Weekly Calendar

Thursday, September 18
11:30 a.m.                      Exercise
1:00 p.m.                       Christ’s Crafters

Sunday, September 21
9:00 a.m.                        Worship/Communion
10:00 a.m.                       Coffee/Fellowship
10:00 a.m.                       Sunday School
10:00 a.m.                       3rd/4th grade Bible Basics class

Tuesday, September 23
11:30 a.m.                      Exercise

Wednesday, September 24
9:00 a.m.                        “Dwelling in the Word” at B&B
6:00 p.m.                         Confirmation
6:30 p.m.                         Women’s Fellowship
7:30 p.m.                          Confirmation planning meeting for 10th graders

Thursday, September 25
11:30 a.m.                      Exercise

Worship Assistants in September

Acolytes
7 Lily Ledin/Braelynn Dierkes
14 Josh Bakken/Lexi Engen
21 Jax Heibel/Cooper Holtegaard
28 Kaylee Hernandez /Lilianna Dempewolf

Computer
7 Taelynn Kerns
14 Turner Sprenger
21 Harper Pickett
28 Jezlyn Finseth

Lectors
7 Cari Ledin
14 Mary Glaser
21 Dawn Hellickson
28 Michael Johnson

Greeters
7 Joyce & Gary Hellickson
14 Kyle & Amanda Heibel
21 Dawn Hellickson
28 Joyce & Kevin Every

Altar Guild…………………………………………………………Barb Mielke/Sandy Marzolf/Lynn Benson

Ushers………………………………………………Ron Scheevel/Pat Scheevel/Aaron Scheevel/

Communion Assistants
September 7…………………………………………Dena Mathison/Carol Solberg/Jen Pickett
September 21………………………………….Katie Harstad/Dawn Hellickson/Mary Glaser

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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.

*REGISTRATION for Sunday School and Confirmation!
Visit our website to register – www.christlutheranpreston.org. or use these links:
Sunday School online registration form 
Confirmation online registration form

*Gather with us for Dwelling in the Word, – Wednesday, September 24^th at 9 am at the B&B,
a Bible study led by Pastor Kris from 9:00–10:00 a.m. at B&B. Together, we’ll read the scripture for the upcoming Sunday and explore it through meaningful conversation centered on three guiding questions: What does the text say? What does it mean? And what is God saying to me through this text? Whether you’re new to scripture or a seasoned reader, attending weekly or occasionally, all are welcome. It’s a chance to grow in faith, connect with others, and engage deeply with God’s Word in a supportive, open-hearted community. Come as you are—your questions and insights are always welcome.

*Women’s Fellowship – The next Women’s Fellowship meeting will be held at the church on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Join us as Laura, our county’s Women’s Shelter advocate, shares her insights on domestic violence and the services they provide to those affected.

*“What We Can Do: Responding to God’s Generosity“ is the emphasis for our fall stewardship campaign. The weekly themes include:

• September 14, “Giving it All Up”, Luke 18:18-27 – How might we live in the present without the anxiety that we lack what we need?
• September 21, “Kingdom Investing with Worldly Currency,” Luke 16:1-13 – How are our gifts faithful responses to mission and ministry locally and globally?
• September 28, “Opening Our Eyes,” Luke 16:19-31 – What prevents us from seeing the needs of our neighbor and how is it a gift when we  help them?
• October 5, “Saying ‘Yes!”, Luke 19:29-35a – How has God said “yes!” to the work the people of God of Christ Lutheran are doing and how are we impacting lives for the good?

*Congregational Brunch – On Sunday, October 5^th, following worship, we will celebrate the end of our “What We Can Do” Stewardship campaign with an All-Congregation brunch, sponsored by Christ Lutheran and our Stewardship Team. To those who are planning to attend, please sign up in the narthex or call the church office, just so we can get a better idea of how much food we’ll need. NOTE: You do not have to have been signed up to attend the day of!

*Youth Care Package Party – Sunday, September 28, 4-6 pm, grades 9-12. Last May we celebrated our twelve graduating high school seniors and this fall, we wish to send our love and care to these friends with a fun care package! We are gathering on Sunday, September 28^th to assemble care packages (we will also have time for games, pizza, storytelling, and a prayer). Friends are always welcome. Please bring 12 of the same items, one for each package. Suggested items are lip balm, hot cocoa, snacks, Post-its, pens, fidget balls, etc. Do not bring heavy or breakable items like canned pop or candles. Text Pastor Kris to say, “Yes! I’m coming!”
*Thank you to the Altar Guild for donating funds to cover the cost of shipping.
*SAVE THE DATE! The 5th Annual Christ Lutheran Church Craft and Bake Sale and Gnome Cafe will be Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9am-2pm.  Please pick up a fact sheet in the narthex to see the update on baked good pricing, event details, raffle details and more.  We will need the congregation’s help to bake, create, and volunteer for the event set up and day of the event. *ALSO, the lefse and flatbread bake day for the Craft and Bake Sale will be Saturday, October 25^th. Put it on your calendar! More information to follow.

                                       *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:

• September 21^st, 9am – Bible Milestone Sunday – PreK, K, 3^rd/4^th, and 7^th grade; 10am – Bible basics class
• September 24^th, 6pm – First night of Confirmation; 7:30pm – 10^th grade Confirmation planning
• September 28^th, 4-6pm – Youth Care Package Party (9-12th graders)/WOW Leadership Information mtg. (10-12th graders)

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Birthdays and Anniversaries
9/18 Cailey Rindels, Devin Nagle
9/19 Traci Corson
9/20 Jodi Eickhoff, Cathy Runtsch, Steve Trende; Jon & Deb Ebner – Anniv., Carlisle & Traci Corson – Anniv.
9/21 Scott Sprenger; Gary & Joyce Hellickson – Anniv.; Aaren & Dena Mathison – Anniv.
9/23 Huey Do
9/24 Alyssa Britton, Jersey Ristau, Katelyn Scheevel
9/25 LaVerne Paulson, Bodey Wright; Jarod & Jonie Keune – Anniv.

Please keep in your prayers….
Elsa Bye
Logan Walker
Rosalie Krips
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
Richard Behnke, who is at Chatfield Care Center
Jim Fossum, who is at The Fillmore Place