Our new monthly gathering for fellowship, learning, and breakfast got off to a great start last month when about twenty of us enjoyed a meal, conversation, games, and planning ahead. A great time was had by all, and we look forward to our future Breakfast Club events!

Our next gathering is Thursday, April 18--next week!

The Breakfast Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM. We start with a catered breakfast (suggested donation $5) and enjoy fellowship and a program. All are welcome, so be be sure to invite friends and neighbors.

Here's what to expect in the months ahead:

• April 18: "Know the Signs, Save a Life," by Garry Lautenschlager
• May 16: "The History of Salem & Roanoke College," by the Salem Museum
• June 20: "Financial Stewardship," by Thrivent Financial
• And much more to come!

Want to know more? Contact Kellie Rice at kellierice@collegelutheran.org or (540) 389-4963.

We thank Garry Lautenschlager and Kellie Rice for their efforts in initiating this new ministry. The Breakfast Club is partially funded by a grant that Garry secured and is part of Kellie's expanded ministries for all ages of our community.

Take Note

By Susan E Short

Tuesday greetings! Thank you to all of our musicians that made our Lessons and Carols service extra special. I hope you’re making plans to join us for worship on Sunday as we continue to celebrate the Easter season. As a gift from the Hugh Barfield Memorial Fund and in remembrance of Hugh’s birthday, the Roanoke Chamber Brass will join us for the service. Plan to arrive early to enjoy several selections for the Prelude. 

Looking ahead:

The hymns for Sunday include:

• Lift High the Cross (LBW #177);
• This Joyful Eastertide (WOV #676);
• Have No Fear, Little Flock (LBW #476);
• Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether (WOV #703); and,
• O God Our Help in Ages Past (LBW #320).



The LBW is the Lutheran Book of Worship (Green Hymnal) and WOV is With One Voice (Blue Hymnal).

Looking in-depth:

In addition to providing accompaniment for many of the hymns on Sunday, the Roanoke Chamber Brass has prepared special music for the Prelude, Offertory, Communion, and Postlude.

One the Prelude selections is the Sonata from Die Bankelsangerlieder (Anonymous, c. 1684, Germany). Max Derrickson, a program note writer, shared that "near the end of the late 17^th century, Germany was at its own Renaissance height, and a group of unattributed vocal works called ‘Die Bankelsangerlieder’ was published. At the very end of the collection was the ‘Sonata’ scored for five brass instruments." He goes on to write that the “Renaissance term ‘bankelsanger’ referred to a travelling singer, otherwise known as a ‘troubadour’ in Renaissance France, who made his living by standing on a bench in taverns and singing for his supper. Sonata came from the Italian word ‘sonare’ which simply meant to sound or play – a precursor form to what became the fugue and later the classical sonata form we know from Mozart and Haydn.” It promises to be a remarkable piece.

A recording of this piece by a brass quartet from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra can be found at: ANONYMOUS Sonata from Die Bankelsangerlieder (youtube.com). I look forward to seeing you on Sunday as we celebrate the third Sunday of Easter. Soli Deo gloria – SES

Wednesday Bible Study:

The Narrative Lectionary

Our long-running Wednesday Bible Study led by Pastor Drebes meets at 11:15 AM in Stoutamire Chapel. This year, we are using the Narrative Lectionary series of readings.

A lectionary is a schedule of readings, and the Narrative Lectionary is a creation of professors at Luther Seminary. Articles, podcasts, and other resources related to the readings for each week can be found on the website Working Preacher.

At CLC, our schedule of readings for Wednesdays this spring can be found here.

The Narrative Lectionary Podcast, "I Love to Tell the Story," can be found here, and on apps such Spotify, etc.

Also on Wednesdays, we celebrate a brief service of Holy Communion at 12:15 PM. We hope to see you at one or both of these midweek gatherings!

Men's Spiritual Formation Group

Please join us for fellowship and spiritual studies, meeting on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM during Lent beginning on February 20. We will meet at the home of PK Hundley, near the church. For directions and more information, please contact the church office at (540) 389-4963, or Keith Hartman at hartmankeithe@gmail.com

Sunday Mornings are for Life Together!

Come for fellowship, learning, and good eats!

We start serving breakfast at 8:45 AM in the fellowship hall downstairs. By 9:05 we're in classes for Sunday School, Confirmation, and Adult Forum.

We hope to see you as we enjoy Life Together!

Senior High Sunday School & Adult Forum: Animate Practices!

For the next seven weeks, we'll watch a brief video presentation from seven Christian thought leaders with a message on how we practice our faith. Then, we'll break into separate discussion groups for our Senior High School Sunday School and our Adult Forum. Topics include: prayer, food, worship, sacraments, money, service, and community.

CLC Card Ministry

Want to send a note to a fellow CLC member? This ministry is a great way to let others know that you are thinking about them and praying for them. Especially when someone is in the hospital, it can be difficult to send them a card. This is one way we can keep connected with one another.

How it works:

• Bring in a card of your own or use one provided on the table next to the mailbox.
• Place in the CLC Card Ministry Mailbox in All Saints Hall
• Our Parish Administrator will address, provide postage, and send cards

It's that easy!

And we thank Ashley Roop for painting the mailbox!

Announcements

Altar Flower Sponsors Needed for Worship Services

The 2024 Flower Chart is in the hallway for signup. Please contact Barbara Brandtner at 540-797-1886, if you would like to provide flowers for the altar.

Ushers Needed for Sunday Worship Services

Ushers are needed for Sunday Worship Services. Please see Joel Barfield or email joel.barfield@gmail.com.

Nursery Volunteers Needed

College Lutheran Church recognizes the importance of providing our parents with the opportunity for quiet worship, as well as, introducing our little ones to the love and care of a Christian community. In order to offer this service, we are seeking volunteers to watch over our littlest members during our 10 am service Sunday mornings. To volunteer, please contact Kellie Rice at kellierice5@aol.com or 540-797-2973. 

Catch up on past worship services

Did you miss a recent worship service? Want to hear that choir anthem one more time? Our video archives are kept on two different websites:

• Click here to visit our YouTube page.
• Click here to visit our Facebook page.