The News of Grace

Volume 34, no. 10 October 2011

who provided leadership and reminded the people that they were the Church. He told them that they need not give up and return to the Old World because they had no bishop. It was Dr. Walther who was instrumental in gathering together like-minded confessional Lutherans from across the country and through those meetings establishing in 1847 what we call today The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod. He was elected the first president of this new national Synod, serving from 1847 to 1850 and then again from 1864 to 1878. At the same time he was Pastor of Trinity St. Louis, leading that congregation and an association of other Lutheran congregations in St. Louis. In addition he served as professor and president of Concordia Seminary which had moved to St. Louis from Altenburg, Missouri in 1847. He served as president from 1854 until his death in 1887. The monthly periodical The Lutheran Witness that we receive in our homes today was the English language counterpart of Walthers Der Lutheraner which he published for the purpose of sharing Gods Word and the Lutheran doctrine drawn from that Word. He was indeed a busy man. Dr. Walthers influence continues today through the pastors who are trained by our church for service in the congregations of the Missouri Synod. His classic work Law and Gospel, a collection of his lectures on the proper distinction between these two chief doctrines of Scripture, is a foundational theological work for preaching and the application of Gods Word amongst Gods people by their pastor. It is through that lens that we understand our salvation. It was another doctor of the church, Dr. Martin Luther, who from Holy Scripture rediscovered that the righteousness of God which is demanded of us (Law) is something that God freely gives to us (Gospel). In the above verse from St. Pauls letter to the Romans we see both Law and Gospel. The Law always condemns, always convicts and always kills. The wages of sin is death. But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. That is the Good News for us poor, miserable sinners. We are given by God what He commands us to be. This is foundational to the very message of Holy Scripture. This is foundational to a proper understanding of how our good and gracious God chooses to deal with us. Yearly we remember how the Lord used Martin Luther to be a servant of the Word. This year we celebrate how the Lord also used Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther in the same way. Pastor Walter

LAW AND GOSPEL

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23) October is a special month for us Lutherans. We celebrate the Festival of the Reformation on the Sunday which is on or before October 31st. Of course our children can also dress up that day and observe Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve. I dont usually have anyone show up at my front door on the 31st dressed like an Augustinian monk however. But that may give someone an idea for this years costume. Make sure you include a long list of grievances (95 theses) and a wooden mallet as part of the costume. Then be prepared to give an explanation about your costume. I am reminded of our joint involvement with Mount Saint Mary to widen Hillcrest and provide street lighting back in 1998-99. Sister Deborah would ask me if I wanted her to have some of the documents we were working on signed and then nailed to our door. This year October 25th, which is the 58th anniversary of my Baptism, is also the 200th anniversary of the birth of C.F.W. Walther. Who? Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther, thats who. Have you ever heard of him? If you are my age and older and have grown up in the church you were probably a card carrying, dues paying member of the Walther League. That is what the youth groups of Missouri Synod congregations were called until we attempted to be like other denominations and just settled on calling that group, Lutheran Youth Fellowship. Dr. Walther was an important figure in the life of our church body. He was part of the Saxon immigration which came to the United States fleeing the rationalism and unionism found in the German churches of the early nineteenth century. Walther was not the organizer of the 1839 immigration, but he was instrumental in calming the fears of the people who had left the old world behind in search of religious freedom and a new life in a new land. When the leader of this group of Lutherans was removed from his office, it was a young Pastor Walther

Director of Parish Music

Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. The new music season is well underway here at Grace. The Childrens Choir has been a hit with participants ranging from Grade One to Grade 8. They have been busy learning the Sanctus and Agnus Dei from Divine Service 1, Thy Strong Word (LSB 578), the First Commandment and meaning from Luthers Small Catechism, as well as a setting of I Am Jesus Little Lamb that they will be presenting along with the Adult Choir and Handbell Choir on October 16th. I am very pleased with the turn-out and I look forward to more singing the Faith as the year moves on. Thank you also to everyone who came to the Organ Recital on September 18th. I really enjoyed playing it and it seemed to be well-received, which is always encouraging. I look forward to doing more recitals in the not-too-distant future. At our Reformation Sunday service this year we will once again be privileged to sing We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God (LSB 941), which is a paraphrase of the Te Deum. This is one of my favorite hymns, and I will leave you with the first stanza as we look forward to that great celebration!

THOSE WHO SERVE in OCTOBER

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE
8:15 a.m. Worship Services Oct. 2nd Elisabeth Graf Oct. 9th Elisabeth Graf Oct. 16th Lucas Hart Oct. 23rd Lucas Hart 10:45 a.m. Worship Services Lauren Faulkner October 30th One Service - 10:00 a.m. Acolyte Lauren Faulkner Crucifer Elisabeth Graf

USHERS SCHEDULE 8:15 a.m. Worship Services Jim Keppels team Robert Nichols, Robert Wilimzig, David Witte 10:45 a.m. Worship Services Tim Sweeneys team Shaun Baker, Michael Hawkins, Ron Krueger CANTORS SCHEDULE 8:15 a.m. Worship Services Nathan Beethe 10:45 a.m. Worship Services Sharon LeBlanc GREETERS SCHEDULE 8:15 a.m. Worship Services Debbie Craig, Bill and Mildred Wilkins 10:45 a.m. Worship Services David and Andrea Faulkner and
Lauren and Matthew

We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God

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LSB 941 st. 1

We praise You and acknowledge You, O God, to be the Lord, The Father everlasting, by all the earth adored. To You all angel powers cry aloud, the heavens sing, The cherubim and seraphim their praises to You bring: O holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth; Your majesty and glory fill the heavens and the earth!
1999 Stephen P. Starke. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479.

ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE 8:15 a.m. Worship Services Lori Dumont and Angie Proud 10:45 a.m. Worship Services Ginny Ralston
Wednesday Mid-Week Services Suzanne Raddle & Wilma Richter

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
October 2 10:45 a.m. Worship Service David Faulkner October 9th 8:15 a.m. Worship Service Gary Proud October 16th 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Tim Sweeney October 23rd 8:15 a.m. Worship Service Carter Stein
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Peace in Christ, Nathan Beethe , Director of Parish Music

If you are unable to serve please ask someone to fill in for you and then call the church office.

GRACE FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES

CONGRATULATIONS and GODS BLESSINGS Congratulations and Gods blessings to Craig and Taylor Honeywell on the birth of their son Behr Henry Orr Honeywell on August 29th. Behrs grandmother is Carol Ann Honeywell. Congratulations! CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Shirley Boyette who died September 13th at Baptist Medical Center. Shirley is the sister of Russlynn Krueger. Our sympathy to the family of Austin Phillips who died suddenly on September 12th. Austin is the son of Lori Dumonts cousin. Our sympathy to the family of Shelly Kay Whittle who died September 21st. Shelly is the niece of Kay Jenkins.

FELLOWSHIP CLUB October 18th 12:00 noon

Plans are being made for another fun event!!!! Members of Graces ACTS group will serve lunch. Watch the Sunday bulletin for further details.

SIT AND SEW

Bring your project and join the Sit and Sew group on Tuesday, October 4th, at 12:00 noon in the downstairs classroom in the church. For details call Carole Nichols or Sammye Sue Harrill.

CONCORDIA SEMINARY St. Louis FOOD BANK

LWML Evening Guild is sponsoring a project to collect nonperishable food items and other household items for the FOOD BANK at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. We recently learned that their Food Bank is running low and in need of the following items: diapers sizes 2-6 (need 3s, 4s, and 5s the most), boxes of cereal, 64 oz juice, peanut butter, canned soup, dish detergent, liquid laundry detergent (approx. 75 oz.), toilet paper (4-packs), Ziploc baggies (in small quantity boxes), toiletries, and over-thecounter medicines and first aid supplies. We have someone who can deliver these items to the Seminary on a monthly basis. Her next trip will be the first weekend in November. Please bring your items before the last Sunday of each month and place them on the designated table in the breezeway. If you have questions, please call the church office.

NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR

Noon Devotions with Pastor is Thursday, October 13th, at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall. Bring a sandwich and join us for Bible study and fellowship. Drinks, chips, and dessert are provided. We eat first and then Pastor Walter shares a devotional Bible study with us. Bring a friend and join us for Bible study and a wonderful opportunity for fellowship!!

GRACE CRAFTERS
The Grace Craft Fair is November 5th. We will have a booth that will sell items made and donated by the Grace members. The proceeds will be donated to scholarships at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. If you would be willing to donate items for this booth, please contact Sammye Harrill 501-352-1877, 501223-3834, or ssharril@swbell.net.

LWML EVENING GUILD SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE Volunteers Needed to Serve

COFFEE HOST SIGN UP A sign-up sheet for coffee hosts is posted on the bulletin board by the Parlor. Please take a minute and sign up for the Sunday on which you wish to serve. The schedule for October is: October 2nd October 9th October 16th October 23rd October 30th LWML Evening Guild _____________________________ _____________________________ Ron and Russlynn Krueger Reformation One Service This Sunday, October 2nd, we will celebrate LWML Sunday. Some of our women will serve as readers in our worship services, others will greet you following the service and others will serve as coffee hostesses. For more information about our LWML Women in Mission stop by the table in the breezeway.

Salad Supper
This month Evening Guild will meet on Thursday, October 20th at 6:00 p.m. (please note time change) for our Salad Supper. Bring your favorite salad to share and join us for an evening of fellowship as we eat and then assemble our LWR School Kits and Layette Kits. Angie Proud is our hostess.

LWML Fall Zone Rally October 15th Friends in Christ Lutheran Church in Bryant
Join us on October 15th at Friends in Christ Lutheran Church in Bryant for our Fall Zone Rally. Their theme is A New Creation in Christ based on 2 Corinthians 5:17. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with time for coffee and a continental breakfast. The cost is $8.00 which includes lunch. An ingathering of new underwear and socks will be collected to benefit the Kids Kloset in Bryant. First Lutheran in Benton and Friends in Christ are co-hosting the rally. Call Pat in the church office if you would like to attend.

The schedule for November is: November 6th November 13th November 20th November 27
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Debbie Craig, Bill and Mildred Wilkins

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Who is the Face of LWML?

Mission minded women of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds come together for a common goal of service to Christ through the Lutheran Womens Missionary League (LWML). Whether collecting mite donations to fund mission work around the world or gathering together for time in Gods Word and in prayer, each woman is the Face of LWML, uniquely blessed by God to use her gifts to serve Him in ministry to the people of the world.

Thanks!! We appreciate your help!

Congregational Fish Fry

Saturday, October 1st

5:30PM
Something New - New Location - Swing & Play Area - Earlier Time - Fish & some Chicken Tried & True - Open Park - Grace fellowship - Wonderful Potluck - Plenty to eat

New location Maumelle Park, Pavilion #2

Event area covered so rain or shine, we are set. o Maps available in the breezeway

Congregational event If you are from Grace or would like to meet our church family, we would love to see you there! WHAT: WHERE: WHEN: Congregational Fish Fry Maumelle Park, Pavilion #2 October 1, 2011 @ 5:30PM

REFORMATION SUNDAY October 30th ONE SERVICE

10:00 a.m.
Sunday School and Bible Classes at 8:45 a.m.
A Potluck Dinner will follow immediately after the Sunday morning Worship Service. Everyone is asked to bring a large dish of your choice to share. Meat and drinks will be provided. Following the meal, we will recognize all of our new members who have joined this year. Mark this date on your calendar. Lets join together in worship, fellowship and celebration of our church heritage.

o A.C.T.S. Club providing fish/chicken entree Pot luck format for side dishes & desserts. o Ride Assistance Request available through: Sign-up Sheet in breezeway Or contact Kaye Gilbert at 765-9977 Or contact Ron Krueger at 221-7383 If you have questions, contact Ron or Russlynn Krueger at 221-7383.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS REFORMATION SERVICE First Lutheran Church Little Rock Sunday, October 30th 3:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church, Little Rock, will host the Central Arkansas Reformation Service at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th. The Rev. Dr. Ken Schurb, 2nd Vice President of the LCMS Missouri District, will preach the sermon and will be assisted by Lutheran Pastors from the Central Arkansas area. Following the service, an Oktoberfest meal will be served, so plan to stay and enjoy some great food and fellowship. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend!!!

FALL CRAFT SHOW & USED BOOK SALE November 5th

9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Parker Hall
Fund Raiser for Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has approved a match of up to $1600 to benefit the Seminary. Join us Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. for a great craft show combined with a Used Book Sale. The Grace LWML will be selling breakfast and lunch items, for the convenience of vendors and shoppers. Back by popular demand is the best of the wonderful Oktoberfest pastries. The Grace Bakers will have a booth selling German Chocolate Cake, Applekuchen and many more of your favorites. Do you sew, quilt, make candles or jewelry or craft in other ways and wish an opportunity to display and sell your talent? Rent a booth in Parker Hall, for $40 ($30 for Lutheran church members). We will accept donations of books for the Used Book Sale beginning mid-October. Please help us make this a big success by donating used books. The Fall Craft Show and Book Sale proceeds will benefit Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has approved a match of up to $1600 to benefit the Seminary. Please begin your Christmas shopping with us! Contact Riley Middaugh at 954-9281 or email at ram0220@aol.com for more information.

ACTS CHRISTMAS DINNER Butcher Shop December 11th

Save the Date!!! Save the date on your calendar - Sunday, December 11 for the ACTS Christmas Party at the Butcher Shop. We will be able to arrive at 5:30 p.m. for visiting and at 6:00 p.m. we will begin placing dinner orders. Make your plans to attend. If you need more information contact Raymond and Sammye Sue Harrill.
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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

Our Lutheran World Relief projects this year here at Grace are Layette Kits and School Kits. The LWR Care Van will be at Grace on November 18th and 19th so we will be assembling these kits at the LWML Evening Guild meeting on October 20th. We still need some of the following items for our kits: Layette Kits diaper pins or large safety pins sweaters and sweatshirts gowns or sleepers bath-size bars of soap * * * * * * * School Kits 70-sheet notebooks no loose-leaf paper blunt-point scissors 30-centimeter rulers pencil sharpeners ballpoint pens box of 16 or 24 crayons LWR Kit Shipping Fund Shipping donations are also important for this ministry. LWRs approximate cost to deliver our kits overseas is as follows: One School Kit $1.40 One Layette Kit $1.30 To make a donation for shipping, make your check payable to Lutheran World Relief and send it to Pat in the church office. We will then forward our donations to the Mid-South District Office and they will send it to LWR. LWML Evening Guild sponsors these projects. Thank you for supporting Lutheran World Relief.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GOD'S BLESSINGS to Grace Family Members in the month of October:

1 Rob Wistrand 2 Wyatt Price 3 Pastor James Walter 5 Lyle Catherine Dunlap, Danette Haley, Betty Pils 6 Stephanie Cannon 7 Sherry Clawitter, Catherine Manchester 10 Psalm Wistrand 13 Ken Carle, Judy Fastenau 14 Sally McNabb 15 Jase Ham 16 Amber Stuart, Sheila Wilimzig, John Wilkins, Anna Wallace 21 Billy Wilkins, Jr. 22 Terry Bradshaw 23 Kristin Parsons, Ron Stewart 24 Elizabeth Gipson, Lukas Haddock 25 Norma Bisgood, Jennifer Morrison 26 Colleen Moorman 27 Holdyn Bryant, Christina Junkans, Kathleen Smith 28 Brian Dumont, Robert Wooley 29 Anna Junkans, Stephana Loyd, Nick Nichols 30 Nathan Beethe, Betty Bryant 31 David Graf HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to these couples in October: 9 Debbie and Joe Craig, Faye and Larry Stillman 12 Sarah and Bryan Gipson 13 April and Tim Allaben 16 Nancy and Terry Clawitter 21 Courtney and Jason Sutterfield 26 Carol and Robert Jones 29 Carolyn and Luke Moorman
We apologize if we have missed your birthday or anniversary; please let us know in the church office so we can update our records. Thank you!!!

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AT GRACE

Our nursery, downstairs in the church, is also available to take care of the infants and toddlers during Sunday School/Bible Class time. ADULT BIBLE CLASS - Pastor Walters Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Parker Hall. Pastors class is leading a study on the book of Exodus. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade are held in the lower level of the Family Life Center. The parents are invited to join us for the opening service at 9:45 each Sunday. If you have questions contact Colleen Moorman or Nathan Beethe. LCEF K.I.D.S. Saving Stamps are available from Ame Andrews during Sunday School opening time. JUNIOR YOUTH class meets at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday in their classroom downstairs in the church. Joel Junkans leads the class. SENIOR YOUTH class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in their classroom downstairs in the church. Dave Roberts leads the class. MENS BIBLE STUDY class meets each Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. at St. Vincent Hospital in the 4th floor conference room (off the main elevator). Pastor Walter and Pastor Jilg lead this Bible Study. All men of Grace are encouraged to attend. THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will meet for Bible study each Sunday morning in the classroom downstairs in the church. Bible study materials are provided. Contact Gina Junkans for more information. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS meets each Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the downstairs classroom in the church. They are starting a new Life Light Series, Minor Prophets. Contact Joan Ann Olsen for details.

Painless Ways to Support Little Rock Lutheran Education!

Many of you already take advantage of company programs that provide financial incentives for Grace Lutheran ECDC and Christ Lutheran School that dont cost you any extra money for that we all say THANK YOU! These programs are really an untapped resource that benefits Lutheran education in Little Rock by providing funds for all type of budget needs! And all the programs are very user-friendly and simple - some only require scissors! Following are programs used by one or more of our Lutheran schools please consider this painless way to support Lutheran Education in L.R.!

Kroger Gift Card Program

used by ECDC
Heres how it works: - Buy a $5.00 Kroger Gift Card from ECDC (also available in the Church Office) for $5.00. - Take it to any Kroger and recharge it with any amount between $5.00 and $500.00. You may use cash, check, bank debit, or major credit card; and recharge it over and over. The card may be used for any purchase at Kroger with the exception of Money Orders, Western Union, Postal Stamps, and/or Lottery Tickets. - At check-out just use your Kroger Gift Card as your grocery money! - ECDC receives 5% of every recharge and receive a check every time the total reaches $5,000!

General Mills
Box Tops for Education
used by Christ Lutheran School

Campbells Labels
used by ECDC & Christ Lutheran School
Heres how these work: - Remove box top for education labels from General Mills containers (ie Cheerios, Betty Crocker), and/or ENTIRE LABEL WITH UPC CODE from Campbells products (ie soup, juices). - collection boxes may be found on the bookcase next to the bridgeway or the entry area of ECDC. - Box Tops for Education provide monetary support for the CLS Band, Campbells Labels are turned into credit toward purchasing supplies and equipment for both ECDC and Christ Lutheran School.

and learning all about the life and adventures of David. Toward the end of the month well be off to the Pumpkin Patch for a fun day in the country with a hayride, petting zoo, picking our very own pumpkins, a picnic, and Im sure a nice long nap as we drive home from Mayflower. Of course, well have a carnival; and special pajama and pizza party to end the month that could be scary if you know what I mean. Plus, mid-month its time for Early morning Complimentary Donuts & Coffee for our parents one of everyones favorite Grace Lutheran Churchs activities thanks to the Board of Evangelism! If you do Christmas pictures as gifts or cards, please consider participating in the ECDC fundraiser with j.e. Stover Photography here at Grace on November 10th (this a return of the popular event we held last year)! This opportunity is like the Kroger Gift Card program it really doesnt cost you to participate and is such an awesome bonus for this ministry of our congregation! Look for more information on both the Photo Session and Kroger Gift Cards in this months newsletter.