Christus Victor Lutheran Church

SUNDAY

MONDAY
9:30 a.m.                       Apple Valley Women’s AA Group –
                                        Youth & Family Room & Art Room
9:30 a.m.                       Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
6:00 p.m.                       CAC CPR/First Aid Training – Fellowship Hall
6:15 p.m.                       Pack 298, Den 8 – Room 113
7:00 p.m.                       Valley Big Book AA Group – Youth & Family Room
TUESDAY
8:30 a.m.                       Women’s BSF International – Art Room, Youth & Family Room,
                                        & Nursery
9:30 a.m.                       Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.                       Casa de Oracion Bible Study – Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m.                       Council Meeting – Youth & Family Room
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m.                       Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
10:00 a.m.                     Women’s Reflection Group – AA
                                        Youth & Family Room & Art Room
6:00 p.m.                       Confirmation- Various Rooms
6:00 p.m.                       JIFY – Fellowship Hall
6:45 p.m.                       Upward Call – Sanctuary
8:00 p.m.                       High School Youth Group – Youth & Family Room
8:00 p.m.                       Senior Choir – Sanctuary
THURSDAY
10:00 a.m.                     Adult Bible Study – Art Room
6:00 p.m.                       Wedding Rehearsal – Busch/Hall – Sanctuary, Nursery, &
                                        Room 113
6:30 p.m.                       ALPHA – Kitchen, Nursery, Fellowship Hall, & CV Cinema
6:45 p.m.                       AMEELCA Bible Study – Art Room
7:00 p.m.                       Alanon – Room 115
7:00 p.m.                       AA – Youth & Family Room
FRIDAY
Newsletter Assembly
                                                       Wedding – Busch/Hall – Sanctuary, Nursery, Room 113
9:30 a.m.                       Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
SATURDAY
7:30 a.m.                      Spanish Leadership Training – Room 115
9:30 a.m.                      New Member Orientation – Art Room
SUNDAY
Spare Change Sunday
8:30 a.m.                      Worship – Sanctuary
9:45 a.m.                      New Member Reception
9:45 a.m.                      Education/Fellowship
11:00 a.m.                    Worship – Sanctuary
12:15 p.m.                    SWAT Team Meeting – Art Room
1:00 p.m.                       First Communion Class – Youth & Family Room
1:00 p.m.                      Casa De Oracion – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m.                      Spirit Bound – Sanctuary

Christus Victor Lutheran Church

7510 Palomino Drive   Apple valley, MN  55124

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

THE BIBLE”, A SUNDAY MORNING ADULT CLASS…Continues today at 9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
CONFIRMATION…We start this Wednesday, September 27^th at 6:00 PM.  Get your registrations in!
THE LUTHERAN COURSE…Thursday nights at 6:30 PM beginning September 28^th.  Come & learn more about what it means to be a Lutheran Christian.  Sign up at the “Information Desk”.
CV CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!!…You may pick-up your church directory at the “Information Desk” today and next week.  After that you may pick up your directory in the church office Monday-Friday.
FOOD SHELF ITEM OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER IS…toiletries – toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
LOOKING FOR A MUSICIAN…to accompany our littlest singers during Sunday School each Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:00AM.  If you can play piano or strum a guitar, & are willing to share your talents with preschoolers, please contact Doug Ashby at (651) 470-2898.
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.
NEXT NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION…is Saturday, September 30^th at 9:30AM.  The New Member Reception is Sunday, October 1^st.  If you are interested in making CV your church home, talk to Pastor Kent today!
VOTE 2006: WE SHAPE OUR FUTURE…A candidate forum will be held at Mary Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff RD, Burnsville on Tuesday, October 3^rd at 7:00PM.   All candidates running for State Senate & House of Representatives for Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville & Rosemount (districts 36 A,37,38,40) have been invited.  Opening presentations will be followed by district meetings where citizens will have the opportunity to question candidates.  Exercise faithful citizenship by attending this forum. Become an informed voter.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH…interested in the winter mission trip to the Gulf Coast. There will be a meeting to see who is interested and to share primary details. We’ll be meeting in the Art Room at 5:00 pm on Wednesday October 4th.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF PRE-SCHOOL-5^TH GRADERS…Our first field trip of the season is going to be October 15^th (not October 8^th as stated in the newsletter).  Remember, this is an in-church field trip including lunch, a movie, games & a surprise!

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN THEME…5 loaves and 2 fishes = a $5.00 contribution (our goal is $1,500) & 40 volunteers willing to serve 2 hours – we will leave CV at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 14^th & return at 2:00PM – sign up sheets are at the “Information Desk” – contact Brad Lund at (952) 431-1947, Betty Pell at (952) 431-4293, make a donation in the office, or see us at the info desk to make a contribution beginning Sunday, September 17^th.
THE FOOD SHELVES ARE BARE!…After a very heavy summer demand on the food shelves, they are very low heading into the fall and the new school year. Please consider bringing in food each week for the food-shelf, focusing on the staples and family meals.  Thanks for helping us reach out to our neighbors with the love of Jesus in the form of the basic necessity of food.
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO INCLUDE GOD IN YOUR MARRIAGE?…Find out how on a Lutheran Marriage Encounter weekend!  Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones – and focus only on each other.  If you’d like depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a Lutheran Marriage Encounter weekend can make!  The next Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekends are October 13-15 in Duluth, MN or the twin cities weekend will be November 17-19, at the Crowne Plaza in Brooklyn Center.  Registration time is short, so a quick response is encouraged.  For more information or registration please call:Chuck or Nancy Roberts at (651) 464-1858, or Dale or Carol Ure at 1-800-235-1010.  You can also go on-line at www.godlovesmarriage.org.

SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.                Worship – Sanctuary
9:45 a.m.                Education/Fellowship
11:00 a.m.               Worship – Sanctuary
1:00 p.m.                Casa De Oracion – Fellowship Hall
1:00 p.m.                10^th Grade Confirmation – Youth & Family Room
MONDAY
9:30 a.m.                Apple Valley Women’s AA Group –
                              Youth & Family Room & Art Room
9:30 a.m.                Aerobics – Fellowship Hall and Nursery
6:00 p.m.                CAC CPR/First Aid Training – Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m.                AA Big Book Meeting – Youth &Family Room
TUESDAY
7:00 a.m.                Men’s Bible Study – Art Room
8:30 a.m.                Women’s BSF Intl. – Art Room, Youth & Family Room,
                              and Nursery
9:30 a.m.                Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.                Casa de Oracion Bible Study – Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m.                Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
10:00 a.m.               Women’s Reflection Group – AA – Youth & Family Room
                              and Art Room
6:00 p.m.                Faith Stepping Stones – Surviving Adolescence
                              Fellowship Hall
6:45 p.m.                Upward Call – Sanctuary
7:00 p.m.                Confirmation Registration – Art Room
8:00 p.m.                HS Youth Group – Youth & Family Room
8:00 p.m.                Senior Choir – Sanctuary
THURSDAY
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE (3:00PM)
10:00 a.m.               AV MOM’s – Room 108 and Nursery
10:00 a.m.               Adult Bible Study – Art Room
2:00 p.m.                “Real Seniors” – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m.                ALPHA – Kitchen, Nursery, Fellowship Hall, and
                              CV Cinema
7:00 p.m.                Alanon – Room 115
7:00 p.m.                TEC – Room 113
7:00 p.m.                AA – Youth and Family Room
FRIDAY
9:30 a.m.                Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
SATURDAY
7:30 a.m.                Spanish Leadership Training – Room 115
9:00 a.m.                Chameleon Theatre – Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m.                Confirmation Guide Training – Youth & Family Room
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.                Worship – Sanctuary
9:45 a.m.                Education / Fellowship
11:00 a.m.               Worship – Sanctuary
1:00 p.m.                Casa De Oracion – Fellowship Hall
1:00 p.m.                1^st Communion Class – Youth & Family Rooom
5:00 p.m.                Troop 298 PLC Meeting – Art Room
6:30 p.m.                Spirit Bound – Sanctuary
6:30 p.m.                Troop 298 Parent Meeting – Art Room

Christus Victor Lutheran Church

7510 Palomino Drive   Apple valley, MN  55124

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

FAITH TREK STARTS TODAY!
“THE BIBLE”, A SUNDAY MORNING ADULT CLASS…Starts TODAY at 9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall, with “How and Why to Read the Bible”.
SEPTEMBER JOYFUL SERVANTS NEED 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!
CV CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!!…You may pick-up your church directory in the church office Monday – Friday.
FOOD SHELF ITEM OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER IS…toiletries – toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
LOOKING FOR A MUSICIAN…to accompany our littlest singers during Sunday School each Sunday morning from 9:45am to 10:00am.  If you can play piano or strum a guitar, and are willing to share your talents with preschoolers, please contact Doug Ashby at 651-470-2898.
ALPHA – NEW COURSE STARTING SEPTEMBER 14^TH…Reserve your spot today.  Come and see what Jesus has for you.  Sign up at the “Information Desk”.
THE MUSIC ROOM REMODEL IS IN THE WORKS…Thanks to a successful garage sale, the remodeling of the music room is starting immediately!  We are looking for volunteers that would be able to help with 1) painting the ceiling and walls of the room and two closets, 2) removing the carpet and preparing the floor, 3) laying ceramic tile.  A schedule is posted on the music room door to indicate your willingness to help in any or all areas, and the best time for you.  If you have any questions please call Lois Stark at H (952) 432-5098 or W (612) 624-0296, or Jody McDermott-Baty.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE…is Thursday, September 21^st.
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.
“REAL SENIORS” AGE 60+…First meeting Thursday, September 21^st at 2:00 P.M.  We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
NEXT NEW MEMBER SUNDAY IS OCTOBER 1^ST…If you know someone who is searching for a church home, invite them to check us out.
ATTENTION, ADOPT -A – HIGHWAY CLEAN UP…Saturday, September 23^rd.  We will meet at church at 10:00AM.  Please sign up at the “Information Desk”.  All helping hands are welcome!  Contact Suzanne Holm at (612) 251-1527 with any questions, and if you would be willing to be the contact person for this event.
VOTE 2006: WE SHAPE OUR FUTURE…A candidate forum will be held at Mary Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff RD, Burnsville on Tuesday, October 3^rd at 7:00 pm.   All candidates running for State Senate and House of Representatives for Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount (districts 36 A,37,38,40) have been invited.  Opening presentations will be followed by district meetings where citizens will have the opportunity to question candidates.  Exercise faithful citizenship by attending this forum. Become an informed voter.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN THEME…5 loaves and 2 fishes = a $5.00 contribution (our goal is $1,500) and 40 volunteers willing to serve 2 hours – we will leave CV at 11am on Saturday October 14 and return at 2pm – sign up sheets are at the information desk – contact Brad Lund at 952-431-1947, Betty Pell at 952-431-4293, make a donation in the office, or see us at the info desk to make a contribution beginning Sunday September 17^th.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF PRE-SCHOOL-5^TH GRADERS…Our first field trip of the season is going to be October 15^th (not October 8^th as stated in the newsletter).  Remember, this is an in-church field trip including lunch, a movie, games and a surprise!

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 10^th – September 17^th
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.               Worship – Sanctuary
9:45 a.m.               Education/Fellowship
11:00 a.m.             Worship – Sanctuary
1:00 p.m.               Casa De Oracion – Fellowship Hall
5:00 p.m.               Troop 298 – Committee Meeting – Art Room
6:30 p.m.               Troop 298 Meeting – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m.               Troop 298 Parent Meeting – Art Room
MONDAY
9:30 a.m.               Apple Valley Women’s AA Group –
                              Youth & Family Room,
                              & Art Room
9:30 a.m.               Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
6:00 p.m.               CAC CPR/First Aid Training – Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY
8:30 a.m.              Women’s BSF International – Art Room, Youth & Family   Room, & Nursery
9:30 a.m.               Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.               All Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m.               All Committee Night
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m.               Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
10:00 a.m.             Women’s Reflection Group – AA -
                              Youth & Family Room, Art Room
6:00 p.m.               Faith Stepping Stones – Surviving Adolescence –
                              Fellowship Hall
6:45 p.m.               Upward Call – Sanctuary
7:00 p.m.               Confirmation Registration – Art Room
8:00 p.m.               Senior Choir – Sanctuary
THURSDAY
10:00 a.m.             Adult Bible Study – Art Room
6:30 p.m.               ALPHA Dinner – Kitchen, Nursery & Fellowship Hall
6:45 p.m.               LaLeche League of Apple Valley – Room 108
7:00 p.m.               Alanon – Room 115
7:00 p.m.               AA – Youth & Family Room
FRIDAY
9:30 a.m.               Aerobics – Fellowship Hall & Nursery
SATURDAY
High School Lock-In – Entire Church
7:30 a.m.              Spanish Leadership Training – Room 115
 

SUNDAY
High School Lock-In – Entire Church
8:30 a.m.               Worship – Sanctuary
9:45 a.m.               Education/Fellowship
11:00 a.m.             Worship – Sanctuary
1:00 p.m.               Casa De Oracion – Fellowship Hall
           1:00 p.m.               10^th Grade Confirmation – Youth & Family Room

Christus Victor Lutheran Church

7510 Palomino Drive   Apple valley, MN  55124

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

A REMINDER ABOUT THE FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE…Starting this Sunday, September 10^th, worship times will be at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m., with education/fellowship hour at 9:45 a.m.
SEPTEMBER JOYFUL SERVANTS NEED 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!
CV CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!!…Directories will be available for pick up at the “Information Desk” today.  After today you may pick up your directory in the church office.
FOOD SHELF ITEM OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER IS…toiletries – toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
Faith Trek Open House Today – Preschool & Kindergarten children and their parents meet in the Kindergarten/Preschool classrooms.  1^st through 5^th graders and their parents, shepherds, & first rotation teachers meet in the Fellowship Hall for a brief introduction to Faith Trek, the shepherds and teachers.  Children will then be given Faith Trek Passports to complete as they journey through the different classrooms.
Shepherds will meet in the Fellowship Hall and first rotation teachers will meet in the Children & Family Ministries Office immediately after introductions. 
Completed registration packets can be turned in today in the Art Room.  Additional Registration packets will also be available in the Art Room today.
The Faith Trek team is excited about starting out another year of exciting Bible learning!  Be sure to join us next week at 9:45 as we explore the story of Creation.
Parents and other adults – as you are mingling and touring the classrooms this morning, please check out the Children & Family Ministries Bulletin Board for ministries information.  If you enjoy children, Bible Stories, laughing, being creative, eating popcorn, & just plain having fun; please consider signing up to help on the sign-up lists on the Bulletin Board.  THANK YOU in advance for being a blessing in the lives of our children!
ALPHA – NEW COURSE STARTING SEPTEMBER 14^TH…Reserve your spot today.  Come and see what Jesus has for you.  Sign up at the “Information Desk”.
THE MUSIC ROOM REMODEL IS IN THE WORKS…Thanks to a successful garage sale, the remodeling of the music room is starting immediately!  We are looking for volunteers that would be able to help with 1) emptying the room, 2) painting the ceiling and walls of the room and two closets, 3) removing the carpet and preparing the floor, 4) laying ceramic tile.  A schedule is posted on the music room door to indicate your willingness to help in any or all areas, and the best time for you.  If you have any questions please call Lois Stark at H (952) 432-5098 or W (612) 624-0296, or Jody McDermott-Baty.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE…is Thursday, September 21^st.
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.
“THE BIBLE”, A SUNDAY MORNING ADULT CLASS…Starting September 17^th at 9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall, with “How and Why to Read the Bible”.  Please register at the “Information Desk”.
“REAL SENIORS” AGE 60+…First meeting Thursday, September 21^st at 2:00 P.M.  We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
NEXT NEW MEMBER SUNDAY IS OCTOBER 1^ST…If you know someone who is searching for a church home, invite them to check us out.
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.
ATTENTION, ADOPT -A – HIGHWAY CLEAN UP…Saturday, September 23^rd.  We will meet at church at 10:00AM.  Please sign up at the “Information Desk”.  All helping hands are welcome!  Contact Suzanne Holm at (612) 251-1527 with any questions, and if you would be willing to be the contact person for this event.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF PRE-SCHOOL-5^TH GRADERS…Our first field trip of the season is going to be October 15^th (not October 8^th as stated in the newsletter).  Remember, this is an in-church field trip including lunch, a movie, games and a surprise!

September 6, 2005 – May 30, 2007
Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 7:45pm
 

Meal – 6:00-6:15pm        Large Group – 6:15-7:00pm     Small Group – 7:00-7:45pm
 

September
6 – “Surviving Adolescence” 6^th gr. & parents
13 – “Surviving Adolescence” 6^th gr. & parents
     – Confirmation Registration 1 – 7^th – 9^th gr. & parents
20 – “Surviving Adolescence” 6^th gr. & parents
     – Confirmation Registration 2 – 7^th-9^th gr. & parents
23 – Guide and SWAT Team Huddle – 9:00am
27 – Confirmation Kick-Off!!!  Pizza, Music, Overview of year, Small Group Time
 

October
4 – Lord’s Prayer 1
11 – Lord’s Prayer 2
18 – MEA – No Confirmation – Guide/SWAT Team Huddle
25 – Small Group Fellowship Events
29 – 10^th Grade Confirmation Worship at 2:00pm
 

November
1 – Parent & Youth Potluck and Hot Topic: “Drugs: Your Body is a Temple”
8 – Lord’s Prayer 3
15 – Small Group Service Projects
22 – Thanksgiving Eve Worship – No Confirmation
29 – Lord’s Prayer 4
 

December
6 – Lord’s Prayer 5
13 – Guide and SWAT Team Huddle – No Confirmation
20 – Lord’s Prayer 6
 

January
10 – Small Group Fellowship Events
17 – Lord’s Prayer 7
24 – Lord’s Prayer 8
31 – Parent & Youth Potluck and Hot Topic: “Media and Materialism”
 

February
7 – Guide and SWAT Team Huddle – No Confirmation
14 – Lord’s Prayer 9
21 – Ash Wednesday Worship and Small Group Time
28 – Lent 1
 

March
7 – Lent 2
14 – Lent 3
21 – Lent 4
28 – Lent 5
 

April
4 – Holy Week – No Confirmation
5 – Maundy Thursday Worship
6 – Good Friday Worship
8 – Easter Worship
11 – Lord’s Prayer 10
18 – Small Group Service Projects
25 – Parent and Youth Potluck and Hot Topic: “Sex and Love”
 

May
2 – Confessing My Faith
9 – Confirming My Convictions
16 – Claiming My Call
23 – Confirmation BBQ and Small Group Celebrations
30 – Guide and SWAT Team Thank You Dinner!!!