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FOOD DRIVE The next pick-up of items for our Synod's food cupboards will be at the end of June. Please drop off your donations in the Narthex (in the food barrel located at the coat rack across from the restrooms). _______________________________________________ A MILLION THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS! IT'S BEEN ANOTHER TERRIFIC YEAR!
Co-Directors: Allison Uehling and Debbie Stricklin
Gathering Leaders: Diana Shapley, Kelsie Righter, Elise Seyfried, and Pastor Kay
2- & 3-Year Olds: Sally Mead, Diana Shapley, and Emily Stricklin
Pre-K and K: Sue Frantz, Sherri Pelletier, and RoseMary Vermeire
1st & 2nd Grades: Sharlene George, Kim Righter, Kelli Bray, and Abby Uehling
3rd Grade: Susan Ross, Deb Nelson, Kelsie Righter, and Pam Ryan
4th & 5th Grades: Ann Ryan, Karin DeRuosi, Vicky Frantz, and Julie Seyfried
Pre-Confirmation: Earl Uehling, John Melnick, Steve Seyfried, and Mary Vila
Confirmation: Pastor Kay, Elise Seyfried, and parent helpers
____________________________________________________________________ HYACINTH MORDEY IMHOF FAITH CENTER You may have noticed the book cart in the Narthex by the stairs to the Parish Hall. The cart is stocked with books that Pastor Hy donated to our church when she retired. It is her hope that people will take home books that interest them, and that by reading them their faith journey will be enhanced. Please stop by the cart and take a book, take a book to read, and when you are finished, bring it back so others may be inspired by its wisdom. _______________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS and COMMUNION BREAD AND WINE Traditionally two arrangements of fresh flowers have adorned our altar every Sunday. And of course we use bread and wine each time we celebrate Communion. Special donations designated for flowers or Communion supplies never total what it costs the church; the difference is met from the operating budget. The cost to sponsor one flower arrangement is $20; the cost to sponsor Communion supplies is $15. Of course, we will never go without Communion supplies. However, if we do not get two sponsors for flowers each week, we will cancel them for that week. This is a chance for you to support these parts of our worship ministry by sponsoring flowers or Communion supplies in memory or in honor of someone or an important event (birthday, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the Narthex bulletin board. For a donation to either, your name and dedication will appear in the Sunday bulletin of your choice. Some donors want specific dates because of significance, and we sometimes end up with more that two sponsors on the same Sunday. The cost of sponsorship remains the same. If possible, please sponsor a Sunday which has not yet been spoken for. _____________________________
Thrivent Choice Christ’s Lutheran is now an approved congregation! The connection to the Thrivent site is as follows: https://choice.thrivent.com/cp/thrivent_org_details.aspx?pid=758658 . When you go to the site, be aware that we are listed as Christ (no ‘s) Lutheran Church, Oreland, PA. Once in the site follow the directions as to how to designate your Choice dollars to CLC or any other Lutheran organization of your choice. As noted in my earlier message these dollars are like found money for the programs of our church and we appreciate Thrivent’s partnership in furthering our work in the Lord’s name. Thanks for your patience and please call (215-340-2314) or e-mail me (bjcoller@verizon.net ) me if you have any questions. Beverly Campbell, Thrivent Advocate _____________________________________________________ GROWING PAINS IN AFRICAThe Sebastian Kolowa University College (SEKUCo), the college of our Tanzanian companion synod, now has 824 students. Most of those enrolled are in the special needs education program, which is the only one of its kind in Tanzania. Other students are studying law and eco-tourism and nature conservation. Rapid growth, while welcome, poses some challenges for the new college. Only 240 of the students can be housed on the campus, with the rest finding lodging in Magamba village and Lushoto town, the Rev. Dr. Anneth Munga, SEKUCo provost, writes in the partnership‘s most recent newsletter. "A major challenge is the library; it is simply too small." Please consider a donation. For more information, contact Joanne Carlson at 267-323-3759, ext. 119. ___________________________________________________
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