Calendar of Events for the Week of March 1, 2026: Monday - 5:30pm - Karate Tuesday - Ā Ā Ā Ā Wednesday - 11:00am - Bible Study; 6:00pm - Lenten Covered Dish followed by Devotions/Discussion; 6:30pm - AA Meeting Thursday -Ā 9:00am - Quilting Group; 5:30pmĀ - Karate; 6:30pm - Celebration Singers Friday - Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Saturday - Ā Ā Ā
LENTEN/EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE -
* Wednesday March 4th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by devotions at 6:30pm in Roth HallĀ * Wednesday March 11th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by worship service in the church at 7:00pm * Wednesday March 18th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by devotions at 6:30pm in Roth Hall * Wednesday March 25th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by worship service in the church at 7:00pm * Wednesday April 1st-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by devotions at 6:30pm in Roth Hall * Holy Thursday ā April 2nd - Worship service at 7:30pm * Good Friday - April 3rd - Quiet Hours with Pastor Cindy from Noon to 3:00pm; Tenebrae service at 7:30pm * Easter Vigil - April 4 ā 4:30pm * Easter Sunday - April 5 ā Worship Services at 7:00am & 10:45am
EASTER LILIES - Envelopes to order an Easter Lily are on the table in the parlor. Please make sure all the information is clear on the envelope. Cost is $13.00 per plant. Order deadline is March 15th.
APRIL NEWSLETTER - Please note the deadline for all articles, information, etc. for the April newsletter is March 15th!!
FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION CLASSES - Instruction classes for students in 2nd grade and older if you have not yet received your First Communion will be held on Sundays March 1st, 8th & 15th during Sunday School time. First Holy Communion will be administered to those young people on Palm Sunday March 29th Ā at the 10:45am worship service. Please see or get in touch with Cindy Derr for more information or any questions you have.
THRIVENT MEMBERS - REMEMBER -your Choice Dollars need to be distributed by March 31st.
BEAR CREEK CAMP - Registration for Summer Camp is now open. See the poster on the bulletin board in the parlor for dates and take an information packet that shows costs, phone, e-mail and other information. Financial help is offered to campers from our congregation (see Cindy).Ā
VALLEY FOOD PANTRY EASTER BASKETS - Our church has been asked to donate Easter candy for this yearās distribution of 50 baskets. Please place your donation in the bin next to the grocery cart (not in the grocery cart) by Sunday March 22nd. Ā Also requested are hot chocolate and coffee.
PALM CROSS MAKING WORKSHOP - The Casting Our Nets Ministry Group is sponsoring a palm cross workshop on Sunday March 22nd from 9:30am-10:30am in Roth Hall. This event is for everyone to attend! Materials and instructions will be provided. There will also be a craft activity for the younger children. The crosses will be handed out after services on Palm Sunday weekend. Any questions can be directed to Jo Cvammen at 570-578-7068.
CASTING OUR NETS MINISTRY - The next gathering of the Casting Our Nets ministry group will be on Tuesday March 24th at 7PM.
BIBLE STUDIES - Wednesday nights Bible Study is 7-8 pm. The Wednesday night Bible Study will be pausing during the time of Lent. Ā We will begin with Psalm 51 on Wednesday, April 8th at 7pm.
The Wednesday morning Bible Study meets the first & third Wednesdays of the month at 11:00am. We will continue with āThe Workbook on the Christian Walkā. Everyone is welcome to join. Sessions last about an hour.
CHOIR REHEARSALS - Choir rehearsals are Thursdays at 6:30pm to prepare for the Lent and Easter worship services. Join us each week or talk with Patt about singing with the choir. 570-956-2068. Come and sing praises to the Lord!!
WILLING WORKERS INDOOR YARD SALE AND VENDOR/CRAFT SPRING FAIR - This event will take place on Saturday March 21st from 9am-2pm. Here is how it works: Congregation members may purchase a table for $10. You MUST STAY at your table and sell your items. The proceeds are yours to keep. Unsold items may be donated to the Apple Fest Flea Market in October (except clothing, books and electronics that you had at your table). Food will be available for sale and a bake sale will be held. Donations of baked goods are appreciated. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the parlor. Tickets for a Lottery Tree will also be available for purchase. Several vendor/crafters will have displays (TBA).
For more information or to reserve a table call or the church office at 570-788-1572 or see the sign-up sheet on the table in the parlor. as soon as possible as space is limited. PLEASE NOTE- ONLY those sponsoring a table may bring items. NO other items will be accepted!
VALLEY FOOD PANTRY EASTER BASKETS - Our church has been asked to donate Easter candy for this yearās distribution of 50 baskets. Please place your donation on the table in the parlor (not the grocery cart) by Sunday March 22nd. Ā Also requested are hot chocolate and coffee.
BREAKFAST IS SERVED -The Valley Vets Auxiliary will host a breakfast on Sunday March 15th from 7am-11am. Everyone is invited.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2026 - āI Will Give You Rest: Comeā (Matthew 11:28-30).Ā Sponsored by the Sugarloaf Valley Church Women United, World Day of Prayer will be held Friday March 6th at 2:00pm in Providence Place, 149 S. Hunter Highway, Drums. Everyone is invited to attend.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - The American Red Cross will hold a blood Drive here at Christ Lutheran on Tuesday March 17th from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCross Blood.org and enter: Conyngham to schedule an appointment. Also, help is needed to server refreshments to the donors. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the parlor.
2026 OFFERING ENVELOPE INFORMATION - If you have not picked up your 2026 envelope, see Cindy to get your packet. Also, PLEASE USE YOUR ENVELOPES TO MAKE YOUR OFFERING. If you do not use your envelopes they must be created for you which can cause an error in recording your number and amount given. And MARK YOUR ENVELOPES. If the amount is not on the envelope, it must be written in for you and errors can happen. We try our very best to make sure all contributions are received and recorded correctly. Thank you all for being good stewards of your treasure as we serve our Lord!
2026 FLOWERS AND BULLETIN SPONSOR CHARTS ARE AVAILABLE - Look for the sign-up charts on the bulletin board in the parlor to choose your dates to sponsor. Special flower pieces need to be ordered through the office (i.e. altar piece). Cost for flowers is $35.00 (note increase) and bulletins is $20.00.
WATCH "THE CHOSEN" - āThe Chosenā viewing is on Thursdays at 6:30pm. There will be a quick synopsis of the episode before we start it. After viewing, there will be a Q & A.
* Thursday, March 19th - Season 2, Episode 4 - "The Perfect Opportunity" * Thursday, March 26th - Season 2, Episode 5 - "Spirit" * Thursday, April 9th - Season 2, Episode 6 - "Unlawful" * Thursday, April 23rd - Season 2, Episode 7 - "Reckoning"
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - LDR is asking for gifts to help with the recent disasters. Checks may be out to the church and marked "LDR". Ā 100% of all money donated goes directly to help those in need!!
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Bear one anotherās burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)
Stephen Ministry is available to every adult in our church community. Ā For care receivers, Stephen Ministry can provide:
ā¢ Ā Comfort and support. Stephen Ministers are there to listen, offer encouragement and pray with care receivers.
ā¢ Ā Hope and healing. Stephen Ministry can help care receivers find hope and healing during difficult times.
ā¢ Ā A sense of community. Stephen Ministry can help care receivers feel better connected to their church community.
If you are going through a challenging time, or if you know someone who is, please contact Deb Jones. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring Godās love and care to those in need. Itās a great way for you to show how much you care!