Weekly Newsletter 2/18

*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 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.*LENT 2024 – During Lent, our Wednesday nights will include soup suppers and an opportunity for all ages to join in conversation and prayer practice on a Psalm, followed by worship with the Holden Evening Prayer service. The Wednesday schedule is (Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20):
6 pm Soup supper – Church members sign-up during worship or in the church office to bring soup/sandwiches/milk and help assist the confirmation students with setting up and serving.

6:15-6:45pm – Conversation, Coloring and Psalms. Each Wednesday we will explore a Psalm through conversation and coloring. All Congregation is welcome!

7-7:30 pm-Holden Evening Prayer Service.

*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*Mayo Clinic Hospice Grief Support Groups – If a significant person in your life has died within the past three years, please consider being a part of an upcoming six week in-person or online Zoom grief group. These groups provide a safe way to connect with other people who are grieving, to be understood, and to share needs, concerns and feelings. Grief Group participants should be at least three months into their journey with grief after the death of their loved one.

Location: Rochester, Mayo Clinic Hospice Office – 41st Street Professional Building, 4111 W Frontage Rd
Day/time: Mondays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. or Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
ONLINE ZOOM* – Day/time: Mondays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
*To attend via Zoom you will need:• Access to a computer with internet access, microphone and camera• A private place without other people present because the conversations during grief groups are to be kept confidential• An email address for receiving materials and the Zoom link.

To register for a group, please contact us at (507) 284-4002, or rsthospicebereavement@mayo.edu
Registration closes March 11