 Dear Disciples of Jesus at American Lutheran, TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!! Join us for "Moonlight Movie Night" as we enjoy the outdoor summer breeze while watching
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Bring your snacks and lawn chairs for show time at 8:15pm in the parking lot. Our youth will be staying afterwards for "Nocturnalapalooza" a Lock-In for 6th - 12th graders. See details below.
On Sunday we're reminded in Jesus' parable that it's not so easy to separate wheat from weeds in the field of God's world. Thank goodness we can leave that job to God, freeing us up to do good and live out the Gospel where we're planted(Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43).
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WEEKLY UPDATE
We invite all into our inclusive, diverse community of faith as we seek to live the way of Christ's unconditional and reconciling love. Just as Jesus welcomed each person as a beloved child of God, so we welcome people of all ages, races, ethnicity, culture, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic, family or immigration status. Basically if you're breathing, you're welcome here. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey this is a non-judgmental place where doors are open and questions are always invited. Feeling spiritually connected in today's complex society can be challenging. Join us as we grow in faith to do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.
"Peace be with you" (John 20:26).
Craft gifts from Africa
On Sunday, stop by the display featuring crafts and jewelry that will serve the Church in East Africa through African Team Ministries. The purchase of these crafts will bring relief to children and those in need through care and education of African orphanages in Tanzania; irrigation systems for growing crops; and jobs for unemployed women as they make crafts.
How are we Generous?
Our synod is participating in a "Generous Life Project" to learn from each other how we are living generously, what sparks that generosity, and how we might help each other respond to the Gospel with time, skills and financial resources. Please join Pastor after worship on Sunday in the nursery/lounge for an informal conversation about what you value about our ministry, how we are generous, and how that generosity extends to our neighbors.
Moonlight Movie Night
Enjoy the outdoor summer breezes tonight while watching "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" starring Johnny Depp. Bring your snacks and lawn chairs and don't forget the kids. Movie starts at 8:15pm sharp.
Nocturnalapalooza!
It's a Youth Lock-In for 6th-12th graders tonight from 7:30pm-MIDNIGHT at church. Come for Moonlight Movie Night, peer bonding, talent show, games, music, and more! Cost is $5 for pizza and snacks. Ask your friends to join us in the fun! Questions? Ask Desiree Garcia, 818-430-9497; [email protected]
Singing workshop
Tuesday, August 5
A singing workshop will be offered with Steve Kronauer from 7-9pm for those in our church and the community who would like to improve their singing skills. A $20 deposit is requested when you schedule a 20 minute session between 7 and 9pm. See Steve after worship or contact him at 310-800-0099;
[email protected]
You may also leave the deposit at the church office. Sign up today!
Council Update
The Congregation Council met on Tues, July 15th. The main business was to draft a counter-proposal to Brighton Hall's offer for use of our Administration building starting in May 2015. Once our negotiations have ended, Council will hold a Congregation Chat to explain our proposal, followed by a Congregational meeting a few weeks later to vote on the recommendation.
Summer Worship
The season of summer coincides with a long period of the church year called Ordinary Time or the Time after Pentecost. The color in worship is green, a color of growth and new life in the natural world and also for us spiritually as we grow into faithful disciples of Jesus. This period allows us the opportunity to see God in the simple, everyday rhythms of life. As Gerard Manley observed, even this ordinary time is
"charged with the grandeur of God." If that is the case, maybe summer can be the beginning of Extraordinary Time as we pay attention to how God is present and active in our daily lives.
On the road?
Summer often brings vacations and travels to other places. If you are away from Burbank, you may find another ELCA congregation for worship as you journey, by visiting www.elca.org and clicking on the link "Find a congregation" by city and state.
"O God, our beginning and our end, you kept Abraham and Sarah in safety throughout the days of their pilgrimage, you led the children of Israel through the midst of the sea, and by a star you led the magi to the infant Jesus. Protect and guide us when we travel. Make our ways safe and our homecomings joyful, and bring us at last to our heavenly home, where you dwell in glory with our Lord Jesus Christ and the life-giving Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, Amen."
Summer Giving
Remember that when you take vacation, your church doesn't! If you know you're gone to be gone and not in worship some Sundays during the summer, please turn in your regular offerings before you leave so we may continue to pay our ongoing bills. Better yet, consider an automated payment through our "Simply Giving" program. It's easy and one less thing to think about! Talk to our Financial Secretary Bob Norgauer [email protected]; 818-730-8315.
Wish List
Our Congregation Council has prioritized a list of items we would like for our ministry that are not included in our general operating budget. Please consider an additional gift beyond your regular giving, perhaps in memory or honor of someone, or just in thanksgiving for our community of faith.
Advent Banners
Two large panel banners for right and left side of chancel area. $2,500
Church sound system upgrade
Part 1-
New Mixer and cry room speaker $2,800
Part 2-
Basic Monitor system for worship band $0
(Thanks to Carma Phillips for this donation in memory of husband Donald Phillips)
Part 3-
Expanded Monitor system for
worship band 2,800
As a congregation our ministry is also part of the Southwest California Synod:www.socalsynod.org; and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA): www.elca.org.
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AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH 755 N. WHITNALL HWY BURBANK, CA 91505 818 846 0295
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Pastor Gretchen Bingea
Sunday, July 20 Assistants
Assisting Minister & Reader
Will Campbell
AcolyteAngelina Kassenborg Media Projection
Gretchen & Augie Rexach
Jayne Lundquist & Dorotea Paulus Altar Guild
Tanda Tindell & Dorotea Paulus
Ushers
Kirt Stanford, Bill Reardon,
& Bob Norgauer
Refreshments
Nicole Reardon
Money Counters
Sue Mavro & Vi Reardon
Update from Lutheran Social Services (LSS)
You are now able to call the LSS offices at their original number of 818-901-9480. Or email [email protected].
1.There has been no change in regards to the status of the building 2. We are taking clothes but no food although we are always accepting checks and funds for food for later use 3. We are doing all programs but not food pantry and no computer classes 4. We are currently providing Bus Coupon's for the TAP cards 5. We now have a case manager on site Alex Mesa that will be working the H2H program which is a targeted program working with the homeless individuals and families that wish to move from homelessness and change their current situation. Alex is part time on site at Van Nuys from 9am to 2pm Tues to Friday in case you wish to refer. 6. We are open from 8:30am to 12pm and 12:30pm to 3pm Tuesday through Friday. Your help is invited to assist with the costs that insurance doesn't cover. Contributions can be mailed to LSS Community Care Center, 6425 Tyrone Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401. Please designate how your contribution should be used, such as "fire," "food," etc. Will you lend a hand? Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC) needs volunteers to count and inventory every can of soup, box of cereal, and bag of pasta-all by the end of June! If you can help during the daytime, evenings or weekends contact Edward at 818-848-2822 ext. 107.  CONGREGATION COUNCIL President: Deyo Blake Vice-President: Mark Relyea Secretary: Joni Stanford Treasurer: Susan Anderson Trustee of Administration: Mark Burrows Deacon of Outreach: Bob Nicol (Evangelism and Social Service agencies and issues) Deacon of Vision Planning: Mark Baker (Congregational Planning and Goal Setting) Pastor: Gretchen Bingea
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