Weekly Newsletter – 1/28 – Christ Lutheran Church

Sunday, January 28- Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
in-person/online worship at 9:00 a.m.
Radio Broadcast (of previous week) at 10:00 a.m. on KFIL FM
bulletin January_28_2024.pdf

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Worship Assistants in January

Acolytes
7 Cooper Pickett/Ryan Schroeder
14 Maggie Wingert/Grant Tieskotter
21 Jackson Fischer/Cooper Holtegaard
28 Lexi Engen/Taelyn Kerns

Computer
7 Joshua Bakken
14 Melony Wingert
21 Josie Corson
28 Ava Severson

Lectors
7 Andy Bunge
14 Steve Corson
21 Traci Corson
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Altar Guild…………………………………Roxie Knies/Pam Mensink/Lynn Haugan

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

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

Sunday, January 28
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
10:00 a.m. Sunday school
10:00 a.m. Annual Meeting in Fellowship hall
1:00 p.m. Bingo at Harmony Golf Club with Greenfield Lutheran – Fundraiser
3:30 p.m. Youth Gathering meeting at Harmony Golf Club

Tuesday, January 30
11:30 a.m. Exercise class

Wednesday, January 31
6:00 p.m. Confirmation
6:30 p.m. Women’s Fellowship in Conference Room

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

*Christ Lutheran’s Annual Meeting will take place Sunday, January 28^th, 2024 after worship in the Fellowship Hall. All members are encouraged to attend. The church council values you, your support, your concerns, your suggestions, your opinion, and your feedback. Whether it’s about our services (online or in person), activities or even the way we do things, we want to make sure we are doing our best to provide a space for everyone to grow in their faith and feel connected in Christ Lutheran’s faith family. We invite you to join us in prayer and discussion in regard to our ministry plans for 2024. Lets come together as a church family to seek God’s blessings in our lives and in our church.*Reminder: Women’s Fellowship will meet on Wednesday, January 31^st at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room. All are welcome to join us!

*All Ages Contribute Food for Lent Soup Suppers – This year we will be asking Christ Lutheran members to provide the soup, sandwiches, milk and crackers for the soup suppers, as well as help serve and clean-up. Sign up sheets will be passed around during worship starting January 28, and the clipboard will be in the church office during the week. Confirmands will be providing the bars. This intergenerational adventure will strengthen our community. Thank you in advance.

*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

*Radio Broadcast Ministry – If you listen to our Radio Broadcast on Sunday mornings or have any stories/experiences about the Radio Broadcast ministry, please contact Michael Johnson 507-421-3967

*Money Counters Needed – If you are able to help out with money counting after worship services, please let the church office know. Thank you!
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

1/25 Mary Specht, Jeremiah Grabau
1/27 Jessica Bradt, Deb Ebner
1/28 Kendyl Bennett, Paige Bennett, Amanda Heibel, Doug Keene
1/29 Matt Hoff, Terry Kraling, Bev Olson, Larry Ristau
1/31 Rick Grooters, Trever Niemeyer

Please keep in your prayers….Don Solberg, Spring Valley Care Center for Rehab
Richard Johnson
Val Christensen
Barb Barrett
Rosalie Krips
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
Jeff Trende, who is at Traditions
Linda Hahn Smith, who is at Traditons
Arlen Kiehne, who is at Chatfield Care Center
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