Monthly Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter - July 2010

IT’S SUMMER . . .

AND GOD’S GOODNESS IS EVERYWHERE !

WE’VE GOT A LOT TO CELEBRATE !!

SUMMER

SUNDAY SCHOOL

each week at 9 am

in the air-conditioned

Booker Room

with

Miss Pat & Friends

Sundays till Aug. 22 !

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SATURDAY, JULY 17

CHURCH PICNIC

12 – 6 PM

at the

Garrett-Williamson Foundation

in Newtown Square

Swimming - Food - Entertainment - Games

Make your reservations NOW!

Reservation Deadline is Sunday, July 11 !!

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JOIN US IN WELCOMING

youth groups from

NORTH CAROLINA

SUNDAY, JULY 11

- 10:30 AM -

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SUNDAY, JULY 25

SUMMER CAMP SUNDAY

- 10:30 AM -

Open House in all Classrooms

to view Camp Exhibits

There will be lots of

Music in the House.

Don’t Miss It !!

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THE MINISTRY OF Christ Church does not slow down during the summer season. Our calendar lists ministries that serve people seven days a week. Please read carefully all that we offer to the glory of God during the month of July. It is evidence of the fact our witness for the Gospel touches the lives of people year round.

SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME for inviting friends and family to attend church activities. Why not extend an invitation to folks you work with, neighbors on your street, new people who have moved into your community, or folks you know who do not attend any church. The church picnic is a great way to start. The fact remains . . . people attend church because they are invited.

THANK YOU . . . THANK YOU . . . THANK YOU . . . for your faithfulness at worship during the summer season. How good to know the members of Christ Church express the importance of God in their lives by being in the Lord’s house each Sunday. Your attendance each week provides all of us encouragement.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 is the date for the next Caravaners Trip. This group of all ages who enjoy going on one-day outings will be headed to Annapolis, MD to tour the Naval Academy, take a harbor cruise, eat at a great restaurant. Call the church office to request a reservation form or print out the one on the CARAVANERS page above Only 30 seats remain on the bus.

THE PEOPLE OF Christ Church are most generous. When we asked folks to respond to the special plea from The Philadelphia Food Bank to provide money to feed babies born into poverty, more than 30 baby food jars filled with donations were received. Thanks to all who participated. Those little food jars contained more than $___sent to the Baby Manna project. Thank you . . . thank you . . . thank you !

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. Thank you.

FOR SALE : in Georgetown, MD at “Indian Acres” - a fully furnished Qualridge Trailer with 1 year old newly enclosed addition - new ww carpet/vinyl. A-frame roof over both in private HOA. 3 season usage - 3 deeded lots. 3 bedrooms - sleeps 10, 1 bath, 2 living rooms, eat-in kitchen w/table for 8, Central air. HW, PW, golf cart, shed, grill, mower, lawn furniture, 20 ft. boat. Community Pool, Club House, Boat Ramp, Beach. Minutes from Chesapeake City, Georgetown, Galena. Call for appt. 610-853-8136.

DEBORAH BROWER HAS OFFERED to be the Church Picnic Coordinator again this year. We are indebted to her for all the time she invests in this day enjoyed by hundreds of people. But Deborah can’t do it alone. At least 8 volunteers are needed to help pack the truck with supplies, set up at the picnic grounds, and lend a hand putting things away at the end of the day. Please let Deborah know of your willingness to help by calling 267-970-4153.. Thank you.

SATURDAY, JULY 1, is the date for this year’s Church Picnic. The event will be held at The Garrett-Williamson Foundation in nearby Newtown Square. Once again the hours will be from 12 N to 6 PM, allowing for extended time in the swimming pool, entertainment and games for both children and adults. Last year’s popular buffet will return, meaning all the food will be prepared in advance. All you need to do is come and enjoy the day. THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT AND ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUESTED SO THE COMMITTEE CAN ANTICIPATE THE MENU PLANNING. Please use the special reservation form included in this issue of The Church-A-Gram and return it by the stated deadline.

ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC

SATURDAY - JULY 17

Make your reservations early !!

Deadline is July 11.

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THE ROBES worn by our Deacons and Servers in worship each week are kept clean and pressed by Gwen Howard. Almost weekly Gwen volunteers her time at church to assist us in this way. We deeply appreciate what she does.

SUMMER

CLOTHING SALE

Cool CLC Shirts at Special Rates

Sunday, July 11

in the Gathering Place

(Just in time for the Church Picnic !!)

IF YOU HAVE EVER been on the receiving end of flowers on our altar delivered after worship while you were in the hospital, confined to home, or on some special occasion you know the importance of this ministry each Sunday. We have no special fund for flowers. They are made possible by our members and friends. Currently there are openings on the flower schedule. To reserve the date of your choice or for more information please call Mary Ellen Dykhouse, our Office Manager, at (610) 352-1610.

MORE THAN 140 children are enrolled in our Summer Day Camp which began its 17th year on June 21. Campers ages 5 to 12 are spending 8 weeks on a CONTINENTAL CARAVAN, exploring Africa. They are engaged in academic enrichment activities, service projects, field trips, swimming, and a variety of other fun things to do.

On Sunday, July 25 Campers and their parents are invited to Christ Church for CAMP SUNDAY at the 10:30 AM service. Our younger friends will sing for us at worship, the classrooms will be open to see exhibits and displays, and a special reception will take place on the front lawn at 10 AM.

Camp also includes a special group for 13-14 year old teens. This part of our camp focuses on service-learning activities. Two days a week are devoted to sweeping streets in the neighborhood around the church, one day a week is devoted to projects for the WEED & SEED initiative, another day they assist Epiphany House in Lansdowne, and the remainder of the week is filled with other activities.

SHOULD YOU BE WONDERING . . .

Amount of money it takes each week

to meet the 2010 budget . . . . . . . . $6,218

Total received for the budget in the

first 23 weeks of 2010 . . . . . . . . . $75,847

Amount received through May for

the Kitchen Improvement Fund . . $5,218

Amount received through May for

Debt Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,334

Number of unpaid bills over $1,000 . . 45

Number of unpaid bills under $300 . . 55

DID YOU KNOW Christ Church is now the site in Upper Darby for the US Dept. of Labor JOB CORPS recruitment information sessions? Every other Tuesday at 10 AM a representative of the JOB CORPS is here to explain the enrollment procedures and what is offered for those seeking special job training. The sessions for this month are scheduled for July 13 and 21.

TWO SPECIAL CAMPS for young people will be held at Christ Church in August after the Summer Day Camp ends. CAMP INVENTION for boys and girls in grades 1 - 6, will be held in our building August 16 - 20. This week focuses on solving real world challenges with lots of hands-on activity. 40 free scholarships are available to those who apply before July 15. The same week CAMP OPHELIA, a special experience for middle-school girls, meets at Anna’s Place. It is the award -winning program for teaching young, adolescent girls conflict resolution skills. Information is available through the church office.

THERE IS STILL TIME to enroll in ADVANCE, the new name for the program once called I-LEAD, which provides the opportunity to earn a two year college degree going to classes in the neighborhood. The name is not the only thing that has changed. The curriculum has been expanded to include Leadership Studies, Human Services, and Law & Justice. A co-hort is forming to begin studies in September. This is a great opportunity for working adults to go to school two nights a week and earn an accredited degree. Financial Aid is available. For a description brochure or enrollment information call the Upper Darby Community Outreach Corp. at 610-352-2374. An OPEN HOUSE information session will be held at Christ Church on Tuesday, July 20 at 6 PM.

PASTOR DAVID, along with several other Lutheran pastors, has been invited to co-host a LANDS OF THE BIBLE PILGRIMAGE next May. The trip will begin in Egypt, go to Jordan and end in Israel. It is a rich experience for those seeking to experience being at the sites Jesus taught, performed miracles, lived and died. A descriptive brochure outlining the day by day itinerary is available by calling the church office (610) 352-1610, or can be found on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

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COULD YOU ? . . . yes, you can !

SHOULD YOU ? . . . yes, you should !

WOULD YOU ? . . . make the decision today !

Pat Hartzell is offering Summer Sunday School for our children in the air-conditioned Booker Room

each week at 9 AM.

She needs an adult helper to assist with the children.

Could YOU . . . Should YOU . . . Would YOU . . .

volunteer to help one week

for one hour this summer?

Helpers are needed: July 25 Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22

Please add your name to the sign-up sheet posted

on the bulletin board in the Narthex today.

We dare not fail our children in teaching them the Bible lessons they need to learn while they are young.

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IT IS ALWAYS A JOY when parents turn our way to have children baptized. The Lutheran Church encourages baptism of infants and most homes arrange for their child’s baptism within the first three months after birth. To assist parents and godparents in better understanding their role regarding the promises made at the baptism of a child, Christ Church provides a special conference for parents and godparents prior to the baptismal date. 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)

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BRING YOUR

Newspapers

Junk Mail

Catalogs

to Church Sunday !!

Let’s all recycle using the

green & yellow container

on the parking lot !!

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WE ARE GRATEFUL to our sponsors of the Hospitality time each Sunday that gives us the opportunity to sip a cup of coffee, visit with one another, and meet new friends with LEMONADE ON THE LAWN at 10 AM. Our thanks to those who make possible this cool and delightful refreshment before the second service begins during the summer season.

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A few copies of

THE CLC

ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK

are still available for purchase!

To get a copy call

Gladys Collins

610-352-5938

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SAVE THE DATE . . .

TIE A STRING ON YOUR FINGER

. . . CIRCLE THE DAY ON YOUR CALENDAR . . .

7TH Annual Auction & Benefit Dinner

in support of our Outreach Corp.

will be

SUNDAY - Nov. 7

at The Drexelbrook

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WE KNOW OF at least five members of Christ Church who would like to be in worship on Sunday but lack transportation. It would mean much to them if someone would provide a ride from time to time. If you would be willing to give someone such a gift, please call the church office. The number is 610-352-1610.

MORE AND MORE PEOPLE are providing the church office with their email address. Having such information is very helpful when we need to communicate matters of importance to the congregation. If you have email please send your address to our address which is clcud@libertynet.org. Thank you.

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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: Anything You want to bring ! (no perishable items please)

Needed: peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits & vegetables, rice, pasta, sauces, macaroni, cereal, tuna, spam, soups, canned stew, instant potatoes, jello & pudding mixes, pancake mix, syrup, juice, coffee, tea bags, baked beans, macaroni & cheese, canned ravioli, hot cereal, crackers.

( please check expiration dates before placing in the special box in the Gathering Place)

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WE ARE PLEASED to report a good number of people have responded to the opportunity to have their offerings sent to Christ Church via electronic transfer of funds. The program called SIMPLY GIVING is much appreciated by those who have chosen this option for making contributions in support of our ministries. If you misplaced the information sent to your home you may request a new sign-up form by calling Gladys Collins, our Financial Secretary at (610) 352-5938.

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THE

10th ANNIVERSARY

UPPER DARBY CHICKEN FESTIVAL

Saturday, Sept. 18

11 A - 7 P

CONTESTS ** GAMES

PRIZES ** GOOD FOOD

Ticket Sales begin in August.

Get Yours Early !!

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NOTE: PHILABUNDANCE DOES NOT COME WHEN TEMP IS BELOW 32*

IF IN DOUBT - CALL 215-220-1920

Fresh For All

a 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,

Sept. 12, 19, 26

Nov. 25, 28

Dec. 5, 12, 19

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 MINISTRY

A 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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