Fall Bible Study @CLCValpo led By Walter Wangerin Jr. Galatians & 1st Corinthians

.....Beginning Monday, September 26, 2011

Please join us the fall for a bible study of the books of Galatians and 1st Corinthians with VU Senior Research Professor and National Book Award Winner Walter Wangerin, Jr.

For those looking for an entry into bible study and those seeking to add to their knowledge of scripture, all are invited and will find a place in this study.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE:
GALATIANS AND 1ST CORINTHIANS
A BIBLE STUDY LED BY WALTER WANGERIN, JR


Date/Time:
Monday, Sept. 26th, 7 - 8 p.m.
(and every Monday thereafter)

Location:
Christ Lutheran Church sanctuary.

Registration not required.


For more information contact CLCVALPO@frontier.com
or call 219-462-6660

Praying The Names of Jesus - A New Ladies Bible Study at Christ Lutheran Church in Valpo

Opportunity Knocks!

Did you ever want to join a Ladies Bible Study?

How about one that is flexible enough that you can plug in any given Tuesday Evening, and even miss a week and not fall behind, because the topic is NEW each week. Your chance starts April 5th, 2011 at 7:15 pm – Mark your calendar!

The Study “Praying The Names of Jesus” (written by Ann Spangler from Grand Rapids, MI), Will be held in Room 120 @
Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, IN and consists of:

• Reading the Weekly Lesson aloud

• Reading & Reviewing associated Bible passages of scripture(we all have different versions of the Bible, bring your own or we can lend you one if needed)

• Answering a few thought provoking questions written by the author

• Prayer time (requests)

• Fellowship and Laughter

"For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." Matthew 18:20

Come Join Us Ladies – All are welcome here!

For more information contact Paula Starek @ clcvalpo@frontier.com or call 219-462-6660

Facilitated by Grace Safrin

Prayer Vigil - Public Welcome - Christ Lutheran Church - Valparaiso, IN on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 from 9am to 9pm

Prayer Vigil - “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

Tuesday, October 19^th, 2010 - 9am to 9pm

Take time out of your day to come sit in the new sanctuary at Christ Lutheran Church 2610 N. Campbell St. in Valparaiso, IN for a few minutes or even an hour and lift up your prayers for family, friends, neighbors, our congregation, nation and world.

Invite a friend or two to come with you if you like, this event is open to the public.

"For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst" Matthew 18:20

Drop in whenever you can!

There will be Music Interludes every hour by talented congregational members either playing musical instruments or singing.

Each half hour on the Hour, there will be Readings from the Scripture by CLC members who have chosen to share passages that inspire them to pray.

The rest of the time will be for silent reflection, Bibles will be provided, to read and reflect on God's word.

The Sunday School children are making prayer beads to give out as gifts to those attending.

A Host Table will be set up with volunteer Greeters - and a special keepsake scrapbook made by a talented member for guests to sign in will be located here.

We will have plenty of Prayer Request Forms that guests can fill in and leave with us - for their prayer requests to be lifted up at Future Sunday Services.

Also, There will be a collection of prayers written by congregation members that will be sealed and buried in a Time Capsule in our planned PRAYER WALK which connects our corner parcel of Church land to the existing Community Walking Paths!

If you can join us in person, or even take time to pray with us from a remote location that day, we would welcome it!

For those unable to attend, but who wish to submit a prayer request in advance please feel free to email CLCValpo@frontier.com with "Prayer Request" as the topic in your email.

The Little Lamb preschool children will be singing a song and praying at 10:15 am and 1:15 pm.

Colossions 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Feel free to visit us on the web at the following sites:

http://www.clcvalpo.org/

http://www.clcvalpo.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/people/Christ-Lutheran-Church/1383698108

www.twitter.com/clcvalpo

www.youtube.com/clcvalpo

Christ Lutheran Church in Valpo presents: Mary Magdalene – A Musical Dramatization by Keri Burman of Yadah Praise Productions

Mary Magdalene - A Musical Dramatization by Keri Burman of Yadah Praise Productions - @

Valparaiso’s Christ Lutheran Church Tuesday, June 1^st, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. Public Welcome!

Come join us in our NEW Sanctuary @CLCValpo located at the corner Of Campbell St. & Vale Park Road

for a wonderful reenactment of a Woman of the Bible.

Often mistakenly characterized in popular writings, Mary Magdalene was an early follower of Jesus Christ and witness to His glorious resurrection. Through songs and monologues, Ms. Burman brings the scriptural based story of Mary Magdalene to life, right before the audience, with spirit filled passion and a God gifted voice!

The Songs:

1. See, What a Morning
2. Heal the Wound
3. Where the Nails Were
4. I Don’t Want to Go
5. They Could Not

The Monologues:

1. Mary’s Introduction, Healed from Demon Possession, (Luke 8:1-3)
2. Becoming a Follower of Christ, The Crucifixion of Jesus (Matt. 27:55; Mark 15:40, 41; Luke 23:27-31, 48-49)
3. The Stone is Rolled Away, Peter and John Believe (Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-9)
4. Mary’s Encounter with the Risen Lord, (John 20:10-18, Mark 16:9-11)

The ladies at our Women of the Bible Study @ CLC are excited to host this event.

So, if you would like to join us on Tuesday Evening, June 1st at 7:00 pm please call Paula Starek at Christ Lutheran Church located @ 2610 North Campbell St. in Valparaiso, IN 46385. Tel # 219-462-6660 or email - > CLCValpo@verizon.net

There is no charge to attend - (free will offerings for Keri Burman are appreciated).

Refreshments provided after the presentation

We just ask you please RSVP in advance by Sunday 5/30/10

Visit Keri's website to read how her God given gifts and talents are reaching across all denominations to bring stories of the women of the bible to life and remind us of God's word and love!

Come Join us...All are welcome here :)

Plant a Tree with us at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso!

I've written about God's Amazing Trees - a project underway at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, IN to beautify our new church grounds and give back(to the community and our earth).

Come join us on the planting days :

May 8 - 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

May 15 - 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

May 22 - 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

(photo of Cypress tree courtesy of Wikepedia)


I chose to buy a Cypress Tree to have planted on the grounds because of it's biblical significance.

The book of Genesis describes God's commands to Noah to build an Ark of Cypress Wood, for the world had become violent :(

The Ark was filled with 2 of every living creature...and I have 2 beautiful children I'd like to dedicate this Cypress Tree for - May it be a visual reminder of God's Covenant to us after the flood.

May God's Glory Dwell in our Land.

Blessings,

Grace Safrin

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God's Promises can be Seen in the Midst of a Storm

Remember the saying "April Showers Bring May Flowers" ?

Rainstorms are common in Spring and Summer and with them sometimes you can catch a glimpse of a rainbow like this photo taken during the storm this past weekend.

Rainbows are a visual reminder of God's promise to us. Here is the Message Bible version of just one of many promises... so when you see a rainbow in the midst of a storm this spring or summer, remember God's many promises to us :)

Genesis 9:12-17 (The Message)

^12-16 God continued, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and everything living around you and everyone living after you. I'm putting my rainbow in the clouds, a sign of the covenant between me and the Earth. From now on, when I form a cloud over the Earth and the rainbow appears in the cloud, I'll remember my covenant between me and you and everything living, that never again will flood waters destroy all life. When the rainbow appears in the cloud, I'll see it and remember the eternal covenant between God and everything living, every last living creature on Earth."

¹⁷ And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant that I've set up between me and everything living on the Earth."

Blessings to all,

Grace Safrin

Evangelism Chair

Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana

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