This Week's Church Calendar
Sunday, July 20th ,The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
The Appointed Readings (NIV) for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 18:1–10a (10b–14)
Psalm 27
Colossians 1:21–29
Luke 10:38–42
The Word of Christ Is the One Thing Needed
“The LORD appeared to [Abraham] by the oaks of Mamre” (Gen. 18:1) and received
his hospitality. But Abraham received the gracious promise of a son. Though
Abraham and Sarah were very old, nothing is “too hard for the LORD” (Gen. 18:14).
His Word appointed the time and fulfilled the promise. In the same way, the Lord
Jesus “entered a village” and received Martha’s hospitality (Luke 10:38). “Martha was
distracted with much serving” because she was “anxious and troubled about many
things” (Luke 10:40–41), but her sister, Mary, “sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to
his teaching” (Luke 10:39). The service of love is no sin, but “one thing is necessary”
for both faith and love — the Word of Christ (Luke 10:42). Thus, the ministers of
Christ are sent “to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages
and generations but now revealed to his saints” (Col. 1:25–26).
Citation: LCMS-Lectionary-Summaries-Series-C-12-1-2024-To-11-27-2025
YOU ARE WELCOME TO THE TABLE OF THE LORD! Jesus is both the host and the food for the meal that we share. It is Jesus’ saving death that we proclaim whenever we dine together at the Lord’s Table, and this is what we believe:
With this congregation, I believe and confess:
If for any reason you cannot consume wine, white grape juice is available in the center ring of the individual cups. If coming to the altar rail is difficult for you, pastor and one of the communion assistants would be happy to bring you communion in the pews.
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WE ARE AN ACTIVE AND CARING CONGREGATION, AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE CHRISTIAN ENERGY IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER!
July Newsletter_The Crusader (pdf)
DownloadJoin us at 9:45 am each Sunday for an in-depth exploration of scripture, lead by Pastor Ray
Our Sunday School meets with elementary school aged children weekly at 9:45. We examine the Gospel for that Sunday.
Our church offers a meaningful Christian atmosphere for people with special challenges. Each Saturday at 10AM. No class Nov 30th. More information below, under "Our Ministries."
Questions? Call: 302-629-9755
or email Joel Lichtenberg: jcl78498@gmail.com
Our Pastor is ready to serve you and will care for you as family. Pastor Ray Rogers leads our congregation. He shepherds his flock with tireless energy, preaching, teaching, guiding, and encouraging us both in the church and where we live.
"Friends Supporting Friends" was born six plus years ago to provide support, comfort, and a listening ear with compassionate hearts in time of grief that happens at life's end here on earth! Call the Church Office for Assistance:
302-629-9755
Our church offers a meaningful Christian atmosphere for people with special challenges. The program has been running continuously for over 50 years. We offer weekly Bible school on Saturdays from 10 am to noon during the school year. Each week the program includes time for devotion, sharing through prayer , Bible stories, singing, activities, and a light snack. We also have a week long VBS for the class during the Summer.
Our church has a very active LWML group that meets monthly. Beforw COVID, each Spring, the group has their major fundraiser making thousands of chocolate covered eggs for Easter. While this is an LWML project most of the congregation comes out to help make the eggs. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to support good works locally as well as mission work in other countries. In addition to the local activities some members participate in regional and national LWML activities.
We have a growing and active Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministries is a one-to-one lay caring ministry. Our congregation has several trained Stephen Leaders and a dedicated group of Stephen Ministers who are trained and actively serving the needs of our community.
Our contemporary service is supported by a group of musicians and vocalists performing today's Christian favorites.
Our traditional service is supported by our organist for liturgy and hymns.
Our choir meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!
Our men's quartet is a blessing to all.
Evangelism Committee
Our goal, with God’s help and guidance is to strive and grow the membership of Christ Lutheran Church! We are the face of the church! By going out into the community and the places we live, we inform folks about our church family. We welcome visitors with open hearts and arms to nurture them on a journey with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We work closely with the Pastor to introduce new member instruction classes, and visit the shut ins and homebound. We maintain a fresh updated Website, Facebook page, and a digital sign at the front of our church. If you are looking for a new home church or a new spiritual walk, this just may be the place for you. We will welcome you! God Bless!
Our church fellowship hall can seat 120 for dinners and the adjoining commercial grade kitchen has helped turn out many delicious meals. Our dedicated fellowship team keep things running smoothly for the various dinners, potlucks, workshops and other activities happening in our congregation throughout the year.
The fellowship hall is available to rent by contacting the church office.
Christ Lutheran Church has trained Stephen Ministers to walk alongside you during difficult times. Call the church office 302-629-9755 for more information on how we can help you.
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