Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation 11"29"15 **ADVENTWORSHIP ThecongregationisinvitedtosetasidetimeonWednesdaysduringAdventforworship servicesateither12:15(chapel)or6:30p.m. EveryOneintheLineofChrist willbethefocusfortheseservices ondecember2,9and16.(the6:30serviceondecember16willbethesundayschoolchristmasservice). **ADVENTMEALS PrecedingtheAdventServicesonWednesdays,December2and9,HelpingHandsChildCare willbehostingmealsinthefellowshiphallfrom5:00to6:15p.m.youareinvitedtocomeandjointhemfora delicioussupperandfellowship. Wednesday,December2:ChickenNoodleSoup,dessertbarsandbeverage Wednesday,December9:TacoSalad,dessertbarsandbeverage Luke 19:31: Ifanyoneasksyou, Whyareyouuntyingit? youshallsaythis: TheLordhas needofit. Considerthefaithfulnessofthatmanwhoownedthedonkeyandcolt.Allheneededtohear was, TheLordhasneedofit Zandhewillinglygave.TheLordhasgiveneachofusvarious callingsinlife(inourhomes,inthechurch,andinthecommunitieswelivein).ineachcalling wehavegoodworktodowhichcomesfromthelord'shand.thelordhasneedofusineach calling.howishecallingyoutogenerousgivingineachofyourvocations? BLANKET NORFOLK ourevangelismcommittee,isacceptingdonationsofblankets,andall sizesofpajamas,underwear,socks,mittens,caps,scarvesandgentlyusedcoatsforgoodneighbors. Thisisthefinalweekthatdonationswillbeaccepted. 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 will highlightadifferentprojecteachweekthroughadvent.missionprojectadoptionagreementsareavailableinthe NarthexforallofourchurchZsponsoredmissionariesandthesespecialAdventprojects. Project1 CambodianHumanCare:TheLutheranChurchofCambodiawantstoreachouttohelpsomeofthe poorestofpoorpeopleandshowthemtheloveofchristandsharethegospelwiththem.theconcordiawelfare& Education Foundation (CWEF) works with the Cambodian Lutheran Church to help provide clean water for villages,waterfilters,trainingforthechildren,andhealthcareseminars.lastyeartheywereabletoreach4,000 ofthepoorestindividuals,andthecostforeachofthesepeopleunderthisprojectisonly$5.00perperson. DAILY+DEVOTIONS+from+LUTHERAN+HOUR+MINISTRIES+are+available+on+line+at:+ DIDYOUKNOW Inthepastcoupleofweekswehadapastorwithoutavoice,hadnowaterduetoawater main break (causing school cancellation for one day); were without internet and for a day, and also experiencedapoweroutageduetoannppdtransformerfailure.wehaveagreatappreciationforeachoneof theseblessingsthatweoftentakeforgranted. The$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 meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00z7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringisdecember8,2015.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. **BIBLESTUDYFORDECEMBER ThefollowingtopicwillbethefocusduringcomingweeksinSundaymorning BibleClass: DecemberthroughJanuary3,2016Z HowWeGottheBible avideobasedseriesthatfeaturesdr.paul Maier.Itwillcovertopicssuchas Theworld smostimportantbook, CanwebeconfidentintheBible? SilencingtheOldTestamentcritics, DidtheChurchmakeJesusdivine? and ThehighpriceofanEnglish Bible ** LIFELIGHTinZdepthBiblestudycontinuestheweekofJan.3withtheBiblebooksofNahum,Habakkuk,and Zephaniah.Itisa9weeksession.Eachleafletguidesyouthroughastudyfor5days.Thenyoumeetwithyour classtodiscusstheanswerstoyourquestions.ifyoudon'thavetimetowriteouttheanswers,oryoufeelunsure of your answers, read your Bible references and come to listen. The Holy Spirit always reveals His Word and understandingtousinclass. LifeLight orders for the January course are due in 5 days. The order will be placed in the church office on December4.TheregistrationformisintheFocustoday.Or,youmaycallDarleneDavisat402Z371Z9659toget registered.someonecanalsohelpyouinthechurchoffice.(ifyoupreregisteredattheendofyourlastclass,you donothavetofillouttheregistrationform.zabookforyou.ifyouwerenotabletoattendthelastsession,please filloutanewregistrationformifyouwanttotaketheclassinjan.)booksare$ BookswillbeavailabletopickupinthenarthexonSundayDec.13andDec.20.Yournamewillbeonthebook withaposterinsidetellingyouwhenandwhereyourclassmeetsinjanuary. LIFE QUOTE: After you have thought about your earthly blessings, take some time and meditate on your spiritual blessings from the Lord. Think of your baptism where the Lord adopted you into His family and gave you forgiveness of your sins, life, and salvation. James Schroeder, LCMS Foundation - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

3 **FROMTHEBOARDOFSTEWARDSHIPZThroughthefiscalyear2014Z2015weclosedthebookswithalittle 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 $34,972 has been collected, leaving a balance of $23,425 to be collected in Every One, Every Day Thankful Giving. Whencontributingto ThankfulGiving pleasemarkenvelopes deficitreduction sofundsareproperlydirected. **BLOODDRIVE Giveameaningfulgiftthisholidayseason.Donateblood.ChristLutheranChurch/Schoolis sponsoringtheblooddrivethatwillbeheldonmonday,november30from12:00z6:00p.m.atthenorfolkred CrossChapter,2612WestNorfolkAvenue.Foranappointment,contactKarenPetersenat402Z649Z4130orvisit GROWING IN CHRIST IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Lisa Moreno Children s Ministry Coordinator lmoreno@clnorfolkmail.org phone: facebook page: Please note School doors are locked until 9:15 a.m. to allow teachers fellowship time after the 8:00 service. **TODAYINSUNDAYSCHOOL The%Bronze%Serpent, %is%one%of%the%more%challenging%stories$in$the$old$testament.$just$ as#the#bronze#serpent#was#lifted#up#to#heal#and#save#the#israelites,#christ#was#lifted#up#on#the#cross#to#heal#and#save#us#from#sin,# death,'and'the'devil.'ask$students,$ How$did$God$rescue$people$bitten$by$the$serpent?$How$does#God#rescue#you? **SUNDAYSCHOOLSUPPLIESNEEDEDINTHENEXTMONTH:Craisins,nutZfreegranola,Cheerios,ChexCereal, white chocolate chips, M&M s, goldfish crackers, dried fruit, mini pretzel twists, and individual cups of applesauce.theseitemscanbebroughttosundayschoolortothechurchoffice.thankyouforsupportingour Sundayschoolministry ** 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:ToiletpapermultiZpack Gr.3^4:Size1diapers Gr.5^6:PeanutButterandJelly Gr.7^8:Boxesofcereal Staff:AppleCiderorHotchocolatemix Congregationmembersareinvitedtobringanyitemsfromthelist,iftheywish. **DECEMBERKIDS FUNNIGHTZThenextkidsfunnightwillbeonWednesday,December9from5:15Z6:00 p.m.inroom204,the skylightroom, oftheschool.childrenage3throughgrade6areinvitedtobringafavorite gametoshare.prezregisteronthechildren sministrypageofwww.clnorfolk.org.

4 **ASPECIALS.O.S.THANKYOUZInthistimeofThanksgiving,themembersofChristLutheranSOS(Servantsof thesavior)wouldliketoheartilythankthemembersofchristlutheranchurchfortheirgeneroussupportofthe BigMissionEvent.Atotalof$125,429.00wascollected(beforeexpenses).GODBEPRAISEDBetweenthefirstBig Event(Christ sbirth)andthenextbigevent(christcomingagain),wearecompelledtotellhisstory.maygod blesstheproceedsraisedtothatendandalsoblessyourgivingheart. ** TENPOINTPITCH willbemeetingthursday,december3,atchristlutheranchurchfellowshiphall,from 2:00Z4:00p.m.Thisisforbeginnersaswellasexperiencedplayers.Everyonewantingsomefunandmeetingour friendsfromsistercongregationsiswelcome.youmaybringsnackstoshareanddrinkisprovided. ** 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. **AREYOUMISSINGADISH? Ifso,pleasecheckthetableintheFellowshipHall.Therearemanydishesleft fromrecentfuneralluncheons.pleaseclaimyourstoday.thankyoutoeveryonewhohassogenerouslydonated foodfortheseoccasions. **2015ADVENTDEVOTIONBOOKSfromLutheranHourMinistriesarenowavailableintheNarthex.Entitled FearNot theyprovideshortmeditationsforeachdayduringtheupcomingseasonofadvent.supplyislimited. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29, 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, Susan Meinke, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Lisa Murray, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen, Carolyn Prauner, SondraReigle,JimRoethler,DebRobertson,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,,CarolThies,AprilWiley,Don Wolff,AllanZeitz. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongZtermillness;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. ForTroyBowers,undergoingsurgeryonThursday. Thanksgivingforababygirl,KateLouise,borntoBenandMarcyKratochvil. Forthosecelebratingbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoreincluding:EdnaKollmar(12/3). Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose.

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.,Nov.29 9:30a.m.^Jr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Dec.13 2:00^4:00p.m.^DecorateChristmasCookiesforRescueMission CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE FOR THE HOLIDAYS In order to give families an opportunity to enjoy the Advent meals and participate in worship together, confirmationclasseswillbeheldfrom5:15z6:00p.m.ondecember2 nd and9 th.sincetheadventmealsareinthe FellowshipHall,7 th gradewillmeetinthechapelandgrades5z6willmeetinthecommitteeroom. TherewillbenoconfirmationclassesonDecember16 th,23 rd,or30 th duetosundayschoolchristmasserviceand ChristmasVacation.ClasseswillresumeonJanuary6 th attheregulartimeandplace. SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun.,Nov.29 9:30a.m.^Sr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,Dec.6 2:00^4:30p.m.ZCarolingandChristmasMovies

6 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 suggestforthisgiftzgivingseason.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(371Z1210)forfurtherinformationontheseopportunities.

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 Rosenthal 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 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 Elaine Kirkland, Jeanne Pfeil, Chad Bryant; in Omaha at Children s Lane Fickler; at UNMC Verna Honcik. 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 11/22/ Communed 11/22/ Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 11/22/15.. $19,580 Loan Balance 11/24/15... $100 Every One, Every Day Thankful Giving Goal.. $58,397 Received as of 11/22/15. $34,972 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 5:00 p.m. Families Bible Study MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance 7:00 p.m. Shar s Prayers TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 6:00 p.m. Priscillas Christmas Dinner WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 8:20 a.m. Chapel 9:10 a.m. Pre/K Chapel 12:15 p.m. Advent service 5:00-6:15 Advent Supper 5:15 p.m. Grades 5-8 Confirmation 6:30 p.m. Advent service THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 2:00 p.m. Pitch Club 5:30 p.m. Handbells 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 9:30 a.m. Bulletin assembly SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP 2:00 p.m. Sr. High Caroling & Movies 3:00 p.m. CLS Vocal Concert at LHNE 4:30 p.m. CLS Band Concert at LHNE 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.