CTR Weekly Events: Oct 10 – 16
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–early: Camden Knutson/Giovanni Ellison- 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
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne –
**INTEREST SESSION
FLU SHOTS will be given by Visiting Nurse Association at CTR Sunday, October 9th 9 am-12:30 pm and 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.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch at Houligans (4848 S Yale) on Sunday.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is October 10 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
BUNKO is October 11 at 7:00 at church. There is a sign up.
OWLS will be held at the church on October 12 at 11:30. The program will be provided by CTR Endowment Fund. Topic of the program will be Estate Planning/Charitable Giving. Guest speaker will be a local attorney who specializes in estate planning. Estate planning is always evolving due to tax law changes and introduction of innovative alternatives. This is an opportunity to become informed and updated on this important topic. Additionally, the CTR Endowment Trustees will share information about the history and use of the Endowment Funds since its inception in 1991. A signup is required for a box lunch from Lambrusco’s at a cost of $10.00.
LWML will meet on October 11 at 8:30 to go to the Assistance League to help dress children.
ECC STORYTIME READERS are needed. Volunteers who would like to read to the preschoolers on Mondays at 10:00, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. They are looking for about four readers each Monday.
MESSIAH solo and orchestra tryouts will be held on October 16 from 1:30-2:30. Contact Leon Boggs for further details 258-5201. Chorus singers are asked to contact Leon or Mary Ames for further information. Rehearsals begin October 30 at First Lutheran.
SILLY SOCK COLLECTION: In the month of October, Ministry of Outreach will be collecting new silly-looking socks for children and adults battling cancer. These socks will be collected and then delivered to The Cancer Center of Tulsa who is very excited that our church is doing this project. The socks can be placed on the clothesline or in the clothesbasket at the south entrance.
HARVEST HOUSE FALL DRIVE has begun so clean out your closets for clean and gently used, or brand new clothing and household items to bring to the church during October. Especially needed at this time are items for the cold weather ahead such as sweaters, long pants, coats, blankets. Drop off your items at the tables located at the south entrance.
OK/KS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GATHERING: November 18-20. Registration opens on August 15. Schedules and registration information has been sent out. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:
COLLECTION CENTER:
Check out our website at www.CTRTulsa.org for a calendar of events,
the Sunday scripture readings, and full information.
Check us out on facebook and join our group at www.facebook.com/groups/2251343472
CTR Weekly Events: Oct 3 – 9
CTR-U CRAFT CLASS: Our next art class will be October 12 at 5:30. We will be making a fall topiary. All the supplies will be provided. There is a sign up available at the display table in the narthex. This class is for 6th grade (post-confirmation) and older. The cost of the class is $7.00. The money will be collected that night. You must be signed up to attend the class as supplies will only be available for those who sign up.
MITE BOX SUNDAY is Sunday.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch at Houligans (4848 S Yale) on October 9.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is October 10 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
BUNKO is October 11 at 7:00 at church. There is a sign up.
OWLS will be held at the church on October 12 at 11:30. The program will be provided by CTR Endowment Fund. Topic of the program will be Estate Planning/Charitable Giving. Guest speaker will be a local attorney who specializes in estate planning. Estate planning is always evolving due to tax law changes and introduction of innovative alternatives. This is an opportunity to become informed and updated on this important topic. Additionally, the CTR Endowment Trustees will share information about the history and use of the Endowment Funds since its inception in 1991. A signup is required for a box lunch from Lambrusco’s at a cost of $10.00.
ECC STORYTIME READERS are needed. Volunteers who would like to read to the preschoolers on Mondays at 10:00, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. They are looking for about four readers each Monday.
MESSIAH solo and orchestra tryouts will be held on October 16 from 1:30-2:30. Contact Leon Boggs for further details 258-5201.
FLU SHOTS will be given by Visiting Nurse Association at CTR next Sunday, October 9th 9 am-12:30 pm and 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.
SILLY SOCK COLLECTION: In the month of October, Ministry of Outreach will be collecting new silly-looking socks for children and adults battling cancer. These socks will be collected and then delivered to The Cancer Center of Tulsa who is very excited that our church is doing this project. The socks can be placed on the clothesline at the south entrance.
HARVEST HOUSE FALL DRIVE has begun so clean out your closets for clean and gently used, or brand new clothing and household items to bring to the church during October. Especially needed at this time are items for the cold weather ahead such as sweaters, long pants, coats, blankets. Drop off your items at the tables located at the south entrance.
OK/KS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GATHERING: November 18-20. Registration opens on August 15. Schedules and registration information has been sent out. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
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 Weekly Events: Sept 26 – Oct 2
DART BALL GATHERING: Men 18 years and older of CTR are invited to learn the basics of dart ball and compete with men from other area LCMS congregations. Food and beverages will be provided! Tuesday, September 27 at 6:00 PM at CTR. Please contact Deon Hull to reserve your space. 918-928-6641 or DLHull5@gmail.com. See you there!
BRAINSTORM OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES SESSION: Wednesday, September 28 from 4:30-5:30 in the Fellowship Hall Please join Outreach and Strategic Planning for a brainstorming session. We need your stewardship and time and talent. Current Lutheran Outreach Activities: Mission Support for Missionaries, nationally and internationally -Mercy Meals Current Tulsa Community Outreach Activities: -South Tulsa Community House -Harvest House -Thanksgiving food collection for church families -Christmas giving tree in support of MEND
How can you help? What other ideas do you have for Outreach activities? We need your help to prioritize these activities.
HARVEST HOUSE FALL DRIVE will begin in October so start now to clean out your closets for clean and gently used, or brand new clothing and household items to bring to the church during October. Especially needed at this time are items for the cold weather ahead such as sweaters, long pants, coats, blankets. A display table will be set up in the entry hallway area for more information and to drop off your items later this month.
MITE BOX SUNDAY is next Sunday.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch at Houligans (4848 S Yale) on October 9.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is October 10 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
BUNKO is October 11 at 7:00 at church. There is a sign up.
OWLS is October 12 at 11:30 at the church. Details to follow.
OK/KS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GATHERING: November 18-20. Registration opens on August 15. Schedules and registration information has been sent out. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
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 ART CLASS: Our next art class will be October 12 at 5:30. We will be making a fall topiary. All the supplies will be provided. There is a sign up available at the display table in the narthex. This class is for 6th grade (post-confirmation) and older. The cost of the class is $7.00. The money will be collected that night. Should be fun. Sign up today!!
CTR WEEKLY EVENTS: Sept. 19 – 25
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–early: Caroline/Andrew King – late:
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
THE CHURCH NURSERY is available for children during worship and Sunday school. Check out the announcement for further details in the bulletin cover.
DART BALL GATHERING: Men 18 years and older of CTR are invited to learn the basics of dart ball and compete with men from other area LCMS congregations. Food and beverages will be provided! Tuesday, September 27 at 6:00 PM at CTR. Please contact Deon Hull to reserve your space. 918-928-6641 or DLHull5@gmail.com. See you there!
BRAINSTORM OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES SESSION: Wednesday, September 28 from 4:30-5:30 in the Fellowship Hall Please join Outreach and Strategic Planning for a brainstorming session. We need your stewardship and time and talent.
Current Lutheran Outreach Activities:
-Mission Support for Missionaries, nationally and internationally -Mercy Meals Current Tulsa Community Outreach Activities: -South Tulsa Community House -Harvest House -Thanksgiving food collection for church families -Christmas giving tree in support of MEND
How can you help? What other ideas do you have for Outreach activities? We need your help to prioritize these activities.
BRAINSTORMING SESSION FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND TEACHERS AT CTR & ECC: Wednesday, September 21 from 4:30-5:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Please join Youth, Family & Children’s, ECC, Education and Strategic Planning for a brainstorming session. We need your stewardship and time and talent.
Current Children’s Activities/Programs: -Sunday School -Children’s Messages-Nursery-CTR-U -Confirmation-Children’s Chimes Choir -Vacation Bible School (VBS)-Summer Camps/Day Camp -Jr. High Youth Ministry-Sr. High Youth Ministry-ECC -Easter Program-Fall Festival-Sunday School Christmas Program -Father Daughter Dinner
How can you help? What other ideas do you have for Children activities or ways we can strengthen our current programs?
HARVEST HOUSE FALL DRIVE will begin in October so start now to clean out your closets for clean and gently used, or brand new clothing and household items to bring to the church during October. Especially needed at this time are items for the cold weather ahead such as sweaters, long pants, coats, blankets. A display table will be set up in the entry hallway area for more information and to drop off your items later this month.
OK/KS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GATHERING: November 18-20. Registration opens on August 15. Schedules and registration information has been sent out. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
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
INTEREST SESSION FOR OCTOBER 5
will be Pat’s Pens & Things/Uncanny Creations: Janet Collins has built a business on recycling alumi
num cans. She creates beautiful jewelry and magnets that she sells under the guise of Uncanny Creations. Pat is a wood turner who turns old tree cuttings into vases, bowls and pens. He’s been doing it for about six years through Pat’s Pens & Things. Janet and Pat will come and talk about their work and have pieces of their artwork for us to see. They will also have a display table of items that can be purchased. All members are invited to attend and then join us for dinner. This presentation will take place in the fellowship hall from 5:30-6:30.
CTR Weekly Events Sept. 12 – 18
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Mary Ames
Acolytes–early: Caroline/Andrew King – late: Isabella Nightingale/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
5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne –
Sept. 7-21: 105 First Article;
Sept. 14: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert:
Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Sept. 21: Cane’s chicken strips, mac & cheese, salad, dessert:
Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard (serve/clean up)
Sept. 28: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert:
Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
**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
LWML will meet on September 12 to pack the quilts for shipping.
Check out our website at
www.ctrtulsa.org/calendar for a calendar of events, the Sunday
scripture readings, and full information.
Check us out on facebook and join our group at
www.facebook.com/groups/2251343472
EDUCATION & YOUTH MINISTRY
For questions or to volunteer, contact DCE Suzanne Watt at
918-492-6451 or
suzanne.watt@ctrtulsa.org
FAMILY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
For questions about Family & Children’s Ministry events or to volunteer,contact Kayla Kuehnert at 918-906-2650 or
families@ctrtulsa.org
CTR Weekly: September 5 -11
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–early: …..- late: ……
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
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
5:30-6:30 PM
**Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
**INTEREST SESSION- None in September
**Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) – Pastor Burmeister – youth room
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
September 14 – Painting Class – fellowship hall
September 21 – Recipe Roundup – kitchen
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Sept. 7: Sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up)
Sept. 14: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert:
Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Sept. 21: Cane’s chicken strips, mac & cheese, salad, dessert:
Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard (serve/clean up)
Sept. 28: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert:
Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
7:00-8:00 PM
PAINTING CLASS
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.
LWML will meet on September 9 to set up quilts for Mission Sunday and on September 12 to pack the quilts for shipping.
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is available at the south entrance. Acolytes are asked to sign up for 2-3 Sundays. The current schedule ends September 4 so please sign up as soon as possible.
OWLS will meet on September 14 at 11:30 at the church. The meal is catered from Schlotzsky’s. There is a signup sheet. The speakers will be 2 woman Naval officers who will talk about recruiting, training, etc. and opportunities for women in today’s Navy.
MISSION SUNDAY is September 11. Outreach Ministry will host a potluck following the late service. All families are asked to bring a dish to pass. Our speaker will be Rev. Bennai. He is a missionary-at-large here in Oklahoma ministering to the Muslims.
MITE BOX SUNDAY is Sunday.
BUNKO will meet on September 13 at Kathy Mathieu’s home at 7:00. There is a signup sheet.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is September 12 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is September 18 at 12 pm. There will be a potluck prior to the meeting. All families are asked to bring a dish to pass. Child care is provided.
OK/KS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GATHERING: November 18-20. Registration opens on August 15. Schedules and registration information has been sent out. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
OK DISTRICT JR HIGH YOUTH GATHERING: September 30-October 2 at Camp Lutherahoma. Registration forms must be turned in ASAP to reserve spots in the retreat cabins. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
CTR Weekly Events: August 22 – 28
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Kayla Kuehnert
Acolytes–early: Ainsley McFarlin/Blake Apfelbacher- late: 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
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
EDUCATION SUNDAY is this week.
9:15-10:30 AM Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall including pancakes, coffee cake, muffins, bacon, casseroles and more!
Gluten free and diabetic friendly items will be available as well.
Jupiter jumps will be available in the gym for students from 9AM-12PM.
Displays will be available in the Narthex all morning for you to:
- Purchase books for The Story if you have not already. The Story curriculum officially begins for all ages on September 11.
- Get more information on Adult Sunday School, Children’s and Youth Education, Women’s Ministries, Small Groups and CTR-U. You also will have the opportunity to register for adult and children’s Sunday School and update your information with the church.
- CTR students age 4- grade 12 can pick up their Faith Stepping Stones books for their current age or grade level. Parents and students, make sure you look for your books for your home library and take them home as a gift from the Lay Ministry of Education.
A Backpack Blessing will be at both the 8:15 and 10:45 AM services.
All students preschool-college are invited to come and bring their backpack to worship.
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.
LWML will meet on September 9 to set up quilts for Mission Sunday and on September 12 to pack the quilts for shipping.
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.
**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- None in September
**Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) – Pastor Burmeister – youth room
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
September 14 – Painting Class – fellowship hall
September 21 – Recipe Roundup – kitchen
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Sept. 7: Sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up)
Sept. 14: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert:
Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Sept. 21: Cane’s chicken strips, mac & cheese, salad, dessert:
Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard (serve/clean up)
Sept. 28: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert:
Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
7:00-8:00 PM
PAINTING CLASS will be offered on September 14 during CTR-U from 5:30-6:30 in the fellowship hall. Check out the display in the narthex for details. Cost of the class is $5.00 to be collected that evening. The class is open to adults and those 6th grade students (post-confirmation) and older. Sign up today!
CTR Weekly Events – August 15 – 21
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–early: Camden Knutson – late: 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
CTR-U BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne –
Sept. 7-21: 105 First Article;
**Women’s Small Group – Stacey Curtis
**INTEREST SESSION- None in September
**Youth Bible Study (post-confirmation) – Pastor Burmeister – youth room
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
September 14 – Painting Class – fellowship hall
September 21 – Recipe Roundup – kitchen
6:00-7:00 PM – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Sept. 7: Sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up)
Sept. 14: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert:
Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Sept. 21: Cane’s chicken strips, mac & cheese, salad, dessert:
Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard (serve/clean up)
Sept. 28: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert:
Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
7:00-8:00 PM
**Choir Practice with Craig Amendt – balcony
STILL NEED SOME VOLUNTEERS 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.
MUSIC STAFF UPDATE: Continuing this fall, children’s chime choir and adult handbells will be directed by current CTR choir director, Craig Amendt. Children’s chime choir practices will begin at their usual time on Wednesday nights with the start of CTR-U on September 7th. We are pleased that Craig has accepted these new responsibilities seamlessly from our music director, Norma Muller, as she steps back from some of her duties in preparation for retirement, and we look forward to continuing to share in the gifts of our CTR musicians young and old.
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.
CTR Weekly Events: August 8 – 14
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
CTR Weekly Events: August 1 – 7
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–early: late:
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: Eccl. 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26; Col. 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
HELP STILL NEEDED: 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. There is very little cooking and set up involved. It would be fantastic if we had a total of 16 people so you would only be responsible for one meal a month (2 each for serving and clean up per night).
ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE RECIPE ROUNDUP ???? This is a new group that will begin in September during CTR-U 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.philips@ctrtulsa.org for questions or if you’d like to volunteer.
CTR-U will be suspending classes and activities until September 7. If you’d like to see a particular Bible study or class or would like to start up a group on your own, please contact DCE Suzanne.
THE STORY is a unique program providing 31 weeks of curriculum for children, teen and adult Sunday school and 31 weeks of corresponding sermons. When accompanied by reading through the five age-related books for all ages of youth and adult, the entire church can be literally “on the same page” for 31 weeks. This program will begin September 11 through April 30, 2017. Look in the narthex beginning July 24 for samples of the resources and books so you can sign up to participate on your own, as a family, or with friends in this church-wide study. Click HERE for more information.
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.
BUNKO will meet at the home of Diane Morlock on August 9 at 7:00. There is a signup sheet.
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.