WEEKLY FOCUS. A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation February 21, 2016 WEEKLY FOCUS **BAPTISM Laikyn'Lynn'Uehling,'daughterofJordanandKatieUehling,isbeingbaptizedinthe5:30servicethis weekend.laikynwasborndecember14,2015.hersponsorsarechadmillerandmelissaallen. **FUNERALS GodcalledthreeofHisbelovedfamilytotheirEternalRestthispastweek.Theyareasfollows: Evelyn'L.'Janney(sisterofEileenKlugwascalledtoherHeavenlyHomeonFebruary13,2016.Funeraland ChristianburialwereheldFebruary18,2016. Jewel'J.'PiperwascalledtoherSavior ssideonfebruary10,2016.funeralandchristianburialwereheld onfebruary20,2016. John'PoellotwascalledtohisHeavenlyHomeonFebruary14,2016.FuneralandChristianburialwillbe heldonmonday,february22,2016. SPECIAL VOTERS ASSEMBLY is scheduled for Sunday, February 28 for the purpose of calling a DirectorofWorshipArts.Thismeetingwillbeat9:15a.m.SundaySchoolteacherswhoaresignedYinbutneedto leave early for teaching responsibilities will be issued an Absentee Ballot.Refer to Focus insert for detailed informationontheindividualsbeingconsideredforthisposition. ' ** VBS 2016 plansareunderway.neededatthistimearestationleadersforourcavequestvbscaverncafe snacksstationandourpreschoolspelunkersportsandgamesstation.ifyoucanhelpinthisway,pleasecontact LisaMorenoat371Y3898orlmoreno@clnorfolkmail.org.Student&CrewleadersignupbeginsEasterSunday. ** HANDBELL CHOIR Christ Lutheran Handbell choir is now practicing in the balcony from 5Y6 p.m. on Wednesdayevenings.Wehaveroomforonemoreringer.Onlybasicknowledgeofmusicisrequired.Ifyouwould liketoparticipate,pleasecontactlisamorenoat371y3898orlmoreno@clnorfolkmail.org MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES February 24 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. The Parables of Lent: The Parable of Hidden Treasure and the Priceless Pearl In#this#parable,#two#men#give#all#that#they#have#to#buy#objects#of#great#worth.##The#service#includes#Scripture,# prayer#litanies,#familiar#hymns#and#a#message#that#helps#us#to#remember#that#we#who#are#priceless#to#christ# receive#him#who#gave#all#that#he#had#to#call#us#his#own.# Supper served 5:00-6:30 p.m. hosted by Priscillas Menu: pulled pork sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, salads, dessert and beverage THANK YOU BAYOU BOOSTERS - TheBayouBoosterDinnerwasahugesuccessSeniorHighYouth wouldliketothankthecongregationfortheirgenerosityandprayers.wewouldalsoliketothankthriventfor providingactionteamfundsforoursupplies.everyoneinattendancehadfuntryingnewfoods,visitingwitheach other,andlearningaboutthetriptothenationalyouthgatheringinjuly. Ifyoucouldn tjoinusforthebayouboosterdinnerbutwouldliketoprayforoneormoreofouryouth,please helpyourselftoabookmarkontheroundtableinthenarthex.eachbookmarkhasthenameandbasicinformation aboutoneyouthattendingthenationalyouthgatheringinjuly.weaskthatyouprayfortheyouthasweprepare forourtripandwhilewearegonethissummer. 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 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 meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00y7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringismarch1,2016.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. LIFE QUOTE: Jesus, God, became one of us, a human being with flesh and blood and all our likenesses and feelings hunger, thirst, heat, cold, fatigue, anger, frustration, pain to become our servant Lynette Auch, president of Lutherans For Life - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Mission Memo Pray for Church Workers Around the World Pray continually. I Thessalonians 5:17 ChristLutheranChurchhasreceivedtherecentnewsthatMeganKincaidisreturningfromtheHongKongmission fieldtotheu.s.sharonowens,joannaandpeterarereturningfrommacau,china,toliveintheu.s.wethankgod fortheirsharinggod'sloveintheseforeignlands.wepraythatgodwillblesstheirministryintheu.s.asthey continuetoservetheirsavior.christlutheranhasbeenassignednewmissionariesbrianandamandagauthier, baby Ezra whowillsoonbegoingtopanamacity,acityofnearlytwomillionpeople.alltheresidentsspeak Spanish.TheygoknowingthatwhentheygatheraroundtheWordofGodandHisprecioussacraments,theywill know peace and feel at home with the saints in Panama as they confess together; one Lord, one faith, and one Baptism. DAILY&DEVOTIONS&from&LUTHERAN&HOUR&MINISTRIES&are&available&on&line&at:& **HEARTSTOHELPCAMPAIGN TheBoardofChristianNurtureiscurrentlyholdingtheirannualHeartstoHelp Campaign to aid our Human Care Fund that supports the Good Neighbors and Food Pantry. This campaign is acceptingmonetarydonationsaswellasthefollowingfooditems:canned'meat'(tuna,'chicken,'spam,'meal'helpers' (hamburger,'chicken,'tuna,'toilet'paper,'roman'noodles,'jellco'and'pudding,'shampoo'samples,'deodorant'samples,' scrip'gift'cards'for'hycvee'or'lou s.if you are making a monetary donation, use the special gold envelopes includedinyourofferingenvelopesandlabelit HeartstoHelp.

3 Philippians 3:19: Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame,withmindssetonearthlythings. St.Pauldoesnotwantustosetourmindsonearthly things,fortheyarepassingaway.thisissimilartowhatjesussaysaboutstoringuptreasures onearthratherthanstoringtheminheaven.ourhearttendstogowhereweputourtreasure. ThisiswhyGodcommandsustolivegenerously:nottospoilourfun,buttohelptrainusin keepingourprioritiesstraightandourmindsoffearthlythings. ** DIRECT THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS grant funding from Thrivent Financial through its Thrivent Choice programcanhelpsupportorganizationsyoucareabout.don tletdesignatedchoicedollarsexpire.checkthe MarchEcho2.0youwillbereceivingsoonformoredetailedinformation. EligibleThriventFinancialmemberswhohavebeendesignatedChoiceDollarshaveuntilMarch31,2016,todirect anyremaining2015choicedollars.helpsupportchristlutheran.gotothrivent.com/thriventchoicetolearn moreandfindprogramtermsandconditions.orcall800y847y4836andsay ThriventChoice aftertheprompt. 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. **TODAYINSUNDAYSCHOOLthechildrenwillstudy TheTemptationofJesus. Likeus,Jesuswastemptedby Satantosin.Yet,forus,Heovercamealltemptationbecausewecannot.In'your'family'discussions,'consider'asking,' How'are'we'tempted'to'rely'on'ourselves'and'trust'in'our'powers? **OPENINGLEADERSNEEDEDFORSUNDAYSCHOOL:Ifyoucanread,andclickaremote,youhavealltheskills neededtohelpleadoursundayschoolopenings.ifyouwouldbeabletoserve1y2sundaysamonthinthisway, pleasecontactlisamorenoat371yy3898orlmoreno@clnorfolkmail.org. **SUNDAYSCHOOLMISSIONOFFERING:TodayisthelastSundaytobringyourofferingforAlaskaMissionfor ChristThismissionreachesoutwiththeGospeltothepeopleinthevastandvariedlandsofAlaska.Ifyouwould liketocontributetothismission,besuretobringyourofferingtosundayschooltodayortothechurchofficethis weekyoucanfindoutmoreaboutthisministryatalaskamissionforchrist.org **MARCH6 TherewillbenoSundaySchoolonthisdate. **SAVETHEDATE:Sunday,March20atthe10:45service,allSundayschoolchildrenwillsingandprocesswith palms. **LWMLBI[ANNUALFASHIONLUNCHEON:MarkyourcalendarsforSunday,March13,at12noon.Allladiesof thecongregationareinvitedtoattendthisevent. Withthesuccessofraisingover$600atourfirstfashionluncheon last fall and having such a ball doing it, the LWML ladies have decided to do it again. This is a freewill donation with funds going towards the 2015Y2017 LWMLnationalmissiongoal.Reservationsarerequestedbutnotrequired,socomejoinusinthefun. We reswitchingitupfromourpreviousluncheonwithanadditionofvariousagesofmodels.weareinsearchof 12youngladies/women:four10Y12yearYolds;four13Y18yearYolds;andfourwomen18andover.ModelsignYup formsareavailableatthewelcomecenterinthenarthex.finaldateformodelsignyupissunday,february28. Models will have some fun with stylists from JC Penney doing makeyup as well as hair. Please contact Sara Huwaldtatsara.huwaldt@hotmail.comformoreinformation.

4 PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21, 2016 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,NathanBoyle,Joyce Deuel,LeeAnnDohman,BruceGardels,DebGebhardt,SharonGrunke,MavisHatcliff,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman Heinold, Kellie Hoffman, Elaine Holmberg, Jason Jackson, Bob Kirkpatrick, Jane Koehler, Miriam Krueger, Georgia Lambrecht, Ruth Lehman, Christopher McFarland, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Lisa Murray, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen,CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,JimRoethler,DebRobertson,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,, ElaineThelen,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz,andthemotherofSarahBoelter. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongYtermillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties about their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Hazel Bermel, Don Brandenburg,GregFlesner,VernForney,BrendanGnewuch,CraigHerpy,EllaMaeJensen,TomKreisien,SteveLong, MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,JamesWagner, DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForKellieHoffman,beginningtreatmentforcancer. ForthefamiliesofJewelPiper,JohnPoellotandEvelynJanney,allcalledtoEternalRestthispastweek. Forthosecelebratingbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoreincluding:DonWalker(2/20,IleneSchmidt(2/23, LoisMiller(2/24,RussSila(2/24,GaynelHofmann(2/25,VernonMiller(2/26andDeeJenkins(2/28. ThanksgivingforthebaptismofLaikynLynnUehling. Forthe GrowingtheFuturewithChildlikeFaith campaign. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. 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.,Feb.21 9:30a.m.Jr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Feb.28 9:30a.m.Jr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Mar.6 9:30a.m.NoSundaySchool Sun.,Mar.13 9:30a.m.Jr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Mar.13 2:00[4:00p.m.Jr.HighServiceProject SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun.,Feb.21 9:30a.m.Sr.HighAssistwithSundaySchool Sun.,Feb.28 9:30a.m.Sr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Wed.,Mar.2 5:00p.m.Sr.HighServeLentenMeal Sun.,Mar.6 9:30a.m.NoSundaySchoolorBibleclass Sun.,Mar.13 9:30a.m.Sr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,Mar.13Sr.HighEvent

5 ** CONFIRMATION DURING LENT:In order to give families an opportunity to enjoy the Lenten meals and participateinworshiptogether,confirmationclasseswillbeheldfrom5:15y6:00p.m.onfebruary17ymarch16. TherewillbenoclassonMarch23(HolyWeek.SincetheLentenmealsareintheFellowshipHall,7 th gradewill meetinthechapelandgrades5y6willmeetinthecommitteeroom.thisisthesameschedulethatwasfollowed duringadvent.classeswillreturntotheirregularplaceandtimeonmarch30. ** PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Y Christ Lutheran Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2016Y2017 school year. Morning and afternoon classes are available for our three and fiveyday programs and a morning session is offered for thetwoydayprogram.childrenmustbeatleastthreeyearsoldby July 31, 2016 in order to enroll in the Tuesday/Thursday or the Monday/Wednesday/Friday programs. The MondayYFriday programisreservedforchildrenwhoarefourbyjuly31,2016. Our preschool teachers and aides have over 60 combined years of experience and teachers are certified by the Nebraska Department of Education. Please keep in mind that class sizes are limited. Waiting lists will be generatedforclassesthatarefull.aregistrationformisavailableattheschoolofficeorontheschoolwebsiteat **SCRIPSALEStakeplaceonTuesdaysandFridaysintheSchoolOfficefrom7:40a.m.to4:00p.m.Ifyouneed Lou s,hyveeorwalmartscripatothertimesduringtheweek,itisavailableinthechurchofficefrom8:00a.m.to 4:00p.m.MondaythroughThursday,andfrom8:00a.m.to1:00p.m.onFridays. # # LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith Lutheran High Northeast P.O. Box 2454 Norfolk, NE School located at 2010 N. 37 th Street Office Fax info@lhne.org Web ** CHRISTIAN CHARACTER + ACADEMICS = COLLEGE GRADUATE Visit Lutheran High Northeast during WelcomeWednesdays.Dropbyanytimebetween8:00a.m.and3:00p.m.tovisit.WelcomeWednesdaygives parents who are considering Christian education for their children an opportunity to learn more about how LutheranHighNortheastcanhelpyoumakethishappenforyourchild.Comeanytimebetween8:00a.m.and3:00 p.m.onanywednesday.everyoneiswelcome **LEARNMOREABOUTLHNEatDiscoverLutheranHighNightTheeventisTuesday,March1,beginningat7:00 p.m.thisisagreateventforfamilieswhowillbeorareconsideringenrollingstudentsatlhne.youhavethe opportunitytodiscovermoreaboutthecurricularandcoycurricularprogramsoflhne,meetfacultymembers,and findoutmoreabouttuition,fees,financialaidandscholarships.mostimportantlyyouwillhavetheopportunityto discoverwhyyourstudentbelongsatlhne.ifyouwouldlikemoreinformationaboutthisevent,pleasecallgreg Rathkeat(402379Y3040.SeeyouonMarch1. **WISHLISTUPDATED TheLHNEWishListhasbeenupdatedManypeopleliketheopportunitytopurchasea giftforlhnethatisveryspecific.wehave wishes rangingfromacademicitemtoitemsforourbuilding.takea lookatthelistatwww.lhne.org.

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 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; in Omaha Lane Fickler. 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 Norfolk Area Lutherans for Life. 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 02/14/ Communed 02/14/ Ash Wednesday Communed Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 02/14/16.. $23,238 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 8:00 a.m. ECHO Mailing 12:00 noon STEWARDSHIP 7:00 p.m. EVANGELISM, NURTURE, CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, ELDERS, TRUSTEES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:20 a.m. Chapel 12:15 p.m. MIDWEEK LENT 5:00-6:15 Lenten Supper 5:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 5:15 p.m. Grades 5-8 Confirmation 6:30 p.m. MIDWEEK LENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 LifeLine Screening Event FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 5:30 p.m. WORSHIP SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:15 a.m. Special VOTERS ASSEMBLY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 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.