Prayer Requests for 10/27/08

Today we received updated prayer requests for the following...

• Kathy Parsons undergoing treatment for cancer (friend of Teresa)
• Family of Brad Greeting, who passed away this Saturday (10/25) (friend of Jean Ponce)
• Josh who is awaiting organ transplant (friend of David Carr)

 Please also continue to pray for the  health and well being of Christ Lutheran Church as we look to find a permanent pastor.  God bless you as you walk in faith today.

Treats in the Trunks this Friday at CLC!

Please come join our Family Fun Night! Bring your car and park it in our “spooky” parking lot and decorate your trunk. The kids may come in their Halloween costumes, and don’t forget to fill your trunk with candy or treats so all of our goblins can have a safe treat. Their will be a DJ and a costume contest. Don’t miss out on the fun!

When: Friday, October 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Where: In the main parking lot of Christ Lutheran Church.

For more information about Christ Lutheran Childcare Center, contact Tina at 714.532.2268
For more information or questions about “Treat Night,” you may call Nikki at 714.913.5648 or email nikki@christlutheranorange.org. Please let us know if you are coming so we have enough treats to share!

Chandler Lodge Foundation request

Today we received a the following request and wanted to share it with the community. Please let us know your thoughts about this ministry. If you would like to contact them their information is listed below.

Dear Friend:

We own and operate Chandler Lodge, a non-profit North Hollywood facility for men recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction, and we are seeking financial help from area churches so that we can maintain and expand our program for homeless residents and others who cannot afford to pay for our services. Additionally, we invite you to refer to us for help any member of your congregation newly recovering from alcoholism. Just call us at the above telephone number.

Chandler Lodge Foundation opened in 1963; we’ve based our program on the 12-step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous as we provide a sanctuary for newly sober men trying to adjust to life without mind-altering chemicals. We provide room and board and emotional support and also maintain a meeting hall for 32 different 12-step programs a week.

Today’s crime is largely drug or alcohol-related; by working hard to help addicts and alcoholics get sober we are helping to reduce crime, making the community both safer and healthier for those who live and work here. AA's spiritual principles are recognized by many as an effective method of getting sober and changing one's life.

We think that support for Chandler Lodge is aligned with your individual church goals because we help clients stop drinking and adopt a productive way of living. As a 501(c)3 organization, we do guarantee all contributions are tax-deductible using federal tax ID #95-2242769. Since you are a neighbor, we welcome your visit to the lodge for a first-hand look at our program.

Cordially,

Glenn Kulik,

President, Board of Directors

Chandler Lodge Foundation

11455 Chandler Boulevard North Hollywood, Ca. (818) 766-4534

Praying for the Walker Family

We have been praying for Leah Walker's brother, Mel Walker, for sometime now.  Unfortunately he passed away this weekend.  We ask that you pray for Leah and her family as they share in the loss of Mel.

Give To the Fund - support for church leadership

(from the ELCA)

Leaders can inspire a community to change, to grow, to believe, to hope again. But, some leaders are unable to answer God’s call to a life of ministry because of the significant obstacle of seminary debt. You can help. Your gift, matched dollar-for-dollar through October 15, 2008, supports and encourages future pastors and lay leaders of this church by providing seminary scholarships. And it allows them to serve communities where others cannot afford to go. Send inspired and inspiring leaders to seminary this fall. You’re one click away.

September 13, 2008 Work Party

Thank you Jim Whyte for organizing another successful work party at CLC. A lot was accomplished including cleaning Mary's house, getting old shrub stumps removed and an area ready for our bike rack. We were especially blessed to have Puerta de Paz, our Spanish speaking congregation helping as well.