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CTR Weekly News: June 5 – 11

Posted on 2Jun 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/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

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted at the south entrance for the summer months. Please sign up for 2-3 Sundays.
 

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL’S THEME IS ROME: Paul and the Underground Church. Help with Summer Sunday School! Sign up now to help with Summer Sunday School. 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, Snacks, 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!
 
DCE INTERN: Myrthe’s installation is scheduled for June 11 during both services. There will be a reception and pantry shower held in her honor on the 11th at 9:30. There will be a gift box for collection of cards.  We are looking for volunteers to supply a meal for Myrthe during the first couple of weeks while she settles into her apartment. Check out the signup sheet in the narthex for the schedule.
 
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).
 

ADULT BIBLE CLASS: Pastor will be leading a Sunday school class on the movie “War Room” this summer. We will watch the movie and then participate in a five week study on the power of prayer.

  
REFORMATION 500 Speaker Series at Holy Trinity (Edmond) will be welcoming Rev. Dr. Gerhard Bode, who will be speak on June 10th at 9:00 am. The topic is Martin Luther’s Reformation: Bringing God’s Word to God’s People. For additional details and to register visit www.holytrinityedmond.org/reformation500.
 
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet on June 11 at Mimi’s for lunch (71st & Memorial).
BUNKO will be June 13 at the home of Jody Zscheck at 7:00. There is a sign up sheet.
MITE BOX SUNDAY is June 4. Please bring in your mites for LWML mission projects around the world.
 
YOUTH BASEBALL GAME: We’re going to the Drillers Game on July 30 at 7:05 PM! We have the party platform reserved to see the Drillers take on the Arkansas Travelers.  It’s Princess/Superhero Day at the Ballpark so feel free to dress up! We can only take 20 people so register early! Tickets are $15 each and include an all you can eat buffet as well as our private seating. Open to youth and their families and friends in grades 5-12. Any remaining tickets not reserved by June 15 will be open to anyone in the congregation.

 

CHAINSAW TRAINING SESSION is June 9-10: The Oklahoma District Lutheran Emergency Response Team  (LERT) will be holding a training session in the use of a chainsaw for debris cleanup. Those so trained may be deployed in the event of a disaster in the Oklahoma District, and possibly even our nation. LERT members are required to have Synodical training before responding to an incident. Anyone 18 years of age or older who wants to be part of a Chainsaw Team must attend a 2-hour classroom session on Friday night, June 9th at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Glenpool. Anyone who wants to be certified as a Chainsaw Operator must ALSO attend a 3-hour hands-on training session on Saturday, June 10. This session will be divided into 3 training times: 7-10, 10-1, or 1-4, and will happen on private property belonging to a member of King of Kings Lutheran, Glenpool. Those who choose to participate in Saturday’s training are required to be at least 19 years of age. All attendees are required to wear steel-toed boots. For more information and/or to register please contact Rev, Rick Tabisz (King of Kings Lutheran, Glenpool, rick@kingofkingsok.org, 918-640-1423) or Rev. Ron Simpson (OK District Disaster Response Coordinator, pastor@gslok.org, 405-230-0835).
 
THE PANIC SQUAD will be performing at Messiah, OKC, on June 25. Food, fun and games at 3:00; Soul Fire Concert at 3:15; Panic Squad at 4:00. All are invited to attend. Check out the poster at the south entrance for further information.

 

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: May 15 – 21

Posted on 12May 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: 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

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE  is posted at the south entrance for the summer months. Please sign up for 2-3 Sundays.
 
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL’S THEME IS ROME: Paul and the Underground Church. Help with Summer Sunday School! Sign up now to help with Summer Sunday School. 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, Snacks, 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!
 
DCE INTERN: Our intern is Myrthe Harkenrider from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She will be coming to Tulsa the first of June. Her installation is scheduled for June 11 during both services. There will be a reception and pantry shower held in her honor on the 11th at 9:30.Unless you took a slip for a specific item, we ask that you give Myrthe VISA or Target gift cards to purchase anything that she may still need for her apartment. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we welcome her to CTR. We are looking for volunteers to supply a meal for Myrthe during the first couple of weeks while she settles into her apartment. Check out the signup sheet in the narthex for the schedule.
 
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held on May 21 following a noon potluck. All members are encouraged to attend. 
 
BUILDING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT: There are copies of the Master Plan presentation printed and left in the library for members to pick up and review leading up to the vote on May 21.
 
MOVING DAY for the furniture that needs to be moved/set up for Myrthe’s apartment is Wednesday, May 24, at 5:30. For those who can help and for more information, contact Katie Michaels-Johnson (918-853-6226).
 
LOVE GATHERING FOR ECC: During the month of May, 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 in the baskets in the narthex.
 
GRADUATES: There is still time to post your bio information for the June newsletter. Please send it to Connie by Monday!
 
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).
 
PERSONAL CARE KITS will be the LWR emphasis through the end of May. Check out the display in the narthex that will be set up the end of April and pick up a list of items needed. 4 oz soap bars are especially needed. Questions…call Lynne Kollock.
 
YOUTH BASEBALL GAME: We’re going to the Drillers Game on July 30 at 7:05 PM! We have the party platform reserved to see the Drillers take on the Arkansas Travelers.  It’s Princess/Superhero Day at the Ballpark so feel free to dress up! We can only take 20 people so register early! Tickets are $15 each and include an all you can eat buffet as well as our private seating. Open to youth and their families and friends in grades 5-12. Any remaining tickets not reserved by June 15 will be open to anyone in the congregation.
 
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: May 8 – 14

Posted on 8May 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; 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

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted at the south entrance for the summer months. Please sign up for 2-3 Sundays.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL’S THEME IS ROME: Paul and the Underground Church. Help with Summer Sunday School! Sign up now to help with Summer Sunday School. 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, Snacks, 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!
 
DCE INTERN: Our intern is Myrthe Harkenrider from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She will be coming to Tulsa the first of June. Her installation is scheduled for June 11 during both services. There will be a reception and pantry shower held in her honor on the 11th at 9:30.If you didn’t get one of the slips for pantry items, we ask that you give Myrthe VISA or Target gift cards to purchase anything that she may need for her apartment. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we welcome her to CTR. Check out the signs in the narthex for facts about Myrthe and a meal sign up sheet.
 
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held on May 21 following a noon potluck. All members are encouraged to attend.

BUILDING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT: There are copies of the Master Plan presentation printed and left in the library for members to pick up and review leading up to the vote on May 21.
 
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).
 
PERSONAL CARE KITS will be the LWR emphasis through the end of May. Check out the display in the narthex that will be set up the end of April and pick up a list of items needed. 4 oz soap bars are especially needed. Questions…call Lynne Kollock.

THIS WEEK IS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK FOR ECC: The Ministry of Education and Parish Life will be showing their appreciation to the ECC staff this week on behalf of CTR. If you’re at the church this week, stop down at ECC and let them know “job well done.” Their staff does a wonderful job in showing God’s love and care to each of their students.
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY is next Sunday.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch on May 7 at Houligans (48th & Yale).
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is May 8 at Our Savior at 9:00
BUNKO will be at the home of Ernestine Kahle on May 9 at 7:00. There is a sign up.

CAMP LUTHERHOMA Golf Tournament was postponed last week. New Date: May 13th. Same time, same place, same fun! Still room for NEW TEAMS and PLAYERS.  New Event registration online at www.lutherhoma.com and click on Account Login, create an account, and register.
 
YOUTH BASEBALL GAME:  We’re going to the Drillers Game on July 30 at 7:05 PM! We have the party platform reserved to see the Drillers take on the Arkansas Travelers.  It’s Princess/Superhero Day at the Ballpark so feel free to dress up! We can only take 20 people so register early! Tickets are $15 each and include an all you can eat buffet as well as our private seating. Open to youth and their families and friends in grades 5-12. Any remaining tickets not reserved by June 15 will be open to anyone in the congregation.


CTR Weekly News: May 1 – 7

Posted on 28Apr 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: 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

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE  is posted at the south entrance for the summer months. Please sign up for 2-3 Sundays.
 
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL’S THEME IS ROME: Paul and the Underground Church: Volunteers are needed for the drama group, crafts and snacks. Check out the display in the narthex and sign up for the area that you are interested in. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
 
DCE INTERN: Our intern is Myrthe Harkenrider from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She will be coming to Tulsa the first of June. Her installation is scheduled for June 11 during both services. There will be a reception and pantry shower held in her honor on the 11th at 9:30.If you didn’t get one of the slips for pantry items, we ask that you give Myrthe VISA or Target gift cards to purchase anything that she may need for her apartment. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we welcome her to CTR.
 
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is Sunday during the late service. The confirmands are Amelia Stamm and Davey Cline. Parish Life will host a reception in their honor at 9:30. All members are invited to attend. There will be a collection basket for cards.
 
LAY MINISTRY REPORTS for the congregational packet are due May 1 for the meeting be de held on May 21. Please email them to Connie no later than that date.
 
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 into).
 
PERSONAL CARE KITS will be the LWR emphasis through the end of May. Check out the display in the narthex that will be set up the end of April and pick up a list of items needed. 4 oz soap bars are especially needed. Questions…call Lynne Kollock.
 
THIS WEEK IS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK FOR ECC: The Ministry of Education and Parish Life will be showing their appreciation to the ECC staff this week on behalf of CTR. If you’re at the church this week, stop down at ECC and let them know “job well done.” Their staff does a wonderful job in showing God’s love and care to each of their students.
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY is next Sunday.
 
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch on May 7 at Houligans (48th & Yale).
 
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is May 8 at Our Savior at 9:00
 
BUNKO will be at the home of Ernestine Kahle on May 9 at 7:00. There is a sign up.
 
YOUTH BRANSON TRIP: On June 2-4 we will be taking a weekend trip to Branson and visit Silver Dollar City theme park. This event is open to youth who have completed 6th-12th grades in May 2017.  Transportation, hotel, meals, and admission to the park are all included! Yes, friends are invited too! Leave from CTR on Friday around 5:00 PM (or earlier if possible) Return to CTR on Sunday around 5:00 PM. We are booked to stay at the Cliffs Resort Condos we stayed in 2 years ago adjacent to Silver Dollar City. Sign up Mar 15-May 1 Cost is $100. 
 
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: April 24 – 30

Posted on 20Apr CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Mary Ames
Acolytes–Early: Liam Bellmard; late: Kimberly & Jude Kuehnert
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

 

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted at the south entrance for the summer months. Please sign up for 2-3 Sundays.


CTR-U’s last session is this Wednesday. Classes and activities will resume in the fall.
 
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL’S THEME IS ROME: Paul and the Underground Church: Volunteers are needed for the drama group, crafts and snacks. Check out the display in the narthex and sign up for the area that you are interested in. If you have questions, contact DCE Suzanne.
 
DCE INTERN: Our intern is Myrthe Harkenrider from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She will be coming to Tulsa the first of June. Her installation is scheduled for June 11 during both services. There will be a reception and pantry shower held in her honor on the 11th at 9:30. Items needed for the shower are posted in the narthex. Take a slip for whatever you would like to bring to the shower.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we welcome her to CTR.
 
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY will be April 30 during the late service. The confirmands are Amelia Stamm and Davey Cline. Parish Life will host a reception in their honor at 9:30. All members are invited to attend. There will be a collection basket for cards.
 
LAY MINISTRY REPORTS for the congregational packet are due May 1 for the meeting be de held on May 21. Please email them to Connie no later than that date.
 
FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa Community House is Sunday. Drop your donations off at the south entrance.

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).
 
PERSONAL CARE KITS will be the LWR emphasis through the end of May. Check out the display in the narthex that will be set up the end of April and pick up a list of items needed. 4 oz soap bars are especially needed. Questions…call Lynne Kollock.
 
YOUTH BRANSON TRIP: On June 2-4 we will be taking a weekend trip to Branson and visit Silver Dollar City theme park. This event is open to youth who have completed 6th-12th grades in May 2017.  Transportation, hotel, meals, and admission to the park are all included! Yes, friends are invited too! Leave from CTR on Friday around 5:00 PM (or earlier if possible) Return to CTR on Sunday around 5:00 PM. We are booked to stay at the Cliffs Resort Condos we stayed in 2 years ago adjacent to Silver Dollar City. Sign up Mar 15-May 1 Cost is $100. 

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
**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
6:00-7:00 PM – Dinners
April 26 – Mac & cheese, Cane’s chicken strips with sides
7:00 PM 
Choir Practice – Craig Amendt

CTR Weekly News: April 17 – 23

Posted on 12Apr CATEGORIES: General, Weekly Announcements

 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 7:00, 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–Early: Liam Bellmard, Crucifer: 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

GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATION  will be held at Grace (5th & Lewis) from 7-6 pm. Drop in anytime. A devotional guide on the Stations of the Cross will be available as you focus on the hanging banners depicting the Passion of Christ.

EASTER BREAKFAST:  Celebrate the Resurrection with us on Easter Sunday! The CTR Youth and their families invite you to an Easter Sunday breakfast from 9 AM-10:30 AM. Where: Fellowship Hall. All donations will help support the youth attending the 2017 Summer Servant Trip to Colorado and the 2019 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis.
 
EASTER FAMILY EVENT:  At The Great Surprise, kids and their families will experience hands-on fun with a variety of surprising activities. Through these WOW experiences, everyone discovers the amazing surprise that Jesus is alive! Easter Sunday, April 16,  9:30-10:30 Join us for The Great Surprise in the Gym followed by the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone is welcome! If you would like to volunteer to assist with either event, please contact Teri King.

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE GRADUATES  please get your bio information to the church office no later than April 20 to be included in the May newsletter.
 
BUNKO  will be April 18 at 7:00 at the church with hostess, Diane Morlock. There is a sign up sheet.
 
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE  is posted at the south entrance for the summer months. Please sign up for 2-3 Sundays.
 
ECC/YOUTH GARAGE SALE – April 21-22 – Clean out your closets and help these groups with their fundraiser!! They will take all your unwanted appliances, furniture, Knick Knacks, Kitchen Ware, Electronics, Toys, Baby items & anything else You may want to give! Please no adult clothing only baby & children’s items. Questions? Contact Nikki Witt or DCE Suzanne Watt. Items donated for the garage sale can be brought to the youth room beginning April 10 and no later than April 19 at 5:00.
 
EVANGELISM PROJECT:  Mark your calendar for April 19th at 5:30! Evangelism is partnering with Tulsa Youth Works who empowers elementary school children and teens in North Tulsa to serve their community, become physically fit, improve reading skills, and develop into the leaders God made them to be! Come hear about the program and eat delicious pizza prepared by the kids from Youth Works! They will be taking orders for more fresh pizza that you can bake at home. These pizzas will be delivered the next Wednesday, April 26th at 5:30.
 
LWML SPRING FLING  is April 22 at Grace Lutheran from 9-1:00. Registration of $10 is due by April 15.  Make checks out to LWML and send to Susan Postier, Grace Lutheran Church, 2331 E 5th Pl., Tulsa, 74104.
 
DCE INTERN:  Our intern is Myrthe Harkenrider from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She will be coming to Tulsa the first of June. Her installation is scheduled for June 11 during both services. There will be a reception and pantry shower held in her honor on the 11th at 9:30. Further information regarding the shower and the items needed will be coming soon. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we welcome her to CTR.
 
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY  will be April 30 during the late service. The confirmands are Amelia Stamm and Davey Cline. Parish Life will host a reception in their honor at 9:30. All members are invited to attend. There will be a collection basket for cards.
 
LAY MINISTRY REPORTS  for the congregational packet are due May 1 for the meeting be de held on May 21. Please email them to Connie no later than that date.
 
FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE  for South Tulsa Community House is next Sunday. Drop your donations off at the south entrance.
 
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).
 
CTR-U CRAFT CLASS:  For those who signed up for the craft class, please remember that we will meet on April 19 & 26 at 5:30.
 
PERSONAL CARE KITS  will be the LWR emphasis through the end of May. Check out the display in the narthex that will be set up the end of April and pick up a list of items needed. 4 oz soap bars are especially needed. Questions…call Lynne Kollock.
 
YOUTH BRANSON TRIP:  On June 2-4 we will be taking a weekend trip to Branson and visit Silver Dollar City theme park. This event is open to youth who have completed 6th-12th grades in May 2017.  Transportation, hotel, meals, and admission to the park are all included! Yes, friends are invited too! Leave from CTR on Friday around 5:00 PM (or earlier if possible) Return to CTR on Sunday around 5:00 PM. We are booked to stay at the Cliffs Resort Condos we stayed in 2 years ago adjacent to Silver Dollar City. Sign up Mar 15-May 1 Cost is $100. 
 
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.

April 12 – No CTR-U
 
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
**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 
 
6:00-7:00 PM – Dinners
April 19 – Youth Works pizza with sides
April 26 – Mac & cheese, Cane’s chicken strips with sides
 
 
7:00 PM
 
Choir Practice – Craig Amendt

CTR Weekly News: April 10 – 16

Posted on 10Apr 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: Genevieve Gross/Presley Keeton; 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

EASTER EGG HUNT:  Family & Children’s Ministry would like donations of individual wrapped candy for the Easter Egg hunt. Please put donations in large Easter box by southwest entrance by April 9th.  They have enough plastic eggs. Thanks for your donations!
 
PALM SUNDAY:  Next Sunday during the late service there will be a palm procession. All children Preschool through 5th grade are asked to meet in the fellowship hall following Sunday school to receive their palm and line up for the procession. The children will sit with their parents afterwards.
 
HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE GRADUATES  please get your bio information to the church office no later than April 20 to be included in the May newsletter.
 
BRAILLE WORKSHOP  is April 10 at 9:00 at Our Savior
BUNKO  will be April 18 at 7:00 at the church with hostess, Diane Morlock. There is a sign up sheet.
NO CTR-U on April 12.  April 26 will be the last session. Classes will then resume in September.
 
ECC/YOUTH GARAGE SALE – April 21-22 – Clean out your closets and help these groups with their fundraiser!! They will take all your unwanted appliances, furniture, Knick Knacks, Kitchen Ware, Electronics, Toys, Baby items & anything else You may want to give! Please no adult clothing only baby & children’s items. Questions? Contact Nikki Witt or DCE Suzanne Watt. Items donated for the garage sale can be brought to the youth room beginning April 10.
 
EVANGELISM PROJECT:  Mark your calendar for April 19th at 5:30! Evangelism is partnering with Tulsa Youth Works who empowers elementary school children and teens in North Tulsa to serve their community, become physically fit, improve reading skills, and develop into the leaders God made them to be! Come hear about the program and eat delicious pizza prepared by the kids from Youth Works! They will be taking orders for more fresh pizza that you can bake at home. These pizzas will be delivered the next Wednesday, April 26th at 5:30.
 
LWML will be volunteering at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma on April 11 from 9-12:00. They will be carpooling from  CTR at 8:15. Please contact Sharon Schmidt or Jody Zscheck if you are interested in helping or in the carpool. LWML SPRING FLING
is April 22 at Grace Lutheran from 9-1:00. Registration of $10 is due by April 15.  Make checks out to LWML and send to Susan Postier, Grace Lutheran Church, 2331 E 5th Pl., Tulsa, 74104.
 
EASTER BREAKFAST:  Celebrate the Resurrection with us on Easter Sunday! The CTR Youth and their families invite you to an Easter Sunday breakfast from 9 AM-10:30 AM. Where: Fellowship Hall. All donations will help support the youth attending the 2017 Summer Servant Trip to Colorado and the 2019 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis.
 
EASTER FAMILY EVENT:  At The Great Surprise, kids and their families will experience hands-on fun with a variety of surprising activities. Through these WOW experiences, everyone discovers the amazing surprise that Jesus is alive! Easter Sunday, April 16,  9:30-10:30 Join us for The Great Surprise in the Gym followed by the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone is welcome! If you would like to volunteer to assist with either event, please contact Teri King.
 
DCE INTERN:  Our intern is Myrthe Harkenrider from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She will be coming to Tulsa the first of June. Her installation is scheduled for June 11 during both services. There will be a reception and pantry shower held in her honor on the 11th at 9:30. Further information regarding the shower will be coming soon. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we welcome her to CTR.
 
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY  will be April 30 during the late service. The confirmands are Amelia Stamm and Davey Cline. Parish Life will host a reception in their honor at 9:30. All members are invited to attend. There will be a collection basket for cards.
 
GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATION  will be held at Grace (5th & Lewis) from 7-6 pm. Drop in anytime. A devotional guide on the Stations of the Cross will be available as you focus on the hanging banners depicting the Passion of Christ.
 
PERSONAL CARE KITS  will be the LWR emphasis through the end of May. Check out the display in the narthex and pick up a list of items needed. 4 oz soap bars are especially needed. Questions…call Lynne Kollock.
 
YOUTH BRANSON TRIP:  On June 2-4 we will be taking a weekend trip to Branson and visit Silver Dollar City theme park. This event is open to youth who have completed 6th-12th grades in May 2017.  Transportation, hotel, meals, and admission to the park are all included! Yes, friends are invited too! Leave from CTR on Friday around 5:00 PM (or earlier if possible) Return to CTR on Sunday around 5:00 PM. We are booked to stay at the Cliffs Resort Condos we stayed in 2 years ago adjacent to Silver Dollar City. Sign up Mar 15-May 1 Cost is $100.
 
CAMP LUTHERHOMA GOLF TOURNAMENT is April 29 at Page Belcher Golf Course. Contact Erin Busch for further information (918-458-0704 – (erin@lutherhoma.com)

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
Trip Talk with Pastor Burmeister – February 15
**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room

6:00-7:00 PM – Dinners
April 19 – Youth Works pizza with sides
April 26 – Mac & cheese, Cane’s chicken strips with sides

7:00 PM 
**Choir Practice – Craig Amendt

CTR Weekly News: April 3 – 9

Posted on 31Mar 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: …; late: Kimberly & Jude Kuehnert 
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 INTERN PLACEMENT WATCH PARTY – Sunday at 12:00: There’s still time to sign up for the luncheon by emailing DCE Suzanne at suzanne.watt@ctrtulsa.org. Feel the excitement as families and members gather together to find out who our Family & Children’s Ministry Intern will be! Stay for pizza and snacks after church, play games with friends and live, at 1:30 PM, we will stream the placement service for all to watch. All members, families, and youth are invited to attend. 
 
EASTER EGG HUNT: Family & Children’s Ministry would like donations of individual wrapped candy for the Easter Egg hunt. Please put donations in large Easter box by southwest entrance by April 9th.  They have enough plastic eggs. Thanks for your donations!
 
PALM SUNDAY: Next Sunday during the late service there will be a palm procession. All children Preschool through 5th grade are asked to meet in the fellowship hall following Sunday school to receive their palm and line up for the procession. The children will sit with their parents afterwards.

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE GRADUATES please get your bio information to the church office no later than April 20 to be included in the May newsletter.
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY is Sunday. Please bring your mites for LWML mission projects.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is April 10 at 9:00 at Our Savior
SENIOR FRIENDS will not meet in April.
BUNKO will be April 18 at 7:00 at the church with hostess, Diane Morlock. There is a sign up sheet.
 
ECC/YOUTH GARAGE SALE – April 21-22 – Clean out your closets and help these groups with their fundraiser!! They will take all your unwanted appliances, furniture, Knick Knacks, Kitchen Ware, Electronics, Toys, Baby items & anything else You may want to give! Please no adult clothing only baby & children’s items. Questions? Contact Nikki Witt or DCE Suzanne Watt
 
CONNECT NIGHT is 6:00-8:00 on April 1 with childcare available at 5:45 at the church. Location: White Lion Pub (6927 S Canton Ave.). RSVP to Teri King tak72@cox.net or signup at church by March 29.

CTR-U CRAFT CLASS: The final CTR-U craft class of this season will be two patriotic wall hangings. It will be a two-week class on April 19 and 26 at 5:30. It will be limited to 10 people post-confirmation age and older. The cost will be $5.00. Check out the narthex for the signup sheet.
 
EVANGELISM PROJECT: Mark your calendar for April 19th at 5:30! Evangelism is partnering with Tulsa Youth Works who empowers elementary school children and teens in North Tulsa to serve their community, become physically fit, improve reading skills, and develop into the leaders God made them to be! Come hear about the program and eat delicious pizza prepared by the kids from Youth Works! They will be taking orders for more fresh pizza that you can bake at home. These pizzas will be delivered the next Wednesday, April 26th at 5:30.
 
LWML will be volunteering at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma on April 11 from 9-12:00. They will be carpooling from  CTR at 8:15. Please contact Sharon Schmidt or Jody Zscheck if you are interested in helping or in the carpool. LWML SPRING FLING is April 22 at Grace Lutheran from 9-1:00. Registration of $10 is due by April 15.  Make checks out to LWML and send to Susan Postier, Grace Lutheran Church, 2331 E 5th Pl., Tulsa, 74104.
 
BROOMBALL: Sunday, April 9 6:30-7:30 PM. Join the other Tulsa Area LCMS Youth Groups for an EPIC broomball battle! All jr high and high school youth are invited to attend. $10 a person. Invite a friend too! Please RSVP to DCE Suzanne by April 5th.
 
EASTER BREAKFAST: Celebrate the Resurrection with us on Easter Sunday! The CTR Youth and their families invite you to an Easter Sunday breakfast from 9 AM-10:30 AM. Where: Fellowship Hall. All donations will help support the youth attending the 2017 Summer Servant Trip to Colorado and the 2019 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis.
 
EASTER FAMILY EVENT: At The Great Surprise, kids and their families will experience hands-on fun with a variety of surprising activities. Through these WOW experiences, everyone discovers the amazing surprise that Jesus is alive! Easter Sunday, April 16,  9:30-10:30 Join us for The Great Surprise in the Gym followed by the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone is welcome! If you would like to volunteer to assist with either event, please contact Teri King.
 
YOUTH BRANSON TRIP: On June 2-4 we will be taking a weekend trip to Branson and visit Silver Dollar City theme park. This event is open to youth who have completed 6th-12th grades in May 2017.  Transportation, hotel, meals, and admission to the park are all included! Yes, friends are invited too! Leave from CTR on Friday around 5:00 PM (or earlier if possible) Return to CTR on Sunday around 5:00 PM. We are booked to stay at the Cliffs Resort Condos we stayed in 2 years ago adjacent to Silver Dollar City. Sign up Mar 15-May 1 Cost is $100. 
 
CAMP LUTHERHOMA GOLF TOURNAMENT is April 29 at Page Belcher Golf Course. Contact Erin Busch for further information (918-458-0704 – (erin@lutherhoma.com)

 
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
**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room

6:00-7:00 PM – Lenten Dinners

April 5 – Outreach – Pizza
8:00 PM 
Choir Practice – Craig Amendt

CTR Weekly News: March 20 – 26

Posted on 22Mar 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: Genevieve Gross; 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
EASTER EGG HUNT: Family & Children’s Ministry would like donations of plastic Easter eggs and individual wrapped candy for the Easter Egg hunt. Please put donations in large Easter box by southwest entrance by April 9th.  Thank you!
 
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted at the south entrance. Parents please sign your child up for 2-3 Sundays.

BUILDING COMMITTEE is excited to invite the congregation of Christ the Redeemer to view the results of over 2 years of work.  The new Master Plan and Conceptual Design will be offered in a presentation by the staff of W Design, LLC for your consideration.  No vote will be taken at this meeting, but it is your opportunity to view the plan and ask any questions you may have.  The presentation will occur following late service on Sunday, March 26.  Please attend if you are able! ECC will provide a light lunch with a free-will offering.
 
MOTHER/SON NIGHT at Main on Sunday, March 26 from 5-7 for unlimited bowling, laser tag, billiards, a $10 fun card, pizza and drinks. Cost is $25 per “couple” and $10 for each additional son. Grandmas and aunts can come too! Please RSVP by Monday, March 20th.

GREEN COUNTRY REFORMATION JUBILEE: October 29, 2017 – Immanuel, Broken Arrow – Pre-service Recital – 3:30 – Hymn Festival – 4:00 BBQ at 5:30. Plans are in place to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation and we need your help! If you are interested in being a part of the adult (grade 8-adult) or children’s (grades 3-7) choir, the instrumental or handbell groups, please contact Phillip Magness at phillipmagness@gmail.com no later than March 31. Choir practices are August 27, October 1 and October 22 at 3:30. If you have questions regarding the children’s choir or the handbell group, contact Marjorie Hall at mhall@glctulsa.org. For more information, check out the flyers at the south entrance.
 
ECC/YOUTH GARAGE SALE – April 21-22 – Clean out your closets and help these groups with their fundraiser!! They will take all your unwanted appliances, furniture, Knick Knacks, Kitchen Ware, Electronics, Toys, Baby items & anything else You may want to give! Please no adult clothing only baby & children’s items. Questions? Contact Nikki Witt or DCE Suzanne Watt
 
CAMP SUNDAY is March 26. Camp staff will present a special program at 9:30 in the fellowship hall. They will be able to answer any questions and sign children up for summer camp.

THE GIDEONS will be here next Sunday for a brief presentation following each service. A  door offering will be taken in support of their efforts to bring the Word of God to over 290 countries.
 
FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa Community House is next Sunday. Drop your donations off at the south entrance.
 
CONNECT NIGHT is 6:00-8:00 on April 1 with childcare available at 5:45 at the church. Location: White Lion Pub (6927 S Canton Ave.). RSVP to Teri King tak72@cox.net or sign up at church by March 29.

HARVEST HOUSE SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE: Clean out your closets and bring your gently used clothing for the clients of Harvest House during the month of March.  

KING OF KINGS LWML will have a booth at the Tulsa World Ultimate Indoor Garage Sale on March 25. They will be selling gift baskets and home décor items. Proceeds will benefit LWML mission projects

CAMP LUTHERHOMA GOLF TOURNAMENT is April 29 at Page Belcher Golf Course. Contact Erin Busch for further information (918-458-0704 – (erin@lutherhoma.com)
 
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
**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room
 

6:00-7:00 PM – Lenten Dinners
March 22 – Rustabouts – Slush burgers
March 29 – ECC/Youth – potato casserole & sides
April 5 – Outreach – Pizza

8:00 PM 
Choir Practice – Craig Amendt

CTR Weekly News: March 13 – 19

Posted on 10Mar 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: Kimberly & Jude Kuehnert; 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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT there will be no CTR-U. There is a Lenten dinner at 6:00 and worship at 7:00, however, there will be no choir practice.

EASTER EGG HUNT: 
Family & Children’s Ministry would like donations of plastic Easter eggs and individual wrapped candy for the Easter Egg hunt. Please put donations in large Easter box by southwest entrance by April 9th.  Thank you!
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE 
is posted at the south entrance. Parents please sign your child up for 2-3 Sundays.
BUILDING COMMITTEE 
is excited to invite the congregation of Christ the Redeemer to view the results of over 2 years of work.  The new Master Plan and Conceptual Design will be offered in a presentation by the staff of W Design, LLC for your consideration.  No vote will be taken at this meeting, but it is your opportunity to view the plan and ask any questions you may have. 
SENIOR FRIENDS 
will go to lunch on March 12 at Bread & Butter (3837 E 51st St.).
BRAILLE WORKSHOP
is March 13 at 9:00
BUNKO
will be at church with hostess Pat Bartley at 7:00 on March 14. There is a sign up sheet.
MOTHER/SON NIGHT at Main on Sunday, March 26 from 5-7 for unlimited bowling, laser tag, billiards, a $10 fun card, pizza and drinks. Cost is $25 per “couple” and $10 for each additional son. Grandmas and aunts can come too! Please RSVP by Monday, March 20th.

GREEN COUNTRY REFORMATION JUBILEE: October 29, 2017 – Immanuel, Broken Arrow – Pre-service Recital – 3:30 – Hymn Festival – 4:00 BBQ at 5:30 
Plans are in place to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation and we need your help! If you are interested in being a part of the adult (grade 8-adult) or children’s (grades 3-7) choir, the instrumental or handbell groups, please contact Phillip Magness at phillipmagness@gmail.com no later than March 31. Choir practices are August 27, October 1 and October 22 at 3:30. If you have questions regarding the children’s choir or the handbell group, contact Marjorie Hall at mhall@glctulsa.org. For more information, check out the flyers at the south entrance.
 
ECC/YOUTH GARAGE SALE – April 21-22 – Clean out your closets and help these groups with their fundraiser!! They will take all your unwanted appliances, furniture, Knick Knacks, Kitchen Ware, Electronics, Toys, Baby items & anything else You may want to give! Please no adult clothing only baby & children’s items. Questions? Contact Nikki Witt or DCE Suzanne Watt
 
CAMP SUNDAY is March 26. Camp staff will present a special program at 9:30 in the fellowship hall. They will be able to answer any questions and sign children up for summer camp.

CONNECT NIGHT is 6:00-8:00 on April 1 with childcare available at 5:45 at the church. Location: White Lion Pub (6927 S Canton Ave.). RSVP to Teri King tak72@cox.net

or sign up at church by March 29.

HARVEST HOUSE SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE: Clean out your closets and bring your gently used clothing for the clients of Harvest House during the month of March.   

KING OF KINGS LWML will have a booth at the Tulsa World Ultimate Indoor Garage Sale on March 25. They will be selling gift baskets and home décor items. Proceeds will benefit LWML mission projects

CAMP LUTHERHOMA GOLF TOURNAMENT is April 29 at Page Belcher Golf Course. Contact Erin Busch for further information (918-458-0704 – (erin@lutherhoma.com)

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
**Youth Band Practice
**Men’s Small Group – Bridal Room

6:00-7:00 PM – Lenten Dinners
March 15 – Parish Life – Brunch
March 22 – Rustabouts – Slush burgers
March 29 – ECC/Youth – potato casserole & sides
April 5 – Outreach – Pizza
8:00 PM 
Choir Practice – Craig Amendt


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