Volume 90 | Week of November 11, 2019
This Week at Incarnate Word
"Here in this place the new light is streaming, now is the darkness vanished away"

Evangelical Lutheran Worship #532
Veterans Day Prayer
The Word in Action
Monday, November 11th
The Word in Action Core Group meets on Monday, November 11th at 7 pm. All are welcome to join us as we continue to discern ways of embodying God's presence to each other as well as in the neighborhood and beyond.
The Word Proclaimed
Monday, November 11th
The Word Proclaimed Core Group meets on Monday, November 11th at 7 pm. Please keep these folks in your prayers as they discern God's presence in the planning of worship in the weeks and months to come.
The Word Supported
Stewardship Team
Wednesday, November 13th
The Stewardship Team continues to build on the outcomes of the Mini-Retreat. If you are interested in serving on

(1) Publicity Team , to investigate new and creative ways to communicate the great things happening at Incarnate Word,

(2) Strategic Ministry Team , to develop a strategy to grow and expand existing and new outreach ministries at Incarnate Word,

(3) Building Team to develop plans to improve/update the Incarnate Word’s physical plant,  please send a note to:
Church Office ( office@incarnatewordelca.org )

or

Kelley Madden ( kmadden@rochester.rr.com ).
Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 13th
Are you looking for unimaginable fun on a Wednesday evening? Come to our Wednesday evening choir rehearsals at 7:30 and add your voice to those of the choir. No experience is necessary!
Looking Ahead
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Luke 21:5-19
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Serving in Worship
Sunday, November 17th
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Adult Forum
Sunday, November 17th
Join us on Sunday, November 17th at 11 am in the Jenny Lind Room when Rev. Mary Mroczka will lead us in our Adult Forum discussions.
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Christmas Gifts That Make a Difference!
Do you want to avoid the Black Friday scene altogether this year? Try shopping for Christmas gifts that make a difference in the lives of those most in need and all from the comforts of your own home. Click the Good Gifts button to see what's available in the Good Gifts ELCA Catalog.
Faces of the Neighborhood
On occasion I will share brief stories and pictures of folks from around the neighborhood whom I have been privileged to meet. Though I may not always share their names, I will share what was on their mind when we met.
~ Pastor Doug
"I'm a disabled veteran... I adopted this little monster almost 3 years ago at the pound. Somehow we found each other... When it gets a little chilly, she crawls up in the covers. She's become my life". ~ E
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Pastor's Ponderings
Living Out the Gospel
Tip #5
Stay tuned next week for Tip #4