September + In The Year of Our Lord + 2010

T H E G O O D S H E P H E R D L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus –

In the business of the Synodical Convention held in 1995 the following resolution was passed: WHEREAS, The opportunity to receive the Lord's Supper each Lord's Day was a real-ity cherished by Luther and set forth clearly with high esteem by our Lutheran Confessions (Article XXIV of the Augsburg Confession and of the Apology); and WHEREAS, Our Synod's 1983 CTCR document on the Lord's Supper (p. 28) and our Synod's 1986 transla-tion of Luther's Catechism both remind us that the Scriptures place the Lord's Supper at the center of wor-ship (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20, 33), and not as an appendage or an occasional extra; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in convention encourage its pastors and congregations to study the scriptural, confessional, and historical witness to every Sunday communion with a view to re-

covering the opportunity for receiving the Lord's Supper each Lord's Day.

Since my installation at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, your pastor has been meeting with the Board of Elders and we have discussed the Synod resolution stated above and, if you will, the ―pros and cons‖ of offering weekly communion to this congregation. Fortunately, we didn’t have to reinvent the wheel and come up questions and search to find answers. Since this resolution was adopted many congregations and pastors have taken up the call to search the Scrip-tures and our Confessions in regard to this. There are also other questions, not necessarily theological in nature, that arise because, let’s face it, for many congregations of the LC-MS, offering Holy Communion on a weekly basis involves CHANGE. Your pastor was able to sort through many documents and present to the BoE a concise presentation au-thored by Rev. Klemet Preus that addresses many of the questions that have arisen. After further discussion, it was agreed that The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Inglewood would be-gin to offer Holy Communion on a weekly basis beginning the first Sunday in November 2010. Copies of the paper by Pr. Preus are available in the Narthex for any who would like to read it. If, after having read the article, you have questions, please feel free to contact your pastor either via email,

phone, or visit with him in his office.

One thing must be made clear – Holy Communion is NOT mandatory. The Confessions speak quite clearly regarding ―forced‖ communion. This action is being done for two very important reasons: For those who are not able to attend every week – they will not be deprived of the reception of the Supper because it’s not the 1st, 3rd or 5th Sunday of the month, and in the words of St. Ambrose, as quoted in the Augsburg

Confession, ―Because I always sin, I always need to take the medicine.‖

Blessings to you all as we grow in Christ.

Pr. Hindenburg

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Ingle-

wood has been blessed! Next month, we get

the opportunity to recall and share our rich

75-year history as a Lutheran Church family.

As any family, we started small and simple, we

grew with lots of kids and families, we sup-

ported Christian education, we always empha-

sized rich and abundant Lutheran principles

and worship, and we are experiencing now a

time of stability as a much smaller congrega-

tion. Even though we no longer can support a

Christian school on our property, the school

building revenue enables our work to continue

in this community. The text of Psalms 128 is

most appropriate - Blessed is everyone who fears

the LORD, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the

fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be

blessed, and it shall be well with you.

Our latest blessing occurred when Pastor

Bruce Hindenburg accepted our call as a full-

time pastor. He and his wife, Karina, have

come from a church (Shepherd of the Sierra, in

Coarsegold, (Northern) CA) that he helped

establish 13 years ago. Having arrived in May,

they bring a new enthusiasm, new activities,

and new leadership, missing 4 years since our

last full-time pastor. Already, we can appreci-

ate two new mid-week classes, one for the

book of Romans and one studying the Augs-

burg Confession. Visits to shut-ins and the sick

have increased to comfort several unable to

attend our services. In addition, Pastor, in this

short time, has given extra effort to officiate

five funerals and memorials for members who

have died. Karina lends her skills for this news-

letter – one of several means of caring and

sharing for our members she hopes to begin.

We can be thankful for so much.

What blessings are to come for The Good

Shepherd Church? The text of Psalms above

says everyone who continues to support the

work of our Church shall be blessed. We re-

member many strong and devoted members

no longer with us and honor their work sup-

porting this Church. We need to build upon

this rich heritage. We, therefore, trust in God

and our new Pastor to lead and guide each of

us to be good stewards of the Word and work

of our Church.

Leon Tarr Head Elder

September + In The Year of Our Lord + 2010

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An Elder’s Thoughts...

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Notes from the Editor

WELCOME to the “new” Newsletter for The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church!

Get the most from this newsletter by reading it online. If you haven’t received this newsletter elec-

tronically and would like to, send your email address to khouriakarina@gmail.com, and a copy will

be sent to you, and you’ll be on the mailing list for future issues.

Some of the features of the electronic version are:

The ability to click on links to websites or email addresses. When you see a word or phrase

underlined, click on it, and you’ll be connected to that site or individual.

For instance, on the first page, when you click Pr. Hindenburg’s

name after his letter on the first page, you will be taken to his email.

On the Pericopes and Hymns page (this issue p. 6), you can

click on any Scripture and be taken directly to the ESV link of that

passage. A link to a main ESV page can always be found by clicking

on the Bible picture on the top of the page or by clicking the word

Pericope in the title. Hymns are not listed individually by link, but can

be accessed at Lutheran Music by clicking at the word Hymns on the

page title, as well, and selecting the hymn number as noted on the page.

The ability to enlarge the page as much as your software will allow.

Helping your congregation be good stewards of the Lord’s resources by minimizing printing,

paper and mailing costs.

The back page includes an “Inside this issue,” which serves as a quick reference to items within, and also contains direct links to the page.

Please submit all considerations for submission by the 15th of the month proceeding publication.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please speak with Karina or email her.

October 10 will be here be-

fore you know it!

A big thank you to Royce,

Mary and Gayle for sending

out the invitations!

Don’t forget to notify Royce

of your RSVP, and send your

check if you plan to attend

the dinner at The Proud

Bird—or if you’d like to give

a separate donation.

75th Anniversary — RSVPs Due This Month!

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Schedule for 10/10/10

8:45 — Adult Bible Class

10:00 — Divine Service

12:00-2:00 — Light Luncheon

3:00 — 75th Anniversary Celebration Service

5:00 — No-Host Dinner at The Proud Bird

Evangelism and Mission—Rabes in Kenya

The Reverend Mark

Rabe and his family

visited with us on Sun-

day, August 15, during

Bible Class and after

the Divine Service to

share his new mission

opportunity. It was a

blessing to hear him

speak of where he will

be heading in Septem-

ber for full-time minis-

This promises to be a joyous celebra-

tion as we remember God’s grace to

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

these past 75 years and as we look

to the future.

try as he accepted a

call to serve at the

Seminary, Bible Col-

lege and the High

School in western

Kenya. If you did not

have an opportunity

to make a contribution

to this valuable mis-

sion work, checks may

be made payable to

―Redeemer Lutheran

Church‖ with the

memo line reading

―Rabe Mission Sup-

port‖ and placed in

the offering plate.

Please keep them in

your prayers as they

begin this important

work in God’s

Church. Visit Pr. Rabe’s blog at

http://rabesinkenya.blogspot.com

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September + In The Year of Our Lord + 2010

LWML Sunday, October 3 The first Sunday in October is traditionally set aside for the celebration of LWML Sunday across our na-tion. The ladies of The Good Shepherd will participate as greeters and readers and can be recognized by their LWML purple clothing. The authors of the 2010 LWML Sunday special worship service, ―People of God...In the Word,‖ are Rev. Kenton Wendorf and Rev. Nathan Wendorf, father and son. Rev. Kenton Wendorf is married to Janice Wendorf, President of the LWML. Did you know that the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) is the official women's auxiliary of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and was founded in 1942? At the heart of LWML is its focus on missions. Each biennium, a mission grant goal is set by the voting assembly. The goal is funded by supporters through monetary gifts placed into LWML Mite Boxes as a thank offering to God and with a prayer for our worldwide missions. In its first 65 years, over $85 million have been given to sup-port missions all over the world. A special ―Mites for Missions‖ door offering will be collected on LWML Sunday to help with national as well as district mission grants. A list of current mission grants will be included in the LWML Sunday bulletin. Mite boxes are always available on the LWML bookshelf in the narthex. If you’d like more information about the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, talk to Royce Morton or Gayle Tarr, The Good Shepherd’s co-leaders. All ladies are welcome to join us at our quarterly Sunday meetings as we, expressing the LWML motto of Psalm 100:2, ―Serve the Lord with gladness.‖ Upcoming LWML Dates: Saturday, October 16, 9:30 a.m. - Zone Rally/Celebration at Ascension Lutheran Church, Torrance – Program ―Sing to the Lord – A Musical Journey Through Life‖ with Dawn Hayes-Stewart

Sunday, October 24 – Good Shepherd Fall Meeting

Gail Tarr Co-Leader

+ September 5- Proper 18 +

Isaiah 35:4-7a

Philemon 1-21

Luke 4:25-35

791 ―All People That on Earth Do Dwell‖

427 ―In the Cross of Christ I Glory‖

746 ―Through Jesus’ Blood and Merit‖

Please use the following readings during the week

to prepare yourself for worship:

This Month's Pericopes and Hymns

+ September 26—Proper 21 +

Amos 6:1-7

1 Timothy 3:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Luke 16:19-31

708 ―Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart‖

797 ―Praise the Almighty‖

506 ―Glory Be to God the Father‖

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+ September 12—Proper 19 +

Ezekiel 34:11-24

1Timothy1:(5-11) 12-17

Luke 15:1-10

609 ―Jesus Sinners Doth Receive‖

740 ―I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb‖

915 ―Today Your Mercy Calls Us‖

+ September 19—Proper 20 +

Amos 8:4-7

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Luke 16:1-15

560 ―Drawn to the Cross, Which Thou Hast Blessed‖

743 ―Jesus, Priceless Treasure‖

694 ―Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower‖

September + In The Year of Our Lord + 2010

Leon Tarr Jim & Sharon Weishaar

Jim Weishaar Lena Jordan and Karina Lindsey

Leon Tarr Norm & Royce Morton

Franklin Tilley Wilma Dierker and Melda Schoenbaum

Greeters: If unable to

meet this schedule,

please coordinate a

replacement. For last

m inu te chan ge s ,

please call Norm Mor-

ton. If you would like

to be a greeter, please

let Norm know—It’s a

great way to say hello

to those you might not

sometimes see!

Serving This Month

In ecclesiastical use, the stole is a long

scarf, worn by deacons over the left

shoulder and across the body resem-

bling a sash, and worn by priests over

both shoulders with ends hanging par-

allel in the front, resembling a scarf,

over an alb and underneath the chasu-

ble, if worn.

Dispensing the mark of office to a man

as having the Authority of the Church,

the stole is presented in a special cere-

mony, the ordination service, and is

thereafter worn during the Divine Ser-

vice and during Confession and Abso-

lution.

The stole symbolizes a yoke. As an ox

was put under a yoke, so the pastor.

But the yoke he bears is not the burden

of the Law, but the yoke of Christ, the

Gospel. The congregation is to see

Christ, not the pastor.

It also serves as the millstone around

his neck, should he not preach the Gos-

pel in its purity and administer the sac-

raments rightly.

The stole the pastor wears will match

the color of the day, corresponding to

the church calendar, not unlike the

changing colors of the altar paraments.

Only let each person live

the life assigned to him,

and to which God has

called him. -

1 Corinthians 7:17a

Liturgical Garments - The Stole The subject of the stole was brought up in our Wednesday night study of the Augsburg Confession when talk-ing about the preaching of the Word. While many people think that the pastor goes into his office to toss on his "fancy dress clothes" to appear more special than the congregation, what the pastor wears while exercising his duties are steeped in meaning and history. As you can see, it's much more than a matter of just throwing on another layer and it includes solemn preparation.

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Birthdays are indicated by a single name. A birthday prayer when you remember your fellow congregants:

―Watch over your child, ___, O Lord, as his/her days increase; bless and guide him/her, wherever

s/he may be. Strengthen him/her when s/he stands; comfort him/her when discouraged or sorrowful;

raise him/her up if s/he falls. Lead him/her always to the Cross, where forgiveness may be found,

and the peace which passes all understanding abide all the days of his/her life. Through Jesus Christ

our Lord, Amen.‖

Anniversaries are indicated by joined names. An anniversary prayer: ―O, Lord, we give you thanks and bless

Your holy name. You created man and woman in your image and blessed their union. Remember ___

and ___ today. Protect them and grant that their love may be in the image of devotion and love that

Christ has for His Church. Grant their life together be of joy and peace, devoted and forgiving to one

another. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.‖ Page 9

September + In The Year of Our Lord + 2010

Elsie Cooke

Cemiya Hurd

Melda Schoenbaum

Leon & Gayle Tarr Mickey Dwyer

Jocella Collins

John & Jocella Collins

September Birthdays and Anniversaries

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I thank my God in every remembrance of you

Philippians 1:3

Join us for Liturgical Worship

Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Class at 8:45 a.m.

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The Reverend Bruce J. von Hindenburg, pastor prbjvh@yahoo.com

310-671-7645 (Pastor’s Study)

902 S. Maple St.

Inglewood, CA 90301

Royce Morton, Administrative Assistant

310-671-7644 (church office)

goodshepherdlc@sbcglobal.net

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902 S. Maple St.

Inglewood, CA 90301

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2010—Celebrating 75 years in God’s Grace

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Inside this issue:

Elder’s Notes 2

Editor’s Notes 3

75th Anniversary 4

Mission Support

/Evangelism

4

LWML 5

Pericopes and

Hymns

6

Elder/Greeter

Schedule

7

Monthly Calendar 8

Birthdays /

Anniversaries

9

Church Contact

Info

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