Christus Victor Lutheran Church

Christus Victor Lutheran Church

7510 Palomino Drive   Apple valley, MN  55124

(952) 454-6927 — www.christusvictor.org

CV CHILDREN & MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS…VBS starts TODAY!  6:30-8:30 P.M.  Register after church today or when you come this evening.  If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please contact Connie Orman at (952) 322-5167.
OUR TREASURE IS YOUR TREASURE…2006 CV Garage Sale!  Friday, August 11^th 4-8 P.M. and Saturday, August 12^th 9 A.M.- 2 P.M.  Preparations are underway and members are asked to search for treasures to sell, and to sign up to volunteer at this great event!  Things to do: Mark the dates, Find the treasures, Volunteer!
BACKGROUND SCREENING ANNOUNCEMENT…In an effort to provide the safest environment at CV, we have started a background screening process to help protect our children and comply with legal requirements.  This process includes conducting criminal background checks for volunteers involved with children, church finances and certain other categories.  Members volunteering in these areas may be asked to participate in this process and we want to thank you in advance for your cooperation.  All searches will be performed by a professional search firm and all information will be kept strictly confidential.
PT NURSERY CARE PROVIDER POSITION OPEN…We are looking for a nursery care provider to share nursery coverage with Trish Fike as Laura Colin returns to college mid-August.  If you are interested in this part- time position, please contact Connie Walter at (952) 233-1771 or e-mail her at connie.walter@thrivent.com.  Referrals are welcomed and appreciated!
CORRECTION…VBS Sunday Worship will be held August 6^th at the 10:00AM service (NOT 11:00AM as written on the registration form).
AUGUST JOYFUL SERVANTS NEEDS YOU!…We need more members of CV to step forward to help with our weekly worship services.  Please sign-up in the hallway!  Thanks for your joyful service!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION…Sunday, August 6^th at the 8:30AM service, to recognize and thank the senior class members of the SWAT team for their years of service.  A reception will be held in the fellowship hall following the service.  Contact Judy Christianson with any questions.  952-432-0731
FOOD SHELF ITEM OF THE MONTH FOR JULY IS…Laundry Detergent.
COOKIES FOR VISITORS…huddle in the Fellowship Hall after the 8:30AM worship on Sunday, August 6^th.  Anyone interested in checking out this avenue of service is welcome to join us.
TWINS GAME…Friday, August 11^th.  Grades 6 – 12 may sign up.  The game starts at 7:10 PM but we’ll be meeting at church at 5:40PM.  The cost is $15.00 & a portion of that cost will go towards Lutheran Social Service to help the homeless.  There are 12 spots available. 
CV MEN’S SAILING TRIP 2006…A fellowship adventure for the men of CV & their friends.  Experience is not required.  We will sail Thursday, Sept. 14^th or Friday, Sept. 15^th through Sunday Sept. 17^th, to be decided by those going.  There is information on the Men’s Bulletin Board and if you are interested in going, please sign up at the “Information Desk”. 
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY…Join us on the first & third Tuesday mornings of each month at 7:00AM in the Art Room for Bible Study, discussion, & prayer.  Bring your Bibles, coffee provided.
ALTAR FLOWERS…the following Sunday remains open for which you can order altar flowers: November 5.  The cost of an altar bouquet is $21.25.  If you are interested in ordering flowers for this Sunday, please call Marilyn Kujawa at (952) 432-4956.
CONTRIBUTIONS WANTED…Social Ministries is looking for individuals to donate items for the Garage Sale Concession Stand.  Sign up in the “Garage Sale Concessions Stand Donations Book” at the “Information Desk”.
CONTAGIOUS JOY can be found at the Women of Faith conference 2006. October 20-21, at the St. Paul Xcel Energy Center.  Mark the dates on your calendar and plan to attend this wonderful event with other CV Women of Faith.  Contact Paula Nierengarten @ (651) 683-9012 for more information or to sign up.
LOOKING for a fun grace filled weekend away?  Are you in 9-12^th grade? Try attending a Teens Encounter Christ weekend.  There are still openings for TEC # 94 – August 12-14, 2006.  Please contact Mike Montesinos @ (952) 894-3406 or Paula Nierengarten (651) 683-9012.