GLORIA DE CRISTO LUTHERAN CHURCH “A COMMUNITY CHURCH IN THE FOOTHILLS” PASTOR BILL TIMM MINISTERS: ALL OF OUR PEOPLE! CHURCH PHONE# 342-6002 WE ARE A STEPHEN MINISTRY & CHRISTCARE CONGREGATION WORSHIP SERVICES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 4:00 P.M SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 7:45 A.M & 9:30 A.M. TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST We welcome you to the worship of this community of faith. As we sing, pray and study God’s word together may we strengthen each other’s faith in the saving power of Jesus Christ. It is difficult to be a Christian by yourself!
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GLORIA DE CRISTO LUTHERAN CHURCH “A COMMUNITY CHURCH IN THE FOOTHILLS”
PASTOR BILL TIMM
MINISTERS: ALL OF OUR PEOPLE! CHURCH PHONE# 342-6002
WE ARE A STEPHEN MINISTRY & CHRISTCARE CONGREGATION
WORSHIP SERVICES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 4:00 P.M SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 7:45 A.M & 9:30 A.M.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
We welcome you to the worship of this community of faith. As
we sing, pray and study God’s word together may we strengthen each other’s faith in the saving power of Jesus
Christ. It is difficult to be a Christian by yourself!
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When you enter this church it may be possible that you hear “the call of God”. However, it is unlikely that He will call you on your cell phone. Thank you for turning off your phones. If you want to talk to God, enter, choose a quiet place and talk to Him. If you want to see God, send Him a text while driving.
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VISITORS.. Welcome! Please sign our Guest Book located in the Narthex. Pastor Timm would love to meet you! PLEASE REMEMBER… to contact the church office if you or a loved one are hospitalized, in rehab facility, or facility other than your home. Pastor and Stephen Ministers will make a visit. DID YOU KNOW.. Perfume and cologne can trigger life-threatening breathing emergencies in persons with asthma, allergies and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Hospitals and schools are becoming ‘scent-free’ due to this increasing health hazard. Please be sensitive to this concern when coming to church. Thank You.
LITTLE FOLKS.. Parents… please remember that there are ‘busy bags’ hanging
on the coat tree in the Narthex to occupy the little ones during worship. Simply return the bags to the tree on your way out of church. Thank you.
NURSERY.. The nursery assistant is available during the 9:30 a.m. worship. The nursery is located directly across from the exit right by the men’s bathroom.
BE COMFORTABLE.. There are shawls in the Narthex that you can use if chilled during worship. Just ask one of the ushers and they will get you one. Simply return to the narthex on your way out of the church.
HEARING DEVICES.. Hearing assist devices are available at the sound booth. The wheel at the top adjusts the volume. When turned on, the light on top should be green. If it is red, please place the device on the counter in the sound booth and take another. Thank you! FLOWERS for the altar today are given by Jerry and Lissi Grill in celebration of their 56th anniversary.
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PRAYERS Lou Oyler, Barbara Cavanaugh, John Gedde-Butler,
Richard Wigdahl, Peggy Mergen (friend of John and Verna Arnold), Steve Sliwicki (nephew of Gary and Sandy Raasch), Arnie Arnio, Stacy Ries (daughter of Jan Martinez), Kayla Peoples (friend of Michelle Cegon), Bev Hodges, Ted Bird, Katrina Warren. MILITARY: Andrew Geib deployed and serving in Iraq; Ryan. M. Dines, USMC, stationed in Okinawa; James Sander serving in Virginia., Patrick & Jamie Roseland serving with the Navy in South Africa. Robert & Meghan Storms stationed in Cheyenne, Wy. PLEASE NOTE that we’ll be using the contemporary version of the Lord’s Prayer for the month of November. God blesses our prayers. PRELUDE “Thank you Lord” sung by Alma Misioneras (words found on next page)
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INTRODUCTION The story of Josiah, a young ruler of only 8 years, who, through God, brought peace in the middle of turmoil. God’s peace is available to those willing to seek God and walk in his ways. ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP P Come and worship our God and sovereign. C We come to worship and adore our God P Let us submit ourselves to the reign of God in Christ our King. C We are God’s obedient servants P Let us live as the people of God C We live to serve God and God’s reign P God Is Good! C All the time P All the time C God Is Good! CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
P Blessed be the Holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who creates us and forms us,
who redeems us and calls us, who unites us and sends us. C Amen.
P Because we know sin does not reign, we boldly confess our sins before God and one another.
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Pause for silence and reflection. P Creator God,
C We have given you so many reasons to grieve. We disrespect your
creation. We long for personal glory, material riches and other
things which don’t last. We mistreat ourselves and each other. We
forget the power of your promises. We ask your forgiveness,
counting on your never-failing mercy, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
P God’s covenant is eternal and the promise is trustworthy: you are forgiven in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and belong to communion of saints forever. Rejoice and be glad.
C Amen GATHERING HYMN “Con Amor Jovine” (words found on next page)
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GREETING
P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C And also with you KYRIE “Senor Ten Piedad”
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PRAYER OF THE DAY C Holy Lord, you rejoice when your people are faithful. Guide us in
all wisdom and keep us close to your heart as we navigate these days and the challenges which come our way; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
WORSHIP ANTHEM “Raise a Hallelujah” Alma Misioneras (words found on next page)
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PASSING OF THE PEACE Lesson: 2 Kings 22: 1-10; (14-20); 23: 1-3
22 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; he reigned thirty-one
years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah of
Bozkath. 2 He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the
way of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. 3 In the
eighteenth year of King Josiah, the king sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, son of
Meshullam, the secretary, to the house of the LORD, saying, 4 “Go up to the high
priest Hilkiah, and have him count the entire sum of the money that has been
brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the threshold have
collected from the people; 5 let it be given into the hand of the workers who
have the oversight of the house of the LORD; let them give it to the workers who
are at the house of the LORD, repairing the house, 6 that is, to the carpenters, to
the builders, to the masons; and let them use it to buy timber and quarried stone
to repair the house. 7 But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money
that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.” 8 The high priest Hilkiah
said to Shaphan the secretary, “I have found the book of the law in the house of
the LORD.” When Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, he read it. 9 Then Shaphan
the secretary came to the king, and reported to the king, “Your servants have
emptied out the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into
the hand of the workers who have oversight of the house of
the LORD.” 10 Shaphan the secretary informed the king, “The priest Hilkiah has
given me a book.” Shaphan then read it aloud to the king.14 So the priest Hilkiah,
Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to the prophetess Huldah the wife of
Shallum son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; she resided in
Jerusalem in the Second Quarter, where they consulted her.
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15 She declared to them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Tell the man
who sent you to me, 16 Thus says the LORD, I will indeed bring disaster on this
place and on its inhabitants—all the words of the book that the king of Judah has
read. 17 Because they have abandoned me and have made offerings to other
gods, so that they have provoked me to anger with all the work of their hands,
therefore my wrath will be kindled against this place, and it will not be
quenched. 18 But as to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD,
thus shall you say to him, Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Regarding the
words that you have heard, 19 because your heart was penitent, and you
humbled yourself before the LORD, when you heard how I spoke against this
place, and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a
curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have
heard you, says the LORD. 20 Therefore, I will gather you to your ancestors, and
you shall be gathered to your grave in peace; your eyes shall not see all the
disaster that I will bring on this place.” They took the message back to the king.
23 Then the king directed that all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem should be
gathered to him. 2 The king went up to the house of the LORD, and with him
went all the people of Judah, all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the priests, the
prophets, and all the people, both small and great; he read in their hearing all
the words of the book of the covenant that had been found in the house of
the LORD. 3 The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to
follow the LORD, keeping his commandments, his decrees, and his statutes, with
all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were
written in this book. All the people joined in the covenant.
R The Word of the Lord
C Thanks be to God
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GOSPEL ACCLIMATION “Tu Palabra” sung by Alma Misioneras
GOSPEL: Luke 24: 30-32
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and
gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and
he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Were not our hearts
burning within us[a] while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening
the scriptures to us?”
P The Gospel of the Lord
C Praise to the Lord
THE TEACHING: “THE HIDDEN MESSAGE!!!” Pastor Bill Timm HYMN OF THE DAY “Cuan Grande Es Dios/How Great is our God” (words found on next page)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION P We pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.
A brief silence.
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P Loving God, our world is not perfect and we are not always at peace. Still,
you come to us with your promise of renewal and forgiveness. Ground us in
your covenant and keep us faithful to your gospel mission. Steadfast God,
C Hear our prayer.
P The world is full of reminders that you are always with us: the sun which
rises daily, the endless oceans, and the tranquility of nature’s grace. May we
not forget that the one who created this vast universe also created us, to be
partners in renewal and preaching compassion and mercy. Steadfast God,
C Hear our prayer.
P Watch over all who travel this week and give them joyful homecomings.
Strengthen family bonds, and be with those without company during the
holidays, whether by choice or not. Remind us that whether we are alone or
with others, you are always present. Steadfast God,
C Hear our prayer.
P Nations and peoples suffer from conflict, war, disasters and unjust leadership.
Heal those who have been wounded or traumatized, and assist those who
minister to them. We ask special prayers today especially for those we
remember in our hearts Steadfast God,
C Hear our prayer.
P We remember faithful pioneers of the church Justus Falckner, Jehu Jones,
and William Passavant. Bless all those who made strides toward increasing
the reach of your gospel and establishing new ways and new places to learn
and worship. Steadfast God,
C Hear our prayer.
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Here other petitions may be offered. Together we pray:
C Lord, help us your believers become disciples who: love unconditionally; listen compassionately; speak truthfully; act justly; endure patiently; forgive mercifully; give generously; serve selflessly; invite constantly; pray fervently; witness unashamedly; and live worthily.
P Your word is trustworthy and true, and in your promises we find hope. Hear
our prayers and make us part of the solutions we seek. In Jesus’ holy name,
Amen.
THE OFFERING (please be seated) OFFERING RESPONSE (please stand)
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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY ( SANTO, SANTO, SANTO) (sung)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Communion is open to all baptized believers who know Jesus as Savior and seek to live with him as Lord of all areas of life. Small children and others not prepared to receive communion are invited to come forward for a blessing. Communion is served by intinction. You receive the wheat wafer in your hand and dip it in the chalice of wine or the glass with white grape juice. Simply complete a slip found in the pew box and place it in the offering. Consider the options on reverse side as to how you may serve this congregation.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER (sung)
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HYMNS DURING COMMUNION (CON’T) “Rooftops” (words found on next page) “Tu Nombre Alabare” sung by Alma Misioneras
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POST COMMUNION BLESSING (please stand)
P The Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you safe in His Grace until everlasting life.
C Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
C O God, in this holy communion you have welcomed us into your presence, nourished us with words of mercy, and fed us at your table. Amid the cares of this life, strengthen us to love you with all our heart, serve our neighbors with a willing spirit, and honor the earth you have made; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
SENDING HYMN “Our God” (words found on next page)
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BENEDICTION “Angeles Volando” sung by Alma Misioneras P Almighty God has created you and has a purpose for your life every day! Lord, Help us remember, IF YOU ARE NOT DEAD... C YOU ARE NOT DONE! P Live your lives in Christ, rooted and built up in him, and abound in
thanksgiving; and the blessing of the Holy Trinity, ☩ one God, be upon
you and remain with you forever. C Amen. DISMISSAL
P Go in peace. Christ is sending you.
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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Date Time Ushers Greeters/Comm. Assistants
Readers
11/23 4:00 S.Weidling/Joyce Hoeft Gil/Nancy Richter Donna Ford
11/24 7:45 Cheryl Preul/Carol Smith Dave/Nancy Griffiths Marilyn Davis
9:30 Ann Bird/Michelle Cegon Ed Anderson/D. Caldwell Susan Hall
11/27 6:00 Bruce Burton/L.Layton Chris Randby/Joyce Hoeft S.Weidling
11/30 4:00 Tom Volpe/Donna Ford Paul/Rosella Lesher Jeanie Volpe
12/1 7:45 C. Wade/Mike Gustafson Jennifer/Ed Akridge Marilyn Davis
9:30 S.Noltemeyer/M.Jones Chris Randby/John Merz Susan Hall
11:00 Ann Bird/ Ed Anderson/Jim Neely Jim Neely
12/7 4:00 Tom Volpe/Dennis Kasin Dave & Marge Graham Jeanie Volpe
12/8 7:45 Bruce Burton/L.Layton S.Weidling/Larry Unger N. Ferguson
9:30 Larry & Bonnie Doll M.Cegon/Russ DeVriendt R. Cavanaugh
11:00 Ann Bird/ Carolyn Wertman
Looking for volunteers- The Altar Committee is responsible for preparing Holy Communion for each of the worship services. It’s not a difficult task but at present I am looking for more volunteers, men are always welcome, for the various services. If you would like to be a part of this team, please contact Char Schomisch, committee chair at. Thanks! Worship Assistants- The 11:00 am Service begins next week, we are in need of volunteers to serve as ushers, greeters/communion assistants and readers for this service. If you can help out, please Contact Brenda Taylor (660)-
848-9981, or Kate in the office (928) 342-6002. Thank you!
LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE:
4:00 =104 7:45am=80 9:30am=153 Total=337
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CALENDAR FOR COMING WEEK
DATE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
11/24 12:00 pm Foothills Social Group Fellowship Hall
1:30 pm AWC Music Recital Sanctuary
11/25 9:00 am Glorious Quilters Fellowship Hall
11:00 am GriefShare Fellowship Classroom
1:00 pm Worship Matters Class Sanctuary
1:00 pm Open Crafts Fellowship Hall
1:00 pm OA Fellowship Classroom
3:30 pm Bible Study Fellowship Classroom
6:30 pm Bible Study Fellowship Classroom
11/26 10:00 am Nominating Committee Fellowship Classroom
1:00 pm Foothills Social Group Fellowship Hall
11/27 9:30 am Roadrunners Quilters Fellowship Hall
Pastor’s New Bible Study/Discussion- meets on Mondays, at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. (Bring your Bible) THE GOD-GUIDED CHRISTIAN…THE GOD-GUIDED CHURCH-Do such people really exist? Does such a church really exist? What draws people to some churches? What doesn’t? What is the dynamic that causes life transitions? How are members energized for mission? Along with any other questions that you might bring up! Come to any session!
WORSHIP MATTERS CLASS… Meets on Mondays, @ 1:00pm in the Sanctuary. Presenter will be The Rev. Marilyn Benay and cost for the materials is $8.00. Worship Matters is a five-session course for adults to investigate why we do what we do during our Lutheran worship. This course focuses on worship as the principal weekly gathering of God’s people around Word and Sacrament. The pattern of worship described as gathering, word, meal, sending will also be explored. Come to any session!
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Announcements Thank you- Alma Misioneras for coming and sharing their music with us. We
are collecting a free will offering a the door to help cover their expenses, and any extra will go to the youth to help cover costs to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering in Minnesota in the Summer of 2021. Upcoming Music Recitals- AWC Music department is holding a Formal Student Recital Sunday November 24th at 1:30pm in the Sanctuary. This recital represents the progress the instrumental and vocal students have achieved throughout the semester. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. AWC Choral Department presents: Every Valley- Holiday Concert Celebrating the Joy of Christmas. Featuring the AWC Chamber singers and Yuma Chorale. Friday December 6, doors open at 6:30pm concert begins at 7pm. Location is St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of 16th st. and 14th Ave. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Christmas Bazaar Our Christmas Bazaar is coming up on Saturday, December 7th. We need cookies, candy and bars brought to us in bulk, as we are trying something new, a Cookie Walk! People will have a chance to make their own dozen of a variety of choices! If you are bringing jellies and pickles or other things, we will put those on an open table. Crafts will be appreciated. On Friday, December 6th, from 9am-12pm we will be receiving these gifts. Thank you!
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Thanksgiving Eve Service- We will be having our Thanksgiving eve service this Wednesday November 27th at 6:00pm, Please join us, invite a friend and enjoy all of the favorite hymns you have chosen! Thanksgiving Dinner- Our annual Thanksgiving meal will be served on Thanksgiving Day. Please arrive by 11:45 so food can be put out. We will provide the turkey and gravy, we ask that you bring your favorite thanksgiving side dish or dessert to share! If you know anyone that would be spending the holiday alone, PLEASE invite them! Please fill out the form in the bulletin and place it in the offering plate.
Recyling cans- We are asking that if you bring cans to the church for recycling, that you do so on either Saturday or Sunday during services ONLY. Give by Text-ONE OF THE FASTEST WAYS TO GIVE… In less time than it takes to write a check, you can make weekly offerings sending a text message. Give+Text is not meant to replace other donation methods but rather it offers you another convenient way to fulfill your stewardship commitment and participate in other appeals immediately. Simply text to 928-756-0091, insert the amount & category (Bldg, general or project) you wish to give in the message space, (ex. $10.00 – bldg). It will then give you a link, click on that link and it will have you set up your contact and payment information (a onetime thing). When finished tap ‘Process’. You should get a thank you message if you did everything correct. Copies of the Quick Guide can be picked up from the counter in the Narthex. Call the office (928-342-6002) if you have questions or Vanco at 800-675-7430. Put Vanco & the number in your phone contacts, so you always have it available.
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Adult Vacation Bible School- Tuesday, January 14th-Friday January 17th from 9am-11:30am. Adult Vacation Bible School is a unique experience that will revive your spirit and start the new year off with a bang! Titled “Jonah-It would be a whale of a tale ‘if it wasn’t true!’” Cyndy Warnier dives deep with her message. After that it’s crafts, fellowship and lots of fun for women and men! Mark your calendars today!
There are 2 Giving Trees this year: First- ELCA Good Gifts- The ELCA Good Gifts program gives you a chance to purchase good gifts in the form of chickens, goats, water well, bees and education programs. In lieu of a gift for someone who “has everything” purchasing a good gift in their name will benefit families in the U.S. and worldwide who are in great need. There will be a table in the Narthex before and after services this weekend November 23/24 and November 30/December 1. Second- ELCA Good Gifts- ANGEL TREE PROGRAM…. THE ANGELS ARE HERE! The Angel tree is up in the Narthex with Angel tags attached. Please select one or more tags, if you are able, and purchase the gift specified, spending approximately $25.00 per gift. A Walmart or Target gift certificate can be purchased in place of the gift. All gifts must be returned to the church, UNWRAPPED, with the Angel tag securely attached by DECEMBER 8TH.
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How is God working in your life lately?? Please share stories of how you see God working in your day-to-day life
Pastor and our staff are always looking for stories, Please let us know how God is working so we can share stories of his amazing work!
Send stories to [email protected] Here is a story from Pastor Timm: "It was a normal Wednesday morning, one in which I had the privilege of making a home visit to a couple from Tennessee that had visited our worship service. During a cup of coffee and a great conversation, this couple mentioned that they had met some folks that worship at GdC at last year’s North Dakota breakfast, by the name of Peterson...Dennis Peterson...and they wondered if they were back yet. I said that I had not seen them, but I would call them and harass them when I got back to the office. Upon returning to the office, I got sidetracked to other pressing matters...until my cell phone rang...with a call from Sharon Peterson...Dennis' wife. I told Sharon the story, and gave her the other folks number, so she could call and share a 'God-incidence'....a story that is more than coincidence....caused by God!" So, how have you been seeing or experiencing God being active in your life and world? We all need you to share your faith story!!!
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GLORIA DE CRISTO LUTHERAN CHURCH 11273 E. 40th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
Phone:(928) 342-6002 Fax (928) 342-7613
Website: www.gloriadecristo.com
Pastor: William Timm (
Organist: Shirley Ehler (
Pianist: Marge Graham, Marie Ritten, Jean Abel
Worship Coordinator: Jerry Grill (
Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator: Julie Villones (
Choir Director: Jerry Grill
Bells of Glory: Kay Lee Grunst (
Acolytes: Brennen & Aiden Harwood, Luke & Logan Johnson
ChristCare Equippers: Roy Cavanaugh ( Jo Larsen (
Carolyn Thorene ( Pastor Timm (
Stephen Ministry Leaders: Russ DeVriendt ( Joyce Hoeft ( Mike Rosenberg ( Pastor Timm (
Office Staff: Kate Harwood, Secretary ( Isaac Timm, Nursery CPA Financial Advantage, Payroll
Please make a right turn out of the driveway onto 40th Street! Left turns will hold up traffic and cause people to lose any religious good that happened in the last hour!
