Serving this Week - - Grace Lutheran Church

Serving this Week -
October 7
Preaching Pastor Ken Langsdorf
Celebrant Pastor Edgar Trexler (8:15/9:45am)
Organist Burton Bumgarner
Counters Ginny Meyer, Ron Korner, Irene Austin
Bus Driver Don Dixon
8:15 AM Service
Cantor Lynn Nichols
Greeters Marjorie & Chuck Jones, Tom Morgan
Lay Reader Tom Morgan
Ushers Russ Gibbs, Flip Fisher, Dorwin Larsen, Al Anderson, Sandi Liese
Communion Irene & Chuck Carlson, Diane & Paul Sellers
Sound Tech Brian Hahn
9:45 AM Service
Cantor Chris Ring
Greeters Mary-Lou Leidheiser, Karen & Dale Beardsley
Lay Reader Mary-Lou Leidheiser
UshersIrv Lanquist, Marie Scarlett, Chris Drake, Jason Blackwell,
Irene Robertson
Communion Chris & Ken Ring, Diane Hansen, Mary-Lou Leidheiser
Sound Tech Walter Gruss
11:15 AM Service
Greeters Darla & Jim Krause, Kelly & David Beaty
Host Team Beth Carver with Catherine Langsdorf, Evan & Nadine
Sound Tech Dave Carver
H-Team for the week of Oct. 8-14, Team #7 - Maria Hetzel, Louise Beck, Margie Brune,
Barbara Fountain, Catherine Langsdorf, Norma Wegman, Kathie & Dan Fredrick, Joyce &
Ron Brandon, Mary Warwick, Els Wolters
Altar Guild on October 6-7-Sandi Liese, Ursula Zahn, Jean Lightner, Brenda Decker,
Barbara Lang

Oktob erf e s t 2 0 1 2 ~ Frid ay, O c t. 1 9 t h a t
5 : 4 5 p. m . S t ull H all
Last day to purchase your tickets! Featuring the German music of the Mardi Gras
Blues Band. $20 per person. Food, fun, drink & music! Get your tickets today in
Fellowship Hall, between the services. As usual, the “no minors” rule applies.
Part-Time Sexton Position
The above position is currently vacant and Grace Lutheran is accepting applications
from individuals interested in applying for it. For further details regarding this position
see the Job Posting on the Church Bulletin Board located outside the Fellowship
Hall. If interested in applying please pick up an application form from the Church
Receptionist. The application must be completed at church and returned to the
Receptionist. Qualified applicants will be contacted to set up interviews
S e c o nd S u nd ay L un c h, O c tob er 1 4 a t
1 2 : 3 0 p m .
Please sign up for our October Second Sunday Lunch!
Mark your calendars----October’s Second Sunday Congregational lunch will be held
on Sunday, October 14 directly following the 11:15 worship service. This lunch
is open to all, the youth help to serve the meal, and we will be celebrating October 80
and above birthday milestones. The focus for October---stories from this summer’s
ELCA Youth Gathering and the menu is baked ziti, salad, bread, and dessert.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPTIONS –
Classes are open to all adults from 9:45am to 10:45am
� SPANISH BIBLE STUDY in Room #229
� THE WIRED WORD - current events are discussed in a biblical context.
Rm. #221
� LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY – A study of the week's lessons in Room #228.

C o m put er L a b - On Wednesdays during middle school youth classes
(5:30 - 7:30 pm). Caren Geiler will be available in the computer lab for anyone who
needs help, additional or new instruction with your computers. There are 6 available
computers in the lab and she will have her own laptop. No appointment is needed.
OA SI S Dinn er s Dinner is served at 4:45pm.
Please sign up for Oasis Dinners at the sign-up window by 3pm on Mondays.
$5. per adult, $3. for children under 12 yrs., & $16. per family.
The upcoming meals will be:
In October, the ELCA is celebrating diversity month, including foods from other
cultures. Therefore, the kids meals will be the same as adults during October
Oct 10 - Sweet & sour chicken, rice, oriental vegetables, dessert
Oct. 17 - Tostadas, rice, salad. Dessert - Strawberry cream.
Oct 24 - Smorgasbord of cultural food to include-
Sweden: Swedish meatballs and noodles
Tanzania: cooked spinach
German: green bean, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce salad
US: apple dumplings and vanilla ice cream
Oct 31 - NO Oasis--Halloween
S t e p h e n Mini str y Mo m e nt
Self-Care is an essential part of care giving. If you feel guilty when you
want to take time off and care for yourself, remember you can give more
freely and effectively when you’ve replenished yourself.
—from the Caregivers Guide
This applies to any caregiver as well as to Stephen Minister caregivers. It also
applies to physical replenishment as well as spiritual (italics by Bob).
"Making Sense of the Christian Faith," this 8 session class will
begin today from 4:00 to 5:30pm, and continue to meet on the first and
third Sundays of the month. It is geared for those new to Grace, those renewing their

faith involvement, and young adults. Child care available. Sign up in foyer at counter.
Cost of workbook is $11.
"Th e Bibl e a n d H and el' s Me s si a h" class will be facilitated by
Burton for 2 more sessions on Thursday mornings at 10:00am in the Choir Room.
No need to sign up; just tell your friends and come and enjoy the class!
HABITAT B LITZ B UILD – Saturday, October 27th
This Sunday we continue our sign up for the (6 th ) annual Grace HABITAT BLITZ
BUILD. Sign up sheets are available in the church lobby following each service. The
BLITZ date is October 27th with a rain date of November 3rd and the site is the new
Habitat Subdivision, Dodd Meadows in East Flat Rock at the intersection of E. Blue
Ridge Rd. and Crest Rd. We need more construction workers and ladies to furnish
brownies and cookies or help to serve lunch. No experience is necessary! Please
join us in this fun and rewarding experience.
Wellne s s Ministry – E x er ci s e with Us!
♥ Exercise Classes - Cardio-Walking - Stull Hall on Tues & Thurs., from 9:00 -
10:00am. Safe for all fitness levels. Please bring supportive shoes and a
smile.
♥ Wellness Round Table Discussion - Jean Moncrief, R.N from Pardee Health
Education Center will be here on Tuesday, October 9 th at 10 am, immediately
following the exercise class, and will lead us in a discussion of this important

topic, and will be bringing along silicone models to help us learn a bit more
about self breast exams. Please join us for light snacks, good company and
life-saving information! Sign up at the window in the lobby.
Children & Family Ministry Ana Vogel
gracedcfm@bellsouth.net
Thank you to all who participated and chaperoned for the annual NC Synod
Youth Quake this past Saturday! The synod had an overwhelming response to
registration this year and we feel privileged to have taken part and look forward to
next year!
“For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness
to all generations!” Psalm 100.5
Today - 3 rd Grade Bible Class in Stull Hall
@ 10:00 a.m. for Parents & Students
We will have fun exploring biblical treasures and sharing faith-building techniques so
that families can easily read, study, and pray together using the students very own
Adventure Bible. Next Sunday, Oct 14th bibles will be blessed at all three
services & presented at the 11:15 service.
HEY 5 th GRADERS! Your presence is requested at 2nd Sunday Lunch on Sunday,
Oct 14th to help serve cupcakes & birthday cards to our OWLS who are turning 80+
years old this month! Please arrive by 12:20 pm in Stull Hall and see Laura
Freeman.

*We are still in need of Study Buddy Mentors!!! If you are an older, wiser
Lutheran who can devote 45 minutes a week and wish to play a special part in the
faith-journey of a child, please contact Sue Filson or Ana Vogel
Where there is a helping hand and a willing heart, God creates His masterpiece!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN 3yrs to 5th grade meet in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m.
(sign-in). We will start with Morning Music then proceed downstairs for Bible Lesson,
Snack, and Activities. Parents please sign-in your child in the Fellowship Hall
and pickup your child/children promptly after service. K-5th will be in Rm. 136
and 3 & 4 year olds will be in Preschool Library downstairs.
GI F T S MINI S T RY N E E D S IN OUR CHUR CH contact Karen-Eve
Director GM @ graceplace@bellsouth.net or x316 church office
Don’t a s s u m e s o m e o n e el s e i s volunt e ering- do it!
Red Cross Hosts for Emergency Shelter @ Grace- We need 9 more adults willing
to take a short shift when (and if!) Stull Hall is used as an emergency shelter. You
would be assisting trained Red Cross staff with basics, making tea/coffee, answering
questions, offering mercy and support to those in distress. Red Cross provides all
equipment, directions and training. You only work if there is an emergency in our
county.
5 Study Buddy Mentors (4 females & 1 males) – 5 kids are on the waiting list for a
mentor! Meet together on most Wednesdays @ 4-4:45 to help kids study and
connect with a person of faith. Support available! Build a special relationship.
Builders, painters, helpers needed to make the set for the Christmas Play–
Calling ANYONE who can use a hammer, follow directions, wield a paintbrush, or
collect items for the set. All instructions are provided. The play is scheduled for
Dec.15th.
URGENT Bell Ringer- beginner or experienced needed to help make our holiday
services special. Practice on Tue. @6PM.

Adult babysitters needed 1x a month – Sept. to March from 12:50pm – 3:20pm
Mondays for 2 children to allow young mothers to attend Disciple Class. Serve with
another adult on a rotation or be a substitute. We need 2 adults per session.
Ushers for the 4th Sunday of each month at 9:45am service
Male Faith-Leaders for our Sunday School - 2nd-4th grade boys. Faith-Leaders
work together to prepare & lead weekly bible lesson (10:00-10:30 each Sunday),
approx. 1 ½ hrs total time commitment each week. One leads and one helps on
alternating Sundays.
Attic Volunteer - with a truck or van to pick up donated furniture for Grace Church’s
Attic Ministry. The job requires 3-4 hours of time, once a month. A helper is provided.
Wellness Ministry Members: to give ideas, help and support to this new ministry of
wellness in body, mind and spirit.
More Greeters needed for all services! Celebrate and welcome others to our
growing services. If you are already here – why not welcome others?
T a p e s tr y Proj e c t
This original, woven piece of art is a project for members of Grace to visually express
our sense of community. By using donated shirts and weaving them together it
expresses how we are tied together in our Christian community. There are also
special items woven in (beads, fabric, jewels, etc) to represent the saints in our lives
who have helped form our faith. Donations of both t-shirts (green especially) and
special items may still be made. Place in the large box in fellowship hall. Contact -
Catherine Langsdorf, 697-3336. Next work session will be Oct. 12 & Oct. 26 at
10:00am. ALL are welcome!
Please sign up for our October Second Sunday Lunch!
Mark your calendars----October’s Second Sunday Congregational lunch will be held
on Sunday, October 14 directly following the 11:15 worship service. This lunch
is open to all, the youth help to serve the meal, and we will be celebrating October 80
and above birthday milestones. The focus for October---stories from this summer’s
ELCA Youth Gathering and the menu is a baked ziti, salad, bread, and dessert.

For those who are interested in learning about Grace and
considering making the commitment of membership, there
will be a class Saturday, October 13, from 9-12noon.
Child care will be available, please check the box below if
you need childcare. If you would like to register for the
class, please fill out the form below and place it in the
offering plate or call the church office at 693-4890 to speak
with Sandy or graceaa@bellsouth.net.
Please register no later than October 5, 2012
Name(s)______________________________________
Address__________________________________________
____________________________Zip____________
Phone_________________________ a Child care needed.
Via de Cristo means "the Way of Christ". It is a name used by
Lutherans for a movement of personal Christian renewal within
the Church. A Via de Cristo Retreat is an encounter with Christ,
in which the participant becomes a part of a community,
abounding in God’s grace. It enhances and strengthens our personal relationship
with Christ, with our Christian brothers and sisters, and with the Christian community.
The Via de Cristo Retreat is coming face to face with Christ. The Via de Cristo goals:
to change the world, to remake the world in Christ, and to restore all things to Christ.
Via de Cristo should be viewed as a movement, and not an organization. The Via de
Cristo, as a movement, means that it is an on-going process. The Via de Cristo
movement does not work directly with the problems of the church and society,
but works to form a group of people who can deal with these problems.
Last opportunity in 2012 to experience Via de Cristo at Lutheridge:
Mixed (Men & Women) November 1-4 (Several Grace members will be attending
and helping with this weekend)

(If you are interested in attending the Nov. 1 - 4 weekend, please contact one of
the people listed below ASAP. Applications for the Nov. weekend must be
received by Oct. 15!).
Dates in 2013:
Mixed April 11-14
Men May 2-5
Women May 16-19
The cost of a weekend is $25. (Note: Reduced from $100 to $25 for Pilgrims, made
possible through the generosity and gifts of the 4th Day Community in recent ‘Share
His Blessings’ campaigns.)
Contact persons at Grace Lutheran: Brian Hahn, Pastor Greg or Sue Janowiak
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Contact: Anne Monroe 704.604.3772 graceyfd@bellsouth.net
TODAY--- High School Youth!
Outing Night--Bonfire and Hobo dinners at the Kaddouris! Meet at Kyle
and Kassie’s house at 6:00pm and we will have a bonfire hangout and “hobo”
dinners with chicken, peppers, and rice. Parent pickup is at 8:00pm or you are
welcome to hangout with Jill and Ayman inside � Kaddouri’s address and
home phone: 1 Shadow Valley Drive Hendersonville NC 28739, Phone—
808.5446
Wednesday, October 10--Middle School Youth!
Tonight we will have a special ‘small group’ outing night from 5:30-7:30pm.
Bring some spending money for the outing of your group’s choice. There will
be no Final Fifteen this evening.
Special Setup for ELCA Youth Gathering presentation

Wednesday, October 10 at 4pm: we need available folks (youth and adults) to help
set up photo boards with pictures from our Gathering experience for the 2 nd Sunday
Lunch on October 14. Anne will have the pictures printed, we just need helping
hands to sort and arrange a display around our three focus areas of Practice Justice,
Discipleship, and Peacemaking.
JOURNEY—MINISTRY WITH OUR YOUNG ADULTS
• Fellowship Night—Friday, October 19
We will attend the Grace Oktoberfest together. Please make sure to buy your
tickets so you can join us!
HUNGER WALK- We did it! Grace Lutheran Church contributed just over
$8,000 to this year’s Hunger Walk, thanks to 46 walkers and many, many sponsors.
This should keep us comfortably in the leadership role for all Churches in Henderson
County who support this very worthy cause. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
PRESCHOOL NEWS -Time to link or re-link your Ingles or Harris Teeter
cards.
INGLES: To link or re-link go www.ingles-markets.com/advantage card/tools for
school/ our school code is #11013
HARRIS TEETER: www. harristetter.com/community/together in education/relink
#5517 or ask the cashier to link your card to #5517.
Also please save your Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Labels for Education.
Preschool Yard Sale - November 10 th from 7:00-11:30am.
Fellowship Hall Intake is Thursday, 11/8 beginning at 12:00pm & Friday, 11/9 8:00am-
12:00pm.
1 s t S u nd ay “Po ck e t C h a n g e Off ering”
for E L C A World Hung er App e al

Hunger, disease, and housing continue to be significant needs of people throughout
the world. The ELCA World Hunger Appeal is one of the most cost-effective means of
providing direct support, education, and advocacy about hunger-related issues. One
of the Core Values we have discerned, named and claimed at Grace is “Serving
others with the heart of Christ.” Council has designated the first Sunday of each
month for a “Pocket Change Offering” to benefit the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.
Containers will be on each side of the nave. As you return from Communion, you are
invited to drop in your pocket change. (You can also drop in checks and bills as well.)
It may not be much, but it adds up. Thanks in advance for caring and sharing!
HANNAH CIRCLE – Oct. 10th at 6pm in Rm. 221 At each meeting we will
have fellowship, devotions and Bible study. The group’s purpose is to be a place for
young women & moms to support and mentor each other. Please call Jill Wingard
(828) 697-7381 or just arrive. Let us know if you need child care!
Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Thursday, Oct. 25th, at 10am in Rm. 221. We
knit and crochet prayer shawls and have fellowship time with each other. Please
come and join us!
C hur ch Wo m e n Unit ed - Fall meeting will be the World Community
Day (Abiding in Community). The meeting will take place November 3 at St. Paul’s
Tabernacle AME Zion Church at 138 Sixth Avenue West (across from the YMCA),
The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. for registration and refreshments and at 10:00 a.m.
the program will commence. The monetary offering will go to the CWU’s ongoing
mission and ministry. The special offer is a request to bring school related items for
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School: #2 pencils, pink erasers, crayons, 3-ring binders
with dividers and notebook paper. Additional support will be donations to C.W.
Service for the Blanket Fund. The speaker will be Mary Lou Herlihy of Bruce
Drysdale School.
Ov er night Hou sin g N e e d e d……..

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Choir will be in concert here at Grace on Friday
evening, October 26th. We need to house approximately 40 choir members and
adult leaders. They are assigned in groups of two and need to be picked up after the
concert, provided breakfast on Saturday morning and returned to church to meet
their bus. Please sign up at the center in the foyer if you can help or call Joy Kiefer
at 692-3840 for more information. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of
our young people of the church of the future.
Old e r Wis e r Luth e r a n s (OWLs)
Oct. 31 (Wed.) An outing in the country - NO OASIS - check OWL’s bulletin board in
the Fellowship Hall for details and sign up.
Serving Next Week
October 14
Preaching Pastor Williams
Presiding Pastor Langsdorf
Organist Burton Bumgarner
Counters Ann & Bill Warncke, Mike Dacko
Bus Driver Ed Lichtenhagen
8:15 AM Service
Cantor Jim Stockman
Greeters Sandi Liese, Marion & Paul Rickert
Lay Reader Dick Miley
Ushers Mike Dacko, Tom Morgan, Suzie Stockman, Sigrid Ross,
Richard Mummert
Communion Carol & Ron Ontko, Susan & Chuck Albers

Sound Tech David Haack
9:45 AM Service
Cantor Ron Archis
Greeters Shirley & Chris Drake, Ursula Zahn
Lay Reader Rod Hansen
UshersJoe Copeland, Sandy & Joe Jardot, Bill Warncke, Jim Howard
11:15 AM Service
Greeters Ada & Denny Gough, Mary & Allen Pankopf
Host Team Kelly Beaty, Marshall Beaty, Pat Berry, Freddy Oviedo & Nery Acosta
Sound Tech Chris Smith
H-Team for the week of Oct. 15-21, Team #8 - Billie Slear, Susan Albers, Carol Gillett,
Sandy Jardot, Barbara King, Sharon Wohlt
Altar Guild on October 13-14 – Sandi Liese, Ginny Kuglin, Hanna Gruss,
Barbara Lang, Brenda Decker