THE CYBERSERVANT A weekly newsletter of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church AUGUST 16, 2018 The Thursday Morning Bible Study Group Invites You to Join Them on August 23 rd for a tour of The Museum of Biblical Art 7500 Park Lane, Dallas To View Warner E. Sallman s Original World-Renowned Painting Of Jesus A Special Billy Graham Exhibit The Via Dolorosa Sculpture Garden and much more The group will meet at CTSLC and carpool to the museum at 10:00 a.m. Reduced Admission is $9.00 per person We will enjoy lunch at one of several restaurants close by to the museum. Should you have any questions, please contact Pastor Illausky: Gordon06712@sbcglobal.net or 682-597-6790
THE CYBERSERVANT Page 2 Congratulations to Mark & Kim Ellis on the birth of their grandson, Weston Michael Offield, son of their daughter, Katie Ellis Offield. Weston was born on August 12 th at 9 lbs 2 oz. Our next BLOOD DRIVE will be on Sunday, August 19th, from 9:00 am to noon. There is a signup sheet in the Gathering Area, OR use this link to sign up online: https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/91743 Food Pantry News: Many thanks to all the church members who donated supplies for the summer food bags at the Allen Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. We gave out over 500 extra bags of food to the local needy children this summer. The program was a great success. If you have any questions about how to volunteer at the AMA Food Pantry, please contact me at Drcheryl2@yahoo.com. -Cheryl Lindberg Concession Stand Volunteers Needed! CTSLC has been granted the Concessions at Allen Eagle Stadium on the following Fridays: August 31, October 26, November 16 (Allen s first playoff game how's that for confidence in those Eagles!) We need 25 Volunteers for each game (which now start at 7:00 pm) and are required to arrive at 4:30 pm. Each Volunteer must be a Certified Food Handler. You can find the TABC Alcohol Training & Food Manager Certification Course online for $7.00 at www.learn2serve.com. Either way, the Certificate is valid for 2 years. CTSLC expects to raise more than $6,000 as the result of working at these games and we need Volunteers to make this happen. A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex. PLEASE check your schedule and sign up to help us help ourselves. Your efforts are certainly appreciated.
THE CYBERSERVANT Page 3 The Chancel Choir had a great time at their retreat last weekend! Be a part of the Music Ministry at Christ the Servant! Rehearsals beginning soon! Come join an ensemble to share in the fellowship of making music to the Lord! Chancel Choir Rehearses on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (We've already started, come join us!) Christ's Kids Choir Rehearses on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, First rehearsal is September 5 The Lutherings Rehearses on Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, First rehearsal is September 6 Spirit Bells Rehearses on Sundays, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, First rehearsal is September 16 Contact Jordan Smith (music.dir@christtheservant.com) if you're interested in joining. We would love to have you!
THE CYBERSERVANT Page 4 Nursing Home Birthday Party Sunday, August 26 @ 3:00 p.m at The Park in Plano Nursing Home 3208 Thunderbird Lane Please arrive by 2:45 to help set up. We serve birthday treats from 3:00 to 4:00 pm to celebrate birthdays for the month. Please let me know if you can help out, or if you have questions. Ruth DeNamur 972-517-7990 (h) Mini Parish Info Leading Group: Ephesians Leaders: Trevor & Christina Osmer; Lennie & Ceci Gunderson; Assisting Ministers: August 19 Linda Federle August 26 Bill Henke Amazing Grace Daycare is now open and has spots available. Call 21 4-785-3370 for more information. CTSLC members will get a tuition discount. Lawn Mowing Teams: Saturday, August 18 Team 3, Lou Federle Saturday, August 25 Team 4, Dave Dick
THE CYBERSERVANT Page 5 For upcoming Christ the Servant events, check out the calendar on our website! Go to http://christtheservant.com/about/calendar/
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THE CYBERSERVANT Page 7 Registration is open for the NTNL SWO Convention, which will be held October 26-27 at Rejoice Lutheran Church. Registration Form and Agenda is attached, and everyone is welcome! Any questions, please let me know! Pam Grosze pgrosze@tx.rr.com 918-978-4046
THE CYBERSERVANT Page 8 Rev. Gordon Illausky, Sr. Pastor 821 South Greenville Avenue Allen, Texas 972.727.3191 Pastoral Emergency Number: 682-597-6790