CLC Midweek
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Preston, MN
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, February 7 – Essential Question Wk 5 – “The Good News is For Everyone”
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion
10:10 a.m. Sunday school
10:15 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship
10:20 a.m. Adult Education - Essential Question Challenge small group
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
Tuesday, February 9
9:30 a.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Wednesday, February 10
6:00 p.m. Chili Supper
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship
8:00 p.m. Council
Thursday, February 11
1:00 p.m. Quilters
7:00 p.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Sunday, February 14 – Essential Question Wk 6 – “The First Mission Trip”
9:00 a.m. Worship c
10:10 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship
10:20 a.m. Adult Ed. Class
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
2:00 p.m. Root River Conference in Winona
*If you or someone you know is going to be in the hospital, please let the church office know.
*The first Sunday of each month is designated to collect Food Shelf donations of non-perishable foods or monetary donations. Donations will be received on February 7th during offering. Thanks for your support of our Food Shelf!
*February is Youth Month! The purpose of this designation is to highlight the youth of our congregation and to encourage them in their participation in the life of the church, and in their walk with Jesus. During February our youth will be providing leadership in our Sunday morning services. Sunday, February 21st will be Youth Sunday.
*Ash Wednesday - The important season of Lent begins with our Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. The service will include Holy Communion, the mark of ashes, and a message from Pastor Dan. Preceding the service there will be a Chili Supper from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be no Confirmation class that night.
*Looking for delegates! The Root River Conference meeting will take place on Sunday, Feb 14th at 2:00pm. It will be hosted by Lutheran Campus ministry in Winona. If you are interested in attending along with Pastor Dan, please let him know or call the church office. Thank you.
*The Essential Question Challenge – On January 10th, we began The Essential Question Challenge - a journey through the book of Acts that builds on the question the Apostle Paul asked, “What shall I do, Lord?” (Acts 22:10). This 10-week Bible reading experience will help you see that God has a mission for all of his people—whether it’s to serve him faithfully in the marketplace, in the home, in school, in the military or someplace else. There will be five readings each week and a Sunday morning sermon on the main idea of those readings. There are also three small groups per week – Sundays at 10:20 a.m., Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. All groups meet at Christ Lutheran and discuss the weekly readings from Acts. Please join us or start your own group.
*God Sightings - God is at work everywhere, but we often miss it, because we are not looking. In an effort to help train our eyes to look for God's presence in the world around us, we are going to be setting aside time during Sunday morning worship to share 'God sightings.' Everyone is encouraged to take a minute to write down one way they saw God during the week. There are sheets in each pew for you to use and turn in. God sightings can be just about anything: the smile of a child, a beautiful sunset, helping someone across the street, caring for someone in pain, passing a test, experiencing God's peace, etc. We hope that as we hear each other's 'God sightings,' it will become easier for us to recognize God's action in our lives and in the world around us. You will find what you are looking for...so look for God. (Jeremiah 29:13)
*DID YOU KNOW - Our youth room at Christ Lutheran is going to get a new look as a generous donation was given in order to give the room a face lift.We will soon have a bulletin/brag board for our youth. Please bring in newspaper clippings or a write up of something you are proud of our youth for. This includes any out of town youth of your children or grandchildren. Please share their accomplishments with us.We are planning many fun events for our youth at Christ Lutheran including, Super Night, a fun filled night in Rochester with over 600 youth from area churches sponsored by Rochester youth for Christ. Those going will have the opportunity to stay up all night and go to the Rochester Athletic Club, the Rec Center, and Bowlocity, to name a few!! A ski trip is also in the works and watch for more events to come. We are busy planning. Let’s all encourage our youth to get involved in these great opportunities.
*Are you looking for something special to do for Valentine's Day this year? How about investing in your relationship instead of just going out for a meal? From Feb 7th-14th you can visit www.Couplecheckup.com and take their online marriage invetory for $19 instead of the normal $35 cost. This is a tool that will help you discover the strengths and growth areas of your relationship. It also comes with a very helpful discussion guide that you can work through together. Pastor Dan has used this resource for pre-marital counseling over the last 9 years and believes it will be worth your time and investment.
Community Announcements
*All You Can Eat Fish Fry at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley – Friday, February 12th from 5-8 p.m. Adults - $8, children under 12 - $4, under age 3 – free.
*Scheie Lutheran WELCA’s All You Can Eat Porkloin Dinner – Sunday, February 14th from 10:30 – 1:00 p.m. at the Mabel American Legion. Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5. Menu: pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, glazed carrots, bars, milk and coffee.
*Ugly Sweater Contest – Saturday, February 20th from 6 p.m. – midnight at the Preston Servicemen’s Club. This is a fundraiser for the “Hooked on Preston” Community Mural. Sponsored by the Preston Area Arts Council. Admission $5, food provided by Preston Lion’s Club, free will donation. Musical entertainment too. Judging begins at 9 p.m.
Please keep in your prayers…
The family of Karen Quanrud at the passing of her mother, Helen Hansen
The family of Kaitlyn Hansen
Janelle Britton, daughter of Neil and Linda Britton
Arlene Rain
Richard Stensgard, father of Lisa Wilhelm
Wayne Bredberg, uncle of Pastor Dan
Patrick Harrison, brother of Dave Harrison
Don Myhre, brother of Val Christensen
Dave Rahn, brother-in-law of Char Keene
Florence Foss, who lives in Green Bay, WI Garaine Wildgrube, who lives in Wyoming, MN
Lyle Frank, who is at Spring Valley Care Center David Joerg, who is at The Waters on Mayowood
Anna Marie Roche, who is at Traditions Eleanor Gossman, who is at Clara House in Harmony
Don Kohn, who is at Traditions Leona Woellert, who is at Traditions
John Bakke, who is at Traditions Marie Glaser, who is at Traditions
Margaret Milne, who is at Traditions Alvira Slostad, who is at Park Lane Estates
Marion Anderson, who is at Park Lane Estates Dorothy Runningen, who is at Harmony Healthcare
Doris Baker, who is at Green Lea Manor in Mabel