Author: pastorcarl

April 2020

Christiana
Courier

Christiana
Courier

We are a Christ-Centered congregation committed to the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. We follow His Word, which commands us to reach out to all people with the saving power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, witness and service.

Carl Haynes, pastor
704-279-4655 Office)
704-223-1468 (Cell)

Carl Haynes, pastor
704-279-4655 (Office)
704-223-1468 (Cell)

An NALC Congregation that is Christ Centered, Mission Driven, Traditionally Grounded & Congregationally Focused

Holy Week & Easter Services
Psalm Sunday, 10:30 am, April 5
Procession with Palms
Holy Communion
Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm, April 9
Living Last Supper
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
7:00 pm, April 10
Easter Sunrise
6:30 am, April 12
Congregational Breakfast
7:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
The Resurrection of Our Lord
10:30 am, April 21
Liturgy with Holy Communion
Concludes with singing of
The Hallelujah Chorus

All events listed in this newsletter are pending due to the Corona virus pandemic. The church will make every effort to notify you of any cancellations in a timely fashion. Be sure to check your weekly email update and Facebook for the latest news. Phone tree and email messages will be sent out at least once a week to keep you informed.

Christiana Preschool
has openings for the 2020-21 school year.
Call 704-798-5089 or email
sevans014@carolina.rr.com
Applications may also be found on the church website:
www.christianalutheran.org

youth stuff

Last Month’s Attendance
March 1
Sunday School: 89
Worship: 115
March 8
Sunday School: 77
Worship: 103
March 15
Sunday School:42
Worship: 74
March 22
Sunday School: No SS
Worship: No worship

Those Who Serve in April

Nursery Attendants
April 5 S Paskiewicz & E Barnes
April 12 Chris & Katie Sease
April 19 Kevin & Susan Holland
April 26 Wendi & Caylee Hawkins
Children’s Sermon Part 2
April 5 Madison Brown & Ainslee Lowry
April 12 Dale & Marsha Beaver
April 19 S & C Paskiewicz
April 26 Katie & Chris Sease
Offering Counters
April 5 R Crouch & E Eller
April 9 M Zieverink & K Goodman
April 12 Laurie & Cam Ritchie
April 19 Marsha & Dale Beaver
April 26 R Crouch & E Eller

April Birthdays

5 Ann Carscaddon
5 Gabriel Honeycutt
5 Melody Riddle
6 Geraldine Kluttz
8 Stella Kluttz
9 Robert Barringer
9 Abegail Thompson
10 Betty Hatley
10 Betty Weant
10 Cam Ritchie
10 April Smith
11 Onetia Bruce
Emmett Shank
14 Terry Ritchie
15 David Preslar
15 Don Smith
17 LaVaughn Beaver
17 Laurie Ritchie
Linda Crouch
18 Brandy Fox
19 Syler Hayes
Kathy Haynes
23 Doris Ritchie
Leanne Kluttz
24 Scott Lowry
25 Joyce Cavanagh –Wood
Chris Fleming

Happy
Birthday!

April Altar Flowers
Apr. 5 Palms
Apr. 12 Easter Lilies
Apr. 19 Easter Lilies
Pedestal: Debbie Eller
Apr. 26 Marlene Pethel

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Scholarship opportunities announced
InFaith Community Foundation Scholarship – Two $5,000 scholarships
The InFaith Community Foundation Scholarship was established in 2013 to benefit students who are members of churches that have an active church endowment fund at InFaith Community Foundation. Applicants must be high school graduating seniors seeking a four-year undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
Through this scholarship award, we hope to provide educational opportunities to an individual who demonstrates financial need, high academic achievement and a commitment to sharing their blessings with the world. This scholarship program is made possible through an InFaith Field of Interest Fund, a collaborative fund made possible by InFaith donors to serve our shared community.
WomenLead Scholarship - Two $3,000 scholarships
WomenLead recognizes the need for diverse leadership in ministry, nonprofits and civic organizations, and seeks to accelerate the extraordinary leadership of women to lead change using their talents to educate, advocate and activate. The WomenLead Scholarship was established in 2017. Two educational scholarships in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded to women of Christian faith seeking a Masters or Doctoral level degree that will prepare them to serve in public service, non-profit leadership and/or in Christian ministry. Women of diverse backgrounds (race/ethnicity, age, faith) eager to lead through bold action, innovative vision and faith-inspired passion are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due on April 30, 2020. If you have any questions about the scholarships or the application process please contact Nikki Johnson, Donor Services Associate, at (800) 365-4172, or
scholarships@InFaithFound.org.

If you’re interested in downloading the mobile app for the new pictorial directory, please contact the church office at:
christiana1@charlotte.twcbc.com. You will be sent instructions and also a link to follow in order to download the app.

During the weeks we are not worshipping together at the church, please
mail or bring your
offerings to the church! You may leave them in the drop box in the office door.

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April Scripture Lessons

Music Update from Becky
Thrive Children’s choirs have been suspended until further notice.
Miss Becky hopes Little Thrive will enjoy their new CD’s! She advises all kids and parents: “Play those past musical and Bible School CD’s or go on YouTube to find Christian music videos, and sing and move and get your Jesus Joy pumped up! There is a great song from ROAR called I Will Not Be Afraid! We all need that message!”
Due to current restrictions and concerns about Covid-19, the Living Last Supper has been postponed until 2021. Keep practicing those speaking parts and you should all be ready for an Academy Award by then!!

Tomb, thou shalt not hold him longer;
Death is strong, but life is
stronger.
Stronger than the dark, the light;
Stronger than the wrong, the right.
Faith and hope triumphant say,
Christ will rise on Easter Day.
—Phillips Brooks

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Christiana
Rowdy Seniors
Christiana Rowdy Seniors will meet at the new Rockwell Café (formerly East Rowan Café) at 12 noon on Thursday, April 2 for lunch.

LCW April Events
Miss Katherine Lyerly Group will meet in the Smith Assembly Hall on April 7 at 10 a.m. with Marlene Pethel, program leader. Lunch at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant.
Sister Lucille Group will not meet in April.

Gift and memorials
received this month
To Brighten the Beacon
In honor of Jackson Smith on his baptism by LaVaughn and Alan Beaver
In honor of Debbie & Eddie Eller by Charlotte
Pacilio
To the Youth Fund
In honor of Jackson Smith on his baptism by Ronnie and Janis Smith and Ann Bostian.
To the Memorial Fund in memory of Lane Pethel by Charles & Jenny Roberts.

Remember those in Nursing Homes

Autumn Care
Ann Carscaddon
Joe Haas
Liberty Commons:
Elizabeth Ritchie
The Citadel Salisbury:
Carolyn Barringer Corl
Trinity Oaks:
Cardell Gibson Katherine Lyerly
Pauline Lyerly Doris Pethel
Brookdale Assisted Living
Patti Boles

Sunday, April 19
12:- 4:30 p.m.
Christiana Fellowship Hall

April 2020

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6190 US Hwy 52
Salisbury NC 28146
Address Service Requested

Mailed March 25, 2020

Phone: 704-279-4655
Fax: 704-279-1595

Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
Pastor: Carl M. Haynes
E-Mail: pastorcarl@charlotte.twcbc.com
Council President: Jason Smith
Council Vice-President: David Preslar
Council Secretary: Linda Crouch
Church Secretary: Ann Teague
Email:christiana1@charlotte.twcbc.com
Church Treasurer: Laurie Ritchie
Organist/Music Director: Becky Morris
Christiana Lutheran Men: Jason Smith
Christiana Rowdy Seniors: Jenny Roberts
Chancel Choir
Becky Morris, Director
Wednesdays 6:45 p.m.
Handbell Choir
Kathy Haynes, Director
4 p.m. Sundays
Children’s Choirs
Becky Morris, Director
Little Thrive, afternoon on Sundays
Young Thrive, afternoon on Sundays

Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
Pastor: Carl M. Haynes
E-Mail: pastorcarl@charlotte.twcbc.com
Council President: Jason Smith
Council Vice-President: David Preslar
Council Secretary: Linda Crouch
Church Secretary: Ann Teague
Email:christiana1@charlotte.twcbc.com
Church Treasurer: Laurie Ritchie
Organist/Music Director: Becky Morris
Christiana Lutheran Men: Jason Smith
Christiana Rowdy Seniors: Jenny Roberts
Chancel Choir
Becky Morris, Director
Wednesdays 6:45 p.m.
Handbell Choir
Kathy Haynes, Director
4 p.m. Sundays
Children’s Choirs
Becky Morris, Director
Little Thrive, afternoon on Sundays
Young Thrive, afternoon on Sundays

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www.christianlutheran.org

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Prayer concerns

Christiana Lutheran Church
Council Minutes March 8, 2020
Concerns, Receptions and Approvals:
Minutes from February 2020 meeting were approved.
Pastor’s report for February 2020 was presented and approved. Four new members joined and Jackson Ray Smith was baptized.
Financial reports were presented and explained by Laurie Ritchie.
February income was $3,247.67 above budget with YTD income $3,115.00 above budget.
February spending was $7,076.00 under budget with YTD spending $14,517.49 less than budgeted.
Spendable cash was $83,899.00.
It was noted that there is $7,714.00 in line item for Thrivent. There is a CLC Thrivent Financial Members meeting planned for March 22 to determine how these funds will be utilized.
The financials were approved as presented.
Committee and Auxiliary Reports and Concerns:
Stewardship - $3,200.00 previously approved for purchase of buffet service cabinet for the new Fellowship Hall. A motion was made and passed to expend an additional $2,556.23 from unbudgeted funds for the hot/cold inserts/elements and drains. It was noted that we made our first BTB building loan payment. Any funds received each month from donations, above our building loan payment amount, will go directly toward the principle to lessen our overall obligations. Stewardship Committee will report and explain this to the congregation.
Christian Education – Set date for VBS to start on July 12, 2020.
Property – Working on final punch list for the new Fellowship Hall. Discussed the honey bee infestation that has been identified in the wall in the front of the church. Professionals have determined this to be a very large hive. A motion was made and passed to expend up to $3,000.00 from unbudgeted funds to remove/relocate the bees. The council will then be prepared to assess and develop a plan for repairs.
Social Ministry – Helped Evangelism Committee with the Blessing Bag Ministry project packing 112 bags.
Evangelism – Distributed Pictorial Directories. Completed the Blessing Bag project (112 bags). Working on the 40 days, 40 items project for RHM during Lent.
Fellowship – Planned and providing meals to follow each Lenten Service. Working on revising our Funeral Meals plan.
Membership Review – Interviewing newly joined members to gain insight and ideas for recruiting new members. A motion was made and approved to give membership reinstatement to Faye Thornton.
Nehemiah Group – The team is having a training session this coming Saturday. A security camera is being installed at the entrance door to the elevator lobby.
Youth – St. Christopher retreat this Friday.
Brighten the Beacon – Suggestion made that we should consider advertising our BTB Meal Fundraisers outside the church with a reusable yard sign. The March 10 BTB meal is sponsored by the Sister Lucille Circle with Menu of Soup, Salad, Sandwiches and Sweets. We are seeking volunteers for the April and May dinners. Please see Harry Agner if you are interested in volunteering. We will not have BTB meals in June, July and August. Meals will resume in September. Discussed the need to update our Fellowship Hall guidelines and to obtain tables and chairs.
Facilities – There is a request to use the Thrive Room for private tutoring sessions 1 hour per week. The student’s parent will be present with the student and tutor. There was a motion made and approved to start a Support Group at the church for persons raising kids outside of normal family circumstances.
LCW Sister Lucille Circle – Participated in Food for Thought packing party at Rowan Helping Ministries with up to 800 bags packed in one hour. Planning a date to spruce up the playground this spring – coordinating with Landscape Committee and Youth. Providing the BTB meal fundraiser on March 10.
CRS – 19 people attended the Rosebriar Restaurant outing in Albemarle.
Bus – Side door mechanics and backup light being repaired.
Closing Prayer by Pastor Carl Haynes
Next meeting: April 19, 2020 at 7:30am
Lockup and Devotions for April: Robbie Robinson
Respectfully submitted:
LaVaughn Beaver for Linda Crouch, Council Secretary

Present: / Jason Smith, President / David Preslar, V Pres. / Eddie Eller / Boni Lowry	LaVaughn Beaver / Jay Goodman / Sue Wall / Earlene Ritchie / Robbie Robinson	Kevin Holland / Jenny Roberts / Mike Yarbrough / Laura Ritchie	Also Present: / Carl Haynes, Pastor / Laurie Ritchie, Treasurer	Absent: / Linda Crouch / Marlene Pethel

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