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February 2018
Lutheran CHURCH
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Lent 2018: By His Wounds We Are Healed “We have had a great fall, and none of us has been able to put us together again.”
Darrell Johnson, Jesus the Healer
This past fall I went through the Alpha course with 6 other friends from Christ Lutheran who met at our home on Sunday evenings. One of the sessions that caught my attention was the one entitled ‘Does God Heal Today?’ I was challenged in a new way to consider the healing ministry of Jesus, and whether that healing work is something that still happens today.
You can’t read the gospels without noticing that a significant portion of the ministry of Jesus was connected to healing. The Alpha session on healing said that 25% of the gospels are taken with the healing ministry of Jesus. What’s so striking is that the physical need that presented itself through hurting men, women, and children often involved other non-physical qualities. The lepers are cut off from their communities because they are unclean. A blind man is seen not only as blind but cursed because of either his or his parents’ sins (John 9). Sometimes physical symptoms are connected to the presence of evil spirits which turn a person into a prisoner. These stories, though written 2000 years ago, reflect what we now know to be true: the physical-emotional-spiritual-relational are all connected. The gospels want us to hear that Jesus was
moved by compassion when he saw hurting people. It’s worth noting that the word ‘savior or to save’ also means ‘healer or to heal.’ Jesus indeed came to be our Savior and Healer, because we need both saving and healing! As I’ve been thinking about this it seemed that this would make a good theme for Lent. Lent is that season in which we consider the great price paid on our behalf. Isaiah articulated that great price in part with these words:
Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases . . .
But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises (or wounds) we are healed.
Isaiah 53:4a, 5
2 February 2018
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What: Alpha
Where: The Library
Schedule:
February 6, Feb. 18 –
May 20
Leaders: Jason Ramay &
discussion leaders
What: Walking Away from
the Faith: Why Don’t People
Believe or Why They Leave
Their Faith?
Where: The Fireside Room
Leaders: Skip Moe & Pastor
Ralf
Schedule:
Sundays: February 18 –
March 25
Thursday’s (1:30-2:30):
Feb. 15 – March 22
I’d like for us to explore this theme of healing (in every sense of that word) during Lent this year. On Sunday mornings the gospel readings will focus on two chapters from Matthew, chapters 8-9. In these chapters Matthew reports nine healing stories. These stories show us Jesus confronted by a broken world and how he responded to it. Specifically we’ll look at: Matthew 8:1-4 Jesus and the leper Matthew 8: 5-13 The faith of the Roman centurion Matthew 8: 14-17 Jesus heals many Matthew 8: 28-34 Jesus confronts demons Matthew 9: 1-8 The paralytic and his friends Matthew 9: 18-26 A dead girl and a sick woman We’ll use these stories as a way of considering our own brokenness and how Jesus might become our savior/healer. On Wednesday evenings during our Lent services we’ll hear the stories of people who have struggled with illness in one form or another and how they have sensed God’s presence (or sometimes God’s absence!) in the midst of that. In a wonderful book that’s helping me as I think through these issues (Jesus the Healer) Darrell Johnson writes:
“When Western Christianity preached the gospel, it did so out of a Greek view of
humanity, and therefore preached less that the good news of Jesus Christ. ‘Jesus
saves’ came to mean ‘Jesus saves souls.’ Now that is true! But it is not the whole
truth. The truth is ‘Jesus saves human beings,’ and human beings are more than souls.”
Join us, and bring a friend along, as we explore the extraordinary news that God cares about every inch of us, including our bodies! In Christ who is our Savior and our Healer, Pastor Ralf
3 February 2018
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Y���F D�� ���� MaGhew Fulcher 651.263.7651 February 13 the middle school students from
Christ Lutheran Church will be puKng on their
annual Fat Tuesday “Mardi Gras” pancake
dinner. It will be held at Christ Lutheran
Church from 5:00-7:00 pm (dinner being
served from 5:00 to 6:30 pm) with acQviQes
for all ages. The kid secQon will be making and
decoraQng masks. This event is a freewill
donaQon where the money raised will go
towards students going to Breakaway and the
mission trip to Portland, OR.
This year there will be a balloon arQst will be
making rounds for those who would like a fun
liGle thing made. This will be free of charge as
well, but donaQons will be much appreciated.
Please come out and support our middle
school students that are going on trips this
summer.
It is that Qme of year again where we get to
celebrate the resurrecQon of Christ Jesus. As
we celebrate we would like to invite you all to
join us for our annual Easter Breakfast. This is a
fundraiser that will support the youth that will
be going on mission trips and camp this summer.
But it is also a great excuse not to have to cook
breakfast and enjoy some pancakes,
sausage and fruit. This year breakfast will be
from 8:00 am to 10:30 am. So please come out
and support our youth here at Christ Lutheran.
Many families were BLESSED at Christmas
because of the food box they received! Thank
you so much, CLC, for being so faithful with
bringing food or donaQng money to the 42 boxes
that were delivered! We start collecQng food for
the Christmas boxes just a week aVer the
Thanksgiving ones go out. It’s a lot! 6th Grade
Rocks starts the project and high school kids
finish it. It could never happen without your
help. Also, a big thank you to Pastor Larry and
Nellie for picking up all the Saar's meals for the
boxes. The Christmas boxes have a lot of extra
food in them because of the Christmas break.
Kids that would normally be receiving breakfast
and lunch at school are home. Packing the boxes
is like a jigsaw puzzle trying to get it all in!
Thank you!! Thank you! Thank You!!
Love, 6th
Grade Rocks and Reign
Lenten Soup
Suppers will be held on Wednesday
nights beginning at 6:00 pm. The following ministry
teams are providing soup and rolls each
Wednesday. We have also included an evening open
to anyone who would like to prepare soup.
Ash Wednesday, February 14—No soup, rather
please join us for a fun night of pancakes on Shrove
Tuesday, February 13th
February 21— ExecuQve/Youth/ Outreach CommiGees
February 28 — Altar Guild/Worship CommiGees
March 7 — Hospitality/Endowment CommiGees
March 14 — Open to all-see sign up sheets
March 21 — ECCE/Parish EducaQon CommiGees
Lenten
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4 February 2018
Christ Lutheran Church
WOMEN This January through April, Mark Allan Powell
will present a four-part series, “MulQple
meanings: Learning from other
interpretaQons,” about how God speaks to
us in unique and different ways through
scripture.
Winter 2018: MulQple meanings: Learning
from other interpretaQons by Mark Allan
Powell
January/February: Session one – Washing
hands with distant hearts (Mark 7:1-12)
Session two – Prepare the Way of the Lord
(Luke 3:3-17)
March: Session three – The Good Samaritan
(Luke 10:30-37)
April: Session four – The Prodigal Son (Luke
15:11-20)
The studies will be presented in Circles.
Circles are
Dorcas—4th Thursday at 2:30 pm
Miriam—4th Tuesday at 10:00 am
Faith—4th Thursday at 7:00 pm
Newcomers are ALWAYS welcome!
We invite you to come together as women
from all walks of life to engage in a weekend
of discussion, acQon and
rejuvenaQon regarding change for GOOD IN
OUR WORLD!
Southwestern Washington Women of the
ELCA Spring Retreat
at Black Diamond Camp in Auburn
April 20-22
This event will include Qme for respite,
reflecQon, educaQon, creaQvity, spirituality,
and fellowship amongst a community of
women in faith!
More info in the Gathering Place.
S�F����"F�_ C�dd��� Calling all high school seniors and current
college students or those of any age thinking
about going back to school; scholarship Qme is
here! The 2018 scholarship applicaQon is
available in the Gathering Place or on the
website. The Endowment CommiGee will be
awarding $500 scholarships to students
aGending a four-year university, community
college or vocaQonal/technical school. The
number of scholarships given will be
determined by the annual donaQons of the
congregaQon to the scholarship fund.
Completed applicaQons must be submiGed to
the church office by May 31, 2018 by 3:00 pm!!
DonaQons to the CLC Scholarship Fund can be
made at any Qme (in memory of a loved one, or
in honor of someone, etc.) DonaQon forms are
available in the Gathering Place.
A C��!� !������� C��h �"�����— WF��’" N i�? It’s been almost a year since Pastor KrisQ has
been at Christ Lutheran. In that Qme we have
made staffing changes, opQng to go through
the year with one pastor. Our church council
and Growing Our Church group have had
conversaQons about what future staffing might
look like. Now we’d like to hear from our
church at large. Join us as we talk about the
future of Christ Lutheran and staffing.
Thursday, February 8th 1:30-2:30 pm
Sunday, February 11th 9:45-10:45 am
LocaQon: The Fireside Room
5 February 2018
Join us for . . .
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Time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
LocaQon: Fireside Room
What: A great lunch with brats, pretzels, red cabbage, plus some yummy Bavarian
desserts! Then we’ll hear from Aaron and Liz and some of their leaders and
kids from Munich (via Skype).
Who: All of you who have been financial supporters and anyone who is interested in hearing
about Munich Young Life InternaQonal
RSVP: Either by email (Thelma: [email protected] or Ralf: [email protected]) or
sign up in the Gathering Place
M�� ��� F�d��� December 24
th was the one year anniversary of picking up Mia
from her former home. It seems like it was just yesterday that a
smiling Mia bravely got in the car with us and we drove into a
new life. Since then, she became American, traveled back to
Tanzania for service project, learned English, learned German,
been to mulQple Young Life camps, met her new family, and
experienced Disney World. What a year for Mia and for the
Kalms!
It is safe to say that we would not have adopted Mia unless we
moved to Germany. Moving to Germany led us to Mia. Without
you Mia would not be in our life now. Thank you is not
enough. Our lives have been transformed. Thank you for being
part of it.
6 February 2018
12 Noon Ash Wednesday Short Service
7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Worship
8:30 am TradiQonal Worship
10:45 am Contemporary Worship
Seder Meal 6:00 pm
12 Noon Maundy Worship
7:00 pm Maundy Worship
12 Noon Good Friday Worship
7:00 pm Good Friday Worship
4:00 pm ResurrecQon Trail & BBQ
7:00 am Sunrise Worship
8:00 am—10:30 am Easter Breakfast
9:00 am Worship
11:00 am Worship
7 February 2018
message from
OUR PARISH NURSES
We are sure ALL of you reading this have heard this informaQon before but here it is again:
WASHING YOUR HANDS is the most important step to avoid geKng sick and spreading germs to others. Yes, we know some
of us like to shake hands or hug during passing of the peace and during social Qmes, which is counter intuiQve to the
prevenQon of disease. SO here are some Qps for doing both.
1. Just say no to the handshakes or hugs and offer a FRIENDLY SMILE and possibly a brief explanaQon that you are
aGempQng to keep the flu/cold germs away.
2. IF you shake hands or hug, wash your hands or use hand saniQzer as soon as possible.
3. UnQl you wash your hands try not to touch your face around your mouth, nose or eyes.
When should you wash your hands?
• Before, during and aVer preparing food
• Before eaQng food
• Before and aVer caring for someone who is sick
• Before and aVer treaQng a cut or wound
• AVer using the toilet
• AVer changing a diaper or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
• AVer blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing
• AVer touching an animal, animal feet or animal waste
• AVer handling pet food or pet treats
• AVer touching garbage
How should you wash your hands?
• Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap and apply soap
• Lather your hands by rubbing them together. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands and between your fingers
and under your nails.
• Scrub for 20 seconds (Hum “Happy Birthday” from beginning to end twice.
• Rinse hands well under clean, running water
• Dry your hands with clean towel or air dry them
What should you do if you don’t have soap and clean running water:
• Use an alcohol-based hand saniQzer that contains 60% alcohol. CauQon---swallowing alcohol-based hand saniQzers can
cause alcohol poisoning. Keep it out of reach of children.
For more informaQon you can read the science behind the recommendaQons at:
(hGps://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-handwashing.html),
(hGp://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-saniQzer.html),
(hGps://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-saniQzer,html#swallowing)
TF��q ���! Thank you for all the work and love you put into the Simeon & Anna Luncheon for us over 80s! You gave us so
much joy and to be able to visit with our church friends over delicious food made a most pleasant day!
-Nancy Grogan
Dear CLC, Our family would like to express our sincerest thanks for your kind and generous expressions of love at
Christmas with many giEs! They certainly brightened our day and added immensely to the great joy of being
home for the occasion. Your church family has been so expressive and good to our family. Thank you! May God
return the blessings to you as you serve Him. -Nate, Jana, Analise and Luke Duriga
8 February 2018
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Trip to the Lewis Army Museum & Dupont Museum. Lunch
at Happy Teriyaki in Dupont. Government photo ID required
for Lewis Museum
T./0+,-, M���F 13�F 9:00-2:00
Trip to LeMay Car CollecQon at Marymount (Spanaway)
Lunch at Mary Mary’s Café in Spanaway.
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10:30-3:00
Trip to Governor’s Mansion in Olympia. Lunch in Olympia
Tour is free, no cameras, food or beverages allowed.
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9:30-3:30
Trip to Chihully Glass & Gardens in SeaGle
Entrance fee $19. Lunch at CollecQons Café.
Holocaust Museum in SeaGle
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Christ Lutheran Church, Lakewood
A NEW program from
Lutheran Community
Services:
RSVP (Re8red and Senior
Volunteer Program)
Are you 55 years of age and
older? Would you like to
apply your personal
interests, skills, wisdom,
talents and life experiences
to help meet community
needs through meaningful
volunteer opportuniQes?
Can you spare 4 hours each
week?
We have several
opportuniQes in the greater
Tacoma area in food banks:
client intake, floor lead,
assistant managers,
dispensers, carry out/
runners, drivers and some
administraQve/clerical,
handyman and meal site
volunteer posiQons. Other
potenQal opportuniQes
include reading programs,
ESL, and mentoring students.
Please contact Nancy
McFarland 253-722-5695 for
more informaQon.
9 February 2018
Friday Evening at 6:15 pm
All are welcome!
Join our new Friday night group, meeQng at
CLC (Fisher Hall) to build friendships and grow
in our love for one another and our Lord &
Savior while geKng our bodies in beGer shape.
Maintaining good health is important so we
can be the hands and feet of Christ in the
world. Let’s improve our physical and spiritual
well being by stretching and moving with
thanks, prayer and praise!
Bring your exercise mat, Bible, water boGle
and your stress to God’s house and feel it melt
away. He has the power to transform our
hurts and sorrows into joy and peace!
Any quesQons? Call KrisQ Roy at 253.431.3062
B��q G���_ CLC Book Group meets the third Thursday
of the month at 10:00 am
We have made selecQons for the first half of
2018:
02/15/18 A Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles
03/15/18 Dear Leader
by Jin-sung Jang
04/19/18 Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate
05/21/18 Pieces of Happiness
by Anne Ostby
06/19/18 Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult
Monday Morning Bible Study:
Beginning Monday, January 29th we will be
starQng a Beth Moore study: Beloved
Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John.
Many of you joined us for studies of Esther
and James last year, this should be another
invigoraQng study. Please come Monday
morning - bring yourself, your Bible and
your thoughts to the CLC library on Monday
at 9:00 am.
January Es�mated Offering and Expense Report
January 1, 2016 Beginning Balance (11,051)
YTD Offerings for Salaries, UQliQes & Programs 56,047
YTD Reimbursable Receipts (Book Fees, Events, Reg.) 4,560
YTD Funds Available 49,556
YTD Expenses for Salaries, UQliQes & Programs* (66,230)
January 29th
EsQmate (16,674)
* Heavy one-Qme expenses for opening new fiscal year.
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Upcoming
EVENTS
Souper Bowl Sunday
Sunday | February 4
Valen8ne Packing Party
Wednesday | February 7
5:00 pm
Congrega8onal Chat
Thursday | February 8
1:30 pm
Sunday | February 11
10:45 am
Men’s Walk to Emmaus
February 8-11
Fat Tuesday Pancake
Tuesday | February 13
Tacoma Lutheran Home
Social Hour
Wednesday | Feb. 14 2:00
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday | February 14
Women’s Walk to Emmaus
February 15-18
Office Closed | President’s Day
Monday | February 19
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