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“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of do-ing, but let us encourage one another—and all the

more as you see the Day approaching.” - Hebrews 10:24,25

You may know what a huge difference a little encouragement makes. When your burdens seem especially heavy, when the future looks bleak, when the darkness seems overwhelming . . . just a little encouragement can change the entire horizon.

Most all of us have been there. I hope that you have also experienced the blessing of encourage-ment from a friend, family member, church friend, etc.

I just got off the phone with a new pastor-friend who is hurting so bad you can’t help but notice. He is lacking the normal drive I have seen in him. His voice is weaker. He looks as if he is worn out. I know he is not sleeping well.

We talked for about half an hour where I reminded him of the promises of God and I was able to tell him with a sense of surety that there will be better days ahead. There will, again, be days of laughter and joy.

I was able to be so sure because I was once in his shoes. I, too, needed to be reminded of God’s

promises. I had a friend who encouraged me and prayed with me. I don’t know how I would have survived without that critical, timely encourage-ment. Even a little hope can entirely change one’s perspective.

I’m sure that everyone who reads this can think of a difficult time of life when they needed encourage-ment. Have you ever thought that God allowed you to go through such things so that you would be able to relate-to and help another who is hurting in a similar way? I can see God’s fingerprints all over that kind of plan.

These are troubling days and the times are dark. People all around us are hurting in many different ways. Can you think of any opportunity that God has put in front of you to lift up another? I’m sure you can. God’s plan is that we support and encourage each other, especially as we see the Last Day approaching. Pray that He opens your eyes to see others in need and then that He will give you the words to help.

It is God alone who can give us a fresh start, a new beginning, with the promise of His abiding presence and help. Let’s remind each other of that wonderful fact. After all, we’re in this together!

In His Service,

Pastor Mark

Confirmation / Joyful Faith Circle October Baptism Anniversary Service

Memorials & Gifts / New Members Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes

PASTOR’S LETTER

The p ower of encour a gement

October 2016 Messenger

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Acolyte Schedule:

10/2: Evan Freed & Conrad Ledebuhr

10/9: Ethan Schlageter & Alisha Sommerfeld

10/16: Georgelle Benson & Jordan Bergevin

10/23: Nathan Cowell & Evan Freed

10/30: Conrad Ledebuhr & Ethan Schlageter

Meal Providers:

10/5: Benson Family

10/12: Ledebuhr Family

10/19: Freed Family

10/26: Volrath

conf irmat ion OCTOBER

Join us at the Sunday, October 9th worship service in

celebrating the children who were baptized at Christ

Lutheran Church three years ago:

Marlee Peterson

Baptized October 6, 2013

These children will receive their baptism keepsake

and a continued commitment from the congregation

to strengthen the gift of faith in their hearts.

“Whoever welcomes one of �ese little children in my name

welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me

does not welcome me but �e one who sent me.”

- Mark 9:37

Ba p t ism a nniver sa ry ser vic e OCTOBER

Joyful F a ith circl e SUBMITTED BY KLEONE BRANN

Joyful Faith Circle met on Wednesday, September. 2lst.

Lunch was served and our Bible Study continued with

the Book of Esther.

Last month we learned how the evil Haman was

hanged and Queen Esther was given the estate of

Haman. Esther then appointed Mordecai to be over

Haman’s Estate. King Xerxes was pleased with

Mordecai and appointed him second in command to

the king. An earlier decree from Haman doomed the

Jewish people in the Persian Kingdom to be killed on

a certain day that had been drawn by lot. Since any

decree signed by the king could not be revoked,

Queen Esther again appealed to King Xerxes to have a

new order be written to overrule the original one that

would destroy the Jews in the King’s province. The

king agreed and presented his signet ring to Mordecai

which would seal any order written. The king told

Mordecai to write any order he wanted in the king’s

name and it would be honored. The decree granted

the Jews in every city and province the right to

assemble and protect themselves, to destroy, kill and

annihilate any armed forces of any nationality that

might attack them and their women and children, and

to plunder (steal) the property of their enemies. These

orders were written in the script and language of each

province and people so it was clearly understood.

When this edict came out, in every city and province

the Jewish people celebrated with joy and happiness.

Many people from other nationalities became Jews

because of the fear of the Jews, as they saw the power

of Mordecai and how he was helping the Jewish

people. The day this edict was to take place was the

thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of

Adar.

Next month we will study how this decree was

executed and even more reversals that occurred since

the first lesson in Book of Esther.

· · N e x t m o n t h :

All women are invited and encouraged to attend

W e d n e s d a y , o c t o b e r 1 9 t h a t 9 : 3 0 a m

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The Men’s Club welcomes ALL men to our monthly breakfast and events. Breakfast meetings are informal

gatherings during which we share some food and often some form of service to our church community or an

informative lecture on a topic of interest (e.g. fish habitat, etc.).

O u r M i s s i on : To support Christ Lutheran Church and School and its members through service and faith based activities

while enjoying the camaraderie of friendship. To build our faith and knowledge of God the Father, God the

Son and God the Holy Spirit along with creating fellowship with our families and each other by serving and

spreading the Word of God to our community.

Last month: Breakfast Meeting, September 10, 2016 - Pastor Homp gave a brief meditation from 1 John 1:9, which

reminds us that God is faithful to forgive and to cleanse us from all our sin. Jesus’ message is a call to repent

and believe; repentance means desiring to surrender sins (sinful practices) to the life-changing ministry of the

Holy Spirit.

U p c om i n g p r o j e c t s : Saturday, October 1st: Fall Clean Up! Caulk windows and concrete Joints.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

M en ’ s B i b l e S t u d y : Last Month: Mark Chapter 15:

Roman Trial (before Pilate),

Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus.

N E X T B I B L E S T U D Y :

Monday, October 17th, 6:30 pm

Mark Chapter 16: The empty

tomb; the resurrected Jesus (He is

living!) meets with His disciples;

the Great Commission; Jesus

ascends to heaven.

The will complete our study of the

Gospel of mark. Next: leaning to-

ward a study of a shorter epistle

(probably Colossians), but still

open to suggestions as to the

book, as well as to changing day

and time of Bible study meetings

(currently 3rd Monday each

month).

O p p or t u n it i e s f or F u r t h er S er v i c e :

Is God calling you to use the gifts

He has given you for His

purposes?

We have a continuing need for

volunteers for home visitations,

for ushers and involvement with

board of Deacons. Or perhaps

there is something else you'd like

to help with. God gifts the Church

through its members – even you!

S er v i c e R e que s t : If you are in need of a service to be performed, please contact us via the church office. We are happy to serve your need!

MEN’S CLUB CORNER

· · F u t u r e E v ent s C a l en d a r : Saturday, October 1st 8:00 am Breakfast Meeting

Fall Clean Up

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with

one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sins. If

we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in

us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:7-9

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I will make you into a great nation; I will

bless you. I will make your name great. You

will be a blessing to others. - Genesis 12:2

God was pleased Abraham believed His

promises. God blessed Abraham because of

his faith. God promised Abraham a big family

and lots of land. When God told Abram to

pack all he had and go to a new land,

Abram obeyed!

Similarly, when God told Noah to build an ark,

he did it. Noah did not ask questions;

he just trusted God.

Sometimes it is easy to understand God’s ways

and God’s plans. Sometimes it is not so easy.

Either way, know that God loves and cares and

saves! Trust God’s plan and His timing.

(1st thru 5th)

Memory Verses “For I know the plans I have for

you,” declares the LORD, “plans

to prosper you and not to harm

you, plans to give you

hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Sometimes you have to take a chance. Consider Esther,

a Jew who was made Queen of Persia. A wicked man

named Haman plans terrible evil upon God’s people.

Will Esther risk her life to confront the king,

and save the Jewish nation?

1st thru 5th Grade Lesson Activities:

• God has Plans for You (arts/crafts)

• Esther (cinema presentation)

• Esther (dramatic performance)

• Power of God (science)

• Zonk (game to review Esther)

Esther’s faith in God, and prayer for guidance allowed

her strength and courage to step up,

trusting God was in control.

We should ask for God’s help and direction, too.

Sometimes your action makes all the

difference in the world!

Faith does not make things easy;

it makes them possible. - Luke 1:37

CHI L DREN’S MIN IST RY SUBMITTED BY LINDA KUECHLE

Preschoolers & Kindergarteners

OCTOBER LESSONS

• Noah and the Flood • God Calls Abram

• Abram Rescues Lot • God’s Covenant with Abram

• Abraham’s Visitors

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A heartfelt thank you to the congregation for their

generous support of the . . . . . . . . .

The children are the future of Christianity. KICK

is actively working to instill the Christian life,

morals and values into these impressionable

KICK car wash fundraiser!

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Memor ia l s & gi f t s CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

In Memory of Julie Kastel

By:

Borgny Ager

Robert & Mary Jo Buss

Virginia Hakes

Carol Johnson

Mickey Johnson

Mary Lou Keegan

Don Leifheit

Carol Sue Olson

Shirley Rosenow

Jane Schneider

Bob & Ellen Wing

In Memory of Sylvia Pfanku

By:

Borgny Ager

Anonymous

thank you

new member s CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Please welcome these new members

to our congregation:

Mary Campbell

Tim & Yvonne Hedrington

Lori Mayer & her daughter Danni

Crystal Ruzicka

David & Judy Thur

Accept one ano�er, �en, just as

Christ accepted you, in order to

bring praise to God.

- Romans 15:7

thank sgiving DINNER BOXES

Help feed local families in need this Thanksgiving. Later this month we will be collecting food items for the less

fortunate in Chippewa County. Items needed are bags of potatoes, stuffing mixes, canned cranberry sauce, canned

green beans, heat & serve buns and pre-packaged dessert mixes.

A Thrivent Action Team has been put into place to cover the cost of the turkeys that will accompany your donated

items. We are partnering with Faith Lutheran Church for this program again this year.

You can sign up and drop off food items at the designated area in the Narthex later in the month. Food items will

be due to the church by Thursday, November 17th. Turkey meals will be boxed and delivered the week of

Thanksgiving.

Coffee 8 & 12 oz styrofoam cups All cotton dish cloths

Cookies 6 inch styrofoam plates Sunday fellowship treats

Napkins Hot chocolate mix packets (sign up in fellowship hall) } supp

lies

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october

Birthdays and Anniversaries

CELEBRATE WITH US

FOLLOWING

SUNDAY SERVICE

OCTOBER 16TH

Tim & Eva Bergevin 2

Trevor & Holly Weiland 3

Don Jr. & Eunice Shilts 7

Cari Alexander 7

Annie Zwiefelhofer 7

Elliana Kuhnert 8

Dan & Cari Alexander 10

Dan & Tammy Modl 11

Allen Bateman 11

Nels & Tabatha Peterson 12

Brad & Jamie Polzin 12

Julie Morse 14

Abbigail Volrath 14

Nate & Jessica Wright 15

Inf ormat ion and dat es USEFUL

Robert Ryman 16

David & VeeAnn Solum 17

Ellen Wing 17

Kari Ledebuhr 19

Shirley Rosenow 20

Darwin & Betty Bergstrom 21

Jordan Sedivy 22

Beth Nowak 23

Ashley Likar 23

Reid Sommerfeld 23

James & Linda Goss 24

Lauralee Hills 24

Peter Smith 31

christlutheranchippewafalls.com Check it out! Access this newsletter, most recent Sunday sermon, worship times,

church facebook page and much more.

church WEBSITE

cont a ct INFO

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 467 E. Colome Street | Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

[email protected] | 715.723.8273

PASTOR MARK HOMP

[email protected]

If you find a need for prayer in your life or in the life of a friend, you are invited

to put our Prayer Chain to use. Please call Marcie Greenwood at: 715-289-4504 pr ayer

CHAIN

O Ct USHERS

Al Bateman Josh Zwiefelhofer Matt Krantz

Monthly Contributions Needed: $11,911.00

Income Received for the Month of October: $10,954.00 oct ober

FINANCIALS

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:00AM Men’s Club Breakfast/Meeting and Fall Clean Up

2 8:15AM Praise Group

9:30AM Worship/SS/Communion

10:30AM Fellowship

10:50AM Bible Study

6:30PM Adult Volleyball

3 9:00AM Peacemakers

5:30PM Bible Study

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4:30PM Confirmation 5:30-6:30PM K.I.C.K. (3-11 years old)

6:30PM Worship/Communion

7:20-8:30PM K.I.C.K. (12-18 years old)

6 7 8:30AM Willing Workers

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9:30AM Worship/SS

BAPTISM ANNIVERSARY SERVICE

10:30AM Fellowship

10:50AM Bible Study



5:30PM Bible Study

11 7:00PM CLS School Board Mtg

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4:30PM Confirmation

5:30-6:30PM K.I.C.K. (3-11 years old)

6:30PM Worship

7:20-8:30PM K.I.C.K. (12-18 years old)

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14 8:30AM Willing Workers

6:00PM CLS Fall Harvest Party

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9:30AM Worship/SS/ Communion

10:30AM Fellowship/ Birthday & Anniversary Celebration

10:50AM Bible Study



5:30PM Bible Study

6:30PM Men’s Bible Study

Newsletter Submissions Due to the Church Office

18 19 9:30AM Joyful Faith Mtg

4:30PM Confirmation

5:30-6:30PM K.I.C.K. (3-11 years old)

6:30PM Worship/Communion

7:20-8:30PM K.I.C.K. (12-18 years old)

20 4PM-7PM CLS Fall Spaghetti Dinner

21 8:30AM Willing Workers

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9:30AM Worship/SS

DEACONS & ELDERS MEETING

10:30AM Fellowship



9:30AM Worship/SS

10:30AM Fellowship

10:50AM Bible Study


24 9:00AM

Peacemakers

5:30PM Bible Study

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25 26 4:30PM Confirmation

5:30-6:30PM K.I.C.K. (3-11 years old)

6:30PM Worship

7:20-8:30PM K.I.C.K. (12-18 years old)

27 28 8:30AM Willing Workers

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