in-person/online worship at 9:00 a.m.
Radio Broadcast (of previous week) at 10:00 a.m. on KFIL FM
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Weekly Calendar
Acolytes
2 Reese Larson/Lilianna Dempewolf
9 Jax Heibel/Maggie Wingert
16 Taelyn Kerns/Josie Corson
23 Cooper Holtegaard/Katelyn Scheevel
30 Ryan Schroeder/Kaylee Hernandez
Computer
2 Ava Severson
9 Melony Wingert
16 Cooper Pickett
23 Josh Bakken
30 Jackson Fischer
Lectors
2 Mary Glaser
9 Michael Johnson
16 Steve Corson
23 Darrel Olson
30 Andy Bunge
Altar Guild……………………………………………………………………………………..Linda Wolfe/Phyllis Solberg/Joyce Every
Ushers………………………………………………………………………….. ..Glenn Dale/Tris Tollefson/Darrel Olson/___________
Communion Assistants
June 16………………………………………………………………………………………Darrel Olson/Katie Harstad/
June 30………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Summer VBS and Pizza Garden – Sunday, June 9th; Tuesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 13th; Sunday, July 14th; Sunday, August 18th. Come when you can – you don’t have to attend every night. See specifics below.
WHAT: Gather with us and explore how we grow in faith. We will plant and tend a pizza garden over the summer. In August, we will make pizza, using our freshly grown herbs and produce. This is part of our summer VBS ministry. Have fun with Bible stories, games, songs, friends, and more! Sunday meeting dates are for all ages, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for kids. Congregation members will be asked to help provide meals and assist with VBS. Register online on our website, children’s page, www.christlutheranpreston.org or call the office for a registration link at 507-765-2161. See below for more details!
Volunteers needed – Vacation Bible School is in need of volunteers to help prep and clean up meals, lead outdoor games, and more! We are also in need of people to help sign up for certain food items for our meals. A sign up was passed around in church on May 12, and it is in the narthex. VBS is free and open to all and offered as intergenerational mini-worship and activities on June 9, July 14, and August 18. VBS is offered for kids only (pre-k to 6th grade) on June 11 and 13. Please reach out to Alison Leathers at 507-251-8049 or Pastor Kris with any questions. Thank you!
Greeters for Sunday Morning – We have added Greeters back to our services again. If you are interested in being on the greeter list please let Amanda know. or take a minute to fill out this really short questionnaire
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_Z_EApIQXhher8vKfdSP-wUKdlSdNDidlVUdw3FOptE/edit
Global Ministries of the ELCA – June 16th – 9 am Worship and 10:15 am Fellowship. Kathy Chatelaine, Assistant to the Bishop for Global Ministry, SE MN Synod office will lead a lead a ‘Global Ministries Sunday’ worship as well as a discussion following the service.
Celebrate Dad’s on June 16th – Following worship we will be serving DADS Root beer floats in honor of Father’s Day!
Help Wanted – The church is looking for individual/s that would be interested in helping with minor maintenance and cleaning tasks around the property. This may include, but are not limited to, tasks such as changing light bulbs, repairing broken items as needed, and washing/waxing floors. This would be a paid position. Hours would be variable and flexible. We are also looking for an individual/s who could assist with setting up the Heritage Room prior to funerals. If interested, please speak with Amanda in the office or a church council member.
Summer Stretch – Calling all students entering grades 7-12! This summer Christ Lutheran Church is offering opportunities for youth to seek, live and share an active faith in Jesus Christ. Over the course of the summer, we will share devotions, enjoy fun events, and engage in service to God’s people. Knowing how full your schedules are, service and fun will be offered on the same day. Letters were mailed on 5/23 and an email will go out on 5/28. The first event is June 9th! Read all about it and register by June 9th. register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MRX1nLGprVnRQA3XazvSninxQPEhGaiIklhNpPhm2dg/edit
Youth Leaders Needed – Incoming 10-12th Grade Students– Need volunteer hours? High school students who are Youth Leaders and need service hours for NHS, scouts, college applications, or any other volunteer requirements are welcome to count any hours they participate in Summer Stretch. Youth Leaders help to lead games, hang out with participants, and spend time getting to know our awesome middle schoolers.
Blessing of the Bikes and Bike Ride to Sylvan Park in Lanesboro – Sunday, June 23rd, 9am Outdoor worship – On Sunday, June 23rd be sure to bike, scoot, or blade your way to worship for a special blessing of the bikes! We will worship outside and reserve a time within the service to bless your bikes, scooters, rollerblades, motorcycles or whatever you ride! If you do not want to bring your entire bike, feel free to bring just your helmet, lock or a photo. Following worship we will bike or motor to Sylvan Park in Lanesboro for a potluck picnic.
The next Women’s Fellowship group meeting will be on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room. We will be discussing Mental Health Awareness and how congregations can play a role in mental health ministry. May was mental health awareness month and millions of Americans have been diagnosed with mental illness. Consider joining us and find out how you can be inspired to reach out to someone living with this condition everyday.
Olympic Moments – As we get ready to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics, congregant Andrew Bunge will present “Olympic Moments” at Lanesboro’s Sons of Norway Hall on Thursday, June 6, from 7-8:30pm. He will discuss becoming a state-champion half-miler to meeting Jesse Owens to training with Olympic bronze medalist Johnny Grey to the life lessons learned as an athlete. Cake and coffee provided. Free and open to the public. Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall is accessible and located at 200 Parkway Ave. S., in Lanesboro.
The Prevent 22 Task Force is holding a fundraising event on Saturday, June 22nd at the Servicemen’s Club beginning at 9 am. The event will include several activities and everyone is welcome. The task force was formed to help local Veterans and to highlight awareness to PTSD and suicide prevention. If you would like to donate to the bake sale, please contact Teresa Hoff (teresahoff@hotmail.com). Donated items need to be in disposable containers and can be dropped off at the Club at 8 am or after. Thank you!
Fillmore County Relay for Life will be held in Spring Valley on Friday July 12th. Survivor Tea starts at 3 at the VFW followed by dinner, walk and silent auction throughout the evening. We are looking for volunteers to donate some cookies for dinner. If you are interested in helping out and baking 2-3 dozen cookies for the community dinner please let Marilyn Schreier know at 480-202-3027. Thank you.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
6/6 Stuart Corson, Blaine Niemeyer
6/7 Tyson Ristau, Waldo Leathers; Allan & Diane Marzolf – Anniv.
6/8 Brogan Hahn, Carole Collett; Rusty & Pam Schroeder – Anniv.
6/9 Gail Bunge, Matt Marzolf; Ryan & Sara Kling-Punt – Anniv., Keith & Diane Johnson – Anniv.
6/12 Richard Johnson, Jim Keune, Nick Marzolf, Jerry Olson; Steve & Diane Carr – Anniv.; Blaise & Susan Hager – Anniv.
6/13 Hadie Williams, Amanda Sethre
Please keep in your prayers….
Val Christensen, who is at Spring Valley Care Center
Arlen Kiehne, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Richard Johnson
Barb Barrett
Rosalie Krips
Amy Timmerman
Carole Engen
Axel Heller
Steven Kling
Bo Bakke
Bridget Case
Lorraine Seaberg
Walt Hansen, who is at Minnesota State Veterans Home, Preston
Marilyn Bunge, who is at Mabel Care Center
Adie Milne, who is at Harmony Care Center
Ann Ott, who is at Harmony Care Center
Betty Riehl, who is at Harmony Care Center
Helen Haugen, who is at Park Lane Estates
Arlene Bakalyar, who is at Park Lane Estates
Irene Aarre, who is at Traditions
Averlene Marzolf, who is at Traditions
Lew Randall, who is at Traditions
Helen Haugerud, who is at Traditions
Linda Hahn Smith, who is at Traditions
Alice Cummings, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Jim Fossum, who is at The Fillmore Place
Jan Milne, Brookdale Senior Living
DeWayne Vogt, who is at Luther Oaks Skilled Nursing Care, Bloomington, IL