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The Weekly Scribe APRIL 28, 2019

Sunday, April 28, 2019 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:20 a.m. Faith Formation 10:30 a.m. Worship with 3 year old Presentation 1:00 p.m. Recital (S) 6:00 p.m. Circle

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 8:30 a.m. Lutheran Braille Workers (CH) 1:00 p.m. Priscilla Circle (209) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (AC) 7:00 p.m. Book Club (119) 7:15 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (120)

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 9:00 a.m. Quilters (CH) 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class

Thursday, May 2, 2018 6:00 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir (MR) 6:30 p.m. Youth Board Meeting (209) 6:45 p.m. Mission Team Meeting (107) 7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (AC) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S)

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 2610 Campbell Street, Valparaiso 46385 219-462-6660 + 219-462-2168 Fax e-mail: [email protected] website: www.clcvalpo.org

CLC STAFF Rev. Timothy Knauff, Jr. Senior Pastor [email protected]

Rev. Erica Gibson-Even Pastor [email protected]

Rev. Jerry Castleman Pastor Emeritus

Brian Bartusch Director of Music Ministries [email protected]

Jen Gottlieb Director, Little Lamb Preschool [email protected]

Clint Mullet Director of Youth Ministries [email protected]

Jenny Bias Parish Administrator [email protected]

Heather Budnik Business Manager [email protected]

Milan Coburn Property Manager [email protected]

Juli Verkler Parish Nurse [email protected] 2019 CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS President: Roy Summerville Vice President: Brian Niksch Treasurer: John Obermann Secretary: Cindy McGuire

2019 COUNCIL MEMBERS Christian Education: Ben Crill Christian Growth: Sue McPherson Church Property: Tim Kratz Hospitality & Outreach: Sara Long Social Ministry: Diana Iltzsche Stewardship: Tim Sutherland Worship & Music: Dorothy Bass Youth: Erin Schmidgall LLP Board Representative: Laura Venstrom Youth Representative: Sara Johnson

LWR QUILTERS 2019 Quilt Count: 220

LWR/CLC Baby Care Kits Project 2019 Goal: 500 Kits Completed: 380

LWR/CLC Fabric Project 2019 Goal: 150 Kits Completed: 64

LWR/CLC Personal Care Kits Kits Completed: 600

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

April 21, 2019 8:00 a.m. 222 9:30 a.m. 405 11:00 a.m. 121

Friday, May 3, 2019 3:00 p.m. Visitation for Nancy Scharf at Moeller FH 5:00 p.m. Service for Nancy Scharf at Moeller FH

Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:00 a.m. Porter County Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed (CH) 6:00 p.m. Men’s Shelter 6:30 p.m. Witness to the Church (S) 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (GP)

Sunday, May 5, 2019 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:20 a.m. Faith Formation 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Children’s Bell Rehearsal (MR) 6:00 p.m. Circle

Monday, May 6, 2019 1:00 p.m. Grief Support Group (107) 7:00 p.m. Property Meeting (120)

Faith Formation Opportunities Sunday 9:20 a.m.

Date / Location Sanctuary Fellowship Hall 120 Library 107 Brides

April 28 Lutheranism 101 Pr. T. Knauff

Love and Logic M. Pendleton

Discipleship and Mission D. Keammerer

Stewardship: Creation Care T. Sutherland & D. Bass

Faith Formation Hour, April 28

Creation Care and Stewardship of the Earth--The View from Christ Lutheran Church

All over the world, citizens and scientists are recognizing threats to the environmental well-being of Planet Earth. It's a global issue, but it has a local face. How are members of Christ Lutheran and the congregation as a whole already involved in caring for land, water, plants, energy, and other vulnerable resources? How might we learn and do more to care for God's Creation? Hear brief presentations about the environmental impact of our building (Milan Coburn and Tony Reinhold), the care of land and gardens at CLC and at our homes (Betty Luckett), the passion of our youth for environmental well-being

(Lucia Otten), and what the ELCA is doing to promote education and action (Dorothy Bass). Come with your own ideas, too. All are welcome.

CL SENIORS & FRIENDS Christ Lutheran Church

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Planning a field trip to Broken Wagon Bison Ranch (near Wheeler, IN) Followed with Lunch at Suzie’s Café in Valparaiso

(Bison Burgers is on the menu)

The “catch” is we need to guarantee 20 for the Wagon Ride & Tour

Invite someone to accompany you --

Children are welcome > invite your grandchild [Invite your neighbor; invite a fellow church member who is retired]

Sign-up on the sheet in the East Link before May 17th

For more information -- Contact Ed W. Seykowski at

219-462-3636 or [email protected]

Date / Location

Sanctuary Fellowship Hall 120 Library 107 Brides Gathering Place

May 5 Confirmation

Lutheranism 101 Pr. T. Knauff



Ethopian Luth. Church C. Schaefer

Blood Pressure J. Verkler

May 12 Lutheranism 101 Pr. T. Knauff




May 19 Love and Logic M. Pendleton



May 26 Memorial Day


THANK YOU

Thank you CLC for all your help at our

annual LLP Carnival. We had many

volunteers, which included CLC

confirmation students, mentors, CLC

staff, Girl Scouts, Key Club, LLP staff,

families and alumni families run all of

our games and activities. You made

everyone feel welcome! Thank you also

for the various donations!

The Witness to the Church Saturday, May 4 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Christ Lutheran Church

"You are invited to hear directly from our Confirmation Class as they share stories about their faith, projects, and experiences

during their two year journey through Confirmation! This is a great opportunity to learn more about these young people and

how Christ Lutheran Church family has supported, formed, and shaped them!"

mailto:[email protected]

Christ Lutheran Church Financial Dashboard General Fund

Actual

Receipts - As of March 31, 2019 196,665.87

Expenses - As of March 31, 2019 227,042.80

Over/(Under) -30,376.93

Actual

Received April 7 12,608.57 Received April 14 22,055.41

Received April 21 22,101.00

Estimated Cost of New Roof 37,236.00

Received to Date for New Roof 26,077.00

Social Ministry

Received for March Emphasis - New Creation Men's Center 1,890.00

Received as of April 21 for April Emphasis - Housing Opportunities 1,320.00

We are collecting new, like new, or gently used beginner and intermediate level music books and sheet music for band instruments: (Flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe,

bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba). This music will be complied into a lending library of music that will be donated to the Valparaiso Public Library. Please contact (219) 405-6268 by phone/text or [email protected] or see Linda

Griffith if you have music that you would be able to donate. Please bring in your donations by June 1. Thank you in advance for your help!

Can you help?

SILVER AWARD PROJECT

Olivia Lozano & Katie Garza

Troop 30148

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, our congregation will have the great pleasure of welcoming members of the Ashland University Chorale for a wonderful evening of music in our sanctuary. Under the leadership of Dr. Rowland Blackley, the choir will be giving a performance as part of the spring 2019 concert tour. We are looking for members who would be interested in being host families for these students and provide overnight accommodations for them after their performance that evening (minimum of 2 students per household).

Please contact or speak to our Music Director Brian Bartusch if you can assist with this wonderful outreach. Soli deo Gloria!

Monthly Book Club

May 28 ~ Hamilton Affair

June 18 ~ Hamilton Affair

July 23 ~ Crazy Rich Asians

Please contact Ingrid Norris for more information: [email protected]

SOFTBALL SEASON

Calling all men and women, church softball season is upon us. We will start the first week in May (tentatively). We play at the fairground park softball fields. If you are interested in playing please let me know. You can email me

([email protected]) or text me (219-617-0032) and I will add you to my email list to get future updates.

CLC Social Ministry and Mission April 2019

Happy are the poor; the Kingdom of God is yours! Happy are you who are hungry now; you will be filled! Happy are you who weep now; you will laugh. (Luke 6:20b-21)

Each month the Social Ministry highlights a special giving opportunity. April’s emphasis is providing monetary and voluntary support for Housing Opportunities www.hoi.help (2001 Calumet Ave., Valpo). H.O. in 2018 housed 247 children, 453 adults, and saved 72 homes. H.O. provides housing for the homeless, helping families keep their homes, and coaching sustainable lifestyles. H.O. is committed to housing hope by providing programs encompassing prevention, crisis intervention, and permanent housing.

Right now, dozens of people in our community have no place to live—including adults who go to work every day and kids who go to school. Some of H.O. clients are professionals with college degrees who've hit hard times. Some clients are not able to work due to crisis or disability. 1 in 3 is a child. Housing challenges can affect people of any gender, age, or socioeconomic status. H.O. believes a safe, secure home is the foundation of growth and independence—the first step on the road to self-sufficiency.

Housing Opportunities prevents homelessness by offering foreclosure prevention counseling and coaching clients on the road to self-sufficiency. H.O. resolves homelessness for adults, children, and seniors in our community by offering emergency housing and affordable rentals. Above all, H.O. provides hope to clients experiencing homelessness and its effects. Housing Opportunities is sustained by community volunteers, local partners, and donors. Two CLC members currently serve on the H.O. Board and one member serves on H.O. staff, and volunteers from CLC are always welcome. Throughout April H.O. will provide a table in the gathering space to provide more information about services and programs.

What was that?

Pastor Knauff wore a communion chasuble on Easter. A first for CLC. A chasuble is an ancient tradition, highlighting the significance of Holy Communion. They come in all of the liturgical colors: white, green, red, purple, and even gold. Ours came as a gift from Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in East Chicago The congregation recently closed and decided to share their resources with other faith communities.

Mark your Calendars

Plant Sale on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 –There will be a variety of

flowering hanging baskets, large and small potted arrangements. Perfect

for Mother’s Day Gifts.
mailto:[email protected]://www.hoi.help

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