Communion Assistants
August 2…………………Jen Pickett/Sara Niemeyer/Sue Hager
August 16…………..Andy Bunge/Amanda Heibel/Barb Mielke
*Bluegrass & BBQ 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!
*Summer WOW Nights – COME FOR THE FUN – STAY FOR YOUR FAITH! Wednesday – August 12 / 6-7:30 pm; for youth entering 6th grade and older. Kickball, Hot dogs and more fun are planned for this date. We will meet at the Preston Softball fields.
*Need more Money Counters – if you would like to be a money counter on a Sunday after worship please let Pastor Kris or Amanda know, Thanks!
*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
Thursday, August 6th – 5:30pm –Bluegrass & BBQ Community Night
Wednesday, August 12th – 6:00 p.m. – Summer WOW Night (6th grade and up)
Birthdays and Anniversaries
7/30 Sawyer Johnson, Ellen Schwartz, Palmer Root
7/31 Linda Trende
8/4 Claira Johnson; Katie Pickett
8/5 Todd Ebner; Dean Solberg; Kyle & Amanda Heibel -Anniv., Steve Corson & Nancy Hengeveld -Anniv., Heath & Melanie Olstad -Anniv.
8/6 Logan Corson; Katie & Jordan Kerns -Anniv.
Please keep in your prayers….
the family of Averlene Marzolf
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
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