Current Events – March 2024

Join us at 10:30 for in-person Sunday worship or on-line worship via LiveStream on our Facebook page: facebook.com/christwoodstock   

Coffee Hour: At the coffee hour on Sunday, March 3, the winners of the Mission Endowment Grants were announced: Church capital projects– lift repair, Hudson Valley Hospice, Lutheran Social Services, Lutheran World Relief-Ukraine. 
We will present the checks of $1,000 each at our next coffee hour scheduled for Sunday, April 7.  Representatives for each grant are invited to collect the checks as well as share the good works of their  organization with the congregation.

 Choir Rehearsal: In preparation for our Easter service, you are invited to join the church choir as we rehearse for the Easter worship service music.  We plan to meet on Sunday, March 10, at 9:30 and plan to rehearse each Sunday until Easter Sunday.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Join us for a Lenten reflection on the Lord’s prayer.  Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. starting 2/13 Zoom meeting #499 229 1706. On Wednesdays at Noon with Lunch and learn in the Parish Hall. Study Plan:
March 12 & 13: Fifth Petition- ”Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”
March 19 & 20: Sixth Petition, Seventh Petition and Conclusion-”Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.”

DBSK Meeting: Thursday, March 7,at 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

Stewardship Meeting: Thursday, March 7 at 1:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

Church Council Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, via zoom at 7:00.

Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday: March 24 at Christ’s Lutheran Church at 10:30
Maundy Thursday: March, 28 at 7:00 at Christ’s Lutheran Church
Good Friday: Friday, March 29 at Atonement Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m.
         Friday at Christ’s Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Lilies: Each year flowers proclaim Resurrection and new life, adding to our joy of Easter wordship. At CLC they also provide ways to remember or honor loved ones, provide a sign of life and hope to members of the community and build toward the future. To place a plant, please write a check to Christ’s Lutheran Church with a note with your name and the names of those you wish to honor. A request form is also available in the sanctuary. All requests must be made by March 19. 

Sign-up Sheet:  Please see the sign-up at the back of the sanctuary.  An opportunity to serve during worship is available.

 Adam’s Gift Card Fundraiser:  Need an Adam’s Gift Card for shopping or for a gift?  Please let us know by e-mailing  us at:  bulletin@christwoodstock.org to arrange a safe and contactless pick up!  For each Adam’s Card purchased, our congregation receives 10% of the total.  Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

“Pause and Pray”:  We invite you each Wednesday at noon to join us wherever you are to “Pause” and join our congregation in prayer.

Snow Cancellation Policy:  Christ’s Lutheran Church activities are cancelled whenever Onteora Schools close for bad weather.  If you have questions regarding the cancellation of our Sunday Worship due to unsafe weather conditions, please call Pastor Sonja at 389-2481 or our church council president, Tony Cocozza at 657-6044.

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Announcements Online!  Click on the “Calendar” button on our website at www.christwoodstock.org

Christmas Mission Project: Please consider a donation to Lutheran World Relief’s “Barn Yard” fundraiser for the purchase of farm animals as gifts to farmers in developing countries.

Just a Reminder:  If you wish to have a comfortable temperature during your meetings, please contact David Adler at 679-5328.  He will program the thermostats to provide heat for your meeting.

Office Hours: The office will be open on Wednesdays, 12:30 until 3:00.

Announcements to share? E-mail them to bulletin@christwoodstock.org or call the church office at 679-2336 no later than 8:00 a.m. each Thursday to be included in that Sunday’s weekly bulletin.