*LENT 2024 – During Lent, our Wednesday nights will include soup suppers and an opportunity for all ages to join in conversation and prayer practice on a Psalm, followed by worship with the Holden Evening Prayer service. The Wednesday schedule is (Mar. 20):
6 pm Soup supper – Church members sign-up during worship or in the church office to bring soup/sandwiches/milk and help assist the confirmation students with setting up and serving.
7-7:30 pm-Holden Evening Prayer Service.

      *HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE*
Sunday, March 24, 9:00 a.m.         Palm Sunday (Sunday school kids sing)
Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.       Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion
Friday, March 29, 3:00 p.m.           Holy Week Hike (Meet at Trailhead Inn Parking Lot)
Friday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.           Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Sunday, March 31, 9:00 a.m.         Traditional Easter service with Holy Communion

*’ENVELOP OUR YOUTH’ FUNDRAISER – Sunday, February 11 – Sunday, March 31.
WANT TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH GATHERING GROUP AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR 6-12?
GRAB AN ENVELOPE. IF ALL 100 ENVELOPES ARE FILLED, WE WILL RAISE $5,050.
We are fortunate to have 4 youth and 1 adult attending the Youth Gathering in New Orleans, July 16-20, 2024. The cost of the Gathering per is $1,600. Each youth has paid $150. The church council has voted to subsidize up to 25% and the youth hope to fundraise the remaining costs, roughly $4,500.

*Christ Lutheran Church invites you to share in the joy of our CLC Card Ministry – A basket of envelopes has been placed in the Narthex, each envelope contains 1, 3, or 5 congregation members names and addresses.  CLC Card Ministry asks that you send a card or a kind note to each person/family in the envelope (boxed Thinking of You cards are available for purchase in the Narthex). Let us reach out with kindness.

*The Christ Lutheran Sunday School Families will once again be holding Cinnamon Roll Sunday on Palm Sunday March 24th. Pre-Orders are available by using the sheet found in your church bulletin or the office.  If not pre-ordered, quantities may be limited. Pre-ordered rolls will be sold in pans of six. All pre-orders will be due Sunday March 17^th.  On Palm Sunday rolls may be purchased individually.

*Electronic Giving – We want to remind people of different giving options that are available to support the mission and ministry of Christ Lutheran Church. 1.You can safely and securely give online through our website at https://christlutheranpreston.org/giving/ or simply just scan this QR code with your phone

March is Minnesota Foodshare Month – There is an ongoing challenge for individuals and families in our community who are struggling to put food on their tables. During March Minnesota Food Share Month, your contribution will help make a difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity and provide them with some relief during challenging times.  Suggestions include: canned soups, pasta, rice, beans, peanut butter, sugar, flour, cereal, canned vegetables and fruit, etc.).  Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be left in the church office (please indicate Food Shelf).  Non-perishable items can be left in the Grocery Cart and/or Basket in the Narthex.  Thank you!

*Reminder to Thrivent Members – Be sure to designate your Choice Dollars, either to Christ Lutheran or to any number of charitable organizations that are listed on the Thrivent website. www.thrivent.com Deadline is March 31^st, 2024.

*Good Earth Village, Lunch and Learn – Birding with Al Batt- Tuesday, March 19, 10:30 am-2:00 pm – Al Batt is a writer, storyteller, and humorist whose observations about nature and humankind are read and heard in throughout the region.  Al received the Thomas Sadler Roberts Award from the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union for birding. Sign up on or before March 17 in the church narthex. Carpool drivers may be needed. A free-will donation for lunch is suggested.

*Holy Week Hike, Root River Trailhead – Friday, March 29, 3:00 pm
Join Pastor Kris at the Root River Trailhead parking lot, near the Trailhead Inn, at 3 pm for a Holy Week Hike. On this hike we will use storytelling to wonder about the emotions of Holy Week through a child’s eyes, moving from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. This walk will be about 1 and ½ miles, on the biking/hiking trail. Come as you are, stroller and/or hiking sticks welcome! Sign up in the church narthex.

*Breakfast with the Bishop ~ Saturday, April 20^th, 2024 from 9–11AM at Cabela’s in Owatonna, MN
Everyone, and especially young men, are invited to attend this special event. Dwight Tostenson will be the Keynote Speaker. He is the CEO and Co-founder  of The Redemption Project. Dwight will share about the compassionate work his team does with those touched by the criminal justice system. Bishop Regina Hassanally will be sharing a Devotion. Cost: $15/person (under 20 yrs.old $10) Pay Amanda in the church office by April 1^st. Carpooling can be a possibility.

*New Sunday Morning Bible Study – You are invited to gather for Bible study each Sunday after worship in the Heritage room. *We will not meet on Easter Sunday.

Please keep in your prayers….the family of Arlene Staupe
Ron Laughlin’s sister, Pat
Helen Raaen
Don Solberg
Richard Johnson
Arlen Kiehne
Val Christensen
Barb Barrett
Rosalie Krips
Carole Engen
Axel Heller
Steven Kling
Bo Bakke
Bridget Case
Walt Hansen, who is at Minnesota State Veterans Home, Preston
Marilyn Bunge, who is at Mabel Care Center
Adie Milne, who is at Harmony Care Center
Ann Ott, who is at Harmony Care Center
Betty Riehl, who is at Harmony Care Center
Helen Haugen, who is at Park Lane Estates
Arlene Bakalyar, who is at Park Lane Estates
Irene Aarre, who is at Traditions
Averlene Marzolf, who is at Traditions
Lew Randall, who is at Traditions
Helen Haugerud, who is at Traditions
Linda Hahn Smith, who is at Traditons
Alice Cummings, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Jim Fossum, who is at The Fillmore Place
Jan Milne, Brookdale Senior Living
Evie Christianson, who is at Seasons of Apple Valley
DeWayne Vogt, who is at Luther Oaks Skilled Nursing Care, Bloomington, IL