Weekly eNews | October 14, 2021 |
Opportunities for Service and Sharing |
October 17: Today’s gospel starts with disciples obsessing over who will be closest to Jesus, leading to Jesus teaching his followers about God’s take on importance and power. Here Jesus makes it explicit that the reversal of values in God’s community is a direct challenge to the values of the dominant culture, where wielding power over others is what makes you great. When we pray “your kingdom come” we are praying for an end to tyranny and oppression. We pray this gathered around the cross, a sign of great shame transformed to be the sign of great honor and service. |
The Prayer List is now available in the Weekly eNews. Please click on the link under "Prayer List" which is located in the sidebar. If you have prayer requests, please send them to us at CLC, for inclusion on our prayer list. |
A reminder that we will be meeting "in-person" for Sunday morning worship beginning March 14! The service will be recorded for those not yet comfortable returning to "in-person" worship and the video will arrive in your inbox on Sunday afternoon. The video will also be available on our website.
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Isaiah 53:4-12
Psalm 91:9-16
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45
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Please click the button below for our Prayer List.
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Presiding Bishop Eaton's October Column |
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We Are Invited into Silence
Spending time in silence is a spiritual discipline. My spiritual director urges me to spend 20 minutes in silence every day. I can do about five. Silence is not a technique but a way of being in God’s presence. It’s pretty simple, but it’s not easy. Sheer silence silences us—all of our defenses and self-justifications. It can be terrifying because in silence there is nothing between the soul and its source of being. No wonder that Elijah, when he heard the sound of sheer silence, wrapped his face in his mantle. He was in the presence of the Holy.
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Darlene Krieger will be speaking at the Creation Care meeting in the church on October 14 at 7:00 p. m. She will share photos and explain how she prepared her property to receive a National Wildlife Federation "Certified Wildlife Habitat" designation. |
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Worship on Sunday, October 17 |
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The liturgy for Sunday, October 17 will be Service of the Word, without communion. The sermon will be presented by Pastor Nancy Nyland, Director for Evangelical Mission, via video. Please plan to join us this day!
It's worth noting that Pastor Walker was unable to find an ordained minister to lead the service and preside at communion. There are simply just not many pastors available for pulpit supply these days.
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We welcome our new choral scholar, Nick Anders, to worship on Sunday, October 17! Nick is a freshman at IU Kokomo, majoring in business management. Originally from Plymouth, IN., he has sung in church choirs for a number of years. Welcome, Nick!
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Our Sanctuary Choir will begin rehearsals next Sunday, October 24 at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing and hearing you! If you have not sung in the choir before and are interested in joining us, please see Tom Dearchs. |
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The Wilson Memorial Handbell Choir will begin rehearsals on Thursday, October 28 at 4:15 p.m. in the Handbell Room. If you have not played bells before and are interested in joining us, please see Tom Dearchs. No previous bell experience is necessary. |
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This is the conclusion of a service at Christ Lutheran Church, Kokomo, in which the members celebrated the church’s new emphasis on saving energy using a program called Energy Stewards. Their goal is to reduce their energy use by 25% in three years
--Lenore Kane
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Thanks to everyone, I had my last radiation treatment today and I assume the cancer is gone. MRI on my back shows no serious tumors or fractures. The disc I had surgery on several years ago has deteriorated and has two pinched nerves. The disc will have to be removed and a pin in place but will try injections first.
--Don Morrow
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The Red Cross Blood Drive held on Tuesday, October 12, collected 47 products. All in all - it was a good day.
--Janet DeGarmo & Elaine Newman
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Have you noticed a bit of chill in the air these autumn days? Now is the time to think of filling the pantry with canned soups, chili, etc. Pasta of all sorts including those in cans, hot cereal, pancake mix, cocoa will make good shopping choices. Of course, toilet tissue continues to
be the number one need. Together we will get Christ's pantry shelves filled once again.
--Nancy Macaluso
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Pastor Walker will be on vacation from Monday, October 11 through Monday, October 18. Should you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Tom Dearchs at 765.210.8788 or 765.453.6183. |
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New Communion Procedure Beginning Sunday, October 3
When you come for worship on Sunday, please pick up either a wine or juice communion set. The sets will be located at the sanctuary entrance near the bulletins. We will commune in the pews.
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Fellowship Time will resume on Sunday, October 17, at 10 a.m. Please come and enjoy coffee, donuts, and fellowship. |
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Annual Congregational Meeting |
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The Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on Sunday, October 24, immediately following the morning worship service. If you are responsible for a committee or group report, please turn it in to Tom Dearchs no later than Sunday, September 26. Thank you!
**If you are responsible for a committee budget item, budget worksheets are located in your group's mailbox in the church office. Please complete and return it to the church as soon as possible. Thanks!
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Appointments with Pastor Walker |
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Pastor Walker is in the office at CLC on Wednesdays, by appointment. Please contact Tom Dearchs to schedule a meeting. Please note that Pastor Walker does visitations, hospital visits, and Zoom meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Friday is dedicated primarily to Shiloh Lutheran, to whom we are in shared ministry. Her scheduled day off is Monday. Unless it is an emergency, she will not respond to emails or texts until Tuesday. |
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The Congregation Council, at its May 18, 2021, meeting, determined that the wearing of masks is now optional and that everyone's personal choice be respected. **Please wear a mask when singing.
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The Council Minutes for August 2021, are located on each bulletin board. In addition, copies are located in the Office Workroom and a copy is located in the Committee Minutes Binder in the Parish Office. Click the link below for a copy of the minutes. |
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Altar Flowers & Eternal Candle |
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The 2021 flower chart has arrived and is hanging in the Narthex. The flower cost will remain the same as last year - two vases for $36. Please sign-up today. |
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Thursday, Oct 14 – HOA Meeting
6 – 8 p.m.
Mark Room
Thursday, Oct 14 – H-IPL
7 – 8 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Sunday, Oct 17 – *Lectionary Class
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
Sunday, Oct 17 – *Fellowship Time
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Sunday, Oct 17 –*The Holy Eucharist
21st Sunday after Pentecost
11 a.m.
Sanctuary
Tuesday, Oct 19 – *CLC Quilters
9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
David/Goliath Rooms
Tuesday, Oct 19 – *Watercolor Class
1 – 3 p.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
Tuesday, Oct 19 – Council Meeting
7 – 9 p.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
Wednesday, Oct 20 – *Yoga
1 – 2 p.m.
Narthex
Wednesday, Oct 20 – *Bible Study
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
Thursday, Oct 21 – HOA Meeting
6 – 7 p.m.
Mark Room
Thursday, Oct 21 – Von Bora Circle
7 – 9 p.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
**Please note that not all events on the church-wide calendar may be included here. Generally, only those events that pertain to all will be included in this listing.
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Event Scheduling | Weekly eNews |
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There is a 2021 calendar located on the counter behind the desk in the Parish Office. Please list events, meetings, etc., on this calendar so that scheduling of events can take place and conflicts do not occur. You will notice a "red" checkmark beside the events to indicate that they have been transferred to Tom's calendar as well as the churchwide calendar. Thank you for your assistance. |
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If you have articles or news items of interest, please send them to clcsecretary@outlook.com no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. If you're not computer friendly, you may leave items in the box in the church office or call Thomas Dearchs. The Weekly eNews is distributed by email at approximately 4 p.m. each Thursday. Print copies are mailed to those who are without computer access. |
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Announcements from Christ the King Anglican |
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Coffee House Prayer Ministry |
We've resumed the Coffee House Prayer and Pastoral Conversation Ministry, at Big Ben, 2130 West Sycamore. Fr. Michael (and, sometimes others) will be there from 10:00-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. |
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The Men's Prayer Group is now meeting in the private dining room at 5 Star Residences, 2501 Friendship Blvd., Kokomo. The group meets on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. They do request that each first-time attendee bring their vaccination card with them. |
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Christ Lutheran Church
Phone: 765.453.6183
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Shiloh Lutheran Church
Phone: 574.626.2042
Cell Phone: 765.427.4618
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Pastor's Office Hours
Pastor Walker is available for appointments on Wednesdays. Contact Thomas Dearchs to schedule an appointment.
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CLC Office Hours
The church office is open Monday through Thursday. In case of emergency, contact Thomas Dearchs at 765.210.8788.
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Parish Office is closed on Friday.
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