Christ Lutheran Church
Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service 10:30
Worship from Home
June 8, 2025
Paulding County Table Fellowship:
Who: CLC members living in or near Paulding County When: Monday, June 23rd at 6:00pm Where: Jim & Nicks in Hiram, 5153 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy What: Table Fellowship!
Please let Pastor Connie know if you would like to attend (even if you can't commit ahead of time). We would like to meet once a month and we hope you'll join us!
Go to the website to register for VBS 2025 CLC VBS 2025 :: VBS Pro :: Group Publishing
LISTENING SESSION QUESTIONS PREVIEW
Hello Christ Lutheran Church members,
Your council is excited to be exploring the future of our congregation. But the council should not do this on their own. We need your input and guidance for the process to be effective. Please plan to attend one of the sessions or participate as listed in the next paragraph.
We have attached the questions and discussion topics to be discussed at the in house meetings. Please pray about this process and take a look at the document in preparation for the 2nd meeting Saturday June 7 at 9:30 AM. If you are unable to attend in person you may fill out the form and email it (clcwestcobb@gmail.com OR rcscout@bellsouth.net), or snail mail it to the church, or drop it off in person. If you wish, I (Rich Hallberg, 404-801-7883) will meet with you in person to discuss. Or share your thoughts with any council member.
Peace be with you,
Rich Hallberg
404-801-7883
GROUND RULES
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Christ Lutheran Church does many good things and does them well. How can we improve or do better? We are not implying things are wrong or bad! What new things can we do?
ARE THESE THE TWO BIG QUESTIONS? ARE THESE CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH’S TWO REALLY BIG QUESTIONS?
- WHAT DOES GOD WANT CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH TO DO AND BE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA?
- HOW DO WE DO AND BE WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO AND BE?
As you answer these questions, consider the following: WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW
Discussion questions:
- What are Christ Lutheran Church’s strengths?
- How do you see Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) in the community going forward to serve? As you consider this question, think about....
- Who is our neighbor?
- How has the context changed in this neighborhood since the church was founde
- Other than the current members, would anyone miss CLC if it went away? If so, what would they miss?
- Where do you see Christ Lutheran Church in 5 or 10 years?
- Where is the current energy?
- What might have been successful in the past but no longer meets the needs of Christ Lutheran Church?
3. What church values do you feel most passionate about? As you consider this question, think about....
- When you or Christ Lutheran Church is in flux or chaos, what is critically important? What remains stable during times of transition? This can be a thing or a belief or a tradition.... examples might include all are welcome, care for each other, worship of God....
- How would you describe to a friend what's important to Christ Lutheran Church?
4. The following Mission, Vision, and Values statements were launched in our Strategic Plan with the congregation in September 2020. Members provided personal stories that reflected on their faith journey and connection to these statements. Are these statements still accurate for Christ Lutheran Church? Should the Strategic Plan be modified or edited, or do these statements still stand for us?
a. Our Mission - Welcoming people to feel God’s love and grace
b. Our Vision - A community of peace inspired by God’s word and transformed by faith
c. Our Core Values
- Welcoming - Welcoming people into our community of faith and into the shared work of building a relationship with God through biblical knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ
- Family - Nurturing a God-centered community that ministers through support, faith building, and spiritual growth
- Service - Humbly serving the bodies, hearts, minds, and spirits of those in need in our local and global communities, using our unique God-given gifts
- Faith - Building a strong foundation of faith by worshiping together, singing God’s graces, and sharing our passion of Christ
- If Christ Lutheran Church had unlimited dollars to invest today (or if you won the lottery), how would you spend it? If you could do anything, what would you do? DREAM A GOD SIZED DREAM.
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Signature (optional) Date
The American Red Cross is kicking off Camp Do Good! Summer is almost here, and we’re calling on you to help us make a real difference when it’s challenging to keep the blood supply afloat. Just like campfires and s’mores, blood donations are essential for a successful summer. Schedule your donors for some lifesaving fun!
Spread the word! Encourage and schedule your friends, family and co-workers to give blood at your summer blood drive!
When donors come to give in June, they’ll get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email PLUS automatic entry for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards
Embrace your community and make a lasting impression on others with your Camp Do Good blood drive. Every donation collected at your drive strengthens your community blood supply and helps save lives.
P.S. Just like a walk through the park is great with a friend, so is donating blood! Encourage your donors to grab a buddy to come do good with — doubling their impact!
Christ Lutheran Church’s next Blood Drive is Thursday June 12 at 10AM. Go to redcrossblood.org, refine the search, and enter the date and our zip code (30082) to sign up
FILLING YOUR CUP OF LIFE
A Journey to Renewed Vitality with Pastor Connie
Filling Your Cup of Life will allow you to spend time learning how to keep peace and joy in your life. This transformative journey will help to empower you to embrace self-care as a priority, redefining balance and fostering harmonious relationships with yourself, and the world around you. Together we will be able to visit the parts of our lives that are full yet broken and chipped. Are we a blessing cup for ourselves and others? Together we can help your cup be overflowing ready to embrace the richness of every moment.
BRING YOUR FAVORITE CUP WITH YOU!
The journey will consist of six weeks and will be spread throughout 2025. This six-week journey will be limited to eight participants.
Please RSVP to Pastor Connie Text 920-205-2649 Or Email @ pastorbramlettclc@gmail.com
Scheduled as follows: Week One: Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Week Two: Thursday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Week Three: Thursday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Week Four: Saturday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Week Five: Thursday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Week Six: Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.