As community transmission remains high, we are maintaining our COVID planning, relying on what we know helps protect our beloveds.  Until further notice:

· Masks are required for everyone

· Please maintain appropriate physical distancing for both seating and at the altar rail.

CLC follows the Valparaiso Community school (VCS) closure decisions for weather.  If you suspect schools may be closed please visit www.cancellations.com, or tune your radio to 105.5 FM; if Valparaiso Community Schools are closed, we definitely are closed.  As always, use your own discretion if CLC is open and your road conditions are poor.

Campbell Street south of VHS will be closed due to the Valentine’s Day 5K on Sunday, February 6, starting at 9:00 a.m. CLC traffic will have to enter and exit from/to Vale Park.

Cold, Dark, Snow, Ice  This is  the time of solitude, comfort food, maybe even isolation.  Perhaps you are feeling it!  Perhaps something has happened; a new worry.  An old worry?  We have someone for you!   A partner.  A caring voice.  Your Stephen Minister is waiting to meet you:  talk with you, pray with you.  Support you.

Ways to let us know:  1)  Church office-leave a number, 2) a pastor, 3) Stephen Minister's wear those blue name tags.  Call, Email, Text. Confidentially.

The dates for the photo directory has been changed.  It will now take place on Tuesday, March 1 - Saturday, March 5.

More information to follow. 

For Children and Families

Bible Basics for Third Graders and their Families/Bible Presentation in Worship
Though our Together in Faith program is on hold as we wait out the end of the pandemic, we want to be sure our 3rd graders have their usual milestone of learning about how we read the Bible and receiving their own Bibles.  3rd Graders and Families are invited to a Bible Basics class at CLC on Saturday, February 12 from 9-10:30, and to join in the Bible Presentations in worship on Feb 13.

Communion Conversations
Our young folks begin receiving communion at a variety of ages, whenever families determine that they are ready.  If your child has not yet participated in our Communion Conversations class, learning more about the sacrament, this year’s opportunity will be Saturday, February 26 from 9-10:30am at CLC.  

AMOS

A Mission of Service (501c3, nonprofit organization)

Medical Mission Trip to GUATEMALA, MARCH 11-20, 2022

We need your help please!

A request from Gail Mannington RN CEN, I am an AMOS Board Member and the Treasurer.

Our team of 12 has been announced and we are planning for our Medical Mission trip to Esquipulas, 6 hours east of Guatemala City. We provide medical clinics, speech pathology services and education to remote mountains villages surrounding Esquipulas and Copan, Honduras where they have limited/no access to medical care.

Since our first trip in March 2017 the opportunities to provide services has exceeded our expectations. Christ Lutheran’s congregation has been the Cornerstone support for our trips since our first trip in March 2017 by providing necessary medications, monetary donations, knitting/crocheting of newborn hats, making of cloth bags for our teenage feminine hygiene education program, providing t-shirts which identify us as a team providing services to their people, supplies for our education program provided to the orphans in the orphanage where we stay – to name a few... and prayers to bless us on our way.

I am humbly asking for your support again.  On average, we see and treat about 1000 patients in 5 clinic days and the needs are voluminous.

Monetary donations can be made to Gail Mannington and below is a list of medications, bold means high volumes needed, underlined means we run out quickly.

The following ointments: Neosporin, Hydrocortisone, Anti-itch cream, triple antibiotic, Diaper Rash, antifungals, muscle rub, Benadryl

Vitamins: Adult and Children Chewable (NO GUMMIES PLEASE, they melt)

Children’s Pain and Fever medications, cough syrups, Flu relief. (We run out each time)

Infant Pain and Fever medications.  (We run out each time)

Benadryl, Tums/Antacid meds, Anti-diarrhea meds, Daytime and Nighttime multi-symptom meds, any

NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naprosyn, Motrin, Advil, Aspirin) Acetominophen/Tylenol, Pepcid, Zantac, Baby Aspirin, Urinary health meds

Any orthopedic items:  ankle braces, arm slings, knee braces, ace wraps, etc. (These items can be gently used)

Sandy & Dave Keammerer are always collecting the following items for Lutheran World Relief (LWR).  Please drop off at the church and put in white basket in Gathering Place and feel free to call the office if you have any questions.
 
BABY CARE KITS
All clothing items 6 months to 2T
(2) gowns or sleepers: long- or short-sleeved
(2) t-shirts: lightweight cotton
(1) jacket/sweater/sweatshirt: with hood, or include a baby cap
(2) pairs of socks
(2) receiving blankets: medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted, or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52" square
(4) cloth diapers: flat fold preferred
(1) hand towel: dark color recommended
(2) gentle soap bars: 4oz., bath-size, in original wrapping
(2) diaper pins: or large safety pins
3-ply baby yarn and flannel fabric in increments of .75 yards.

Please indicate if items given are laundered.

FABRIC KITS
(2) spools of thread (250-300 yards)
(2) pieces of cotton/cotton blend fabric (3 yards)
 
PERSONAL CARE KITS
New and in original packaging
(1) bath towel: lightweight, dark color preferred (between 20' x 40" and 27" x 52")
(1) toothbrush: adult size
(1) nail clipper
(2) bars of soap
(1) Sturdy comb