Calendar of Events for the Week of March 30, 2025: Monday - 5:30pm - Karate Tuesday - Wednesday - 11:00am - Bible Study; 6:00pm - Lenten Covered Dish/Devotions Thursday - 9:00am - Quilting Group; 1:00pm - Choir Rehearsal; 5:30pm - Karate; 7:00pm - Bible Study Friday - Saturday -
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LENTEN GATHERINGS - Everyone is invited to Wednesday evening Lenten gatherings in Roth Hall. The evening starts at 6:00 PM with a ‘covered dish’ or ‘potluck’ dinner followed by time for discussion, devotions and brief worship. Our topic will be the ‘I Am’ statements.
BIBLE STUDIES - Our Wednesday night Bible Study will move to Thursdays during Lent. Meeting time is 7pm-8pm. We are beginning 1st Kings and reading about the kings of Israel. We will be in the parlor. Our group focusses on reading the Bible from start to finish and discussing it. Join us and hear God’s word.
Wednesday morning Bible Studies are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 11am. We are using the workbook on ‘The Christian Walk.
HELP MAKE MINI PALM CROSSES - Come to church early on April 6th at 9:30am and gather in Roth Hall downstairs to make mini palm crosses, If you do not already know how to make a cross, there will be someone there to teach you. Theses crosses will be given out on Palm Sunday to those attending church to help us observe this special day and in preparation for Holy Week. They can also be given to family and friends along with an invitation to join us for worship here at Christ Lutheran Church. Please note that there is only one opportunity to make the crosses – during Sunday School time.
LENTEN GIVING - Lent is a great time to be more mindful and deliberate about our acts of charity and going beyond our usual giving. Please consider joining others of our congregation in collecting some needed items for the Willow Foundation’s Heartwood Center. The staff, volunteers and members are very grateful for our support and care for them.
To donate these important supplies, please place them in the collection bin in the parlor. Please contact Brother Fred if you have any questions or have other items to donate.
BEAR CREEK CAMP - Registration for Summer Camp is now open. See the poster on the bulletin board in the parlor for dates and take an information packet that shows costs, phone, e-mail and other information. Financial help is offered to campers from our congregation (see Cindy).
THRIVENT MEMBERS - Your Choice Dollars need to be distributed by March 31st.
VALLEY FOOD PANTRY EASTER BASKETS - We have been asked to cranberry sauce. Coffee and tea are always needed, too. Please place these specific donations on the table in the parlor (not the grocery cart). The Food Pantry is currently serving 50 families. Donations are needed by April 6th!
LENTEN LUNCH/DEVOTIONS - The Conyngham Methodist is sponsoring Lenten Lunch/Devotions each Wednesday at Noon during Lent beginning March 12th. The community is invited to attend.
2025 FLOWERS AND BULLETINS OPEN DATES - Open sponsor dates for flowers are November 16 a& December 28. Open sponsor dates for bulletins are May25, June 1, November 2, 9, 16 and December 7 & 21. Special flower pieces need to be ordered through the office (i.e. altar piece).
NEED A RIDE? - Would you like to come to church or go to a church event but are unable to get there on your own, especially at night? Please call Betsy Fisher (570-788-6611) if you would be interested in getting a ride, Church members have volunteered to offer this service.
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - LDR is asking for gifts to help with the recent disasters. Checks may be out to the church and marked LDR. 100% of all money donated goes directly to help those in need!!
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Stephen Ministry is available to every adult in our church community. For care receivers, Stephen Ministry can provide: • Comfort and support. Stephen Ministers are there to listen, offer encouragement and pray with care receivers. • Hope and healing. Stephen Ministry can help care receivers find hope and healing during difficult times. • A sense of community. Stephen Ministry can help care receivers feel better connected to their church community.
If you are going through a challenging time, or if you know someone who is, please contact Deb Jones or Pastor Cindy. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring God’s love and care to those in need. It’s a great way for you to show how much you care!
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
* NOTE - CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCEDULED - - - SACRED CONCERT - Sunday evening, March 30, Saint John Bosco will sponsor a Sacred Concert, featuring SARAH HART, a Nationally recognized religious music composer. The concert is free to the public. It begins at 6 PM. All are welcome. Plan to attend and invite family members, relatives, neighbors and friends. It is a beautiful way to mark this Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare "Joyful" Sunday as we reach the mid-point of our Lenten Journey.
* “FROM SILENCE TO SONG” - The Freeland Area Community Choir will present this cantata on Sunday April 13th at 3PM in St. John’s UCC in Freeland and Sunday April 27th at 3PM in Faith UCC Hazle Township.
* DRUMS LIONESS LIONS CLUB EVENT - Embrace the excitement of the Kentucky Derby! Join the Drums Lioness Lions Club for a “Run for the Roses” Afternoon Tea & Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Sand Springs Country Club in Drums. Don't miss an afternoon of Kentucky charm, festive fun, and fantastic prizes—all for a great cause! Derby-style attire is encouraged !For ticket information, contact Raffael Billet at 570-578-6390 or Lorna Veglia at 570-436-1937.