CELC Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Welcome To Worship

CELC Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

Welcome To Worship Fall Worship Hours Sunday school at 9: 15 a. m. Sunday Worship at 10: 30 a. m. Saturday Worship 5: 00 p. m.

Welcome To Worship Attention families We welcome you. 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.

CELC is putting together a team for the Gritty City 5 K and 1 Mile 2018 event presented by Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry on Saturday, October 13. For more information or to sign up contact Ryan Smarsh, Lisa Scheer, or Melissa Ingraham.

Please join us for a Behind-the-Scenes tour of Playhouse Square on Saturday, October 27 at 11: 00 a. m. Those who want to carpool can meet at the church at 10: 00 a. m. The tour lasts 90 minutes, and all ages are welcome. Cost is $5 person, and financial assistance is available to cover the cost. Please reserve your spot before October 15 by emailing, texting, or calling Melissa Steele-Steeber at mtsteeber@gmail. com or 440 -241 -7715.

Book study with Pastor Jeff, exploring the book “Who stole my church? ” Will begin meeting on Monday nights, from 7 -8: 15 p. m. The class will begin on October 15, and run weekly through November 19. If you are interested, please find the sign-up sheet in the church narthex. The required book for the class costs $10.

Property News Please reach out to Ryan Smarsh if you have thoughts regarding what option (out of the three given) of new flooring in sanctuary you may prefer. He is our acting single point of contact to help gather feedback. Once we have a preferred option will move forward and get a quote and ask the church if they would like to donate to cover the cost.

Mark your calendars as the season of advent is soon to be upon us. Hanging of the Greens, will take place on Saturday, December 1, more info to come. Many hands make the work lighter and easier for all.

The blessed Christmas season is coming and so is the season of music. If you are looking to share to your gift of music with the church now is the time. We are looking for those who would like to offer their musical gifts prior to the Christmas Eve worship service, with a Christian Christmas carol. Please provide your name, selection of music, and length of your piece to Joe Guthman. If you have any questions please contact Joe at joseph. guthman@gmail. com by December 1.

Congregation Calendar Sunday, October 7 9: 15 a. m. Sunday school for all ages 10: 30 a. m. Holy Worship Tuesday, October 9 12: 00 p. m. Lydia Naomi Circle 7: 00 p. m. NAMI class Wednesday, October 10 10: 45 a. m. Adult Bible Study 6: 30 p. m. Bell Choir 7: 30 p. m. Sanctuary Choir Friday, October 12 Pastor’s day off

Saturday, October 13 6: 30 a. m. Men’s Bible study 5: 00 p. m. Holy Worship Gritty City 5 K and 1 M Sunday, October 14 9: 15 a. m. Sunday school for all ages 10: 30 a. m. Holy Worship 10: 30 a. m. Youth helping in worship 11: 45 a. m. Harbor Youth 4: 30 p. m. Anchor Youth

Worship Assistants and Volunteers This Sunday, October 7 at 10: 30 a. m. Greeters: Arline Walters and Iris Monda Usher: Chip Crout Lector: Andy Young Acolytes: Annelise Klenz Olivia Klenz Cantor: Bethany Pearce Assists: Cantor Chris Owens Debbie Owens Acolytes Bread: Anne Paine Altar duty: Carol Meiners Nadine Carlson Counters: Eric Klenz Saturday Music 10/6: Joe Guthman Lawn 10/1 – 10/6: Mike Fournier

Next Sunday, October 14 at 10: 30 a. m. Greeters: Youth Group Usher: Youth Group Lector: Youth Group Acolytes: Julia Kacenjar Jonah Franke Cantor: Allen Kacenjar Assists: Cantor Heather Nordman Youth Acolytes Bread: Kelly Kacenjar Altar duty: Carol Meiners Nadine Carlson Counters: Brenda Crout Saturday Music 10/13: Brenda Crout Lawn 10/8 - 10/13: Frank Lee