Christ Lutheran Church and School 7701 Candelar ia Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

From the Pastor 1

From the Principal 3

From the Congregation Chair 3

From the Treasurer 4

From the Youth Director 5

Music Director Notes 5

School Stepping Forward 6

Congregation Meeting 7

St. Matthias Celebration 8

Scrip Update & Book Group 9

Calendar 11

Worship schedule 12

Honor Circle & Quilters 13

Youth & Senior news 13

C HR IS T C HR ON IC LE

Febr uar y 2016

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Christ Lutheran Church and School 7701 Candelaria Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

From the Pastor

Dear friends,

I want to share something I read the other day:

“Once there was a man who dared God to speak:

Burn the bush like you did for Moses, God.

And I will follow.

Collapse the walls like you did for Joshua, God.

And I will fight.

Still the waves like you did on Galilee, God.

And I will listen.

And so the man sat by a bush, near a wall, close to the sea

and waited for God to speak.

And God heard the man, so God answered.

He sent fire, not for a bush, but for a church.

He brought down a wall, not of brick, but of sin.

He stilled a storm, not of the sea, but of a soul.

And God waited for the man to respond.

And He waited . . .

And He waited . . .

And waited.

But because the man was looking at the bushes, not hearts;

bricks and not lives, seas and not souls,

he decided that God had done nothing.

Finally he looked at God and asked, “Have you lost Your power?”

And God looked at him and said, “Have you lost your hearing?”

— from “A Gentle Thunder” by Max Lucado

God is a God who touches

your life in unexpected ways

at unexpected times with the

fullness of His grace and

love. He is a God who is con-

stantly calling you back to

Himself with soft words and

a gentle heart. Yet, when

those soft words are ignored

or forgotten because of your

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Christ Lutheran Church

Officers & Board Members

Chairman - Jerry Shroff

Vice Chairman - Bob Dragan

Secretary - Cheryl Frazine

Treasurer - Vacant

Board of Christian Education Bill Vering , chair

Kris Donahue

Laurel Drew

David Hommel

Marc Lucero

Ann McBrayer

Lee Swanger

Deon Haas – teacher representative

Board of Church Properties Phil Pelzman, chair

Paul Guyer

Jerry Kolke

Philippe LeGault

Matthew Martinez

Joel Naber

Board of Human Care Eunice Hoeft, chair

Nancy Brul

Angie Bischoff

Yvonne Damerow

Allyn Irving

Connie Kallsen

Marcia Koschmann

Bea Martinez

Board of Lay Ministry Marty Rasmussen, chair

Kelley Burmeister

James Gruetzner

Matt Helge

Tim Klein

Jerry Shroff

Board of Missions Vic Dawley, chair

Vera Abresch

DuWayne Branscombe

Barbara Gunderlach

Ralph Hughes

Board of Parish Fellowship Kelly Gruetzner, chair

Sheri Call

Cheri Guyer

Julie Henderson

Karen Kolke

Danielle Lukow

Kevin Lukow

Kristie Naber

Shelby Vering

Board of Stewardship David Hommel, chair

Randy Bennett

Tom Hebblewhite

Dianne Hommel

Dave Oetting

Renae Ricard Postenrieder

Board of Youth Nicole Golich

Tim Klein

Noah Rasmussen

Doug Rickers

own selfish desires and interests,

God is not above using a firm guid-

ing hand and a voice that sounds

like thunder to get your attention.

God uses His Word to remind you of

your sinfulness, your disobedience

to Him, your guilt, and even your

lack of commitment in living your

life in service to Him. God’s Law is

designed to get your attention — to

help you recognize that without Him

your life is in danger of being forev-

er lost!

Fortunately, for your sake, God sent

His Son, Jesus Christ, to touch your

life with the gentle whisper of His

love. With His heart focused on for-

giveness, the Son of God entered

into this world to bring you into a

new and restored relationship with

your Father in heaven. “In the begin-

ning was the Word. . .and the Word

became flesh and dwelt among

us.” (John 1:1 & 14)

God’s goal in sending His own Son,

Jesus, into this world was to show

you in the best way possible the full-

ness of His grace and love. He gave

His own Son for your sake. He trad-

ed the life of His Son for your life

and mine. He worked this miracle of

life in a most unexpected way —

through death on a cross! He works

His grace each day in your life

through the unconditional for-

giveness He offers to you on Christ’s

behalf! He continues to love you for

who you are and accepts you right

where you are at — with the assur-

ance that He will shape you and

mold you with His hands, by the

power of His Spirit, for the purposes

of His heart!

Rest assured, God is indeed work-

ing in your life. He has not forgotten

you, nor has He forsaken you. God

has not lost His power. The question

you need to ask yourself is: “Am I

listening?”

That question is important for each

one of us as we continue to “Step

Forward Together in Christ” here at

Christ Lutheran Church and School.

This past year, we focused on the

Chancel renovation, and now our

attention turns to our mission out-

reach efforts with our School, the

East Albuquerque Mission, and oth-

ers. We listen to God, knowing He

has not lost His power! We listen to

God for His guidance in the most

effective ways to use the resources

He has entrusted to us in order to

further the work of His Kingdom.

In coming months, you will hear

more about our School, the Mis-

sions we support, the start of our

Stephen Ministry, and so much

more. Take the time to pray, to lis-

ten, and to join with others in the

Gospel work of growing God’s King-

dom at Christ Lutheran Church and

School.

In Christ,

Pastor Neal Groeling

Pastor’s Article (Continued from page 1)

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From the Principal

Mark von Soosten

Christ Lutheran Church and School

has begun a new marketing program

for our school. We are working to find new ways to

reach out to the community with information

about who we are and why Christ Lutheran School

can be a good option for

educating children.

We started out with a

survey that was con-

ducted in November and

December. On January

19, we had our Promot-

er’s Reception and on

February 9 we are going

to have a school Rally

Night, to open registra-

tion for the 2016-2017

school year. All of these

have been designed to

increase awareness of the school and to get defin-

itive feedback on how people regard our school.

Overall, the 165 parents, church members, alum-

ni, and parents of alumni gave Christ Lutheran

School a rating of the 76th percentile, which

means that their opinions about CLS were higher

than 76% of the people from more than 600

schools that have taken this survey! That’s a good

result.

Our next big upcoming event will be our school

rally night. There will be games for the students

and information for parents regarding plans for

the next school year. This will also be the start of

registration for the 2016-2017 school year.

School rally night will be Tuesday, February 9 with

sessions starting at 3:45 and again at 6:00 p.m.

In addition, there will be a school-wide scavenger

hunt and a drawing for a scrip gift card. Please

join us, and invite anyone you know that has

school-aged children. We want to share this infor-

mation with as many people as possible so that

we are reaching the largest number of students

with Christ’s saving Gospel message.

In Christ, Mark von Soosten

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“Therefore go and make disciples of

all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching

them to obey everything I have com-

manded you.”

Jesus’ final words “The Great Commission” in Mat-

thew 28 have always resonated with me as march-

ing orders as we sow seeds so others can be

touched by The Good News of the Saving Grace of

Jesus Christ.

One of my favorite testimony stories that I have

shared with many of you deals with my good friend

Tom Douthit while we were growing up. We met each

other as we entered our freshman year of high

school and instantly became great friends.

One day when we were hanging out I invited him to a

Bible Study I was going to later that evening. He ac-

cepted and came to the study and continued to

come to the study. The one thing I did not know until

much later was that this was his first encounter with

The Gospel.

This is his testimony today on when he was intro-

duced to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. What makes it

more interesting is that now Tom is Senior Pastor of

one of the larger Churches in Houston called Bridge-

point. He has gone on from that small Bible study to

share the Gospel with thousands of people on an

ongoing basis literally baptizing hundreds or thou-

sands as well.

So why am I telling this story? It is because we really

do not know how God is going to use people to share

His Kingdom and that simple contacts on our part

may not only impact one person’s life but hundreds

of other’s lives as well.

We have a real opportunity with our school and our

pre-school. The children that go to our school hear (Continued on page 7)

From the Congregation

President Jerry Shroff, Congregation Chairman

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FROM the CHURCH TREASURER

As of December 31st we have received $224,507 in

offerings out of $524,884 planned for in the FY

15/16 Mission & Ministry Plan. We are 22 Sundays

into our fiscal year averaging $10,205 per week in

offerings. Our planned average is $10,094 per week.

We were $111 per week above our planned average.

December is typically a month with higher than aver-

age offerings and that was true again this year.

Our approved planned expenses are $1,352,173. As

of December 31st we spent $549,898 which is

$13,507 less than planned for the fiscal year.

Our status 22 weeks into Mission Ministry

2015/2016

Approved Budget $1,352,173

Planned Offerings $524,884

Non Offerings Income 12,500

Special Offerings 23,000

Thrivent Choice 7,000

School Income 767,453

Total Planned Income $1,334,837

Planned Surplus (+) or Deficit (-) - $17,336

Actual Income as of December 31st:

Offerings $224,507

Non-offerings 4,547

Special Offerings 10

Thrivent Choice 2,854

School Income 320,315

YTD Income $552,233

YTD Expenses $549,898

YTD Net Income $2,335 (Continued in the next column)

Planned & Actual Expenses as of December 31st:

Fiscal Yr

Planned Actual Largest

Board Expenses Expense Expense

Administration $10,800 $5,603 Credit Card fees

Church Council 8,673 3,366 District &

Synod Support Christian Ed. 27,400 7,763 K-8

Materials Church Property 227,750 91,179 Mortgage

Human Care 250 0 None

Lay Ministry 5,260 2,909 Altar supplies

Missions 5,200 600 Matzkes

Fellowship 1,000 -85 None

Marketing 7,500 3,301 Online Marketing

Stewardship 450 439 Envelopes

Youth 6,000 1,411 CLY & JOY

Compensation 1,051,889 433,411 Salaries

Total $1,352,173 $5,49,898

Together with the Grace of God, we can meet the

challenge which He has placed before us to further

His Mission here at Christ Lutheran Church and

School.

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“Stepping Forward

Together with Christ”

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FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR

by Leslie Helge

32nd Annual Chili Cook-off and

Talent Show

Let’s hear it for our 32nd Annual Chili Cook-off

and Talent Show?! Woot Woot!!

See our excite-

ment on Sunday,

February 21st be-

g i n n i n g a t

5:30pm in the

Parish Hall!

Here’s how the Cook-off works: Make a pot of

your secret family chili recipe or your non-secret

family recipe chili; bring it to the Parish Hall at

5:15pm; it’s given a secret name; people sam-

ple all the chili entries and vote with their coins

or bills for their favorite chili; after all the voting

has been cast and counted the winner is an-

nounced; prizes given! It’s really very simple. So

if you think YOUR could stand out as THE chili

winner this year be sure to sign up in the Nar-

thex.

Following the Cook-off is our Talent Show. Do

you sing? Dance? Play an instrument? Paint?

Whistle? Tell jokes? Read poetry? Blow bubbles?

Sign up in the Narthex! We know our Christ Lu-

theran Church & School family is a talented

bunch of saints so sign up and share your talent

with the masses.

Our youth are raising funds to attending the LC-

MS National Youth Gathering this summer in

New Orleans and for our middle school youth to

go camping! Please support our efforts with your

donations.

Questions on this particular event can be an-

swered by our high school youth, or give me a

call, 884-3876 x 122.

Peace,

Leslie

Our season of Epiphany ends on February 7 with

The Transfiguration of Our Lord. God’s light and

glory have been made known during Jesus’ earth-

ly ministry. Now on the Mount of Transfiguration

Jesus literally dazzles, showing the disciples and

us how amazing is His glory! The choir anthem is

“This Is My Beloved Son,” words spoken by God

the Father from a cloud at the mountain.

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, is on Feb-

ruary 10. We will have worship services at noon

and at 7 p.m. Lent is a time of repentance and

prayer. Thanks be to God that through our bap-

tism, we were baptized into Jesus’ death and res-

urrection and made heirs of His kingdom! Psalm

51 is a traditional reading on Ash Wednesday,

and the choir anthem quotes its words “Create In

Me a Clean Heart, O God.”

Our Wednesday Lenten services are based on a

series titled “Living Lent – As People of the Res-

urrection.” Each service focuses on a word to

consider while living Lent as Easter people. The

six words are Ponder, Purpose, People, Proclaim,

Praise, and Pain. Each service helps us see that

we are always alive in Christ, who died and was

raised.

On the sixth Wednesday evening of Lent, March

16, we have a special choir coming from Martin

Luther High School in Greendale, Wisconsin.

Their director, Tim Franz, was a classmate of the

von Soostens at Seward. The largest part of that

service will be their concert. We will be providing

a meal for them before the concert and housing

them that Wednesday night, about 50 students.

Please look at your calendars and see if you

would be able to help us with housing on March

16.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16

NOTES FROM YOUR

MUSIC DIRECTOR

By Beth Shroff

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Our School – Stepping Forward with Christ --- Feb Update

January Highlights by God’s Grace:

New School Website online. Check it out: www.clsabq.com Financial Framework approved. Promoters Reception Jan 19 – See Below Contract to manage Financial Aid & Payments approved. 2 – Year Old Pre-school approved Walk – In Wednesdays started

Promoters Reception – A Big Step Forward We thank God that 40 people, excited about promoting our school, attended the reception. If you could not attend, you can pick up a blue folder in the school or church office or in the narthex. The folder contains brochures and other information to help you promote the school.

Make a Referral We need referrals. Referrals, word of mouth invitations, are the best way to reach new students. We need you to refer names of people that are interested in our school

to the school office. The blue folder mentioned above, contains information on how to make a referral. February Events – God Willing

Family Rally Night – School Parents - Tuesday February 9 – 3:45 & 6:00 Finalize Financial Aid Team

Final Thought: By God’s grace we have taken many steps over the past three months to sustain and grow our school. We have many more to take. We are changing. Your continued prayers are coveted. So much has happened so fast that I am sure we have overlooked something or have confused a few of you. Your comments, questions, and thoughts are always welcomed. God’s blessings on you month, Al Koschmann 271-1287 -- akoschmann@yahoo.com

With Moses we pray: “And the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17

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the message of Christ on a daily basis. For some of

them it is the only place they hear it.

For others it is a reinforcement of what they are

hearing at their churches and from their families.

Best yet for some it may be the first time they hear it

and then they bring their families to our Church so

they may hear it on an ongoing basis.

Every year we have multiple children Baptized out of

our school. Who knows, one of them may be the

next Tom Douthit and Baptize countless others as

God grows His kingdom.

It is critical that we share our school with those we

encounter – not because of the great education

their children will receive, which in itself would be a

reason to promote it. The most important reason to

share our school is because through it The Holy Spir-

it can work to Grow His Kingdom. What an awesome

field we have to sow seeds!

We have new brochures now available for you to

share within your sphere of influence. We are also

having weekly Open Houses called Walk-in Wednes-

days at which time we will share the love and awe-

some academic setting our school provides.

I ask you and challenge you to share our school with

others. Do this not only because of the help it pro-

vides with enrollment within our school but more im-

portantly – much more importantly – it may be the

time that the person you share with learns of the

love of Jesus Christ. It is that important.

God’s Peace,

Jerry

(Continued from page 3) Congregation President’s Article

Christ Lutheran Auction

coming Soon!

Mark your calendars for March 12

when auction items will be available

through silent auction and a special

“Quarter Auction”.

In the meantime, if you know of a business that might

wish to donate an item, we have letters explaining the

auction and the benefits of such a donation. Contact

Sarah Nixon (884, 3876, ext. 104) or pick up a letter in

the school office.

Congregation

Meeting

Sunday, Feb. 28

12:30 p.m. Come hear updates on:

• School Marketing

• Stephens Ministry, and

• East Albuquerque Mission

God Cares About You A ministry of Christ Lutheran Church

Farewell As I, Pastor Kluzek, now leave this ministry to pastor North of Denison,

Iowa I wanted to leave you, our partners with some final words. I am not

abandoning this ministry, as I have always been a partner in this ministry

with my prayers and donations, I will continue to do that. But as I shared

God's Word here I now go to share God's Word in Iowa. But this ministry

is in great hands and will continue. We have a mother church, a board, a

Director in Paul Mueller and an Evangelism Supervisor in Lionel. All those

who are continuing this ministry have been taught well how to do this

work. Will you continue to support them in this important work? They are

working in a very difficult area bringing the Word of God, the love of God,

and praying with people who are going through very tough times. This area

of Albuquerque, filled with drugs and violence is a like a desert for the Word

of God. The Word of God that God Cares About You brings is like a big fire hose of water changing lives for now and

eternally. The least we can do is support those who are serving in this area with our prayers and financial gifts. Thank

you to all who do! God bless you all!

“It is great to serve Jesus, it is greater still to also inspire others to serve Jesus.” Pastor Mark Kluzek

Picture of some of our volunteer evangelists

who will carry on the work!

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St. Matthias Celebration—Wednesday, February 24th

Let the festivities begin!

Come to the Parish Hall on Wednesday, February 24th for dinner and a joyous program celebrating St.

Matthias and his work in the mission field. The meal begins at 5:45 p.m.

• Special video performance from our friends in the Czech Republic.

• All donations given will assist our high school youth AND our Czech friends in attending the LCMS

(Inter)National Youth Gathering, “In Christ Alone” happening this July in New Orleans.

• Mark your calendar now to be at THE Fellowship Meal of the season!

• Questions regarding this event can be directed to Larry Barton.(292-5763)

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Scrip (Gift Cards) at Christ

Lutheran Church & School Karen Kolke, Coordinator

We sold $29,712.81 worth of gift cards during the month of December!

Total Rebate earned was $1,671.69 worth of “free” money that went to these funds:

Capital Improvement Fund earned $222.89 with 24 families participating

School Scholarship Fund earned $34.50 with 6 families participating

School Registration distributed $34.14 with 2 families participating (For the 2016-2017 school year!!)

School Tuition we distributed $399.37 with 16 families participating

Extended Care distributed $35.12 with 7 families participating

School Tech Fee distributed $27.62 with 1 family participating

Playground Fund distributed $16.62 with 5 families participating

Youth Accounts distributed $22.06 with 2 families participating

The Technology Fund received $836.85 with 69 families participating. (Remember that ½ of the rebates

automatically go to our Technology Fund, but several families have 100% of their rebates going to this fund.)

This is FREE money and we only have 69 families supporting this program. We have over 300 members at church and 150

families at the school, just think if everyone got on board to earn money for our different funds! Or if even one-half (or 225

people) started earning 'FREE' money to support the Building Fund or the Playground Fund. If you are buying gas, gro-

ceries, clothes, and eating out, just buy a gift card and use it instead of cash, credit, or debit cards.

If you have questions on how the program works or how to make purchases on line, see Karen Kolke

or call her at 206-0906.

Book Discussion Group

Friday, March 18, 7 p.m.

“Without You There is No Us:

My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite"

A memoir of teaching English to the sons of

North Korea's ruling class during the last six

months of Kim Jong-il's reign. A revealing look

at North Korea.

Contact: Al & Marcia Koschmann 271-1287

Christ Lutheran Church

2016 Offering Envelopes &

2015 Contribution Statements

Offering Envelopes for 2016

that were available in the

church narthex are now in

your narthex mailbox. If you

would like a box and did not

receive one, please contact

the church office.

Contribution statements for 2015 were placed in

your church narthex mailbox. Please contact Julie

in the church office if you do not receive statement

or need to discuss an adjustment. 884-3876, ext.

124 or email: julie.henderson@hotmail.com

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February Celebrations (Please let the church office know if we missed

your special date - 884-3876, ext. 120.)

Worship for Shut-Ins

Watch Sundays at 12:30-1p.m. on the following

stations:

Local station - KAZQ-TV 32,

Comcast Cable - Channel 22,

Direct TV - Channel 119,

Dish Satellite Channel 110 & Channel 8817,

OR at 9:30 a.m. on Direct TV-Channel 377

(Total Christian Television), OR

Visit the website: www.worshipforshutins.org and click on the

“Online Worship” button. You can watch any recent broadcasts,

anytime, day or night!

February 7, 2016 – Luke 9:28-36

“Jesus Changes Everything”

by Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast, Jr., Concordia Theological

Seminary~Fort Wayne, IN

There’s more to celebrate today than the Big Game –

Christ’s Transfiguration changes our entire reality.

February 14, 2016 – Psalm 91:1-16

“Total Security”

by Rev. Dr. Walter A. Maier III, Concordia Theological

Seminary~Fort Wayne, IN

In Psalm 91 God promises total security. To whom is

this total security promised? What is this total security,

this complete deliverance, which is promised?

February 21, 2016 – Luke 13:31-35

“Die With A Purpose”

by Rev. Paul E. Shoemaker, Emanuel Lutheran

Church~New Haven, IN

In our world Christians are dying for their faith. It is that

important to them. Jeremiah was willing to die for his

faith. Jesus was willing to die for us. What about you?

Our faith in Christ is the foundation of all that is truly im-

portant.

February 28, 2016 – Luke 13:1-9

“Cut It Down?”

by Rev. William Mueller, Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran

Church~Fort Wayne, IN

When disease and disaster strike us we are tempted to

hang our heads and conclude God must be punishing

us. But dig into God’s Word and see His amazing mercy

in His Son, Jesus.

“Happy Birthday” to the following members of

our congregation who were born in February.

Feb. 1 Sumner Guyer

Jamie Oetting

Feb. 2 Jeremiah Karl

Morgan Sainz

Feb. 3 Sue Postlethwait

Feb. 4 Alison Gaik

Savannah Gomez

Samantha Parhizkar

Feb. 7 Katherine Rickers

Feb. 8 Brandon Klein

Juanita Steinke

Feb. 9 Yvonne Damerow

Feb. 10 Carol Dawley

Feb. 13 Moshen Parhizkar

Feb. 14 Ken Slick

Feb. 15 Wallace Van Dyke

Feb. 16 Denise Case

Feb. 17 Roberto Gomez

Feb. 18 Linda Groeling

Ashton Vering

Feb. 19 Dave Oetting

Feb. 20 Kim Golich

Barbara Wertz

Feb. 21 Skylar Pearson

Feb. 22 Lishelle Burmeister

Betty Lemke

Feb. 25 Sasha Alberti

Feb. 26 Shelby Olson

Feb. 27 Ron Clevenger

Alyssa Yocky

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY goes out to those

who were married in February:

Feb. 4 Cody & Erin Mintle

Feb. 14 John & Barbara Weinlein

Feb. 22 Jeremiah and Julie Karl

Feb. 27 Paul & Cheri Guyer

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Christ Lutheran Youth (High School Youth):

Sunday 2/7th Super Bowl Party beginning at

4:00pm in the Youth Rooms. Bring a snack to

share.

Wednesday 2/10th Ash Wednesday with church

beginning at 7:00pm. Worship is every Wednesday

7:00pm til Holy Week.

Friday, 2/12th Chili Cook-off and Talent Show plan-

ning 7:30pm in the Youth Rooms. If you dress up

like Ab Lincoln there will be a prize!

Friday, 2/19th Watch Alyssa play basketball in Las

Vegas! More details to come

Sunday, 2/21st 32nd Annual Chili Cook-off and Tal-

ent Show. Be are church by 4:00pm

Wednesday, 2/24th Help with the St. Matthias

meal and program. Be are church by 4:30pm to

help set up.

Friday, 2/26th Lead the Middle School Event at

church

Jesus and You with nOthing in-between

(Middle School Youth ):

Wednesday 2/10th Ash Wednesday with church

beginning at 7:00pm. Worship is every Wednesday

7:00pm til Holy Week.

Sunday, 2/21st 32nd Annual Chili Cook-off and Tal-

ent Show. Be are church by 4:00pm

Wednesday, 2/24th Help with the St. Matthias

meal and program. Be are church by 4:30pm to

help set up.

Friday, 2/26th Middle School Event at church, 7:00

-9:30pm

Youth Ministry questions can be directed to

Leslie Helge at 884-3876 x 122

YOUTH NEWS

CHRIST CHRONICLE Page 13

There will be no meeting of

Honor Circle in February.

There are several events

which would interfere with

picking a date.

But----CHANGES MAY BE

COMING for Honor Circle. We will have dis-

cussed and planned in the January meeting, so

please watch the March Chronicle for the new for-

mat. We surely hope it will appeal to more

of our eligible ladies. And now I hope you can

hardly wait to read about it.

Eunice Hoeft

HONOR

CIRCLE

Since it is still not time for out-door trips this month,

we are planning to visit the Albuquerque Museum to

see their new Albuquerque History Gallery. Let's meet

on Friday, Feb. 19th by 10 a.m. in the church parking

lot to car pool. After we tour the exhibit, we will choose

a restaurant close by. Let Lee Swanger or Eunice

Hoeft know if you have questions or a preference for

an eating place. See you then.

Please tell Lee Swanger (294-6752) or Eunice Hoeft

(889-9705) if you plan to join us.

Quilting News

The quilters will meet in

February on Tuesday the

2nd, and the 16th.

We will have plenty of work to do; tying lap robes,

cutting squares, pressing fabrics, and time just

fellowshipping! Please plan to join us about 9 am

and stay for refreshments. We usually end by

noon, sometimes earlier. Are you wondering if

you will fit in? No worry, we invite everyone, in-

cluding YOU, to join us. Other questions may be

directed to Carol Bickel (821-8051) or Lois

Postenrieder (299-8388).

Christ Lutheran Church 7701 Candelar ia Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

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Rev. N

eal G

roeling, Pastor

Leslie

Helge

, Director of Y

outh

Beth

Shroff, D

irector of Music

Carol von S

oosten, C

hurch

Secre

tary

Julie

Hend

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Mark von S

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