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The Good News Christ Lutheran Church, 299 Haywood Lane, Nashville, TN 37211 www.clcnashville.org Office: 615-833-0476 [email protected]

~ We WORSHIP God ~ We COMFORT God’s People ~ We SERVE God’s World ~

Volume 33, Issue 4 April 2017

1 Holy Week Schedule

2 Note from Pastor

3 Faith, Sexism, Justice Social Statement , Lessons for April,

Worship News , Sunday School

4 Jazz Ministry, Community Share Table

5 LST Beer and Hymns

6 Watoto Choir

7 CLCW, Council Updates, Thank You!, Memorial gifts

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Special guests. Kiswhalhili Lutheran Mission

Nubayni Connection Center, Kiswahili Afterschool Program

Serving Table, Birthdays and Anniversaries, May Events

Calendar

Holy Week

April 9th

Palm - Passion Sunday 10am

Jazz Vespers 6pm

April 10th

Jesus Christ Superstar 7pm

April 12th

Stations of the Cross 12:30pm

April 13th

Maundy Thursday 7pm

April 14th

Good Friday -Tenebrae 7pm

April 15th

Easter Vigil 7pm

April 16th

Easter Sunday 10am

Easter Breakfast 8:30am

Easter Egg Hunt after worship

Important Dates to remember in April: Wednesday, Apr 5 Lent Taize Vespers 7pm

Soup Supper begins at 6pm

April 2 Beer and Hymns LST

April 8 A Night of Jazz

April 9-16 Holy Week

All God's children are welcome, wherever they are

from, whatever their age, the contents of their wallet, how they

speak, and whatever their abilities or disabilities.

We welcome all because Jesus welcomes all: Individuals and

families of any race or culture, sexual orientation, gender

identity, gender expression, or relationship status.

All are one, reconciled to God in Christ Jesus.

You Are Welcome Here.

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NOTE FROM PASTOR

Many of you have already heard about the closure of one agency and reductions of many refugee resettlement

services in Nashville and across our country. Here in Nashville, World Relief, a major resettlement agency, is

closing its doors effective this September. Catholic Charities resettlement program has laid off 14 staff members

and other organizations are restructuring to try to continue to serve in the face of these severe cutbacks in

resources. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services is also being affected in a similar manner.

Who thought that a three month pause in resettlement activity would have such profound impact? But with the

reduction of numbers of refugees accepted in addition to this pause it has crippled agencies – most who are

faith-based, who provide the care and services that are needed.

What does this mean? For the families here, it means that some of the support services that they were to receive

may not be available. It may mean that planned reunions with loved ones waiting to come through the system

may not happen or be delayed for a long time. It means that people of faith will be asked to respond, to help

step into the gap in whatever way we can to help our new neighbors adjust to this new community and country

and thrive – we will be called to be the love of Jesus for them.

Remember, ours is a living faith, one that is enfleshed and embodied in lives lived out in our communities and

for our neighbors. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel here at Christ! Thank you for what you do and

how you give of yourselves to be there for your neighbors in need. Together, let us live into the radical welcome

and hospitality we pray to be able to do every Sunday morning knowing that in caring for those who are in

need, we are indeed caring for Christ in our midst.

God’s love and peace,

Pastor+

37Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry

and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38

And when was

it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you

clothing? 39

And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' 40

And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the

least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'

Matthew 25:37-40

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Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations

Toward a Social Statement The ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ invites you to join a growing conversation and to

add your input. After receiving feedback from more than 100 Listening Events and hearing from several dozen

specialists, the task force has written the study “Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations Toward a Social

Statement” as way to invite broad engagement with the questions and issues.

This modular study includes a range of topics that can be used in different combinations to meet the learning

needs and interests of different groups or individuals. The response period runs until Aug. 31, 2017. Below you

will find links to the complete study or to each individual piece as well as the response forms. Printed copies

can be ordered at http://resources.elca.org or call 800-638-3522. Cost is $4.00 per copy plus shipping.

For the entire study, click here: Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations Toward a Social Statement

LESSONS FOR APRIL

WORSHIP NEWS – Join us for worship!

SUNDAYS Service of Holy Communion every Sunday at 10am.

Jazz Vespers 6pm Apr 9th

WEDNESDAYS Midweek Manna...12:30pm....

[April 5th 6pm Soup Supper followed by Lenten Vespers at 7pm.]

SUNDAY SCHOOL Adults are following the Lectionary readings with lively discussion in the MPR every Sunday at 9am .

Come join us! Children meet in the nursery and in the Media room for class at 9am as well.

BIBLE STUDY Join us on Sunday mornings at 9am for Bible study. We meet in the parish hall and delve into the

lectionary texts and conversation. Grab your coffee and join us!

NOTE: We will not have Bible Study on April 9th

and April 16th

but will resume on April 23rd

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April 2 April 9 April 16 April 23 April 30

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Psalm 130

Romans 8:6-11

John 11:1-45

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11

Matthew 26:14--27:66

Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Colossians 3:1-4

Matthew 28:1-10

Acts 2:14a, 22-32

Psalm 16

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31

Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

1 Peter 1:17-23

Luke 24:13-35

http://resources.elca.org/Faith_and_Spirituality-Faith_Sexism_Justice_Women_and_Justice_Guide_1.html

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SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ VESPERS April 9th 6pm

JAZZ MINISTRY NEWS – Nashville JAZZ JAM

A NIGHT OF JAZZ SATURDAY, APRIL 8th Join us on Saturday evening, April 8

th for a Night of Jazz with Donna Venardi and friends... Evening begins at

6:30pm.

COMMUNITY SHARE TABLE / FOOD DRIVE SUNDAY APR 30 This month our community share table will be held on Sunday, April 30

th. Please bring your items no earlier

than Sunday, April 23rd

. This is a great way to help one another!

Join us on Sunday evening, April 9th

at 6pm for

Second Sunday Jazz Vespers at Christ! The readings

and music will reflect the readings of Holy Week. The

hymnody is arranged by the talented Ted Wilson! If

you missed last month, you surely do not want to miss

this month! For a taste, check out our You Tube

Channel – Second Sunday Jazz Vespers!

ALL ARE WELCOME! Come on out!

WHEN: Every Saturday 2-4 pm

The music is fabulous! So are the friends!

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BEER & HYMNS - Support Lutheran Services in Tennessee at Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro on Sunday, April 2 from 4-6 p.m. Advent Lutheran Church's Encounter Band will lead the music. The $10 cover charge supports LST; food and beverages will be available for purchase. For details, contact Ellen Koester at [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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WATOTO CHOIR APRIL 27th 7pm

Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled extensively since 1994, sharing a message of hope for Africa’s orphans

and widows. To date, the choir has toured six continents and performed to enthralled audiences in schools,

retirement homes, churches, parliaments, state houses and royal palaces Each child in the Watoto Children’s

Choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents and now lives in a Watoto village. The experience of

travelling on a choir helps the children to develop confidence and boldness, as well as broadening their

worldview.

Christ Lutheran Church April 27

7pm

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Accompanied by a team of adults, the choir presents Watoto’s vision and mission by sharing personal stories,

music and dance. While on the road, the children act as advocates for the millions of other African children who

have experienced the same heartbreaking pain and suffering as them.

OVERNIGHT HOSTS NEEDED!

9 Host families are needed for April 27 after the performance for lodging of 2 children each. They are to return

to the church for breakfast the next morning.

CLCW NEWS We had a wonderful Cluster meeting on March 11 at St. Timothy’s in Hendersonville. We were given the

travel trophy this year. It’s a gold telescope, very appropriate and in the church office. Please stop by and take a

look it.

We are planning a women’s retreat, hopefully soon! We will keep you posted as to when and where. Always a

good time of food, fun and most importantly fellowship!

Also, on the horizon is our annual Mother’s Day luncheon on May 7, following worship - more to follow.

We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate friendship meals for bereavement or hospitalized family members.

This would entail making a few phone calls to get someone to bring a main dish, someone else to bring a salad

and someone to bring rolls, also someone to deliver the friendship meal. Please prayerfully consider

volunteering for this very gratifying service.

Mary Behnke has been our friendship meal coordinator for many years! We want to thank Mary for her service,

amazing and remarkable job countless times over the years!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

God’s blessings,

Kay

COUNCIL UPDATES Thanks to Alan and Anita Broquist for hosting the Council Retreat this year!

Dawn Bennett and Billie Goepfert will be the voting members from Christ at this year’s Synod

Assembly.

Approved using the designated Memorial funds that were in memory of Gloria Ladnier and Louis

Ladnier for bathroom door and new fixture in the Gender Inclusive Bathroom.

THANK YOU! Thanks to Alan Broquist for fixing the new door locks on the art room closet!

Thanks to Angel Marceline for putting in the new toilet in the nursery!

MEMORIAL GIFTS RECEIVED

In memory of Vivien Casagrande by Larry and Bonnie LaPlant.

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KISWAHILI LUTHERAN MISSION HAD SPECIAL GUESTS AND

SOMR NEW PARTNERS IN MINISTRY! Messiah Lutheran

Church, Madison, AL and Rise Ministries from Nashville came together March 25

th to see the mission’s work and to begin and nurture this new relationship! Thank you

for your partnership in ministry!

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Every Saturday at Christ you will find a busy classroom of children and youth as well as Ellen Koester from

LST and volunteers from Vanderbilt and other organizations helping children learn English and catch up on

skills that are needed to succeed in school. If you can help provide snacks and materials, please see Pastor

Esther.

NUBAYNI CONNECTION CENTER BEGINS During the week around Christ

you may find Pastor Robert Kamao teaching an English class or helping someone learn how to use the

microwave or the dishwasher. It’s all part of the ministry called Nubanyi Connection Center which was created

to help new immigrant families as they move into a new country with a new and unfamiliar language. This is

an especially important ministry that we share in as many of the refugee services in Nashville are closing or

have closed due to budget cuts and decreased federal funding. Listen for more updates about this important

ministry being carried out here at Christ!

LENT AT CHRIST…

KISWAHILI

LUTHERAN

MISSION AFTER

SCHOOL PROGRAM

ON SATURDAYS

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SERVING TABLE Note to our Worship Assistants~ If you are unable to serve on the day assigned please swap with another

worship assistant to cover for that day. If you have any problems contact the office.

April 2 April 9 April 16 April 23 April 30

Asst Minister Lindsay

Nyhoff

Alex Vey Marci Wilson-

Boggs

Alan Broquist Dawn Bennett

Crucifer/Chalice

bearer

Mwomba

Mwomba

Mwomba

Mwomba

Mwomba

Lector Marleen

Finney

Kris Rabon Andie Regg Gary Glass Dick Edwards

Ushers

Mark Elson

Dennis Schutt

Robert Mushi

Pete Anderson

Ron Regan

Bob Behnke

Gary Glass

Mike Kerr

Frank Regg

Bob Behnke

Acolyte

Offering Asst.

Communion

Asst.

David Elson

Naftali

David Elson

Efriam

Eunice

Imani Mushi

David Elson

Victor

Judith

Efriam

Naftali

Andala Moyo

David Elson

Victor

David Elson

Greeter Marleen

Finney

Dian Luffman Shirley Pohl Kay Culver Thorun Olsen

Altar Set-up >>

Clean-up >>

Wilma Prince

Mary Behnke

Wilma Prince

Kay Culver

Wilma Prince

Andie Regg

Wilma Prince

Mary Behnke

Wilma Prince

Kay Culver

Counters

Mark Elson

Billie Goepfert

Pete Anderson

Wilma Prince

Mark Elson

Billie Goepfert

Pete Anderson

Kay Culver

Mark Elson

Billie Goepfert

Breakfast Robert Mushi Robert Mushi

After Service

Fellowship Host TBA Kris Rabon

Clara Chesebro

Easter Breakfast Andie & Frank

Regg

TBA

Thank you for serving!

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 4/14 Lois Forsmo 4/25 Roberta & Dick Edwards

4/15 David Elson

4/16 Kathleen Cullen

4/23 Billie Goepfert

4/25 Hunter Graves

UPCOMING IN MAY

Mother’s Day Tea May 7th

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10:00 AM ESL

Class (Kiswahlil

1

6:00 AM Prayer [NKEC]

Sanctuary

7:00 AM Soccer Practice

10:00 AM After school

program

2:00 PM Saturday Jazz

Jam

2

9:00 AM Bible Study

10:00 AM CLC Worship

11:15 AM CLC After Worship Fellowship

12:15 PM NKEC SS/Youth Group (MR/N)

2:00 PM San Matias Worship

2:30 PM International Nepali Church

Worship

4:00 PM Beer and Hymns - Mayday

Brewery

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6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

4

7:30 AM

Tuesday Group

- (CR)

8:30 AM

Quilting

6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

5


10:00 AM ESL Class

(Kiswahlil

11:00 AM Christ Kiswahili

Women's Group

12:30 PM Wednesday

Worship

6:00 PM Soup and Sandwich

Supper

7:00 PM Lenten Vespers

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10:00 AM ESL

Class (Kiswahlil

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Sanctuary



program


Jam

7:00 PM Donna Venardi

9PALM - PASSION SUNDAY




2:00 PM San Matias Worship (NAVE, CR,

N)


Worship

6:00 PM Jazz Vespers

10

6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

7PM Jesus

Christ

Superstar

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7:30 AM

Tuesday Group

- (CR)

8:30 AM

Quilting

6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

12


10:00 AM ESL Class

(Kiswahlil


Women's Group

12:30 PM Wednesday

Worship – Stations of the

Cross

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7:00 PM

Maundy

Thursday

14

10:00 AM ESL

Class (Kiswahlil

7:00 PM

Tenebrae -

Good Friday

Service

15


Sanctuary



program


Jam

7:00 PM Easter Vigil

16 EASTER SUNDAY

8:30 AM Easter Breakfast


11:30 AM Easter Egg Hunt


2:00 PM San Matias Worship


Worship

17

6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

18

7:30 AM

Tuesday Group

- (CR)

8:30 AM

Quilting

6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

19


10:00 AM ESL Class

(Kiswahlil


Women's Group

12:30 PM Wednesday

Worship

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10:00 AM ESL

Class (Kiswahlil

22


Sanctuary



program


Jam

6:00 PM Square Dancers

23

9:00 AM Bible Study




2:00 PM San Matias Worship (NAVE, CR,

N)


Worship

4:00 PM Kiswahili Worship

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6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

25

7:30 AM

Tuesday Group

- (CR)

8:30 AM

Quilting

6:30 PM

Square

Dancers

(MPR,K)

26


10:00 AM ESL Class

(Kiswahlil


Women's Group

12:30 PM Wednesday

Worship

27

4:30 PM

Watoto

Choir

7PM

Concert

Overnight

HOSTS

needed!

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Watoto Choir

10:00 AM ESL

Class (Kiswahlil

29


Sanctuary



program


Jam

30

9:00 AM Bible Study




2:00 PM San Matias Worship )


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