Weekly News from CVLC

New Member Class - New member classes will be held after the 10:30 worship service in the fellowship hall on Sunday Sept. 19th, 26th, and Oct. 3rd. In these classes we will share the Lutheran story, Christus Victor's history and story and our own stories of faith. Come join us! If you have any questions or want more details about the class contact Pastor Will Rose. 

 

Rally Day Sunday! - On Sunday we will rally and kick-off our new Sunday School ministry for both youth and adults. Let's rally together and commit to "sitting at the feet of Jesus" to learn about our faith and grow in discipleship. Join us for the waffle bar at breakfast, and then meet in the sanctuary for songs, surprises, bible presentations to third graders, and more!

 

Adult Sunday School Class - Our adult Sunday school class continues discussing topics from the book 'Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters' by Tim Keller. We're having fun diving into our lives as natural-born idolaters!

 

4:24 Worship Unplugged! - Join us the fourth Sunday of every month, beginning September 24th, for a new worship experience with a slightly different style! Come as you are- worship with Holy Communion will begin at 4:24 PM in the sanctuary. "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."  -John 4:24

 

Mid-day Bible Study Beginning Thursday, October 7th - Beginning this fall we will continue our mid-day/noon lunch time bible study with the book of Exodus.  Last spring we explored Genesis and the story of God forming, shaping, and saving the Israelites, this fall the story continues with the book of Exodus.  Mark your calendars now, bring your lunch and invite a friend to join you. 

 

September Children's Activities (All events are after the 10:30 service.)

September 5th, K-3rd Graders and Parents, Games and Lunch - Parents and children are invited to bring a lunch and stay after church for some games, songs, and fellowship.

September 19th, 4th and 5th Graders and Parents, Edventure Museum - Children and parents are invited to bring a lunch and $10.00 for an afternoon field trip to Edventure! We'll leave right after church and return by 2:00.

 

Tanzanian Dinner - September 8th

On September 8th, High School Youth will host an authentic Tanzanian Dinner complete with a photo presentation about Drew's recent trip. Price of admission: at least one canned good. Youth will also take up a love offering to raise money for school uniforms in the Diocese. Tanzania Dinner, 6:00 PM; Adult Choir Practice, 7:00 PM   

 

Wonderful Wednesday - September 15th

**Potluck Supper, 6:00 PM; Children's Choir Practice, 6:30 PM; Youth Bible Study, 6:30 PM; *Adult Life Enrichment Class, 6:30 PM; Adult Choir Practice, 7:00 PM   

 

*This fall our Wonderful Wednesday "Adult Life Enrichment Class" will explore together the best selling book The Shack by, William P. Young. This book has created a lot of reflection and discussion in religious and secular circles and our hope is to do the same here at Christus Victor. Come join our discussion and invite a friend to join you. 

 

**We're asking that you bring a covered dish (main dish, side dish, salad and/ or dessert) to the Wednesday night meal on September 15th. We will have a free will offering and all the money collected will be donated to ELCA World Hunger.

 

WELCA Bazaar - Join us on Wednesdays at 6:00 in the fellowship hall as we prepare for the bazaar. No special skills are needed and all women are invited to participate. 

 

September 8 - Drew's Tanzanian Presentation

September 15 - Granola, Put together napkins/spreaders, Assemble recipes/cookie cutters

September 22 - Candy corn/peanuts mix

September 26 (Sun. after church) - Casseroles

 

Sharing God's Love Yard Sale - Saturday, September 18, 8:00-noon, in the parking lot of Sharing God's Love, 147 Friarsgate Blvd., Irmo.

 

Calling all Children!Please join us on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM for Children's Choir! We sing and have a great time together. We will be starting to practice our music for our Christmas program soon, so if you would like to be a part of the fun and fellowship, we would love to have you! If you have any questions, please call Laura Sturgeon at 238-4342.

 

Concert at Lowman Home - As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, the Heritage at Lowman presents its Centennial Concert Series for 2010-11. On Sun., Sept. 12, Jennifer Parker-Harley, renowned flutist, will be the featured artist. Dr. Parker-Harley is an experienced orchestral flutist, teaching artist, and is on the faculty of the University of South Carolina. The concert begins at 3:00 p.m. in the New Life Chapel on the Lowman campus, and will be followed by a reception with the artist. The event is free and open to the public, however seating is limited. Please call (803) 451-7414 to make your reservation.

 

 

Opportunities for Christian Growth and Discipleship

at Christus Victor Lutheran Church

 

Wonderful Wednesdays Adult "Life Enrichment" Class

Starting September 15th, The Shack, by William P. Young. We will explore and discuss this popular Christian fiction novel

 

Wonderful Wednesdays Youth Bible Study Starting September 15th

 

Midweek Bible Study Starting Thurs., Oct. 7th, 12:00 noon exploring the book of Exodus

 

Sunday School for All Ages - Pre K - High School, and an *Adult Class

Each Sunday 9:15-10:15 AM. *The Adult Sunday School class is exploring the book Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller

 

Take advantage of our Prayer Labyrinth and Sanctuary for quiet time and prayer

 

Check out an inspirational and theological Book or Bible Commentary out of Christus Victor's growing Library

 

Coming in January 2011 - "Read the Bible in a Year!"

 

 

Sunday School Classes at Christus Victor

 

Sunday School Superintendent Beth Stalbaum

 

Pre K. and Kindergarten - Becky Cannon and Kayla Hulon (Sub. Jenny Spearen)

 

1st and 2nd Grade - Melissa King and Lynn Eargle (Sub. DeeDee Kehl)

 

3rd, 4th and 5th Grade - Jo Fletcher and Grace Weed

 

6th and 7th Grade -(1st Year Confirmation Class) Pastor Mark Wendland

 

8th Grade - (2nd Year Confirmation Class) Pastor Will Rose

 

High School Youth - Drew Yoos, Director of Youth and Congregational Discipleship

 

Adult Sunday School - Sean Meade (and others throughout the year)