Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation **FLOWERSontheAltartodayaregiventotheGloryofGodbyPaulandSallySplittgerberinthanksgivingfor42 yearsofmarriage.theiranniversaryisseptember1. ** WEDDING Steven Spaulding and Angie Hemenway were united in marriage before our Altar on Saturday, August29,2015. Deuteronomy 4:6 Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understandinginthesightofthepeoples,who,whentheyhearallthesestatutes,willsay, 'Surelythisgreatnationisawiseandunderstandingpeople.' Thereisnowiser,more fulfillinglifethanalifelivedaccordingtothewordofgod.weshouldbeencouragedby thiswhentheworldtemptsustothinkthatthewordofgodisharmfultous.ourfather lovesus;soallhiswordismeanttoblessus. **FROMTHEBOARDOFSTEWARDSHIPOThroughthefiscalyear weclosedthebookswithalittle morethan12,000dollarsmoreinofferingthanwerecollectedthepreviousyear,ora1.18%increase.wealso spent269,000lessthanwehadbudgetedtospend.however,therewasstilldeficitspendingfromourdesignated fundsof58,397. Sinceourbylawsrequiretheeliminationofdebtordeficitspendingeachfallwearelaunching EveryOne,Every DayThankfulGiving. Thiscampaignasksthemembersofthecongregationtoprovide1extraweekofgivingfor eachofthenextthreemonths(septemberthroughnovember).inthiswaythefundswillbereplenishedandwe will be able to serve God with our time, talents and treasures as we have planned. To date 5431 have been collected,leavingabalanceof52966tobecollectedineveryone,everydaythankfulgiving. **LHNEBEEFBLASTISTODAYontheLutheranHighNortheastCampus.SilentAuctionbeginsat3:30p.m.with servingofthepicnicstylemealstartingat4:00p.m.children sactivitiesalsobeginat4:00p.m.theliveauction willtakeplacebeginningat6:00p.m.allproceedsbenefitallthestudentsoflhne.comeandenjoythefood,fun, fellowshipandfundraisingforthisworthycause. **NORFOLK,NEBRASKA THEFIRST150YEARSpresentedbySherylSchmeckpeper,willbeMonday,August 31at7:00p.m.atChristtheServantChurch,1100EastBenjaminAvenue.Sherylhasbeentheeditoroftheliving sectionofthenorfolkdailynewsfor20years.sheservedforsixyearsasatrusteeofthenebraskastatehistorical Society, and she has served for nine years on the board of directors of the Elkhorn Valley Museum in Norfolk. Come and hear her fascinating tales of Norfolk s history. The event is free and open to the public. (Sheryl(is(a( graduate(of(christ(lutheran(school.)( ( 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 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 CLASS forthenextfewweeksintoseptemberwillbeacomparisonofjamesand Paul.WewillfocusonthethemesofCreation,Redemption(JustificationbyFaith),Sanctification,thenatureand destinyofthechurch,andtherelationshipofchristandthejews. **COMMUNITYMEN SBIBLESTUDY meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00o7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringseptember1,2015.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. **LIFELIGHTSTUDYBOOKSarebeingdistributedinthenarthextoday.Ifyoumissedtheregistrationdeadline andchoosetoattendthesmallgroupbiblestudy,stopandregistertoday.thestudyofhaggaiozechariahomalachi beginstheweekofsept.13.ifyouhavequestions,calldarlenedavis(402o371o9659) Mission Memo Pray for Church Workers Around the World Rev.JamesandAngelaSharp,Elias,Ambrose,Callida,andMagdalynaremissionariesinUruguayinSouthAmerica. They are presently working with their brothers and sister in Uruguay to expand the outreach of the church in Chapicuy.ThissmalltowninnorthernUruguayhastwomainindustries;agriculture(mostlycattleandcitrus)and tourism.asmallgroupofgermanlutheranshaslivedhereformanygenerations.thislittleflockhasaskedfor helpfromthechurchinmontevideo.thehopeistobuildachurch,pastoralhouse,andmultipurposecenterthat will reach Chapicuy and nearby Salto and Paysandu. Pray that God will bless the plans and send shortoterm missionteamstohelpthisflockgrow. DAILY&DEVOTIONS&from&LUTHERAN&HOUR&MINISTRIES&are&available&on&line&at:& LIFE QUOTE: I find it impossible to subscribe to a philosophy that believes that the destruction of human life is a legitimate solution to a problem that is mostly social, economic, and psychological... In reality, most women choose abortion because they believe they have no other choice. Patricia Heaton, actress ( Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle ) - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24

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. **TODAYINSUNDAYSCHOOL ForthenextfewweeksinSundaySchool,thechildrenwillbestudyingtruestoryofthe life%of%joseph.%it%begins%today%with%the%account%of% Joseph%and%His%Brothers. %Though%the%brothers%didn t%know%it,%god%would%use their&treachery&to&bring&about&his&plan&to&deliver&his&people&and&ultimately&to&deliver&us&from!sinanddeaththroughjesus.afamily discussion(might(include,! Howcanhatredandunkindthoughtsleadtohatefulwordsandactions?!Onthecross,Jesussavedusfrom thehurtandharmofourownsinsandthesinsofothers. **SUNDAYSCHOOLSTAFFSTILLNEEDEDFORTHISYEARINCLUDE: GreetersOwhoworkfrom9:15O9:35greetingpeopleastheyenterthebuilding,welcomingnewcomers andansweringbasicquestionsabouttimeandplaceforsundayschool Grade5helper,2timesamonthOhelpstheteacherwithmaterialsandattendance,allowingtheteacherto keepthekidsengaged. Ifyoucanhelpinanyoftheseways,pleasecontactLisaMorenoasap. ** HELP NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER S KIDS FUN NIGHT on September 9 from 5:00O6:30 p.m. This is a fun activityforstudentsage3ograde6.thereareusually10o15studentswhoattend.thepreviousleaderisnowa confirmationparentandcannolongerlead.ifyoucanplanorcarryoutplansmadebythepreviousleaderforthis month,pleasecontactlisamorenoassoonaspossible.themonthsofoctoberodecemberarecovered! ** SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE NEXT MONTH: Large round unfrosted sugar cookies (for September20),cansofblue,greenorwhitefrosting,tubesofbrownorblackfrosting,plasticknives,smallpaper plates, and hot chocolate drink mix. If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the church office.thankyou!! ** EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS: Parents who were unable to attend Rally Day are reminded to fill out an emergencycontactformforsundayschoolchildren(oneperfamily)eachyear.theseareavailableatclnorfolk.org onthechildren'sministrypage,inthenarthex,oratsundayschool.pleasereturnthemtothechurchofficeorwith yourchildtosundayschool. FOR YOUR CALENDAR ** TEN POINT PITCH willbemeetingthursday,september3at2:00p.m.thelocationforthismonthwillbe GraceLutheranChurch(5 th StreetandPhillipAvenue).AnyonewantingafunOfilledafternooniswelcome.Thisis forbeginnersaswellasexperiencedplayers.welookforwardtomeetingyouthere.youmaybringsnacksto shareanddrinkisprovided. **GOINGTOTHESTATEFAIR?JointheNebraskaDistrictLLLforworship.ThespeakerfortheStateFairon September6at9:00a.m.willbetheRev.Dr.BrianFriedrich,PresidentofConcordiaUniversity;Seward.Musicfor theworshipservicewillbeprovidedbygracelutheranchurch,grandisland.worshipservicesareatthebristol WindowsStage. **JOY UNWSPEAKWAWBELLwithhandbellsoloistKristineStoutperformingwillbeSunday,September13at2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 520 East Main Street in Pierce. Tickets are 12 in advance or 15 at the door. Proceedswillbenefitmissions.FormoreinformationcontactZionLutheranChurchOfficeat402O329O4313.

4 Sarah Moje, Youth Director YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Website: Click on Ministries and select your group SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun., Aug. 30 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study in Youth Rooms Wed., Sept. 2 7:00-8:30 p.m. Game Night Sun., Sept. 6 9:30 a.m. BK Sunday (meet at Burger King 13 th & Pasewalk) Sept Flocking Flamingo Fundraiser PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 30, 2015 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,JoyceDeuel,Deb Gebhardt,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman)Heinold,ElaineHolmberg,JasonJackson,BobKirkpatrick,JaneKoehler, MiriamKrueger,GeorgiaLambrecht,RuthLehman,ChristopherMcFarland,SusanMeinke,LisaMeyer,RobertMock, Lisa Murray, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen, Carolyn Prauner, Sondra Reigle, Jim Roethler, Deb Robertson, Jean Schacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,JasonSummers,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongOtermillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties about their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Marcia Bell, Hazel Bermel,GregFlesner,VernForney, BrendanGnewuch,MarcellineGronau,CiaraHart,CraigHerpy, EllaMaeJensen, TomKreisien,SteveLong,MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag, BarbSlieter,VidaSunderman,LoisViergutz,DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForStevenSpauldingandAngieHemenwayunitedinmarriagebeforeourAltaronAugust29,2015. Forthosecelebrating80yearsormoreofbirthdayblessings:HelenReeves(8/30),IoneHorst(8/31),ViBree(9/5), andduaneklug(9/5). Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. Remember to continue your collection of Boxtops4Education, Campbell Soup Labels, and Coke Codes throughouttheschoolyear.thankyoutoallwhohelpclipandcollectforus!wecouldn tdoitwithoutyour help!pleasekeepsupportingchristlutheran School!REMEMBER(to(cut(the(whole(barcode(off(the(Campbell( soup(label(or(they(will(not(accept(them.(

5 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 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 Betty Sunderman, Jerrine Kohlhof; at Children s/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. 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 08/16/ Communed 08/16/ Bible Class.. 48 Sunday School / Staff.. 41 / 9 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 08/09/ ,484 Received 08/16/ ,252 Loan Balance 08/18/ This Week s Activities SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class 10:45 a.m. COMMUNION MONDAY, AUGUST 24 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 8:00 a.m. ECHO processing/mailing 12:00 noon STEWARDSHIP 6:30 p.m. EVANGELISM, NURTURE 7:00 p.m. ELDERS, TRUSTEES, EDUCATION, CHILD CARE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 8:20 a.m. Chapel 5:00 p.m. Confirmation classes begin with Parent Meeting THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 7:00 p.m. Family Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 3:00 p.m. Hemenway / Spaulding wedding 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION Teacher Commissioning 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 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.