Updated: November 19^th, 2024

SECRET SISTERS – Hello Sisters, please join me for refreshments and identity reveal on Saturday, December 7th @ 1 pm. We will enjoy fellowship and conversation while doing a gift exchange where we reveal our identities to the sisters we have been praying for and encouraging throughout 2024. If you aren’t able to make it, but have a gift for your sister, please leave it in the office with Kristina prior to Saturday the 7th, that way if your sister can make it they will get to know who you are! Any gift left for a Sister unable to make it Saturday will be put on the table in the Narthex for pick up on Sunday. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to me, Angie Nelson 503-789-6634.

SILENT NIGHT? HOLD ON TIGHT! On Saturday, December 7th at 10am a brand new movie version of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” directed by Dallas Jenkins of “The Chosen” series, will be showing at the Sandy Cinema. All are welcome, and the first 120 members get in free! Sign-up in the Narthex or Online. You can reach out to Megan Gray at Megangray2011@hotmail.com.

Click here for more information, including and a poster and a trailer!

(P.S. If a ride is all that is stopping you from going, contact the church office. 503-658-5650)

WOMEN’S ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT – Please mark your calendar for this fun occasion. Sunday, December 8th at 2 pm. Sign-ups are on the table with the name tags in the Narthex. Click here for more information! If you have any questions, please contact Megan via email at megangray2011@hotmail.com

CONFIRMATION CLASS – Slight change this week… Class will meet on Tuesday November 19th at 7 pm.

CTV PRAYER CHAIN – If you want to be on the pray email list or you have a prayer that needs to be on this list. please send Peggy Paul a note at ppaul@paulbrothersinc.com.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY – Sunday School and Nursery now start at 8:30 am in parallel with the Adult Bible Class. Kids are welcomed into the worship service at 9:30 am and an activity sheet is available for those who would like one. There is also a “Young Time” gathering of the children up front for a short message during the service.

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – Please join Pastor Brubaker this Sunday as we continue our study of the book of Philippians. Class starts 8:30 am.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – Pastor Mike Kasting guides us in “Discovery” of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Class meets Thursdays at 10 am.

GREETERS – If you would like to be a greeter at the front door on Sunday mornings, please see Mary Davis or contact the office for details. Sign-up sheet is in the hallway on dates that are available to greet folks at the door!

CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL
The canned food drive is off to a great start! The school has gathered over 100 items this week to donate to our own food pantry here at CTV. Mrs. Bell’s class led chapel this week sharing about the armor of God. Students dressed up in their handmade armor and described each of the six components: Well done Isla, Harper, Colter, Ivy, Beckett and Axel! Kindergartners are learning more sight words and the math concepts “more” and “less” (more or less ;). All students are preparing for our annual Christmas program on December 12th. May God bless the many individuals that have supported our mission for growth and expansion! 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.

CTV LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION

Our next meeting will be on December 10 at 10 AM at the church. We will have our annual Christmas party. Please bring a potluck item to share and a wrapped gift for the gift exchange. We will have a brief business meeting. As a service project, we will be packing up the goodie bags for the CTV School children and to pass out after our Christmas service (pass out the goodie bags that is. 😉 December 15 following worship we will host the annual COOKIE WALK. Please call church members on your list by the first of December so that they have time to prepare 2 dozen home-made cookies for the WALK. Don’t forget the Women’s Advent by Candlelight December 8 at 2 pm at the church. Sign up in the narthex ASAP if you want to attend.

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY slidehow presentation given October 20, 2024 is available here for your review.

COMPASSION COMMITTEE
Members needed! If you are interested in helping at church reception functions (particularly at funerals), please contact either Eileen Fligg or Nita Hoops. Typically for a memorial service we set up the Grape room (tablecloths and flowers on the tables, make the coffee, set out plates, silverware, etc.); serve the refreshments; and then clean up after the event. You will be able to attend the service as well. Currently the members of the Priscilla Circle are: Eileen Fligg, Linda Hermes, Barbara Mason, and Linda Schleef. Members of the Ruth Circle are: Nita Hoops, Thelma Benner, Ann Breckenridge, Mary Davis, Sandra Ferland, Mardie Jensen, and Lucy Leach. If you see your name and no longer wish to serve, please let Eileen or Nita know. Note: keep in mind that there are a couple of hours of standing and walking involved before, during, and after the event. Thank you for considering helping with this caring service to others.

CTV QUILTERS – There will be NO QUILTING during Thanksgiving week nor during the month of December. The first meeting of 2025 will be on January 7 at 10 AM. All are welcome–come when you can! No prior experience necessary. If you have questions, please contact Linda Hermes or Nita Hoops.

GOOD GRIEF GIRLS
Join Sue in a lovely game of Bible trivia as the group will meet next on November 20th at 12:30 pm in the confirmation room. Please bring a small snack to share and get ready to show off your Bible wisdom.

FOOD PANTRY
The November Item of the Month is: Mac and Cheese or Stuffing. Current count is …76.

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.