1 Christ the Lord Lutheran Church A Reconciling in Christ Congregation 847-741-8141 FAX: 847-741-8165 Email: [email protected]Website: www.ctlelgin.org July Bridge deadline – June 15, 2016 Send items to Karin K at [email protected]or leave in mailbox on the top of the mail slots outside the church office. The Bridge June 2016 CTL Office Hours Monday: Office closed Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M. These are the regularly scheduled hours for Peggy Letourneau. Dss. Andrea available beyond these hours—just call! For Pastoral needs during this time of transition, please contact Pr. Michael Rothaar at 630-865-5246 We are centered in Christ and reach out to care. We proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior. We equip and teach for spiritual growth. We worship passionately. We minister to the physical and spiritual needs of others. We discern and use the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We invite and involve others with a welcoming heart.
Contents June 2016 ......................................................................................................................................... 1 *COME ONE COME ALL* .................................................................................................................. 4 *WORSHIP NEWS* ........................................................................................................................... 6 Sunday Morning Schedule ................................................................................................................ 6 Scripture Lessons for June ................................................................................................................. 6 *FROM OUR LEADERSHIP* ............................................................................................................... 7 Pastor Michael Rothaar .................................................................................................................... 7 ELCA COMBINING ROSTERS .............................................................................................................. 8 Celebrating The Campaign for the ELCA’s second year ..................................................................... 9 Visioning Task Force at CTL............................................................................................................... 9 Do we need a new Facebook page? .................................................................................................. 9 *GET INVOLVED* ............................................................................................................................ 12 BOOK FAIR SPARKHOUSE FAMILY ................................................................................................... 12 Communion Class ........................................................................................................................... 12 Save Lives-Get Trained .................................................................................................................... 12 Paper Products Drive ...................................................................................................................... 13 Kids Hope USA ................................................................................................................................ 13 Protecting Our Children .................................................................................................................. 13 Bound and Ungagged ..................................................................................................................... 14 Good News Financial Report ........................................................................................................... 14 Vineyard Breakfast ......................................................................................................................... 15 Prayerful Humor ............................................................................................................................. 15 Scrip Fundraising ............................................................................................................................ 15 *LEARNING* ................................................................................................................................... 16 Adult Study Groups ......................................................................................................................... 16 Morning Bible Study ....................................................................................................................... 16 Adult Forum .................................................................................................................................... 16 *PRAYER REQUESTS* ...................................................................................................................... 18 *SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER* .................................................................................................. 19 *THANK YOU* ................................................................................................................................ 20 *CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN CHURCH* ...................................................................................... 21
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*COME ONE COME ALL* Save the Dates For future events, be sure the church office and Bridge editor and Dss. Andrea receive date and time information so calendars and space needs are all correct! Please click on blue hyperlinks for more information. (Full Calendar) Date Event Time Fri, Jun 3, 2016 Community Group - ITN 9:00 AM Sat, Jun 4, 2016 Leadership Retreat 9:00 AM Sun, Jun 5, 2016 Bridge Group 4:00 PM Scrip Gift Cards Sales 10:30 PM Mon, Jun 6, 2016 Community Group-Library
Cafe 9:00 AM
Tue, Jun 7, 2016 Prayer Group 8:30 AM Wed, Jun 8, 2016 Morning Bible Study 10:30 AM Fri, Jun 10, 2016 Piano Rehearsal- Sarah
Doyle 6:00 PM
Sat, Jun 11, 2016 Piano Recital - Nicklas Nelson 1:00 PM Sun, Jun 12, 2016 Scrip Gift Cards Sales 10:30 AM Summer of Service - KICK
OFF, Lunch, Service Project 11:00 AM
Piano Recital - Sarah Doyle 1:00 PM Mon, Jun 13, 2016 Community Group-Library
Cafe 9:00 AM
Tue, Jun 14, 2016 Quilts of Valor 9:00 AM Wed, Jun 15, 2016 E-Team 8:45 AM All Are Welcome 6:00 PM Summer of Service - Feed My
Starving Children 6:00 PM
Sun, Jun 19, 2016 Bridge Group 4:00 PM Mon, Jun 20, 2016 Community Group-Library
Cafe 9:00 PM
Mon, Jun 27, 2016 Community Group-Library Cafe
9:00 AM
Thu, Jun 30, 2016 Sewing Guild 7:00 PM Sun, Jul 3, 2016 Bridge Group 4:00 PM Mon, Jul 4, 2016 Community Group-Library
Scripture Lessons for June Sunday June 5 – Third Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 17:8-16 [17-24] Psalm 146 (8) Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17 Color: Green Sunday June 12 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 21:1-10 [11-14] 15-21a Psalm 5:1-8 (8) Galatians 2:15-21 Luke 7:36--8:3 Color: Green
Sunday June 19 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 19:1-4 [5-7] 8-15a Psalm 42—43 (43:3) Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Color: Green Sunday June 26 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 (15) Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62 Color: Green
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*FROM OUR LEADERSHIP* Pastor Michael Rothaar
The rhythm of life in congregations always changes as the school year ends, people focus on summer travel or summer homes, and the idea of spending all day Sunday outdoors is very inviting. So take this as your (probably annual) encouragement to include worship in spite of all else that beckons! As Dave Hanson (who was my pastor for a number of years at Holy Cross, Wheaton) used to say (repeatedly): “If you’re in town, you’re in church!”
Many of you know that the church’s color for the roughly six months of “Sundays after Pentecost” is green. It fits nicely with the seasons in this part of the world. Some churches even have different sets of green paraments and vestments, which are used progressively: the bright and vivid (new growth) greens of early summer yield to the richer hues accented with floral colors, leading to the darkening leaves of fall turning to the burnished oranges and reds and yellows of fall.
Our Christian journey is like that. God gives us growth and opportunities for service all through our lives, but the character of that service will differ. What we celebrate when we come together as the church at worship is the blessings that are part of each of our lives. Younger Christians are filled with promise and hope and new directions, as we just celebrated at our confirmation service in May. In their prime, Christians are able to make valued contributions of their financial resources, their energy and their expertise to help build the church. Even as our days on the earth draw closer to their end, and we experience weakening in some areas of our life, we find it possible to pray and contribute our experience and hope for the future, giving of what we have to build for future generations.
Thank you so much to those who have been willing to give interviews to some of your fellow CTL members about how you see this church’s life in the years to come. At our leadership retreat on June 4, the council and the visioning team will reflect seriously and prayerfully on the things you have said. They will then be planning a series of events that will bring members of the church together for deeper discussion.
From now until late November, our gospel readings come from Luke, whose stories emphasize that Jesus the healer hears the prayers of everyone, even those who are outside the circles
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that the world considers important. In Luke’s telling of Jesus’ story, it becomes clear that God is acting for the good of his whole creation. Come and join with us on Sundays to pray for the healing of the world, and the wisdom to discern God’s plan for our congregation’s future.
Pastor Michael Rothaar
ELCA COMBINING ROSTERS The Churchwide Assembly, meeting later this year, is
expected to follow the ELCA Church Council’s recommendation to eliminate separate rosters for Associates in Ministry (which includes musicians, educators, youth workers, and administrators), Deaconesses, and Diaconal Ministers largely devoted to ministries of service. The intention is for there to be just one official roster of laypersons who are set apart for service in the church, and for it to be known as Ministry of Word and Service. People on this roster will all be given the title of Deacon.
Other denominations have similar but not identical rosters. The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has long had a tradition of Deaconesses, but much less like a religious order (nuns) than ELCA deaconesses traditionally have been. (Dss. Andrea, our director of ministries, is from the LCMS and not rostered in the ELCA, so she will not be affected by this change.) Roman Catholic deacons are able to carry out many of the functions of priests, but are not subject to all of the same restrictions in vocation. The ELCA is in the process of determining the precise requirements for this new roster, and the rite through which people will enter it. This is the step that was not taken in 1987 when the ELCA was formed but was unable to agree on the recommendations of the transition team’s Study of Ministry.
Remember to keep all the faithful workers for the church in your prayers, especially those who have made this service their vocational commitment.
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Celebrating The Campaign for the ELCA’s second year
Last year was an exciting time of growth and new beginnings for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Our first comprehensive campaign, Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA, reached $80 million – or 40 percent – of our $198 million, five-year goal, allowing important work to begin and the expansion of existing ministries. In the 2015 Campaign Report, you will get a glimpse of what gifts, including yours, have made possible so far.
Visioning Task Force at CTL During the month of May the members of the task force
visited many members of CTL. Questions that went beyond the CAT online survey were asked. All the comments, concerns and hopes for the future of CTL were recorded and then compiled. The congregation council and the task force will meet with Nancy Sayer from the Samaritan Center on June 4th to discuss the results of the survey. They will make plans for the next steps. .Everyone in the congregation will have an opportunity to share in conversations that will affect our future.
We're aware that some think that it’s taking too long to get to the business of calling a new pastor. All of the work of the visioning task force, the congregation council, and the call committee is part of a process that cannot and should not be rushed. Pray that we all work together to listen and respond to God's plans for CTL and us, as members.
Do we need a new Facebook page? That is a question I have been asked several
times over the last few weeks. And the answer is yes. And we still have the old page. Let me try and explain the why’s for each! We now have a CTL GROUP and a
CTL PAGE. GROUP –
Groups provide a space for people to communicate about shared interests. Groups can be created by anyone.
Other differences include: • Privacy: In addition to a public setting, more privacy
settings are available for groups. CTL Group is Public. In secret and closed groups, posts are only visible to group members.
• Audience: You can adjust group privacy to require members to be approved or added by admins. (Deaconess Andrea and Carri are Admins)
• Communication: In groups, members receive notifications by default when any member posts in the group. Group members can participate in chats, upload photos to shared albums, collaborate on group docs, and invite members who are friends to group events.
Groups are great for connecting family, peers, teammates, co-workers, or people with a shared interest. Members can ask and answer questions, post about events or job openings and follow conversations about topics that interest them. Additionally, groups allow you to send mass messages directly to the group members' inbox. PAGES
Pages allow real organizations, businesses, celebrities and brands to communicate broadly with people who like them. Pages may only be created and managed by official representatives.
• Privacy: Page information and posts are public and generally available to everyone on Facebook.
• Audience: Anyone can like a Page to connect with it and get News Feed updates. There is no limit to how many people can like a Page.
• Communication: People who help manage a Page can publish posts as the Page. Page posts can appear in the News Feeds of people who like the Page. Page owners can also create customized apps for their Page and check Page Insights to track the Page's growth and activity.
• From Facebook help: Think of a Facebook Page as a Timeline for organizations, businesses, brands and public figures. Similar to profiles, Page owners can post stories, add a cover photo, host events and more. Those who have "liked" a Page will see the Page's updates in their News Feeds.
If you're looking to promote your company or raise brand awareness, you'll want to create a Facebook Page. You can share promotions, offer specials, make announcements, and essentially, build a central fan base. It's free to create, and once it is set up, the Page is optimized to look the same across computers, phones, tablets and other devices. Conveniently, there is a free Facebook Pages Manager app (Android, iOS) so owners can conveniently run the Page when they're on-the-go.
For example, just as I'm a fan of the official Page for the show "Lost," I am also a member of groups created by other fans like myself. The "Lost" groups offer a way to interact with a community of people and discuss the latest theories around what is happening on the show—from what the "smoke monster is" to how it will all end.
Social media has many uses….and it can be used for good
or bad. Facebook can be a great way to reach out to our community, to let them know all the good things we are doing at CTL. So “like” the new CTL PAGE and share all the pictures, event notices, check-in, review, and ask your friends and family to like our page! GROUP page, if you are not a member and would like to be e-mail today!
I hope this helps! So be part of both – the CTL GROUP
and PAGE! It is all about communicating with each other and the wider community. CTL does some amazing ministries and we have so many gifts to share with our neighbors! Help get the word out!
If you have questions, please feel free to ask Carri N., your
teenage neighbor, or me Serving Christ with you, Deaconess Andrea
*GET INVOLVED* “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~Leo Buscaglia
BOOK FAIR SPARKHOUSE FAMILY Taking orders Sunday, June 5 in gathering area! Great
birthday presents for ages 0-12! Some of the offerings include: Water, Come Down! (a book about Baptism) The Spark Story Bible The Story of King David Ava and the Skimpy Picnic Jo and the Slow Soup The Story of Creation Frolic First Bible (Board Book) God Made us All (Board Book) Pray to God (Board Book) Creation, Noah’s Art, and other Bible Stories (DVD)
Communion Class We will be having a communion instruction class this
summer. Saturday, August 27 at CTL 9:30 a.m. - Noon This is for all children who haven't received instruction or
for any child who would like a refresher! Let me know if you have questions, or if you would like
your child to participate!
Save Lives-Get Trained Our AED machine is here! Thank you to the City of Elgin
for the grant and special thanks to Bob L for filling out the application for CTL!! If you are already trained in using an AED, contact Dss. Andrea. If not, watch for an upcoming training date soon!
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are
used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating.
Paper Products Drive Paper Products Sunday: The Elgin Food Pantry is in need
of paper products—Kleenex, paper napkins, paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper, and disposable diapers. These items are often not available to clients, but are much needed. All during the month of May we will be collecting paper products on the table in the library. Please be generous!
Kids Hope USA May 11th was the KH end of the year party. A good time
was had by all! Ask a mentor about the games we played. The cracker game will long be remembered. The Village Squire graciously provided all the pizza, which was enjoyed and appreciated by all. Now, the school year is over and the kids have scattered for the summer. We'll be starting back the second week of school. The principal wants the mentors there as soon as possible!
There's so much need in so many areas at Hillcrest. The principal has a new child already lined up for August. One child + one mentor + one hour a week = solid relationship and progress in many areas. Come be a mentor! Training is available! Make a difference in the life of an at risk child.
Talk to Jeanne T or Carri N to volunteer for this important, fulfilling and rewarding position. Pray for Kids Hope kids from all over the country. Prayer does make a difference!
Protecting Our Children Christ the Lord Lutheran Church has a child protection
policy for all children and youth, both for members of the church and for guests who are part of any program sponsored by the church. The policy deals with volunteer and staff screening and how various incidents that might occur will be handled for nursery age children through youth up to age 18. This document can be found in the entryway and is well worth reading by any parent or guardian. On Sun., Aug. 21, after church, there will be a meeting to review this document. All volunteers and staff who work with children and youth, including adult nursery assistants, are strongly encouraged to attend. Parents are invited, also. Jeanne T and her “friends” will be presenting. The Child Protection Committee meets once a year in the spring. If you are interested in being part
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of this group or if you have any questions, please contact Barb B.
Bound and Ungagged Bound and Ungagged is reading "The Nazi Officer's Wife:
How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust" by Edith Hahn Beer for Sat. Jun. 4. We meet at Colonial Cafe’ on McLean Blvd at 8:00 am. Everyone who enjoys reading is welcome to join us for a delicious breakfast, fellowship and some lively discussion about the books that we read. This book is a true story about how Edith survived. For July 2nd we are reading "The Martian" by Andy Weir.
On Sat., Jul. 2 we will be meeting at Carol H home to also watch the movie "The Martian" and then we will compare the two. We will have a continental breakfast on this date. If you plan on coming on Sat., Jul. 2 please let Carol know for planning purposes. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a book that you think the book club would enjoy reading, please contact Carol H. (top)
Good News Financial Report Financial Report and Stewardship Practices Gifts Given Gifts Expected April $15,223 $15,853 -$630 Year to date $62,907 $62,694 +$213 Expenses $56,412 +$6,474
Those who pledge give the bulk of the money to support our mission and ministry. Non-pledgers are currently about $10,000 behind in our best estimates of what we thought they would give. Again, thank you to all who set personal giving goals, which is of great benefit in this critical transition year for CTL. Thank you also to all who give so generously of their time and talents in our mission and ministry.
“I have learned to be content with whatever I have.” (Philippians 4:11-12). A recent article on de-cluttering by Jeannette Bessinger, a freelance writer, suggests what are good Christian stewardship practices. Let go of the need to be right and let go of perfectionism because they will never bring us peace. Stop blaming, shaming, and complaining! Stop trying to please everybody. Forgive someone because it frees us. If we’re wrong, make it right, apologize because owning up means it won’t own us. Let go of self-limiting beliefs - they limit what we think we can do.
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Vineyard Breakfast CTL is providing breakfast for the needy at the Vineyard
Church in downtown Elgin on the third Thursday of each month. Breakfasts start at 7:00 a.m. We are providing a hot meal. Anyone who would like to help by donating food, cooking, or serving, please contact Barb B.
Prayerful Humor Fishing Wife
"So, what's the matter?" asked one woman of her friend over coffee. "I thought you just got back from a nice relaxing fishing trip with your husband." "Oh, everything went wrong," the second woman answered. "First, he said I talked so loud I would scare the fish. Then he said I was using the wrong bait; and then that I was reeling in too soon. All that might have been all right; but to make matters worse, I ended up catching the most fish!"
Scrip Fundraising
Simply return an order form with your check to the church on Sunday. You will receive a new order form each week. You may pick up your order the following Sunday at the church.
We encourage you to take advantage of the wonderful benefits offered by this on-going fundraiser. If you have questions, please talk to Mary N 847-828-0027 or Dorothy G 847-888-4484.
Bible and Brew will still meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Squire, Dundee. We gather for an hour of fellowship and fun as we discuss our faith and how it affects our daily lives. The topics are wide-
ranging and interesting! So, come grab a beverage or order a meal (Tuesdays have half-price burgers!) and grow in faith with one another. Contacts are Henrietta N or Carol B (top)
Morning Bible Study Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The discussion centers on the upcoming Sunday’s liturgical readings. Leader: Pr. Rothaar
Adult Forum Taking a summer break.
Summer Christian Education: Summer of Service Summer is a great time to go on vacations, take long
walks, stay up late, and take a break from your normal daily grind! It is also a great time to serve others in our community! Because we often think of summer as a more relaxed time, we at CTL will also be relaxing our formal Christian Education time – not the quality of it, just the times of it. We will be gathering to focus on learning the WHYS of serving our neighbor, exploring HOW to
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serve, and finally we will BE serving in a variety of ways! These experiences will take the place of VBS this year and are a perfect opportunity to invite friends and family to participate! These events are a great way for the Whole People of God (children and adults) to serve together!
So…invite your friends and family to all to one of the following opportunities: Sunday, June 12 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. KICK-OFF, lunch, service project
Join us as we focus on WATER…How we can help others have clean and safe water around the world. There will be games, Bible study, and learning about a water filtration system! Wednesday, June 15 6:00-7:30 P.M. Feed My Starving Children – ages 5 and up Sunday, July 17 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Lunch, Service project Advocacy and Me…what can I do? Wednesday, July 20 12:00 –2:00 P.M. Feed My Starving children Youth Mission Trip – all youth grades 6 and above July 31- August 3 Saturday, August 20 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. - at C.T.L. - Service project ALL GOD’S CREATURES…service to animals in our community Sunday, September 11 – God’s Work. Our Hands. Day of Service to our Community Get ready to SERVE this SUMMER C.T.L.! Questions? E-mail Deaconess Andrea at [email protected]
Please pray for those who are part of the life of CTL who struggle with illness and other concerns, especially: Toni B, Bob & Diane B, Jessica B, Patsy B, Terri C, Jan & Howard E, Barb L, Dick & Dena M, Karl N, Maureen S, and Marcy W. Please pray for those in care facilities or at home, especially: At Home: Ursula H Please pray for those in military service, especially: Brandt J, Matt K, John Y Please pray for our family and friends, especially: Kim A Niece of Mary T Mary B Mother of Sharon L Pam E Friend of T’s Dorothy E Mother of Carol H Taryn and Charlene Grandniece and sister or Arlyn T. Lee Ann K Daughter of Andy & Bob L Katy Neighbor of Teri C Mar K Sister-in-law of Dena M Grace K Aunt of Carol H Marjorie K Sister-n-law of Frank & Corrine A Chris L Friend of Diane B Richard M Brother-in-law of Susan & Steve T Charlette N Mother of Carri N Salma Granddaughter of Jacki B Samantha Friend of Dale & Mary N John VanO Father of Debbie J Don V Father of Holly V Judy W Friend of Diane B Please pray for those who mourn, especially family and friends of: Jean C Mother of Carol E
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*SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER* If you have a June event and it does not appear on the lists, please let us know so we can update our records. [email protected] June Birthdays 1 - Stephen T 3 - Patty H 3 - Rita Y 5 - Ann K 7 - Rachel M 7 - Collin T 11 - Quinn J 12 - John C
14 - Cheri Lee L 16 - Corrine A 17 - Diane B 20 - Melinda F 21 - Linda D 25 - Kathleen S 28 - Julian B 30 - Barbara L
June Baptismal Anniversaries 1 - Warren B 1 - Henrietta N 1 - Pam W 1 - Jaime V 3 - Nicklas N 5 - Dave S 6 - Heather B (Braun) 9 - Norbert R
17 - Emma B 17 - August N 18 - Justin R 22 - Jill B 23 - Andrea D 24 - Adyson L 28 - Ella L
June Wedding Anniversaries 6 - Mark & Andrea D 6 - Rene & Judy L 11 - Jill & Larry B 13 - Thomas & Lorraine J 15 - Mary & Dale N 17 - Nicole & Justin R 18 - Jeremy & Karen T 19 - Jaime & Kris V 28 - Mark & Sean G-K
*THANK YOU* Holy Holes – Nelson Family, Barb B Altar Flowers – Russ & Carol H, Riebock Family, Barb L, the Delaney family, David & Melonie M.
An enormous shout of thanks goes out to Patty H. for planning and cooking a tasty chicken dinner with all the trimmings and to all the people who helped by preparing, serving, and greeting at the April Soup Kettle. Besides Patty, these are the people who helped that evening: Corrine A., Vicki S., John M., Jeanne T., Arlyn T., Lowell B., Marcy W., Linda W., Howard W., Bob L., and Barb B. Our next Soup Kettle is scheduled for July 29th.
A big thank you goes to everyone who baked, bought, or
donated at the bake sale, which was held to support the Living Well Cancer Resource Center in Geneva. The bake sale raised $314.75. That, along with other donations from the CTLWalkers, gives us an all-time high of $1044.75. This amount has been given to the center as a donation from CTL to help support their work with those touched by cancer. Thanks, also, to Debbie McG for heading up this fundraiser and to Chris W for helping at the sale. For more information concerning Living Well, their support groups and resources, please talk with Barb L.
Sandy M – Nursery CONGREGATION COUNCIL Henrietta N 2014-2017 President Eric L 2013-2016 Vice President Ann O 2015-2018 Secretary & Archivist Jacki B 2014-2017 Corresponding Secretary Carol B 2013-2016 Recent Past President Karin K 2012-2018 Dale N 2012-2018 CTL FINANCIAL TEAM Beth U Treasurer Carol C Financial Secretary CTL Council minutes are now available on the entryway white board!
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