Weekly Calendar

Sunday, December 22
8:15 a.m.                   Choir practice
9:00 a.m.                   Worship
10:30 a.m.                Blue Christmas worship

Tuesday, December 24
4:30 p.m.                   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
8:00 p.m.                    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Wednesday, December 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday, December 29

9:00 a.m.                   Worship – Lessons & Laughter

Worship Assistants in December

Acolytes

1 Cooper Holtegaard/Josh Bakken
8 Jackson Fischer/Lexi Engen
15 Lily Ledin/Grant Tieskotter
22 Lilianna Dempewolf/Katelyn Scheevel
24 4:30 Jax Heibel/Jezlyn Finseth
29 Turner Sprenger/Reese Larson

Computer
1 Kaylee Hernandez
8 Josh Bakken
15 Jezlyn Finseth
22 Harper Pickett
24 4:30 Lexi Engen
29 Braelynn Dierkes

Lectors
1 Darrel Olson
8 7^th graders
15 Children’s program
22 Traci Corson
24 4:30 Nancy Hengeveld
29 tba

Greeters
1 Dawn Hellickson
8 7^th graders
15
22 Traci Corson
24 4:30 Bruce & Teresa Hoff
29 Ron & Marilyn Schreier

Altar Guild……………………………………Jennifer Pickett/Diane Johnson/Sue Hager/Chris Olson

Ushers……………………………………………..Todd Ebner/Darla Ebner/Tony Severson/Darrel Olson

Communion Assistants
December 1………………………………………………..Melissa Severson/Darrel Olson/Carol Solberg
December 15……………………………………………………..Jen Pickett/Randy Hahn/Christy Gildner
December 24 4:30……………………………………….Carol Solberg/Dawn Hellickson/Sara Niemeyer

*Please let the office or a member of the Church Council know if one of your loved ones is sick or has passed or if you or someone you know is going to be in the hospital so that we may acknowledge them in our prayer list or pay them a visit.

*Things I Like to Do – How might you use your gifts in new or familiar ways as we live out our mission to “Love God, Love People, and Follow Jesus”? The Evangelism Committee, led by Jennifer Pickett, has created a Things I Like to Do Survey. We invite you to fill out the survey by either paper copy (available in the Narthex or in the office) or on our website https://christlutheranpreston.org/member-survey-tell-us-what-do-you-like-to-do/
PLEASE fill out this survey before December 31st.

*The Holiday Giving Tree is now up! Mittens, gloves, hats, scarfs and socks can all be hung on there! Items donated will go to Fillmore Central School and Fillmore County Foodshelf.  Thanks for your generous support, all items are greatly appreciated!

*Blue Christmas Service – Sunday, December 22, 10:30 a.m. Do you wish to spend time with God in reflection?  Some of us are mourning the death of a loved one, a job loss, or feeling overwhelmed by expectations. This service offers space to focus on the comfort and healing God offers during dark times.

*Christmas Eve Candlelight and Holy Communion – Tuesday, December 24, 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. Come! Celebrate the birth of Immanuel, God with us.

*2025 Offering Envelopes – If you have been getting offering envelopes in the past, they are now ready to be picked up in the West coatroom. If you would LIKE to have envelopes this year, contact Amanda, there are some extras. Thanks!

Birthdays and Anniversaries
12/19 Pam Ristau
12/20 Jonathon Winkels
12/21 Sandy Amundson
12/22 John Marzolf
12/23 Wayne & Donna Dreier – Anniv.
12/24 Nancy Hengeveld
12/25 Gary Parker; Jeff & Roxie Knies – Anniv.

Please keep in your prayers….
Danny Serfling
Jacob Johnson
Jon Haugan
Jason Schwingle
Val Christensen
Rosalie Krips
Katie Sullivan, sister of Kim Ristau
Jill Miller
Amy Timmerman
Carole Engen
Axel Heller
Bo Bakke
Bridget Case
Walt Hansen, who is at Minnesota State Veterans Home, Preston
Marilyn Bunge, who is at Green Lea Manor, Mabel
Mary Lou Hansen, who is at Harmony Care Center
Ann Ott, who is at Harmony Care Center
Arlene Bakalyar, who is at Park Lane Estates
Arnie Keene,  who is at Park Lane Estates
Irene Aarre, who is at Traditions
Averlene Marzolf, who is at Traditions
Helen Haugerud, who is at Traditions
Linda Hahn Smith, who is at Traditions
Barb Barrett, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Arlen Kiehne, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Alice Cummings, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Jim Fossum, who is at The Fillmore Place