of engaging God’s word. Join us on ZOOM, Click/or copy and paste to your browser:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138180839?pwd=TjRiZWZKclhTbTJuWXUwdEEwZDl0UT09Meeting ID: 841 3818 0839 Passcode: 286075 Or One tap mobile +13462487799,,84138180839#,,,,,,0#,,286075# Or Dial in +1 346 248 7799

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we look at the upcoming Gospel lesson for Sunday. What is the context of the passage? What were the social and economic issues of the day? Why does Jesus say what He does? How does this passage connect to our faith today? Don’t be afraid that you don’t know enough.

mornings, we switch topics every 3-6 weeks. Right now we’re doing an overview of Wisdom literature in the Bible, the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. This summer our classes covered Lectio Divina (hearing scripture in prayer), Race Discrimination and How to Think Theologically. The zoom links are in the daily emails. If you don’t have a computer, you can

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Worship, Grow, Serve Generosity Appeal Our fall generosity appeal will begin in October! With your gifts we were able to accomplish great things in 2019-20. Thank you for responding to God’s love and grace. Together our gifts are changing people’s lives! We believe God has more plans for us in 2021. Look in your home mail boxes for information coming soon! Transparency in our 2020 Budget In December of 2019 at our annual meeting, a congregational vote approved a budget for 2020. Due to the pandemic and restrictions of meeting in person for seven months, that budget simply didn’t meet our needs. For example, roughly 30 packets have been mailed each week to our home-centered members containing sermons and prayers. That increased our postage costs. Therefore at the September meeting of the Leadership Team, revisions were made to more accurately reflect spending needs for the remainder of the year. In addition we were able to give more to our outreach partners in categories which were not going to be spent. We voted to give Family Promise $500 due to the fact we could not house our homeless families. If you have questions, please talk to Pr Ruth Ann. Fall Theological Conference Pastors in the Rocky Mountain Synod meet twice a year: once in the spring during Synod Assembly and once in the fall for Theological Conference. That event just concluded and was very powerful. We learned from Rev. Dr. Reggie L. Williams. He is an Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago’s Hyde Park, and ordained in the Progressive National Baptist Convention. (reggielwilliams.com) As an expert in Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dr. Williams taught about Bonhoeffer’s theology which was shaped in part during his experiences in Harlem, but then surfaced in his opposition to Hitler’s regime. We also were blessed and graced by the presence of Ms. Cleo Parker Robinson (cleoparkerdance.org) and a few members of her dance ensemble moving as our daily devotions. This was a soul searching week in light of our brothers and sisters of color. Pr Deb and I thank you for supporting us in continuing education. Pastor Ruth Ann

Prayer Requests - If you have a special prayer request please contact the church office and indicate whether you want the prayer to be public or for the confidential prayer chain. You may email the church office office@aplace2grow.org, or Pr Ruth Ann at Ruthann@aplace2grow.org or call (303) 854-4737. ELCA Habitat Build Day – October 24 Put faith into action and be a part of something bigger than yourself! Come help build a house so that someone can make it a home. Contact Jean Weiss at introvert48@gmail.com (970-593-1173) at Trinity Lutheran if you’re interested The last work day for 2020 is Saturday, October 24! From CSU Campus Ministry (LuMin) Click Here for the full LuMIn Newsletter Hi, my name is Katie Nieuwlandt, and I am the new Congregational Ambassador at Lutheran Campus Ministry in Fort Collins. I hope to be present in your worship services and am excited to get to know your staff, congregation, and entire church community. Although we may not be able to worship in person, I feel blessed to be able to connect with you through online resources. As the congregational Ambassador for LuMin, I am blessed with the opportunity to form relationships with the several congregations that our community gets to be linked with, along with relationships at the regional and synod levels. As part of my position, I am able to keep congregations up to date with all of the events, plans, missions, and community news from Lutheran Campus Ministry...

2020 Leadership Team

Officers Eric Backsen, President

Bryan French, Vice President Mark Francis, Treasurer

Judy Richardson, Secretary

Members-at-Large Lynn Hamilton

Ron Lamb Roxane Salazar

Ted Schmidt

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Celebrations!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Indoor In-person church worship continues to be

suspended until further notice due to COVID-19

Sept 30 6:30pm Bell Rehearsal

1 9:30am Bible Study Zoom 7pm Stephen Ministry Meeting/FR

2 1pm Lectio Divina Zoom

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4 Morning Prayer/outdoors 9:00 & 11:15am 9:45am Sunday School 10am Adult Ed Zoom 1pm Confirmation/ZOOM 4pm Blessing of Animals/Trinity

5 8:30am Counter/Office

6 10:30am Staff Zoom 1-4pm Prayer Shawl Team/FR 6:30pm Exec Team Zoom

7 7:30pm Brass rehearsal

8 9:30am Bible Study Zoom

9 1pm Lectio Divina Zoom

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11 MorningPrayer/outdoors 9:00 & 11:15am 9:45am Sunday School 10am Adult Ed Zoom 1pm Confirmation/Trinity

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13 10:30am Worship Planning Zoom 11:30am Staff Zoom 6:30pm Leadership Team Zoom

14 6:30pm Bell rehearsal

15 9:30am Bible Study Zoom

16 1pm Lectio Divina Zoom

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18 Morning Prayer/outdoors 9:00 & 11:15am 9:45am Sunday School 10am Adult Ed Zoom Messenger Deadline

19 8:30am Counters/Office

20 10:30am Staff Zoom

21 7:30pm Brass rehearsal

22 9:30am Bible Study Zoom

23 1pm Lectio Divina Zoom

24 Habitat Build Day

10am New Member Class

25 Morning Prayer/Outdoors 9:00 & 11:15am 9:45am Sunday School 10am Adult Ed Zoom 4pm High School Pumpkin carving/FR

26 Larimer Co Election Setup in Fellowship Room thru Nov 4

27 10:30am Worship Planning Zoom 11:30am Staff Zoom

Larimer Election Setup FR thru Nov 4

28 Larimer Election Setup FR thru Nov 4

29 9:30am Bible Study Zoom Larimer Election Setup FR thru Nov 4

30 1pm Lectio Divina Zoom Larimer Co Election Setup in Fellowship Room thru Nov 4

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Larimer Co Election Setup in Fellowship Room thru Nov 4

October Anniversaries

Oct. 2— Claire and Barb Aune—33 years Oct. 5— Jerome & Jennifer Beckmann — 35 years Oct. 5 -- John & Deborah Hatch—23 years Oct. 15 – Jim & Jean Good – 24 years Oct. 16—Bob & Sarajane Grandia — 43 years Oct. 23—Barb & Harold Bartel—10 years Oct. 23 -- David & Frank Zurey—17 years Oct. 25— Don & Sally Specht—57 years Oct. 27—Tom & Joyce Bosse — 58 years

October Birthdays

1— Pam Breitbarth, Kathy Cisar, Steve Lauerman, Zan Pensack-Rinehart, Barbara Ziesche 2— Todd Singiser 3— Claire Aune, Arden Parker, Jessica Warfield 5— Peg Isakson 7— Jennifer Beckmann 10-- Robyn French 11—Nancy Lampe 13—Carolyn Boyum, Mason Michalak 14—Jean Good, John Nuttall 16—Graham Rinehart 17—Nick Chapman 19—Erin Becerra, John Eschbaugh 21—Neva Gulliksen, Monica Jankow, Holles Roberts 22—Jane Kanda, Betty Ann Larsen 23—Judi Krebs 24—Megan Holmquist 26—Hayley Chapman 28—Tom Hanson 29—Joe Asmus, Emma Dubovos 30—Lynne Kronholm, Wanda Warfield

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King of Glory Lutheran Church2919 N. Wilson Avenue Loveland, CO 80538-2461

To see daily devotions & sermons, please check ourSermon Archive or Daily Devotions page at www.kingofgloryloveland.com

“As God’s People, Graced by Differences, Nurtured by the Spirit,and Gifted to Serve, We Invite and Welcome All to Grow in Faith.”

Sunday Worship Grow Serve

9:00-9:25am: Morning Prayer 9:45am: Faith Formation for children & youth 10:00am: Adult Faith Formation 11:15-11:40am:

Phone: 970-669-5983 Web:www.kingofgloryloveland.com

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To see daily devotions & sermons, please check our at

God’s People, Graced by Differences, Nurtured by the Spirit, and Gifted to Serve, We Invite and Welcome All to Grow in Faith.”

Sunday Worship Schedule for October Worship Grow Serve Generosity Appeal Begins!

9:25am: Morning Prayer – in person - Outdoors 9:45am: Faith Formation for children & youth

Adult Faith Formation - ZOOM 11:40am: Morning Prayer – in person - Outdoors

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