The Messenger – King of Glory Lutheran Church – 1 The Messenger - September 2019 Welcome The Reverend Debra M. Abbott Dear King of Glory Lutheran Church, The installation of Pr Deb Abbott will take place on Saturday, September 7, at 2:00pm! After worship we will have a reception with light refreshments for her in the Fellowship Room. This is a Kairos moment – a God moment in time – for our life as a congregation. After a year-long discernment and search, we are humbled and excited that God has called Pr Abbott to join God’s ministry in our congregation. We give God thanks! Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend. Bishop Jim Gonia will be presiding over the installation. From the Pastor ELCA News Bishop Jim Gonia, Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod has returned from his three month sabbatical. Read his blog about the Churchwide Assembly at bishopgonia.blogspot.com. We will welcome Bp Jim for Pr Deb Abbott’s installation on September 7. At the 2019 Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, bishops, clergy and lay people met and worshipped under the theme “We Are Church.” You may have seen in the news recently the ELCA passed a ‘memorial’ declaring itself to be a sanctuary church body. A memorial addresses broad issues or programs in the Churchwide organization. For example, a Synod could ‘memorialize’ the Churchwide Assembly to remember and take steps to address Veterans health and well-being. Becoming a sanctuary church body does not mean that every congregation will now house refugees or immigrants. Each congregation is able to choose from a large variety of options depending on their context. • In its simplest form, becoming a sanctuary denomination means that the ELCA is publicly declaring that walking alongside immigrants and refugees is a matter of faith. When we preach on Sunday that Jesus told us to welcome, we will use our hands and voices on Monday to make sure it happens. Welcoming people is not a political issue for us, it is a matter of faith. • Sanctuary for a congregation may mean hosting English as a second Language (ESL) classes, marching as people of faith against the detention of children and families, providing housing for a community member facing deportation, or, in some of our congregations, having thoughtful conversations about what our faith says about immigration. All of these are a step closer to sanctuary in our faith communities and sanctuary in our world for people who must leave their homes. • Except for our members whose ancestors were here before European settlement or others who were forced to come to the U.S. against their will, the ELCA is an immigrant church. Our decades-long work with immigrants and refugee is how we practice our faith in the world. Lutherans started Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, one of the nine refugee resettlement agencies in the U.S. King of Glory is already a sanctuary congregation because Pr Carlos led adults in a class on immigration – what it is Biblically, politically and from a faith perspective. If you have any questions or wish to speak with me about this issue, my door is open to you! Let’s Live Out Our Welcome! This fall please wear your name tags. We have new members joining us which includes Pr Deb. She will be learning all our names; while we only have to remember hers! It is name tag time! Inside this Issue Welcome / From the Pastor 1 Happenings/Upcoming 2 Upcoming/Groups & Studies 2-3 Extra News 4 Calendar/Celebrations insert
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The Messenger – King of Glory Lutheran Church – 1
The Messenger - September 2019
Welcome The Reverend Debra M. Abbott Dear King of Glory Lutheran Church,
The installation of Pr Deb Abbott will take place on Saturday, September 7, at 2:00pm! After worship we will have a reception with light refreshments for her in the Fellowship Room. This is a Kairos moment – a God moment in time – for our life
as a congregation. After a year-long discernment and search, we are humbled and excited that God has called Pr Abbott to join God’s ministry in our congregation. We give God thanks! Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend. Bishop Jim Gonia will be presiding over the installation.
From the Pastor ELCA News Bishop Jim Gonia, Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod has returned from his three month sabbatical. Read his blog about the Churchwide Assembly at bishopgonia.blogspot.com.
We will welcome Bp Jim for Pr Deb Abbott’s installation on September 7. At the 2019 Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, bishops, clergy and lay people met and worshipped under the theme “We Are Church.” You may have seen in the news recently the ELCA passed a ‘memorial’ declaring itself to be a sanctuary church body. A memorial addresses broad issues or programs in the Churchwide organization. For example, a Synod could ‘memorialize’ the Churchwide Assembly to remember and take steps to address Veterans health and well-being.
Becoming a sanctuary church body does not mean that every congregation will now house refugees or immigrants. Each congregation is able to choose from a large variety of options depending on their context. • In its simplest form, becoming a sanctuary denomination means that the ELCA is publicly declaring that walking alongside immigrants and refugees is a matter of faith. When we preach on Sunday that Jesus told us to welcome, we will use our hands and voices on Monday to make sure it happens. Welcoming people is not a political issue for us, it is a matter of faith. • Sanctuary for a congregation may mean hosting English as a second Language (ESL) classes, marching as people of faith against the detention of children and families, providing housing for a community member facing deportation, or, in some of our congregations, having thoughtful conversations about what our faith says about immigration. All of these are a step closer to sanctuary in our faith communities and sanctuary in our world for people who must leave their homes. • Except for our members whose ancestors were here before European settlement or others who were forced to come to the U.S. against their will, the ELCA is an immigrant church. Our decades-long work with immigrants and refugee is how we practice our faith in the world. Lutherans started Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, one of the nine refugee resettlement agencies in the U.S. King of Glory is already a sanctuary congregation because Pr Carlos led adults in a class on immigration – what it is Biblically, politically and from a faith perspective. If you have any questions or wish to speak with me about this issue, my door is open to you! Let’s Live Out Our Welcome! This fall please wear your name tags. We have new members joining us which includes Pr Deb. She will be learning all our names; while we only have to remember hers! It is name tag time!
Inside this Issue
Welcome / From the Pastor 1 Happenings/Upcoming 2 Upcoming/Groups & Studies 2-3
Glory Singers and Glory Ringers will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, August 28, in
preparation for Rally Sunday, September 15. Times will be the same as last year: Bells at 6:00PM and Choir at 7:00PM.
Everyone in the congregation is invited to participate! I know many of you are good singers as I sit in the congregation. We would love to add bell players so that we can get to three octaves of bells. In both groups, we have a core of wonderful musicians, but we certainly would love to have more! Worship, Grow, Serve Sounds great, doesn’t it? That’s what we do at King of Glory. Over the next two months, you’ll hear much more about who we are, what we want to accomplish, and how we get there. Keep a watchful eye and ear for the information coming from our Generosity Team as together we ‘think generous!” Caring Eucharistic Ministers We have a many home-centered members who are not able to attend worship at KOG. We had two Caring Visitors who took Holy Communion faithfully the last several years. This team has now expanded and changed its name to Caring Eucharistic Ministers. They are excited to serve the Lord and our members in this way. We will bless them and send them from worship on the first Sunday of each month. If you know of a member who might enjoy receiving Holy Communion at home please let Pastor Ruth Ann know.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
As part of our Rally Week-End celebration, are having a Swing Dance on Friday, Sept. 13. Kream of the Krop Swing Band will provide fabulous swing music to keep our toes tapping and our shoes dancing all night! Join in the
fun from 6:30-9:30PM, Friday night, September 13. This event is open to the whole community and all ages – it is not limited to seniors. Admission is $10 / person.
God’s Work. Our Hands! (GWOH) Sept. 8 For the last three years, Trinity, Zion and King of Glory have all joined together to do “God’s Work our Hands!” on the first Sunday in September. This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America -- We work every day to make our community a better place. Let’s continue doing this work on Sunday, September 8. We have exciting new projects and some old favorites as well: Look for the green signup forms in the concourse! There are a variety of service opportunities! Faith Formation Resumes September 8 – Besides doing God’s Work Our Hands, two important events are taking place between worship services on September 8! • Tina Kvitek, ELCA Foundation Gift Planner
for the Rocky Mountain Synod will be speaking to adults about our new gift policies and our Endowment Fund. We welcome your generosity and we’re providing transparency about your gifts. Come and learn!
• Registration for Sunday School/Faith Formation for children and youth. If you haven’t had a chance to meet Pastor Deb yet, this is the day! We’ll have food and some fun activities.
Pastels on 5th – September 14 in downtown Loveland! The last few Sundays we’ve heard God’s command to love neighbor as we love self. Trinity, Zion and KOG have joined in for a simple and easy way to do this. Our three congregations are sponsors for Pastels on 5th this year! This fabulous event of colors and artwork raises money for Alternatives to Violence. Alternatives to Violence is committed to the intervention in, education about, and prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. Money raised goes to support ATV victim services. Pastels on 5th received the Best of Loveland Award for Arts & Entertainment for 2016, 2017, and 2018! Zion’s own member Jessica Kuhns will be designing our joint sidewalk square. Mark your calendars to come and see! New Member Class- Saturday, September 21 from 9:00-11:30am. Interested? Talk to Pastor or sign up in the concourse.
Rope For Hope! Saturday, October 12 The Foundry Garage – Downtown Loveland Pastor Ruth Ann is going over the edge with Pr Chris Davis and Pr Joel Pancoast! Who will raise the most money for HNS? Join House of Neighborly Service (HNS) for a day of fun and celebration as people from throughout Northern Colorado will rappel down the 5-Story Parking Garage at the new Foundry in Downtown Loveland! All money raised during the event will go to help HNS in its continued service to families in need in Larimer County. Keep your ears open for more info and consider sponsoring Pastor Ruth Ann as she rappels for her first time ever! Habitat Work Day The last ELCA Habitat work day for 2019 will be on Saturday, October 12. Ten people are needed to work that day. If you are willing to be one of them, please contact Jean Weiss at 970-593-1173 (a land line -- no texts please) or at [email protected].
STUDY & FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
Adult Faith Formation - Join us each week at 9:40am in the Fellowship Room. Bring your coffee and a donut! • September 8 – Gift Policies and Endowment
Policy with Tina Kvetik, ELCA Gift Planner for the Rocky Mountain Synod
• September 15, 22 & 29 – ELCA Social Statement: Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
Sonrisers – The men’s theological book study
group meets every Thursday at 7:00am year-round at Perkins on Eisenhower. For more information and the current book title, please contact Bill McDivitt (970-669-4090)
Prayer Shawl – Knitting & crocheting group! We welcome all levels of crafters. Meetings are on the
first Monday of the month at 1:00pm in the church library. The next meeting will be on September 9. For more info please contact Barb Bartel (970-213-3256).
The Glory Crafters will meet Wed, Sept. 18 in the KOG fellowship room from 10:00am to noon. This is a wonderful time to nourish friendships while learning new craft techniques and creating one-
of-a-kind crafts to raise money for charities. Come along, and bring a friend! For more info, contact Kathy McAllister (970)779-0677. Peace Circle – Ladies Fellowship & Bible Study will meet at Noon on Sept. 11 for a sack lunch,
fellowship and 1:00pm Bible study at the church Fellowship Room Please RSVP to Mona Whitney, 970-461-8885. All ladies are welcome! For more info contact Neva Gulliksen (970) 669-2371.
Glory Readers Book Club – Book Club meets
on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:00pm in the church library. The next meeting will be on September 19. The book for September is The Green Road, by Anne Enright. For more
information, call Barb Brackin-Bartel (970-213-3256). New readers are welcome, please join us! 2nd Wind – Retired men, this group is for you! We meet at 9:30am on the 3rd Friday of the month
(Sept. 20) in the Fellowship Room. This group is open to any retired guy – newly retired or even if you’ve had the hang of this for years! Snacks and coffee are
supplied. Topics are varied and the conversation inspiring! Call Jerome Beckmann for more information. (970-669-0341). Vietnam Veterans of America Meeting This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month (Sept. 21) at 10:00am at Fire Station 14 (South
Timberline & West Chase Rd). Contact Bob Crawford for more information or if you know a veteran that needs support!
Prayer Requests - If you have a special prayer request please contact the church office. You may call or email the church office (970-669-5983); [email protected], or Pr Ruth Ann at [email protected] The Inaugural Season of the King of Glory Concert Series is Here! The King of Glory Concert Series is an outgrowth of the church’s Music Ministry, with an emphasis on presenting quality music ranging from the Renaissance to 21
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Century for Northern Colorado audiences. The concerts will provide the King of Glory congregation and community with a variety of musical genres ranging from chamber music to jazz and world music for both choral and instrumental music lovers. Collaborations between KOG’s Music Ministry and the guest ensembles create a unique opportunity for both groups in terms of musicianship, education, fellowship, and praising God in song! Here is the line-up! • Kream of the Krop Swing Band Dance— Friday, September 13, 6:30-9:30PM Kream of the Krop Big Band was established in l983, playing music from the Big Band Era. It is an award winning group, taking top honors two years in a row from the international Glenn Miller Festival. The 17 piece dance band promises to keep you moving and your toes a-tapping! Admission is $10/person
• NoCo Singers—Sunday, November 24, 3:00PM. Bringing top-notch a cappella choral music of all styles and genres to Northern Colorado for more than 30 years!
• Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers— Sunday, December 15, 3:00 PM
• Watoto Children’s Choir— Wednesday, January 29, 7:00PM -- KOG will be sponsoring the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda In conjunction with Zion Lutheran Church. Concert Series Committee members: Dr. Jane Andrews, Jim Brossia, Kathy Gustad, Janet Meadows, Don McDaniel, and Sally Specht.
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Marty has had a busy summer trying to stay cool in this heat! Luckily there are many shady places to nap around King of Glory. He was so excited on August 10th when he saw another pastor up on the altar! Marty listened carefully. Apparently her name is Pastor Deb. So keeping his nose to the floor, he soon discovered there were other changes too! The former conference room in the office was getting the carpet cleaned and there was a fresh coat of paint on the walls. He thought to himself, “I don’t like that smell!” But it looked lovely. One day the door went away and soon it came back with a new window in it! Several people worked very hard to get this new office ready. Marty is eager to get to know Pr Deb. Because he comes from a long line of pastors, he knows the importance of a good shepherd for God’s people. He’ll be listening! Won’t you?
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Officers Eric Backsen, President Bryan French, Vice Pres Mark Francis, Treasurer
Recommended Donation for House of Neighborly Service in September is Beans! Please drop off your donation in the “House” in the center octagon. Thank you!
Worship Time for End of Summer Our last Sunday outside will be Labor Day weekend, September 1. We will return to the
King of Glory Lutheran Church – September Highlights
August 28 – Music Rehearsals begin (Bells & Choir)
September 7 – 2:00PM Pastor Deb Abbott Installation service
September 8 – God’s Work Our Hands Projects and Picnic
September 13 – 6:30-9:30PM Kream of the Krop Swing Band Dance
September 15 – Rally Day!! Faith Formation Classes start for all ages! – 9:40AM
AND 12:00-2:00PM Confirmation Kick-off Lunch!
King of Glory Lutheran Church 2919 N. Wilson Avenue Loveland, CO 80538-2461
Sermon on the web: 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.”
Confirmation Kick-Off
Sunday, September 15, 12:00-2:00pm at KOG This year we are going to kick-off a new season of Confirmation on Sunday, September 15, 12pm-2pm at KOG. We will be joining together with youth and parents from Zion for a year of learning and growing in faith. 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Youth & Parents are all invited to attend to learn more about the events for the year ahead. Lunch provided! Please contact Pastor
