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This week is Pledge Sunday at CLC. We are grateful to Marianne Swenson, Lana Peta, and Bob Weaver for their witnesses of living out their faith in their daily lives. This is the time to consider God's provision for your life, and the portion of your financial resources you are able to share, in thankful response, to the ministries we undertake together. Your generosity enables us to radiate the light of Christ throughout this community; all are urged to consider taking a step up in giving--and, if you've never pledged before, to begin this year.
We will also respond with our offerings of time and talent for the sake of our life and work together. If you have a talent that doesn't seem to yet have a place, ask!
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Music Notes
Tom Berryman, Music Director
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The CLC Choir will be singing Leo Nestor
'
s setting of the hymntext
"
Strengthen for Service, Lord
"
(ELW 497). Nestor is a composer and musican long associated with the Catholic University of America and the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, both in Washington, DC. The organ postlude is Gabriel Pierne
́'
s Prelude Toccata in G Minor (1863-1937). Watch the video below for a performance on a large Dutch mechanical action organ:
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| Prélude Op. 29 No. 1 - Gabriel Pierné |
Tom Berryman, Music Director
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Hello, everybody, from Youth & Family-driven coordination!
The youth LOCK-IN is THIS Saturday, Nov. 17, 5:00pm until... too early in the morning! Parents, I'll be sending you details asap about what to bring and what duties will need to be fulfilled. So watch out for PHONE calls. ;)
Post-Confirmands began Sunday Morning Conversations
this past Sunday with Kindly Christian Adults Volunteering Early. First up was Russell and Mary Pollard who made an important discovery: neither Liana, Peter nor Otto could bring themselves to drink coffee with their DONUT HOLES. Ohhh, parents: where have you gone wrong with your Lutheran progeny!! ;) So we'll figure out alternatives that are expedient. Importantly, I'm told there was actual conversation employed by all, so thank you, Mary, Russell and Po-Cons! And do resume that this Sunday at 9:00am.
Thank you, everyone! -Gail Weston-Roberts
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Adult Forum
In the Adult Forum this week we wrap up our Lucan series,
Close Encounters of the Jesus Kind, with "Jesus is Close to Those Learning from the Estranged." (Luke 10:25-37) Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in the Memorial Room. Newcomers are always welcome, and you may come for a single session, a series, or every week!
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CLC Book Group
The CLC Book Group reads the novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
for its November 19 gathering. "
A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German Occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name."
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This Sunday's CLC at the Movies will be one for practically all ages. At a time when compassion seems to be in short supply,
Wonder, based on the New York Times bestseller and starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Trombley , tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out. (from "Rotten Tomatoes")
Rating: PG (for thematic elements including bullying, and some mild language)
Sunday, November 18, 4:00 pm in the Memorial Room followed by cafeteria-themed Pot-luck in the parish hall. No time to cook? Come, anyway!
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MASS Bible Society study,
Exploring Justice
wraps up its final meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15, discussing "American Idol" a look at the Second Amendment and gun rights. Members will write and submit their final evaluations of the study series to author Anne Robertson who will use their critiques to refine her manuscript prior to publication the spring of 2019. Study group members will each receive a copy of the published book as thanks for their participation.
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Bible Study
Led by Pastor Richard Hurst, the Bible study group meets each Thursday at the church. We invite you to join with us as we gather for coffee and refreshments at 9:45 a.m. in the Memorial Room so that the hour discussion/study can begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
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Wildfires are raging across California, destroying thousands of homes and wiping out the town of Paradise, located north of Sacramento. Multiple deaths have been confirmed and large-scale, mandatory evacuations are in place for multiple communities across the state's impacted areas as first responders work to gain control of the fires. Family members of CLC folks are among those fleeing the fires.
Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for "U.S. wildfires" will be used to help those affected by wildfires until the response is complete. Together, we can help provide immediate and long-lasting support. Please give today.
Make checks payable to
Lutheran Disaster Response.
Write "U.S. Wildfires" on your
check's memo line and send to:
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
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Please plan to come Saturday morning for an hour or two or three to ready the grounds for winter weather. Wear your gardening gloves, and bring rakes and hand tools. We begin at 8:30 and conclude by noon. Refreshments provided.
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There are still a few spaces remaining for Bystander Intervention training this coming Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning from 9:00 to 10:30/11:00. Learn what you can do to safely and effectively respond when you see someone being harassed or bullied. Appropriate for high schoolers and adults. $5 fee.
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Mark your calendars for the annual Open House at the Parsonage--61 Fisher Street, Natick. Plan to join Pr. Bourret and Jeff on Sunday, December 9, anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.--but we'll be toasting Harry Seaholm at around 7:00!
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On Sunday, November 18th
, we celebrate the twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
,
9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. worship, Pastor Rebecca Bourret preaching and presiding.
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READINGS FOR THIS WEEK
November 18,
2018, Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost/Quilt Sunday
Near the close of the church year, the readings remind us of both the end of the world and the end of our lives. Come to worship to receive God's comfort for whenever we face destruction and death.
First Reading Psalm Second Reading Gospel
Daniel 12:1-3
Psalm 16
Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25
Mark 13:1-8
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Sing For Joy
Enhance your understanding of the weekly scripture readings by listening to Sing For Joy
http://www.stolaf.edu/singforjoy/
from St. Olaf College. The Sing For Joy radio program, produced by
St. Olaf College
, has a simple mission: to explore the weekly themes of Christian worship by providing the best in sacred choral music and thoughtful commentary. The musical performances eloquently "do the talking," while the concise remarks from host
Pastor Bruce Benson
illuminate the meaning of the texts.
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On Sunday, October 21st
, we celebrate
the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost/Jazz Liturgy,
9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. worship, Pastor Rebecca Bourret preaching and presiding.
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