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

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1 **FLOWERSontheAltartodayaregiventotheGloryofGodbyGaroldandLindaKollmarinthanksgivingfor50 yearsofmarriageblessings. Matthew13:45546 Again,thekingdomofheavenislikeamerchantinsearchoffinepearls,who, onfindingonepearlofgreatvalue,wentandsoldallthathehadandboughtit. Indeed,Jesus redeemedus,purchasedusbackfromsinanddeath,withallthathehad.webelongtohimnow. Andthisisfoundationforourowngenerosity:imitatingtheoutsizedgenerosityofJesus. Mark Your Calendars 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 Todayweprayforallmissionaries.Lord,Youlookedwithcompassiononthecrowds"becausetheywere harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (Matthew 9:36). We pray that You would send laborersoutintoyourplentifulharvest,spreadingthegoodnewsofthesalvationyouhavewonforus. Please bless missionaries in the field, protecting them from danger and encouraging them as they encountertheunfamiliar.amen.(portals)of)prayer,)april)1)june)2017)) ) **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 July 30, 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 2017Z18 school year. Students will be asked to bring their backpackstothefrontofthechurchforthisspecialpartoftheservice. TheMissionStatementofChristLutheranChurch 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 / 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 ** GRACE LUTHERAN MEN S BREAKFAST STUDYwillmeetTuesday,August1,at7:00a.m.Thegroupmeets everyothertuesdaymorningatfirstchoicecatering,1110south9 th Street(formerlyBrassLantern).Thereisa mealwithafreewilloffering.allmenareinvitedtoattend. **LIFELIGHTSmallGroupBibleStudyregistrationsareduetoday,July30.Thosewhopreregisteredwillhavea book ordered for them. If you have not preregistered for the study of Jeremiah and Lamentations, fill out the registrationformthatcanbefoundinthenarthexandhandtoanusherorleaveinthechurchoffice.thisisa9z weekstudythatbeginstheweekofseptember10th.ifyouhavequestions,pleasephonedarlenedavis(402z371z 9659) LIFE QUOTE: The more we humans have learned about life, the more we ve expanded technology, medicine, and prenatal skill, we still allow a philosophy of human autonomy that places personal preference over life... Personhood begins at conception. Period. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Cumming, Georgia - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. I Peter 4:8 CHURCH & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ** MEALS ON WHEELS SCHEDULE Z Volunteers for July 315August 4 are:route 1 Patsy Wasson and grandchildren;route2 Hank&RosieScott((7/31,8/2Z4)andSheriAnderson(8/1);Route4,5,6,&7 Clarence Mann;Route8 JoAnnBoyerandJoanSila;Route9 Bob&EdieFeddern;Route10 SydGardelsandYvonne Lichtenberg.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorscheduleproblems,pleasecontactSheriAndersonat402Z992Z1357. **TENPOINTPITCHPLAYERSwillbemeetingwithoursistercongregationsonThursday,August3,atMt.Olive LutheranChurch(2 nd St.&OmahaAve.).Everyoneiswelcometoenjoythefunofplaying,beginnersaswellas experiencedplayers.weplayfrom2:00to4:00p.m.youmaybringsnackstoshare;beverageisprovided. ** ZION LUTHERAN / PIERCE LWML FASHION SATURDAY:Zion Lutheran LWML (Pierce) invites you to attendzion sfashionsaturday.auniqueandhilariousshowtoentertain,inspireandastoundallages.youwill seesomeofthearea shottestdesigners,followedbyasumptuoussaladluncheon.allthistakesplacesaturday, August5atZionLutheranChurch,520EastMaininPierce.Theeventbeginsat10:30a.m.Admissionisafreewill donation.allproceedswillgoto:anewmixerboardfortheauditorium ssoundsystem,thevicaragefund,and MissionCentral.

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 5 Preschool) 5 Gr.ade' 3continuestheir&Superheroes&of&the&Bible&lessons&with&a& study&of&daniel.&daniel'was'a'mere'mortal'to'whom'god'gave'extraordinary'powers'again'and'again'to'direct'the' people%of%daniel s%time%to%the%power%and%love%of%the%almighty%god%we# can# still# learn# from# Daniel s#faithfulness# today&as&we&face&a&similar&society&to&ancient&babylon. Grades' 456 begins' our' second' Grapple' unit,' called,' Got' Friends? ' with' the' question,' Can t' You' Just' Leave' Me' Alone? (In#this#lesson,#we#use#scripture#and#the#story#of#Jesus#praying#in"Gethsemane"to"help"use"conclude"that"we" can t&do&it&alone,&and&that&we&all&need&friends,&just&like&jesus 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 *TZshirts(nomilitaryreferences) *Stickers *Smalldolls *Carortrucktoy(5 limit) *Jumpropes *Lipbalm *Hairbows/clips Novariationsareacceptable,asthiscancreateproblemswithcustomsinspections.Theseitemscanbeleftinthe boxinthenarthex. THANKYOUtoeveryonewhocontributedsuppliesorfundsforVacationBibleschoolthis yearwecouldnotdoitwithoutyourhelp.theweekwasabigsuccessifyouloanedus ahammer,youcanfinditonthevbstableinthenarthex.thankyou **VACATIONBIBLESCHOOLVOLUNTEERSdeserveabigthankstodayIfyouseethese people,pleasethankthemfortheworkthattheydidthispastweek.everyonehadalotof fun Cindy Holton,Diana McGill,Marla Gall,Anna Simmons,Lyn Lund,Christi Noelle,LeilaKonopasek,AmySchroeter,JeanniePfeil,ConnieLeffers,GlennaGutz,DorothyFreudenberg,Amyand NathanSievert,JenandJarrettCarlisle,KarenPetersen,HeidiGoehmann,BethanyBockelmann,SarahThoene,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,andRebeccaGebhardt.

4 **HELPFORTHOSEWHOGRIEVE Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowhassufferedthelossofafamilymember,loved oneorfriend,youareinvitedtohearrev.stevenmasseyexplainhiswalkthroughgrief,andhowyoucandealwith grieforhelpothersintheirgriefprocess.hispresentationwillbeheldonwednesday,august9at7:00p.m.in thechristlutheranfellowshiphall. Rev. Massey, a pastor of the Lutheran ChurchZMissouri 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.thisisamonthzlongdevotionalfor 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 storezfrontlocationztheabbeychristianstoreduringregularbusinesshours(mzf,9z8;sat.9z6)oratlhne.plan aheadnowforholidayshoppingandgiftzgiving.scripmakesgreatgifts. ** MORE NEWS Z See the monthly LHNE newsletter included with this FOCUS for more information on the upcomingbeefblastscheduledforsunday,august27. ** SUMMER HOURS SchoolofficehoursduringthesummerareMondayZ Thursday9:00Z3:00;andFridaysfrom9:00until12:00. **SUMMERSCRIPTSALESareTuesdaysandThursdaysfrom9:00a.m.until 3:00p.m.Lou s,hyveeandwalmartscriptavailabledailyatchurchoffice. **PRESCHOOLREGISTRATIONZHaveyouregisteredyourpreschoolerforthe2017Z2018schoolyear?Thereare afewopeningsinthemorningclassesbuttimeisrunningoutclassesbeginonmonday,august21.registration formsareavailableonlineorattheschooloffice.uponregistrationpreschoolerswillreceiveaninvitationtoour WelcometoSchoolpartyonThursday,August17.ParentsareinvitedtoanOrientationonThursday,August10. Foradditionalinformation,calltheschoolofficeat371Z5536orvisittheschoolwebsiteatwww.clnorfolk.org. **SCHOOLREGISTRATIONDAYZAugust3from9:00 7:00willbeofficialdaytocompleteregistrationforthe upcoming 2017Z2018 school year. While forms are filled out, tuition payments are arranged, and supplies are purchased;thebestpartisseeingourclsstudentsandfamiliesagain DoyouknowafamilywhoislookingforaqualityChristianeducation?LetPrincipalStortzknowandhewillmake contactwiththem,orbetteryet,shareyourexperienceandbringthemwithyou.transferstudentsreceive½off tuition,andfinancialassistanceisalwaysavailable.

5 YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Matt Wingert, Director of Christian Education mwingert@clnorfolkmail.org Website: For text/ updates: Click on Ministries; select your group ALL JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH YOUTH ** COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Z Want to receive s or texts about Jr. High or Sr. High Youth? Go to mostupztozdateinformation,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 Sundayfrom9:30Z10:30a.m. ** KAYAK & CAMPINGZSincewehadtocancelourMinnesotaTripduetolackofenoughsignups,wewillbe KayakingandhavingaBBQAugust5th.WewillfloatdowntheriveralldayfromBattleCreektoTaHaZukaPark, thenhaveabbqafter.thistripisforjr.&sr.high.weneedparentvolunteersforthisevent,soplease matt ifyouarewillingtofloatdownariverforadaycost$25/person. JUNIOR HIGH ** CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING FOR PARENTS OF UPCOMING 7 Th & 8 TH GRADERS 5 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. **MIDDLESCHOOLYOUTHGATHERINGNOVEMBER115125MarkYourCalendarsCurrent7Z8thGradersare 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 **BBQ&BONFIRE@MATT&ANGELA SHOUSE TONIGHTZJuly30thAngelaandIwouldliketohaveyou overforasr.highbbqandbonfirenight.wewillhavedrinks,food,fire,ands mores.theeventisfrom8z11. Comebyforaminute,orstaythewholetime.Seeyouthere **SENIORHIGHDISTRICTYOUTHGATHERINGNOVEMBER17519ZCurrent9Z12thGradersareinvitedtoDYG togrowdeeperintheirfaith.thisyear sthemeishero.weneedahero.onethatisgreaterthanthemightiest warrior,betterthananyleader,andtruerthanthedearestfriend.godhassentaherowhocomestosave,jesus. Jesusistheultimateherowhostoodbetweenyouandhell,doingwhatwecouldneverdo.SeeyouinOmahaNov 17Z19Cost$150/Person.

6 PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 30, 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,thosesufferinglongZtermillness;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. Forthosecelebratingbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoreincluding:GladysSpaulding(8/3),LaVaineBenson(8/5) anddixiewiedeman(8/5). Thanksgivingfor50yearsofmarriageblessingsgiventoGaroldandLindaKollmar(7/30). ThanksgivingforasuccessfulweekofVacationBibleSchool. ForAlexWarnekeandCaylaBerry,unitedinmarriageonSaturdayinDenver,Colorado. Forgovernment,president,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose.

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 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 Melvin Kirkland. 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. Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 07/23/ Communed 274 Bible Class. 42 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 07/23/17.$14,067 Growing the Future Campaign Campaign goal (all committed) $1,200,000 Rec d towards committed goal as of 7/23 $ 766,598 Amount paid out on project as of 7/23.. $ 907,642 Amount borrowed on project $ 141,045 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, JULY 30 8:00 a.m. COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. COMMUNION MONDAY, JULY 31 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance 6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 8:00 a.m. Staff Breakfast & Worship Service CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 9:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Priscillas THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 9:00 a.m. School Registration FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 9:30 a.m. Bulletin assembly SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Jr./Sr. High Kayaking Event 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP 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 ON MAIN STREET Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Cable TV DAILY DEVOTIONS