THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–early: Liam Bellmard –   late: Jackson Ross  
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st &  3rd Fridays at 9:30 (not during the summer) 
Readings for Sunday: Jer. 23:16-29; Heb. 11:17-31 (32-40); 12:1-3; Luke 12:49-53 (54-56)

MARGE ABEL will turn 99 on August 15. Please remember her in your prayers and if you’d like to send a card, her address is: 6800 S Granite, Apt. 430, Tulsa, OK 74136.

SPECIAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING: The entire CTR family is invited to meet the team of architects and designers from W Design at 7:00 pm on August 17th in the fellowship hall.  They will be sharing the details of their submission to our building committee to show how their design strategy fits with the unique architectural style, site, and future needs of our church.  They and the building committee will also be available to answer questions and discuss ideas.  This is an important part of their development of the master planning process for both the church and architects.  If you’re unable to attend, questions can be sent to buildingcommittee@ctrtulsa.org for submission and response in writing. Childcare will be available.
 
3-4 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR MEALS AT CTR-U: I need someone to clean up on the first Wednesday of the month and someone to help Angela Lemons serve/clean up on the third week of the month. If you are interested in helping serve or clean up after the meals during CTR-U, please contact Connie Phillips at the church office or connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org.

INTERESTED IN TRYING NEW RECIPES, then volunteer for RECIPE ROUNDUP which is once a month at CTR-U and begins September 21 from 5:30-6:00. It will be a recipe tasting group. The theme for September is Mexican. Three volunteers will be needed to prepare one Mexican main course, side dish and dessert recipe. You will only be asked to prepare enough for everyone to have a 2-3 bite taste – not a whole serving. Recipes will be provided for those attending. This is your chance to try that new Pinterest recipe you’ve always wanted to try!! Please contact Connie Phillips at the church office or connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org for questions or if you’d like to volunteer.
 
THE STORY BIBLE STUDY will begin September 11 and go through April. This Sunday school program is for adult, youth, and children each Sunday during this time. Wired Word and Life By His Word will continue to have their classes so adults can choose which class they would like to attend. If you are interested in taking part in The Story, you must order the books for your family no later than August 21. All the books are $5.00 for those participating in the classes. If you order after the program begins, adult, teen and kids versions will be $10 each. The little ones and children’s books will be $15 each.  Even though the sale on these items has ended, the church is continuing to subsidize the final cost of these books. If you would like to order additional copies for someone not attending the classes, please contact DCE Suzanne. IF YOUR ORDER HAS ARRIVED, IT CAN BE FOUND IN THE NARTHEX WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
 
WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS: Once again in July and August, we will gather up donations for school kits for World Relief. There are cards at the display in the narthex with the items needed. You can do complete kits or individual items. If you have questions, please contact Lynne Kollock.

SENIOR FRIENDS will go to lunch on Sunday at Leena’s Mediterranean Grill at 6746 S Memorial.

COLLEGE STUDENTS: Students are encouraged to take a moment to go to www.lcms.org/lcmsu/campuslink and fill in your contact information. The site will link you to the campus ministry near your college. Parents can also log in the information for their child. If you are attending OU, you can contact Vicar Eric Bednash (tlcnormanvicar@gmail.com or 405-429-9327) for upcoming events for the new fall semester which begin August 19