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News for the week of July 31, 2022
Faith
Formation Opportunities Sunday, 9:20 a.m. Partners in a New Creation Dave Keammerer Room 120
  
Worship and Picnic at the Beach
A reminder: This coming Sunday is Worship at the Beach! We still have a few sign-up slots empty and it isn’t too late to sign up! DATE: August 7th WHERE: Marquette Park (in Miller) Area 5 (located by the lagoon) TIME: Worship is at 10:30am Picnic to
follow WHAT CAN I BRING? The picnic is potluck, so please tell us what you’ll bring by signing up at church or using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EAEAC28A5F94-worship We still need: Diet Coke (2 cases still needed) 7-Up (1 more case still needed) 3lbs of grapes – washed and cut into clusters (2 more still needed) Chips – single serve bags for 25 (1 more still needed) Watermelon –cut up and ready to serve (3 more still needed) Corn Hole Game – we need two more so we can have a tournament! WHAT
ELSE? - Bring a chair
- You will need to pay a parking fee
- Bring your family and come ready to have a great
time!
-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- School Supplies for a family in need Our partners at Bethel Lutheran have invited our partnership in
supporting school supply shopping for a family with especial need this year. With time being short, we've gone ahead and gotten those supplies to them, and would welcome any donations to help share the cost! Identify any gifts with a note on an envelope or memo line: Bethel school needs.
Stephen Ministry Training
Stephen Ministry has been part of Christ Lutheran for many years. Our purpose is to walk with others who find themselves hurting or facing a difficult situation. Since God is the care giver we provide confidential support, insight, and encouragement. Training new Stephen Ministers occurs every year or two. Without new Ministers, our work with hurting people is not sustainable. The
need is always great and some of our Ministers have more than one care receiver. We believe the Lord has great plan for our ministry. Typically, Stephen Ministry self-limits itself to members and friends of our congregation. That is changing. As a Ministry, we are now intentionally reaching out beyond our walls. The
Lord is blessing this change with new hurting people. My question for you today is very simple; is the Lord “nudging” you toward this caring ministry? All Stephen Ministers participate in 50 hours of training and then we meet twice a month for group supervision. Who might we welcome into partnership with our twelve active Ministers? You would be first on our list! Stephen Ministers are men and women who want to serve a need. We want to
be instruments of the Lord working with hurting people. We have no requirements of previous experience. We would love the opportunity to talk with you. We will have a Training Course that begins on September 12. Also, we would love to speak with you about your sense of being open to Stephen Ministry. Simply get a message to Pastor Erica or Pastor Tim or one of our Ministers who wear those blue badges in church. Our Stephen Minister Coordinator or one of the Stephen Leaders would make an
arrangement to meet with you for further conversation. Continued Blessings, Dr. Knauff Stephen Ministry Lead
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Bread Bakers Needed!
We are ready to offer fresh baked bread for communion again! If you have been a baker in the past or if you are willing to take a turn now (recipe provided), please contact Jen Bias in the church office. THANK YOU!!
School Supplies are collected for LWR
It's that time of year again - time to go back to school and to collect school supplies for Lutheran World Relief.
School Kits for Lutheran World Relief are an important lifeline for learners all around the world. As you purchase school supplies for your children, think about choosing supplies for others. 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
While there are a few more items that will got into each school kit, because of an overwhelming response last year, we will not need to collect pencils, pencil sharpeners or erasers. This year we need the following to complete
the kits:
- FOUR 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper, approximately 8” x 10 ½” (LWR cannot use loose-leaf paper)
- ONE 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other
- ONE pair of blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)
- FIVE black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink)
- ONE box of 16 or 24 crayons
Gathering supplies with your children as you prepare for returning to school 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!
ALL MEMBERS—SAVE THE DATES 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 All-Church Fall Kickoff Picnic Mark your calendar for our annual picnic - August 20, 4pm, at the CLC back turnaround. Bring a dish to share, some camp chairs/any outdoor games you like, and a spirit of fun! Movie Night - August 28, 6pm The Deepening Our Welcome team is hosting a movie and
conversation (aimed at adults) night, to spark our thinking on the ways we welcome one another across a variety of differences. 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 August
2022 Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless. (Proverbs 31:8) Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) https://www.lirs.org has a vision that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. LIRS mission is witness to God’s love for all people, standing with and advocating for migrants and refugees, transforming communities through ministries of service and
justice. For 80 years, LIRS has been a champion for migrants and refugees from around the globe. A legacy of courageous and compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who have sought safety and hope in America’s communities. LIRS history reflects American Lutherans’ deep immigrant roots and
passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need. In partnership with community-based legal and social service providers nationwide, LIRS has helped over 500,000 migrants and refugees rebuild their lives in America. Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW) https://www.lbwinc.org has existed since 1943 to show the love of God to people with visual disabilities and to bring them into a growing relationship with God. LBW does this by engaging some 5,000 volunteers in over 150 Work Centers throughout the United States. Volunteers joyfully produce
approximately 250,000 volumes a year of Braille and specialized Large Print Bibles and Christian literature. CLC is one of these Work Centers and is involved in making Braille books of the Bible for the blind. COVID-19 has limited what volunteers can do so far in 2020 but as soon as is possible (later this fall) volunteers’ work will resume every Tuesday in CLC’s Fellowship Hall. Monthly emphases gifts will go towards national LBW activities and to help with supplies for CLC’s Work Center. Help achieve our goal of $2500 in August (over and above giving combined with CLC’s budgeted
amount). By achieving our goal CLC will help LIRS and LBW continue mutual support and service activities that are crucial to effective ministry. Use your weekly worship giving mailed in check to CLC and indicate “LIRS/LBM” 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. - - - - - - - - - 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 (NCMS) continues to be home base for both single men and women between homes, providing daily meals and a space to be during the
day.
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. Food Pantry Needs - Peanut butter - Jelly - Spaghetti sauce (in jars) - Tuna - Canned Chicken - Ketchup - Mustard - Mayo Non-Pantry Needs: - New Pillows - Twin size sheets (can be used; no stains or tears) - 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://www.hilltophouse.org/hilltop-food-pantry 606 Union
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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.
Volunteers to register & serve refreshments to donors are needed. Contact the church office for more information. Newcomers are
welcome; there are veteran volunteers who can show what to do. Only 3% of eligible Americans donate blood. Yet, every 2 seconds, someone needs it. Schedule your appt at our Red Cross blood drive. All who come to give will receive a
$10 gift card by email. Sign up: rcblood.org/donate
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- Sleepers (with or without feet), 4 oz. soap & Onesies 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. Any monetary
donations will be used to purchase the needed items. 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
Long-term/ongoing:
- Karen Owen
- John (BIL of Dave Keammerer)
- Shaun & Tim (friends of Erin Crill)
- Wayne (Joel Koch’s dad)
- Fawn
- Pat & Lee Betz
- Pattie
- Ian
- Connor Byrne
- Joyce
- Dr. Bert Urbytes (former member, waiting for liver transplant)
- Roger (BIL of Kathy Stefans)
- Jorunn
- Joyce
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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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