A Stephen Ministry Congregation WEEKLY FOCUS

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation July 10, 2016 WEEKLY FOCUS **FUNERAL DennisKoehlerwascalledtohisSavior ssideonjune30,2016.funeralserviceandchristianburial wereheldonwednesday,july6,2016. **WEDDING FaithBlomenbergandKevinKnappwereunitedinmarriagebeforeourAltaronSaturday,July9, ** NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING Inworshiptoday,wearecommissioning24youthand7 adult chaperones who will be traveling to New Orleans to participate in the National Youth Gathering,aswellasdoingservanteventsalongtheway.Pleasekeepthisgroupinyourprayers forsavetravelandanawesomeexperiencewithover25,000otheryouthfromacrossthecountry. IfyouwanttoshareintheNationalYouthGatheringinthecomfortofyourownhome(andair conditioning),gotohttp:// live withlivestreaming links, pictures, news, etc. Our group will also be blogging about our trip. Keep up with us at Finally,joinusonSunday,July31,duringBibleClasshour,asweshareourexperiencewiththecongregationin thesanctuary. Luke 10:25 "Teacher,whatshallIdotoinheriteternallife?"Thereisnothingrightaboutthis question.whatshallido#toinherit?whatcanyoudotoinheritthethroneofengland?youcan tdo anythingtogainthosethings:aninheritancecomesbyfamilyties,notdeeds.ourdeedsfollowand resultfromourfamilyties:thefathercallsushisownchildren.soweinheriteternallifebygrace, andseektoliveoutournewcallingasthefather'schildrenwithourgoodworks. ** PARTTIME PARA NEEDED: Christ Lutheran Preschool is looking for a partbtime parabprofessional. Hours wouldbemorningsonlywhenschoolisinsession.salarybasedoneducationandexperience.sendresumec/o SarahMoje,ChristLutheranSchool511S.5 th St.,Norfolk,NE68701,orfaxto402b371b1288beforeJuly15. WELCOME. ** MATT WINGERT has joined our ministry staff as Director of Youth Ministry. We are thankful that God has led Matt to serve among us as Director of Youth Ministry and look forward to welcoming him and his wife, Angela, and daughter, Grace. On Sunday, July 17, there will be a special time of consecration for Matt in the 8:00 and 10:45 services. A welcome and fellowship time with Matt and his family will be held in the fellowship hall beforethestartofbibleclassthatday.ifyouwouldliketowelcomethewingertfamilyina specialway,acard/giftcardshowerisbeinghostedbythechurchstaffandboardofelders. CardsreceivedwillbepresentedtotheWingertsonJuly17.Ifyoucannotbeinattendance, youmaydropcardsoffatthechurchoffice. 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 Moje / Wingert 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 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 Moje / Wingert 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 **LIFELIGHTBIBLESTUDYisanineweek,inbdepthsmallgroupBiblestudyprogramthatmeetsinhomesorat church.itisforpeoplewhodesiretostudythebibleinbdepth.youwillbegivenastudybookandeachlessonwill leadyouthroughthebibleversesandchaptersof1stand2ndchronicles.useaneasytoreadbibleandwork throughyourworksheetsathometothebestofyourability.classtimeisanhour.inlifelightwemeetnew people,makechristianfriends,andpraywithbelieversinourclass.thegoaloflifelightisthatthrougharegular program of inbdepth personal and group study of Scripture, more and more Christian adults may grow in their personalfaithinjesuschrist.pleaseusetheregistrationformfoundelsewhereinthisfocus,orinthenarthexif youareanewenrollee. Mission Memo Church Workers Around the World Our missionaries Duane and Elizabeth Meissner, Marcie, Maverick, and Ayana are missionaries to Belize, CentralAmerica.PastorDuanewrites:"LearningSpanishoverthepastfourmonthshasbeenanexcitingchallenge. We now know enough to be able to get around in Spanish speaking areas of Belize and to carry on basic conversationswithnewpeoplethatwemeet.wewillbelivingonthebeautifulpeninsulaofplacencia.wewillbe living in close proximity to the people we will be serving first in the village of Seine Bight. Our rental home is locatedwithinwalkingdistancefromwhereourkidswillattendschool.ipurchasedarugged4x4mahindratruck forourfamilyfornavigatingtheruggedbelizeanroads.prayforgod'sgraceaswesettleintoournewlife,home, andcountry.prayforsuccessforastringofbelizemissionsocietycrewsscheduledtoarrivethissummer." DAILYDEVOTIONSfromLUTHERANHOURMINISTRIESareavailableonlineat: LIFE QUOTE: For all the millions of walking wounded in our society, for those who have had an abortion or have been affected by an abortion decision, there is a Word of Hope Lutherans For Life s healing ministry. Word of Hope ( ; connects men and women soul wounded through the act of abortion to the forgiveness and healing that comes only through knowing that God loves you and sent His Son to free you from the guilt of all sin including abortion. Diane E. Schroeder, former president of Lutherans For Life - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11

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. **INSUNDAYSCHOOLTODAY thepsv3lessonis PeterandJohnHealaLameMan. Thelamemanpraisedand thankedgod.wepray,praise,andgivethankstogodforwhoheisandwhathehasdoneforusthroughhisson, Jesus.Askyourchildren, WhatcanwepraiseandthankGodfortoday? TodayinGrades4V6,studentswillgrapplewiththequestion, DoIhavetolikeeverybody? intheirbestfriends ForeverunitwheretheywilldiscoverhowGodhascommandedustoloveeveryoneinJohn13:34b34;Romans 12:9b21,andIJohn4:19b21. **SUNDAYSCHOOLSUPPLIES:ThankyoutoeveryonewhohasbroughtsuppliesforSundayschool.Wearein needofverysmallplasticcontainers,suchastheonesthatfrozenjuiceconcentratecomesin.cleansmallcans,like tomatopastecans,wouldalsowork. ** SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF NEEDED FOR FALL:Godhasblesseduswithalltheteachersweneedforfall,but couldusesubstitutes,greeters,openingleaders,andstationleaders.ifyouareinterestedinhelpingwithoneof thesejust1b2timesamonth,pleasecontactlisamoreno. **SUNDAYSCHOOLMISSIONOFFERING:OurJulymissionoffering,thisweekandnextweek,willhelpourVBS project,groupcares. **SAVETHEDATE:RallyDayisAugust21.ThisisthedaywemoveuptothenextgradeofSundayschooland meetournewteachers.parentsareencouragedtoattendforafestivedayandfunactivities. YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Matt Wingert, Director of Youth Ministry mwingert@clnorfolkmail.org Website: Sarah Moje, Youth Coordinator youth@clnorfolkmail.org Click on Ministries and select your group JUNIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun., July 10 9:30 a.m. Assist with Sunday School Sun., July 17 9:30 a.m. Jr. High Bible Study in Youth Room Sun.,July24 9:30a.m.AssistwithSundaySchool SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun., July 10 Assist with Sunday School Sun., July 17 Bible Study in Youth Room Sun., July 24 Assist with Sunday School **SUMMERSCRIPSALEStakeplaceonTuesdaysandThursdayfrom9:00to 3:00 at the CLS office. If you need Lou s, HyVee or Walmart scrip at other times during the week, it is available in the Church Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.MondaythroughThursday;from8:00a.m.to1:00p.m.onFridays.# #

4 ** MEALSONWHEELS TheMealsonWheelsvolunteersforJuly 11V15are:Route#1,LaJeanHofmannand MaryGray;Route#2,NancyBocheandniece;Route#3,KathyGebhardtandfamily;Route#4,5,6,7,Clarenceand LoisMann;Route#8,JudithOttenandNetaGubbels;Route#9,BevSchmidtT,W,Th,AliceKoehler,MF;Route #10,LeonandBarbWagner. **MISSINGBOWLS Twoofourladieswhoregularlyfurnishfoodforvariousoccasionsaremissingbowls.One bowlisalarge,deeptupperwarebowlwithalid.thenameofkimknightiswrittenonit.asmaller,shallow glasssaladbowlisalsomissing.theremaynotbeanameonthisitem.pleasecheckyourkitcheninventorytosee ifperhapsyouhaveavisitingbowlthatmayfitthesedescriptions.ifso,pleasereturnthemtothechurchofficeso theycanbereunitedwiththeirowners. **GREENTHUMBHELPWANTED:Lovetobeoutdoors?Doyouhaveagreenthumb?Doyouhaveanhouror twooffreetimeduringtheweek?ifyouansweredyestoanyorallofthesequestions,pleasecontactellenglanzer now. Her number is 371b1907. We are seeking help in maintenance and upkeep of the Biblical Garden at the school.watering,weeding,pruningandtenderlovingcareareessentialelementsofkeepingthisuniquegardenin it sbeautifulenvironmentandwillingworkersareneeded. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 10, 2016 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,NathanBoyle,Joyce Deuel,LeeAnnDohman,BruceGardels,DebGebhardt,SharonGrunke,MavisHatcliff,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman) Heinold,Kellie(Hoffman)Reyes,ElaineHolmberg,SandyHorst,JasonJackson,BobKirkpatrick,JaneKoehler,Miriam Krueger, Georgia Lambrecht, Ruth Lehman, Christopher McFarland, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Lisa Murray, Jared Musser,AmyNeuhalfen,CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,JimRoethler,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,, ElaineThelen,CarolThies,DaleTomka,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz,andthemotherofSarahBoelter. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongbtermillness;thosewhofacetests,uncertaintiesabout theirhealth,undergoingsurgery,orfacingdifficulttimes,including:elizabethambrose,bradandvictoriabakerand children,emmaandbrooklyn(caraccident);hazelbermel,chrisbredehoeft,vernforney,brendangnewuch,craig Herpy,EllaMaeJensen,TomKreisien,SteveLong,MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,Sandy Schulz,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,JamesWagner,DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForJonathanGlaserinhisrecuperationgfromabonemarrowtransplant. ForRyleeTatum,undergoingsurgeryatMayothisweek. ForSharonKoehlerandfamilyinthelossofherhusband,DennisKoehler. Thanksgiving for birthday blessings of 80 years or more given to:harriet Wehrle (7/11), Ruby Schulz (7/12) and MethaWildermuth(7/16). ForFaithBlomenbergandKevinKnapp,unitedinmarriagebeforeouraltaronSaturday. Thanksgivingforababygirl,PeytonElizabeth,borntoRyanandStacyHart.(Grandparents:MikeDebKesting) Forthecontinuingworkofthecallcommitteesforvariouschurchworkers. Forour24youth7chaperones,aswellasthousandsofothersattendingNationalYouthGathering. ForwillingworkersforVacationBibleSchoolandSundaySchool. Forthe GrowingtheFuturewithChildlikeFaith campaign. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. WORSHIP NOTES **CLICKERS/SCRIPTUREREADERS/VIDEORECORDERSbWeneedyourhelp.Wouldyouliketolearnhowto be a clicker (screen operator) for the worship services, record worship services for our shutbins, or use your readingandspeakingskills?weneedyoupleasecontactlynnintheofficeandshewillgetyoustartedonyour journeyinservingchristlutheran.lynn s islwalmsley@clnorfolkmail.org.

5 COMMUNITY EVENTS ** PROJECT HEALTHIER YOU / DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM CLASSES sponsoredbyelkhornlogan ValleyPublicHealth,willstartonJuly14,from6:00b7:00p.m.LocationfortheclassisattheELVPHoffice,302 WestPhillipAvenue(MidtownHealthBuilding).Theclassisidealforpeoplewhowanttoloseweight,bemore activeandreachtheirhealthylifestylegoals.classwillmeetonceperweekfor16weeksforthecoreclassand thenoncepermonthfor6months.costoftheclassis$50fortheseries.ifyouareinterestedinlearningmore aboutthisvaluableclass,pleasecalltheelkhornloganvalleypublichealthdepartmentat402b529b2233. **STEPPINGON(forSeniors) ElkhornLoganValleyPublicHealthwillbehostingtheSteppingOnprogramat thenorfolkseniorcenterbeginningjuly25,from10:00a.m. 12noon.Thisfreeclassempowersolderadultsto reducetheirriskoffalling.classwillmeetonceaweekforsevenweeksandtopicsinclude:vision,outdoorsafety, footwear, medication management, home safety, mobility aids, balance and exercise. If you are interested in learningmoreaboutthisvaluableclass,pleasecalltheelkhornloganvalleypublichealthdepartmentat402b529b LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith **SUMMERCAMPS LHNEsummercampregistrationsareavailableatwww.lhne.org. Lutheran High Northeast P.O. Box 2454 Norfolk, NE School located at 2010 N. 37 th Street Office Fax info@lhne.org Web ** BEEF BLAST 2016 the20 th AnnualBeefBlastfundraisingeventiscomingsoonSunday,August28,2016 Thisyearwewillbestartingatanewtime.TheSilentAuctionwillstartat10:30a.m.andrunthrough1:30p.m; ourpicnicstylemealwillstartservingat11:00a.m.through2:00p.m;andtheliveauctionwillbeginat2:00p.m. **BEEFBLASTAUCTIONIDEAS haveyoueverwonderedwhatyoucouldprovideasanauctionitem?consider some of these ideas: Vacation cabins or Time Shares; Sports and Concert Tickets; Services like: Babysitting, Cleaning,Mowing,Springyardwork,FallYardwork,Baking,Decorating,newHandcraftedItems.Maybeyouhave an idea, but would like to get someone else s opinion? Contact us by at beefblast@lhne.org.new and differentideasforitemsarealwayswelcome

6 VBS FOCUS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY TWO$ WEEKS$ FROM$ TODAY marks the start of Cave Quest Vacation Bible School Besuretosignupinadvancesowe canplanwellforalloftheparticipantsvbsisfrom6:00p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24 through Thursday, July 28 for childrenages3throughgrade6. DONATIONS$FOR$MEALS$$SNACKSarestillneeded.Youcan sign up in the narthex for what you would like to bring. All donationsshouldbebroughttothechurchonsunday,july24, unless arranged otherwise. Thank you to everyone who has broughtcraftdonations Smallhammerswillbeneededonceagainthisyear.Ifwecan borrowyours,pleaselabelitwithyourname,andleaveiton thevbstableinthenarthex.itwillbeavailabletopickupin thesameplaceaftervbsisover. VBS$VOLUNTEER$TRAININGwillbeheldThursday,July21at 7 p.m. If you are not able to attend, please contact Lisa Moreno. VBS$ MEALS$ WILL$ BE$ SERVEDfrom5:30R6:00pmMonday through Thursday of VBS in the school cafeteria. Students, parents and volunteers are welcome to attend the meals. A freewillofferingwillbetakentohelpwithexpenses. VBS$OFFERINGS:$$VBSwillbegatheringofferingstohelpthe organization GroupCares repairhomesandaddthingslike handicap accessibility ramps for children in need across America. We will also be collecting school supplies for Norfolk sstuff%the%bus%campaign,whichhelpsneedystudents in Norfolk. Below is a list of offering items for the week of VBS: Sunday:$$Widerulednotebookand4folders/pennies Monday:$$pkg.#2yellowwoodenpencils,2big erasers,anda5x8 pencilbox/nickels Tuesday:$$2boxes24ct.crayons,andapackageofglue sticks/dimes Wednesday:$$4oz.bottleElmer sglueandfiskar scissorsforage5r8/quarters Thursday:$$redpensand2boxesKleenex/dollars Neworgentlyusedbackpacksarealsowelcomeanydayof theweek.

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 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 Coordinator Lisa Moreno... Children s Ministry Coordinator Steve Stortz. Principal Matt Wingert Director of Youth Ministry 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; Barb Spiering; in Huron, SD Jim Story; in Yankton Connie Schulz; at Children s/omaha Jonathan Glaser, Lane Fickler; at MaDonna/Lincoln Lincoln Schindler. 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. Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 07/03/ Communed 324 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 07/03/16.. $19,462 Growing the Future Campaign Committed /or received as of 7/03.. $1,019,783 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, JULY 10 NYG Commissioning 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School / AIC 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION MONDAY, JULY 11 3:30 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, JULY 12 7:00 p.m. Priscillas FRIDAY, JULY 15 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly 6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal SATURDAY, JULY 16 3:00 p.m. Duerst / Popken 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, JULY 17 Matt Wingert Consecration 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP 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. 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