A Stephen Ministry Congregation WEEKLY FOCUS

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation August 14, 2016 WEEKLY FOCUS **BAPTISM Ty#William#Don#Viergutz,#sonofBeauandAmandaViergutz,isbeingbaptizedinthe10:45service thisweekend.tywasbornmarch3,2016. **FUNERALS FourofGod sservantshavebeencalledtotheirsavior ssideinrecentdays.theywereasfollows: Ted# Schultz entered Eternal Rest on August Funeral service and Christian burial were held Tuesday,August9,2016. Sadie#Jane#SwandaughterofJoshandSarahSwan,enteredEternalRestonAugust5,2016.Funeralservice andchristianburialwereheldonwednesday,august10,2016. Anita#Bush#entered Eternal Rest on August 4, Funeral service and Christian burial were held on Friday,August12,2016. Mavis#Hatcliff#enteredEternalRestonAugust6,2016.FuneralserviceandChristianburialwillbeheldon Monday,August15,2016. ** WEDDING Jesse#White#and#Samantha#Melcher#wereunitedinmarriagebeforeourAltaronSaturday,August 13,2016. Luke 12:51 Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. Jesus has come to divide us out of the world to carve out a people for Himself, redeemedbyhisbloodandtrustinghisword.theworldhatesthisword,butforusitislifeand salvation.weseektofollowjesus'wordinallthingsbecauseweknowhimwhogaveustheword: weknowhealwaysseekstoblessus. ** A STEWARDSHIP REMINDER AsChristLutheranhasbegunanewfiscalyearonJuly1,itistimeforusas God sredeemedstewardstoprayerfullyconsideranincreaseinourfinancialoffering,especiallyasnewstaffis addedtofillvacantpositions.ifyouareenrolledinsimply#giving,pleasecontactjudyinthechurchofficetomake changes.thiscanbedoneby jbohn@clnorfolkmail.org.,byphone(402`371`1210),orapersonalvisit. The Stewardship Committee **FAMILYCAMPINGTRIP:Ifyoudidnotgetenoughcampinginthissummer,youhaveonemorechanceChrist LutheranwillbehavingafamilycampingtripatCampLutheroverLaborDayweekend.Arrivaltimecanbeany timebetweensaturdayafternoonandsundaymorning,withdeparturebetweensundayafternoonandmonday afternoon.camperhookups,tentingareas,orcabinsareavailable,aswellasmanyfuncampactivities.worshipis at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, followed by some camp service projects until lunch at 12:30. Congregation members who do not wish to stay over are invited to come for Sunday s activities. More information and registration information is available at or by calling the church office for Matt, Sarah, or Lisa.PleaseregisterbyAugust28,sowecanreserveenoughspaceandplanmealsandactivities. **BLESSINGFOREDUCATORS Thisweekendinallservices,wewillofferaspecialprayerforallthoseinvolved in the field of education. We are thankful for these servants dedicated to furthering the knowledge of future generations. TheMissionStatementofChristLutheranChurch Share God s Word Share His Love Do It Now

2 Mission Memo Church Workers Around the World DavidandRachelBaker,Julia,Timothy,DanielandEstherservetheLordinCentralAsia.Davidtellshowan hourintoa6`hour,mostlyoff`road,ministrytripinmongoliatheywerestoppedintheirtracksbyahorseshoe Thehorseshoewasfacingopen`sideupandpiercedtheirtire.Usuallytheywouldtravelwithasparetire,butthis daythedriverneglectedtobringone.thedriverflaggeddownacarheadingbacktothecityandwentbacktoget asparetire.hewouldreturn31/2hourslater.whilewaiting,theynoticedtheywereonlyabout300feetfroma yurt(tent).astheysatdrinkingteaanoverseerofthelocalmuslimcommunitystoppedandaskedthefamilyfor twogoatstomakeanoffering.theyweretobeusedforananimalsacrifice.godchoseadiscardedhorseshoeto stopdavidattherightplacetotellhisstoryofagodwhoplannedasacrificeforallmankind. DAILY&DEVOTIONS&from&LUTHERAN&HOUR&MINISTRIES&are&available&on&line&at:& 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 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 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 LIFE QUOTE: The greatest comfort Christians have as they face death is the knowledge that Christ already has died and risen again. The second greatest comfort is like unto it: the knowledge that we, too, have been buried into Christ s death through baptism so that we may rise again to newness of life with Him (Romans 6:4). Ryan C. MacPherson, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:8 EVENTS **ST.JOHNLUTHERANCHURCHGREENGARDENwillhostanIceCreamSocialonSunday,August14,attheKC HallinMadisonfrom10:30a.m.to1:00p.m.Menuincludessloppyjoes,hotdogs,chips,pies,dessertsandice cream.freewilldonationgoestolapsoflove. **HOMEADEICECREAM&PIESOCIAL TrinityLutheraninFosterwillhavetheir30 th AnnualIceCreamSocial onsunday,august21,from4:00to8:00p.m.thriventfinancialisassistingwiththepurchaseofsupplies.allfree willdonationsreceivedwillbegiventomissions.

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. **IN SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY thepsq3lessonis TheSaintsinHeaven. Thesaintsinheavenpraise God for His power and glory and wisdom. God, who is all`powerful, loving, and wise, will answer our prayers,ashehaspromised.parentscoulddiscuss, WheredowesingpraisestoGodlikethesaintsin heaven? Howarethewordsofoursongsofpraisesimilartotheirs? Today in Grades 4Q6, students will grapple with the question, Why should the Bible matter to me? as they concludetheunitbible FactorFiction.TheywilllearnhowtheBibleisamaptoguideyourlifeastheystudy Psalm119. ** NEXT WEEK IN SUNDAY SCHOOL: Studentswillbepromotedtotheirnewgrades,aswecelebrateSunday schoolinthe8amserviceandparentsjointheirchildrenfora9:30openinginthegym,followedby somefun activitieswiththeirnewclassandteachers.pleaseplantoattendifyouhavemorethanonechild,gowiththe youngestchild.besuretofilloutasundayschoolinformationformforthisyear. **SUNDAYSCHOOLSTAFFSTILLNEEDED:Westillneedgreeters,openingleadersandstationleaderstowork 1`2Sundaysamonth.Nopreparationisneeded;canyousparejust1houramonth?Ourstaffisafungroupof peoplewhoisdedicatedtoteachingthefaithtothenextgeneration.pleaseprayaboutthisopportunitytogetto knowsomewonderfulpeopleifyoucanhelp,pleasecontactlisamoreno. **STAFFMEETING:OurannualSundayschoolstaffmeetingwillbeheldthisWednesday,August17at7:00p.m. inthefellowshiphall.pleasemakeeveryefforttobethere,ashalfofyourtimewillbespentmakingplansanda schedulewithyourdepartment. **NOSUNDAYSCHOOLonSunday,September4.PleaseplantodrivetoCampLutherforworshipandaservice project,aswellassomefunactivities 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.,Aug.14 9:30a.m.BibleStudy Sun.,Aug.21 9:30a.m.BibleStudy Wed.,Aug.24 7:00p.m.ConfirmationParentMtg. SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sun., Aug. 14 9:30 a.m. Bible Study in Youth Rooms Sun., Aug. 21 Assist with Sunday School Rally Day Sun., Aug :00-2:00 p.m. BBQ & Games Sun., Aug. 28 9:30 a.m. Bible Study in Youth Rooms

4 ATTENTIONPARENTS: CONFIRMATION Grades5/6publicschoolstudents Grades7/8CLSandpublicschoolstudents. ConfirmationclassesbeginwithameetingonAugust24at7:00p.m.Thatevening,youandyourstudent(s)will meet in the Fellowship Hall to share the updated Confirmation Manual, the 2016`2017 calendar of classes and activitiesandtheoutlineoftheyear.wewillthenmovetotherespectiveclassroomssothatthestudents,their familiesandtheirteacherscangothroughtheconfirmationmaterialsandexpectationsforthespecificagelevel. Thisyearclasseswillbetaughtby:PastorMoreno(Grades5/6),MattWingert,DirectorofYouthMinistry(Grade 7),andPastorWinter(Grade8).ContactLynnintheChurchOfficeifyoudidnotreceiveinformationaboutthis. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 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,JaneKoehler,MiriamKrueger,Georgia Lambrecht, Ruth Lehman, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Lisa Murray, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen, Dean Pennington, CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,JimRoethler,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,TeresaSlahn,CarolThies, DaleTomka,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz,andthemotherofSarahBoelter. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlong`termillness;thosewhofacetests,uncertaintiesabout theirhealth,undergoingsurgery,orfacingdifficulttimes,including:elizabethambrose,bradandvictoriabakerand children, Emma and Brooklyn (car accident); LaVaine Benson, Hazel Bermel, Chris Bredehoeft, Brendan Gnewuch, CraigHerpy,EllaMaeJensen,TomKreisien,SteveLong,MarilynMeans,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,SandySchulz,Sam Seikaly,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,JamesWagner,DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForJonathanGlaserinhiscontinuingrecuperationfromabonemarrowtransplant. ForthefamiliesofTedSchultz,SadieSwan,AnitaBushandMavisHatcliffastheymournthelossoftheirlovedones. ThanksgivingfortheBaptismofTyWilliamDonViergutz. ForthemarriageofJesseWhiteandSamanthaMelcherunitedinmarriageonAugust13,2016. Thanksgivingfor80yearsormoreofbirthdayblessingsgiventothefollowing:MarionMeisinger(8/16) Thanksgivingfor58yearsofmarriageblessingsgiventoRogerandHelenFrank(8/14). Forthecontinuingworkofthecallcommitteesforvariouschurchworkers. Forthe GrowingtheFuturewithChildlikeFaith campaign. Forourmissionaries,especiallythattheymaybekeptsafeinthesetimesofturmoilintheworld. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose. ** LADIES NIGHT OUT IS COMING Q The Priscillas LWML group at Christ Lutheran traditionally has their September meeting as a Ladies Night Out. This year their Ladies Night Out will be a Wine Tasting Event to be held at the Immaculata Monastery and SpiritualityCenterat300North18 th StreetonSeptember13,2016at6:30p.m. ThePriscillasarealsomakingthisaFundraisingEventtoraisefundsforthehighchairsandcribsneededinthe newhelpinghandschildcare.supplementalfundsfromthriventwillalsobeusedforthisfundraising. Cost for the evening is 10 per person and this will include the wine tasting and hors de oeuvres for the evening. Guests are welcome to attend. Watch for more details on the upcomingevent.reservationswillbeneededfortheeveningsopleasecall402`371`1210or e`mailjbohn@clnorfolkmail.orginthechurchofficewithyourreservationbyseptember6, 2016ifyouwouldliketohavea LadiesNightOut.

5 WORSHIP NOTES **CLICKERS/SCRIPTUREREADERS/VIDEORECORDERS`Weneedyourhelp.Wouldyouliketolearnhowto be a clicker (screen operator) for the worship services, record worship services for our shut`ins, or use your readingandspeakingskills?weneedyoupleasecontactlynnintheofficeandshewillgetyoustartedonyour journeyinservingchristlutheran.lynn s islwalmsley@clnorfolkmail.org. ** LABOR DAY WEEKEND WORSHIP willbesaturdayat5:30p.m.asusual,andonlyoneserviceonsundayat 9:30a.m.TherewillbenoSundaySchoolorBibleClassonthisweekend. 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 ** FOR INFORMATION ABOUT 2016Q17 ENROLLMENT:Contact our school office. Financial aid is available.& Enrollmentapplicationsforthe2016`17schoolyeararestillavailable.LutheranHighprovidesaquality,Christian educationforstudentsingrades9`12.# OurACTscoresconsistentlyratehigherthanbothstate&nationalaverages.Wewelcomestudentsfromall religiousaffiliations. Financialaidisavailable.WecanmakeLutheranHighanaffordablechoiceforyou Formoreinformationcontactourschooloffice. **EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITYQLHNEiscurrentlyseekingcandidatesforthefollowingpositions: MaintenanceOpening Part`time(18hours)intheevenings. OtherOpenings`Headtrackcoach,HeadWrestlingcoachandapart`timebusdriver. Formoreinformationonthesepositions,pleasecontactPrincipalDanielSievertat(402)379`3040. **FIRSTCHAPELOFTHESCHOOLYEAR:ThefirstchapeloftheschoolyearatLHNEwillbeheldWednesday, August10at11:00am.DuringthisfirstChapel,wewillinstallingfacultymembersnewtoLHNEincludingMr. SievertasPrincipal.JoinusaswecelebrateandpraiseourFatherforHismanyblessingstous. ** BEEF BLAST 2016 the20 th AnnualBeefBlastfundraisingeventiscomingsoon ONLY2WEEKS;Sunday, August28,2016OneoftheheadlineauctionitemsthisyearforBeefBlastisaHuskerSuiteExperiencedonated byjoerickettsandtherickettsfamily.thiswillinclude4suiteticketstotheoctober22gamewithpurdue;apre` game tailgate; commemorative book and tickets to remember the amazing views and unique experience while cheeringonthehuskersplannowtoattendbeefblast2016onsunday,august28,2016. NEW&TIMEforBEEFBLAST,Sunday,August28,2016 SilentAuction 10:30am 1:30pm; Picnicstylemeal 11:00am 2:00pm; LiveAuctionwillbeginat2:00pm. Children sactivitiesthroughouttheday AllactivitiesonthecampusofLutheranHighNortheast **LHNESCRIPPleasesupportLutheranHighanditsstudentsbypurchasingSCRIP?YoucanbuySCRIPatEcho Lighting, 700 Omaha Ave., during regular business hours or at LHNE. School office summer hours are flexible, pleasecall(402)379`3040beforeyoumakeatriptoschool.

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 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 Richard Schulz, Teresa Slahn; at Children s/omaha 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. ON MAIN STREET Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Cable TV DAILY DEVOTIONS Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 08/07// Communed 250 Sunday School / Staff. 32 /10 Bible Class. 39 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 08/07/ ,246 Growing the Future Campaign Committed &/or received as of 7/24.. 1,026,598 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP New Member Welcome 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION MONDAY, AUGUST 15 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance 5:45 p.m. Youth Board 6:30 p.m. Back-to-School Fun Night WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17-1 st Day of School 8:20 a.m. Chapel 7:00 p.m. Sun. School Staff Meeting THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 1:30 p.m. Ladies Circle 7:00 p.m. Lutherans for Life FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly 5:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 3:00 p.m. Dobrovolny/Stachura wedding 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION Sunday School Rally Day 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. * 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