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Weekly News Update Friday, January 30th 2015
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A Message from the Pastor
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Dear Disciples of Jesus at American Lutheran,
Ever feel like you have to hide those parts of yourself you don't want others to see? That you have to clean up your act before you come to worship? Not so, says Lutheran seminary professor David Lose: "Our God is a God of the broken, and our church is a fellowship of the needy." All it takes to be a follower of Jesus in the community of faith is to recognize your deep need and trust that Jesus has come to meet it.
See you in church,
Pastor Gretchen
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Thank You, Melanie!
 Today was Melanie Salisbury's last day working in the office. Melanie has been the church secretary at American Lutheran Church for the past eight (8) years.
There were lots of visitors in the office this afternoon, and they all came bearing gifts! A few tears shed, but we take heart knowing we will continue to see Melanie's smiling face, and hear her lovely voice in the choir, on Sundays during worship.
Cheers to you, Melanie!
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Memorial Service
Saturday, January 31st
The congregation is invited to a memorial service for long-time member Eleanore Babchuck on Saturday, January 31st at 1pm.
The service will be held at the church with a reception following in the Friendship Room in the 747 building.
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Council Highlights
The new 2015 Congregation Council met on Tues. Jan.20th.
After an extended time of becoming acquainted and orienting the new members, the following business was discussed:
- President Deyo Blake reported that negotiations to rent our admin. building to Brighton Hall are still on hold; and gave an update on our property tax status.
- Mark Baker has started the process to acquire news sound system components from Wish List donations; and new items will be added to the WishList.
- The Facilities Renovation Committee will reconvene to compile a list of urgent and desired property upgrades.
- Approval was given to Vsev Krawczeniuk to proceed with plans to establish the Burbank Children's Theatre Company, which would begin performances in April.
Full minutes will be posted on website once approved.
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LWR Fair Trade Chocolate
 We sold out of nearly all the fair trade cocoa products last week. More have been ordered and will be available for sale after worship on February 8th. Each purchase delivers to you a direct relationship with cocoa farmers and their families from across Latin America; and strengthens LWR's relationship with farmers around the world by donating $0.20 per pound back to the LWR Small Farmers Fund. - Regular Coffee --12oz. $6.00
- DeCaf Coffee -- 12oz. $7.40
- Organic Dark Choc. Hearts $4.25
- Hot Cocoa Mix -- 12oz. $5.00
Click here to volunteer to sell these items after service on Sundays.
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Condolences for Lorraine Nelson
American Lutheran Church will not be hosting the memorial service for Lorraine Nelson. Instead, the service will be heldin Apple Valley, where she lived. If you would like to send condolences to the Nelson family, you may send them to: Dennis Nelson, 10081 Redstone Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308.
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Big News from
Family Promise of the Verdugos
Doors re-opening:
February 15th, 2015
Resuming services to Families with Children:
March 1st, 2015
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