tjones – Christ Lutheran Church

Jack Reed

tjones — Fri, 20 May 2022 14:44:59 +0000

Merle McCain

Ministry Positions: Board of Lay Ministry

Professional Background: High School Chemistry/physics teacher. Retired after many years at Regional Medical Laboratories.

Family background: Married to Ginny

Church background: Many church positions over the years. Including 25 plus years as Sunday School teacher and youth group leader.

Hobbies/interests: Currently a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Travel.

Brittany Owens

tjones — Fri, 20 May 2022 14:42:57 +0000

Brittany Owens

Ministry Position: Secretary

I have been the secretary at Christ Lutheran Church for 12 years. When I am not working in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy watching old black and white movies, while I am working on Shetland lace knitting.

February 7, 2021 Enews

tjones — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:24:42 +0000

February 7, 2021 Enews
9 Oak Rd., Lansing Mi, 888-888-8888, office@samplechurch.org

This Week at Sample Church....

Sunday	Worship Service	9:00 a.m.
	Sunday School/Bible Class	10:30 a.m.
Monday	Circle Group	10:00 a.m.
Wednesday	Junior Confirmation	3:30 p.m.
Thursday	Choir Practice	7:00 p.m.
Saturday	Youth Group Meeting	4:00 p.m.
Saturday	Worship Service	7:00 p.m.

Reminder*****************************************************************

Elders on duty for next Sunday: Stan B. and Andy R.

The organist will be Rebekah P.

Sunday's greeters will be Evonne, Ron, Duaneand and Janet

Faribault Lutheran School

The FLS Spring Musical “The Rock Slinger and His Greatest Hit” will be held on Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Trinity gym.

FLS Visitors’ Day will be Wednesday, March 8. Chapel will be at 9:00 a.m. The FLS Spring Musical dress rehearsal will begin at 11:30 a.m. Anyone who cannot attend the Musical on Thursday is invited to come and enjoy the dress rehearsal.

EVANGELISM & OUTREACH

In Our Prayers for

Strength, Comfort, and Healing...Curt; Hank; Helen; Jenna; Jerry; Karen; Leslie; Lilly; Lisa; Lois; Robin; Mandy Blume; Cynthia Caron; Elsie Cloeter; Marian Hagel; John Milewski; Duane Roemhildt; Donna M. Schultz; Elsie I. Schultz; Kay Smith; Francis Swee; Iolla Waskosky. Prayers for those whose names we carry in our hearts. Prayers for our military and support personnel. Prayers for the families in our congregation and our efforts to support them. Prayers for those pregnant and for the unborn. Prayers for FLS—the staff, students, and their families.

Prayers of thanksgiving for Hattie Marie Young, daughter of Brent & Kathleen Young, baptized this Saturday, February 25. The Sponsor for Hattie is Ervin Pitzner. Witnesses are Megan Gerlach and Kelly Campbell.

Prayers of thanksgiving for Nyagoa, daughter of Vicar Gatluk Reat and Martha Deng, born on February 21.

Prayers for the family & friends of James Kittlesen, who recently passed away.

Prayers for the family & friends of Patrick Spitzack, son of Harold (Zada) Spitzack, who passed away February 20. Memorial services were held on February 24.

For emergencies and after-hour prayer requests, please contact one of our pastors:

Rev. Dr. Michael Nirva—763-221-6856
Rev. Paul Rieger—636-751-4784

Our missionary family to pray for is Brian, Anja and their children, serving in Mexico.

Members of Trinity who are ready to pray with you after the service will be waiting in the Sanctuary. Please come forward if you would like someone to pray with you.

The March Newsletter is available on the Worship Carts. Please be sure to take one home with you today!

FELLOWSHIP

The next Lively #5 Neighbor-hood Group will meet at George and Rachel Raab’s home (19945 Cedar Lake Trl., Morristown) this Sunday, February 26 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Come enjoy a fishing

contest on the frozen lake, or if you would rather, movies indoors. Bring a dish to share for the evening meal.

STEWARDSHIP

The second Forum, followed immediately by a Voters’ Mtg., for the New Office Addition will be held on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Please be sure to come!

STATISTICS

266

Weekly budgetary needs in 2017: $14,286

CUMULATIVE TOTALS

Time Period: January 1-February 24, 2017 (8 Weeks)

Budgetary Needs Receipts

$114,288 $88,014

Sponsors are needed for the Soup Suppers in Lent. This is a great way to earn extra mon- ey for a special project or fund. If you or your group would like to sponsor a Lenten Supper, please contact the church office at 331-6579.

January 31, 2021 Enews

tjones — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:28:05 +0000

January 31, 2021 Enews
9 Oak Rd., Lansing Mi, 888-888-8888, office@samplechurch.org

This Week at Sample Church....

Sunday	Worship Service	9:00 a.m.
	Sunday School/Bible Class	10:30 a.m.
Monday	Circle Group	10:00 a.m.
Wednesday	Junior Confirmation	3:30 p.m.
Thursday	Choir Practice	7:00 p.m.
Saturday	Youth Group Meeting	4:00 p.m.
Saturday	Worship Service	7:00 p.m.

Reminder*****************************************************************

Elders on duty for next Sunday: Stan B. and Andy R.

The organist will be Rebekah P.

Sunday's greeters will be Evonne, Ron, Duaneand and Janet

Sunday evening six week study with Pastor Bob Geaschel. Discover Relational,
Contextual Witnessing with E1HW (Every One His Witness). Learn how to naturally and genuinely share the Gospel with your friends and neighbors who have not heard the Good News. After this six week study, you will be more effective witnesses of Jesus in your everyday life! Sunday evenings on March 11, 18, 25 and April 8, 15 and 22. Each session will start with a dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by the study at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the church library. The class is limited to 30 so please sign up today. For more information, see Pastor Bob or see the brochure in the narthex, at the display.

Join us for the Thy Will Be Done special service for Week 1 of Lent. In this service we remember that, at first, Moses did not think he could free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But God gave him confidence to set his people free. In Lent we remember that God sent his Son to do his will and set all people free from the slavery of sin. Lenten services are at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Youth Board is serving a soup and sandwich luncheon at 11 a.m.
Mid Week Lenten Services .......................Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 ~ 10:00am and 7:00pm Lenten Lunch.....................................................Wednesdays 11am (after 10am service) Lenten Dinners................Only on Mar 14 and 21 Wednesdays 5:45pm (before 7pm service) Palm Sunday...................................................Mar 25 at 8:30am & 10:45am HC at both Maundy Thursday Services................................................March 29 at 10am & 7pm HC Good Friday Services............................................................March 30 at 10am & 7pm Saturday Easter Vigil..................................................................March 31 at 6:30pm Easter Sunday.................................April 1 ~ 6:30, 8:30 & 11:00 am with HC at all services

COME AND JOIN THE BELL AND/OR SANCTUARY CHOIRS!!!
The Bell Choir plays in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services only, about once a month, and we have weekly rehearsals. The Bell Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings in the church narthex from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The ability to read music is not required, but helpful, and anyone high school age and beyond is most welcome to join us!

The Sanctuary Choir sings in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services only, and also has Wednesday evening rehearsals, in the church balcony, from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. We sing in unison, 2-part and 4-part harmony formats, and all voice parts are needed and welcome! We sing anthems from the 16th Century right up to the present, and, WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN!

The Lutheran Witness magazine subscription is up for renewal by Feb 18. If you are interested in continu- ing to receive you subscription or would like to start a subscription, please call the church office at 708-839- 1200 or email Nancy, the church secretary, at csecretary@tlbr.org. The cost for a year subscription is $16.00. This includes 11 magazines because the June/July issue is a combined edition. If you would like to look at a copy of the Lutheran Witness, the church office has a current copy. This is a great magazine to help you stay current with LCMS topics.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY HANDBELL CHOIR IS COMING TO TRINITY!

On Sunday, March 18 we will be hosting this wonderful choir! They will be playing at the morn- ing services and then perform a concert for us at 2pm that Sunday. Host families are needed for their overnight stay the night before on that Saturday. If you are interested in being a host family, please contact Sharon Wendte (630/655-1775) or Howard Eggert (630/325-3782) as soon as you can. We are looking forward to hosting this very talented choir! Thank you, in advance!

January 24, 2021 Enews

tjones — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:07:35 +0000

January 24, 2021 Enews
9 Oak Rd., Lansing Mi, 888-888-8888, office@samplechurch.org

This Week at Sample Church....

Sunday	Worship Service	9:00 a.m.
	Sunday School/Bible Class	10:30 a.m.
Monday	Circle Group	10:00 a.m.
Wednesday	Junior Confirmation	3:30 p.m.
Thursday	Choir Practice	7:00 p.m.
Saturday	Youth Group Meeting	4:00 p.m.
Saturday	Worship Service	7:00 p.m.

Reminder*****************************************************************

Elders on duty for next Sunday: Stan B. and Andy R.

The organist will be Rebekah P.

Sunday's greeters will be Evonne, Ron, Duaneand and Janet

Senior Choir News:The senior choir will again be singing for the Lutheran services at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, August 25.We will rehearse at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August21. We welcome new faces to the choir! See Shawn if you have any questions or contact him at shawn@samplechurch, (***) ***-****.

Orphan Grain Train and Fish Feed: St. Paul's Lutheran Church in will be hosting a fish & brat feed on Sunday, July 21st from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. The menu will include fish, brats, potatoes, onions, salads and desserts. All proceeds will benefit Orphan Grain Train in Grand Island.

HLHS SUMMER EVENTS:The Red Hornet Golf Scramble is Sunday, July28th at the Golf Course. We will again be having a pre-round meal provided by Probasco Partners Inc. that begins at 12:00 and then a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Those interested in registering a team or sponsoring the tournament.

January 17, 2021 Enews

tjones — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:45:30 +0000

January 17, 2021 Enews
9 Oak Rd., Lansing Mi, 888-888-8888, office@samplechurch.org

This Week at Sample Church....

Sunday	Worship Service	9:00 a.m.
	Sunday School/Bible Class	10:30 a.m.
Monday	Circle Group	10:00 a.m.
Wednesday	Junior Confirmation	3:30 p.m.
Thursday	Choir Practice	7:00 p.m.
Saturday	Youth Group Meeting	4:00 p.m.
Saturday	Worship Service	7:00 p.m.

Reminder*****************************************************************

Elders on duty for next Sunday: Stan B. and Andy R.

The organist will be Rebekah P.

Sunday's greeters will be Evonne, Ron, Duaneand and Janet

January 10, 2021 Enews

tjones — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:46:31 +0000

January 10, 2021 Enews
9 Oak Rd., Lansing Mi, 888-888-8888, office@samplechurch.org

This Week at Sample Church....

Sunday	Worship Service	9:00 a.m.
	Sunday School/Bible Class	10:30 a.m.
Monday	Circle Group	10:00 a.m.
Wednesday	Junior Confirmation	3:30 p.m.
Thursday	Choir Practice	7:00 p.m.
Saturday	Youth Group Meeting	4:00 p.m.
Saturday	Worship Service	7:00 p.m.

Reminder*****************************************************************

Elders on duty for next Sunday: Stan B. and Andy R.

The organist will be Rebekah P.

Sunday's greeters will be Evonne, Ron, Duaneand and Janet

Our Story

tjones — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:59:31 +0000

Our Story

Sample Lutheran Church has had an active presence in Lansing and its surrounding communities since 1986. It was established by Rev. Sample. Sample Lutheran Church held sacramental worship at the High School starting in September, 1984.

On July 1990, Sample Lutheran Church closed on the purchase of 10 Oak Drive, a former retail space in downtown. Over the next several months the congregation transformed the building into a multi-purpose facility, in which they started worshiping on February 24, 1991 and dedicated on May 5, 1991. Our building is not only used for ourselves (e.g. worship, Bible Study, meetings) but also we have opened it up to the Whitmore Lake community (e.g. open prayer, Girl Scouts, warming shelter, food distribution).

Sample Lutheran Church received a charter from the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and became an independent congregation on April 17, 1986.

The congregation has an entrepreneurial mindset that motivates ministry that reaches beyond our walls and into the local community. We strive to grow our members and regular attenders into a mature faith walk centered on God’s Word. We are focused on building faith-based relationships with one another and those we interact with on a daily basis, especially the family. We are intentional in supporting the family with a variety of resources and experiences.

Mission and Vision

tjones — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:53:38 +0000

Mission & Vision

Our Mission Statement is based on Matthew 28:19-20

“To go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything [Jesus] commanded…”

Our Vision Statement supports our mission and is based on 2 Corinthians 5:14,16-17

“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died…So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view…if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

“We are looking for every opportunity to share Jesus.”

Family
Friends
Co-workers
Neighbors
In the community
Around the world

What We Believe

tjones — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:43:56 +0000

What We Believe

We believe:

that the Bible is the Word of God. Consequently, all of its content is absolutely true and in its original manuscript is without error. We believe that the Bible must be read and studied in order to understand its meaning, allowing Scripture to interpret itself through other related Scripture passages. References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; John 10:35
in a Triune God who is described in the Bible as the one, true God who has revealed Himself as God the Father (the creator of all), Son (our savior and redeemer), and Holy Spirit (our sanctifier). References: Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 5:23; 1 John 2:23; Genesis 1:1; 1 John 2:1,2; Romans 15:13
that humanity was created by God to be holy and to have eternal life. However, by his free will, man chose to break his communion with God and fall into sin, bringing death as a punishment to this world. We teach that man cannot, by his own efforts, free himself from the chains of death and hell. References: Genesis 1:27; 2:7; Chap 3; Psalm 14:3; Romans 5:12; Isaiah 64:6; Psalm 143:2; 1 Corinthians 2:14
that the Law of God teaches us what God desires from us, which is perfection of heart, thought, word, and deed. Because of humanity's disobedience in the garden of Eden (Genesis 1), the Law has pointed out our separation from God. As a result, we are unable to fulfill His Law. References: Matthew 5:48; Leviticus 19:2; Deuteronomy 27:26; Romans 3:20
that every thought, word, and deed that is contrary to God's Law is sin. Every human being is a sinner at conception and all the evil in the world is a result of humanity's sin. References: 1 John 3:4; John 3:6; Genesis 8:21; Romans 5:12; Psalm 5:4
that the Gospel message tells us that, despite our sin, God has loved us and sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the price of our sin and to set us free from death and Satan. References: Ezekiel 33:11; 1 Timothy 2:4; Luke 4:18,19; John 3:16; Romans 3:21-24; 1:16
that the Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and equal to God the Father. Jesus was conceived of a virgin servant girl named Mary. He became a man in order that He might redeem the world by satisfying the demands of the divine Law for all people by keeping God's Commandments in our place and then bearing the punishment of all the world's sin by suffering, dying, and then rising from the dead. It is written in the Bible that he will come again at the world's end to judge righteous and the damned. References: John 5:20, 23; 10:30; 14:9; Matthew 1:18-25; 1 Peter 2:22; Galatians 4:4, 5; 3:13; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 2:1,2; Romans 4:25; John 14:19; Acts 1:11; 10:42
that repentance is acknowledgment of sin and sincere regret for it. We appeal to God for forgiveness in Christ's name, knowing that there is nothing we can do to be saved and yet every truly repentant sinner is assured of God's free and full forgiveness. References: Isaiah 55:6,7; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15; Luke 18:13, 14; Acts 2:38; 2 Corinthians 7:10
that conversion is not a mere changing of habits, but a change of heart, a genuine spiritual rebirth that is brought about by the power of God working through the Word of God; and that it takes place in and through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. References: Joel 2:13; Ezekiel 1:19; Jeremiah 31:18; John 1:12, 13; Romans 10:17; 1 John 5:1
that faith is a penitent sinner's dependence on Jesus Christ as his real and only Savior, fully depending on Christ's merits for forgiveness of sins and salvation. Faith is not a personal achievement or an act of human merit, but a work of the Holy Spirit. References: John 1:12, 16; Acts 10:43; Galatians 2:16; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Peter 1:5; Acts 16:31; Matthew 24:13; John 3:36
that we are now justified, cloaked in in the robe of righteousness provided by Jesus' death and resurrection. Faith in Jesus makes us just before the Law of God because Jesus fulfilled the Law perfectly through his life, death, and resurrection. References: 2 Corinthians 5:19; Romans 5:18,19; Acts 10:43; Romans 3:22-24, 28; Ephesians 2:8
that we are now sanctified in our faith, meaning that holiness of life and conduct follows conversion and that it is the fruit and outcome of faith; that all true Christians must be, and are, active in good works; and that through such sanctification is progressive perfection that will not be attained until we enter eternal life. References: John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 5:6, 25; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 1:15; Romans 7:15-25; Philippians 3:12-14
that Baptism is a divinely instituted washing of regeneration, intended for young and old without exception. It may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion; and that by it all who in faith receive this sacrament are given the grace of God through the Holy Spirit, forgiveness of sins, and the promise of eternal life. References: Matthew 28:19; Titus 3:5; Mark 10:14; Acts 16:15; Hebrews 10:22; Acts 22:16; 2:38; Mark 16:16
that The Lord's Supper is the body and blood of Jesus Christ, truly present in and with the bread and the wine in the sacrament of Holy Communion. This sacrament is received by the penitent believing Christian for the strengthening of their faith and their growth in godliness. As taught in the Bible, this sacrament is reserved only to those who have professed their Christian faith. References: Matthew 26:26-28; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 11:26-29; Matthew 7:6
that prayer is a Christian's communion with God. As commanded, it should be regularly practiced by all Christians for their own benefit and for the benefit of others and, if made in faith and through God's will, promises gracious acceptance and ready answer. References: Psalm 19:14; Matthew 7:7, 8; Psalm 50:15; 1 Timothy 2:1, 8; 1 John 5:14; Isaiah 65:24; Matthew 21:22
that there is a great host of evil spirits lead by Lucifer (Satan), bitter enemies of God and His church, who are condemned to hell; and that the Last Day all those who have died without faith in Christ will be confined with Satan to experience eternal torment and doom in hell. References: Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8, 9; Jude 6; Matthew 25:41; Isaiah 66:24
that the body, separated in death from the soul, will be raised on the Last Day and reunited. All people will be judged by God: those who believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, and thus are cloaked in the robe of righteousness that only Jesus' death on the cross could provide, will be given eternal life in heaven, while those who do not believe will be sent into eternal condemnation. References: John 5:28, 29; Matthew 25:31-46

We recognize and adhere to the ancient creeds of the early Christian church. A creed is simply a statement of what one believes. Every professing Christian has a creed, whether by admission or not. A true creed is not an addition to the Bible, but only a necessary statement of the truth against those who misuse the Bible for the support of their false teachings and to resist the additions of errors to the teachings of the church. References: 1 Peter 3:15; Matthew 10:32