+ LET US PRAY TO THE LORD +
For those who need healing: Joan Allemand (Sheri Gessert’s friend), Robin Allen (Dellinger friend), Martha and Paul Barton, Nell Bernhards (former member), Brenda Braddee-Roycroft (Joyce Skoglund’s sister), Michelle Brennet (Dise friend), Nelson Brittle (Dise friend), Frances Brown, Ruth Brown, Bob Bunte (Gessert family), Bill Clingenpeel, Charlie DeLoatch (Lamborn friend), Chris Downey (Betsy Green’s mother), Delores Filer (Scott friend), Debbie Foster (Telesz friend), Joyce Frost (preschool parent), Carol Graul, Kirk and Leota Hage (Lamborn family), Nicky Harizi (Ben Foster’s friend), Bing Ho (Kakovitch friend), Nonie Holt, Mike Kalua (Diehl family), Linda Kramer (Hipple family), Karl Krokoski (Moul nephew), Michael Laing (June Bloedorn’s father), Ramona Lederer, Irene Lemarie, Steve Lemon, Mary Leo, Daniel Lewis (Dise family), Janet Manning (DeMay friend), Kathy and Kim Miller (Diehl friends), Joseph Morris (DeMay friend), Steve Olson, Ophelia Printz (Ramona Lederer’s sister), Dick Pruitt (Lamborn family), Sara Russell (Hipple friend), Marie Selfe (Brown friend), Pr. Frank Senger, Jenny Shabaz (Luba Kakovitch’s mother), Patti Stager, Helen Stambaugh (Hollis Butterworth’s mother), Marlow Stangler (Varner friend), Jean Stevens (Lamborn friend), Dorothy Symes (Marilyn Short’s mother), Terry and Vonnie Tampa (former members), John Telesz (Andy Telesz’ uncle), Kathrene Thompson (Enright friend), Maxine Twitchell, Andy Velebir (Mary Wright’s brother), Larry Vogel, Pr. Jan Walker (Enright friend), Anna Williams, Helen and James Worst (Robert Worst’s family).
For all who are suffering the horrors of war, the trauma of random violence, or in the aftermath of storms, earthquakes, fires, and other disasters.
For those serving our country: Sgt Chad Ferkel, USA; Cpt Jason Fontenot, USMC; CTR1 Jerry Gessner, USN; LCpl Bryan Hall, USMC; Lee Kuntz, USN; Cpt David Lamborn; USA; Pfc Anna K. Pedersen, USA; Cpt Robert Reece, USA; Spec Andrew Reece, USA; Faith Saunders; Ryan Weisbrod, USAR
+ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS +
TODAY
Time and Abilities Folders Today we offer our spiritual gifts to God, pledging our time and talents in serve to the gospel. If you forgot to bring your folders to return today, there are extras (for adults and young folk in grades 1-6) on the narthex table.
Joyful Ringers will meet from 11:30-12:00 today to get organized.
r Blessing of the Animals
Come one and all for our annual Christ Church St. Francis Day Celebration today at 4:00 p.m. Bring your animals—any kind! - (all leashed, caged, jarred or carrier-ed, of course). After a short service, all the human persons will enjoy ice cream, and there will be treats for all the blessed furred, feathered or scaly persons. Join us for a wonderful time of thanksgiving and celebration!
Babysitters are needed for Christ House's 3 children (ages 10, 7 and 2 years old) on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:15 PM, and Saturdays 8:30 AM - 4 PM thru 10/18. Also needed Saturdays 10/25 - 12/15, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. NOVACO will pay $8/hr. Contact NOVACO (703) 218-3984, or Andrea Rasmussen 703-218-3984.
Favorite Hymns! Check the Information Center to see when your favorite hymn is scheduled to be included in the worship service!
Our Christ House family is in need of the following items. Please put any donations from this list in the Christ House basket in the hallway next to the Information center: Clothing items can be new or gently used. Boy – size 14 jackets, sweatshirts, shirts (long and short sleeve) (no pants); Girl – size 8 jackets/coats and other clothes; Girl – size 3 jacket/coats and other clothes and size 6 shoes, an immediate need as she only has sandals; size 4 girls pull ups; baby wipes; large size boy’s boxers; size 7 girl’s underwear; kids’ shampoo, conditioners, soap, deodorant for 10 year old boy; furniture and window spray cleaners; sponges for cleaning; rice cooker; crock pot (and someone to help instruct in use) ; gift cards (Walmart, Target). Check the Information Center for other clothing needs. Call Dorothy Sorrell (703-591-2236) or Judie Boerger (703-591-2176) with questions.
COMING EVENTS
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER NEEDED
For years, Larry Vogel has faithfully managed our several insurance policies. Well, Larry is away and may not feel like taking this on when he returns, so we are looking for someone to take over that task. No particular experience is required but if you have an insurance background that would be even better. Contact Allen Griffith for more information.
The next book club meeting is Wednesday October 22nd at 7 pm. We will be reading Under the Banner of Heaven by John Krakauer, a fascinating story of religious extremism and its impact on the Mormon Church. The book focuses on the activities of generally pro- polygamy Mormon fundamentalists, from Joseph Smith and Brigham Young to the Lafferty brothers, and details how these extremists twist their religious views to justify a variety of behaviors, including murder and kidnapping.
Our Christ Peace Garden Needs YOU!! Could you please give a bit of your time this fall to help us harvest crops to be delivered to the needy?? Sign up at the Information Center.
Our CELC food pantry needs: canned meat, pasta and pasta sauces, rice and whole beans of any kind, cookies and crackers, canned fruits, and low sodium foods. Thanks, from the Service Committee.
Panera Bread and Giant Gift Cards proceeds support our youth programs. Please call Lois Culler at 703-591-6917.
Nursery Sign Up sheets for the coming months are in the Information Center.
Devotional booklets for October – December are in the Information Center.
World Communion Sunday
World Communion Sunday originated in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1936, but quickly spread to other Christian traditions as a way to celebrate our oneness in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. All Christians are called to serve the gospel by telling the Good News and being peacemakers for the sake of the world.
World Communion Sunday has been supported and encouraged by the Office of Evangelism of the National Council of Churches since 1940. Celebrating our unity in Christ at the table to which he calls us is an important way that Christians can witness to the truth of John 3:16 amidst a broken and suffering world. Today, Christians around the globe celebrate the Lord’s Supper according to their own tradition, yet united in faith
…to lead a life worthy of the calling to which we have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
There is one body and one Spirit, …one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one
God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:1b-6)
September 28 Attendance – 106
Lessons for Sunday, October 12 – 55th Anniversary of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
I Kings 8:22-23, 7-30 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:19-22 John 10:22-20
Sunday, October 5 Pentecost XXI 8:45 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Holy Communion 11:00 AM Coffee Hour 11:30 AM Joyful Ringers 1:00 PM Korean Church 4:00 PM Blessing of the Animals Monday, October 6 7:30 PM FA 7:30 PM Bell Choir 7:30 PM Evangelism Committee | Tuesday, October 7 4:00 PM Study Buddies 7:00 PM AA Wednesday, October8 12:00 PM Ruth Circle 3:00 PM Cooking for FACETS 5:00 PM Confirmation Class | Thursday, October 9 9:30 AM NOVACO meeting 12:00 PM Lunch/Bible Study 4:00 PM Study Buddies 7:15 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:30 PM Property Committee 7:30 PM Girl Scouts | Friday, October 10 No activities scheduled Saturday, October 11 10:00 AM Button Club 7:00 PM AA |