Weekly News Update Friday, May 22nd 2015
 
Click on the button to donate to Lutheran Disaster Response and support efforts to help the Nepal area earthquake victims. Your gifts are needed to support the emergency response, including the distribution of immediate life-saving supplies such as water, food, shelter and medication to people injured, working through partners such as 
The Lutheran World Federation, Lutheran World Relief and the ACT Alliance, 
who are already on the ground and active in Nepal.
A Message from the Pastor

 
      Dear Disciples of Jesus at American Lutheran,

 

This Sunday, May 24th, we observe the 

Festival of Pentecost when God sent the Holy Spirit to empower the ministry of Jesus to continue through his followers. 

Pentecost is both a day and a season, extending from The Day of Pentecost until Advent. It is a time for claiming the power of the Holy Spirit for our daily living to help us grow in faith, courage and love.

 

Wear red to worship as we boldly witness to the Spirit alive and well in our midst!

    

See you in church,

Pastor Gretchen

 Supporting Our Members

   

Longtime members Lynda and Denis Petitt's son-in-law, Chris Fording, passed away suddenly on April 29th, leaving his wife and three daughters (ages 2, 6 and 8) behind. A youcaring website has been started in order to receive donations that will go toward helping the family get through this very difficult time. 

 

The site is at www.youcaring.com/chrisfording for those who wish to offer support. 

 

The family also requests prayers at this time.

New Church Office Hours

 

 

Patti, our new church secretary, is going to be in the office Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

 

Please make a note of these new office hours.

 
Stop by for a friendly "hello" if you have the chance!

 

 A.L.C Angels - Next Game May 29th!

   

 

There will be NO GAME TONIGHT due to Memorial Day weekend. 

 

Our next game is Friday, May 29th, at 8:30 p.m.  

We will be playing Media City Church at Gross Park, Field #2.

 

Come out and support your team!

 

For more information call Will Campbell at 303-862-0666 

or email [email protected].

Graduate Recognition, May 31st 

 

 

We will have a special ceremony during worship on Sunday, May 31st as we celebrate the young people in our congregation who will graduate this year. 

 

Please plan to attend Graduate Recognition Sunday in order to show support to all of our young people graduating from high school, college, university and professional school. 

 

We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates!
Special Congregation Meeting, May 31st

 

Congregation President Deyo Blake invites all members of the church to attend a special congregational meeting in the sanctuary May 31st after worship. 

 

This will be an important meeting and we urge all members to attend.

Gathering for Young Families, June 28th

   

Our first gathering for parents of young children, held on Sunday, May 17th was a great success! The next gathering will be held on Sunday, June 28th. More details to come so stay tuned!

 

SAVE THE DATE!

Stay Informed

    

Public Notices

Roommate Wanted

My name is Caleb and I recently graduated from college and am moving to the LA area in mid-June. I'm searching for a church family to join and am also looking for a place to live at the moment. If anyone is seeking a roommate or is trying to rent out a room in their current residence I would be happy to speak with them and see if we could work something out. God Bless. 

 
-- 
Caleb Myers
Otterbein University
740-348-6113  
Memorial Day Ceremony, May 25th

The City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department and the Burbank Veterans Committee Proudly Presents the Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 25th at 11:00am

at McCambridge Park War Memorial. Featuring the Burbank Community Band, Ceremony of the Rose by Girl Scout Troops 696 & 5356 and a flyover by the Condor Squadron, this event promises to be "a time of song, word, remembrance and celebration."
Family Promise Empty Bowl Event, June 14th

 

Family Promise of the Verdugos is holding their 5th Annual "Empty Bowl" Event on 

Sunday, June 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for kids. Your ticket includes a handmade bowl crafted by a local artist, access to a craft fair, and lunch of soup, bread, and desserts donated by local restaurants. 

For more information on where to buy tickets visit

www.familypromiseverdugos.org
The Gift That Gives Back

When you make a gift to your church, you don't expect to receive anything in return.  However, when you set up a Charitable Gift Annuity through the ELCA Foundation, you receive favorable income from that gift for the rest of your life.  The amount of income you receive is based on your age.  The older you are, the more you receive.  An individual gift annuity begins at 4.4% at age 60, and goes to 9% at age 90.  A portion of the income you receive is tax free.  You also receive a tax deduction at the time you set up the gift.  Upon your death, the remainder of that gift then goes to the Lutheran entity of your choice.  A minimum of $10,000 is needed to set up a charitable gift annuity.  For further information, contact our congregation's gift planner, 

Greg Shepherd at: 909-910-6823 or by email at: [email protected].

LGBTQ Pride Festivals - Volunteer Opportunities

LGBTQ  Pride Festivals are some of the most visible opportunities our congregations have to witness to the God who embraces each one of us and to proclaim that there are churches who are excited to receive the gifts of LGBTQ people. (Acronym lesson: L=Lesbian, G=Gay, B=Bisexual, T=Transgender, Q=Queer/Questioning)

SoCal Lutherans will be attending 3 Pride festivals this year:

- Long Beach Pride (May 16-17)
- Los Angeles Pride (June 12-14)
- Orange County Pride (August 1)

There will be several opportunities to volunteer at each one:

Staff the SoCal Lutherans Booth:
Shift length: 4 hours on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday during the morning, afternoon, or evening
What you'll get to do: Run a temporary tattoo parlor, take people's pictures against a whimsical backdrop, chat with people about faith (theirs and yours)
Best Part: Listening to people's stories while applying colorful rainbow tattoos!

March in the Pride Parade:
Shift length: Sunday morning, 5 hours, includes a 1.5 mile walking route.
What you'll get to do: Share in Holy Communion before the parade, then walk alongside cheering clergy and laity telling people of God's wide and welcoming embrace.
Best Part: Getting applauded for strutting your stuff and publicizing your church!

Decorate the Parade Floats/Make signs:
Shift Length: Variable, dates TBD
What you'll get to do: Tap into your artistic side to make signs, banners, and other decorations
Best Part: Getting creative with other fun Lutherans!

Why Volunteer at Pride?
1. It's a great opportunity to get energized in your faith
2. Pride is a fun, family-friendly event
3. You get a free t-shirt and tickets to the events!
4. There's a lot of positive energy and excitement - these are some of the biggest festivals in California!
5. It's a great chance to meet new people - both Lutherans and other festival attendees
6. You don't have to be gay to proclaim God's unending love to gay people! All people can be bearers of that good news!

This sounds great! How can I sign up?
Or email Rev. Caleb Crainer -  [email protected]