Welcome to Christ Lutheran e-news, a weekly electronic newsletter which highlights programs and activities of our congregation. Feel free to .
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A gorgeous array of quilts adorned the nave on Sunday, there to be enjoyed and blessed and boxed for shipment to all corners of the world, by way of Lutheran World Relief headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Christ Lutheran Church's generosity was on display, too, with over $500 contributed for shipping costs. Thanks, everyone!
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Music Notes
Tom Berryman, Music Director
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The Offertory Music for Sunday, May 13 is American composer, Shawn Kirchner
'
s Easter season anthem,
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Cornerstone
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sung by the men of the CLC Choir and guests. Anders Carlson and Nate Pearson are the soloists. Kim Petot plays the gospel style piano part.
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The stone that the builders rejected, became the cornerstone of a whole new world!
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For a look at
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Cornerstone,
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| Cornerstone by Shawn L. Kirchner |
Tom Berryman
Music Director
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Youth News
Nate Pearson, Youth Director
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Hello, Church! This month the youth prepare to plant the service garden (and give it a snappy name)! We are reaching out to the congregation for seeds and plants! Did you have seeds left from planting your home garden? Did you start too many plants inside and now don't have room for them? Good news! You can give them to us! We will plant them in our planters at the church. Last year we sold veggies to our church on Sundays and donated the money to the Natick service council. This year we will do it again! The vegetables we don't sell will be given to Nuevo Amanecer. They are a community dedicated to feeding those who need it in their neighborhood every Tuesday in East Boston. They accept fresh food from anyone who is willing to donate! This is a wonderful opportunity to grow our relationship with them! Thanks be to God! See you at church.
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Discussion of the Draft ELCA Social Statement, "Women and Justice," has been rich, so the adult forum is slowly working its way through this document. We continue with section three, looking at resources for Resisting Patriarchy and Sexism. Download your copy here:
Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice
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CLC Book Group
Join us to discuss
Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead this Monday, May 14, 7:30 pm. The novel has garnered the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, but have you yet discovered why it also won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for best science-fiction in 2017? Read along with us to discover both the history and the fantasy woven into this compelling story of Cora, a nineteenth century slave.
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CLC@the Movies
Next up at CLC at the Movies, Sunday, May 20, 4:00 pm, A Man Named Pearl. From SusieFilms: "A MAN NAMED PEARL tells the inspiring story of African-American artist Pearl Fryar. With no formal training and limited resources, Pearl challenges stereotypes by creating a wonderland of nature that attracts visitors from all over the world and in the process unifies the poorest county in South Carolina." See the trailer below:
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A Man Named Pearl Trailer
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Bible Study
Thursday, May 10, 9:45 am.
Looking at prayer in the Bible. Pastor Richard Hurst leads the discussion. Come at
9:45
for coffee and cookies; discussion begins at
10:00
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What makes Natick great? Strong community involvement? A flourishing environment for artists?
A bunch of Lutherans at 113 Union Street? Phil Roberts and Joyce Simon are looking for folks with creative ideas about the way the church can present itself at the town's annual Natick Days celebration on Saturday, Sept. 8 on Natick Common playing off this year's theme: "What makes Natick great?"
We have hosted a table and activities for the past several years alongside over 100 other organizations, using the opportunity for outreach for those who stop by. We have hosted children's games, tub-drumming lessons, a bell-ringing concert, along with information about our Amazing Natick grant.
Come help us brainstorm about ways we can celebrate our mission and ministry in this place! Natick Parks and Recreation has noted a need for crafts and activities for kids under 4 or youth 12-17. If you have some creative ideas, speak to Phil or Joyce.
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Now that spring has finally made its appearance in New England, it is time to get our grounds in shape. A big thank you to Norman and Kay Bolles for the delivery of mulch, which they had spread throughout our gardens last weekend!
On Saturday, May 19,
beginning at 8:30, we'll continue the work of sprucing things up for the season. Come when you can, leave when you must, and bring gloves and hand tools. Refreshments will be provided.
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The LWR truck will park at CLC on Thursday 17, from 11-6, for its annual regional pick-up of quilts, health kit, school kits, and more. Speak with Pr. Bourret if you have an hour or more to help receive the boxes and load them onto the truck. It's not strenuous! At worst, it can be a bit boring when there is a lag between arrivals of donations, so bring a book or a companion to keep you company!
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Thanks to all who have brought donations for Ascentria Care Alliance's ministries with refugees, including unaccompanied minors, children, youth and families, persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness and deafness, those who are economically disadvantaged, and the elderly. See the May Reporter for a complete list of requested items. Receptacles are located both in the narthex and in the parish hall.
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Sunday, May 20 is Pentecost, and we'll be looking for folks who speak a foreign language to read a verse of Scripture in languages other than English. Speak with Pastor Bourret for details.
May 20 is also the date for CLC's Annual Meeting, Part II, following worship. All voting members are urged to attend.
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On Sunday,May 13th, we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter, 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. worship, Pastor Rebecca Bourret preaching and presiding.
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READINGS FOR THIS WEEK
May 13
, 2018, Seventh Sunday of Easter
In the gospel for this coming Sunday, we hear of Jesus praying that we be protected by God for our life in the world. We join with Matthias, the newly chosen disciple number twelve, to witness to Christ's resurrection.
First Reading Psalm Second Reading Gospel
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Sing For Joy
Enhance your understanding of the weekly scripture readings by listening to Sing For Joy
http://www.stolaf.edu/singforjoy/
from St. Olaf College. The Sing For Joy radio program, produced by
St. Olaf College
, has a simple mission: to explore the weekly themes of Christian worship by providing the best in sacred choral music and thoughtful commentary. The musical performances eloquently "do the talking," while the concise remarks from host
Pastor Bruce Benson
illuminate the meaning of the texts.
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