Elders Meeting – Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30pm

Council Meeting – Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30pm

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Daylight Savings ends on November 2nd - Don't forget to set your clocks 1 hour back.

Save the Date for Advent by Candlelight

Ladies, save the date, The Women's Ministries Advent Tea will be on Sunday, December 6, from 2-4pm. Our theme this year is Celebrating the Joy in Jesus. Sign-up sheets will be available starting next Sunday November 1st.

See’s Candy Fundraiser

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" at the preschool. Our online See's Candies Yum-Raising Shop is now open. Families and friends can support the preschool by purchasing candy. All proceeds benefit the preschool and its mission to share Jesus with the children and their families.

Things to Know:

· Candy can be purchased online anytime from now through November 17th.

https://www.yumraising.com/store/winter-2026-light-of-christ-preschool-4e18/BreRue10496

· Make your candy selections in person on Sunday morning between services on November 1, 8, and 15.

· Orders will be available for pickup starting Sunday, December 6th.

Please email Brenda Ruehs at preschooloffice@locirvine.com with any questions. Thank you!

Adult Bible Study:

Learning to Be a Theologian Like Luther

All Christians are theologians. It is not only part of our Scriptural understanding of what it means to be part of the "priesthood of all believers," but is part of our Reformation heritage. Being a theologian does not require advance study or degrees. In many ways it is much simpler, but also more complex. Come and join us for this one-off study from Luther's thought on this topic this Sunday (Oct. 18). We hope to see you there.

OKTOBERFEST IS Sunday!!!

Oktoberfest is this Sunday, October 25. It is also Reformation Sunday. We will have one service this day- 10am and it will be in the sanctuary. We look forward to having the preschool kids sing during the service. The Oktoberfest celebration will be from 11am-1pm. It is crucial that we have people who are willing to come and help set up on Saturday, help during the event and clean up following the event. We need volunteers for Saturday decorating, Potato Peeling, help during the event (setting out and replenishing food) and Cleanup on Sunday!! Many hands makes for light work!

Click the link to sign up for a day and time, or talk with Brenda on Sunday mornings.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044EA8A72FA6F58-66130332-star

All Saints Day

Sunday November 1st is All Saints Day We will be remembering the loved ones that we lost over the year by saying their name during the service. We have made a list of names that we will use, please check to make sure your loved one’s name is on the list. If any name is missing, please email the church office at churchoffice@locirvine.com

All Saints Day List

Hildegard Krause John Rich Kathy Loer Alma Bonelli Ottley Jane Johnson

Hannelore Weyermann Al Nelson Kristin Maxwell Susan Eyer Jane Kum

Pedro Valle Rodriguez Konrad Hack Sr.

Chris Hauser Sabbatical

Light of Christ Family,
Chris Hauser will be away on his sabbatical given to him by Concordia University Irvine. He will be gone from Sept 20 - Nov. 8. Like Pastor Jim he will be doing some camping/hiking, but unlike Pastor Jim he will be presenting at conferences, conducting research, and visiting out-of-state family. In my place, Aaron Thomas (Church Music student at Concordia) will be filling in for the traditional service. He is more than qualified and has played organ for several years at his father's LCMS church in Michigan. I look forward to worshiping with you upon my return.

Blessings, Chris Hauser