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Did You Know
- That the ELCA National Youth Gathering is this year in New Orleans?
- That Art Connections will be back this year? It will be held at the end of July, the beginning of August.
- That VBS this year will be held in July?
- That in February, some of our youth attended the Quake weekend in Pittsburgh?
- That it is likely that during the month of April, Pastor Blair and Fay Morgan will be moving back to the Pittsburgh Area? We will miss them and wish them Godspeed.
- That in order to publicize something in the newletter we need it by the 15th of the month prior?
Project Isaiah 43
Saturday, May 4 at 10am, Zion Lutheran, North Canton
Saturday, May 4th at 3pm, Bethel Lutheran, Boardman
Sunday, May 5th at 2pm, Bethesda on the Bay, Bay Village
God spoke these words to the people of Israel in exile in Babylon, but there is no reason to believe God isn’t saying the same thing to the church today!
Do you wonder what the Lutheran Church of the 21st century will look like? Are you concerned about the future of your congregation or neighboring congregations?
Bishop Barbins is inviting every congregation to send four people to their conference event. The “harvest” from these events will be shared with all congregations and will inform the continuation of these conversation at our synod assembly.
See the flyer in the Narthex for other dates and locations of these meetings or click on the link below.
Easter Message from Bishop Eaton
Click the button below to listen to Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Easter message.
Women of the ELCA
Servant Leader: Present, Equipped, Here
Saturday, May 4th from 1-5pm
This is a churchwide sponsored leadership event open to all women whether you have been involved with Women of the ELCA or not. This year’s leadership event will reintroduce the servant leader concept and its connection to relationships and community while acknowledging the many challenges facing organizations like ours in our current context. It includes worship, bible study, speakers and breakout sessions. Participants will explore the leader-full community that is the Women of the ELCA.
Prayer of Good Courage
Lord God,
you have called your servants
to ventures of which
we cannot see the ending,
by paths as yet untrodden,
through perils unknown.
Give us faith to go out
with good courage,
not knowing where we go,
but only that your hand
is leading us
and your love
supporting us,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: Eric Milner-White, Daily Prayer, p. 14.
Originally published: Oxford
University Press, 1941.
Art Connections
Saturday July 27th through Sunday August 4, 2024
Starting with a kick-off event on Saturday, July 27th at 4pm, Fellowship Hall will be transformed into a gallery as we showcase the creative talents of CRLC members and friends. Do you, a friend or a family member have a creative talent to share? All ages, crafts and styles are invited to participate.
Artist participation forms and updates will be featured in future Insight articles, Temple Talks, Pastor Randy’s midweek announcements, and in the gathering space kiosk and video monitor. Or ask a committee member for more information: Gail Berzins, Jen Evans, Ann Farine, Linda Eckenbrecht, Cheryl Laubacher, Jenna Waltz, Carole Wooten.
LMM Women's Re-entry Program
The following items are needed for the women's re-entry program:
Women’s Underwear (NEW): Size 7 (Large) and up
Women’s Socks (New or like-new): All sizes, all styles.
Ankle, no-show, and athletic style preferred.
Women’s Bras (New or lightly used): Band size 38 and up, cup size C and up.
Sports bras: size Large and up.
We also take all sizes and styles of women’s shoes in good used condition. Flat shoes preferred, or low heels. Boots and tennis shoes are most in demand currently.
This collection will run from March through April.
Thank you for your generosity & prayers.
Altar Flowers
Please sign up on the flower chart in the Gathering Space to reserve a Sunday or call the church office to reserve your date. Cost of flowers is $35 and you can place your check in the offering plate (or send it in the mail), marked Altar Flowers. Flowers can be picked up after the second service. Please return the vase to the office after use (within two weeks). The flower chart has been updated through next year.
Vacation Bible School
July 8th-12th from 5pm-7:50pm **note time**
Spread the word to your neighbors and friends and sign up for a fun week. We will dive in to an egg-cellent adventure that goes DEEP into faith-building fun. Any questions? Contact Cristina Wells. !
May 19th at 11:30am
VBS Volunteer Meeting in Fellowship Hall
Join us to find out how and where you can help!
Children's Book Donations
The Sunday school will collect Children's books to be shared with others as their mission project this year. The books will be donated to the Cleveland Children's Book Bank.
Redeemer Crisis Center
We are collecting winter clothing-coats, boots, scarves, hats, gloves, blankets for Redeemer Crisis Center. Any items can be places in the bin in the coat room.
We continue to collect food items for the crisis center. Most needed are:
peanut butter, boxed cereal, toilet paper
hand/toe warmers, towels, blankets, comforters
hand can openers, pots & pans, electric fry pans, hot plates
shampoo, conditioner, lotions, body wash, shaving cream
toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste
Children's Book Donations
The Sunday school will collect Children's books to be shared with others as their mission project this year. The books will be donated to the Cleveland Children's Book Bank.
YOGA Classes
Classes are on Monday evenings at 7pm and are let by Jenna Waltz.
Cost is a free will offering.
All are welcome to attend. Please invite your family and friends.
South Hills Lend-A-Hand
We continue to collect food for the food pantry in Broadview Heights. They will provide an emergency supply of food, cleaning supplies and paper products to residents of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence and Seven Hills who have lived in the community for at least six months, are employed, have a photo ID, and proof of income. They are located at the Broadview Heights Complex across from the police department. Distributions are on the third Saturday of the month from 9-10 AM. Volunteers are always needed for packing the bags prior to the distribution, and on distribution days. Call 440-526-0514 if you would like to help or need assistance.
Items that are needed to the most:
toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, personal items,
peanut butter,
shampoo, lotion, tooth paste, soap.
cleaning supplies, liquid detergent,
canned fruits, and vegetables,
tuna, soups, cereal, rice, pastas.
Please consider adding an item per week to your grocery list.
Donations can be placed on the shelves in the coat room.
Oasis Food Collection
Food items are needed for the OASIS ministry in Akron. There are about 50 children in the program that need to be fed. Items can be dropped off at church into the NEW donation area of the coat closet. During the month of October, we would like to highlight the need for healthy after-school snacks for the children OASIS partners with. Items suggested:
bags of small apples, clementines or oranges, fruit cups, granola or fruit bars,
and peanut butter or cheese crackers.
Online Giving through our Website
This option will allow for folks to contribute to our congregation using their credit card or debit card. There is not a cost for the church to host this ability, however this is a cost to us for every transaction that is processed. The donor however, can add this fee to any donation they make using
this process so that the church receives the full amount intended. This will allow for folks who prefer to handle their giving in this way. This can be used for a one-time donation or it can be set up
for reoccurring contributions. It also will allow specific giving to specific funds in our church such as Lutheran World Relief or a special Memorial Fund. You also can download an app for your phone, and after a one-time set-up, you can easily use your mobile device for giving.
Donors also have the ability to have recurring donations directly charged to their bank or S&L checking or savings account through the church Simply Giving program without needing to use the online system. Please contact the church office to get more information or to set up this option.
State of the Congregation Address
Click on the link below to view the 2023 year in review.