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The Weekly Scribe
Bringing you news of the ministry opportunities at Christ Lutheran Church for the week beginning June 5, 2016
AC = Activity Center; CH = Church Hall; GP = Gathering Place;
K = Kitchen; MR = Music Room; S = Sanctuary; YR = Youth Room;
107 = Bride’s Room; 119 & 120 = Rooms by Gathering Place;
209 = Conference Room; 221 & 222 = Rooms by Church Hall
Sunday, June 5, 2016 Third Sunday after Pentecost
RECOGNITION OF GRADS & RETIREES
8:00 a.m. Worship 9:20 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship
Monday, June 6, 2016 6:00 p.m. Property Meeting (120)
7:00 p.m. Financial Advisory Committee (107) 7:00 p.m. Youth Board Meeting (209)
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 7:30 a.m. Executive Committee (offsite)
12:30 p.m. Staff Meeting (CH) 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (222)
6:30 p.m. Psi Iota Xi (CH) 7:00 p.m. The Spiritual Life Bible Study (S) 7:15 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (120)
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 9:00 a.m. Quilters (CH)
Thursday, June 9, 2016
4:30 p.m. VMOS Meeting (209) 6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts PLC (119) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts CMT (120)
7:00 p.m. Hospitality & Outreach (107) 7:00 p.m. Worship Service Saturday, June 11, 2016
1:00 p.m. Sanctuary Rehearsal (S)
3:00 p.m. Rahn Open House (AC) 6:00 p.m. Men’s Shelter (GA) 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (YR)
Sunday, June 12, 2016 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:20 a.m. Congregational Forum (CH) 9:20 a.m. Sunday School Wrap-up Meeting (209) 9:20 a.m. Adult Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Worship 1:00 p.m. Open House (CH) Monday, June 13, 2016
12:00 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive (AC)
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision(209)
BABY CARE KITS All clothing items newborn to age 2
(2) gowns or sleepers: long- or short-sleeved (no feet) (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: 4-5 oz., bath-size, in original wrapping (2) diaper pins: or large safety pins 3-ply baby yarn and flannel fabric in increments of .75 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 (2-3) bars of soap (8-9 oz.) (1) STURDY comb
NO TOOTHPASTE PLEASE
LWR FABRIC KITS Two spools of matching or neutral
colored general purpose thread, 250-300 yards each
Two pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric (no knits or 100% polyester). Each piece should match one of the sizes below:
2 ¼ yards of 58"-62" wide fabric, or 3 yards of 42"-45" wide fabric, or 4 yards of 34"-37" wide fabric
LWR QUILTERS
Every Wednesday
Church Hall
9:00 a.m.
2016 Quilt Count: 263
If you have moved or have a new phone number please
contact the office or fill out yellow card. Thank you.
CLC Softball Schedule 6/10/16 – 6:15 @ Vineyard Field AWAY vs Valley Baptist
6/15/16 – 6:15 @Immanuel Field HOME vs Immanuel
6/22/16 – 6:15 @ Immanuel Field HOME vs Grace/First Pres.
6/29/16 – 6:15 @ Immanuel Field AWAY vs Valpo Nazz
7/8/16 – 6:15 @ Vineyard Field HOME vs Trinity Lutheran
7/13/16 – 6:15 @ Immanuel Field HOME vs Valley Baptist
7/20/16 – 6:15 @ Immanuel Field AWAY vs Immanuel
7/25/16 – 6:15 @ Immanuel Field AWAY vs Grace/First Pres
8/1/16 – 6:15 @Immanuel Field Home vs Valpo Nazz
8/8/16 – 6:15 @ Immanuel Field HOME vs Trinity Lutheran
8/16/16 - POST SEASON TOURNAMENT @ FAIRGROUND
FIELDS
Service Directories are now available in the Gathering Area. If you
would like to be added to the directory please contact the church office.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER
Nine youth and four chaperones are traveling to Loveland, Colorado where we will be serving at Group Missions. The group will be doing all kinds of service work, including cleaning, painting, helping the elderly with home projects, working at an equestrian center with children, and other projects.
The Youth will be hosting bake sales in the Gathering Area on Sundays until June 26 to help raise funds for the trip.
The group will be taking a community gift to Loveland in support of the community. Below are the items they have requested:
Gas Cards, Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, iTunes) Backpacks Hair Brushes and Accessories Socks Toothbrushes & Toothpaste Soap Deodorant Shampoo & Conditioner Toys & Games (no stuffed animals, please) Uplifting, Encouraging notes for these Children would be appreciated.
Thank you Christ Lutheran Church for supporting our youth!!
The 2016 Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly Needs Volunteers! South Bend, IN
Any interested persons should contact Heather Apel, [email protected] (317-253-3522)
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
2610 N. Campbell Street
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-462-6660 + 219-462-2168 Fax
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.clcvalpo.org
CLC STAFF
Rev. Timothy Knauff, Jr.
Senior Pastor
Rev. Erica Gibson-Even
Pastor
Rev. Jerry Castleman
Pastor Emeritus
Karen Stingely
Music Director
Jenny Bias
Church Administrative Assistant
Heather Budnik
Business Manager
Beth Coburn, Director
Little Lamb Preschool
Milan Coburn
Property Manager
Juli Verkler
Parish Nurse
CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS
PRESIDENT : Mike Felten
VICE PRESIDENT : Grace Safrin
TREASURER : Faith Noe
SECRETARY : Trish Acton
FINANCIAL SECRETARY : Jim Boedeker
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Sheila Burnside
CHRISTIAN GROWTH: Sue McPherson
CHURCH PROPERTY: Marla Niksch
HOSPITALITY & OUTREACH: Sara Long
SOCIAL MINISTRY: Irene Adams
STEWARDSHIP: Amy Boedeker
WORSHIP & MUSIC: Tim Malchow
YOUTH: Mary Ennes
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE: Caitlyn Fields
Worship Attendance
May 29, 2016
8:00-82
9:30-142
11:00-51
Adult Bible Study-9
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH FINANCIAL DASHBOARD
General Fund
Actual
Needed Year-to-Date to Meet Budgeted Expenses
Receipts - Year-to-Date as of May 31 $263,235.98 $258,155.00
Expenses - Year-to-Date as of May 31 $244,479.24 $272,842.60
Over/(Under) $18,756.74
Actual Needed Weekly to Meet
Budgeted Expenses
Last Week— May 29 $7,818.25 $12,592.73
Building Funds
As of May 29:
Current Balance in Just Imagine $132,359.05
Just Imagine Fund Actual Monthly mortgage payment
Last Week—May 29 $2,622.83 $14,666.00
Social Ministry
Received for April Emphasis: Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together
Received as of May 29 for May Emphasis: First Contact and Steiner Fund
$2,095.00
$2,270.00
Vacation Bible School July 31—August 4
Parents: The registration forms for this summer's VBS- "Surf Shack" is on the church's website. You will be able to fill out the form and submit it online. Your
registration, holding your child's place at VBS, will not be complete until you come to the church office to pay the $16 registration fee and sign the form.
Volunteer forms are in the Gathering Area. Please turn into the church office as
soon as possible.
Thank you.
RECOGNITION OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Sunday, June 5, 2016
High School Seniors will be recognized at both the 8 and 10:30 services. There will be a reception between services to
acknowledge your accomplishment.
CL SENIORS & FRIENDS Christ Lutheran Church
No meeting scheduled in June
Summer Picnic at Bass Lake
July 28, 2016
For more information please contact
Roma Schmidt
465-3154 or [email protected]
The ALL-ARE-WELCOME Family & Friends Choir:
We are planning a SUMMER ALL-ARE-WELCOME FAMILY & FRIENDS CHOIR.
Families are encouraged to “sing as a family,” and ALL who don’t have time during the rest of the year are welcome to come for this 1-rehearsal-and-sing event.
More information to follow.
Bible Studies & Support Groups
The Spiritual Life Study Group
Sunday Morning Adult Study
Sunday Morning Adult Class
‘Tis A Gift (Adult Bible Study)
Priscilla Circle
Women’s Bible Study
Widow & Widowers (Support Group)
Our Carriage—Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Support
Outreach and Fellowship
Caring Meals Ministry
Home Baked Ministry Team
Bear Ministry
Bread Breakers Dinner Groups
The 2016 Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly Needs Volunteers! South Bend, IN
There are several opportunities over the course of the assembly: we will need help unloading items from a truck/van on Wednesday, June 8th (morning and/or afternoon). This is a great opportunity for youth groups to come help!
We also need people who can work at the registration tables on Thursday, June 9 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (and this can be broken into 2 shifts if needed).
Election volunteers are also needed on Thursday, June 9, beginning at 2:30 p.m., and during the day on Friday, June 10.
Audio-Visual support - volunteers are needed anytime during the 3 days of the IK Synod Assembly, beginning Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning. We will train you on operating a camera or other AV tasks. There are always other miscellaneous jobs needed on the assembly floor or in the office, and the times can vary depending on the schedule.
Finally, we would appreciate volunteers to help pack up, clean up and load the truck/van on Saturday afternoon, beginning around noon (after worship concludes). This is another great opportunity for youth groups to come help. Any interested persons should contact Heather Apel, [email protected] (317-253-3522).
PTSD AWARENESS
After a traumatic event, most people have painful memories. For many people, the effects of the event fade over time. But for others, the memories, thoughts and feelings don't go away - even months or years after the event is over. Mental health experts are not sure why some people develop PTSD and others do not. If stress reactions do not improve over time and they disrupt everyday life, it is important to seek help to determine if PTSD is present. The purpose of PTSD Awareness Month is to encourage everyone to raise public awareness of PTSD and effective treatments. We can all help those affected by PTSD. “Greater understanding and awareness of PTSD will help Veterans and others recognize symptoms, and seek and obtain needed care." - Dr. Paula P. Schnurr, Executive Director of the National Center for PTSD Source: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/ptsd-awareness/ptsd_awareness_month.asp
CLC Social Ministry and Mission June 2016
As you do it for the least of these, you do it for Christ. (Matthew 25:40) Each month the Social Ministry highlights a special giving opportunity. June’s specific emphasis is to provide support for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (FBNI) http://www.foodbanknwi.org . The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana’s mission is “to provide food for hungry people in Northwest Indiana through a network of charities…increasing public awareness and advocating solutions for the issues involved with hunger and acting as an information and referral source to the community.” FBNI is affiliated with and meets the guidelines of America’s Second Harvest, and they distribute over 2 million pounds of goods per year through 90 network charities throughout Lake and Porter counties. Our congregational goal for June is $2000. By achieving our goal CLC will help FBNI continue mutual support and service activities that are crucial to ministering in an urban setting. Use your weekly worship service envelope and indicate “FBNI” on the line marked Social Ministry with the amount you wish to give in addition to your regular giving. Thank you for your support of monthly social ministry emphasis needs this month and throughout 2016.
Graduations & Retirements
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Miya Litke Adams ~ VHS; Indiana University, Northwest
Courtney Earl ~ VHS; Valparaiso University
Shelby Kucharyski ~ VHS; Central Michigan University
John Henry Buggeln ~ VHS; Bucknell University
Jared Spoljaric ~ Lacrosse High School; University of Findlay—Ohio
Lauren Kleist ~ Washington Township High School; Valparaiso University
Joe Stento ~ Chesterton High School; Ivy Tech—Steelworker for the Future
Erica Acton ~ VHS
Megan Rahn ~ VHS
Evan Walls
Becca Gronceski ~ VHS
Adoree Bowgren
Sophie Hanson ~ Mount Holyoke College
COLLEGE & ADVANCED DEGREES
Shanlynn Bias ~ IUPUI; Masters—Public Health
Juli Verkler ~ Valparaiso University; Masters—Science Nursing, Trauma Performance Improvement and
Teach
Collin Willing ~ Marquette University; School of Dentistry—Dr. of Dental Surgery, residency New Jersey
Jordan Kucharyski ~ Ivy Tech—Associate Degree, Ironworker Tech Certificate—Apprentice Journeyman
Program
Krista Schaefer ~ Pacific Lutheran University; Masters—Public Health
Sonja Schaefer ~ Pacific Lutheran University; Bachelors in Economics & Chinese
Andrew Soleim ~ Valparaiso University; Masters in Education—Teach
Ashleigh Clinkenbeard ~ Valparaiso University; Accelerated Bachelors of Science Nursing Program
Kevin Schwartz ~ Purdue University; Bachelors of Science—Teach
RETIREMENTS
Kathy Sutherland ~ retiring from Valparaiso University—Lilly Fellowship Program/Program Coordinator.
Future plans are looking to PAY IT FORWARD.
Kris Owen ~ retiring from Arch Wood Protection; Manager of Codes and Standards. Plans—ENJOY!!
American red cross blood drive
MONDAY, June 13, 2016
12:-00—6:00 p.m.
Activity center
What: 113 days to recognize the sacrifices of Indiana’s law
enforcement officers.
Why: To help save lives of patients in Indiana hospitals while
also showing respect and honoring our Indiana Fallen Officers. See
a list of all Indiana Fallen Officers on the bulletin boards by the
church office and fellowship hall.
When: The 2016 Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drives runs from April 19 to August 9. The
program begins 56 days before Flag Day (June 14) and ends 56 days after Flag Day. This
timeframe allows dedicated individuals the opportunity to donate three times in honor of those
who sacrificed all while serving their communities.
How: Schedule an appointment at an Indiana Blood Center donor center (www.DonorPoint.org)
and dedicate your donation to the Indiana Fallen Office blood drive totals.
Little Lamb Preschool
Little Lamb Preschool (LLP), ministry of Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) for 28 years, has been
truly blessed! The Director, along with dedicated and talented staff and generous and supportive
CLC and LLP Board members, have had the privilege of providing a safe, loving, learning
environment for hundreds and hundreds of preschool children and their families. The attendance
of more than 500 persons at the End of Year/Graduation Program in May and full enrollment for
the fall of 2016 are evidence that wonderful things are happening in this place.
God continues to bless LLP as Jen Gottlieb becomes the new Director. Jen, husband Dave, and
daughters Ellen (20) and Emma (17) are members of CLC. Jen has taught at all three LLP levels
(Beginners, Pre-K, and Young 5s) over the past 14 years. She holds a BA in Elementary
Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood. Jen is deeply committed to serving children
and their families in the best possible ways. Jen demonstrates exceptional leadership, is highly
respected by staff, and has been a tremendous asset this past year as Assistant Director. Her
passion is apparent. With confidence that LLP will continue to grow in wonderful ways, we
welcome Director Jen Gottlieb!
“Little Lamb Preschool, in union with Christ Lutheran Church, serves God by shepherd-
ing God’s children as we nurture the whole child in partnership with families.”
Christian Mission Statement
Little Lamb Preschool, in union with Christ Lutheran Church, serves God by shepherding His children as we nur-
ture the whole child in partnership with families.
