Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation ** FLOWERS onthealtartodayaregiventothegloryofgodbylarryandjudyhilkemannincelebrationof98 yearsofbirthdayblessingsforlarry sfather,edhilkemann.hisbirthdayisjuly5. ** BAPTISMS Callen& Isaac& Marks, son of David and Crystal Marks, is being baptized in the 5:30 service this weekend.callenwasbornapril16,2015.hissponsorsareheidimcconnellandmartysiems. Ashton&Jeffrey&Thoene,sonofJeffandSarahThoene,isbeingbaptizedinthe10:45servicethisweekend.Ashton wasbornmay28,2015.witnessesarebrianandkelseyguetschow. **MEMORIALSERVICEforJohnBiehlewasheldonSaturday,June27,2015.Mr.BiehlewascalledHomebyhis SavioronApril7, Corinthians8:3 Fortheygaveaccordingtotheirmeans,asIcantestify,andbeyond their means, of their own free will. St. Paul lifts up an example of faithful Christian generosity in the Epistle lesson today. Read those words again this week and ponder them.howisthelordcallingyoutoincreaseyourgenerositytowardhiswork? VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL **4WEEKSFROMTODAY,wearegoingtocampOrrather,campiscomingtousJoinusforCampDiscovery: JesusAtWorkThroughUs. WeneedCAMPERSbkidsage3throughgrade6 WeneedVOLUNTEERSbanyonegrade7andup,neededinmanydifferent areas,especiallycrewleaders WeneedSNACKANDCRAFTDONATIONSbcheckthenarthextosignupto bring needed snacks. Craft donations needed are: religious stickers, coloredstring,largepopsicle/tonguedepressorsticks,andmagnetictape. VBS Tbshirts are now available in the church office for $9. Additional shirts can be ordered through Tuesday.ExtraswillbeavailableduringVBSfor$10. Music cd s are available for $5.Volunteer and participants can sign up in the church narthex, or online at DON TMISSTHISFUNWEEK,JULY26b306:00b8:30p.m. **AMANDABELLFAREWELL AfarewellreceptionforDCEAmandaBellwillbeheldonSunday,July5at9:30 a.m.inthefellowshiphall.dcebellhasacceptedacalltoserveatgoodshepherdlutheranchurchinfremont, NebraskaandwillbeginherdutiesthereinearlyJuly.PleasejoinusinsayingfarewellandGodspeedtoAmanda. The$Mission$Statement$of$Christ$Lutheran$Church$ Share God s Word Share His Love Do It Now

2 DIGGING INTO GOD S WORD $ BIBLE STUDIES & SUNDAY SCHOOL JUST FOR YOU BIBLE STUDIES Adult Bible Study Pastors Winter & Rosenthal Sun., 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall 9-12 High School Study Sarah Moje Sun., 9:30 a.m. Youth Loft Adult Instruction Class Pastors Winter & Rosenthal Sun., 9:30 a.m. Chapel SUNDAY SCHOOL Lisa Moreno, Coordinator Parents & 2 s Sun., 9:30 a.m. CLS Room 206 Preschoolers Sun., 9:30 a.m. CLS Rooms 103 & 105 Kindergarten Gr. 6 & special needs adults Sun., 9:30 a.m. CLS Gym Grades 7-8 Sun., 9:30 a.m. CLS Room High School Study Sarah Moje Sun., 9:30 a.m. Youth Loft (Please note the school will remain locked until 9:15 a.m. to allow teachers fellowship time following the 8:00 service **COMMUNITYMEN SBIBLESTUDY meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00b7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringisjuly7,2015.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. LIFE QUOTE: There is no future in gay marriage, nor in any sexually permissive culture not for very long, despite new drugs and technologies. Christians are called to sexual purity. It s there in Genesis, right on through to Revelation (see 22:11, 15). Fortunately, God is able to forgive and heal us of our failings when we repent. He is merciful and gracious. No need for despair, but always hope in the Lord James M. Kushiner, the Fellowship of St. James - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 GROWING IN CHRIST IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Lisa Moreno Children s Ministry Coordinator lmoreno@clnorfolkmail.org phone: facebook page: Please note School doors are locked until 9:15 a.m. to allow teachers fellowship time after the 8:00 service. **TODAYINSUNDAYSCHOOL GodProtectsUs:GodRescuesIsrael, willguidestudentsastheylearnhowgod protectedhispeoplefromdangerandrescuedthemfromtheirenemies.helpyourchildrenapplythislessonby discussing, HowdoesGodprotectyoufromdangerandrescueyoufromyourenemies:sin,death,andthedevil? **VBSPREVIEW:OnSunday,July5,wewilldoaVBSpreviewduringtheSundaySchoolhour.Allagesareinvited tocometothegymat9:30a.m.togetatasteofthesongs,stories,andgameswewilldoatvbswewillevenhave afuncampfirecraftthatyoucaneat ** SUNDAY SCHOOL DONATIONS NEEDED: Itemscurrentlyneededforstationsare:flattoothpicks,blackcard stock,largecraftsticks/tonguedepressors,crepepaperstrips,smallcraftfoamstickers,magnetictape,buttons, inexpensiverainponchos,rectangularortriangularcrackers,smallpretzelsticks.

3 Ministry Memo PRAYforCHURCHWORKERSAROUNDTHEWORLD Rev.RichardSchullerandGemareceiveddonationsfromtheBigMissionEventinNovember.Pastorwrotelate in April that they are working on the west coast in the middle of Puerto Rico. They are working with a congregation'principedepaz'inmayaguez.pastorandhiswifearebiblingualandareabletosurveytheareaand praythatthelordcanusethepoweroftheirhandstoworkwiththesynodtoestablishmorechurches.theyhave hadonebaptism,haveresumedtheirworshipandbiblestudies,andeachweekthelord'ssupperstrengthensand givesforgivenesstothemembersofprincipedepaz.praythatgodgivethemgoodhealthandstrengthtoform peoplearoundgod'swordandsacrament.pastorsays:wepraythatservantsofthesaviorlllwillcontinueto beabeaconoflighttothosewholivearound,nearandeventhosewholivefar DAILY DEVOTIONS from LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES are available on line at: DID YOU KNOW ThereisonlyonemoremonthleftintheFiscalyearofChristLutheran.AttheendofMay, 2015(11months)ChristLutheranhadspent$53,830morethanithadinincome.Thisisnotgood;butbetterthan lastyearatthesametimewhenchristlutheranhadspent$94,094morethanithadinincome. ** ENJOYTHECONVENIENCEOFELECTRONICGIVING ChristLutheranwantstoremindyouthatwe offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenienceforindividualcongregationmembersandprovidesmuchbneededdonationconsistencyfor ourcongregation.directdebitgivingisusedtoautomaticallytransferfundsfromyourcheckingor savingsaccounttothechurch sbankaccount.asyoucontemplatefuturecontributions,pleaseconsiderelectronic giving.authorizationformsandadditionalinformationareavailablefromjudyinthechurchoffice. **MEALSONWHEELSbTwoweeksdownand3togoThesearethevolunteersforthenexttwoweeks: VolunteersforWeek3,June29VJuly3: Route #1, Carl and Gerry Meller; Route 2, Kenny and Mardelle Tech; Route 3, Deanna Blomenberg; Rt.#s 4,5,6,7, Leon Wagner and Clarence Mann; Route #8, Bob and Edie Feddern,; Route 9, ILS; Route 10, Barb WagnerandLoisMann. VolunteersforWeek4,July6V10: Route#1,AliceandValGeneKoehlerM&F,SarahMojeandKaitlyn(T,W,TH);Route#2,RebaMannandJanet Christensen,;Route#3,JohnandJeaniePfeil;Route#s4,5,6,7,GaryDrefke;Route#8,JoAnnBoyer,JoanSila; Route#9,ILS;Route#10,SydGardels,YvonneLichtenberg. VolunteersshouldreporttotheSeniorCenterat10:45eachday.IfyouhavequestionscallSuzanneRiedel371b 1420/750b4140orSheriAnderson992b1357. ** TEN POINT PITCH GROUP will be meeting Thursday, July 2. Anyone interested in a funbfilled afternoon is welcometoplayforthefunandfellowshipwithourchristianbrothersandsisters.wewillbemeetingatmt.olive LutheranChurchbasement,2 nd StreetandOmahaAvenuefrom2:00b4:00p.m.andlookforwardtomeetingyou there.youmaybringsnackstoshareanddrinkisprovided. ** INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION b You're invited to celebrate the Fourth with Dynamite Duo And the SparklersThefreebadmissionconcertswillbeheldat7p.m.Friday,July3;and2p.m.Saturday,July4atFirst BaptistChurch,404W.BenjaminAvenue,Norfolk.InacelebrationoftraditionalChristian,Americanvalues,the concertsfeaturepatriotic,sacred,goldenoldiesandbroadwaymusicperformedbylocalmusiciansonthemighty Wurlitzerorgan,grandpiano,woodwind,brassandstringedinstrumentation.Alsofeaturedisasalutetomilitary veterans,accordionmusic,costumedcharacters,dancers,youthperformersanddramaticreadings.thechurchis airbconditioned and handicapped accessible. Doors open one hour prior to each performance. The concerts are free,andallarewelcome.

4 HOW CAN I HELP? **NORTHEASTSUMMERMEALNEEDS Throughouttheschoolyearwehaveprovidedmealsforthestudents thatstayduringholidaybreaksatnortheastcommunitycollege(necc).thissummerithasbeenrequestedthat wecollectboxedandcannedgoodsforthemsotheyareabletograbsomethingquickforameal.wewillhavea boxmarkedneccmealsinthenarthexuntilaugust16,andthegoodswillbedelivered,astheboxgetsfull.thank youinadvanceforyourdonations. **NORFOLKFOODPANTRYistheresponsibilityofChristLutherancongregationforthemonthofJuly.Workers areneededmondaythroughfridayfrom9:30b11:30a.m.throughoutthemonth.ifyouwouldliketoassist,please contactrogerfrankat402b841b4438. NonbperishableitemstostockthepantrymaybebroughttothechurchandplacedinthecontainerintheNarthex. Cashdonationstopurchaseperishableitemsmaybelabeled FoodPantry anddroppedintheofferingplateor leftinthechurchoffice. YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Sarah Moje, Youth Director Website: DCE Amanda Bell youth@clnorfolkmail.org Click on Ministries and select your group abell@clnorfolkmail.org SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun.,June28 9:30a.m.BibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,July5 9:30a.m.BibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,July12 9:30a.m.AssistwithChildren ssundayschool Sun.,July19 9:30a.m.AssistwithChildren ssundayschool Sun.,July26 9:30a.m.BibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,July26 Thur.,July30AssistwithVacationBibleSchool6:00b8:30p.m. Sun.,July26 Thur.,July30AssistTrusteeswithOddJobs8:30b9:00p.m. FOR CURRENT SCHOOL INFORMATION or visit our website at **SUMMEROFFICEHOURSwillbe9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.MondaythroughThursday,and9:00a.m.to12noonon Friday.ScripSaleswilltakeplaceTuesdaysandThursdaysfrom9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.,withspecialordersstill availableduringthesummer.(lou s,hyveeandwalmartscripisavailabledailythroughthechurchoffice.) Remember to continue your collection of Boxtops4Education, Campbell Soup Labels, and Coke Codes throughouttheschoolyear.thankyoutoallwhohelpclipandcollectforuswecouldn tdoitwithoutyour helppleasekeepsupportingchristlutheran SchoolREMEMBER&to&cut&the&whole&barcode&off&the&Campbell& soup&label&or&they&will&not&accept&them.&

5 ** NAMES REQUESTED The members of Christ Lutheran are encouraged to submit names of individuals for considerationinthecallingprocessfordirectorofchristianeducation(dce).thereisnospecificformtobeused in this process; simply telephone, ebmail or speak to either of the pastors, Paul Kolterman Board of Elders chairman,orthechurchoffice.acallcommitteehasbeennamedforthisprocess. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2015 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,JoyceDeuel,Deb Gebhardt,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman)Heinold,JudyHilkemann,ElaineHolmberg,JasonJackson,BobKirkpatrick, JaneKoehler,MiriamKrueger,GeorgiaLambrecht,RuthLehman,ChristopherMcFarland,SusanMeinke,LisaMeyer, RobertMock,LisaMurray,JaredMusser,AmyNeuhalfen,PaulaPflueger,CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,JimRoethler, JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongbtermillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties about their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Marcia Bell, Hazel Bermel,GregFlesner,VernForney, BrendanGnewuch,MarcellineGronau,CiaraHart,CraigHerpy, EllaMaeJensen, TomKreisien,SteveLong,MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag, BarbSlieter,JasonSummers,VidaSunderman,LoisViergutz,DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForCourtneyTjaden,recoveringfromanaccidentinPhoenix. ThanksgivingforthebaptismofCallenIsaacMarksandAshtonJeffreyThoene. Forthosecelebratingbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoreincluding:RalphBuss(6/29),WalleenKorth(6/29), WilliamBermel(7/1),JimBush(7/2),ArleneSchroeder(7/2)andEdHilkemann(7/5). Thanksgivingfor45yearsofmarriageblessingsgiventoJerryandPeggyTjaden(6/28). Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. $ LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith **LHNESCRIPisalwaysavailableatEchoLighting,700OmahaAvenue(8a.m. 5p.m.)oratLHNEOffice. ** SUMMER CAMPS are again being offered at LHNE. Here is a listing of those available. For more detailed informationcheckthewebsitewww.lhne.orgorcontactlhneofficeat403b379b3040 Lutheran High Northeast P.O. Box 2454 Norfolk, NE School located at 2010 N. 37 th Street Office Fax info@lhne.org Web July16 GirlsBasketballGrades3b5 $30 July10 July17 GirlsBasketballGrades6b8 $30 July10 July20b23 BoysWrestlingPKbGrade2 $25 July14 July20b23 BoysWrestlingGrades3b8 $25 July14 August4b5 BoysFootballGrades3b6 $30 July29 August4b5 BoysFootballGrades7b8 $30 July29 August5b6 GirlsVolleyballGrades1b5 $25 July29 August5b6 GirlsVolleyballGrades6b8 $30 July29 **SAVETHEDATE Sunday,August30 BeefBlast For more information on any Lutheran High Northeast activity or to see a complete calendar, please visit the website:

6 Worship With Us Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church Services are broadcast on Cable Channel 12, Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Office Hours Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pastors Winter and Rosenthal are often out of the office for home, hospital and other visits. Contact the Church Office for available appointments with pastors. Church Phones CHURCH OFFICE CHURCH FAX SCHOOL OFFICE SCHOOL FAX HELPING HANDS CHILD CARE Christ Lutheran website: use first initial & last Pastoral Staff Rev. Chip Winter... Director of Ministry Rev. Leon Rosenthal... Associate Pastor Ministry Staff Amanda Bell..Director of Christian Education Chad Bryant.. Child Care Director Starla Landkamer Stephen Ministry Leader Sarah Moje Youth Director Lisa Moreno... Children s Ministry Coordinator Steve Stortz. Principal Susan Warneke Director of Music Administrative Staff Judy Bohn.. Business Manager Starla Landkamer... Administrative Assistant Lynn Walmsley..Administrative Assistant Hospitalized This Week Known to be hospitalized this past week: at FRHS Norma Lewis, Don Brandenburg; in Yankton - Barb Spiering, at Methodist, Omaha Harriet Coble. Juline Gall and Duane Klug are at Bel Air Care Center. If you are admitted to the hospital, you or a family member should contact the Church office with admission information. Media Ministry LUTHERAN HOUR Sun., 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. WJAG 780 AM or FM; or KZEN F.M. at 9:30 a.m. ON MAIN STREET Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Cable TV DAILY DEVOTIONS Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 06/14/ Communed 06/14/ Sunday School / Staff.45 / 12 Bible Class 40 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 06/14/15... $19,864 Loan Balance 06/09/15... $100 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Father s Day 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP MONDAY, JUNE 22 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 4:00 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, JUNE 23 12:00 noon STEWARDSHIP 6:30 p.m. NURTURE, EVANGELISM 7:00 p.m. TRUSTEES, ELDERS, CHILD CARE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 6:30 p.m. Jr. High Fellowship Event THURSDAY, JUNE 25 7:00 p.m. Summer Family Choir FRIDAY, JUNE 26 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly SATURDAY, JUNE 27 10:30 a.m. Biehle memorial service 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, JUNE 28 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION Please call the Church Office to schedule an activity. It is best to call ahead to avoid a conflict in scheduling. Focus Announcements, as well as Verbal Announcements & Prayer Requests are due in writing to the Church Office by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Submitting announcements earlier during the holidays is greatly appreciated. Please include a contact name on all announcements in case there are questions, or further information is needed. * Please Note: The inclusion of items in the Focus from outside sources is for informational purposes only. Inclusion of these items does not constitute CLC endorsement