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With Thanksgiving just over a month away, we are looking forward to our annual Thanksgiving meal. This special day allows us to serve the less fortunate, and we hope that you will consider signing up to be a part of it. We at Memorial have been very blessed, and sharing our resources and faith are ways in which we can reach out and give someone else a reason to be thankful. "Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!"
(1 Chronicles 16:8)
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Thoughts on Thanksgiving
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever! (Psalm 118:1). This past week I was walking past the choir room and heard the school choir practicing. They were singing the Post-Communion Canticle, "Thank the Lord." In the Canticle we sing about what God has done. The Lord overfills our goblets with His mercy. His mercy is a well that never runs dry. The mercy that spills from our Lord?s side as He hung on the cross fills our hearts with faith and thanksgiving. We who are poor, miserable sinners are forgiven through Jesus Christ. For this we are thankful!
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Who's New?
Roselyn Begaye is originally from the northeastern Arizona portion of the Navajo Nation, where her extended family still resides. She and her daughter came to Houston five years ago by way of Providence, Rhode Island where her daughter Cadence was born. The Begayes feel very fortunate with the opportunities offered by this city; especially having been blessed with a church home such as Memorial Lutheran. The school is what initially attracted them to Memorial, when it was time for Cadence to start Kindergarten last year. But now they couldn't imagine one without the other, as Roselyn feels the church provides a strong foundation for the school and its students. Cadence has really enjoyed her transition to Memorial and continues to thrive in the MLCS environment.
The Begayes are yet another family MLCS has been blessed to get to know. Welcome!
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Thanksgiving Meal
Once again, we are asking for your help in serving our less fortunate brothers and sisters, in our greater Houston area this Thanksgiving Day. We will need the help of the entire congregation in order to make this a success. At Memorial, we have been abundantly blessed, and this is o
ne small way of sharing God's many blessings. If you wish to volunteer in any capacity, make a donation, or want more information please see Wayne Murray at the table in the commons between worship services. You may also contact Wayne or Arlene at home, 281 240 9644, or by email at [email protected].
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Giving to the Less Fortunate
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During our 5th annual Thanksgiving meal for the less fortunate, we will also be distributing much needed items to the attendees. If you can help with any of the following items, please drop them off in the church office by Wednesday 27 November at Noon. Thank you!
Items we are in need of:
Tooth brushes & paste
Combs
Deodorant
Disposable razors
Shaving Cream
Soap
Shampoo
Blankets
Hats
Gloves
Mittens
Socks
Adult sized jeans and clothing
Small bags of chips, cookies, snacks (individually packaged and sealed)
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Final Sunday for Member Photos
Due to several requests, we are taking member photos between services in the commons one more Sunday on 27 October. Come have your family's photo and individual photos taken for o ur directory and church database. If you don't like your past photo or have never taken one before, this is your chance!
Look for the photo backdrop in the commons and smile for the camera.
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If you have suggestions about things that should be in
you'd like to see in the Memorial Messenger, please let the office staff know. We would love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray
Senior Pastor
Memorial Lutheran Church and School
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Diane Garner, who is gravely ill
Herb Michael, who suffered a stroke
Joyce Backs, heart issues
Gerald Tackett, undergoing knee surgery
Mark Porter, recovering from hip replacement surgery
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MLS Octoberfest
26 October
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Come join MLS tomorrow for their annual festival celebrating the fall season. Food, games, pony rides, cake walk, and all sorts of family fun will be had for all. Children are welcome to dress in costume. See you there!
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Communion Ware
Update
The new communion ware is close to completion. The new set will include two chalices, two patens, a ciborium, and a flagon. Ken Schmidt is hand forging the pieces out of Argentium silver, which is more tarnish resistant and stronger than other silvers.
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The Ecclesiastical Arts committee has been meeting to plan the bowl for the baptismal font. They have been talking to Jim Bowman, a glass artist from Dallas. Mr. Bowman is designing a glass bowl that will become part of our font and will have continuously flowing water in the font. This is "living water."
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