Weekly Calendar
Thursday, February 19
11:30 a.m.            Exercise
1:00 p.m.               Christ’s Crafters
Sunday, February 22
9:00 a.m.         Worship – Good Earth Village Sunday
10:00 a.m.       Sunday School
Tuesday, February 24
11:30 a.m.          Exercise
6:30 p.m.            Women’s Fellowship
Wednesday, February 25
6:00 p.m.           Soup Supper/Confirmation
Thursday, February 26
11:30 a.m.            Exercise

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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*LENTEN SERVICES AT CHRIST LUTHERAN – Soup Suppers at 6pm, Worship at 6:45 p.m.
Wednesdays – Feb 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.

*LENT DEVOTIONALS – 2026 Lent  Daily Devotionals can be found as a pdf in this email. We will also have some printed and available in the narthex beginning Sunday, Feb 15.

*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

*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.

*Line Dancing at Christ Lutheran – Sunday, March 8^th from 2-3:30 p.m. Join us in the Fellowship Hall for some good music and fun! Come and learn 2 different dances, led by Harold Buhr. All ages are welcome and no partner is needed.

                                    *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:

• 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

Thursday, February 12
9:00 a.m.         Men’s Fellowship
11:30 a.m.        Exercise

Friday, February 13
11:00 a.m.       Visitation
1:00 p.m.         Memorial Service for Kevin Every

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

Tuesday, February 17
11:30 a.m.          Exercise
3:00 p.m.            Veteran’s Home worship

Wednesday, February 18
6:00 p.m.           Chili Supper/Confirmation
6:45 p.m.             Ash Wednesday worship/communion
7:45 p.m.             Council

Thursday, February 19
11:30 a.m.            Exercise
1:00 p.m.               Christ’s Crafters

Sunday, February 22
9:00 a.m.              Worship
10:00 a.m.            Sunday School

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

______________________________________________________

*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.

*LENT DEVOTIONALS – 2026 Lent  Daily Devotionals can be found as a pdf in this email. We will also have some printed and available in the narthex beginning Sunday, Feb 15.

*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

*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.

*Line Dancing at Christ Lutheran – Sunday, March 8^th from 2-3:30 p.m. Join us in the Fellowship Hall for some good music and fun! Come and learn 2 different dances, led by Harold Buhr. All ages are welcome and no partner is needed.

                                    *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 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