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Christ Lutheran Church and

School

7701 Candelaria Road NE

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

From the Pastor 1

From the Principal 3

From the Congregation 3

From the Treasurer 4

From the Youth Director 5

Music Director Notes 5

School Stepping Forward 6

Congregation Meeting 7

St. Matthias Celebration 8

Scrip Update & Book 9

Calendar 11

Worship schedule 12

Honor Circle & Quilters 13

Youth & Senior news 13

C HR IS T C HR ON IC LE

March 2016

CHRIST CHRONICLE

Christ Lutheran Church and School


From the Pastor

Dear friends,

“I AM the resurrection and the life,” says the Lord, “He who believes in me,

though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me

shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26)

Bottom line, that’s what it’s really all about – this faith we call Christianity.

It’s all about life, and death, and life. In the midst of this Lenten Season,

beginning with ashes and ending at the Cross, we deliberately focus on our

own mortality. “From dust you were formed and to dust you shall return.”

Our mortal body will fail us and death will come. The hopeless pit of death

is ever before us. Our sin drags us down into the pit and we are lost. That

is why we need Christ!

Christ lived, Christ died, Christ lives again! He is the Great I AM, the resur-

rection and the life! Our own mortality is swallowed up by His immortality!

By His death on the cross He destroyed the power of death and gives hope

to the hopeless, and life to the lifeless.

The journey to the Cross during Lent takes us through “The Valley of the

Shadow of Death,” through

the highs and lows of our life

– the joys and celebrations,

the sin and the sorrow. From

ashes and dust to blood and

tears. The journey leaves as

at the foot of the Cross, stand-

ing beneath the bloodstained

feet of Jesus, our Savior, who

gives us everything in His

death -- His love, His for-

giveness, His mercy and

grace, His very Body and

Blood – Everything.

I do not deserve it, you do not deserve it. He gives it anyway – Freely,

Openly, with unbounded love. Take the time and look at His thorn pierced

brow, His smitten and afflicted body, His nail pierced hands and feet, and

(Continued on page 2)

Order an

Easter Lily

to deco-

rate the

church for

Easter

Sunday. An order sheet is in the

church narthex (lobby) or

contact the church office

(884-3876, ext. 120)

Plants are $13 and may

be picked up after the 11

a.m. service on March 27.

Cash or checks made out

to CLC may be placed in

the offering plate marked

“Lily”.

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Christ Lutheran Church

Officers & Board Members

Chairman - Jerry Shroff

Vice Chairman - Bob Dragan

Secretary - Cheryl Frazine

Treasurer - Vacant

Board of Christian Education Bill Vering , chair

Kris Donahue

Laurel Drew

David Hommel

Marc Lucero

Ann McBrayer

Lee Swanger

Deon Haas – teacher representative

Board of Church Properties Phil Pelzman, chair

Paul Guyer

Jerry Kolke

Philippe LeGault

Matthew Martinez

Joel Naber

Board of Human Care Eunice Hoeft, chair

Nancy Brul

Angie Bischoff

Yvonne Damerow

Allyn Irving

Connie Kallsen

Marcia Koschmann

Bea Martinez

Board of Lay Ministry Marty Rasmussen, chair

Kelley Burmeister

James Gruetzner

Matt Helge

Tim Klein

Jerry Shroff

Board of Missions Vic Dawley, chair

Vera Abresch

DuWayne Branscombe

Barbara Gunderlach

Ralph Hughes

Board of Parish Fellowship Kelly Gruetzner, chair

Sheri Call

Cheri Guyer

Julie Henderson

Karen Kolke

Danielle Lukow

Kevin Lukow

Kristie Naber

Shelby Vering

Board of Stewardship David Hommel, chair

Randy Bennett

Tom Hebblewhite

Dianne Hommel

Dave Oetting

Renae Ricard Postenrieder

Board of Youth Nicole Golich

Tim Klein

Noah Rasmussen

Doug Rickers

his spear pierced side, and know that death does not hold Him. The hope-

less pit of death is not His resting place. “Though He die, yet shall He live!”

The Cross, His Cross, drives us to the very heart of His conversation with

Martha: “Everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. DO YOU

BELIEVE THIS?”

The answer is found in the Cross

of Jesus Christ! The victory of life

flows out of the sacrifice of

death. Remember: His life, His

death, His resurrection! They are

now ours: Our life – gifted by

Him, Our death – covered by His

blood, Our resurrection – empow-

ered by His resurrection. Life,

Death, and Life! Do you believe

This?

“Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease, Amaz-

ing Grace shall then prevail In heaven’s joy and peace.” Yes Lord, I believe!

I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and the God of

the living!

Take the Lenten journey. Meet at the Cross on Good Friday – stare into the

Empty Tomb on Easter, and know Jesus gave everything for you!

In Christ,

Pastor Neal Groeling

Pastor’s Article (Continued from page 1)

KIDS, YOU ARE INVITED TO AN

EASTER EGG HUNT WHO: All children up through 5th grade

WHEN: Sunday, March 27, 9:45-10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Gather in the Parish Hall

DETAILS: Hunt for Easter eggs

We will have several groups going out, orga-

nized by age, beginning with toddlers.

Please bring Easter Baskets for collecting

eggs!

Easter Sunday,

March 27, 9:30 a.m.

The high school youth will be serv-

ing a delicious breakfast of burri-

tos, fruit and home-made goodies

to enjoy immediately following the

8:15 a.m. worship service. So, af-

ter celebrating our Savior’s resur-

rection come on over to the Parish

Hall for all the scrumptious de-

lights and some Easter fellowship.

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From the Principal

Mark von Soosten

If March is here, we must be in the

season of Lent. It’s not always a

season of the church year that we look forward

to with the same excitement that we have in Ad-

vent. Then we are getting ready for Christmas,

with all of the decorations, parties, and presents

that come with it.

During Lent we sometimes feel like we have to

be somber, calm, or repentant. We may be fo-

cusing on our sins, which are, of course, the rea-

son Jesus had to suffer and die during Holy

Week, which is on the horizon. That is all good

and well, but try explaining that to a class of 5 or

6 year-olds. Of course, they know that they

make mistakes, but usually their focus is not on

the sadness, but the excitement that comes

next…Easter and the Resurrection.

Perhaps we can learn a lesson from those little

ones. After all, Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:3

“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become

like little children, you will never enter the king-

dom of heaven.”

What a joy it is to see their faces light up when

they talk about the resurrection and the empty

tomb. I am blessed to have the chance to share

that message with our students and their fami-

lies. Thanks to everyone that continues to sup-

port our school so that we can teach about the

entire church year.

Join us this month for some fun events includ-

ing: The Diamonds and Denim auction spon-

sored by our Parent-Teacher League on Satur-

day, March 12 starting at 5:30 p.m., and the

teacher-sponsored Fellowship meal on Wednes-

day, March 16 followed by a concert performed

by the Martin Luther High School Concert Choir

and Troubadours from Greendale, Wisconsin at

7:00. We look forward to seeing you!

In Christ, Mark von Soosten

WHERE O DEATH IS YOUR VICTORY? 1 Corinthians 15:55 O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH,

WHERE IS YOUR STING? The sting of death is sin,

and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to

God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Je-

sus Christ!!! 1 Corinthians 15:55-57.

Our Brother and faithful servant Dr. Erich Helge

recently finished his earthly journey and departed

for his eternal journey in Heaven above. We cele-

brated his life in worship of our Lord Jesus Christ

and with fellowship just this past Monday.

Many of us had the privilege of seeing him in the

days, weeks and months prior to his death. I

promise if you saw him you saw a man who though

he had diminished significantly physically stood

boldly in stature spiritually.

One of my favorite things he said to Pastor was

“Erich Helge is doing great; this body in which he is

imprisoned, not so good.” Erich Helge lived life

gracefully spreading the Good News of Jesus

Christ wherever he went. He also died gracefully

while continuing to spread the Good News of Jesus

Christ wherever he went.

I will miss him but know and look forward to being

reunited with him in Heaven in celebration and

worship of our God of Grace and Mercy. I am hum-

bly gracious and thankful for his mentoring and

teaching to not only Beth and me, but my two girls

as well.

As Erich was dying he made me think of both my

Mom and Dad as I would think of the time when

they were both dying. Neither Mom nor Dad

feared death. Mom would share with me that she

felt it was her duty to share Jesus in the way she


From the Congregation

President Jerry Shroff, Congregation Chairman

Christ Chronic le

FROM the CHURCH TREASURER

As of January 31st we have received $271,319 in

offerings out of $524,884 planned for in the FY

15/16 Mission & Ministry Plan. We are 27 Sundays

into our fiscal year averaging $10,049 per week in

offerings. Our planned average is $10,094 per week.

We were $45 per week below our planned average.

Our approved planned expenses are $1,311,678. As

of January 31st we spent $653,513 which is $2,326

more than planned for the fiscal year to date.

Our status 22 weeks into Mission Ministry

2015/2016

Approved Budget $1,311,678

Planned Offerings $524,884

Non Offerings Income 12,500

Special Offerings 23,000

Thrivent Choice 7,000

School Income 701,350

Total Planned Income $1,268,734

Planned Surplus (+) or Deficit (-) - $42,944

Actual Income as of January 31st:

Offerings $271,319

Non-offerings 5,432

Special Offerings 10

Thrivent Choice 2,854

School Income 372,502

YTD Income $652,117

YTD Expenses $653,513

YTD Net Income $1,396

(Continued in the next column)

Planned & Actual Expenses as of January 31st:

Fiscal Yr

Planned Actual Largest

Board Expenses Expense Expense

Administration $10,800 $6,822 Credit Card fees

Church Council 8,673 4,679 District &

Synod Support Christian Ed. 23,600 7,912 K-8

Materials Church Property 227,750 106,654 Mortgage

Human Care 250 0 None

Lay Ministry 4,760 2,779 Altar supplies

Missions 5,200 800 Matzkes

Fellowship 1,000 -85 None

Marketing 7,500 4,010 Online Marketing

Stewardship 450 439 Envelopes

Youth 6,000 1,411 CLY & JOY

Compensation 1,051,889 518,093 Salaries

Total $1,352,173 $653,513

Together with the Grace of God, we can meet the

challenge which He has placed before us to further

His Mission here at Christ Lutheran Church and

School.

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“Stepping Forward

Together with Christ”

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FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR

by Leslie Helge

It is Wednesday, February 17th. I sit at my com-

puter writing my article to share with you. The

time is drawing near for Dr. Helge to enter into

heaven. The words I long to give you come from

the beautiful hymn “Abide with Me”. The words

written by Henry F. Lyte 1847, music: Eventide

by William H. Monk 1861. God’s continued

blessings on your Lenten journey to the cross of

Jesus.

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;

The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.

When other helpers fail and comforts flee,

Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;

Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;

Change and decay in all around I see;

O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word;

But as Thou dwell’st with Thy disciples, Lord,

Familiar, condescending, patient, free.

Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,

But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings,

Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea—

Come, Friend of sinners, and thus bide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile;

And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,

Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee,

On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.

What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow-

er?

Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with

me.


We continue our Lenten journey through the month of March, culminating in our Easter cel-ebration March 27. How wonderful to wake up each morning and go to sleep each night knowing that we are loved by our God so much that He sent His one and only Son to die on the cross for our sins and then rise again from the grave giving us eternal life!

On March 6 the bell choir will play “When I Sur-vey the Wondrous Cross.” On March 13 the choir will sing “What Wondrous Love.” March 20 is Palm Sunday and the choir will sing “Behold, the King of Zion Comes.” Holy Week and Easter services will definitely have special music as well.

We have a special choir coming on Wednes-day, March 16 – Martin Luther High School in Greendale, Wisconsin. They are a 50 voice choir and their director is Tim Franz. We will be housing them in our homes, so please be open to showing your hospitality to these kids for one night. Thank you for your kindness to them!

Be with us through this season, Lord,

And all our earthly days,

That when the final Easter dawns,

We join in heaven’s praise. [LSB 418, st. 4]

NOTES FROM YOUR

MUSIC DIRECTOR

by Beth Shroff

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approached death just as it was her duty as she

lived life.

My Dad was a bit more irreverent (imagine that) and

put it on his Pastor that he was going to have to tell

the congregation at his funeral that “there in front

of you is the shell…it is only the shell…the nut is

gone.”

They both were concerned about our family and

friends feelings, but more importantly they wanted

us to know they were fine it was their earthly bodies

that were not.

Their deaths, as Dr. Helge’s death, energized me in

the critical importance to share the love and saving

grace of our Lord and Savior to everyone around us

so they too may be comfortable in their last days

because of the victory that is theirs, ours through

our Lord Jesus Christ.

This abundant gift is to be shared. It should be

shared at home, at work, at school. It should be

shared by voice, by actions by heart. This is not a

gift that should be kept secret – Jesus challenged

us to share throughout his kingdom, to baptize and

teach.

I can only imagine how many people Dr. Helge

touched in his years teaching, as a Principal, as a

Dean and University President. It is amazing just to

think of how many people he touched in his retire-

ment.

With The Holy Spirit’ assistance it is unfathomable

how many people were then led to Jesus through

the Pastors and teachers and workers that were im-

pacted by Dr. Helge…thousands, tens of thou-

sands…no I would venture to say many more than

that.

My Prayer is that Erich’s death serves as a spring-

board to us to revitalize our Prayer lives and study

to invigorate us to boldly serve as he has served.

God’s Peace,

Jerry

(Continued from page 3) Congregation President’s Article

Christ Lutheran Auction Event

Saturday, March 12

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Quarter Auction begins at 7 p.m.

Silent Auction, Photo Booth, and Dessert Bar

all open from 5:30 —7 p.m.

Day Care will be provided for $5/child

This year’s theme is:

Bunco Night:

St. Patrick's Day

Edition

When: Sunday, March 6th, 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: Parish Hall

What to bring: Finger-food snacks

It's a great time for the "Wearing of the Green!"

We will have prizes for:

Best Costume

Most Creative Use of Green in snack foods

Best Snack ...and many more!

Come out and bring the whole family!

Everyone is welcome!

If you've never played before, it is easy to learn.

Enjoy some fellowship, food, games and prizes!

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With Moses we pray: “And the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17

Our School – Stepping Forward with Christ --- March Update

February Highlights by God’s Grace:

School Rally Night held Feb 9. School registration opened Feb 10. Financial aid applications accepted starting Feb 22.

Family Rally Night – Another Big Step Forward We thank God that 68 families attended Family Rally Night. (2/3’s of the school families) Information regarding registration, a new financial model, and other changes at our school for the 2016/17 school were presented. The new financial model enables us to implement the following goals:

No child denied admission for financial reasons. A sustainable quality Christian education for your child. Biblically based stewardship of the resources God has provided.

Why change our school financial model? Our current model does not enable us to meet the above goals and is the one most commonly used by the hundreds of Christian schools that have closed their doors over the past decade. The new financial model is the prevailing model in the healthiest Christian schools nationally. We are implementing this new model now, not because of a current crisis, but to avoid a future one.

Make a Referral We need referrals. Referrals, word of mouth invitations, is the best way to reach new students. We need you to refer names of people that are interested in our school to the school office. Please take a blue folder available in the narthex, school office and church office. The folder contains brochures and other information to help promote our school.

March Activities – God Willing

Training for the Financial Aid Team Early registration completed March 1

God’s blessings on your month, Al Koschmann 271-1287 -- [email protected]

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God Cares About You Grant Information Update

God Cares About You (East Albuquerque) Mission was recently notified of receiving a "Reformation 2017 -

It's Still All About Jesus" grant for $16,500. The Synod, in cooperation with the Lutheran Church Extension

Fund & Thrivent, awarded $1,000,000 in grants to help celebrate the upcoming 500th anniversary of the

Reformation. 500 applications were received from a variety of missions and this was one of the ones se-

lected for funding. We praise God for this wonderful gift!

God Cares About You A ministry of Christ Lutheran Church, ABQ, NM.

QUOTE: In Colossians 3:12 (NIV), we are told: “Therefore, God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,

clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other

and forgive one another if you have a grievance against someone. Forgive us, as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

PARTNERS in CHRIST IN THE MISSION: After Pastor Mark, who was here for six years, accepted a call to

Iowa, we at the Mission have divided his duties among us. We are all on track, working at the pace set by

Pastor Mark and have not missed a beat. We are working full speed ahead. For instance, Paul Mueller,

from Immanuel Lutheran Church, ABQ, is now the Director of the Mission. Jim Kunkle, from Calvary Lu-

theran Church, Rio Rancho, has taken over the duties of Pastor Mark in leading the English speaking Bi-

ble study group, along with his monthly trips to Mexico where he delivers supplies and spreads the Gos-

pel. Lionell is Director of the Evangelical Leadership of the Mission. He is a great inspirational speaker

and leads us in prayer and through all of our Evangelical activities; he also leads the team that canvass-

es the neighborhood. He has told everyone who enters the gates of the Mission that they can talk to him

anytime. Morena, Jaime, and Sharon have taken up the slack by teaching the Spanish speaking Bible

classes. Sue, Freddie, and Genevieve lead the Substance Abuse Counseling Program.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM: Sue, Freddie, and Genevieve, who lead the meetings every Thursday,

have a huge responsibility in helping people to rebuild their lives. The participants seek a second

chance, to start life over. Freddie, who was reared in Arizona by a mother who worked for the Bureau of

Indian Affairs, grew up on an Indian Reservation and therefor has first- hand knowledge of how to relate

to American Indians, of whom much of our English speaking population at the Mission consists. The

participants also get a good meal and access to free clothing, bread, milk, etc. to help keep them

healthy. The counseling is Biblically based on sound Scriptural Christian teachings.

PRAYER: Dear Jesus, Please, help us who have been grafted into the Body of Christ as Your children, to

embrace You and to have compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience toward others, espe-

cially those in greater need than we. It’s not always easy to give compassion to those in need, especially

when You ask us to step out of our own comfort zones when dealing with others. However, "There but for

the grace of God go I". Remind us that Christ came to seek and to save the lost, to feed the hungry,

clothe the naked, and to take care of the poor. Thank you for opening our hearts to people who desper-

ately seek You. All of us are one in Your redeeming love. In Jesus’s name. Amen.

MAILING ADDRESS: Christ Lutheran Church: 7701 Candelaria Rd NE, ABQ, NM 87110 (505) 884-3876.

If you wish to donate, please make your check out to: Christ Lutheran Church, note “God Cares About

You” in the memo line. It’s tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your contribution & prayers.

WEBSITE: GodCaresAboutYou.net. (Sharon Tomme 2/15/16)

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Walkway Cover Removal

Gas Line Repair

Lightning Repair

Parking Lot Sealing & Striping

Ministry Center Conceptual Plan

City Approved Master Plan

Storage Unit

Nursery Expansion

Church Office/School Office/Classroom

Growing His Kingdom - 4 Years of God’s Blessings

$508,687

More Blessings Office Furniture

Chancel Renovation

Air Conditioning

$590,158 Project Cost $356,256 PAID $233,902 LOAN

Pledged: $540,000

Deficit: $50,158

Given: $386,467

More Blessings

Our goal is to pay off the loan with funds from the Capital Campaign that ends June 2017. Our pledges

are $50,158 short of reaching this goal. We thank God for the $386,467 that has been given to date.

Your continued support of this Capital Campaign is needed as we seek to close the deficit.

A New Secure Playground

50+ People Served on Teams

Al Koschmann Capital Projects Team

With Moses we pray: “And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And do establish the work of our hands; Yes establish the work of our hands.” Ps 90:17

Still More Blessings From the School Playground Committee

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March Celebrations (Please let the church office know if we missed

your special date - 884-3876, ext. 120.)

Worship for Shut-Ins

Watch Sundays at 12:30-1p.m. on the following

stations:

Local station - KAZQ-TV 32,

Comcast Cable - Channel 22,

Direct TV - Channel 119,

Dish Satellite Channel 110 & Channel 8817,

OR at 9:30 a.m. on Direct TV-Channel 377

(Total Christian Television), OR

Visit the website: www.worshipforshutins.org and click on the

“Online Worship” button. You can watch any recent broadcasts,

anytime, day or night!

March 6, 2016 – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

“Faith in What or Whom?” by Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Ahlersmey-

er, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN

Reconciliation is a beautiful word that describes the universal

and sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. Reconciliation normally is

a two-way street; with our great God, He does all the work.

NOTHING about us – even our faith – makes reconciliation a

reality. Reconciliation happens because of what Jesus Christ

has done.

March 13, 2016 – Isaiah 43:16-21

“The God of New Things” by Rev. Dr. Walter A. Maier III, Con-

cordia Theological Seminary~Fort Wayne, IN

Do you long for the “good old days”? Appreciate the past, but

don’t be weighed down by nostalgia. Recognize how God is

acting for your benefit now, and how he will so act in the fu-

ture. For He is the God of new things.

March 20, 2016 – John 12:12-33

“Palms & Grain Kernels” by Rev. William Mueller, Suburban

Bethlehem Lutheran Church~Fort Wayne, IN

The Palm Sunday crowd cheered at the entrance of Jesus

Christ into Jerusalem just five days before He would be cast

out of the city to be crucified on a cross. The crowd waves

palm branches in the air as a sign of glory and honor to Je-

sus. Later that day Jesus talked about casting kernels of

grain into the ground. What do these two seemingly insignifi-

cant items – palm branches and grain kernels – have to do

with our Palm Sunday celebration and our faith? Each re-

mind us about His eternal love for us!

March 27, 2016 – 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

“Firstfruits” by Rev. Paul E. Shoemaker, Emanuel Lutheran

Church~New Haven, IN

On Easter morning our Lord Jesus rose from the dead in victo-

ry over sin, death and the power of the devil. He is the

firstfruit. We, also, shall rise from the dead in glorious victory

to live with Jesus forever. Just as He has been raised from

the dead so we too shall rise. We shall follow Him to be with

Him where He is.

“Happy Birthday” to the following members of

our congregation who were born in March.

March 1 Jewelle Bickel

Brooklyn Lund

Jonathan Yocky

March 2 Sharon Goodrich

Ron McBrayer

Benjamin Weber

March 3 Sarah Donahue

March 6 Betty Adair

Wayne Muenster

March 11 DuWayne Branscombe

Dawn Jackson

March 12 Tom Bond

March 13 Jennifer Dragan Hefftner

Michael Valencia

March 14 Shirley Jenson

Keith Sainz

March 15 Michael Nemitz

Avery Pelzman

March 16 Christina Lucero

March 17 Kyle Lemke

Patty van Dyck

March 19 Roger Case

March 20 Christa Groeling

Bob Willman

March 22 Lois Postenrieder

March 23 Julie Karl

March 24 Rebecca Geballe

March 25 Cora Mae Hawkins

March 27 Paul Gothard

Ian Hrasky

Jordan Sainz

March 28 Kletus Rood

March 29 Anthony Alberti

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY goes out to those who

were married in March:

Mar. 13 James & Kelly Gruetzner

Mar. 14 Kevin & Danielle Lukow

Mar. 21 Aaron & Hayleigh Saavedra

Mar. 24 Tanya & Keith Sainz

Mar. 26 Randy & Barbara Bennett

Please remember these friends in your daily

prayers when they celebrate their special day.

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Scrip (Gift Cards) at Christ

Lutheran Church & School Karen Kolke, Coordinator

We sold $29,712.81 worth of gift cards during the month of December!

Total Rebate earned was $1,671.69 worth of “free” money that went to these funds:

Capital Improvement Fund earned $222.89 with 24 families participating

School Scholarship Fund earned $34.50 with 6 families participating

School Registration distributed $34.14 with 2 families participating (For the 2016-2017 school year!!)

School Tuition we distributed $399.37 with 16 families participating

Extended Care distributed $35.12 with 7 families participating

School Tech Fee distributed $27.62 with 1 family participating

Playground Fund distributed $16.62 with 5 families participating

Youth Accounts distributed $22.06 with 2 families participating

The Technology Fund received $836.85 with 69 families participating. (Remember that ½ of the rebates

automatically go to our Technology Fund, but several families have 100% of their rebates going to this fund.)

This is FREE money and we only have 69 families supporting this program. We have over 300 members at church and 150

families at the school, just think if everyone got on board to earn money for our different funds! Or if even one-half (or 225

people) started earning 'FREE' money to support the Building Fund or the Playground Fund. If you are buying gas, gro-

ceries, clothes, and eating out, just buy a gift card and use it instead of cash, credit, or debit cards.

If you have questions on how the program works or how to make purchases on line, see Karen Kolke

or call her at 206-0906.

Book Discussion Group

Friday, March 18, 7 p.m.

“Without You There is No Us:

My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite"

A memoir of teaching English to the sons of

North Korea's ruling class during the last six

months of Kim Jong-il's reign. A revealing look

at North Korea.

Contact: Al & Marcia Koschmann 271-1287

Doug and Carol Bickel Invite you to attend a reception

celebrating the upcoming wedding of their daughter

Jewelle Bickel To

Justin Crisp

Reception will be held

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Christ Lutheran Parish Hall 2-4 p.m.

Jewelle and Justin will be getting married in

New Canaan, Connecticut on May 21, 2016, and

realize that many from Albuquerque will not be

able to attend, so they are coming to Albuquerque

to celebrate with family from Christ.

Sanctuary Preparation

Meeting

Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.

The Altar Guild invites you to the Sanctuary

Preparation Meeting.

Would you like to see what is behind the Pul-

pit, other than a Nebraska cup?

Would you like to see what is under the veil

and how the Sacrament of Communion is

prepared?

Then, please come to our Thrivent sponsored

event from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday,

March 19th.

As we prepare our Spiritual selves for Holy

Week and Easter, we prepare the physical

Sanctuary and would like to share this with

the congregation and guests.

CHRIST CHRONICLE

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.

Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?

I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.

Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;

In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Peace,

Leslie

Youth Director’s Article (Continued from page 5)

We have a special choir coming on Wednesday, March 16 from Martin Luther High School in Greendale, Wisconsin. They are a 50 voice choir and their director is Tim Franz.

We will be housing them overnight in our homes. Beth Shroff will be coordi-nating housing, so please be open to showing your hospitality to these kids for one night.

Thank you for your kindness to them!

Martin Luther High School

Concert Choir and Troubadours

from Greendale, Wisconsin

Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m.

Holy Week Worship Services & Times

Maundy Thursday Worship:

March 24, Noon and 7 p.m.

Good Friday Worship:

March 25, Noon and 7 p.m.

Easter Worship:

Sunday, March 27, 6:30, 8:15, 11:00 a.m.

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Christ Lutheran Youth (High School Youth):

&

Jesus and You with nOthing in-between (Middle School Youth):

These are the events we have planned at the time

of printing. Please check the weekly bulletin for

more events.

CLY and JOY - Wed. March 9th Fellowship Meal

5:00-7:00pm – menu is sloppy joes. Bring a des-

sert

Fri. March 11th – Middle School Event

7:00-9:30pm (high school youth help lead event)

CLY - Sat. March 12th – babysitting for the Denim

and Diamonds Auction 5:30-?pm

CLY and JOY - Sat. March 26th – 10:00-noon as-

semble breakfast burritos for Easter breakfast.

Bring baked goods!

CLY and JOY – Sun. March 27th Easter!!

9:30am serve breakfast

Youth Ministry questions can be

directed to Leslie Helge at 884-3876

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YOUTH NEWS

CHRIST CHRONICLE

We are excited to start our new

format on Thursday, March

4th. Meet at the Weck’s on

Osuna & I-25 at noon.

Lunch in our private room

will be followed by the begin-

ning of our “40 Minute Bible

study” on Ephesians.

Buy your Weck’s Gift card (scrip) before we go!

All ladies age 55 and over are invited to join us.

Call Eunice Hoeft at 889-9705 or Marcia Kosch-

mann 271-1287 if you need a ride or have any

questions.

HONOR

CIRCLE

Saturday, March 12, we will go on the “asked for”

Winery Tour.

We will meet at church and car pool to several

wineries (which are only open on Saturday.)

Details about time and where we will have lunch

will be announced at a later time.

Please call Lee Swanger (294-6752) or Eunice

Hoeft (889-9705) to reserve your place.

Quilting News

The quilters will meet in

March on Tuesday, March

1, and Tuesday, March 15, in the Parish Hall.

Many hands make for many lap robes completed

to be donated to those in need. Refreshments are

served and fellowship is enjoyed by all attending.

Please come join us and see how small pieces of

fabric can make something very unique and beau-

tiful!

Questions may be directed to Carol Bickel (821-

8051) or Lois Postenrieder (299-8388).

Christ Lutheran Church


Albuquerque, NM 87110

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Carol von S

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