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C H R I S T L U T H E R A N C H U R C H May, 2017 3612 Old Oakwood Road, Oakwood, GA 30566 Phone: 770-535-9938 Office E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.clcga.org Office Hours : 9 am—1PM Monday thru Thursday CLC STAFF Pastor: Rev. Andrew Seibert 770-403-1194 [email protected] Office Administrator: Dawn Johnson 678-225-7919 [email protected] [email protected] Director of Music: Diane Mulkey 770-718-1582 [email protected] Youth Director: Sarah Caruso 678-865-7911 [email protected] Custodian: Scottye Sisk 770-617-2276 2017 Church Council Kat Hartman (President)….....770-965-9759 [email protected] Ken Hayden (V.P./Finance) 770-503-0673 [email protected] John Travis (Treasurer)…..….770-967-4178 [email protected] Eric Bowman (Scribe)……..…770-614-0967 r[email protected] Alan Clark (Education)…….…770-778-6423 [email protected] Kalani Knight (Nurture)………770-965-4801 [email protected] Bob Falcey (Property)…….....770-967-1231 [email protected] Toni Zavadil (Outreach)….....770-287-7383 [email protected] “This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:23-24) It’s been a busy month, a busy season of Lent. It’s also been a wonderful month and a wonderful season of Lent. The attendance at our mid-week Suppers and Services was the best we’ve had in years. For those who set-up and cleaned-up, for those who brought food and those who made the delicious soups: Thank you! Thank you, al- so, to those in the “Holy Reader Theater” who brought us God’s word through “The Seven Deadly Sins” during our Lenten services and to those who volunteered to take part in the reading of the Passion for our services on Palm/Passion Sunday. Finally, thank you to all who shared their “ministry of presence” as we walked to the Cross together. Easter Sunday was a beautiful day. I’m glad so many of you were able to share a por- tion of it with me. We celebrated so many wonderful things – a large worship turn- out; a meaningful worship service that proclaimed a treasured faith; and simply great spring weather. All these and so much more are gifts, gifts that we did not make hap- pen. We can only react when they are given. We can enjoy, celebrate, and share the gifts of God as we gather, giving thanks that God has acted. The mystery of our faith declares “Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.” The news of God is good, and it changes all of history. How can we re- act? Should we say, “So what? I’ve heard it and nothings new?” Or can we be open to God acting, in us, for us, to us, so we can rejoice and be glad in it? Easter did not end at sundown, but became a message for every believer to live out in their daily lives, to grow in faith, to go and tell. Each and every Sunday is an Easter celebration. Jesus told his disciples, “Do this in remembrance of me.” It is an invitation to a regular encounter with the Risen One, whenever two or three gather in Christ’s name. It means we can gladly gather weekly to thank God, to share our lives with each other, to carry each other’s burdens and joys, give generously of our resources so others might know what we know, and in everything give thanks. Your ministry of presence makes a difference…and not only in worship. Take ad- vantage of the opportunities the church offers to live out your faith through worship, fellowship, learning and service. Live out God’s gift in you. See ya in Church, Pastor Andy Seibert
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C H R I S T L U T H E R A N C H U R C H
May, 2017
3612 Old Oakwood Road, Oakwood, GA 30566 Phone: 770-535-9938 Office E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.clcga.org Office Hours : 9 am—1PM Monday thru Thursday
CLC STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Andrew Seibert
770-403-1194
Office Administrator: Dawn Johnson
678-225-7919
Director of Music: Diane Mulkey
770-718-1582
Youth Director: Sarah Caruso
678-865-7911
Custodian: Scottye Sisk
770-617-2276
2017 Church Council
Kat Hartman (President)….....770-965-9759
Ken Hayden (V.P./Finance) 770-503-0673
John Travis (Treasurer)…..….770-967-4178
Eric Bowman (Scribe)……..…770-614-0967
Alan Clark (Education)…….…770-778-6423
Kalani Knight (Nurture)………770-965-4801
Bob Falcey (Property)…….....770-967-1231
Toni Zavadil (Outreach)….....770-287-7383
“This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:23-24)
It’s been a busy month, a busy season of Lent. It’s also been a wonderful month and a wonderful season of Lent. The attendance at our mid-week Suppers and Services was the best we’ve had in years. For those who set-up and cleaned-up, for those who brought food and those who made the delicious soups: Thank you! Thank you, al-so, to those in the “Holy Reader Theater” who brought us God’s word through “The Seven Deadly Sins” during our Lenten services and to those who volunteered to take part in the reading of the Passion for our services on Palm/Passion Sunday. Finally, thank you to all who shared their “ministry of presence” as we walked to the Cross together.
Easter Sunday was a beautiful day. I’m glad so many of you were able to share a por-tion of it with me. We celebrated so many wonderful things – a large worship turn-out; a meaningful worship service that proclaimed a treasured faith; and simply great spring weather. All these and so much more are gifts, gifts that we did not make hap-pen. We can only react when they are given. We can enjoy, celebrate, and share the gifts of God as we gather, giving thanks that God has acted.
The mystery of our faith declares “Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.” The news of God is good, and it changes all of history. How can we re-act? Should we say, “So what? I’ve heard it and nothings new?” Or can we be open to God acting, in us, for us, to us, so we can rejoice and be glad in it? Easter did not end at sundown, but became a message for every believer to live out in their daily lives, to grow in faith, to go and tell.
Each and every Sunday is an Easter celebration. Jesus told his disciples, “Do this in remembrance of me.” It is an invitation to a regular encounter with the Risen One, whenever two or three gather in Christ’s name. It means we can gladly gather weekly to thank God, to share our lives with each other, to carry each other’s burdens and joys, give generously of our resources so others might know what we know, and in everything give thanks.
Your ministry of presence makes a difference…and not only in worship. Take ad-vantage of the opportunities the church offers to live out your faith through worship, fellowship, learning and service. Live out God’s gift in you.
See ya in Church, Pastor Andy Seibert
Page #2 Christ Lutheran Church, Oakwood, GA Newsletter The Vine May, 2017
Family Promise of Hall County will be back with us the week of May 7. This ministry is to
assist homeless children and their families. Currently, we have 10 congregations sharing in
this ministry in Hall County.
In the program currently (mind you, this can change at any moment) are 2 families for a
total of 8 people. 2 adults, and the children ages are: 8,7,6,5,and two 3 year olds. What a
great opportunity to volunteer time with your family.
There are a number of ways in which to volunteer to share the Love of God during this
time. We will need dinners for all nights (there are no diet restrictions at this time). If you
do sign up to cook or host a dinner, please get in touch with any other people that may
have signed up for the same night, so you can share the duties. It’s always a good thing to have too much food
than not enough. Our families love the Home Cooked meals they receive, and it also gives them ideas of things to
prepare once they are out on their own. I will try to send out a note at the start of the week with the number of
guests we will have and their ages, so please be sure your e-mail address and phone number is correct in the direc-
tory.
Other opportunities to volunteer for the week are:
Overnight hosts – we need 2 people each night to spend the night (you are out by 7:00 am, so you can attend to
your daily activities).
Laundry – at the end of our time, we have sheets, blankets and towels that will need to be laundered and returned
at some point before the next time we host.
Set-up & Break-Down help - The Sunday afternoon of arrival, we will need some help in preparing the bed-
rooms for our guests, and the Sunday morning of departure, we will need some help in putting the classrooms
back in order. Many hands make light work.
I pray that the congregation of Christ Lutheran again reaches out again for this opportunity to Know, Grow, Live
and Share the Love of God that is Christ Jesus!
Family Promise Returns to CLC...
Pastor Andy’s Sermons on You Tube
Hear Pastor’s message ….Or hear him again… On You Tube!
If you miss a Sunday service, but would still like to hear Pastor Andy’s message, you may copy the link below and
look for the current week’s message. It should redirect you automatically.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtce6v7EqlkMumscvMKRs8g
Be sure to Subscribe to receive notifications when a new video becomes available!
Kat Hartman, President
Page #3 Christ Lutheran Church, Oakwood, GA Newsletter The Vine May, 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
There are many opportunities to participate in the next few
months, if you are looking for ways to put your faith into action.
VBS and Family Promise are fast approaching...
Our youth decorated the shopping bags for us to take to put dona-
tions in when we shop for the Food Pantry. Speaking of the Food
Pantry, Cathy Freeman put a notice in the bulletin looking for vol-
unteers on Tuesday evenings.
I am looking for interested persons to help with the school supplies drive we do
for Back to School as summer will be here before you know it.
Diana Stroup is still collecting Box Tops for Education, and newspapers for
the Humane Society can be dropped off in front bin by door.. They will be much ap-
preciated! Any other ideas you would like to see our church family take on? Moved
to follow up on a good cause? See one of your council members and let’s see what
we can do.
Yours in Christ,
Toni Zavadil
Toni Zavadil,
Outreach
Spring Clean-Up- Saturday, May 6th from 8-11am. We need members to help with our church clean up. We will be cleaning the gutters, putting down new pine straw, cleaning windows, etc. Please help if you can! We will also need a ladder to clean the gutters, rakes & yard tools to spruce up the outside.
Join us to help clean up God’s House of Worship!
Bob Falcey,
Property
Page #4 Christ Lutheran Church, Oakwood, GA Newsletter The Vine May, 2017
Cathy Freeman takes over
Secure Online Giving!!!
Our church Online Giving continues to ex-
pand and needed more support than l could
provide. Every month we keep increasing
the donations from this great pro-
gram. Last month, $6,355.99 was submitted using this online
service. This is great for both CLC and for you!
Cathy has already begun by implementing an automated feature to receive our donations (called
file import) securely into our donations computer. Previously these were typed in each week
along with all other donations. This new method is much faster, accurate, and requires less time
and effort.
This is GREAT!! We can continue to expand our church Secure Online Giving service to simplify
your life and help us continue to meet our financial goals.
Now it’s your turn. Just go to our church website: www.clcga.org
and click on the Secure Online Giving link. Then pick up one of our colorful Dona-
tion Cards for the collection plate. Cathy will be happy she was able to help grow
this important program.
John Travis, Treasurer
John Travis, Treasurer
Confirmation Class with Pastor Andy– the last
class before the summer will be on Sunday, May
7th at 9:45 am. Classes will resume again in Septem-
ber.
Page #5 Christ Lutheran Church, Oakwood, GA Newsletter The Vine May, 2017
I am thrilled to report to the congregation that our remaining mortgage balance is now below $20,000. As of May 1, 2017 the outstanding balance is $18,766 leaving just under 20% of the original amount owed when the Mortgage Reduction effort began in January 2016!
A full pay-off of the mortgage in October still looks very realistic as long as the contributions to the Mortgage Reduction Fund continue as they have been. There may be something a bit special at Oktoberfest this year if the payoff projection holds.
Thanks to all for continuing the donations to this fund. You are helping set a great future for God’s work through Christ Lutheran Church.
Ken Hayden, For the Finance Committee
Ken Hayden Finance
MAY ….TOWEL COLLECTION MONTH for WELCA
27” x 52” dark colors
WELCA at Christ Lutheran welcomes all women . Come learn about where and why these tow-
els are collected. Our monthly meeting is every 2nd Monday of the month at 9:45 at the church for
fellowship & brunch, short business meeting and devotion. Come join us and share God’s work
with our projects. Our next meeting is MAY 8th! Our hostesses are Phyllis Solgere and Diane
Morhard with Edna Jackson leading devotion. Hope to see you there!
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America—WELCA
CLC Mortgage Payoff
$0
$10,000
$20,000
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Page #6 Christ Lutheran Church, Oakwood, GA Newsletter The Vine May, 2017
NURTURE Sunday, May 21st
(after 2nd service)
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
COME ONE COME ALL
GOOD FOOD, GAMES, FELLOWSHIP
Sign up NOW on the board in the narthex: (SIDE DISH TO SHARE)
Hamburgers, Hotdogs provided
Kay Knight, Nurture
Page #7 Christ Lutheran Church, Oakwood, GA Newsletter The Vine May, 2017
5/3 Noah Johnson
5/6 Bill Wonnacott
5/7 Gene Rayle
5/8 Carolyn Wierson
5/16 Phil Wierson
5/20 Beth Marien
5/22 Kat Hartman
5/22 Emma Seibert
5/24 Richard McDivitt
5/26 Signy Uyl
5/27 Dawn Johnson
5/27 Sondra Lightfoot
5/28 Betsy Pierson
5/29 Tina Crews
5/29 Lowell Lampe
5/15 Mike & Beth Marien
5/18 Dane & Jan Clark
5/21 Pat & Elaine Key
5/22 Derek & Dawn Johnson
FYI: Amplification device available to use We have purchased a “pocket talker” amplification device that is available for your use during ser-vices, simply see one of the ushers to borrow it. IF you prefer, you can bring your own ear buds (Or headset) to use with the device. It has a standard connection. The Pocketalker Ultra helps you stay connected to people and activities by amplifying sounds closest to you, while reducing background noise. Use with or without hearing aids. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Pastor Andy or myself. Yours in Peace – Kat Hartman
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Page #9 Christ Lutheran Church, Oakwood, GA Newsletter The Vine May, 2017
Youth News End of School Bash
Saturday May 20th from 5-7 pm
Let’s celebrate the end of school to-
gether with food and games.
Bring a towel.
Summer Changes:
We will not have kids worship during the summer May 28th-Aug. 6th. We
will however provide nursery care for 5 and under. This will be childcare
only.
The summer nursery volunteer schedule is posted below. If you have an
issue with your date please find someone to cover your day.
Nursery Volunteer Schedule:
5-28 Dixie Bryson 7/2 Janet Cboski
6/4 Karen Legg 7/9 Dawn Seibert
6/11 VBS Sunday 7/16 Denise Simpson
6/18 Janel Brooks 7/23 Dixie Bryson
6/25 Emma Seibert 7/30 Skylar Truelove
Thank you to the volunteers and members who supported our Youth Easter Breakfast- we raised $315.00 for Affirm Lutheran Camp.
VBS Robot building contest reminder– all robots are due back by Sunday, May 7th for judging. Anyone can participate. Let’s see who can build the best robot out of recycled materials! Please no bigger than 3ft tall.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
HANDS 4-7 pm
8pm AA
2
3
6:30 am Lutheran Men in Mission
10 am Bible Study
6-7:30 pm Kid’s Night
6:45 pm Adult Choir
4
10 am—12 noon
CLC staffs South Hall Food Pantry
5
8pm AA
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7
8:30am Worship
9:45 am Adult Forum
Confirmation w/ Pastor
11am Worship
w/ kid’s worship
1PM Spanish speaking Worship
3:30 pm Set-up Family Promise
* Robot contest entries are due back to church
8
9:45 AM WELCA
5 pm Family Prom-ise
9
5 pm Family Promise
10
6:30 am Lutheran Men in Mission Prayer Break-fast
10 am Bible Study
12 noon Good News
5 pm Family Promise
6-7:30 pm Teen Night
6:45 pm Adult Choir
11
10 am—12 noon
CLC staffs South Hall Food Pantry
5 pm Family Promise
12
5 pm Family Promise
13
2-4 pm VBS Decorat-ing Team Meeting
5 pm Family Promise
14
7:30 am Break down Family Promise
8:30am Worship
9:30 am Adult Forum
11am Worship w/ kid’s
Worship
1PM Spanish speaking Worship
15
3-5 pm South Hall Community Food Pantry
8pm AA
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6:30 am Lutheran Men in Mission Prayer Break-fast
10 am Bible Study
6-7:30 pm Kid’s Night
6:45 pm Adult Choir
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10 am—12 noon
CLC staffs South Hall Food Pantry
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8pm AA
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10 am-12 noon South Hall Community Food Pantry
6-8 pm
End of School Bash
21 Hunger Relief Sunday
8:30 am Worship
9:45 am Adult Forum
11 am Worship
w/ Kid’s worship
12 noon Church Picnic
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HANDS 4-7 pm
8pm AA
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6:30 am Lutheran Men in Mission Prayer Break-fast
10 am Bible Study
6-7:30pm Teen Scene
6:45 pm Adult Choir
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CLC staffs South Hall Food Pantry
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8pm AA
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8:30 am Worship
9:45 am Adult Forum
11 am Worship
w/ Kid’s worship
1 PM Spanish speaking Worship
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Church Office Closed
8pm AA
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6:30 am Lutheran Men in Mission Prayer Break-fast
10 am Bible Study
6:45 pm Adult Choir
Christ Lutheran Church 2017
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READERS 5/7 - Cathy Freeman
5/14 - Diana Stroup
5/21 - Toni Zavadil
5/28 - Jan Clark ALTAR GUILD
5/7 Beth Marien
5/14 Sue & Jim Joninas
5/21 Kay & Steve Knight
5/28 Gerry & John Travis
COMMUNION BREAD
5/7 Steve Knight
5/14 Ginger Huddleston
5/21 Diane Bohn
5/28 Gerry Travis
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
ASSISTING MINISTERS
5/7 Edna Jackson
5/14 Alan Clark
5/21 Jim Trimboli
5/28 Kat Hartman
USHERS
5/7 Kay Knight
5/14 Jim Ellis & Don Finfrock
5/21 Ginny Huseby & Gerry Travis
5/28 Jim Joninas & Dale Osterloh
**** WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
FOR USHERS****
Go in Peace, Serve the Lord Serving at Worship for May
8:30 am Worship Service
READERS
5/7 - Phyllis Solgere
5/14 - Sandy Fuller
5/21 - Derek Johnson
5/28 - Carol Woosely
KIDS WORSHIP
5/7 Janet Cboski
5/14 Dawn Seibert
5/21 Denise Simpson
5/28 Dixie Bryson
Acolyte
5/7 Eli King
ASSISTING MINISTERS
5/7 Sandy Fuller
5/14 Cindy Grastat
5/21 Don Woosley
5/28 Jenny Goodwin
USHERS
5/7 Janet & Austin Seibert
5/14 David Tate & Bill Kangas
5/21 Eric Bowman & Alan Overcash
5/28 Richard Morhard & Ken Uyl
COUNTERS
5/7 Janet Goetz & Jamie Pirkle
5/14 Don Finfrock & Eric Bowman
5/21 Kimberly Overcash & Jeanne Lewis
5/28 Carol Woosley & Betty McKevitt
ALTAR GUILD
5/7 Elaine Key
5/14 Diane Morhard
5/21 Heather Simpson
5/28 Karen Legg
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
5/7 Jeanne Lewis & Kathie Wilson
5/14 Cheryl Fuller & Karin Bowman
5/21 CHURCH PICNIC
5/28 Marilyn Johnson & Diane Morhard
11:00 am Worship Service
