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Weekly Newsletter 4/14

April 11, 2024 by Christ Lutheran

Sunday, April 14 – GEV Camp Sunday
in-person/online worship at 9:00 a.m.
Radio Broadcast (of previous week) at 10:00 a.m. on KFIL FM
bulletin April_14_2024.pdf

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Worship Assistants in April

Acolytes
7 Katelyn Scheevel/Kaylee Hernandez
14 Cooper Holtegaard/Jax Heibel
21 Maggie Wingert/Reese Larson
28 Taelyn Kerns/Melony Wingert

Computer
7 Cooper Pickett
14 Ryan Schroeder
21 Josie Corson
28 Jackson Fischer

Lectors
7 Michael Johnson
14 youth
21 Bev Olson
28 Alison Leathers

Altar Guild………………………..Joyce Hellickson/Jodi Eickhoff/Mary Glaser/Linda Trende

Ushers……………………………Kurt and Brenda Reicks/Ron Laughlin and Sandy Amundson

Communion Assistants
April 7………………………………………Michael Johnson/Bruce Hoff/Katie Marzolf Harstad
April 21……………………………………………………Darrel Olson/Jen Pickett/

Money Counters
7 Darrel & Bev Olson 21 Sandy Amundson/Carol Solberg
14 Brad Leathers/Mike Erdman 28 Susan Hager/Dawn Hellickson
Weekly Calendar

Thursday, April 11
9:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
11:30 a.m. Exercise class

Sunday, April 14 ~ Camp Sunday
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School End of the Year Camp Party
10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study

Tuesday, April 16
10:30 a.m. GEV Lunch and Learn
11:30 a.m. Exercise class
5:00 p.m. ECFE Mother/Daughter Tea

Wednesday, April 17
9:30 a.m. Worship at Traditions
10:30 a.m. Worship at Park Lane
6:00 p.m. Confirmation/Youth Lead

Thursday, April 18
10:00 a.m. Ministerial Meeting
11:30 a.m. Exercise class
1:00 p.m. Christ’s Crafters
Saturday, April 20
~ Breakfast with the Bishop

Sunday, April 21 ~ New Member Sunday
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study

GEV LUNCH AND LEARN – Growing Hope GLobally – Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 am-2:00 pm
Mark Swanson is a Regional Director and Interim CEO for Growing Hope Globally. Growing Hope Globally provides an opportunity for Christians to make a lasting impact on global hunger, linking the grassroots energy and commitment of rural communities in the U.S. with the capability and desire of smallholder farmers in developing countries. Sign up on or before April 14 in the church narthex. Carpool drivers may be needed. A free-will donation for lunch is suggested.

*NOTE DATE CHANGE* HOLY HIKE OUTDOORS –Saturday, April 27 from 10:30 am – 12:25 pm
We will head to Forestville State Park and hike the meadow trail. Enjoy walking, a reflection on creation, and Holy Communion. It will be an easy hike, designed for all ages. We will share communion at the end of the hike, near the parking area. Sign up in the Narthex. * Earth Day is April 22*

Celebrate Sunday School with Good Earth Village! -Sunday, April 14- 9:00 am worship | 10:00 am High Five’s Party |11:00 Lunch (optional). We’ve had a wonderful year of Sunday School and are ready to keep having fun with faith this summer! We will celebrate our great year on April 14 with a High Five’s party, Bible camp style. Nate Johnson from Good Earth Village will be here to welcome you to “camp”. After worship, come downstairs. Nate will lead songs, share a fun skit, help us learn about what it feels like to belong, and end the morning with a campfire, s’mores and more songs. Sunday school will end at the normal time but everyone is invited to stay for lunch. *Parents and other adults – this day is for you, too! Join in the fun. Information will be available to register for summer camp at GEV. (Remember, CLC pays 75% of your camp fee at GEV, you pay only 25%).

JUST MOVE – Come hear the amazing music, ministry and message from David Scherer and Joe Davis this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. All ages will enjoy dancing, singing and hip-hopping along. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Birthdays and Anniversaries
4/11 David Milne
4/12 Matt Quanrud
4/13 Maggie Dempewolf, Coltan Dempewolf
4/14 Shelby Ristau, Tony Severson
4/16 Dale Grabau
4/17 Dawson Schmidt, Chris Schreier, Eli Rowe; Jason & Rebecca Schwingle – Anniv.
4/18 Chris Hahn, Sheryl Schultz, Mathew Bakken

Please keep in your prayers….Val Christensen, who is at Spring Valley Care Center
Tami Christianson’s granddaughter Quinn
Helen Raaen
Don Solberg
Richard Johnson
Arlen Kiehne
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

Weekly Newsletter 4/7

April 4, 2024 by Christ Lutheran

Sunday, April 7 – Holy Humor Sunday
in-person/online worship at 9:00 a.m.
Radio Broadcast (of previous week) at 10:00 a.m. on KFIL FM
bulletin 4.7.2024.pdf

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Worship Assistants in April

Acolytes
7 Katelyn Scheevel/Kaylee Hernandez
14 Cooper Holtegaard/Jax Heibel
21 Maggie Wingert/Reese Larson
28 Taelyn Kerns/Melony Wingert

Computer
7 Cooper Pickett
14 Ryan Schroeder
21 Josie Corson
28 Jackson Fischer

Lectors
7 Michael Johnson
14 youth
21 Bev Olson
28 Alison Leathers

Altar Guild………………………..Joyce Hellickson/Jodi Eickhoff/Mary Glaser/Linda Trende

Ushers……………………………Kurt and Brenda Reicks/Ron Laughlin and Sandy Amundson

Money Counters
7 Darrel & Bev Olson 21 Sandy Amundson/Carol Solberg
14 Brad Leathers/Mike Erdman 28 Susan Hager/Dawn Hellickson
Weekly CalendarThursday, April 4
11:30 a.m. Exercise class
5:30 p.m. Stewardship Team

Friday, April 5
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, April 6
Wedding

Sunday, April 7
9:00 a.m. Worship/Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. Sunday School/Intergenerational Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study

Tuesday, April 9
11:30 a.m. Exercise class
3:00 p.m. Devotions at MN State Veteran’s home

Wednesday, April 10
6:00 p.m. Confirmation/Dinner Church
7:00 p.m. Council

Thursday, April 11
9:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
11:30 a.m. Exercise class

Holy Humor Sunday – April 7^th, 2024 ~ 9am. Since the middle ages people have joyfully celebrated the resurrection with a special Sunday, also known as Bright Sunday or Laughter Sunday. G.K. Chesterton once wrote: “Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. Never forget that the devil fell by force of gravity. He who has the faith has the fun.” Bring your laughter to worship! Needed: clean, fun jokes and a juggler.

*RESCHEDULED* Confirmation Dinner Church – Wednesday, April 10 – 6:00 -7:15 pm. Parents & siblings or a caring adult and the youth attend confirmation together on our last Dinner Church night. We will enjoy a meal, learn about Baptism and share communion. Dinner church provides a space for parents and youths to connect and grow in faith together during the confirmation experience.

Birthdays and Anniversaries
4/4 Brett & Kari Broadwater – Anniv.
4/5 Lynn Glaser, Karen Quanrud, Ella Ristau, Lily Ledin
4/7 Raegan Reicks
4/8 Jack Marzolf
4/9 Lilianna Dempewolf, Garett Gossman
4/10 Camilla Specht
4/11 David Milne

Please keep in your prayers….Tami Christianson’s granddaughter Quinn
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

Weekly Newsletter 3/31

March 29, 2024 by Christ Lutheran

Thursday, March 28 – Maundy Thursday
in-person/online worship at 7:00 p.m.
bulletin Maundy_Thursday_2024.pdf

Friday, March 29 – Good Friday Tenebrae
in-person/online worship at 7:00 p.m.
bulletin Good_Friday_2024.pdf

Sunday, March 31 – Easter Sunday
in-person/online worship at 9:00 a.m.
Radio Broadcast (of previous week) at 10:00 a.m. on KFIL FM
bulletin March_31_2024.pdf

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Worship Assistants in March

Acolytes
3 Jackson Fischer/Cooper Holtegaard
6 Lexi Engen
10 Taelyn Kerns/Maggie Wingert
13 Ryan Schroeder
17 Grant Tieskotter/Melony Wingert
20 Josie Corson
24 Rosemary Pikula/
28 Cooper Pickett
29 Ava Severson
31 Katelyn Scheevel/Joshua Bakken

Computer
3 Melony Wingert
6 Joshua Bakken
10 Reese Larson
13 Ava Severson
17 Lexi Engen
20 Rosemary Pikula
24 Lilianna Dempewolf
28 Jax Heibel
29 Grant Tieskotter
31 Cooper Holtegaard

Lectors
3 Andy Bunge
10 Dawn Hellickson
17 Camryn Severson
24 Gail Bunge
31 Mary Glaser

Altar Guild………………………………………………….. Deb Ebner/Judy Johnson/Tona Keene

Ushers………………………….Jeff Bennett/Andrew Pederson/Jarod Keune/Darrel Olson

Communion Assistants
March 3………………………………………………………..Bruce Hoff/Michael Johnson/Andy Bunge
March 10……………………………………………………………..Christy Gildner/Darrel Olson/Jen Pickett
March 17………………………………………………………..Darrel Olson/Katie Harstad/Melissa Severson
March 28…………………………………………………………….Jen Pickett/Carol Solberg/Dawn Hellickson
March 31…………………………………………………………..Darrel Olson/ Randy Hahn/Dawn Hellickson

Money Counters
3 Darrel & Bev Olson 17 Sandy Amundson/Carol Solberg
10 Brad Leathers/Mike Erdman 24 Susan Hager/Dawn Hellickson
Weekly Calendar

Thursday, March 28
11:30 a.m. Exercise class
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship w/ Holy Communion

Friday, March 29
3:00 p.m. Holy Hike
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Saturday, March 30
9:00 a.m. Altar Guild

Sunday, March 31 EASTER SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Worship/Holy Communion

Monday, April 1 – OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, April 2
11:30 a.m. Exercise class

Wednesday, April 3
5:00 p.m. Property Team
6:00 p.m. Confirmation – Dinner Church

Thursday, April 4
11:30 a.m. Exercise class
5:30 p.m. Stewardship Team

Friday, April 5
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, April 6
Wedding

Sunday, April 7
9:00 a.m. Worship/Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. Sunday School/Intergenerational Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study

    *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.

*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.

*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*

Confirmation Dinner Church – Wednesday, April 3 – 6:00 -7:15 pm. Parents & siblings or a caring adult and the youth attend confirmation together on our last Dinner Church night. We will enjoy a meal, learn about Baptism and share communion. Dinner church provides a space for parents and youths to connect and grow in faith together during the confirmation experience.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

3/28 Kiel Larson, Sarah Holtegaard, Reid Marzolf
3/29 Marilyn Bunge, Nick Ebner, Mary Glaser, Dan Grabau, David Scheevel
3/30 Kendyl Kraling, Luke Ristau; Matthew & Megan Rowe-Anniv.
4/1 Brandon Hoff, Janet Brevig
4/2 Cami Jones-Roberts, Kennedy Ristau, Neyland Harstad
4/4 Brett & Kari Broadwater – Anniv.