SepTEMBER 24-28

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” – John 11:25-26

THURSDAY:
2:00 pm – Ed Durrant Memorial Service

FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
Women’s Mission Society Rally @ Christ Lutheran, Klamath Falls, Oregon

SUNDAY: (Schedule Change)
8:15 am – Sunday School & Bible Class
9:30 am – Divine Service 
11:00 am – LYS Thank You Coffee Hour
11:00 am – Choir
11:15 am – Christianity 101

MONDAY:
6:30 pm – Vespers Service / Communion

THOSE SERVING US THIS WEEK: 09/27
Ushers: Mike Daniels, Ben Soper, Ehren Taylor & Jim Perry

Organist: Albert Harris
Vespers Accompanist: Mallory Daniels
Live Stream: Abel Gullixson
Acolyte | Crucifer: Murray McDaniels | Elisha Gullixson

THOSE SERVING US NEXT WEEK: 10/04
Ushers: David Kreienbrink, Mike O’Neill, Rob Easley & Jon Kvale

Altar Guild: Bonnie Mielbrecht

Organist: Michelle Minton
Vespers Accompanist: Mallory Daniels
Live Stream: Matt Kopf
Acolyte: Ayden Ault

ALTAR FLOWERS: Wulf Werner, in celebration of my wife’s birthday and her years of marriage to me.

Please contact the church office at office@parklandlutheran.org if you would like to supply flowers. We will ask for the date you would like to give flowers and the reason (if there is one). These upcoming dates are available/reserved:

Oct. 4 (Trinity 19 – paraments are green) – Reserved
Oct. 11 (Trinity 20 – paraments are green) – Reserved
Oct. 18 (Trinity 21 – paraments are green) – Reserved
Oct. 25 (Reformation – paraments are red) – Available

~ELS General Pastoral Conference, Bloomington, MN
September 30-October 2~

Notes!

MEMORIAL FOR ED DURRANT: SEPTEMBER 24
In His wisdom and care, the Lord relieved Ed Durrant of his earthly trials on August 2nd and gave him the crown of life. His memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 24th at 2:00 pm at PLC. Please consider attending the service and support Nancy and Marcy as they greive for their husband and father. In recognition of his military service, Ed’s committal service will take place on October 13th at 1:00 pm at Tahoma National Cemetery. (If attending his committal, you are asked to arrive by 12:30 pm.)

RECORDING – CONGREGATIONAL FINANCIAL PRESENTATION:
On Sunday, September 20, Josh Daniels led the congregation through a financial presentation. He informed the congregation of our past and present financial state (our assets, income, expenditures, liabilities, etc.) It was well attended and there were good comments and questions. If you were not able attend, please take time to watch the recording of the presentation. You can find it at: https://vimeo.com/1228899219 If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to the Board of Directors and Board of Christian Education (contact information on the back of the cover of the Membership Directory).

PNW MISSION RALLY INVITATION:
The Pacific Northwest Women’s Mission Rally will be hosted by Christ Lutheran Church in Klamath Falls, Oregon on September 25&26. Pr. Lehne will be attending this rally as a representative for Parkland. We pray for God’s blessing and safety on his travels and for an edifying rally for all participants.

LYS THANK YOU!
After Church on Sunday, Sept 27th the LYS will be hosting a Thank you coffee hour! With your generous support we raised over $4,000.00 last year to help us attend the LYA (Lutheran Youth Association) Convention in Ohio! We had 9 PLC members and 4 Chaperones on this trip.

The Convention invites ELS Youth from all over the country to come together for Fellowship, Fun, and being in God’s Word together. This year we went to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. Next year’s convention will be held at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN.

NEW CHANCEL RAILINGS:
We were blessed to see new handrailings leading up from the nave to the chancel this past Sunday. We thank Ben Soper for his craftsmanship and labor. They look wonderful and stately.
Request: As with the other elements of our property in the church, please help children avoid the temptation to misuse them (pushing, climbing, hanging, sliding down, etc.) so that they stay nice and useful for generations to come.

GENERAL PASTORAL CONFERENCE:
Pastors Sparley, Lehne, and Gullixson will be in Bloomington, MN from September 30 – October 2 for the ELS General Pastoral Conference. This is an annual conference when all the pastors and professors on the ELS clergy roster are to come together for the “mutual conversation and consolation of the brethren.” It is an opportunity for continuing education as various papers are presented and discussed, for getting to know the new pastors, and strengthening old friendships.

SAVE THE DATE! CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY:
Christian Education Sunday is Sunday, October 11. PLS students will sing during the Divine Service. After the service, all classrooms will be open for an Open House. The PLS Boosters will also serve a continental breakfast in the Ark (gym). All PLC members are invited to attend both the Open House and breakfast. Please join us as we celebrate Christian Education at PLS!

PLC OCTOBER CALENDAR:
Please find the PLC October calendar on the News/Events page of our website.

SEPTEMBER GIVING FOR BUDGET AND MORTGAGE:
Please see the Midweek Update for details.

Reminder Notes!

SPECIAL REQUEST FROM WOMEN’S CLUB:
There is still time to make a donation towards this year’s Northwest Women’s Mission Projects.
The Mission Rally is on September 26, and we will be making our final donation for this year at the rally. If you have mite boxes or candy jars from the Easter project, just dop them off in the little wooden church box in the Narthex, located near the usher’s station or contact Marie Cronk or Michelle Minton, our Treasurers (see the directory for their information). This is a great opportunity to support Mission work. If you’d like to designate a donation via online giving, contact that church office. Thank you so much – we appreciate this and will let you know after the Rally what our new mission projects are for next year. PLC Women’s Club and Mission Group

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION APP:
You can easily support our school using the Box Tops for Education app. No clipping or sending Box Tops to school! Simply download the app on your smartphone, shop as usual, and scan your store receipts. The app automatically credits PLS for any participating products. Please note: Box Tops for Ed no longer accepts paper clippings.

FRED MEYER REWARDS:
Help PLS raise money simply by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card! Here’s how it works:

  • Create a digital account (or log in if you already have one). A digital account is required to participate in Fred Meyer Community Rewards.
  • Link your Shopper’s Card to PLS:
    • Search for our organization.
    • Enter NPO number DP421.
    • Select Parkland Lutheran School.
    • Click Save.

Note: Ensure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations

ELHS GRANDPARENTS’ DAY:
Spend the morning with your grandchildren at ELHS on Friday, October 2, from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Enjoy ELHS Chapel, classes, and a delicious lunch. RSVP online at www.elhs.org or to Ryan Bishop at rbishop@elhs.org.

EAGLE VOLLEYBALL TELSS NIGHT:
TELSS Families in their school colors receive free admission to the ELHS Volleyball games on Tuesday, October 6, at 4:30pm {JV} and 6:00pm {Varsity}. Come cheer on your Eagles at Evergreen Lutheran High School.

CHRISTIANITY 101 MEMBERSHIP CLASSES:
Beginning on October 20th, we will offer another class called “Christianity 101.” This class goes into more detail regarding the teachings of the Christian faith. Some take this class to become members of Parkland Lutheran Church, others take it as a refresher course, and still others take the class to learn more about what Parkland Lutheran teaches.
Tuesdays, beginning October 20, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm (approx. 21 weeks)
If you are interested in taking this class or know of anyone else who might be, please contact the church office at 253-537-5492. WILL BE ZOOMED.

PLS CHAPEL / PLC MATINS INVITATION:
On Tuesday, PLS opened with the first chapel service of the year. We had over 60 members and PLS family members join the students for that service. We thank Mark Larkin and Wolfe Club Coffee Rosters for generously providing hot and cold specialty coffees as a special treat for opening day. The Chapel services are open to all the members of Parkland and the families of PLS. This year we will be hosting a coffee hour (regular drip coffee from Wolfe Club) for people to have opportunity to socialize with other participants before and after the service. Normal Chapel Schedule: Wednesdays at 8:40 AM (coffee available at 8:10 am).

ELECTRONIC GIVING:
Parkland Lutheran Church has a convenient way to make your regular offerings. With our electronic giving program, you can easily set up a recurring giving schedule or make one-time contributions. Visit our church website for more information or go straight to it by clicking on this link

  1. This is optional; the old system of contributing by check and cash still works.
  2. Members can still set something up through their banks so that regular checks are mailed in.
  3. If members choose this new option, they might wish to consider still using their envelopes and indicate on them that contributions are given electronically (not necessary, but that way a young confirmation student sees regular contributions going into the offering plate).