Sunday, September 27, 2026
18th Sunday after Pentecost
ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP AT 9AM
Sunday bulletin: 9.27.2026.pdf
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Weekly Calendar
Thursday, September 24
11:30 a.m. Exercise
Sunday, September 27
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
3:00 p.m. Confirmation Retreat (grade 10)
Monday, September 28
6:00 p.m. CYF Meeting
Tuesday, September 29
11:30 a.m. Exercise
2:00 p.m. Harmony Care Center Worship
Wednesday, September 30
6:00 p.m. Confirmation
6:30 p.m. Women’s Fellowship
Thursday, October 1
11:00 a.m. Ministerium mtg
11:30 a.m. Exercise
1:00 p.m. Christ Crafters
Sunday, October 4
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion – LWR Quilt dedication
10:00 a.m. Sunday School/Donuts and Devotions (7-12 grade)
10:45a.m Youth Gathering Information meeting (8-12 grade)
Worship Assistants in September
Acolytes
6 Sawyer Johnson/Lydia Scheevel
13 Lily Ledin
20 Easton Grabau/Taylor Kerns
27 Hudson Larson
Computer
6 Braelynn Dierkes
13 Charles Every
20 Jezlyn Finseth
27 Reese Larson
Lectors
6 Nancy Hengeveld
13 Dawn Hellickson
20 Mary Glaser
27 MAthisons
Altar Guild…………..Barb Mielke, Lynn Benson, Sandy Marzolf
Ushers……,,,Ron & Pat Scheevel, Aaron Scheevel, Rich Kincaid
Communion Assistants
September 6……………Andy Bunge/Jen Pickett/Carol Solberg
September 20…..Amanda Heibel/Christy Gildner/Mary Glaser
*The next Women’s Fellowship will meet at the church on Wednesday, September 30 (NOTE DATE CHANGE), 6:30 p.m., at the church in the Heritage Room. Join us as we continue discussing Joan Chittister’s The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully (pages 167-193).
*Donuts and Devotions – Sunday, October 4th at 10am in the Youth Room (grades 7-12). Come for the donuts. Stay for your faith. We keep it simple: donuts, a short devotion, conversation, and a space to grow together.
*Baby & Toddler Book Club – Second Sundays – October 11, November 8, December 13 at 10 am
Who is it for? Babies (yes, truly!), toddlers, and preschoolers up to age four—not yet attending Sunday School— and their parents or other caring adults. Led by Shelby Ristau, explore faith through storytelling, prayer, music, and creative play. The Frolic First Bible (given at Baptism) and Frolic board books, create a meaningful experience for you. Plus, families will be given a book to take home! Scan this QR code to register:
*NEED DRIVERS FOR THE RIDE PROGRAM: With a number of scheduled appointments approaching, our church Ride Program is seeking additional volunteer drivers. Backup drivers are especially helpful to ensure we can meet all transportation needs. Please contact Mike Erdman, 507-995-1933, if you’re willing to assist or have questions.
*Sunday School has started and we are excited for this new year. Additional hands are needed each week, and we invite you to sign up for one or more Sundays as they fit your schedule. Youth grades 7 and above – this opportunity is for you, too! Please scan this QR code to see the calendar, ages where help is needed, and sign-up!
*Strength and Balance Exercise Class meets twice a week at Christ Lutheran, Tues/Thurs from 11:30-12:30 in fellowship hall. More people are welcome! Sponsored by Catholic Charities –free will donations are accepted.
*You’re Invited! Preston Pool Referendum Public Meetings-Sept. 28: 11am-1pm; Oct. 6: 4pm-6pm; Oct. 11: 1pm-4pm
All meetings are held at the Preston Depot Museum and Riverfront Center. Three conceptual designs will be presented, public feedback collected, and questions answered/information provided about the project and referendum and how it will affect taxpayers. Please spread the word, and everyone is invited to learn about this potential new pool, even if you don’t live in City limits.
*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.
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CHURCH FINANCIALS:
Weekly budget ——— $4,505.00
Sept. 20 offering ——– $6,943.00
YTD budget for 36 weeks —-$171,190.00
YTD offering for 36 weeks —$148,531.00
Deficit of ——- –$22,659.00
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DATES TO REMEMBER
- Wednesday, September 30th, 6:30pm – Women’s Fellowship
- Sunday, October 4th, 9am – Worship – LWR quilt dedication; 10am – Donuts and Devotions for youth – grades 7-12; 10:45am – Youth Gathering Info meeting – grades 8-12
- Sunday, October 11th, 9am – Affirmation of Baptism for 10th graders; 10am – Baby & Toddler Book Club (birth to age 3 + parent(s))
- Tuesday, October 20th, – ELCA Youth Gathering Registrations Due
- Wednesday, October 21st, 6pm – WOW night/Pumpkin Decorating,
- Sunday, October 25th – 9am, Worship; 10am,Trunk or Treat in parking lot
9/24 Alyssa Britton, Jersey Ristau, Katelyn Scheevel
9/25 LaVerne Paulson, Bodey Wright, Scarlett Mathison; Jarod & Jonie Keune – Anniv.
9/26 Tripp Sprenger, Lucas Serfoss; Justin & Emilee Ristau – Anniv.
9/27 Chelsea Speer; Jason & Amanda Dempewolf – Anniv., Aaron & Emily Scheevel – Anniv., Jeff & Janet Woellert – Anniv.
9/29 Miken Grabau, Donna Dreier
9/30 Barb Barrett; Curt & Wendy Pfremmer – Anniv.
Please keep in your prayers….
Jacob Johnson
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 The Bluffs of Preston
Barb Barrett, who is at The Bluffs of Preston
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, Chatfield Care Center