September 2014 CLC CrossWord

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SEPTEMBER 2014 Christ Lutheran Church Highlands Ranch, CO Gathering Gifting Sending This is a great time to clean out your great summer reads and replace them with some fantastic fall and winter finds. This is the perfect time to pick up that special gift for Christmas, locate that English class read or add to your collection of a favorite author. If you have books to donate please contact Susan Carroll 303-791-4323 or deliver them to CLC BEFORE our set up date of Friday October 10th. We need volunteers for Saturday Services as well as Sundays. From mid to late September, David Ocitti, OU Project Coordinator and native Ugandan, will be visiting the metro Denver area for the first time. We are encouraging our sponsors, donors, volunteers and anyone who's interested in our work to take advantage of this opportunity to meet David and ask questions, learn more about Uganda and how our projects impact the communities we serve. David will be staying at our home in Highlands Ranch from Sept. 16th through the 26th. We would love for other CLC members to host David for a dinner in your home or take him out for a cultural event in the afternoon or to go for a walk in your favorite park. All ages, especially children, could benefit from this learning experience! He is greatly looking forward to the chance to thank everyone who has been helping the women and children of Uganda. We will also be hosting an open house (tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24th) during his visit. He will be at CLC on September 21st. From Colorado, David will move on to southern California to attend a workshop to learn techniques for cultivating a certain herb (a multipurpose tree) that will help generate additional income for northern Uganda farmers. Please call or email Carol or Jim Davis if you would like to host David for dinner or have any questions ([email protected] or 303/694-2335). Meet Outreach Uganda's Project Coordinator, David Ocitti in September ANNUAL CLC USED BOOK SALE October 11/12 and 18/19 Save the Date/ Save Your Books!

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SEPTEMBER 2014

Christ Lutheran Church • Highlands Ranch, CO • Gathering † Gifting † Sending

This is a great time to clean out your great summer reads and replace them with some fantastic fall and winter �nds. This is the perfect time to pick up that special gift for Christmas, locate that English class read or add to your collection of a favorite author.

If you have books to donate please contact Susan Carroll 303-791-4323 or deliver them to CLC BEFORE our set up date of Friday October 10th.

We need volunteers for Saturday Services as well as Sundays.

From mid to late September, David Ocitti, OU Project Coordinator and native Ugandan, will be visiting the metro Denver area for the �rst time. We are encouraging our sponsors, donors, volunteers and anyone who's interested in our work to take advantage of this opportunity to meet David and ask questions, learn more about Uganda and how our projects impact the communities we serve.

David will be staying at our home in Highlands Ranch from Sept. 16th through the 26th. We would love for other CLC members to host David for a dinner in your home or take him out for a cultural event in the afternoon or to go for a walk in your favorite park. All ages, especially

children, could bene�t from this learning experience! He is greatly looking forward to the chance to thank everyone who has been helping the women and children of Uganda.

We will also be hosting an open house (tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24th) during his visit. He will be at CLC on September 21st. From Colorado, David will move on to southern California to attend a workshop to learn techniques for cultivating a certain herb (a multipurpose tree) that will help generate additional income for northern Uganda farmers. Please call or email Carol or Jim Davis if you would like to host David for dinner or have any questions ([email protected] or 303/694-2335).

Meet Outreach Uganda's Project Coordinator,David Ocitti in September

ANNUAL CLCUSED BOOK SALE

October 11/12 and 18/19

Save the Date/Save Your Books!

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Pastor DJ’s MessageSTAFF:Rev. Tom Shelly, Sr. Pastor

[email protected]. DJ Dent, Associate Pastor

[email protected] Freeman

Interim Office Staff for Outreach & [email protected]

Gary KnutsonDirector of Youth & Family

[email protected] Morgans

Director of [email protected]

Mary BehnkeAdministrative Manager

[email protected] Burns

Financial [email protected] HolcombeDirector of Music

[email protected] Koltay

Administrative [email protected]

Carrie MalleryPrincipal Pianist

Larry ScalfariPianist

Barbara PiersonDirector Nursery Ministry

[email protected] & Predrag Vajzovic

Custodians

CHURCH COUNCIL:Adrian Hafner

[email protected] Sumner

[email protected] Ringkob

[email protected] Riley

[email protected] Cantrell

[email protected] Alpern

[email protected] Rucker

[email protected] Schaeberle

[email protected] Weber

[email protected]

All articles, photos and notices for the next issueof CrossWord are due by the 15th of the month.

Send to [email protected]. Editor reserves theright to edit for content and space.

What do you want to askbut were always afraid?

It has occurred to me over the last several weeks that I may be answering questions that no one is asking. For instance: is anyone still arguing the points of justi�cation and the means of grace as they were in the 16th century? Anyone? Assuming no one answered in the a�rmative, I have a proposition.

Rather than writing articles about what I think you would ask, I am going to open up my newsletter articles to the questions you are actually asking. If you have a question about the Lutheran interpretation of the book of Revelation, ask it! If you were wondering how many kings sat on the throne of the Southern Kingdom, �re away!

In the response sheet in the coming weeks, you will see a line to ask Pastor DJ a question, please take advantage. These will remain anonymous so no need to worry about appearing foolish or anything of that nature. However, if you are seeking a more personal response, you may want to include your name so that I can make the personal connection.

In the months that follow, the newsletter articles I craft will re�ect the questions I have received. I’m looking forward to what occupies your hearts and minds.

Peace,Pastor DJ

News From the PreschoolWelcome back to school!

Hello from downstairs and we hope everyone has settled back into the school routine. We are very excited to be back and in full swing. We are very blessed to have so many children here to learn about God’s love and have fun!

September brings two Chapel themes; Two Small Coins and The Farmer’s Seeds, hosted by Mr. Gary. Our storyteller also returns with exciting adventures to share and we will be getting our pictures taken. And, parents will get to visit with their teachers for goal planning. Thank you for your continued support and have a great month! We spent most of the summer upgrading things in the preschool and playground – come down for a look during Sunday school.

Blessings, Deb and Blair

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SaturdayOctober 4th

6:00pm

Oktoberfest will be Saturday, October 4th at 6:00pm. Festivi-ties include dancing, theme baskets, drinking German beer and wine in our Beer Garden and eating brats, pork tender-loin, potato salad, beans and all the �xings. Please invite all your friends to this great evening! Advanced admission tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. At the door tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children. We need donations of brats, sauerkraut, baked beans, potato salad, pop, water and dessert. If you are interested in helping make this the best Oktoberfest ever, please mark the response sheet or call Debbie Freeman at 303-791-0803

THEME BASKETS FOR OKTOBERFESTThe Theme Baskets were such a hit, that we are starting early so that there will not be such a mad rush at the end to decorate. Some of the baskets last year and/or possibilities include: children’s books, chocolate, High Tea at the Brown Palace, a football party, wine, going to college, books,

CALLING ALL WOMENCome join the Beth Moore: Children of the Day Bible Study

Have you ever wanted to take a bible study class? Have you taken a break from bible study and want to get back into the scriptures? Do you want to learn more about all these stories within the bible? Are you looking to enhance your faith journey? Here's your chance to join other women for Beth Moore's bible study, Children of the Day, 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

On our �rst meeting we'll get our workbooks for the study and watch the opening lesson on DVD. You will then complete some homework (yes, homework!!) and at each session we'll spend some time discussing the homework and then watching the next lesson on DVD. We will meet on Mondays from 9:15am to 11:15am in the Sonrise room, starting September 15, 2014. This is a 9 session, video-driven bible study. The cost is $25. Childcare will be available. Please sign up no later than September 5, 2014.

If you would like more information, or have speci�c questions, please feel free to contact Chris Schaeberle at 303-794-3673 or [email protected].

Here is a bit more information about "Children of the Day" and Beth Moore from www.lifeway.com...

Join Beth Moore and walk the shores of Thessalonica with this verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. During this nine week study, you'll learn how to let go of past mistakes and discover your circumstances are not coincidental - God's timing is impeccable! Whether you're facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, you'll come away encouraged that even though it may not feel that way, you are exactly where Christ wants you to be!

"You are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness." 1 Thessalonians 5:5

Known for presenting Scripture in living color, Christian speaker and Bible study author Beth Moore enjoys getting to serve women of every age and denomination, and she is passionate about women knowing and loving the Word of God. Beth's broad collection of LifeWay women Bible studies covers relevant topics from believing God to be Who He says He is to loving di�cult people. Each in-depth study guides you on your faith journey

movies, sports, car supplies, tea pot and various teas, stu�ed animals, kids makeup, spa day, winter warmth, dinner and a movie, and many, many more. You can donate all of the �xings or just a portion of a basket. We have had baskets donated by groups, such as the Choir, Women’s Book Club, MOPS, Rejoice Circle, Agape Circle, Crossroads Band, CLC Council , con�rmation groups, as well as families and individuals just to mention a few. If you are interested in donating a basket, please sign the response sheets at Church and bring in everything needed for the baskets, as soon as possible. You can bring your materials into the church o�ce.

DECORATING THEME BASKETSIf you are creative and have time to decorate Theme Baskets for Oktoberfest this year, we are in great need of your help. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact our Theme Basket Coordinator, Jill Stuab at [email protected], or sign the response sheet.

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Happy BirthdayKayla Silverman 1-SepSydney Topp 1-SepRobyn Davis 2-SepChris DeBeer 2-SepLorraine Demarest 2-SepTressa Lauer 2-SepRick Schneider 2-SepHeidi Dimercurio 3-SepLori Harner 3-SepKatie Johnson 3-SepAlison Tonelli 3-SepHali Wolf 3-SepMaddie Emsley 4-SepGayle Hillgren 4-SepBailey Kenevan 4-SepMarion Lichty 4-SepTony Pace 4-SepColton Parks 4-SepKyle Voelker 4-SepJulie Waggoner 4-SepRamona Erickson 5-SepCindy Holter 5-SepJohn Mahalik 5-SepMatt Mulverhill 5-SepJane Talus 5-SepElias Tiedgen 5-SepKiana Arellano 6-SepLoretta Benson 6-SepCarly Gerhart 6-SepAdrian Hafner 6-Sep

Wendy Zimmerman 6-SepBrennan Boyer 7-SepBrad Farrier 7-SepShawn Hardegree 7-SepAlly Jensen 7-SepMichelle Parks 7-SepDoris Smith 7-SepKelli Bohren 8-SepAngela Dorr 8-SepNickie Holder 8-SepVicki Pierce 8-SepMason Regan 8-SepAmanda Rowe 8-SepErika Schauer 8-SepJessica Sumner 8-SepJenna Yoss 8-SepEmily Freeman 9-SepPhilip Harlan 9-SepBryden Kenevan 9-SepAmelia Larsen 9-SepAndrew Lauer 9-SepAnnabelle Martin 9-SepOlivia Thoennes 9-SepHeather Archuleta 10-SepConner Martin 10-SepIan Paine 10-SepLinda Pedersen 10-SepKala Pellett 10-SepGreg Reed 10-SepKeith Stolzenbach 10-Sep

Henry Whitman 10-SepAlycia Arnold 11-SepGrace Bielefeldt 11-SepJohn Guyer 11-SepJohn Herman 11-SepMike Lyneis 11-SepIsaac Elhard 12-SepDavid Hinz 13-SepRoger Hubbard 13-SepErin May 13-SepTyler Sinclair 13-SepJack Stohs 13-SepTravis Witkind 13-SepJudi Best 14-SepJohn Harding 14-SepJoAnne Harding 14-SepHeather Hemenway 14-SepLauren Lasater 14-SepTanner Poltl 14-SepLauren Schaedig 14-SepKelly Belin 15-SepTy Doyle 15-SepAndy Lytle 15-SepJoey Smith 15-SepPamela Van Steyn 15-SepBrad Allen 16-SepMichael Coe 16-SepBlake Elhard 16-SepKathy Pfalzgra� 16-SepTyler Stevenson 16-Sep

Brittany Penland 17-SepJoEllen Pinon 17-SepGabe Farrier 18-SepNikki McCullor 18-SepEthan Gutsch 19-SepAustin Riley 19-SepElliott Arnold 20-SepAndrew Bohren 20-SepAlex D'Agostino 20-SepLocke Keney 20-SepBrooke Schulte 20-SepPam Snauwaert 20-SepJessie Thoennes 20-SepJanice Birkholz 21-SepCaroline Curry 21-SepDebby Kinsella 21-SepTracey Parsa 21-SepPam Allen 22-SepWendy Boettcher 22-SepDoug Cary 22-SepMatt Hurlbert 22-SepSharon Morken 22-SepNeil Perry 22-SepApollo Ridenour 22-SepSteve Sande 22-SepTorrey Tesch 22-SepHayden Vasilauskas 22-SepKara Pontius 23-SepAlecia Jo Saewert 23-SepAxel Schnoor 23-Sep

Indra Zorn 23-SepFreda Neumann 24-SepRichard Ort 24-SepLee Sagrillo 24-SepAdley Wilson 24-SepLara Betthauser 25-SepCade Evans 25-SepCarla Buechler 26-SepJohn Jason 26-SepLily Jones 26-SepEvan Mahalik 26-SepJosh Bolgren 27-SepRiley Lau 27-SepRon Macky 27-SepScott Reese 27-SepSteven Stanek 27-SepJody Alexander 28-SepAngela Graham 28-SepJoan Henkes 28-SepAnna Ridenour 28-SepChristine Ruggeri 28-SepDarlene Dethlefs 29-SepHanako Keney 29-SepRon Moses 29-SepWilliam Rocha 29-SepRon Van Steyn 29-SepMark Wieseler 29-SepAdam Beukelman 30-SepDick Herdahl 30-SepHeidi Jason 30-Sep

In May, the CLC Council initiated a congregational survey to assess the mood of the church and in turn help guide future direction. 240 responses were received, with 85% of those coming from church members. Overall, the responses indicate that the congregation is pleased with the state of the church. One notable area weighing on the congregation's consciousness is church �nances. Of the respondents who answered the question regarding CLC's �nancial state, a majority indicated that they were "concerned".

The council expects to utilize the survey results to guide future strategic direction, beginningwith near-term decisions for the coming year. A detailed review and discussion of the survey �ndings will be a meaningful part of the agenda for the November Business Meeting (slated for Saturday, November 15th). Subsequently, as that date draws near you can expect to see more information related to the speci�cs of the survey. In the meantime, please feel free to talk with any of the Council members regarding the survey and planned next steps.

-Steve Schaeberle

2014

Congregational

Survey...

Update and

Next Steps

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

8:15a Preschool11a OWLs Luncheon - tentative

8:15a Preschool10a MOPS Steering11a Preschool Storyteller2p Preschool Storyteller5:30p Carillon Ringers6:30p Youth Weekend Band7p Confirmation Learning Event

8:15a Preschool4:30p Douglas County Singers7p Celebration Choir7p Cub Scout Leader Mtg

8:15a Preschool9a Rejoice Circle

9a Chicks w/Sticks5p Worship/CC

5 6LABOR DAYOFFICE CLOSED6:30a Men's Breakfast Group7p Boy Scouts7p Personnel Mtg.7p Adult Education Class

8:15a Preschool11a Preschool Chapel11:15a Staff Mtg.5p Crossroads Band6:15p Praise Team7p Blaze-Sr. High8p mops set-up

1 2 8:15a Preschool9a MOPS Mtg10a Staff Day11a Preschool Chapel2p Preschool Chapel5:30p Carillon Ringers

8:15a Preschool4:30p Douglas County Singers7p Celebration Choir

3 4

RALLY DAY8a Worship/CC9:30a Worship/SS11a Worship/CC12:15p CLC KidsRock!7p AA Meeting

6:30a Men's Breakfast Group8:15a Preschool9:30a Mission Quilters6p Boy Scouts Venture Crew7p Boy Scouts7p Legacy & Endowment Mtg.7p Adult Education Class

8:15a Preschool11a Preschool Storyteller11:15a Staff Mtg.5p Crossroads Band6:15p Praise Team7p Council Mtg.7p Blaze-Sr. High

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SEPTEMBER

Mission Moment-MOPS8a Worship/CC9:30a Worship/SS11a Worship/CC11a Safeguarding God's Children12:15p CLC KidsRock!7p AA Meeting

6:30a Men's Breakfast Group8:15a Preschool9:30a MOPS mtg7p Boy Scouts

8:15a Preschool11a Preschool Chapel11:15a Staff Mtg.1p Visiting Nurse Assoc.2p Preschool Chapel5p Crossroads Band6:15p Praise Team7p Blaze-Sr. High8p mops set-up

8:15a Preschool9a MOPS Mtg11a Preschool Chapel2p Preschool Chapel5:30p Carillon Ringers6:30p Youth Weekend Band7p Confirmation Learning Event

8:15a Preschool4:30p Douglas County Singers6p Cub Scout Mtg.7p Celebration Choir

8:15a Preschool9:30a Preschool Music11:15a Staff Mtg.5:30p Youth Weekend Band7p Blaze-Sr. High7:30p mops set-up

8:15a Preschool9a mops consign.7p Confirmation Small Group

7a mops consign.8:15a Preschool

8a mops consign.8:15a Preschool

8a Military Mental Health Clinic8:15a Preschool9a Rejoice Circle5:30p Preschool Parent's Night Out

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8a Worship/CC9:30a Worship/SS9:30a BAPTISM - Lytle11a Worship/CC12p New Member's Class12:15p CLC KidsRock!7p AA Meeting

21 6:30a Men's Breakfast Group8:15a Preschool9:30a Mission Quilters6p Boy Scouts Venture Crew7p Boy Scouts

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YOUTH WORSHIP8a Worship/CC9:30a Worship/SS11a Worship/CC7p AA Meeting

28 6:30a Men's Breakfast Group8:15a Preschool7p Boy Scouts

29 8:15a Preschool11a Preschool Chapel11:15a Staff Mtg.5p Crossroads Band6:15p Praise Team7p Blaze-Sr. High8p mops set-up

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23 24 25 26 YOUTH WORSHIP7a General Maintenance8a mops consign.5p Worship/CC

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Miller FarmMission Moment-MOPS5p Worship/CC5p Parents Night Out Preschool

5p Worship/CC

CLC would like to give a big THANK YOU to all the Sweet Bread Bakers in the Congregation.

The Sweet Bread Ministry is a very important outreach to our �rst time visitors. As always, you came through, and it is very much appreciated!

NEW MEMBER CLASSSunday

September 21st12:00-3:00pm

Lunch and childcare will be provided.Please sign the Response Sheet, if you

are interested.

If you have any questions or need moreinformation, please contact Debbie Freeman

by email [email protected] or by phone.

SWEET BREAD BAKERS

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8997 S. BroadwayHighlands Ranch, CO 80129Change Service Requested

There’s a place for you!Outreach MinistriesFair Trade Co�ee ProjectELCA World HungerThe Gathering PlaceGrant Avenue Street ReachHabitat for HumanityHarrington ElementaryLutheran Family ServicesAdult Mission TripsOutreach UgandaUrban Peak(MOPS) Mothers of Preschoolers

MusicCelebration Choir Crossroads Worship BandCon�rmation ChoirJubilation ChoirJoy ChoirCarillon Ringers

Preschool

Followers of Jesus Christ

Caring ConnectionIndividual Care TeamCon�dential Prayer TreeCard MinistryNew-Mother MinistryPrayer Shawl KnittersChefs for ChristPastoral Care and CounselingChicks with SticksMission Quilters

Youth & Family MinistriesSunday SchoolDynamite Youth Group (4th, 5th, 6th graders)Blaze (High School Youth)Sr. High Mission TripCon�rmation (7th & 8th graders)First Communion classesFirst Bible classesBaptism classesFamily Nights