Weekly Calendar

Thursday, August 21
1:00 p.m.                        Funeral for Ann Ott
11:30 a.m.                      Exercise
6:30 p.m.                        Summer Book discussion at Nancy Hengeveld’s

Sunday, August 24
9:00 a.m.                        Worship – Grounded: Air

Monday, August 25
5:30 p.m.                        Sunday School Planning Mtg

Tuesday, August 26
11:30 a.m.                      Exercise
5:00 p.m.                        Confirmation Planning Mtg

Thursday, August 28
11:30 a.m.                      Exercise

Worship Assistants in August

Acolytes
3 Harpert Pickett/Emmett Musel
10 Jezlyn Finseth/Turner Sprenger
17 Reese Larson/Ava Severson
24 Melony Wingert/Jackson Fischer
31 outdoor worship 

Computer
3 Katelyn Scheevel
10 Maggie Wingert
17 Lilianna Dempewolf
24 Grant Tieskotter
31 outdoor worship

Lectors
10 youth-tbd
17 Jenna Pederson
24 Alison Leathers
31 Darrel Olson

Greeters
3 Jessica Bradt & family
10 Pam Mensink/Barb Mielke
17 Mike & Janet Erdman
24
31 outdoor worship

Altar Guild……………………………………………………Sue Grooters/Jo Randall/Vonnie Aug

Ushers…………………………………………….Gary & Joyce Hellickson/Chuck & Vonnie Aug

Communion Assistants
August 3…………………………………………………….Christy Gildner/Sue Hager/Barb Mielke
August 17………………………………………..Melissa Severson/Mike Erdman/Carol Solberg

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*Please let the office or a member of the Church Council know if one of your loved ones is sick or has passed or if you or someone you know is going to be in the hospital so that we may acknowledge them in our prayer list or pay them a visit.

*Summer Book Read  – “The Book of Longings.” Discussion will be Thursday August 21, 6:30 pm at Nancy Hengeveld’s – 329 Parkside Dr SE, Preston. “The Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd is a novel which explores the imagined life of Ana, the wife of Jesus, and her journey to find her voice in a patriarchal society. Come for conversation. Come to wonder. Come whether you read the book or glanced at a summary.

*Blessing of the Animals Outdoor Worship, Sunday, August 31^st, 9am – All finned, furry and feathered creatures who will play nice with others are welcome. Stuffed animals and pictures are also welcome. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come prepared for a few barks, wonderful songs, and a message inviting us to consider how everything we have, need, eat, and wear ties back to the natural world.

*REGISTRATION for Sunday School and Confirmation! Hey parents! The new school year is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to register your kids for Sunday School and Confirmation. Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 14^th with Rally Sunday and Confirmation will start on Wednesday, September 18^th with Orientation for parents and youth. Visit our website to register – www.christlutheranpreston.org.

*Sunday School Teachers and Confirmation Leaders Needed – Might you spend an hour or two a month, or week, helping God form faith in our next generation?  We are seeking adult leaders for the 2025-26 program year. Confirmation (Grades 7-9) meets Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm and Sunday School (Ages 3 – Grade 6) meets Sunday mornings following worship from 10-10:45 a.m. We have a vibrant team of Sunday School and Confirmation Leaders and need a few additional adults to provide guidance and support for these programs. Specifically, an adult guide is needed for our 7^th grade small group and additional teachers and assistants are needed for Sunday School. Lessons and materials are prepared for you.  We also welcome a pianist or guitarist to help lead music. Contact Pastor Kris to say, “Yes, I’m in”, or with any questions.

*New Member Sunday – On September 7^th, we will be welcoming new members in worship. If you or someone you know is interested in officially joining our congregation, please let the office know by Tuesday, September 2^nd.  You may reach Amanda at 507-765-2161 or by email, office@christlutheranpreston.org. We will also have a New Member Orientation following worship with new members and their sponsors. Pick up coffee and treats in the Narthex and meet downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. On October 5^th, congregation members will have an opportunity to meet and greet during a brunch following worship.

Summer Sermon Series: GROUNDED
We invite you to root down, look up, and learn what it might mean for you and our community of faith to be grounded in creation. There will be take-home sensory activities for each topic –

August 24: Air – Make a pinwheel! Put it outside or take it for a spin yourself.
August 31: Flora and Fauna – Appreciate your pets! It’s outdoor worship and Blessing of the Animals. Bring your furry or feathered pet for a special blessing.

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:

• August 21^st, 6:30pm – Summer Book Read discussion at Nancy Hengeveld’s
• August 31^st, 9am – Blessing of the Animals, outdoor service
• September 14^th, 9am – Rally Sunday
• September 17^th, 9am – Confirmation Orientation

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Birthdays and Anniversaries
8/21 Jeff Bennett, Hoogie Hanson, Andrew Pederson
8/22 Val Christensen, Ascher Ostrom, Hudson Larson
8/23 Luke Johnson, AJ Harstad
8/24 Randy Brevig, Marvin Ristau, Camryn Severson; Jim & Sheila Marzolf – Anniv., Richard & Linda Wolfe – Anniv.
8/25 Shirley Dahl, Kate Nelson
8/26 Shelley Fabian, Cindy Mensink; David & Kathy Scheevel – Anniv.
8/27 Bruce Fishbaugher, Jon Johnson, Scott Wilson, Graceyn Riecks; Dean & Carol Solberg – Anniv., Brett & Jade Grabau – Anniv.
8/28 Gary Hellickson, Levi Hahn-Yetter; Todd & Darla Ebner – Anniv.

Please keep in your prayers….
family and friends of Ann Ott
Deb Ebner and Pat Tollefson and families after the loss of their mother, Ruth Callanan
Elsa Bye
Jon Haugan
Jacob Johnson
Val Christensen, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Rosalie Krips
Logan Walker
Benjamin Hoff
Colson King
Jodi Milne Trochlil
Amy Timmerman
Lynn Tienter
Marilyn Bunge, who is at Green Lea Manor, Mabel
Walt Hansen, who is at Minnesota State Veterans Home, Preston
Mary Lou Hansen, who is at Harmony Care Center
Arlene Bakalyar, who is at Park Lane Estates
Arnie Keene,  who is at Park Lane Estates
Barb Barrett, who is at Park Lane Estates
Hazel Knies, who is at Traditions
Irene Aarre, who is at Traditions
Averlene Marzolf, who is at Traditions
Helen Haugerud, who is at Traditions
Linda Hahn Smith, who is at Traditions
Arlen Kiehne, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Jim Fossum, who is at The Fillmore Place