Fall Fundraiser Top Sellers 2008

We want to congratulate our Top Sellers for the 2008 Fall Fundraiser. We also want to thank all of our families that participated in our annual fall fundraiser. We took in about $8000 which will go to help a number of programs at EGLS.

1. $1,377 Nick & Hannah Margrett                         

2. $1,051.50 Andrew & Hannah Weymier

3. $899  Austin Williams

4. $882 Teka Widule

5. $756 Karlie Bellante

6. $752.50 Megan & Joey Rentmaster

7. $675 Alex & Nathan Mowbray

8. $664.50 Mollie, Katie, & Hanna Radewahn

9. $636 Kathleen, Benjamin, & Duncan Wierzchowski

10. $604.50 Jacob & Gabby Harner

11. $600 Callie, Megan, & Madeline Hedtke

BLOOD DRIVE AT EGL on Monday, Oct. 6, funded by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Please consider being a blood donor. We need you to take advantage of the opportunity to donate blood, right here at Elm Grove LC. on Monday, Oct. 6, 2:00-7:00 p.m., in the Christian Life Center. Please sign up on the time slot sheet on the tract rack or call Ron Wegner (262-781-6897) for an appointment time.

ABOUT the TWENTIETH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

Theme: Repentance and Faith

– highlighting the Scriptures for the week –

ot sin, but faith determines God’s response to sinners. (Ezekiel) Each person is held accountable for his own sin: if a righteous man turns to impenitent sin, he will die. On the other hand, a sinner who turns in repentance to the LORD will live; God is absolutely fair in His mercy toward fallen mankind. Those who have received mercy are merciful. (Philippians) Tenderness and compassion are the hallmarks of the company of the baptized faithful. United in love, spirit, and purpose, in humility each member of the church considers the other better than themselves. So also it is in the Father’s Kingdom. (Mathew) Not sin, but penitent faith determines our relationship with our heavenly Father. Wicked people who repent are included, while seemingly righteous people who refuse to obey are excluded. Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

ABOUT the NINETEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

Theme: Surprised by Grace

– highlighting the Scriptures for the week –

he LORD is surpassingly rich in His grace.  (Isaiah)  He is full of mercy and abundant pardon.  His ways and thoughts, higher than ours, surpass all human understanding.  In our way of thinking, you get what you earn.  Not so in the Kingdom of God.  (Matthew)  Our heavenly Father rewards all by grace; those who work long and hard receive the same mercy, love, and life as those who penitently turn to Him at the eleventh hour.  It’s never too late for the love of God; we may call on Him while He is near.  Thus the faithful are sustained in life and in death.  (Philippians)  To depart and be with Christ is the best of all; yet to remain in the body means fruitful labor in Christ.  By the mercy of God, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN AFGHANISTAN NEEDED: One of our military men, Jeff Netzel, is serving our country in the U.S. Air Force and is currently stationed in Afghanistan. He wants to gather school supplies for children in Afghanistan who have no supplies. Pencils, small pencil sharpeners, crayons, crayones, sheet paper, or tablets are especially desired. Donations for shipping are also welcome. For more info or to donate, please contact Mrs. Linda Hoffmann before Sept. 24.