Christ Lutheran Church
14700 S. 94th Ave.
Orland Park, Il 60462

(708) 349-0431

Fax: (708) 349-0668

COME, LET US SING UNTO THE LORD! You are invited to join the Southwest Lutheran Chorus. Rehearsals for the 2008/2009 season resume on Monday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at St. John the Divine Lutheran Church, 105 th Street and South Oakley Avenue, Chicago. Auditions are not required. Contact Ryan Lockhart at 708-386-2375.

TIME FOR HOPE : A benefit will be held for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Saturday, August 23, at Pioneer Lanes & Lounge, 150 S. Plainfield Rd (Rt. 30), Plainfield . There will be silent auctions and raffles. For more information and tickets contact Audrey 815-922-3068 or Pioneer Lanes at 815-254-2695.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES : Join Wheat Ridge Ministries on Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, for the new musical comedy “Church Basement Ladies” at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie . A special dessert reception will be held in the Mezzanine Lounge immediately following the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance, which features William Christopher, M*A*S*H's “Father Mulcahy.” To purchase tickets contact Wheat Ridge Ministries at 800-762-6748 or online at www.wheatridge.org/cbl .

TENTH ANNUAL KAREN ERJAVEC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING is Monday, September 22, at the Royal Hawk Country Club, In St. Charles, IL. You may register online At Walther.com or call Jacques Kolzow at 630-365-3525 or Anita Ward at 708-344-0404, ext. 224.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, offers two support programs for those grieving the loss of a loved one through death. For Adults – Living: When a Loved One Has Died. Six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning September 24, 2008 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. For Children – The Heart Connection. Nine consecutive Mondays, beginning September 22, 2008 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required for both support programs. For further information or registration please call the Pastoral Care Department, 708-229-5480

WALK FOR A GOOD CAUSE : ERIN'S AAIM FOR CHANGE 5K RUN/WALK – Sunday, August 31, at Centennial Park in Orland Park to raise money for the Erin E. Olmsted Memorial Scholarship, as well as, the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Visit http://erinsaaimforchange.org for info. Pick up an informational brochure in the narthex.

FOR SHARON'S ANGELS AT UPTOWN MINISTRIES: Honoring her cousin Sharon's memory, CLC member Sandra Falco is collecting desperately needed school supplies for the children of the Chicago Uptown area. Items such as backpacks, crayon, pens, pencils, scissors, calculators, notebooks, paper, glue sticks, binders, folders, tooth brushes, tooth paste, socks, etc . . . can be deposited in the designated box in the narthex through Sunday, August 31. Contact Sandra Falco at 708-403-5999.

LUTHERAN HOME – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS : Come join the fun at the Lutheran Home's 111 th Annual Family Fall Festival on Sunday, September 7 on the Lutheran Home campus at 800 West Oakton Street in Arlington Heights . The day begins with a worship service in the Chapel of St. John the Beloved at 10:00 a.m. The festivities follow from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and admission is free. Enjoy a variety of food, live music, crafter booths, TV Sports Tent, Bingo, children's book sale, vintage car show, and activities for all ages. Free parking is available at St. Peter Lutheran Church with free shuttle throughout the festival. Call 847-368-7400 for more information.

ATTENTION COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS: FMG College Planning Services is offering a number of free workshops in the immediate area to college-bound high school juniors and seniors and their parents. Discover why the FAFSA can hurt you; why your 529 plan may work against you; how to qualify for FREE money for college; why college selection can save you thousands and much more. Workshops available are:

August 14, Mokena Public Library, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

August 19, Orland Hills Community Center, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

August 28, New Lenox Public Library, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

September 11, Acorn Library, Oak Forest, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

September 24, Acorn Library, Oak Forest, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

October 1, Lockport Park District, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

October 21, Christ Lutheran Church, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For more information or to reserve a seat, call 708-428-5737.

HARVEST GALA: Lutheran Child and Family Services cordially invite you to attend the 19 th Annual Harvest Gala on Saturday, October 25, at the Mid-America Cub in Chicago. Cocktail reception and live jazz begins at 5:00 p.m. with dinner and auctions at 6:30 p.m. The Harvest Gala allows guests to enjoy an evening of fine food, extravagant auction items and breath-taking skyline view while helping to fund programs that support children and families in need. For more information, contact Brad Grcevic at 630-257-8315.

LUTHERAN TALK RADIO … Issues, Etc. is a Christ-Centered, Cross-Focused Talk Radio produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Topics include: Islam, God's will for your daily life, religion & politics, Biblical interpretation, movie reviews and more. Listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

“SHUT UP ABOUT YOUR PERFECT KID!” is the name of a book written by sisters Lisa Gallagher and Patty Konjoian, who both have a child with a developmental disability. They will be the featured speakers at the Voice of Care “Gala Dinner” on Saturday, September 13, at Garden Terrace Banquets, 1000 Wellington Avenue , Elk Grove Village . You are invited to come and celebrate Voice of Care's Fifth Anniversary! Cost is $75 per person. For more information, or to register, call Voice of Care at 630-231-3862.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES :

•  Christ Lutheran has an administrative assistant/secretarial position open. The job requires – excellent skills in computer, word processing, written and verbal communications, public relations, phone and some accounting. Please send resume to the Church Office.

•  Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church is seeking a successor to their long time organist who has recently retired and relocated. You may direct your correspondence to their Director of Music Ministry, Dr. Julie Rawls, at 12312 South 88 th Avenue , Palos Park , IL 60464 or email at jrawls@pppcc.org .

•  Brighton Gardens Assisted Living, 16051 South LaGrange, is looking for kind people with loving hearts to join our volunteer team. Anyone interested in volunteering must have a desire to work with the elderly. No age limit. If interested please contact Shannon Chrapkowski, Activity Volunteer Coordinator at 708-403-2001.

•  Robert and Lilli Sorensen are looking for a “personal support worker” to help their son with personal hygiene and basic skills. He is moderately mentally retarded and autistic. The days needed are Saturday, 11 – 2 p.m., sometimes 6 – 10 p.m. and Monday, 7 – 9 p.m. ($17.00 per hour). Contact Robert or Lilli @ 708-403-7347.

•  Mark and Kathy Eiting of Homer Glen are looking for someone to take their son, Chad , off of the bus at 4:00 p.m. Chad is a 15-year-old special needs child with cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair. The days needed are Monday – Friday from 4:00 – 4:30 or 6:00 depending on the day. ($100/week) Contact Mark or Kathy at 708-345-1634 .

WHEAT RIDGE MINISTRIES : helps serve the spiritual needs of people in prison through prison ministry. Other Wheat Ridge-sponsored programs provide practical skills workshops to help men and women on the “inside” prepare for life after prison.