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The
Church-A-Gram
is a monthly publication of Christ Church intended to keep members, neighbors, and friends fully informed of our ministry, program and activities.
Activities listed are open to anyone wishing to attend. Some activities require registration by calling the church office(610) 352-1610,or the completion of a registration form which needs to be returned to the church office prior to the event.
Monthly Newsletter - March 2010
the cHURCH-A-GRAM
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MARCH 28
PALM SUNDAY Sunday School at 9 AM
Festival Services at 8:15 & 10:30 AM
Distribution of Palms
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Maundy Thursday - April 112N & 7:30 : Holy Communion
APRIL 2
GOOD FRIDAY
12 N - 3 PM The Seven Words from The Cross
Dr. Karl Krueger, preaching
7:30 PM Tenebrae
- a service of darkness & shadows
Easter Eve Vigil - April 3
7:30 PM
APRIL 4 - EASTER
The Christians’ Great Day !
Worship at 8:15 & 10:30 AM 
Both services in the Nave
Trumpet - Organ - Special Music
Sermon - Holy Communion
Special Sunday School Assembly at 9 AM
Parents . . .
Plan to attend the
SUNDAY SCHOOL
EASTER ASSEMBLYApril 4
9 AM
Special presentation
by students !
A LONG TIME AGO our ancestors in the faith saw the wisdom in setting aside a period of time to contemplate the sacrificial life and death of our Blessed Lord. This period of 40 days plus six Sundays we call LENT . . . beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending at Easter. The Church makes a special effort to focus worship, study and service to nurture your soul and stretch your faith. That’s why you are encouraged to set aside extra time to attend what is scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays along with your Sunday morning commitment.
DO YOU KNOW why we include The Stations of The Cross in our schedule for Lent? The 30 minute liturgy offered on Fridays provides meaningful reflections on the incidents that took place as Jesus carried His cross to Calvary. It is not only instructive, but contemplative, as each of the stations includes thoughts applicable to our lives today. This year alternative times are being made available for those who would like to experience this service. Some Fridays we gather at 12 Noon and some at 6 PM. Please refer to the schedule listed in this issue.
LENT 2010
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
- in the Nave -Join us Fridays to walk the path Jesus took to
Calvary’s hill. This 30 minute devotion is a powerful recollection of
the events related to His crucifixion.
Friday Mar. 5 - 6 PM
Friday Mar. 19 - 12 Noon
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FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES
for 5th Graders begin
Sunday - March 14
9 AM
in the Booker Room
Parents must attend
the first class with their child.
Class will take their
First Communion
Maundy Thursday - April 1
at 7:30 PM
APRIL 4 is the date for Easter this year. As we anticipate the greatest festival day in the calendar of the Church, please note elsewhere in this issue is the order form for placing lilies around the altar. We respectfully request you honor the deadline and give prompt attention to returning your desire to remember or honor a loved one on this glorious day.
HAVE YOU CHECKED the bulletin board in the Narthex lately? Each week there are special announcements to keep you informed of our ministries.
NEW OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION At the February meeting of Church Council new officers were elected. Congratulations to Harry Hardee, Jr. who is now the President of the Congregation; Deborah Brower, Vice-President; and Paul Forberger, Secretary. Cynthia Moultrie and Gladys Collins were re-elected as Treasurer and Financial Secretary respectively.
THE LENTEN COIN FOLDER sent to your home in a separate mailing provides all of us the opportunity to exercise a daily discipline of extending ourselves during the six week period prior to Easter. There was a time when people thought of denial during the Lenten season, but in recent years the emphasis has been on ways to stretch our desire to do the Lord’s work. Your gifts by coin or check in the folder are directed in support of our ministry to people. Our gratitude is great to all who participate in this seasonal reminder of sharing God’s love in our community.
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE UPPER DARBY
FOOD CENTER
Help Us Feed Those Who
Need Food In Our Community !
Item of The Month:
PASTA SAUCE
( please check expiration dates before placing in the special box in the Gathering Place)
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SUNDAY AFTER SUNDAY children receive supervision and care in our Nursery. The Nursery volunteers are to be on duty by 10 AM until the second service is over. Penny Algeo is the Captain of our Nursery Staff. Our appreciation is expressed to Penny and those who keep their assignment each week caring for children under the age of six.
ANOTHER SUMMER of fun and learning begins June 21 when Summer Day Camp opens its doors. Now is the time to register campers between the ages of 5 to 14. Registration brochures are available in the Narthex or by calling the Camp Office at 610-352-7037.APRIL 4 is the date for Easter this year. As we anticipate the greatest festival day in the calendar of the Church, please note that elsewhere in this issue is the order form for placing lilies around the altar. We respectfully request you honor the deadline and give prompt attention to returning your desire to remember or honor a loved one on this glorious day.
IT IS ALWAYS A JOY when parents turn our way to have children baptized. The Lutheran Church encourages baptisms of infants within the first three months of birth. To assist parents and godparents in better understanding their role regarding the promises made at baptism of a child, Christ Church provides a special conference for parents and godparents. This session is most helpful in explaining the meaning of The Sacrament and how our congregation is eager to help parents provide a nurturing environment in which their child can grow in faith. Should you know of folks who desire to have their child baptized, please encourage them to call the church office, 610-352-1610~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Debt Reduction Offering
on Feb. 21 was
$1,099
Next 2nd Offering
Sunday - March 21
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WHO IS TEACHING
YOUR CHILDREN
BIBLE STORIES ??
Our Sunday School meets each Sunday at 9 AM !!
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Join the crowd
at the next
Friday - March 12
7 PM
Wagner Hall
It’s Free - It’s Fun - It’s good for you and you’ll laugh a lot !
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SUNDAY SERVICES are conducted at Christ Church regardless of weather conditions. While we do not encourage members to travel at risk of life or limb, those who do make the effort will find others here keeping the vigil. Our thanks to those who make it possible to keep the sidewalks open, parking lot plowed, and who tend to other matters in order for worship to take place regardless of the circumstances.
IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING email communications from us it is because we do not have your current or correct email address. More and more of our members appreciate receiving important information regarding church life (e.g; funeral notices, etc) this way. Please send your email address to our email address . . . clcud@libertynet.org
PERHAPS YOU’VE NOTICED the green and yellow container on our parking lot for the purpose of collecting paper. This container is called The Paper Retriever and my be used for the disposal of all kinds of paper . . . and paper only. It is part of our effort to encourage recycling . . . and be good stewards of natural resources. The container provides information on the items that may be placed in it . . .newspapers, magazines, shredded paper, paperback books, mail, catalogues, etc. Whenever you come to church bring paper
GIFT CARD 
FRIDAY - March 26
Wagner Hall
Doors open at 6:30 P
Games begin 7 PM
20 Games for $20
Raffles ! 50/50! Door Prizes! Food!
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Lunch & Lecture Series
A Ministry of The Parish Nurse Program.
Lecture Series funding provided by The Women of the ELCA.
Fridays 12 n - 2 p
March 26, 2010 - Decluttering: You Deserve To Be Organized !
Presenter: Jean Back, Survival Essentials
ALL LUNCH & LECTURES TAKE PLACE AT
ANNA’S PLACE AT 248 LONG LANE (FIRST FL.)
NOTE: Registration required. Call. 610-352-7008
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Eat Smart: Pay LessNeed help stretching your food dollar?
Join us for 7 Free Cooking Classes. . .
Learn how to prepare nutritious
family meals on a budget !
Tuesdays - Feb. 9 to Mar. 23, 2010
10 AM - 12 N
Registration Required
Please call Penny Bouma at
610-352-7008 to register.
LOOKING FOR INFO ON CARAVANERS TRIPS ? - Check out the Caravaners of Christ Church page above
We're going to Longwood Gardens !!
.SAVE THE DATE . . . 
HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY
HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY April 11th
Start thinking of a silly hat
to wear, crazy clothing,
funny glasses, rabbit ears,
goofy shoes, etc.
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SAVE YOUR ACME RECEIPT TAPES
THEY CAN BENEFIT CHRIST CHURCH !
Please collect as many as you can and place them in the Acme bag on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
Note: this program will be ending soon - Please save as many as you can and send to the church by April 15, so we can be included in their final checks.
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NOTE: PHILABUNDANCE DOES NOT COME WHEN TEMP IS BELOW 32*
IF IN DOUBT - CALL 215-220-1920
Fresh For Alla Philabundance program
Fresh Produce . . .
FREE for those who
need it.
EVERY FRIDAY
10:30 - 11:30 am
on the parking lot of
Christ Lutheran Community Church
7240 Walnut St. Upper Darby
Bring your own bags or boxes
No ID or Verification required
Does not affect other benefits
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WEDNESDAYS AT 10 AM
The Women’s Support Group
meets at Anna’s Place, 248 Long Lane..
Under the direction of
our Parish Nurse,
this group talks about a
variety of common concerns
SHARE - LISTEN - LEARN - CARE
All women welcome.
For information call 610-352-7008.
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ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED
ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Sundays, July 18, 25
Aug. 1, 8, 22, 29
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
All dates for 2010 can be viewed on the Altar Flowers & Candles page - click above
and a reservation form is there also for you to print.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYA prayer shawl is a hand-knitted or crocheted shawl made with prayer for someone going through a transition. Are you or someone you know in need of prayer and tangible reassurance that others are praying for you/him/her?
Talk with the Parish Nurse at 610-352-7008 about a Prayer Shawl.
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EACH SUNDAY IN 2010
we need to receive
$6,224
in offerings to meet our budget.
Your faithful support with your offering envelopes and special gifts makes it possible for us to do the Lord’s work.
Thank you for sending your offerings in the mail
on the Sundays you cannot be present.
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