SepTEMBER 3-7

Jesus said: “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12

FRIDAY:
3:30 pm – Sunday School Teachers Meeting

SATURDAY:
8:00 am – Trustee Meeting @ Country Rose Café
9:30 am – Martha Circle @ Narthex

SUNDAY:
9:00 am – Divine Service / Communion
10:45 am – Christianity 101

MONDAY: Labor Day
No Vespers Service

THOSE SERVING US THIS WEEK: 09/06
Ushers: Wulf Werner, Paul Mielbrecht & Mike O’Neill

Altar Guild: Michael O’Neill

Organist: Michelle Minton
Live Stream: Matt Kopf
Acolyte: Matthias Gullixson

THOSE SERVING US NEXT WEEK: 09/13 (Schedule Change)
Ushers: Wulf Werner, Paul Mielbrecht & Mike O’Neill

Organist: Albert Harris
Vespers Accompanist: Mallory Daniels
Live Stream: Abel Gullixson
Acolyte: Norin Sundby

ALTAR FLOWERS:
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:

Sept. 13 (Trinity 15 – paraments are green) – Reserved
Sept. 20 (Trinity 16 – paraments are green) – Available
Sept. 27 (St. Michael’s Day are white) – Reserved
Oct. 4 (Trinity 19 – paraments are green) – Available

~LOOKING BACK ON LABOR DAY~

It marks summer’s end and signals back-to-school bustle. But how long have we celebrated the American worker? Oregon first passed a state law declaring Labor Day a holiday back in 1887. State after state passed similar laws over the next few years until Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894. Americans nationwide have enjoyed a three-day weekend ever since.
(cf. 2 Th. 3:6-12)

Notes!

MARTHA CIRCLE MEETING ON 9/5:
The first Maratha Circle meeting of the fall is Saturday, September 6 at 9:30 am in the Narthex. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to attend.

NO MONDAY VESPERS 9/7:
There will be no Monday Vespers Service on September 7 due to Labor Day.

SEPTEMBER 13th STARTS THE NEW SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE:
Please make note of our new schedule during the school year:

  • 8:15 AM: Sunday School (begins in the Nave) & Adult Bible Class (in the Music Portable)
  • 9:30 AM: The Divine Service
    • Communion served during the service on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month
    • Communion available after the service on the 2nd, and 4th Sundays of the month
  • 11:00 AM: Choir (starts September 13)

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).

PAUL SILAS TRAPP MEMORIAL BENCH:
You may have seen the new addition to our campus. A memorial bench in honor of Mr. Trapp was installed next to the Hannah Dobberstein Memorial Bench near the flagpole. The bench was dedicated on Tuesday, September 1st after the Opening Chapel service for Parkland Lutheran School. We remember Mr. Trapp as a kind, loving, teacher and friend, whose greatest desire was for his students to know Jesus.

PLEASE HELP KEEP THE PICTURE BOARD IN THE NARTHEX UP TO DATE:
If your picture is missing or you would like to update it – here are 3 ways to do it.

  1. E-mail your photo to Lisa Obenberger.
  2. Put a photo in the G & L Obenberger Narthex box (in the back of church) with your name on the back (your photo will be returned to you after it is scanned in).
  3. Ask Lisa Obenberger or Paul Mielbrecht to take your picture when you see them at church.

Questions?  Call or text Lisa.

ALTAR GUILD VOLUNTEERS:
The Altar Guild is in need of adding two volunteers to its line-up. We have an opening for a team member to set Communion for every 5th Sunday of the month (four times) during the Church year. We also need an additional team member to cover the months of March and September.  We have this September covered but we will need to have the new member in place by March of 2027. If you would be willing to take either of these positions, please contact Mike O’Neill. Thank you for your prayerful considerations.

A NOTE OF THANKS:
The Boards of Trustees and Christian Education would like to thank everyone who was able to help at our Campus Clean-Up Day. A few families helped to spruce things up for fall school start up. Thank you!

PASTORS’ FAMILY DAYS (SCHOOL YEAR):
Beginning September 1st, the pastors will be reverting to their normal Family Day schedule through the academic year.

  • Pr. Lehne – Fridays
  • Pr. Sparley – Thursdays – Saturdays
  • Pr. Gullixson – Saturdays

Generally, what this means is that they take this time to be with their families. If you email or text them on that day, unless it is of utmost importance, you can expect that it will responded to at the next workday. If you have an immediate spiritual concern, please consider reaching out to another one of the pastors available on that day.

PARKLAND LUTHERAN YOUTH SOCIETY:
All students in grades 8 through 12, who are associated with Parkland Lutheran Church and School, are invited to join the Parkland Lutheran Youth Society (LYS)! The LYS meets one to two times a month. We will have devotions, meetings, fun activities and volunteer opportunities. The LYS will also hold a few fundraising events throughout the school year to raise money for their annual trip to the Lutheran Youth Association Convention. This year, the convention will be held at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN, which is celebrating its 100 anniversary this year.

RINGERS NEEDED FOR THE PLC BELL CHOIR:
We would like to get the PLC Bell Choir going again.  We will begin practicing at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 29 (Please note this is a calendar adjustment).  Our practices last one hour and we will meet once each week. So, don’t be shy.  Give it a try! Questions, please email David Harris or Joan Harstad. We hope to see many of you there.

SYNOD PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER:
You can find a copy of the September Synod President’s Newsletter in the Narthex or on the Synod Website.

Reminder Notes!

UPCOMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:
St. Paul admonishes us, “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.” We have various opportunities to study God’s Word together throughout the coming academic year. Your pastors would encourage you to take as much advantage of them as you are able. We will also make efforts to have them on Zoom, so that even if you are not able to be physically present, you can watch in real time or watch the recordings later.

  • Zoom Info: (does NOT change throughout the year and is good for all classes)
  • Class: 456 314 5918
  • Password: 832934

PLC SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Sunday school for 3 year-olds + through high school will start September 13 (8:15-9:15am). Parents will be emailed more detailed information soon. If you have questions, please contact Julia Browning at parklandsundayschool@gmail.com. They will begin in the Nave for an opening service and music and then depart to their separate classes.

Here is a breakdown of our classes this year:

Age Classroom Teachers
3-7 School basement Mrs. Burleigh & Mrs. Browning
8-9 Church upstairs Mr. Rogich
10+ Library portable Pr. Gullixson & Pr. Lehne

Last year, the kids enjoyed choosing hymns every Sunday to sing during our opening gathering. We would like to keep this tradition. This year, we will meet in the church at 8:00 am every week to sing hymns for those who would like to participate.

After this, the Sunday School will start at 8:15 am. During this time, we will practice the hymns that will be sung in church. We will then disperse into our various classrooms.

SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASSES RESUME:
Beginning on September 13, Sunday morning (8:15-9:15am) Adult Bible Class will meet in- person in the Music Portable. Please plan to attend. This year, the three pastors will rotate teaching the Sunday morning class. WILL BE ZOOMED.

Pr. Sparley (Sept. 13 – Oct. 18):  (Information posted next week.)

Pr. Gullixson (Oct. 25 – Nov. 22) will go through Pr. Alex Ring’s Synod Convention essay entitled: “Our Father, By Whose Name All Fatherhood is Known: Fathers Reflecting Our Father in Heaven.” (This is NOT just a study for young fathers. It has great thoughts for people in all family vocations.)

Pr. Lehne (Nov. 29 – Dec. 20) will be called “Preparing our Hearts for Christ.” During this Advent season, we will take a look at the events leading up to and including the birth of Christ as found in Luke 1–2 and Matthew 1. May this study prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ in the flesh, which He took on to save us.

SOUTHWEST BIBLE CLASS:
The Southwest Bible Class will resume again on September 16th. They will begin studying 1 John. The class is held at the Yelm Adult Community Center (located at 16530 103rd Ave. SE, Yelm). The classes will be held on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm.

MONTHLY MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY:
On the 3rd Wednesday of each month (usually), starting on Wednesday, September 16 at 12:00 noon, we will be studying some of the history and books of the Bible covering the time after the Babylonian Exile. We will use the theme: “After Babylon – The Return to the Promised Land.” Some of the books we will be covering include Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. We will meet in the Narthex. WILL BE ZOOMED.

PLC CONFIRMATION (For those who do not attend PLS.)
PLC starts our confirmation instruction in 6th grade with a year of Bible History, along with recitations of the catechism and Bible passages. The next two years are spent in the Small Catechism as the Lutheran Church has historically done. Classes will be starting in September. If you know of anyone that could take part in this class, please contact Pr. Lehne at rev.matt.lehne24@gmail.com.

CHRISTIANITY 101 MEMBERSHIP CLASSES:
Beginning in October, 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.

WOMEN’S CLUB:
Women’s Club will resume meetings starting Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 pm (note time change) in the Narthex. If you have questions, please contact Sue Kautter.

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. Please see the flier on the Narthex bulletin board.

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).