ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers this week are given by Stephen Kesler in memory of Jackie and Nanna on her birthday.

COUNCIL MEETING
Council will hold its regular monthly meeting following the worship service today.

FALL FISH FRY
The LMM fall fish fry will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the fellowship hall. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Take out meals can be picked up beginning at
5:30 PM, and dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.
Donations of desserts are requested.

YOUTH GROUP
The youth will meet next Sunday, October 18, following the worship service for a pizza party in the fellowship hall before going to Three Fountains Rink & Fun Center in West Columbia for the 2:00 to 5:00 PM skate time. They will return to church by 6:00 PM.

Please RSVP by October 16, so we can adequately plan for transportation. This activity is open to all elementary through high school youth.

REVISED CONSTITUTION
Council has been busy this year. In addition to drafting a cemetery policy, they have also been updating our constitution, which was last revised in 1999. The updated document, which conforms to the Model Constitution for Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, as of August 2025, will soon be distributed to voting members. Please study the document and plan to attend the following meetings.

• On November 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM – An open forum for discussion and questions.
• On November 22, 2026, following worship – A special congregation meeting to approve the revised constitution.
• On December 6, 2026, following worship – The annual meeting will include ratification of the constitution.

If you are unable to attend the discussion on November 1, please contact a member of Council with your questions and/or comments prior to the November 22 meeting.

SYDNEY JOY RAPP
Congratulations to Michael and Jade Eleazer Rapp on the birth of their daughter, Sydney Joy Rapp, on Monday, September 28, 2026. Sydney weighed 7 lbs. – 9oz. and was 19.25″ long. Proud grandparents are Charles and Fran Eleazer. Mom, Dad, and baby are doing well.

BROTHERHOOD MUTUAL
Our insurance carrier, Brotherhood Mutual, provided a risk control visit on July 8, 2026, to l00k over the premises, to confirm underwriting information, and to offer recommendations to help reduce the possibility for losses. They made the following, recommendations:
1. Install handrail(s) at the steps at the rear of the Sunday School building
2. Paint the light pole standard in the parking lot with a highly visible paint
3. Highlight the elevated sidewalk edge near the front entrance into the Church building with a bright color of paint

We thank Charles Eleazer for taking corrective action for the items noted.

MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY
Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Sunday School building for Bible study. We are studying the Apostles’ Creed.

BUDGET WORK SESSION
On November 1, 2026, following the worship service, we will hold a work session to review and discuss a proposed spending plan for 2027. Please think of any special items that we should include in the budget that are not currently included. Also, please prayerfully consider if you will financially support continuing the cleaning service in 2027. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact a member of council prior to the meeting to provide your valuable input.

INSTALLATION OF THE REV. WADE ROOF
The installation of the Rev. Wade Roof as Bishop of the South Carolina Synod will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 119 N. Church Street, Lexington, SC 29072. A reception will follow the service.

The service will be livestreamed at scsynod.com/installation.