Worship
Worship Services
Beginning June 1, 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Communion at 8:00 a.m. every Sunday at both services the first and third Sundays. Nursery at 10:00 a.m.
At the 10:00 a.m. hour beginning June 1 the Children's Program will be Summer Adventures In Learning (2 yrs. through those who have completed Kindergarten) and Summer Sundays (grades 1-4).
Sunday, August 17 is the last Sunday for SAIL and Summer Sundays Classes. There will be NO CLASSES on August 24 nor August 31.

Upcoming Sundays with Video Reports
August 24 - Gospel Sunday
August 24 - Habitat for Humanity

Fall Worship Schedule will begin September 7.
Classes for children, Crossover, Confirmation will also begin that Sunday.
Registration for classes will begin next Sunday and will be available online and in print.

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Youth and Family
Sunday School Classes
Starting June 1, 2008 at the 10:00 hour
All children come to worship for the first 15 minutes and then are dismissed to their classes:
Summer Adventures In Learning (SAIL) - 2 yrs. through those who have completed Kindergarten - meet in the Youth Room across from the Rehearsal Room.
Summer Sundays - grades 1 to 4 meet upstairs in the KOG Center classrooms.
Sunday, August 17 is the last Sunday for SAIL and Summer Sundays Classes. There will be NO CLASSES on August 24 nor August 31.

Preschool Registration for Fall Classes
Registration for the 2008-2009 school year is ongoing. we still have a limited number of openings - so if you have not registered for next year, be sure to do so soon. If you have a friend or neighbor who is looking for a great preschool for their little one, tell them to come visit us! We are always happy to give them a tour and answer any questions they might have about KOG. Registration forms are available in the preschool and church offices.
Please contact Claudia Varga, Director of Preschool, for more information.

Summer Trip 2009 - July 22-26
High School (9th - 12th grade) Students
It is time to start thinking about the summer trip. Get ready for an awesome week in New Orleans at the ELCA Youth Gathering. You will have the opportunity to meet with 36,000 youth and adults from around the country and world, in the evening gather in the New Orleans Superdome to hear wonderful speakers and music, continue to help in the rebuilding of New Orleans, spend time learning and growing in faith, and spend time getting to know your fellow KOG youth and adults.
Important Dates to keep in mind regarding the Summer Trip:
September 10:
Your NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $125 is due.
Contact: Kari Williamson, Pastor

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Bible Study
Sunday Study
Beginning September 7, at 9:15 a.m.
This season we will be featuring a variety of instructors and learning opportunities. These will include some guest teachers and some of our own KOG members who have special expertise. We will have four sessions with Pastor Rick Alpers, whose topics will be The Dead Sea Scrolls, and then Dreams: The Importance of Dream in Scripture. Other sessions will be led by Doug Ferg, Ruth Spencer, Tom Jull, perennial favorite Randy Berry and Ann Terhark. A brochure is being prepared with dates and course descriptions. Plan to attend some of these sessions, which are held in the lower level of the KOG Center each Sunday morning.


Women's Monthly Bible Study
Beginning Tuesday, September 9, 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. There are eight lessons, which will be just right for our year. The book will be available to purchase at the first meeting. Leader Ann Terhark will be adding some supplementary optional assignments - some and find out about that! These studies are for all women and co-leaders Ione Lucht and Darleen Telleen encourage you to invite others.

A Time For Young Mothers
Tuesday, September 16, at 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.
**child care provided for morning session only**
Announcing a brand new program at KOG! Starting in September, we will offer an opportunity for Bible Study for mothers of young children. a small pilot group met in July; since many mothers have jobs or other obligations during the day, the same program will be offered in the evening. The monthly meeting will be the third Tuesday of each month, at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with child care provided at the morning session. A Study book, Parenting With Purpose, will be available at that time.
Register at the Welcome Center, church office, or registration tables on Sunday, September 7.

Lutheran Short Course
Mondays, October 20, 27, November 3, 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
A study of the basic beliefs and practices of the Lutheran Church. New members will be received Sunday, November 23. Register at the Welcome Center, church office or registration tables on Sunday, September 7.

Book Discussion Group
Begins Monday, October 20 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Third Monday of every month, this discussion starts with the Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. See brochure for details. Register at the Welcome Center, church office or registration tables on Sunday, September 7.
Coordinator: Julie Hedlund, Director of Media Center

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Health
Blood Drive
Sunday, August 24. 7:15 a.m. to noon.
When you give blood, you give...another birthday, another laugh, another hug, another chance to live. Register at the Welcome Center or online www.bloodhero.com(sponsor code king).

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.


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Recreation
Fall Co-Ed Golf League
Information Meeting - Shalimar Golf Club
Tuesday, September 2
All levels of play invited! League play will begin September 9, with a two week break on October 7 and 14, for overseeding. Play will resume on October 21. There is a $30 fee due at the golf course. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Limited to the first 20. Contact Blair (602) 421-9941 or Kathy (602) 549-5110 Lindquist or
Cliff Fouty (480) 968-3181.

Craft Night
Friday, September 12 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

Bridge Group Opens Membership
Fall Season Begins September 21 at 6:00 p.m
New members are welcome to join KOG's Bridge Group as the new season begins. The group normally meets in the KOG Center the third Sunday of each month (September through May, excluding December) at 6:00 p.m. we'd like to bid you hello!
Contact: Janet Hastings (480) 963-2018

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Retreats
Congregational Labor Day Retreat
August 30 - September 1, Whispering Pines near Prescott, Arizona
Come and get away from the heat of the Valley for Labor Day weekend. Spend a wonderful three days - two nights at whispering Pines camping in the heart of the Prescott National Forest just outside of Prescott. It is a great opportunity to get away and be renewed. See you there.
Contact: Randy and Diane Borchard (480) 917-9694

Women's Fall Overnighter
Friday, September 19 - Saturday, September 20 at Francisco Grande Resort near Casa Grande
With the theme of Women of Vim, Vigor and Vitality, we will be using someof our own outstanding KOG women of V, V and V as presenters! The event begins with the evening meal and concludes in the early afternoon on Saturday. The price ($100 - a $25 non-refundable deposit is asked) includes your room and three meals, and a discounted rate for golf.
We will be housed in the beautiful 9 story newly renovated hotel and our sessions will be held on the eighth floor overlooking the 180-acre golf course. The hotel is just one hour from KOG and carpools will be arranged.
Sign up at the Welcome Center, or call the church office. Remember: your friends are welcome to join us!

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Outreach
Paz de Cristo
September 14, October 12, November 9 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.

Habitat For Humanity
It is time for KOG to start building another Habitat for Humanity with the Lutherans building for Christ Coalition. the next home will be in Apache Junction (1705 W. Mockingbird) in the same neighborhood as the last home KOG helped to build. KOG will be helping provide a home for the Sonbanang family, a mother and her two children. this is a Thrivent sponsored build and as such, must be completed by the end of the year. Therefore, ground breaking is scheduled for August 23. KOG will need to provide at least 8-10 volunteers weekly (though more are welcome). A sign up sheet is in the information center. No construction experience is needed. There are jobs for all skill levels and great opportunities to learn from skilled crew leaders.
For those that would like to participate, but do not wish to do construction, there is an opportunity for groups or individuals to provide lunch. anyone wishing to provide lunch can visit www.cclphoenix.org click on Habitat for Humanity and sign up for a date to provide lunch for the 35 - 40 volunteers.
Donations for Habitat for Humanity qualify as a 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. Therefore, your contributions cost you nothing, but give so much. Please make checks payable to King of Glory with a comment marking donations as Habitat for Humanity.
For information, contact Mike Wilkins (480) 539-1202 who chairs the KOG Habitat Builders...or leave your name/telephone/email at the Welcome Center to volunteer.

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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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