Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Avon Lake, Ohio

Our Pastor Jeff Steeber

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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 440-949-7437 no later than January 22 if you plan to attend.

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

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

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

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

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

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