Weekly Newsletter 3/24

*’ENVELOP OUR YOUTH’ FUNDRAISER – Sunday, February 11 – Sunday, March 31.
WANT TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH GATHERING GROUP AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR 6-12?
GRAB AN ENVELOPE. IF ALL 100 ENVELOPES ARE FILLED, WE WILL RAISE $5,050.
We are fortunate to have 4 youth and 1 adult attending the Youth Gathering in New Orleans, July 16-20, 2024. The cost of the Gathering per is $1,600. Each youth has paid $150. The church council has voted to subsidize up to 25% and the youth hope to fundraise the remaining costs, roughly $4,500.

*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

March is Minnesota Foodshare Month – There is an ongoing challenge for individuals and families in our community who are struggling to put food on their tables. During March Minnesota Food Share Month, your contribution will help make a difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity and provide them with some relief during challenging times.  Suggestions include: canned soups, pasta, rice, beans, peanut butter, sugar, flour, cereal, canned vegetables and fruit, etc.).  Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be left in the church office (please indicate Food Shelf).  Non-perishable items can be left in the Grocery Cart and/or Basket in the Narthex.  Thank you!

*Reminder to Thrivent Members – Be sure to designate your Choice Dollars, either to Christ Lutheran or to any number of charitable organizations that are listed on the Thrivent website. www.thrivent.com Deadline is March 31^st, 2024.

*Holy Week Hike, Root River Trailhead – Friday, March 29, 3:00 pm
Join Pastor Kris at the Root River Trailhead parking lot, near the Trailhead Inn, at 3 pm for a Holy Week Hike. On this hike we will use storytelling to wonder about the emotions of Holy Week through a child’s eyes, moving from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. This walk will be about 1 and ½ miles, on the biking/hiking trail. Come as you are, stroller and/or hiking sticks welcome! Sign up in the church narthex.

*Breakfast with the Bishop ~ Saturday, April 20^th, 2024 from 9–11AM at Cabela’s in Owatonna, MN
Everyone, and especially young men, are invited to attend this special event. Dwight Tostenson will be the Keynote Speaker. He is the CEO and Co-founder  of The Redemption Project. Dwight will share about the compassionate work his team does with those touched by the criminal justice system. Bishop Regina Hassanally will be sharing a Devotion. Cost: $15/person (under 20 yrs.old $10) Pay Amanda in the church office by April 1^st. Carpooling can be a possibility.

*New Sunday Morning Bible Study – You are invited to gather for Bible study each Sunday after worship in the Heritage room. *We will not meet on Easter Sunday.

Women’s Fellowship – The next CLC Women’s Fellowship meeting is scheduled for Wed. March 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room.  If you have not joined us before, please consider dropping in to see what you are missing.  We are an easy group to get to know and always enjoy seeing some new faces. There is always room for more!