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Weekly Newsletter 6/14

June 11, 2026 by Christ Lutheran

 Sunday, June 14, 2026   
 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 6.14.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Thursday, June 11
9:00 a.m.          Men’s Fellowship
11:30 a.m.          Exercise
1:00 p.m.           Christ’s Crafters
6:30 p.m.           Council

Sunday, June 14
9:00 a.m.            Worship – Blessing of the Bikes

Tuesday, June 16
11:30 a.m.            Exercise
3:00 p.m.             Veteran’s Home Worship
5:00 p.m.             VBS

Wednesday, June 17
9:30 a.m.              Traditions/Park Lane Worship
5:00 p.m.             VBS

Thursday, June 18
11:30 a.m.           Exercise
5:00 p.m.             VBS

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

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

 

  Worship & Blessing of the Bikes 
Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m.
Pedal or motor up on your bike, or head to church in a more traditional way!
Following worship we will head outside to bless the bikes.
Please park your bike in the lower parking lot.

*Register online at www.christlutheranpreston.org – on the page for children’s ministries.

*Summer WOW Nights are Coming! COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH!
Wednesdays –  July 8 I August 12 / 6-7:30 pm; *WED. JUNE 10th was postponed due to the weather – watch for a new date!
For youth entering 6th grade and older.
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:
  • Sunday, June 14th, 9am – Worship with Blessing of the Bikes
  • Tues, June 16th, Wed, June 17th, and Thurs, June 18th – Vacation Bible School

Birthdays and Anniversaries
6/12 Jim Keune, Nick Marzolf, Jerry Olson; Blaise & Susan Hager – Anniv.
6/13 Amanda Sethre
6/14 Bruce & Kathy Fishbaugher – Anniv., Neil & Linda Britton – Anniv.
6/15 Megan Severson, Joyce Every; Trevor & Sara Niemeyer – Anniv.
6/16 Colin Pickett
6/17 Adam Severson; Rich & Jackie Burmeister – Anniv., Nick & Kayla Peterson – Anniv. 
6/18 Lynn Haugan, Craig Britton

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

Filed Under: Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter 6/7

June 5, 2026 by Christ Lutheran

   Sunday, June 7, 2026   
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 6.7.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Thursday, June 4
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Saturday, June 6
                                     Pikula Grad Party
Sunday, June 7
9:00 a.m.            Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m.          Coffee/Fellowhsip

Tuesday, June 9
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Wednesday, June 10
6:00 p.m.           WOW Wednesday

Thursday, June 11
9:00 a.m.          Men’s Fellowship
11:30 a.m.          Exercise
1:00 p.m.           Christ’s Crafters
6:30 p.m.           Council

Sunday, June 14
9:00 a.m.            Worship – Blessing of the Bikes

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
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

*Register online at www.christlutheranpreston.org – on the page for children’s ministries.

*Worship & Blessing of the Bikes – Sunday, June 14, 9 am. Pedal or motor up on your bike, or head to church in a more traditional way! Following worship we will head outside to bless the bikes. Park your bike in the lower parking lot.

*Summer WOW Nights are Coming! COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH!
Wednesdays – June 10 I July 8 I August 12 / 6-7:30 pm;
For youth entering 6th grade and older.
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!

*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

*Thank you – “Thank you for thinking of us and for making our birthdays feel so special and memorable. Opening each card felt like unwrapping a little piece of joy — full of kindness, love, and good wishes. Your thoughtful gestures and heartfelt messages truly brightened our day. Thank You” – Don and Phyllis Solberg

*SAVE THE DATE – Barbecue & Bluegrass 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:
  • Wednesdays, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th – 6pm – Summer WOW – gr 6& up
  • Sunday, June 14th, 9am – Worship with Blessing of the Bikes
  • Tues, June 16th, Wed, June 17th, and Thurs, June 18th – Vacation Bible School

Birthdays and Anniversaries
6/4 Dan & Penny Solberg – Anniv.
6/5 Cooper Pickett, Rhenee Grabau
6/6 Stuart Corson, Blaine Niemeyer; Derek & Sarah Holtegaard – Anniv.
6/7 Waldo Leathers, Payton Doughman,Tyson Ristau; Allan & Diane Marzolf – Anniv.
6/8 Brogan Hahn, Carole Collett; Rusty & Pam Schroeder – Anniv.
6/9 Gail Bunge, Matt Marzolf; Keith & Diane Johnson – 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

Filed Under: Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter 5/31

May 28, 2026 by Christ Lutheran

 Sunday, May 31, 2026   
HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 5.31.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Thursday, May 28
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Sunday, May 31
9:00 a.m.            Worship

Tuesday, June 2
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Thursday, June 4
11:30 a.m.           Exercise

Saturday, June 6
                                     Pikula Grad Party

Sunday, June 7
9:00 a.m.            Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m.           Coffee/Fellowship

Worship Assistants in May

Acolytes
3 Turner Sprenger/Lilianna Dempewolf
10 Hayden Fischer/Jackson Fischer
17 Hudson Larson/Taylor Kerns
24 Camryn Severson/Charlie Every
31 Martina Wingert/Lily Ledin

Computer
3 Melony Wingert
10 Ava Severson
17 Reese Larson
24 Jezlyn Finseth
31 Easton Grabau

Lectors
3 Andy Bunge
10 Gail Bunge
17 Sara Niemeyer
24 Traci Corson
31 Jenna Pederson

Greeters
3 Jessica Bradt and family
10 Ron Laughlin & Sandy Amundson
17 Craig & Lori Britton and family
24 Jeff & Roxie Knies
31 Joyce & Gary Hellickson

Altar Guild………………………Cheryl Schumacher/Mary Zimmerman/Teresa Hoff

Ushers……………………………….Phil Milne/Dick Irish/Chris Mensink/LaVerne Paulson

Communion Assistants
May 3…………………………..Katie Marzolf-Harstad/Dena Mathison/Andy Bunge
May 17……………………………………..Amanda Heibel/Darrel Olson/Carol Solberg

*Register online at www.christlutheranpreston.org – on the page for children’s ministries.

*Worship & Blessing of the Bikes – Sunday, June 14, 9 am. Pedal or motor up on your bike, or head to church in a more traditional way! Following worship we will head outside to bless the bikes. Park your bike in the lower parking lot.

*GEV Summer Camp registration is now open! Register online at goodearthvillage.org – use the code CLCPRES2026 and choose Tier 3 pricing. For more information on registering, contact Amanda or Pastor Kris. Please fill out the GEV form available from Amanda and submit this with your payment for us to keep track of kids registered for GEV. CONFIRMATION YOUTH -you have a separate code to use to register. You may find it on the website and in emails.

*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

*Summer WOW Nights are Coming! COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH!
Wednesdays – June 10 I July 8 I August 12 / 6-7:30 pm;
For youth entering 6th grade and older.
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!

*Card Shower – Please join the Solberg family in spreading some birthday cheer! Don and Phyllis are turning 90 (Don on May 30 and Phyllis on June 2) and we’re celebrating with a Card Shower. Send your cards to 31771 County 12, Lanesboro, MN 55949. Your cards will make their birthday extra special!

*Pop-in Parties to Celebrate ILA Olstad’s 95th Birthday! You are invited to drop in to Park Lane and wish Ila Olstad a Happy 95th birthday on Wednesday, June 3rd from 9:30 – 11:00 for coffee and cake or 2:30 – 4:00 for root beer floats.

*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:
  • Wednesdays, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th – 6pm – Summer WOW – gr 6& up (2026-27)
  • Sunday, June 14th, 9am – Worship with Blessing of the Bikes
  • Tues, June 16th, Wed, June 17th, and Thurs, June 18th – Vacation Bible School

Birthdays and Anniversaries
5/28 Darla Ebner, Rosalie Krips, Carter Rindels, Mike Odenbrett
5/29 Jenna Tieskotter, Linda Wolfe
5/30 Erin Gossman, Brandi Olson, Don Solberg; Gary & Mindy Parker, Anniv. 
5/31 Lydia Scheevel, Connor Keene
6/1 Heidi Johnson, Jenna Keune
6/2 Eileen Linden, Phyllis Solberg, Quinn Hoff
6/3 Karen Koch, Ila Mae Olstad
6/4 Dan & Penny Solberg – Anniv.

Please keep in your prayers….
Marilyn Bunge, who is on hospice
Fred Nagle, Stewartville Care Center
Bridget Case
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

Filed Under: Weekly Newsletter

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Preston, MN 55965
507-765-2161
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