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On Sunday, November 17th, we will have a congregational meeting after worship. There will be two items on the agenda:

1. A 2020 narrative budget presentation from the Extravagant Generosity team. 2. Consideration of the Vision Task Force’s proposed mission & vision language for approval.

The covenant we agreed to in July 2017 when I was called to serve as your pastor and redeveloper acknowledges, “we all have choices to make and commitments to make in living out God’s dream for us.” Your attendance in worship that day and at this meeting is an important way of participating in the ongoing Mission Redevelopment of Christ the Servant. Every step we have taken on this journey together has been leading to the decisions and commitments we are now making. We will be voting on the Vision Task Force’s proposal of a new mission statement, vision statement, and core values that we believe will help guide our church’s mission and decision making for years to come.

PROPOSED MISSION STATEMENT: “Putting Jesus’ Way of Life into Practice by

Encountering God, Loving One Another, & Reaching the World.”

PROPOSED VISION STATEMENT: “Thriving as a Multicultural and Multigenerational Spiritual Family by

Equipping and Sending Disciples to Transform the World.”

PROPOSED CORE VALUES: Radical Hospitality– ‘We Welcome Others as Christ Welcomes Us’

Passionate Worship– ‘We Wholeheartedly Encounter God’s Presence and Power’ Intentional Faith Development – ‘We Learn to Be and Become Like Jesus’ Risk-Taking Mission & Service – ‘We Reach Out to Serve a Hurting World’

Extravagant Generosity – ‘We Go All In to Put God First’

I invite you to pray and reflect faithfully about what these words mean for you and for Christ the Servant. And please do join us for worship and our congregational meeting on November 17th as we take this important step in living out God’s dream for us.

In Christ, Pastor Chris Steubing

Cross & Cradle Newsletter November 2019

Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 3676 Centerville Road,

Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 651-429-6595

[email protected] www.cslcvh.org

Church Events

Nov 3rd – All Saints Sunday Nov 10th - Rooted & Growing: In Gratitude Nov 17th – Rooted & Growing: Stewardship Sunday 2020 Budget Presentation Congregation Meeting 10:15am

Nov 24th – Christ The King (Servant) Sunday

Rooted & Growing: Dedication Sunday Rooted & Growing: Sunday Brunch following the 9:00AM Worship Service

Nov 27th – Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:00PM

Followed by a Pie Fest!

“Living Out God’s Dream For Us”

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VISION TASK FORCE INVITES YOU TO HELP US GET GOD’S DREAM IN FOCUS FOR CHRIST THE SERVANT!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

– CONGREGATIONAL MEETING WITH 2020 BUDGET PRESENTATION & VOTE TO APPROVE NEW MISSION, VISION, & VALUES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH

– REDEVELOPMENT RE-CHARTER WORSHIP WITH COMMITMENT TO LONG-RANGE RENEWAL

With St. Paul Area Synod Bishop Patricia Lull, Preaching

ROOTED AND GROWING — WORSHIP & STEWARDSHIP SERIES Our Fall Stewardship campaign began in October. We have been highlighting some of our history, how we have been “Rooted”, but mostly showing you what your Extravagant Generosity has meant for the church, the people, and our community to do God’s mission “Growing”. We are sure that the stories our practice teams have been sharing have been very informative!

Here’s a list of worship themes & stewardship talks ahead:

Sunday, November 10th

– Rooted and Growing: In Gratitude Stewardship Talk—Extravagant Generosity


– CSLC 2020 Narrative Budget Presentation Congregation Meeting — 10:15am


– Rooted and Growing Dedication Sunday Giving commitments presented in worship, followed by a celebration brunch!

NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Nominating Committee will begin work to replace members of the Church Council whose terms are ending this year. If you are interested in serving on the Church Council or on one of the committees / teams of the congregation, please be in touch with the Executive Committee of the Church Council: Vinnie Berger, Susan Rensted, Rick Gittins, Tom Farm.

Vision Task Force

Five Fun Facts about Intern Katie Langston

1. She’s the oldest of five kids—three sisters and one brother. 2. Her favorite TV shows of all time are Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, Gilmore Girls, and Parks and Rec. 3. She and her husband, Lanny, have been married for fourteen years. They have two daughters, Adah (12) and Miriam (6). 4. Her favorite food is tacos, but spaghetti and meatballs are a close second. 5. She says the best part so far about being at Christ the Servant is getting to know all the wonderful people. She’s grateful for the opportunity to learn here, and delighted to spend the next two years serving in this amazing congregation!

Getting To Know Intern Katie


PASSIONATE WORSHIP “We Wholeheartedly Encounter God’s Presence and Power”

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD

We will observe this special day with a time to remember those who have gone before us to their heavenly home. Candles will be available to light and time set aside for meditation and prayer.

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7:00 PM

While we gather to give thanks for all we have, we will also have an opportunity to share our bounty with others. Please bring a non-perishable food item (or two) to offer to those in need through the Vadnais Heights Food Shelf.

Pie and coffee will be served after the service. Bring your favorite pie or dessert to share!

YOUTH ENGAGE IN WORSHIP!

On the 4th Sunday of every

month, we will be including and engaging children and youth in important ways as servant leaders during worship. This month’s — “Youth Engage in Worship” Sunday is November 24th.

Holy Communion will be celebrated!! WOULD YOU WRITE AN

ADVENT DEVOTION? Contribute to an inspirational resource for our spiritual family by writing a Daily Devotion

for the season of Advent. Scripture passages have been selected for each day from December 1

st to 23

rd. Pick a day (or two if

you like) and write a 2-3 paragraph reflection on the scripture passage and/or the season. You may want to share a personal story of faith to encourage another person with your own experience of God’s love, grace, or joy! Submit your devotion to the church office by Sunday, November 3rd.

WORSHIP RENEWAL WEEKEND On Saturday, November 16th, experienced worship leader, Dan Adler, will lead an amazing and inspiring workshop to help individuals and churches grow and revitalize our expressions of worship with a focus on developing ecumenical and ethnic unity! This event is for congregation members, musicians, pastors, worship leaders, and anyone who loves Jesus, the church, and passionate worship. Workshop cost is $10 which includes lunch. You may register by calling the church office or visiting our website or Facebook page. All are welcome to join us on Sunday morning the next day, November 17th, at 9:00 a.m. as Dan shares his music and message in worship at Christ the Servant!


SUNDAY SCHOOL_ AGE 3 THROUGH 5TH GRADE 10:15 AM WEEKLY

CHILDREN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

During the month of Nov. the Sunday School will begin to prepare for their Christmas Program to be presented on Sunday, December 8th, during the 9:00AM Service.

WEDNESDAY ADULT

BIBLE STUDY

10:00 AM WeeklyStudy

“The New Testament book of Romans”

Women’s Bible Study

Future Dates: Nov. 9 & 23 & Dec. 7

Contact Jodie or Amy.

YOUTH MISSIONAL COMMUNITY During Wednesday evening youth missional community time, middle and high school youth, along with caring adult leaders gather in the home of Glen and Dianne Johnson. We have been regularly feeding 25 or more youth and adults each week. If you would like donate to these weekly meals, visit the welcome center to contribute financially or order a 'scrip' gift card to Cub or a local pizza eatery.

INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT “We Learn To Be and Become Like Jesus”

RADICAL HOSPITALITY “We Welcome Others As Christ Welcomes Us”

CARING FRIENDS MINISTRY UPCOMING VISIT Caring Friends is a ministry of friendship to

homebound members of our congregation. Visits can be simply a one-on-one chat with a special friend, a group visit, or even the sharing of a meal or birthday celebration. Their next group meeting will be Monday, November 4th, at 5:00PM for a supper & meeting at the home of Grace Blesener, The teams will be making individual visits during the week.

One of October’s visits was to Gordy & Dell Hultman. Gordy is one of our special friends. Being one of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, he loves to talk about the events of that historic day. Those who study history may enjoy talking to Gordy sometime. And Dell, while not always able to attend services, still keeps busy working on beautiful needlework.

Upcoming - Wednesday, November 6 — 11:00 AM Finish sewing rice bags for Maplewood Cancer Centers!

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HURUMA CENTRE OFFERINGS—NOVEMBER 17TH! Every third Sunday coffee hour donations go to help support a safe and nurturing home and education for the children of the Huruma Centre in Tanzania. October 2019 Donations: $41.00; Total 2019 Donations: $931.55; We can go over a $1000 for this year!

CONNECT THE DROPS: FAITH, SCIENCE & YOUTH LEADERSHIP Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. CSLC is hosting the Connect-the-Drops Celebration Event, “We All Use Water”, with Frassati Catholic Academy, Peace United Methodist, VLAWMO, and Growing Green Hearts.

CHRISTMAS PARTY OPEN HOUSE & CONCERT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

We will have a fun-filled even ing on Fr iday, December 13. It will be an evening full of music and l a u g h t e r , r e a d i n g s , desserts, and celebration for our community. We’re hop ing to have a Christmas concert with musical offerings from our musicians, young and old. There will be desserts and coffee and hot chocolate. Maybe Santa will show up? If you would like to help plan and/or be a part of this celebration, please sign up at the Welcome Desk or send an email to [email protected].

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RISK-TAKING MISSION & SERVICE “We Reach Out To Serve A

Hurting World”

EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY “We Go All In To Put God First”

Jan. Thru. September ACTUAL BUDGET

Regular Giving $137,037 $135,200

Above and Beyond Giving $22,599 $15,900

Use of Property Donations $635 $1,400

Grants $15,500 $15,300

INCOME $175,771 $167,800

EXPENSES $160,673 $161,607

Mortgage Principle $10,280 $10,280

Other (prepaid expenses/deferred income) $678

CASH (Increase/decrease) $5,496 -$4,088

YTD Christ the Servant, through your generosity, has given a total of $8,933 to these organizations: St. Paul Area Synod ….……….…...… $7,250 Charities …………………...………… $ 421 Food Shelf ………………..……….… $ 472 Huruma Fund ……………..……….… $ 790

Extravagant Generosity

DEDICATION SUNDAY BRUNCH Please join us in a celebration brunch following service on Dedication Sunday, November 24th. We are asking for members to provide a dish to share. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex or you can

sign-up on our web site.

Rooted and Growing

We now have the “Square” set up at the welcome desk for the convenience of giving or payments of any kind such as the Youth Mission Trips, etc. We will be making an effort to have it out and staffed.

Electronic Giving

Contact a member if you would like to know more about our team: Tom Farm, Roger Gullickson, Lois McKeag, Mike Woehrle, Tim Kelvie.

Join Our Team

Weekly Attendance 2018 2019

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE From Red Cross: “Your commitment to host a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 11 with the American Red Cross truly made a difference! Your team registered 25 total donors, collected 28 pints of blood. Your efforts have helped boost the community blood supply and ensure hospital patients have the lifesaving blood they need. Thank you for your gifts of time and support. We truly appreciate your generosity. The patients who have benefited from the blood collected at your blood drive are beyond grateful. Our next blood drive at Christ the Servant is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2020, with a goal of 25! You may signup now at the church or online at redcrossblood.org!

RISK-TAKING MISSION & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Ways to provide mission and service in November & December… Connect the Drops Celebration Event, Sunday, November 10, 1 to 3 PM ***Prepare coffee, lemonade, water ***Greet guests Prepare Thanksgiving cards/gifts to send Help with setting up Christmas Giving Tree Help with Thanksgiving Pie Fest

(Wednesday, November 27 Funeral Luncheon Coordinator Help with Christmas Party Open House, (Friday, December 13) Connect with Risk-Taking Mission & Service ([email protected]) to offer your assistance! You’re invited to our next meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 PM.

U S H E R S: November 3 Kevin Barrett, Lynn LeMire November 10 Glen & Dianne Johnson November 17 Roger Gullickson, Loretta Markham November 24 Youth November 27 Thanksgiving Eve READERS: November 3 Dan Hamilton November 10 Linda Wigdahl November 17 Pam Irgens November 24 Youth November 27 Thanksgiving Eve—Stanleigh Barbie

BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH

Nov 1 Samantha Ellerman Nov 4 Debra Suiter Nov 15 Vanessa Walker Nov 7 Gary Suiter Nov 15 Sabrina Wright Nov 8 Ashley Barnes Nov 18 Mary Ann Karrick Nov 9 Debra Erickson Nov 19 Marlie Mercil Nov 10 Susan Rowe Nov 19 Mike Woehrle Nov 11 Julita Bonghan Nov 19 Samantha Woehrle Nov 11 Zack Van Hove Nov 21 Mary Holtz Nov 13 Addie Berger Nov 27 Carolyn Meyers Nov 13 Xander Berger Nov 30 Tim Kelvie Nov 13 Trudy Cramlet Nov 30 Vicki Wetzel

We extend prayers for God’s Blessing

on your Birthday!!

WEDDING

ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH

November 4 Yvonne & William Mulry November 7 Tom & Janice Jordan November 20 Tom & Jacquelyn Farm

We extend prayers for God’s Blessing as you celebrate your Wedding Anniversary!

COFFEE SERVERS: Nov. 3 Leila Horazdovsky & Loretta Markham Nov. 10 Sandy L. Johnson & Charlie Steffen Nov. 17 Nancy Sacco/Katie Wright/Lynn LeMire Nov. 24 Shirley & Steve Tigges

Please let Sandy L. Johnson know if you

are interested in serving coffee during our Fellowship Hour

CELEBRATING MILESTONES

SERVING SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER


November 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

27 Reformation Sunday

9:00AM Worship 10:15AM Fellowship Time 10:15AM Sunday School 1:00 PM Wanderlust Paint Class

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10:00AM Swiss Group

Boutique 3:30PM

Piecemakers

29

9:00AM--6:00 PM Free Bread Distribution

7:00PM AA Meeting

30 10:00AM Bible Study 6:15PM Youth Missional Community

31

3:45PM Yoga-Devotion

(Chair)

November

1

2

8:15AM

Men’s Breakfast & Discussion

3

All Saints Sunday 9:00AM Worship Holy Communion 10:15AM Fellowship Time 10:15AM Sunday School

4

3:30PM Piecemakers

5:00PM Caring Friends

Mtg.

5 9:00AM--6:00PM

Free Bread Distribution

6:30PM Passionate Worship

Team Mtg. 7:00PM

AA Meeting

6 7:30AM Extravagant Generosity Team Mtg. 10:00AM Bible Study 11:00AM Caring Friends Rice Bag Project 1:00PM LOL Quilt Guild 6:15PM Youth Missional Community

7 3:45PM

Yoga-Devotion (Chair)

5:30 PM Executive

Committee with Practice Team

Leaders

8

9

9:00AM Women’s Bible

Study”

10 22nd Sunday After

Pentecost Rooted & Growing:

In Gratitude 9:00AM Worship 10:15AM Fellowship Time 10:15AM Sunday School

1:00-3:00PM Connect-the–Drops

“Collaborate & Celebrate”

11

3:30PM Piecemakers

12

9:00AM--6:00PM Free Bread Distribution.

5:30PM Risk-Taking Mission

& Service Mtg.. 7:00PM

AA Meeting

13

10:00AM Bible Study 12:00PM VH Senior HiLites 6:15PM Youth Missional Community

14 3:45PM

Yoga-Devotion (Chair) 6:45PM

Church Council Forum 7:00PM

Church Council

15

8:00-9:15AM VH Elementary

Overflow Parking

Cross & Cradle

Articles Due

16

9:00AM

Heart of the City—Worship

Renewal Workshop

17 23rd Sunday After

Pentecost 9:00 AM Worship Holy Communion 10:15 Congregation Mtg.

Rooted & Growing 2020 Budget Presentation 10:15AM Fellowship Time 10:15AM Sunday School 11:17AM Intentional Faith Development Team Mtg.

18

3:30PM Piecemakers

5:30P)M Estates of Evergreen Ponds Mtg.

19

9:00AM--6:00 PM Free Bread Distribution

7:00PM AA Meeting

20 7:30AM Extravagant Generosity Team 10:00AM Bible Study 1:00PM LOL Quilt Guild 6:15PM Youth Missional Community

21

.3:45PM Yoga-Devotion

(Chair)

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23

9:00AM Women’s Bible

Study

24 Christ the King (Servant)

Sunday Rooted & Growing: Dedication Sunday

9:00AM Worship 10:15AM “Rooted and Growing” Sunday Brunch 10:15AM Sunday School

25

3:30PM Piecemakers

26 9:00AM--6:00 PM

Free Bread Distribution

5:30PM Risk-Taking Mission

& Service Mtg. 7:00PM

AA Meeting

27 10:00AM Bible Study 7:00PM Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

Pie Fest Following the Service

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Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 3676 Centerville Road Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

JOIN US SUNDAY MORNINGS - 9:00AM

EDUCATION - 10:15AM

www.cslcvh.org Pastor: Chris Steubing - [email protected]

Intern Katie Langston - [email protected] Ministry Coordinator: Sandy Hammerlind

Church Office (651) 429-6595 [email protected]

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