MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES March 16 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. The Parables of Lent: The Parable of the Prodigal Son

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1 **BAPTISM BrayleeRaeTillotson,daughterofJesseandJenniTillotson,isbeingbaptizedinthe5:30p.m.service thisweekend.brayleewasbornoctober26,2015.sponsorsaremarkandmashalahoskingandcolbyandlisa Langenberg. **FUNERAL1DuaneKrugerwascalledtohisSavior ssideonmarch2,2016.funeralserviceandchristianburial wereheldonfriday,march11,2016. LarryStorek entered Eternal Rest on March 8, Funeral service and Christian burial were held Saturday, March12,2016. **VBS2016- VacationBibleschoolhasbeensetfortheeveningsofJuly24R28withthe themeofcavequest:followingjesusthelightoftheworld.thisfunvbsisinneedof some station leaders for small groups who come to you for an activity. Leaders are needed for Preschool and Elementary games. Please consider joining the fun group of leaderswhowillhelpleadoneofourbiggestoutreachministriescontactlisamorenoat 402R371R3898 or if you can help. Crew leader and student signupbeginsoneastersunday. MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES March 16 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. The Parables of Lent: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation March 13, 2016 WEEKLY FOCUS In#this#parable,#a#wayward#son#returns#to#the#forgiving#embrace#of#his#father,#who#welcomes#him#home.## Scripture,#prayers,#a#sermon#and#familiar#hymns#help#us#to#remember#that#we#who#have#strayed#can#return# again#and#again#to#the#embrace#of#our#father,#through#the#sacrifice#of#his#son.# # Supper served 5:00-6:30 p.m. hosted by Ladies Circle/Christian Nurture Menu: scalloped potatoes, sliced ham, green beans, bars and beverage. Luke 20:16 Hewillcomeanddestroythosetenantsandgivethevineyardtoothers. When theyheardthis,theysaid, Surelynot ThecrowdswereshockedatJesus'parablebecausethey took the grace of God for granted. They never thought that God would actually take the vineyard awayfromthem.butweonlyhaveaccesstogodbyfaith.andwecandrivefaithand theholyspiritaway.thatisthewarningoftheparable.thelordhasgraciouslygivenushis Kingdom letusnottakeitforgranted,butinsteadrespondwithhumblethanksgiving DID YOU KNOW All of the sticky notes, bookmarks and magnets for the Growing the Future with ChildlikeFaith campaignweredonatedtothecampaignbyvariouspeople.nocampaignfundswillbeusedfor these items. Cookies and coffee for the inform event last Sunday were also donated. Many thanks to those individualsfortheirgenerosity. 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 Pastor Winter Sun., 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall 9-12 High School Study Sarah Moje Sun., 9:30 a.m. Youth Loft 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 meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00r7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringismarch15,2016.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. LIFE QUOTE: In Genesis 3, the serpent s temptation began with the words, Did God really say? That temptation confronts us daily. We listen to that voice and sin constantly. But God keeps calling us back to His Word, to Christ as our Savior (John 18:37). May we listen and learn, and in learning from Him be built into a spiritual house, holy and acceptable to God. Rev. Michael Stangeland, pastor at Highwater Lutheran Church, Lamberton, Minnesota, and Old Westbrook Lutheran Church, Westbrook, Minnesota - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Mission Memo Pray for Church Workers Around the World Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another. Hebrews 10:25a Rev. Peter and Bethany Haugen, Aleithia, Isaiah, Janoah, and Elias have been called to Macau in Southern China.InJanuarytheymovedfromHongKongtoMacau.ThedifficultyinthismoveisthatBethandthechildren arenotabletolivepermanentlyinmacau.theyfaceanimminenttemporarydeportationfrommacauonmarch7. Pastor will continue to serve the church preaching at the church and teaching Bible classes. As Beth and the childrenareclassifiedastourists,praythatmacauimmigrationwouldapprovetheirrequestforvisas.praythat Godwouldprovidepeaceandcalmforthechildrenwhoareanxiousandyearningforapermanenthome.(Atthe BigMissionEventinNovember2015theyweregiftedwith$5,000.) DAILY&DEVOTIONS&from&LUTHERAN&HOUR&MINISTRIES&are&available&on&line&at:& ** DIRECT THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS grant funding from Thrivent Financial through its Thrivent Choice programcanhelpsupportorganizationsyoucareabout.don tletdesignatedchoicedollarsexpire.checkthe MarchEcho2.0youreceivedformoredetailedinformation.Inthepastyear,eligibleThriventmembersdirected $11,788toChristLutheranChurch.Thankyoutothoseparticipatingmembers. EligibleThriventFinancialmemberswhohavebeendesignatedChoiceDollarshaveuntilMarch31,2016,todirect anyremaining2015choicedollars.helpsupportchristlutheran.gotothrivent.com/thriventchoicetolearn moreandfindprogramtermsandconditions.orcall800r847r4836andsay ThriventChoice aftertheprompt.

3 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. ** TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 JesusPreachesontheMount.JesusexplainsinHisWordthatHewaspoor, hungry,sorrowful,hated,andrejectedforoursakesothatgodwouldgrantushisgiftsandblessings.discusswith yourchildren, Howdoesoursinblindsus?WhatdoesJesusoffersusthroughfaithinHim? **SUPPLIESNEEDED:ThefollowingitemsareneededforSundayschoolinthenextmonthorso:oystercrackers, goldfishcrackers,cottonballs,twine,andgreenconstructionpaper.ifyoucansupplyanyoftheseitems,please bringthemtothechurchoffice.thankyouforyoursupport **STAFFINGNEEDS:PLEASEconsiderbeinganopeningleaderforSundayschoolThisjobrequiresyoutoread andclickaremotetoadvanceslidesonapowerpoint.everythingelseispreparedforyou.helpisonlyneeded1r2 timesamonthondatesyouchoose.ifyoucanhelp,contactlisamorenoat402r371r3898. ** PALM SUNDAY PLANS: On Sunday March 20, Sunday school children from preschool to grade 8 will come directly to the 10:45 service from Sunday school, where they will process with palms and sing during the service.pleaseplantoattend ** SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION OFFERING: From the months of March to June,we will be helping our congregation seffortstosupportgoodneighborsofnorfolk.youcanbringmoneyonthesecondorthirdsundays, oritemsforthemtogiveaway,like: ToiletPaper Travelsizeshampooanddeodorants Jelloandpuddingmixes Ramennoodles Cannedchicken,tuna,orspam Boxesofhamburger,chicken,ortunahelper ** STAFF SURVEY: All Sunday school staff are asked to complete a survey. You will receive a paper copy in Sundayschooltoday.Youcanalsocompleteitonlinebygoingtowww.clnorfolk.org,andgoingtothechildren s ministrypage.pleasecompletethisbyapril3,2016.thissurveywillhelpwithdecisionsaboutsundayschoolfor thissummer,andnextfall. COMING EVENTS **NORFOLKCHAMBERSINGERS PleasejointheNorfolkChamberSingersfor Father,ForgiveThem onpalm Sunday,March20at7:00p.m.TheperformancewillbeheldatGraceLutheranChurch(5 th andpark)andwill reflect on the events of Holy Week, Christ s love and ultimate sacrifice. A freewill offering will be gathered to supportnorfolkfoodpantryandteenmom sinfantchildcare. ** LWML NORFOLK ZONE SPRING EVENT Ladies,markyourcalendarsforSaturday,April9.Registrationis from8:30to9:00a.m.,withmeetingbeginningat9:00a.m.theeventwiththetheme NowistheTime willbe heldhereatchristlutheran.ingatheringitemsneededinclude:toiletpaper,papertowels,laundryand/ordish soap,floorcleaner,counterspray,cloroxwipes/disinfectantaerosolspray,kleenex,toiletbowelcleaner.speaker willbelacykimesfrombrighthorizons.

4 PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 13, 2016 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,NathanBoyle,Joyce Deuel,LeeAnnDohman,BruceGardels,DebGebhardt,SharonGrunke,MavisHatcliff,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman) Heinold, Kellie (Hoffman) Reyes, Elaine Holmberg, Jason Jackson, Bob Kirkpatrick, Jane Koehler, Miriam Krueger, GeorgiaLambrecht,RuthLehman,ChristopherMcFarland,LisaMeyer,RobertMock,LisaMurray,JaredMusser,Amy Neuhalfen,CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,JimRoethler,DebRobertson,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,, ElaineThelen,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz,andthemotherofSarahBoelter. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongRtermillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties about their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Hazel Bermel, Don Brandenburg,GregFlesner,VernForney,BrendanGnewuch,CraigHerpy,EllaMaeJensen,TomKreisien,SteveLong, MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,MarciaStanley, JamesWagner,DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn ForDonnaKrugerinthelossofherhusbandDuaneKruger. ForthefamilyofLarryStorek,calledtoEternalRestthispastweek. ForSoniaandKyleClarkinthelossofSonia sfather,michaelmcelhose. ThanksgivingfortheBaptismofBrayleeRaeTillotson. ForJacobPennekampasheconsidershiscallextendedtohimbyLutheranHighNortheasttobeChiefAdministrator. ForBrianSchellerasheconsidershiscalltobecomeDirectorofWorshipArtsatChristLutheran. Forthe GrowingtheFuturewithChildlikeFaith campaign. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. ** CLICKERS/SCRIPTUREREADERSRWeneedyourhelp.Wouldyouliketolearnhowtobeaclickerforthe worshipservicesorwouldyouliketobrushuponyourreadingandspeakingskills.weneedyoupleasecontact Lynn in the office and she will get you started on your journey in serving Christ Lutheran. Lynn s is lwalmsley@clnorfolkmail.org. **BEABAYOUBOOSTERRIfyoucouldn tjoinusforthebayouboosterdinnerinfebruarybutwouldliketopray foroneormoreofouryouthwhowillbeparticipatinginthenationalyouthgatheringinneworleansthisjuly, pleasehelpyourselftoabookmarkontheroundtableinthenarthex.eachbookmarkhasthenameandbasic informationaboutoneoftheyouthparticipants.weaskthatyouprayfortheyouthasweprepareforourtripand whilewearegonethissummer.watchformoreopportunitiescomingyourwaytosupportthisgroup. **IRAROLLOVERS InDecember2015thebillreinstatingtheCharitableIRARolloverprovisionforfutureyears wassignedbypresidentobama.thisbillalsoknownastheprotectingamericansfromtaxhikes(path)actof 2015removedanyexpirationdateontheprovision,therebypermanentlyextendingtheRolloverprovisioninto thefuture.thelawallowsanindividualwhois701/2oroldertogiftupto$100,000fromhisorheriradirectly to a qualified charity such as Christ Lutheran Church. ThetransferhastobedonedirectlyfromtheIRAtothe qualifiedcharity.thentheowneroftheiradoesnotrecognizethedistributionastaxableincome. FormoreinformationcontactJudyintheChurchofficeoryourtaxpreparer. HOLYWEEKSERVICES MaundyThursday,March24 12:15and6:30p.m.(HolyCommunion) GoodFriday,March25 12:15and6:30p.m. EasterSunday,March27 8:00and10:45a.m.(HolyCommunion)

5 Sarah Moje, Youth Director YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Website: Click on Ministries and select your group JUNIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun.,Mar.13 9:30a.m.Jr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Mar.13 2:0014:00p.m.Jr.HighServiceProject Sun., Mar. 20 9:30 a.m. Jr. High Sunday School in Room 126 Sun., Mar. 27 9:30 a.m. Jr. High Sunday School in Room 126 SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun.,Mar.13 9:30a.m.Sr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,Mar.13Sr.HighEvent Sun., Mar. 20 9:30 a.m. Sr. High Assist with Sunday School Sun., Mar. 27 9:30 a.m. Sr. High Serve Easter Breakfast Wed., Mar. 30 8:00 p.m. NYG Bible Study for Youth & Chaperones # LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith Lutheran High Northeast P.O. Box 2454 Norfolk, NE School located at 2010 N. 37 th Street Office Fax info@lhne.org Web ** CHRISTIAN CHARACTER + ACADEMICS = COLLEGE GRADUATE Visit Lutheran High Northeast during WelcomeWednesdays.Dropbyanytimebetween8:00a.m.and3:00p.m.tovisit.WelcomeWednesdaygives parents who are considering Christian education for their children an opportunity to learn more about how LutheranHighNortheastcanhelpyoumakethishappenforyourchild.Comeanytimebetween8:00a.m.and3:00 p.m.onanywednesday.everyoneiswelcome **CALLEXTENDED TheDelegateAssemblyofLHNEextendedacalltoMr.JacobPennekamp,fromFtWayne,IN tobethechiefadministratoratlutheranhighnortheast.weaskforyourprayersonbehalfoflhneandmr. PennakampashedeliberateshiscallstoLHNEandEmmanuel/St.MichaelLutheranSchool. ** ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lutheran High Northeast is accepting applications for a full time administrative assistant position. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, computer and customer service skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. To be considered for this position,pleasesendyourresumeto:brianoswald, thave.,madisonne **WISHLISTUPDATED TheLHNEWishListhasbeenupdatedManypeopleliketheopportunitytopurchasea giftforlhnethatisveryspecific.wehave wishes rangingfromacademicitemtoitemsforourbuilding.takea lookatthelistatwww.lhne.org.

6 ** PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN R Christ Lutheran Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2016R2017 school year. Morning and afternoon classes are available for our three and fiverday programs and a morning session is offered for thetwordayprogram.childrenmustbeatleastthreeyearsoldby July 31, 2016 in order to enroll in the Tuesday/Thursday or the Monday/Wednesday/Friday programs. The MondayRFriday programisreservedforchildrenwhoarefourbyjuly31,2016. Our preschool teachers and aides have over 60 combined years of experience and teachers are certified by the Nebraska Department of Education. Please keep in mind that class sizes are limited. Waiting lists will be generatedforclassesthatarefull.aregistrationformisavailableattheschoolofficeorontheschoolwebsiteat **REVEL CircleyourcalendarforFriday,April8th.That sthedateofthisyear srevelatdivot s.revel2016is anopportunitytocelebrateanothergreatyearatchristlutheranschool,socializewithotherschoolsupporters, andraisefundsforspecialprojectsattheschool.thisyear srevelwillassistfamilieswithtuitionandhelpfund otherneedsintheschoolsuchasimprovementstothekitchen.thenightstartsat5:30p.m.andincludesliveand silent auctions, a great meal, and live music with Dave Merkel from 9:00R11:00 pm. Tickets are $50 and are availableatthechristlutheranschoolorchurchoffices,andateithermidwestbanklocationinnorfolk.seeyou onapril8th **SCRIPSALEStakeplaceonTuesdaysandFridaysintheSchoolOfficefrom7:40a.m.to4:00p.m.Ifyouneed Lou s,hyveeorwalmartscripatothertimesduringtheweek,itisavailableinthechurchofficefrom8:00a.m.to 4:00p.m.MondaythroughThursday,andfrom8:00a.m.to1:00p.m.onFridays.

7 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 is 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 Ministry Staff Chad Bryant.. Child Care Director Starla Landkamer Stephen Ministry Leader Sarah Moje Youth Director Lisa Moreno... Children s Ministry Coordinator Steve Stortz. Principal 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 Metha Wildermuth, Don Brandenburg, Bob Kirkpatrick, Harlan Prauner; in Omaha Lane Fickler; at :UNMC Lincoln Schindler. 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. Today s program is sponsored by Norfolk Area Lutherans for Life. ON MAIN STREET Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Cable TV DAILY DEVOTIONS * 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 Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 03/06/ Communed 03/06/ Midweek Lent Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 03/06/16.. $21,165 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Daylight Savings Time 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 12:00 noon LWML Fashion Luncheon 2:00 p.m. Jr. High Scavenger Hunt 5:00 p.m. Sr. High Night MONDAY, MARCH 14 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, MARCH 15 9:00-12:30 Pastors Circuit Meeting WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 8:20 a.m. Chapel 12:15 p.m. MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP 5:00-6:15 Lenten Supper 5:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 5:15 p.m. Grades 5-7 Confirmation NO 8 th Grade Confirmation 6:30 p.m. MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP THURSDAY, MARCH 17 1:30 p.m. Ladies Circle FRIDAY, MARCH 18 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly SATURDAY, MARCH 19 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Palm Sunday 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP w/ SS children 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.