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CLARION Christ Memorial Lutheran Church
Inside this issue
Transfer the Blessings ..... 2
CMP Update ...................... 3
New Member Bios ............ 4
Child Care Center ............. 5
New in the Library .............6
In the Mail ......................... 7
Youth Mission Trips ......... 8
Mark your calendars
6/17 Men’s Club Barbecue
6/24 CMP Auditions for “Meet Me in St. Louis”
6/26-29 Youth Mission Trip in Ferguson
7/15 Men’s Club Barbecue
7/22-29 Youth Mission Trip to Camp Concordia
8/19 Men’s Club Barbecue
9/15-17 CMP Production
9/16 Men’s Club Barbecue
9/22-24 CMP Production
10/21 Men’s Club Barbecue
Loved and Sent Spreads Two words have helped our congregation focus on our identity and purpose. "Loved" means that we are deeply rooted in the gracious gospel of Jesus Christ. "Sent" means that we are deployed by God to live out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. This simple, yet profound truth has helped clearly articulate our mission.
Loved and Sent is moving far beyond our congregation. The words, along with resources, are being used in churches, ministries, and schools across the country. Below is a list of those utilizing the book Loved & Sent. It's being used for staff development, new member classes, small groups, and congregation-wide sermon series.
We pray for more people to be loved and more people to be sent.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO LINC Bay Area King of Kings, Omaha, NE Good Shepherd, Hayward, CA Faith Community, Las Vegas, NV Calvary Lutheran, Thunder Bay, Canada Woodbury Lutheran, Woodbury, MN Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters, MO Eastern Heights Lutheran, St. Paul, MN St. Mark's Lutheran, St. Charles, IL Divine Shepherd, Omaha, NE Trinity Lutheran, Lisle, IL St. Paul Lutheran, Hamburg, MI Holy Trinity, Tampa, FL Acts Church, Austin, TX Hales Corners Lutheran Church, WI Christ Lutheran, Phoenix, AZ Camp Wartburg, IL Barefoot Christian Community, Niagara Falls, NY Trinity, Wahiawa, Hawaii Friendship Celebration Lutheran, Boise, ID Lutheran Island Camp, MN Best Practice for Ministry Conference Trinity, Frieshtadt, WI
June 2017
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clarion
Christ Memorial Lutheran Church 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63126 (314) 631-0304
The Clarion is published ten times a year for members, family, and friends of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church.
All copy (in Microsoft Word) is due the second Tuesday of each month. Please attach to an email or deliver an electronic copy to the church office.
Email to:
Next deadline: June 13 for the July/August edition
Susan Senechal, Editor
» a “transfer of blessings”
shares the vision of life
The famous renaissance artist, Michelangelo, had a vision of life. He painted and sculpted the visions of what he saw with unmatched beauty. He left a legacy that has inspired and been enjoyed for millennia. Having died a pauper, Michelangelo’s one-line last will simply reads, “I die in the faith of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with a firm hope of a better life to come.” He was a generous man. Martin Luther tells us that the legendary artist used his calling to give untold treasures that serve mankind and the cause of Christ beyond measure. Like Michelangelo, we at Christ Memorial have been given gifts from the heavenly Father. Each baptized member has been given the Father’s Spirit and gifts from Jesus Christ to serve the Church and world. These gifts are ours not because we earned them, but because God loves His creation and He loves you. Whether it is recognized or not, each person has a vision of life. Our vision can include a transfer of blessings to our con-gregation that we designate now in our wills and trusts. Charitable gift planning is an opportunity that promises joy to those who specify how their assets are passed on. And our Transfer the Blessings program provides an easy path to accomplish this opportunity to leave a gift to our church and the Lord’s work. The Christ Memorial “Heritage Wall” that you have heard about is an acknowledgement of those have taken this step. For many, charitable planning promises to positively impact their world and other people’s worlds like few other visionary actions. We can help you. Free assistance is available through the Lutheran Church Missouri Foundation: contact Kirk Mueller, Gift Planning Counselor at 314-704-4389 or by email: [email protected].
loved & sent
Through special book signing events, Pastor Jeff's book Loved & Sent has raised $5,000 for ministries, including CFNA, Compass After School Programs, and young adult mission trip scholarships.
You can purchase copies through our church office from 8:00-4:00, Monday through Fri-day. Sales from these copies go to ministry.
You can also purchase on Amazon and all other e-reader formats.
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»meet me in st. louis auditions
Mark your calendars for auditions for Meet Me in St. Louis at Christ Memorial on June 24, 2017 from Noon to 4:00 pm.
Performances of this classic musical will take place on September 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 pm and September 17 & 24 at 2:30 pm.
We will be casting adults, teens and children ages 8 and older for singing, acting and dancing roles. For addi-tional information visit our website at CMPShows.org or email [email protected].
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»mark senechal sings in carnegie hall
Director of Worship, Mark Senechal is joining a 500 voice choir in a worship celebration at Carnegie Hall sponsored by his alma mater, Concordia College, New York, to commemo-rate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Dubbed “500 Voices for 500 Years,” the June 25th Hymn Festival and Concert will feature two – 250 voice choirs and an orchestra, presenting a mix of hymn arrangements and choral works, including a cantata by J.S. Bach based on Martin Luther’s hymn “A Mighty Fortress.” The event concludes with both choirs combining in a once-in-a-lifetime worship experi-ence for all who participate and attend.
Mark is excited to reunite with some friends from around the country who are participating, and is looking forward to singing again under one of his mentors, Dr. Ralph Schultz, who was college president during Mark’s undergraduate years. Dr. Schultz is former chairman of Concordia’s music department, who remained active as a choral conductor while president, and significantly influenced Mark’s calling to a life of ministry serving the church.
The concert begins at 2 pm. Interested family and friends on the east coast can find ticket info at: http://www.concordia-ny.edu/about/500-Voices.cfm or at www.carnegiehall.org
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»meet our newest members
MARY ROSE ANTONACCI, a Confirmand, joins her daughter, son-in-law and grandson (Kelly, Paul, and Gus Gross) as a member of Christ Memorial. Mary and her husband, Mark, have been married for 27 years and she is a retired math teacher in the Rockwood School District. They primarily attend the 9:20 service. MICHAEL BODNAR & RACHEL AIKEN-BODNAR & son, Jack were regular non-member attendees at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Barnhart with Pastor Dennis Schmidt. When they learned Pastor Schmidt was now assisting at Christ Memorial, they met with him for instruction in the Lutheran faith; he sub-sequently baptized Rachel & Jack and confirmed Michael & Rachel. Michael is the Director of a linen company that services local hospitals; Rachel is the manager of the Aiken Family business. Jack has just completed kindergarten at Green Park Lutheran School and they attend the 10:45 worship service. SHIRLEY CLAMPITT, a Confirmand, joins her daughter, Sandy & Bill Ericson & family, as a member of Christ Memorial. Shirley is a widow and two of her five daughters live in St. Louis. She is a retired registered nurse and insurance representative and regularly attends the 9:20 service. SARAH ERB, a Confirmand, is a graduate of Fox High School and the University of Missouri, and is engaged to be married to member Brett Hartmann in June, 2017. She is employed by the Mehlville School District and they regularly attend the 9:20 service. ROGER FUCHS, a Confirmand, is a widower, and was a General Contractor for 31 years. He attends either the 5:00 Saturday or 8:00 Sunday services and sometimes both. KARA RINELLA transferred her membership from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, in Lee Summit, MO. She grew up in Kansas City, was baptized and confirmed at Messiah in Inde-pendence, Missouri; and attended the University of Missouri – Columbia. She recently moved here, drove past and saw our church sign and thought she’d come to visit. She works for Swank Motion Pictures and attends the 10:45 service. (continued on page 5)
Time for fun, fellowship and barbeque!
Mark your calendars for the following Saturdays to enjoy some great barbeque sponsored by Christ Memorial Men’s Club. The barbeques last from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in the church cafe and feature either dinner or sandwich plates of Pulled Pork, Pork Steaks, Bratwurst, Chicken, Pork Ribs or Hot Dogs with sides that include Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. Saturdays Proceeds to Benefit: June 17th Lutheran South Group July 15th CFNA August 19th Christ Memorial Productions September 16th Green Park October 21st Men’s Club Thanks for your continued support.
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»childcare center chooses new director
The Christ Memorial child Care Center Board of Directors recently unanimously approved the selection of Missy Meyer to succeed Wilma Griffith as Director. Missy will officially begin her new role at the end of August.
Missy brings extensive experience in early childhood education, including a Master’s Degree in Early childhood Ed-ucation as well as extensive teaching experience. Missy is an active member of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church and will be a valuable partner in helping the church to further its mis-sion of Loved + Sent. Moreover, Missy demonstrates a strong connection with her students, an excellent rapport with par-ents and families, and demonstrates a remarkable passion for early childhood education.
Missy is honored to have been selected and is eager to start her new role in continuing to build on the strengths and outreach of the Christ Memorial Child Care Center.
»new members continued from page 4)
JAMES & JUDY THIELKER transferred their membership from Ascension Lutheran Church, joining their daugh-ter, Susan & Eric Kirkman, who have been members since 1991. Jim has spent his life as a church organist and quite often helps us out during the week for funer-als, etc. They regularly attend the 5:00 Saturday service. MS. KIMBERLY WYNN was reactivated, and daughter, Jenna (17) was confirmed. Kim is employed at Mercy Hospital NICU and Jenna has completed her junior year at Fox High School. They regularly attend the 5:00 Saturday service and member, Linda Wynn, is Jenna’s aunt.
register now for child care center
There is still time to turn in Preschool registration forms for the 2017-2018 school year! Visit www.cmchildcare.org or call the office at 314-631-0992 for more information. We are excited about the fun filled summer planned at CMCCC. Special days include Cardinal Day, Watermel-on Day, Ice Cream Day, a visit from the bubble bus and other fun and exciting activities! Enjoy your summer!!!
Christ Memorial Child Care Center mission statement- Christ Memorial Child Care Center partners with families in providing a nurturing educational environment where children know they are loved by God, growing into independent Chris-tians sent to serve their community.
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»recent additions to the library
Doon by Carey Corp & Lorie Landon- When Veronica’s best friend, Mackenna, invites her to spend the summer in Scot-land, she jumps at the opportunity to leave her complicated life behind for a few months. But the Scottish countryside holds other plans. Also available: Destined for Doon and Shades of Doon
Merchant of Alyss by Thomas Locke (Legends of the Realm: 2)Life for Hyam is bittersweet. Admired by the citizens of Falmouth for his heroic rescue mission, but his grief over the loss of his magical skills threatens to engulf him.
Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson (Heart of the Frontier: 1)Grace Martindale has known more than her share of hard-ship. After her parents died, she must raise her two younger sisters. A hasty marriage to a minister who is heading to the untamed West seemed like an opportunity, but a cholera outbreak left her a widow in a very precarious position.
Non-Fiction
Lutheranism 101: All About Jesus by Paul McCain- Open your eyes to the life-changing work and person of Jesus Christ by digging into riches of Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. Lutheranism 101 is a user's guide to what Lutherans believe, teach and confess.
Bible Study DVD
Christianity: The First Three Centuries (DVD) – (8 session
Bible study) How could a tiny, tormented faith become the most successful phenomenon in all of history? Also available from Dr. Maier The Odyssey of St. Paul and Jesus: Legend or Lord?
Defining Moments: What to do when you come fact-to-face with the truth by Andy Stanley- (9 session Bible Study) A defining moment happens when you come face-to-face with a truth that invites you to change the way you live. It demands that you make a decision.
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Don’t forget llama, llama, bee!
Christ Memorial Luther-an Church Library’s annual Summer Reading Club (SRC) starts on May 31 and ends of July 30, 2017.
The SRC has two sets of awards. One for chil-dren ages 0 to 5 years and one of children ages 6 to 11 years.
According to the Ameri-can Library Association the benefits to readers participating in a sum-mer reading program include: encouragement that reading can be-come a lifelong habit and reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up. Reading during the summer helps to mitigate “Summer Slide” or the tendency for students to lose some achievement gains they made during the previ-ous school year.
Someone from the Library will be available each Sunday between services in the Family room.
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»in the mail Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA) serves LCMS congrega-tions for purposes of cross-cultural ministry among immigrants and refugees in the greater St. Louis area.
We praise God for your gift of $1,500 in general support of CFNA.
The lives of many immigrants and refugees in St. Louis have been blessed through your caring and support.
God has blessed CFNA’s ministry with recent baptisms. Many family groups have been positively impacted by the Gospel and intentional relationships have been established with New Americans.
God calls each of us to reach out in love and friendship to those who are lost. On behalf of all my brothers and sisters in Christ who are sharing the good news with New Americans, I truly thank you.
Your continuing generous support for mission outreach among New Americans is much appreciated!
Blessings! In Christ, Rev. Dr. Allan Buckman CFNA Board Chair Editors note: (CFNA was one of several ministries to receive proceeds from our Lenten Midweek Soup Suppers. This and other support is included in this gift. )
»more in the library (continued from page 6)
Children
Biscuit Feeds the Pets by Alyssa Satin Capucilli- Beginning readers' favorite little yellow puppy is ready to help his neigh-bor feed her pets! But what happens when playtime gets in the way of mealtime? Biscuit might just find a new way to make sure everyone gets what they need. Also available: Biscuit Flies a Kite
Sister Bear and the Golden Rule by Stan & Jan Berenstain- Should Sister Bear ignore the new girl at school just because her friends do?
stewardship update
Current Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 spending YTD Actual Spending
$1,206,187
Actual Giving
$1,212,187
Budget Giving
1,314,048 giving YTD
2015-2016 $1,170,312
2016-2017 $1,212,562 attendance report april 2017 Week One 701
Week Two 733
Week Three *1401
Week Four 642
Week Five 721
Average per Week 840
*Easter april 2016 Week One 793
Week Two 700
Week Three 716
Week Four 934
Average per Week 786
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»senior high youth summer mission work
Youth finishing 8th-12th Grade have the opportunity to be Loved + Sent. This summer they have two opportunities to serve others. The first is right here in St. Louis. We have teamed up with Pastor Micah Glenn who leads the LCMS Ferguson Outpost. Youth and adult leaders will do landscaping work on 2-3 properties in North County. The dates for this event are June 26-29. The second op-portunity is to serve at LCMS Camp Concordia near Greenville, Michigan. This week long trip is July 22-29. Youth and adult lead-ers will host a camp for children and work on improving the camp.
(Youth and adult leaders at Camp Concordia in 2017) If you would be interested in financially supporting the youth and adult leaders in these Loved + Sent opportunities please contact Daniel at [email protected]. Please keep the SR High Youth Mission Trip in your prayers as we organize and prepare. Ultimately, we pray that God would bless our service in the Ferguson area and at Camp Concordia and that these events would impact the lives of our youth. For His Glory, Daniel
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