Mark Your Calendars! Next Sunday, August 13th from 12:00-3:00

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1 **FLOWERSontheAltartodayaregiventotheGloryofGodbyBillandBonnieBegemaninthanksgivingfor45 yearsofmarriageblessings. Matthew14:17418 Theysaidtohim,"Wehaveonlyfiveloaveshereandtwofish." 18 Andhe said,"bringthemheretome." Whenthedisciplesheldontothefiveloavesandtwofish that s exactlywhattheyhad.butwhentheyhandedthemovertothelord,themultitudesarefed.apart fromjesusallwedoandallwehaveisnothing butinjesusallwedoandhaveisblessedtobe usedbythelordforhisgraciouswork. Mark Your Calendars Next Sunday, August 13th from 12:00-3:00 It is time to Celebrate the next chapter in Christ Lutheran s Helping Hands Childcare Ministry with the Grand Opening of our brand new facility Food, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo fun for all MISSION MEMO PrayforChurchWorkersAroundtheWorld YourweeklyofferingsatChristLutheranhelpssupportRev.BrianandAmandaGauthierandtwoNyearoldEzra. A recent Lutheran Hour Ministries' devotion featured Rev. Gauthier's message that told of children attending school in Panama experiencing a place of strange customs, different experiences, and hostility. Lutheran Hour MinistriesNPanamarespondstothosepains,problems,andpossibilitieswithaprogramcalledProjectJOEL.Itisa programwherethelutheranhourstaffvisitsschools,bringingtothestudentsthewordofgodandtheloveof Jesusthroughsongsanddramas.TheHolySpiritisbringingnewlifeintothechildrenofPanama'sschools.(LHM devotions7/16/17) **YOUAREINVITED:S.O.S.(ServantsofOurSavior)andMissionCentralcordiallyinviteall notnormal friends tomarktheircalendarsforaugust12at1:30p.m.forapresentationatmissioncentral,nearmapleton,iowaby MissionariesRev.DougandAngeliaThompson,currentlyservinginSierraLeone,WestAfrica.Thiscouplewill relatehowthelordisusingtheminsierraleone,acountrythatneedsjesussobadlyastheyhavebeentornby war,distress,andtotaldarkness.markyourcalendars,andyourlifewillchangewhenyouheartheirstoriesand seetheirpictures. Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation August 6, 2017 WEEKLY FOCUS DAILY&DEVOTIONS&from&LUTHERAN&HOUR&MINISTRIES&are&available&on&line&at:& **ATTENTIONALLSTUDENTS(fromChristLutheranandpublicschools) JoinusonSunday, August 13 at either the 8:00 or 10:45 a.m. worship services for the blessing of our students backpacks as they prepare for the 2017N18 school year. Students will be asked to bring their backpackstothefrontofthechurchforthisspecialpartoftheservice. TheMissionStatementofChristLutheranChurch Share God s Word Share His Love Do It Now

2 WORSHIP NOTES **GLUTENFREE&NON4ALCOHOLICELEMENTS Ineffortstohelpthosewhoareunabletoconsumeelements inholycommunionwehavemadeavailableglutenfreehostinaseparate,goldenciboriumforthebread.these haveprovenbeneficialforthosewithcornallergies,aswell.pleaseletusknowifthatisthehost,orbreadyou needatthealtar.also,beginningtheweekendofaugust19n20,2017,therewillbeafewcupsofwhitegrapejuice inthecenterofeachtrayofcommunioncupsforthosewhocannotdrinkalcohol. **URGENTNEED Clickers(individualstoadvanceserviceslides)areneededtohelpwiththeworshipservices eachweek.atleastthreeofourhelperswillbeleavingforcollegesoonandweneedtofilltheirpositionsinthe rotatingschedule.ourmosturgentneedisforthe10:45service.trainingisprovided.pleasecontactthechurch Officeformoredetails. DIGGING INTO GOD S WORD BIBLE STUDIES & SUNDAY SCHOOL JUST FOR YOU BIBLE STUDIES Adult Bible Study Pastors Winter / Goehmann Sun., 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall 9-12 High School Study Moje / Wingert Sun., 9:30 a.m. Blue Room CLS Grades 7-8 Bible Study Bryant/Kolterman/Wingert Sun., 9:30 a.m. Blue Room CLS 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 (Please note the school will remain locked until 9:15 a.m. to allow teachers fellowship time following the 8:00 service **GRACELUTHERANMEN SBREAKFASTSTUDYwillmeetTuesday,August15,at7:00a.m.Thegroupmeets everyothertuesdaymorningatfirstchoicecatering,1110south9 th Street(formerlyBrassLantern).Thereisa mealwithafreewilloffering.allmenareinvitedtoattend. LIFE QUOTE: What can we say to those who miscarry a child they already know and love? They are created, redeemed, and called, and God holds them in His hands. Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former executive director of Lutherans For Life - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Psalm 55:16 CHURCH & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ** MEALS ON WHEELS THANK YOU Abig thankyou toallourchristlutheranvolunteerswhogenerously gaveoftheirtimetodelivermealsnonnwheelsthepastthreeweeks.itwasgreatlyappreciated. **ICECREAMSOCIAL TheladiesofSt.JohnLutheranChurch(GreenGarden)willhostanIceCreamSocialon SundayAugust13attheKCHallinMadison.Servingwillbefrom10;30a.m.to1:00p.m.MenuincludesSloppy Joes,hotdogs,bakedbeans,chips,pies,dessertsandicecream.FreewilldonationswillgototheMadisonFood Pantry.

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. ** IN SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY 4 Preschool) 4 Grade 3continues)their)Superheroes)of)the)Bible)lessons)with)a) study&of&the&ultimate&superhero,&jesus.&many%great"leaders"throughout"early"history"claimed"to"be"gods"or"to"know" a"way"to"god."but"they"were"all"talk."one"thing"that"set"jesus"apart"was"his"ability"to"perform"miracles."nobody"else" in#history#has#ever#done#that.#today,'we'will'study'the'only'true'god'and"his"many"miracles Grade& 446grapples(with(the(question,( Why(Should(I(Butt(In? (We# will# study# how# Adam# did# not# stop# Eve# from# eating'the'forbidden'fruit'and'conclude'that'we'are'responsible'for'others,'and'should'not'stay'silent'when'we'see'a' friend'treating'sin'lightly. **"SUNDAY'SCHOOL'STAFF'MEETING:""The$Sunday$ScholStaff%will%have%their%annual%meeting%from%7:00N8:00$p.m.$ on#wednesday,#august#15#in#the#fellowship#hall.##please#plan#to#attend#this#meeting#and#bring#your#calendars#to# plan%and%schedule%with%your%department. SAVE&THE&DATE:&&Rally&Day&is&Sunday,&August&20 **MISSIONOFFERINGPROJECTFORJULY&AUGUST:WewillbecollectingitemsforandassemblingChristmas GiftBoxesforOrphanGrainTrain.Weneedthecongregation shelptocollectthefollowingspecificitemsforthese boxes. *coloringbooks *24countcrayons *Plasticorrubberballs(5 diametermax)ordeflated soccerballswithanairpump *Newtoothbrushinpackage *Newsocks *Newunderwear *TNshirts(nomilitaryreferences) *Stickers *Smalldolls *Carortrucktoy(5 limit) *Jumpropes *Lipbalm *Hairbows/clips Novariationsareacceptable,asthiscancreateproblemswithcustomsinspections.Theseitemscanbeleftinthe boxinthenarthex. THANKYOUtoeveryonewhocontributedsuppliesorfundsforVacationBibleSchoolthis yearwecouldnotdoitwithoutyourhelp.the160childrenwhoattendedhadaterrific week ** VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS deserveabig thanks today If you see these people,pleasethankthemfortheworkthattheydidthispastweek.everyonehadalotof funcindyholton,dianamcgill,marlagall,lynlund,christinoelle,lielakonopasek,amy Schroeter,JeanniePfeil,ConnieLeffers,GlennaGutz,DorothyFreudenberg,AmyandNathan Sievert, Jen and Jarrett Carlisle,Karen Petersen,Heidi Goehmann,Bethany Bockelmann, Sarah Thoene, Lori Peterson, Angela Wingert, Mindy Schroeder, Suzanne Riedel, Gina and Sarah Schuler, Megan, Will, and Maddie Bryant,AmandaHafer,DebJohnson,DestinyKing,SarahandKatelynMoje,SteveandTeresaPlamann,PastorDave, Heidi,Macee,andJonahGoehmann,NilaandAshleyWanke,MellissaandOliverBegeman,PastorMike,Jing,and AllyMoreno,KimandJusticeTaylor,KelsiandKierstenWoodard,KylieBackhaus,CarlandSueBernstrauch,Tina, Gina,andMirandaBredehoeft,SaraSwan,AndreaJagels,NicoleMcFarland,LaurynHoff,BethSkoglund,Deanna, LukeandHopeBlomenberg,AllisonandEvanGlaser,MaddieLingenfelter,HaileyandTristenBuss,SarahHuwaldt, AshleyHogendorn,SoniaClark,JulieJohnson,AshlynandKaylaMillikan,PaxtonPeters,AmyHurlbert,RosieScott, JaredandAllisonGall,CraigandLoriPeterson,NicholleHarstad,Kendra,Jason,andJodiLarsen,AleighaLawless, DanelleandCortMcKeown,RebeccaGebhardt,LaurenBuhrman,andAndrewDaughton.

4 **HELPFORTHOSEWHOGRIEVE Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowhassufferedthelossofafamilymember,loved oneorfriend,youareinvitedtohearrev.stevenmasseyexplainhiswalkthroughgrief,andhowyoucandealwith grieforhelpothersintheirgriefprocess.hispresentationwillbeheldonwednesday,august9at7:00p.m.in thechristlutheranfellowshiphall. Rev. Massey, a pastor of the Lutheran ChurchNMissouri Synod for over 25 years, has served both at home and abroad.hewasavicaringuatemalaandmissionaryinjamaica.hehasservedchurchesindetroit,michigan, Peoria,Illinois,NewYorkCity,Chicago,Phoenix,andSt.Johns,Michigan.Thispastyear,heworkedasachaplain forahospiceagency.thatwasbecausehesteppeddownasassociatepastorduetocomplicatedgriefandneeded sometimetoheal.heusedthattimetowritethebook,songsfromthepit.thisisamonthnlongdevotionalfor thosewhoaregrievingordepressed.masseybelievesthatthelordusedhistimeofgrieftogivegriefavoicefor thosewhoaregrieving. Masseywalkedthegriefwalk.Hiswifediedsuddenlyfromabrainaneurism.Riddledbytheconsequencesof complicatedgrief,onesleeplessnight,masseymadeacommitment, Iwillgivegriefavoice. Griefmaybeyour reality,butitdoesnothavetohavethefinalword. Come join others who may be grieving or depressed, and be uplifted by Rev. Massey s encouraging words, Wednesday,August9at7:00p.m.ThispresentationishostedbyChristLutheranStephenMinistry. LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith Lutheran High Northeast 2010 N. 37 th St. Norfolk, NE Office Fax info@lhne.org Web ** LHNE SCRIPPleasesupportLutheranHighanditsstudentsbypurchasingSCRIP.YoucanbuySCRIPatthe storenfrontlocationntheabbeychristianstoreduringregularbusinesshours(mnf,9n8;sat.9n6)oratlhne.plan aheadnowforholidayshoppingandgiftngiving.scripmakesgreatgifts. **SAVETHEDATENBeefBlastSunday,August27.Checkthewebsiteformoredetails. ** SUMMER HOURS SchoolofficehoursduringthesummerareMondayN Thursday9:00N3:00;andFridaysfrom9:00until12:00. **SUMMERSCRIPTSALESareTuesdaysandThursdaysfrom9:00a.m.until 3:00p.m.Lou s,hyveeandwalmartscriptavailabledailyatchurchoffice. **PRESCHOOLREGISTRATIONNHaveyouregisteredyourpreschoolerforthe2017N2018schoolyear?Thereare afewopeningsinthemorningclassesbuttimeisrunningoutclassesbeginonmonday,august21.registration formsareavailableonlineorattheschooloffice.uponregistrationpreschoolerswillreceiveaninvitationtoour WelcometoSchoolpartyonThursday,August17.ParentsareinvitedtoanOrientationonThursday,August10. Foradditionalinformation,calltheschoolofficeat371N5536orvisittheschoolwebsiteatwww.clnorfolk.org.

5 ALL JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH YOUTH ** COMMUNICATION SYSTEM N Want to receive s or texts about Jr. High or Sr. High Youth? Go to mostupntondateinformation,andcaneasilygetaholdofyouyoucanalsoregisterforeventsonline **BIBLESTUDY 7 th &8 th GradersjoinwiththeHighSchoolYouthintheBlueRoomduringthesummeraswe continue to grow in our Christian faith. This Bible study is sled by Matt Wingert. Don t forget we meet every Sundayfrom9:30N10:30a.m. JUNIOR HIGH ** CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING FOR PARENTS OF UPCOMING 7 Th & 8 TH GRADERS 4 Confirmationis going to be a lot different this year Fellowship, Service, Learning, Mentors, Small Groups. Three teachers, two grades,oneclass.youmightbewonderingaverylutheranquestion:what&does&this&mean? Parentsof7 th &8 th graderscometoaparentmeetingonwednesdayaugust23, at7:00p.m.inthefellowshiphall. **MIDDLESCHOOLYOUTHGATHERINGNOVEMBER114124MarkYourCalendarsCurrent7N8thGradersare invitedtothisyear'sdistrictyouthgatheringincolumbus.everydaywearecalledtogrow&intheknowledgeand truth of Jesus Christ as we learn how God PLANTS&a seed of faith in us through baptism, PRUNES&our lives for growth,andcallsustolivebythespirittoproduce&fruitforhimthatlastsaneternity.cost$110/person. SENIOR HIGH **SENIORHIGHDISTRICTYOUTHGATHERINGNOVEMBER17419NCurrent9N12thGradersareinvitedtoDYG togrowdeeperintheirfaith.thisyear sthemeishero.weneedahero.onethatisgreaterthanthemightiest warrior,betterthananyleader,andtruerthanthedearestfriend.godhassentaherowhocomestosave,jesus. Jesusistheultimateherowhostoodbetweenyouandhell,doingwhatwecouldneverdo.SeeyouinOmahaNov 17N19Cost$150/Person. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 6, 2017 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. For those undergoing cancer treatments; and for their families; including: Brian Beeks, Bobbie Bell, Nathan Boyle, Megan Curry, Joyce Deuel, Roger Frank, Bruce Gardels, Deb Gebhardt, Nanette Halverson, Bruce Hansen, Lynn (Brockman) Heinold, Kellie (Hoffman) Reyes, Elaine Holmberg, Sandy Horst, Norma Hunter, Jason Jackson, Miriam Krueger, Georgia Lambrecht, Will Lage, Colet Lierman, Stephanie McCorkle, Darwin McDonald, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock,LisaMurray,JackieNelson,AmyNeuhalfen,TammyPeisal,SondraReigle,DebRobertson,JimRoethler,Jean Schacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,CarolThies,KarenWidhalm,AprilWiley,DonWolff,RitaYoung,AllanZeitz,and motherofsarahboelter. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,thosesufferinglongNtermillness;thosewhofacetests,uncertaintiesabout their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Hazel Bermel, Chris Bredehoeft,RobertDaughton,BrendanGnewuch,CraigHerpy, EllaMaeJensen,RuthLehmann, SteveLong,Marilyn Means, Vernon Miller, Connie Mock, Donnis Omer, Shelby Reeker, Sandy Schulz, Sam Seikaly, Jim Siedschlag, Barb Slieter,James Wagner, DominicWolff,JesseWright, and a young girl, Taryn, and those undergoing other tests and treatments. ForMelvinKirklandundergoinghipsurgeryonAugust8. ForBerniceGnewuchrecoveringfromhipreplacementsurgery. Forthosecelebratingbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoreincluding:DuaneKlug(8/9). Thanksgivingfor45yearsofmarriageblessingsgiventoBillandBonnieBegeman. Forgovernment,president,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose.

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 Goehmann 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. David Goehmann Associate Pastor Ministry Staff Chad Bryant.. Child Care Director Starla Landkamer Stephen Ministry Leader Sarah Moje PreSchool Director Lisa Moreno... Children s Ministry Coordinator Steve Stortz. Principal Matt Wingert..Director of Christian Education 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 no one listed; at Ortho West/Omaha Bernice Gnewuch. 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 students and staff of Christ Lutheran School. ON MAIN STREET Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Cable TV DAILY DEVOTIONS Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 07/30/ Communed 411 Sunday School / Staff. 31 / 8 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 07/30/17.$20,387 Growing the Future Campaign Campaign goal (all committed) $1,200,000 Rec d towards committed goal as of 7/30 $ 767,122 Amount paid out on project as of 7/30.. $ 952,336 Amount borrowed on project $ 185,184 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP MONDAY, AUGUST 7 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 7:00 p.m. CHURCH COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 7:00 p.m. Rev. Massey Encouragement in Grief FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 9:30 a.m. Bulletin assembly 7:00 p.m. Preschool Parent orientation SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 5:30 p.m. WORSHIP SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP Teacher Consecration 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 12:00-3:00 Helping Hands Dedication and Family Celebration 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