October 14th, 2018 LWML SUNDAY ******************************************************************************************** CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Church: 905-685-8294, Fax 905-685-7661, www.christlutheransc.ca Vacancy Pastor: Pastor John Makey (905-834-0516) johnmakey@gmail.com Parish Assistant: Louise Gondosch (905-646-1939), parish.assistant@christlutheransc.ca Business Manager: Karen McCumber, business.manager@christlutheransc.ca Secretary: Pat Kimpel, secretary@christlutheransc.ca SOUL Ministry: Heather Simons, Trinda Renson, Gillian Leaver Church Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. 12 noon Facebook: www.facebook.com/christlutheranchurchsc BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please send to secretary@christlutheransc.ca. Deadline for submission is Thursday at 9 a.m. ******************************************************************************************** TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Prayer: Enlighten our minds, we pray, O God, by the Spirit, who proceeds from You that, as Your Son has promised, we may be led into all truth; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Service with Holy Communion (Musician: Mayumi Munoz) Hymns: All Heaven Declares, Saved from Sin by Grace for Service, (He is Exalted/O How He Loves You and Me), How Deep the Father s Love 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, Bible Study, Coffee 11:00 a.m. DS1 Traditional Service with Holy Communion (Musician: Mayumi Munoz) Hymns: 907--God Himself is Present; Saved from Sin by Grace for Service, (701 Draw Us to Thee/ 622 Lord Jesus Christ, You have Prepared), Forgiven and Free WELCOME GUESTS & VISITORS: Welcome to Christ Lutheran Church! If this is your first time with us please sign our Guest Registry in the back of the church by the double doors. If you are visiting and would like to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion please talk to the pastor before the service. May our gracious and loving Lord bless you as you worship Him. WE THANK OUR ASSISTANTS FOR TODAY S SERVICES: GREETERS: Ray Anderson. ELDERS: Early Service:. Dave Rapp Late Service: Glenn Pink FLOWERS have been placed on the altar this morning to the glory of God by the Mason Family in thanks for Jesus! WE WELCOME our Seminary Field Worker, Jason Gillard, who will be installed here at Christ this morning by Pastor Makey. Please Continue to keep in your prayers... Pastor John Makey and Linda as they faithfully continue to serve us in our vacancy. Pastor Dan Abraham and his wife Aleta (St. Peters, Simcoe) as they prayerfully consider the call we have extended to him. FALL / WINTER NEWSLETTER: In order to get a newsletter out for the Fall and winter activities, we will need to get all articles, dates and events to the end of December in no later than Monday, Oct. 22 nd. Please email your articles, November and December calendar dates, etc. to secretary@christlutheransc.ca. I hope to get newsletter finished and out by Nov. 4 th.
DAILY SCRIPTURE MEDITATIONS: Monday: 1 Thess. 4: 9-12 Wed.: 1 John 4: 7-16a Friday: 11 Cor. 8: 1-9 Tuesday: Gen. 4: 2b-15 Thurs.: Deut. 30: 11-14 Sat.: Acts 5: 1-11 EVENTS THIS WEEK: Today: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: District Convention until Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Sewing for Haiti 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice 9:30 a.m. Precious Moments 10:00 a.m. Luther Manor Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Mary Martha 10:00 a.m. SOUL Bingo-Sing Along 7 8:30 p.m. Confirmation 10:00 a.m. SOUL Crafts (Pastor John & Linda on vacation until Friday, Oct. 19 th ) 10:00 a.m. MAD Friday (SOUL) 8:30 a.m. Harvest Day at the Seminary 3:00 p.m. Fellowship Event at Silversmith Brewing Company (see flyer) TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL we are talking about Thanksgiving, what we are thankful for and how can we still be thankful when we are struggling with things in our lives. Last week our focus verse was 1 Chronicles 16:34, this week we will focus on Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PRECIOUS MOMENTS meets Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the church nursery. Hope to see you and your precious little one. Friends are always welcome to join us! LWML-C/Mary Martha Women: Please mark on your calendars our servant event nights/meetings that you are more than welcome to attend: Tuesday, October 16 th : 7 p.m. Bible Study and Planning for our Bazaar on Nov.17 th Tuesday, November 20 th : 7 p.m. Warm Feet for the Streets & Devotion/Bible Study Tuesday, December 18 th : 6 p.m. Advent/Christmas Social YOUTH/CONFIRMANDS: Are invited to a fun evening Wed., Oct. 17 from 7:00 9:00 p.m. Our Bible Study will focus on God our Creator, and then enjoy some great games. Friends are always welcome! NEXT DATE FOR MEAT PIE MAKING: Please set aside Monday, October 22 nd at 9:30 a.m. for making meat pies for the Bazaar which is early this year on Saturday, November 17 th. YOUTH AT HOWELLS: Please note that our date has changed to FRIDAY, OCT. 26 th. We will car pool from the church at 5 p.m. Cost is $20.50. You will likely want some extra $ for a snack and possibly a pumpkin. Friends are welcome to join us. Bring a small flashlight for the maze & be sure to dress for the weather. IT S JELLO TIME!! Youth and Youth Leaders! Please mark your calendars for November 16-18, 2018 for Jello-on-a-Stick at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fisherville! This annual Youth retreat is for those in Grades 8 to 12. More information to follow soon. A Niagara Circuit Reformation Service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church (213 Linwell Rd.). Anyone wishing to sing with the choir should contact Elisabeth Murto, choir director at Grace. Clergy and seminarians wishing to participate in the service should contact Pastor Lantz at pastorlantz@cogeco.ca.
FALL FEAST : Concordia Lutheran Church (105 Welland Rd., Fonthill, ON). Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Debrinzer Sausage, homemade Cabbage Rolls, Pierogis, Dessert Tray Served Family Style Adults: $15.00, Children 5-12: $8.00. Pay at the door. concordialutheranfonthill@gmail.com 905-892-8877. Last Sunday Attendance: (Oct. 7, 2018) 9 a.m. 108; 11a.m.- ; Total: ( 17-120) Budget Weekly Need Last Sunday Year To Date + / (-) Current: 225,478.00 4,336.12 2,228.65 165,754.47 (7,690.15) Missions 25,000.00 480.77 362.00 17,417.50 (1,813.27) Property Improvement 61.00 13,932.13 Please note that there will be a special offering for LWML-C Mission Projects during both services today. *** Please check out the LWML-C display in the narthex! MEMORIAL DONATIONS have been given to SOUL in memory of Gerry Higenell by Larry & Virginia Friske and Heather & Al Simons, to Christ Lutheran Church in memory of Edna McCool by Eleanor Jones and to SOUL in memory of Edna McCool by Tim & Elly Reck, Frank & Ivy Parkhouse. PLEASE READ AND PRAY FOR THIS: In order to reach out and care for the members of our church we would like to start a Caring Callers of Christ group. So we are asking for volunteers both men and women who would like to come together and visit and or telephone members to reach out and care for them. The commitment would be as much or as little as you could do. We would meet together to talk about visiting and or phoning members. As we prepare for a new Pastor to shepherd us it would be a great help to him if there would be something in place when he starts here to support him in caring for God's people here at Christ. Please pray about this and tell either Louise or me (Pastor John). Remember, the commitment is as much or little as you can help with, we will make it fit your schedule and your life. Thank you, in Christ's love, Pastor John PRAYER WARRIORS: Prayer is one of our strongest tools. Please keep in your daily prayers our Sunday School, our youth and our young adults. Phil. 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. That the Lord will grow their faith, that they will be encouraged by other Christians and that God will continue to use them (and us) to bring others to know Him BAZAAR NOTE: It s that time of year again! We are looking for arts and crafts for our Bazaar, knitting, crocheting, weaving, beading, jewelry, woodworking, stained glass, etc. We truly appreciate and are grateful for the many fantastic donations that you have made in the past we look forward to anything that you may have for this year s Bazaar BULLETIN BOARD: Do you have a gift for creating things pleasing to the eye? If so we need your expertise in designing our Church Bulletin Boards. Please contact Louise for more info KIDS ACTIVITY BAGS: We are looking for someone to help repack the activity bags approximately every 2 weeks. If you are able to help, please speak with Louise. SOULWe still need Tetley Tea containers and any all-occasion greeting cards for crafts. THE CHRIST LUTHERAN FACEBOOK PAGE is back in full swing with regular updates. Remember that you are welcome to share posts and write comments. You can invite friends and family to attend events as well. When you indicate Interested or Going to any of our events, this action will notify some of your Facebook friends about our events, thus spreading the word! Each week posts from Lutheran Hour Ministries are now being added with devotions and information about Lutheran Ministries from abroad. Check out our Facebook page! A BIG thank-you to Lisa Gall for keeping our facebook page alive and in order you do a fantastic job LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES INFORMATION: Lutheran Hour Ministries all info. www.lhmcanada.org LISTEN TO THE LUTHERAN HOUR, Sundays on CHAM 820 at 8:00 a.m. Next Sunday s topic (Oct. 14th) We Will Not Fear (Psalm 46) Speaker: Dr. Oswald Hoffmann. Dr. Oswald Hoffmann says, Fear is a fact of life...but faith in God harnesses fear and points it in the right direction.
Fellowship Event Join us this coming Saturday, October 20 th 3:00 p.m. Located in a church that dates back to the 1890 s 1523 Niagara Stone Road, Virgil $23 per person includes: 45-minute tour education session on the production of craft beer, a guided tasting of 4 beers (6oz. samples) your very own branded tasting glass! The restaurant is open for those who wish to stay afterwards http://www.silversmithbrewing.com/food/ **Tickets are available from Tim Reck or Marge Stark**
Warm Feet for the Street Kits for Out of the Cold The LWML/MARY MARTHA ladies are filling warm socks for the Out of the Cold program at November meeting. Any contributions would be most appreciated. again their LARGE WARM SOCKS Warm Gloves (adult size) Toothpaste & Toothbrushes Lip Balm Hand Lotion Shampoo (small) Deodorant Kleenex (little pkgs.) Bandaides UNDERWEAR (new) Scarves Portals of Prayer (or similar from any month or year) Remember that everything needs to be small enough to fit into the socks. If you would like to help, but prefer for us to do the shopping, a donation of money would be terrific too. Thank you for your participation and donations. Contact: Wendy Hyatt
Saturday, November 17 NEEDED: VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN HELP WITH THE NEARLY NEW TABLE!!!! Could you possibly help in one of the following ways? 1.) Setting out donations on the Thursday afternoon, Thursday evening, and/or Friday (Nov. 15, 16) 2.) Helping to price items 3.) Working at the Bazaar on the Sat., Nov. 17 th PLEASE SPEAK TO CAROLE PINK IF YOU ARE ABLE AND WILLING TO HELP IN ANY OF THE ABOVE CAPACITIES OR IF YOU CAN HELP WITH THE BAZAAR IN ANY OTHER WAY. Nearly New Table? Do you have something you can donate? Start bringing in items at any time and place them in the small room beside the filing cabinets in the Sunday School end of the fellowship hall (the one that used to be Ivy s S.S. room). Last year we had requests to add things for children so we are looking to add children s toys, games and books. Please remember though, that we NO LONGER have a White Elephant area, so for this table we are looking for items that are nearly new quality items, gently used, in good condition. We are hoping for lots of things to come in early, so they can be sorted and priced ahead of time. Silent Auction: has been a great success the last couple years, so will be continued. Could you offer something for that? Contact Judy Mason. Craft Table: Do you have some crafts you could donate? We are always looking for new items and suggestions. Please suggest a price for your donations since you know the cost of making the items. (and also a note as to whether or not the price can be changed if the ladies working the Table feel it should be) TAKE OUT from the kitchen will be available again. Deli Table: Summer Sausage, meat pies, cabbage rolls, pierogies and any other additions that you could donate. We hope for the continued help of the whole congregation with donations. (Crafts, Deli, Baking (brought in Fri. Nov. 16) & Nearly New Tables brought in NOW or any time leading up to the Bazaar).