1. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Avon Lake, Ohio

2. Our Pastor
Jeff Steeber

3. Welcome to Worship Saturday worship at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

4. We are happy to have you with us and wish you a warm welcome
We are happy to have you with us and wish you a warm welcome. If you would like more information about our church and its ministries, please look for a member for the Welcoming Team by the TV after the service for information and a gift.

5. Prayer Requests Please pray for Terri Jamieson, Barb McCain’s mom.
Please pray for Juanita Reiber and her family. She has been admitted to the hospital for concussion.
Please pray for Phyllis Rehker and her family. Update - She has been transferred to Towne Center in Avon Lake.

6. Today’s flowers are given by Brenda Crout in memory of
Charles Crout Sr.
Image: Ruins, Jerusalem Archaeological Park, Israel. Copyright © Hanan Isachar/Superstock. Used by permission.

7. Gospel In Action
We are looking for a few volunteers to help keep entrances clear when the snow falls.  Please touch base with Brian Knip for information if you are able to help out on our new snow removal team this winter. 

8. Congregation News
Super Bowl Sub Sale – The next sub sale supporting the Youth’s June ASP Mission trip is coming soon. Orders will be taken January 21, 22, 28, and 29. Order pick up will be February 4 and 5.

9. Thank You
╬ Thank you to all the Bell Choir members for your dedication and hard work this past year and through the Christmas season.  I would also like to thank you all for your thoughtful gifts.  You have made working with you a joyous and happy part of my year!  Thank you - Joe
╬ Thank you to everyone who helped take down the greens last Sunday and for all the yummy treats that were shared. What a great way to share God’s love with one another. Thank you - Gwen

10. Anchor News ASP Youth mission trip updates:
$200 second deposit due January 22 (for students)
$100 second deposit due January 22 (for adults)
Study Session #1, January 22 at 11:45am after the service
Super Bowl sub sales January 21, 22, 28, and 29
Making subs February 4 at 9 a.m.

11. Fellowship Opportunities
Happy New Year, OWLS. It’s time to wake up from your slumber and join our planning meeting to decide which events we want to do for the year. There are some exciting adventures planned for the group. We will meet at Athena's on Tuesday, January 24, at 10:00 a.m. with lunch following at 12:00 p.m. Try to make this meeting and tell your friends. Please contact Harold Wagner at no later than January 22 if you plan to attend.

12. This week at CELC Sunday, January 15 9:30 a.m. Sunday school
9:30 a.m. 3rd grade Bible class
10:30 a.m. Worship
6:30 p.m. Confirmation class
Monday, January 16
7:00 p.m. Martha Circle
Preschool closed
Office closed
Wednesday, January 18
10:30 a.m. Adult Bible study
6:30 p.m. Bell choir
7:30 p.m. Choir

13. This week at CELC Thursday, January 19
7:00 p.m. Preschool board meeting
Friday, January 20 Pastor Jeff’s day off
Saturday, January 21
6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible study
5:00 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. ASP sub sale

14. This week at CELC Sunday, January 22 9:30 a.m. Sunday school
9:30 a.m. 3rd grade Bible class
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. ASP sub sale

15. This week at CELC continued
CELC Preschool
Good Kids Day Care
 Monday- Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 11: 30 a.m. CELC Preschool
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CELC Preschool
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CELC Preschool
Monday- Friday
6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Good Kids Childcare

16. Attention families
Located just outside of the Sanctuary doors you will find activity bags and clip boards for kid’s to explore and use. Please feel free to take one to your seat with you and return it back to the same location when you are finished. Thank you

17. Worship assistants and volunteers
This Sunday Next Sunday
Greeters:
Usher:
Lector:
Acolytes:
Cantor:
Assists:
Altar:
Counter:
Bread:
Doris Klement
Brian Knip
Laura Musat
Sarah Skaggs
Angela Pedersen
Joe Guthman
Cantor
Acolytes
Marilyn Culler
The Trio
Jamie Crout
Eric and Cathy Mohney
Karen Lecorchick
Betty Floyd
Chase Myers
Joe Young
Anne Paine
Cantor
Brenda Crout
Chip Crout
Acolytes
Marilyn Culler
Julie Skaggs