November 18, 2008

Christ Lutheran Church e-news

Pastor Russ’ Reflections
Dear Friends in Christ,
Thirty-one Time and Talent Forms plus 24 Financial Commitment Forms were returned on Consecration Sunday.  Thank you!  For those who haven’t turned them in yet, you may do so this Sunday.   Simply place them in the offering plate.
We have received $845 for God’s Global Barnyard/ELCA World Hunger Program!  A $300 matching grant by Thrivent brings the total to $1145!  Thank you!!  Some boxes may still be out there.  Bring them on in!
And have you seen the still growing mountain of non-perishable food around the altar?  We’ll be bringing the load to the Grace Lutheran Food Bank next week so this Sunday is “last call.”  As you shop for Thanksgiving, remember those who would appreciate a little help.  Thank you!!!
Coats, blankets, towels and more have been coming in for the New Beginnings project.  Thank you!!!!
And the Shoe Boxes will soon be sent to give to needy children.  Thank you again.
We are so thankful the Shoepps are back in their home after the devastating fire.  And much appreciation to the Shasbergers for their 2nd, 3rd, 4th mile assistance to displaced Westmont students.
Thankful giving is thankful living.
Pastor Russ

Sunday 9am Adult Class  *  “The Jesus I Never Knew” * Fellowship Hall
Pick up a copy of Philip Yancey’s book The Jesus I Never Knew and read through chapter 4 before our discussion on Sunday.  Hardback books are $8; paperback $7.  Discover Jesus in a brand new way.

Holy Land Tour Information Meeting * 7pm Monday, Nov. 24th * Trinity Lutheran

For those who haven’t signed up yet and want more information before making a decision, Pastor Truls and Pastor Russ will be sharing about the November 2009 tour of the Holy Land and Egypt.  Over 12 people have signed up so far from Trinity and Christ Lutheran.  The hope is to fill a bus with Lutherans!

A Note from Kelly
The junior high youth gathering is this Friday through Sunday.  We will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church at 4pm on Friday.  Pack light… we will only be gone two nights.  The theme is “Heros.”  Bring your favorite superhero costume for the contest Friday night.  Remember your Bible too.

BFF (Being Faithful Followers… elementary school Bible study) meets this Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm in the ark.  We will be coloring a rainbow to show how much was raised for the new roof.  We will continue our topic from the last couple weeks, on the story of Joseph.

No junior high confirmation this Sunday due to the junior high youth gathering this weekend.

There is still LOL for high schoolers this Sunday from 6-8pm at Trinity.

Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 25th   *   7pm
First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara
305 E. Anapamu (corner of Garden and Anapamu)
Featuring an Interfaith Choir and Children’s Choir
The offering will go to Doctors Without Walls

Roof Repair Fundraiser was a big success
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, to all those who baked and those who bought the goodies last Sunday.  A total of $290 was donated.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails..

Annual Meeting of the Congregation * Sunday, Dec. 7th * 11:30am
Agenda includes:
• The 2009 Mission and Ministry Budget
• Election of New PPC members
• CLC Endowment Fund By-Law
• Rental of facilities to the S.B. Korean Presbyterian Church

An important meeting for all members to attend!

Re-Roofing Fundraisers
Keep the rain out of the ark - - help our little ones stay dry!

Noah had only 40 days and 40 nights of rain to worry about.  We want to keep our Ark Sunday School classrooms water tight for years to come!  Be a part of our fundraiser to re-roof the ark and replace broken tile on the sanctuary.
$3000 goal
2130 raised to date
ONLY                     $  870 to go!
Simply make a check out to Christ Lutheran and note:  New Roof Fund.
Thank you!  Thank you!   Thank you!

Upcoming Wesmont Concerts
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Friday-December 5-8 p.m.     Saturday-December 6-8 p.m.    Sunday-December 6-3 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
21 E. Constance at State Street
Free Admission; Reservations required.  Please call 565-7140.

Older Kids, Wednesday, December 3
Join us for our annual Christmas Celebration!  We will have a “White Elephant” (something from the back of a closet) gift exchange and luncheon with a ‘POTATO BAR’  The potatoes will be baked, you are asked to bring your favorite topping.  We will need an accurate count this time, Bonnie Wilson will be calling you for your response.  See you at 11:30!!!!!
November Mission Basket * Lutheran Campus Ministry at UCSB
Under Pastor Darcy Jensen’s leadership, Lutheran Campus Minstry has gained a reputation for compassion and caring not only to students, faculty and staff at UCSB but also to the residents of Isla Vista.  Let us be generous in our 2nd basket gifts to this important local ministry.

Campus Ministry Facts & Figures.  Did You Know???…
Lutheran Campus Ministries across the U.S. have…
…3800 students at weekly worship.
…contacted more than 25,000 students before and during the fall of 2008.
…performed 70 baptisms, 31 of which were adult.
…more than 2200 participating in Christian education classes.
…nearly 5000 students involved in service opportunities.
…232 campus ministry graduates in seminary now with 219 additional candidates applying.
…149 students involved with Lutheran Volunteer Corps, AmeriCorps, or the Peace Corps.
…2400 students volunteer in leadership roles in ELCA congregations and synods.

Upcoming Events to Add to Your Calendar
Wed.Dec.3rd    Older Kids Christmas Party and “Potatoe Bar”
Sat.  Dec. 6th  (1-3pm)  Advent Adventure
Immediate following will be ‘TREE TRIMMING” and PIZZA DINNER
Sun. Dec. 7th   Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Sun. Dec. 21st  Christmas Caroling in the late afternoon
Sun. Dec. 21st  The Children’s Christmas Program as part of the 10am service.

“Fair Trade” Christmas Sale
Get that little something extra gift for family or friend from CLC’s stash of Fair Trade items:
COFFEE
TEA
HOT CHOCOLATE
CHOCOLATE BARS
Everything will be attractively wrapped to save you that step.  EVERY SUNDAY TIL CHRISTMAS!

Advent Adventure and Tree Trimming!!!!
Calling All crafters! We need people to sign up to sponsor craft tables for Advent Adventure on Saturday December  6 from 1-3pm. We make ornaments to give, along with a tree, to needy families in the community so they can decorate their homes for the holidays. Sponsor a table by providing the supplies for one craft and helping others make that craft. If you would like to sponsor a table and or need craft ideas please contact Elizabeth Shasberger at eshasberger@cox.net.

The sanctuary will be decorated for Christmas following “Adventure Adventure” and we’ll order pizza for dinner.

A NEW SCRAPBOOK
Kathy Baumann is putting together a scrapbook of pictures taken at various happenings here at Christ Lutheran Church.  So far, she has pictures of “The Termite Tenting”, Westmont Choir & Orchestra and the excursion to Edna Valley and Pastor’s and Jeanie’s.  Do you have any other pictures that would be appropriate for the new scrapbook?  Pictures taken by you at the above events would be great also.  See Kathy on Sunday!

Coming soon—THE BOOK OF FAITH:  Open The Bible and Join the Conversation

Oberammergau/Germany Tour in September, 2010
Even though 2010 seems far away, the tickets for the Passion Play and the Germany tour are selling fast.  In fact, only 30 seats remain for the tour leaving from LAX on August 31, 2010.  If you are interested in a tour of Austria, Bavaria, the Passion Play and retracing Luther’s footsteps in Germany, see Pastor Russ.  Brochures and a DVD are available.
WHEN YOU NEED A PASTOR DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY
….please contact Pastor Russ either at the church 964-2267 or his cell phone number 805 704-2199.
On the days when Pastor Russ is not in Goleta, Pastors Darcy Jensen and Lynn Bruer have graciously agreed to be “on call” for our members.  They can be contacted at: Pastor Darcy   968-3164 (work #)       Pastor Lynn    687-2628 (church # Jan, our church secretary, has Pastor Lynn’s home phone number, if she cannot be reached at the office.

Jan on Vacation
I will be on vacation from Wednesday, 11/19 until Monday, 12/1.  I will return to work on 12/2.  There will not be an e-news next week, please save this one for the schedules and calendar. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Lorry Mylly will be in the office from 3-4pm on 11/20, 21, 26, and 28 to check e-mails & telephone messages.

If YOU cannot serve on Sunday, PLEASE EXCHANGE with someone else on the schedule and let Jan know of the change for the bulletin.
THANK YOU SERVERS for November 23
Ushers:        Tori Blunt and Lorry Mylly
Greeters:         Baumanns
Assistant:        Greg Honnold
Acolyte:        Karen Almcrantz
Reader:        Rebecca Shasberger
Presenter:        Lorry Mylly
Coffee:            Arleen Twedt
Counters:        Tori Blunt and Lynette Trowbridge
Communion:          Lucy Hughes
Cleaning:        Twedts
Flowers:        Steve & Corrine Lowe
Snack:            Catherine B. and Laverne Lunde

THANK YOU SERVERS FOR NOVEMBER 30
Ushers:        Tori Blunt and Lorry Mylly
Greeters:        Shasbergers
Assistant:        Russ Twedt
Acolyte:        Kim Almcrantz
Reader:        Ted Knudson
Presenter:        Tori Blunt
Coffee:            Kent Carlander
Counters:        Tori B./Lynette T.
Communion:        Lucy Hughes
Cleaning:        Al Hove
Flowers:        Helen Landru
Snack:            Karen C./Jan R.