On the Home Stretch! - Christ Lutheran Church

OCCUPATIONAL DIRECTORY
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23
Name
Contact Information Business
e-mail
LAWN CARE / SNOW REMOVAL
Nathan Kirchhoff
The Lawn Tiger LLC
nate@lawntigerkc.com
Kevin Schumm
Exterior Decorators
kevin@extdec.com
913-682-3453
The Tune Shop, Inc.
eric@tuneshop.biz
913-486-3270
OMG! Who Does Your Nails?
heintz04@gmail.com
July 2015
MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, MUSIC LESSONS
Eric Rathburn
NAIL SALON
Patty Heintz
On the Home Stretch!
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS / ESSENTIAL OILS
Karen Holland
913-710-0221
Juice Plus (whole food nutrition)
karenholland.juiceplus.com
Tim Nelson
913-538-1063
AdvoCare Independent Distributor
advocare@tdnelsons.com
913-649-7900
The Tasteful Olive
www.thetastefulolive.com
913-345-8020
Leawood Family Eye Care
www.leawoodfamilyeyecare.com
Burlingame & Mock Vision Associate
www.greathabitsgreatvision.com
OLIVE OILS, VINEGARS, AND GOURMET PRODUCTS
Jeanne Mackay
OPTOMETRIST
Debra L. Kirk, O.D.
Cynthia & Jay Burlingame, O.D. 913-451-0001
PAINTING & WALLPAPER HANGING
Bill Ammel
913-558-4409
Ammel Paint & Paper
PERSONALIZED ITEMS AND CLOTHING
Janet Wells
913-888-3311
gabbag, etc.
gabbag@kc.rr.com
913-390-1115
American Pest Management
americanpest@yahoo.com
Brent Thompson
913-706-4400
Inno-Hab Properties Inc.
homebyr@gmail.com
Steven Zawicki
913-244-7152
Keller Williams
szawicki@kw.com
913-735-9573
House 2 Home Inspection Services, LLC
doug.cook@h2hinspections.com
913-991-4439 (Jesse)
913-226-3357 (Kristen)
Kuhlen@sbcglobal.net
Cell: 913-963-2557
ThaeteTaxPrep@kc.surewest.net
PEST, WILDLIFE, & TERMITE CONTROL
Robert McElwain
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE / HOME INSPECTOR
Douglas Cook
By the grace of God, and a lot of hard work by our construction partners, this phase of our facility expansion
is on the home stretch. Within a matter of just a couple of weeks we will have access to the new areas and
will be able to utilize the space to expand our ministry and mission – Together in Christ that others may
know Christ.
On the Outside:
 The storm drain extension is near complete with only re-grading and clean-up left.
 Courtyard sod has been laid and finishing touches are underway. It looks amazing!
 Parking area near the new school entrance has been re-paved.
 All doors and windows are in.
 The construction fence has been removed and site clean-up is in progress.
On the Inside:
 The ceiling has been painted and wall paint is near complete.
 The HVAC is up and running.
 Dropped ceilings and electrical fixtures are being installed.
 Installation of cabinetry, flooring, and interior clean-up will follow shortly.
What Next?
 We remain on-track for a Temporary Occupancy Permit in Early July with punch-list items taking us to
mid-July when we expect to have our final occupancy permit.
 Glass panels and doorway between the Narthex and the new area have been removed.
 Go to work for God.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Jesse and Kristen Kuhlen
TAX PREPARATION and ADVISORY SERVICES
Lee Thaete, CHFC, CLU
Home: 913-631-3573
TRAVEL AGENT, DESTINATION WEDDINGS, & HONEYMOONS
Jackie Waechter
816-260-8781
Blissful Honeymoons & Destination Weddings/
Jackie@blissfulhoneymoons.com
913-491-4585
Marketplace Animal Hospital
godseydvm@gmail.com
Final Touch Studios
rosemary@finaltouchstudios.net
VETERINARIAN
Brian Godsey
WEDDING & CUSTOM FLORAL DESIGN
Rosemary Clyde
913-422-1663
WINDOW COVERINGS (blinds, shades, plantation shutters)
Bruce Bergner
www.blindsetcetera.co Blinds Etc.
bbergner@everestkc.net
WINDOW WASHING
Paul Bishoff
913-634-3844
Paul Bishoff
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We ask for your continued prayers, for successful completion of this phase of construction and contributions
as God directs you. Remember… the completion of this phase is simply a milepost on our journey to build
out this campus allowing us to expand His work in this place.
ADULT MINISTRY
Myra Schraeder, Director
913.754.5802 or myra.schraeder@clcop.org
Cris Molina, Assistant
913.754.5844 or cris.molina@clcop.org
OCCUPATIONAL DIRECTORY
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23
Name
Adult Summer Sunday School
9:30 in the Worship Area
Informational Meeting for
New Small Group Leaders
ATTEND ~ worship, prayer and bible study
at home or away
ATTACH ~ introduce yourself to someone
new in your neighborhood, get to know
them and pray for them
ADHERE ~ plan a fellowship or service
gathering for your family or small group
ABIDE ~ pray and read your bible or a
daily devotion.
Next Orientation is
September 13, 9:30 a.m.
This is an open meeting for anyone considering the call to lead
a small group at Christ Lutheran Church this fall. We will be
doing a congregation-wide study, Matt Chandler does the
teaching, you facilitate the discussion.
At this meeting we will try to answer all of your questions about
leading a small group at Christ. Your attendance does not commit you to becoming a small group leader.
Contact Myra Schraeder for more information.
913-663-4446
Clyde & Wood, LLC
dennis_clyde@clydeandwood.com
Bryan E. Meyer
913-636-7241
The Law Office of Bryan Meyer
bryan@bryanmeyerlaw.com
Tammy Somogye
913-451-5106
Lathrop & Gage LLP
tsomogye@lathropgage.com
Dr. Brian Cook, D.C.
913-856-0200
Cook Family Chiropractic
http://cookfamilychiropractic.com
Dr. Marty DeCourcy, D.C.
913-383-3031
DeCourcy Chiropractic Clinic ART Provider & Instructor
Dr. Michael Flanery, D.C.
913-232-7111
Flanery Chiropractic Hand & Food & ART michael@kcsports.com
Dr. Steven Flanery, D.C.
913-232-7111
Flanery Chiropractic Hand & Food & ART steven@kcsports.com
912-940-6358
Bob Compton Photography
bob@bobcomptonphotography.com
913-764-7164
Mary Kay
www.marykay.com/cindytollefson
913-888-3311
gabbag, etc.
gabbag@kc.rr.com
913-709-9754
WoodMarks, Inc.
woodmarksinc@yahoo.com
913-634-3844
Paul Bishoff
Cindy Hink
913-451-7299
Pawz at Play
www.pawzatplay.com
ESSENTIAL OILS
Karen Holland
913-710-0221
Young Living Essential Oils
hollandk@kc.rr.com
913-226-8171
Dr. Nancy Fry, LLC
drnancy@nancyfry.com
913-710-0221
Juice Plus Tower Garden (aeroponic gardening) karenholland.towergarden.com
913-488-5069
Nice Home Interior Decorating
elsienice@kc.rr.com
913-706-4400
Inno-Hab Properties Inc.
homebyr@gmail.com
913-522-1426
Certified Water & Mold Restoration
kent@cwmrestoration.com
913-441-7800
Bryan Rapp Agency - American Family
www.bryanrappagency.com
Kristen Fink
913-244-9408
Janet Wells
913-888-3311
Melissa Wenzl
913-681-2316
LANDSCAPE and PATIO DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Silpada Designs Jewelry
Origami Owl
Premier Designs
positivelysilver@gmail.com
gabbag@kc.rr.com
mkwenzl@kc.rr.com
Aaron Espe
913-530-8503
AE Landscape Solutions
aelandscapesolutions@gmail.com
Kevin Schumm
913-788-9559
Exterior Decorators
kevin@extdec.com
COMMERCIAL & EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Bob Compton
COSMETICS
Cindy Tollefson
CUSTOM EMBROIDERY
Janet Wells
Mark Somogye
Everyone a Minister  Gifted to Serve
Shepherding
Faith
Wisdom
Encouragement
A Small Group Leader leads a small group in living out
Christion community by nurturing their spiritual growth in
relationship to God, one another and those who don’t yet know
Christ. Training and support provided.
A Discipling Mentor is someone willing to come alongside a
seeker or “younger” brother or sister in Christ to help him or her
move forward in the faith in a one-to-one up to one-to-three
situation. Apprenticeship and support provided.
Contact Myra Schraeder for more information.
Tammy Hanson
Reach out to Tammy and find out how you
can encourage one another along the way
as we follow Jesus.
Dennis M. Clyde
CUSTOM WOODWORKING, DESIGN & REMODLEING
New Member,
Was welcomed into membership June 21st.
We thank God for her presence among us
and pray that we may bless her as we carry
out our mission - together in Christ that others
may know Christ.
e-mail
CHIROPRACTOR
August 2nd 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering Space
How will you follow Jesus this summer?
Contact Information Business
ATTORNEY
Family Time
Summer, time to rest, relax and vacation with your
family. Many things keep us from church over the summer but
they shouldn’t keep us from growing our faith as a family or
individually. Christ Lutheran, in partnership with RightNow Media
can provide you with video content for every member of your
family. Registration for the site is available to anyone at CLC,
please contact Myra Schraeder or Cris Molina for your login.
https://www.rightnow.org/Content/VideoElement/135575
https://www.rightnow.org/Content/VideoElement/98580
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DECK STAINING
Paul Bishoff
DOG DAYCARE, BOARDING, GROOMING
EXECUTIVE COACH
Nancy Fry, Ph.D.
GARDENING
Karen Holland
HOME DECORATING
Elsie Nice
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Brent Thompson
HOME RESTORATION
Kent Friedeman
INSURANCE
Bryan Rapp
JEWELRY
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contact peggy.tharp@sbcglobal.net
CHRIST LUTHERAN NEWS
Plan to Sing!!!
If it’s hot & muggy right now, think about Christmas!
The Choir will begin rehearsing for the
Christmas Cantata the last weekend in
September. Yes, it’s early to be talking about
Christmas but I want to give you every
opportunity to plan ahead! If you would like to
be on the Choir Email List, send your email
address to me at Janet.Hibbard@clcop.org
More information will come to you as we get
into September. Enjoy your summer. Think
about singing!!
God bless! ~ Janet Hibbard
August Newsletter Deadline
If you have an article for the August newsletter,
please
email
your
article
to
laura.grossman@clcop.org
on
or
before
Wednesday, July 22nd.
Aluminum Can Drive
Thank You!
The Christ Lutheran Church & School Green
Team would like to thank you for recycling!
Although aluminum prices are down to $0.35
cents a pound, we still collected 76 lbs for a total
of $26.60. The money raised is planned to help
fund Christ Lutheran’s participation in the
Christmas Light Recycling Drive, which in turn
will provide jobs at Southeast Enterprises (http://
www.southeastenterprises.org/kcrecyclelights/)
to
160
adults
with
intellectual
and
developmental disabilities recycling the lights
and keeping the lights from the landfill.
ADULT MINISTRY
Myra Schraeder, Director
913.754.5802 or myra.schraeder@clcop.org
Cris Molina, Assistant
913.754.5844 or cris.molina@clcop.org
Thank You CLC Family!!!
Thank you so much for your prayers,
cards, kind words, hugs ,gifts and for
putting together a wonderful retirement
celebration and recognition of ministry.
I am truly blessed by the outpouring of
your love and grace.
In Christ,
Leta Sprecher
Thanks, too, for my CLC family and friends who proved
support in the way of cards, calls and prayers.
In the midst of all my illnesses this past month, we also
celebrated our 51st wedding anniversary and calls and
cards were received for that as well.
I feel truly blessed!!
Blessings to all,
“I don’t know if you’ve noticed – I’m guessing you have – but the world is a mess. Things are broken. People are broken.
And we run down different paths looking for answers. This is true for people both inside and outside the church. But the
glorious reality of the gospel is this: Christ changes everything.”
Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor of Teaching
The Village Church in Dallas/Fort Worth
In REDEMPTION: How Christ Changes Everything, Pastor Kunze and Pastor Meyers will take us on the journey of asking
how Christ changes every part of your life and mine. We will learn the answers that transform our minds, our hearts and
our day to day lives to live life in the abundance Jesus intended. There messages will be based on the themes of Matt
Chandler’s series RECOVERING REDEMPTION.
Small Groups and the Sunday morning adult bible study will use Matt Chandler’s teaching and study materials, RECOVERING REDEMPTION for their study topic throughout the fall semester. You will not want to miss this!
Pat Tabel
Operation Christmas Child
Calling All Girls of All Ages!!!
A WinC Event Save the Date for the
150 Blanket Challenge!!!
The Operation Christmas Child Packing Party will be
here before we know it! Save the Date for November
14, 2015 and join K-Love at Christ Lutheran Church to
help pack boxes.
Want to help out between now and the Packing Party?
We are in need of the items listed below. Please
consider gathering some of these items to include in gift
boxes at the Packing Party.
 Crayons
 Marble Sets
 T-shirts (children's sizes)
 Small Stuffed Animals
 Tote Bags
 Rulers/Protractors
 Washcloths and Soap
 Small Tool Kits
 Hairbrushes
 Nails/Screws
 Flip Flops
 Small Hammers
 Hats - visor or bucket
 Toy Cars
styles are best
 Decks of Cards
 Small Bouncy Balls
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When:
Where:
Who:
Why:
Saturday, October 3rd from 8:30 a.m. ~ 10:30 a.m.
CLC School Library & the new Gathering Space
Moms, Daughters, Grandmothers, Sisters, Aunts, Granddaughters of all ages
To give to someone hurting and let them know we care about them. By tying and donating the no-sew
fleece blankets, we are giving a hug and comfort.
This year, we are excited to add Children’s Mercy Hospital to our recipients in addition to Rose Brooks, Mother’s
Refuge and Safe Home. Displaced, abused and ill they all need a hug.
Come at 8:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast. Great prizes will once again be awarded throughout the
morning. Suggested donations is $20 to help cover fabric costs. Sign-up will be in the Narthex in September.
Questions, call Lorna Stewart, co-chair , 913.207.7192.
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Cris Molina, REACH Coordinator
913.754.5844
cris.molina@clcop.org
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
CHRIST LUTHERAN NEWS
The school bells will be ringing soon!
Which means that it’s time for our fourth annual School Supply and Food Drive. The need in
our area is greater now than it has ever been. More parents than ever are trying to figure out
how they will be able to purchase the supplies that their children need in order to begin the
school year. Will you be that neighbor that helps or the neighbor that crosses to the other
side of the street?
Help now. . .
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Begin purchasing school supplies and food items, place
them in the barrel in the lobby
Help with the event . . .
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Distribute invitations to neighborsSaturday, August 1st, 10 a.m.
Pick up items from our neighbors Saturday, August 8th, 11 a.m.
Glue sticks
Erasers
Watercolors
Divider tabs
Backpacks
Rulers
Scissors
TI-30xa calculators
3-ring binders (1” & 2”)
Wide rule notebook paper
CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES
Suggested Food Donations:
Suggested School Supplies:
 No. 2 pencils
 Crayons
 Plastic school boxes
 Spiral notebooks
 Yellow highlighters
 Dry erase markers
 Pocket only folders
 Colored pencils
 Colored markers
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Flour
Sugar
Canned meat/tuna
Boxed meals
Peanut butter and jelly
Pasta sauce
Pasta (2 lbs. or less packages)
Canned vegetables or fruit
Crackers
2 lb. packages of rice
Canned or dried soups
Hot and cold cereal
Macaroni and cheese
2 lb. packages of dried beans
Personal hygiene items
Toilet paper
Church Financials May
CLT Meeting Minutes
are available in the
church office.
Any questions can
be emailed to
clt.clcop@gmail.com
Things to note:
 Monthly average contributions needed to sustain General Operating plan for our new fiscal year: $150,586.
 New for Fiscal Year 2016 starting July is the Capital Fund FY16. This fund is to provide for building
and equipment upgrades. Please consider an extra gift to help fund the items on this list. Click here for
more information.
 Our largest offerings in July were $143,154 which was our total in 2012. We could really benefit by having
that total exceed this July.
 Average Worship Attendance for May: 641
 For more detailed financial information click here.
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CHRIST LUTHERAN EARLY
EDUCATION CENTER
Michelle Howard, Director, 913.754.5813
michelle.howard@clcop.org
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
Cris Molina, REACH Coordinator
913.754.5844
cris.molina@clcop.org
upcoming events from our mission partners...
Bikers with a Mission - funds will be used
Lutheran Services Golf Benefit
to provide City Union Mission clients with
bus tokens, assistance with doctor bills and
other items for which they need assistance.
Make plans now to participate in this fun golf
event that benefits three area Lutheran
agencies, Hollis Renewal Center, Lutheran
Urban Mission Agency (LUMA) and Metro
Lutheran Ministry (MLM).
Saturday, July 11th. Registration begins at
noon with lunch and a program at Worth
Harley Davidson and ends around 5 p.m. with
dinner and a pre-concert before the Rock-nRoll Dream Concert at Cricket Wireless
Amphitheater. Visit BIKERSwithaMISSION.org
for registration
fees, ride perks
and so much
more.
Golf benefit happens on Monday, September
28th, 1 p.m. at Falcon Lakes, Basehor, KS.
Shadow of His Wings
Begin making plans now to come with us on
our next trip to visit the kids and staff at
Shadow of His Wings in Monjas, Guatemala.
Trip dates are February 6th - 14th.
Informational meetings will be held in
September where fees, deadline for
participation and many other details will be
discussed. The trip is
open to kids beginning at
13, as long as they are
accompanied by a parent.
Contact Cris Molina for
more info.
MLM Servant Appreciation Party
 As we look back on this past school year, Christ Lutheran Early Education Center has a lot to celebrate and
much to be thankful for!
We are thankful for the many children and families we had the opportunity to serve and share the love of Jesus with!
We are thankful for, and excited about, the progress made towards our National Lutheran Schools Accreditation!
We are thankful for the opportunity to serve in this beautiful facility alongside AMAZING people!
We are thankful for two new classrooms and a larger playground space as well as all the hands who made that
possible!
 We celebrate with Leta Sprecher as she begins a new adventure…retirement, and we are thankful for the time,
energy and servant heart that she invested in our Early Education Center. We thank God for the legacy that she
leaves and are excited to see what God has in store for the future!
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Sunday, July 12th, 4 - 6 p.m. at Blessings
Abound’s new store at 103rd & Metcalf. A fun
event to celebrate all of
MLM’s wonderful volunteers!
Check out the REACH table in the lobby
to find a way to help with the School
Supply and Food Drive!
“Together in Christ, helping children to connect
with Jesus as Lord and Savior.”
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CARE MINISTRY
Together in Christ, Caring for God’s People
Heidi Masters, Director 913.754.5806
heidi.masters@clcop.org
Lisa Jackson Coordinator of Care Connections, 913.754.5812
lisa.jackson@clcop.org
Connie Hahs, Support Groups 913.754.5815
connie.hahs@clcop.org
Melissa Wenzl, Care Needs 913.754.5803
melissa.wenzl@clcop.org
Care Ministry 24/7 Contact Line, 913.754.5812
careministry@clcop.org
Learn, Grow, and Serve by Becoming a Stephen Minister
Accepting Applications Now
Training Begins This Fall
Do you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening?
If so, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.
Christ Lutheran will be training another class of Stephen Ministers this fall. Stephen Ministers
provide emotional and spiritual support and care to people who are going through a difficult
time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation,
chronic illness, or loneliness.
To find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact the Care Team at
913.754.5812 or careministry@clcop.org
THANK YOU
Carole Vahsholtz for
hosting our June
event!
Fun on Lake Quivera
August 9th, 4 p.m. at the home of
Jim and Susan Wright
410 Terrace Trail East, Lake Quivera, KS
Jim and Susan will provide chicken as the entrée as well as a dessert. Attendees should bring a dish to pass and BYOB.
Weather permitting, they will have pontoon boat tours of the lake. Questions? Jim & Susan home: 913.248.0017 or
Susan cell: 913.620.8994.
PLEASE RSVP to jfw913@gmail.com or via the blue attendance card.
Friends -- About a year ago, Christ Lutheran Care Ministry Team organized a fellowship group for those aged
55+. Since then we’ve enjoyed many varied activities together like an ice cream social, train ride, touring a historical
mansion, dining out on German food, pot-luck soup and chili, gorged on desserts, sponsored foster children at Christmas, enjoyed a hayride, an evening of table games, and in June a picnic-pot-luck thanks to Carole Vahsholtz who hosted a fun evening of good food and fellowship, not dampened by the rain! Each event was planned by one of us who took
responsibility to set the activity, time and place. August will find us at the home of Jim and Susan Wright -- details
above. But the fall and winter months are blank. That’s where you come in! We can attend one of the many
plays, concerts or even Shakespeare in the park? Maybe splurge for an evening or matinee at dinner theatre? Winery
visit? What would YOU like to do? If you’re busy, let’s make it a potluck at church! Please consider making some
plans and hosting an upcoming event for our group, and let Melissa Wenzl know so they can get the word out.
If you plan it, we WILL come!
-Jan Borst
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CHRIST LUTHERAN
SCHOOL
Steve Vandemark, Principal
steve.vandemark@clcop.org
Christine Fritz, Administrative Assistant
christine.fritz@clcop.org
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
These inspired words of God offer us a timely, spiritual reminder as we recently closed out
another school year and look forward to the days ahead. “Those who hope in the LORD” – as the
prophet Isaiah speaks – are those today who firmly hold onto the unchanging promises of God’s
Holy Word and profess their faith and true hope in Jesus Christ. It is my prayer that each of us
would always remember the blessings that are ours through faith in Christ. May the “days of
summer” offer special opportunities to share God’s love in Christ with others.
Once again, a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of the Griffin families who have
made me (along with the Vandemark family) feel so warm and welcome this past school year. I am
so very proud of the effort of our students as they continue on their faith journey, working towards
becoming the future generation of Christian leaders. Also, I am very proud of the number of service
opportunities in which our students participated, whether it was at school, in our local community,
or globally.
Have a blessed rest of the summer and may Jesus always keep you in His care. And remember
students…it’s great to be a Griffin!
In and through Him,
Steve Vandemark
Principal
Looking ahead to the 2015-16
school year, a couple of dates to
include on your calendar:
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Monday, August 10 – Welcome Back to School Night
Wednesday, August 12 – First day of school and opening chapel; dismissal at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19 – Parent Orientation Night
Saturday, September 12 (tentative) – School Family Picnic here at CLC / CLS!
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Brent Howard, Director
brent.howard@clcop.org
Dave Pauli, Sr. High Coordinator
Dnkpauli@sbcglobal.net
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
CARE MINISTRY
Together in Christ, Caring for God’s People
Heidi Masters, Director 913.754.5806
heidi.masters@clcop.org
Lisa Jackson Coordinator of Care Connections, 913.754.5812
lisa.jackson@clcop.org
Connie Hahs, Support Groups 913.754.5815
connie.hahs@clcop.org
Melissa Wenzl, Care Needs 913.754.5803
melissa.wenzl@clcop.org
Care Ministry 24/7 Contact Line, 913.754.5812
careministry@clcop.org
Available Year Round:
Returning this fall:
Looking for facilitators:
For more information on our support
groups, please visit us on the web at:
www.clcop.org/support-groups
or contact Connie Hahs at
913.754.5815
questions about any
Ministry, please feel
free to contact us at
913.754.5812 or
Exploring faith and the great outdoors at Lutheran Valley Retreat
Last month, 35 CLYM members joined nearly 100 other
Lutheran high school students at LVR near Colorado
Springs. Daily activities included worship together
(middle left), hanging out with friends (middle right),
bible study in the cabins, service projects, a climb to the
top of Mt. Cedar (top right), challenging team building
exercises, and free time on a fishing lake, archery range,
horseback riding on mountain trails, rock/boulder
climbing, and on a high ropes course, where college
freshman David Nelson was one of only a few to conquer
the tower (top left). Thanks to all the adults and parents
who made our summer trip so successful!
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visit our table at the
Faith Family Fair
in late August.
Mothers of Teens and
Tweens Christian
Book Club
Book Club
CARE
cONNECTION 101
If you have any
aspect of Care
Mothers Matter to Christ
Care Connection works to keep our faith family connected with our members who are entering their freshmen year
of college. We are looking for a team of volunteers to
assist with assembling care packages before both winter
and spring finals and to write notes to them a couple
times throughout the year. If you are interested, please
contact Melissa Wenzl at Melissa.wenzl@clcop.org
Care Meals & Visits ~
Thank you to the following individuals who provided
a care meal or care visit recently: Monica Post, Vicki
Crawley, Karen Worthington, Joanne Norem, Ken
Wiezorek , Terry Sinclair, Janet Wellls & John Hart.
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Brent Howard, Director
brent.howard@clcop.org
James Caldwell, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
james.caldwell@clcop.org
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Brent Howard, Director
brent.howard@clcop.org
Michelle Laytham, Middle School Coordinator
mlaytham@everestkc.net
CHILDREN & YOUTH
On June 8-12, 220+ children and 60+ volunteers attended VBS and
learned about our mighty God. The children raised over $430 to go
toward children in Thailand receiving New Testaments. We thank ALL
who participated in attendance, in prayer, and in donation! May God bless
you for your amazing support of our VBS every year at Christ Lutheran!
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