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At Christ Lutheran Church, there is a variety
of activities in which our congregation can participate. These are
some of those activities and brief descriptions of their purpose.
- Chaplain's
Auxiliary--The Chaplain's Auxiliary is made up of ladies from all
the area Lutheran churches in Wichita and surrounding communities. They
meet on the fourth Wednesday of every other month in one of the area
churches that serves as host.
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Altar Guild
- Bell Choir--Pooling
their musical abilities, the members of Festive Bells ring their
handbells in hymns of worship. Some of the group have been playing
handbells for over 15 years; others have joined recently.
But it's a team effort, where the members blend their talents and the
festive sounds of handbells to share the gospel.
Practices for handbells and handchimes will
begin Wednesday, September 1, 2004.
Chimes will practice at 6:15 p.m. and bells will practice at 7:00 p.m.
Watch the bulletin for further announcements.
- Vocal Choir--Songs
resonate through the sanctuary as the Christ Lutheran Choir praises the
Lord. Though their sound is large, the choir invites and reaches
out to others who want
 to share their talents and raise their voices in
song. Practices are Sunday mornings at 8:30 and Wednesday evenings
at 6:30.
- Singles
Groups -- There are many activities for singles in the
Wichita area that are held in conjunction with our Sister Lutheran
Churches. Come and meet new friends while enjoying a wide variety of
organized events!
- Middle School Youth Group--The
Middle School youth group has been very popular group, and continues to
grow. The kids are concerned for each other, and they help one
anther. Friends and visitors are always welcome to the
group. The Middle School group includes grades six through
eight, and is one of the two youth groups at the church. There are
two youth counselors, in addition to other parents and members, but all
of the energy comes from the teens themselves. The group meets
every Sunday evening from seven to eight. Its purpose is to
integrate the youths into the church as active members, this being done
through meeting other youth from regional churches and simply having a
chance to meet with friends with an emphasis in religion. Like
most youth groups, there are many activities such as lock-ins, community
service projects, and many other activities.
- High School Youth Group--The
congregation is excited about and fully supportive of our High School
youth. It is made up of teens that are in their high school years.
The groups goals include spiritual growth through devotions, Sunday
school classes, and a commitment to worship; social and
recreational enjoyment through retreats, joint activities with other
youth groups, and district youth gatherings; and service, service
to the Church and the community.
- Ladies Bible Study
- Midweek Bible Study--Midweek
is an expanding program offered each Wednesday beginning at 7:00 pm. for
children from first grade to fifth. The children have a lesson and
participate in memory work. Mid-week is designed to help children
prepare for confirmation classes. In small groups the children
received individual attention and enjoy a casual style of learning.
- Sunday School--Christ
Sunday School is growing in the word and experiencing a season of
vitality. Sunday school is held each Sunday beginning at 9:10 am.
Classes are offered for children age 3 to adult. "Our Life in
Christ" is the material that is used for the classes age 3 to 6th
grade. The children classes have either an opening or a closing
where they sing as a group. An offering is taken to each Sunday
with a third of the money going to different missions.
During the summer our mission was sending 10 boxes of school supplies to
Guatemala. In March we will be sending 15 boxes to Thailand
in the near future. The children really enjoy creating these
boxes, as well as letters to be included in the packages. Classes
are also held for 7th grade through high school youth.
- Joy Fellowship--is
a group of single ladies who meet once a month for a covered dish dinner
and fellowship. THey meet the last Friday of the month at noon in
the parish hall. Ladies who do not attend our church are also
welcomed. They also support the Children's Christian concern with
a monthly contribution. Baptism banners are made by the ladies to
be hung in the church when there is a baptism. During the last
year they have sent several mailings to our college students who live
away from home.
- Sonshine I--is
a ladies Bible study group. They meet the first and third Tuesday
morning each month at 9:30. Each lady takes a turn in leading the
Bible study. Right now their membership is full but they urge any
women who are interested in a Bible study group to start Sunshine II.
Each month the members make a contribution to the Prison Ministry in El
Dorado.
- Tabitha/LWML--Tabitha
is a women's group which includes the LWML (Lutheran Women in Mission).
The name "Tabitha" was adopted when the group was gromed on
June 29, 1948. Tabitha is the Aramaic word for Dorcas, who was one
who did good deeds. (Acts 9:32-42) Our organization motto is
"In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in
all things, charity. All women who are members of the
congregation are invited and welcome to join. A free will
donation is accepted as a membership fee, which are used for several
mission projects around the world. Tabitha meets the second
Wednesday of the month at at 7:30 p.m.
- Midweek Devotion--The
congregation is invited to join in on Pastor's devotion and coffee
fellowship from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.
Spend time in the Word and enjoy some coffee and fellowship with fellow
members.
- AAL
-- AAL activities are open to all members of the congregation.
- Missionaries
- contact Pastor Einem
for more information on becoming a Missionary. It is a very rewarding
way of spreading the word of God all over the world.
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