Upcoming Events
R&R Group & Eunice Guild Christmas Party – Thurs., Dec 5th
Thursday, December 5th is the annual R&R/Eunice Guild Christmas party. Please join us for a potluck lunch, gift exchange and fellowship. Bring a main dish, side dish, salad or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided. Our optional gift exchange is just for fun and you can’t spend more than $1.00 on each gift. We will also be collecting items to be donated to the Food Bank. Donations of healthy, non-perishable food within the expiration date, or donations of money will help provide food to families in crisis in the Austin area.
Austin Animal Shelter – Saturday, December 14
On Saturday, December 14 from 9 am – 12 noon, we will volunteer at the Austin Animal Shelter (7201 Levander Loop, 78702). The majority of the activity involves walking dogs, getting them socialized and out of their kennels. Anyone who is interested and not allergic to cats can also socialize the kitties, but cat opportunities are limited. The goal of the Austin Animal Center is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoptions, foster care, rescue partner groups. Participants is this service project must be ages 15 and older. This opportunity is available for 6 to 16 people at a time. Please contact Jordan for details and to sign up to serve.
Voters Meeting and Youth Spaghetti Lunch – Sun., Dec. 15
Come join us on Sunday, December 15th for a spaghetti lunch and Voters Meeting after the late service. Tickets will go on sale soon. ($5/person) Proceeds will go to the CLC Youth Group. It will help pay for trips and education expenses for the youth. Contact the Church Office for more information.
Christmas Program – Sundays in December
The children and youth at Christ Lutheran will present the 2013 Christmas Program, “A Color-age of the Season” on Sunday, December 22 during the 10:45 late Worship Service. We will practice for the Christmas program on Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am during December (1, 8, 15, and 22). On Sunday mornings for the children there will also be Advent and Christmas themed activities. There will be a rehearsal on Saturday morning, December 21.
Men and Boys Retreat – Fri. & Sat., January 24 & 25
The annual Men and Boys Retreat is Friday-Saturday, January 24 & 25 at Camp Lone Star. On Friday, we’ll have a cookout and campfire. There will be a Bible Study for the men and a Bible scavenger hunt for the boys on Saturday followed by free time and group challenge course. The cost is $45 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under and includes lodging in the cabins on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. All men and boys of Christ Lutheran are highly encouraged to consider being a part of this 24 hour get-a-way of great fellowship and faith growth and to invite friends to participate as well. Please contact Jordan if you are interested in finding out more information and to sign up.
Relevant Education – The Bible Comes Alive Here!
“Relevant Education: The Bible Comes Alive Here!” is the first of four videos that will highlight each area of the mission statement of Christ Lutheran Church.
Connect to Relevant Education at Christ
The mission statement of Christ Lutheran Church is to connect people to Jesus through:
- Inspirational Worship
- Loving Service
- Caring Fellowship
- Relevant Education
so that they may know, and grow in, his love.
Veterans Day 2013 – Remembering Our Veterans
To honor the men and women of Christ Lutheran who have served in the armed service of the United States of America, we put together a tribute video of our veterans at Christ telling their stories about how God has worked in their lives through their service to our country.
