Christ Lutheran Church: News & Activities

May News & Activities

Caring Hands

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss any of the fun and fellowship...

Caring Hands will meet on the following Saturdays from 9:30 to 1:30 to work on blankets for Project Linus, prayer shawls, Guideposts sweaters for kids, and more: May 3 & June 14. Saturday, May 3rd, will be very special as we will be hosting our second JOIN HANDS DAY funded by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Last year we had 55+ people turn out to work on all kinds of blankets for Project Linus. Lunch will be provided that day. We’re hoping for just as many and just as much fun this year so please plan to join us. If you have any questions, please contact Ingrid Amberg at 847-566-1818 or Donna Clark at 847-541-2546.

Holy Communion Classes

All current 3rd
grade children are invited to Holy Communion classes on Wed. April 20 & May 14 from 7—8 p.m. in the narthex. Even if prior instruction has taken place, this is an opportunity for the congregation and families of CLC to gather together this celebrate this faith milestone with you. The children will decorate their own chalice on Wed. May 7th at the ceramics store in Long Grove. They will use their chalices as they commune together at The Celebration of Holy Communion will be held at the 10:45 a.m. service on Sunday, May 18. If you have any questions, please call Pastor Sue at 847-367-5787.

Summer Worship Schedule

5/25 thru 8/31—Memorial Day thru Labor Day - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Church Office Hours

SAVE THESE DATES

5/3 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Join Hands

5/10 5:00 p.m. Steak Dinner/Silent

5/11 10:45 a.m. Faith Quilt Dedication

5/18 10:45 a.m. Celebration of First Holy Communion

6/8 10:45 a.m. Confirmation

6/22—6/28 Mission Trip in Mattoon,

7/14—7/19 Leadership Lab at Augustana

8/24 9:30 a.m. Blessing of the Backpacks Worship Service

11:00 a.m. Church Picnic

Steak Dinner/Silent Auction

Join us on May 10th at 5:00 p.m. for fellowship and fun at the 2nd annual Steak Dinner/Silent Auction where Christ Lutheran’s very own chefs take to the grill for some scrumptious BBQ. During the evening, you will have ample opportunity to view a wide variety of amazing baskets and place bids on your favorites. There will be something for adults and children of all ages!

Volunteers wanted
In order to make our Silent Auction a huge success, we are in need of individuals to distribute donation letters to local businesses. Perhaps you could take a letter to your employer for a cash donation or to your favorite restaurant for a donation of a gift certificate. Donation letters can be found in the narthex or church office. If you have any questions, please call Deb Barnstable at 847-279-0253 or Penni Sauer at 847-541-6805.

Help Our Youth

CLC's youth has an ongoing fundraising program in cooperation with Phoneraiser.com. We are collecting used cell phones and ink cartridges. Phoneraiser now collects used mp3 players, handheld video games and digital cameras. This is new and we can get a 15% bonus. Also, during the Earth Day campaign, the Phonerasier partner who sends in the most cell phones by April 18th will win $1000. We're small, but you never know. Proceeds will benefit all our youth programs. If you have any questions , please feel free to call Penni Sauer at 224-628 5774.

Leadership Lab Sign Up – July 14 through July 19, 2008

The following senior high youth have already signed up for this life changing event:

Shauna & Samantha Straub
Jennifer & Stephanie Beadle
Karen Mari
Lisa & Phil Davis
Casey Petterson
Eddie Tarpey
Katie, Luke & Phil Hanson
Bianca Papini
Leadership Lab staff:
Pastor Sue
Nicki & Mike Pawlak

If you have graduated 8th grade and would like to join us, please sign up on the Youth Board or see Pastor Sue. Registration forms need to be completed and returned to Pastor Sue by May 15.

The Youth of Christ Lutheran Church...

...will be selling Flower Gift Certificates from Leider Greenhouses.

$10 & $25 Flower Gift Certificates are available and can be redeemed at either of the two Leider locations.

Leider Greenhouses
855 East Aptakisic Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
847-634-4080 Ex. 4000

Open April 15th thru end of September/early Oct., 2008 seven days a week – 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Leider Greenhouses (former Oman Retail Center) Route 83 (between Route 22 and Aptakisic Road on East Side of Road)
Long Grove, Illinois
847-634-4113

Open April 15th thru July 4th, 2008 seven days a week – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Certificates will expire September 30, 2008 Use these certificates to purchase plants for your own garden or patio, Mother's Day gifts, Teacher's gifts or any other special people who would like to choose their own garden plants. Deadline to purchase these certificates is Sunday, May 11th, with delivery the following Sunday, May 18, (just in time for Memorial Day spring flower planting.) Order forms are available in the Church office, Sunday's bulletins, one of the Youth of the Church or Donna or Rene Clark. Proceeds will benefit Christ Lutheran Church's Youth Group activities. Thank you for your continued support.

If you have any questions, see or call Donna or Rene Clark at 847-541-2546

The deadline for the June Call

The deadline for articles is May 15. Please submit all articles to the church office or email them to christlutheranvh@aol.com before that date.

May Special Offering

Heifer Project International

May COOL Food Pantry Item

Canned Fruit

Mission Trip to Mattoon, IL

It is not too late for your Jr./Sr. High School student to signup for the Land of Lincoln Work Camp in Mattoon, IL. We will be leaving on Sunday June 22, and returning on Saturday, June 28.

The good news is there will be 22 church groups bringing 430 people to work on 70-80 homes in the Mattoon area. In addition, the following Christ Lutheran Church adults will be attending:

Pastor Sue Beadle-Chaperone
Tom Pfenning-Site Coach
Melody James-Chaperone
Rod Beadle-Site Coach
Bob Amberg-Chaperone
Donna Clark-Café Hostess
Penni Sauer-Chaperone
Rene` Clark-Camp Director

This work camp promises to be a great experience as the co-sponsor is a local Church and we will be helping people who live in Illinois. Encourage your student to sign up for this opportunity to help others who are less fortunate. Please see either Pastor Sue or Rene` Clark for additional information.

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