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Over the summer we dove deep into the ten discipleship practices of Resurrection Life. Discipleship is a lifelong journey and these practices help us to Know we are loved by God, Grow in our relationships with Jesus and one another, and Go into the world in the name of Jesus Christ. If you missed any of the sermon series, please take time in the weeks ahead to watch them at LCRmarietta.org/sermons This catalog covers the ministries and programs happening in the life of our congregation for the remainder of 2016. Many will be familiar to some and some will be new to all of us. To help align our faith formation with Resurrection Life, each item is tagged with the practice(s) it relates to. There are opportunities to explore Baptism, Bible Today, Communion, Affirming Baptism, Discernment, Daily Discipleship, Weekly Worship, Regular Small Group, Annual Pilgrimage and Growing Generosity sprinkled across the life of our congregation. This fall, challenge yourself and your family to Know more, Grow deeper and Go farther.
Contents Special Events Children & Family LCR Youth Faith Building Tools Fridge Flyer Faith in Action Wednesdays at LCR Weekday Groups Adult Studies & Classes Celebrating Advent
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God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday, September 11 One Worship Service at 10 a.m. We invite all in the LCR community for worship followed by outreach projects for all ages and abilities. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection joins Lutherans from across America to get out into our communities do God's work with our hands on this annual day of service! Sign-up by September 4 in the Gathering Room or at LCRmarietta.org/GWOH > Affirming Baptism, Weekly Worship, Growing Generosity
East Cobber Festival Saturday, September 17 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Represent LCR at this annual community gathering by helping to host at our photo booth! We’ll also be helping people pack Blessing Bags to keep in their car and share with our neighbors in need. No experience required! Contact Emily Gantert in the Church Office to sign-up. > Affirming Baptism, Growing Generosity, Daily Discipleship
Shepherd’s Staff Caregivers Luncheon Wednesday, September 21 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Our Shepherd’s Staff team invites anyone who cares for a loved one to gather with us as we share with one another. The luncheon will feature a guest speaker and is free for all to attend. More details and registration will be available at the beginning of September. > Growing Generosity 2
Via de Cristo Weekend Men’s Weekend: September 8-11 Women’s Weekend: September 15-18 Via de Cristo is a Lutheran Spiritual Retreat for those seeking time to unplug from daily life to seek and encounter Jesus. The LCR Adult Faith Formation team would like you to prayerfully consider taking three days to move your faith forward. For more information, contact Chuck or Karin Storla or the Church Office. > Discernment, Annual Pilgrimage
Law & Grace Exhibit at Emory Friday, October 21 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This exhibit of art and artifacts explores Luther’s call to repentance and links it to the lives and legacies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr. Such an exhibit that bridges centuries and continents provides a fitting prelude to the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses in 2017. The exhibit runs October 11-January 16, but Pastor Stephen will be leading a fieldtrip on October 21. Sign-up and more details coming in October. > Bible Today, Discernment
Atlanta Bar Church: Liquid Liturgy & Beer and Hymns Beer & Hymns: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 Liquid Liturgy: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27 Bar Church takes the ritual of church and drops it in the middle of one of Atlanta’s favorite watering hole, Smith’s Olde Bar, on select Sundays at 7 p.m. Liquid Liturgy is a full worship service incorporating pop & rock music. Beer & Hymns is a family friendly good ol’ fashioned hymn sing. Both are great opportunities to worship in a new way & connect with area Lutherans! > Bible Today, Communion, Weekly Worship 3
Questions? Contact Sharon Leon in the Church Office.
Family Faith Foundations w/Frolic Join today at LCRmarietta.org/Family LCR is proud to introduce this new program for anyone with a child 3 and under in their life! Frolic resources are faith building tools especially for infants and toddlers and their families. This program includes great e-resources, occasional meetings of our playgroup and assorted freebies. We believe faith formation should be FUN and for the WHOLE family. > Baptism, Bible Today, Daily Discipleship
Children’s Sunday School Register today at LCRmarietta.org/children Age-appropriate curriculum from Sparkhouse anchors our Children’s Sunday School program. We follow the same lectionary text as the worship services and many of the adult education groups, so that parents and kids can share their faith with one another. Everyone is welcome to join throughout the year, but we do ask that you register your child on or before their first visit. Sunday Schools begins Sept. 18, meeting weekly at 9:45 a.m. > Bible Today, Affirming Baptism, Regular Small Group
Alleluia Choir Join today at LCRmarietta.org/music Children grades 1-5 are invited to sing, play instruments, and make a joyful noise to God! We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00 pm and share our gifts in worship throughout the year. Pizza party on August 31 and practice begins Sept. 7. > Affirming Baptism, Growing Generosity 4
First Bibles Presented on Sunday, October 30 At Baptism, parents promise to place the Holy Scriptures in their children’s hands. To support parents in their promise, we present Bibles to all children in Grade 1 and older who have not yet received a Bible. We also encourage parents to transform their child’s Bible from a “church” Bible into a “family” Bible. Each recipient is paired with an older youth or adult member of the congregation who will pray for them throughout the year. > Baptism, Bible Today, Affirmation of Baptism, Daily Discipleship
First Communion Classes on October 23 & 26; Service on November 6 In Holy Communion – often referred to as the Lord's Supper or Eucharist – those who come to the table receive bread and wine as the resurrected body and blood of Jesus Christ. We invite families with children of all ages to participate in Communion instruction to discover the gift of God's forgiveness and mercy. > Baptism, Communion, Weekly Worship
Christmas Pageant Rehearsals begin November 6; Pageant on December 4 at 4:30 Bethlehem is bursting with travelers… and their animals! In Sheep in Heavely Peace, the Wooltons step-up to help tend to the out of control stables. Our annual Christmas Pageant is for children aged 2.5 - grade 6 or higher, using speaking, singing and movement to share the Christmas story. There is a part for everyone who wants to participate. We rehearse weekly on Sundays from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. with a dress rehearsal on Dec. 3. More information and sign-up will be available in October. > Bible Today, Annual Pilgrimage, Growing Generosity 5
Questions? Contact Andrea Roche in the Church Office.
Middle & High Sunday School Register today at LCRmarietta.org/youth Guided by Sermon Talk, we follow the same lectionary text as the worship services and many of the adult education groups so that parents and youth can share their faith with one another. Everyone is welcome to join throughout the year, but we do ask that you register at or before your first youth group activity. Sunday Schools begins Sept. 18, meeting weekly at 9:45 a.m. Middle School students gather in Room 4 of the FLC. High School students gather in the Youth Pavilion. > Bible Today, Affirming Baptism, Regular Small Group
LCR Youth Group 1st and 3rd Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Youth Pavilion Unless otherwise noted Middle & High School students meet together for fellowship and service. Friends are always welcome! September 11
God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday Be sure to sign-up for a project!
September 18
Mystery Kick-Off
October 2
Project S.I.M.: Similar to our summer program, we will gather for lunch, go serve, then come back for bible study
October 15
We’re going to a Corn Maze!
November 6
Project S.I.M.
November 13
Volunteering with Circle of Friends
December 4
Christmas Pageant & Advent Dinner
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Confirmation Grades 7 & 8 + anyone who would like to participate This two-year program is designed to help our youth establish and grow their relationship with Jesus Christ and nurture a lifestyle of discipleship. Confirmation students commit to being active in the life of the church, including attending Sunday School, Wednesday evening classes and Worship. > Baptism, Bible Today, Affirming Baptism, Regular Small Group
Joyful Ringers Join today at LCRmarietta.org/music Joyful Ringers is our handbell group for grades 6-12. We meet on Thursdays from 5:00-5:45 p.m. in the Church Lobby. Working one song at a time, they learn about music and ringing bells; they play for worship when their music is prepared. Music is specially prepared for each ringer, so please sign-up by September 7. > Affirming Baptism, Growing Generosity
Youth Sunday Sunday, October 30 at all services Youth are always part of our worship experience, but on this Sunday they craft the worship service for our congregation. We need the contribution of your voice, talents and presence! > Weekly Worship, Annual Pilgrimage, Growing Generosity
Youth Christmas Party Sunday, December 18 All youth, parents and volunteers are invited for our annual celebration of Jesus’ birthday! Please bring a $10 white elephant gift and to prepared to play awesome Christmas-themed games. 7
These resources can be found at LCRmarietta.org/learn-grow
Worship Preview & Sermon Talk Beginning September 15; Formerly The Big Idea This fall we are expanding on the Big Idea! On Mondays we will send a new e-mail called Sermon Talk. This is an interactive forum for sharing faith stories, responses to the sermon we heard on Sunday and engaging in conversations about the Scripture lesson from Sunday. If you are subscribed to The Big Idea, you will automatically begin receiving Sermon Talk emails. On Thursdays there will be a new column in the e-Weekly called Worship Preview. This will include teaching from Pastor Dave or Pastor Stephen on the upcoming sermon & scriptures and other tool to help you prepare for Weekly Worship! If you are already subscribed to the e-Weekly, you will see the Worship Preview. > Bible Today, Daily Discipleship, Weekly Worship
Small Catechism App Augsburg Fortress has brought Luther’s Small Catechism to your fingertips, no matter where you are! This free app is perfect for anyone who wants easy access to Martin Luther’s guide to the basics of Christian faith.
Living Lutheran Formerly The Lutheran Magazine, Living Lutheran is your source for news, reflections and stories from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and its local and global companions. This monthly publication covers religious news, social issues, global and domestic mission, family matters & more. Digital and hard copy subscriptions are available for $19.95/month. > Affirming Baptism, Daily Discipleship 8
CUT ALONG LINE - PLACE IN BIBLE, PLANNER OR ON THE FRIDGE OR SHARE WITH A FRIEND
Group Leader
Time and Location
Type
Studying
George Logan
8:15-9:15 a.m. Conference Room
Co-Ed
Forgotten God
Richard Leon
9:45-10:45 a.m. Choir Room, FLC
Co-ed
Sermon Talk
Ingrid Ott
9:45-10:45 a.m. Room 6, FLC
Co-ed
Sermon Talk
Ed Aebischer
9:30-10:45 a.m. Conference Room
Co-ed
The Lost World of Adam & Eve
Dan Gilroy
11 a.m.-noon Conference Room
Co-ed
Divine Drama
Contact information for leaders can be found in the Church Directory. Spare copies are kept in the Library in the FLC. Fellowship First
9:15-11:15 a.m. All are welcome to join us in the Gathering Room on the first Sunday of each month for food, fun and fellowship! If you or your group are interested in hosting a Fellowship First Sunday, please contact Emily Gantert in the Church Office.
Children & Youth Sunday School
9:45-10:45 a.m. Please register in advance at LCRmarietta.org/resources Classes begin September 18. 2-3 yr olds Room 12 3rd-4th Grade Room 9 Pre K-K Room 11 5th Grade Room 8 st nd 1 -2 Grade Room 10 6th-8th Grade Room 4 9th-12th Grade Youth Pavilion
Sunday Worship Traditional Worship 8:15 a.m. Praise Worship 9:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. 9
September 7
Joyful Ringers Resume
September 8
God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday at 10 a.m.
September 11
East Cobber Festival (LCR booth)
September 17
Sunday School Begins
September 18
Shepherd’s Staff Caregivers Luncheon
September 21
Family Faith Foundations Playgroup
October 8
Youth Sunday + Reformation Sunday (Wear Red!) October 30 MUST Food Drive
Oct 30– Nov 13
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
November 6
All Saints Sunday
November 6
Circle of Friends Gathering
November 13
Christmas Poinsettia Sale
November 20-27
No Wednesday Programs
November 23
First Sunday of Advent
November 27
Advent Worship Begins
November 30
Family Christmas Pageant
December 4
Los Posadas Advent Dinner
December 4
Community Christmas Caroling
December 10-11
Youth Christmas Party
December 18
No Wednesday Programs
December 21 & 28
Christmas Eve Worship at 5, 8, 10 p.m.
December 24
Christmas Day Worship at 10 a.m.
December 25
New Years Day Worship at 10 a.m.
January 1
Epiphany
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CUT ALONG LINE - PLACE IN BIBLE, ON THE FRIDGE OR SHARE WITH A FRIEND
Wednesday Dinners & Programs Begin
Knowing and Growing prepare and require us to GO! In addition to these projects, there are many ongoing opportunities to put your faith into action with one of our Outreach partners. Learn more at LCRmarietta.org/GO. > Affirming Baptism, Daily Discipleship, Growing Generosity
The GO Initiative Join us in the Gathering Room on the first Sunday of the month as we feature a different outreach project or partner. Our goal is to educate & engage the congregation with these partners. September 4: Donations Due + Sign-Up Deadline for God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday on Sept. 11 October 2: Lutheran Services of Georgia + Refugee Resettlement November 6: Iglesia Luterana de Guatemala
Promise Gardeners Led by Margaret Perry LCR’s community garden provides food for our gardeners & their families as well as fresh produce for clients at the Sandy Springs Community Action Center. Claim a vegetable plot of your own; a great opportunity to learn more about gardening, share your gardening expertise with others or play in the dirt with your kids!
Mission Trip to Guatemala Led by Bob Bear & Pastor Stephen In February we’ll be sending another team to Guatemala to serve with our companion congregation Jesus de los Milagros. The team will be helping to install safe cooking stoves in 42 homes in the village of La Israel. Dates & Cost TBD. 11
Dinners & Programs resume on September 7. Information about the menu and the weekly RSVP list is posted in the Gathering Room and at LCRmarietta.org/WednesdayNights.
LCR Family Dinner
5:45-6:45 p.m. $9/adult, $5/child or $25/family. Ages 5 and under are free. Catered meal includes an entrĂŠe, salad, bread, dessert and drinks. Please RSVP no later than Tuesdays at noon!
Alleluia Choir
6:30-7:00 p.m.
Grades 1-5 Led by Helen Phelps
Confirmation Classes
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Grades 7 & 8 in the Youth Pavilion Led by Andrea Roche
Adult Discussion Group
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Meet in the Gathering Room September 7: Called Forward Together in Christ Led by Pastor Stephen September 14-November 16: Discipleship Acts Led by Pastor Dave November 23: No Dinner or Discussion November 30-December 14: Advent Worship
Celebration Choir
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Meets in the Choir Room Led by Helen Phelps
Praise Team Rehearsal Meets in the Sanctuary Led by Helen Phelps
8:00-9:00 p.m. 12
> Affirming Baptism, Daily Discipleship, Growing Generosity
“The Whisper” Men’s Group Mondays, 8-9 a.m. in the Sanctuary Led by Pastor Dave
Mary & Martha Women’s Bible Study Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Conference Room Led by Sandy Brosch & Patty Pantelakis
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Conference Room Led by Marge Mynhier
Men’s Breakfast Wednesdays, 7:30-9 a.m. in the Gathering Room Led by Pastor Dave
Current Events Co-Ed Study Group Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. in the Conference Room Led by Ed Aebischer & Jerry Weyrauch
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 p.m. in the Upchurch Home Led by Linda Upchurch
Thursday Women’s Bible Study Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. in the Conference Room Led by Allison Lizdas This women’s group will be following the liturgical calendar with We Make the Road by Walking by Brian D. McLaren. New members and drop-ins are always welcome! $10 book fee. 13
All studies listed here welcome anyone interested in deepening their faith and growing their relationship with Jesus. > Bible Today, Daily Discipleship
Discipleship Acts Wednesdays at 7 p.m., beginning Sept. 14 Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 15 Led by Pastor Dave Helfrich 1st century Christians faced the same challenges and opportunities as we do in the 21st century. The book of Acts tells their story though three main themes: the mighty acts of God, telling the story of those mighty acts, and the responses we might expect as a result of telling those stories. In reading Acts together, we will learn not only about their journey of faith but ours as well.
Love, Skip, Jump by Shelene Bryan Wednesdays at 9 a.m. beginning Sept. 14 Led by Margaret Perry, Faith Walkers By loving how our Creator made us to love, skipping comfort and safety to help those who can never repay us, and taking a risk to jump into the epic journey God has for our lives, we are all just one yes away from changing everything. The Faith Walkers will be studying these devotions as they walk the trails of the Chattahoochee river, meeting at the Columns Drive lot.
The Divine Drama by Harry Wendt Sundays at 11 a.m. in Conference Room beginning Sept. 18 Led by Dan Gilroy, Co-Ed Sunday School Over 10 weeks we will study the Old Testament from Genesis to the birth of the Messiah. $10 book fee. 14
The Forgotten God by Francis Chan Sundays at 8:15 a.m. in Conference Room beginning Sept. 18 Led by George Logan Pastor Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit’s direction in our lives. In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit -the Helper- so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. $10 book fee.
The Lost World of Adam & Eve by John H. Walton Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the Conference Room beginning Oct. 2 Led by Ed Abesicher, Contemporary Religious Thought Group Who were the historical Adam and Eve? What if we've been reading Genesis and its claims regarding material origins wrong? In what cultural context was this couple, this garden, this tree, and this serpent portrayed? John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2–3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate. $10 book fee.
Sermon Talk Sundays at 9:45 a.m. beginning Sept. 18 Led by Ingrid Noerenberg in Room 6, Parents & Guardians Led by Richard Leon in Choir Room, Empty Nesters These groups will reflect on the Sermon Talk questions from Pastor Dave or Pastor Stephen each week and connect them to our lives, our stories and our world.
Contact information for leaders can be found in the Church Directory. Spare copies are kept in the Library in the FLC. 15
The advent season begins with the First Sunday in Advent on November 27 and continues for four weeks until Christmas day.
Travel the Highways of Advent by Stan Purdum “On the church calendar, the liturgical year begins with Advent, which starts four Sundays before Christmas Day. On the street, however, the weeks leading up to December 25 are the ‘Christmas season’ for which Christmas music, both secular and sacred, is the soundtrack.” Advent doesn’t have a primary theme in the way other seasons of the church do, which can leave it overshadowed. A season of preparation isn’t nearly as glamorous as a season of celebration. Our church-wide study this Advent invites us to travel the Highways of Reversal, In-Between Places, Enthusiasm and Merriment. We will study the “here” of our everyday lives and arrive to the “there” of Christmas, having encountered God along the way. There will be opportunities for individual and group study. $8.50 book fee. > Bible Today, Discernment, Annual Pilgrimage
Advent Projects During the season of Advent, LCR provides opportunities to support families in our community and across the globe. Please consider incorporating these into your family’s Advent traditions. The Brumby Tree: November 30-December 4 Purchase needs & wants for local low income families ELCA Good Gifts: December 4-11 Pigs, chicks, cows, goats and more given to families around the world make the best gift or even the hardest to shop for folks! > Daily Discipleship, Growing Generosity 16
Advent Worship Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Using the beloved Evening Prayer Liturgy, “Joyous Light,” by Ray Makeever, we take time during this busy season to quiet our souls, sing the liturgy and a hymn, and listen to an Advent meditation. All are invited to worship. Dinner is served from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the Gathering Room.
Advent Dinner: Los Posadas December 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room In the spirit of our “journey” theme this Advent, we are pairing a new program, shared with us by our sister church in Guatemala, with a beloved LCR tradition! Los Posadas or “The Lodging” re-creates the Holy Pilgrimage of Mary & Joseph on their way to Bethlehem. We will re-enact their search and celebrate their eventual success. Bring your favorite international dish to share!
Community Christmas Caroling December 10-11 at locations around the community All are welcome to lend their voices to our caroling group! We ask that you plan to attend a few rehearsals prior to our outings.
Christmas Eve Worship December 24 at 5 p.m., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Join us at 5 p.m. for a family friendly service featuring “Journey to Bethlehem” featuring a costumed tableux of the Christmas story. Our 8 & 10 p.m. services are traditional Christmas celebrations, featuring a variety of music, instruments, and carols. All services include communion and singing Silent Night by candlelight.
More information and sign-ups will be available in November at LCRmarietta.org/advent 17
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