Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation 12#6#15 **BAPTISMS TwochildrenarebeingbaptizedintothefamilyofGodthroughthewashingofHolyBaptisminthis weekend sservices.theyareasfollows: Iris%Patricia%Robertson,daughterofJohnandEricaRobertson,isbeingbaptizedinthe8:00service.Iriswas bornnovember5,2015.hersponsorsarestacyandkyleschmidt. Xander%Clark%Horst,sonofRichardHorstandShaylaClark,isbeingbaptizedinthe10:45service.Xander wasbornapril9,2009.hissponsorsarejoshuaclarkandkyleclark. **ADVENTWORSHIP ThecongregationisinvitedtosetasidetimeonWednesdaysduringAdventforworship servicesateither12:15(chapel)or6:30p.m. EveryOneintheLineofChrist willbethefocusfortheseservices ondecember9and16.(the6:30serviceondecember16willbethesundayschoolchristmasservice). **ADVENTMEAL PrecedingtheeveningAdventServicethisWednesday,December9,HelpingHandsChildCare willbehostingamealinthefellowshiphallfrom5:00to6:15p.m.youareinvitedtocomeandjointhemfora delicioussupperfeaturingtacosalad,dessertbars,beverageandfellowship. AsitiswritteninthebookofthewordsofIsaiahtheprophet, Thevoiceofonecryinginthe wilderness: PreparethewayoftheLord,makehispathsstraight.' (Luke3:4ESV)Godmakes long range plans: Isaiah lived more than seven hundred years before St. John the Baptist preachedbythejordanriver.obviouslygodseesfartherintothefuturethanwedothat'syet another reason to trust Him when it comes to how He tells us to live our lives: He knows what'scomingandwedon't. BLANKET NORFOLK Our Evangelism Committee extends a huge thank you to all who so generouslydonatedpajamas,underwear,socks,mittens,caps,scarvesandgentlyusedcoatsforgood Neighbors.Over3largeboxesoverflowingwiththedonationsweredeliveredtoGoodNeighborsfor distributiontothoseinneed. Mission Memo Pray for Church Workers Around the World During Advent, we again have the opportunity to support special mission projects around the world. We are highlightingadifferentprojecteachweekthroughadvent.missionprojectadoptionagreementsareavailablein thenarthexforallofourchurchgsponsoredmissionariesandthesespecialadventprojects. Project2 KyrgyzstanMedicalVanProject AmobilemedicalvandonatedbyOrphanGrainTrainofNebraska, providedmedicalhelpfor11,094womenandchildrenlastyear.providingbothdentalandmedicalhelpforall typesofsicknesses,thevangoestothepoorvillagesinkyrgyzstaninsoutheastrussia.yourgiftof$13.50would providemedicalanddentalcareforoneperson.alongwiththemedicalassistance,evangelistsinthevantellthe peopleaboutjesusoursavior.moredetailsareontheindividualadoptionagreementformforthisproject. DAILY+DEVOTIONS+from+LUTHERAN+HOUR+MINISTRIES+are+available+on+line+at:+ The$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 Adult Instruction Class Pastors Winter 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 meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00g7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringisdecember8,2015.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. **BIBLESTUDYFORDECEMBER ThefollowingtopicwillbethefocusduringcomingweeksinSundaymorning BibleClass: DecemberthroughJanuary3,2016g HowWeGottheBible avideobasedseriesthatfeaturesdr.paul Maier.Itwillcovertopicssuchas Theworld smostimportantbook, CanwebeconfidentintheBible? SilencingtheOldTestamentcritics, DidtheChurchmakeJesusdivine? and ThehighpriceofanEnglish Bible LIFE QUOTE: Why was God s Son in a manger, a feeding trough for animals? Because He is the Bread of Life, spiritual food for starving mankind. So the True Bread from Heaven is first encountered by humble shepherds in a place where food is placed for animals, in Bethlehem, which means House of Bread. What s more, the Good Shepherd was found by the shepherds James M. Kushiner, the Fellowship of St. James - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 **FROMTHEBOARDOFSTEWARDSHIPgThroughthefiscalyear2014g2015weclosedthebookswithalittle morethan$12,000dollarsmoreinofferingthanwerecollectedthepreviousyear,ora1.18%increase.wealso spent$269,000lessthanwehadbudgetedtospend.however,therewasstilldeficitspendingfromourdesignated fundsof$58,397. Sinceourbylawsrequiretheeliminationofdebtordeficitspendingeachfall Every One, Every Day Thankful Giving deficitcampaignisnowinprogress.thiscampaignasksthemembersofthecongregationtoprovide1 extra week of giving for the months of September, October and November. In this way the funds will be replenishedandwewillbeabletoservegodwithourtime,talentsandtreasuresaswehaveplanned.todate $40,110 has been collected, leaving a balance of $18,287 to be collected in Every One, Every Day Thankful Giving. Whencontributingto ThankfulGiving pleasemarkenvelopes deficitreduction sofundsareproperlydirected.

3 ** AN INVITATION TO ALL LADIES Ladies Circle invites all ladies of the congregation to their Christmas covereddishluncheononthursday,december10,at12:30p.m.inthefellowshiphall.thekindergartenchildren fromchristlutheranschoolwillprovideentertainment.suzanneriedelwillpresenttheprogramonhertripto Poland.PleasejoinusforadeliciousluncheonandanafternoonofChristianfellowship. **CHRISTMASCRAFTFAIRatSt.JohnLutheranChurch,BattleCreek,willbeSaturday,December12,from10:00 a.m.to3:00p.m.lotsofhomemadecraftsandgoodieswillbeavailable.lunchisavailable11:00a.m.to1:00p.m. TheBattleCreekLiedPublicLibraryAnnualBookandBakeSalewillalsotakeplacefrom10:00to3:00. ** NORFOLK MEN S CHORUS is presenting Christmas Through the Ages this afternoon, December 6, at the JohnnyCarsonTheater.Performancebeginsat3:00p.m.Tickets availableatthedoor areasuggesteddonation of$6foradults;$4forchildren12andunder.proceedsgotonorfolkgoodneighbors. 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 TheBirthofJohnForetold. ThechildrenlearnedthatGod,inHismercy, promisedtosendjohntopreparesinfulpeopleforthecomingofthelord.god,inhisword,callsustorepentance, declaring us righteous because of His Son, Jesus.% In% your% family% discussions,% ask,% When% have% you% doubted% God s% Word?%How%does%God%forgive%and%relieve%our%doubts? **SUNDAYSCHOOLSUPPLIESNEEDEDINTHENEXTMONTH:Craisins,nutgfreegranola,whitechocolatechips, M&M s,goldfishcrackers,driedfruit,minipretzeltwists,andindividualcupsofapplesauce.theseitemscanbe broughttosundayschoolortothechurchoffice.thankyouforsupportingoursundayschoolministry **NEWMISSIONOFFERINGPROJECT:DuringthemonthsofDecember,January,andFebruary,ourofferingswill supportalaskamissionforchrist.thisisthemissionarmofthe14alaskancongregationsofthelutheranchurch MissouriSynod,whichareworkingtogethertomakeaboldwitnessforJesusineverycommunityinAlaska.The greatdistancesanddiversityinalaskamakethismissionacostlyone.ourofferingswillhelpamcreachremote communitieswewillcollectofferingsforthisprojectthenexttwoweeks. ** SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SERVICE [ Plans are in full swing for our service on December 16 at 6:30 pm.angelchoir,andpracticeforactorsandreaderscontinuesthisweekonmonday,tuesdayandthursdayafter school.itistimetostartthinkingaboutourannualchristmasoffering/ingatheringofitems.thisyear,wewill collectitemsforbirthrightofnorfolk,andthenorfolkfoodpantry.belowisalistofsuggesteditemstobringto thechristmasservice: Preschool/Kindergarten:CansofManwich,tunaorchicken Gr.1[2:Toiletpapermultigpack Gr.3[4:Size1diapers Gr.5[6:PeanutButterandJelly Gr.7[8:Boxesofcereal Staff:AppleCiderorHotchocolatemix Congregationmembersareinvitedtobringanyitemsfromthelist,iftheywish. **DECEMBERKIDS FUNNIGHT ThisweekisthenextKids FunNightonWednesday,December9from5:15g 6:00p.m.inroom204,the skylightroom, oftheschool.childrenage3throughgrade6areinvitedtobringa favoritegametoshare.pregregisteronthechildren sministrypageofwww.clnorfolk.org.

4 **WARMTH,PEACEandPAJAMAS Wedonotneedtogoanyfurtherthanourowncitylimitstofindchildrenin need.thesalvationarmythischristmasseason,alongwiththeirusual ToyandFoodDrive isagaincollecting pajamasfortheirprogramcalled Warmth,PeaceandPajamas.Thegoalistoputanewpairofwarmpajamason everychildinnorfolkwhomayotherwisegotobed,cold. PleaseconsidermakingeitheramonetarydonationoractuallybuyinganewpairofpajamassothatallofNorfolk s children can sleep in warmththiswinterseason.checkscanbemadepayableto TheNorfolkSalvationArmy PajamaProjectandcanbesentto,ordroppedoffatTheSalvationArmy,610WestNorfolkAvenue.NewPajamas canbedroppedoffattheofficeofthesalvationarmyorthewjag/kexlradiostation. Sizes2TthroughAdultXLbothgirlsandboysareneeded,especiallysizes8g18boysandgirls.Deadlineforall donationsiswednesday,december16. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 6, 2015 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,JoyceDeuel,Bruce Gardels, Deb Gebhardt, Sharon Grunke, Mavis Hatcliff, Bruce Hansen, Lynn (Brockman) Heinold, Elaine Holmberg, Jason Jackson, Bob Kirkpatrick, Jane Koehler, Miriam Krueger, Georgia Lambrecht, Ruth Lehman, Christopher McFarland,LisaMeyer,RobertMock,LisaMurray,JaredMusser,AmyNeuhalfen,CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,Jim Roethler,DebRobertson,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlonggtermillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties about their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Hazel Bermel, Greg Flesner, Vern Forney, Brendan Gnewuch, Craig Herpy, EllaMae Jensen, Tom Kreisien, Steve Long, Marilyn Means, ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,JamesWagner,DominicWolff, JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForDuaneandIreneMarksinthelossoftheirdaughter,SusanMeinke. ThanksgivingforthebaptismsofIrisPatriciaRobertsonandXanderClarkHorst. Forthosecelebratingbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoreincluding:PaulHilkeman(12/7),IvaSchultz(12/7)and CliffHaas(12/11). Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. Sarah Moje, Youth Director youth@clnorfolkmail.org YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Website: Click on Ministries and select your group JUNIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun.,Dec.13 2:00[4:00p.m.[DecorateChristmasCookiesforRescueMission SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun.,Dec.6 2:00[4:30p.m.gCarolingandChristmasMovies

5 Every One Every Day Gifting opportunities that can change a life. In addition to the $25,000 in Christ Lutheran s annual budget contributed to the support of individual church workersservinginotherareasoftheworld,theministriesenabledbythecongregation sbudgetedremittanceto thenebraskadistrict,thesupportgatheredthroughsundayschoolanddayschoolchapelofferingsandthes.o.s. BigEvent,therearenewopportunitiesforfamiliesandindividualstoprovidesupportandencouragementinthis upcomingadventseason,andthroughoutthecomingyear. EachyearduringtherushofthecommercializedChristmasshoppingfrenzy,manyChristLutheranmembershave takentheopportunitytogenerouslygivemonetarygiftstohelpthelessfortunate,orfurthertheendeavorsofthe mission and ministry at Christ Lutheran at home and abroad. We have several options that we are excited to suggestforthisgiftggivingseason.thesuggestionsareofferedbygarythies,lcmsmissioncounselor,andrange fromindividualmissionarysupporttoprovidingsuppliesorchristianresourcesforthelessfortunate. Thesegiftoptionsareuniqueinavarietyofways: 1. Gifts can be given from an individual or a family unit. 2. Gifts can be given as a one-time investment, as installments throughout the year, or renewed annually % of your gift is utilized for its designated purpose. 4. Yours could be the gift that would help change a life forever. Prayaboutthegiftingopportunitiesthatarelistedbelowandconsiderchoosingoneorseveralforyourspecial Christmasgift.Thesizeofthegiftisentirelyuptoyou.Herearetheoptions: A. Support any or all of these church workers serving in various parts of the world. 1. Rev. James and Angela Sharp and family, Uruguay, South America. 2. Pastor Charles and Cheryl Ferry and family, Southern Asia. 3. Rev. Adam and Christine Lehman and family, Spain. 4. Megan Kincaid, Communication Specialist in Hong Kong, China. 5. Sharon Owens, Director of ESL Outreach in Macau, China. B. Pick a special gift project. (These are ideal for the children to be involved with.) 1. Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation/Cambodian Lutheran Church provide clean water for villages, water filters, training for children and health care seminars - $5 per person. 2. Kyrgyzstan Medical Van support - $13.50 provides medical and dental care for one person. 3. Kenya Boarding Schools - $90 provides an entire month of schooling for a child as well as lodging, meals, medical care, school fees, safe play area and more. 4. Mighty Fortress Mercy House in Lima, Peru - $100 will feed a child for the entire year, assist with medical care and improve educational opportunities. 5. Outreach to Lutheran Church at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan no set amount towards this $6,000 project to provide Sunday School and VBS materials for a huge number of students and supply other needs for 3 orphanages. Detailedinformationisavailableontheindividual"adoptionagreements"thatcanbefoundinthenarthexonthe Beloved,BeLovingGiftstable. Here s how to put your gift into action: Select the adoption agreement(s) that you and/or your family wish to support. Fill out the information requested on the bottom of the sheet. Enclose your contribution and adoption form in the envelopes provided. You may mail these direct to the address on the adoption form, or place it in the gift box so it can be forwarded with other gifts. Take a rose heart from the basket and use this as a reminder in your home to pray for the project that you have adopted. PleasecontactStarlaintheChurchOffice(371g1210)forfurtherinformationontheseopportunities.

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 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 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 Cheryl Husmann; in Omaha Lane Fickler, Jonathan Glaser. Verna Honcik and Elaine Kirkland 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 * 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 11/29/ Communed 11/29/ Thanksgiving Worship Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 11/29/15.. $23,575 Loan Balance 12/01/15... $100 Every One, Every Day Thankful Giving Goal.. $58,397 Received as of 11/29/15. $40,110 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance 6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry 7:00 p.m. Shar s Prayers TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:20 a.m. Chapel 12:15 p.m. Advent Service 5:00-6:15 Advent Supper 5:15 p.m. Grades 5-8 Confirmation/Parents 5:15 p.m. Kids Fun Night 6:30 p.m. Advent Service THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 12:30 p.m. Ladies Circle Luncheon 5:30 p.m. Handbells 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 9:30 a.m. Bulletin assembly SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 5:30 p.m. WORSHIP SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 2:00 p.m. Jr. High Cookie Decorating 5:00 p.m. Families Bible Study 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.