CTR Weekly News: Aug 21 – 27
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes early: 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
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org
FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa Community House is next Sunday. Drop your donations off at the north entrance.
HABITAT HOUSE: Sign up today on the signup sheet near the library. Walls go up on August 26 at 9 am at 124 N. Zunis Ave.
LOVE GATHERING of kleenix, paper towels or non-scented wipes are being requested for the ECC as they prepare for their new school year. Donation tubs are in the narthex.
WIDOWS BIBLE STUDY will begin September 6 with Pastor Burmeister at 10:00 in the library. The subject will be the LifeLight series on Mark. The class will meet every Wednesday.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY with DCE Suzanne will return on August 18 at 9:30 in the library. Join us as we resume study together for the fall! Women of all ages welcome. Contact DCE Suzanne for more information or to order a copy of Love Rules.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: We are in need a of few more teachers! Please prayerfully consider using your talents to help teach the children. Contact DCE Intern Myrthe.
READERS NEEDED FOR ECC for 15 minute time slots every other Monday at 9:45. You can bring your own books or use those at ECC. If you would like to sign up, go to families@ctrtulsa.org and reserve your spot.
Faith Stepping Stones: As children grow we want to educate and train them in the faith when they come to the church, but we also want to give families the resources to continue that development at home. As each child in our church grows, we will put resources in your family’s hands to help them learn at home what they are also learning here. On August 27, 2017 we celebrate Christian Education Sunday and will have these resources available to each family for their home library. Please look for your child’s name with the appropriate age group and bring your book home. Some resources may span multiple grades or ages so if you brought your book home last year we ask that you do not take a repeat copy this year so others can share in these resources. Please share this book with your child and work with them as they Grow in Christ!
ACOLYTES sign up near the library for the new acolyte schedule. Questions?? contact DCE Intern Myrthe. Is your child eligible for the exciting opportunity to acolyte? We are offering two training sessions this fall. Come learn on Sunday August 20th immediately following late service or Wednesday September 6th at 5:00 p.m. (before the first CTR-U). For each of these sessions, we will be meeting in the front of the church. Hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE: JOY Jr High District Gathering (6-8th grade) @ Camp Lutherhoma is Oct 6-8,2017. Journey in January High School Retreat @ Camp Lutherhoma is Jan 12-14, 2018 – Junior High Retreat (6-8th grade) @ Camp Lutherhoma is Jan 26-28, 2018 – Ok’d in Christ High School District Gathering in Norman, OK is March 9-11, 2018
All NEW Sunday Night Youth Schedule! Beginning in September we will have youth events 2 Sundays a month from 3:00-5:00 PM! You will have the option of participating in a Confirmation class or a Small Group Bible Study followed by a light snack and games. Other weeks we will have weekend retreats or special events.
Sept 10 Small Group w/Snack & Games
Sept 24 Small Group w/Snack & Games
Oct 15 Fall Festival Night @ CTR
Oct 29 Reformation Jubilee Service @ Immanuel
Nov 5 Small Group w/Snack & Games
Nov 19 Small Group w/Snack & Games
FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL: We are gearing up to start a completely revamped Sunday School that will captivate the faith and imagination of CTR’s children! Check the bulletin and church’s Facebook page in the coming weeks for more information about these exciting, new changes!
YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders are fishing for more fun! Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks! October 1- Pumpkin Patch – November 10th-11th– Lock-In at the Aquarium – December 10th
CTR Weekly News: Aug 7 – 13
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early: Liam Bellmard, Camden Knutson; 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
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org
All NEW Sunday Night Youth Schedule! Beginning in September we will have youth events 2 Sundays a month from 3:00-5:00 PM! You will have the option of participating in a Confirmation class or a Small Group Bible Study followed by a light snack and games. Other weeks we will have weekend retreats or special events.
Sept 10 Small Group w/Snack & Games
Sept 24 Small Group w/Snack & Games
Oct 15 Fall Festival Night @ CTR
Oct 29 Reformation Jubilee Service @ Immanuel
Nov 5 Small Group w/Snack & Games
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 News: July 31 – Aug 6
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
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org
All NEW Sunday Night Youth Schedule! Beginning in September we will have youth events 2 Sundays a month from 3:00-5:00 PM! You will have the option of participating in a Confirmation class or a Small Group Bible Study followed by a light snack and games. Other weeks we will have weekend retreats or special events.
Sept 10 Small Group w/Snack & Games
Sept 24 Small Group w/Snack & Games
Oct 15 Fall Festival Night @ CTR
Oct 29 Reformation Jubilee Service @ Immanuel
Nov 5 Small Group w/Snack & Games
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 News: July 24 – 30
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early: Camden Knutson; 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
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org
Help is still needed for our Summer Sunday School Program. At minimum, it’s only a 2-week commitment. Don’t let the kids down. Sign up Today!! SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL’S THEME IS ROME: Paul and the Underground Church. Each theme lasts for 2 weeks during June-August. There are different activities each of the 2 weeks that reinforce that theme. Volunteers can help once or sign up to help with the same activity multiple times. Opportunities for activities include – Games, Crafts, Actors in Dramas. We will also need volunteers to serve as Family Group Leaders for small groups of children and to serve as actors portraying Paul, Brutus, Lucia and Marcus on 5 occasions to share the Bible lesson. We cannot have a successful Sunday School for our children without the help of awesome adult volunteers, so please sign up at the table in the Narthex to help!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Thrivent Financial is building another Habitat House this fall. Walls up, the first build day, will be August 26 at 9:00 and will go through November. You are invited to lend a hand in building of the home. If you would like to volunteer on Saturday, August 26, please give Tulsa Thrivent office a call at 918-392-7130.
WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS: During 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. You can check out the Lutheran World Relief website to find out more information: https://lwr.org/get-involved/build-kits-of-care/school-kits. Monetary donations can also be made and Carol Fruehling and Lynne Kollock will buy the items for you. Simply mark LWR on the memo line or give the money to either of them. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Kollock.
WILD WEDNESDAY YOUTH EVENTS: Jr High/High School Youth & Friends – Mark your calendars for July 12, July 18 and July 26 from 9:30-5:00. Come to the church and watch a movie, play soccer and hang out with friends. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP for each date to DCE Suzanne.
CTR-U: It won’t be long and CTR-U will once again be up and running!! CTR-U, Faith Friends and Confirmation resumes on September 6. There will be a new pre-confirmation class offered for 4th/5th graders during the 7-8:00 time block. Mark your calendars and join us!!
CONNECT NIGHT IS BACK! Join other CTR adults for a night of fellowship on August 12 from 6-8:00 at McNellie’s South City. Childcare, including babysitting and dinner, will be provided at the church from 5:30-8:30. RSVP to families@ctrtulsa.org by August 5.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers for CTR Building Committee
1 – Why are we building?
This is obviously the biggest question for our whole church. The simplest answer is: to grow. The biggest need addressed in the building plan is to add room for growth in ECC, Education, Worship, and Fellowship. Additional space will enable more effective and efficient activities throughout our church as most ministries at CTR have found themselves adapting to increasingly limited space for ministry activity and resource storage. Key ministries like VBS, Youth, and ECC are at (or past!) the maximum limit for their service because of facility space constraints. As the building is expanded, we will also have the opportunity to refresh spaces to meet broader needs around modern building security, accessibility, and functionality.
2 – Why are we building where we are at?
The building committee reviewed at length the option of moving and determined that we likely could not afford to replicate our objective footprint on new land elsewhere in south Tulsa. Several market options and the related costs of new construction vs. renovation on a per square foot basis were evaluated as a part of this decision, but the option of staying in what is still a very good location for street traffic and enhancing the existing structure was a much better bang for our buck.
3 – What will the new building supply?
- 2 new ECC classrooms and a new ECC art & language center for all students
- A unified church business/ECC entrance for better security and more efficient resource sharing
- Elevator access to the balcony (and new music/church office space)
- A unified and renovated education wing for all age groups
- An expanded kitchen and fellowship space
- A new shared use space which could easily accommodate large group meetings, classes, and contemporary worship events
- Secured access points between the church and ECC spaces
- Significant amounts of new storage for elimination of clutter
4 – Why is the staff moved into the 2nd floor?
One of the biggest risks to both the church and the ECC is how visitors and vendors are granted access to the building during the week. Because the ECC and the church office use different entrances and separate door access/camera systems, often little or no effective screening occurs, which is a clear risk and has been something that DHS has identified as a concern in their inspections of the ECC. Also, because the ECC is on the other side of the building from the office, little staff interaction with the ECC teachers and families occurs, which is a gap from both a ministry and operational perspective. The best outcome is a unified system and entrance with workspaces that are very close. Our architect, in looking at options and overall project needs, identified using a 2nd floor space for church staff which was next to music/worship space (where the music director would be) and just above where the ECC operates would be a the ideal way to address the operational and ministerial gaps.
5 – How much will it cost?
The building committee, in consultation with the LCEF, originally set the project budget at a target of $3 million. Depending on various factors, the plan as designed will cost between $3 and $4 million. This represents a number of costs including construction, design consultation and project management, temporary space facilities used during various phases of construction, permitting, an average cost per square foot of both renovation and new construction activities, and the costs to address concerns on the roof. The building committee, under the guidance of the board of directors, is actively involved with the development of all financial evaluations, which will grow more detailed and specific as schematics are developed and the direct costs of materials and labor are calculated. Expect more specific answers to the this question as the project moves forward.
6 – What about the roof?
The basic problem with the roof is that its flat and thus does not drain as well as it ought. The building committee, with the consultation of roofing firms, our construction manager, and architects, has developed a basic strategy of adding small amounts of slope in various places to enhance drainage and prevent further leaks. While we anticipate addressing the addition of this feature to both the existing roofing and new roofing, we may be better off in handling this as a separate project from the bigger renovation and construction. As we get closer to finalized planning for the expansion, which parts of the roof would still need repair will be identified for work funded from the overall project resources.
7 – I hear that the entrances will be changed. How?
We will be keeping all 4 entrances to CTR, but 3 of the 4 will be renovated significantly and a 5th will be added.
- A new weekday business entrance will be part of the new construction at the north east entrance where the ECC currently goes out the playground.
- The main church entrance on the south west corner will be renovated significantly, removing the current covered entrance and instead opening an extended walk up with benches and a stone façade to doors that would open roughly where the fellowship hall is now. This entrance will align with the west wall of the sanctuary so that visitors can see directly into it and have a clear path inside the building on Sunday mornings.
- The north west entrance near handicap parking will be given a new covering and roundabout to support easy access to the sanctuary, even in weather.
- There will be a new smaller entry where the church office is now for direct access to education space and for fire safety in that area.
- Finally, the ECC entrance on the south east corner will remain unchanged, though less used going forward.
8 – If we build toward 71st, what happens to the playground?
There are several options we have for the playground, relocating it either close to the front or further to the rear of the property. Both have pluses and minus. Presently, the ECC is leaning toward a new playground in the back of the building near where the shed currently sits with a new dedicated walkway from either of the eastern entrances. The playground is fundamentally a fairly flexible space requirement so we are not finalizing the plans at this point while comments and consideration are ongoing.
9 – Will there be an elevator? What other accessibility additions will be in the new building?
Yes – there will be an elevator along with a new set of straight stairs to the second floor. These will give easy access to the office and the new music rehearsal/storage space which has a new entrance to the balcony. We will be keeping the current spiral stairs as well for direct balcony access from the Narthex, as well as their distinctive and historical significance. Further accessibility enhancements will include new, full size bathrooms that will be added to replace the current small ones near the sanctuary/across from the kitchen. We also see the added covered walkway to the north west entry will be an accessibility benefit since it will supply covered access nearer to handicap parking without the need for use of the steeper ramped sidewalk currently by the covered south west entry.
There was much consideration given as well to adding accessibility in the sanctuary in the form of a ramp up into the nave. The guidelines for accessible ramps and the height of the platform unfortunately lead to no feasible designs for this in the sanctuary, without the removal of several rows of pews.
10 – Why aren’t we doing anything to the sanctuary?
Actually, we are making changes to the sanctuary, though you might miss the from your spot in the pews on Sunday morning. The needs for the sanctuary, as they were communicated by staff and ministry leaders (most notably the worship ministry) were generally focused on the challenges posed by the balcony space. These needs were addressed not by adding space the the sanctuary itself, but by adding space next to the sanctuary on the new second floor which would allow for musicians and AV volunteers to better manage their activities, namely by providing new storage outside the balcony. Depending on the project funding additional enhancements in basic needs (flooring, pew repair, sound/acoustics) may be included.
11 – Why aren’t we adding more parking?
CTR Weekly News: July 17 – 23
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes early: Camden Knutson/Liam Bellmard; 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
For service Scripture readings go to lutherancalendar.org
SUNDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHURCH PICNIC which will be at CTR on July 23 from 4-7. It will be a potluck. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share. Parish Life will be providing hamburgers/hotdogs/brats and drink. Sign up near the library for your choice of meat. There will be Bocce Ball, Bingo and games for all ages. The Youth Band will also perform. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy some quality time with your church family.
GREETERS NEEDED! We still need about 2-3 sets of greeters for both early and late service. Email Connie at connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org, call the church office, or sign up near the library. If you have any questions, contact Connie at the office.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS/LAY MINISTRY MEETING: The new board and lay ministry chairs will meet on July 24 at 5:30. Installation of officers new/and returning will be during both services on July 23.
LWML WORKDAY will be July 18 at 12:30. They will be working on health kits and fabric kits. Children and grandchildren are welcome to attend as well.
ACOLYTES sign up at the south entrance for the new acolyte schedule. Questions?? contact DCE Intern Myrthe.
FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa Community House is next Sunday. Drop your donations off at the north entrance.
Help is still needed for our Summer Sunday School Program. At minimum, it’s only a 2-week commitment. Don’t let the kids down. Sign up Today!! SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL’S THEME IS ROME: Paul and the Underground Church. Each theme lasts for 2 weeks during June-August. There are different activities each of the 2 weeks that reinforce that theme. Volunteers can help once or sign up to help with the same activity multiple times. Opportunities for activities include– Games, Crafts, Actors in Dramas. We will also need volunteers to serve as Family Group Leaders for small groups of children and to serve as actors portraying Paul, Brutus, Lucia and Marcus on 5 occasions to share the Bible lesson. We cannot have a successful Sunday School for our children without the help of awesome adult volunteers, so please sign up at the table in the Narthex to help!
LWML MITES UPDATE: Your mite box donations make an impact on many ministries by enhancing their programs, touching many people throughout the world. After mites were included from Mite Box Sunday, LWML has reached 90.6% of their goal of $2,600 for the year which ends July 31st. Please don’t forget to bring your mites if you haven’t already done so! Thank you!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Thrivent Financial is building another Habitat House this fall. Walls up, the first build day, will be August 26 at 9:00 and will go through November. You are invited to lend a hand in building of the home. If you would like to volunteer on Saturday, August 26, please give Tulsa Thrivent office a call at 918-392-7130.
ECC NEEDS BOOKS! The ECC is looking for books that are gently used for classes with children ages 1-4 years old. A donation box is located at the south entrance. Thanks so much!
WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS: During 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. You can check out the Lutheran World Relief website to find out more information: https://lwr.org/get-involved/build-kits-of-care/school-kits. Monetary donations can also be made and Carol Fruehling and Lynne Kollock will buy the items for you. Simply mark LWR on the memo line or give the money to either of them. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Kollock.
WILD WEDNESDAY YOUTH EVENTS: Jr High/High School Youth & Friends – Mark your calendars for July 12, July 18 and July 26 from 9:30-5:00. Come to the church and watch a movie, play soccer and hang out with friends. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP for each date to DCE Suzanne.
CTR-U: It won’t be long and CTR-U will once again be up and running!! CTR-U, Faith Friends and Confirmation resumes on September 6. There will be a new pre-confirmation class offered for 4th/5th graders during the 7-8:00 time block. Mark your calendars and join us!!
SAVE THE DATE: JOY – Jr High District Gathering for 6th-8th grade will be October 6-8 at Camp Lutherhoma. Registration begins in August!!
SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE: We are in great need of just about everything “canned,” as well as other proteins such as dried beans, peanut buttemeat 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.
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 DCE Intern Myrthe Harkenrider at families@ctrtulsa.org
CTR Weekly News: July 10 – 16
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Myrthe Harkenrider
Acolytes early: Genevieve Gross/Liam Bellmard; late: William Butler
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
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 News: July 3 – 9
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early: Camden Knutson; late: none scheduled
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
ECC NEEDS BOOKS! The ECC is looking for books that are gently used for our school. Most of the books will be in classes with children ages 1-4 years old. Please donate age-appropriate and hardback books when possible as they wear out easily. They get lots of use! A donation box is located at the south entrance. Thanks so much!
WILD WEDNESDAY YOUTH EVENTS: Jr High/High School Youth & Friends – Mark your calendars for July 12, July 18 and July 26 from 9:30-5:00. Come to the church and watch a movie, play soccer and hang out with friends. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP for each date to DCE Suzanne.
LWML MITES: LWML is nearing its goal of $2,600 for our year which ends on July 31. As of June 12, we have collected $2,190.47 which is 84% of our goal. Please help us reach our goal by making a contribution in the mite box – coins, bills, and checks (made out to LWML) are joyfully accepted and will be used to help spread the gospel by providing grants to help those in the mission field locally, nationally, and internationally. YOU can help make a difference.
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 News: June 19 – 25
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early: none scheduled; late: none scheduled
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
VBS REGISTRATION: When registering your child for VBS, please note that the class they will be registering for is the grade that they just completed in school (not the grade they will be going in to). Online registration ends June 18. On-site registration is 1st come 1st served.
ECC NEEDS BOOKS! The ECC is looking for books that are gently used for our school. Most of the books will be in classes with children ages 1-4 years old. Please donate age-appropriate and hardback books when possible as they wear out easily. They get lots of use! A donation box is located at the south entrance. Thanks so much!
GREETERS NEEDED! We are starting a new greeter schedule that will be handled by the church secretary. We are looking for 12 sets of greeters for both early and late service. There will be two sets of greeters scheduled each week (one set per north and south entrance). You will be scheduled to greet two weeks a month and twice a year. If you are currently a greeter or would like to become a greeter, please email Connie at connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org or call the church office. She will need to know which service you prefer to greet at and your email address. She will create the schedule and email it out to everyone mid-month prior to the month you are scheduled. You will be responsible for getting a sub if you are unable to greet on the week that she schedules you for. If you have any questions, contact Connie at the office.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN TRAVELERS will be going to Branson Nov. 14-16. If you are interested in going with them, check out the flyer at the south entrance. The agenda will include Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theater, Hot Rods & High Heels, Dinner & Murder Mystery Show and a Down Home Country Show.
FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa Community House is next Sunday. Drop your donations off at the north entrance.
LWML MITES: LWML is nearing its goal of $2,600 for our year which ends on July 31. As of June 12, we have collected $2,190.47 which is 84% of our goal. Please help us reach our goal by making a contribution in the mite box – coins, bills, and checks (made out to LWML) are joyfully accepted and will be used to help spread the gospel by providing grants to help those in the mission field locally, nationally, and internationally. YOU can help make a difference.
CORNERSTONE: There will be no newsletter in July. The next deadline will be July 15 for the August edition.
SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:
CTR Weekly News: June 12 – 18
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes early: Andrew King/William Butler; late: none scheduled
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
We still need several more volunteer spots filled for VBS the week of June 19-23! Please consider helping share Jesus with these awesome kids! The spots to fill include:
Bible Discovery Station Leader
Imagination Station Assistant
Crew Leader for Preschool
Crew Leader for PreK/K
Crew Leader for 3rd-5th Grade
Crew Leader Assistants for various ages
ECC NEEDS BOOKS! The ECC is looking for books that are gently used for our school. Most of the books will be in classes with children ages 1-4 years old. Please donate age-appropriate and hardback books when possible as they wear out easily. They get lots of use! A donation box is located at the south entrance. Thanks so much!
GREETERS NEEDED! We are starting a new greeter schedule that will be handled by the church secretary. We are looking for 12 sets of greeters for both early and late service. There will be two sets of greeters scheduled each week (one set per north and south entrance). You will be scheduled to greet two weeks a month and twice a year. If you are currently a greeter or would like to become a greeter, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex for the service of your choice. The July schedule will be emailed to you in a couple of weeks and mid- month for the next month throughout the year. If you have any questions, contact Connie at the office.
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.