Communion Assistants
August 2……………………Jen Pickett/Sara Niemeyer/Sue Hager
August 16……………..Andy Bunge/Amanda Heibel/Barb Mielke
Rally Sunday + Tractor Sunday = FAITH IN GEAR! Sunday, September 13, 2026
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 13 as we kick off a new season of worship, learning, and community.
9AM Backpack blessings for students, teachers and staff during worship
10AM Tractor blessings for farmers (outdoors) & Activities for all ages
Bring your backpacks, bring your tractors, bring your neighbors—everyone’s welcome as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and the work of our hands.
Tractors will be parked in the lower lot. Farmers, please let Amanda know if you will be bringing yours –office@christlutheranpreston.org or 507-765-2161
*Sunday School & Confirmation families-Please watch your emails in August for the link to the ’26-’27 Sunday School registration form or Confirmation registration form. Sunday School will be offered for children who are 4 years old by 9/1/26 through 6th grade. Confirmation is offered for students in 7th-9th grades.
If you have questions or would like to be involved in helping with Sunday School this year, please reach out to one of the current team members: Cassie Keene, Margaret Johnson, Alison Leathers, Jenna Pederson, Megan Persons & Pastor Kris. For Confirmation, contact Christy Gildner or Pastor Kris. We are always looking for more teachers, leaders and helpers!
*September Book Read – We’ll be reading Theo of Golden by Allen Levi—a gentle, thoughtful novel that explores goodness, compassion, and the kind of everyday courage that shapes communities. One reviewer calls it “a story about the ache and beauty of loving others… seeing the light in people… and choosing what is right even when no one is watching.” Come for good conversation and shared reflection on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm at Nancy Hengeveld’s home.
*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
Wednesday, September 9th, 6pm – 10th grade Confirmation meeting
Sunday, September 13th – Rally Sunday + Tractor Sunday-9am worship;10am tractor blessing and activities
Wednesday, September 16th, 6pm – Confirmation Orientation; 6:30pm– ELCA 2027 Youth Gathering Information meeting-NEW DATE!
Thursday, September 17th, 6:30pm – Book discussion at Nancy Hengeveld’s
Wednesday, September 23rd, 6pm – First night of Confirmation
Birthdays and Anniversaries
8/27 Scott Wilson, Jon Johnson, Graceyn Reicks; Brett & Jade Grabau -Anniv., Dean & Carol Solberg -Anniv.
8/28 Gary Hellickson; Todd & Darla Ebner – Anniv., Jon & Lynn Haugan – Anniv.
8/29 Ava Severson; Mike & Kari Odenbrett – Anniv.
8/31Andrea Hellickson, Dan Solberg, Paul Schmidt, Saxon Speer; Keith & Cori Larson – Anniv., Chad & Megan Persons – Anniv.
9/1 Jason Dempewolf, Vicki Kruegel
9/3 Kaelyn Brunsvold, John Kiehne; Brad & Alison Leathers – Anniv.
Please keep in your prayers….
Ella Ristau
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