** Sunday and Wednesday Church Service attendance increases from 75 to 90 persons starting July 5th **

** Friday morning Men's Bible Study Update: Begins July 12th at 6:00 a.m.**

** Summer Sunday School: check out the Summer Sunday School page where Deacon Buchholz will posting videos and lesson study pages to use at home. **

July 3, 2020

Dear Parish-family,

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Tribulation is what we have on this side of eternity. But it will not last forever. Jesus reminds us that He has overcome the world. That means, for us, our time within this world of tribulation is only temporary. God’s peace reigns. We take comfort in knowing that all of the troubles we experience today will come to an end. Take heart, beloved… Jesus gives us life in heaven to come. Thanks be to God!

Our church has put together a plan for reopening that began on Sunday, June 7^th . See the Reopening Guidelines document. Here is a brief summary of what you need to know.

Going Back to Regular Church Service Times – We are going back to our regular Service times of 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. We will abide by our regular communion schedule as well.  

Sign up to attend Church Service – The current maximum of 75 will increase to 90 persons allowed to attend Sunday and Wednesday Services starting July 5th. Therefore, please sign up before coming to church by going directly to the sign-up website by clicking: sign-up for Church. You may also call the church office at 816-741-0483.

Bible Study and Sunday School – Sunday morning Adult Bible study will take place in the sanctuary from 9:30-10:15 a.m. There will be NO Sunday School for the children at this time.

Friday morning Men's Bible Study Resumes:  July 12th at 6:00 a.m.

Summer Sunday School:  Check out the Summer Sunday School page where Deacon Buchholz will posting videos and lesson study pages to use at home.

Livestream Continues through the Summer – We will Facebook Livestream Bible Study starting at 9:30 a.m. and the 10:45 a.m. Divine Service.

Church Service Bulletins: Past service bulletins and inserts and upcoming worship service bulletins and inserts for Sunday mornings, and Wednesday evenings are available on our website page Services & Bulletins.

Family Devotions – See the Family Devotions page for links to the videos posted on Facebook and our YouTube channel on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.

Youth Activities – Some youth activities are still going on. See the Youth Activities Calendar for events through the end of the year. Contact Deacon for more information: dcnbuchholz@christlc.com.

Pre-Kindergarten – God willing, summer session will begin on July 6th with proper precautions for children and teachers in place. Our Pre-K Director, Kristina Fredde and her staff have been hard at work putting together a plan and appropriate safety measures for our children and staff.

Visit the Service & Bulletins page for upcoming and past worship service videos and service bulletins you can use to follow along.

Check out our YouTube Channel to view the past Lenten Sunday Divine and Wednesday Matins services, Holy Week and Easter services and continuing Sunday Morning services and daily family devotions.

Visit Coronavirus updates to see the latest communications from our Pastors. To join the Coronavirus & Church Updates email distribution list, you can sign up under the "Join a Mailing List" module on the homepage or email the church at christlc@christlc.com.

In the Name of Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior, it is a pleasure to have you visit our website.

Christ Lutheran is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. We conform to the Word of God in doctrine and practice.  We offer Christ-centered worship through traditional liturgy and the proclamation of Grace alone, Scripture alone, and Faith alone.

 As Lutherans, we profess to be "Confessional." Christ Lutheran Church holds to the Lutheran Confessions as the correct interpretation and presentation of Biblical doctrine. Contained in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, these statements of belief were put into writing by church leaders during the 16th century. (The simplest of these is Luther's Small Catechism.) The Augsburg Confession gives more detail on what Lutherans believe. 

Our parish is diverse in age and background and we invite you to attend family-oriented Sunday morning or Wednesday evening worship services, events, and other opportunities as a guest or to join us as a member of our church family.  More information on Christian education, youth activities, opportunities to get involved with the church, as well as visiting, communing, and joining can be found here.

 We invite you to explore our site and contact us if you have any questions.

May the Lord of the Church bless you in all you do!