Social Ministry at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana

“Do not forget to do good and to help one another, 

because these are the sacrifices that please God.” 

(Hebrews 13:16)

  

Social Ministry Emphasis for August.  Each month the Social Ministry highlights a special giving opportunity.  August’s specific emphasis is to provide monetary support for ELCA’s Global Missions, the Mark and Linda Jacobson Family in Tanzania.  The Jacobsons have visited our congregation in the past during visits to the U.S.  The Shaefer Rowberg, Wangerin, and Adams families (Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) members) have visited the Jacobsons in Tanzania at various times.  CLC volunteers have sent medical supplies to Dr. Jacobson.  ELCA mission support gifts go to programs that minister directly to those in need or for educational programs for pastors, teachers, and lay people who work daily to bring the love of Christ to people in need of support for the mind, body, and spirit.  See the Social Ministry Bulletin Board concerning ELCA Global Missions and to see details about the Jacobsons medical work and ministry in Africa.  CLC’s goal of raising $3000 (a combination of extra envelope giving, Birthday Thank Offerings, & a budgeted amount) will help the Jacobsons with their ministry in Selian Hospital at Arusha, Tanzania (now in a new larger hospital).  CLC is designated as a missionary partner congregation.  Use your weekly worship service envelope and indicate “Jacobsons” on the line marked Social Ministry with the amount you wish to give in addition to your regular giving.  Thank you for your support of monthly social ministry emphasis needs.

Selian Lutheran Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania

author :Timothy Sutherland

A Note from our Social Ministry Chair at CLCValpo....

I love our new worship and fellowship spaces--so much more room, without feeling all spread out and lonely! And I've loved seeing and feeling the energy and investment of all the people working, sharing, giving... Not that that's anything new here. It's just more visible in one particular spot right now! Some less visible sites:

-- New Creation Men's Center, where CLC members provide meals every second and third Friday

--The Lutheran Deaconess Association, where we'll be providing workers to help with some prep and painting at the end of July.

There are sign-ups and more info in our new fellowship areas for each of these service projects. It's humbling to know that God wants to use us as Jesus' hands and feet every day, wherever we go!
In His love,
Lisa Owen

Christ Lutheran Church Youth Group Sponsors Rummage Sale This Week - Donations and Shoppers Appreciated!

Church Wide Youth Rummage Sale

Saturday April 24

7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

In the Christ Lutheran Activity Center.

Please enter through Door #10 on south side of building.

Donations of gently used, clean items can be dropped off at same location ON :

Thursday, April 22 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

or....

Friday, April 23 9:00 am. -6:00p.m.

Thanks in Advance for Your Support of this Important Ministry - The Proceeds will help fund our High School Youth Mission Trip this Summer!

Tammy Mason

Director of Youth

Christ Lutheran Church

2610 North Campbell Street
Valparaiso, IN 46385

email : clcvalpoyouth@verizon.net

219-462-6660

Join Little Lamb Pre-School to Help Replenish Health Kits For Lutheran World Relief Efforts...

Little Lamb Preschool in Valparaiso, Indiana

Is collecting

Health Kits For Lutheran World Relief

Please forward this to any other people you can. Churches are asked to please assemble health kits. They are desperately needed due to the Chilean and Haitian earthquakes that depleted Lutheran World Relief''s supply.

Service Project: Lutheran World Relief has a great need for Health Kits in response to help for Haiti. Our preschool would like to help the relief effort by donating health kits. Please consider joining us in making one or more. There will be a collection box in the Education Center hallway now until March 31st. One Health Kit consists of the following items:

-->One hand towel, dark color recommended.

-->One washcloth, dark color recommended.

-->One bath-size bar (4-5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in its original wrapping

-->One adult size toothbrush in its original packaging.

-->One sturdy comb (remove packaging).

-->One nail file or nail clippers with file attached, remove packaging (no cardboard emery boards)

-->Six Band-Aids (or similar brand), preferable 1/2" to 3/4" secured together with rubber band.

Please do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Wrap smaller items in the washcloth; wrap washcloth and remaining items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.

For more information please contact Little Lamb Pre-school or

Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, IN @

2610 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385-2355

(219) 462-6660‎