Updated: January 17^th, 2025

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – Megan Gray and the team will be meeting on Sunday, January 19th after worship. So, grab breakfast and meet in the classroom (around 11:20ish). If you are interested in helping, supporting or even learning more on how to help please stop by this meeting or contact Megan for more information.

MISSION AUCTION – Mark your calendars! The 2025 CTV Mission Auction and Dinner is set for Saturday, May 17, 2025, starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the Vine Lutheran Church. The Planning Committee is in the early stages, but we know we could use help from the congregation with the following:

Donation of Vacation Rentals, Sport Event Tickets, Concert Tickets, Escorted Fishing or Hunting Ventures, and more for the Live/Oral Auction

Donation of Items that could draw interest for the Silent Auction

Baskets! If you have large basket(s) at home you are looking to relocate, we are interested in giving them a new home. You can bring them to church and tuck them behind the moveable table on the right side of the Narthex.

Planning Committee Members: If you are interested in serving on the Planning Committee or volunteering the night of the event, please let Cindy Watters know at canderson5@me.com.

CTV set a joy-filled “High Water Mark” for our financial support of Missions in 2024; Help us surpass it in 2025!

CONFIRMATION CLASS – No class on January 23rd but will resume on Thursday, January 30th at 7 pm.

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – Please join Pastor Brubaker this Sunday for the start of the Book of Hebrews, which is a call to persevere in faith, highlighting the greatness of Jesus and the salvation He brings. Class begins at 8:30 am.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – “Discovery” Bible group will begin the study of the Book of Isaiah on Thursday, January 23rd at 10 am.

CONCORD GRAPE JELLY – ever wonder how we make it? Mary Davis will show you how on Friday the 24th at 10 am.

GOOD GRIEF GIRLS
Once again we will meet for our 3rd annual Valentines Day luncheon. We will meet at Heidi’s in Gresham on February 19th at 11:30 am. If you need a ride, please call Sue Potter at 503-720-6196.

CTV LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION
The next meeting will be on February 11th at 10 AM in the classroom next to the Grape Room. They will be choosing the missions to help support financially during 2025 with money raised from the cookie walk, can recycling, donations, and offerings. LWM meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September through May. They do not meet during the summer. Besides a business meeting each month, the group also shares in a devotion, prayers, mission and service projects, crafts, and outings. There are about 15 different women who attend LWM meetings with 10-12 women attending each meeting. All are welcome–come when you can! If you have questions please ask an officer: Eileen Fligg and Nita Hoops, co-presidents, Lucy Leach, secretary, or Barb Mason, treasurer. See our webpage for recent activity pictures!

CTV QUILTERS
The next meetings for this month will be January 21st and January 28th. We meet in the quilting room next to the Grape room from 10 AM until about noon. Come when you can–all are welcome! No prior experience necessary!

CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Hard to believe we’re halfway through the school year already! Open enrollment for the 2025-26 school year began this week. Our teachers are a true blessing. They are dedicated to sharing the gospel and spreading the love of Jesus with every student/family. Please be sure to thank our teachers? If you know of anyone looking for Preschool-2nd grade please contact our school director Seanna Bloemer 503-658-5650 or sbloemer.ctv@gmail.com or they can visit our website: www.ctvlutheranschool.org.

FOOD PANTRY
Our January item Hamburger Helper or Tuna Helper. Current count is …43.

BACKPACK BUDDIES – Next packing day will be February 8th at 9 am. All are welcome! Any questions please contact Mardie Jensen.

Kate Ledington’s GoFundMe towards the replacement of her stolen violin can be accessed at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kate-ledington

DONATE USING THE WEBSITE
Are you aware that you can contribue to the church using our own website? Take a look under “Offering” at the far right of the menu bar above, or simply click here.