On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, Nathan Schmidt was officially called to serve as a missionary pastor with LAMP. This call was announced and celebrated at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. For the past four years Vicar Schmidt has worked toward the completion of his studies at Concordia University, Irvine, leading to the degree Master of Arts in Theology with a Specialization in Missions. He will complete his studies in June, after which he will receive ordination and be installed with LAMP on Sunday, August 31st here at Christ the Vine. Nathan will then continue his full-time service with LAMP, but with a new title – Pastor. Congratulations Nathan!
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – On the Book of Jeremiah. Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Any questions please contact Melanie Hoffman.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – Next Class will resume on April 27th at 8:30 am for the Hymn of the Day Study.
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – “Discovery” Bible group is studying the Book of Isaiah. Classes meet Thursdays at 10 am.
CONFIRMATION CLASS – For kids in 5th grade to 8th grade. Classes are on Thursday at 7 PM. Next classes will be Thursday, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL -This week has been very busy! We appreciate ALL our teachers every day, but especially during Teacher Appreciation Week. From coffee to books and special gifts from families, we thank all our staff for their dedication and devotion to our school. We also honored Mothers this week with Mother’s Day tea and activities. Thank you for supporting the book fair~ it’s been a great week selling so many books to support literacy! It has been extended through this Sunday, the 11th. We continue open enrollment season, and we strive to serve all those in our community looking for a robust Christian education at a small, personalized private school. Please spread the word and have interested folks contact me at sbloemer.ctv@gmail.com
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – VBS Week Details: When: August 4th – 8th, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Volunteers needed from 8:20 AM – 12:15 PM). For more info, and to join our expedition, here’s more information.
MISSIONS IN MOTION – Sunday the 11th is the LAST DAY to buy Dinner Tickets! Please ask a neighbor, a friend, a co-worker, your BFF or maybe a relative to come join us for a wonderful meal and a little fun as well! If you are unable to attend the auction this year please consider purchasing raffle tickets this Sunday!
Remember, this year the Mission Auction start time is 4:30pm. This should allow folks who don’t like driving in the dark to drive home while it is still light. Click here for more information and to find out how you can help!.
CTV LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION
Next meeting Tuesday, May 13 at 10 AM. Final business meeting before summer break. Lee Perkins will lead the devotion. Following the meeting, we will carpool to Coasters Crossing Restaurant, 1757 Washington Street, OC 97045. Following lunch, they will go to the nearby End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
GITANYOW – Save the date… Our yearly mission trip to Gitanyow British Columbia will be July 5th – 13th this year. If you are interested in going please call or text Tina Schmidt. On our Missions page you can read more about our friends in the far north. (Click here and scroll down.)
BACKPACK BUDDIES – The next packing day will be Saturday, June 7th at 9 am. All are welcome! Any questions please contact Mardie Jensen.
FOOD PANTRY – May’s Item of the Month is Cereal or Oatmeal. Current count is 29 out of 100 needed.
Have you sent an encouraging card to your secret sister lately? If you have gifts for your secret sister, please place the items on our table located in the narthex just before you head to the graperoom or if it fits, place items in their mailboxes. If you haven’t received a gift from your secret sister or have questions, please reach out to Angie Nelson.
CHRIST THE VINE QUILTERS – We meet at the church on Tuesdays from 10 AM until about noon. In May we will meet on the 6, 20, and 27 of the month. There is no quilting on May 13 because of the LWM meeting that day. On May 27th the quilters will have a no-host luncheon at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 8700 SE Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas, OR 97015 (503-652-1200). Menu prices: $10-$25. All are welcome. The quilters will take a summer break, so there will be no quilting during June, July, and August. Quilting will begin again on September 16 (no quilting earlier in the month due to the Labor Day holiday and the LWM meeting on September 9).
GOOD GRIEF GIRLS – We had the most glorious weather and time together at the Hulda Klager Lilac Farm this past week. We will not meet in May but would like to plan a get together for June. Stay tuned for more details soon.
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.
Kate Ledington’s GoFundMe towards the replacement of her stolen violin can be accessed at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kate-ledington