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News for the week of August 28, 2022
Watch our Confirmation students' faith statements and experience through Confirmation if you missed it on Sunday. Witness to the Church 9:20 a.m. Livestream Link Confirmation Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Livestream Link
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Thrivent has generously given CLC’s Stephen Ministry Team fundraising seed money to purchase a temporary SM Sign for CLC front lawn, and to purchase new training materials for new Stephen Ministers as we reach out to the community. If you would like to contribute to this fundraiser, please look for “SM Sign” under CLC’s Electronic Giving Page or put into church offering plate designated as “SM
Sign”. Thank you!
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62% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood, yet only 3% actually does. Thank you for
being a key part in the nation’s blood supply chain by hosting these critical blood drives! I’m pleased to report that 44 donors registered and 43 pints were collected at the blood drive. Plus there were 2 first-time donors! Each donation can save up to 3 lives so these 43 pints collected are enough to save as many as 129 patients-in-need! Thank you for all that donated and to all the volunteers, we could not do with without all of you! NEXT BLOOD DRIVE IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022
NWIAAA Youth Mentoring Program at ValpoNEXT Pitch Night Come out tonight, August 31, 7:00-9:00 PM, at the Butterfield Pavilion on Evans Avenue to support the new Youth Mentoring Program (a partnership between the Northwest Indiana African American Alliance and the Valparaiso Police Department) at ValpoNEXT’s 2022 Civic Pitch Night. The audience will select the first place ($1000) and second place ($500) pitches from community members.
ValpoNEXT asks that you register (for free) if you're considering attending
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valponexts-2022-civic-pitch-night-tickets-399289925917
More information about the mentoring program can be found at http://nwiaaa.org/mentoring or contact the NWIAAA (nwiaaa2013@yahoo.com) or Adam Gibson-Even (adam.gibson@gmail.com) with questions.
Also, save the date for the NWIAAA’s Fall Forum on Gun Culture, Saturday morning October 22 at Valparaiso University. Details to follow.
Bread Breakers is Back! After a 2 year Covid break, we are bringing Bread Breakers supper groups back! Bread Breakers are short term supper groups of 8-10 people that meet from October-May. Groups are formed as either "adult only" or "family" groups and meet about every 4-6
weeks for food and fellowship. You may sign up in the east link hallway or by emailing amyknauff@gmail.com to get in on this year's groups. Sign ups will be taken until September 11th. You do not have to be a member of CLC to sign up. Groups will meet each other for the first time at our kick off pot-luck lunch on Sunday, September 25th after the 10:30 service. (So mark your calendars!) We look forward to having you!
School Supplies are collected for LWR We are in the middle of our drive to collect school supplies for Lutheran World Relief, and are in need of notebooks, rulers, scissors, crayons and pens. Our goal is to complete at least 100 school kits this year. As you purchase school supplies for your children, think about choosing supplies for
others. School Kits for Lutheran World Relief are an important lifeline for learners all around the world. There is a basket in the Gathering Space for donations, or you can purchase from an Amazon wish list and choose to have the items delivered directly to the church. There
are a variety of suggestions on the list, with some items in bulk. The items listed are only suggestions; you may be able to find cheaper items as the inventory changes. We will be collecting items through mid-October. The link to the Amazon wish list can be found by searching Amazon lists for "CLC School Kit," or
by clicking the link below. Amazon CLC School Kit wish list Here are the specifications for the items that we need: · 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper, approximately 8” x 10 ½” (not loose-leaf paper) – each school kit gets four · A 30-centimeter ruler, or one with 30 centimeters on one side and 12
inches on the other · Blunt
scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well) · Black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink) – each school kit gets five · A box of 16 or 24 crayons Gathering supplies with your children as they begin a new school year is a great way to remind yourself and them that we need to continue to love our neighbors, near and far. It
helps us all remember that God’s love is everywhere! Thank you for your support!
Sunday School, Bible Studies and Adult Faith Formation News Younger Women's Small Group Gathering on Weds evenings this Fall, starting Sept 7 at 6:30pm - come for community and conversation, part book group,
part Bible study! Sunday School Begins Sept 11! Plan to join us for the first day of Sunday School on Sept 11 -
we are excited about a great year engaging the Bible stories that help us learn central faith practices. Follow this link to register: https://clcvalpo.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1380476 Communion Conversations
At CLC we welcome children to receive Holy Communion at any age, when their families discern that they are ready. And then each year we offer "Communion Conversations," a chance for families to talk and learn together about the sacrament. We'll be gathering a group for conversation this Fall - if your child is
receiving Holy Communion and hasn't yet had the chance to take part, or if your young folks are ready to start - please email Pr Erica so that we can find a good time for all! (pastorerica@clcvalpo.org) Adult Faith Formation During the 9:20 hour, be on the lookout for a variety of options this fall:
* Parents Coffee and Conversation - Beginning Sept 11, a 'come when you can' group that gathers for conversation, encouragement, Bible study, conversation about parenting. * Getting to Know CLC - We'll gather Sept 4, 11, and 18 to learn more about Christ Lutheran's community, beliefs, and ministries. * Sunday Morning Bible Study - Gather in September for the study "God's Exceptional Choice" * Ministry Fair - Sept 25 during Formation Hour, our Ministry Fair will take place in the Gathering Area. Stop by a variety of tables to learn about all the ways God is at work through CLC, and find opportunities for you to connect! * Scripture and Sexuality - upcoming in October, we'll welcome Rev. Dr. Fred Niedner as we look at the many different ways scripture approaches relationships, family, and welcome. Help with Sunday School and Faith Formation!
Sunday School adult leaders use our great curriculum
and work in teams of four - your presence would be needed approximately twice a month, and your active leadership just one of those weeks. It's such a gift to share God's love with young folks, and to see the Holy Spirit active in their lives - email pastorerica@clcvalpo.org if this might be you! Sunday School youth helpers are a key part of our children's growth in faith, as they have older kids to look up to and learn from. Email pastorerica@clcvalpo.org if you can help out! Adult Faith Formation - do you have ideas for topics you'd like to engage during our 9:20 hour? Or could you lead a video series, or facilitate a conversation or Bible Study? Email pastorerica@clcvalpo.org
Be sure to check out our apps!
CLC Social Ministry and Mission September 2022 Compass International Family Center, Valparaiso http://compassIFC.org equips international neighbors of all ages in Northwest Indiana with the educational services and support needed to thrive in their new community. Compass is “Open Arms * Hand in Hand” equipping new neighbors with language and life skills needed to thrive in the US
strengthening our community by breaking down divisions and isolation. With approximately 90 children and 40 adults joining 50 annual volunteers each week (including Ellen Swayne from CLC), each Compass night is an opportunity for growth and new friendships. Compass offers the following free services for all ages: Adult English classes, Citizenship classes,
K-12 tutoring, English learner preschool, Childcare, and soccer skills/drills, arts and crafts, and other fun enrichment projects. Compass is a Northwest Indiana organization of neighbors helping neighbors, linking arms for
the betterment of both individuals and community. 66th Synod Endowment Fund - “Lutherans for Black Lives” https://www.facebook.com/66thSynod has the vision “. . . that they may have life and have it abundantly!” (John 10:10b). 66th Synod’s mission is to “to establish justice and equity” and build a fund that
allows those from the dominant culture to contribute so that some of the damage done due to inequitable treatment of Black Leaders in society and the ELCA (because of systemic racism, white supremacy, and complacency) may be repaired. A goal is to provide reparations to Black Leaders and Congregations of the ELCA especially as they study and retire.
Examples are: excessive student loan burdens, Pastoral calls to communities that are unable to pay a living wage, not being paid comparable to white leaders, and low pension contributions (necessary to work well past 65 years of age). The Fund is hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA), Seattle, http://immanuelseattle.org. CLC’s connection is Rev. Angela Shannon, Pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church, Bowie, MD, and who serves on the Board of this nonprofit, has degrees from V.U. and LSTC (Chicago), grew up and was ordained in Gary (Lutheran Parish), and has served congregations in the ELCA I-K Synod. Help achieve our goal of $2500 in September (over and above giving
combined with CLC’s $1200 budgeted amount). By achieving our goal CLC will help Compass and 66th Synod Fund continue mutual support and service activities that are crucial to effective ministry. Use your
weekly worship giving mailed in check to CLC and indicate “Compass/66thSynod” 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.
Getting to Know CLC Join us to learn more about Christ Lutheran's ministry, history, and teaching. We'll gather for a 3-week series during the Formation Hour on
Sundays (9:20am-10:20) September 4, 11, and 18, followed by an opportunity to formally stand with the congregation, confess our faith together, and declare that "Yes! God has something for me here." Register for our group here.
Popcorn Fest is almost here!! The Christ Lutheran Church Brat Booth is back for the 2022 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival! This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our youth ministry! But, here’s the big deal: it can’t run
without YOU! We need a lot of volunteers, so we’d love to have you sign up and join us on September 10th! Check out sign-ups and donations needed in the Gathering Place today!
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-570 Current Kits Packed-530 Items Needed- Boy hats LWR Fabric Kit Project 2022 Goal-150 Current Kits Packed-96 Items Needed-cotton or cotton blend fabric in 3 yard lengths Personal Care Kits Current Kits Packed - 525 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 PERSONAL CARE KITS UPDATE The time is
quickly coming when the Lutheran World Relief truck will be here at CLC for this year. Our number of Personal Care Kits completed so far is less than we have been sending in recent years. Your help help is greatly needed and appreciated! The cost to complete one kit is approximately five dollars. If possible, your contributions would be very helpful to reach our desired number. Right now our only needs are towels,
toothbrushes and 4-ounce bars of soap. You may contribute by placing any amount in an envelope in the offering with the designation "Personal Care Kits". Any contribution will be used to purchase the needed items. As an incentive, I will match any monetary contributions received in August. Thank you very much for helping to make our project a success. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at 219-462-8447 or dnssk@frontier.com. Dave Keammerer
PRAYERS Prayers for the country/citizens of Ukraine Hospice: - Donald Reinhold
- Bill Parker
- Ruthanne (mother of Paul
Danger)
Long-term/ongoing: - Marty (Brother of Jen Bias)
- Bill Even (Father of Pastor Erica)
- John
- John (BIL of Dave Keammerer)
- Lisa Robinson-Boyer (Mother of Andrew Robinson)
- Karen
Owen
- Shaun & Tim (friends of Erin Crill)
- Wayne (Joel Koch’s dad)
- Fawn (Spears)
- Pat & Lee Betz
- Pattie (Bohacik)
- Ian (young friend of Angie Wehner)
- Connor Byrne
- Dr. Bert Urbytes
(former member, waiting for liver transplant)
- Roger (BIL of Kathy Stefans)
- Joyce (Spoljaric)
- Vicke
8/31 - Linda Mapes
- Janet (friend of Becky B)
- Mel (Carla), for
healing
- Ron Bashista (friend of Phil Hahn)
- Kathy, Pat & Jim (Jerrie)
- Tammie (friend of Amy Knauff)
- Stuart (family of Gail Mannington)
- Julia (family of Faith Noe)
8/12 - Kyle (friend of Marla Tiebert)
- Bruce and Melody (brother and sister of Holly Knauff)
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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