*April Book Read – From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer gently invites readers to imagine a world shaped by generosity instead of scarcity. Through the simple beauty of the serviceberry tree, she shows how sharing, gratitude, and care for community can create a richer, more hopeful way of living—together. This short-112-page book is a wonderful read for spring and gardening season. Join us at Nancy Hengeveld’s home for conversation and fellowship on Thursday, April 16^th at 6:30 pm.

*The next Women’s Fellowship will meet at the church on Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Join us as we continue discussing Joan Chittister’s The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully (pages 89-132). All are welcome!

*SE Minnesota Synod-Lutheran Men in Mission ‘Breakfast with the Bishop’ – Saturday April 25, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 AM at Bass Pro Shop (I-35 N) in Owatonna. Guest Speaker Joe Schmit is an award-winning broadcaster, community leader, author and popular keynote speaker. Cost: $15/person (under 20 years old – $10). Turn in money to Amanda in the office by Monday, April 13.

*GEV Summer Camp registration is now open! Register online at goodearthvillage.org – use the code CLCPRES2026 and choose Tier 3 pricing. For more information on registering, contact Amanda or Pastor Kris.

*Cross+Generational Line Dancing at Christ Lutheran – Sunday, April 26, 10 AM. Join us in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School time for some good music and fun! Come and learn 2 different dances, led by Harold Buhr & Tami Christianson. All ages are welcome and the dances are simple – no dance experience needed! Cowboy hats, boots and denim are encouraged! *This is also the last day of Sunday School for the year — please join us to celebrate a successful Sunday School year, and dance into spring and summer!

• 💵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.
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• Sun., April 12, 10am – Donuts and Devotions (grades 7-12); 10am – Frolic Class (ages birth-3)
• Thurs, April 16, 6:30pm – April Book Read at Nancy Hengeveld’s
• Wed., April 22, 6:30pm – Women’s Fellowship
• Sun., April 26, 9am – Holy Humor Sunday;10am – Cross Generational Line Dancing/Last day of  Sunday School