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This Church changes lives!
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News for the week of 3/6/2022
Remember we "Spring" forward
this weekend
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Adult Faith Formation
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Electronic Giving
If the amount of your electronic giving has changed, please remember to change your transaction at clcvalpo.org/give. The church is not able to change that for you.
Any questions call Heather Budnik, 219-462-6660 ext. 15
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Pushpay Instructions for Christ Lutheran Church
- Go to the church website: www.clcvalpo.org. Click the red “GIVE” button, which is located above the social media icons (a little bit above the calendar).
- Click on “Your Account,” which is in really small print near the top right. You will see a pop-up with the title “Welcome to Your Account.” Click on “Manage Your Account.” This will take you to the sign-in page.
- Follow the instructions to sign in, using your email or mobile phone.
- Once you log in, the screen will show your current transaction setup. At the top right corner of the screen, you will see a box with the title “Recurring Gifts.” If you have a current recurring transaction, it will be displayed in this box. Click the word “Edit,” and you will see the details of this recurring schedule. Click
the green button that says “Edit Recurring” to make any changes to this gift. Be sure to save your changes.
Please note that in order to change your recurring gift, you must “Edit” your current gift. If you add an additional recurring gift, it does not cancel or overwrite the original transaction.
If you have any questions, please contact our Business Manager, Heather Budnik, at (219)462-6660 or at heather.budnik@clcvalpo.org.
Covid Update
We have watched with great hope as the Covid infection and case rates
have continued moving, quickly, in such promising directions. We are grateful to see such good news and, as has been our pattern, are ready to make some adjustments in our worship and other planning:
- Masks are encouraged but optional during worship. Naturally if you prefer to stay masked throughout the service, you are of course welcome to do so. Everyone will still need a mask for singing (see below!).
- For Sunday School, our expectation for students and teachers to wear masks will remain the same for the time
being.
With the wonderful news of the restrictions at CLC, we’re very excited to bring back not only long- awaited hymns
to sing after such a long absence, but also music from our liturgy. The Music Ministry is inviting anyone who would like to sing for the Lenten and Easter Sunday celebrations to join our sanctuary choir and be a part of the wonderful musical leadership for our Sunday morning worship.
Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm in the sanctuary. Whether you’re a soprano, alto, tenor, or bass, we’d LOVE to have you join us! Please speak to our Director of Music Brian Bartusch if you are interested.
As the Psalmist wrote: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord!”
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Lent 2022
Good Enough - following Jesus in a world of
imperfection
The world tells us we can “live our best life now,” always find the answers in the self-help section, and achieve
perfection if we just “follow these ten easy steps!” Lent reminds us: all too often our lives don’t turn out like we thought they should. Lent reminds us: following Jesus is not about turning us into the perfect version of ourselves. And lent invites us to meet the God who is trustworthy, present in all of the imperfections of our lives and world.
The last two years have forced us to live through a time in which it’s clear that we can’t have it all. So this
year, join us for a “Good Enough” Lent, noticing the way that God’s goodness finds us in whatever messy reality we’re living through.
On Wednesday evenings, we’ll gather for Holden Evening Prayer and follow this theme, as Kate Bowler unpacks it in her
devotional book “Good Enough” (with 40 devotions, it’s a great fit for Lent and is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-40ish-Devotionals-Imperfection/dp/0593193687/). A free reflection guide is available here and would be great to use on its own as well as in conjunction with the book: https://katebowler.com/lent/
Lenten Mid-Week Services
Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m. from March 9 - April 6
Easter Egg Hunt - call for candy!
While we are happy to see that things are improving around COVID, it did give us some fun new experiences. One of those was having an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. The kids had fun and the adults
all loved seeing the fun and excitement the kids had. We are going to plan to do it again since it was such a great time. If you would like to help keep the fun alive, we would love to have you help. We are in need of candy donations to fill the eggs with. Please drop off to the office or get it to Amy Knauff of Ben Crill. Thanks in advance for bring smiles to the faces of young and old!
CLC Social Ministry and Mission
March 2022
As you do it for the least of these, you do it for Christ. (Matthew
25:40)
Each month the Social Ministry highlights a special giving opportunity pertaining to hunger,
homelessness/housing, or mission. March’s specific emphasis provides monetary/volunteer support for the Valpo New Creation Men’s Shelter/Resale Shop https://newcreationempowers.org + https://www.facebook.com/newcreationresaleshop
New Creation (2102 N. Calumet Ave.) was created several years ago as a center for homeless men in Valpo and Porter County. The Men's Center currently offers supportive services for homeless men during daytime hours. The Resale Shop is always in need of donated furniture and appliances, household and office supplies,
laundry essentials and toiletries, and cleaning supplies and paper goods.
New Creation Men’s Center educates the community on the problem of homelessness in Porter County and on the challenges faced by clients, with the goal to create self-sufficiency. Prior to the Pandemic, numerous CLC members assisted the Men’s Shelter in several ways e.g. hosting men overnight Saturday, preparing/serving
meals (dinner and breakfast), and taking time to sit and talk with the men who are taking advantage of Shelter services. New Creation is planning to resume the overnight program with the help of various churches including CLC on April 16, 2022. Please see various announcements in March about how CLC members can volunteer with time and bring meals on Saturday evenings beginning in April and continuing over the summer months.
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Men's Shelter Update
Northwest Indiana Lutheran Food and Supply Pantries Donations.
Men’s Shelter (and Resale Shop) https://newcreationresaleshop.com at 2102 Calumet Ave, 219-548-3548. You can help feed our neighbors experiencing homelessness: New Creations Men’s Center continues to be home base for both single men and women between homes, providing daily meals and a space to be during the day. Christ Lutheran will resume our hosting in April
2022.
In the meantime, you can help NCMS feed their guests. Lunch supplies can be dropped off at the resale shop counter during hours of operation (usually 10-5). Requests include: Lunch meat, Fruit, Individual juice, Snack cakes, and
Chips. Dinners are also appreciated; please call New Creations (219-548-3548) for more information about quantities and scheduling of dinners. Information to follow soon on our scheduled night to feed the men. Meanwhile please pray for those in our community living in cars, tents and on the streets. There is a basket inside door #3 for suggested food donations for Men's
Shelter.
Immanuel Food Pantry https://immanuelvalpo.org/food-pantry 1700 Monticello – drive up drop off items. Donations can be dropped at Immanuel, best done Tuesdays and Thursdays
1-3 pm, at entrance between church and school. Contributions especially appreciated now are holiday food items such as gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cake and cookie mixes. Also, cooking oil, salad dressing, ketchup, mustard, olives, pickles.
Hilltop Food Pantry https://hilltophouse.org/Food-Pantry 606 Union St.
Housing Opportunities https://hoi.help/pantry 2001 Calumet Ave., 219-548-2800
There is a basket inside door #3 for food donations for Housing Opportunities.
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LWR Request
As we are all aware of increasing prices and empty shelves of merchandise, the LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF PROJECTS have also been impacted by these events. It is costing more for items we can not make: flannel for diapers, soap, diaper pins, socks, clothing, and towels. We watch for sales
on items needed so our money can be stretched further. Donations are crucial so we can help others in need.
DONATIONS CAN BE PUT IN THE WHITE BASKET under the shelf in the Gathering Area. Please indicate if items are laundered. Sandy Keammerer Project Leader
In The CLC Library - What’s New and Available
Liturgies for Every Moment: Every Moment Holy, Volumes 1.2 by Douglas McKelvey
Stephen Ministry Shelf: CDs (player available)
Walt Wangerin –
Suicide, “Chaos of the Heart”
Suicide, “Comfort for Those Who Grieve a Suicide”
Divorce, “Grieving Divorce”
If you are interested in a CD of acoustic guitar music "Couch Music", please let the office know. All songs are written and performed by Paul Schreiner. Cost is $20 and the money goes to Project Neighbors and Trinity Lutheran Church Ministries.
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.
LWR Baby Care Kit Project
2022 Goal-500
Current Kits Packed-280
March Items Needed- Sleepers (with or without feet), 4 oz. soap
LWR Fabric Kit Project
2022 Goal-150
Current Kits Packed-56
March Items Needed-cotton or cotton blend fabric in 3 yard lengths
PERSONAL CARE KITS
Current Kits Packed - 165
March Items Needed - Cash, so Dave can buy in bulk and toothbrushes
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 (4 oz.)
(1) Sturdy comb
PRAYERS
For the country/citizens of Ukraine
Hospice:
Bill Koehler (Sheila Burnside)
Clarence Moss (father of Barb Lieske)
Long-term/ongoing:
Jack Bigham
Connor Byrne
Collin (cousin of Clint Mullet)
Janet Scheuerman
Joyce
Pat (Dave Burnside’s sister) and her husband Lee
Carolyn (Lisa Jennings Mother)
Donald Reinhold
Gregg
Larry Leatz
Bob
Prayers for Members, Friends and Family
Linda Simms
Chad Boettcher
Allie
Amy (sister of Kathy Lundstrom)
Janet & Suzi (friends of Becky B)
Jean (friend of Sheila Burnside)
Ron and Steve (friends of Phil Hahn)
Betty, (sister of Chris Tressler)
William, Shot in line of duty (Grace Safrin)
Declan (Kristen M)
Darlette Mathisen (Kristen M)
Karalyn Burnside
Rich (family friend of Holly Knauff)
Sherri Nord (friend of Sonja)
Ron Lawson (friend of Becky Fry)
Bruce (submitted by Doc Knauff)
Jan Bowman (friend of Dot Ruuksa)
Kurt (friend of Marla Tiebert)
Phil (Pastor Tim’s Uncle)
Chris (Katy Byrne’s friend
Joanne Johnson (SIL of Dot Ruuska)
Phyllis Kersten (Phyllis Schroeder)
Stacy (friend of Phyllis Schroeder)
Tom Lutze
Deaconess Brenda Bauer
MILITARY: Justine, Joe and all of those serving in the military, especially in the time of a pandemic.
For all those affected and infected by COVID
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