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.

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

Directory/Database Update

We have just finished taking pictures for the directory, now the fun part begins.  We need to update our membership database so that all of the information in the directory will be correct.

Please click on the LINK and follow the directions.  

If you have any questions please call the church office.

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 by April 13.   Thanks in advance for bring smiles to the faces of young and old!

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.

Men's Shelter Needs You

You’re invited to join us for a Men’s Shelter volunteer training session. Training will cover the specifics involved in hosting the shelter at Christ Lutheran. 

• Monday, March 28
• 6:30-7:30 pm
• Christ Lutheran Church, worship overflow area 

We will open together briefly and then break into smaller sessions:

• Laundry
• Pantry and meals
• Supervision

If this time doesn’t work for you, another session will be held:

• Sunday, April 10
• 9:20-10:20
• Christ Lutheran Church, Conference Room 

Thank you for your time and your heart for this ministry.

CLC Men’s Shelter Committee 

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