Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Life Notes – November 14, 2018



November 14, 2018


  • If you are in a crisis situation, have had an abortion, are pregnant right now, or have been hurt by someone, you will find help at Word of Hope (888.217.8679; info@word-of-hope.org).

  • Life News bulletin inserts for November are available to download and print! Life News is a great way to keep your congregation informed on life issues all year long! Life News is a free, reproducible PDF.
Life Quotes and Life Thoughts in the Church Year help your congregation share the For Life message all year long. You can access Life Quotes or Life Thoughts anytime at the links above.

Life Quote for Sunday, November 18: "When we see those suffering from disease or disability … vulnerable, helpless, destined by many to assisted suicide or euthanasia—we are compelled to speak and defend and help because it is the Christ thing to do. For Christ reveals a God who knows about suffering not just because He's God, but because He suffered. We have a message of a God present in suffering, at work in suffering, and accomplishing His purpose in suffering." Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former executive director of Lutherans For Life

Life Thought in the Church Year for November 18 – Pentecost XXVI (Proper 28B): Fathers consign their children to abortions (Mark 13:12). Children encourage their parents toward physician-assisted suicide. The latter days have come upon us. Let us hearten each other with the promise of resurrection, even for terminal illnesses, and with the assurance of forgiveness, even for violence against life (Hebrews 10:12). Let us confidently confess this hope in the face of crisis and panic, for the Holy Spirit Himself speaks new and eternal life in us (Mark 13:11)! Heavenly Defender, loose our tongues to declare Your purposes. Amen.

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What Questions Should I Ask When Looking for a Life-Centered Hospice? 

  1. How do you determine what is palliative and what is curative? 
  2. Do you accept clients on oxygen? Do you pay for this? 
  3. Do you accept clients on fluids? Do you pay for the fluids, the supplies, and providing this service? 
  4. Do you accept clients with feeding tubes? Do you pay for the supplies, the feedings, and providing the service? What is your procedure for preventing infection around a feeding-tube site? 
  5. How do you determine the correct dosages of pain medications? What non-pharmacological interventions do you employ to treat pain? 
  6. What is your policy on the administration of morphine? What has been your experience with its use? 
  7. What is your policy on the use of palliative sedation? If you use this, when is it used and who determines this? 
  8. What is your policy on the use of palliative chemo? If you use this, when is it used and who determines this? 
  9. Who decides when to discontinue a treatment? What input is given by hospice staff, a patient's family, and/or a patient's agent? 
  10. Can I keep my primary doctor? How does your medical director work and communicate with my primary care provider? 
  11. Does your hospice have a policy regarding physician-assisted suicide? What is it? If you do not have a policy, why not? 

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.


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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Thank You

 


Thank you so much for your prayers, cards and phone calls following my knee replacement surgery. The surgery was a success and I am healing very well.  I'm walking with a cane and expect to give that up in the next week.  We worship an amazing God, who hears and answers our prayers.  I use my prayer quilt everyday and I am reminded and thankful for your love and prayers as I cover up with it.

Thank you!

Barbara Goldhammer



Thank You


 


Thank you so much for your prayers, cards and phone calls following my knee replacement surgery. The surgery was a success and I am healing very well.  I'm walking with a cane and expect to give that up in the next week.  We worship an amazing God, who hears and answers our prayers.  I use my prayer quilt everyday and I am reminded and thankful for your love and prayers as I cover up with it.

Thank you!

Barbara Goldhammer


Wednesday, July 11, 2018

VBS IS ON!

 

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VBS UPDATE

Vacation Bible School Updates:

VBS is a go at this time.  Thank you to those who volunteered.  Some of you have been very flexible in what you're available to do and many of you are wearing several hats.  It is very much appreciated. Following are some meeting dates.
 
Sunday, July 22 @ 10:30am and Tuesday, July 24 @ 6:30pm.---These will be basically the same so you only need to come to one.  I just have different times and dates to allow for flexibility in peoples schedules..  I hope to answer questions, show the crafts, show the T-shirts and review any needed information.
 
Please keep VBS and the children who will be attending in prayer.
If you have questions please call (510) 888-1407.  Leave a message so I can call you back.
 Thanks,
--Sue 
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 17200 VIA MAGDALENA, SAN LORENZO, California 94580-2928, United States

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

VBS 2018

 

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 V.B.S.UPDATE

Thought you would like to hear where we are with our VBS plans for this year.

          There are about 15 children registered at this time.  I'm expecting this to grow as parents make decisions about their upcoming summer plans.  We have put two banners up with information.  One on the front building and one on the back fence.  Thank you to John Green who helped get those up.  Also, we've sent out notices to last year's participants and notices went out to the "Lea's school" families.  

          Thank you to those of you who have already volunteered to help this year in a variety of areas, BUT we still need leaders and helpers in several areas in order for this to work.

If we don't get these areas filled by July 15th then I will have to cancel VBS.

AREAS WE NEED SOME LEADERSHIP IN:

Parking—someone to be in charge and coordinate any volunteers to guide cars safely through the parking lot as they drop off children each day. We could also use 3-4 helpers in that area

Bible Stories—one or two people (I think it's more fun with two) to present 5 Bible stories through the week.  There is a guide book that gives lots of ideas on ways to present them in a kid friendly way.

Media—we need someone that can set up a microphone for the opening and closing each day and also can coordinate with the leader and play parts from a couple/three DVD's for the opening and closing each day. (music, skits, spotlight drama, etc)

Snacks—snacks are served once each day.  We could go as simple as cookies with milk or juice each day or if you want to be more creative there are several ideas for snacks in the leadership guide book for that area. We could also use 2-3 helpers in that area.

Registration—we have a registration process already in place but we need someone to coordinate with other volunteers any new sign-ins and check in those that have pre-registered. We also need 2-3 helpers in that area.

Crafts—I think I have this leadership role covered but need 2-4 volunteers to help in that area.

Crew leaders—we have about 4 that have volunteered so far.  Depending on how many children we have, we will need many more.  Usually 1 crew leader for every 4-6 children.  This is probably the easiest to prep for as a crew leader guides their "crew" from station to station and then listens to the station leaders prompting to guide their crew.

          Thank you again to those who have volunteered.  There have been a few that offered to be helpers in different areas but as you see we need some leadership in several areas to make this work.  Please pray that 1) God is preparing the hearts of the children we will be touching at VBS and 2) that he puts in place those he feels will best serve our needs.

 VBS Coordinator--- Sue Ellis

 (510) 888-1407 if you have questions or sign up at calvaryslz.org

Calvary Lutheran Church - 278-25545                        17200 Via Magdalena                                                      San Lorenzo, CA   94580

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Memorial Service



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A memorial service for Darlene Goldhammer will be held here at Calvary this Saturday, May 12th at 11:00 am.

A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

A message from Gary



   Gary Mohr Hello

I'm raising money for Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO). I would like to ask you to support the cause and make a donation to my fundraising page: Gary Mohr's Page

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21st Annual FESCO Shuffle
4/28/2018
Fundraising goal: $300.00
Raised so far: $100.00
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