Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation **BAPTISM * Mason&William&Voecks,sonofCharlesandSarahVoecks,isbeingbaptizedinthe5:30servicethis weekend.masonwasborndecember5,2013.hissponsorsareamberandbrianking,andmicahellenberger. CONGREGATIONAL FORUM ACongregationalForumwillbeheldbetweenthemorningservicesonSunday,November23,2014.Thepurpose oftheforumistodiscussanumberofoptionsregardingtheconstructionofanewfacilityforhelpinghandschild Care.Itwillbeheldinthechurchandwillberecordedforthoseunabletoattend. Ministry Memo PRAYforChurchWorkersAroundtheWorld TodayattheBigMissionEvent,ourprayersupportandfinancialsupportwillbegoingto: o TheOrphanGrainTrainfordisasterrelief. o Rev.DavidandJulieFaulknerandfamilytoUruguay,SouthAmerica. o MichaelandBethRitzmanandfamilytoPapuaNewGuinea. o Rev.JohnandJuneRheelwhovisittheorphanageChristLutheransupportsinRussia. o TrevorandHannahFreudenburgpreparingfortheministryatConcordiaSeminary,St.Louis. o YouthofChristLutheranwhoseektoshareGod'sloveonmissionservantevents. DAILY DEVOTIONS from LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES are available on line at: DID YOU KNOW Christ Lutheran initiated online giving earlier this year at the request of various members.sofarithasbeenusedminimally.ifyouthinkthisissomethingyouwouldliketouse,gotothechrist Lutheranwebsiteatwww.clnorfolk.organdlocatetheOnlineGivingbuttononthebottomrightsideofthehome page.ifusagedoesnotincreasebytheendoftheyeartheonlinegivingwillbediscontinuedbecausethereisacost associatedwiththisfeature. **LUTHERANWITNESSSUBSCRIPTIONS:ItisthattimeofyearwhenmembersofChristLutherancansubscribe tothelutheranwitnessmagazineandreceiveagroupsubscriptionrate.ifyouwouldliketosubscribeand/or renew your subscription drop off a 16 check (payable to Christ Lutheran with Luth.&Wit. in memo line) to the churchofficebynovember25,2014.thiswillpaythesubscriptionforoneyearbeginningwiththejanuary,2015 issue. **ANGELTREE`aministryofPrisonFellowship,willbereturningnextSunday,November23.Pleaselookforthe AngelTreeintheFellowshipHallentrance.Makeyourangelselectionearlyasthesegoquickly. 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 & Rosenthal Sun., 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall 9-12 High School Study DCE Jared Stiek Sun., 9:30 a.m. Youth Loft Adult Instruction Class Pastors Winter & Rosenthal Sun., 9:30 a.m. Chapel SUNDAY SCHOOL Parents & 2 s Lisa Moreno, coordinator Sun., 9:30 a.m. CLS Room 206 Sunday School for 3 yr. olds to Grade 8 Sun., 9:30 a.m. Christ Lutheran School Special Ed. Sun. Sch. for mentally challenged Sun., 9:30 a.m. Christ Lutheran School Rm High School Study DCE Jared Stiek 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 meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00`7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringisnovember25,2014.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. LIFE QUOTE: Adopted children, like all children, are a blessing from God, and we are privileged indeed to be granted the honor of raising one of His precious kids. Solid Answers/Bible Gateway A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Share with God s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13 ** TWO LARGE BOXES HAVE ALREADY BEEN FILLED Blanket Norfolk a project of our Evangelism Committee,isnowunderway.Weareacceptingdonationsofblankets,aswellasallsizesofpajamas,underwear, socks,mittens,caps,scarves,andcoats(neworgentlyused).pleasebringyourdonationstothe BigBox inthe NarthexfromnowthroughtheendofNovember. HYGIENE KIT COLLECTION TheSeniorHighYouthwillbeattendingtheDistrictYouthGatheringinOmahaNovember21`23.Youthgroups attending the Gathering are asked to bring supplies to make hygiene kits that will be donated to Orphan Grain Train.OurSeniorHighYouthGroupisaskingChristLutheranmemberstohelpwiththedonationofitemsforthe kits.adonationboxwillbeavailableinthenarthexuntilwednesday,november19forthefollowingitems: Bath towels & washcloths (dark colors and economy quality are suggested) Bath-size bars of soap Sturdy combs Adult-size toothbrushes Travel packs of tissues Deodorant Band-aids ( ½ or ¾ preferred) Matthew25:30 Andcasttheworthlessservantintotheouterdarkness. Whydidthe worthlessservantactthewayhedid?becauseofwhathebelievedaboutthemaster.he didn t trust or love the Master and so he did not demonstrate love and trust in his actions,butratherhateandmistrust.it sthesamewithus,butinreverse:sinceweknow ourlordgodtobefaithfulandkind,wedesiretoservehimandrenderfaithfulservice withwhathehasgivenus.

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. ** TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL - thechildrenwillstudytheeffortsabrahammadetoensurethathissonisaac would marry a person who loved God in the account of Isaac and Rebekah. As a family discuss, Why is it importanttomarrysomeonewhosharesyourchristianfaith?whataretheblessingsofsharingyourbeliefswith yourspouse? **SUNDAYSCHOOLSTAFFNEEDED:Activityleadersareneededforthelast30minutesofSundaySchool.These leaders work with a small group of students and their teachers on a game, craft, snack, or science activity. Activities are planned and materials are provided. These staff members work 1`2 times a month on Sundaystheychoose.Ifyoucanhelp,pleasecontactLisaMoreno. URGENTNEED:OneofourKindergartenteachersisnolongerabletohelp.Ifyoucanhelp teachsundayschooltosomesweet5*6yearoldsonceamonth,pleasecalllisamoreno. ** SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SERVICEwillbeWednesday,December 17 at 6:30 p.m.forchildrenage3 throughgrade8.angelchoir(gr.3`8)practicestartsmonday,november17from3:30`3:50p.m.pleasegetyour permissionformsturnedinorbringthemtopractice.actorsandreaders(gr.7`8)sign`upsareduewednesday, November.19.OpenpartswillbeofferedtosixthgradersnextSunday.Moreinformationandformsareavailable onthechildren sministrypageatclnorfolk.org.formscanbeturnedinattheschoolorchurchoffice. **MISSIONOFFERING:RainbowsforPilgerareduethisweekBringyourofferingstohelpthechildrenofPilger remembergod spromisesafterthestorm YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Sarah Moje, Youth Director Website: DCE Amanda Bell youth@clnorfolkmail.org Click on Ministries and select your group abell@clnorfolkmail.org SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR **Sun.,November16 9:30a.m.PresentationinSanctuarybyGaryThies **Sun.,November16 10:45a.m.SetupforTheBigEventatDivots **Wed.,November19 rightafterschool PickupFallFundraiserpiesandbutterbraids **November21*November23NebraskaDistrictYouthGathering **Sun.,November23 9:30a.m.BibleStudyinFellowshipHall **Sun.,November30 9:30a.m.AssistwithChildren ssundayschool

4 **THESTORY WecontinueourjourneyandarenowonChapter7ofTheStory.Thisweek striviaquestionis: In&chapter&6& &What&was&the&snake&which&was&mounted&to&a&pole&made&out&of?&&(AnswerfoundelsewhereinFocus) Watchnextweek sfocusforthequestionfromchapter7. **ALMOSTTREASUREISLANDUPPERGRADEPLAY`JointheuppergradestudentsofCLSfortheirproductionof Almost&Treasure&IslandonNovember24.Amatineewillbeheldat1:15withaneveningperformanceat7:00,both intheclsgym.jackandhisbuddieshavefollowedatreasuremaptoasecludedlittleislandwhereapriceless treasureissupposedlyburied.theyhaveonlyhalfofthemap.beforethegroupleft,jack ssister,sarah,stolethe otherhalfofthemap.discoverhoweverythingturnsoutnovember24. **TRYOUTSfortheChristLutheranBasketballteamswillbeginDecember1.ContactGaryWeberformoredetails **COACHINGHELPisneededfortheJVBoys teams.pleasecontactgaryweberifyoucanassistwiththis. LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith FOR CURRENT SCHOOL INFORMATION or visit our website at Lutheran High Northeast P.O. Box 2454 Norfolk, NE School located at 2010 N. 37 th Street Office Fax info@lhne.org Web **LHNESCRIPisalwaysavailableatEchoLighting,700OmahaAvenue(8a.m. 5p.m.)oratLHNEOffice. **UPCOMINGEVENTS: Tuesday11*25,Mom sinprayer@8a.m.,@lutzhome,2101w.eisenhower. Tuesday11*25,DramaOneActperformance, Thursday,11*27,2 nd Annual TurkeyTrot WrestlingTeamFundraiser@LHNE,8a.m. **POSITIONOPEN*HeadMaintenance/CustodialatLutheranHighNortheast.Qualifiedcandidatesshould sendapplicationsandreferencestogregrathke,assistantprincipal.mail:2010n.37 th Street,Norfolk,Ne grathke@lhne.orgSalarynegotiable,basedonexperience&expertise.Formoreinformation,contactGreg Rathke by , or phone him at 402`379`3040 ext John Ahlers, who has served at LHNE since 2005, recently announced that he has accepted a position at the Norfolk Rescue Mission. **CHRISTMASATCONCORDIA`ConcordiaUniversity,Nebraskainvitesyoutojoinmusicloversfromaroundthe countryatchristmasatconcordia,scheduleddecember5`7,2014.befilledwithjoyasmorethan250student musicianssharethegoodnewsofchristmaswithmusicfromacrosstheages.concertswillbeheldatst.john LutheranChurchinSewardonFriday,Dec.5at7:00p.m.;Saturday,Dec.6at3:00and7:00p.m.;andSunday,Dec. 7at3:00p.m.Admissionisfree,butticketsarerequired.Generalregistrationislimitedtonomorethan10tickets perorder,perconcert.registrationisopenonlineatwww.christmasatconcordia.netor402`643`7171.formore informationaboutchristmasatconcordiaweekend,pleasevisitthewebsite.

5 PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2014 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. For those undergoing treatment for cancer; for strength for their families; including: Joyce Deuel, Deb Gebhardt, Bruce Hansen, Lynn (Brockman) Heinold, Judy Hilkemann, Elaine Holmberg, Jason Jackson, Bob Kirkpatrick, Jane Koehler, Georgia Lambrecht, Christopher McFarland, Susan Meinke, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen,PaulaPflueger,CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,JimRoethler,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz, GeneStyskal,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllenZeitz. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlong`termillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties about their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Matthias Ahlman, Marcia Bell, Hazel Bermel, William Bermel, Lillian Best, Kevin Borer, Bill Bryant, Don & Vi Cherington, Robert Daughton, Kim Daum, Alexander Dike, Greg Flesner, Vern Forney, Jonathan Glaser, Brendan Gnewuch, Ciara Hart, Craig Herpy, Clydine Hilkemann, EllaMae Jensen, Hilda Krehnke, Tom Kreisien, Steve Long, Marilyn Means, Connie Mock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,JasonSummers,VidaSunderman,Lois Viergutz,DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForthefamilyofTerryHasebroock,calledtoEternalRestthispastweek. Thanksgivingofbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoregiventoIsabelleTannehill(11/16),MelvinHorst(11/20)and ElaineScheurich(11/22). ForRev.DavidandJulieFaulkner,MichaelandBethRitzmanandRev.JohnandJuneRheel;forTrevorandHannah FreudenburgandtheyouthofChristLutheran,asthisweekend ss.o.s.bigeventseekstoprovidefundingforthem andthevariousmissionandministryactivitiestheyareinvolvedwithintheirrespectivelocations. ForallmissionariesandforChristianswhoofferprayersupportandmonetarysupporttotheirministry. Forthe27youthand5adultleadersattendingtheLCMSDistrictYouthGatheringNovember21`23. For the people in Pilger and surrounding areas as they continue the rebuilding process from this summer s devastatingstorms. For our country the government, police and fire officials, and the military. For peace in our land and an end to terrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. **REDCROSSBLOODDRIVEwillbesponsoredbyChristLutheranChurchandSchoolonMonday,November24from12:00 to5:30p.m.thedrivewillbeheldatthenorfolkchapteroftheamericanredcrosslocatedat2612w.norfolkavenue.for an appointment, please contact Karen Petersen at 402`649`4130 or visit The sponsor code is **ADOPTASENIORFORTHEHOLIDAYS`Participateinthisyear s2014 BeaSantatoaSenior programsponsoredby HomeInsteadSeniorCare.Herearethesimplestepstoparticipate: 1. GotoWalgreen sorlloyd sdrugmartbetweennovember10anddecember Chooseasenior snamefromthepurplepaperornamentsthatarelocatedonthe BeaSantatoaSenior Christmas trees.don tforgettograbapurplehomeinsteadbagifavailable. 3. Therewillbeitemslistedonthepaperornamentthataregiftsuggestionsthatthisseniorhasrequestedorisinneed of. 4. Purchaseasmanyorasfewofthoseitemsthatarelistedonthatornament.Returnthegiftstothelocationinwhich you picked the senior s name. Place your gifts inside of the Home Instead bag, along with the tag from the tree. Pleasedonotwrapthegifts. NucorCommunityOutreachTeam,HomeInsteadSeniorCare,Walgreen sandlloyd sdrugmartwillthenwrapthesegiftsand deliver them to the needy seniors in our community. This program provides a great way to give back to seniors in our community,whoarelessfortunate.adoptaseniortodayfortheholidaysasagroupofficeprojectorasafamily. PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WEEKLY FOCUS ITEMS IS 4:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY. INCLUSION OF ARTICLES RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR THE COMING WEEKEND.

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 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 Rev. Leon Rosenthal... Associate Pastor Ministry Staff Amanda Bell..Director of Christian Education 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: no one listed; at St. Joseph Care Center Vi Cherington. 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. THE STORY quiz answer: bronze Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 11/09/ Communed 11/09/ Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 11/09/ ,995 Deficit Reduction Income to date.. 36,389 Amount needed to cover deficit 90,979 Loan Balance 11/11/ ,100 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Sun.School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP 5:00 p.m. SOS Big Divots MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 4:00 p.m. Finance 5:45 p.m. Youth Board WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 8:20 a.m. Chapel 5:30 p.m. Handbells 6:30 p.m. Grades 5-8 Confirmation THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 1:30 p.m. Ladies Circle 7:00 p.m. Choir FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly LCMS District Youth Gathering SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 LCMS District Youth Gathering 5:30 p.m. WORSHIP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 LCMS District Youth Gathering 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 5:00 p.m. Young Families Bible Study Angel Choir Practice begins Monday, November 17. Rehearsals are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.