Stained Glass

University Lutheran Church
and Student Center

925 West Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304-8019
(850) 224-6059 - Pastor@UniversityLutheranChurch.org
www.UniversityLutheranChurch.org

ULC E-Newsletter
August 22, 2007

Family of faith members
serving at worship
August 26, 2007

Worship Assistants
(If you would like to sign up, please contact Mary Hafner or send an email to the pastor.)
Organist
Adam Brink
Choir Director
Bethany Kiral
(on leave)
Communion Setup
Elsa McKinney
Communion Assistant
Crystal Berner
Acolyte
Not filled, please sign up
Usher
Meredith McKinney
Crucifer
Not filled, please sign up
Reader
Julia Landry
Refreshments
The Fergusons
Sound System
Bill Lueck

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Last Sunday In Perspective
August 19, 2007
Attendance: 87
Giving: $921.06

August 21, 2005
Attendance: 65
Giving: $1034.56

Prayer List
(Please consider including the following in your prayer life this week)

All students as they settle in for another year working in their vocations as learners and leaders.

Thanksgiving for God's beauty all around us.

All who are working in the wake of disasters including the Peruvian earthquake, the Utah mine collapse, and Hurricane Dean and all those who have been adversely effected by these disasters which are a part of living in a sinful world.

Kate who is getting a stent.

Betsy who is dealing with brain cancer.

Bill who has gone through surgery.

Dana, whose son was just diagnosed with a hole in his heart.

Our construction workers who continue to work on the building.

Thanksgiving for answered prayers and Debbie's renewed health - as well as continued guidance as doctors continue to figure out how to deal with her afflictions.

Thanksgiving for Nelia (former resident) who got a job in south Florida.

The family and friends of Amanda, whose birthday it would have been this week, but who passed away last year.

All those dealing with strife and division in their churches and church bodies.

...and that our prayers may be joined with the prayers of all God's saints here on earth.
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From Pastor Jay

"Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in."  Isaiah 58:12

That's a part of this upcoming week's Old Testament reading.  It hits home as I continue hearing pounding and sawing outside of the church here.  Now we may have had some problems with siding - but the church is far from being an "ancient ruin."

The thing that really sticks out to be is this line: "You shall raise up the foundations of many generations."  Really, that's what we're called to do here at University Lutheran. That's what a campus ministry is called to do. 

Some of us are students and some of us are not.  Yet each and everyone of us are called to raise up the foundations of many generations.

Those of you who are students, you are building the foundations of the church and your part in the church.  Many of you will go on to be church presidents and treasurers and evangelism board heads.  Others of you will be Sunday school teachers on the weekends.  Others of you yet might be deaconesses or pastors.  Others of you yet will be professors and professional musicians and construction workers.  God gave you all of the talents and passions that you have.  He wants you to use them to be the repairer of the breach and the restorer of streets to live in.

Those of you who are not students, you are building the foundations of the church and not only your part in the church - but the part of students in the church.  Your foundation building here at University Lutheran involves being a part of this community.  You can offer the wisdom of your years.  You can offer the sweat of your brow.  You can offer a listening ear.  You can offer a smile that says, "we're happy you're here living out what God has made you to be."  You are the repairer of the breach.  You are the restorer of streets to live in.

Last Sunday in the sermon, I mentioned that we look to the author and perfecter of our faith when we go about doing the work of God.  We look to Jesus also when we see this reading from Isaiah.  He repaired the breach that was made by sin when He died on a cross. He restored streets of gold for us to live in when He rose.  He has raised up the foundations of many generations - of which you are one generation looking forward to the next.  It is because of Him that we are called and gathered to be in community here at University Lutheran.

In Christ,
Pastor Jay

Clear Your Calendars!  New and Important Calendar Items!

TODAY - August 22nd - College Student Pizza Fellowship (6p-8:30ish)
Come by at 6pm for free *homemade* pizza (thanks Crystal and Randee) and some time to talk about where you would like to see the campus ministry here at ULC go and what you would like to do.

August 25th - Work Day (9am - ?)
Amaze everyone with how "handy" you can be, or come by and learn a new trick while working at the church.  See more information below under "Thrivent Funds for Work Day."

August 26th - Bible Study continues
About 12 people showed up for the Bible study on the four Solas of the Reformation.  It's not too late for you to show up.  Just come by at 10am on Sunday.

August 26th - Student Blessing and  Reception
A special reception for new and returning students to Tallahassee is to be held at University Lutheran Church and Student Center following worship on August 26. Please plan on bringing a dish for this reception if you can (ULC will cover the meat).

Thrivent Funds for Work Day

ULC has been approved for $1300 for our Work Day is Saturday, August 25th, 2007.  We are receiving this money from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
We look forward to seeing you at 9am
The dishwasher for the kitchen in the church will arrive next week.
Thank you, Leah Paul, for helping us with contacting Thrivent.

Thank You from Eric Buenrostro

"Thank you for sending me to the National Youth Gathering.  I'm glad you sent me because it was an excellent experience.  I had a lot of fun.  I also learned a lot.  The theme of the gathering was that we are chosen people and the many speakers and presentations taught me what it meant to be chosen by God.  I just wanted to thank you for paying for the expenses of the trip.  Also, thank you for allowing me the privilege to attend the National Youth Gathering.  God touched the thousands of people there and we all sang praises."

Youth Member, Eric Buenrostro

You voted for the "right" one

After worship this past Sunday, people were invited to take a look at two color swatches outside of the church.  90% of the responses were for the color on the right.

Have a car without a parking spot?

The InnBetween Program at Lutheran Social Services has two families that are in desperate need of an automobile.  The two homeless families with small children are in need of automobiles that are in good running order (does not need major repairs).
 
Do you happen to have a spare taking up space in your driveway?  Know someone who wants to get rid of one in their yard at home?  Just think of the insurance premium you will save when you drop the auto from your police record.

Contact Lutheran Social Services of North Florida 

Want to send a card but don't know where to send it?

Bob and Sylvia Culp are great people.  They read this newsletter and talk to me about it when I visit them.  But where I'm visiting them may not be what you have down as their address.  They've moved.

If you're a part of this community and would like to send a card or something to Bob and Sylvia, or any other person that you may not have the contact information for, please feel free to contact the church office.  850 224 6059 or send an email to the secretary, Cheryl

Missed a sermon?

Did you miss a sermon?  Feel left out because everyone is talking about superheroes this week?  I do my best to post my manuscript text on my blog on Monday or Tuesday. It is available at jWinters.com.

Good Stuff

After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, “Mom, I’ve decided to become a minister when I grow up.”
“That’s okay with us, but what made you decide that?”
“Well,” said the little boy, “I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen.”

University Lutheran Church and Student Center,
a quiet (sometimes), friendly (always) place.

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