April 2016 - Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

CHRIST LUTHERAN TIDINGS
April 2016
From Pastor McCarty
Jesus Christ is ris'n today
Our Triumphant holy day,
Who did once upon the cross,
suffer to redeem our loss.
Hymns of praise then let us sing,
unto Christ, our heavenly king,
who endured the cross and grave,
sinners to redeem and save.
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today” verses 1 & 2
translated from the Latin version
Dear Friends,
We could actually sing “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” any Sunday of the church year. This is
especially true of the Sundays in Easter.
Every Sunday we celebrate the resurrection that occurred on the first day of the week.
Every Sunday we celebrate the women at the tomb and the disciples on the road to Emmaus. We
especially celebrate this joy during the Easter Season.
The church celebrates the Easter Season as if one long day from Easter Sunday to the festival of
Pentecost. You will notice our worship includes the paschal candle next to the baptismal font. You
will notice that the liturgy skips the confession of sin during the season. We trust how powerful
cross acts in our life during this season. Jesus act on the cross, not our contrition, is what truly
reconciles us to God. Our Easter liturgy witnesses to this truth. The Easter Season occurs as if
one day. Because of this our worship begins with the prelude, the Easter Proclamation and then
the first hymn for these seven weeks. For these seven weeks, we also encourage people to receive Holy Communion while standing. For these seven weeks, our joy pours forth in song each
Sunday morning strengthening our trust and faith in God.
Bless you and your family. Bless your proclamation of your Easter joy.
In the Name of our Risen Savior!
Pastor McCarty
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Christ Lutheran Tidings
From the Director of Music
I have now worshipped through four seasons at Christ Lutheran –
Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Lent. Each of those seasons has its
own unique character and focus on the life of Jesus. Now we have entered the most important season of the church year – Easter. Alleluia!
He Is Risen! For seven Sundays we celebrate the resurrection appearances of Jesus with all of the images and hymns of praise that go along
with these lessons.
In all of these seasons, I have tried to choose hymns, anthems, liturgical
pieces, and yes, even organ music, to try to help amplify the themes of
the day and the season. But, when does a worship service begin?
Does it begin when the pastor says good morning? No, it begins when
you enter the nave to begin your prayers. As a church musician, it is my
vocation to lead you in worship. It is not a job; it is a calling, and I take it
very seriously. As such, everything I do in worship is, as Bach said,
“Soli Deo Gloria”, To the Glory of God Alone! My organ voluntaries
(Prelude, Offertory, and Postlude) are my offering to God. They are not
background music, and they are not time-fillers. If that is all they were,
then I would take much less time in preparation. I wouldn’t have to think
whether or not a particular piece will help us to worship. I offer music to
lead worship, no different than the pastor offering the words of a sermon,
or a reader who takes great comfort in reading the lessons each week,
or an assisting minister, whose offering to God is one of helping with
prayers and communion.
I would like to ask you in these seven weeks of Easter to pay careful
attention to the music, to see if you can figure out how each piece fits
together with the spoken parts of the liturgy to bring you closer to God.
When you enter the nave for worship, and as the prelude begins, sit in
silence and take the psalmist’s words seriously:
Worship the Lord in
the beauty of holiness. (Psalm 96:9) and For God alone my soul in
silence waits. (Psalm 62:6) But then, when it is your time to respond:
Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and
come before his presence with a song. (Psalm 100:1) and Hallelujah!
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing his praise in the congregation of the
faithful. (Psalm 149:1)
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Hallelujah! (Psalm
150:6)
Florence Jowers
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Church Women United
Church Women United will sponsor their “May Friendship Day” on Friday,
May 6 here at Christ Lutheran Church. Registration for the event begins at
10:00 A.M. with a program to follow. Lunch will be served shortly before
Noon., and served by our Fellowship Committee, Barbara Shaner, Chair.
The cost of the meal is $8 per person.
All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend. Please
contact the church office to make your reservation by
Monday, May 2.
Altar Flowers
Flowers for our altar are needed for all Sundays in May and several
Sundays in June. If you would like to give flowers in honor of or in
memory of a loved one, please contact the church office.
Flowers are usually ordered from Honey Bee’s Florist in Staunton;
however, you are welcome to use flowers from your garden this
summer as well. The Flower Committee also suggests that two individuals or families could give one vase of flowers each and still have
their dedication posted in the bulletin. This would considerably save
costs. Take a look at the flower chart and sign up on a date you would
like to contribute flowers, then contact the church office.
Flowers for the altar
are needed!
Please use the signup sheet in the
coatroom or call the
church office.
Thank you!
WELCA Meeting
Our next WELCA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 11:00 A.M. at the home of
Mary Lou Parkins at the Legacy. We will enjoy fellowship together and devotions and plan
to eat lunch together in the Legacy dining room.
Our Quilting Group will meet on Tuesday, April 19 beginning at 9:30 A.M. in the downstairs Sewing Room. Please come join us and help assemble quilts for Lutheran World
Relief.
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Christ Lutheran Tidings
Prayer Shawl Group
The Prayer Shawl Group will meet on Thursday, April 28 in the church lounge to
discuss our shawl ministry.
We will begin with a meal at 6:00 P.M. Dell and Brenda will provide the chicken.
Please bring a salad to share with the group and your beverage. We will go over a
list of those who shawls and lap robes have been given to and add names to our
list as well.
We hope to see you there! We ‘d love to see new faces, too!
Pleasant Memories
Pleasant Memories is a group of folks who meet on the last Wednesday of each
month for a lunch meal and program. The group originated at Pleasant View
Lutheran Church, and we have several members of Christ Lutheran who regularly
attend. Everyone is welcome!
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 12:00 Noon at Pleasant
View Lutheran Church. We will enjoy a catered meal prepared by Jim Cox and a
program presented by the Rev. Mark Briehl. Watch your bulletin for more details
and cost of the meal, as reservations will be needed if you plan to attend.
Please join us! For those who are interested, we will meet at 11:00 A.M. in the
church parking lot to carpool.
Mark the date and don’t be late! Vacation Bible School this summer will be
held June19-24. Join us for CAVE QUEST...watch for more details to be released in the May newsletter and upcoming bulletins, including a registration
form.
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any thanks to all who participated in our Holy Week and Easter worship
services—and those behind the scene for all the preparations involved. The church
office has received several calls commenting on how beautiful the church was on
Easter morning with our banners, candles and Easter lilies. The music was described
as magnificent , the sermon as powerful and the worship service was meaningful.
Christ Lutheran Youth & Confirmation
Please Note three Happenings of our Christ Lutheran Youth!
Our Youth Group Meets the first Sunday of the Month from 6:45 to 8:30 P.M. The
game of Sardines will happen on April 3. Invite a friend to join us.
Confirmation Classes for the Spring take place on Monday Evenings. The six-week
session begins April 18 and continues through May 23. Confirmation will take
place on Reformation Sunday in October.
Mark May 20-22 on your calendar when Christ Lutheran participates in a volunteer
work weekend as we help the camp get ready for their summer season. We stay
in cabins on the camp grounds. This event is open to the whole congregation. Contact Suz Lochner for details.
Young Organist Vesper Service
Jamison McCarty will participate in a Young Organists Recital and Vesper Service
on Sunday, May 1 at 4:00 pm. The worship takes place at Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, 300 W. Frederick St. The five featured organists range in age from 10 - 14
years old and are studying organ with Sarah Grove-Humphries. A reception will follow. Members of Christ Lutheran Church are invited to participate in the worship
and stay for the fellowship.
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Christ Lutheran Tidings
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Jackson Kiger
David Armstrong
Ken Cox
Betty VanLear
Nick Walge
Connie Damschroder
Kathleen Shaner
Gary Firebaugh
Emily Dahl
Alex Rosen
Jason Shaner
Lillian Walge
Michael Erskine
Miriam Handley
Mary Alice Wease
Katie Morris
Steven Blehm
Robert McCarty
Sandra Rollason
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Shelda & Jay Shaner (50 years)
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Sandy & Brian Rollason (8 years)
Free paper shredding opportunities:
Valley Community Services Board offered free paper shredding. Directions are: Go
past Linden Heights Baptist Church (off of Greenville Avenue), to the top of the hill to
the small brick house on the right. Before you plan to go, please call 885-0501 or
887-3200.
DuPont Community Credit Union will also offer their Shred Days in April and May. In
Staunton, they will be at the Verona located on April 23 and the Community Way
location on May 14. Bring a boxed or canned food item to benefit the Blue Ridge
Area Food Bank.
A YARD SALE will be held on Saturday, April 9, 8:30 A.M. to
1:00 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in
Staunton. Household goods, books, DVDs, gently used
clothe and much more will be offered.
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Remember in Your Prayers
Members of Christ Lutheran Church:
Amelia Berry,
Julia Boward
Dorothy Briehl
Beth Craig
Dick Firebaugh
Virginia Gregory
June Huff
Jane Ruch
Boyd Thompson
Betty Van Lear
Linda Vitt
Friends & family of members:
Jerry K.
Leila
Faith
Gene
Fred H.
Libby
Linda Y.
Jim P.
Roy S.
Mindy
Donnie & Joy C.
Lorraine J.
The Fries Family
Kerry
David Y.
Kim M.
Donna C.
John G.
Allen
Andrew
Darlene B.
Those Serving in the Military:
Chris
Timothy
Becky
Kevin
Derick
Sean
IN MEMORIAM:
Joan Adelade (Kaiser) Brill
November 27, 1927 – March 3, 2016
Extended Concerns:
Bill Brill,
Patricia Garber
Imogene Kurtz,
Esther Seltzer
Winston Wine
Friends of Congregation with long-term
concerns:
Danielle
Sonia L.
Mary L.
C HRIST E VANGELICAL
L UTHERAN C HURCH
Worship with us!
Sunday School 9:15 A.M.
Worship 10:30 A.M.
2807 North Augusta Street
Staunton, Virginia 24401
Phone: 540-885-4843
Email: [email protected]
W E’RE ON THE W EB:
W W W . CHRISTLUTHERAN
STAUNTON. ORG
CHURCH STAFF:
The Rev. Robert D. McCarty, Pastor
Email: [email protected]
Florence Jowers, Organist/Director of Music
Email: [email protected]
Brenda L. Wollner, Secretary
Email: [email protected]
David Sprouse, Custodian
2016 CHURCH COUNCIL:
Officers:
Jim Youngblood, President
Melanie Rhodes, Vice-President
Evelyn Young, Secretary
Kathy Bigelow, Treasurer
Neil Fitzgerald
Judy Matthews
Sybil McElveen
Donald Schneider
Stacey Wolters
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church:
By God’s grace the Holy Spirit leads us to love and serve all.
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6-8:00-Synod Stewardship Town Hall in
Fellowship Hall
8:00-1:00:Fellowship 12:00-Pleasant
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Memories
6:00-Prayer Shawl
Mental Health Work- 7:00-Choir Rehearsal Group Meeting
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April 2016 Worship Worksheet
Date
Lessons
April 3
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2 Sunday of Easter
Hymns
Acts 5:27-32
Psalm 118:14-29
Revelation 1:4-8
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
Gospel: John 21:1-19
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
Gospel: John 10:22-30
Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148
Revelation 21:1-6
Gospel: John 13:31-35
AM: Suzanne Lochner
April 10
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3 Sunday of Easter
AM: Phyllis Cox
April 17
th
4 Sunday of Eater
AM: Tom Miller
April 24
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5 Sunday of Easter
AM: Amy Kiger
Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain
We Walk By Faith
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
Thine is the Glory
Alleluia! Jesus is Risen
Blessing and Honor
We Who Once Were Dead
That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright
You Servants of God
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice & Sing
My Shepherd, You Supply My Need
Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love
I Come With Joy
Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
Those Serving in April 2016 Worship Services
Date
4-3
4-10
4-17
4-24
Ushers
Charles Shaner, Jay Shaner, Woodie Cason
The Langston Family
Carolyn Haggerty, Wayne Huntley, Sue Obenschain
Karl Protil, Iain Wiseman, TBA
Acolyte
Crucifer
Reader
Greeters
Rhiannon Wiseman
Jackson Kiger
Jacob Card
Kendrick McCarty
Madilynn Langston
Jamison McCarty
Iain Wiseman
Suzanne Lochner
Linda Youngblood
Miriam Handley
Debbie Morris
Nancy Dahl
Wayne Huntley
The Kiger Family
Nancy Dahl & Howard Wilhelm
Sue Obenschain
Ushers: Please be at the church by 10:00 A.M. for usher duty on Sunday mornings. If you cannot serve as indicated, please contact
our head usher Charles Shaner at 294-2875.
Altar Guild: Phyllis Cox & Bonnie Brown
Flowers: Beth & Sam Rowe
MEALS-ON-WHEELS FOR APRIL 12: Gene Matthews & Jim Gibson; Carolyn Haggerty & Sue Obenschain
We need volunteers to serve as ushers. If you can help, even by ushering quarterly or as a substitute, please contact the
church office. Thank you.