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Weekly Newsletter 8/9

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  Sunday, August 9, 2026   
11th Sunday after Pentecost 
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 8.9.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Thursday, August 6
11:30 a.m.               Exercise
1:00 p.m.                 Christ’s Crafters
5:30 p.m.                Bluegrass & BBQ Community Event

Sunday, August 9
9:00 a.m.                Worship

Tuesday, August 11
9:30 a.m.                  Bible Study in Heritage Room
11:30 a.m.                Exercise

Wednesday, August 12
6:00 p.m.                 WOW Wednesday – at Preston Softball field

Thursday, August 13
9:00 a.m.               Men’s Fellowship
11:30 a.m.               Exercise

Sunday, August 16
9:00 a.m.                Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m.              Coffee/Fellowship

Worship Assistants in August

Acolytes
2 Hayden Fischer
9 Turner Sprenger
16 Martina Wingert
23 Maggie Wingert
30 Lilianna Dempewolf

Computer
2 Jackson Fischer
9 Harper Pickett
16 Mel Wingert
23 Josh Bakken
30 Camryn Severson

Lectors
2 Steve Corson
9 Sara Niemeyer
16 Darrel Olson
23
30 Aaren Mathison

Altar Guild………………..Sue Grooters/Pam Ristau/Vonnie Aug

Ushers…………..Chuck & Vonnie Aug/Gary & Joyce Hellickson

Communion Assistants
August 2…………………Jen Pickett/Sara Niemeyer/Sue Hager
August 16…………..Andy Bunge/Amanda Heibel/Barb Mielke

*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!

*Summer WOW Nights – COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH! Wednesday – August 12 / 6-7:30 pm; for youth entering 6th grade and older. Kickball, Hot dogs and more fun are planned for this date. We will meet at the Preston Softball fields. 

*Need more Money Counters – if you would like to be a money counter on a Sunday after worship please let Pastor Kris or Amanda know, Thanks!

*Sunday School & Confirmation families- Please watch your emails in August for the link to the ’26-’27 Sunday School registration form or Confirmation registration form. Sunday School will be offered for children who are 4 years old by 9/1/26 through 6th grade. Confirmation is offered for students in 7th-9th grades.

If you have questions or would like to be involved in helping with Sunday School this year, please reach out to one of the current team members: Cassie Keene, Margaret Johnson, Alison Leathers, Jenna Pederson, Megan Persons & Pastor Kris.  For Confirmation, contact Christy Gildner or Pastor Kris. We are always looking for more teachers, leaders and helpers!

*September Book Read – We’ll be reading Theo of Golden by Allen Levi—a gentle, thoughtful novel that explores goodness, compassion, and the kind of everyday courage that shapes communities. One reviewer calls it “a story about the ache and beauty of loving others… seeing the light in people… and choosing what is right even when no one is watching.” Come for good conversation and shared reflection on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm at Nancy Hengeveld’s home.

                                  *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

  • Thursday, August 6th – 5:30pm –Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night
  • Wednesday, August 12th – 6:00 p.m. – Summer WOW Night (6th grade and up)
  •  Wednesday, September 2nd, 6pm – ELCA 2027 Youth Gathering Information meeting
  • Wednesday, September 9th, 6pm – 10th grade Confirmation meeting
  • Sunday, September 13th – Rally Sunday + Tractor Sunday-9am worship;10am tractor blessing and activities
  • Wednesday, September 16th, 6pm – Confirmation Orientation
  • Thursday, September 17th, 6:30pm – Book discussion at Nancy Hengeveld’s
  • Wednesday, September 23rd, 6pm – First night of Confirmation
Birthdays and Anniversaries
8/6 Logan Corson; Katie & Jordan Kerns -Anniv.
8/7 Steve Corson, Lyle Schultz
8/8 Jim Fossum
8/10 Justin Ristau, Marlow Ristau, Danny Serfling
8/11 Isaiah Torres, Scott Hellickson; Marvin & Brenda Ristau -Anniv., Darrel & Bev Olson -Anniv.
8/12 Royal Johnson
8/13 Hunter Benson; Arnold & Lynn Benson -Anniv.
8/14 JoElla Finseth
8/15 Tammy Gatzke, Bruce Hoff

Please keep in your prayers….
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 8/2

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Sunday, August 2, 2026   
10th Sunday after Pentecost 
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 8.2.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Sunday, August 2
9:00 a.m.                Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m.               Coffee/Fellowship

Tuesday, August 4
9:30 a.m.                  Bible Study in Heritage Room
11:30 a.m.                Exercise

Thursday, August 6
11:30 a.m.               Exercise
1:00 p.m.                 Christ’s Crafters
5:30 p.m.                Bluegrass & BBQ Community Event

Sunday, August 9
9:00 a.m.                Worship

Worship Assistants in August

Acolytes
2 Hayden Fischer
9 Turner Sprenger
16 Martina Wingert
23 Maggie Wingert
30 Lilianna Dempewolf

Computer
2 Jackson Fischer
9 Camryn Severson
16 Mel Wingert
23 Josh Bakken
30 Harper Pickett

Lectors
2 Steve Corson
9 Sara Niemeyer
16 Darrel Olson
23 Nancy Hengeveld
30 Aaren Mathison

Altar Guild………………..Sue Grooters/Pam Ristau/Vonnie Aug

Ushers…………..Chuck & Vonnie Aug/Gary & Joyce Hellickson

Communion Assistants
August 2…………………Jen Pickett/Sara Niemeyer/Sue Hager
August 16…………..Andy Bunge/Amanda Heibel/Barb Mielke

*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!

*Summer WOW Nights – COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH! Wednesday – August 12 / 6-7:30 pm; for youth entering 6th grade and older. Kickball, Hot dogs and more fun are planned for this date. We will meet at the Preston Softball fields. 

*Need more Money Counters – if you would like to be a money counter on a Sunday after worship please let Pastor Kris or Amanda know, Thanks!

                                  *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

  • Thursday, August 6th – 5:30pm –Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night
  • Wednesday, August 12th – 6:00 p.m. – Summer WOW Night (6th grade and up)
Birthdays and Anniversaries
7/30 Sawyer Johnson, Ellen Schwartz, Palmer Root
7/31 Linda Trende
8/4 Claira Johnson; Katie Pickett
8/5 Todd Ebner; Dean Solberg; Kyle & Amanda Heibel -Anniv., Steve Corson & Nancy Hengeveld -Anniv., Heath & Melanie Olstad -Anniv.
8/6 Logan Corson; Katie & Jordan Kerns -Anniv.

Please keep in your prayers….
the family of Averlene Marzolf
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 7/26

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Sunday, July 26, 2026   
9th Sunday after Pentecost 
    ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM

Sunday bulletin: 7.26.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar

Thursday, July 23
11:30 a.m.               Exercise

Sunday, July 26
9:00 a.m.                Worship

Monday, July 27
5:30 p.m.                 Worship & Music team

Tuesday, July 28
11:30 a.m.             Exercise

Wednesday, July 29
1:00 p.m.               Visitation
2:00 p.m.               Celebration of Life for Marilyn Bunge

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

Sunday, August 2
9:00 a.m.                Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m.               Coffee/Fellowship

Worship Assistants in July

Acolytes
5 Jezlyn Finseth
12 Easton Grabau
19 Ava Severson
26 Reese Larson

Computer
5 Charlie Every
12 Taylor Kerns
19 Camryn Severson
26 Hudson Larson

Greeters
5 Mike & Janet Erdman
12 Nancy Hengeveld
19 LaVerne & Denise Paulson
26 Leather’s family

Lectors
5 Cari Ledin
12 Dena Mathison
19 Mary Glaser
26 Andy Bunge

Altar Guild……………………………….Mary Irish/Vicki Kruegel/Gail Bunge

Ushers……………..Dean & Carol Solberg/Michael Johnson/Jimmy Specht

Communion Assistants
July 5…………………………Melissa Severson/Darrel Olson/Carol Solberg
July 19…………………..Andy Bunge/Jen Pickett/Katie Marzolf-Harstad

*Summer WOW Nights – COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH! Wednesday – August 12 / 6-7:30 pm; for youth entering 6th grade and older. Kickball, Hot dogs and more fun are planned for August. We will meet at the Preston Softball fields. Updates will be posted on www.christlutheranpreston.org as well as the Christ Lutheran Facebook and Instagram pages. See you this summer!

*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!

*Need more Money Counters – if you would like to be a money counter on a Sunday after worship please let Pastor Kris or Amanda know, Thanks!

  *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

  • Thursday, August 6th – 5:30pm –Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night
  • Wednesday, August 12th – 6:00 p.m. – Summer WOW Night (6th grade and up)
Birthdays and Anniversaries7/24 Ryan Schroeder
7/26 Adam Reicks, Carol Gosi
7/27 Jezlyn Finseth, Rich Kincaid
7/28 Chris Olson
7/29 Kamryn Pederson, Vivian Ristau
7/30 Sawyer Johnson, Ellen Schwartz, Palmer Root
7/31 Linda Trende

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

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

Worship Service
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.