December 2017 Newsletter

DECEMBER 2017

Christ Lutheran Church • Highlands Ranch, CO • Gathering † Gifting † Sending

Christmas Eve at CLC Carols, Communion, and Candlelight

Experience the joy and wonder of Christmas at one of our five Candlelight Christmas Eve services! Each service will have Holy Communion and candle lighting. Nursery services available at 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00

Sunday, December 24th, 2017 1:00pm - Children and Family Traditional Service, featuring the Carillon Ringers 3:00pm - Children and Family Traditional Service, featuring CLC KidsRock!

5:00pm - Contemporary Service, featuring Crossroads Band 7:00pm - Contemporary Service, featuring Crossroads Band 9:00pm – Service of Lessons & Carols, featuring Celebration Choir

Shuttle Bus for Christmas Eve Please plan to arrive early and ride the CLC bus from the east parking lot of STEM School Highlands Ranch on Ridgeline Blvd to the church on Christmas Eve. The shuttle will start at 2:00 pm and run until 7:15 pm. On a day when there are about 1600 people worshipping at CLC, we would encourage all members to ride the bus. Many people who only attend church once or twice a year will be here, so let’s show them God’s love by letting them have a parking space.

Midweek Advent Worship This year during Advent, we are offering Wednesday Midweek Advent Worship for the first time in over a decade! The Wednesday Healing Worship Services will begin at 7pm, and will feature the beautiful Holden Evening Prayer music, communion, and healing stations where you can pray with a Pastor. In this busy time of year and during such a chaotic time in our world, come and enjoy some quiet moments.

Wed, December 6th: Healing of Self Wed, December 13th: Healing of Community & Nation Wed, December 20th: Healing of World/Creation/Cosmos Chili Supper and Christmas Caroling

Advent at CLC: A Season of Expectation

Advent is the official beginning of the church’s new year, and this year at CLC we are putting our Advent focus on waiting and expectation... waiting for the arrival of the Christ child!

Join us for weekend worship in December!

Advent Week 1: December 2-3: Hope Advent Week 2: December 9-10: Love Advent Week 3: December 16-17: Peace Advent Week 4: December 23-24: Joy Midweek Advent Healing Worship

STAFF: Pastor Eric Allert Lead Pastor pastorallert@clchr.org Ext 107 Pastor Gail Mundt Bridge Pastor pastorgail@clchr.org Ext 108 Karen Patz Volunteer & Care Coordinator volunteer@clchr.org Ext 11 Allyson Evans Christian Education Coordinator clchrsundayschool@gmail.com Gary Knutson Director of Youth & Family gknutson@clchr.org Ext 105 Deb Morgans Director of Preschool dmorgans@clchr.org Ext 300 Linda Holcombe Director of Music lholcombe@clchr.org Ext 109 CHURCH COUNCIL: Joanne Edmunds hiranch@comcast.net Jeff Bergstrom j-bergstrom@comcast.net Liesl Farrier francophile87@gmail.com Jennifer Gunther j.gunther@comcast.net Pete Koury pete.koury@q.com Tom Coates tomcoates@comcast.net Steve Hoemann hoemannstba@comcast.net Christine Kleen christine.kleen@gmail.com Steve Schaeberle Schaeberle1@comcast.net Brian Martin bmartin29@hotmail.com Jennifer Smith jennifersmith303@hotmail.com All articles, photos and notices for the next issue of CrossWord are due by the 15th of the month. Send to office@clchr.org. Editor reserves the right to edit for content and space.

A Message from Pastor Eric Affirming Each Other this Month in Our Faith and Peace Together Several of us still observe the holiday tradition of opening our hearts daily to Advent devotions. I have long cherished such a booklet that was created by Christian worship “guru” and composer Henri Nouwen. In this particular devotional entitled “Living in Hope”, Henri focused in on Romans 12:12 which again calls us to rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, and persevere in prayer. He goes on to further reflect an appropriate message for all of us as disciples in Christ: “Christian community is the place where we keep the flame of hope alive among us and take it seriously so that it can grow and become stronger in us. In this way we can live with courage, trusting that there is a spiritual power in us when we are together that allows us to live in this world without surrendering to the powerful forces constantly seducing us toward despair. That is how we dare to say that God is a God of love when we see hatred all around us. That is why we can claim that God is a God of life even when we see death and destruction and agony all around us. We say it together. We affirm it in each other. Waiting together, nurturing what has already begun, expecting its fulfillment – that is the meaning of marriage, friendship, community, and the Christian life.”

During these past weeks and months, we have again had to witness tragic heartache in great darkness of communities both near and far. The church, this church, will continue to proclaim the hopeful truth that most certainly the light does truly shine in the darkness. That light shines even brighter when we carry it with us into our own lives and throughout the world in which we venture. We must continue to (as Henri encourages) nurture our light so that it remains constant from the beginning in which we were first comforted by the warmth of the faith-giving light.

And so, may this Advent season be a time in which your peace in Christ is truly affirmed, and the hope we all cherish is once again shared with brilliant radiance and marvelous faith. In that blessed affirmation, we are reminded again of the true joy of Christmas, the gift of Jesus. I look forward to experiencing the sharing of that communal affirmation, the holiness of worship, the peace of Christian fellowship, and the gift we all receive together – the gift of Christ in our hearts for the whole world.

O God, thank You for the friends and Christian family who help to keep us all faithfully focused on You and Your Gospel. Amen.

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Christmas Caroling Join us for a chili supper and Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 17th at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. After supper, we will board the CLC bus and go caroling in the neighborhoods until about 8pm. Hot chocolate, apple cider, chili and toppings will all be served.

All ages are welcome.

BAPTISM CLASS

December 10th 12:15 to 2:15ish Lunch will be served.

Introducing Stephen Ministry to Christ Lutheran Church People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?” One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People.

Stephen Ministers are there after the phone call you hoped you’d never get. They are there after the funeral, when everyone has left and emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you. Stephen Ministers are there after the relationship falls apart and the bottom falls out of your life.

They are there after the doctor’s last visit, after the nursing home director welcomes you to your new home, after the last child leaves the nest, after the handcuffs are clicked into place on a loved one being led away, after the baby arrives, after the pink slip lands, after the family and friends have heard your story one too many times but you still need to talk it out. Stephen Ministers are the After People.

They are ready to come alongside you – or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives – and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.

In 2018, the Council and I are excited to introduce the Stephen Ministry Program to Christ Lutheran Church as a new development in the life of the congregation and our vision with God for the future of the church! Since 1975, more than 600,000 Christian men and women from all walks

of life have trained as Stephen Ministers. Most became a Stephen Minister as a way to help others who were hurting – but they quickly discovered that God blesses them in amazing ways in return. We are very eager for what God’s Spirit is bringing to us (and through us) now in this powerful new ministry opportunity!

If you would like to learn more about Stephen Ministry, including discernment about your possible call to become trained and serve as a Stephen Minister here at Christ Lutheran Church, please contact Pastor Eric directly in the church office. If you would like to know more about the ministry itself, how it might be especially helpful for you, or how you could help support Stephen Ministers including a financial gift to help seed the start-up costs for the training and on-going support necessary, please also speak with Pastor Eric. Intensive training events have now been scheduled throughout the country for 2018, and leadership is reviewing our options this month for the best opportunity to move forward.

Let us know right away of how this after ministry can grow in your life soon!

Pastor Eric’s Seasonal Reading List Church Next: Quantum Changes in How We Do Ministry, by Eddie Gibbs

The Equipping Pastor: A systems approach to congregational leadership, by R. Paul Stevens and Phil Collins Welcoming the Stranger: A public theology of worship and evangelism, by Patrick R. Keifert Stay the Course: Finding hope in a drifting culture, by Choco de Jesús Canoeing the Mountains: Christian leadership in Uncharted Territory, by Tod Bolsinger

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE

November was truly an exciting month in the life of our Call Committee! We reconvened on the 13th after being provided a second slate of candidates by the Synod. This second slate consisted of three potential candidates, and after reviewing all three at length, the Committee proceeded to arrange interviews with two of the candidates and release one from further consideration. Please continue to keep Pastor Eric, our Call Committee, the Church Council and our staff in your supportive prayers. Your efforts to demonstrate your love for the leadership moving ahead have been a wonderful blessing. We thank you for the additional patience that you have given, and the recognition of the importance for the process. Additional updates will be made through the appropriate release methods when ready.

Say No to Holiday Stress

By Jenny Allert The Christmas season often brings a flurry of activity, some more enjoyable than others.

Overall, it can be a very fun time, but so often it can also bring about stress. Stress and depression increase significantly during the Christmas season. And it's no wonder.

The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. Not to mention family, which can be a blessing or at times present a unique array of difficulty.

Try these alternatives: o Donate to a charity in someone's name. o Give homemade gifts. o Start a family gift exchange.

You can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays, and even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Instead of creating my own list, I thought it was best to share this excellent list provided by Mayo Clinic.

May the Christmas Season bring you relaxation and blessings!

6. Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities. Plan your menus and then make your shopping list. That'll help prevent last-minute scrambling to buy forgotten ingredients. And make sure to line up help for party prep and cleanup.

Mayo Clinic has provided a list of tips to help decrease stress during the Holiday!

7. Learn to say no. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you can't participate in every project or activity. If it's not possible to say no when your boss asks you to work overtime, try to remove something else from your agenda to make up for the lost time.

When stress is at its peak, it's hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression in the first place, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in the past.

1. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you can't be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season.

2. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events. They can offer support and companionship. Volunteering your time to help others also is a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships.

3. Be realistic. The holidays don't have to be perfect or just like last year. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. For example, if your adult children can't come to your house, find new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails or videos.

4. Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don't live up to all of your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. And be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they're feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too.

5. Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Don't try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts.

8. Don't abandon healthy habits. Don't let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt.

Try these suggestions: o Have a healthy snack before holiday parties so that you don't go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks. o Get plenty of sleep. o Incorporate regular physical activity into each day.

9. Take a breather. Make some time for yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm.

Some options may include: o Taking a walk at night and stargazing. o Listening to soothing music. o Getting a massage. o Reading a book.

10. Seek professional help if you need it. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to face routine chores. If these feelings last for a while, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional.

(List provided by mayo clinic, www.mayoclinic.org)

Hello from the Preschool and blessings to everyone this holiday season!

The preschool is gearing up for our holiday celebration, learning about the birth of Jesus and performing in our Christmas programs. We so enjoy watching our little ones sing for everyone.

On another note, December begins Fall registration for 2018!

Time goes fast downstairs. We will have registration paperwork for church members, MOPS, existing preschool families and alumni available on December 18th. These forms will need to be returned to the preschool no later than January 10th to guarantee your 1st class choice for the fall. A $60.00 registration fee will also be required when you turn in your forms. The forms will be on the church resource table in the Narthex. Open Registration to the public will begin on Monday, January 15th. Tell your friends to call and schedule a tour with us to see our wonderful program. We have multiple class options to choose from, as well as, before and after kids

klub daily. If you have questions, please call Deb or Blair at 303-471-9290 or email Deb at dmorgans@clchr.org. We thank you in advance for your support and know your child will have an amazing and loving time learning about Jesus and having fun in our school.

Isaiah 9:6: For a child will be born unto us, a Son will be given to us: And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty god, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

As we celebrate the wonderful gift of the birth of our Savior, blessings for a safe and happy holiday.

Ms. Deb and Ms. Blair

SUCCESS! I am pleased to announce that some of our fellow congregation members have stepped forward to serve a couple of ministries that were really needing help. The Maintenance Team has added several new members since September, and just this past week, three new members joined Altar Guild. Thank you to those new volunteers. We appreciate anyone who steps forward to make our church a better place.

On that note, there is still a great need for additional members for Worship Teams at all services, as well as assisting ministers and scripture readers. You have my word that you will be well-trained before you are asked to help, and that members of the staff will always be available to support you.

One very active volunteer here at CLC said she used to bring her young children to the building when she volunteered to clean the kitchen. She brought some crayons and coloring books, and the kids happily entertained themselves while she made the kitchen sparkling clean. We welcome people of all ages to help with this ministry, and we are going to be in serious need of some help early this spring when some of the “regulars” are not available.

SOFIA: Stories of Faith in Action

Thank you, thank you to the wonderful members who helped collect food for our wildly successful food drive on October 28. Thanks, too, to all the church members who also brought food in to the sanctuary that weekend.

Everyone’s generosity with both time and donations is greatly appreciated. Finally, we recognize that it took an army of volunteers to pull off that terrific Lutherfest celebration. THANK YOU to all who were involved. The Lutherfest planning committee put together a great event, but it was the people who showed up and pitched in, as well as all who attended, that truly made it a spectacular event. Thanks for everything!

Karen Patz

Give a Christmas Gift

to Your Ugandan Sponsored Child If you are sponsoring a child through Outreach Uganda, you can send your child a Christmas card and/or gift. Monetary gifts are preferred due to the high cost of shipping. We suggest a gift of $30 for a child’s gift, $50 if you want to do both a gift and contribution for a Christmas meal, or any amount up to $300 for family gifts. All gifts are needed by December 11th at the latest so we can get them to Uganda

by Christmas.

You can mail the gifts to Outreach Uganda, or drop them off at the bead selling table on Sundays or at Carol’s house.

All donations are tax deductible. Call Carol at 303/683-8450 if you need directions or mailing address or need more information.

Outreach Uganda OPEN HOUSE Dec. 9th and 10th Outreach Uganda (a nonprofit) is having its annual open house on Dec. 9th and 10th

where you can shop for paper beaded jewelry and ornaments, batik sling bags, mini stuffed animals, 100% silk scarves and more.

The location is Carol Davis’s home at 9671 Beacon Hill Ct in Highlands Ranch.

Hours are 10am to 5pm both days.

Friends and families are also welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT STUDY

Pastor Eric’s weekly adult study series on Wednesday Nights that focuses on the Gospel of John is on break through the month of December. The class is schedule to resume with chapter 10 on Wednesday, January 10th at 7:05pm in the Sonrise Room. You are very welcome to join us!

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Jen Schrader Lisa Friedenthal Wendie Moses David Ornes Gerry Rasel Adam Scheuerman Bruce Silkworth Bill White Lois Betthauser Jacob Christensen Todd Evans Greg Forge Nick Palazzo Mike Adams Ron Baca Jillian Beal Steve Bohren Jim Lundeen Alaina Oscai Glenn Staub Cheryl Dummitt Carolee Weitzel

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IN THANKSGIVING OF OUR STAFF

more than the required hours for which they are paid. More importantly, they frequently do it with love and enthusiasm for the ministry of the gospel!

As we near some of the busiest times of the church calendar year, it is especially important to me that we take time to express our appreciation and genuine love for the staff here at Christ Lutheran. God has blessed each of them with tremendous ability and remarkable gifts for service. Each and every one of them are a treasure in how God continues to work through them for the sake of the church and the community around us.

Once again, your church leadership wants to offer to you an opportunity to show appreciation for our hard working staff.

This gift is determined upon the generosity of the congregational members and friends. If you are able, please consider giving an additional offering over the next few weeks to help with this gift to our staff. If interested, you may mark your checks or envelopes with the words “Staff Appreciation Gift”. You may place your donation in the weekly offering, or mail it to the office attention “Jeff Bergstrom, Treasurer” or give them to one of the council members at church.

As Advent is now here and Christmas is fast approaching on the horizon, so too comes a focus on the joyous impact that generosity brings to those close to our hearts. As many of you know, our staff members consistently go above and beyond what is required of them for their jobs. Often they work many

As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated, and so is the love and support that you offer our staff throughout the year. May you be blessed with the many joys of the season as we again celebrate the birth of Jesus and the love he inspires.

DECEMBER SUNDAY

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 1 Compton Shoebox Blessing 2 Youth Wooden Cross Sale 8a MOPS Selfies w/Santa 9a Chicks w/Sticks 1p Fjelldalen Lodge 5p Preschool parents night out 5p Worship 5:30p CLC Couples Night Out

Compton Shoebox Blessing 3 Youth Wooden Cross Sale 8a Worship 9:30a Sunday School 9:30a Worship 11a First Communion Celebration 11a Laub Baptism 11a Worship/CC 12:15p CLC KidsRock! Musical Rehearsal-All Cast 2:30p The Nutcracker Experience 4:30p Pierce Student Concert 7p AA Meeting

6:30a Men's Breakfast 4 9a Family Chapel 5 9:15a MOPS 6 9:30a Preschool Music time 7 Ship Compton Shoeboxes 10a Staff Mtg. Group 9:30a Preschool Music time with Linda 12p OWLS Luncheon 12p Preschool Sports Club 9a Family Chapel with Linda 2p Preschool Chapel 4:30p Caregiver Mtg 12p Preschool Sports Club 11a Preschool chapel 2:15p Preschool music time 5p Crossroads Band 5:30p ADVANCE! [off-site] 5p Carillon Ringers with Linda 6:30p Praise Team 6p Adult Mission Trip Mtg 7p Advent Midweek Worship 7p Celebration Choir 7p Blaze-Sr. High 7p Boy Scouts 645 7p NO Adult Bible Study 7p Personnel Mtg.

8 8a Boy Scouts Project

8a CLC KidsRock! Final Rehearsal 10a Youth Babysitting Fundraiser 5p Worship

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8a Worship 10 6:30a Men's Breakfast 11 10a Staff Mtg. 12 5p Carillon Ringers 13 7p Celebration Choir 9:30a NO Sunday School Group 12p Preschool Sports Club 7p Advent Midweek Worship 9:30a Worship 9a Mission Quilters 5p Crossroads Band 7p NO Adult Bible Study 11a Worship/CC 12p Preschool Sports Club 6:30p Praise Team 12:15p Baptism Class 7p Boy Scouts 645 7p Blaze-Sr. High 2p Urban Peak Decorating 7p Ladies Bunko (off-site) 7p Military Ministry Mtg. 3p Ladies' Christmas Party 7p NO Council Mtg. 5p Dynamite 7p AA Meeting

14 4p Staff Christmas Dinner 15 8a CLC Work Day

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8a Bonfils Blood Drive 17 8a Worship 9a Worship Team Christmas Training 9:30a NO Sunday School 9:30a Worship 11a Worship/CC 5p Christmas Caroling/Supper 7p AA Meeting

21 8a Preschool Christmas

22 5p Advent IV Worship

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28 8a Preschool Christmas

29 5p Worship

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6:30a Men's Breakfast 18 Group 12p Preschool Sports Club 7p Boy Scouts 645 7p Legacy & Endowment Mtg.

8a NO 8am Worship 24 OFFICE CLOSED 25 (Advent IV) 6:30a Men's Breakfast Group 9a Advent IV Worship 8a Preschool Christmas Break 9:30a NO 9:30 Worship (Advent IV) 11a NO 11am Worship (Advent IV) 1p Christmas Eve Service 3p Christmas Eve Service 5p Christmas Eve Service 7p Christmas Eve Service 7p NO AA Meeting 9p Christmas Eve Service 8a Worship 9:30a Worship 11a NO 11am Worship (New Year's Eve) 7p AA Meeting

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10a Staff Mtg. 19 5p Carillon Ringers 20 7p Celebration Choir 7p Advent Midweek Worship 12p Preschool Sports Club 7p NO Adult Bible Study 12p VNA Foot Clinic 4:30p Caregiver Mtg 5p Crossroads Band 6p RTD Holiday Lights Tour 6:30p Praise Team 7p Blaze-Sr. High 8a Preschool Christmas Break 10a Staff Mtg. 12p VNA Foot Clinic 7p Blaze-Sr. High

26 8a Preschool Christmas

Break 10a Christmas Eve Cleanup 5p Carillon Ringers 7p NO Adult Bible Study

27 8a Preschool Christmas Break

7p MomsNext (off-site)

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Break

9a Lutefisk Dinner 5p Worship

Service 5p Worship

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Church Community Ministries Outreach Ministries Altar Guild Harrington Elementary School in New Mothers Ministry Worship Teams First Impressions Team Ushers and Greeters Bulletin “Folders” Readers Decorating Team Assisting Ministers Mowing & Snow Removal Kitchen Team Recycling Team Maintenance Team Sweet Bread Ministry Sign Team Chefs for Christ Sanctuary Care Card Ministry Prayer Tree Care for the Caregiver Grief Group MOPS MomsNext

Preschool

Denver – various projects Outreach Uganda Urban Peak Teen Shelter Alcoholics Anonymous Bonfils Blood Drive Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Lutheran Family Services projects Grant Avenue Street Reach Pueblo De Dios (in CA) Projects ELCA World Hunger Military Ministry Chicks with Sticks Mission Quilters Integrated Family Community Services Thrivent Builds

Youth & Family Ministries Baptism Classes

First Bible Classes First Communion Classes Summer Vacation Bible School Dynamite Youth Group (4th, 5th & 6th graders) Confirmation Classes (7th & 8th graders) BLAZE (Senior High School Youth Group) Sunday School Mission Trips

Education and Fellowship Adult Education Classes (Pastor led classes

held during 9:30 Sunday services, Wednesday nights at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 9am) Men’s Breakfast Group – Bible study group meets every Monday morning Women of Joy – a Christian Bible study that meets twice monthly for fellowship and service Women’s Bible Studies - (Monday mornings 9:30am – spring and fall sessions)

Fun and Fellowship OWLS – Senior group meets monthly for fellowship Shepherds Dinner Group Men’s Book Club Women’s Book Club Advance! Men’s Group Women’s Bunko Soul Sisters Women’s Group Bridge Group Co-ed and Men’s Softball

Music CLC Kids Rock!

Youth Worship Weekend Band Celebration Choir Carillon Ringers Crossroads Band Praise Team