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CTL Office Hours Monday: Office closed
Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M. These are the regularly scheduled hours for Peggy.
For pastoral care, please call the office
The Bridge
September 2017
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church (CTL)
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation 847-741-8141
Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctlelgin.org Like us at www.facebook.com/ctlelgin
October Bridge deadline – Wed., Sep. 20, 2017 Send items to Karin K at [email protected] or leave in mailbox
on the top of the mail slots outside the church office.
We are centered in Christ and reach out to care.
We proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior.
We equip and teach for spiritual growth.
We worship passionately.
We minister to the physical and spiritual needs of others.
We discern and use the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
We invite and involve others with a welcoming heart.
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*BULLETIN BOARD*
Habitat for Humanity Craft Show Saturday, November 4
th
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Crafts, Raffle, Bake Sale, and Soup
& Sandwich lunch Free Admission
All proceeds will benefit the Habitat for Humanity – New Hope Partnership.
There will be many opportunities to help between now and then.
Publicity
Crafting
Phone calls
Baking
Muscle
Shopping
And more!
If you’d like to help during the planning stages or behind the scenes prior to the show (a little or a lot), let us know, we will be happy to find something for you to do! Watch for sign-up sheets in October. Questions? - call Carol Earsley at 847-695-0833.
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Table of Contents *BULLETIN BOARD* ................................................................................ 2
*COME ONE COME ALL* ......................................................................... 5
*WORSHIP NEWS* ................................................................................ 12
Sunday Morning Schedule ................................................... 12
Scripture Lessons for September ........................................ 12
*FROM OUR LEADERSHIP* .................................................................. 13
Commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with a Tour of the LSTC Rare Book Collection ................... 13
From Pastor Tolzmann ......................................................... 14
*GET INVOLVED* ................................................................................... 15
New Marketing and Social Media Coordinator!........................ 15
Training ................................................................................... 15
God’s Work Our Hands ........................................................... 16
Website Information ................................................................ 16
Kid’s Hope USA ...................................................................... 16
July Financial Report............................................................... 17
Meeting to Prepare for Craft Show .......................................... 17
Behind the Milkweed ............................................................... 18
Social Ministry News .............................................................. 18
Wells Fargo Commits $1 Million to Scholarship America for People with Disabilities ........................................................... 19
Save the Date, October 29 ...................................................... 20
Intergenerational Events ......................................................... 20
Protecting Our Children ........................................................... 20
Bound and Ungagged ............................................................. 20
*LEARNING* ........................................................................................... 21
*THANK YOU*......................................................................................... 22
Prayer Requests ..................................................................................... 23
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*SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER* ..................................................... 24
Volunteer Help Wanted (on the technical side of things at CTL). ...................................................................................... 25
*CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN CHURCH* ........................................ 26
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*COME ONE COME ALL* For future events, be sure the church office and Bridge editor receive date and time information so calendars and space needs are all correct! Please click on blue hyperlinks for more detailed information. Click here for the (Full Calendar )
Fri Sep 01 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sat Sep 02 8:00 AM Bound & Ungagged
Sun Sep 03 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Sep 03 4:00 PM Bridge Group
Mon Sep 04 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends - 101 South
Western Ave., Carpentersville (near
Spring Hill Mall)
Tue Sep 05 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Sep 05 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Sep 06 7:00 PM Bells
Fri Sep 08 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sun Sep 10 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Sep 10 12:30 PM God's Work, Our Hands
Mon Sep 11 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Sep 12 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Sep 12 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Sep 13 7:00 PM Bells
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Fri Sep 15 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Fri Sep 15 7:02 PM Faith Sharing Evening Group
Sat Sep 16 10:00 AM Craft show meeting
Sun Sep 17 9:30 AM Protecting Our Children Review
(During Worship Service)
Sun Sep 17 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Sep 17 4:00 PM Bridge Group
Mon Sep 18 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Sep 19 10:00 AM Quilts of Valor
Tue Sep 19 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Sep 20 7:00 PM Bells
Thu Sep 21 6:30 AM Vineyard Breakfast
Thu Sep 21 7:00 PM Council
Fri Sep 22 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sun Sep 24 9:30 AM Fall Love Elgin Day (Deadline)
Sun Sep 24 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Mon Sep 25 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Sep 26 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Sep 26 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Fri Sep 29 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
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Fri Sep 29 5:00 PM Soup Kettle
Sun Oct 01 9:30 AM Disability Sunday
Sun Oct 01 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Oct 01 4:00 PM Bridge Group
Mon Oct 02 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Oct 03 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Oct 03 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Fri Oct 06 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sat Oct 07 8:00 AM Bound & Ungagged
Sun Oct 08 8:30 AM Crop Walk Bake Sale
Sun Oct 08 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Mon Oct 09 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Oct 10 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Oct 10 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Oct 11 7:00 PM Bells
Fri Oct 13 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sun Oct 15 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Oct 15 2:00 PM Crop Walk
Sun Oct 15 4:00 PM Bridge Group
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Mon Oct 16 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Oct 17 10:00 AM Quilts of Valor
Tue Oct 17 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Oct 18 7:00 PM Bells
Thu Oct 19 6:30 AM Vineyard Breakfast
Thu Oct 19 7:00 PM Council
Fri Oct 20 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Fri Oct 20 7:02 PM Faith Sharing Evening Group
Sat Oct 21 1:00 PM Soup and Dip making
Sun Oct 22 8:30 AM Thanksgiving Basket sign-up begins
Sun Oct 22 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Mon Oct 23 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Oct 24 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Oct 24 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Oct 25 7:00 PM Bells
Fri Oct 27 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sun Oct 29 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Oct 29 all Elgin Lutheran Reformation
Celebration
Mon Oct 30 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
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Tue Oct 31 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Oct 31 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Nov 01 6:30 PM Craft Show Church Setup
Wed Nov 01 7:00 PM Bells
Fri Nov 03 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Fri Nov 03 7:00 PM Craft Show Vendor Setup
Sat Nov 04 9:00 AM Craft Show
Sat Nov 04 9:00 AM Habitat for Humanity Craft Show
Sun Nov 05 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Nov 05 4:00 PM Bridge Group
Mon Nov 06 8:30 AM Mitten Tree Begins
Mon Nov 06 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Nov 07 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Nov 07 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Nov 08 7:00 PM Bells
Fri Nov 10 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sat Nov 11 8:00 AM Bound & Ungagged
Sun Nov 12 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Mon Nov 13 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
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Tue Nov 14 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Nov 14 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Nov 15 7:00 PM Bells
Thu Nov 16 6:30 AM Vineyard Breakfast
Thu Nov 16 7:00 PM Council
Fri Nov 17 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Fri Nov 17 7:02 PM Faith Sharing Evening Group
Sun Nov 19 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Sun Nov 19 4:00 PM Bridge Group
Mon Nov 20 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Nov 21 10:00 AM Quilts of Valor
Tue Nov 21 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
Wed Nov 22 7:00 PM Bells
Fri Nov 24 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Sun Nov 26 8:30 AM White Gifts Sign Up Begins
Sun Nov 26 10:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
Mon Nov 27 9:00 AM Coffee with Friends
Tue Nov 28 9:00 AM Needles & Pins
Tue Nov 28 7:00 PM Bible & Brew
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Wed Nov 29 7:00 PM Bells
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*WORSHIP NEWS*
Sunday Morning Schedule
9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion 11:00 a.m. Education Hour
Scripture Lessons for September
Sunday Sep 3 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 15:15-21 Psalm 26:1-8 (3) Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 Color: Green Sunday Sep 10 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 33:7-11 Psalm 119:33-40 (35) Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 Color: Green
Sunday Sep 17 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm 103: [1-7] 8-13 (8) Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 Color: Green Sunday Sep 24 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Jonah 3:10-4:11 Psalm 145:1-8 (8) Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16 Color: Green
During Sunday worship, CTL has a staffed nursery that is available on request. If you have an infant or a preschool age child and would like to make use of the nursery, please let an usher know.
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*FROM OUR LEADERSHIP*
Commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with a Tour of the LSTC Rare Book Collection
One way to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation is to schedule a tour of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC, 1100 E. 55th St., Chicago, IL 60615) rare book collection for a group from your congregation.
This collection features original copies of many of Luther’s most important writings (95 theses, Diet of Worms, Freedom of a Christian,
1522 translation of the NT, etc.) Tours take about 90 minutes and are free. To learn more
or to schedule a tour, contact Ralph Klein, curator of rare books ([email protected]) or call (773-238-1856).
During this time until we call our new pastor, we have
arranged for a supply pastor to be available each Sunday morning
for Word and Sacrament. Yet, you may be in need of pastoral care
at other times. If you have a special need for a pastor, please
contact one of our sister ELCA churches in Elgin:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 847-741-8434 (Pastor Carol
Book),
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 847-742-2025 (Pastor Jeff
Mikyska),
Zion Lutheran Church, 847-888-2882 (Pastor David Daubert)
Pastor Tolzmann, ESP (Extended Supply Pastor)
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From Pastor Tolzmann First off, it is a privilege to serve our Lord again through
worship leadership at Christ the Lord. We give thanks to the Lord for all who have continued to serve faithfully during the two years we have been without a permanent pastor. Thank you also to all who have been faithful in worship and generous in financial support for our mission and ministry. Of course, worship participation in the summer goes down for most congregations. In case you missed some worship services, below are thoughts from each of my summer sermons.
1. How many times have we thought, “Why me, there are so many others more capable?” Welcome to discipleship.
2. Feeling worthless? Think of the sparrows and the cross; we are worth enough for Jesus to live and die for.
3. I only raised one person from the dead (you had to be present to hear the whole story).
4. As someone said, “God doesn’t have much trouble with enemies; it’s his friends who give God fits.”
5. Many Christians have a “personal trainer” approach to God - as long as they are taken care of, let the others fend for themselves.
6. What we are not willing to give up, says much about what our gods are.
7. We have two questions to answer: What am I doing here and what is the last thing I want to do, that God is calling me to do?
8. Most congregations are made of fairly similar persons, thus we become sort of a gated community for those like us. Note, however, that there is no gate to enter this place.
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*GET INVOLVED*
New Marketing and Social Media Coordinator! Carol Blohm has agreed to manage the
implementation of CTL’s marketing needs. Initially, this will involve marketing CTL via social media (Facebook). We have two places for information on Facebook:
Page (public)
Changed by CTL admin
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church www.facebook.com/ctlelgin
Group (private)
Changed by members
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, Elgin, IL www.facebook.com/groups/ctlelgin
If you have information (events, photos) that you think the public needs to know, Carol can be contacted so that it can be put on our page and then shared in the group. The email address to contact Carol is [email protected]. If you want to share anything with just the group, go ahead and post it in the group. For example, you might have a question or just want to express an idea. Questions? Contact Carol, or Peggy (CTL Office) at 847-741-8141, email: [email protected]
Training Person(s) needed for St. John's Bible training. CTL will
have the opportunity to share two volumes of the larger St. John's Bible (Gospels/Acts and the Pentateuch). Training is at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN, Sept 7-9. Carpooling will be arranged and there is no cost at St. John's. See Pastor Tolzmann if interested.
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God’s Work Our Hands Meet with the other three
Elgin ELCA churches at CTL for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday on September 10, 12:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. This year we will meet, along with other area churches, to choose places/projects to serve in our community. Our meeting will be on September 10 at 12:30 p.m. (lunch) here at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. There is a signup sheet in the narthex for anyone who wants to participate in this most special event.
Website Information Anyone looking for current phone and address information
on members may appreciate knowing about this new improvement. The church directory is now located on the Members page of the website at http://ctlelgin.org/#/for-members. The most recent edition posted is through August 18, 2017.
Kid’s Hope USA School has started! How is that possible? Didn't we just
have the end of the year KH party? Oh my, how time flies. Six CTL mentors will return to Hillcrest in the first few weeks of September to greet their returning students. One mentor who had to take some time off and two new mentors who were trained in August will meet their children as soon as signed permission forms have been returned to the school. The principal and staff at Hillcrest are overjoyed that more children will be helped, thanks to these new mentors. Three other potential mentors took the training at CTL on Sat., Aug. 12. Hopefully, they will make the commitment and begin mentoring within the next year.
At this time we are in need of a prayer partner for one of our new mentors. A prayer partner prays for one mentor and mentee during the time they are meeting together. The mentor
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reports to the prayer partner on progress or concerns. The relationship between mentor, mentee and prayer partner has been a huge factor in the success of the KH mentoring program. If being a prayer partner or a mentor is something you feel you would like to do, call Jeanne Tolzmann for more information.
Kids Hope USA - One Church, Once School, One Mentor, One Child, One hour a week. Sounds simple, doesn't it? It works and it's a wonderful gift that we can give some very special at risk children. Join us!
July Financial Report Gifts Given Gifts Expected Difference
June $14,746 $14,143 +$603
Year-to-date $104,208 $100,882 +$3,326
Gifts Received $104,208 Expenses $75,548 +$28,660
It is great to be over budget in income! That would not be
possible without each and every offering received. It is so important to the life of our church to keep having these positive months. Matthew says in chapter 16, verse 21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
The above-mentioned income information does not include the AIM Appeal; our three-year pledge total is now $91,160! We have already received $31,507.51 as of July 31! Thank you so much for your response to this important fund! We should be seeing some of these important projects happening soon.
Meeting to Prepare for Craft Show Each year hundreds of people attend our annual Craft
Show, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, and there is a lot to
do to make the show run smoothly. If you would like to know what
goes into preparing for the show and how you can help, plan on
joining us at church on Sat., Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. Call Carol Earsley
at 847-695-0833 for more information.
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Behind the Milkweed There is a story behind the statement "Ask us about our
milkweed." on the electronic sign in front of our church. A master gardener and environmentalist from the congregation cautioned everyone to leave the milkweed alone because there were monarch eggs and tiny caterpillars on the leaves. Her warnings and advice were heeded and suddenly many individuals and families became foster parents to monarch eggs and caterpillars. More and more CTL members become foster parents every week! The itsy bitsy eggs hatch and turn into tiny caterpillars. The very hungry growing caterpillars must appreciate the vast number of milkweed leaves that are harvested from the giant milkweed plants in the church parking lot just so there will be plenty of food. Some people might think we should take better care of our property and chop down the weeds. Others will know and approve of our efforts to save as many monarchs as possible. We are doing what we can to protect these beautiful creations of our wonderful God.
Social Ministry News Love Elgin Day: Love Elgin Day is coming on Sat., Sept.
30. It is a community-wide event run by the downtown churches. On that day, free clothing, food, and services are provided for families that need them. CTL is joining with other Elgin churches to provide fall and winter clothing and shoes (clean and in good condition), nonperishable food, personal care items, and Christian books. If you have any of these items to donate, please leave them in or near the designated box in the Narthex or in the Caring Cube. The deadline for donations is Sun., Sept. 24.
CROP Hunger Walk and Bake Sale: The Elgin CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for Sun., Oct. 15. It is a 5K walk. Sign-in will be at 1:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Plaza; step-off, at 2:00 p.m. Prior to the walk there will be an all cookie bake sale at CTL on Sun., Oct. 8, before and after church. All proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to CROP. CROP distributes some of
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these funds to local food banks; the remainder will be used for food, water, and disaster relief where needed in our country and internationally.
Thanksgiving Food Baskets: Before the Thanksgiving holiday, CTL gathers baskets of nonperishable food to be delivered to needy families in the U-46 school area. The recipient families are selected by the school social workers who oversee the education of homeless students. Sign-up for food donations will begin Sun., Oct. 22. Donations may be brought to CTL any time after that date and until the deadline.
Mitten Tree: A tree will be set up in the narthex early in November to collect mittens, gloves, and scarves for people who do not have them. Donations are needed for people of all ages. These items are then distributed regularly to schools, the Crisis Center, PADS, and food pantries. The tree will be available for donations from November through January.
White Gifts: The providing of White Gifts at Christmas is a long held tradition at CTL. Children in the U-46 school district are selected by their social workers because of family needs. The children are interviewed and a list of three wishes is prepared for each child. We choose a child, buy a gift from the list ($30 limit per child), wrap the gift in white paper, and bring the gift to CTL to be delivered to the child. White Gift sign-ups will begin on Sun., Nov. 25.
Wells Fargo Commits $1 Million to Scholarship America for People with Disabilities
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Save the Date, October 29 On Reformation Sun., Oct. 29, Elgin ELCA and Catholic
churches will gather in the afternoon at St. Mary’s Church for a joint prayer service. This is part of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Such services are being held throughout our country and the world.
Intergenerational Events Watch the bulletin, the Bridge and Blasts for information
about when the Intergenerational Events will resume, the dates and the topics. Children of all ages are welcome! That means every person who walks through the door at CTL.
Protecting Our Children On Sun., Sep. 17, during the children's sermon, children
and adults alike will be treated to a presentation of CTL's child protection policy. The presenter will be Jeanne Tolzmann and her puppet friends. During this time, the congregation will learn how CTL keeps the children who attend our church's events safe. After church, the Protecting Our Children document will be available for all interested people to take home and read and there will also be Acknowledgment sheets to be signed and turned in to be kept on file. All people who work with CTL's children and youth, including in the education, nursery and music programs, need to have signed an Acknowledgment sheet each year.
Bound and Ungagged Bound and Ungagged, a book club, is reading "The Turner
House" by Angela Flournay for Sat., Sept. 2 meeting. For Sat., Oct. 7, we will read "The Children Act" by Ian McEwan, for Sat., Nov. 11 (date change due to craft show), we will be reading “The Book That Matters Most: A Novel” by Ann Hood and for Sat., Dec. 2 we will be reading "Lowcountry Christmas" by Mary Alice Monroe. We meet at 8:00 a.m. at Colonial Cafe on McLean Blvd. Come join us for some great fellowship, a delicious breakfast and some wonderful discussion about the books that we read. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a book that you think the book club would enjoy reading please contact Carol Helmers.
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*LEARNING* Adult Study Groups You are welcome to participate in our adult learning opportunities:
Sunday Forum Is on hold
Bible & Brew is a lay-led spontaneous discussion group that meets each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Village Squire in Dundee.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study, focuses on the upcoming Sunday scriptures, is on hold until a new pastor arrives.
7:02 Faith Sharing Group is a welcoming lay-led group, meeting in homes, that focuses on discussions of faith through the mediums of Reader’s Theater, Books on Biblical Women, and current social issue topics. During June, July, and August we did not meet; returning September 15.
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*THANK YOU* Holy Holes –– Barb Lawrence Craig & Dale Braun Eric & Sharon Larson Howard & Marcy Worden Altar Flowers –– Ben & Jenn Stoner in celebration of their 17th wedding anniversary (August 12) Carl & LuAnn Lamp in celebration of their 58th wedding anniversary (August 22). Thomas & Debbie McGuire in celebration of Casey & Caitlin’s wedding Howard & Jan Engelking in celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary (August 23). Patsy Bradshaw in honor of Clifford Lowell Bjorklund in memory of his wife Janice and their wedding anniversary.
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*PRAYER REQUESTS*
Please pray for those who are part of the life of CTL who struggle with illness and other concerns, especially: Linda Bauer, Patsy Bradshaw, Teri Carrick, Karen Cummings, Debbie Dubiak, Bev Dumais, Jan Engelking, Karen Ernst, Barb Lawrence, Ed Mason, Larry Matson, Xander Riebock, Roger Rydell, and Pam Willey.
Please pray for those in care facilities or at home, especially:
Al Dubiak, Ursula Hebein
Please pray for those in military service, especially: Matt Krog and John Yaeger
Please pray for our family and friends, especially: Dawn’s Family ........................................ friend of Dale Braun Dody Elvey ............................................ Carol Helmers’ Mom Jean ............................................ sister-in-law of Teri Carrick Jennifer ............................................ friend of Barb Lawrence Mary Jo K. .............................................. friend of Dale Braun Kathy. ......................... daughter of Teri Carrick’s sister-in-law Donna Lengle ....................................... friend of Jacki Bakker Bill McCrumb ........................... friend of Rev. Arlyn Tolzmann Roy S. ....................................... friend of Craig & Dale Braun Brian Tolzmann .................... brother of Rev. Arlyn Tolzmann Evelyn V.. .................................. friend of Craig & Dale Braun Vogt Family.. ......... friends of Rev. Arlyn & Jeanne Tolzmann Helen Warner Lenschow .................. sister of Barb Lawrence John Westphal .................................... brother of Patty Harrer Whitman Family .................................. friends of Ann Ordonio Ian Walker ...................... nephew of Warren and Barb Bosch
Please pray for those who mourn, especially family and friends of: Gene Dumais, husband of Bev ........................ CTL Members Larry Matson, husband of Joyce, father of Cathy, grandpa of Zach ........................................................................ CTL Members
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*SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER* If you have a September event and it does not appear on the lists, please let us know so we can update our records. [email protected] Birthdays for September 1 - Kathy Opalinski 4 - Brook Bolda 8 - Rose Gjondla 17 - Ursula Hebein 22 - Caitlin Morisse 22 - Gene Opalinski 23 - Marsha Christie
23 - Carol Earsley 23 - Rudy Gjurkovic 24 - Ben Stoner 26 - Lora Ackman 27 - Chris Wilkerson 29 - Andrew Bosch 29 - Tami Mason
Baptisms for September
1 - Susan Tousey
1 - Jeneane Zeimen
4 - Julie Goetsch
4 - Linda Minor
11 - Mike Murschel
14 - Jeremy Rosenhagen
27 - Alexandra Barkey
27 - Jaxon Mason
28 - Evelyn Slaght
Anniversaries for September 1 - Karl & Holly Veverka Nelson
2 - Rachel & Rob Blise
14 - Ron & Anne Rosenhagen
16 - Howard & Marcy Worden
19 - Jim & Patty Harrer
20 - Michael & Dawn Krog
27 - Tim & Ann Espel
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Volunteer Help Wanted (on the technical side of things at CTL).
Do you have some specialized skills CTL needs? You can make an important contribution to the life of the church by volunteering your time and abilities. Right now, we’re looking for folks to take on these responsibilities as part of a team.
Sunday Morning Sound Board Technician If you have ever run a sound system – or wanted to learn how – here is your chance! This ministry lets everyone hear what is going on in worship! You will be responsible for the microphones and sound levels during the service. We would like to add more people to this team so the time commitment is less of a burden on everyone.
Worship Service Projection This team uses PowerPoint to project what the congregation needs to participate in the worship service, and creates graphic design to increase the visual appeal. The team also incorporates artwork and video that helps communicate the message. We would like to add more people to this team so the time commitment is less of a burden on everyone.
Let the church office or the congregation council know if you’re interested in volunteering, or hearing more about any of these ministries. The first of these is accountable to the E-team. The other is accountable to Worship, Music and the Arts.
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*CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN CHURCH* STAFF Interim Pastor [email protected]
Jason P Director of Music [email protected]
Jim H Director of Handbell Choir [email protected]
Peggy L Office Administration [email protected]
COUNCIL Jacki B 1 2014-2020 Craig B 2 2018 Dorothy G 2017-2020 Vice President Karin K 3 2012-2018 Eric L 2016-2019 President Ann O 2015-2018 Recording Secretary Jeanne T 2016-2019 Corresponding Secretary CTL FINANCIAL TEAM Beth U Treasurer Carol C Financial Secretary CTL council minutes are now available on the entryway white board!
1 In last term
2 One-year term
3 In last term
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church 12N462 Tina Trail + Elgin, IL 60124-4876 + Phone: 847-741-8141
Office Hours
Mondays: Office closed Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
www.ctlelgin.org
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