Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation

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1 Christ Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation 10#25#15 **FLOWERSontheAltartodayaregiventotheGloryofGodincelebrationoftheFestivaloftheReformationand theretirementofrev.leonrosenthalinthanksgivingforhisfaithfulministryamongus. Romans 3:20 Forbyworksofthelawnohumanbeingwillbejustifiedinhissight,since throughthelawcomesknowledgeofsin. TheLawofGodisgood it sjustthatwesinners cannot save ourselves by the Law. Salvation is a free gift of God because they only way we couldeverbesaved.thelawshowsusgod sholinessandthusourownsin.andnowinchrist wecanlookatthelawandseeitinanewlightaswell:asaguideforhowtoliveagodlylifein thanksgivingtogodforhisgraciousforgivenessinchrist. Mission Memo Pray for Church Workers Around the World AnothermissionarywewillbesupportingattheBig Mission Event November 15 isrev. Mark and Stefanie Rabe, Noah, Gabriella, Julianna and Matthias who will be serving the Lord in the fastest growing area for Christianityintheworld EthiopiaMarkteachesatMekaneYesusSeminaryinAddisAbaba,Ethiopia.PrayGod givesthefamilystrengthandpeaceastheytransitionbacktooverseasmissionwork,learningthecultureandthe language. Pray for continued health and safety. Remember Stefanie in your prayers as she homeschools the children.praythatgodgivesmarkhiswisdomandguidanceashepreparesstudentsatmekaneyesusseminaryto becomefaithfullutheranpastors,layevangelistsandotherprofessionalchurchworkers.pleasehelpussupport therabefamilybycomingtothebigmissioneventonsundaynovember15.ticketsmaybeboughtfromansos memberorinthechurchoffice. DAILY+DEVOTIONS+from+LUTHERAN+HOUR+MINISTRIES+are+available+on+line+at:+ **BIGEVENTNOVEMBER15TOrphanGrainTrainisarecognizedserviceorganizationoftheLutheranChurchT MissouriSynodincooperationwithLutheranHourMinistries,LCMSWorldMission,andLCMSWorldChristian ministries. It is a handston, Christian, humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization built on a network of volunteers.its18regionalbranchescollect,packandshipdonatedclothing,reliefsuppliesandhumanitarianaid inamericaandaroundtheworld. Come support Orphan Grain Train and other mission projects by attending the Big Mission&Event scheduled for Sunday,November15,atDivotsConferenceCenterinNorfolk.TheBigMission&Event,sponsoredbyServantsofthe SaviorofChristLutheranChurch,Norfolk,beginswitha5:00p.m.socialhour,followedbyatenderloinmedallion dinnerservedat6:00p.m.garythies,missiondevelopmentcounselorforlutheranchurchtmissourisynodwill bethemasterofceremoniesaswellasthefeaturedspeakerfortheevening.theeventalsofeaturesbothalive andsilentauction.ticketsareavailableforadonationof$50perpersonfromchristlutheranchurch,605south FifthStreet,Norfolk(371T1210).Noticketswillbesoldatthedoor. ECHO2.0processingandmailingwillbeTuesday,October27at8:00a.m. Volunteerhelpersarealwaysappreciated. The$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 Pastors Winter 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 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 **COMMUNITYMEN SBIBLESTUDY meetseveryothertuesdayattheogtwarehousefrom7:00t7:45a.m. andbreakfastisserved.thenextgatheringisoctober27,2015.contactbobfeddernwithanyquestions. **NEWSTUDIESFORNOVEMBER&DECEMBER SundaymorningBibleClasswillhavetwonewtopicsforthe comingmonths. NovemberT"InChrist,AllThingsHoldTogether."ItwillbebasedfromtheCommissiononTheologyand ChurchRelations2015reportontheintersectionofscienceandChristiantheology. DecemberthroughJanuary3,2016T HowWeGottheBible avideobasedseriesthatfeaturesdr.paul Maier.Itwillcovertopicssuchas Theworld smostimportantbook, CanwebeconfidentintheBible? SilencingtheOldTestamentcritics, DidtheChurchmakeJesusdivine? and ThehighpriceofanEnglish Bible LIFE QUOTE: Luther looked back to the days of the apostles and saw the same thing that happened to them happening in his day: Christians standing up for the truth getting blamed for everything. We can see history repeating itself again. Conservative Christians today are being blamed for being seditionists and intolerant of abortion, homosexuality, living together outside of marriage, etc. Throughout the history of the world, the minority is often set apart and blamed for the ills of the land or time. God has truly set us apart; He has called us to be holy to humbly proclaim His Word of truth and the Gospel that has redeemed the world from its sin... May we ever repeat history in being willing to speak our faith with all boldness and confidence in Christ Jesus our risen Lord and Savior Daily Devotions from - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life And this is His command: to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as He commanded us. 1 John 3:23 **ATTENTIONLADIES TheLWMLladiesofChristLutheranwouldliketoinvitetheladiesofthecongregationto the1 st annualfallfashionluncheonhereatchristlutheranchurchfellowshiphall.theeventbeginsat12noon on Sunday, November 1. This is a freewill donation luncheon to help with the 2015T16 LWML mission grants. ContactSaraHuwaldtformoreinformation.

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 There%is%NO%Sunday%School%today,%due%to%the%oneTservice'worship(celebration. **SUNDAYSCHOOLSTAFFSTILLNEEDEDFORTHISYEARINCLUDE: GreetersTwhoworkfrom9:15T9:35greetingpeopleastheyenterthebuilding,welcomingnewcomers andansweringbasicquestionsabouttimeandplaceforsundayschool Ifyoucanhelpinanyway,pleasecontactLisaMorenoasap. **SUNDAYSCHOOLSUPPLIESNEEDED:plasticjewelsandshells.Ifyoucanprovideanyoftheseitems,please bringthemtothechurchoffice.thankyouforyoursupportofsundayschool ** EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS:AllSundaySchoolfamiliesneedtohaveanupdatedformturnedintothe churchofficeorsundayschool,asap. **NOVEMBERKIDS FUNNIGHTTThenextKIDS FUNNIGHTwillfeatureactivities,games,andsnacksallabout Thanksgiving.ItwillbeheldWednesday,Nov.11from5:15T6:45pminChristLutheranschool.LedbyJennifer Carlisle, this event is for children age 3 through grade 6. Please sign up on the children s ministry page at IN THE COMMUNITY **CHILI/CHICKEN/OYSTERSOUPSUPPERhostedbyGraceLutheranChurchKoinoniawillbeSunday,October 25,from4:00T7:00p.m.Ticketsare$6foradultsand$3forchildren.YoucanpickthemupfromanyKoinonia memberoratthegracelutheranchurchoffice.theywillalsobeavailableatthedoor.theyouthgroupwillalso behavingtheirannualbakesaleduringthesupper.afreewilldonationwillbeacceptedforbakesaleitems. **FESTMAHLDINNER Markyourcalendarsforthe59 th annualfestmahldinner,november1atst.john sbattle CreekParishHallfrom5:00T7:30p.m.Themenuincludesturkey,dressing,saladsandallthefixins.Ticketsare availableatthedooratapriceof$10peradult,$9forseniorcitizens(65+),$5perchild(5t10),andchildrenages 4andunderarefree.CarryToutsareavailablefor$11perplate.ToordercallSt.John schurchofficeat675t3155 after4:00p.m.comejoinusforsomegreatfoodandfellowship **ATTENTIONCREATIVECRAFTERS St.JohnLadiesAidinBattleCreekwillbehostingaHolidayCraftFairand Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 12. If you would like to reserve a table for your homemade Christmas items,orhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactdeborahsundermanat402t750t2447.thefairwillbeatthest.john ChurchFellowshipHallinBattleCreek.Thereisnochargetosetupyourdisplay. **TENPOINTPITCHwillbemeetingThursday,November5.AnyonewantingafunTfilledafternoonmayjoinin playingtenpointpitchforfun.wewillbemeetingatmt.olivelutheranchurch,2 nd Street&OmahaAvenuefrom 2:00T4:00 p.m. This is for beginners as well as experienced players. You may bring snacks to share. Drink is provided. BLANKET NORFOLK ourevangelismcommittee,isacceptingdonationsofblankets,andall sizesofpajamas,underwear,socks,mittens,caps,scarvesandgentlyusedcoatsforgoodneighbors. DonationmaybeplacedinthebigboxintheNarthexfromnowthroughtheendofNovember.

4 **FROMTHEBOARDOFSTEWARDSHIPTThroughthefiscalyear weclosedthebookswithalittle morethan$12,000dollarsmoreinofferingthanwerecollectedthepreviousyear,ora1.18%increase.wealso spent$269,000lessthanwehadbudgetedtospend.however,therewasstilldeficitspendingfromourdesignated fundsof$58,397. Sinceourbylawsrequiretheeliminationofdebtordeficitspendingeachfallwearelaunching EveryOne,Every DayThankfulGiving. Thiscampaignasksthemembersofthecongregationtoprovide1extraweekofgivingfor themonthsofseptember,octoberandnovember.inthiswaythefundswillbereplenishedandwewillbeableto servegodwithourtime,talentsandtreasuresaswehaveplanned.todate$18,145hasbeencollected,leavinga balanceof$40,252tobecollectedineveryone,everydaythankfulgiving. Whencontributingto ThankfulGiving pleasemarkenvelopes deficitreduction sofundsareproperlydirected. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015 Pleaserememberthefollowinginprayerduringthecomingweek.Youmayalsowanttosendacardornotetothose onthisweek sprayerlisttoletthemknowtheyarebeingthoughtof. Forthoseundergoingtreatmentforcancer;forstrengthfortheirfamilies;including:BobbieBell,JoyceDeuel,Bruce Gardels,DebGebhardt,MavisHatcliff,BruceHansen,Lynn(Brockman)Heinold,ElaineHolmberg,JasonJackson,Bob Kirkpatrick,JaneKoehler,MiriamKrueger,GeorgiaLambrecht,RuthLehman,ChristopherMcFarland,SusanMeinke, LisaMeyer,RobertMock,LisaMurray,JaredMusser,AmyNeuhalfen,CarolynPrauner,SondraReigle,JimRoethler, DebRobertson,JeanSchacher,RandySchultz,LeonSchulz,,CarolThies,AprilWiley,DonWolff,AllanZeitz. Forthoseincarecenters,nursinghomes,orsufferingfromlongTtermillness;alsothosewhofacetests,uncertainties abouttheirhealth,undergoingsurgery,orfacingdifficulttimes,including:elizabethambrose,,hazelbermel,greg Flesner,VernForney,BrendanGnewuch,CiaraHart,CraigHerpy,EllaMaeJensen,TomKreisien,SteveLong,Marilyn Means,ConnieMock,DonnisOmer,RyanRobinson,SandySchulz,JimSiedschlag,BarbSlieter,DominicWolff,Jesse Wright,andayounggirl,Taryn. ForPaulaPfluegerundergoingbacksurgeryMonday,October26. ForJaneenMrsnyundergoingsurgeryTuesdayinOmaha. ForBradClausundergoingheartsurgeryonWednesday. Thanksgivingfor40yearsofmarriageblessingsgiventoJerryandDebPotts(10/25). Forthosecelebratingbirthdayblessingsof80yearsormoreincluding:ViCherington(10/31). ThankgivingforPastorandTerriRosenthalandtheirministryamongus;andGod sblessingsinpastor sretirement. ThanksgivingforPastorWinterandallclergyaswecelebrateClergyAppreciationMonth. Forgovernment,policeandfireofficials,andthemilitary.Forpeaceinourlandandanendtoterrorism. ThatGodwouldraiseupamightyarmyofbelieverswhowouldguideournationbacktoChristianprinciples. PRAYERREQUESTSmaybemadeinthePrayerRequestbookatthenorthentrance.Pleasefilloutallinformation completely.privateprayerrequestsmaybeplacedintheenvelopeprovidedforthispurpose **ALLSAINTSDAYwillbeobservedinourworshipservicesnextweekend,October31/November1.Wewillbe rememberingallthefaithfuldepartedwhohavegonetobewiththeirsaviorduringthepastyear. ** DONATE LIFE Nearly 125,000 people in the United States are on the waiting list for a lifesaving organ transplant, and thousands more lives could be healed or improved through cornea and tissue donation. Our congregation supports and encourages organ, eye and tissue donation as the ultimate gift from one person to another.donatelifeformoreinformation,gotowww.donatelifenebraska.comorcall1t800t718tlife.wewill beobservingdonorsabbathonsunday,november15.

5 Sarah Moje, Youth Director YOUTH MINISTRY Moved by God s Love to Impact Website: Click on Ministries and select your group JUNIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sunday,October25 NoSundaySchool Oneserviceat10:00a.m.celebratingPastorRosenthal sretirement Sunday,October25 5:00T7:00p.m.Jr.HighbonfireatBoelter s Sun.,Nov.1 9:30a.m.eJr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Nov.8 9:30a.m.eJr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Nov.15 9:30a.m.eJr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Nov.15 1:00e2:30p.m.eJr.&Sr.HighPackMealsatMercyMeals Wed.,Nov.18 3:00p.m.eJr.&Sr.Highpickuppies&butterbraidsinFellowshipHall Sun.,Nov.22 9:30a.m.eJr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Nov.29 9:30a.m.eJr.HighSundaySchoolinRoom126 Sun.,Dec.13 2:00e4:00p.m.eDecorateChristmasCookiesforRescueMission October4 25 Junior&SeniorHighYouthFallPieandButterBraidFundraiser PickuppacketsoutsideSarahMoje soffice SENIOR HIGH CALENDAR Sunday,October25 NoSundaySchool Oneserviceat10:00a.m.celebratingPastorRosenthal sretirement Sunday,October25 5:00T7:00p.m.Sr.HighbonfireatJ.Bohn s Sun.,Nov.1 9:30a.m.eSr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,Nov.8 9:30a.m.eSr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Wed.,Nov.11 7:00e8:30p.m.eSr.HighmeetatCreativelyFired.Costis$5tomakeanornament. Sun.,Nov.15 9:30a.m.eSr.HighAssistwithSundaySchool Sun.,Nov.15 1:00e2:30p.m.eJr.&Sr.HighPackMealsatMercyMeals Wed.,Nov.18 3:00p.m.eJr.&Sr.Highpickuppies&butterbraidsinFellowshipHall Sun.,Nov.22 9:30a.m.eSr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,Nov.29 9:30a.m.eSr.HighBibleStudyinYouthRooms Sun.,Dec.6 2:00e4:30p.m.TCarolingandChristmasMovies

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 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 Audrey Miller; at Children s/omaha Lane Fickler; Celeste Farlee and Vera Klawitter are at St. Joseph Care Center. 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 10/18/ Communed 10/18/ Sunday School / Staff. 115 / 28 Our Stewardship of Gifts Received 10/18/15.. $22,033 Loan Balance 10/20/15... $100 Every One, Every Day Thankful Giving Goal.. $58,397 Received as of 10/18/15. $18,145 This Week s Activities SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 10:00 a.m. WORSHIP with COMMUNION Reformation/Rosenthal Retirement 11:45 a.m. Rosenthal Luncheon 5:00 p.m. Junior High Bon Fire - Boelter 5:00 p.m. Senior High Bon Fire J. Bohn MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 12:45 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Finance TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 12:00 noon STEWARDSHIP 6:30 p.m. NURTURE, EVANGELISM 7:00 p.m. TRUSTEES, EDUCATION CHILD CARE, ELDERS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 8:20 a.m. Chapel 5:15 p.m. Confirmation classes THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 5:30 p.m. Handbells 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 9:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembly SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 5:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 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.