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February 2012 Clarion Newsletter
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Mario Cart, Wii, Ping Pong
CM’s Back Row Ministries is proud to present Mario Kart Wii and Ping Tournament on Saturday, February 25 from 7:00-10:00 pm. Registration fee is $5. Register in the Commons or call/email Sarah Kempf @ 34-267-1177 or email: tandskempf@yahoo.com.
Can You Help
Can you help? Dale McCarthy is in end-stage kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant. If you might have interest in kidney donation for Dale, please call Debbie in the church office (722-2061) or Dale’s wife, Nancy (843-7537). Consultation and evaluation are confidential and at no cost.
Every Knee Shall Bow Free Tickets
Get your free tickets for Every Knee Shall Bow beginning TODAY. This is a Lenten Musical that will be presented by Christ Memorial on March 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm and March 11 at 2:30 pm. All seats are FREE with reserved and open seating. Take this opportunity to invite the community. Tickets are available in the church office Monday through Friday 9:00 am. – 4:00 p.m. or Saturdays and Sundays before services. Tickets may also be reserved for Will Call via our website, ChristMemorialStl.org.
Handbells and Chocolates
Handbells and Chocolates-Concert and Chocolate Reception featuring the Gateway Ringers plus the Christ Memorial Ringers. Don’t miss the concert of handbells featuring the Gateway Ringers and the Christ Memorial ringers February 12, 2012 at
2:00 PM. $5 suggested donation. Treat someone you love to the angelic and joyful sound handbells and enjoy heavenly desserts at an elegant chocolate reception provided by the Manna Mamas.
Trivia Night
Christ Memorial ChildCare Center Trivia Night – Friday, February 17 @ 7:00 PM in CM Gym. $140 – Table of 8 or $20/individual. Reserve your table today by calling 314-631-0992.
CM Faith-Family Event
A CM FAITH-FAMILY EVENT! Mid-winter
Get-together, February 14-16 at Trout Lodge.
Inter-generational, all ages welcome. Leaders are Pastors Jeff & Ed. Fun, fellowship, food. See info sheet in the Commons.
Patrons and Advertisers Wanted
Become an Every Knee Shall Bow PATRON or ADVERTISE IN THE PROGRAM -- It is our desire to reach out to the community with this musical. There will be no charge for this event therefore we are seeking contributions to defray the cost. Please consider making a donation to help support Every Knee Shall Bow or you may choose to include an ad in the program. Ad prices range from $25.00 to $100.00. Forms to contribute or place an ad may be picked up in the Church office or go to the Every Knee Shall Bow link at ChristMemorialStl.org.
Mission Trip
Mission Trip 2012- We will be working again in Joplin with tornado clean up. This is open to all youth finishing 8th – 12th grade. Registration deadline is Sunday, February 12th. Contact Daniel with any questions.
Help Wanted - Every Knee Shall Bow
Help Wanted-Every Knee Shall Bow is looking for volunteers to usher and assist with ticket distribution. Contact Lynette Jost lynettejost@workwebs.com if you can help.
Valentine's Dinner
The Senior High Youth Group of Salem Lutheran Church is sponsoring their 3rd Annual Valentine's Dinner by Candlelight on February 11th! Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Mostaccioli, and Bread will be served with Italian Salad, Desserts, and Drinks. The cost is....Free Will Offering. Babysitting, Coat Check, and Pictures will be offered. Don't miss out! Reservations are for 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m. You may make your reservations in the atrium at Salem (between church services) or by calling 314.352.4454. You may also send your request to Kullmann@charter.net. All proceeds will help pay for the Youth Group's trip to 2012 Missouri District Youth Gathering in Joplin, MO and the 2013 National Youth Gathering in San Antonio, TX.
Shepherds
NEXT SHEPHERD MEETING – Tue., February 7
at 7 PM in the Café. We will be chatting with our five Seminarians and making plans to host an upcoming Lenten Soup Supper on Wednesday, March 7th. Think about cooking soup or a dessert and / or how you may help that evening? Also, turn in your January log sheets. Questions, call Pat or Carolyn @ 722-2065
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Celebration 2012 - CMLC Library will be holding our second annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 6:30. The band this year will be the Funky Penguin Jazz Combo and includes CMLC’s own Jordan Woods. Tickets are $15 or a table of 8 for $110. Tickets will be sold on Sunday Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Commons.
Pastor Jeff's Blog
Sixthgen.com: Pastor Jeff’s new blog. Pastoral Publishing since 1849.
Sunday School
Week 4 of our student leadership series. Learn how to be a good Christian leader at home, school and with friends.
OASIS
Wednesday, February 15 from 7:00- 8:30 PM
Early Childhood Asthma
Early Childhood Asthma Initiative – Thurs, Feb 9 @ 6:30 PM. This program will provide valuable asthma information to families of children with asthma on management and environmental triggers and identification. Please call 631-0304 to RSVP.
Soup for the Soul
Grace Place Lutheran Wellness Ministries’ annual Soup for the Soul event will be held at the Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens on Sun., February 26 from 4-7 PM. There will be over 25 soups, plus breads and desserts. The whole family is invited. Fill up on soup, have fun with friends, and help support a ministry that serves God’s servants. Valet parking is available. Contact Patti Allen @ 637-1996/ pallen@graceplaceretreats.org or Melissa Hower @ 578-9800/mhower@graceplaceretreats.org for ticket info.
Pairs and Spares
Pairs and Spares – Sunday, February 19 at 1:00 PM. Come join us for a pot luck dinner, featuring a presentation by our own Gerald Perschbacher. His topic is “Walk With Four Through the Civil War” It is a German and Mo Synod Lutheran perspective of the Civil War. Must call Eileen Danko at 910-0172 for reservations by February 16 and let her know what dish you will bring. Cost is $5/members. Guests are free.
Sr High Super Bowl Party
Sr High Super Bowl Party – TODAY at 5:00 PM until the game ends. Cost is $10 – 2 big screens, games, the gym, friends and food. Please RSVP to Daniel.
Congratulations Laura Thomas
We congratulate our member Laura Thomas, a mathematics teacher at Lindbergh H.S., for receiving a Leaders in Education Award. You can see the presentation of the award at: http://www.lindberghlookup.com/news/2012/01/27/math-teacher-laura-thomas-wins-surprise-award/
Meals of Love
Meals of Love – Christ Memorial will be sponsoring a “Meals of Love” food drive during the next few weeks to benefit three area food banks---St John’s Lutheran in the city, Feed My People and the Concordia Seminary food bank. Grocery bags with sample menus for the meals of love will be distributed at the weekend services on February 18 & 19th. Bags will also be available in the Commons area during the following two weeks. The meals of love bags should be returned to the church no later than Sunday, March 4th. Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40---“Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.”
2 Months
TWO MONTHS TO GO! St.LOUIS! In an effort to raise money for our Health and Fitness Ministry, CM is joining Go! St. Louis. We need RUNNERS and SPONSORS! If you have already signed up to run, please inform Chris so you can receive your sponsor sheet. Need more information? Ask Chris Wilson or Amanda Cook!
New Class
Join our new 6 week High School Girls Bible Study Group which begins Sunday, February 19 at 9:25 am in the Fitness Center. We will study “and the Bride Wore White” by Dannah Gresh. Contact Abby (601-2937) or Shelby Dobrich (546-5769) to reserve your copy.
Luther's Loosers
Luther's Losers continues to have great success. There are many from the class who have lost 20, 30, even 50 pounds! We would like the opportunity to offer this class during the daytime as well as the current class that meets in the evening. If you are interested in leading this class, and have a degree in nursing or dietetics, please call Chris Wilson at
631-0304.
Dinner Auction-GPLS
Mark your calendar for Friday, February 10, 2012, at Royale Orleans Banquet Center. Green Park Lutheran School will be holding a Dinner Auction. The theme for this year’s auction is “Rooted in Faith.” Forms for donations will be available in the church office or at the school office.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed – If you like working with children maybe this could be for you. The Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program is looking for help. There is a short training program required. If you are interested, you can contact Lu Ann Beumer at 842-4826 or email: blbeumer@gmail.com
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast - Boy Scout Troop 584 will host a free will Pancake Breakfast in conjunction with Scout Sunday on February 5th from 7-10:00 am at Peace Lutheran. The menu will consist of pancakes courtesy of The Original Pancake House, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk. Plan to join us as we celebrate Scouting.
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