Men's Club BBQ
Christ Memorial’s Men’s Club will hold its 2nd B-B-Q
on May 17 from 11:00am-6:00 pm. We are looking for volunteers to prepare food, cook, serve and deliver dinners to area businesses. A sign up sheet is in the Commons, please sign up for 2 hr increments. This will help to set schedules. In May we will have food for those that attend the 5:00 Saturday service. Stop by prior to the service and place your orders. All proceeds will be used to benefit church projects and programs. Your help is appreciated!
Green Park - Teacher's Fund
Green Park has created a special fund to which parents and other friends of Green Park can contribute to restore teachers' salaries to 2007-2008 levels. Donations to the fund will be accepted from now until August 31. Checks should be made payable to Green Park Lutheran School and the memo line on the check clearly marked "Teachers Fund". The Teachers' Fund is for the benefit of all current teachers who teach in the 2008-2009 school year. Please take advantage of this opportunity to support your teachers in this special way. Matching funds will be made available thru Thrivent Financial. More information can be found on the table in the Commons.
VBS 2008
Ready for Summer? Mark your calendars for VBS, June 23-27. This isn’t just for kids. We need an adult army of all ages in order to impact our children. More info to come.
Kenya Mission Trip Planning
Initial plans are being made for the mission trip to Kenya this fall (Nov. 6-16). We will help with an eyeglass clinic, at which evangelists from the local Lutheran church will initiate faith conversations with each of the people who attend the clinic. Time is of the essence, so please call Kristi Roegner at 631-0304 ASAP if you are interested in joining the group.
Encouragement to be In Mission
All CM members are encouraged to be involved in Christ Memorial’s mission outreach this year! How?
At-Home Prayer Supporter - If you aren’t able to go on a mission trip this year yourself, then please commit to praying for those who will go. Financial Supporter
Again, if you aren’t able to go yourself, please consider making either a one-time donation, or pledging a particular amount to be paid over a period of a few months, to help with the costs involved with these teams that will go spread the Good News. On-Site Supporter - should God be calling you, then go on one of the mission trips still open: New Orleans, LA June 8-14, 2008, Saltillo, MX
July 12-19, 2008, Nairobi, Kenya Nov. 6-16, 2008, Monrovia, Liberia Feb. 5-19, 2009
Everyone Invited - 50 Days Ablaze! Celebration
The Celebration Event for 50 Days Ablaze! will be an International Potluck to be held on May 18th here at Christ Memorial beginning at 12:30 pm. Gather your small group together, bring tasty treats from around the world (that includes American food too), and join in the festivities! We’ll celebrate what the Holy Spirit has worked in us and through us during our seven-week spiritual journey – the Witness Rock moments, the learning we’ve done, and how He has helped expand our mission vision and outreach.
10 Minutes could save your life…
10 MINUTES COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! Do you have high cholesterol? Do you have a family history of stroke? If yes, YOU may want to consider being screened for stroke risk. Life Line Screening screens the carotid arteries as up to 75% of all strokes are linked to plaque build-up in the carotid arteries. Christ Memorial is hosting a screening on Tuesday, May 20th. Call 1-800-324-1851 for more info or to pre-register.
Women's Guild Salad Luncheon
Women’s Guild Salad Luncheon The date is almost here and a few tickets are still remaining! There will be a large variety of salads plus dessert and a bake sale of homemade goodies Christ Memorial bakers. And you might even win a wonderful door prize. The date is Wed., May 21st with doors opening at 11:00 am. Lunch served at 12:00 pm. Tickets are $10/person. Tickets can be purchased thru Laura Engelage at 821-1074. In case you haven’t bought a Mother’s Day gift , this could be the answer.
VBS Craft Supplies Needed
Craft Supplies Needed for VBS-We need 200 clean orange juice cans for a craft we will be doing in VBS the week of June 23rd. If you have some to donate, please drop them in the box under the VBS Display
Reliant News
Reliant News
Reliant has adopted Lift for Life Academy, a charter school in Soulard. On Friday Reliant members volunteered their time decorating and chaperoning the school's eighth grade Prom. If you are interested in being involved in Reliant's City Impact ministry, check out our website at reliantchurch.org or e-mail Lauren Kienstra at lauren@reliantchurch.org.
Flag Retirement
Boy Scout Troop 584 is doing a flag retirement on 6/12/08. Anyone who would like to donate their old flags by 6/1/08 please contact Dianna Simpson at 351-0769.
Men's Club Meeting
Men’s Club Meeting – due to Memorial Day falling on the 4th Monday in May, the annual nearest to the pin and BBQ will be held on May 19th. All members of the Men’s Club are invited. Call Wally Glaenzer at
892-0580 if you plan attend.
Random Acts of Kindness Car Wash
Did you know!? There are mission outreach opportunities right here at Christ Memorial! On Saturday August 9th from 9am-2pm, our congregation will host the 10th annual Random Acts of Kindness FREE (no donations accepted!) car wash. God has graciously set our hearts ABLAZE, so mark the date to come and witness to the community about Jesus and His love! Bring your ideas to our next planning meeting on Tuesday, May 27th at 7pm in room 210 . Call Amanda Cook (314-416-7670) or email her at razinkids@gmail.com for details.
Pairs and Spares
Cardinal Baseball-Pairs and Spares has 15 tickets to the May 28th ballgame vs. Houston. The tickets are first come first serve as in the past. See brochures in the Commons before or between services. Tickets are $29 each and are in section 267 along the 3rd base line. Cash and checks payable to Walter Glaenzer.
Child Care News
Child Care News-Summer Camp registration has begun. Camp is offered to children ages 5-9. Part-time and full-time spots are available. Call the office for more info at 631-0992.
