Perhaps the church, at its best, is “all ears.” God urges the faithful, again and again, to “listen up!”—to heed the word that gives life. So it was with Abraham and Sarah, Mary and Martha, and the early church at Colossae. So it is today as we join the assembly to hear the word of God, the word of life.

This Sunday

November 8, 2026

• 8:15 a.m. - Lectionary Class (Fellowship Hall)
• 9:30 a.m. - Fellowship Time with coffee & donuts (Fellowship Hall)
• 10:30 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist (Sanctuary)

Scripture Readings:

Amos 5:18-24

• Let justice roll down like waters

Psalm 70

• You are my helper and my deliverer; O Lord, do not tarry. (Ps. 70:5)

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

• The promise of the resurrection

Matthew 25:1-13

• The story of the wise and foolish bridesmaids

Devotional for the Week | from Sundays and Seasons

Trusting in God, Trusting with God

Human beings are relational creatures. We are created to be in relationship with one another and with God. No one, no matter how independent or disconnected they may feel they are, functions completely outside the context of relationships. From the moment we are born we are thrust into relationship with people around us—the people who delivered us, the people who will be taking care of us in a hospital nursery, our family, and God. When we enter this world we do so forming relationships right from the start.

Relationships, healthy relationships, require a lot of work and care to continue. In particular, relationships require trust to grow and become mature. Relationships rooted in trust can bring out the best in us. Relationships rooted in anything else can bring out the worst.

Today’s readings give us the chance to consider the trust required in the relationship between God and God’s people. Moreover, we are invited to give thought to the consequences of replacing trust with something else: hubris stemming from trust in one’s identity or work (in Amos), or hubris stemming from trust in others to sustain us rather than God (in Matthew). Paul reminds us that our relationship with God is cause for joy even in the midst of sorrow, since we believe (trust) God’s promise of eternal life through the living Lord Jesus.

Our in-person Sunday worship service is offered at 10:30 a.m. Our service is recorded and available to our members and friends for viewing on Monday afternoon. NEW: You can now stream our service on Sunday from our Facebook page.

Are you interested in becoming a member of CLC? Voting members are baptized and confirmed adult (or youth) members. They can have their membership transferred from another congregation or complete an Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) class. Associate members hold membership in another congregation but wish to have a more permanent relationship with CLC. For more information, please call the church office at 765-453-6183.



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!

Preacher & Presider

Rev. Dr. Gladys Nwabah

Music Minister & Organist

Travis Person

Choir

CLC Parish Choir

Lector

Dan Macaluso

Chalice Bearer

Marty Ridoux

Greeters

Amy Russell & Betty Spotts

Acolyte

Elaine Newman

Altar Guild

Nadine Owens

Counters

Bob Howell & Kevin Yeager

A/V Assistant

Peter Kane

Below is a list of members, family, and friends with prayer concerns. Names with a (+) symbol are new to the list or have had changes. Items listed in blue are concerns related to the Nation and the World.

**The Prayer List is emptied once a month. Please contact the church office if you would like a name added to the list.**

+Janet DeGarmo & Family - Ted DeGarmo passed away on 10/30/2026

+ Linda Kennedy - Cancer (Sister of Karen Fercho)

Scott Stipek - Unspoken (Dan Macaluso)

Karen Fercho - Health Issues

Sam & Mary Burrous

Fred & Jane Richter

Ted & Janet DeGarmo

Mary Anderson

Bob Oie

Staff

Rev. Dr. Gladys Nwabah, Interim Pastor

e: gabisglad@gmail.com | c: (469) 735-7084

Travis Person, Music Minister & Organist

e: travis.person@att.net | c: (317) 292-6573

Rebekah Gillum, Parish Administrator

e: clcsecretary@outlook.com | c: (765) 210-4881

Christ Lutheran Church Congregational Council

Class of 2026

President: Kevin Yeager (2026)

e: kevin.yeager@comcast.net | c: (765) 244-1017

Vice President: Jan Harmeyer (2028)

e: jpharmeyer@comcast.net | c: (765) 438-1617

Secretary: Lenore Kane (2026)

e: lenoreskane@outlook.com | c: (765) 513-7736

Harriet Greenwald (2027)

e: hraegreenwald@gmail.com | h: (765) 453-2747

Jill Howell (2026)

e: jillhowell56@gmail.com | c: (765) 860-7949

Kathryn Moss (2028)

e: mossgreent@gmail.com | h: (765) 507-0477

Rudy Obermeyer (2025)

e: rudyobermeyer@yahoo.com | c: (765) 480-5871

Financial Secretary: Bob Howell (appointed)

e: mhowell55@gmail.com | c: (765) 860-8446

Treasurer: Peter Kane (appointed)

e: peterfkane@outlook.com | c: (765) 513-5075

Synod Council Representative Lafayette Conference: Dee Ann Daniels

e: deeanndaniels@icloud.com | c: (574) 702-1921

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

Our Mission: Christ Speaks, We Listen, We Share

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

+Forever Friends

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tokyo Cuisine

Psi Iota Xi Sorority

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Matthew/Mark Rooms

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

+Quilters

9:30 a.m. – noon

Matthew/Mark Rooms

+Noonday Service

noon – 12:30 p.m.

Chapel

+Blood Drive

12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

+Bible Study

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Matthew/Mark Rooms

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

+Online Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Zoom – Contact Dee Ann Daniels for Details

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Funeral Service for Ted DeGarmo

11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. - Viewing (Narthex & Sanctuary)

1:00 p.m. - Funeral (Sanctuary)

+Worship Committee Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Matthew/Mark Rooms

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

+Lectionary Class

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Fellowship Hall

+Fellowship Time

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship Hall

+Worship Service

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Sanctuary

+Council Meeting

Following Service

Matthew/Mark Rooms

 **Please note that not all events on the church-wide calendar may be included here. Generally, only those events that pertain to all will be included in this listing.

Event Scheduling & News

Event Scheduling

A new event scheduling form is located on the counter in the Office Work Room and in the foyer. Please fill out the pink form and list events, meetings, etc., and return it to the church office. (Please place forms & mail for Rebekah in the black stand outside the church office.) You will be notified once the event has been scheduled. Thank you!

CLC Weekly eNews

If you have articles or news items of interest, please send them to Rebekah Gillum (clcsecretary@outlook.com) no later than 12 p.m. on Tuesdays. If you're not computer-friendly, you may leave items in the Parish Administrator's inbox outside the office door. (See picture below.) The Weekly eNews is distributed by email each Thursday.

For CLC Weekly eNews or Sunday bulletin

announcements, contact Rebekah Gillum:

CLCSecretary@outlook.com