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FOOD BANK GARDEN
Our garden that helps provide fresh produce for the food bank is in need of volunteers to help harvest and do maintenance. There is a work party every Tuesdays at 9:30am. Please plan to come and help.

VLC CHOIR
Practice dates for October are: 6, 13, 20. 27.

RUMMAGE SALE
This year our rummage sale made more than $900. Which will go to help support our Music Ministry. Thank you to all who donated, shopped, & worked to make this another successful year.

2011 CONVENTION OF WOMEN OF THE ELCA NORTHWEST WASHINGTON SYNOD
This convention will be held Oct. 8th starting at 8am. At Queen Anne Lutheran, 2400 Eighth Ave. W, Seattle. This year’s theme is Roots & Wings. Keynote speaker is Betty Brandt, board member of Women of the ELCA. Other speakers are Pastor Craig Lofthus representing The Father’s Ranch in Ministries in Tonasket, WA and Donna Oiland presenting A Wise Woman Cultivates a Contented Heart. Cost is $40. Information is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST presents STEPPING STONES TO THE FUTURE
On Sunday, October 2nd, there will be a North Puget Sound Annual Fundraising Brunch at the Bellevue Hilton Hotel (300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, W. at 12:30pm  All are invited through gifts and pledges to support their services: Family Support Centers, Adoption and Foster Care, and Refugee and Immigrant Services. For more information see This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NEW FAITH-BASED ADVOCARY ORGANIZATION
On Saturday, September 17, Faith Action Network (or FAN in short, a new faith-based advocacy organization in WA in which the Lutheran Public Policy Office and the Washington Association of Churches joined forces) officially launched with an interfaith celebration held at University Congregational Church in Seattle.
The mission of FAN is to be a faith-inspired statewide partnership striving for a just, compassionate, and sustainable world through community building, education, and courageous public action. The vision is to build a widely diverse coalition of people of all faiths and to ally with like-minded communities and organizations across the state to take courageous action and help create a more just and peaceful world.
For Sunday, October 2, FAN is co-sponsoring an interfaith panel discussion, Faith and the Abolition of the Death Penalty, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church (2650 - 148th Ave SE) in Bellevue. The event starts at 2 PM. Featured speaker is Juan Melendez, who spent nearly 18 years on Florida’s death row for a crime he did not commit. More information on FAN is available on their website, http://www.fanwa.org/

PRESENTATION BY RICK STEVES TO BENEFIT COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE
RICK STEVES will give a presentation on getting the most out of European Travel on October 20th at 7pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (6215 – 196th St. SW, Lynnwood) to benefit Compass Housing Alliance.  You can get tickets at the door or by calling 206-357-3138.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 6TH.
Turn your clocks back one hour to standard time before going to bed on November 5th.

GLOBAL MISSION ADVOCATE WORSHIP
On Saturday, November 12th at 8:15am at Bethel Lutheran of Shoreline (17418 – 8th Ave. NE, Shoreline) a workshop will be presented on Communications in Our Global World. The cost is $14.and includes lunch. Speakers will be Mark and Kathi Williams (missionaries in Residence at Trinity Lutheran College) and Beth Hanson, Chair of Biblical Studies and Intercultural Studies Program at Trinity Lutheran College. Information and Registration: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 360-336-5056.

EAST AFRICAN DROUGHT
Lutheran World Relief needs to raise three million dollars by the end of the year to respond to the growing crisis. You can help with a gift and prayers. LWR is accepting donations to its East Africa Drought fund to support immediate and long-term relief efforts. LWR accepts donations online, at lwr.org, or by phone at 800.597.5972.

COMPASS HOUSING
Compass Housing has provided an “in-Kind Donation Policy” which states that they will no longer accept gifts of used blankets, clothing, furniture and children’s toys. This is due to the cost of receiving, sterilizing, storing and distributing these items. They rather are focusing on donations that will make a positive impact on the lives of their clients. Therefore, they continue to accept: sheets (gently used ok and laundered); towels (gently used ok and laundered); Quilts; new socks; new men’s sweatpants and sweatshirts & hygiene supplies.
All donors are asked to contact the agency before dropping off any items by calling: 206 357 3108. A full description of their policies is posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for people with Parkinson’s, their families, and care-givers will meet the first Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm at Vashon Lutheran Church. This is an opportunity to share concerns, resources, support, and have discussions. Different topics will be featured each month. The meeting date for next meeting is October 7th. For more information contact Steve Steffens, 567-5976.

CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS
Please refrain from wearing fragrances to worship services or church events. Many persons suffer from allergies.

A SERVICE of PRAYER and HEALING
We will have the opportunity to quietly gather for prayer and healing in the Lutheran church sanctuary from 6 – 6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. The service for September will be October 2nd at 6pm.

Regardless of who you are and what you carry, you are welcome in this place. Come to pray aloud or silently.

Come forward to be prayed for through naming your concerns or retaining your silence.
Or...simply come to sit for a while and unwind with your own thoughts.
No pressure, no intrusion...A simple service without music...without liturgy...in a candle-lit sanctuary where we gather to hear a few readings, pray and be prayed for, and sit and just be.

The Rev. Jeff Larson, Ph.D. is a Lutheran minister and clinical psychologist called by Vashon Lutheran Church to provide counseling services to the community. As a member of the body of believers he feels that spiritual health in its many shapes and forms is key to attaining psychological and physical health.

COMPASS VETERANS CENTER IN RENTON
This is a comprehensive new housing and service program located in the heart of downtown Renton. It provides 58 new units of affordable housing for homeless single female and male veterans and veterans with families. The center is looking for volunteers to work with teen girls, a children’s program, woman’s groups, or teaching skills, such as basic computer skills or anything you find interesting. More information is available on their web site: http://www.compasshousingalliance.org/.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL
Vashon Lutheran Church is now registered for Thrivent Choice. This program allows Thrivent members to direct their contributions to the programs they choose. Last year the program distributed 26 million charitable dollars to 18,000 congregations and organizations. To direct your Thrivent dollars go to the Thrivent Choice website at Thrivent.com/thriventchoice/resources or call 1-800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice”.

Worship Assistants

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Julie Gaspers; Terri Hitch; Stephanie Lee & family. Also remember those in care facilities: Ode Sorensen and Fred Losornio. Contact Gail Larson  (567-4779) to initiate a prayer request. 

INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP will meet at 11am on Wednesdays at the VLC library. Please call Gail Larson (567-4779) for prayer requests.

REFRESMENTS AND FLOWERS
We need people to sign-up for refreshments and flowers for Sundays. Please see the list in the Fellowship Hall.

STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF
Rev. Bjoern E. Meinhardt
Rev. Jeffrey Larson, PhD (Counseling)
Secretary Cheryl Prescott
Church Office: 463-2655

CHURCH COUNCIL
President: Jack Lincoln
Vice-President: Doug Helgeson
Secretary: Mary McFarlin
Treasurer: Elaine Lester
Property Manager: Patte Wagner
Stewardship: June Langland
Member at Large: Laura Goth

2011 ALTAR SERVANTS
Jan.        J. Williams
Feb.        G. Yates
Mar.        S. Lincoln
Apr.        K. Stamper
May        S. Lee
June       H. Nelson/B. Snaza
July        N. Jungmann
Aug.       M. Koch/P. Cleland
Sept.      D. Helgeson
Oct.        P. Wagner
Nov.        B Snaza/H. Nelson
Dec.        K. Tkoch/D.Botten

LESSONS  
16 Pentecost         Oct 2, 2011
First Reading  Isa 5:1-7
Psalm   80:7-15
Second Reading  Phil 3:4b-14
Gospel   Matt 21:33-46

17 Pentecost       Oct 9, 2011
First Reading  Isa 25:1-9
Psalm   23
Second Reading  Phil 4:1-9
Gospel   Matt 22:1-14

18 Pentecost      Oct 16, 2011
First Reading  Isa 45:1-7
Psalm   96:1-13
Second Reading  1 Thess 1:1-10
Gospel   Matt 22:15-22

19 Pentecost      Oct 23, 2011
First Reading  Lev 19:1-2, 15-18
Psalm   1
Second Reading  1 Thess 2:1-8
Gospel   Matt 22:34-46

Reformation Sunday Oct 30, 2011
First Reading  Jer 31:31-34
Psalm    46
Second Reading  Rom 3:19-28
Gospel   John 8:31-36

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 
Preston Scheer   Oct 01
Rika Chappell   Oct 02
Lanora Hackett   Oct 07
Erica Wagner   Oct 13
Adam Powelson  Oct 16
Hazel Nelson   Oct 16
Elsa Croonquist   Oct 17
Tom Kicinski   Oct 19
Dennis Hess   Oct 22
Anne Gaspers   Oct 25
Jill DuBois  Oct 26

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Steve & Joanne Kicinski Oct 13

DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE
10/4 Tue Francis of Assisi, renewer of Church, 1226
10/6 Thur Wm. Tyndale, translator, martyr, 1536
10/7    Fri Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, missionary to America, 1787
10/17 Mon Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyr c. 115
10/18 Tues St. Luke, Evangelist
10/23 Sun James of Jerusalem, martyr
10/26 Weds Philip Nicolai, 1608; Johann Heermann, 1647, Paul Gerhardt, 1676, hymnwriters
10/28 Fri St. Simon & St. Jude, Apostles
10/31 Mon Reformation Day

BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2011
During 2011, baptism will be a special part of our worship on:

• November 6th, Sunday, All Saints Sunday
• December 25th, Sunday, Christmas Day

VASHON THRIFTWAY 1% COMMUNITY DONATION PROGRAM
Remember to save your Vashon Thriftway receipts to be used for our missions program. Thriftway will donate 1% of the total to VLC. Remember the rules:
• Cash register receipts must be from Vashon Thriftway.
• Cash register receipts must be for purchases made by members of Vashon Lutheran Church.
• Receipts turned in cannot be more than one year old.
• Purchasers must sign each receipt, and indicate their phone number.
• Receipts may be placed in the indicated receptacle in the Fellowship Hall.
Thanks for helping
Stewardship Chair

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