Ash Wednesday News
Drive Through Ash Wednesday at King of Glory Lutheran Church (North Entrance) from 11-1, Rain or shine, we will be here!
There will be a 7pm In-Person Service at KOG.
Mid-Week Lenten Services:
Several of the Treasure Valley Cluster churches are providing the imposition of ashes in the form of a drive through and in-person worship on Ash Wednesday. Join the Treasure Valley ELCA Churches in worship together during Lent.
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A Huge Thank You!
King of Glory recently received a grant from Advent Lutheran Church (in Spokane, WA) towards equipment for our recording studio. The grant allowed us to purchase a video camera, a microphone, a green screen, lighting, and some sound tiles. We intend to use this equipment to help us achieve our goal as a hybrid church.
We wish to thank Advent Lutheran for their kindness and generosity!
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Little Library
The Little Library could use some more book donations, especially children's books and perhaps children's books of diverse cultures. The donation boxes are in the hall under the coat rack.
People of the community are definitely enjoying this KOG service!
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Sandwich Sunday Update
We had a successful Sandwich Sunday with 7 volunteers that made 40 loaves of bread converted into over 400 sandwiches! We enjoyed the participation of seven volunteers and appreciate all the donations of meat, cheese and butter spread that were contributed.
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Adult Education Updates
Attendance at the adult education presentation of the "Samson and Isabelle Family Faith Journey" was enthusiastic and gratifying. The subtitles are not easily read in a large group. We have transcripts available for anyone who wants one. It can be emailed to you or a paper copy made for you. The paper copies will be available at this Sunday's session.There will also be 2 copies of the DVD in the library for those who want to watch it at home.
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Special Lunch Presentation & Conversation
with Dan Prinzing, Executive Director of the Wassmuth Center
Monday, February 21, at noon
Hosted by Healing Our Future
Questions? Contact Debbie Mallis at debbiemallis@gmail.com
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Dear KOG Friends,
After four months living out of our suitcases, we have finally come to rest in our new home at Harbour Pointe Senior Living in Mukilteo, WA.We were in a temporary apartment our first month here, so could not really unpack until one week ago. We greatly miss fellowship with you at KOG, where we have been spiritually nurtured since 2005. Our special thanks to Pastor Connie and all you dear friends who blessed us on our way and who have been praying for us and with whom we have shared the Bread of Life together. Thank you for laying your hands upon us as we entrust our lives again and always into the hands of the Lord our Keeper and Guardian (Ps 121), who watches over our going out and our coming in. Thank you for the gift in our honor of a herd of goats that will enhance the livelihood of sisters and brothers in Africa and wherever they find their new home.
Already we've been visited here by Tom and Teresa Schmalz We dare to hope that was a foretaste of many visits to come from our KOG Family. We hope to see some of you via zoom for book studies in the weeks ahead. You are in our daily morning prayers!
Tom & Sharyn Christensen
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Join a CCL Boise book discussion for an engaging dialogue about the 2021 book
Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing
by Katharine Hayhoe.
Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change,” Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation about our changing climate. A Canadian climate scientist (and CCL Advisory Board Member) living in Texas, she negotiates distrust of data, indifference, and resistance to proposed solutions with ease.
Over the past 15 years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address the problem is talk about it—and she wants to teach us how. Drawing on research and personal stories, the book is a multilayered look at science, faith, and human psychology. Bold and pragmatic, it’s a vital contribution to the climate discussion.
They will gather on Zoom on three successive Mondays:
Feb 28, Mar 7, and Mar 14 from 4:30-5:45 MT.
The discussion will be facilitated by CCL Boise volunteer Jim Grunow.
No advance registration is needed, but contact Jim to get the Zoom link and more details. jamesggrunow@gmail.com or text 208-571-6309.
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Time to Celebrate!
Joël Bondedjoun, and his daughter Bienvenue, have passed their citizenship test!!! They will be naturalized on February 22 at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 1185 S. Vinnell Way in Boise at 1:00 pm. It's behind Walmart on Overland. It would be wonderful if we could be outside to congratulate them!! Lucienne, Joël's wife, is taking her test in two months.
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Free Meal News
Last month’s free meal fed about 40 diners including some of the tax preparers. We used up the ham from December and one of the 7 turkeys we were given from the Meridian Food Bank. The diners enjoyed homemade pea soup, homemade turkey dumpling soup, ham salad sandwiches, and roasted turkey sandwiches. The compliments were numerous. Due to Crisis Standards of Care being re-implemented, the meal was take-out. The next free meal will be Saturday, February 26th. We will be using another of the turkeys and Anise Dahlquist will be making her famous turkey tetrazzini. If you would like to help cook, please arrive around 10 AM or if you are helping to serve, arrive at 11:30 AM. We will be serving the meals take-out until the Crisis Standards of Care are lifted.
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Samson, Isabelle, and Their Children’s Faith Journey
The Social Justice Committee’s project for 2021 has been completed. A professional videographer, Stephanie Cullen, recorded and edited Samson Madjitoloum, Isabelle Datoloum, and their children’s faith journey. The DVD will be presented to the congregation the three first Sundays in February, in between the services.
This will be an opportunity for you to know Samson and his family in a better and deeper way. The parents, Samson and Isabelle, were born in Central Africa Republic. They moved to Cameroun when the war made it impossible for them to stay in their native country. A few years later, they were given a chance to move to America, and landed in Boise, Idaho. They chose King of Glory as their church.
They will speak of their struggles and their joys, as well as the importance of their faith and King of Glory in their life.
February 20: Isabelle’s Story
There will be time at the end of each session to ask questions and make comments.
We are also inviting the youth to attend the presentation and participate in the conversation.
For the members who are not attending the church in person, there will be 2 DVDs available for check up at the church library.
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Prayers for God’s Healing:
Gordon Swenson
Jo Cox
Helen Gregory's Family
Mary Groth- Donna Groth's daughter-in-law
Jim Cambron
Tim Pfankuch, Son of Paul & Bonita Pfankuch.
Louise Moore
Marge Holmquist
Bob Applequist
David Fredrich, nephew of Mark Drew
Prayers for Marty Palmer
Prayers for Juliet Petersen
Prayers for Augustine Taigam
Prayers for the Severson Family.
Prayers for Justin Boinde and Family.
Prayers for Unspoken Needs and requests, those whose hurts are too deep to be spoken.
Prayers for Discernment for the Council as they form goals for the new year.
Prayers for all Healthcare Workers, Military, and the family that surrounds them.
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Nativity Scene Left Behind
There was a glass Nativity Scene left behind from this last December. If you have placed a nativity scene in the Narthex this past December, and have yet to take it home, we have placed it safely in a box ready for the owner to pick it up.
Contact office for more details.
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Book Club News
We will be picking books for our next list on Sunday, Feb. 20th, at 4 PM via zoom.
Everyone and anyone is invited to join in the fun. Feel free to have an appetizer and beverage during our time together while books are being picked.
It would be very helpful to have your book selections before Feb. 20th. Please email me your 2-3 books that you will offer as your selections, by Feb. 19th.
Please call (208-861-5642) or email Lisa Kraft if you have any questions.
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February & March Greeter & Usher Schedule
-UPDATED-
We have had to edit a few of the scheduled time slots due to availability. Please see the new schedule for up-to-date names and times. Thank you!
For future scheduling conflicts, please either switch with someone or find a replacement.
If you have a preference for a specific service (9am & 10:30am) please respond to this email with your preferences and we will schedule accordingly for the next volunteer schedule.
We thank you all for volunteering your time to help us keep our Sunday Services running smoothly! Your Service is GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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King of Glory Lutheran Church
3430 N. Maple Grove Rd., Boise, ID 83704
208-377-0220
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