April 2012 - Christ Lutheran Church

Christ
Lutheran
Church
CH RIST
LUTHE RA
N CHU RCH
The Tidings
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Easter Services—
8:00 Worship in the Gathering Area
9:15 Easter Brunch in the LICC
10:30 Easter Worship in the Sanctuary
Tiki has a new date this month.
month Because Holy Thursday is the first Thursday of the
month, we will play the second Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 pm. Laugh and have
fun before the tax man cometh. Thank you to Georgia Clark for the March snacks
and to Betty Massey for the April refreshments. Sissy Waldrop and Margaret Janke are trying
to keep their medals. Sissy had a score of 17. This is an easy game to learn and new players are always welcome. Bring your friends and share our fellowship.
Viva Fiesta
Camp Hope 2012—July 9th, 16th, 234e—A big thank you to Susan Geisler for the colorful bulletin
board—Staff applications are n the Welcome Area and on the church website. They are due May 13th.
Training Date is July 5th-7th and will be here at CLC! —Scholarships are needed to make the camp successful. Please consider contributing to this. $35 will pay for half a tuition for someone that needs it.
And let Sandy know if you are in need of a scholarship—Camper registrations are also in the Welcome
Area and on the church website—Adult volunteers are needed for crafts and snacks. Please call or email if you have a desire to help this wonderful camp or have any questions. Sandy Naill
979-265-0444
[email protected]
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T H E T ID IN G S
From the Pastor, to My Partners . . .
What are you afraid of? We get scared by lots of things, besides the proverbial “fear itself.” Often negative experiences in the past can lead into very intense anxieties and phobias. Sometimes we can become fearful in common places, like being in a crowd, standing in line, being on a bridge or traveling in a car. In extreme cases, the fear can immobilize people, and they become prisoners in their own homes.
Some common fears include agoraphobia (fear of crowds), claustrophobia (fear of enclosed places), lygophobia (fear of the dark), hypsiphobia (fear of heights), and pteromerhanophobia (fear of flying). You might
not worry too much along the Gulf Coast if you had chionophobia (fear of snow), but you’d be ill suited for
this area if you had thalassophobia (fear of the ocean).
Unless you have cyberphobia (fear of computers), you can search and discover all
kinds of interesting fears: for example, euphobia (fear of hearing good news) and
arachibutyrophobia (fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof or your mouth), as well
as hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (the fear of big words). There’s even
ecclesiophobia (the fear of church) and homilophobia (the fear of sermons).
The popularity of shows like “Fear Factor” and slogans like “Fear This” reminds us that fears, anxieties, and
phobias play a large role in shaping how we interpret the world around us and how we respond to other
people.
What a surprising contrast to hear words like, “Fear not!” “Peace be with
you!” “Do not be afraid!” Where do we hear these voices? They come to us
as the first words spoken to fearful people in the Easter story. What relief –
in fact, joy! – we’d feel if we learn to trust these words!
Let us, too, seek Jesus who was crucified. Fear not - present troubles that
could break our hearts. Fear not - dark clouds and threatening future. “Fear
not” – the dark day of death and the day of judgment.
We lay our fearful world and troubled lives at the foot of the cross. Remember the Easter words: “Fear not!” What better message of faith to take to the
world? Trust these words. Build the foundation of your faith and trust in God
on them. Nothing else can brighten the sun and fill our spirits and fire up our hope and give us more
strength and energy to endure – yes, even more – actually to thrive and to grow and to serve! These Easter
words bring new purpose and new confidence.
“You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was
Learn these Easter words of faith: “Fear not!”
God’s peace,
Pastor Paul
Geisler
crucified. He has been raised. …he is going ahead
of you. … You will see him, just as he told you.”
(Mark 16:6-7)
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Worship & Music Notes
April 1st: We start the month of April heading into Jerusalem. Combining “Hosanna!” of Christ’s triumphal procession with palm-laden entry, culminating with “Crucify Him!,” mark a stark contrast in one
liturgy. Christ has emptied himself of divine power and protection, willingly accepting the cup of misery
which is in store.
April 8th: Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! The three days have passed and the tomb is empty. We
will gather in the Narthex for 8:00am service, enjoying the beauty of the early morning without the potential nuisance of our Gulf Coast humidity, threat of rain or fog, and the often-present mosquitoes. A
beautiful setting to gather at the empty tomb! 10:30 service will be in the sanctuary with much celebration and Alleluias!
April 15th: We begin the Easter Season, seven Sundays, which will take us to Pentecost, in late May.
Today, we gather with the disciples on the first Easter, and Jesus breathes the Spirit on us. Thomas asks
for a sign and we receive bread and wine from the wounded Christ. We are transformed from a frightened people into a people of open doors, peace, sharing and forgiveness.
April 22nd: In today’s gospel, we again visit with the resurrected Christ. Jesus opens the minds of the
disciples to understand him as the Messiah. After convincing them that he has been raised, he sends them
on a mission to proclaim the message of repentance and forgiveness.
April 29th: In a parable the disciples can understand, Jesus refers to himself as a shepherd who cares for
his sheep. Reference to the 23rd Psalm certainly reflects His love for us through God, the Father.
Holy Week
April 5th, Maundy Thursday: At the heart of our Maundy Thursday service, is Jesus’ commandment to
love one another. He washed the feet of his disciples and they shared the Passover meal.
Our 7:00pm service will focus on the beauty of sharing the Holy Meal with one another, as Christ instituted it so long ago.
April 6th, Good Friday: Again, we meet at the foot of the cross, where we nail our sins that Christ has
forgiven. We hear the solemn reproaches and understand that we bear responsibility for what was done to
Christ. We also understand that, as a forgiven people, we are to be Christ’s hands in this world. Service
@ 7:00pm.
Easter Prayer Vigil: Immediately after the Good Friday service, the church will be open for prayer,
reading, listening, contemplation and one-on-one with your Savior. Come alone, or come with a friend
or loved one, if the late hours are a concern. Devotionals, music, audio Bible, Stations of the Cross, and
Jesus will be there waiting for you!
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LLLT First Monday of the Month
1
Derek Tweedle
10
Byron Sims
April Vaughn
12
April Disisto
2
Penny Vogt
18
Joni Tannenbaum
3
Riley Matteck
19
Robert Massey
4
Ronald Northam
5
Steve Matteck
21
Bob Lundahl
6
Jared Marks
29
Kyler Lange
10
Pam Poklikuha
Lorin Furlow’s130 White Oak,
7pm-9pm,
Pot-Luck Tapas!
Loren Zabel
Bread for Life Study Group meets Wednesday’s,
1:30pm – 2:30pm in the church library. We discuss the
readings for the upcoming Sunday. Copies of the appropriate Daily Discipleship are usually on the parlor table.
If you’d like a study copy in advance, go to the ELCA
website and type “Daily Discipleship” in the search.
Christian love and sympathy is extended
to—
Jose and Julie Saavedra in the death of
Jose’s father.
Sandy Naill in the death of her sister
Terry Watson Vogel, daughter of Viola Watson.
Please keep them in your
prayers.
You are invited to Linda McCrery's graduation from UTHSC on
May 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the GRB. Linda will be receiving a postmaster's nurse practitioner degree in psychiatric mental health
and invites you to join her in this occasion. Details available by
calling her cell (979-824-1986). As always, prayers are welcomed as she decides
next steps for her career and studies for the boards.
Synod Assembly 2012 - May 11-12, 2012
Lakewood United Methodist Church, Houston, TX
The focus for this coming year's synod assembly is WORSHIP!
We can send two voting delegates and our pastor, plus anyone
else who is passionate about quality worship. Check your calendar, and let Pastor Paul know that you are interested in attending!
T H E T ID IN G S
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Please remember these people in your prayers.
Marian Arntsen
Carroll Grigsby
Steve Miller
Bill Stoerner
Kevin Autry
Verlene Heady
Robert Newton
Ginger Stoldt
Staci Ayers
Todd Hughes
Terry Partridge
Van Tetlow
Taylor Bedrich
Mary Johnson
Brinly Pirtle
Betty Thomas
Alison Blevins
Joseph Jones
Sue Rieschick
Bradley Thomas
Debra Bonner
Dennis Jones
Karen Schubring
Dora Updike
Bill Bowden
Betty Keith
Doris Schwank
Clara Veatch
Patricia Bradburn
Paul Lydic
Kim Shelton
Viola Watson
Pastor Horacio Castillo
Doug Magnussen
Ed Siegel
Ruth Wetherell
Kathy Cordes
Macel Magnussen
Ken Smith
Pauline Zabel
Liz Ellett
Betty Marshall
Pat Soledade
Brock Massey Fam
Lord’s Work
Income
Net Expenses
Budget
February
$13,968.07
$14,534.37
$17,013.75
Year to Date
$39,220.97
$27,575.57
$34,027.50
Building Loan for February
March Avg Attendance—65
Received $
YTD Avg Worship Attendance--70
Payment $Balance $
Easter Prayer Vigil Thoughts
Steve Gluck
The Easter vigil is a time to connect with Jesus when he changed the world. During the
vigil, I am in the church alone with the Spirit. Although it is a quiet and reflective hour, the
Spirit is loud and revealing. There is no more important time in our Christian calendar than
Easter weekend and having the opportunity to be alone in the church building is an annual
time which I look forward to.
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APRIL
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8:00 AM & 10:30
Worship
9:15 AM Education Classes
Bread of the World
Bake Sale—Food
Pantry Offering
7:00 PM-Literary
Troupe
8
9
8:00 AM & 10:30
Worship
9:15 AM Education Classes
7 PM-Boy Scouts
10
7 PM-Boy Scouts
7:00 PM Servant
Ministry Meeting
15
16
17
8:00 AM & 10:30
9:15 AM Education Classes
1:30 PM Bread for
Life
7:00 PM
6:30PM Adult
Maundy ThursChoir
day Worship
6:30 PM Confirmation Class
7:00 PM
Good Friday
Worship
—Start of
Easter
Prayer Vigil
11
13
14
20
21
27
28
12
1:30 PM Bread for
Life
6:30PM Adult
6:30 PM Tiki
Choir
6:30 PM Confirmation Class
18
19
1:30 PM Bread for
Life
7 PM Church
Council Meeting
6:30 PM Adult
Choir
6:30 PM Confirmation Class
1:30 PM Audit
Committee
7 PM-Boy Scouts
22
23
8:00 AM & 10:30
Worship
9:15 AM Education Classes
7 PM-Boy Scouts
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30
8:00 AM & 10:30
Worship
9:15 AM Education Classes
7 PM-Boy Scouts
24
25
1:30 PM Bread for
Life
6:30 PM Adult
Choir
6:30 PM Confirmation Class
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T H E T ID IN G S
April 1
April 8
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Chance Furlow
Hope Furlow
Ushers
Debbie Smith
Steve Gluck
James Waldrop
Lorin Furlow
Jose Saavedra
George Warren
Dave McCrery
Louise Humes
Patty Northam
Jennifer Sims
Don White
Duane Rayburn
Greeters
Ppt Tech
Marge Janke
Dave McCrery
Julie Saavedra
Jean Warren
Mark Jessop
Sharon White
Kathy Sims
Musician
Mary Morgan
Mary Morgan
Sandy Naill
Sandy Naill
Acolytes
Readers
M Counters
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Austin Hughes
Jeffrey Sims
Marv Dettloff, Floyd Elllington
Dave McCrery/Don White
April 15
April 22
Acolytes
8:00 AM
Tyler Burridge
10:30 AM
Johanna Geisler
Kourtney Gregory
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Riley Matteck
Eli Matteck
Readers
Betty Massey
Liz Ellett
Louise Humes
Linda McCrery
Ushers
Dave McCrery
James Waldrop
Robert Drake
Jose Saavedra
Dave McCrery
James Waldrop
Jose Saavedra
Floyd Ellington
Greeters
Pat Northam
Louise Drake
Marge Janke
Kathy Christman
Ppt Tech
Patty Northam
Carrie Hay
Steve Gluck
Shane Pirtle
Musician
M Counters
Sandy Naill
Sandy Naill
Marv Dettloff/Jose Saavedra
Linda Pirtle
Linda Pirtle
Carrie Hay/Jose Saavedra
April 29
8:00 AM
Tyler Burridge
10:30 AM
Maddie Hay
Johanna Geisler
Readers
Ushers
Steve Gluck
Duane Rayburn
James Waldrop
Shane Pirtle
George Warren
Don White
Greeters
Estelle Brubaker
Ppt Tech
Bob & Barbara
Lundahl
Betty Massey
Musician
M Counters
Linda Pirtle
Linda Pirtle
Kathy Sims/Betty Massey
Acolytes
Brydon Geisler
Join the adult discussion group this
and every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the
parlor. We discuss various contemporary themes found in current or
recent movies, and apply them to our
Christian faith journeys.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
86 Plantation Drive/ P.O. Box 948
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Pastor…..Pastor Paul Geisler, Jr…... [email protected]
Secretary…..Rachel Wood….. [email protected]
The Hands of Christ
Worshiping Learning Serving
Office Hours…..Mon.-Fri…..8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Together
Phone….979-297-2013
Fax…..979-297-7868
Web Site…..www.christlutheran-lj.org
Ministers…..The People of Christ
Missionaries
• Pastor Dana Nelson/Thomas Osaski…..Serving in Peru
• Pastor Horacio Castillo…..Serving in Guatemala
• Stephen Deal…..Serving in Central America
Worship Schedule
Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 AM
Education at 9:15 AM
THE TIDINGS is published monthly by
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 86 PLANTATION DRIVE, P.O. BOX 948
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566-0948