CELC Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Sunday

CELC Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Sunday Worship 9: 30 a. m. Saturday Worship 5: 00 p. m. Welcome to Worship

We are happy to have you with us and wish you a warm welcome. If you would like more information about our church and its ministries, please look for a member of the Welcoming Team by the TV after the service for information and a gift. Welcome to Worship

Attention families: Located just outside of the Sanctuary doors you will find activity bags and clip boards for kids to explore and use. Please feel free to take one to your seat and return it to the same location when you are finished. Welcome to Worship

Today’s flowers are given by Bill Higgins, Jr. in celebration of, Bill, Sr. and Ruth Higgins 76 th Wedding Anniversary. Flowers are also given by Ralph and Judy Steeber in celebration of the life of Sandy Eells. Flowers

╬ The Women’s Annual Potluck Dinner will be held on Wednesday, August 16 at 6: 00 p. m. Join us for fun and fellowship. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the company of the women around you. ╬ Do you like to help plan fun events? Would you like to plan an event to encourage others to visit our church? An event called a Tasting Tea could be for you. Ideas need to be generated and developed to make it happen. Please attend a planning meeting on September 11 at 7: 00 p. m. Sign up by calling Loretta Heindrichs at 440 -933 -7654. Congregation News

╬ Thank you to all who purchased clothes for Love, Inc. Clothe-A-Kid For School project. Our church helped 25 students get ready for back to school with fresh clothes to wear. Thank you for making a difference in our community. Gospel in Action Opportunities

╬ The preschool is currently looking to hire teacher assistants. If you are interested, please contact Teri Pienoski at 440 -933 -6714. Preschool News

╬ The next OWL’s outing will take place on August 22 at 12: 00 p. m. They will be enjoying lunch at Legacy Restaurant & Grille, located on Jaycox south of Walker Road and north of the railroad tracks. Reservations can be made by calling Harold Wagner at 440 -949 -7437 by Sunday, August 20. OWL’s News

╬ Update on phone repair: We are currently working with a new provider to install a new phone system. We are hoping to have it completed by September 1. ╬ Thank you to those that helped install the new roof on our garage. Be sure to check out the new shingles if you haven’t seen them yet. Property News

This Sunday, August 13 Greeters: Muir family Usher: Eric Mohney Lector: Tim Gottshall Acolytes: Chase Myers Drew Fournier Cantor: Anne Paine Assists: Cantor Anita Hlava Chip Crout Acolytes Altar: Doris Gaertner, Barb Dwyer, and Nadine Carlson Counters: The trio Bread: Kelly Kacenjar Lawn 8/14 - 8/19: Robert Viers Worship Assistants and Volunteers

Next Sunday, August 20 Greeters: Bob and Michelle Olds Usher: Tony Toy Lector: Stacy Jantz Acolytes: Maggie Jantz Kelly Owens Cantor: Joe Guthman Assists: Cantor Laura Musat Karen Wagner Acolytes Altar: Doris Gaertner, Barb Dwyer, and Nadine Carlson Counters: Julie Skaggs Bread: Carol Meiners Lawn 8/21 – 8/26: Chip Crout Worship Assistants and Volunteers

Sunday, August 13 9: 30 a. m. Holy Worship Blessing of the backpacks 11: 15 a. m. Parent info meeting for 2018 youth trips Monday, August 14 4: 30 p. m. Walk and Wag Tuesday, August 15 12: 00 p. m. Lydia/Naomi Circle 5: 00 p. m. Newsletter deadline Wednesday, August 16 6: 00 p. m. Women’s Annual Potluck Dinner Congregation Calendar

Friday, August 18 Pastor’s day off Saturday, August 19 6: 30 a. m. Men’s Bible study 5: 00 p. m. Holy Worship Sunday, August 20 9: 30 a. m. Holy Worship Congregation Calendar

Monday - Friday 6: 30 a. m. – 6: 00 p. m. Good Kids Childcare Tuesday, August 15 7: 00 p. m. Preschool Parent Night Preschool and Childcare Calendar

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 32747 Lake Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 Phone: (440) 933 -6263 celc. mainoffice@gmail. com www. christlutheranavonlake. org Pastor: Jeff Steeber revsteeber@gmail. com Pastor’s cell: (440) 241 -1375 Office Administrator: Heather Nordman Organist: Randi Smarsh Custodian: Bill Higgins