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We are here to worship the living God, receive Christ’s gifts, and share God’s love. King of Glory Lutheran Church, ELCA 4125 Grand Ave., Billings, MT 59106 406-652-1690 www.kingofglorybillings.com Mark Your Calendar!! Sept 7—Confirmation Orientation Meeting for Parents & 7/8 Graders Adult Choir begins! Sept 8—Sunday School Teacher & Mentor Training Bell Choir begins! Sept 11—God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday Sept 14—LOGOS Launch Party Confirmation begins! Sept 15—First Step Milestone for 3 yr olds Sept 18—Return to 2 services & Sunday School, Youth Group & Adult Ed. begins! Sept 25—Service of Confirmation @ 10:30 service Celebration & Dedication of the Office Wing follows service From the Lead Pastor Dear Friends in Christ at King of Glory, This newsletter is chock full of all the fall activities we have planned for our church. In a congregation as large as we are, it takes a lot of folks to step forward to help and to serve. I want to thank you for your willingness to be part of our church’s Mission. Our office wing is done and the new furniture should be arriving any day. In a congregation as large as we are, it takes many givers to undergird our Mission and our budget. I want to thank you for your generosity—not only toward our budget, but also toward our special projects that come up from time to time. Time and again you have stepped forward to say, “That’s a great idea! Let’s get it done!” King of Glory’s future looks bright. With explosive growth happening all around us, we can’t help but be challenged to continue our good work of reaching out and welcoming all. I’ll bet we’ll see a lot of new visitors who have heard about King of Glory or have been invited by one of you to come and check it out. We’ll grow and grow substantially. King of Glory has a lot to offer—worthwhile worship, learning opportunities for all ages, chances to serve in the church and out in the community, and a place to use your gifts to the glory of God. What more could you ask? I am excited about the coming opportunities this fall. Aren’t you? God bless you and keep you in His Grace! Pastor James A. Darchuk
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We are here to worship the living God, receive Christ’s gifts, and share God’s love.
King of Glory Lutheran Church, ELCA
4125 Grand Ave., Billings, MT 59106
406-652-1690
www.kingofglorybillings.com
Mark Your Calendar!!
Sept 7—Confirmation Orientation Meeting for Parents & 7/8 Graders Adult Choir begins! Sept 8—Sunday School Teacher & Mentor Training Bell Choir begins! Sept 11—God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday Sept 14—LOGOS Launch Party Confirmation begins! Sept 15—First Step Milestone for 3 yr olds
Sept 18—Return to 2 services & Sunday School, Youth Group & Adult Ed. begins!
Sept 25—Service of Confirmation @ 10:30 service Celebration & Dedication of the Office Wing follows service
From the Lead Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ at King of Glory,
This newsletter is chock full of all the fall activities we have
planned for our church. In a congregation as large as we are, it
takes a lot of folks to step forward to help and to serve. I want to
thank you for your willingness to be part of our church’s Mission.
Our office wing is done and the new furniture should be arriving
any day. In a congregation as large as we are, it takes many givers
to undergird our Mission and our budget. I want to thank you for
your generosity—not only toward our budget, but also toward our
special projects that come up from time to time. Time and again
you have stepped forward to say, “That’s a great idea! Let’s get it
done!”
King of Glory’s future looks bright. With explosive growth
happening all around us, we can’t help but be challenged to
continue our good work of reaching out and welcoming all. I’ll bet
we’ll see a lot of new visitors who have heard about King of Glory
or have been invited by one of you to come and check it out. We’ll
grow and grow substantially.
King of Glory has a lot to offer—worthwhile worship, learning
opportunities for all ages, chances to serve in the church and out in
the community, and a place to use your gifts to the glory of God.
What more could you ask?
I am excited about the coming opportunities this fall. Aren’t you?
God bless you and keep you in His Grace!
Pastor James A. Darchuk
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GET READY TO SERVE! Sunday, September 11, 2016
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Service Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The date for the 2016 dedicated day of service is Sun., Sept. 11. This year’s date also marks the 15-year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. As we continue to share God’s love with our neighbors, whether it’s making PB&J sandwiches, or picking up trash on the Rims, we will also be thanking and praying for the emergency responders in our area.
“The world can be a dangerous place. But there are some who, when disaster strikes, run toward the danger. These are the first responders, firefighters, police and EMTs, who live out their baptismal vocation in service to their communities in times of intense need. They do God’s work with their hands.” – ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton
Sign up in the Commons to help with a service project. We will work on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11am – 12:30pm and then all are invited back to the church for lunch and a time of sharing.
Questions? Contact Sheryl Costanzo (406-690-4174) or Pr. Jen
Sunday Worship Times: Sept 4—9:30 a.m. Sept 11—9:30 a.m. Sept 18—begin 2 services at 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School, Youth Group & Adult Class—9:40 a.m.)
9th Grade Confirmation News
King of Glory’s 9th graders will be finishing their confirmation program this fall. The Service of Confirmation will be held within the worship service on Sunday, September 25th. A cake reception will be held between the worship services in their honor.
Honey-doer Ministry
Come to the church Thursday Mornings to help with a
variety of projects – or come to join in the coffee time.
Some of our upcoming projects include:
Grounds clean up, helping move in to the new offices,
setting up tables and chairs, preparing classrooms for
Sunday school, touch up painting and more.
9am projects begin
10am coffee begins
Every Thursday!
Contact Pr. Ben with ??S
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Dedication & Celebration - Sunday, Sept. 25
It is time to DEDICATE
our new office space at
KOG!
Can you believe that it has
been 30 YEARS since the
dedication of the Worship
Space (September 1986)!
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 25
for a morning of giving
thanks and celebrating!
DEDICATION & CELEBRATION
Sunday, September 25
Worship @ 8:30 & 10:30
Congregational Photo @ 10:20am
Catered Lunch
Carnival for the kids (and young at heart!)
Ribbon Cutting
“Tales from Thirty Years” shared by special guests, including:
Pr. Mark & Carol Ramseth
Pr. Paul & Kay Hanson
Pr. Tom & Sarah Schlotterback
All are welcome to join us!
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Book Studies begin in October:
There are four different options being offered this fall. (See below) Book studies will meet for 4
weeks in the month of October on either Monday or Thursday Evenings.
Sign up in the Commons to participate or to host. See Pr. Ben with questions.
Belonging, Believing, & Becoming: New Member
Classes at King of Glory
New Member Sunday is October 30
King of Glory welcomes all. We hope that all visitors feel
that sense of welcome each time they attend worship, serve
along side members, or join us in celebrations. New Member
Classes are the process we use to help visitors take the next
step of investment this shared ministry.
New Member Classes involve four gatherings:
Gathering #1 – A conversation in your home. A chance to
visit with a pastor personally.
Gathering #2 – A party with the pastors. The Quanbecks
enjoy hosting and this is a great excuse for getting together.
Date: Sunday October 9, 2-5 pm 3908 Palisades Park Dr.
Gathering #3 – A class at the church. We will gather in
the church to learn more about the history, theology, and prac-
tices of the congregation. Two dates are available (pick one).
Saturday October 8, 9am-11am or Sunday October 16, 1pm-
3pm.
Gathering #4 – A celebration in worship. Sunday,
October 30 is New Member Sunday.
If you are interested in membership, you can sign up for the
class in the commons area at the church or by contacting
Pastor Ben directly. ([email protected])
“Roots of Our Faith”
This adult class, taught by Pastor
Darchuk, will explore the “Roots of
Our Faith” and being a Lutheran
Christian in the world today.
In preparation for the celebration of
the 500th year since the Reformation,
we will examine basic Lutheran
teachings from our Small Catechism.
We’ll see what makes Lutheran
Christians unique.
The class will meet on Sundays
October 2 through October 30 during
the Education Hour (9:40-10:20
a.m.).
For more
information,
contact Pastor
Jim.
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Thursday Bible Study
Begins September 15
9:30 am AND 7:00 pm
1 & 2 Samuel
1 & 2 Kings
Study the bloody, political, challenging, God infused books of the Old Testament. These books chronical God’s work among
the prophets and the rise to power of the kings of ancient Israel. Filled with faith, prophesy, backstabbing, war, and scandal
these books present a side of scripture that is not often discussed. Come and learn more!
Bible Study OF
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Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Children and Family Ministry (Birth—Grade 6)
Mentor Teams Volunteers needed!
Have you wanted to serve in ministry with young people, but didn’t think you could commit to every.single.Sunday?
We are building four TEAMS of adult mentors who will walk alongside groups of kids all year long! Each mentor team rotates leadership of Sundays and shares the load, while ex-ploring what it means to follow Christ.
Volunteers still needed for 4th grade and Jr & Sr high school. Contact Pastor Jen for more information or to join a team! [email protected]
LOGOS Launch Party!! Wednesday, September 14
5:30—6:45pm Grades 2-6 Kids & Families
LOGOS is our Wednesday night ministry for youth in Grades 2-6. All NEW and continu-ing LOGOS families are invited to join us for dinner (no charge), a brief orientation, and some fun! *BRING A FRIEND! Really! :)
Meal Teams are now forming to help with the food shopping and prep for the family meals served at LOGOS. It’s great fun! Let Stephanie Stokke, LOGOS Coordinator, know
if you’d like to join a team.
Please RSVP for the Launch ASAP to Stephanie Stokke @
First day of LOGOS—Sept. 21 5:00 pm-6:45pm
Welcome to Sunday School! YOU ARE NEEDED! PLEASE CONSIDER SERVING IN OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL !!!!!!!!! We need teachers, aides, and substitutes! Please email, call or text Suzi Rietz: [email protected], church 652-1690 or cell 698-4944.
Children 3 years old (by 9/10/16) through Grade 5 are invited to be a part of Sunday school here at King of Glory 9:40-10:20am. Registration forms, parent infor-mation and calendars are available in the Commons on the west table and on KOG’s website kingofglorybillings.com Please return registration forms ASAP !
Mark Your Calendars: Sept. 8 7pm Teacher Orientation Sept. 11 God’s Work, Our Hands Servant Event Sept. 18 FIRST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL ! Sept. 25 All classes meet 3yr.olds to Gr. 3: Creation *A snack for all students will be on the main floor in the Commons area from 9:30 to 9:40. *3yr. olds through 2nd grade, Parents and Teachers will meet in the Sanctuary from 9:40 to 9:50 for music time. Parents, please pick up your children at 10:20 from their classrooms. *3rd through 5th graders please go to your classrooms at 9:40 . Sunday School ends at 10:20.
Suzi Rietz, CELL 698-4944 or KOG 652-1690
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK! BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL !!
FIRST STEP FOR 3 & 4-YR OLDS
NEW TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Learning Time—Thursday, Sept. 15,
6—6:45 p.m. Meet in the Sanctuary
Celebration & Time of Blessing in
worship—Sunday, Sept. 18, both
services
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Senior High Ministry (Grades 9-12)
Senior High Youth Kickoff Retreat @
Christikon!
Saturday, September 17—Sunday, September 18.
Join us for a time to be unplugged (no cell service @
camp) - and a time to get plugged-in to our community in
Christ. Join us for games, fellowship, Bible study, and
more... All while surrounded by God’s incredible crea-
tion. *Spots are limited!
ALL 9th-12th graders are encouraged to attend. *If spots
remain, we will open it up to 8th graders as well.
We depart Saturday morning and return after lunch on
Sunday. *If you have scheduling concerns, talk to PJQ.
Sign up by texting Pr. Jen! Cost: $50 (scholarships avail)
Want 2 Talk? Reach out to Pastor Jen! E-mail: [email protected] Text/Cell Phone: 855-1537
What are you involved in? We care about YOU!
Are you in the orchestra? On the soccer team? Playing football? Displaying your art at an art fair? Pastor Jen
and the KOG Youth Mentor Team would love to come and support you. Text or email your schedule to us
and we’d love to come and see YOU in action!
And while you’re at it - come and join us and cheer for your friends from KOG!
Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
Coming up...
September 11 God’s Work, Our Hands service projects.
Sign up for a project and have lunch with us!
9:30am worship (projects follow)
September 17-18 Fall Retreat @ Christikon
September 25 - First Day of Senior High Youth Group. 9:40-
10:20am in The Cave. We’ll stay for worship and sit
together for worship & The Confirmation Milestone.
October 30 - Corn Maze! Details to come.
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Save these Dates
September 7 - Confirmation Orientation
for 7th-8th graders & parents
6:30-7:30pm Fireside Rm
September 14 - Confirmation begins!
September 18 - First Day of Junior High
Youth Group! 9:40am-10:20am
*Meet in the NEW Junior High Space (in
the large stor age room at the bottom of the
stairs, lower level).
September 25 - Junior High Youth Group
9:40-10:20am. Confirmation Sunday @
10:30am worship
October 30 - Corn Maze! Details to come.
Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
Junior High Ministry (Grades 6-8)
Want 2 Talk? Reach out to Pastor Jen! E-mail: [email protected] Text/Cell Phone: 855-1537
What is Confirmation? It’s not a “have to” it’s a “get to.” It’s a teaching ministry of
the church. It’s a chance to dive-deep into the Holy Scriptures, dive-deep into
friendships with others in the body of Christ, and dive-deep into the questions you
have about life, faith, and the church.
KOG’s Confirmation ministry is for 7th and 8th graders. If you would like to join us,
please contact Pr. Jen or attend the Orientation Meeting on Wed. Sept. 7th at 6:30.
6th graders - WE
WELCOME YOU!
*This year, 6th-8th graders will gather
on Sunday mornings for a BRAND
NEW “Junior High Youth Group.”
You definitely want to be a part of
making this group what it will be!
Join the Junior High Mentor Team on
Sunday mornings from 9:40-10:20 in the
Junior High space *name to be deter-
mined!* (in the large storage room on
the lower level).
Pics from Confirma*on Camp 2016
On-Line Giving now Available
The QR code printed below and in the bulletin can link your smart phone directly to the secure website. This format eliminates the need to write a paper check or carry cash for your regular or one-time tithing. You can process live during offering time or at home when you pay bills online.
If you are interested in on-line giving, you may sign up quickly and easily by scanning this QR code or using the "online giving" quick link on the King of Glory website. Feel free to contact our treasurer, Tim Erickson, or our financial administrator, Lisa Walker, with questions or if you need guidance in signing up.
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FELLOWSHIP NEWS
“God’s Work. Our Hands” Sunday—Lunch for Volunteers
On September 11, volunteers are invited to join us back at church for lunch and fellowship following your service project. Sub sandwiches!
JOY Fellowship (50+)—Join Us on September 13!
JOY Fellowship (Just Older Youth) is our fellowship group for ages 50+.
• Tuesday, September 13:
Potluck dinner at 6:00pm in the KOG Commons:
Several people have volunteered to provide a main dish of lasagna.
Please bring a salad, side dish, or a dessert to share.
Speaker at 7:00pm in the Fireside Room—“Food and Menus from the Magic City”:
Stella Fong will talk to us about the history of some restaurants in Billings and share what she’s learned
about foods that were served on menus from yesteryear. She even has old historic menus to show us.
Stella will answer questions plus have her books available for us to purchase.
Join us for an interesting presentation!
About our speaker: Stella is author to two books: Historic Restaurants of Billings and The Flavorful Story of Montana’s Trailhead (just released in July). Her Yellowstone Public Radio show, Flavors Under the Big Sky: Celebrating the Bounty of the Region debuted in May and hits the airwaves every third Monday night. You can find Stella’s articles in Big Sky Journal, LastBestNews.com and Yellowstone Valley Woman Magazine. • Twenty-five of us cheered at the Mustangs game on August 10. Thanks to all who participated! We enjoyed a great game
with great weather and fellowship over hot dogs, burgers, peanuts, and Stang burgers.
• If you have any ideas for our JOY Fellowship group or suggestions for speakers, please contact Lorie—contact infor-mation below.
Church Picnic Thanks!
Thanks to all who attended and helped with our church picnic on July 31. Great food, fellowship, and fun! The left-over chicken, cookies, and some potato salad were delivered to the Montana Rescue Mission. They were very appreciative, espe-cially since their facility had just experienced flooding.
Contact Information
Please contact Lorie Hughes, Board rep for Fellowship, if you’d like to be part of our fellowship efforts or if you have any questions/suggestions/concerns: [email protected], 656-3552 (h), or 861-2078 (c).
Congratula*ons to Alyson Kasemodel and Patrick McGuire on
their marriage August 12th. Pr. Jim Darchuk was the officiant.
Best wishes for a very happy and blessed life together!
Call to Singers
We are starting a new year in choir. This is the best time for new
members to get their feet wet in the process of singing to God’s glory.
There are so many of you who can give so much to our choir, even if
you feel rusty or not ready to sing in public. We welcome all. Any-
body who likes fellowship and loves to sing (whether soprano, bass,
out of tune, or with scratchy throats, etc.) we want you with us. We’re
starting rehearsals on Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the
worship area.
Call John Haughey at 671-4673 if you have any questions.
Thanks to all of you [my pastors, staff and friends] for your support-- your visits, prayers and gifts during my two weeks of face-down recovery follow-ing macular eye surgery and the days since. It has helped immensely to feel your support and prayers. My vision is slowly returning and I'm very thankful. Blessings to all of you— Bernice BjertnessBernice BjertnessBernice BjertnessBernice Bjertness
It’s time to break out those handbells and start ringing! If you
are interested in ringing this year, please join us on Thursday
evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the worship area. First session will
be Thursday, September 8th. There are spots open and we
always make room for new ringers. Contact Melodi Drake at
[email protected] or just show up!
Our prayers and condolences to those
who have lost loved ones this past month:
Terry Gabert on the loss of his brother,
Edward
Betty Hagfeldt on the loss of her daughter
-in-law, Patty
Carol Eisenman on the loss of her mother,
Rachel
Laura Ungefug on the loss of her mother,
Elaine
Congratulations to Ashley & Kyle Brano on the birth of their twins
Chase and Ryley! KOG members, Karen & Jim Merchant, are their
proud grandparents.
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Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
“Serve Shoshone” Mission Trip Recap
Special thanks to our adult leaders: Brent Lipp, Sheryl Costanzo, Sandi Shawhan, and Pastor Jen. Highlights of the trip included helping with construction projects on neigh-borhood homes, leading a no-cost Day Camp, and playing (ultra competitive) volley-ball against other youth groups!
16 Youth and 4 adults served for a week in the Silver Valley of Idaho. Thank you for your support!
Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
Summer@KOG recap
Thanks for an incredible summer of growing in grace! 72 children & youth were a part of Summer@KOG.
Pics from Confirmation
Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley (FPYV), in par tnership with Dress for Success, is currently selling raffle tickets for the highly anticipated Cat /Griz football game on Saturday, November 19th in Missoula. The grand prize, worth over $2,000, includes two sideline passes to the game, a 2 night hotel stay, and $500 in travel money. Raffle tickets are $20 each. Consolation prizes include a Bobcat prize basket and a Grizzly prize basket. Split with Dress for Success, proceeds from this event will help Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley’s Wrap-Around program which provides homeless families with services and life skills training to achieve and sustain independence. The grand prize winner will be chosen in late October. Contact your Family Promise coordinator with any questions or contact Emilee Meyer at [email protected] or 406-294-7432 to purchase tickets.
Estate and Gift Planning Workshop
Saturday, September 17, 2016
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
American Lutheran Church
5 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
Over the course of our lives, we accumulate a lot of assets. But what happens when we die? You have probably heard the phrase, "You can't take it with you!" But we can make sure that our life's assets will be used in ways that witness to our Christian faith - by blessing the lives of those we love and also to bless ministries of the church and causes that we support. Additionally, by examining our assets and learning about gift planning, we may also find it possible to make current gifts as well.
To help people learn more about this, the Montana Synod is offering an Estate and Gift Planning Workshop. Featured presenters will be: Pastor George Karres - Director for Evangelical Mission, Montana Synod
Dr. Marsha Goetting - Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
Ms. Beth Adams - ELCA Foundation Gift Planner The cost is $10, which includes lunch. To register, please email or call Pastor George Karres: [email protected] Phone 406-453-1461
King of Glory will host Family Promise guests Sunday evening, September 25 – Sunday morning, October 2. As usual, we need the help of volunteers for this to be a successful hosting; the volunteer signup board may already be up in the Commons by the time you read this article.
We especially need folks to volunteer as overnight hosts, as one of our regular overnight volunteers is leaving the Billings community, and we don’t have any “spares”. The overnight volunteer gig is about 12 hours, from approximately 7:30 in the evening to about 7:00 a.m. the next morning. It can be done by
one or two people. Your time there can be
any mix of visiting with the adult guests, interacting with the children (reading stories, playing games, or just playing – but they are quite often in their rooms by 8:00-
9:00), and reading material you have brought with you before sleeping on the cots in the overnight host’s area. You can find further details on overnight hosting on the King of Glory website and/or by talking to me.
Looking forward to your help.
Gary Aasheim
KOG Family Promise Coordinator (M) 698-4138
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E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday—Thursday; 8 a.m.—noon—Friday
Worship: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (through 9/11) Sunday at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. starting 9/18
www.kingofglorybillings.com
Staff
Pastor James Darchuk ([email protected])
Associate Pastor Jen Quanbeck ([email protected])
Associate Pastor Ben Quanbeck ([email protected])
Susan Petersen ([email protected]) Worship and Music Coordinator
Lorrie Maxwell ([email protected]) Parish Administrator
Lisa Walker ([email protected]) Financial Administrator
Suzi Rietz ([email protected]) Sunday School Coordinator
Stephanie Stokke ([email protected]) LOGOS Coordinator
John Haughey ([email protected]) King of Glory Choir Director
Melodi Drake ([email protected]) Youth Choir & Glory Ringers Bell Choir Director
David Wyard……….Church Maintenance
Terry Gabert………..Church Custodian
Karen Haughey……..Choir Accompanist
Board of Directors
Marty Ambuehl……………………………….President Brent Lipp…….……………….………...Vice President Becky Carlson... .………….……………..…..Secretary
Tim Erickson…….…...……………….……....Treasurer Allen Simonsen...…...……..Property & Administration
Joan Felke…………..…..………..Congregational Care
Kelly Duke…………..…….……….Christian Education
Lorie Hughes……..…………………….…....Fellowship
Becky Bey…. .…….…………...Mission & Lay Ministry
Sheryl Costanzo.………………………….…..Outreach
Heather Miller………..…...Public Relations & Witness
Claudia Baker………………………….…..Stewardship
Marcia Welliever…….……...…….….Worship & Music
Ben Tyrrell…………..………………………….…..Youth
Other Parish Leadership
David Rye & John Hanson.Lay Pastoral Associates
Kaye & Duke Families……..…....Liturgical Arts Team
