OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH – Many thanks to Pastor Bushre for all he does! “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” - Jeremiah 3:15
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.
PAINT AND SIP – Gather your favorite people for a fun night of painting! Join us on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxing evening filled with creativity, laughter, and fun! The cost is $30 per person, which includes professional instruction and all painting supplies. Payment can be made directly through the sign-up or via cash/check to Julie or Becki. Invite your friends and neighbors, reserve a table together, or make it a special date night! Feel free to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy throughout the evening. Space is limited—sign up today!
LWML FALL RALLY – Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am – Take a look at the bulletin board or bulletin insert for more information about the rally at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church. If you’d like to join us, please sign up on the bulletin board.
JOIN US FOR TRUNK OR TREAT – Bring the whole family to Christ the Life for an afternoon of fall fun! Sunday, October 25 - 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. All children are invited to wear their favorite costumes and enjoy treats from our creatively decorated trunks. Hot dogs will be provided! We need your help to make this event extra special! Please consider hosting and decorating a trunk, passing out treats, and sharing in the fun. Sign-up on the bulletin board. We can’t wait to see you there!
WINTER RUMMAGE SALE DONATIONS – CTL is looking forward to hosting an indoor rummage sale February 19-20. We will need donations of rummage sale items from our church and school families to help make this event a success. Donations can be dropped off at Christ the Life beginning Sunday, November 15. Please take a look at your most recent Grace Notes newsletter (or the large bulletin board) for the full details as well as a list of items that will NOT be accepted.
CHRIST THE LIFE STEAM LAB POSITION AVAILABLE – Due to growing enrollment, we are in need of another Assistant Teacher in our STEAM Lab (childcare). This position is approximately 10 hours each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you or someone you know has a heart for children and would enjoy being part of a caring, Christ-centered team, we’d love to hear from you! Please email or give us a call for more information or to apply. ECoffice@ChristTheLife.com 262-547-7315
8th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR – Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 am – 3 pm All of our vendor spaces are booked and we’ve begun a waitlist. Volunteers will be needed to help facilitate this event. We need bakers for the bake sale, able-bodied volunteers for set-up and clean-up, and volunteers for various tasks during the craft fair. See the bulletin board to sign up for volunteer opportunities! We are also looking for donations of new, handmade creations for the CTL booth. All proceeds from this booth will go towards the fundraiser. Your help is greatly appreciated with this community outreach event that will also raise funds for our Early Childhood Center!
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR CRAFT FAIR - Please grab a postcard sized handout or two from the bulletin board by the church entrance and share them with friends. (If you would like a PDF of the flyer you can email office@christthelife.com.) Also, please check out the Craft Fair event on our Facebook page and share the event on your own Facebook page.
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
Kwik Trip Gas/Gift Card Sales - Available in $20, $50, $100, $200, $500
Kwik Trip Grocery Card Sales - Available in $50
Kwik Trip Ultimate Car Wash Cards – 5 Ultimate Washes for $35
See Deb Coonen, Joan Oberhaus, or Becki Van Allen to purchase Kwik Trip cards.