THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early:                       late:
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

ASSISTANCE DURING TEACHER WALKOUT: CTR will continue through next week with plans to make the church available for “School Camp” for up to 50 of our children and youth in grades PK-12 from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday. Volunteers are needed to help assist throughout each day. Sign up at the narthex display or contact DCE Suzanne We are accepting donations of prepackaged chips and snack items to use for snacks such as– granola bars, trail mix, grahams, cookie etc. Please drop them off at the church office.
 
DCE INTERN PLACEMENT WATCH PARTY: Join us on April 8 from 12:30-2:30 to view the placement service and see who our new intern will be. Pizza and snacks will be provided.
Due to the DCE Intern Placement watch party on April 8 we will not have Sunday Night Youth. Please attend the watch party with us and enjoy pizza and fellowship!

PACK THE HOUSE! We’re gearing up to pack the house on April 15 with 100% attendance. If there’s someone you’ve missed seeing in church, make it a point to contact them and encourage them to join you in worship.
 
CTR-U CRAFT CLASS will be April 11 at 5:30. It will be a wooden wall hanging which you can hang seasonal décor,  children’s artwork, greeting card, etc. on. We will offer several options of spring décor to paint as well as two plaque options. Cost $5.00 – Limited to 11 participants. Sign up now.

OWLS will meet on April 11 at 11:30 at Incredible Pizza to discuss future plans of Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors. A private room has been reserved and the buffet costs $8. There is a signup sheet at the south entrance for those interested in attending.
 
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch on April 8 at Bread & Butter (51st & Harvard). Restaurant doesn’t take reservations.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is April 9 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
BUNKO will be at church with hostess, Kathy Mathieu, on April 10 at 7:00. A sign up is available.
CHURCH Wi-Fi is currently unavailable. When the situation is resolved, CTR members will be made aware.
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted near the library. Please sign up.
LWR DONATIONS of soap and health items will be collected during April. Stop narthex display for a list of items needed.
 
ECC AUCTION is set for April 20 from 6-10 at the Campbell Hotel. Tickets are $25/person – $40/couple. They can be purchased at the ECC office or contact Nikki Witt. If you would like to donate any of the following, please let Nikki know: a weekend stay at a timeshare or vacation home; any connections with sporting events or concerts (ie tickets, use of a suite, etc); bottles of wine; new/unused baskets of all sizes; monetary donations for basket sponsorships; restaurant gift cards.

RECEPTION: The congregation is invited to a combined graduation reception honoring DCE Intern Myrthe and shower reception in honor of Mrythe and Jordan Flasch who will be married June 4 in a ceremony for family members in Florida. The reception is April 22 following the late service. A light luncheon will be served. If you wish to give a gift, they request gift cards from Amazon, Lowes or VISA or you can access their registry by using the following link and clicking on the registry tab: https://www.theknot.com/us/mordan-a-wedding.
 
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is April 29 during the early service. A reception will be held at 9:30 honoring the confirmands: Hannah Haddad, Kaleb Chesher, Adrienne Schadel and Camden Knutson. A basket will be available for cards.
 
ECC FAMILY lost everything due to a fire on Thursday. If you want to donate items for a girl 3T and 9T shoes or girl size 12/14 and 8.5 size women’s shoes, please bring them to ECC next week. Gift cards for area restaurants or VISA for immediate needs of the family will be appreciated as well.

SHARE THE LORD’S BLESSINGS: In December, Billy Simpson, a member of our congregation, was injured in an accident at wrestling practice. Through caring professionals and thanks to many prayers, God has worked a miraculous recovery in Billy. Many of his medical bills were covered by insurance, but the family had to meet deductibles for both 2017 & 2018 and incurred many other costs that were not covered by insurance. The Simpsons have not asked CTR for any financial support, but Pastor and the Elders want to help. If you would like to help defray some of these expenses, please make contributions payable to CTR and designate “Family Medical Support” and either place your contribution in the offering plate or give it to one of the Elders.
 
VBS: Join us for a packed week of fun, fellowship and Bible study as we learn what it means to LIVE FULLY ALIVE! Together we will learn about the lives of Joseph, Esther, Jesus and Paul. We will also learn about the Early Church. Jesus told us, “I have come so that they may have life. I want them to have it in the fullest possible way. (John 10:19b)” Through large and small group time, games, snacks, crafts, mission and music we will learn to live like God is with us, live like God has a plan for us, live like Jesus is alive, live like people matter and live like we are part of a bigger story.
 
Participants may register online at: https://goo.gl/forms/fktXVDsRTJTl44mA3 or check out the CTR website or Facebook page for a direct link! Volunteers may register at: https://goo.gl/forms/Aii3K8bGaSfYth9D3 or check out the CTR website or Facebook page for a direct link! For more information or assistance signing up, please contact DCE Suzanne.
  
RECONNECT will meet on April 14th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to make and decorate cookies! This event is for families young and old to reconnect with each other while also having fun with our church family! We will have a dinner provided and games for while the cookies are baking!

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early: Camden Knutson/Greg Speer; late:
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

ECC FAMILY lost everything due to a fire on Thursday. If you want to donate items for a girl 3T and 9T shoes or girl size 12/14 and 8.5 size women’s shoes, please bring them to ECC next week. Gift cards for area restaurants or VISA for immediate needs of the family will be appreciated as well.

SHARE THE LORD’S BLESSINGS: In December, Billy Simpson, a member of our congregation, was injured in an accident at wrestling practice. Through caring professionals and thanks to many prayers, God has worked a miraculous recovery in Billy. Many of his medical bills were covered by insurance, but the family had to meet deductibles for both 2017 & 2018 and incurred many other costs that were not covered by insurance. The Simpsons have not asked CTR for any financial support, but Pastor and the Elders want to help. If you would like to help defray some of these expenses, please make contributions payable to CTR and designate “Family Medical Support” and either place your contribution in the offering plate or give it to one of the Elders.
 
PACK THE HOUSE! We’re gearing up to pack the house on April 15 with 100% attendance. If there’s someone you’ve missed seeing in church, make it a point to contact them and encourage them to join you in worship.
 
CTR-U CRAFT CLASS will be April 11 at 5:30. It will be a wooden wall hanging which you can hang seasonal décor,  children’s artwork, greeting card, etc. on. We will offer several options of spring décor to paint as well as two plaque options. Cost $5.00 – Limited to 11 participants. Sign up now.
 
ECC AUCTION is set for April 20 from 6-10 at the Campbell Hotel. Tickets are $25/person – $40/couple. They can be purchased at the ECC office or contact Nikki Witt. If you would like to donate any of the following, please let Nikki know: a weekend stay at a timeshare or vacation home; any connections with sporting events or concerts (ie tickets, use of a suite, etc); bottles of wine; new/unused baskets of all sizes; monetary donations for basket sponsorships; restaurant gift cards.

Celebrate the Resurrection with us on Easter Sunday! The CTR Youth and their  families invite you to an  Easter Sunday breakfast.
When: April 1 from  9 AM-10:30 AM
Where: CTR Fellowship Hall
All donations will help support the youth attending the 2018 Summer Mission Trip to Florida and the 2019 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis.

Youth Easter Breakfast: This year our menu for the Easter breakfast will be casseroles, fruit and pancakes. We have decided that it would be easiest to all meet together Friday, March 30 before the Good Friday worship service to:
1. Set up the Fellowship Hall
2. Prep the fruit and casseroles
Please commit  to be here on Friday at 5:30 PM. The supplies for the casseroles will be here (including disposable pans!) as well as the fruit. We will need hands, preferably youth hands as well as adult, to assist in assembling casseroles and setting up the tables and paper products. Then we will need families to commit to taking home casseroles to bake OR arriving early on Sunday to help get them in the oven. And we will need servers and pancake makers for Sunday morning.
Please RSVP to me if you can come Friday to help and if you can be here Sunday to assist.
 
VBS: Join us for a packed week of fun, fellowship and Bible study as we learn what it means to LIVE FULLY ALIVE! Together we will learn about the lives of Joseph, Esther, Jesus and Paul. We will also learn about the Early Church. Jesus told us, “I have come so that they may have life. I want them to have it in the fullest possible way. (John 10:19b)” Through large and small group time, games, snacks, crafts, mission and music we will learn to live like God is with us, live like God has a plan for us, live like Jesus is alive, live like people matter and live like we are part of a bigger story.
 
Participants may register online at: https://goo.gl/forms/fktXVDsRTJTl44mA3 or check out the CTR website or Facebook page for a direct link! Volunteers may register at: https://goo.gl/forms/Aii3K8bGaSfYth9D3 or check out the CTR website or Facebook page for a direct link! For more information or assistance signing up, please contact DCE Suzanne.
  
ASSISTANCE DURING TEACHER WALKOUT: CTR plans to make the church available for “School Camp” for up to 50 of our children and youth in grades PK-12 in the event of a teacher walkout beginning April 2 from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday. Beginning today, you will able to sign up for this service on a first come, first served nature. Please speak to DCE Suzanne for more information. Volunteers will also be needed to help assist throughout each day and a signup is available near the narthex or contact DCE Intern Myrthe to serve this way. We will also be accepting donations of prepackaged chips and snack items to use for snacks such as– granola bars, trail mix, grahams, cookie etc. Please drop them off at the church office.
 
DCE INTERN PLACEMENT WATCH PARTY: Join us on April 8 from 12:30-2:30 to view the placement service and see who our new intern will be. Pizza and snacks will be provided.
Due to the DCE Intern Placement watch party on April 8 we will not have Sunday Night Youth. Please attend the watch party with us and enjoy pizza and fellowship!
 
OWLS will meet on April 11 at 11:30 at Incredible Pizza to discuss future plans of Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors. A private room has been reserved and the buffet costs $8. There is a signup sheet at the south entrance for those interested in attending.
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY is Sunday.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch on April 8 at Bread & Butter (51st & Harvard).
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is April 9 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
BUNKO will be at church with hostess, Kathy Mathieu, on April 10 at 7:00. A sign up is available.
CHURCH Wi-Fi is currently unavailable. When the situation is resolved, CTR members will be made aware.
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE is posted near the library. Please sign up.
LWR DONATIONS of soap and health items will be collected during April. Stop narthex display for a list of items needed.
 
RECONNECT will meet on April 14th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to make and decorate cookies! This event is for families young and old to reconnect with each other while also having fun with our church family! We will have a dinner provided and games for while the cookies are baking!
 
Save the Date for Family and Club 345 Events:
April 6-8: Club 345 Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma
April 14: Connect Night
May 12: Club 345 Silly String and Water War 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes early: Camden Knutson; late: Katelyn Reeves
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early: … ; late: William Butler
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

GREETERS: If you are interested in being a greeter, please contact Connie in the church office at connie.phillips@ctrtulsa.org. We could use three teams for early service and one team for late service.
EARLY SERVICE USHERS are also needed. If you’d like to join an early usher crew, please contact Connie at the office as well.

BILLY SIMPSON: Anyone wishing to send a card to Billy can do so at his home address: 1523 E Main, Cushing, OK 74023

LWML MEETING is March 20 at 12:30. DCE Suzanne will be presenting an overview of her trip to Israel as part of the program. All ladies are invited to attend.
 
PACK THE HOUSE! We’re gearing up to pack the house on April 15 with 100% attendance. If there’s someone you’ve missed seeing in church, make it a point to contact them and encourage them to join you in worship.
 
CTR-U CRAFT CLASS will be April 11 at 5:30. It will be a wooden wall hanging which you can hang seasonal décor,  children’s artwork, greeting card, etc. on. We will offer several options of spring décor to paint as well as two plaque options. Cost $5.00 – Limited to 12 participants. Sign up now.
 
HARVEST HOUSE SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE: Clean out your closets and bring your gently used clothing for the clients of Harvest House during the month of March.  
OUTREACH FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa is next week! Please remember to bring non-perishable food and household items for those in our area who are not as fortunate as we are.
 
ECC AUCTION is set for April 20 from 6-10 at the Campbell Hotel. Tickets are $25/person – $40/couple. They can be purchased at the ECC office or contact Nikki Witt. If you would like to donate any of the following, please let Nikki know: a weekend stay at a timeshare or vacation home; any connections with sporting events or concerts (ie tickets, use of a suite, etc); bottles of wine; new/unused baskets of all sizes; monetary donations for basket sponsorships; restaurant gift cards.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR EASTER! For this year’s Easter egg-xperience, we will need clean egg cartons, all the plastic eggs we can get, and candy! Please deliver these items to the box under the Family and Children’s Ministry bulletin board at the south entrance. If you are interested in helping stuff the eggs, see DCE Intern Myrthe.

ARTIST NEEDED! For this year’s Easter Egg-xperience, we need your help in creating artwork to include in our interactive booklets. We are looking for drawings depicting the events that happened after Jesus rose from the dead until the time he ascended into heaven. Please submit your works to families@ctrtulsa.org or in person to DCE Intern Myrthe Harkenrider.

Celebrate the Resurrection with us on Easter Sunday! The CTR Youth and their  families invite you to an  Easter Sunday breakfast.
When: April 1 from  9 AM-10:30 AM
Where: CTR Fellowship Hall
All donations will help support the youth attending the 2018 Summer Mission Trip to Florida and the 2019 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis.

Youth Easter Breakfast: This year our menu for the Easter breakfast will be casseroles, fruit and pancakes. We have decided that it would be easiest to all meet together Friday, March 30 before the Good Friday worship service to:
1. Set up the Fellowship Hall
2. Prep the fruit and casseroles
Please commit  to be here on Friday at 5:30 PM. The supplies for the casseroles will be here (including disposable pans!) as well as the fruit. We will need hands, preferably youth hands as well as adult, to assist in assembling casseroles and setting up the tables and paper products. Then we will need families to commit to taking home casseroles to bake OR arriving early on Sunday to help get them in the oven. And we will need servers and pancake makers for Sunday morning.
Please RSVP to me if you can come Friday to help and if you can be here Sunday to assist.
 
CTR’S VBS – June 11-15 – 9:00-12:00. For ages 3-5th Grade. Register online at
https://goo.gl/forms/IF0weyokjPjVmbP93
 
ASSISTANCE DURING TEACHER WALKOUT: CTR plans to make the church available to any of our children, youth and families in the event of a teacher walkout beginning April 2 from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday. Beginning next Sunday, you will able to sign up for this service. Volunteers will also be needed to help assist throughout each day and a signup will be available for this as well.
 
Sunday Night Youth Schedule! 2 Sundays a month from 3-5 PM!
March 25 Confirmation/Bible Study & Games
 
Save the Date for Family and Club 345 Events:
April 6-8: Club 345 Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma
April 14: Connect Night
May 12: Club 345 Silly String and Water War 

CLUB 345 RETREAT REGISTRATION for Club 345’s Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma will begin next Sunday. From April 6-8^th, all third, fourth and fifth graders are welcome to join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship! Questions? Contact DCE Intern Myrthe at families@ctrtulsa.org.

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Suzanne Watt
Acolytes early: Camden Knutson/Lance Bellmard; late: William Butler
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Myrthe Harkenrider
Acolytes early: …; late: Addie Ross
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE: We are in great need of just about everything “canned,” as well as other proteins such as dried beans, peanut butter, meat based soups. We also need clean and labels removed prescription bottles which we use to distribute shampoo, body wash/soap and the like. They request that you not donate any Ramon noodles.

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: John & Erin Busch
Acolytes early: Camden Knutson; late: William Butler
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

SUNDAY IS THE LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FEBRUARY CTR-U CRAFT CLASS which will be held on February 7 at 5:30. It is a Valentine wall hanging. Sign up at the display in the narthex. The class is limited to 12 participants and will cost $7.00.
  
SOUP FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: Members are asked to bring cans of soup in support of South Tulsa Community House for Super Bowl Sunday, February 4! Show your support for those less fortunate!! SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE also has a need for clean styrofoam or paper egg cartoons.  Please drop off any donations to the cart at the south entrance.
 
MITE BOX SUNDAY is Sunday.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch on February 11 at the Olive Garden on Memorial.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is February 12 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
BUNKO will be February 13 at 7:00 at the church with hostess Cherry Volberding. Please sign up.
ASH WEDNESDAY service is February 14 at 7:00. The youth will be serving a meal at 6:00.

LWR/THRIVENT WORKDAY: Volunteers are invited to join  the ladies for a workday putting together fabric and personal care kits on Tuesday at 1:00. Two Thrivent grants have been used to purchase materials needed, however, personal donations are welcome. Items needed are: bath-sized towels, 4 oz soap, tooth brushes, large heavy duty combs, combination file/clippers, large spools of thread and 3-yard lengths of fabric. Come join them for this service project!!
 
THE ANNUAL CTR WOMEN’S RETREAT is March 2-4 at Camp Lutherhoma. This year’s theme is “Sip, Savor and Drink Deeply.” Cost is $75 and includes programming, activities, lodging and meals. Open to all CTR women 21 and over and their friends. Space is limited. Contact DCE Suzanne to register or for more details.
 
FATHER-DAUGHTER DINNER is February 17. All fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and fathers-in-law are welcome with their daughters! Cost is $25 per couple and $5 each additional person. This year’s theme is “Girl’s Rock!” so get ready for a fun night of dinner, desserts and dancing! Tickets for sale beginning January 21.

LUTHERAN COMFORT DOG COMES TO CTR! Outreach Ministry is bringing Rufus, the Oklahoma Lutheran Comfort Dog to visit children’s and adult CTR Sunday school classes on February 11 as well as in the narthex area before and after late service to meet members. His handler will tell us Rufus’ story and answer questions about how and when Rufus and other comfort dogs are bringing people love, mercy and compassion, visiting in times of need across the United States. Our current quarter Sunday school offering is going to support this “human care” ministry.
 
CHILI-COOK OFF is February 25 at 5:00. Sign up today to enter to win the Best Chili Contest! Games and BINGO will be available for all ages as well as a cake give-away. The youth band will perform. Bring your loose change and bills to vote for the best chili. Proceeds will go to purchase toiletry items for the veterans in our area. Donations of toiletry items are requested as well.
 
Sunday Night Youth Schedule! 2 Sundays a month from 3-5 PM!
Feb. 11 Confirmation/Bible Study & Games
Feb. 25 Confirmation/Bible Study & Games
 
INCREDIBLE LOCK-IN (6th-12th grade) Feb. 18-19, 2018. The regional LCMS youth lock-in at Incredible Pizza is February 18-19 and open to Jr High & High School students.  RSVP and $30 non-refundable payment due no later than February 4 to attend. All Tulsa area LCMS churches are invited to attend and you can bring a friend as well. To attend please return your $30 and submit a 2018 medical/permission form.
 
OK’D IN CHRIST (9th-12th grade) March 9-11, 2018. The Oklahoma District High School Youth Gathering will be March 9-11 at the Embassy Suites in Norman, OK. Early registration is $100 and due February 4 afterwards the price goes up to $135. Friends invited to attend as well! Cost includes programming, travel, hotel, meals and a t-shirt! This year’s band is The Homesteaders and the speaker is Gabe Kaspar who has previously worked with the National Youth Gathering! To attend please complete the form and return it with a $100 non-refundable deposit.
 
YOUTH FORMS: All forms are now downloadable on the youth page of the CTR website. The 2018 Permission/Medical form is good for the entire year as long as your insurance and medical information does not change. This must be returned BEFORE a student attends any trip or youth event in 2018.
 
Mark your calendars for Camp Out Winter VBS on February 2-4^th! Does your child look forward to VBS each year? Come February, does your family start to have Cabin Fever? Then join us for Camp Out Winter VBS on February 2-4^th. Children three years old to fifth grade will learn s’more about Jesus, while their parents can attend fellowship and Bible Study hosted by John and Erin Busch from Camp Lutherhoma!

Camp Out Winter VBS Dates and Times

Friday, February 2, 2018
Kick-Off Dinner: 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday Night VBS: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning VBS: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Club 345 Movie: 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
VBS Celebration/Camp Lutherhoma Presentation: 9:30 a.m.
 
Save the Date for Family and Club 345 Events:
February 2-4: Camp Out Winter VBS
February 3: Club 345 Camp Out Movie Afternoon
March 4: Jr. Roustabouts
April 6-8: Club 345 Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma
April 14: Connect Night
May 12: Club 345 Silly String and Water War 

CLUB 345 RETREAT REGISTRATION for Club 345’s Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma will begin next Sunday. From April 6-8^th, all third, fourth and fifth graders are welcome to join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship! Questions? Contact DCE Intern Myrthe at families@ctrtulsa.org.
 
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR EASTER! For this year’s Easter egg-sperience, we will need clean egg cartons, all the plastic eggs we can get, and candy! Please deliver these items to the box under the Family and Children’s Ministry bulletin board at the south entrance.

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Myrthe Harkenrider
Acolytes early: Greg Speer/William Butler; late: Addie Ross
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

THE FEBRUARY CTR-U CRAFT CLASS will be held on February 7 at 5:30. It is a Valentine wall hanging. Sign up at the display in the narthex. The class is limited to 12 participants and will cost $7.00.
  
ECC LOVE GATHERING: Please bring kleenix, paper towels and non-scented wipes to the collection baskets in the narthex for ECC through the month of January. Your donations are greatly appreciated!!

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR FEBRUARY and beyond.

BILLY SIMPSON: Anyone wishing to send cards to Billy Simpson can do so by using the following address: Billy Simpson c/o Craig Hospital, 3425 S Clarkson St., Englewood CO 80113.
 
SOUP FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: Members are asked to bring cans of soup in support of South Tulsa Community House for Super Bowl Sunday, February 4! Show your support for those less fortunate!! SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE also has a need for clean styrofoam or paper egg cartoons.  Please drop off any donations to the cart at the south entrance.
 
APPRECIATION RECEPTION FOR OUR ECC DIRECTOR NIKKI WITT: Parish Life will be hosting a reception during the Sunday school hour on January 28 honoring our ECC Director, Nikki Witt. Nikki has worked at the church for 11 years and has been the director at ECC for eight years. We will also be observing Lutheran School Week during this time. Join us!
 
CONGREGATION MEETING has been rescheduled for January 28 at noon following a potluck. Members are asked to bring a main course or side dish to share and the board members will provide the desserts. Babysitting will be provided. Please attend.
 
THE ANNUAL CTR WOMEN’S RETREAT is March 2-4 at Camp Lutherhoma. This year’s theme is “Sip, Savor and Drink Deeply.” Cost is $75 and includes programming, activities, lodging and meals. Open to all CTR women 21 and over and their friends. Space is limited. Contact DCE Suzanne to register or for more details.
 
FATHER-DAUGHTER DINNER is February 17. All fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and fathers-in-law are welcome with their daughters! Cost is $25 per couple and $5 each additional person. This year’s theme is “Girl’s Rock!” so get ready for a fun night of dinner, desserts and dancing! Tickets for sale beginning January 21.
 
Sunday Night Youth Schedule! 2 Sundays a month from 3-5 PM!
Feb. 11 Confirmation/Bible Study & Games
Feb. 25 Confirmation/Bible Study & Games
 
JR HIGH RETREAT (6th-8th grade) January 26-28, 2018. The Jr High Retreat is only for CTR youth and friends. This annual event brings together our 6th-8th grade students and friends for a weekend of Bible study, fellowship and team building. Jr High Retreat @ Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah. Cost is $70 per Jr high student or friend & $35 per high school student leader DUE TODAY. You can sign up by returning a check for the registration amount (see above) & the form.
 
SUMMER MISSION TRIP (6th-12th grade) June 23-July 1,  2018. The deadline to sign up for the youth summer trip to Florida is January 28. Both Jr High & High School youth may register. In order to attend and reserve your spot you must complete the form and return it with a $50 non-refundable deposit.
 
INCREDIBLE LOCK-IN (6th-12th grade) Feb. 18-19, 2018. The regional LCMS youth lock-in at Incredible Pizza is February 18-19 and open to Jr High & High School students.  RSVP and $30 non-refundable payment due no later than February 4 to attend. All Tulsa area LCMS churches are invited to attend and you can bring a friend as well. To attend please return your $30 and submit a 2018 medical/permission form.
 
OK’D IN CHRIST (9th-12th grade) March 9-11, 2018. The Oklahoma District High School Youth Gathering will be March 9-11 at the Embassy Suites in Norman, OK. Early registration is $100 and due February 4 afterwards the price goes up to $135. Friends invited to attend as well! Cost includes programming, travel, hotel, meals and a t-shirt! This year’s band is The Homesteaders and the speaker is Gabe Kaspar who has previously worked with the National Youth Gathering! To attend please complete the form and return it with a $100 non-refundable deposit.
 
YOUTH FORMS: All forms are now downloadable on the youth page of the CTR website. The 2018 Permission/Medical form is good for the entire year as long as your insurance and medical information does not change. This must be returned BEFORE a student attends any trip or youth event in 2018.
 
Mark your calendars for Camp Out Winter VBS on February 2-4^th! Does your child look forward to VBS each year? Come February, does your family start to have Cabin Fever? Then join us for Camp Out Winter VBS on February 2-4^th. Children three years old to fifth grade will learn s’more about Jesus, while their parents can attend fellowship and Bible Study hosted by John and Erin Busch from Camp Lutherhoma!

Camp Out Winter VBS Dates and Times

Friday, February 2, 2018
Kick-Off Dinner: 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday Night VBS: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning VBS: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Club 345 Movie: 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
VBS Celebration/Camp Lutherhoma Presentation: 9:30 a.m.
 
Save the Date for Family and Club 345 Events:
February 2-4: Camp Out Winter VBS
February 3: Club 345 Camp Out Movie Afternoon
March 4: Jr. Roustabouts
April 6-8: Club 345 Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma
April 14: Connect Night
May 12: Club 345 Silly String and Water War 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Myrthe Harkenrider
Acolytes early: Andrew King/Camden Knutson; late: Katelyn Reeves
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

CHURCH DECORATIONS will be removed on Saturday, January 13, at 10:00. Anyone wishing to help is invited to attend.

CTR-U CRAFT CLASS for January 17 is a laser wood frame. We look forward to seeing those who signed up at 5:30.

Camp Out Winter VBS Dates and Times

Friday, February 2, 2018
Kick-Off Dinner: 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday Night VBS: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning VBS: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Club 345 Movie: 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
VBS Celebration/Camp Lutherhoma Presentation: 9:30 a.m.
 
Save the Date for Family and Club 345 Events:
February 2-4: Camp Out Winter VBS
February 3: Club 345 Camp Out Movie Afternoon
March 4: Jr. Roustabouts
April 6-8: Club 345 Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma
April 14: Connect Night
May 12: Club 345 Silly String and Water War 

THIS SUNDAY AT CTR:
Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 – Sunday School at 9:30
Children’s Message: Pastor Burmeister
Acolytes early: …; late: …
Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen & Conf. Rm behind the library
   Women’s Bible Study on Fridays at 9:30 in the library
For service Scripture readings go to www.lutherancalendar.org

CTR’S GIVING TREE’S recipient is Mend Medical Clinic & Pregnancy Resource Center. Pick a star from the tree, purchase the item, and put it under the tree by January 1. Please do not wrap the gift.  Monetary donations can be placed in the gift box by the tree or make out your check to CTR with Mend on the memo line. 
 
ACOLYTES sign up today for the new winter schedule.

ALTAR FLOWERS: Flowers are needed for 2018. The signup sheet is located at the south entrance. Flowers are $35.00 each.

CTR-U CRAFT CLASS for January 17: The frame will be a laser wood frame that can be painted and then decorated with your choice of  burlap ribbon. Class is limited to 12 participants. Cost is $12.00. Sign up today!

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2018 are ready for you to pick up at the south entrance. 
 
OUTREACH FOOD DRIVE for South Tulsa Community House will be Sunday. Bring your canned food/household products to the narthex for collection.

KENDRA GIVES BACK PARTY will be January 8 from 5-7 pm. 20% of the proceeds benefit our ECC. Bring in a friend and shop – call in your order – either way, come and support ECC. Kendra Scott at Utica Square.
 
CONNECT NIGHT: Connect will be hosted at Nikki and Brandon Witt’s house on Saturday January 6th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please dress in your most festive Christmas sweater. Complementary babysitting will be provided at Church from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 
ECC LOVE GATHERING: Please bring kleenix, paper towels and non-scented wipes to the collection baskets in the narthex for ECC through the month of January. Your donations are greatly appreciated!!

MITE BOX SUNDAY is next Sunday, January 7.
BRAILLE WORKSHOP is January 8 at 9:00 at Our Savior.
BUNKO is January 9 at 7:00 at the church hosted by pat Bartley. Please sign up.
SENIOR FRIENDS will meet for lunch on January 14 at First Watch on S. Lewis.
 
JUNIOR ROUSTABOUTS: We are excited to announce that on January 7^th we will be kicking off a new program for all ages! Junior Roustabouts is a service group for children from preschool to high school and their parents. This workday will include lunch and a service project led by our very own Roustabouts. Sign up near the library!

Mark your calendars for Camp Out Winter VBS on February 2-4^th! Does your child look forward to VBS each year? Come February, does your family start to have Cabin Fever? Then join us for Camp Out Winter VBS on February 2-4^th. Children three years old to fifth grade will learn s’more about Jesus, while their parents can attend fellowship and Bible Study hosted by John and Erin Busch from Camp Lutherhoma!

Camp Out Winter VBS Dates and Times

Friday, February 2, 2018
Kick-Off Dinner: 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday Night VBS: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning VBS: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Club 345 Movie: 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
VBS Celebration/Camp Lutherhoma Presentation: 9:30 a.m.
 
Save the Date for Family and Club 345 Events:
January 6: Connect Night – January 7: Jr. Roustabouts
February 2-4: Camp Out Winter VBS
February 3: Club 345 Camp Out Movie Afternoon
March 4: Jr. Roustabouts
April 6-8: Club 345 Retreat to Camp Lutherhoma
April 14: Connect Night
May 12: Club 345 Silly String and Water War 

Save the Date: Jr high & High School Incredible Pizza lock-in w/other Tulsa area LCMS churches is Feb. 18-19. Ok’d in Christ High School District Gathering in Norman, OK is March 9-11.

Sunday Night Youth Schedule! 2 Sundays a month from 3:00-5:00 PM! You will have the option of participating in a Confirmation class or a Small Group Bible Study followed by a light snack and games. 
Feb. 11 Confirmation/Bible Study & Games
Feb. 25 Confirmation/Bible Study & Games
 
JR HIGH RETREAT (6th-8th grade) January 26-28, 2018. The Jr High Retreat is only for CTR youth and friends. This annual event brings together our 6th-8th grade students and friends for a weekend of Bible study, fellowship and team building. Jr High Retreat @ Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah Cost is $70 per Jr high student or friend & $35 per high school student leader
You can sign up by returning a check for the registration amount (see above) & the form. You will not complete a medical form until after January 1st.