July 7, 2017

This Week at Christ Lutheran

Saturday, July 8 9:30 am Building Committee & Implementation Comm. (HCC)

Sunday, July 9 8:30 am Worship service (HCC) 10:15 am SS/Education Hour 3:00 pm A Movie and A Meal

Monday, July 10 12 noon Monday Noon Bible Study (HCC)

Tuesday, July 11 6:41 am Men Praying for Revival (HCC) 10:00 am Volunteer at Joseph’s Coat 6:00 pm House of Prayer (HCC) 7:00 pm Spiritual Gift study

Thursday, July 13 6:30 pm Executive Comm. (HCC) 7:30 pm Benevolence Comm. (HCC)

Sunday, July 16 8:30 am Sunday worship (HCC) 10:15 am SS/Education Hour

Pastor Mark

Degner

Sunday’s Focus

“Despicable Me!” That’s what

Paul says, “Wretched man that I

am! Who will deliver me from

this body of death?” We are new

in Christ, saints in Him. However,

we are still sinners who live in a

broken world where temptations

abound. We have a new spirit,

but the flesh clings to us. The

spirit vs. flesh battle rages in us

every day. Who will we serve?

God or the evil one?

Readings for Sunday, 7.9.17

Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

7.917 Worship Greeter: Mike Davis Reader: Mike Davis

Ushers: Mike, Taylen, & Brayden Davis

7.9.17 Hostesses

7.9.17 Ministry Center Prayer

Sunday

Worship

July 9

8:30 am

Pocket

Crosses!

Share Jesus and

His saving love

through our

cross ministry.

Baptisms This Sunday

Cody Hunter Schmidt and Dani

Leigh Dodd will receive the

Sacrament of Baptism this Sun-

day. Be there to celebrate with

these children, their families

and friends.

Missionary on Sunday

This Sunday, July 9, we will wel-

come a missionary from the Wy-

cliffe Bible Translators. She will

speak at the Adult Sunday

School. Plan to attend. Here is

the URL for Wycliffe: https://

www.wycliffe.org/

Do You Need Personal Prayer?

If you would like someone to

pray with you privately and con-

fidentially, you may approach

the front of the sanctuary after

our worship.

A Movie and A Meal

On Sunday, July 9th, we will host A

Movie and A Meal, at 3:00 p.m. The

Shack, will be shown, with a BBQ

dinner following. This is a FREE

event, open to the public. Invite

your friends and neighbors.

Jesus, bless each one

present at worship on

July 2 = 59.

No Church Meeting on July 9th

There is no congregational meet-

ing on July 9th. We may call a spe-

cial meeting as developments re-

garding the Krejci Learning and

Life Center unfold. We will commu-

nicate more as God moves moun-

tains and walks us into our des-

tiny.

Monday Noon Bible Study

Noon Bible study at HCC on July 11.

Join us for a light lunch and Bible

study from 12:00 to 1:15 pm.

Men’s Prayer - Tuesday at 6:41

Our Men Praying for Revival

prayer group meets at Hillside

Christian Church each Tuesday

from 6:41-7:00 a.m. The Lord is

setting the stage for revival in

our city and region. He calls us to

pray. All the men of the church

are encouraged to attend. Bring a

friend.

Bibles Available

If one of our guests needs a Bible,

copies are available at our table in

the foyer of the church. The Word

has power! Share it with a guest to

our church or a friend.

Building Committee Meeting -

July 8 at 9:30

Our Building Committee and Im-

plementation Committee will

meet on Saturday, July 8, at 9:30

a.m. Pray for these committees

and their work. All big decisions

will come before the entire

church.

Christmas in July - July 21st

Please help with Christmas in

July! July 21st, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Li-

ons Park and The Depot. This

community event will benefit the

Washington County Food Pantry.

To volunteer, call Linda at

402.670.8710.

Bright Idea?

Do you have a bright idea for our

ministry center? Now is the time

to share it. Dr. Keith will receive

your thoughts and ideas. Please

send him an email:

kchris935@gmail.com

House of Prayer on Tuesday

God’s promise is, “I have heard

your prayer; I have seen your

tears. Behold, I will heal you.” - 2

Kings 20:5b. Do you need some

healing in your heart, mind or

spirit? Then, pray. 6:00 p.m. at

Hillside. Be there.

Special Guest on July 16th

On Sunday, July 16th, we will wel-

come Rev. Perry Gauthier of Capi-

tol Ministries. This ministry plants

and develops biblical ministries of

evangelism and discipleship to

public servants. God tells us to

pray for those in authority and He

wants all the leaders of nations to

hear His Word. “Bear My name be-

fore the Gentiles and kings and the

sons of Israel.” - Acts 9:15. Perry,

who is Nebraska’s State Director,

will speak to the Adult Sunday

School at 10:15 a.m. Be there!

Ministry Center

Christ Lutheran Church has been

invited to become the spiritual

heartbeat of the faith-based Frank

and Jane Krejci Learning and Life

Community. We unanimously af-

firmed conducting discovery for

occupying the Dana Library! May

we walk into our future in com-

plete unity.

Jesus Follower Quotes

“Christianity without discipleship

is always Christianity without

Christ.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“Some wish to hear the Word of

God; others wish to receive it.”

Bible Study Tuesday

This Tuesday evening’s Bible

study on spiritual gifts will focus

on the Ascension gifts of pastor

and teacher. 7:00 p.m. HCC.

Prayer Requests

For perfect unity among us re-

garding our future ministry cen-

ter.

For our people to be generous in

the establishing of our ministry

center.

For Tabitha and Tim Degner who

lost their baby in a miscarriage.

For healing of Paula Ackerson’s

badly sprained ankles

(missionary from the Wycliffe Bi-

ble Translators)

For Chris Heng at the death of his

sister, Sue; and for her son, Dy-

lan.

For Robert Clauson, Pastor

Mark’s friend, who was in a car

accident in Denver.

For Jess Barr’s step brother,

Roger, and his wife, Tina, who

were injured in an auto accident.

For Devin Boots who was in an

auto accident, and for his wife

and children.

For Kate Christiansen who needs

the Lord’s healing for her little

heart.

For Dave Zimmerman who needs

a heart transplant.

For Krystal Craig, Tom Miller,

Woody Woodring, Lindsey Rand,

Kelsey, Eldon & LaDonna Bucy,

Mary Camden, John, Ashley, Jo-

seph, Alison, Kelly Sue, Lucy, Con-

nor, and all who need God’s heal-

ing.

For Devin Blanton.

For Holli and Dwight.

For Payge and her two sons.

For marriages and families in

crisis.

For single parents and their chil-

dren.

For children and youth to be pro-

tected from suicidal ideation,

bullying and abuse.

For those with addictions and

eating disorders.

Missional Identity

Missional is not an activity. It’s an

identity! You are God’s woman,

man or child. As Christians, we are

not people who “do ministry.” We

are ministers. We are not people

who “do mission.” We are mis-

sionaries. As we live out our iden-

tity as missionaries, we will start

to see our everyday activities as

opportunities to be witnesses for

Christ. Be Jesus to the world.

Ready, set, go!

Answered Prayers

Thank the Lord for the follow-

ing:

Improved health for Mary Cam-

den.

For God’s favor on Christ Lu-

theran Church to be the spiritual

core of the Krejci Learning and

Life Center! We have been of-

fered occupancy on two floors of

the Library.

Missional Idea

Invite a neighbor to Christmas

in July. It’s a fun, free celebration

of Jesus and His love on July 21st.

Explain that it is a benefit for the

Washington County Food Pantry.

Invite them to bring a non-

perishable food item. Then, ask if

they would like to volunteer with

you at the Pantry. Explain why

you serve.

Joseph’s Coat Volunteers

If you are willing to volunteer at

Joseph’s Coat and the Washing-

ton County Food Pantry, please

contact Honour at

402.307.0431 or honour-

dugan@hotmail.com. Thanks to

those who have been volunteer-

ing!

Golf Tournaments

Blair Fraternal Order of Police:

4-person scramble, on July 14,

shotgun start at 1:00 p.m., at

River Wilds. The proceeds will

support Blair High School Schol-

arships, Shop with A Cop, and

other charitable programs. $300

per team. To register or sponsor,

contact Travis 402.237.8317 or

Bob 402.278.1702.

‘Living with Intention’

Women are invited to a 7-week

group counseling experience,

9.12.17 to 10.24.17, from 10am-

11:30am, at King of Kings in

Omaha. The cost is $280. Financial

aid is available for those who

qualify. The focus will include

strategies for stress management,

building relationships with other

women, and discovering more

about your God-given purpose.

Group leaders are licensed coun-

selors. Email Brenda at

brendan@kingofkingsomaha.org.

Audio/Visual Assistants Needed

David Picton works hard to keep

our audio visual services up-to-

date as CLC reaches the technol-

ogy world we live in. More help is

needed for the tasks involved

on Sunday mornings. Please

speak with David on how you can

help.

Thanks from Mary

Mary Camden is still at Mount

Clair for a few more weeks, but

progress is evident. Praise Him

from whom all blessings flow.

Mary writes, “Please extend my

most sincere gratefulness for all

the prayers, calls, and notes of

encouragement that always seem

to arrive when I most need the

encouragement and reminders I

am in God’s hands. Blessings to

all.”

Sharing is Caring!

“Share” our church’s posts and

invitations from the CLC Face-

book page www.facebook.com/

CLCBlair/. Simply click on the

“Share” arrow for each post and

send an invitation to all your FB

friends. “Like” our church’s page.

Women’s Retreat

The Women of the Word

(Heartland District) will hold

their annual retreat, Saturday,

September 30, at First St. Paul’s

Lutheran Church, Hastings, NE.

The theme is “It’s All About Rela-

tionships!” You are invited. Con-

tact Joyce Boslau

(jboslau@hotmail.com) to regis-

ter or for more information.

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Benevolence DOLLARS

MAY 2017 $2,400 + $150

Cru–Jake Loftis (monthly) . . . . . $ 150 Christ for the City International . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 400 Good News Prison Ministry (Lancaster Co.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 300 Matthew 25 Ministries . . . . . . $ 300 RTF Heartland Region LLC (God's Living Stones) . . . . . . . . . $ 500 India Transformed . . . . . . . . . . $ 500 Open Door Mission (Kids to Camp) . . . . . . . . . . .$ 400

TOTAL $ 2,550.00

July Birthdays

Jul. 2 Taryn Breuer Jul. 9 Cooper Schmidt Jul. 12 Tricia Barber Jul. 13 Chloe Davis Jul. 20 Laura Houser Jul. 21 Kiley Gosker If you know of anyone omitted or

incorrect in this list, please email Jody at

ptacnik@christlutheranblair.org to update the church records.

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

Jul. 12 Tom & Barb Miller Jul. 21 Verlan & Helga Hansen If you know of anyone omitted or

incorrect in this list, please email Jody at

ptacnik@christlutheranblair.org to update the church records.

CELEBRATE WITH THIS SPECIAL

2 YEAR OLD…

Chloe Davis WHEN: 7/16/2019

TIME: 11:30 am

WHERE: Pizza Hut

ROAD RALLY

Driving around Blair with other

CLC members looking for an-

swers to a set of questions.

Saturday, August 12th,

4:30 PM

Hamburgers and drinks pro-

vided after the rally. Sign up at

the foyer table to bring a side

dish. Sponsored by the Fellow-

ship Committee.