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This Church changes lives!
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News for the week of April 17, 2022
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Faith Formation
9:20 a.m.
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Free concert at the VU Chapel on Saturday, April 23. All donations will go to CARE International and be used for Ukrainian Relief efforts.
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.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Our annual plant sale will be Saturday, April 30
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
If you wish to pre-order perennials the forms are in the Gathering Area. If you have any
questions please call
Betty Luckett at 219.929.7788.
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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Movers for Mom’s seeks to recognize moms in crisis on Mother’s Day by arranging special delivery
of gifts to women living in local shelters.
Across the nation, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK locations partner with local businesses and organizations
to collect essential care items.
Christ Lutheran Church will be collecting items for Movers for Moms, below are the items
needed. The boxes will be near the offices (inside door #3)
Þ Dryer Sheets
Þ Dish Soap
Þ Laundry Detergent
Þ Dishwasher Pods
Þ Spray Disinfectant
Þ Toilet Paper
Þ Paper Towel
Þ NEW Twin Sized Comforters
Þ NEW Twin Sized Sheets
Þ Crayola or similar-type markers
Þ Board Books (for babies or young readers)
Þ Play-Doh
Þ NEW Collapsible Hampers
Þ Small Smart TVs
Þ City of Valparaiso Bus Tokens
Þ Gift Cards: Gas Cards, Walmart, Dollar Stores, Stracks, Target, Meijer
Bolded and underlines items should be given to the office.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK US OUT ONLINE:
MOVERSFORMOMS.COM
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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.
CLC Social Ministry and Mission
April 2022
- Each month the Social Ministry highlights a special giving opportunity. April’s emphasis is providing monetary and voluntary support for Housing Opportunities www.hoi.help (2001 Calumet Ave., Valpo).
- With the extraordinary support from donors and the dedicated work of staff, Housing Opportunities serves many clients each year. Because of supporters, H.O. in 2021 during ongoing Pandemic housed 559 adults and 248 children and help save hundreds of homes from foreclosure. 338 housing units were operated by H.O. 193 families are
experiencing homelessness in our community. Thousands of hours of case management are provided to clients each year. Also, H.O. has a resource center for vulnerable folks to shower, wash clothes, use pantry etc.
- Right now, dozens of people in our community have no place to live—including adults who go to work every day and kids who go to school. Some of H.O. clients are professionals with college degrees who have hit hard times. Some clients are not able to work due to crisis or disability. 1 in 3 is a child. Housing challenges can affect people of any
gender, age, or socioeconomic status. H.O. believes a safe, secure home is the foundation of growth and independence—the first step on the road to self-sufficiency.
- Food Pantry and other Donations. See https://hoi.help/pantry plus see “Additional Opportunities (H.O.)” below.
- Help achieve our goal of $2,500 in April (over and above giving combined with CLC’s budgeted amount of $1,200). Use your weekly worship giving envelope mailed with check to CLC and indicate “H.O.” or contribute through PushPay on the CLC website https://clcvalpo.org via the “Give” button and choose Monthly Social Ministry Emphasis. Thank you to members for supporting monthly social ministry emphases.
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Other Opportunities
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. Overnight shelter resumed at area churches last fall. Christ Lutheran will resume our hosting in late 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.
There is a basket inside door #3 for food donations for Housing Opportunities.
- 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.
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ALL
ABOARD!
For FUN at VBS
2022
June 20-23, 2022
(9:15-noon)
Volunteers needed to
guide travelers
(kindergarten - 2nd grade) to activity stations.
Station leaders prepare activities.
Registration/sign-up link will be up
soon.
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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
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-350
Items Needed- Sleepers (with or without feet), 4 oz. soap & Onesies
LWR Fabric Kit Project
2022 Goal-150
Current Kits Packed-56
Items Needed-cotton or cotton blend fabric in 3 yard lengths
PERSONAL CARE KITS
Current Kits Packed - 360
Items Needed - Cash, so Dave can buy in bulk, tooth brushes and 4 oz. bars of soap
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
Hospice:
- Clarence Moss (father of Barb Lieske)
- Donald Reinhold
Long-term/ongoing:
- For the country/citizens of Ukraine
- Pat & Lee Betz
- Pattie
- Ian (young friend of Angie Wehner)
- Jack Bigham
- Connor Byrne
- Collin (cousin of Clint Mullet)
- Deb
- Janet Scheuerman
- Joyce
- Pat (Dave Burnside’s sister)
- Carolyn (Lisa Jennings Mother)
- Gregg
- Larry Leatz
- Stacy (friend of Phyllis Schroeder)
- Phyllis Kersten (friend of Phyllis Schroeder)
Members/Family/Friends:
- Bill Parker
- Sara (friend of Faith Vittitoe)
- Sue (mother of Steve Vittitoe)
- Wayne (Dad of Joel Koch)
- Janet (friend of Becky B.) fires in surrounding area of Knoxville
- June
- Curtis (friend of Jessica Landrum)
- Joan (Jacques)
- Janet, (Mom of Candance Jacques)
- Jean (friend of Sheila Burnside)
- Ron and Steve (Nephew and BIL of Phil Hahn)
- Chad Boettcher
- 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)
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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