VOTERS’ MEETING – TODAY - All adult members of CTL are encouraged to attend the Voters’ Meeting, which will be held after worship TODAY. Due to the meeting, there will be no Sunday School or Youth Bible Class.
BREAKFAST CLUB –Join us at Denny’s on the corner of Grandview & Silvernail on Wednesday, November 18 at 9:00 am. Breakfast Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
LUTHERAN YOUNG ADULTS FRIENDSGIVING – Thursday, November 19, 6 pm – A number of nearby LCMS congregations are joining together to host a Friendsgiving meal. Christ the Life is excited to open our doors as the host location for this event! All young adults (20s & 30s) are invited for an evening of food, games, and fellowship. Sign up using the QR code on the posted flyer.
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP – We will have services on Wednesday, 11/25 at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. We look forward to worshiping with you!
THANKSGIVING OFFERING – This year, our Thanksgiving offering will be given to the Waukesha Food Pantry. Please make sure that any offerings intended for Thanksgiving and the Food Pantry are noted as such.
ADVENT WORSHIP – Mid-week Advent services will start on Wednesday, 12/2 and continue each Wednesday until Christmas. Services are at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. The name of our Advent series is “The Everlasting Light.”
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT – Thursday, December 3, 6:00-8:30 pm – This beautiful evening is organized by Divine Redeemer’s Women’s Ministry, held in the Great Hall at Lake Country Lutheran High School (401 Campus Dr, Hartland), and includes a speaker and complimentary meal with 100% of the donations going to Redeem & Restore. Please sign up on the large bulletin board to let us know if you will attend and if you need a ride or can give a ride.
BUS DAY TRIP – Friday, December 4 – We hope you’ll join us for a day trip to Dells Dinner Adventures where we’ll enjoy a delicious meal followed by “The Christmas Express” – a live production featuring singing, dancing, live animals, the area’s largest living nativity, spectacular music, comedy, and dazzling effects! We will depart CTL about 10:45 am and return around 6:30 pm. The cost is $140 per person. Space is limited to 51 participants but we do need a minimum of 33 people so invite a friend and sign up early! See the bulletin board for more information and to sign up.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – If you would like to contribute any amount to the purchase of poinsettias for the altar, please take an envelope from the big bulletin board. Donations of cash or checks made out to Christ the Life should be placed in this envelope and dropped in the offering basket or the church office no later than Sunday, December 6.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING – Please plan to join us on Sunday, December 13 to decorate the Christmas tree and church.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING – Sunday, December 13 – Join us in sharing the joy and message of Christmas as we sing for shut-ins and residents of nearby facilities! Following the Voters’ Meeting and Christmas decorating on 12/13, we’ll enjoy a chili lunch at church around noon, then carpool to our caroling locations from 1:00–3:30 pm. Come for as much as you can! Festive sweaters and hats are encouraged, songbooks will be provided, and all musical abilities are welcome! Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to join us for lunch and/or caroling, and indicate if you can contribute something to lunch. A freewill offering will be collected to help cover the cost of the chili. Questions? Contact Robin Weber at 262-408-0851.
COOKIE WALK FUNDRAISER – Wednesday, December 16, 4:00-7:30 pm – Do you like to bake cookies? Do you like to eat cookies? Either way, we need your help! Please consider donating some homemade cookies (at least 2 dozen). All donated cookies will be set out for shoppers to fill their small ($5), medium ($15), or large ($25) containers. Proceeds will be used to continue funding the outdoor classroom improvements. If you are able to donate, please sign up on the bulletin board.
PRESCHOOL AND STEAM LAB CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 pm – Plan to attend and hear the Christmas story!
GAME DAY – We will be taking a break from Game Day for November and December but will resume the last Saturday of January and continue with the last Saturday of each month moving forward.
ALTAR FLOWERS 2027 – A new calendar has been posted in the hallway just outside the kitchen. If you would like to place flowers on the altar for a date in 2027, please sign up. The cost of the flowers is $25-$30. The floral arrangement may be taken home after the service and the vase returned when done.
OFFERINGS - If you would like to set up automatic giving, please complete the Joyful Response form and return it to the church office. You can also use the Vanco Mobile app or our online giving page. "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7
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