*Worship & Blessing of the Bikes – Sunday, June 14, 9 am. Pedal or motor up on your bike, or head to church in a more traditional way! Following worship we will head outside to bless the bikes. Park your bike in the lower parking lot.
*Summer WOW Nights are Coming!COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH!
Wednesdays – June 10 I July 8 I August 12 / 6-7:30 pm;
For youth entering 6th grade and older.
WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY? (WOW) FUN, FAITH, FRIENDS. Come hang out for games, treats, and faith-filled fun in a place you belong. Come as you are, bring a friend, and spend the summer laughing, connecting, and growing in God’s love. Our youth will be hosting each month—come enjoy the awesome activities they have planned! Updates will be posted on www.christlutheranpreston.org as well as the Christ Lutheran Facebook and Instagram pages. See you this summer!
*SUMMER Book Read –“They Left Us Everything” by Plum Johnson. Join us at Nancy Hengeveld’s home for conversation and fellowship on Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 pm
*Thank you – “Thank you for thinking of us and for making our birthdays feel so special and memorable. Opening each card felt like unwrapping a little piece of joy — full of kindness, love, and good wishes. Your thoughtful gestures and heartfelt messages truly brightened our day. Thank You” – Don and Phyllis Solberg
*SAVE THE DATE –Barbecue & Bluegrass Community Night –Thursday, August 6, 5:30–7:30 pm.Join us for a relaxed evening of great food, joyful bluegrass music, and plenty of space for kids to play. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come as you are! Whether you’re new to the Preston area or have been part of this community for years, you are warmly welcome. Come share an evening of connection, laughter, and summertime fun—we’d love to see you here!
*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.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Wednesdays, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th – 6pm – Summer WOW – gr 6& up
Sunday, June 14th, 9am –Worship with Blessing of the Bikes
Tues, June 16th, Wed, June 17th, and Thurs, June 18th– Vacation Bible School
Birthdays and Anniversaries
6/4 Dan & Penny Solberg – Anniv.
6/5 Cooper Pickett, Rhenee Grabau
6/6 Stuart Corson, Blaine Niemeyer; Derek & Sarah Holtegaard – Anniv.
6/7 Waldo Leathers, Payton Doughman,Tyson Ristau; Allan & Diane Marzolf – Anniv.
6/8 Brogan Hahn, Carole Collett; Rusty & Pam Schroeder – Anniv.
6/9 Gail Bunge, Matt Marzolf; Keith & Diane Johnson – Anniv.
Please keep in your prayers….
the family of Marilyn Bunge
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 Park Lane Estates
Barb Barrett, who is at Park Lane Estates
Averlene Marzolf, who is at Traditions
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, Stewartville Care Center
Bridget Case