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The Weekly Scribe FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Sunday, February 10, 2019 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:20 a.m. Faith Formation 10:30 a.m. Worship with Sanctuary Choir 11:45 a.m. Children’s Bell Rehearsal (MR) 6:00 p.m. Circle 6:00 p.m. South Shore Band Rehearsal (S) Monday, February 11, 2019 6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision (209) 7:00 p.m. Financial Advisory Committee (120) 7:00 p.m. Hospitality & Outreach (107) Tuesday, February 12, 2019 1:00 p.m. Priscilla Circle (209) 5:30 p.m. LLP Board Meeting (119) 7:00 p.m. Council (209) 7:15 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (120) Wednesday, February 13, 2019 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:00 a.m. Spiritual Direction Group (209) 6:00 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir (MR) 6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts PLC (221) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts CMT (222) 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]
Milan Coburn Property Manager [email protected]
Clint Mullet Director of Youth Ministries [email protected]
Jenny Bias Parish Administrator [email protected]
Heather Budnik Business 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: 132
LWR/CLC Baby Care Kits Project 2019 Goal: 500 Kits Completed:135
LWR/CLC Fabric Project 2019 Goal: 150 Kits Completed: 40
LWR/CLC Personal Care Kits Kits Completed: 225
AC = Activity Center; CH = Church Hall; GP = Gathering Place;
K = Kitchen; MR = Music Room; S = Sanctuary; YR = Youth Room;
107 = Bride’s Room; 119 & 120 = Rooms by Gathering Place;
209 = Conference Room; 221 & 222 = Rooms by Church Hall
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
FEBRUARY 3, 2019 8:00 a.m. 100
10:30 a.m. 170
Friday, February 15, 2019 No LLP Saturday, February 16, 2019 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (GP) Sunday, February 17, 2019 No Sunday School 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:20 a.m. Faith Formation 10:30 a.m. Worship Monday, February 18, 2019 Presidents’ Day No LLP 1:00 p.m. Grief Support Group (107) 1:00 p.m. Social Ministry & Mission (119) 7:00 p.m. Stewardship (209)
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS for 2/3/2019
There were 45 kids present with 64 kids registered.
292 pounds of food collected for the food pantry so far this year by our Beginners, Pre-k, Kindergartens.
Faith Formation Opportunities Sunday 9:20 a.m.
Date / Location
Sanctuary Fellowship Hall 120 Library Gathering Place
February 10 Hymn Singing B. Bartusch B. Robinson
Adult Confirmation Pr. T. Knauff
Our Love for God D. Keammerer
February 17 Winter Break
Adult Confirmation Pr. T. Knauff
Our Love for God D. Keammerer
February 24 Adult Confirmation Pr. T. Knauff
Our Love for God D. Keammerer
Wednesday Lenten Dinners
During Lent, you are invited to join in Lenten dinners at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at CLC, before each 7:00 p.m. evening service. Please sign up for each meal in advance in the East Link so that the cooks know how many to expect, and consider bringing a dessert to share. A free-will offering will be collected at each meal. Come and join in the fellowship!
As the season of Lent approaches, the Worship and Music committee is looking for individuals or groups to make the evening meals. For more information, please contact the office. Remember when signing up to also ask for volunteers to set-up and clean-up the hall. Dinners scheduled: March 6: Jim Boedeker—Chili
March 13:
March 20: Youth Group—Breakfast
March 27: Priscilla Circle —Sloppy Joes, Chips, Salad
April 3:
April 10: CLC Council
YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENTS ARE NOW IN YOUR MAILBOX.
PLEASE SEE BLACK BOX IN GATHERING AREA IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MAILBOX.
CALL OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Volunteers to register & serve refreshments during the Blood Drive are needed. Please use the sign-up sheet in the East Link.
ALTAR GIFTS
THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO SIGN UP FOR THE FOLLOWING 2019 GIFTS:
COMMUNION WINE $20
ALTAR CANDLES $20 FLORALS $30
ETERNAL LAMP CANDLES $20
THE BOOK FOR SIGN-UP IS NEAR THE WELCOME CENTER.
Christ Lutheran Church Financial Dashboard
General Fund
Actual 2018 Budget as of 12/31/2018
Receipts - As of January 31, 2019 $ 56,936.48 $ 76,454.40
Expenses - As of January 31, 2019 $ 81,447.81 $ 77,414.20
Over/(Under) $ (24,511.33) $ (959.79)
Actual Needed Weekly to Meet 2019
Budgeted Expenses
Last Week - February 3 $ 15,656.51 $ 17,864.81
Just Imagine
Remaining Balance in Just Imagine $ 24,006.98
Social Ministry
Received as of for January Emphasis—First Contact & Steiner Fund $ 1,527.00
Received as of February 3 for February Emphasis—Hilltop Neighborhood House $ 290.00
Attention CLC Youth If you are participating in the ISMA program at your school this year, and would be interested in presenting your piece/pieces
as part of our Sunday worship services, please see or contact Mr. Bartusch ([email protected]) to schedule a Sunday morning date. We’d love to have you share your musical gifts with the congregation!
CLC Retreat
For many years we've treasured a time apart as a congregation in our annual retreat - a time to dig into scripture, tell our stories of faith, take time for prayer, and know one another better. This year we did not have anyone willing to take leadership for a retreat - but are hopeful to create a modified retreat experience here at CLC this Spring. We hope to gather folks who have love and energy for this sort of thing, so that together we can conspire on a day of retreat and growth in faith. If this is you, please talk to/email Pastor Erica and we will find a time for the group to meet!
Attention Music Lovers & Musicians:
The Adult Handbell Choir is in great need of 2 – 3 ringers to ring with the ensemble. The ability to read
music is helpful but not required.
Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Music Room.
Please speak with or contact Brian Bartusch ([email protected]) if you’re interested.
CLC SENIORS & FRIENDS Thursday, February 28, 2019 9:30 a.m. in the Church Hall
Welcome & Devotions
Program: “Global Volunteers go to Crete”
Presented by Ed W. Seykowski Some business items
For more information -- Contact Jeff Peiffer at 219-707-5080 or [email protected]
CLC Trivia Night has been rescheduled! Please note the new date and time!
Sunday, February 24th, CLC Activities Center, 4:00pm - 8:00pm Doors open at 4:00pm, Trivia begins at 4:30pm
PRICES Admission: $10.00 Table Package: $100.00 (includes 8 RSVP Tickets, 10 Mulligans)
It’s time for the CLC Youth Ministry’s annual Trivia Night fundraiser! We’re so excited to get everyone together for an exciting battle of the minds! Complimentary pizza, salad, and snacks will be served. This year, all proceeds from Trivia Night will go towards our missions trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan!
FAQs How can I buy a table for Trivia Night? Bring payment ($100.00) and your e-mail address to the Church Office. A Table Package guarantees you a table (8 RSVP tickets) for your group and 10 mulligans for your team! This is a great option for large groups that could get divided at the door! You will be able to pick-up a special package just for your table the week of Trivia Night, which includes 8 RSVP tickets for your group and other goodies!
Can I still come if I don't buy a table or have an RSVP ticket? Of course! Admission is only $10.00! You will be seated by event volunteers as they arrive. If you paying at the door, be sure to enter together as a group. We will do our best to seat you all together.
When should I arrive? We will begin seating people when doors open at 4:00pm. Everyone should arrive by 4:25pm. We will start the first round at 4:30pm sharp, so if you arrive late, you may miss questions and lose out on some points! We will continue seating people as they arrive.
What's for dinner? Pizza, salad, and drinks! All tables come with complimentary treats as well!
Join the Bach Institute at Valparaiso University for a performance of the St. Matthew Passion by J.S.
Bach on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. at the Chapel of the Resurrection, 1600 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso.
Ticket prices range from $10-40 and are available at valpo.edu/vuca. VU students, faculty, and staff
admitted free. For more information, visit valpo.edu/bach.
HILLTOP SOUP SUPPER FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Sign-up to serve soup, desserts, beverages & bus tables in the Harre Union. There are also 3 pre-event volunteer opportunities available for us (make delicious desserts, join the Holy Rollers & pick-up soup from the donating restaurants). Sign-up in the East Link (there are 3 clip boards). Karen Seykowski is
available to answer any questions you may have about this year’s Hilltop Soups Dinner Fundraiser.
Ways to Live Generously
Sign-up to provide 2019 Altar Gifts (book to sign-up is near Welcome
Center (contact Office)
Put together a team for Feb. 24 (Sunday) Youth & Families Trivia Night
fundraiser (contact Clint Mullet)
Give blood at the Feb. 25 (Monday) American Red Cross Blood Drive at
CLC (contact Office)
Join a committee to plan a Spring CLC Retreat (contact Pastor Erica)
Become a ringer for Adult Handbell Choir (contact Brian Bartusch)
2019 End-of-Life Series
Topics and Speakers
March 3 Keynote Address
Fred Niedner Barb C. Niedner
March 10 Legal Decisions, Part 1 John Hughes Keith Wolak Hoeppner, Wagner, …
March 17 Legal Decisions, Part 2 John Hughes Keith Wolak Hoeppner, Wagner, …
March 24 Cardio Issues Organ Donation
Gail Mannington Juli Verkler
March 31 Hospice and Grieving Gretchen Seidler-Gibbs VNA Hospice
April 7 The Funeral Home Martin Moeller Moeller Funeral Home
April 14 Planning your Memorial Service Pr. Tim Knauff Pr. Erica Gibson-Even
This spring we are “resurrecting” the
End-of-Life
series of speakers that we presented three years ago. There will be a few changes, the most important of which is that we will be using our Sunday morning Faith Formation Hour.
Fred Niedner will open the series on March 3, talking about our Christian perspective on death. Barb Crumpacker Niedner will offer suggestions about how to have these difficult but important conversations with our loved ones.
The following two weeks, March 10 and 17, John Hughes and Keith Wolak will discuss some of the legal issues that are dealt with at the end of life.
The series continues through March and into April, with Gail Mannington talking about heart health, and our Parish Nurse Juli Verkler discussing organ donation. Gretchen Seidler-Gibbs, from VNA Hospice, will talk about Hospice resources and grieving. Martin Moeller will discuss funeral home services. Our own pastors will bring the series to a close just before Easter, with information about funeral services at Christ Lutheran and our own Memorial Garden.
For suggestions, questions, and more information, contact Sue McPherson, 771-4328, [email protected] .
Giovanni DePasquale ~ Confirmation service project
My Confirmation project is helping serve at the Humane Indiana Wildlife Organization in Valparaiso. Humane Indiana Wildlife admits injured or orphaned animals and cares for them until they are ready to be returned to their
natural habitat. Last year, Humane Indiana Wildlife admitted more than 1,700 animals and released 867! Humane Indiana Wildlife also provides learning opportunities at their education center for the community. I will be
collecting items until Friday, March 1.
