Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation **BAPTISM RykerColeLeosonofJeffLeoandSarahTjaden,isbeingbaptizedasachildofGodinthe5:30p.m. servicethisweekend.rykerwasbornnovember8,2014.sponsorsarejennigibsonandkayleegibson. MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES Wednesday, March 11 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. Lenten Supper served by Priscillas LWML Menu: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, large variety of salads, chips, bars and beverage Freewill offering for the support of Christ Lutheran Human Care Fund DID YOU KNOW TheLentenSupperthatwasservedbytheBoardofEldersandS.O.S.onFebruary25, raised$1,137.thesefundswillgotoseminariantrevorfreudenburg,amemberofchristlutheranandsonof MikeandShelleyFreudenburg.HeisinhisfirstyearofstudiesattheSeminaryinSt.Louis.Thankstoeveryonefor theirgeneroussupport. ** 2015 OFFERING ENVELOPESareavailableintheNarthex.ThesehavebeenrenumberedfortheNewYear. Please recycle any envelopes you may have left from 2014 and use only those dated If you need help locatingyourenvelopes,pleaseaskanelderforassistanceorcontactthechurchoffice. KIDS FUN NIGHT willbeheldfollowingthelentenserviceonmarch11,until8:00p.m.kidsage3tograde 6 are invited to come to the CLS gym to try some Minute\to\Win\It games. Registration can be found on the children sministrypageatwww.clnorfolk.org. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & PARENTS6Allareahighschoolstudentsandtheirparentsareinvited toattendacollegeplanningnight,sunday,march29from7:00\8:00p.m.inthechristlutheranfellowshiphall. AaronRobertswillofferguidelinestofollowwhenchoosingacollegeandshareinformationabouttheadmission process,scholarships,andapplyingforfinancialaid.hispresentationincludesinformationforall9\12gradersand what a student at each grade level should be doing to prepare for college. Although Aaron is the Director of AdmissionsatConcordiaUniversity,Seward,thispresentationisnotaboutpromotingConcordia.Instead,hewill give families and students the best possible information to instill in them a confidence as they go through the collegedecision\makingprocess. The$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 Pastors Winter & Rosenthal 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 & Rosenthal 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 ** SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY AstudyofJeremiah asixpartseriesonthisoldtestamentprophet, exploringhisministryandthepeopleofgod,theirstrugglesandtriumphscontinuesthisweek. Session4 Jeremiah30\33 ThePromiseofRestoration Session5 Jeremiah34\45 TheLastDayofJudah Session6 Jeremiah46\52 TheTestingoftheNations **COMMUNITYMEN SBIBLESTUDY meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00\7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringismarch17,2015.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. LIFE QUOTE: Christians do not permit the lifestyle modeled by the world to limit their compassion, but rather they imitate Christ, who willingly gave of Himself to serve others. When the world cries, Inconvenience not now, that s not my job, no, not for me, imitators of Christ say, Heavenly Father, not my will, but Thine be done. Ryan C. MacPherson, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 John2:16 Andhetoldthosewhosoldthepigeons,"Takethesethingsaway;donot makemyfather'shouseahouseoftrade."thelord shouseisnotaplacetosell,buta placetoreceiveandaplacetogive.it snotaplaceforourschemesandplansforthe Lord sgraciousgivingandourfaithfulsacrificesinresponse. **SEMINARYVISIT Haveyoueverconsideredbeingapastorordeaconess?Ifso,Rev.MichaelRedekerfrom ConcordiaSeminary,St.LouiswouldliketomeetwithyouatChristLutheranChurch,Thursday,March26,anytime between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Rev. Redeker is interested in meeting with prospective students of all ages elementary school through adults who are already employed in another vocation. Conferences are individual, informal,andfamily/friendsarewelcome.reservationsarenotnecessary,butstronglyencouraged.ifyouare interested in scheduling a specific time please call Rev. Redeker at 314\505\7225 or him at Redekerm@csl.edutoset\upanappointment.

3 Ministry Memo PRAYforChurchWorkersAroundtheWorld Megan Kincaid isanlcmscommunicationsmissionaryinhongkong.sherequestsprayersfortheplay&café& staff and customers. It is a safe and educational place for both expatriate and Vietnamese children to play alongsidetheirparents.itwasopenedayearagoinhanoi,vietnam.everythursdaymorning,aplaygroupfor toddlersandtheirparentsmeet,andthereisspaceforotherplaygroupsaswell.theplay&café facilityisfour storiesandboaststhreeplayareas,oneforchildrentwoyearsoldoryounger,andoneareaforchildrenthreeto eightyearsoldandarooftopplayground.eachoftheplayareashasdevelopmentallevelappropriateactivitiesfor children.therooftopplaygroundiscompletewithartificialgrass,asandbox,andswing.coffee,juices,milkand snacks are available for purchase at Play&Café with seating areas on every level to enjoy the drinks and food. Thereisastrongemphasisoneducationforthewholefamily. DAILY DEVOTIONS from LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES are available on line at: 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 students explore the story Jesus Clears the Temple. Jesus cleansing of the templecarriesatwofoldmessageforthejewsandforus:first,thatthetruelordofthetemplewashereinthe fleshand,secondandmoreimportant,thatjesusisthetruetemple,whohousesandperfectsus,raisingourbodies tobelikehis.parentscouldask, WhydidJesusclearthetemple?HowisJesusourtemple? **MISSIONOFFERINGforSundaySchooliscollectedthesecondandthirdSundays of each month. Our new mission project, starting this month, is Big City Mission:ToolsforSchools.ThefundswecollectwillenableLCMSschoolsinurban areas to provide inner\city kids things like a lunch, a backpack or a scholarship to attend their school, in an effort to share Jesus with these children and their families Our goal is to collect $500 to help pay for a child to attend a Lutheran School. ** SUNDAY SCHOOL DONATIONS NEEDED: Neededforstationsthismonthare:Mediumtolargescissorsfor olderkids;pastelcoloredtissuepaper;tweezers,andcansofwhitefrosting.ifyoucanhelpuswithanyofthese items,pleasebringthemtothechurchoffice.thankyouforyoursupport ** VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is in the planning stages. This year, VBS will be July 26\30from6:00\8:30p.m. Currently, station leaders for both preschool and elementary age students are being sought for games, snacks, crafts,bibletime,andasciencestation.ifyouareaconfirmedmemberofourcongregation,youarequalified Helpers,supplies,andtrainingareprovided.PleasecontactLisaMorenoatlmoreno@clnorfolkmail.orgorat402\ 371\3898ifinterested. **THANKS FROM THE MORENO FAMILYforallofthewonderfulsupportatthechilibenefitlastSundayThe finaltravelbillwasabletobepaidwithoutborrowingmoney,thanksallofthefinancialsupportmorethanthat, themoralsupportandthewelcomingattitudesofeveryonewhoattendedissoappreciated.weareanxiousto introducejingtohischurchfamilyyoucanreadallaboutittheadoptionexperienceatwww.jingsjourney.com.

4 FOR CURRENT SCHOOL INFORMATION or visit our website at Save the Date: REVEL 2015 is April 10 at Divots Conference Center **AUDITIONFORTHELORDFood.Fun.Fellowship.JoinusforChristLutheranSchool srevel2015on Friday,April10,atDivot sconferencecenter.thisyear srevelwillkickoffwithasocialhourat5:30followedby dinner,aliveauciton,andenterntainment.ticketsare$50andareavailableatthechristlutheranschooloffice.if youhaveanyquesitons,contactmellissabegemanat402\841\1979. ** GRAND\Mrs.Colligan s5 th Gradeclassisdevelopingamentorprogramcalled Grandparents Reaching Across to the Next generation of Disciples GRAND.Theywouldliketomeetwithmembersofourcongregationfromvarious walksoflife,elders,trustees,ladiescircle,priscillas,s.o.s.,andothers.thegoalis todeveloppositiverelationshipswithseniormembersofthecongregationandto have 5 th Grade students adopt a grandparent. The hope is that students and mentorswillgainknowledgeandappreciationfromoneanother.formoredetails contact Susan Colligan at CLS 402\371\5536; or Starla Landkamer in the Church Officeat402\371\1210. **THESTORY WecontinueourjourneyofTheStory.Thequestionthisweekis: In&chapter&21& &Ezra&read&from&the&book&of&the&Law&of&God,&and&the&peole&celebrated&the&festival&for&how&many& days?& (AnswerfoundelsewhereinFocus)Watchnextweek sfocusforthequestionfromchapter22. **MARKYOURCALENDAR MinistryMilestonesCelebrationiscomingMarch22.Seeflyerformoreinformation. 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.,March8 9:30a.m.BibleStudyinYouthRooms Wed.,March11 7:1568:00p.m.PassionDramarehearsalinSanctuary Sun.,March15 9:30a.m.AssistwithChildren ssundayschool Wed.,March18 7:1568:00p.m.PassionDramarehearsalinSanctuary Sun.,March22 9:30a.m.BibleStudyinYouthRooms Wed.,March25 7:1568:00p.m.PassionDramarehearsalinSanctuary Sun.,March29 9:30a.m.BibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,March29 7:00p.m.CollegePlanningNightinFellowshipHall(see&front&page&article&for&more&info.)

5 PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2015 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, Miriam Krueger, Georgia Lambrecht, Ruth Lehman, Christopher McFarland, Susan Meinke, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen, Paula Pflueger, Carolyn Prauner, Sondra Reigle, Jim Roethler, Jean Schacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,DavidSchumacher,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlong\termillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties about their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Marcia Bell, Hazel Bermel, William Bermel, Kevin Borer, Don Brandenburg, Bill Bryant, Don & Vi Cherington, Robert Daughton, Kim Daum,AlexanderDike,GregFlesner,VernForney,JonathanGlaser,BrendanGnewuch,MarcellineGronau,CiaraHart, CraigHerpy,EllaMaeJensen,HildaKrehnke,TomKreisien,SteveLong,MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer, RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,JasonSummers,VidaSunderman,LoisViergutz,Dominic Wolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForTimandEmmaHasenkampandfamilyinthelossofTim smother,palmahasenkamp. ForJimandDebKirschinthelossofDeb smother,verabenne. ForRev.Mike&LisaMorenoastheyfinalizetheadoptionprocessof13year\oldJing,andthesafearrivalhomefor MikeandJing. ForSteveStortzashedeliberateshiscallfromSt.PaulLutheraninLeavenworth,Kansas,aswellashiscalltoserve hereatchristlutheran. Forthosecelebrating80yearsofmoreofbirthdayblessings,includingDuaneMarks,JeanninePapsteinandMaxine Schulz,allonMarch10. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith **LHNESCRIPisalwaysavailableatEchoLighting,700OmahaAvenue(8a.m. 5p.m.)oratLHNEOffice. **THISMONTHATLHNE March8 ScholarshipDinnerat5:30p.m. March9 BoosterClubMeetingat7:00p.m. March16 BloodDrive DiscoverLutheranhighNightat7:00p.m. March17 MusicTourHomeConcertat7:00p.m. March19\22 MusicTour March24 NationalHonorSocietyat11:00a.m. Lutheran High Northeast P.O. Box 2454 Norfolk, NE School located at 2010 N. 37 th Street Office Fax info@lhne.org Web

6 A CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARIES OF SERVICE MINISTRY MILESTONES & RETIREMENT CELEBRATION SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015 AT 12:00 RETIREMENT HONOREE Patricia Wasson 26 years, Teacher THIS YEAR S MILESTONE HONOREES Grace Hanft 25 years, Art Instructor Susan Harstad 25 years, Teacher Rev. Mike Moreno 25 years, Pastor/Chaplain Join us in congratulating the following for their years of services in their special areas of ministry: Janice Johnson 30 years, Teacher Gary Weber 30 years, Teacher Bobette Ferguson 30 years, Teacher Susan Warneke 30 years, Teacher/Music Becki Rathke 20 years, Teacher Lisa Booth 20 years, Substitute Teacher Lisa Moreno 20 years, Teacher, Sunday School Director Susan Colligan 15 years, Teacher Sarah Moje, 15 years, Teacher Mandi Peters 5 years, Librarian JOIN US FOR THE CELEBRATION LUNCHEON Pulled Pork on a Kaiser bun will be served after the 10:45 service to honor these staff members on the occasions of their retirement and anniversaries. A free will offering will be taken to help defray the cost of this meal. Those attending are asked to bring a salad or vegetable dish if last names begin with A-J; and K-Z are asked to bring a dessert. Table service and beverage will be furnished. Individual gift envelopes will be available next week for Mrs. Wasson; with a separate envelop for a monetary gift of appreciation for the Ministry Milestone honorees as well. Ministry Milestone gifts will be divided between all recipients. (If using checks, please make them payable to the individual honoree, not to Christ Lutheran.) Individual cards of appreciation and congratulations are also encouraged. Gift bags will be available in the Narthex for this purpose on Sunday, March 22.

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