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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation July 17, 2016 WEEKLY FOCUS **FUNERAL Fern%I.%ClauswascalledtoherSavior ssideonjuly11,2016.funeralserviceandchristianburial wereheldonthursday,july14,2016. ** WEDDING Derek%Duerst%and%Kaitlyn%PopkenwereunitedinmarriagebeforeourAltaronSaturday,July16, ** BAPTISM Ruby%Louise%Hafer, daughter of Robert and Amanda Hafer, is being baptized in the 8:00 service today.rubywasbornmay11,2016.hersponsorsarearicandtonibrandt. ** NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING 24 youth and 7 adult chaperones are currently participating in the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Please keep this group in your prayersforsavetravelandanawesomeexperiencewithover25,000otheryouthfromacrossthe country. IfyouwanttoshareintheNationalYouthGatheringinthecomfortofyourownhome(andair conditioning),gotohttp:// bloggingaboutourtrip.keepupwithusathttps://clcyouthblog.wordpress.com. Finally,joinusonSunday,July31,duringBibleClasshour,asweshareourexperiencewiththecongregationin thesanctuary. Luke10:40"Lord,doyounotcarethatmysisterhasleftmetoservealone? Marthaisdoingthe rightthing,butinthewrongorder.herservicetothelordisgood butshehasletitgetaheadof hearinghisword.maryhasplacedthewordfirst,whichisgood:isthereanydoubtthatshewill rise once she has heard the Word and get to serving as well? Isn t that what hearing the Word alwaysleadsustodo?welisten,thenrespond;webelieveandthusweact WELCOME. ** MATT WINGERT has joined our ministry staff as Director of Youth Ministry. We are thankful that God has led Matt to serve among us as Director of Youth Ministry and look forwardtowelcominghimandhiswife,angela,anddaughter,grace.today,july17,there willbeaspecialtimeofconsecrationformattinthe8:00and10:45services.awelcomeand fellowshiptimewithmattandhisfamilywillbeheldinthefellowshiphallbeforethestartof BibleClassthismorning.IfyouwouldliketowelcometheWingertfamilyinaspecialway,a card/giftcardshowerisbeinghostedbythechurchstaffandboardofelders. **GROUNDBREAKINGforthenewHelpingHandsChildCarebuildingwilltakeplacenextSunday,July24at9:00 a.m.thebriefservicewillbeheldacrossthealleyattheformerplaygroundsite.plantojoinusforthisspecial occasionaswerejoicethatthismuchneededbuildingwillnowbegintotakeshape. 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 Moje / Wingert 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 Moje / Wingert 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 **LIFELIGHTBIBLESTUDYisanineweek,infdepthsmallgroupBiblestudyprogramthatmeetsinhomesorat church.itisforpeoplewhodesiretostudythebibleinfdepth.youwillbegivenastudybookandeachlessonwill leadyouthroughthebibleversesandchaptersof1stand2ndchronicles.useaneasytoreadbibleandwork throughyourworksheetsathometothebestofyourability.classtimeisanhour.inlifelightwemeetnew people,makechristianfriends,andpraywithbelieversinourclass.thegoaloflifelightisthatthrougharegular program of infdepth personal and group study of Scripture, more and more Christian adults may grow in their personalfaithinjesuschrist.pleaseusetheregistrationformfoundelsewhereinthisfocus,orinthenarthexif youareanewenrollee. Mission Memo Church Workers Around the World AlyssaAndersisateacherinTurkey.Shetellshowpleasantlysurprisedshehasbeenwhentheneighborspends 15minutestryingtohelphergetanewkeytotheapartmentbuildingandtheninvitesherinfortea.Or,howan elderly woman in her apartment building chattered with her as she walked up the stairs, gifted her with mulberries,andinvitedhertocomebackfortea.teaisacommondenominatortomostinteractions.eventhe manatthegrocerystoreaskedifshewantedteaassheshopped.shebelievesgodhasplacedherwherehewants her to be. The people around her are very aware that she is a Christian and the Turks have their share of presuppositionsaboutchristianity.sheistutoringstudentsinenglishandvolunteerstoteachtherefugeeenglish languageclass.sheistakinglanguagelessonsandtriestotakeadvantageofeveryopportunitytoexperiencethe cultureanddeveloprelationshipswithfriends.shesays,"itrytokeeptheholyspiritintheforefrontofmyvision, andatthecenterofeveryday. DAILY&DEVOTIONS&from&LUTHERAN&HOUR&MINISTRIES&are&available&on&line&at:& LIFE QUOTE: Christian fatherhood goes beyond merely ensuring that children are well cared for and provided for. A Christian father will also be actively engaged in the rearing of his children. The apostle Paul gives divine counsel both on how to and how not to go about this parental function, when he exhorts, Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4, NIV). Rev. Mark Gullerud, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. 2 John 1:6b

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 the PSS3 lesson is Zacchaeus. We see Zacchaeus joyfully respond to His Savior sinvitation,showingthewordofgodatworkinhim.wekeepgod snameholyandglorifygodaswelive according to His Word, letting His light shine through us. As a family, discuss, How can we respond to Jesus invitationtospendtimeinhisword? HowcanweletthelightofGodshinethroughourlives? TodayinGrades4S6,studentswillfinishtheBestFriendsForeverunitastheygrapplewiththequestion, Why aremyfriendssomeansometimes? WewilldiscussforgivingfriendswhohurtusandColossians3:13,Proverbs 17:9and18:1and19. **SUNDAYSCHOOLSUPPLIES:ThankyoutoeveryonewhohasbroughtsuppliesforSundayschool.Wedonot needanyadditionalsuppliesatthistime. ** SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF NEEDED FOR FALL:Godhasblesseduswithalltheteachersweneedforfall,but couldusesubstitutes,greeters,openingleaders,andstationleaders.ifyouareinterestedinhelpingwithoneof thesejust1f2timesamonth,pleasecontactlisamoreno. **SUNDAYSCHOOLMISSIONOFFERING:OurJulymissionoffering,thisweekandnextweek,willhelpourVBS project,groupcares. **SAVETHEDATE:RallyDayisAugust21.ThisisthedaywemoveuptothenextgradeofSundayschooland meetournewteachers.parentsareencouragedtoattendforafestivedayandfunactivities. YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Matt Wingert, Director of Youth Ministry mwingert@clnorfolkmail.org Website: Sarah Moje, Youth Coordinator youth@clnorfolkmail.org Click on Ministries and select your group JUNIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun., July 17 9:30 a.m. Jr. High Bible Study in Youth Room Sun.,July24 9:30a.m.AssistwithSundaySchool SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun., July 17 Bible Study in Youth Room Sun., July 24 Assist with Sunday School **SUMMERSCRIPSALEStakeplaceonTuesdaysandThursdayfrom9:00to 3:00 at the CLS office. If you need Lou s, HyVee or Walmart scrip at other times during the week, it is available in the Church Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.MondaythroughThursday;from8:00a.m.to1:00p.m.onFridays.%

4 ** MEALS ON WHEELS The Meals on Wheels volunteers for July 18S22 are: Route #1, Patsy Wasson and grandchildren,route#2,keithandjuliejohnson,route#3,johnandjeaniepfeil,route#4,5,6,7,rosieandhank Scott,Route#8,KathyKarmazinandSallySplittgerber,Route#9JaniceRosbergandKathyRosberg,Route#10, TomandLolaBrockman.Thankstoeveryoneforalltheirhelp **MISSINGBOWLS Twoofourladieswhoregularlyfurnishfoodforvariousoccasionsaremissingbowls.One bowlisalarge,deeptupperwarebowlwithalid.thenameofkimknightiswrittenonit.asmaller,shallow glasssaladbowlisalsomissing.theremaynotbeanameonthisitem.pleasecheckyourkitcheninventorytosee ifperhapsyouhaveavisitingbowlthatmayfitthesedescriptions.ifso,pleasereturnthemtothechurchofficeso theycanbereunitedwiththeirowners. **GREENTHUMBHELPWANTED:Lovetobeoutdoors?Doyouhaveagreenthumb?Doyouhaveanhouror twooffreetimeduringtheweek?ifyouansweredyestoanyorallofthesequestions,pleasecontactellenglanzer now. Her number is 371f1907. We are seeking help in maintenance and upkeep of the Biblical Garden at the school.watering,weeding,pruningandtenderlovingcareareessentialelementsofkeepingthisuniquegardenin it sbeautifulenvironmentandwillingworkersareneeded. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 2016 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,NathanBoyle,Joyce Deuel,LeeAnnDohman,BruceGardels,DebGebhardt,SharonGrunke,MavisHatcliff,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman) Heinold,Kellie(Hoffman)Reyes,ElaineHolmberg,SandyHorst,JasonJackson,BobKirkpatrick,JaneKoehler,Miriam Krueger, Georgia Lambrecht, Ruth Lehman, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Lisa Murray, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen, Dean Pennington, Carolyn Prauner, Sondra Reigle, Jim Roethler, Jean Schacher, Randy Schultz, Leon Schulz, Carol Thies,DaleTomka,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz,andthemotherofSarahBoelter. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongftermillness;thosewhofacetests,uncertaintiesabout theirhealth,undergoingsurgery,orfacingdifficulttimes,including:elizabethambrose,bradandvictoriabakerand children, Emma and Brooklyn (car accident); LaVaine Benson, Hazel Bermel, Chris Bredehoeft, Brendan Gnewuch, CraigHerpy,EllaMaeJensen,TomKreisien,SteveLong,MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,SandySchulz,Jim Siedschlag,BarbSlieter,JamesWagner,DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForJonathanGlaserinhisrecuperationfromabonemarrowtransplant. ForRyleeTatum,recuperatingfromsurgeryatMayothispastweek. ForJoanSila,undergoingkneesurgeryonTuesday. ForthefamilyofFernClaus,calledtobewithherSaviorthispastweek. Thanksgivingforbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoregivento:GerrieTimperley(7/20),JulineGall(7/21),and VernaHoncik(7/22). ForDerekDuerstandKaitlynPopkenunitedinmarriagebeforeouraltaronSaturday. ThanksgivingfortheBaptismofRubyLouiseHafer. Forthecontinuingworkofthecallcommitteesforvariouschurchworkers. Forour24youth&7chaperones,aswellasthousandsofothersattendingNationalYouthGathering. ForwillingworkersforVacationBibleSchoolandSundaySchool. Forthe GrowingtheFuturewithChildlikeFaith campaign. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. WORSHIP NOTES **CLICKERS/SCRIPTUREREADERS/VIDEORECORDERSfWeneedyourhelp.Wouldyouliketolearnhowto be a clicker (screen operator) for the worship services, record worship services for our shutfins, or use your readingandspeakingskills?weneedyoupleasecontactlynnintheofficeandshewillgetyoustartedonyour journeyinservingchristlutheran.lynn s islwalmsley@clnorfolkmail.org.

5 COMMUNITY EVENTS **STEPPINGON(forSeniors) ElkhornLoganValleyPublicHealthwillbehostingtheSteppingOnprogramat thenorfolkseniorcenterbeginningjuly25,from10:00a.m. 12noon.Thisfreeclassempowersolderadultsto reducetheirriskoffalling.classwillmeetonceaweekforsevenweeksandtopicsinclude:vision,outdoorsafety, footwear, medication management, home safety, mobility aids, balance and exercise. If you are interested in learningmoreaboutthisvaluableclass,pleasecalltheelkhornloganvalleypublichealthdepartmentat402f529f 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 **SUMMERCAMPS LHNEsummercampregistrationsareavailableatwww.lhne.org.Upcomingdeadlinesare BoysFootball(Gr.3f8)July27andGirlsVolleball(Gr.1f8)July29. **LHNEiscurrentlyseekingcandidatesforthefollowingpositions: TeachingOpenings Partorfullftimeintheareasofmathematics,scienceandphysicsforthe2016f2017 schoolyear. MaintenanceOpening Partftime(18hours)intheevenings. OtherOpeningsfHeadtrackcoachandapartftimebusdriver. Formoreinformationonthesepositions,pleasecontactPrincipalDanielSievertat(402)379f3040. ** BEEF BLAST 2016 the20 th AnnualBeefBlastfundraisingeventiscomingsoonSunday,August28,2016 Thisyearwewillbestartingatanewtime.TheSilentAuctionwillstartat10:30a.m.andrunthrough1:30p.m; ourpicnicstylemealwillstartservingat11:00a.m.through2:00p.m;andtheliveauctionwillbeginat2:00p.m. **BEEFBLASTAUCTIONIDEAS haveyoueverwonderedwhatyoucouldprovideasanauctionitem?consider some of these ideas: Vacation cabins or Time Shares; Sports and Concert Tickets; Services like: Babysitting, Cleaning,Mowing,Springyardwork,FallYardwork,Baking,Decorating,newHandcraftedItems.Maybeyouhave an idea, but would like to get someone else s opinion? Contact us by at beefblast@lhne.org.new and differentideasforitemsarealwayswelcome

6 VBS FOCUS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY TWO$ WEEKS$ FROM$ TODAY marks the start of Cave Quest Vacation Bible School Besuretosignupinadvancesowe canplanwellforalloftheparticipantsvbsisfrom6:00p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24 through Thursday, July 28 for childrenages3throughgrade6. DONATIONS$FOR$MEALS$&$SNACKSarestillneeded.Youcan sign up in the narthex for what you would like to bring. All donationsshouldbebroughttothechurchonsunday,july24, unless arranged otherwise. Thank you to everyone who has broughtcraftdonations Smallhammerswillbeneededonceagainthisyear.Ifwecan borrowyours,pleaselabelitwithyourname,andleaveiton thevbstableinthenarthex.itwillbeavailabletopickupin thesameplaceaftervbsisover. VBS$VOLUNTEER$TRAININGwillbeheldThursday,July21at 7 p.m. If you are not able to attend, please contact Lisa Moreno. VBS$ MEALS$ WILL$ BE$ SERVEDfrom5:30R6:00pmMonday through Thursday of VBS in the school cafeteria. Students, parents and volunteers are welcome to attend the meals. A freewillofferingwillbetakentohelpwithexpenses. VBS$OFFERINGS:$$VBSwillbegatheringofferingstohelpthe organization GroupCares repairhomesandaddthingslike handicap accessibility ramps for children in need across America. We will also be collecting school supplies for Norfolk sstuff%the%bus%campaign,whichhelpsneedystudents in Norfolk. Below is a list of offering items for the week of VBS: Sunday:$$Widerulednotebookand4folders/pennies Monday:$$pkg.#2yellowwoodenpencils,2big erasers,anda5x8 pencilbox/nickels Tuesday:$$2boxes24ct.crayons,andapackageofglue sticks/dimes Wednesday:$$4oz.bottleElmer sglueandfiskar scissorsforage5r8/quarters Thursday:$$redpensand2boxesKleenex/dollars Neworgentlyusedbackpacksarealsowelcomeanydayof theweek.

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 Coordinator Lisa Moreno... Children s Ministry Coordinator Steve Stortz. Principal Matt Wingert Director of Youth Ministry 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 ; Vernon Miller; in Huron, SD Jim Story; Children s/omaha Lane Fickler; at University/Omaha Jonathan Glaser; at MaDonna/Lincoln 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 07/10/ Communed 122 Bible Class 37 Sunday School / Staff.47 / 12 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 07/10/16.. $18,302 Growing the Future Campaign Committed &/or received as of 7/10.. $1,024,883 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, JULY 17 Matt Wingert Consecration 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School / AIC 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP MONDAY, JULY 18 12:45 a.m. Staff 3:30 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, JULY 19 7:00 p.m. Priscillas WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 7:00 p.m. School Foundation THURSDAY, JULY 21 1:30 p.m. Ladies Circle 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten Meeting FRIDAY, JULY 22 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly SATURDAY, JULY 23 3:00 p.m. Duerst / Popken 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, JULY 24 VBS begins 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:00 a.m. HHCC Groundbreaking 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP 4:30 p.m. Block Party 6:00 p.m. VBS 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.