Hits: 1 The youth Super Bowl Sub Sandwich Fundraiser will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7. We want to continue this tradition, but due to COVID restrictions, this will be a PREORDER sale only. You can pre-order your sandwiches through Sunday, January 24, at https://www.christlutheranorlandpark.com/event-registration. (You can also contact Kathi Sterling with […]
Hits: 1LOAVES & FISHES Just a reminder that we are taking donations for our Loaves & Fishes at this time! Any donations can be brought to the Church Office or left in the boxes under the portico by the front church doors. Many are in need, so if you are able, please remember this important […]
Hits: 1 CLEWS REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR Members of Christ Lutheran Church may register for the THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM starting NOW! Being a Christ Lutheran member, your child will have first choice of class times and days. Registration packets are available in the CLEWS office or the Church Office. Applications […]
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Hits: 0Gerry Bronzell, our Stephen Ministry leader, is considering retirement in the next couple of years. Perhaps you have been searching for a way to experience the ultimate Christian experience of love and giving. If so, Gerry will train you as a Stephen Minister and, if after the training period is finished you feel comfortable […]
Hits: 0 Congratulations to the winners of our Lego Competition!Carly Grant, with Jonah & the Whale, won the Individual Competition, and the Walz Family, with the Life of Moses, won the Family Competition. The winners are displayed in the Fireside Room near the Christmas Tree. Each winner received a $50 gift card to Hobby Lobby. […]
Hits: 0 Donations of shrimp (Costco has the best!) and sausage are needed for our famous Jambalaya, which we will be preparing in early 2021. Please bring donations to the Church Office
Hits: 0 On Thursday this past week, Pastor Rohlfs went to St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Soup Kitchen to deliver our Love Offering check in the amount of $2,000, plus $60 in cash. Normally we would have a large group, but because of Covid concerns, Pastor went in the stead of George Zoellick. We continue […]
Hits: 2Merry Christmas from the Haitian Lutheran Mission Project Your end of year donations will help keep our Lutheran Schools in Haiti open for another year. thank you from the children of Haiti. Susan Gross The Haitian Lutheran Mission Project c/o Christ Lutheran Church 14700 S 94 the Ave Orland Park, IL 60462 Check our […]
Hits: 1THE SPIRIT OF GIVINGAt Christmastime, the Spirit of Giving is ubiquitous. A time we ponder what is something special we can do for our loved ones.Keeping the Spirit of Giving in mind, have you ever considered what you can do for your fellow Christians? We as Stephen Ministers have, and continue to fully experience […]
Hits: 1 We are privileged to welcome into Christ Lutheran Church congregation Paul Ledogar, by Letter of Transfer from Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle.
Hits: 0WOMEN’S SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER continues this Wednesday, January 20, at 9:15.Class is taught by Pastor Ray+ both in-person and by zoom. We will study Hebrews 1:7ff and “Jesus and the Angels” on page 19.
Hits: 4 BOOK CLUB On January 26, at 3:30, we will discuss Joy to the World: How Christ’s Coming Changed Everything (And Still Does) by Scott Hahn. ► Our selection for February, 2021, is The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World, by Jamil Zaki.
Hits: 0 Sandra Knopp’s email and phone have been hacked. Please note she is not requesting any favors, money $$, nor does she want to sell you a gift card. Should you receive any such messages from her, please delete them. She is aware of the situation and is working on a resolution. […]
Hits: 0 Praise the Lord! To date, a total of $10, 725 has been received from the following people for the purchase and installation of TV monitors on each side of the Chancel wall in the Church Sanctuary: Johann Alm Karen Jelinek Lee & Kathi Reinbolt William & Millie Bard Richard & Luz Jelinek Pete […]
Hits: 0 SPECIAL MUSIC FOR THE SUNDAY 9:30 STREAMING SERVICES If you are interested in participating in the special music for our 9:30 worship services, please contact Sandy at sandraknopp@yahoo.com or 708-349-0431, x227.
Hits: 0 VOYAGER BIBLE STUDY continues to meet three times a week via Zoom on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, at 1:00 p.m. These short, 15-minute Bible Studies are led by Pastor Johnson and cover in depth the Book of Acts, the development of the apostles, and their journeys.
Hits: 0 Recently, both Mark and Paul Ledogar sent their greetings and prayers along to Christ Lutheran. Paul conveyed a letter he found that his parents wrote to the family on Christmas, 1965. The faithful sentiments expressed in that Christmas letter are very meaningful both to the Ledogar and Crane families and to this family […]
Hits: 0 WORSHIP SERVICES WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:30 A.M. ON FACEBOOK. AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON THE CHURCH WEBSITE AT 12:00 NOON. DVDs of services are available by contacting Pastor Ray, 708-341-0431. PORTICO DRIVE-UP CAR COMMUNION SUNDAYS FROM 11:00 a.m. TO 12:00 noon ALL AT-CHURCH ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS, AND MUSIC REHEARSALS HAVE […]
Hits: 0 As you are able during this time of financial distress, your offering to support CELC on an ongoing basis can be made by one of four ways: 1) Use the Giveplus smart phone app; there will be a small service change. 2) Use the website https://www.christlutheranorland.com. You will find the donation link at […]
Hits: 0 A MESSAGE FROM SANDY KNOPP (DIRECTOR OF MUSIC) PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL MUSIC FOR THE SUNDAY 9:30 STREAMING SERVICES PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL MUSIC FOR THE SUNDAY 9:30 STREAMING SERVICES During these weeks of streaming our worship services, I have been including the congregation to participate in special music for our streaming services. These weeks […]
Hits: 0 Grace, peace and strength be to you during this critical time. We pray that you are well and caring for yourselves and others with the love of Jesus. Know that the Holy Spirit interprets even our “sighs” before the throne of grace so that we may have hope in our Lord, Romans 8: […]
Hits: 0Christ Lutheran Church will provide a live stream of the 9:30 service on the Christ Lutheran Church Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/ChristLutheranOrlandPark/ This opportunity for “remote worship” will be provided as an option during the current COVID-19 health emergency for those who choose not to physically attend Sunday worhip services. We would like to remind you […]
Hits: 0 HOLY SMOKERS Due to the large number of smokers and would-be smokers we’ve been blessed with, information on multiple start dates will be given next weekend. If you have questions, contact Pastor Johnson at 309-531-4868 or an email at talonheart1@hotmail.com.
Hits: 0 Each month we gather many canned goods for Loaves and Fishes. Let’s start this year with a hefty goal, more than 500 lbs! Beginning January 26, let us dig a bit deeper and make a huge donation of non-perishable food items (no glass please). This is a great way to get your […]
Hits: 0 EASY, SECURE GIVING DURING OUR STEWARDSHIP DRIVE During our stewardship drive, we ask that you consider making a one-time donation or set up a recurring payment using our eGiving methods. It only takes a few seconds to make a weekly offering, give during our stewardship drive. Thank you for your generosity and […]
Hits: 0 LWML MITES Thank you for your continued support of the vital mission work of the LWML by gathering your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters! Our goal is $1,000 again this year. Please return your mite boxes to the designated purple box in the narthex and help us reach our goal! We appreciate […]
Hits: 0 Our children’s music ministry is in need of more registered members! Please help us continue these wonderful programs. We are in need of kids for our JR. CHIMERS (Grades 2-8), CHERUB CHOIR (Grades K-4), and our YOUTH CHOIR (Grades 5-8). For more information, contact Sandra Knopp by email at sandraknopp@yahoo.com or in […]
Hits: 0 Join the LCMS in participating in the 2019-2021 LCMS National Offering. All gifts received go directly to the mission of the LCMS to make known the good news of Jesus Christ, joy incarnate, to the world. A flyer is available on the narthex and gym tables if you would like more […]
Hits: 0 Veterans please join your fellow veterans in Posting Colors for special occasions at church. No experience is necessary. Training will be half an hour before the service. Proper attire will be a VFW or American Legion uniform or black slacks, white shirt and military hat/cap. There is a sign-up sheet on the […]