CTR Weekly News: April 30 – May 6

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Myrthe Harkenrider

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

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted near the library. Please sign up.
LWR DONATIONS of soap and health items will be collected during April. Stop narthex display for a list of items needed.
 
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is Sunday during the early service. A reception will be held at 9:30 honoring the confirmands: Hannah Haddad, Kaleb Chesher, Adrienne Schadel and Camden Knutson. A basket will be available for cards.
 
VBS: Join us for a packed week of fun, fellowship and Bible study as we learn what it means to LIVE FULLY ALIVE! Participants may register online at: https://goo.gl/forms/fktXVDsRTJTl44mA3 or check out the CTR website or Facebook page for a direct link! Volunteers may register at: https://goo.gl/forms/Aii3K8bGaSfYth9D3 or check out the CTR website or Facebook page for a direct link! For more information or assistance signing up, please contact DCE Suzanne.

Save the Date! VBS Volunteer Training is May 6, 2018 following late service, pizza will be served.  VBS Set up dates are June 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2018 VBS is June 11-15, 2018. Volunteer leaders and helpers are needed for the following: Games – Mission Center – Group Leaders – Snacks – Crafts
  
CONGREGATIONAL REPORTS for the meeting packet are due no later than April 30. Please email them to Connie at connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org. The congregational meeting will be held May 20 following a potluck at noon. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. Desserts will be provided by the board of directors. All are encouraged to attend. Babysitting will be provided.
 
OUTREACH FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa is next week! Please remember to bring non-perishable food and household items for those in our area who are not as fortunate as we are.
 
WIRED WORD SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Sunday April 29, The Wired Word topic will be “Americans Are Forgetting the Holocaust”.  This class is held in the library and weaves current events with Biblical study. Join them as they explore current events each and every week.

Get ready for Club 345’s Silly String and Water War on May 12th from 1:30-3:00 p.m. All third, fourth and fifth graders (and their friends!) are welcome to join in on the fun! Please tell DCE Intern Myrthe if you are planning to attend this fun afternoon.

VICARAGE ASSIGNMENT: It is with great excitement that we announce that Joshua Brakhage will be doing his vicarage at Holy Trinity in Edmond. It will be wonderful to have him, Suzy and Graham so close to their CTR home again.
 
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP for K-3rd grade is open for registration. The camp will be held from June 1-August 3. Call the ECC office for fees and availability.
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY is next week.
BUNKO will be hosted by Diane Morlock on May 8 at 7:00 at church. There is a sign-up sheet.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is May 14 at Our Savior at 9:00.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch on May 20 at Napa Flats (9912 Riverside Pkwy). Brunch and regular menu will be available.
OWLS will meet on May 24 at 11:30 at Incredible Pizza. There is a sign-up sheet.
 
LOVE GATHERING for ECC will take place during the month of May. Donations of kleenix, paper towels and non-scented wipes can be placed in the buckets in the narthex. Many thanks for your donations to our program.

Summer Sunday School Volunteers Needed! From June– August, Children’s Sunday School will be held in the gym.  Each week we need 4 volunteers to lead stations. If you’re interested in more information or would like to volunteer, please check out the display in the narthex as well as DCE Intern Myrthe. 


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