Weekly eNews | June 30, 2022
Opportunities for Service and Sharing
Focus on the Season:
4th Sunday after Pentecost
July 3: God is the source of our nourishment. Jesus’ invitation to “take and eat . . . take and drink” is a repeated one. In holy communion, in the word read and proclaimed, in the assembly of the people of God, the dominion of God has come near. Rejoice! Your name is written in heaven.
In Our Prayers
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.
Liturgy for July 3
A reminder that we will continue to meet "in-person" for Sunday morning worship. 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. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated each Sunday morning at 9 AM (January-June) and 11 AM (July-December).
Scripture Readings
Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm 66:1-9
Galatians 6:[1-6] 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Prayer List
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News of Celebration!
Kevin Yeager was given a cancer-free colon diagnosis on Wednesday! We rejoice with him in this fantastic news! Thanks be to God!
A Couple of Updates on Our Members
Paulette Stahlke is getting stronger, but she still has a lot of pain. The device to suppress pain has been implanted above her hip, but it's not turned on and adjusted yet. We're waiting for a call from the surgeon's office, hopefully, this week yet, to get that done. Then we will know if the procedure was successful.
--Herb Stahlke

I spoke with George Wolf yesterday, on the occasion of his 90th birthday! There will be no funeral for his stepdaughter, Laura Jo (Delancey) Langkop, who resided in Frankfort, IN. Final arrangements are pending.

When I spoke with George, he was on the 8th floor of the Washington Square Hotel, NYC, waiting on his son, Charles, to call regarding a Broadway Show! That sounds like an excellent way to spend your 90th birthday! Happy Birthday, George!
--Thomas Dearchs
Vacation
Tom Dearchs will be on vacation on July 6, 7, and 10. Sarah Gran Williams will serve as our Guest Organist on Sunday, July 10.
A Request from the Treasurer
Please write a separate check if giving to Memorials. This will ensure that the funds are posted correctly.
Thank you!
Worship Assistant Schedule for July
Please click the purple-colored button below for the Worship Assistant Schedule for July. If you are unable to serve, please obtain a substitute and notify the church office. Thanks!
Service Time Change
Our service time changes to 11 AM beginning Sunday, July 3. This time will remain through December. Fellowship Time will be held from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Please mark your calendars!
Christ's Cupboard
This week's grocery ads are not very pantry useful so we must rely on stores such as Aldis, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Save-a-lot for our more reasonable purchases. Christ's Cupboard needs canned pasta, pasta and pasta sauce, soaps of all kinds, and toilet tissue. Our vegetables, mac and cheese, and cereal areas are looking good. We can fill the pantry by bringing just one can or box or package at a time so let's get these shelves ready to move on.
--Nancy Macaluso
Service Committee
Kokomo Rescue Mission is asking for BACK to SCHOOL ASSISTANCE! New socks and undergarments are needed for their "Back To School Assistance" program from July 12-15 for students K -12 that qualify based on income. Items needed include socks, panties/underwear, sports bras, and boxers/briefs. Please remember many school-aged children wear adult sizes. There will be a box in Fellowship Hall for your donations. 
--Elaine Newman
Birthday Party
A reminder that the WELCA-sponsored birthday party is Thursday, June 30 from 2-4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This party honors our women who are 80+. Happy Birthday!
Altar Flowers
Do you like seeing the beautiful flowers on the Altar each Sunday? If so, we need you to sign-up today! There are many weeks remaining this year that need a sponsor. The flower cost is $20 per vase or two for $40. Two people may sign-up on a Sunday if you would like to share the cost. Please sign-up today!

Please note that we will not have flowers adorning the Altar if there is no sponsor for a particular week.
Cleaning Service
Important Note
Please note that our new cleaning service, Spotless Commercial Cleaning Service, will be cleaning the building on Saturdays, beginning June 4. On the occasion that events take place at the church on Saturdays, they will clean on Friday.
Devotion Booklets
Copies of the devotional "The Word in Season" for July, August, and September 2022, have arrived and are located on the credenza in the Narthex. Please help yourself!
New Furnace
Christ Lutheran Church has an opportunity to become more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious. One of our furnaces (one of eight) was purchased in 1994 and is reaching the end of its useful life. It’s time to start thinking about replacing it with a more energy efficient furnace before the old one breaks down.

As a result of the energy audit that was recently performed at Christ, we have an opportunity to apply for a grant (Indiana Thriving Faith Communities Decarbonization Grant) to offset the cost by up to 25%. We have a bid for a replacement furnace that is $11,637.88. That means that the grant would cover $2,909.47 of the cost. The congregation would be responsible for the remaining $8,728.41. The new furnace must be installed by November 1. Considering the condition of the supply chain, we need to get started on this now in order to meet the deadline.

To qualify for the grant, the congregation needs to pledge that they have access to the money  to complete the payment for the furnace. The church council has agreed to pledge our $10,000 CD. If we cash in the CD, it will involve a penalty for withdrawing it before the contracted time is over. However, the council would like to solicit pledges from the congregation in the hope that we do not have to cash in the CD. We believe that this is doable. We will be collecting funding until June 1.
--Dee Ann Daniels
Congregation Council Vice President
Appointments with Pastor Walker
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.
Altar Flowers & Eternal Candle
The 2022 flower chart has arrived and is hanging in the Narthex. The flower cost is $20 per vase or two for $40. Please sign-up today. Eternal Candles remain at $18 per month.
Dates to Remember
Thursday, June 30 – Birthday Party
2 – 4 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
 
Thursday, Jun 30 – *Bible Study
2:30 – 4 p.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
 
Friday, Jul 1 – *Tom’s Day Off
 
Saturday, Jul 2 – *Cleaning Service
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
Sunday, Jul 3 – *Lectionary Class
9 – 9:45 a.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
 
Sunday, Jul 3 – Choir Rehearsal
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Sanctuary
 
Sunday, Jul 3 – Fellowship Time
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
 
Sunday, Jul 3–*The Holy Eucharist
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
11 a.m.
Sanctuary

Monday, Jul 4 – *Pastor’s Day Off
 
Monday, Jul 4 – Independence Day
Church Offices Closed
 
Tuesday, Jul 5 – *CLC Quilters
9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
David/Goliath Rooms
 
Tuesday, Jul 5 - *Watercolor Class
1 – 3 p.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
 
Wednesday, Jul 6 – *Chair Yoga
10 – 11 a.m.
Narthex
 
Wednesday, Jul 6 – *Chair Yoga
1 – 2 p.m.
Narthex
 
Wednesday, July 6 – HOA Meeting
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Mark Classroom
 
Wednesday, Jul 6 – *Online Bible Study
7 – 8 p.m.
Zoom
 
Thursday, Jul 7 – *Bible Study
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
 
Thursday, July 7 – Care for Creation
7 – 8 p.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
 
Friday, Jul 8 – *Tom’s Day Off
 
Saturday, Jul 9 – *Cleaning Service
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
Sunday, Jul 10 – *Lectionary Class
9 – 9:45 a.m.
David/Goliath Rooms
 
Sunday, Jul 10 – *Fellowship Time
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
 
Sunday, Jul 10–*The Holy Eucharist
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
11 a.m.
Sanctuary

*=Recurring Weekly Event
 

**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.
Event Scheduling | Weekly eNews
There is a 2022 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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Announcements from Christ the King Anglican
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. 
Men's Group
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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