WEEKLY FOCUS. Share God s Word Share His Love Do It Now!

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation March 12, 2017 WEEKLY FOCUS **FUNERAL Betty%HaufwascalledtoherSavior sside,march5,2017.funeralserviceandchristianburialwere heldonfriday,march10,2017. MIDWEEKLENTENSERVICES Wednesday,March15 12:15&6:30p.m. March15MidweekTheme:At%the%Crossroads:%%Judgment% %PontiusPilateiscalleduponbythecrowdstomakea judgmentcallaboutjesus,andhisdecisionnottodecideresultsinthedeathofchrist.welooktothecrossof Christaswemakedefinitivejudgmentcallsinourlives,andaskGodtoguideusbyHisdivinewisdom. **LENTENMEAL willbeservedfrom5:00k6:15p.m.bylutheransforlife.menuthisweekisalasagnameal withgarlicbread,andbeverage.proceedsfromthefreewillofferingwillhelpwithvariousprojectsandministries supportedbylutheransforlife. **SUNDAYSINLENT StandingattheCross Week3.Inthisyearofobservanceforthe500 th anniversaryof thereformation, StandingattheCross focusesonportionsofsermonsmartinlutheractuallypreachedduring Lent,HolyWeekandEasterintheparisheswhereheserved.Thefocusnextweek(March19)willbe Standing%in% Suffering. WewillstandatthefootofthecrossandseehowJesussufferedthepenaltythatwedeservedforour sins.thelambofgodsufferedthepenaltyofdeathforussothatthroughfaithinhisnamewehaveforgiveness andlife. John3:16 ForGodsolovedtheworld,thathegavehisonlySon,thatwhoeverbelievesinhim shouldnotperishbuthaveeternallife. ThisisperhapsthemostwellKknownandwellKbeloved verseinthenewtestament andforgoodreason.thissimplegospelmessageisthefoundation for our whole life our new life in Christ. This new life is characterized by thankfulness and devotiontoourfatherwhohasprovidedforussolavishlyinchrist. **THEBOARDOFCHRISTIANNURTUREHEARTSTOHELPCAMPAIGNthanksallthosewho sogenerouslycontributedinthemonthoffebruarytohelpreplenishourhumancarefundthat helps support Norfolk Good Neighbors. Monetary donations are always welcome as this is an ongoingneed.checksmaybemadepayabletochristlutheranwith humancare inmemoline. **SAVETHEDATE:MINISTRYMILESTONESSUNDAYISAPRIL2.Severalmembersofourfacultyandstaffwill behonoredformilestonesintheiryearsofserviceata12noonluncheon.thisoccasionwillalsocelebratethe upcomingretirementofjanicejohnson,completing32yearsintheteachingministry.moreinformationwillbe releasedincomingweeks. **VACATIONBIBLESCHOOL2017: Maker&Fun&FactoryisgoingtobeasuperfunweekofVBS,setforJuly23K 27, It is for age 3 through grade six, and will be held from 6:00 K 8:30 pm. We will soon begin student registrationandcrewleadersignup.wehavealreadybeenblessedwithtenstationleadersandopeningleaders aswellasadecorationscoordinatorwehaveroomforonemorestationleaderinpreschoolgamesandasnacks coordinator.ifyouwouldliketobeapartofthisfunweekinoneoftheseroles,pleasecontactlisamorenoas soonaspossible,sowecancontinuewithourplanning 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 Grades 7-8 Bible Study Bryant/Kolterman/Wingert Sun., 9:30 a.m. CLS Room 126 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 (Please note the school will remain locked until 9:15 a.m. to allow teachers fellowship time following the 8:00 service ** GRACE LUTHERAN MEN S BREAKFAST STUDYwillmeetTuesday,March14,at7:00a.m.Thegroupmeets everyothertuesdaymorningatfirstchoicecatering,1110south9 th Street(formerlyBrassLantern).Thereisa mealwithafreewilloffering. NewstudyfornextfewweekswillbethebookofDanielthe Persecutionofthe church.allmenareinvitedtoattend. LIFE QUOTE: We are carved in the palm of His Hand, and the unborn child has been carved in the Hand of God from conception. Mother Teresa - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10a MissionMemo PrayforChurchWorkersaroundtheWorld Rev. Adam and Christine Lehman, Hannah, Noah, Abigail, and Jonah are missionaries in Spain. Presently, Pastor Lehman and fellow missionary Rev. David Warner are in Spain concentrating their efforts in Seville to establish a permanent location for ministry efforts of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Spain. They care for memberswhoarespreadfarandwide.forexample,invalladolid,spain,theyarevisitingtheonlylutheranfamily livinginthisancientcitywhere458yearsprior,16lutherans,convictedasheretics,wereburnedatthestake.the churchhascometothesesoulshungryforthebreadoflife.pastorslehmanandwarnerprepareanaltarwiththe communionvesselsinthehomeandusetheiripadtoprovidemusicalaccompanimentandliturgyfortheservice forthisfamily.75membersoftheevangelicallutheranchurchofspainarespreadthroughoutthecountryin17 cities.prayforwisdomandguidanceforourpastorsastheyservethelordtobringthegospelmessageto thefamiliesinspain. DAILY&DEVOTIONS&from&LUTHERAN&HOUR&MINISTRIES&are&available&on&line&at:& DID YOU KNOW IncomeinthemonthofFebruaryfromofferings,schooltuition,childcarefees,etc.totaled $177,355. Expenses for February for salaries & benefits, utilities, snow removal, insurance, etc. totaled $192,308.Thismeanswehadalmost$15,000moreinexpensesthanincome.$ $ **HANDBELLS`Handbellchoirmeetsat7:00p.m.onTuesdaysandisopentograde6throughadults.Ifyouare interestedinjoining,pleasecontactlisamorenoat371k3898.

3 **CHRISTLUTHERANPRESCHOOLiscurrentlyacceptingregistrationsforthe2017K2018schoolyear.Morning andafternoonclassesareavailableforourthreeandfivekdayprogramsandamorningsessionisofferedforthe twokday program. Children must be at least three years old by July 31, 2017 in order to enroll in the Tuesday/Thursday or the Monday/Wednesday/Friday programs. The MondayKFriday program is reserved for childrenwhoarefourbyjuly31,2017.pleasekeepinmindthatclasssizesarelimited. Our preschool teachers and aides have over 60 combined years of experience and teachers are certified by the NebraskaDepartmentofEducation.Waitinglistswillbegeneratedforclassesthatarefull.Aregistrationformis availableattheschoolofficeorontheschoolwebsiteatwww.clnorfolk.org.formoreinformationcalltheschool officeat371k5536.wewouldlovetoscheduleatourandansweryourquestions. **PLEASEJOINUSFORREVEL2017KThe2017RevelBanquetwillbeheldonFridayApril7 th.socialhourstarts at5:30withdinnerat7:00,liveauctionat8:00andlivemusicbylocalartistabbynicole.revelisanannualsocial andfundraiserforchristlutheranschool.100%ofthemoneyraisedfromticketsalesandauctionitemsgoesback to our school for facility improvements, tuition assistance and other needs that arise to improve the students experience at CLS. Tickets can be purchased at the Christ Lutheran School office or contact Marcy Kratochvil 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. ** TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL the lesson is Jesus WalksonWater. Jesus was gracious to Peter when he feareddrowning.jesusisgracioustousandisreadytocatchusaswesinkinsinandunbelief;hishandisalways strongtosaveus.considerasking, How%did%Jesus%rescue%Peter?%%How%does%Jesus%rescue%us. % ** ABOUT OUR OFFERING K OurmissionofferingswillgototheLutheranChurchKMissouriSynod surbanand Inner City Mission. This mission boosts revitalization efforts in city ministries while sharing the Gospel across cultures. This mission equipsleaders for community engagement that leads to Christ becoming known in neighborhoods.ourofferingsprovidedomesticmissionariestoinnercityneighborhoodsandcongregations,assist withtrainingmaterialsforinnercitycommunityleaders,andprovidebasicnecessitiestohomelessandothersin needintheinnercity. **SAVETHEDATE:Sundayschoolchildrenage3throughgrade8willbesingingandprocessingwithpalmsat8 amonapril9forpalmsunday. **SUNDAYSCHOOLSTAFF:Wearerecruitingfornextyear ssundayschoolstaffandhaveopeningsforteachers ingrade1andpreschool,aswellasstationleaders.teachersalternateweekswithapartner,calllisamorenoif youwouldliketojointhestaff

4 JUNIOR HIGH **CONFIRMATIONCHANGES`WeareinourLentschedulewhichmeanswestillmeetonWednesdaynightsfor confirmation class from 5:15K6:00 p.m. Then we are invited to eat together in the fellowship hall, and attend worshiptogetherat6:30p.mseeyouthere **BIBLESTUDY9:30onSUNDAY`7th&8thGraders JoinusonSundaymorningsinthe7thgraderoomaswe continuetogrowinourchristianfaith.thisbiblestudyisledbypaulkolterman,chad&meganbryant,andmatt& AngelaWingert.WemeeteverySundayat9:30K10:30inthe7thgraderoom.Duringcomingweekswewillbe discussingthereliability,accuracy,andusesofgod sword. ** VOLUNTEERS K We need YOU If you want to help with anything you see above, please let me know mwingert@clnorfolkmail.org. LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST Educating for Life + Promoting the Faith ** LHNE SCRIPPleasesupportLutheranHighanditsstudentsbypurchasingSCRIP.YoucanbuySCRIPatthe storekfrontlocationktheabbeychristianstoreduringregularbusinesshours(mkf,9k8;sat.9k6)oratlhne.plan aheadnowforholidayshoppingandgiftkgiving.scripmakesgreatgifts. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2017 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Lutheran High Northeast 2010 N. 37 th St. Norfolk, NE Office Fax info@lhne.org Web For those undergoing cancer treatments; and for their families; including: Janelle Bahr, Brian Beeks, Bobbie Bell, NathanBoyle,JoyceDeuel,RogerFrank,BruceGardels,DebGebhardt,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman)Heinold,Kellie (Hoffman) Reyes, Elaine Holmberg, Sandy Horst, Jason Jackson, Jane Koehler, Miriam Krueger, Georgia Lambrecht, Ruth Lehman, Stephanie MaCorkle, Lisa Meyer, Robert Mock, Lisa Murray, Jared Musser, Amy Neuhalfen, Sondra Reigle,JimRoethler,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,CarolThies,KarenWidhalm,AprilWiley,DonWolff, AllanZeitz,andmotherofSarahBoelter. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,thosesufferinglongKtermillness;thosewhofacetests,uncertaintiesabout their health, undergoing surgery, or facing difficult times, including: Elizabeth Ambrose, Hazel Bermel, Chris Bredehoeft, Brendan Gnewuch, Craig Herpy, EllaMae Jensen, Gin Kuske, Steve Long, Marilyn Means, Connie Mock, Donnis Omer, Shelby Reeker, Sandy Schulz, Sam Seikaly, Jim Siedschlag, Barb Slieter, James Wagner, Jim Wingert, DominicWolff,JesseWright,andayounggirl,Taryn. Forthoseundergoingmedicaltestsforcancerandotherconcerns. ForthefamilyofBettyHauf,calledtoherSavior ssidethispastweek. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose.

5 HOW TO DIRECT THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS ONLINE: 1. Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice. 2. Scroll down and click the Get Started button in the How Do I Direct My Designated Choice Dollars box. 3. Log in and enter your user ID and password. (If you haven t registered on Thrivent.com, click on register. ) 4. Look for your Choice Dollars to direct on the right side of the screen. 5. Search for Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE to be taken right to our listing. 6. Click on Direct Now to direct your designated Choice Dollars to benefit Christ Lutheran Church. BY PHONE: 1. Call and when prompted, say Thrivent Choice. 2. Press 1 to direct Choice Dollars or press 2 to hear the Thrivent Choice program terms and conditions (If prompted, say or enter your phone number and date of birth.) 3. Be sure to specify that you want to designate our ministry. We are listed in the Thrivent Choice records as Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE. The Thrivent representative can search on Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE to be taken right to our listing.

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 Rev. David Goehmann Associate Pastor 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 Harlan Prauner, Janelle Bahr, Clifford Harris. 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 Our Stewardship of Time In Worship 02/26/ Communed 308 Bible Class. 75 Lenten Midweek Sunday School / Staff. 102 / 26 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 03/05/17.$29,303 Growing the Future Campaign Campaign goal $1,200,000 Committed &/or received as of 3/05... $1,068,775 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Daylight Savings Time 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:20 a.m. VOTERS ASSEMBLY 9:30 a.m. Bible Class / Sunday School 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION MONDAY, MARCH 13 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance 7:00 p.m. Nominating Committee TUESDAY, MARCH 14 7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 8:20 a.m. Chapel 12:15 p.m MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICE 5:00-6:15 Lenten Supper 5:15 p.m. Confirmation Grades 5-8 6:30 p.m. MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICE THURSDAY, MARCH 16 1:30 p.m. Ladies Circle 7:00 p.m. Choir FRIDAY, MARCH 17 9:30 a.m. Bulletin assembly 2:00 & 7:00 School Musical SATURDAY, MARCH 18 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, MARCH 19 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. * 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