Assistant to the Bishop for Emerging Ministers & Ministers, Cory Driver, offers Lectionary Reflections on 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9 (the readings appointed for the Transfiguration of Our Lord). Click each reading above to view the readings online. Watch the video below.

Help the Care for Creation team save the tabs from soft drink cans. It's our recycling project in Lent for Riley Hospital. You'll find the container for the tabs in the Fellowship Hall right by the "donut" table, near the coffee. Let's fill the jar!

--Lenore Kane

Dear Indiana-Kentucky Mission Centers,

Pursuant to S9.04.01.a., I have compiled the responses received to the survey sent out in September seeking input as we prepare for the election at our June Synod Assembly regarding both "gifts deemed important for the holder of the Office of Bishop" and "matters of priority to be dealt with by the bishop" during the upcoming six-year term of office beginning in the fall of 2024. Please click the link below to view the survey.

C. Theodore Miller

Vice-President

Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA

Bishop Bill and Janet Gafkjen give thanks to God for the birth of a beautiful daughter to their son Nathan and his wife, Jessica. Emerlee Louise Gafkjen was born on the morning of February 1, 2024. We also welcome prayers for Nathan. He was hospitalized with a collapsed lung a few days before Emerlee’s birth. He underwent surgery the day after Emerlee’s birth. Nathan returned home to be with Jess and Emerlee, and has some weeks of recovery at home ahead of him. Thank you for your prayers of celebration and healing.

2/02/2024

Current Checkbook Balance: $51,525.03

Less Committed Expenses Pending: $1,695.47

Less Special Purpose Giving: $31,100.30

Money Available to pay routine bills: $18,729.26

Current Special Purpose Gifts:

Altar Flowers: $708

Eternal Candle: $-1

Fine Arts: $9,810

Food Pantry: $36

Memorial Gifts: $7,410

WELCA: $888

Endowment to Charity: $4,000

Choral Scholar Fund: $2,250

Bathroom Remodeling: $6,000

Other Current Fund Availability: $7,433.85 Savings, $10,000 CD

Mission Endowment Fund: $29,757.73 Investments ($21,588 Permanently Restricted)

Wilson Gift Fund Availability: $35,817.62 Wilson Money Market, $4,500 Wilson Checking, $125,000 Wilson CD's

(Wilson expenditures are authorized jointly by the Wilson family and the church council.)

Current Remaining Mortgage Balance: $0.00

A formal Mortgage Buring Celebration, with The Rev. Dr. William O. Gafkjen, Bishop, presiding:

May 19, 2024!

The Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend as we begin our Lenten journey.

The Service Committee is having a Personal Care Kit event for the month of February. Items needed are: 

• One lightweight cotton or cotton blend bath-size towel (20 in. by 40 in. to 52 in. by 27 in.), dark color recommended.

• Two or three bath-size bars of soap equaling 8 or 9 oz., any brand, in original wrapping; no mini or hotel-size bars.

• One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging.

• One study comb. There are many different types of hair texture, so no picks or fine-toothed combs; remove packaging.

• One metal nail clipper (attached file optional), remove packaging.

• Toothbrush multi-packs may be used by sealing an individual toothbrush in a business-size envelope—no plastic bags or wraps. 

--Elaine Newman

Christ Lutheran Church is pleased to once again offer five Lenten Recitals. The recitals begin at 12:10 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. Please plan to attend and make this a part of your Lenten journey. A light luncheon follows with a suggested donation of $7. The recitals are offered at no charge and the public is invited.

February 21: Michael Messina, Organ

Dr. Michael Messina serves as the Director of Music at Trinity Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, IN.

February 28: Kevin Hildebrand, Organ

Mr. Hildebrand is Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, IN.

March 6: John Allegar, Organ

Dr. John Allegar serves as Organist & Assistant Director of Music & Fine Arts at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN.

March 13: Dawn Waddell, Organ

Mrs. Dawn Waddell serves as Chapel Service Organist at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN.

March 20: Barbara Hobbs, Piano

Mrs. Barbara Hobbs serves as pianist at Faith Presbyterian Church, Kokomo. 

If CLC needs to close due to bad weather, we will alert you: by sending an eBlast, it will be listed on several local TV stations, or you can check the church website at www.christlutherankokomo.org where it will be posted. It will also be posted on the congregation's Facebook page.

Most of all, please be safe! If you are in doubt about the weather, please stay home.

As you have read in the previous month's "Council Notes", the Council made the decision to not order the individual boxed sets of offering envelopes that have been used in the past as a large number of our members and friends give by electronic means. Should you need envelopes for your pledge, generic envelopes are located on the credenza in the Narthex. Please write your name and envelope number on the front. If you need your envelope number, please see Bob Howell or Peter Kane. Thank you!

Imagine this---I have no special shopping tips this week as Valentine's Day is playing the starring role in the grocery stores. However, this is a great time to check out the dollar stores where most items are $1.25. Dollar General stores do have a $1 aisle where you can find hygiene items, soaps, and even toilet tissue. My guess is that all of us have a spare dollar or two to help fill Christ's Cupboard shelves.

--Nancy Macaluso

This is the organ console of the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, located at Macy's in Philadelphia, PA. The organ is played twice daily, Monday through Saturday. It is the largest fully-functioning organ in the world.

Please click the link below for the concert brochure for the 2023 - 2024 season of Music at Christ.

Have you considered the online giving option? Here are some of the advantages:

Advantages of Vanco Electronic Giving:

1. No paper envelopes and checks to be processed.
2. Giving is much more private.
3. Minimizes Sunday morning counting and bank trips.
4. Florida snowbirds don’t have to send physical checks in the mail.
5. Credit/Debit cards are a second option to direct bank-to-bank transactions if desired.
6. Specialized giving such as ‘Furnace Fund’ can be easily set up to avoid the hassle of separate checks or cash for miscellaneous giving.
7. You have complete control of starting/stopping/changing as you wish.
8. A history of your giving is directly available through the Vanco app without having to check with the Financial Secretary.
9. Money is transferred to our church checking account in a matter of 1-2 days rather than a week or two after the fact.

If you are ready to make the change from paper, please speak with Jerre Fercho or Bob Howell. They will be happy to talk with you about the advantages and get you set up! 

We thank everyone for what has been given to date and appreciate all efforts made to stay current.



Thank you!

President: Dee Ann Daniels (2024)

e: [email protected] | c: (574) 702-1921

Vice President: Jill Howell (2025)

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Secretary: Amy Russell (2025)

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Lenore Kane (2026)

e: [email protected] | c: (765) 513-7736

Rudy Obermeyer (2025)

e: [email protected] | c: (765) 480-5871

Mona Swinehart (2026)

e: [email protected] | c: (765) 480-9464

Kevin Yeager (2026)

e: [email protected] | c: (765) 244-1017

Financial Secretary: Bob Howell (appointed)

e: [email protected] | c: (765) 860-8446

Treasurer: Peter Kane (appointed)

e: [email protected] | c: (765) 513-5075

Rev. Sharon Walker (ex officio)

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The Church Council Members and Parish Staff would be happy to talk with you at any time regarding Christ Lutheran Church and its mission in the world.

Christ Speaks, We Listen, We Share

Please click the purple-colored button below for the Worship Assistant Schedule for February. If you are unable to serve, please obtain a substitute and notify the church office. Thanks!

The 2024 flower chart has arrived and is hanging in the Narthex. The flower cost is $22.50 per vase or two for $45. You will notice that there has been a $5 increase in cost beginning in 2024. Like everything else, the cost has gone up a little. Please sign-up today. Eternal Candles remain at $18 per month.

Event Scheduling | Weekly eNews

A 2024 calendar is located on the counter in the Office Work Room. Please list events, meetings, etc., on this calendar so that scheduling of events can take place and conflicts do not occur. You will notice a "red" checkmark beside the events to indicate that they have been transferred to Tom's calendar as well as the churchwide calendar. Thank you for your assistance.

Christ Lutheran Church

3401 S. Dixon Road

Kokomo, IN 46902

Phone: 765.453.6183

Pastor's Cell: 765.427.4618

christlutherankokomo.org

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