Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Friday, June 10, 2011

Party Time!

This Sunday we celebrate the Day of Pentecost - the coming of the Holy Spirit that made possible the spreading of the good news of Jesus' resurrection. The Day of Pentecost is often called the "birthday of the Church." And so we're going to have a party! Wear red, orange or yellow to worship (the "flame" colors of those tongues dancing on the apostles' heads). Bring a gift from the "Wish List" (below) to share with the rest of the congregation. Hear about CtK's upcoming capital campaign during a special congregational meeting at the end of worship. Bring a tasty dish to share for the potluck brunch after worship. It's going to be a great day, celebrating the 44th anniversary of the congregation and 6th anniversary of the "new" building!

Here's the Wish List. (A handful of members have already gone shopping, and report that, "It was so fun!") Thanks!

In the Kitchen: Power strips, Coffee Pot (12-cup size), Soup Ladles, Dishwashing Liquid, Napkins, Paper cups, Paper plates, Lemonade Mix, Coffee - Regular (NOT Kirkland - it's ground too fine for the big coffee maker and just makes mud), Coffee -  Decaf (any brand), Cocoa Mix (any brand/size), Tea (any, individually wrapped)

In the Office: First Class Forever Stamps, Postcard Stamps, Copy Paper - white (22# at least) - Letter (8.5x11), - Legal (8.5x14), - Ledger (11x17); Copy Paper - colored (pastels & brights) - Letter size, Card/Cover Stock -  white (67# -110#) - Letter size, Card/Cover Stock - colored (67# ) - Letter size, Business Size Envelopes- No. 10-(security, self-sealing), Name Tags (blue rimmed, any brand), Blue Markers (for name tags), Mailing Labels (1”x2 5/8”/30 per sheet), Scotch Tape refills (3/4”, invisible),
1” Binders, 2” Binders, Paper Clips (small), Pocket Folders (any color/2 doz.), Dry Erase Boards (24x36 approx.), Easel, Superfine Sharpie Markers (black), Manila File Folders (letter size)

Custodial Supplies: Bissell Carpet Cleaner (Shampoo/Defoamer for cleaner), Garbage bags (drawstring, Kirkland), Garbage bags (Large, leaf kind), Disinfecting wipes (any brand), Paper towels (Rolls/any brand),
Kleenex, Toilet Paper (Kirkland), Liquid Hand Soap (any/refills)

Worship Supplies: Communion Wine (Red—any/not sparkling), Grape Juice (White—not sparkling),
Pillar Candles - 3” - White, Batteries (AA, 9V, not rechargeable)

Misc. Supplies: SPARK Bibles (designate offering/$25), Lutheran Study Bible (designate/$25), Flat Screen TVs (any size), DVD Player, Bumbo Seats, Helium tank (small), CDs (blank, rewritable), Rubbermaid Bins (Large/Storage), New digital camera (point & shoot), Flashlights (any size)

Food Bank & Personal Care Pantry: Shampoo (med. size), Conditioner (med. size), Band-Aids (any size),
Cereal, Canned Soups

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

What a Pentecost Party! Party balloons that were left after children took some home went to the residents in th rehabilitation wing of the Gallatin County Nursing Home on Durston and we welcomed by all.

Many gifts for CtK were piled on the Pentecost Birthday Party table!