Please Join us for our regular weekly services Sundays
at 10am. We would like to have you join us, whether visitors
are in town for business - or pleasure, or just passing through,
all are welcome! We especially welcome those returning home from
overseas deployments, or on duty at our Nation's Capitol. Coffee
and fellowship after the service.
Welcome Children! Parents, a Children’s
Bulletin is provided. Canvas bags with crayons, books, and soft
toys are in the Narthex to occupy young people during the service.
Scheduled Events at GLC
Sep 12 G.R.A.T.E. Patrol
Sep 14 Council Meeting 7:15p.m.
Sep 19 8:30am Service resumes
Sunday School Starts!
Sep 19 4:00p.m. Organ Recital Peggy Hass Howell
This week we pray for:
Delores & Larry Lentz Michelle Michaels
Rubye Kelley Clara Diefenbach
Jim Jordan Jody Eren
Juanita Ward Amelia Hinckley
Corrine Wark Richard Sperling
Martin Lippe Dean Pike
Jeff Bastuscheck Helen Schottler
Dorothy Nelson
All troops deployed around the world.
September Birthdays
10th Giovani Adrian
12th Phillip Gaines
23rd Abby Harrington
NEXT WEEK’S SERVICE ASSISTANTS ARE:
Sept. 5, 2010
Worship Assistant Janet Sharp
Usher/Reader Karen Sawyer
Altar Guild Sandi Rouse
OPENING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BLESSING
“The Rite of the Opening of the School Year” will be
held during the September 12, 10:00 service. All parents of our
young ones, their teachers, and supporters are encouraged to attend.
Christian education classes will begin September 19, 9:00a.m. All
information regarding the Sunday education programs can be obtained
by contacting Kay Swift at 202-337-9070 or georgetownlutheranchurch@gmail.com
.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
The adult Sunday school class will begin again this fall. Please
see John Juilfs about the location and time.
ORGAN REDEDICATION AND RECITAL
On Sept. 19, we will celebrate paying off the organ loan with two
special events. The first is a Hymn Festival at the 10 a.m.
service featuring readings, hymns, and organ music. The
second is a 4 p.m. recital to be played by Peggy Haas Howell,
wife of the organ builder, Richard Howell. Please mark your calendar
now.
PET BLESSING SUNDAY
To commemorate Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals
and the environment, GLC will host its annual Blessing of the Pets,
Sunday, October 3, at 9:45a.m. All household pets
may bring their human family members to either the 8:30 or 10:00
services. Weather permitting; the blessing will take place in the
Meditation Garden on Volta Place.
WINE TASTING OCTOBER 16TH four to six pm
The Women’s Group is hosting a wine tasting and food pairing
to raise funds for ELCA’s Good Gifts program assisting women
and children. Micro loans to women generate income which the women
use to care for their children, providing them with food, clothing,
and education. Other funds are used to build community centers for
women where they safely meet, learn, and improve their skills. The
donation is $25.00 per ticket. All funds go directly to the charity
and are tax deductable. See you there!
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The American Red Cross is having a blood drive at
Georgetown Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 23rd from
Noon to Four p.m.
The drive will be held in the Parish Hall.
Please come and donate in honor of a cancer victim you know.
This blood drive is in coordination with Breast Cancer Awareness
month.
Bring your friends and family.
Our area blood bank needs 1000 units each day.
Former donor or new donor, someone will need your blood today.
NEW MEMBER CLASSES FORMING
If you are considering GLC for congregational membership, please
send your name, email address and contact phone number to Pastor
G at phillipgaines.glc@gmail.com. PG will be leading several classes
in late September and early October. The classes will include the
basics on ELCA Lutheranism tenets and GLC mission programs. At the
conclusion of the classes, all who wish to become members will be
received during a future GLC service. Attending the classes in no
way obligates one to join the congregation. Current GLC members
are also welcome to attend the classes. Class times and locations
will not be decided until PG has the names of those interesting
in attending. Please send your information to PG by September 19.
REFORMATION SERVICE
A member of the congregation has come up with a great idea that
we hope will be the beginning of a new tradition at GLC. The Reformation
Sunday Service has been in competition with the Marine Corps Marathon
for many years, and frankly, the Marines just keep on winning! This
year, the idea has been presented to the council to hold the Reformation
Service at GLC in the afternoon, followed by an Oktober Fest Meal.
The council likes this idea and has given it their seal of approval,
with a few considerations:
1. Much advertising to inform the community of this service time;
2. Pastor G has agreed to be at the church Sunday morning just in
case someone shows up for the 10:00 service. He will lead anyone
attending in a service similar to the regular 8:30 service.
Please mark you calendars now. If you have any questions, please
contact the church office.
NEW YORK TO DC AIDS RIDE
Valentine Garcia will once again be riding his bicycle 330
miles over 3 ½ days in the NY to DC AIDS research ride!
David Lippe, his partner will once again be on the support crew
helping riders along the way. The ride is just around the corner,
September 23-26, 2010. With the money raised last year, noted virologist
Dr. Wu has made some great strides in his research showing great
promise of how to slow down and ultimately stop the progression
of HIV to full blown AIDS. This epidemic is far from over: there
is still a dire need for HIV and AIDS research dollars.
The goal of this ride is to raise $300,000 in seed money to sponsor
Dr. Wu's next stage of research. Unlike many fundraiser's, almost
all the money that will be collected will go directly to Dr. Wu’s
research, with only a small fraction of the funds raised assisting
administrative costs.
Valentine has pledged to raise a minimum of $3,000, but cannot meet
this extraordinary goal without your generosity. If you are unable
to give financially, your thoughts and prayers will be greatly appreciated
also!
If you are able to donate financially, you may send a check directly
to Valentine Garcia at 53 Seaton Place NW Washington, DC 20001.
Please make the check out to Empire State AIDS Ride, and put in
the memo line, Valentine Garcia. You may also donate online by going
to the website www.nycdc.org click on the donate tab at the top
of the page and type Valentine Garcia into the boxes. All donations
are tax deductible. Your information is strictly confidential and
is not shared with any other organization.
Valentine has already started extensive training to prepare for
this event, and appreciates any support you can give to help raise
awareness and funds in the fight against AIDS. If you would like
more information about the ride, please feel free to contact David
or Valentine at 202-588-1183.
Weight Watchers is coming to GLC!
A new group h is forming meeting on Saturday mornings at 8:00 for
the weigh-in.
The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Use the back Volta street entrance
to the
Parish Hall. First meeting August 21st.
A Wider Circle, a small nonprofit Washington organization,
Dedicated to helping individuals and families lift themselves out
of poverty, is
urgently seeking basic household furniture to furnish the homes
of families
in need and those transitioning from homeless shelters. Won't you
please help by donating no longer needed beds, mattresses, cribs,
strollers, chairs and
tables in your home? Please contact the organization at 301 608-3504
or by
E-Mail at furnish@awidercircle.org to arrange for a pick-up of your
donation. You may drop off items, if your prefer, 7 days a week,
at our Center for Community Service, 9159-C Brookville Road, Silver
Spring, MD.
Thank you!
Georgetown
Lutheran Church
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learn more about our Music Ministry, 
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National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts