CLC Social Ministry and Mission

May 2021

 Do justice…love kindness…walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8)

In July, CLC will have been partnering with Cheyenne and Jennie Stewart and their family for just under two years. So much has changed for them, including two new jobs— and now they will be stepping out on their own, leaving their Housing Opportunities-supported apartment in July. 

If you’ve ever moved house, you’ll know how expensive that can be. If you can help defray those costs, we’d like to offer you two possible ways:

1. Come enjoy CLC’s talent show and picnic on Saturday, May 22nd, and treat yourself to a frozen dessert— and a free-will offering will be collected to support the Stewarts’ move, all as part of one of our confirmand’s service project.

2. If you cannot attend and still would like to donate, you can do so through CLC’s giving options:

• Electronically - Go to clcvalpo.org and use the GIVE button to make a donation to "Stewart Family" through our online giving portal.

• Cash or check - Drop a donation in the offering, in the lockbox, or send it through the mail.  Be sure to clearly indicate "Stewart Family" on the donation.

Please note that these donations are not tax-deductible and will not appear on your giving statement.

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Men Shelter Update

The men in the New Creations program have overnight housing through Housing Opportunities for the next year.

The need for dinners, breakfast and pantry items are ongoing. Many things like canned foods, milk, bread, plastic wrap will be needed for the men.

Please check out the list of items each week and sign up to provide a meal to about 10-12 men.

https://signup.com/go/RKPSSEY

Stephen Ministry Temple Talk

by Tim Sutherland

https://youtu.be/MKQdDAPRJ24

Mark your calendars for some all-ages fun!

May 22, 4pm, back turnaround - Church Variety Show and Picnic Come share a real talent or a "talent" - everything from the sublime to the ridiculous is welcome - google a few knock-knock jokes, play your kazoo, and join the fun! 

We'll gather outdoors - bring your sunglasses and a picnic dinner!

(Rain date is May 23 at 4pm.) 

Register here: https://clcvalpo.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/737953

Evenings, June 13, 15, and 17 - Plan to join in our all-ages outdoor VBS, with serious and silly activities for children and adults!

In July, CLC will have been partnering with Cheyenne and Jennie Stewart and their family for just under two years. So much has changed for them, including two new jobs— and now they will be stepping out on their own, leaving their Housing Opportunities-supported apartment in July. 

If you’ve ever moved house, you’ll know how expensive that can be. If you can help defray those costs, we’d like to offer you two possible ways:

1. Come enjoy CLC’s talent show and picnic on Saturday, May 22nd, and treat yourself to a frozen dessert— and a free-will offering will be collected to support the Stewarts’ move, all as part of one of our confirmand’s service project.

2. If you cannot attend and still would like to donate, you can do so through CLC’s giving options:

· Electronically - Go to clcvalpo.org and use the GIVE button to make a donation to "Stewart Family" through our online giving portal.

· Cash or check - Drop a donation in the offering, in the lockbox, or send it through the mail.  Be sure to clearly indicate "Stewart Family" on the donation.

Please note that these donations are not tax-deductible and will not appear on your giving statement.

Graduations

Each June we acknowledge those members and friends of our congregation who have  graduated from High School, College, Technical and/or Advanced Degree Programs during the past year (summer 2020- summer 2021). Please submit the student’s name, graduating school and school that they will be

attending in the fall to jen.bias@clcvalpo.org.

AND

Retirements

Similarly, if you have retired during the past year (summer 2020- summer 2021) please submit your name, where you retired from and what your future plans are so we may recognize your years of service and dedication to jen.bias@clcvalpo.org.

We will recognize these achievements on Sunday, May 23.  

CONGRATULATIONS!

CLC Softball Team

Hello All, church league softball is quickly approaching.  If you would like to participate, please contact me.  It is a great way to meet people from other churches and have great comradery.  We play softball one night a week (tuesdays) at the old fairgrounds fields in Valpo.  I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on the field.  If you have any questions please let me know.  Call/text/email me  bboedeker77@gmail.com, 219-617-0032.

Christ Lutheran Church

Youth Ministries  

Circle (in person)

Sundays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, in person

May 2^nd, May 9^th

Fusion (in person)

Sundays, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

May 9^th, May 16^th

Confirmation Class (in person, recorded)

Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

May 5^th, May 12^th, May 19^th

Circle Senior Celebration

Sunday, May 23^rd, Noon – 2:00pm, at the Schmidgalls Home

Circle will be celebrating our CLC seniors as they prepare for high school graduation! Come out for an afternoon together as we put a new twist on a Circle tradition. Our seniors will have a chance to share about what CLC has meant to them and spend time hanging out. Seniors who participated in Circle will also receive a special gift from us! There is a pool, a big yard, and space to relax and hang out. Email clint.mullet@clcvalpo.org for more details!

Graduation Sunday is May 23^rd

We will be recognizing our CLC high school graduates on May 23^rd, 2020! Fill out the information form included in this newsletter OR email clint.mullet@clcvalpo.org to get signed up. We will be recognizing those who choose to participate with recognition in our worship services, our service bulletins, and the June newsletter. Participants will also receive a special gift from the church!

Summer Trips

Confirmation Camp (all current 5^th – 8^th graders)

June 13^th – June 18^th at Camp Lutherwald

Cost: $355.00 (No deposit required for registration)

Servant Leaders Camp (all current 9^th – 11^th graders)

June 27^th – July 2^nd at Camp Lutherwald

Cost: $355.00

Caring Meals

Christ Lutheran has an email list of people who would like to be contacted when a meal schedule has been made for folks after the death of a loved one, after surgery or during illness, or after the birth of a baby.  Just since COVID hit, we have provided 9 meal schedules for people.  If you would like to be added to this list, please send a note to amyknauff@gmail.com.  You will only be notified when there is a current schedule.  There is no obligation.  Also, if you or someone you know is in need of meals, please contact Amy Knauff or one of the pastors.

Sandy & Dave Keammerer are always collecting the following items for Lutheran World Relief (LWR).  Please drop off at the church.
 
BABY CARE KITS
All clothing items newborn to age 2
(2) gowns or sleepers: long- or short-sleeved (no feet)
(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: 4-5 oz., bath-size, in original wrapping
(2) diaper pins: or large safety pins
3-ply baby yarn and flannel fabric in increments of .75 yards.

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/NO TOOTHPASTE PLEASE
(1) nail clipper
(2) bars of soap
(1) STURDY comb