Christ Lutheran Church: News & Activities

July Volunteer Opportunities & Giving

CALLING ALL STAR DADS

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans invites all Fathers and their Kids to join us at Wrigley Field for an unforgettable morning filled with relationship-building information and activities!

All Star Dad activities will be held on September 13, 2008. Dads rotate through stations with their kids, participating in interactive games and learning fatherhood tips. Check-in begins and the Fun Zone open at 9 a.m. Cost: $15.00 per family covers the father and up to four children (recommended for kids 5 years and older)

How to Register: The event is expected to sell out fast. Early registration for Thrivent Financial quests begins Tuesday, August 12. Go to www.AllstarDad.com/ Thrivent to register. If you don’t have internet access, or want more information call 800-956-8300. See the Bulletin board for information or call Rene Clark 847-541-2546.

Musically Inclined?

Have you thought about sharing your gift of music? Do you have a song running through your head that you just need to share? Consider offering your gift of music here at Christ Lutheran. We're always looking for special musical offerings of all kinds. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact the Church Office or Lynn Brandl (brandl@earthlink.net or 847-549-1935).

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.

Thrivent Builds/Habitat for Humanity Habitat

Thrivent Builds/Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Lake County held a ground
breaking on April 19 for a new house in Waukegan. Approximately 10 people from Christ
Lutheran Church have indicated interest in working on this house.

Set aside July 12 to volunteer your time to help build a home for the Angela Ford Family. The house is located at 1653 11th Court in Waukegan. If you have not signed up, please see sign up sheet by the Youth Board.

July Special Offering

ELCA Deaf Ministries

July COOL Food Pantry Item

Rice

About CLC Ministries

There are several ways to get involved in Christ Lutheran Church—ALL ARE WELCOME!

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Christ Lutheran Church has a Prayer Shawl Ministry and we are looking for anyone interested in knitting or crocheting a Prayer Shawl. The Prayer Shawl Ministry was started in 1998 by members of an ecumenical organization who donated their time and talents by creating hand-knitted and crocheted shawls for those in need. The Ministry's message of caring is simple and enduring. As happens many times the creation and presentation of a Prayer Shawl, like all acts of generosity, enriches its giver as well as the recipient.

These Prayer Shawls can be made on your schedule. As you complete a shawl, bring it to the Church office. The Prayer Shawl Ministry is part of the Caring Hands (formerly Project Linus) Ministry.

If you are interested in being part of this Ministry, patterns are available or check out the Lion Brand Yarn web site: www.lionbrand.com/patterns. We would like to have a supply of shawls available for Pastor Sue's use. Please contact Donna Clark with questions and/or comments at 847-541-2546 or r.h.clark@att.net.

Altar Guild

Our goal is to care for all the worship paraments and vessels and to provide for the beautification of worship in our Lord's house. The Altar Guild meets monthly in homes for fellowship and study regarding worship.

Hospitality Team Ministry

We intentionally welcome everyone. Through our sincere, caring actions and our genuine expression of interest, everyone at Christ Lutheran Church practices what Christ has commanded us to do.

Nursery Ministry

The Christ Lutheran Church nursery is a volunteer ministry developed to care for the congregation's youngest children so that parents may join in worship during Sunday worship hours.

Office Helpers

There are occasions for help in the church office—folding bulletins, compiling mailings, collating newsletters and reports, and more.

Worship Planning Teams

Be a part of a worship team. The Worship and Music committee is putting together worship teams who will meet once each church season in planning our worship services for the next church season. Each meeting will be short and will plan special music, hymns, decorations and other aspects of worship. Please speak with Peter or Sonia Schoenfield if you are interested.

Prayer Chain

Our Prayer Chain group continues to raise up the concerns of our congregation and friends to the Lord in prayer. We welcome anyone interested in joining this group.

If you need a prayer for yourself, a friend or a family member, please call Marge Stueckemann at 362-9036 or the church office at 367-5787. If you would like to join this ministry, please contact Marge.

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