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CAMPUS NEWSFOR VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH - MESA, AZ | NOVEMBER 2021

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Steve Lien, Interim Lead Pastor Floyd Anderson, Visitation Pastor 5946 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85205 480-830-5024 / Daily Hope Line 480-588-2980 WORSHIP WITH US

Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 8:00 & 9:30am Sunday 11am (Jan-Easter)

VictoryLutheran.com OUR MISSION is to serve and glorify God by being and making

disciples for Jesus Christ.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

November 24 at 4pm

Dinner served immediately following worship.

Reservation required.

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The Chosen is the largest crowd-funded te l ev i s i o n s e ri e s i n h i s to r y ! Wi t h n o commercial or Hollywood involvement, this series on the life and ministry of Christ, has already garnered almost 300 million viewers world-wide. Last Spring Victory offered Season one, Season Two launches at Victory on Monday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m. in the Worship Center. We will show each of the eight episodes on consecutive Mondays at 9:30 and include a brief introduction and discussion. 

We have also purchased 36 additional copies of the DVD which are available for free to those who want to launch or re-launch a small group and host it at church or in their home.  The DVDs are $20/each for personal viewing and would make fabulous Christmas gifts!  Discussion guides are being prepared.

Thanksgiving Eve Dinner | November 24th

Immediately following 4pm worship service Come to church for a Thanksgiving Eve dinner and enjoy a buffet style meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, several sides, and pie for dessert. Meals to go available. A limited number of meals are available at $5.00 per person. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Victory’s Food Bank.

Volunteers needed for setup, cleanup and kitchen help. Please contact the church office at 480-830-5024 to volunteer and/or tickets sales.

UPCOMING SERMON SERIES

P ROPHETS AND P ROMISES

Prophets and Promises will shape our upcoming pre-Advent sermons as we explore

the lives and messages of some of our famous Old Testament prophets.

November 13/14 - AMOS (Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24) November 20/21 - ISAIAH (Isaiah 9:1-7)

November 27/28 - JEREMIAH (Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14) December 4/5 - EZEKIEL (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

Colleen Anderson Lyle Blunck Tom Brown Duane Butts Virginia Campbell Mary Canady James Court Donnell Crump Barbara Damiano Max Daugherty Shawn Duttenhefner Steve Duttenhefner Lew Epple

William Ertel Bev Frances Beverly Fraser

Merlin Giese Larry Gordon Trudy Gordon Joan Hanson Joyce Hegstrom David Isaak Duane Jespersen Darline Johnson Don Johnson Donald Locke Zoila Martinez Robert McCollum Ken Nicola Alice Olson Dale Olson Luella Olson

Keith Peterson Ronald Peterson Erwin Pichler Leila Sailer Beverly Schapler Stephen Schmid Berwyn Schmidt Phyllis Schmidt Donna Schutta Clyde Sharp George Sheppard Charles Suman Hank Trieckel John Trussell Char Underwood Brian Wadsworth Dear Friends:

We are back from our Footsteps of St. Paul trip to Greece and Turkey, and people are asking

“How was it?”  It was amazing, exhausting, inspiring, and overwhelming. Moving 38 intrepid travelers through Greece and Turkey with COVID restrictions and complicated government forms is not for the faint of heart. 

A last-minute change in our itinerary meant extra long days on a bus (without a bathroom), some early hotel departures, and 50 minute  run through the Istanbul airport through

“passport control” and the departure gate farthest from our arrival gate.  But along the way we visited Athens, Corinth, Philippi, Thessalonika and Ephesus. (Caption: our group in front of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus). We experienced first-hand the world in which Paul ministered and walked some of the very streets where he preached and debated.  In Philippi we went to the river in which Lydia, the first Christian convert in Asia Minor, was baptized.

And there beside the river, we watched one of our travelers do American Sign as we sang How Great Thou Art. We heard a heart- warming testimony of another traveler, then shared the bread and wine of communion.

New friendships were forged, faith stories shared, songs sung, tears shed, and laughter resounded.  After all is said and done, and everyone arrived home safe and sound and COVID-free, it was a wonderful, life-deepening  experience, second, however, to the joy of being home in our own beds and among our Victory family!

Steve Lien

Interim Lead Pastor

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We wish to honor those from the Victory Lutheran Church family who have

“gone home to the Lord” within the past year.

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We have an exciting opportunity at Victory to make a big difference in the lives of those served through Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission! This ministry among the Navajo people in Rock Point, AZ, has long been supported by Victory. NELM was started sixty-five years ago and is currently led by Kate Adelman, Executive Director and Pastor, and a former staff member at Victory.  Pastor Kate recently told us about great needs at the mission, and our Council has set a goal of $90,000 to fund major capital improvements on their campus. 

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Concrete loading ramp for the Food Bank - $3,400 School kitchen appliance upgrade - $9,000

Mission office remodel - $10,000 Mission office HVAC replacement - $18,000

School HVAC replacement - $36,500

Concrete driveways and safety features for water distribution area - $8,000

The VLC Church Council has committed $30,000 from the sale of an estate gift to be used as the foundation for this capital campaign, so we are already 1/3 of the way toward our goal! Whether you can match that number or give a few dollars, we know God has given the members and friends of Victory generous hearts and we anticipate a great response to this year-end challenge!  You can contribute any way that is most convenient, simply designate “Navajo Fund”

on your gift. Together we can continue to grow the ministry of NELM and further the mission of Victory by “being and making disciples for Jesus Christ.”

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Catered box lunches will be provided. You will have your choice of ham, turkey breast, chicken salad or gluten free. Tickets go on sale November 13th for $10. Deadline to purchase tickets is December 5th. Fill our day with good cheer. Come every one!

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9-11:30am Food Pantry 9:30am The Chosen II, WSC

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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ALL SAINTS WEEKEND

NEW MEMBER COMMISSIONING 7-11am Morning Fellowship, FH 8am Worship w/ Communion 9am VLC Spending Plan

Review for 2022, B7 9:30am Worship w/ Communion 10:30am VLC Spending Plan

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9-11:30am Food Pantry 9:30am The Chosen II, WSC 12:30-2:30pm GriefShare:

Loss of Spouse

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CIRCLE MEETINGS 8:30-2:30pm Quilters, FH 9:30am Ruth Circle, Meet in Home 9:30am Esperanza Circle, FS 9:30am Stephen Ministry Training 1pm Bell Rehearsal, WSC 1:30pm Mary Circle, FS 2pm Naomi Circle, B7 7pm AA Men’s Meeting, FS

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2pm Foundation Board Mtg, FS 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, WSC 8pm AA Meeting, FS

21 In-Person/Drive-In BLESSINGOFTHE SHOEBOXES 7-11am Morning Fellowship, FH 8am Worship, WSC

9:15am Stephen Ministry, FS 9:30am Worship, WSC

Shoebox Deadline

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9:30am Stephen Ministry Training, B12 1pm Bell Rehearsal, WSC 7pm AA Men’s Meeting, FS

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FOOD PANTRY CLOSED 4pm Thanksgiving Worship, WSC 5pm Thanksgiving Dinner, FH RSVP Required

8pm AA Meeting, FS

28 In-Person/Drive-In

7-11am Morning Fellowship, FH 8am Worship, WSC

9:30am Worship, WSC

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9-11:30am Food Pantry 9:30am The Chosen II, WSC 11am Christmas Decorating Volunteers Needed

Helpers needed to decorate our church!

Please sign up at the Welcome Center

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1 - December

9-11:30am Food Pantry 9:30am VLCW Board Mtg, FS 12:30pm Al-Anon, C4

6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, WSC 8pm AA Meeting, FS

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9-11:30am Food Pantry 9:30am The Chosen II, WSC 14 In-Person/Drive-In

7-11am Morning Fellowship, FH 8am Worship, WSC

9:30am Worship, WSC 10:30am Victory’s Annual Congregational Meeting, WSC

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9:30am Stephen Ministry Training, B12 1pm Bell Rehearsal, WSC 1pm Council Meeting, LR 7pm AA Men’s Meeting, FS

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9-11:30am Food Pantry 11am LIVE-TALK 12:30pm Al-Anon, C4 2pm Memorial Service for Erwin Pichler, WSC 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, WSC 8pm AA Meeting, FS

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9-11:30am Food Pantry 9:30am “All Things New”

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9-11:30am Food Pantry 9:30am VLCW Board Mtg, FS 10am Memorial Service for Keith Peterson, CH 12:30pm Al-Anon, C4

6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, WSC 8pm AA Meeting, FS

FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: NOVEMBER 14-21, 2021 —>

Season 2

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm | 480-830-5024

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8am Men’s Bible Study, FS 4pm Worship, WSC In-Person/Drive-In 5pm Shoebox Packing Party!

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NEW MEMBER COMMISSIONING 4pm Worship, WSC

In-Person/Drive-In *with Communion 5pm VLC Spending Plan Review for 2022, B7

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10am Prayer Group 11am Al-Anon Meeting, C4 6pm I-HELP, C4

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10am Prayer Group 11am Al-Anon Meeting, C4

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BLESSINGOFTHE SHOEBOXES 8am Men’s Bible Study, FS 4pm Worship, WSC

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OFFICEIS CLOSED 6pm I-HELP, C4

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ADVENT

= Chapel

= Courtyard

= Fellowship Hall

= Fireside Room

= Lobby

= Luther Room

= Prayer Chapel

= Welcome Center

= Worship Center CH

CYFH LBFS PCLR WSCWC

C4 = Community Room (formerly Rm. 23)

5 ANNUAL

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MEETING Sun, November 14

at 10:30am YTD STATEMENTS

Year-to-Date Statements will be mailed out the first week of November.

If you have corrections, please email Kathy Michel so that we may

fix them before the end of the year.

Thank you!

kmichel@

victorylutheran.com

ALPHAIS COMING! January 10, 2022

Mondays 9:30-11:30am

RECYCLING BIN

UPDATE Due to rising cost

effective, etc.

October 29, 2021 we will no longer have the recycling bin in our parking lot.

2 - December 10am Prayer Group 11am Al-Anon Meeting, C4

3 - December OFFICE CLOSED

4 - December

COMMUNION WEEKEND 8am Men’s Bible Study, FS 4pm Worship, WSC In-Person/Drive-In *with communion

FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: NOVEMBER 14-21, 2021 —>

FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK

November 14-21, 2021 — Volunteers needed!

Help families that are experiencing homelessness by helping set up rooms, preparing a meal, serving meals, cleaning-up dinner or overnight host here at Victory. Sign up in the lobby.

Questions? Contact Kathy Michel kmichel@victorylutheran.com

480-830-5024 xt. 113

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PIZZA & PACKING PARTY! ALL AREINVITED

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 5:00PM

We are asking each person to bring 10-20 items to fill the boxes together. If you can’t bring items join us anyway to pack boxes, pray over them for God’s little ones and enjoy some pizza!

Items needed: Toys, toothbrushes, school supplies, soap, t-shirts, etc. and monetary donations to cover shipping welcome too. No candy, food or liquid items are permitted.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

SHOEBOX COLLECTION DEADLINE NOV. 21 The Annual “Shoebox” Ministry is one of Victory’s Global Missions. Demonstrate God’s Love In a tangible way to needy children around the world through a simple gift of a shoebox. Pick up your box in the lobby and Be sure to include a check/money order to cover the $9 mailing fee.

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On Veterans Day Weekend we look forward to recognizing our veterans during our worship services by presenting a slideshow of those from our congregation and their immediate family who have served in the military. Please send your photo along with full name, title, branch and years served by November 4th. We ask that the Veteran be fully dressed.

Send to Eileen Hernandez at ehernandez@victorylutheran.com

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Come and join this group of folks who gather each month to put quilts together for those in need. We usually meet the third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. Due to Thanksgiving, in November we w i l l m e e t N ove m b e r 9 t h f ro m 8:30am-2:30pm with a potluck lunch and November 10th from 8:30-11:30am with a coffee break. Come for as long as you can.

Quilters will not meet in December, but will resume in January. Come and join us. No experience needed. See you there!

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PM The Book Club is back! We will be meeting at church on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3:00pm. Anyone who loves to read good books and discuss with others is welcome to join. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

Questions? Contact Sharon Evans at evans4626@hotmail.com

This month’s book is:

“The Other Einstein” by Marie Benedict

LIVE-TALK WITH VICTORY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 @ 11:00AM

This month we are again providing a virtual hangout for you to engage with some of our team and share joys and sorrows. Please log in ready to talk about things you are thankful for as we join together in sharing our gratitude during this holiday season.

Note: If you are watching on YouTube, you will need to log in with a Gmail account or create a new one to join the live chat. You’ll be able to view the livestream without logging in, but you will not be able to chat with us.

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Begins January 10, 2022, Mondays at 9:00-11:00am Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment.

Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is about 14 sessions and includes breakfast, a short video and a discussion where you can share your thoughts. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome.

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Table hosts needed!

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Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.

Praise ye the Lord. ~ Psalm 150 VLC CONCERT SEASON 2021-2022

W E LCO M E

This year we are looking forward to sharing a variety of exciting talent. Following each Sunday concert is a time to talk with the performers and share in light refreshments. Donations are gratefully accepted. All concerts are Sunday, 3pm, unless otherwise noted. Invite a friend and come enjoy some world class music!

October 31 Kristin Holton Prouty, organ Music of Peace and Power December 12 VLC Choir and Bells

The Heart of Christmas January 16 Devon Howard, organ February 13 Alisson Unglaub, violin

(artist in residence) Amore & More

March 18, 7pm* Carthage College Wind Orchestra Lenten Reflections

February 13 Hands of Joy Sign Choir Fruits of the Spirit

VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH 5946 E. UNIVERSITY DRIVE

MESA, AZ 85205

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WAYS TO GIVE

THE CHOSEN SEASON 2: NOV 8 - DEC 20 Monday mornings @ 9:00am

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

“SHOEBOX” MINISTRY

Pick up your box today! You are invited to our Shoebox Pizza & Packing Party on November 13 @ 5:00pm.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

November 14 @ 10:30am FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK

November 14-21 — Volunteers needed!

LIVE-TALK WITH VICTORY

Wednesday, November 17 @ 11:00am Join us on YouTube or Facebook!

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP

November 24 @ 4:00pm THANKSGIVING EVE DINNER

November 24 @ 5:00pm - Must RSVP!

UPCOMING EVENTS

COULD YOU USE SOME DAILY HOPE?

Subscribe to Daily Hope on your phone! Text the word

victory to 888-897-5573 VLC DEDICATED

PHONE LINE

If you do not have access to the internet or are unable

to receive text messages you may call our pre- recorded phone line at 480-588-2980 to hear a

brief daily devotion.