CTR Weekly News: Feb. 27 – March 5
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–Early: Genevieve Gross/Liam Bellmard; 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
LENTEN DINNERS: Parish Life is still looking for hosts for the Lenten dinners on March 29 & April 5. If your group is willing to host one of these, contact Connie at the church office.
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!
MITE BOX SUNDAY is next Sunday.
LADIES FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS resumes on March 3 to begin Love Rules. Please let DCE Suzanne know if you plan to come so she can order a book for you. Suggested book donation is $10.
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.
WOMEN’S RETREAT – March 3-5 at Camp Lutherhoma in the luxurious Aspen retreat cabin. Retreat is Friday-Sunday, all meals, snacks, program materials and lodging are included. This includes sheets, blankets, and towels. Please arrange transportation with other participants. Cost for the weekend is $75 per person. Please pay cash or check payable to Christ the Redeemer with “women’s retreat” in the memo line. This retreat is open to CTR members and their friends age 21 and older. Space is limited to 20 people so register early!
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. Gransmas and aunts can come too! Please RSVP by Monday, March 20th.
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.
ECC DONATIONS: During the month of February, ECC & CTR families are asked to donate paper towels, kleenix and unscented wipes for use at ECC. These items are always needed so your donations would be very appreciated. You can drop them off at the baskets in the narthex.
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through February.
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.
CAMP LUTHERHOMA is seeking college students to serve on staff for summer 2017. Many positions are available including male/female counselor, lifeguard, photography/video editor and crafts director. Request an application at nloma.org. For more information contact the camp at their email lutherhoma@lutherhoma.com or 918-458-0704.
SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:
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 1 – ECC/Youth – Potato bar
March 8 – Elders
March 15 – Parish Life
March 22 – Rustabouts – Slush burgers
March 29 –
April 5 –
8:00 PM
Choir Practice – Craig Amendt

CTR Weekly News: Feb 13 – 19
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–Early: Camden Knutson; late: Faris Jackson
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
TRIP TALK: Pastor will give an overview of his recent trip to the Holy Land during CTR-U on Wednesday at 5:30. Everyone is invited to attend.
SWEETS FOR YOUR VALENTINE: ECC is hosting a bake sale on Monday and Tuesday with a variety of homemade desserts. Stop by the office to make your purchase. They are also hosting a raffle for an Edible Arrangement delivered on Valentine’s Day. Raffle tickets are $5 or 10 for $40. Contact the ECC office for your purchase.
WOMEN’S RETREAT – March 3-5 at Camp Lutherhoma in the luxurious Aspen retreat cabin. Retreat is Friday-Sunday, all meals, snacks, program materials and lodging are included. This includes sheets, blankets, and towels. Please arrange transportation with other participants. Cost for the weekend is $75 per person. Please pay cash or check payable to Christ the Redeemer with “women’s retreat” in the memo line. This retreat is open to CTR members and their friends age 21 and older. Space is limited to 20 people so register early!
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance.
LWR PERSONAL CARE KITS: A Thrivent Action Team will be assembling personal care kits for 2017 on Tuesday. Anyone interested in helping out are encouraged to attend at 10:00. If you wish to donate items, please bring large bath towels, 4 oz soap, tooth brushes, sturdy combs and the combo nail clippers/files.
ECC DONATIONS: During the month of February, ECC & CTR families are asked to donate paper towels, kleenix and unscented wipes for use at ECC. These items are always needed so your donations would be very appreciated. You can drop them off at the baskets in the narthex.
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through February.
TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted at the south entrance. Parents please sign your child up for 2-3 Sundays.
SENIOR FRIENDS will go to lunch on February 12 at Brunch at Sarah’s (8036 S Yale).
BRAILLE WORKSHOP will be at Our Savior on February 13 at 9:00.
CONNECT NIGHT is 6:00-8:00 on March 4 with childcare available at 5:45 at the church. Location for the evening to be determined soon. Please RSVP to Teri King by March 3.
REFORMATION 500 SPEAKER SERIES hosted by Holy Trinity will include the docudrama “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” on February 20 at 7 pm at Quail Springs Mall in Oklahoma City. Advance tickets of $10 are necessary. Contact Holy Trinity at holytrinityedmond.org/reformation.
CAMP LUTHERHOMA is seeking college students to serve on staff for summer 2017. Many positions are available including male/female counselor, lifeguard, photography/video editor and crafts director. Request an application at nloma.org. For more information contact the camp at their email lutherhoma@lutherhoma.com or 918-458-0704.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is seeking teachers for the 2017-18 school year in the following positions: K-12 Art (4th grade teacher). Applicants please contact Stephen P. Zehnder, Headmaster, for an application. Phone: 918-251-5422 email: szehnder@icaba.org
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
5:30-6:30 PM
**Craft Class – February 22 – Easter wreath
**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 – Come & Go Dinner Menu and volunteers
Feb. 1: sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up)
Feb. 15: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
7:00-8:00 PM
**Choir Practice – Craig Amendt
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room

CTR Weekly News: Jan 30 – Feb 5
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Carter
Acolytes–Early: Camden Knutson; late: Isabella Nightingale/Drew Mabrey
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
DCE APPRECIATION RECEPTION will be held on February 19 between services. Please come and help us celebrate our DCE Suzanne. A basket will be available for cards.
WOMEN’S RETREAT – March 3-5 at Camp Lutherhoma in the luxurious Aspen retreat cabin. Retreat is Friday-Sunday, all meals, snacks, program materials and lodging are included. This includes sheets, blankets, and towels. Please arrange transportation with other participants. Cost for the weekend is $75 per person. Please pay cash or check payable to Christ the Redeemer with “women’s retreat” in the memo line. This retreat is open to CTR members and their friends age 21 and older. Space is limited to 20 people so register early!
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance.
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through February.
TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted at the south entrance. Parents please sign your child up for 2-3 Sundays.
DADDY/DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE will be February 11 at 6:00. Fathers, uncles and grandfathers get your tickets today by contacting DCE Suzanne and take your special girl to an evening of special fun. Tickets are $20 per couple/$5 additional
MITE BOX SUNDAY is Sunday. Please remember to bring your mites for LWML mission projects.
ECC DONATIONS: During the month of February, ECC & CTR families are asked to donate paper towels, kleenix and unscented wipes for use at ECC. These items are always needed so your donations would be very appreciated. You can drop them off at the baskets in the narthex.
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending.

**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
Feb. 1: sub sandwiches, salad, dessert: Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up)
Feb. 8: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert: Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Feb. 15: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
Feb. 22: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
7:00-8:00 PM
CTR Weekly News: Jan 23 – 29
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–Early: Camden Knutson/Andrew King; late: Blake & Faris Jackson
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th
COLLECTION CENTER: Please remember to collect various ink cartridges and electronic equipment for the LWML; food and household supplies for South Tulsa Community House; various labels for ECC (check out the collection center for a list); various coupons for the military; eye glasses for MOST Ministries. All these items can be dropped off at the collection center at the south entrance.
CTR-U 5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – K-5th grade – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne
**Women’s Small Group
**INTEREST SESSION- February 1 – Clint Howard (healthy eathing & exercise)
Craft Class – January 18 – Snow Globe
Jan. 25: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
7:00-8:00 PM
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room

CTR Weekly News: Jan 16 – 22
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–Early: Amelia Stamm; late: Jackson & Addie Ross
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is scheduled for January 22 following the late service and a potluck. Childcare will be provided.
ALTAR FLOWERS are needed for the new year. Please sign up at the south entrance.
CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS: Parish Life is hosting a Chili Cook-off on January 29 from 4-7:00 with bingo, games, bounce house and a cake and cupcake walk for all ages. We need you to sign up for the cookoff! There’s a great trophy to be given away. A signup is located in the narthex. The meal will include chili, hot dogs, veggie and fruit trays and dessert. We invite all CTR members to come and enjoy a great meal and family activities. OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY for this 5th Sunday event will benefit the area Vets. We ask that you bring toiletry items and socks to church on the 29th as well as the event later that day. A monetary donation to participate in the cake walk as well as a way to vote on your favorite chili will be collected. These funds will be used to purchase additional items for the area vets.
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January.
TULSA OILERS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM will be having a Faith & Family Night on Friday, February 24. We are running a special on CTR group tickets for the church at $7 a ticket. For this special rate, please sign up at the table in the narthex. Tickets must be paid at the time you sign up and are non-refundable.
4th SUNDAY OUTREACH FOR SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE: Every 4th Sunday of the month, members are asked to remember to bring food, toiletry and household items for South Tulsa Community House. Weekly donations will still be accepted but a special awareness will be held on 4th Sundays. The grocery cart will be located in the narthex for your donations.
January 27-29, 2017– JR HIGH RETREAT: For all confirmation and Jr High students and their friends in the retreat cabins at Camp Lutherhoma
All 5th-8th grade CTR students and friends are invited to our Winter Retreat at Camp Lutherhoma! We will be staying in the new retreat cabins so all bedding, linens and towels will be provided. This year’s theme is “The Power of Influence” and we will be doing Bible study, games, group building and more throughout the weekend. The cost is $65 per person and includes 2 nights at Lutherhoma and all meals, activities and a t-shirt!
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending.
I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.
SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE:
CTR-U 5:00-5:30 PM
**Children’s Chimes Choir Practice – Sanctuary
5:30-6:30 PM
**Faith Friends – K-5th grade – Gym
**Confirmation Class – Library – DCE Suzanne
**Women’s Small Group
**INTEREST SESSION- February 1 – Clint Howard (healthy eathing & exercise)
Craft Class – January 18 – Snow Globe
**Youth Band Practice
Jan. 18: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
Jan. 25: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)
7:00-8:00 PM
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room
**Adult Bible Study – Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall

CTR Weekly News: Dec.26 – Jan.1
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: 1/1/17: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–1/1/17:early: Genevieve Gross/Andrew King- late: Blake & Faris Jackson
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
January 13-15, 2017– JOURNEY IN JANUARY: High School retreat at Camp Lutherhoma: What is Journey in January? Journey is a high school Christian retreat that is planned, orchestrated, and run by High School Youth from around the state of Oklahoma. Camp Lutherhoma has been running this event for 28 years and it has become an important faith development moment for all who attend. Register to attend with CTR by December 18th and pay only $110 to stay in either the Pine or Aspen retreat cabins! This price is good for both CTR members and friends they invite to attend! These cabins are the new retreat facilities at camp. Your linens, bedding and towels will be provided. Each cabin has full bathrooms with showers inside the cabin as well as a sitting area and fireplace! If space is still available after December 4th you may register up until December 18th for $130. Cost includes transportation, meals and housing for the weekend as well as all programming and a t-shirt. We will leave from CTR on Friday, January 13th at 6:30 PM and return on Sunday, January 15th at approx. 1:30 PM
January 27-29, 2017– JR HIGH RETREAT: For all confirmation and Jr High students and their friends in the retreat cabins at Camp Lutherhoma
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up)
Jan. 11: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert: Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Jan. 18: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
**Choir Practice – Craig Amendt
**5th-12th Grade Youth – DCE Suzanne – Youth Room
**Adult Bible Study – Pastor Burmeister – Fellowship Hall

CTR Weekly Events: Dec 19 – 25
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes–early: Andrew King/Genevieve Gross- late: Isabella Nightingale
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2017 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance. Please do not use these until January as your envelope number has changed.
July 2-7, 2017– COLORADO MISSION TRIP: For all youth completing 6th-12th grade in May 2017). Open to Jr. High and High School students at Lutheran Valley Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO. The cost of the trip will be around $325-350 a person for stay at the retreat center, transportation, meals, work projects and a day trip event.
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th
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.
**Youth Band Practice
Jan. 4: Brisket/chicken/potatoes, sub sandwiches, salad, dessert:
Kathi Lohse/Judy Cook (serve); Courtney Nightingale (clean up)
Jan. 11: Lasagna, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert: Bernie & Norm Zanter (serve/clean up)
Jan. 18: Mac & Cheese, Cane’s Chicken Strips, salad & dessert: Sandy Moeller/Lisa Bellmard
Jan. 25: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, salad, dessert: Angela Lemons/Teri King (serve/clean up)

CTR Weekly News: Dec. 12 – 18
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Kayla Kuehnert
Acolytes–early: Camden Knutson/Andrew King- late: Blake & Faris Jackson
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
LIVE NATIVITY will once again be performed by King of Kings on December 10 & 11 at 6:00 & 7:30 at the open field on 151st St. S (SH-67) just east of Hwy 75 in Glenpool. Bring your warm blankets and enjoy the performance including live animals. Refreshments will be served.
January 27-29, 2017– JR HIGH RETREAT: For all confirmation and Jr High students and their friends in the retreat cabins at Camp Lutherhoma. All 5th-8th grade CTR students and friends are invited to our Winter Retreat at Camp Lutherhoma! We will be staying in the new retreat cabins so all bedding, linens and towels will be provided. This year’s theme is “The Power of Influence” and we will be doing Bible study, games, group building and more throughout the weekend. The cost is $65 per person and includes 2 nights at Lutherhoma and all meals, activities and a t-shirt!
The tentative plan is to leave the morning of July 1 and stay in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and have a little free time on the 2nd then check in at LVR on the 2nd. Our time at LVR would go through breakfast on the 7th and we would have the opportunity to do an event together that afternoon and stay the night at a local hotel. On the 8th we will pack up in the morning and drive home. Without stops, the drive straight to LVR is approximately 11 hours while the drive to Denver is just under 10 hours. More details and plans for the trip will come as we get a clearer picture how many youth are attending. I need to begin getting a verbal YES/NO if you would like to go. If you plan to attend, a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot of $50 is due by January 22, 2017.

CTR Weekly News: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes–early: Camden Knutson- late: Jackson & Addie Ross
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
ACOLYTES: A new schedule is posted at the south entrance. Please sign up today!
LWML SHOE MINISTRY: Collection of gently used/new shoes is a new recycling project. This is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet. Baskets for the shoes can be found at the collection center near the south entrance and will continue through January.
STAFF GIFTS: Please consider thanking our CTR staff and showing our appreciation with a year-end Christmas bonus. Please write “staff gifts” on the memo line of your check when making contributions.
RECIPIENTS OF CTR’S GIVING TREE is MEND Pregnancy Center. The tree is up and full of teddy bears and baby feet to help you with your selections. Please take one and share Jesus’s love with those in need. MEND’S wish list consists of diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6), baby wipes, Jesus Story Book Bibles ($10 at Mardel’s or Amazon) and money for car seats. Other baby items are also welcome. Money donations can be placed in the baby bank near the tree with checks to CTR and MEND on the subject line. Collection of items will continue through December. If you have questions contact Diane Morlock

CTR Weekly News: Nov. 21 – 28
THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Kayla Kuehnert
Acolytes–early: Genevieve Gross/Liam Bellmard- late: Luke Johnson
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
Mom’s Bible Brunch: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 9:30
LWML CHRISTMAS DINNER for all women will be Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at CTR. The dinner, catered by Ludger’s, will cost $16.00/person. Tickets will go on sale in November. We will be “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus” and hope you will join us! Please bring a gift of diapers, wipes, or baby clothes (smaller than 4T) to be donated to Crisis Pregnancy Outreach. If anyone wishes to attend but needs a ride, please contact Sharon Schmidt at 405-605-9518.
SENIOR FRIENDS: November 20 at Zio’s (81st & Lewis).
OWLS will not meet in November/December/January.
ACOLYTES A new schedule is posted at the south entrance. Please sign up today!
SUNDAY SCHOOL SPONSORS: Would you like to recognize, encourage and support our Sunday School teachers and students on a regular basis? If so, please consider being a “Sunday School Sponsor” beginning January through April, 2017. Privileges of sponsorship include (but not limited to): praying for students and teachers, thank you cards to teachers, notes to students, sharing favorite Bible passages, giving small gifts such as bookmarks, etc. to students, doing something special for the teachers, providing little treats for the students. Keep it simple. Try to do something every 4-6 weeks. We especially encourage grandparents, singles, couples, young adults, and retirees to participate and give the parents a break. If you would like to sponsor a class, please check in the narthex for the Sunday School Sponsor sign-up sheet. (If you have any questions, contact a Board of Education member – Diane Fager, Stephanie Loseke, Barbara Sprunger.)
CTR & LWML WORKDAY to sort and package recycled items as listed in the bulletin will be this Tuesday, November 22, at 10:00 in the fellowship hall. Contact Carol Fruehling with questions (918-805-1604).
Jr High (6-8th Grade) – High School (9-12th Grade)

CRAFT CLASS FOR NOVEMBER