October 22, 2024
Dear Friends,
Just a few reminders this week:
First, no chapel or Wednesday morning Bible Class this week. However, Wednesday evening Bible Class and Vespers are still on!
Second, come along for the voters’ assembly on Sunday after Bible Class. One of the items on the agenda is the addendum to the constitution and by-laws. While our constitutional revision is under review by the Minnesota North District Constitution Committee, we have to work out a few of the details that were moved from the constitution to an addendum. Moving a bunch of stuff to an addendum allows the congregation to change it more easily – constitutional amendments are difficult by design. Things that can be more flexible, like job descriptions and the range of boards and committees in our congregation, are well-suited to an addendum that the congregation can adjust easily as time goes on.
You can grab a copy of the draft addendum from the table outside the secretary’s office, or you can download it here: http://www.concordialcms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Addendum-Draft-3.pdf. Take a look, feel free to ask questions, and then we’ll be ready to take it up at the voters’ meeting on October 27.
Third, plan to stick around for a special breakfast between worship and Bible Class on Sunday, November 3. Proceeds from a free will offering will go to support LCMS disaster relief efforts in the Southeast, where hurricane damage has been extensive and devastating. You can find out more about LCMS Disaster Relief here:https://youtu.be/QZVs69PLoII?si=SJaQ0Mv1J09OoJyF and here: https://reporter.lcms.org/2024/hurricane-helene-amid-heartache-abiding-peace/
God bless and keep you,
Pr. Buchs
COMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, October 23
8:30 am – Homeschool Choir
6:00 pm – Bible Study
7:00 pm – Vespers
Sunday, October 27
9:00 am – Divine Service
10:30 am – Sunday School/Bible Study
11:30 am – Voters’ Meeting