Sunday, October 4, 2026
19th Sunday after Pentecost
ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM
Sunday bulletin: 10.4.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar
Thursday, October 1
11:00 a.m. Ministerium mtg
11:30 a.m. Exercise
1:00 p.m. Christ Crafters
Sunday, October 4
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion – LWR Quilt dedication
10:00 a.m. Sunday School/Donuts and Devotions (7-12 grade)
10:45a.m Youth Gathering Information meeting (8-12 grade)
Tuesday, October 6
9:30 a.m. Bible Study in Heritage Room
11:30 a.m. Exercise
Wednesday, October 7
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Family Connection (formerly Dinner Church)
Thursday, October 8
9:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
11:30 a.m. Exercise
Sunday, October 11
9:00 a.m. Worship-Affirmation of Baptism for 10th graders
10:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School/Baby & Toddler Book Club in Youth room
Worship Assistants in October
Acolytes
4 Braelynn Dierkes/Charlie Every
11 Hayden Fischer
18 Sawyer Johnson/Taylor Kerns
25 Lily Ledin
Computer
4 Jezlyn Finseth/Madeline Olstad
11 Easton Grabau/Jimmer Harstad
18 Hudson Larson/Wesley Keune
25 Harper Pickett
Lectors
4 Traci Corson
11 Darrel Olson
18 Jenna Pederson
25 Michael Johnson
Altar Guild….Karen Trende/Andrea Hellickson/Brenda Reicks
Ushers……Mark Eickhoff/Jodi Eickhoff/Jim Baker/Lisa Baker
Communion Assistants
October 4…………Katie Harstad/Dena Mathison/Darrel Olson
October 18………………….Andy Bunge/Sue Hager/Jen Pickett
*Donuts and Devotions – Sunday, October 4th at 10am in the Youth Room (grades 7-12). Come for the donuts. Stay for your faith. We keep it simple: donuts, a short devotion, conversation, and a space to grow together.
*Baby & Toddler Book Club – Second Sundays – October 11, November 8, December 13 at 10 am
Who is it for? Babies (yes, truly!), toddlers, and preschoolers up to age four—not yet attending Sunday School— and their parents or other caring adults. Led by Shelby Ristau, explore faith through storytelling, prayer, music, and creative play. The Frolic First Bible (given at Baptism) and Frolic board books, create a meaningful experience for you. Plus, families will be given a book to take home! Scan this QR code to register:
*NEED DRIVERS FOR THE RIDE PROGRAM: With a number of scheduled appointments approaching, our church Ride Program is seeking additional volunteer drivers. Backup drivers are especially helpful to ensure we can meet all transportation needs. Please contact Mike Erdman, 507-995-1933, if you’re willing to assist or have questions.
*Sunday School has started and we are excited for this new year. Additional hands are needed each week, and we invite you to sign up for one or more Sundays as they fit your schedule. Youth grades 7 and above – this opportunity is for you, too! Please scan this QR code to see the calendar, ages where help is needed, and sign-up!
*TRUNK or TREAT – Sunday, October 25th in Christ Lutheran’s Parking Lot, 10-11 am. What is Trunk or Treat?Consider this a cool twist on old-fashioned trick-or-treating. All ages are invited to wear a costume to church. After church, head out to the parking lot for trick or treating. Volunteers will have trunks decorated and be supplied with Halloween treats. Kids will go from car to car for treats and games. Confirmation youth will host games. As always, it’s a great day to invite a friend to church!
Needed:
Decorated Trunks! – There are trunk themes, including Bible related ideas for theme trunks, on the internet.
Sign up in the Narthex.
Candy – Halloween candy for trick or treaters! Please bring candy to church prior to October 20 and drop it off in the box in the Narthex or with Amanda in the office.
*November Book Read – Join us as we read “Boys in the Light”, a powerful true story tracing two parallel journeys in WWII: Eddie Willner, a Jewish teenager surviving Auschwitz, and 23-year-old Elmer Hovland, from Luverne MN, leading Company D of the U.S. 3rd Armored Division. Eddie, his friend, and father; Elmer, and young American soldiers confront the brutal realities of war. Their paths meet in a single unforgettable moment when two emaciated boys step out of the woods, revealing the horrors the tankers had been fighting against. Written by Nina Willner, granddaughter of Eddie, this moving account invites us to reflect on courage, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit. Discussion will be on Thursday, November 19, 6:30 pm at Nancy Hengeveld’s home. All are welcome. Come for thoughtful conversation and shared reflection.
*ATTENTION LEFSE AND FLATBREAD BAKERS! It is time again to bake our lefse for our Craft and Bake Sale. Our first bake day is planned for Saturday, November 7, starting at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall/Kitchen. We’re looking forward to a great turnout and making plenty of lefse. For those preparing lefse, please incorporate the flour and shape into balls before arriving at the church. We also will be making flatbread that day and could use extra help. Please bring tins if you have them. All are welcome! If you have questions, feel free to contact: Joyce Every, 507-951-1345, joycekevinevery@gmail.com (lefse) or Linda Wolfe, 952-807-5214,
lwolfe609@gmail.com
*You’re Invited! Preston Pool Referendum Public Meetings-Sept. 28: 11am-1pm; Oct. 6: 4pm-6pm; Oct. 11: 1pm-4pm
All meetings are held at the Preston Depot Museum and Riverfront Center. Three conceptual designs will be presented, public feedback collected, and questions answered/information provided about the project and referendum and how it will affect taxpayers. Please spread the word, and everyone is invited to learn about this potential new pool, even if you don’t live in City limits.
*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.
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CHURCH FINANCIALS:
Weekly budget ——— $4,505.00
Sept. 27 offering ——– $1,856.00
YTD budget for 37 weeks —-$175,695.00
YTD offering for 37 weeks —$150,387.00
Deficit of ——— –$25,308.00
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DATES TO REMEMBER
- Sunday, October 4th, 9am – Worship – LWR quilt dedication; 10am – Donuts and Devotions for youth – grades 7-12; 10:45am – Youth Gathering Info meeting – grades 8-12
- Sunday, October 11th, 9am – Affirmation of Baptism for 10th graders; 10am – Baby & Toddler Book Club (birth to age 3 + parent(s))
- Tuesday, October 20th, – ELCA Youth Gathering Registrations Due
- Wednesday, October 21st, 6pm – WOW night/Pumpkin Decorating,
- Sunday, October 25th – 9am, Worship; 10am,Trunk or Treat in parking lot
10/1 Richard Collett
10/2 Charlotte Reicks; Dave & Mary Milne – Anniv.
10/3 Gary Ristau, Trista Tieskotter
10/4 Jim Marzolf, Mary Zimmerman, Tom & Marcia Johnson – Anniv., Pat & Melissa Severson – Anniv.
10/5 John & Teresa Marzolf – Anniv.
10/7 Amyiah Deyo
Please keep in your prayers….
Jacob Johnson
Ella Ristau
Candace Larson
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 The Bluffs of Preston
Barb Barrett, who is at The Bluffs of Preston
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, Chatfield Care Center
Bridget Case