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CTR Weekly News: Jan 30 – Feb 5

Posted on 2Feb CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Carter
Acolytes–Early: Camden Knutson; late: Isabella Nightingale/Drew Mabrey
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

DCE APPRECIATION RECEPTION will be held on February 19 between services. Please come and help us celebrate our DCE Suzanne. A basket will be available for cards.

WOMEN’S RETREAT – March 3-5 at Camp Lutherhoma in the luxurious Aspen retreat cabin. Retreat is Friday-Sunday, all meals, snacks, program materials and lodging are included. This includes sheets, blankets, and towels. Please arrange transportation with other participants. Cost for the weekend is $75 per person. Please pay cash or check payable to Christ the Redeemer with “women’s retreat” in the memo line. This retreat is open to CTR members and their friends age 21 and older. Space is limited to 20 people so register early!
 
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance.

LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through February.

TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted at the south entrance. Parents please sign your child up for 2-3 Sundays.

DADDY/DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE will be February 11 at 6:00. Fathers, uncles and grandfathers get your tickets today by contacting DCE Suzanne and take your special girl to an evening of special fun. Tickets are $20 per couple/$5 additional

MITE BOX SUNDAY is Sunday. Please remember to bring your mites for LWML mission projects.

ALTAR GUILD is having an organizational meeting on February 9 at 7:00. Anyone who is interested in joining Altar Guild please come and find out what they do.
SENIOR FRIENDS will go to lunch on February 12 at Brunch at Sarah’s (8036 S Yale).
BRAILLE WORKSHOP will be at Our Savior on February 13 at 9:00.
BUNKO will be at the church with hostess, Tomie Whitacre, on February 14 at 7:00. There is a signup.
 
ECC DONATIONS: During the month of February, ECC & CTR families are asked to donate paper towels, kleenix and unscented wipes for use at ECC. These items are always needed so your donations would be very appreciated. You can drop them off at the baskets in the narthex.
 
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending.
I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.
 
CTR-U 5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – K-5th grade – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne 
**Women’s Small Group
**Craft Class – Craft Class –  February 22 – Easter wreath
**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Feb. 1:  sub sandwiches, salad, dessert: Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up) 
Feb. 8: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert: Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Feb. 15: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
Feb. 22: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
 
7:00-8:00 PM 
**Choir Practice – Craig Amendt
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room
**Adult Bible Study – Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall
**Men’s Small Group Continues
 
 

CTR Weekly News: Jan 23 – 29

Posted on 20Jan CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–Early: Camden Knutson/Andrew King; late: Blake & Faris Jackson
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 

OFFERING ENVELOPES  for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance.
 
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is scheduled for January 22 following the late service and a potluck. Childcare will be provided.
 
ALTAR FLOWERS  are needed for the new year. Please sign up at the south entrance.
 
CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS: Parish Life is hosting a Chili Cook-off on January 29 from 4-7:00 with bingo, games, bounce house and a cake and cupcake walk for all ages. We need you to sign up for the cookoff! There’s a great trophy to be given away. A signup is located in the narthex. The meal will include chili, hot dogs, veggie and fruit trays and dessert. We invite all CTR members to come and enjoy a great meal and family activities.
 
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY for this 5th Sunday event will benefit the area Vets. We ask that you bring toiletry items and socks to church on the 29th as well as the event later that day. A monetary donation to participate in the cake walk as well as a way to vote on your favorite chili will be collected. These funds will be used to purchase additional items for the area vets.
   
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January
TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.
4th SUNDAY OUTREACH FOR SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:  Every 4th Sunday of the month, members are asked to remember to bring food, toiletry and household items for South Tulsa Community House. Weekly donations will still be accepted but a special awareness will be held on 4th Sundays. The grocery cart will be located in the narthex for your donations. 
 
WANTED: Two ECC readers are needed for the following dates: Feb. 6, March 20 and April 3 at 10:00 AM. Contact Nikki Witt if you are willing to read! You can bring your own book or we will provide one for you!
DADDY/DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE will be February 11 at 6:00. Fathers, uncles and grandfathers get your tickets today by contacting DCE Suzanne and take your special girl to an evening of special fun. Tickets are $20 per couple/$5 additional
 
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th
we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending. I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.
 
SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:  We are in great need of just about everything “canned,” as well as other proteins such as dried beans, peanut butter, meat based soups. We also need clean and labels removed prescription bottles which we use to distribute shampoo, body wash/soap and the like. They request that you not donate any Ramon noodles.
 

COLLECTION CENTER: Please remember to collect various ink cartridges and electronic equipment for the LWML; food and household supplies for South Tulsa Community House; various labels for ECC (check out the collection center for a list); various coupons for the military; eye glasses for MOST Ministries. All these items can be dropped off at the collection center at the south entrance.

CTR-U 5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – K-5th grade – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne 
**Women’s Small Group
**INTEREST SESSION- February 1 – Clint Howard (healthy eathing & exercise)
Craft Class –  January 18 – Snow Globe

**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Jan. 25: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
 
7:00-8:00 PM 
**Choir Practice – Craig Amendt
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room
**Adult Bible Study – Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall
**Men’s Small Group Continues
 
 
 
 
CTR-U INTEREST SESSION
for February 1 is a presentation by Clint Howard MS CPT, Bestselling health and fitness author! You won’t want to miss hearing him speak at 5:30. Clint is the Founder/Director of Tulsa Fitness Systems, Exercise Physiologist, Metabolic Training & Fat Loss Expert and Nutrition Coach.  You may have heard him on FOX 23 News, “Fitness with Clint”. He is a great motivator and you will leave being inspired to eat right and exercise for a healthy and happy 2017! 

CTR Weekly News: Jan 16 – 22

Posted on 15Jan CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–Early: Amelia Stamm; late: Jackson & Addie 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 

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance.


CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is scheduled for January 22 following the late service and a potluck. Childcare will be provided.


ALTAR FLOWERS are needed for the new year. Please sign up at the south entrance.

CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS: Parish Life is hosting a Chili Cook-off on January 29 from 4-7:00 with bingo, games, bounce house and a cake and cupcake walk for all ages. We need you to sign up for the cookoff! There’s a great trophy to be given away. A signup is located in the narthex. The meal will include chili, hot dogs, veggie and fruit trays and dessert. We invite all CTR members to come and enjoy a great meal and family activities. OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY for this 5th Sunday event will benefit the area Vets. We ask that you bring toiletry items and socks to church on the 29th as well as the event later that day. A monetary donation to participate in the cake walk as well as a way to vote on your favorite chili will be collected. These funds will be used to purchase additional items for the area vets.  
 
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January.

TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.

4th SUNDAY OUTREACH FOR SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE: Every 4th Sunday of the month, members are asked to remember to bring food, toiletry and household items for South Tulsa Community House. Weekly donations will still be accepted but a special awareness will be held on 4th Sundays. The grocery cart will be located in the narthex for your donations.
 
January 27-29, 2017– JR HIGH RETREAT: For all confirmation and Jr High students and their friends in the retreat cabins at Camp Lutherhoma
All 5th-8th grade CTR students and friends are invited to our Winter Retreat at Camp Lutherhoma! We will be staying in the new retreat cabins so all bedding, linens and towels will be provided. This year’s theme is “The Power of Influence” and we will be doing Bible study, games, group building and more throughout the weekend. The cost is $65 per person and includes 2 nights at Lutherhoma and all meals, activities and a t-shirt!
 
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending.
I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.

 

 

SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:

We are in great need of just about everything “canned,” as well as other proteins such as dried beans, peanut butter, meat based soups. We also need clean and labels removed prescription bottles which we use to distribute shampoo, body wash/soap and the like. They request that you not donate any Ramon noodles.

 

COLLECTION CENTER: Please remember to collect various ink cartridges and electronic equipment for the LWML; food and household supplies for South Tulsa Community House; various labels for ECC (check out the collection center for a list); various coupons for the military; eye glasses for MOST Ministries. All these items can be dropped off at the collection center at the south entrance.

CTR-U 5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – K-5th grade – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne 
**Women’s Small Group
**INTEREST SESSION- February 1 – Clint Howard (healthy eathing & exercise)
Craft Class –  January 18 – Snow Globe
**Youth Band Practice

**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Jan. 18: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
Jan. 25: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
 
7:00-8:00 PM 
**Choir Practice – Craig Amendt
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room
**Adult Bible Study – Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall
**Men’s Small Group Continues
 
 
 
CTR-U CRAFT CLASS is January 18 at 5:30 in the fellowship hall. It will be a snow globe class at a cost of $5.00. Sign up beginning January 1.
 
CTR-U INTEREST SESSION for February 1 is a presentation by Clint Howard MS CPT, Bestselling health and fitness author! You won’t want to miss hearing him speak at 5:30. Clint is the Founder/Director of Tulsa Fitness Systems, Exercise Physiologist, Metabolic Training & Fat Loss Expert and Nutrition Coach.  You may have heard him on FOX 23 News, “Fitness with Clint”. He is a great motivator and you will leave being inspired to eat right and exercise for a healthy and happy 2017! 
 
 

CTR Weekly News: Dec.26 – Jan.1

Posted on 22Dec CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message:  1/1/17: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–1/1/17:early: Genevieve Gross/Andrew King- late: Blake & Faris Jackson
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 

STAFF GIFTS: Please consider thanking our CTR staff and showing our appreciation with a year-end Christmas bonus.  Please write “staff gifts” on the memo line of your check when making contributions. Deadline for the donations is December 25.
 
OFFERING ENVELOPES  for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance. Please do not use these until January as your envelope number has changed.
 
CONGREGATIONAL REPORTS to be submitted for the meeting packet in January are due December 29 for the meeting to be held on January 22 following a potluck at noon. Please email them to Connie at the church office (connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org).
 
ALTAR FLOWERS are needed for the new year. Please sign up at the south entrance.
 
CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on December 26 & 27.
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY  is next Sunday.
 
BRAILLE WORKSHOP  is January 9 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
 
SENIOR FRIENDS  will go to lunch on January 8 at First Watch (81st & Lewis).
 
RECEPTION  in honor of Kayla Kuehnert as she steps down as Director of Family & Children’s Ministry will be Sunday, January 8, at 9:30. All are invited to attend. There will be a basket for cards.
 
 
LWML SHOE MINISTRY:  Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January.
 
TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM  will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.
 
January 13-15, 2017– JOURNEY IN JANUARY: High School retreat at Camp Lutherhoma: What is Journey in January? Journey is a high school Christian retreat that is planned, orchestrated, and run by High School Youth from around the state of Oklahoma. Camp Lutherhoma has been running this event for 28 years and it has become an important faith development moment for all who attend. Register to attend with CTR by December 18th and pay only $110 to stay in either the Pine or Aspen retreat cabins! This price is good for both CTR members and friends they invite to attend! These cabins are the new retreat facilities at camp. Your linens, bedding and towels will be provided. Each cabin has full bathrooms with showers inside the cabin as well as a sitting area and fireplace! If space is still available after December 4th you may register up until December 18th for $130. Cost includes transportation, meals and housing for the weekend as well as all programming and a t-shirt. We will leave from CTR on Friday, January 13th at 6:30 PM and return on Sunday, January 15th at approx. 1:30 PM
 
January 27-29, 2017– JR HIGH RETREAT: For all confirmation and Jr High students and their friends in the retreat cabins at Camp Lutherhoma
All 5th-8th grade CTR students and friends are invited to our Winter Retreat at Camp Lutherhoma! We will be staying in the new retreat cabins so all bedding, linens and towels will be provided. This year’s theme is “The Power of Influence” and we will be doing Bible study, games, group building and more throughout the weekend. The cost is $65 per person and includes 2 nights at Lutherhoma and all meals, activities and a t-shirt!
 
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th
we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending. I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.
CTR-U WEEKLY SCHEDULE
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne
**Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
**INTEREST SESSION
  January 11 – Uncanny Creations/Pat’s Pens & Things
  Craft Class – January 18 – Snow Globe
**Youth Band Practice
 **Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Jan. 4: Brisket/chicken/potatoes, sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up) 
Jan. 11: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert: Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Jan. 18: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
Jan. 25: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
 
7:00-8:00 PM 
**Choir Practice – Craig Amendt
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room
**Adult Bible Study – Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall
**Men’s Small Group Continues
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INTEREST SESSION FOR JANUARY 11 
will be Janet Collins who creates jewelry and magnets out of recycled aluminum cans that she sells through Uncanny Creations. Pat Collins turns old tree cuttings into vases, bowls and pens through Pat’s Pens & Things. They will talk about their artwork and have items on display and for purchase. Please join us.
 
CTR-U CRAFT CLASS 
is January 18 at 5:30 in the fellowship hall. It will be a snow globe class at a cost of $5.00. Sign up beginning January 1.

CTR Weekly Events: Dec 19 – 25

Posted on 16Dec CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message:  Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–early: Andrew King/Genevieve Gross- late: Isabella Nightingale
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 
STAFF GIFTS: Please consider thanking our CTR staff and showing our appreciation with a year-end Christmas bonus.  Please write “staff gifts” on the memo line of your check when making contributions. Deadline for the donations is December 25.

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance. Please do not use these until January as your envelope number has changed.
 
CONGREGATIONAL REPORTS to be submitted for the meeting packet in January are due December 29. Please email them to Connie at the church office (connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org).
 
RECEPTION in honor of Kayla Kuehnert as she steps down as Director of Family & Children’s Ministry will be Sunday, January 8, at 9:30. All are invited to attend. There will be a basket for cards.
 
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January.
 
RECIPIENTS OF CTR’S GIVING TREE  is MEND Pregnancy Center. The tree is up and full of teddy bears and baby feet to help you with your selections. Please take one and share Jesus’s love with those in need. MEND’S wish list consists of diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6), baby wipes, Jesus Story Book Bibles ($10 at Mardel’s or Amazon) and money for car seats. Other baby items are also welcome. Money donations can be placed in the baby bank near the tree with checks to CTR and MEND on the subject line.  Collection of items will continue through December. If you have questions contact Diane Morlock.
 
TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM  will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.
 
January 13-15, 2017– JOURNEY IN JANUARY: High School retreat at Camp Lutherhoma. What is Journey in January? Journey is a high school Christian retreat that is planned, orchestrated, and run by High School Youth from around the state of Oklahoma. Camp Lutherhoma has been running this event for 28 years and it has become an important faith development moment for all who attend.
 
Register to attend with CTR by December 18th and pay only $110 to stay in either the Pine or Aspen retreat cabins! This price is good for both CTR members and friends they invite to attend! These cabins are the new retreat facilities at camp. Your linens, bedding and towels will be provided. Each cabin has full bathrooms with showers inside the cabin as well as a sitting area and fireplace! If space is still available after December 4th you may register up until December 18th for $130.  Cost includes transportation, meals and housing for the weekend as well as all programming and a t-shirt. We will leave from CTR on Friday, January 13th at 6:30 PM and return on Sunday, January 15th at approx. 1:30 PM.
 
 January 27-29, 2017– JR HIGH RETREAT: For all confirmation and Jr High students and their friends in the retreat cabins at Camp Lutherhoma.  All 5th-8th grade CTR students and friends are invited to our Winter Retreat at Camp Lutherhoma! We will be staying in the new retreat cabins so all bedding, linens and towels will be provided. This year’s theme is “The Power of Influence” and we will be doing Bible study, games, group building and more throughout the weekend. The cost is $65 per person and includes 2 nights at Lutherhoma and all meals, activities and a t-shirt!
 
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th
we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending. I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.
 

SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:  We are in great need of just about everything “canned,” as well as other proteins such as dried beans, peanut butter, meat based soups. We also need clean and labels removed prescription bottles which we use to distribute shampoo, body wash/soap and the like. They request that you not donate any Ramon noodles.

CTR-U WEEKLY SCHEDULE
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
Faith Friends – Gym
Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne
Nov. 30 – Dec.21  106 Third Article
Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
INTEREST SESSION
January 11 – Uncanny Creations/Pat’s Pens & Things
Craft Class – 
January 18 – Snow Globe
**Youth Band Practice
 
Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers

Jan. 4: Brisket/chicken/potatoes, sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up) 
Jan. 11: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert: Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Jan. 18: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
Jan. 25: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)

 

 
 
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INTEREST SESSION FOR JANUARY 11
will be Janet Collins who creates jewelry and magnets out of recycled aluminum cans that she sells through Uncanny Creations. Pat Collins turns old tree cuttings into vases, bowls and pens through Pat’s Pens & Things. They will talk about their artwork and have items on display and for purchase. Please join us.

CTR Weekly News: Dec. 12 – 18

Posted on 8Dec CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message:  Kayla Kuehnert
Acolytes–early: Camden Knutson/Andrew King- late: Blake & Faris Jackson
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
PARISH LIFE CHRISTMAS DINNER: December 11 at 5:00 at the Glenpool Convention Center. There will be dinner and entertainment by Tulsa Metro Sound.
 
BRAILLE WORKSHOP will be December 12 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
 
BUNKO will be December 13 at 7:00 at the home of Sandy Moeller. There is a sign up sheet. Please call Sandy at 918-810-9615 for gate code. (13234 S 68th E Ave., Bixby)
 
ECC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be at 9:30 on Friday, December 16. Everyone is invited.
 
ADVENTSFEIER: A nondenominational Advent service in German will be at 3 pm Sunday, December 11, at the German American Society, 1429 Terrace Drive. The sermon will be delivered by Pastor Wilfried Manneke who is coming from Celle, Germany.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SPONSORS: Would you like to recognize, encourage and support our Sunday School teachers and students on a regular basis?  If so, please consider being a “Sunday School Sponsor” beginning January through April, 2017. Privileges of sponsorship include (but not limited to):  praying for students and teachers, thank you cards to teachers, notes to students, sharing favorite Bible passages, giving small gifts such as bookmarks, etc. to students, doing something special for the teachers, providing little treats for the students.  Keep it simple.  Try to do something every 4-6 weeks.  We especially encourage grandparents, singles, couples, young adults, and retirees to participate and give the parents a break.  If you would like to sponsor a class, please check in the narthex for the Sunday School Sponsor sign-up sheet. (If you have any questions, contact a Board of Education member – Diane Fager, Stephanie Loseke, Barbara Sprunger.)
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January.
STAFF GIFTS: Please consider thanking our CTR staff and showing our appreciation with a year-end Christmas bonus.  Please write “staff gifts” on the memo line of your check when making contributions.

LIVE NATIVITY will once again be performed by King of Kings on December 10 & 11 at 6:00 & 7:30 at the open field on 151st St. S (SH-67) just east of Hwy 75 in Glenpool. Bring your warm blankets and enjoy the performance including live animals. Refreshments will be served.

RECIPIENTS OF CTR’S GIVING TREE is MEND Pregnancy Center. The tree is up and full of teddy bears and baby feet to help you with your selections. Please take one and share Jesus’s love with those in need. MEND’S wish list consists of diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6), baby wipes, Jesus Story Book Bibles ($10 at Mardel’s or Amazon) and money for car seats. Other baby items are also welcome. Money donations can be placed in the baby bank near the tree with checks to CTR and MEND on the subject line.  Collection of items will continue through December. If you have questions contact Diane Morlock.
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance. Please do not use these until January as your envelope number has changed.
TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.
 January 13-15, 2017–JOURNEY IN JANUARY: High School retreat at Camp Lutherhoma: What is Journey in January? Journey is a high school Christian retreat that is planned, orchestrated, and run by High School Youth from around the state of Oklahoma. Camp Lutherhoma has been running this event for 28 years and it has become an important faith development moment for all who attend. Register to attend with CTR by December 4th and pay only $110 to stay in either the Pine or Aspen retreat cabins! This price is good for both CTR members and friends they invite to attend! These cabins are the new retreat facilities at camp. Your linens, bedding and towels will be provided. Each cabin has full bathrooms with showers inside the cabin as well as a sitting area and fireplace! If space is still available after December 4th you may register up until December 18th for $130. Cost includes transportation, meals and housing for the weekend as well as all programming and a t-shirt. We will leave from CTR on Friday, January 13th at 6:30 PM and return on Sunday, January 15th at approx. 1:30 PM.
 
January 27-29, 2017– JR HIGH RETREAT: For all confirmation and Jr High students and their friends in the retreat cabins at Camp Lutherhoma.  All 5th-8th grade CTR students and friends are invited to our Winter Retreat at Camp Lutherhoma! We will be staying in the new retreat cabins so all bedding, linens and towels will be provided. This year’s theme is “The Power of Influence” and we will be doing Bible study, games, group building and more throughout the weekend. The cost is $65 per person and includes 2 nights at Lutherhoma and all meals, activities and a t-shirt!
 
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending. I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.
 
CTR-U WEEKLY SCHEDULE
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
Faith Friends – Gym
Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne
Nov. 30 – Dec.21  106 Third Article
Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
INTEREST SESSION
None until January
Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) 
Pastor Burmeister – youth room
Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
 
Dec. 14 – Advent Meal served by the Elders
 
7:00-Advent Services
 
December 14 – Children’s Christmas Program
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CTR Weekly News: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Posted on 22Nov CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message:  Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–early: Camden Knutson- late: Jackson & Addie 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 

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE with Holy Communion will be held on November 23 at 6:30.
 
ADVENT SERVICES  – Wednesdays @ 7pm
November 30 – the Hanging of the Greens Service
December 7 – Carols and Lessons
December 14 – Children’s Christmas Program
 
CTR-U will continue with the 5:30-6:30 activities.
 Meals will be at 6:00.
 
LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHRISTMAS EVENT hosted by Parish Life on December 11 at 5:00 at the Glenpool Convention Center. There will be dinner and entertainment by Tulsa Metro Sound. Childcare will be provided for children 10 and under. Parents are asked to provide a sack dinner for them. We are limited to 112 attendees. Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale in early November so mark your calendar now and plan to join us! Payment should be made at the ticket table.
 
LWML CHRISTMAS DINNER for all women will be Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at CTR. The dinner, catered by Ludger’s, will cost $16.00/person. Tickets will go on sale in November. We will be “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus” and hope you will join us! Please bring a gift of diapers, wipes, or baby clothes (smaller than 4T) to be donated to Crisis Pregnancy Outreach. If anyone wishes to attend but needs a ride, please contact Sharon Schmidt at 405-605-9518.
 
ACOLYTES:  A new schedule is  posted at the south entrance. Please sign up today!
 
HANDEL’S MESSIAH:  December 3 & 4 at 5 & 7:30 pm at First Lutheran (13th & Utica).
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY is next week.
 
BRAILLE WORKSHOP  will be December 12 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
 
ECC  is no longer saving any type of labels. Many thanks to everyone who donated labels in the past years.
 
GIVING TUESDAY is November 29. The Tuesday following Thanksgiving kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and year-end giving. If you’d like to donate to the LWML go online at www.lwml.org/givingtuesday  on the 29th and make a donation for LWML’s mission projects.
CHURCH DECORATING: The Elders and Altar Guild members will be decorating the church for Christmas on Monday, November 28, at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and join in preparing the church for the Hanging of the Greens Service on November 30 and for the holiday season. Pizza will be served. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Bernie Zanter or Wanda Radke.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR  – Thursday, December 1 – 5:00-7:00 PM at CTR: Come enjoy fellowship and fun as you shop with your friends for the holidays. Find some of your favorite brands and other items from local craftsmen. Everyone is welcome. So come on over and bring some friends! Childcare available for children under 8.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SPONSORS:   Would you like to recognize, encourage and support our Sunday School teachers and students on a regular basis?  If so, please consider being a “Sunday School Sponsor” beginning January through April, 2017. Privileges of sponsorship include (but not limited to):  praying for students and teachers, thank you cards to teachers, notes to students, sharing favorite Bible passages, giving small gifts such as bookmarks, etc. to students, doing something special for the teachers, providing little treats for the students.  Keep it simple.  Try to do something every 4-6 weeks.  We especially encourage grandparents, singles, couples, young adults, and retirees to participate and give the parents a break.  If you would like to sponsor a class, please check in the narthex for the Sunday School Sponsor sign-up sheet. (If you have any questions, contact a Board of Education member – Diane Fager, Stephanie Loseke, Barbara Sprunger.)
 
LWML SHOE MINISTRY:   Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January.
 
STAFF GIFTS: Please consider thanking our CTR staff and showing our appreciation with a year-end Christmas bonus.  Please write “staff gifts” on the memo line of your check when making contributions.
LIVE NATIVITY will once again be performed by King of Kings on December 10 & 11 at 6:00 & 7:30 at the open field on 151st St. S (SH-67) just east of Hwy 75 in Glenpool. Bring your warm blankets and enjoy the performance including live animals. Refreshments will be served.
 
RECIPIENTS OF CTR’S GIVING TREE  is MEND Pregnancy Center. The tree is up and full of teddy bears and baby feet to help you with your selections. Please take one and share Jesus’s love with those in need. MEND’S wish list consists of diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6), baby wipes, Jesus Story Book Bibles ($10 at Mardel’s or Amazon) and money for car seats. Other baby items are also welcome. Money donations can be placed in the baby bank near the tree with checks to CTR and MEND on the subject line.  Collection of items will continue through December. If you have questions contact Diane Morlock
CTR-U WEEKLY SCHEDULE
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne –
Nov. 30 – Dec.21  106 Third Article
**Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
**INTEREST SESSION
None until January
**Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) 
Pastor Burmeister – youth room
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
 
Nov. 30: Advent Meal served by the LWML
Dec. 7 – Advent Meal – Mexican served by the Women’s Bible Study Group
Dec. 14 – Advent Meal served by the Elders
 
7:00-Advent Services
November 30 – the Hanging of the Greens Service
December 7 – Carols and Lessons
December 14 – Children’s Christmas Program
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CTR Weekly News: Nov. 21 – 28

Posted on 18Nov CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message:  Kayla Kuehnert
Acolytes–early: Genevieve Gross/Liam Bellmard- late: Luke Johnson
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 

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE  with Holy Communion will be held on November 23 at 6:30.
 
ADVENT SERVICES  – Wednesdays @ 7pm
November 30 – the Hanging of the Greens Service
December 7 – Carols and Lessons
 December 14 – Children’s Christmas Program
 
CTR-U will continue with the 5:30-6:30 activities.
 Meals will be at 6:00. 
LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHRISTMAS EVENT  hosted by Parish Life on December 11 at 5:00 at the Glenpool Convention Center. There will be dinner and entertainment by Tulsa Metro Sound. Childcare will be provided for children 10 and under. Parents are asked to provide a sack dinner for them. We are limited to 112 attendees. Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale in early November so mark your calendar now and plan to join us! Payment should be made at the ticket table.
 

LWML CHRISTMAS DINNER for all women will be Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at CTR. The dinner, catered by Ludger’s, will cost $16.00/person. Tickets will go on sale in November. We will be “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus” and hope you will join us! Please bring a gift of diapers, wipes, or baby clothes (smaller than 4T) to be donated to Crisis Pregnancy Outreach. If anyone wishes to attend but needs a ride, please contact Sharon Schmidt at 405-605-9518.

 
SENIOR FRIENDS: November 20 at Zio’s (81st & Lewis).

OWLS will not meet in November/December/January.

ACOLYTES  A new schedule is  posted at the south entrance. Please sign up today!

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: December 3 & 4 at 5 & 7:30 pm at First Lutheran (13th & Utica).
 
CHURCH DECORATING: The Elders and Altar Guild members will be decorating the church for Christmas on Monday, November 28, at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and join in preparing the church for the Hanging of the Greens Service on November 30 and for the holiday season. Pizza will be served. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Bernie Zanter or Wanda Radke.
 
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR – Thursday, December 1 – 5:00-7:00 PM at CTR: Come enjoy fellowship and fun as you shop with your friends for the holidays. Find some of your favorite brands and other items from local craftsmen. Everyone is welcome. So come on over and bring some friends! Childcare available for children under 8.
 

SUNDAY SCHOOL SPONSORS: Would you like to recognize, encourage and support our Sunday School teachers and students on a regular basis?  If so, please consider being a “Sunday School Sponsor” beginning January through April, 2017. Privileges of sponsorship include (but not limited to):  praying for students and teachers, thank you cards to teachers, notes to students, sharing favorite Bible passages, giving small gifts such as bookmarks, etc. to students, doing something special for the teachers, providing little treats for the students.  Keep it simple.  Try to do something every 4-6 weeks.  We especially encourage grandparents, singles, couples, young adults, and retirees to participate and give the parents a break.  If you would like to sponsor a class, please check in the narthex for the Sunday School Sponsor sign-up sheet. (If you have any questions, contact a Board of Education member – Diane Fager, Stephanie Loseke, Barbara Sprunger.)
 
CTR & LWML WORKDAY to sort and package recycled items as listed in the bulletin will be this Tuesday, November 22, at 10:00 in the fellowship hall. Contact Carol Fruehling with questions (918-805-1604).

CTR Youth Ministry
Jr High (6-8th Grade) – High School (9-12th Grade)
Sunday, December 4, 2016– Jr High Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18, 2016– High School Christmas Party
 
CTR-U WEEKLY SCHEDULE
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne –
Sept. 28-Nov. 9 – 107 Second Article
**Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
**INTEREST SESSION
None until January
Craft Class – Christmas Banner – November 16
**Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) 
Pastor Burmeister – youth room
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
 
 Nov. 30: Advent Meal served by the LWML
 Dec. 7 – Advent Meal – Mexican served by the Women’s Bible Study Group
Dec. 14 – Advent Meal served by the Elders
 
7:00-8:00 PM
**Choir Practice with Craig Amendt – balcony
**Junior High fellowship time –
DCE Suzanne – Gym
**Men’s Small Group continues
**Colossians Adult Bible Study –
Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall
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CRAFT CLASS FOR NOVEMBER

will be a nativity banner. The cost of the class will be $5.00 and will be held on November 9 at 5:30. There is a limit of 12 participants for this class. If you have a pair of fabric scissors, please bring them. Sign up and enjoy this banner as part of your home decorations over Christmas.
 

CTR Weekly Events: Nov. 7 – 13

Posted on 4Nov CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message:  Kayla Kuehnert
Acolytes–early: Genevieve Gross- late: Luke Caspersen
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 

Stewardship Sunday – November 13 – 8:15 & 10:45 AM – Our Treasure is Given On Purpose:

The ministries & programs of Christ the Redeemer are growing & will continue to grow! All members of Christ the Redeemer will be given an opportunity to place their financial pledges for the 2017 year on the altar as their stewardship response to God’s many blessings, especially our salvation through Jesus Christ! A luncheon will follow late service to celebrate the many gifts with which God has blessed our congregation!

 FLU SHOTS  will be given by Visiting Nurse Association at CTR during Fall Festival Sunday on November 6th.  They are $10. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, show your card-they are free. Seniors, if you bring your Medicare card you can get a free flu and pneumonia vaccine.
ART CLASS FOR NOVEMBER is rescheduled for November 16 at 5:30. The cost of the class will be $5.00. There is a limit of 12 participants for this class. If you have a pair of fabric scissors, please bring them. Sign up and enjoy this banner as part of your home decorations over Christmas.

 
THANKSGIVING BASKETS  will be given to CTR families in need. Donations of canned food, non-perishable items and household products are needed no later than November 13. We will also accept monetary donations to purchase gift cards so families can buy perishable items for their Thanksgiving meal. Place monetary donations in the offering plate with Thanksgiving basket on the memo line or dropped in the “little house” on the table in the narthex beginning next Sunday. Contact Diane Morlock with questions at 918-995-7142.


CHRISTMAS EVENT  hosted by Parish Life will take place on December 11 at 5:00 at the Glenpool Convention Center. There will be dinner and entertainment by Tulsa Metro Sound. Childcare will be provided for children 10 and under. Parents are asked to provide a sack dinner for them. We are limited to 112 attendees. Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale in early November so mark your calendar now and plan to join us!
LWML CHRISTMAS DINNER  for all women will be Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at CTR. The dinner, catered by Ludger’s, will cost $16.00/person. Tickets will go on sale in November. We will be “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus” and hope you will join us! Please bring a gift of diapers, wipes, or baby clothes (smaller than 4T) to be donated to Crisis Pregnancy Outreach.
 MITE BOX SUNDAY:   November 6.

BRAILLE WORKSHOP:   November 14 at 9:00 at Our Savior.

BUNKO:   November 15 at 7:00 at the home of Pat Bartley.

LWML:   November 15 at 1:00.

SENIOR FRIENDS:   November 20 at Zio’s (81st & Lewis).

OWLS  will not meet in November/December/January.

LWML NEWS:  They will be hosting a bake sale during Sunday services next week as well as during the Fall Festival. Donations of baked items would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go towards mites.

ACOLYTES:   A new schedule is  posted at the south entrance. Please sign up today!
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY:   Phyllis McKay turns 90 years old on November 9.  You are invited to celebrate with her and her family on November 5 from 2-4 pm with cake and ice cream at the home of Cheryl & Dale Davison at 5726 E. 105th Street, Tulsa.  If unable to attend, cards may be sent to her at that same address.  Please no gifts as your presence is your gift. 
FROM THE ELDERS:  Joshua Brakhage has begun his studies for the pastoral ministry this Fall at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, Missouri.  The Elders will be providing financial support to Joshua throughout the time of his studies to help defray the cost of his tuition, books and other expenses.  The Outreach Ministry will also be providing “care packages” for Joshua and Suzy on a regular basis to help with things around the house and other needs.  If you would like to provide financial support, please make a contribution to “Seminary Student Support” and place it in the offering or in the Elders drawer in the Volunteer Office.  Please do not make specific reference to the Brakhage family for tax reasons.  This money will be placed in a designated fund and sent to the Seminary to support Joshua.  If you want to provide non-financial support for Joshua and Suzy, please contact Diane Morlock and the Outreach Ministry for ways that you may be able to help. 

Several years ago, the Board of Directors and the Elders established a designated fund to assist Christ the Redeemer’s divinely-called church workers in paying off any of their existing student loans.  The agreements that our congregation made with those called professionals is that, as long as they continued to serve our congregation and as long as there was money available in the fund, we would assist them by making payments on their behalf toward the balance owed on their student loans that arose from the time that they were receiving their education for the positions that they now hold.  This program has truly been a blessing to those who have served us so well.  We have now come to the point that the designated fund balance is running low and needs to be replenished.  On behalf of the Ministry of Elders, I ask that you prayerfully consider making a donation to this fund before the end of this year.  Any amount that you are moved to contribute will be most graciously appreciated. — John Meinders, Elder Chairman

ADVENT SERVICES  will begin November 30 at 7:00 with the Hanging of the Greens Service, Carols and Lessons on December 7 and the Children’s Christmas Program on December 14. Meals will be at 6:00. CTR-U will continue with the 5:30-6:30 activities.

 

CTR Youth Ministry
Jr High (6-8th Grade) – High School (9-12th Grade)

Sunday, November 13, 2016– SERVICE DAY (following the Stewardship Lunch)
Join together as youth and families by giving back to CTR on Stewardship Sunday through service. We will have opportunities for yard work, clean up, organization and more around the church.

November 18-20, 2016 – OK & KS High School District Gathering in Wichita, KS
Registration is no longer open for this event.
 
Sunday, December 4, 2016– Jr High Christmas Party

Sunday, December 18, 2016– High School Christmas Party

 

SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:   We are in great need of just about everything “canned,” as well as other proteins such as dried beans, peanut butter, meat based soups. We also need clean and labels removed prescription bottles which we use to distribute shampoo, body wash/soap and the like. They request that you not donate any Ramon noodles.

 

COLLECTION CENTER:   Please remember to collect various ink cartridges and electronic equipment for the LWML; food and household supplies for South Tulsa Community House; various labels for ECC (check out the collection center for a list); various coupons for the military; eye glasses for MOST Ministries. All these items can be dropped off at the collection center at the south entrance.

CTR-U WEEKLY SCHEDULE
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne –
Sept. 28-Nov. 9 – 107 Second Article
**Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
**INTEREST SESSION
None until January
Craft Class – Christmas Banner – November 9
**Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) 
Pastor Burmeister – youth room
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Nov. 2: Sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
     Kathi Lohse/Judy  Cook/Courtney Nightingale 
Nov. 9: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert:
     Bernie & Norm Zanter
Nov. 16: Mac & Cheese, chicken strips, salad, dessert:
     Lisa Bellmard/Sandy Moeller 
Nov. 23 NO CTR-U
 Nov. 30: Advent Meal served by the LWML
  
7:00-8:00 PM
**Choir Practice with Craig Amendt – balcony
**Junior High fellowship time –
DCE Suzanne – Gym
**Men’s Small Group continues
**Colossians Adult Bible Study –
Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall

 

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CRAFT CLASS FOR NOVEMBER

will be a nativity banner. The cost of the class will be $5.00 and will be held on November 9 at 5:30. There is a limit of 12 participants for this class. If you have a pair of fabric scissors, please bring them. Sign up and enjoy this banner as part of your home decorations over Christmas.

CTR Weekly Events: Oct 31 – Nov 6

Posted on 28Oct CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message:  Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–early: Camden Knutson- late: Faris Jackson 
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 

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

is Sunday. The confirmands are Jackson Ross and Luke Caspersen. Parish Life will host a brunch at the beginning of the Sunday school hour in honor of the confirmands. All are invited.

 
Stewardship Sunday – November 13 – 8:15 & 10:45 AM – Our Treasure is Given On Purpose:

The ministries & programs of Christ the Redeemer are growing & will continue to grow! All members of Christ the Redeemer will be given an opportunity to place their financial pledges for the 2017 year on the altar as their stewardship response to God’s many blessings, especially our salvation through Jesus Christ! A luncheon will follow late service to celebrate the many gifts with which God has blessed our congregation!

 
FLU SHOTS

will be given by Visiting Nurse Association at CTR during Fall Festival Sunday on November 6th.  They are $10. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, show your card-they are free. Seniors, if you bring your Medicare card you can get a free flu and pneumonia vaccine.

CHRISTMAS EVENT

hosted by Parish Life will take place on December 11 at 5:00 at the Glenpool Convention Center. There will be dinner and entertainment by Tulsa Metro Sound. Childcare will be provided for children 10 and under. Parents are asked to provide a sack dinner for them. We are limited to 112 attendees. Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale in early November so mark your calendar now and plan to join us!

LWML CHRISTMAS DINNER

for all women will be Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at CTR. The dinner, catered by Ludger’s, will cost $16.00/person. Tickets will go on sale in November. We will be “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus” and hope you will join us! Please bring a gift of diapers, wipes, or baby clothes (smaller than 4T) to be donated to Crisis Pregnancy Outreach.

 
SILLY SOCK COLLECTION: Final week to bring in socks.

HARVEST HOUSE FALL DRIVE: Final week for donations.

MITE BOX SUNDAY:

November 6.

BRAILLE WORKSHOP:

November 14 at 9:00 at Our Savior.

BUNKO:

November 15 at 7:00 at the home of Pat Bartley.

LWML:

November 15 at 1:00.

SENIOR FRIENDS:

November 20 at Zio’s (81st & Lewis).

OWLS

will not meet in November/December/January.

LWML NEWS:

They will be hosting a bake sale during Sunday services next week as well as during the Fall Festival. Donations of baked items would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go towards mites.

 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Phyllis McKay turns 90 years old on November 9.  You are invited to celebrate with her and her family on November 5 from 2-4 pm with cake and ice cream at the home of Cheryl & Dale Davison at 5726 E. 105th

Street, Tulsa.  If unable to attend, cards may be sent to her at that same address.  Please no gifts as your presence is your gift.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS

will be given to CTR families in need. Donations of canned food, non-perishable items and household products are needed no later than November 13. We will also accept monetary donations to purchase gift cards so families can buy perishable items for their Thanksgiving meal. Place monetary donations in the offering plate with Thanksgiving basket on the memo line or dropped in the “little house” on the table in the narthex beginning next Sunday. Contact Diane Morlock with questions at 918-995-7142.

 
FROM THE ELDERS:

Joshua Brakhage has begun his studies for the pastoral ministry this Fall at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, Missouri.  The Elders will be providing financial support to Joshua throughout the time of his studies to help defray the cost of his tuition, books and other expenses.  The Outreach Ministry will also be providing “care packages” for Joshua and Suzy on a regular basis to help with things around the house and other needs.  If you would like to provide financial support, please make a contribution to “Seminary Student Support” and place it in the offering or in the Elders drawer in the Volunteer Office.  Please do not make specific reference to the Brakhage family for tax reasons.  This money will be placed in a designated fund and sent to the Seminary to support Joshua.  If you want to provide non-financial support for Joshua and Suzy, please contact Diane Morlock and the Outreach Ministry for ways that you may be able to help. 

Several years ago, the Board of Directors and the Elders established a designated fund to assist Christ the Redeemer’s divinely-called church workers in paying off any of their existing student loans.  The agreements that our congregation made with those called professionals is that, as long as they continued to serve our congregation and as long as there was money available in the fund, we would assist them by making payments on their behalf toward the balance owed on their student loans that arose from the time that they were receiving their education for the positions that they now hold.  This program has truly been a blessing to those who have served us so well.  We have now come to the point that the designated fund balance is running low and needs to be replenished.  On behalf of the Ministry of Elders, I ask that you prayerfully consider making a donation to this fund before the end of this year.  Any amount that you are moved to contribute will be most graciously appreciated. — John Meinders, Elder Chairman

CTR-U WEEKLY SCHEDULE
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
 
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne –
Sept. 28-Nov. 9 – 107 Second Article
**Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
**INTEREST SESSION
Taekwondo Presentation – November 2 in the gym
Craft Class – Christmas Banner – November 9
**Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) 
Pastor Burmeister – youth room
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Nov. 2: Sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
     Kathi Lohse/Judy  Cook/Courtney Nightingale 
Nov. 9: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert:
     Bernie & Norm Zanter
Nov. 16: Mac & Cheese, chicken strips, salad, dessert:
     Lisa Bellmard/Sandy Moeller 
Nov. 23 NO CTR-U
 Nov. 30: Advent Meal served by the LWML
  
7:00-8:00 PM
**Choir Practice with Craig Amendt – balcony
**Junior High fellowship time –
DCE Suzanne – Gym
**Men’s Small Group continues
**Colossians Adult Bible Study –
Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall

CTRU-Banner

 

CTR-U INTEREST SESSION

for November 2 is a presentation by Wolfe Pack Taekwondo which teaches Olympic Style Taekwondo in a fun, friendly, family environment. The Wolfe Pack demonstration will be held in the gym at 5:30. Faith Friends will not meet that night so the children can attend this presentation with adult supervision.

 
ART CLASS FOR NOVEMBER

will be a nativity banner. The cost of the class will be $5.00 and will be held on November 9 at 5:30. There is a limit of 12 participants for this class. If you have a pair of fabric scissors, please bring them. Sign up and enjoy this banner as part of your home decorations over Christmas.

 

CTR Youth Ministry
Jr High (6-8th Grade) – High School (9-12th Grade)

 

Sunday, November 13, 2016– SERVICE DAY (following the Stewardship Lunch)
Join together as youth and families by giving back to CTR on Stewardship Sunday through service. We will have opportunities for yard work, clean up, organization and more around the church.

November 18-20, 2016 – OK & KS High School District Gathering in Wichita, KS
Registration is no longer open for this event.
 
Sunday, December 4, 2016– Jr High Christmas Party

Sunday, December 18, 2016– High School Christmas Party

 

SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:

We are in great need of just about everything “canned,” as well as other proteins such as dried beans, peanut butter, meat based soups. We also need clean and labels removed prescription bottles which we use to distribute shampoo, body wash/soap and the like. They request that you not donate any Ramon noodles.

 

COLLECTION CENTER:

Please remember to collect various ink cartridges and electronic equipment for the LWML; food and household supplies for South Tulsa Community House; various labels for ECC (check out the collection center for a list); various coupons for the military; eye glasses for MOST Ministries. All these items can be dropped off at the collection center at the south entrance.

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