Worship
Fall Worship Schedule
WORSHIP 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
Communion: 8:00 a.m. every week
9:15/10:45 first & third Sundays
Nursery: 9:15 and 10:45
Sunday Adult Study: 9:15 a.m.- KOG Center
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - Noon

New for Junior/Senior High Students
A Sunday Night Experience
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Let’s have a meal together . . . Social/games
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. A contemporary worship time
*Communion * band * singing *skits * a teaching time* prayer * sharing
For more information, contact Kari Williamson at kariw@kogaz.org or call the church office.

Christmas Eve/Day Worship
Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Candelight Services
(nursery at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. services)
4:00 p.m. - Children's Choir and Shalom Singers...great for young families
5:30 p.m. - Musical ensembles/soloists
7:00 p.m. - Musical ensembles/soloists
11:00 p.m. - Adult Choir
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day Communion
10:00 a.m. - with sermon, communion, candle lighting and favorite Christmas hymns

Sunday, December 28
8:00, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
Year-end communion—at all services
Nursery at last two services. No Sunday School, No Breakfast

Sunday, January 4, 2009
Communion at all services
Classes resume for Nursery, Early Childhood and Crossover
Sunday Study (9:15 a.m.)
Breakfast (8:30 a.m. - noon)

Caring for the Creation Sunday - January 25, 2009
The emphasis is on WATER this year. If you have expertise to share, come forth!
Contact Ann Terhark for more information.

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Youth and Family
Sunday School Classes
Sunday Mornings at both the 9:15 and 10:45 hours
This year children age 2 through 6th grade come to worship at both the 9:15 and 10:45 services and are then dismissed to their classes.

For information . . . or to volunteer:
Early Childhood (2 year olds - kindergarten) - Susan Bell at jbsbell@cox.net
Elementary (grades 1 - 4) - Jane Messacar at children@kogaz.org
Crossover (grades 5 - 6) - Beth Furgason at children@kogaz.org
Confirmation (grades 7 - 8) Melinda Schaefer at (480) 961-1774 or
Kari Williamson at kariw@kogaz.org

Preschool - Save the Date!
The First Annual King of Glory Preschool Spaghetti Dinner will be held
Friday, February 20, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. More information to come.

If you’re interested in enrolling a child in a loving and nurturing preschool environment, we still have some openings.
Please contact Claudia Varga, Director, at ClaudiaV@kogaz.org for details.


Laser Quest - Confirmation (7th - 8th graders)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Be on the lookout for more details...

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Bible Study
Sunday Study
Sunday Mornings at 9:15 a.m., Lower Level KOG Center
We are enjoying the leadership of several facilitators this season, and January will bring Ruth Comstock Spencer to lead us in a study of our Gifts as Christians. Since everyone has gifts, our time together will help us to find our special “groove” (it will be a groovy class, Ruth promises!). Ruth’s style always includes candor and humor, and she has invited some friends to share their stories.
Contact: Ann Terhark, Coordinator of Adult Ministries

Men's Bible Breakfast
Upcoming Dates: January 7, 2009- 6:00 a.m. - 7:20 a.m.
The Men’s Bible Breakfast group will start meeting again at 6:00 a.m. on January 7 in the KOG Center. The study/discussion subject will be the book of Job. All men of KOG are invited to join this group and start the new year in fellowship and study/
discussion about God’s Word for us.
Coordinator: Ralph Kanten, Ministry Associate

Women's Monthly Bible Study
Second Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
The second Tuesday of the month womens' Bible Study has been a well-established pattern at King of Glory, and will continue as in the past. One change will be that we will be using a book entitled Four Great Loves. Leader Ann Terhark will be adding some supplementary optional assignments - some and find out about that! We resume in January, with the focus on Chapter 4.


A Time For Young Mothers
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.
This newly-begun ministry has gotten off to an exciting start! This month Roger Gordon will lead the discussion of Chapter 2 in our book, Strengthening Your Marriage . (The book may be purchased at the Welcome Center).
Child care is available at the 9:30 a.m. session - please sign up for that service.


2008-2009 Book Discussion "Witnesses for Our Time"
Monday, January 19, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
This month’s selection is The Hammer of God (Revised Ed.) by Bo Giertz, a Swedish Lutheran Bishop and Author. Discussion to be led by Doug Ferg. Book cost: $18. Register at the Welcome Center or church office.
Contact Julie Hedlund, Coordinator, with any questions.

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Health
Strength for Everyday Living
Monday and Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join us to strengthen muscles, improve balance and flexibility. Class includes stretching, hand and leg weight repetitions. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a large towel and/or mat. Register at the Welcome Center with $23 donation.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
A 6-week series beginning Wednesday, January 21, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. which will meet each Wednesday through February 25 at King of Glory.

Powerful Tools for Caregiver (PTC) is a national program that was developed to provide family caregivers with tools to increase their self-care and confidence. During the six classes caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to: reduce personal stress; change negative self-talk; communicate more effectively in challenging situations; recognize the messages in their emotions and deal with difficult feelings; make tough caregiving decisions; and learn relaxation techniques.
This class is limited to 10 participants and is for caregivers to a parent, spouse or other older adult. Instructors: Jamie Flesher, RN and Karen Hernandez, RN.

Register at the Welcome Center with $15 donation.

Each participant will receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook 2nd ed.
Questions: contact Karen Hernandez, Director of Health Ministries.

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Recreation
Craft Night
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Have you missed getting those craft projects done this summer? Well, craft night is back and we are ready to get going once again. So, bring out those unfinished projects and joinus for an evening of fellowship and accomplishment. Join us on the second Friday of each month.
Contact: Gwen Carr with questions (480) 897-8750

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Retreats
Congregational Retreats 2009
Mountain Retreats
Memorial Day Retreat - May 23-25 - Whispering Pines, Prescott
Labor Day Retreat - September 5-7 - Whispering Pines, Prescott
Mexico Retreats
Spring - May 1-3 - Playa Bonita RV Resort, Rocky Point, Mexico
Fall - October 16-18 - Playa Bonita RV Resort, Rocky Point, Mexico

Group Retreats 2009
Youth Encounter - January 9-11 - Carefree Resort and Villas, Carefree
Confirmation Retreat - February 21 - One-Day Retreat, tentatively at KOG
Men's Retreat - February 21-22 - Pine Summit, Prescott
Women's Day - March 21 - KOG
Women's Overnighter - September 18-19 - Spirit in the Desert, Carefree
Mexico Mission Trip - TBA - Tijuana, Mexico
Jr. High Beach Camp - July 5-10 - Pacific Beach, CA
High School Beach Camp - July 12-17 - Pacific Beach, CA

Vacation Bible School
June 14-18 at KOG

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Outreach
Tree of Love
November 30 - December 21
Our major congregational outreach will be our traditional Tree of Love. It will provide support to Maggie's Place, a home for expectant mothers who live alone or are homeless; Family Resource Center of Tempe, which works to provide for families in need/crises; and Paz de Cristo, which works in Mesa to provide daily meals to the homeless and support to families in need.

Gift cards may be given in amounts of $10 - $25 from Payless Shoes, Sears, K-Mart, Kohl's and Fry's...or very treasured bus tickets.

Simply 1) select a heart from the tree; 2) purchase the request; and 3) return it to the Welcome Center or church office by noon, Sunday, December 21. Both the tree and a scrip table will be located in the narthex beginning Sunday, November 30.

Trip to Navajo Mission Lutheran School, Rock Point, AZ
The suggestion came from Luther Paine, KOG dentist, that members of our congregation might make a trip to our Lutheran Mission at Rock Point, Arizona. The participants would contribute a service project, based on the needs there and on the skill level of the group. Also, we would make a visit to Canyon de Chelly. We are on the calendar for the first week in May; dates, cost and itinerary will be announced as the group forms. Could YOU consider this outing? This one is designed for folks of all ages. Watch for more information.
Contact: Ann Terhark

Paz de Cristo
February 8, 2009 & March 8, 2009 from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Each month volunteers from KOG prepare meals, serve and clean up at Paz de Cristo, a community-based organization located near Broadway and Country Club in Mesa. YOU can become a part of this rewarding experience, too. Sign up at the Welcome Center on Sundays or call the church office weekdays. We need 16 volunteers each month.

A New Habitat For Humanity Home
The home was dedicated on December 13 for a young mother with two children. This is the sixth HFH home King of Glory has assisted with - Mike Wilkins has been our project leader on this one.

Habitat donations qualify as an Arizona Tax Credit (not just a deduction) for
donations to the working poor for up to $400 for a couple filing jointly and $200 for
an individual. Thus your contributions cost you nothing but give so much. Please
make checks to King of Glory and designate HFH. To date we have received
$5000.00 in the past few months.

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KOG Classics
Fun Fall Offerings
Our KOG Classics are ready to move into a season of informational and fun-filled outings and gatherings

Twinkle Toes Event
Tuesday, January 27, 1:00 p.m.
Those KOG Classics come up with lots of enjoyable events, and January will be no exception as we hold our first Twinkle Toes Event. Dick Watt will lead us in a session of folk and community dancing activities. It will be nonstrenuous— even chair-dancing included.
Dick assures me that ALL will be able to participate in some way, and we need not come as couples. There will be plenty of coffee and goodies to enjoy! Invite a friend!!

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Early Childhood- 2 years—kindergarten meet downstairs in Children's Center.

Elementary Sunday School - Grades 1-4 meet upstairs in KOG Center.

Crossover- Grades 5-6 meet downstairs in Crossover room (north end KOG Center).

Confirmation - Grades 7-8 meet in Youth Room.

High School - Grades 9-12 meet on Sundays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at KOG in youth room.

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