Christus Victor Lutheran Church

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.
THE LUTHERAN COURSE…Thursday nights at 6:30 PM.  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 in the office Monday-Friday
FOOD SHELF ITEM OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER IS…boxed meals.  The food shelves are very low after a heavy summer demand.  Please consider bringing in food each week, focusing on staples & family needs.
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.
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.
30 HOUR FAMINE UPDATE … There will be a meeting for interested high school youth about the 30 Hour Famine on October 11th at 5:00 pm in the Art Room. The meeting is to help prepare participants for the famine and will discuss not eating for 30 hours, sponsorships, and the food drive.
WOMEN’S RETREAT PLANNING…We will be planning the 2006 Women’s Retreat on Thursday, October 12^th, at Christus Victor.  Plan to meet at 7:00 PM.  The weekend will be November 17-19.  We need planners, so please come or call Nancy at 952-432-8081.

THANK YOU TO ALL…who have volunteered for Joyful Servants…some even willingly!  And now it’s on to October.  Your help is VERY MUCH appreciated!
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.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS…Once again Christus Victor, South Metro Vineyard Church, and Thrivent Financial are teaming up to provide Dakota County families with Thanksgiving boxes this holiday season.  We are very excited to be able to increase the number of families reached from 200 last year to 250 this year!!  Through a very successful concession stand at our garage sale and a “Care Abounds in Communities” Thrivent grant, we are well on our way to purchasing the items needed. We are recruiting volunteers for Saturday, November 18^th, to help unload the truck, fold boxes, fill the boxes, make deliveries, and clean up.  This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for Confirmation groups, families, and individuals that would like to get more involved.  More details to follow in next month’s newsletter.  Sign up at the “Information Desk” during the month of October.  Please help Social Ministries with this local out-reach project.  Questions?  Contact Peggy Sunwall at Sunwall@charter.net
TAX EXEMPT STATUS…we will no longer be reimbursing people for sales tax.  Christus Victor is a tax-exempt organization and should not be reimbursing people for sales tax.  When someone turns in a receipt and requests a reimbursement check, the sales tax amount should be subtracted.  Please see Deanna for a copy of the tax-exempt number in order to avoid being charged sales tax during the transaction.  If you have any questions, please contact Steve Nierengarten or Kathy Wittnebel.
Women of Faith Needed…5 additional tickets are available for this year’s Women of Faith conference.  Please consider joining the 24 CV Women of Faith for this incredible experience.  Dates are October 20-21, 2006, to reserve your seat please call Paula Nierengarten at (651) 683-9012 or email her at angelthreads1@comcast.net
Volunteer Opportunity…Did you ever wonder how you receive a Voice of Victory every month? Volunteers – that’s how! For information on how you can become part of this exciting ministry team, please call Paula Nierengarten at (651) 683-9012 or email her at angelthreads1@comcast.net.