Special Announcements

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 2Trinity Lutheran School is a Pre K-8th grade school with an enrollment of235 students. The available positions: A part-time physical education teacher for grades 5 through 8. This is about a 15-20 hour aweek commitment (from 12 – 3 PM each day). If interested, please contact Miss TiffanyGurgel at tgurgel@tlcs.org. A part-time resource teacher […]

YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS ARE A BLESSING

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 10Thank you to our members who have taken advantageof the Thrivent Choice Program through Thrivent Financial. Contributions for the last two months havebeen $36.00. If you are member of Thrivent and would like information, call 1-800-847-4836.

HOSPITAL BED AVAILABLE

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 6If you are in need of a hospital bed, a member of Christ Lutheran hasone available. For more information, contact the Church Office.

CHILDCARE NEEDED?

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 1Christ Lutheran member of Orland Park (mother of 3, grandmother of 3)seeks a part-time childcare position in your home; very flexible schedule to accommodate familyneeds; experienced in caring for children from birth on; pet care experience as well. Excellentreferences will be furnished. Please call or text Vicki Sallas at (708) 899-3568.

GOLDEN BRIDGES

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 2GOLDEN BRIDGES is looking for some people that would like to help out on an as-needed basis.No meetings are required – just the willingness to help out one of our Golden Bridges recipients whenthe need arises. This can be as little as delivering a goody bag, sitting and talking with them, etc.Contact the Church […]

IRENE’S GARDEN – PICK YOUR OWN!

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 7Everyone is welcome to pick from the garden at any time –we have a great variety to choose from! Bags and scissors are available in the storage bench for yourconvenience.

CHANGE IN CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 11The Church Office will be closed all day on Fridays.If you need to come to the church on a Friday,please make arrangements in advance forsomeone to meet you to open the door.

LUTHERAN SPECIAL EDUCATION MINISTRIES

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 16LUTHERAN SPECIAL EDUCATION MINISTRIES is looking for a full-time resource room teacherposition at Trinity Lutheran School in Tinley Park, IL in the fall. Applicants must hold a currentIllinois Teaching License and have a special education certification/endorsement. Interestedapplicants looking for more information or wishing to submit a resume are asked to contactRichard Schumacher at (734) […]

SUMMER MUSIC SCHEDULE

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 556Anyone interested in singing and/or playing an instrument for ourworship services during the summer season, contact Sandy Knopp to sign up. Sandy can beemailed at sandraknopp@yahoo.com or in the Church Office at 708-349-0431, x227.

VOICE Valued Opportunities for Inclusive Community Employment

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 23VOICE Valued Opportunities for Inclusive Community Employment is a program of CTF Illinois.With over 50 years of experience in helping people with disabilities find employment within theircommunities, VOICE can help you start a career that you are passionate about. To get startedcontact Teresa Ross at 708-716-0526, or email teresaross@ctfillinois.org.

NEW ATTENDANCE SHEETS

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 87Located at one end of each pew, you will find our new attendancerecord books. We are grateful for both our members and our visitors, and hope this will help usmeet the needs of both. Please fill in your name and pass the book to the person next to you.Return the book to the center […]

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 560MEN’S BIBLE STUDY will begin another season of study on Saturday, September 7, at 8:00 a.m.All men are encouraged to enjoy some breakfast and lively biblical discussions. This group is led byPete Schrank and meets every other Saturday.

JOIN OUR MUSIC MINISTRY PROGRAM

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 605Under the direction of Sandra Knopp, you are invitedto join one of the Christ Lutheran music programs: Christ Choir, Youth Choir, Cherub Choir, Joy& Praise, Handbell Choir, Jr. Chimers, Youth Orchestra, or Special Music for worship. MusicAppreciation Sunday will be held on Sunday, August 20. Make your life a song to God. Forinformation or […]

LOAVES & FISHES

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 26 LOAVES & FISHES is our monthly effort to collect non-perishable food items for area food pantries.This month’s donations will be given to St. Matthew’s Soup Kitchen. Please remember this importantministry when you do your shopping. September is Mac n’ Cheese month.

LADIES AID / LWML NEEDS YOU!

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 630LADIES AID / LWML NEEDS YOU! All women of the church are invited to join the Ladies Aid /LWML. Please consider joining us at our next meeting on Wednesday, August 2, at 1:00, in theoffice conference room, to find out what we’re all about. We meet four times a year and wouldlove for you […]

ALTER GUILD

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 613VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALTAR GUILD Altar Guild is a lay ministry toserve God in His house by preparing the Sanctuary for worship, maintainingand caring for the communion ware, altar linens, paraments, and serving theclergy and the parish. Altar Guild also changes the banners in the sanctuaryand handles the arrangement of flowers. If you would […]

STEWARDSHIP

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 61As stewards, we believe that God gives us all that we need for this life and that we manage, ratherthan own, our earthly blessings. Please pray about God’s gifts and decide in your heart what youwill return to the Lord.We offer a number of ways you can support CELC on an ongoing basis: CLC […]

FAMILY MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 38FAMILY MINISTRIES is still collecting new or gently used Legos, family/kids board games, pop-itsand fidget toys for future events. Donations can be dropped in the designated box in the FiresideRoom.

Stephen Ministers

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 72ARE YOU GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME? Stephen Ministers are members of ourcongregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to peoplewho are facing a crisis or going through tough times. The care you’ll receive is confidential,free, and very helpful. To learn how you – or a friend, neighbor, coworker or […]

ERIN OLMSTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION DRIVE

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 46ERIN OLMSTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION DRIVE If you would like to make a donation(now through January 31, 2024), checks should be made payable to The Erin OlmstedScholarship Fund and mailed to: The Erin Olmsted Scholarship Fund, 15336 Teebrook Drive,Orland Park, 60462, or donate online with a credit card at www.erinsaaimforchange.org.Information/donation brochures are located on […]

QUILTERS

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 706QUILTERS are in need of more flat sheets. If you have any extra, please drop them off.

MISSION HAITI

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 617The Haitian Lutheran Mission Project has merged with Mission Haiti in DavieFL in order to continue serving the Jeremie District of Haiti. Over the past 16 plus years, yourdonations provided food, clean drinking water, new/clean clothing, eyeglasses, medicalattention, medications, school supplies, school buildings, desks, vehicles and friendship to theJeremie District. Please keep in mind […]

OWLS MEMBERS

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 657OWLS MEMBERS needing a ride to the monthly meetings should call Sharon Mulcahy at 708-429- She has drivers that will pick you up.

JR. CHIMERS NEEDED!

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 651We are in need of more Jr. Chimers! Kids in Grades 2 – 8, pleaseconsider joining us! Our next rehearsal is Tuesday, October 5, at 5:00. If your child is interested, please contact Sandy Knopp at sandraknopp@yahoo.com or 708-349-0431, x227.

New Member Class

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 53If you are interested in becoming a member of Christ Lutheran Church,Pastor Johnson will be leading a New Member Class for three weeks onSundays, October 10, 17, and 31. Class will meet in Fellowship Hallfrom 11:15a to 12:00p. Please text Pastor Johnson at 309-531-4868 ornotify the Church Office if you will be attending.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST LUTHERAN

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 69WELCOME COMMITTEE With all of the new faces coming to ourchurch, we need friendly volunteers who would help make visitors feelwelcome here at Christ Lutheran. This is something new, so we canmost certainly entertain ideas you may have. Text Pastor Johnson at309-531-4868 for more information. HOLY SMOKERS ARE RECRUITING!! When we originally asked for […]

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST LUTHERAN WELCOME COMMITTEE

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 60 With all of the new faces coming to ourchurch, we need friendly volunteers who would help make visitorsfeel welcome here at Christ Lutheran. This is something new, sowe can most certainly entertain ideas you may have. Text PastorJohnson 309-531-4868 for more information.

Service Schedule Continuation

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 60The Elders and Church Council have approved the continuation of Sunday services at 8:00am and 10:00am. Until further notice, services will be held on Saturdays at 5:00p and Sundays at 8:00a and 10:00a. Sunday School will be held during the 10:00 service and begins with Rally Day on Sunday, September 12.