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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Volume 368 January 2019 The Grapevine FROM YOUR PASTOR... The Gloria Dei Grapevine is the monthly newsleer of Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church. For more informaon, or if you have any quesons, please contact us. Pastor Dennis J. Himm 5005 M c Candlish Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Phone:(810)694-3540 [email protected] www.GloriaDeiGB.com I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John15:5 Please Join Us Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30am Adult, Teen, & Childrens Sunday School at 11:00am, September thru May Adult Bible Study - every Thursday at 9:00am Youth Group (6 th -12 th grade) Meets twice monthly September thru May, and once monthly June thru August. Lutheran Pioneers (K-8th grade) Meets twice monthly September thru May. HYMNS FOR THE SEASON: Epiphany: To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord (CW 88) appy New Year! But what makes a year happy? Isnt it what happens to us and those we love? When good things happen to us we are happy. When they dont we are disappointed and unhappy. I believe that is why God urges us to be joyful and to rejoice always. Joy and rejoicing doesnt have to do with what happens to us, but rather on the sure, unchangeable promises of God. So whether good things or bad things happen to us we can still rejoice and be filled with joy that this too will work for our eternal good. So instead Happy New Year, my pray- er for you and yours is that you have a Joyous New Year! One of Martin Luther’s most sig- nificant writings was his Small Catechism, published in 1529. It provides a summary of our Christian faith, divided into six chief parts of biblical teaching. In time, Luther composed a hymn for each part to combine those sacred truths with music for eas- ier learning. These hymns give God’s people a special oppor- tunity to sing their faith. In 1541, Luther wrote the last of his catechetical hymns, “To Jor- dan Came the Christ, Our Lord,” which treats the subject of Holy Baptism. Some modern hymnals rearrange Luther’s origi- nal stanzas and eliminate others, but Luther’s lesson remains. At the Jordan River in a grand epiphany, Jesus reveals the signifi- cance and importance of our baptism when he was himself baptized. In his sermons on Christ’s bap- tism, Luther regularly equated it with Jesus’ cross, stressing that in both places the Savior ex- changed his perfection for our sin. Baptism was as much a part of Christ’s saving work for us as Continued on page 3

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  • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Volume 368

    January 2019

    The Grapevine FROM YOUR PASTOR...

    The Gloria Dei Grapevine is the

    monthly newsletter of Gloria

    Dei Evangelical Lutheran

    Church. For more information,

    or if you have any questions,

    please contact us.

    Pastor Dennis J. Himm

    5005 McCandlish Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

    Phone:(810)694-3540

    [email protected]

    www.GloriaDeiGB.com

    I am the vine, you are the

    branches. If a man remains in

    me and I in him, he will bear

    much fruit; apart from me you

    can do nothing.

    John15:5

    Please Join Us

    Sunday Morning Worship

    at 9:30am

    Adult, Teen, & Children’s

    Sunday School at 11:00am,

    September thru May

    Adult Bible Study - every

    Thursday at 9:00am

    Youth Group (6th-12th grade)

    Meets twice monthly

    September thru May, and once

    monthly June thru August.

    Lutheran Pioneers (K-8th

    grade) Meets twice monthly

    September thru May.

    HYMNS FOR THE SEASON: Epiphany:

    To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord (CW 88)

    appy New Year! But what makes a year happy? Isn’t it what happens to us and those we love? When

    good things happen to us we are happy. When they don’t we are disappointed and unhappy. I believe that is why God urges us to be joyful and to rejoice always. Joy and rejoicing doesn’t have to do with what happens to us, but rather on the sure, unchangeable promises of God. So whether good things or bad things happen to us we can still rejoice and be filled with joy that this too will work for our eternal good. So instead “Happy New Year”, my pray-er for you and yours is that you have a Joyous New Year!

    One of Martin Luther’s most sig-

    nificant writings was his Small

    Catechism, published in 1529. It

    provides a summary of our

    Christian faith, divided into six

    chief parts of biblical teaching. In

    time, Luther composed a hymn

    for each part to combine those

    sacred truths with music for eas-

    ier learning. These hymns give

    God’s people a special oppor-

    tunity to sing their faith.

    In 1541, Luther wrote the last of

    his catechetical hymns, “To Jor-

    dan Came the Christ, Our

    Lord,” which treats the subject

    of Holy Baptism. Some modern

    hymnals rearrange Luther’s origi-

    nal stanzas and eliminate others,

    but Luther’s lesson remains. At

    the Jordan River in a grand

    epiphany, Jesus reveals the signifi-

    cance and importance of our

    baptism when he was himself

    baptized.

    In his sermons on Christ’s bap-

    tism, Luther regularly equated it

    with Jesus’ cross, stressing that

    in both places the Savior ex-

    changed his perfection for our

    sin. Baptism was as much a part

    of Christ’s saving work for us as Continued on page 3

  • January 6

    Ushers: Joe King, Brian King, & John Kritzman

    Greeters: Barb Lambert & Judy Yake

    Communion Set Up: Hoppe

    Communion Assistants: Gary Richmond & Tom

    Furnner

    Power Point Assistant: Garrett Edgett

    Counters: Moore & Neuwirth

    Cleaners: Yake/Lambert

    January 13

    Ushers: Zach Kritzman, Mark Moore, & Logan Moore

    Greeter: SueAnn Callahan

    Power Point Assistant: Kaitlyn Straub

    Counters: Mortimer & Major

    Cleaners: Mortimer

    January 20

    Ushers: Reagan Moore, Allen Mortimer, & Tom

    Furnner

    Greeters: The Edgett Family

    Communion Set Up: Hoppe

    Communion Assistants: Joe King & Pete Straub

    Power Point Assistant: Brenna Moore

    Counters: Hoppe & Luisier

    Cleaners: Major

    January 27

    Ushers: Ralph Dudley, Bob Kost, Sr., Scott Mortimer

    Greeter: Scott & Donna Freimark

    Power Point Assistant: Reagan Moore

    Counters: Mortimer & Metz

    Cleaners: Faulkner

    February 3

    Ushers: Kent Kerwin, Harold Fox, Jim Sharich

    Greeters: Tom & Pat Furnner

    Communion Set Up: Kost

    Communion Assistants: Gary Richmond & Jim Luisier

    Power Point Assistant: Tobias Edgett

    Counters: Kritzman & Leplow

    Cleaners: King

    February 10

    Ushers: Tobias Edgett, Jim Luisier, & Eric Metz

    Greeter: Bob & Susanna Kost

    Power Point Assistant: Joe Hoppe

    Counters: Callahan & Furnner

    Cleaners: Viele

    February 17

    Ushers: John Kritzman, & Zack Kritzman, Brian King

    Greeters: The Kritzman Family

    Communion Set Up: Kost

    Communion Assistants: Joe King & Pete Straub

    Power Point Assistant: Kaitlyn Straub

    Counters: Moore & Neuwirth

    Cleaners: Sharich

    February 24

    Ushers: Joe King, Mike Hoppe, & Joe Hoppe

    Greeter: Joe & Sharon King

    Power Point Assistant: Garrett Edgett

    Counters: Mortimer & Major

    Cleaners: Moore

  • HYMNS FOR THE SEASON: Epiphany:

    To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord (CW 88)

    Continued from page 1

    was his cross: “First he must sanctify baptism through his own body and thereby take away the sin, in order that

    afterwards those who believe in him may have the forgiveness of sins.” Luther reflects this idea in his hymn:

    “This heav’nly washing now shall be a cleansing from transgression and by his blood and agony release from

    death’s oppression. A new life now awaits us” (stanza 1).

    But how can we be certain that Jesus’ baptism has such saving impact? Luther answers: Just look who

    showed up! “The Father’s voice from heav’n came down which we do well to ponder: ‘This man is my beloved

    Son, in whom my heart has pleasure’” (stanza 2). Not only that, but “God’s Holy Spirit here avows our kinship

    while bestowing the baptism of his blessing” (stanza 3). True, our physical eyes only see water, but “before

    the eye of faith unfolds the pow’r of Jesus’ merit. For here it sees his precious blood to all our ills bring healing, .

    . . assuring his own pardon” (stanza 4).

    And what are God’s people to do with Baptism? Luther replies, “Go out to ev’ry nation and bring to them the

    living Word” (stanza 5). We sing and share our baptismal faith!

    Use the season of Epiphany this year (January 6 – March 3) to once again ponder and appreciate your

    own baptism when the LORD placed his name on you, making you his. As you look at the cross each

    Sunday at Gloria Dei, remember to also see the Baptismal Font placed strategically in front of the altar as

    a reminder of what God has done for you through Christ.

    1To Jordan came the Christ, our Lord, To do his Father’s

    pleasure;

    Baptized by John, the Father’s Word Was given us to

    treasure.

    This heav’nly washing now shall be A cleansing from

    transgression

    And by his blood and agony Release from death’s oppres-

    sion.

    A new life now awaits us.

    2These truths on Jordan’s banks were shown By mighty

    word and wonder.

    The Father’s voice from heav’n came down Which we do

    well to ponder:

    “This man is my beloved Son, In whom my heart has

    pleasure.

    Him you must hear, and him alone, And trust in fullest

    measure

    The word that he has spoken.”

    3Oh, hear and mark the message well, For God himself

    has spoken.

    Let faith, not doubt, among us dwell, And so receive this

    token.

    Our Lord here with his Word endows Pure water freely

    flowing.

    God’s Holy Spirit here avows Our kinship while bestow-

    ing

    The baptism of his blessing.

    4 All that the mortal eye beholds Is water as we pour it.

    Before the eye of faith unfolds The pow’r of Jesus’

    merit.

    For here it sees his precious blood To all our ills bring

    healing,

    The wonders of that crimson flood The love of God

    revealing,

    Assuring his own pardon.

    5To his disciples spoke the Lord, “Go out to ev’ry

    nation

    And bring to them the living Word And this my

    invitation:

    Let ev’ryone abandon sin And come in true contrition

    To be baptized and thereby win Full pardon and

    remission

    And heav’nly bliss inherit.”

  • Birthdays in January 1/03 Joshua Thomason

    1/04 Ronnie Boggs

    1/07 Julie Poulos

    1/07 Lee Barnhardt

    1/10 Robby Kerwin

    1/14 Denise Faulkner

    1/16 Melissa King

    1/16 Mandy Straub

    1/18 Caleb Neuwirth

    1/18 Chad Conklin

    1/20 Scott Freimark

    1/20 Laura Mortimer

    1/20 Becky Richmond

    1/22 Isabel Sharich

    1/26 Joelle McGowen

    1/26 Randy Neuwirth III

    1/27 Eric Guffey

    1/29 Isaac Poulos

    Anniversaries in January 1/06 Adam & Jamie Stevenson

    Our Annual Voters Meeting and Election of

    Officers will be held on January 13. Annual

    reports from the Board Chairmen, the Ladies

    Guild, and Choir need to be turned in prior to

    the meeting. Please email a copy of your report

    to Pastor Himm or Val Hoppe before January

    12.

    Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study

    The January Men's Breakfast is scheduled

    for Saturday, January 19 at 8:00am. There

    is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board.

    Christmas for Kids

    Many thanks to all who planned,

    volunteered, and attended Christmas

    for Kids. All the kids (and volun-

    teers) had a great time!

    Thank You!

    Easter for Kids

    Did your family enjoy Christmas

    for Kids? Plan on joining us for

    Easter for Kids on April 13. Look

    for more information soon!

  • Bible Study for January DATE OLD TEST. PSALMS PROVERBS NEW TEST.

    1-Jan Esther 1-3 147 28 Rev. 19

    2-Jan Esther 4-7 148 29 Rev. 20

    3-Jan Esther 8-10 149 30 Rev. 21

    4-Jan Malachi 150 31 Rev. 22

    5-Jan Gen. 9,10 5 5 Matt. 7,8

    6-Jan Gen. 11,12 6 6 Matt. 9

    7-Jan Gen. 3,4 2 2 Matt. 3,4

    8-Jan Gen. 5,6 3 3 Matt. 5

    9-Jan Gen. 7,8 4 4 Matt. 6

    10-Jan Gen. 9,10 5 5 Matt. 7,8

    11-Jan Gen. 11,12 6 6 Matt. 9

    12-Jan Gen. 13,14 7 7 Matt. 10

    13-Jan Gen. 15,16 8 8 Matt. 11

    14-Jan Gen.,17,18 9 9 Matt. 12

    15-Jan Gen. 19,20 10 10 Matt. 13

    16-Jan Gen. 21,22 11 11 Matt. 14

    17-Jan Gen. 23,24 12 12 Matt. 15

    18-Jan Gen. 25,26 13 13 Matt. 16,17

    19-Jan Gen. 27 14 14 Matt. 18

    20-Jan Gen. 28,29 15 15 Matt. 19,20

    21-Jan Gen. 30 16 16 Matt. 21

    22-Jan Gen. 31 17 17 Matt. 22

    23-Jan Gen. 32,33 18: 1-15 18 Matt. 23

    24-Jan Gen. 34,35 18: 16-36 19 Matt. 24

    25-Jan Gen. 36,37 18: 37-50 20 Matt. 25

    26-Jan Gen. 38,39 19 21 Matt. 26

    27-Jan Gen. 40,41 20 22 Matt. 27

    28-Jan Gen. 42 21 23 Matt. 28

    29-Jan Gen. 43,44 22: 1-21 24 Mark 1

    30-Jan Gen. 45,46 22: 22-31 25 Mark 2

    31-Jan Gen. 47,48 23 26 Mark 3

  • Thank You Kay and I sincerely thank you for the precious card and $600 check we re-

    ceived Christmas Day from the congregation. Our greatest gift is God's son,

    wrapped and swaddling cloths lying in a manger. Your gift is also valued

    and will be used in many different ways. May the LORD continue to show-

    er His daily gifts on all of us in 2019 as we together give him glory, honor,

    and praise.

    In His love,

    Pastor & Kay

    KEYNOTE/BIBLE STUDY—Micah 6:8

    What Does the Lord Require of You?

    BREAKOUTS—

    Do Justice

    Love through Kindness

    Walk Humbly with Your God

    Young Man—What Does the Lord Require of You?

    FEBRUARY 16, 2019

    7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Text MENALIVE to 22828 to join our email list.

    Sponsored by

    Held at Great Hall Banquet and

    Convention Center, Midland, M

    For more information see website — www.menalivebalm.org

    or contact Pastor Richard Starr (989) 450-1708 or

    [email protected]

    The 25th Annual

    Today’s Christian Women’s Retreat

    March 22-24

    Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac

    3600 Centerpoint Parkway

    Pontiac, MI 48341

    248-253-9800

    www.tcwr.org

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    MADE EVERYTHING

    In Its Time

    Ecclesiastes 3:11

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  • A very special THANK YOU

    to all who participated in

    the Children’s Christmas Program.

    We couldn’t have done it without you!

    On January 19th from 10:30am until

    12:30pm the Board of Education is

    hosting a coaching session entitled

    “Developing a Culture of Thinking, Learn-

    ing, & Understanding” This workshop is

    about new developments in education

    and how they may be applied in Sun-

    day School classes, Youth Programs, or

    even at home. There is a sign-up sheet

    on the bulletin board.

    The Gloria Dei Ladies Guild will

    meet on January 13 after the ser-

    vice. LWMS information will also be

    shared. All women of the congre-

    gation are encouraged to attend.

    De-Decorating Party & Pot Luck Dinner

    Join us on January 12, at 5:00 pm as we gather to

    enjoy a pot luck meal and then spend some time

    in fellowship as we de-decorate the tree and take

    down all the Christmas decorations. There is a

    sign up sheet on the bulletin board.

    From the Treasurer: Running Totals through December 2018

    General Fund is 3,534.68

    Budget Receipts Expenses

    233,400.00 222,093.69 220,566.20

  • January 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

    30

    9:30 am - Worship

    11:00 am - Sunday School

    Classes

    Christmas 1

    31

    1

    2

    6:30 pm Board of Elders

    Meeting

    3

    9:00 am - Adult Bible

    Class

    7:00 pm Church Council

    4 5

    Cleaners for January 6:

    Lambert/Yake

    6 *Donation Sunday*

    9:30 am - Worship with Communion

    11:00 am - Sunday School

    PPA: Garrett Edgett

    Epiphany

    7

    6:30 pm - Catechism Class

    8

    9

    9:30 am - Circuit Pastors

    Meeting at Gloria Dei

    10

    9:00 am - Adult Bible

    Class

    7:00 pm Board of

    Education Meeting

    7:00 pm Board of

    Trustees Meeting

    11

    12

    5:00 pm Potluck &

    De-decorating

    Cleaners for January 13:

    Mortimer

    13

    9:30 am - Worship

    11:00 am - Sunday School

    11:00 am - Voter’s Meeting

    11:00 am - Ladies Guild Meeting

    PPA: Kaitlyn Straub

    Baptism of Our Lord

    14

    6:30 pm - Catechism Class

    15

    16

    17

    9:00 am - Adult Bible

    Class

    7:00 pm Board of

    Evangelism Meeting

    18 19

    8:00 am - Men’s Breakfast

    Cleaners for January 20: Major

    20

    9:30 am - Worship with Communion

    11:00 am - Sunday School

    PPA: Brenna Moore

    Epiphany 2

    21

    6:30 pm - Catechism Class

    7:00 pm - Choir Practice

    22

    23

    24

    9:00 am - Adult Bible

    Class

    25 26

    Cleaners for January 27:

    Faulkner

    27

    9:30 am - Worship

    11:00 am - Sunday School

    PPA: Reagan Moore

    Epiphany 3

    28

    6:30 pm - Catechism Class

    7:00 pm - Choir Practice

    29

    30

    *Deadline to register for

    the Men Alive! Rally*

    31

    9:00 am - Adult Bible

    Class

    7:00 pm Board of Stew-

    ardship Meeting

    1 2

    Cleaners for February 3

    King

    3 *Donation Sunday*

    9:30 am - Worship with Communion

    11:00 am - Sunday School

    PPA: Tobias Edgett

    Epiphany 4

    4

    6:30 pm - Catechism Class

    7:00 pm - Choir Practice

    5

    6

    6:30 pm Board of Elders

    Meeting

    7

    9:00 am - Adult Bible

    Class

    7:00 pm Church Council

    8 9

    Cleaners for February 10:

    Viele