Weekly Calendar

Sunday, February 8
9:00 a.m.         Worship – S.S. Kids sing
10:00 a.m.       Sunday School/Cross+Generational Valentine Making
10:00 a.m.       Youth Committee

Tuesday, February 10
11:30 a.m.          Exercise
2:00 p.m.            Harmony Care Center worship
6:30 p.m.            Stewardship Committee

Wednesday, February 11
6:00 p.m.           Confirmation/WOW

Thursday, February 12
9:00 a.m.            Men’s Fellowship
11:00 a.m.            Exercise

Sunday, February 15
9:00 a.m.         Worship/Comm
10:00 a.m.       NO Sunday School
10:00 a.m.       Coffee/Fellowship
2:00 p.m.           Root River Conference Assembly

Worship Assistants in February

Acolytes
1 Josh Bakken/Jackson Fischer
8 Ava Severson/Lydia Scheevel
15 Melony Wingert/Easton Grabau
18 Ash Wednesday 7pm Rosemary Pikula/Maggie Wingert
22 Reese Larson/Braelyn Dierkes
25 Lent 7pm Sawyer Johnson

Computer
1 Taylor Kerns
8 Camryn Severson
15 Martina Wingert
18 Ash Wednesday 7pm Jezlyn Finseth
22 Charlie Every
25 Lent 7pm Lilianna Dempewolf

Lectors
1 MN Adult & Teen Challenge
8 Dena Mathison
15 Nancy Hengeveld
18 Ash Wednesday 6:45pm Mary Glaser
22 8^th graders
25 Lent 6:45pm Cari Ledin

Altar Guild…………………….Mary Specht/Mindy Parker/Paula Severson

Sun. Ushers..Trevor Niemeyer/Sara Niemeyer/Jon Ebner/Derek Holtegaard

Lent Ushers………………………..Erlyn & Sandy Marzolf/

Communion Assistants
February 1………………………Katie Marzolf/Jen Pickett/Amanda Heibel
February 15…………………Darrel Olson/Dena Mathison/Dawn Hellickson
February 18…….Dena Mathison/Barb Mielke/Carol Solberg/Mary Glaser

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*LOVE OFFERING-Thanks to your generous gifts, we were able to give MN Adult & Teen Challenge a love offering of $848.00

*LENTEN SERVICES AT CHRIST LUTHERAN – Soup Suppers at 6pm, Worship at 6:45 p.m.
Wednesdays – Feb 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 –The soup supper will begin at 6pm. Dinner will consist of a variety of soups, sandwiches, and bars. A free will donation will be taken. We move upstairs to the Sanctuary for worship at 6:45 p.m. This year’s Lenten series, “Broken and Beloved-Stories of God’s Steadfast Love,” will consider biblical characters whose lives included both brokenness and beloved-ness.  You are invited to attend both ministries, or one or the other, depending on your evening schedule. *Sign up sheets are passed around during worship if you are interested in providing kitchen help or food for these Lenten Soup suppers.
*Ushers for Lent–We are looking for a couple more people who could usher at the Lenten services, 6:45pm (would only have to do it every other week). Please contact Amanda if you are interested!

*February Book Read – “Short Stories by Jesus” – Thursday, Feb. 19^th at 6:30 at Nancy Hengeveld’s – Jesus used everyday parables to convey deep meaning in his storytelling and modern readers often miss first-century culture and context. In Short Stories by Jesus, Amy Jill-Levine reconstructs the original Jewish context and shows the parables aren’t only about Jesus but about us—provocative ethical teachings that still challenge and unsettle contemporary readers. This book was selected by those who attended the January CLC book read. All are invited to gather for the discussion. We look forward to welcoming you!

*EVANGELISM & SOCIAL OUTREACH TEAM – Do you have a heart for service and community connection? Consider joining our Evangelism & Social Outreach Team. This ministry offers a meaningful way to engage in the church and make a difference in the lives of others. For more information or to get involved, please contact council member Amanda Heibel at ama_heibel@yahoo.com

*Ushers for Lent–We are looking for a couple more people who could usher at the Lenten services, 6:45pm (would only have to do it every other week). Please contact Amanda if you are interested!

*BLAZE YOUTH RETREAT-Saturday, February 28, 9 am- 8 pm, Central Lutheran Church, Winona. (retreat 10-7 pm). Engage and connect with faith and friends at this day-long faith retreat for youth in grades 8-12. Connection, worship, good food, conversation, friends! $20 per youth ($10 from family, $10 from church) Register on or before Sunday, February 22. Adult drivers will be needed!

*Women’s Fellowship-Please note that the next two Women’s Fellowship meetings have been rescheduled to accommodate Lenten suppers and services. We will meet at the church on Tuesday, February 24, and again on Tuesday, March 24. Join us as we continue discussing Joan Chittister’s The Gift of Years : Growing Older Gracefully (pages 27-54 for the February meeting).

*Kitchen Items for Sale-Numerous items from past church dinners—including electric warming dishes, Sterno chafing dishes, and miscellaneous kitchenware—are available for purchase on a table near the kitchen. Prices are marked. Please contact Janet Erdman (612-756-1578) or Mary Zimmerman (507-251-6807) with questions or to purchase.

*Root River Conference -The 2026 Root River Conference Assembly will take place on Sunday, Feb 15th at Grace Lutheran in Peterson, MN. Items of business will be the Annual Report of the Synod and of Synod wide ministries. Christ Lutheran is allowed 2 adult voters + 1 youth/young adult. If you are interested in attending, please let Pastor Kris know.

                                    *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:

• Sun., Feb 8, 9am – KIDS sing during worship; 10am – Cross+Generational Valentine making; 10am Youth Committee
• Wed., Feb 11, 6pm – Confirmation/Wow Wednesday – Helping a Friend
• Sun., Feb 15, 2pm –Root River Conference Assembly at Grace   Lutheran, Peterson MN
• Wed., Feb 18, 6pm – Ash Wednesday Chili Supper; 6:45pm Worship/Communion
• Thurs, Feb 19, 6:30pm -Book Read at Nancy Hengeveld’s
• Tues., Feb 24, 6:30pm – Women’s Fellowship
• Wed., Feb 25, 6pm – Lent Soup Supper; 6:45pm – Lent Worship
• Sun. Feb 22, 9am -Good Earth Village (GEV) Sunday

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, February 1
9:00 a.m.         Worship w/Holy Communion – MN Adult and Teen Challenge Women’s choir
10:00 a.m.       Congregational Meal
10:00 a.m.       Devos and Donuts (7th-12th grades)
10:00 a.m.       Frolic Class in Youth Room
10:00 a.m.       Sunday School

Wednesday, February 4
6:00 p.m.           Confirmation

Thursday, February 5
1:00 p.m.            Christ’s Crafters

Sunday, February 8
9:00 a.m.         Worship – S.S. Kids sing
10:00 a.m.       Sunday School/Cross+Generational Valentine Making
10:00 a.m.       Youth Committee

Worship Assistants in February

Acolytes
1 Josh Bakken/Jackson Fischer
8 Ava Severson/Lydia Scheevel
15 Melony Wingert/Easton Grabau
18 Ash Wednesday 7pm Rosemary Pikula/Maggie Wingert
22 Reese Larson/Braelyn Dierkes
25 Lent 7pm Sawyer Johnson

Computer
1 Taylor Kerns
8 Camryn Severson
15 Martina Wingert
18 Ash Wednesday 7pm Jezlyn Finseth
22 Charlie Every
25 Lent 7pm Lilianna Dempewolf

Lectors
1 MN Adult & Teen Challenge
8 Dena Mathison
15 Nancy Hengeveld
18 Ash Wednesday 6:45pm Mary Glaser
22 8^th graders
25 Lent 6:45pm Cari Ledin

Altar Guild…………………….Mary Specht/Mindy Parker/Paula Severson

Sun. Ushers..Trevor Niemeyer/Sara Niemeyer/Jon Ebner/Derek Holtegaard

Lent Ushers………………………..Erlyn & Sandy Marzolf/

Communion Assistants
February 1………………………Katie Marzolf/Jen Pickett/Amanda Heibel
February 15…………………Darrel Olson/Dena Mathison/Dawn Hellickson
February 18…….Dena Mathison/Barb Mielke/Carol Solberg/Mary Glaser

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*MN Adult and Teen Challenge – On Sunday, February 1, 2026, MN Adult and Teen Challenge Women’s Choir, which is made up of participants in Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge’s chemical dependency treatment and recovery programs, will be at Christ Lutheran during 9am worship to perform a mix of gospel, Christian contemporary and Americana-themed songs as well as share testimonies of the faith and life in worship. We will also be taking a love offering. Please join us for worship and a meal after the service!

*February Book Read – “Short Stories by Jesus” – Thursday, Feb. 19^th at 6:30 at Nancy Hengeveld’s – Jesus used everyday parables to convey deep meaning in his storytelling and modern readers often miss first-century culture and context. In Short Stories by Jesus, Amy Jill-Levine reconstructs the original Jewish context and shows the parables aren’t only about Jesus but about us—provocative ethical teachings that still challenge and unsettle contemporary readers. This book was selected by those who attended the January CLC book read. All are invited to gather for the discussion. We look forward to welcoming you!

*EVANGELISM & SOCIAL OUTREACH TEAM – Do you have a heart for service and community connection? Consider joining our Evangelism & Social Outreach Team. This ministry offers a meaningful way to engage in the church and make a difference in the lives of others. For more information or to get involved, please contact council member Amanda Heibel at ama_heibel@yahoo.com

*FROLIC with Christ Lutheran – Sunday, Feb 1st from 10 -10:45 am, Youth Room. Parents/caring adults and children ages birth to 3. Shelby Ristau will be leading Frolic and together you will experience Bible stories through circle time (music, story, group play); play stations; and fun! If you are familiar with ECFE classes in the school district, you will be familiar with the format at Frolic. Enjoy this opportunity to come together with other young families.

*DONUTS AND DEVOTIONS, grade 7-12, Sunday, February 1st, 10 am, Heritage Room. Come and hear the MN Teen Challenge Women’s choir during worship. Stay for donuts and devotions. Our topic is Addicting Behaviors, and our special guest is Jonathon Wood. 🍩 Come for the donuts. Stay for your faith. Future Sundays – March 1, April 12, and May 3.

*Ushers for Lent – We are looking for a couple more people who could usher at the Lenten services, 6:45pm (would only have to do it every other week). Please contact Amanda if you are interested!

*BLAZE YOUTH RETREAT – Saturday, February 28, 9 am- 8 pm, Central Lutheran Church, Winona. (retreat 10-7 pm). Engage and connect with faith and friends at this day-long faith retreat for youth in grades 8-12. Connection, worship, good food, conversation, friends! $20 per youth ($10 from family, $10 from church) Register on or before Sunday, February 22. Adult drivers will be needed!

*Root River Conference – The 2026 Root River Conference Assembly will take place on Sunday, Feb 15th at Grace Lutheran in Peterson, MN. Items of business will be the Annual Report of the Synod and of Synod wide ministries. Christ Lutheran is allowed 2 adult voters + 1 youth/young adult. If you are interested in attending, please let Pastor Kris know.

*CHANGE OF LOCATION –OPEN HOUSE – The family of Arlene Bakalyar would like to invite you to an Open House in Honor of her 100^th Birthday! – Sunday, February 1^st from 2-4 p.m. at Country Trails Motel in the Hearth Room.

                                    *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:

• Sun., Feb 8, 9am – KIDS sing during worship; 10am – Cross+Generational Valentine making
• Wed., Feb 11, 6pm – Confirmation/Wow Wednesday – Helping a Friend
• Sun., Feb 15, 2pm –Root River Conference Assembly at Grace   Lutheran, Peterson MN
• Wed., Feb 18, 6pm – Ash Wednesday Chili Supper; 6:45pm Ash Wednesday worship/Communion
• Thurs, Feb 19, 6:30pm -Book Read at Nancy Hengeveld’s
• Sun. Feb 22, 9am -GEV Sunday

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, January 25
9:00 a.m.         Worship w/Annual Meeting
10:00 a.m.       Refreshments and finish Annual Meeting
10:00 a.m.       Sunday School

Wednesday, January 28
6:00 p.m.           Confirmation
6:30 p.m.           Women’s Fellowship

Sunday, February 1
9:00 a.m.         Worship w/Holy Communion – MN Adult and Teen Challenge Women’s choir
10:00 a.m.       Congregational Meal
10:00 a.m.       Devos and Donuts (7th-12th grades)
10:00 a.m.       Sunday School

Worship Assistants in January

Acolytes
4 Hudson Larson/Hayden Fischer
11 Martina Wingert/Turner Sprenger
18 Charlie Every/Lily Ledin
25 Harper Pickett/Lilianna Dempewolf

Computer
4 Reese Larson
11 Maggie Wingert
18 Josh Bakken
25 Braelynn Dierkes

Lectors
4 Sara Niemeyer
11 Michael Johnson
18 Traci Corson
25 Darrel Olson

Greeters
4 Bruce & Teresa Hoff
11 Jeff & Roxie Knies
18 Jarod & Jonie Keune and family
25 Craig & Lori Britton

Altar Guild……………………………………….Roxie Knies/Lynn Haugan/Pam Mensink

Ushers………… ………………..Rick Grooters/Robert Hanson/Scott Wilson/Kevin Every

Communion Assistants
January 4 ……………………………………..Amanda Heibel/Dena Mathison/Sue Hager
January 18………………………………….Christy Gildner/Melissa Severson/Jen Pickett

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*2025 Christ Lutheran Annual Meeting – Sunday, January 25, 2026, during 9am worship. We will gather to review our common purpose as a congregation, celebrate the life we have had together this past year, and look ahead to how God is leading us in the future.  Annual reports are available in the narthex, and is available in pdf form in this email and on our website.

*2026 Offering Envelopes – If you have been getting offering envelopes in the past, they are now ready to be picked up in west coatroom. If you don’t see your name but would like to have some envelopes, talk to Amanda in the office!

*MN Adult and Teen Challenge – On Sunday, February 1, 2026, MN Adult and Teen Challenge Women’s Choir, which is made up of participants in Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge’s chemical dependency treatment and recovery programs, will be at Christ Lutheran during 9am worship to perform a mix of gospel, Christian contemporary and Americana-themed songs as well as share testimonies of the faith and life in worship. We will also be taking a love offering. Please join us!

*2026 Service Group Books – The 2026 Service Group books are now available – please pick up yours in the narthex to help us avoid mailing. Thanks!

*Women’s Fellowship – The next Women’s Fellowship meeting will take place at the church on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. There is no December meeting. Join us as we discuss the first four chapters (through page 27) of Joan Chittister’s The Gift of Years : Growing Older Gracefully.

*February Book Read – “Short Stories by Jesus” – Thursday, Feb. 19^th at 6:30 at Nancy Hengeveld’s – Jesus used everyday parables to convey deep meaning in his storytelling and modern readers often miss first-century culture and context. In Short Stories by Jesus, Amy Jill-Levine reconstructs the original Jewish context and shows the parables aren’t only about Jesus but about us—provocative ethical teachings that still challenge and unsettle contemporary readers. This book was selected by those who attended the January CLC book read. All are invited to gather for the discussion. We look forward to welcoming you!

*Root River Conference – The 2026 Root River Conference Assembly will take place on Sunday, Feb 15th at Grace Lutheran in Peterson, MN. Items of business will be the Annual Report of the Synod and of Synod wide ministries. Christ Lutheran is allowed 2 adult voters + 1 youth/young adult. If you are interested in attending, please let Pastor Kris know.

*OPEN HOUSE – The family of Arlene Bakalyar would like to invite you to an Open House in Honor of her 100^th Birthday! – Sunday, February 1^st from 2-4 p.m. at Park Lane Estates

                                    *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:

• Sun., Jan 25, 9 am- Christ Lutheran Annual Meeting during worship
• Sun., Feb 1, 9 am- Worship – MN Adult & Teen Challenge Women’s Choir; 10am – Congregational Meal; 10am – Devos and Devotions (7th-12th grade)
• Sun., Feb 8, 9am – KIDS sing during worship; 10am – Cross+Generational Valentine making
• Sun., Feb 15, 2pm – Root River Conference Assembly at Grace Lutheran, Peterson MN
• Wed., Feb 18, 7pm – Ash Wednesday worship
• Thurs, Feb 19, 6:30pm -Book Read at Nancy Hengeveld’s
• Sun. Feb 22, 9am -GEV Sunday