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Hello from Shedd Aquarium (Chicago)!
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Enjoying fish and family in Illinois yesterday and heading to Indiana today!!
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| A Month of Sundays |
“August is like the Sunday of summer,†an online meme proclaims. But that means different things to different people.
If you see Sunday as the end of a week — a chance to sleep in, do “nothing,†relax and play — then August might be your downtime at the end of a busy summer. If Sunday feels heavy because the onslaught of the workweek is approaching, then August may carry the dread of falling leaves and falling temperatures.
But if you view Sunday as a fresh start to the week, then August, with a new school year and new church programming around the corner, can be exciting. And if you honor Sunday as the Sabbath, indeed “August is like the Sunday of summer.†God invites us to enjoy these holy days and give thanks to him, the Creator of all seasons.
—Heidi Mann |
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Contact Info:
To reach Pastor Valerie - 805-776-3377 or pastor.valerie@mtcarmelslo.org
To reach Pastor Dan - 805-776-3707 or
pastor.dan@mtcarmelslo.org
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Three artist bulletin submissions last week!! Hooray!! Can you spot the cute little squirrel? :)
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:
Grand Avenue Driveway
CURRENTLY UNDERWAY! New concrete has been poured and now needs time to set and cure. We hope to re-open access from Grand by the middle of next week.
During this construction period, all access through our Fredericks street driveway will remain as normal.
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Hey Turtle Lovers!
Next Friday, Aug. 12, we are taking a “field trip†to South County, to see the Turtle Rescue farm. Join the Brown Bag Lunch group, as we meet with Bob Thomas, coordinator of the Reserve, to observe & learn about many of the various types of turtles he has. I have talked to folk who have been there and they say it is fascinating! THey Turtle Lovers!he tour takes 1 – 2 hours, depending upon the group and will begin there at 1:00. There is limited parking space, so we will meet at church at 12:30, to carpool. If you choose, bring your brown bag lunch to church, and eat at 12, so we can leave at 12:30.
Please RSVP, as there is a maximum of 16 people that can be at the Reserve.
Questions or to RSVP – Nancy Priddy – 459-9249.
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Throughout August, we will continue
the following topics:
Islam & Violence
Islam & Finance
Islamic State
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We are still in need of coffee servers, greeters and communion assistants for both services on Sunday morning. If you can help, please contact Erin in the office (info@mtcarmelslo.org). Thank you!
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The Book Group's next meeting will be August 21, 6:00 pm at Pat Ramsey’s home. We are reading Ivan Doig’s novel, The Whistling Season, about a widower raising three sons in rural Montana in 1909, and entwines a one room schoolhouse, the visit of Haley’s Comet, boxing, and a housekeeper that, “Can't cook but doesn't bite."
Please join us and if you have any questions, please contact Sheryl Huffaker (shuffaker@att.net).
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Next Weekend:
Come Share Memories of Pastor Dan Witmer
There will be a celebration of Life for Pastor Dan Witmer, 11:00am on Saturday, August 13, at Mt. Carmel. Pastor Dan served twice as Interim Pastor, and then as Associate Pastor at Mt. Carmel. Join with Dan’s wife, Betty and the rest of the Witmer family, in celebrating a life well lived. Lunch will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the Witmers have asked donations be made to Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church.
*If you are available to help with the reception or provide food, please contact Nancy Priddy, 459-9249
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One Weekend...Two Retreats!
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Men's Retreat! This Years Men's Advance theme is "The Masculine Journey" featuring Rev. Greg Ronning, Mission Developer and Pastor at "The Table," and former Campus Pastor at Texas Lutheran University. Through individual reflection on the stories of Jacob, Paul and Jesus, pastor Ronning will be our guide seeking what it means to be men of faith.
Cost: $150 per person; includes 5 meals, 2 socials and a powerful time of personal growth through bible study, music, fellowship and recreational activities at El Camino Pines Lutheran Camp. For further information www.mens-advance.org or contact John Keisler, 805 543-4259, rebjohn50@hotmail.com
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Registration for the Women’s Retreat continues after each Sunday service. The theme this year is, “Treasured Hearts.†Hear the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as we engage in what it means to treasure the amazing promises of God in our hearts.
Our speaker will be Pastor Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun, Associate and Campus Pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, Glendale.
It will be held at La Casa de Maria, Oct. 14 – 16.
Total cost; $240, includes lodging, meals and program. $80 deposit due at registration, with second payment, $160, due 8-14-16. Cancellation – $100 penalty
Space is limited so sign up today!
Questions? Nancy Priddy, 459-9249
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Opening Doors of Interfaith Understanding:
Meets Monday, August 8 @ 7:30pm, Old Mission Church
Rabbi Linda Bertenthal from the Beth David Congregation will discuss the differences between Conservative and Reformed Judiasm (discussing "One People, Two Worlds" by Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch & Rabbi Yosef Reinman) and Rev. Luanne Griguoli, retired Presbyterian Pastor, and Father Jim Nisbet of the Old Mission Church, will discuss the Christian Feast of the Transfiguration.
Come and join your Muslim, Jewish, Roman Catholic and Protestant friends in an evening of discussion and learning about other faiths.
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