Welcome to Worship Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church CELC

Welcome to Worship Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC) is a congregation of the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a part of the worldwide Lutheran community. We invite you to join us regularly for worship and in a variety of activities and opportunities in our congregational life. If you are new here, we welcome you; if you are a member of long standing, we celebrate your gifts and ministry.

Welcome to Worship Attention families: We encourage you to have your children participate in worship. They learn about worship and faith by being involved. If you or your children need a break, we have Wiggle Beach off to the left of the sanctuary, a nursery room available with your supervision, and activity bags found just outside the sanctuary doors. If you need assistance, an usher will happily direct you to any of these items.

Welcome to Worship New to CELC We are happy to have you with us and we 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 this TV after the service. Please take a few minutes to view the announcements displayed on this TV.

Welcome to Worship Holy Communion The sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated each week at CELC. All are welcome to receive this gift of God’s grace, love, and forgiveness. All who hunger to know the love of God are welcome to commune with us. The table of our Lord is set for all those who need grace, forgiveness, strength, and wisdom for ministry and mission to the world. If you have questions about the sacrament, or if you wish to receive instruction on the Christian faith, you are invited to speak with Pastor Jeff following the service.

CELC Preschool Monday-Friday 9: 00 a. m. -3: 00 p. m. Christ Lutheran Preschool is registering children for the 2019 -2020 school year. Christ Lutheran Preschool is a Five Star Step Up to Quality Award winner. The highest rating! This means that our program exceeds the state requirements for a licensed preschool. We have smaller student to teacher ratios than is required, all of our highly educated teachers take extra training classes each year and our lesson plans reflect the state’s preschool academic standards. We incorporate prayer, Jesus’ love for us and the well known stories from the Bible including Creation, Noah’s Ark and the birth of Jesus into our Kindergarten readiness curriculum. For registration or a tour, contact Teri Pienoski at 440 -933 -6714.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Mission Statement “Gospel In Action: Caring for all God’s children, we shall serve God through worship, learning, and sharing. ”

╬ Fall Congregation Meeting Sunday, November 17 at 9: 00 a. m.

╬ Donations for the Women of the ELCA will be collected on Sunday, November 24. Please use envelopes provided in the gathering area for this special offering. Donations will be used to provide resources, events, and programs for the Women of the ELCA. Thank you.

╬ A new worship service has begun on Sundays at 8: 10. This new service option is designed to resonate with individuals who do not currently attend Christian worship, who do not prefer traditional/liturgical worship, or who prefer a more relaxed worship setting. The service will take place in the Social Hall, and last approximately 50 minutes. Please note this service is not intended to replace either of our existing worship services.

╬ We Give Back! A new outreach has begun. We are collecting nonperishable foods for CRS.

╬ Fill the baskets! Please help fill the baskets found in the gathering area. One basket will collect personal hygiene items, a second basket is for teen age appropriate gifts (CRS greatest need), and the third will collect family game night items. These baskets will be donated to CRS here in Avon Lake for local families this holiday. All donations must be given by Sunday, December 8. For more information or to make a monetary donation please contact the church office.

╬ ASP deposit was due Sunday, October 27. If you have not turned in your first $50 deposit, please do so right away. Youth, adults, and anyone going on the ASP Mission Trip in June 2020. Please make checks payable to the church noting ASP Deposit on the memo line. Checks can be turned into the church office, Rob Nordman, or Pastor Jeff. Please see Rob or Pastor Jeff with questions.

╬ ASP kickoff. Join us for a trip kickoff after the service Sunday, November 10. Get an overview of the trip (including preliminary information about whitewater rafting), upcoming fundraisers, and other important info!

╬ ASP Sub Sale – The annual OSU/Michigan sub sale has started. Order forms are available in your bulletin and online. We will be making subs the morning of Saturday, November 30. Pick up between 11 -11: 30 a. m. or after a worship service on November 30 or December 1.

╬ Redeemer Crisis food packing will be taking place on Friday, November 22 and December 13. Caravan from church at 5: 30 p. m. Pizza is served at 6 p. m. and packing starts at 7 p. m. Please see Ryan Smarsh for more details.

Thank You ╬ Thank you to our members who have graciously donated to purchase a new computer system for the church office, as well as a new church refrigerator. Both items served our congregation for many years with much use, and both were in need of being replaced. Your generosity – your gospel in action, continues to provide the tools needed to support our ministries and reach those in need. Thank you.

Sunday, November 10 8: 10 a. m. Early service 9: 15 a. m. Sunday school 10: 30 a. m. Holy Worship 11: 45 a. m. ASP kickoff Tuesday, November 12 12: 00 p. m. Lydia Naomi Circle

Wednesday, November 13 12: 30 p. m. Adult Bible Study 6: 30 p. m. Bells 7: 00 p. m. Choir Friday, November 15 Pastor’s day off Newsletter deadline

Saturday, November 16 6: 30 a. m. Men’s Bible study 5: 00 p. m. Holy Worship Sunday, November 17 8: 10 a. m. Early service 9: 15 a. m. Sunday school 9: 00 a. m. Fall Congregation Meeting 10: 30 a. m. Holy Worship

Worship Assistants and Volunteers This Sunday, November 10 at 10: 30 a. m. Greeters: Vera Barnick Quella Columbaro Usher: Betsy Floyd Lector: Loren Easterday Cantor: Johanna Markko Acolytes: Ben Pedersen Jacob Lecorchick Assists: Sharon Davidson Anne Paine Bread: Jamie Crout Altar duty: Marilyn Culler Counters: Dave and Anne Paine Grass cutting: Ryan Smarsh (11/4 -11/9)

Next Sunday, November 17 at 10: 30 a. m. Greeters: Musat family Usher: Brian Knip Lector: Cathy Mohney Cantor: Anne Paine Acolytes: Marisa Weller Reegan Kacenjar Assists: Laura Musat Cheryl Higley Bread: Marilyn Culler Altar duty: Marilyn Culler Counters: Chuck Heindrchs Grass cutting: Bob Olds (11/11 -11/16)