BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
DECEMBER 2022
WORD AND WORSHIP
CHRIST IS BORN FOR YOU
“The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
you, a message that will fill everyone with joy. Today your Sav- 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
ior, Christ the Lord, was born in David’s city.”
Luke 2: 10-11
No matter where you’re reading in the Bible, faith is the
first mystery you should recognize. Faith is not believing
that the story you’re reading is true as written. That does LADIES BIBLE STUDY
nothing for anyone. Even unbelievers can believe the Bible 10:30 am
story about Jesus’ birth is true. Faith is not a natural work EQUIPPED: THE ARMOR OF GOD FOR
apart from God’s grace, as the Scripture clearly teaches. EVERYDAY STRUGGLES
Rather the right kind of faith, the kind that flows from
grace and that God’s Word demands, is firmly believing
that Christ was born for you. His birth is yours and oc-
curred for your benefit.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE CLASS
For the gospel teaches that Christ was born for our benefit
and that everything he did and suffered was for us. As the 10:00 AM
angel says here, “I have good news for you, a message that
will fill everyone with joy. Today your Savior, Christ the
Lord, was born in David’s city.” With these words, you
can clearly see that He was born for all of us.
He doesn’t say, “A Savior was born,” but rather “Your
Savior, Christ the Lord, was born.” In the same way, he
doesn’t say, “I have good news,” rather “I have good news
for you.” For you! “I have good news for you, a message
that will fill everyone with joy.” This joy is for everyone
who has this kind of faith.
Martin Luther Through Faith Alone:
365 Devotional Readings
From Martin Luther, Copyright: 1999
Concordia Publishing House
TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER
For the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
-here, there, and everywhere-
through the word and deeds of
ALL God’s people.
PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH AND HEALING
End of coronavirus
Our nation and
People of Ukraine
Christians - return to the Bible
Marie Woodcock - recovering from surgery
Leon Henson - Greg Meaux’s relative, suffering from shingles
Katie - friend of the Grodie family, health concerns
Diane Kinkle - friend of Rebecca Lane, cancer
Linda Mueller - Sims’ niece, cancer
Jeanne VanGels - friend of Marie Woodcock, Heart issues
Diane Kloske - friend of Marie Woodcock, medical concerns
OUR ADOPTED MILITARY:
Nick Beagley (Bretscher)
CONTINUING HEALTH ISSUES:
Stan & Dorothy Barsky, LeRoy & Fran Ettling, Billy Lane, John Morgan, Jim Thomas
PRAYERS FOR OTHERS:
For the homeless in the Bridgeton area. For our missionaries who serve the Lord in foreign lands. For persecuted
Christians around the world. For innocent civilians trying to survive in war-torn areas. Those who serve in our nation’s
armed forces and our Government leaders. For God’s grace that we may have the desire to love our enemies and pray for
those who persecute us.
“FEED THE HUNGRY”
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th
9:00 am
Needed: donations of fruit, loaves of bread, individually
wrapped chips & snack items
Please have all donations brought to the church kitchen before
Wednesday
Especially needed are people to help assemble the lunches and
drive to St. Patricks!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - DECEMBER 2022
1 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am 20 T
2 F (Church office Closed) 21 W BIBLE STUDY 10:00 am
Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm ADVENT SERVICE 7:00 pm
Chimes 6:00 pm
3 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm 22 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am
4 SUN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am 23 F (Church office Closed)
Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 am Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm
5 M (Church office Closed) 24 S CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 7:00 pm
Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm
6 T Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 pm 25 SUN CHRISTMAS SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am
Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 am
7 W BIBLE STUDY 10:00 am 26 M (Church office Closed)
ADVENT SERVICE 7:00 pm
Chimes 6:00 pm
8 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am 27 T ELDERS MEETING 7pm
9 F (Church office Closed) 28 W BIBLE STUDY 10:00 am
Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm Chimes / Choir 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
10 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm 29 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am
11 SUN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am 30 F (Church office Closed)
Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm
12 M (Church office Closed) 31 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm
13 T
14 W BIBLE STUDY 10:00 am
ADVENT SERVICE 7:00pm
Chimes 6:00 pm
15 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am
16 F (Church office Closed)
Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm
17 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm
18 SUN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am
Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 am
Youth Lunch 11:45
Youth Christmas Worship 1:00 pm
Narcotics Anonymous Business Mtg. 1pm
19 M (Church office Closed)
WORSHIP SCHEDULE DECEMBER 2022
Serving: December 4th Serving: December 11th
ALTAR FLOWERS: Jerry & June Hahn; the blessing of ALTAR FLOWERS: Beautiful Savior
45 years of marriage ALTAR GUILD: Kathy Leonard; Pauline Tulloch
ALTAR GUILD: Kathy Leonard; Pauline Tulloch ELDER: Bill Fey
ELDER: Bill Fey COUNTER: Jo & Abbey Sundermeyer
COUNTER: Dan & Marie Woodcock FELLOWSHIP: June Hahn; Harry Grodie
FELLOWSHIP: Al Winkler MUSICIAN: Anita Tissi
MUSICIAN: Elizabeth Kusterer GREETER: Sharon Leriche
GREETER: Bonnie Miller READER: Dennis Niehaus
READER: June Hahn SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins
SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins USHER: 2
USHER: 1
Serving: December 18th Serving: December 25th
ALTAR FLOWERS: Poinsettias ALTAR FLOWERS: Poinsettias
ALTAR GUILD: Linda Wehmeyer; Marlene Muraski ALTAR GUILD: Linda Wehmeyer; Marlene Muraski
ELDER: Bill Crichton ELDER: Bill Crichton
COUNTER: Jo Sundermeyer COUNTER: Christine Foelsing
FELLOWSHIP: Ellen Sims FELLOWSHIP: Dennis Niehaus
MUSICIAN: Monica Kelpe MUSICIAN: Kay Kinder
GREETER: Gail Pitts GREETER: Rebecca Goveia
READER: Bill Crichton READER: liturgist
SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins
USHER: 3 USHER: 4
ADVENT WORSHIP SCHEDULE
WED. 11/30: Musician: Anita Tissi
Ushers: 1
WED. 12/7: Musician: Anita Tissi
Ushers: 2
WED. 12/14: Musician: Anita Tissi
Ushers: 3
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
SAT. 12/24: Musician: Karen Haak
Ushers: 4
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP
SUN. 12/25: Musician: Kay Kinder
Ushers: 4
CONGRATS TO BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR MEMBERS ON THEIR SPECIAL DAY
DECEMBER BAPTISM DECEMBER BRITHDAY DECEMBER
REMEMBRANCES REMEMBRANCES ANNIVERSARIES
Brent Sims 12/02
Kaylin Muraski 12/03
James & Judy Mello
Marilyn Sims 12/03 Stanley Barsky 12/06 12/18/1976
Linda Wehmeyer 12/07 46 yrs
Pat Anderson 12/09
Pat Anderson 12/14 Jerry & June Hahn
Gail Pitts 12/14 12/03/1977
Julie Sullivan 12/14 Al Winkler 12/14 45 yrs
John Folkerts 12/18 Nicholas Muraski 12/15 Stanley & Dorothy
Judy Knepper 12/19 John Folkerts 12/18 12/22/2012
9 yrs
Don Templeton 12/26 Samantha Willey 12/18
Dan Woodcock 12/30 Jacob Leonard 12/22
Robby Neil 12/25
James Thomas 12/28
Joey Mello 12/29
Stefani Grodie 12/30
Gary Muehrer 12/30
ALTAR FLOWERS PRICE INCREASE
KV FLORIST, WHO PROVIDES OUR ALTAR BOUQUETS: would like for
Beautiful
Savior Lutheran Church to increase our payment for the bouquets from $25 to $35.
Originally $3 of the $25 covered the delivery charge when the owner’s
husband graciously delivered the bouquets. He passed away several years age and the
delivery cost has increased to $10 but our cost did not. Now with everything increasing
in price, they have reluctantly asked for this increase. They have provided excellent
service, the altar guild ladies appreciate the delivery service, and we all admire the
beautiful bouquets. Members may also consider sharing the cost of the two bouquets
($18 each)
Simply write both names on the flower chart in the space for the selected Sunday.
Thank you for your understanding.
Seeking
Donations!
This year,
instead of
collecting
underwear for the children of our local 2022
elementary schools, it has been suggested
that donations of boys & girls athletic
pants & also girls leggings would be
helpful. Sizes 6 through 14 are needed.
Also requested are board games for the
teachers to use when they have indoor re- The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is working with
cess.
the Lutheran churches in Ukraine
All donations can be left in the box in the
atrium.
Decorating the Church
For Christmas
Sunday Dec. 11th after Bible class To learn more, support the work in Ukraine and help those
affected by this war, visit [Link]/ukraine.
Rev. Tim Ostermeyer
Rev. David Boisclair
Secretary:
Lisa Sylvester
Ourchurchlady@[Link]
Newsletter Editor:
Sharon Leriche & Beautiful Savior
members
bsmonthly@[Link]
Phone:
314-291-2395
FWeb page:
[Link]
