Christ Lutheran Church

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Weekly Newsletter 6/28

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Sunday, June 28, 2026   
5th Sunday after Pentecost 
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 6.28.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Thursday, June 25
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Sunday, June 28
9:00 a.m.            Worship

Monday, June 29 – Office Closed
Tuesday, June 30
11:30 a.m.            Exercise

Thursday, July 2
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Sunday, July 5
9:00 a.m.            Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m.          Coffee/Fellowship

Worship Assistants in June

Acolytes
7 Rosemary Pikula/Melony Wingert
14 Maggie Wingert/Josh Bakken
21 Harper Pickett/Braelynn Dierkes
28 Sawyer Johnson/Lydia Scheevel

Computer
7 Martina Wingert
14 Lilianna Dempewolf
21 Hayden Fischer
28 Lily Ledin

Lectors
7 Aaren Mathison
14 Nancy Hengeveld
21 Alison Leathers
28 Michael Johnson

Greeters
7 Bruce & Teresa Hoff
14
21 Traci Corson & family
28

Altar Guild……………………..Linda Wolfe/Joyce Every/Traci Corson

Ushers………….Darrel Olson/Tris Tollefson/Jon Wood/Ashley Wood

Communion Assistants
June 7……….Amanda Heibel/Katie Marzolf-Harstad/Dena Mathison
June 21………………………….Sue Hager/Christy Gildner/Carol Solberg

*Summer WOW Nights – COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH!
Wednesdays –  July 8 I August 12 / 6-7:30 pm; For youth entering 6th grade and older.
*WED. JUNE 10th was postponed due to the weather – watch for a new date! WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY? (WOW) FUN, FAITH, FRIENDS.  Come hang out for games, treats, and faith-filled fun in a place you belong. Come as you are, bring a friend, and spend the summer laughing, connecting, and growing in God’s love. Our youth will be hosting each month—come enjoy the awesome activities they have planned! Updates will be posted on www.christlutheranpreston.org as well as the Christ Lutheran Facebook and Instagram pages. See you this summer!

*NOTE THE DATE/LOCATION CHANGE* SUMMER Book Read– “They Left Us Everything” by Plum Johnson. Join us at Janet Erdman’s home for conversation and fellowship on Thursday, July 14th at 9:30 a.m.

*Foodshelf Help – The Preston Foodshelf is in need of some more volunteers for these summer months especially. ALSO, they are looking for more garden produce, so If you have some you could donate, just drop off at the Foodshelf on Tuesday’s or Thursdays, or you could drop off at the church on Tues or Thurs. and let Nancy Hengeveld (507-272-7834) know and she will pick up and deliver to the Foodshelf. Thanks!

*SAVE THE DATE – Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night – Thursday, August 6, 5:30–7:30 pm. Join us for a relaxed evening of great food, joyful bluegrass music, and plenty of space for kids to play. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come as you are! Whether you’re new to the Preston area or have been part of this community for years, you are warmly welcome. Come share an evening of connection, laughter, and summertime fun—we’d love to see you here!

*4 WAYS YOU CAN GIVE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN*
  • 💵Cash & Check. Feel free to bring your gift to any worship service or mail it directly to the church office. Checks can be made payable to Christ Lutheran Church. Giving envelopes are available from Amanda in the church office.
  • 🏦 Bill Pay Through Your Bank.  (no fees incurred, recurring giving option) You can set up automatic payments through your bank’s bill pay system. Just add our church as a payee and designate your gift amount and frequency. You may set this up as a recurring payment.
  • 🌐 Online Giving Through Tithe.ly. (fees apply, you may choose to cover them or not). Visit our giving page at give.tithe.ly.com and give a one-time donation or set up recurring gifts.
  • 📱 Text-to-Give. (fees apply, you may choose to cover them or not). Text **GIVE** to (844) 935-2668 and follow the instructions to quickly and securely give from your mobile phone.
DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Monday, July 6th – 5:00pm – Children, Youth & Family Committee
  • Wednesday, July 8th – 6:00pm – Summer WOW Night
  • Thursday, July 14th – 9:30am – Summer Book Read at Janet Erdman’s
  • Tuesday, July 14th – 6:30pm – Stewardship Committee
  • Wednesday, July 15th – 6:30pm – Sunday School Team meeting
  • Thursday, August 6th – 5:30pm –Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night
Birthdays and Anniversaries
6/25 Susan Hager; Luke & Shelby Ristau – Anniv.
6/28 Marcia Johnson, Connor Nagle
6/29 Pat Scheevel
6/30 Lauren Mensink, Henry Collett, Streat Speer
7/1 Ramona Moger, Mike Erdman
7/2 Jon Ebner

Please keep in your prayers….
Averlene Marzolf, who is on Hospice
the family of Marilyn Bunge
Arlene Bakalyar, who is at Harmony Care Center
Arnie Keene, who is at Harmony Care Center
Mary Lou Hansen, who is at Harmony Care Center
Walt Hansen, who is at Minnesota State Veterans Home, Preston
Ila Mae Olstad, who is at Park Lane Estates
Barb Barrett, who is at Park Lane Estates
Helen Haugerud, who is at Traditions
Linda Hahn Smith, who is at Traditions
Dick Behnke, who is at Traditions
Arlen Kiehne, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Val Christensen, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Jim Fossum, who is at The Fillmore Place
Fred Nagle, Stewartville Care Center
Bridget Case

Weekly Newsletter 6/21

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   Sunday, June 21, 2026   
4th Sunday after Pentecost 
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 6.21.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Thursday, June 18
5:00 p.m.             VBS

Sunday, June 21
9:00 a.m.            Worship/Communion

Monday, June 22
2:30 p.m.            Finance Committee

Tuesday, June 23
11:30 a.m.            Exercise

Wednesday, June 24
6:30 p.m.            Women’s Fellowship

Thursday, June 25
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Sunday, June 28
9:00 a.m.            Worship

Worship Assistants in June

Acolytes
7 Rosemary Pikula/Melony Wingert
14 Maggie Wingert/Josh Bakken
21 Harper Pickett/Braelynn Dierkes
28 Sawyer Johnson/Lydia Scheevel

Computer
7 Martina Wingert
14 Lilianna Dempewolf
21 Hayden Fischer
28 Lily Ledin

Lectors
7 Aaren Mathison
14 Nancy Hengeveld
21 Alison Leathers
28 Michael Johnson

Greeters
7 Bruce & Teresa Hoff
14
21 Traci Corson & family
28

Altar Guild……………………..Linda Wolfe/Joyce Every/Traci Corson

Ushers………….Darrel Olson/Tris Tollefson/Jon Wood/Ashley Wood

Communion Assistants
June 7……….Amanda Heibel/Katie Marzolf-Harstad/Dena Mathison
June 21………………………….Sue Hager/Christy Gildner/Carol Solberg

*Summer WOW Nights – COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH!
Wednesdays –  July 8 I August 12 / 6-7:30 pm; For youth entering 6th grade and older.
*WED. JUNE 10th was postponed due to the weather – watch for a new date!

WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY? (WOW) FUN, FAITH, FRIENDS.  Come hang out for games, treats, and faith-filled fun in a place you belong. Come as you are, bring a friend, and spend the summer laughing, connecting, and growing in God’s love. Our youth will be hosting each month—come enjoy the awesome activities they have planned! Updates will be posted on www.christlutheranpreston.org as well as the Christ Lutheran Facebook and Instagram pages. See you this summer!

*The next Women’s Fellowship will meet at the church on Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. Join us as we continue discussing Joan Chittister’s The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully (pages 137-166). All are welcome!

*SUMMER Book Read – “They Left Us Everything” by Plum Johnson. Join us at Nancy Hengeveld’s home for conversation and fellowship on Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 pm

*SAVE THE DATE – Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night – Thursday, August 6, 5:30–7:30 pm. Join us for a relaxed evening of great food, joyful bluegrass music, and plenty of space for kids to play. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come as you are! Whether you’re new to the Preston area or have been part of this community for years, you are warmly welcome. Come share an evening of connection, laughter, and summertime fun—we’d love to see you here!

*4 WAYS YOU CAN GIVE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN*
  • 💵Cash & Check. Feel free to bring your gift to any worship service or mail it directly to the church office. Checks can be made payable to Christ Lutheran Church. Giving envelopes are available from Amanda in the church office.
  • 🏦 Bill Pay Through Your Bank.  (no fees incurred, recurring giving option) You can set up automatic payments through your bank’s bill pay system. Just add our church as a payee and designate your gift amount and frequency. You may set this up as a recurring payment.
  • 🌐 Online Giving Through Tithe.ly. (fees apply, you may choose to cover them or not). Visit our giving page at give.tithe.ly.com and give a one-time donation or set up recurring gifts.
  • 📱 Text-to-Give. (fees apply, you may choose to cover them or not). Text **GIVE** to (844) 935-2668 and follow the instructions to quickly and securely give from your mobile phone.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Wednesday, July 8th – 6:00 p.m. – Summer WOW Night
  • Thursday, July 9th – 6:30pm – Summer Book Read at Nancy Hengeveld’s
  • Thursday, August 6th – 5:30pm –Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night
Birthdays and Anniversaries
6/18 Lynn Haugan, Craig Britton
6/19 Luke Hellickson, Drew Tienter; Michael & Margaret Johnson – Anniv.
6/20 Penny Solberg, Kari Mensink, Abigail Parker, William Parker, Cheryl Severson, Elizabeth Mensink, Amanda Todd-Blaney
6/21 Cameron Persons, Mari Lyn Bakke, Tyler Trende, Tanner Ristau; LaVerne & Denise Paulson – Anniv.
6/22 Linda Marzolf, Megan Persons
6/24 Kolby Brunsvold; Paul & Karen Schmidt – Anniv.
6/25 Susan Hager; Luke & Shelby Ristau – Anniv.Please keep in your prayers….
the family of Marilyn Bunge
Arlene Bakalyar, who is at Harmony Care Center
Arnie Keene, who is at Harmony Care Center
Mary Lou Hansen, who is at Harmony Care Center
Walt Hansen, who is at Minnesota State Veterans Home, Preston
Ila Mae Olstad, who is at Park Lane Estates
Barb Barrett, who is at Park Lane Estates
Averlene Marzolf, who is at Traditions
Helen Haugerud, who is at Traditions
Linda Hahn Smith, who is at Traditions
Dick Behnke, who is at Traditions
Arlen Kiehne, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Val Christensen, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Jim Fossum, who is at The Fillmore Place
Fred Nagle, Stewartville Care Center
Bridget Case

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
509 Kansas St NW
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-2161
office@christlutheranpreston.org

Worship Service
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.