March
3
2016
CLC Midweek
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, March 6 – Essential Question Wk 9/First Communion Sunday
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion
10:10 a.m. Sunday school
10:15 a.m. First Communion reception in Fellowship Hall
10:20 a.m. Adult Education - Essential Question Challenge small group
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
Tuesday, March 8
9:30 a.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Wednesday, March 9
6:00 p.m. WELCA Board
6:00 p.m. Soup Supper
6:15 p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship
8:00 p.m. Council
Thursday, March 10
1:00 p.m. Quilters
Friday, March 11
7:00 p.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Sunday, March 13 – Essential Question Wk 10 – “Paul’s Journey to Rome”
9:00 a.m. Worship
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
*If you or someone you know is going to be in the hospital, please let the church office know.
*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. There are also three small groups per week – Sundays at 10:20 a.m., Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. . Please join us.
*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.
*Lenten Services at Christ Lutheran - During Lent we have special evening services from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, preceded by a soup/sandwich supper from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Our ‘blended’ worship services include songs, prayers, Scripture, God Sightings from members of our congregation and discussion of our weekly readings from the book of Acts. Hope to see you all there!
*Confirmation Schedule during Lent - During Lent, our Confirmation schedule changes to the following:6:00 – 6:15 p.m. – Soup Supper; 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. – The 7th and 8th graders engage in a table discussion with members of Christ Lutheran and the 9th graders and parents meet with Pastor Dan in the Heritage Room; 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. – Lenten service in the sanctuary.
*World Day of Prayer - The World Day of Prayer service for 2016 will be held at Preston United Methodist Church on Friday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. This is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Rita Wilson and Joni Clement will be sharing with us about their trip to Cuba. Everyone is welcome to attend.
*FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT - First Communion Retreat for parents and 5th grade youth will be taking place on Saturday, March 5th from 9am-noon at the church and the First Communion Celebration taking place Sunday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m. with a reception to follow.
*Lent Devotions - Devotion booklets for Lent are from Lutheran Indian Ministries are available in the Narthex. Also available are recent issues of the Lutheran Magazine.
*New Members at Christ Lutheran - Are you interested in becoming a member of Christ Lutheran Church? If so, please contact Pastor Dan to set up a time to discuss joining our church. He will speak with you about the mission of the church and help you find ways to connect with others and use your gifts inside and outside our church building. Pastor Dan will also work with you to set up a few dates for new member classes which are a chance for new members to meet each other and build relationships.Finally, you are invited to join us on Sunday April 10th when we will officially welcome and install new members to Christ Lutheran.
*PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Prayer shawls are available in a basket in the narthex for anyone to take to an individual who is ill, hospitalized, in a Care Center, or someone who is having some difficulties and could benefit from the comfort of a shawl and the prayer that is attached. Please check the book in the basket to see if that person has already received a prayer shawl and if not feel free to take them as needed. Thank you for your help in this ministry.
*Thrivent Choice Dollars – So far in 2015, Christ Lutheran has received $2,429.00 in Choice Dollars grant funds. Our members have $6,230 in remaining available funds that need to be designated by March 31st. Please check if you have remaining dollars to designate. Call Walter Bradley at 467-3370 for assistance.
*Mark your calendars - Huge Rummage Sale at Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 19th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
*March is Minnesota Food Shelf Month. Remember the hungry and bring your food or monetary donations to church any Sunday during the month of March.
*Christ Lutheran Youth Ski Trip – We will be going skiing at Welch Village on Saturday, March 12th , 2016. Meet at the church at 2 p.m. Form and co-payment of $20 must be turned into Nancy or Youth slot in church office by Monday, March 7th. You can get the forms off the Christ Lutheran Youth Facebook page, from the church office or Nancy can email you one. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Harrison at 507-272-4245.
*Breakfast with the Bishop – Men of all ages are invited to attend the 14th Annual Lutheran Men in Mission Breakfast with the Bishop, which will be held on Saturday April 23rd from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Cabela’s in Owatonna. The cost is $10 per person. The keynote speaker will be Tim Penny on “Mission Accomplished”. Sign up and pay in the church office by Tuesday, April 12th.
Please keep in your prayers…
Muriel Hanson
Dylan Anderson, nephew of Dave and Nancy Harrison
Diane Myhre, sister-in-law of Val Christensen
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
Sunday, March 6 – Essential Question Wk 9/First Communion Sunday
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion
10:10 a.m. Sunday school
10:15 a.m. First Communion reception in Fellowship Hall
10:20 a.m. Adult Education - Essential Question Challenge small group
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
Tuesday, March 8
9:30 a.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Wednesday, March 9
6:00 p.m. WELCA Board
6:00 p.m. Soup Supper
6:15 p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship
8:00 p.m. Council
Thursday, March 10
1:00 p.m. Quilters
Friday, March 11
7:00 p.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Sunday, March 13 – Essential Question Wk 10 – “Paul’s Journey to Rome”
9:00 a.m. Worship
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
*If you or someone you know is going to be in the hospital, please let the church office know.
*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. There are also three small groups per week – Sundays at 10:20 a.m., Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. . Please join us.
*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.
*Lenten Services at Christ Lutheran - During Lent we have special evening services from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, preceded by a soup/sandwich supper from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Our ‘blended’ worship services include songs, prayers, Scripture, God Sightings from members of our congregation and discussion of our weekly readings from the book of Acts. Hope to see you all there!
*Confirmation Schedule during Lent - During Lent, our Confirmation schedule changes to the following:6:00 – 6:15 p.m. – Soup Supper; 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. – The 7th and 8th graders engage in a table discussion with members of Christ Lutheran and the 9th graders and parents meet with Pastor Dan in the Heritage Room; 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. – Lenten service in the sanctuary.
*World Day of Prayer - The World Day of Prayer service for 2016 will be held at Preston United Methodist Church on Friday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. This is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Rita Wilson and Joni Clement will be sharing with us about their trip to Cuba. Everyone is welcome to attend.
*FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT - First Communion Retreat for parents and 5th grade youth will be taking place on Saturday, March 5th from 9am-noon at the church and the First Communion Celebration taking place Sunday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m. with a reception to follow.
*Lent Devotions - Devotion booklets for Lent are from Lutheran Indian Ministries are available in the Narthex. Also available are recent issues of the Lutheran Magazine.
*New Members at Christ Lutheran - Are you interested in becoming a member of Christ Lutheran Church? If so, please contact Pastor Dan to set up a time to discuss joining our church. He will speak with you about the mission of the church and help you find ways to connect with others and use your gifts inside and outside our church building. Pastor Dan will also work with you to set up a few dates for new member classes which are a chance for new members to meet each other and build relationships.Finally, you are invited to join us on Sunday April 10th when we will officially welcome and install new members to Christ Lutheran.
*PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Prayer shawls are available in a basket in the narthex for anyone to take to an individual who is ill, hospitalized, in a Care Center, or someone who is having some difficulties and could benefit from the comfort of a shawl and the prayer that is attached. Please check the book in the basket to see if that person has already received a prayer shawl and if not feel free to take them as needed. Thank you for your help in this ministry.
*Thrivent Choice Dollars – So far in 2015, Christ Lutheran has received $2,429.00 in Choice Dollars grant funds. Our members have $6,230 in remaining available funds that need to be designated by March 31st. Please check if you have remaining dollars to designate. Call Walter Bradley at 467-3370 for assistance.
*Mark your calendars - Huge Rummage Sale at Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 19th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
*March is Minnesota Food Shelf Month. Remember the hungry and bring your food or monetary donations to church any Sunday during the month of March.
*Christ Lutheran Youth Ski Trip – We will be going skiing at Welch Village on Saturday, March 12th , 2016. Meet at the church at 2 p.m. Form and co-payment of $20 must be turned into Nancy or Youth slot in church office by Monday, March 7th. You can get the forms off the Christ Lutheran Youth Facebook page, from the church office or Nancy can email you one. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Harrison at 507-272-4245.
*Breakfast with the Bishop – Men of all ages are invited to attend the 14th Annual Lutheran Men in Mission Breakfast with the Bishop, which will be held on Saturday April 23rd from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Cabela’s in Owatonna. The cost is $10 per person. The keynote speaker will be Tim Penny on “Mission Accomplished”. Sign up and pay in the church office by Tuesday, April 12th.
Please keep in your prayers…
Muriel Hanson
Dylan Anderson, nephew of Dave and Nancy Harrison
Diane Myhre, sister-in-law of Val Christensen
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
Community Announcements
*Mark your calendars – B&B Bowl Fundraiser – Saturday, March 5th at Wheelers in Harmony; Silent auction from 3-6 p.m., live auction at 6 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. with music and dancing to follow. All proceeds will be given to Paul and Shelly Hanson towards rebuilding expenses.
GOD SIGHTINGS
Members of our congregation share ways that they experienced God:
-The huge support of friends after the death of a co-workers husband
-He helped me at basketball practice on Wednesday and Saturday
-Enjoyed the beauty of Forestville State Park when we walked there in warming spring weather
-Spending time with a sister-in-law recovering from hip surgery
-Spring!
-Through a Saturday night with friends and sharing our faith with them
-God was present every night as I read my devotions
-Feeling the love of my family this weekend as they celebrate my birthday with me and make me feel special
-Watching my beautiful daughter try on her prom dress: grateful for the amazing young lady she has become!
-Turning problems over to God and being completely amazed at His solution!
-I thank God for all the cool, beautiful, uplifting changes with the music – making singing fun!
-Seeing the enjoyment my son had at a hockey game
-Safe travel
-Having friends invite me out to dinner when I was alone; hearing enthusiasm in my mom’s voice that’s been missing lately
-Our friends and family offering help with a remodeling project
-Things were desperate, hopeless, had no where else we could turn to. Through prayer, God answered our prayer so we could survive another 30 days. I have faith God will provide and turn things around. Blessed be our Lord.
-In my mom and dad
-The birth of my new beef calves
-The first sign of the rebirth of Spring
-While taking a tough test
-The story shared at Supernight – she lost her leg from cancer, uses that experience for good to help others.
-A walk on the beach in Texas; holding my three week old great-grandson for the first time
-All the abundant signs of Spring
-I saw God in the beautiful weather on Saturday
-The warm sun that melts the snow – signs of Spring
-My parents let me have a birthday party and let me go to the dance. Also a friend came to my party who I didn’t think could.
-I made the game tieing basket at the game and it went into overtime
-That we are still in our own home
-He gave us good food this week
-Making new friends
-At dance practice
-Observed family and friends bonding before, during and after the funeral of a friend; the miracle of a friend’s baby arriving 5 weeks early and everything is good.
-Thank you God for wiping the sleep from my eyes so I could enjoy Supernight with my daughter and her friends
-Reading of the hope in Brady’s family as they receive word on his healing
-God gave us the blessing of wonderful friends, whom we were able to vacation with. It was a beautiful week with perfect weather and we were able to take in sights of different creatures amd see the joy on our children’s faces
-I got an A+ on my math test
-The music this morning and the joy of singing the songs; good health so I am able to continue to be productive in the world
-Spending time with great-grandchildren
-When the cardinals finally come to the feeder
-In the voice of our son calling to share good news from college
-Getting together with all of the members of the Fountain Fire Department and their wives for the annual picnic. Lots of laughs and good food. We had a memorable time together
-My son is detoxing from meth; my wife brought me hot cloths to soak my swollen eyes; the stars and the sunset; birds returning; my son inviting me to see a movie with him and the grandkids; got a backrub from my wife when I was aching
-Thanks to our youth
-Traveling safe to visit my sister for her 60th birthday and visiting with other family and friends
-Being with the ladies at Circle meeting last week
-In the beginning of the change of seasons
-A great new employee, seeing his positive attitude and work ethics is so refreshing
-I am very proud of the way that my parents raised me and the values they taught me
-I am so thankful for God’s healing touch during my surgery and my recovery
-I experienced him at Supernight
-Renewing my spirit by seeing how he renews the seasons and the glorious things to come
-I had a lot of fun at Supernight and being around other kids who also believe in God
-When my kids tell their siblings, “I love you”; while ice skating at Supernight
-Having fun ice skating, miniature golfing and bowling at Supernight
-The warm weather that we are getting this week
GOD SIGHTINGS
Members of our congregation share ways that they experienced God:
-The huge support of friends after the death of a co-workers husband
-He helped me at basketball practice on Wednesday and Saturday
-Enjoyed the beauty of Forestville State Park when we walked there in warming spring weather
-Spending time with a sister-in-law recovering from hip surgery
-Spring!
-Through a Saturday night with friends and sharing our faith with them
-God was present every night as I read my devotions
-Feeling the love of my family this weekend as they celebrate my birthday with me and make me feel special
-Watching my beautiful daughter try on her prom dress: grateful for the amazing young lady she has become!
-Turning problems over to God and being completely amazed at His solution!
-I thank God for all the cool, beautiful, uplifting changes with the music – making singing fun!
-Seeing the enjoyment my son had at a hockey game
-Safe travel
-Having friends invite me out to dinner when I was alone; hearing enthusiasm in my mom’s voice that’s been missing lately
-Our friends and family offering help with a remodeling project
-Things were desperate, hopeless, had no where else we could turn to. Through prayer, God answered our prayer so we could survive another 30 days. I have faith God will provide and turn things around. Blessed be our Lord.
-In my mom and dad
-The birth of my new beef calves
-The first sign of the rebirth of Spring
-While taking a tough test
-The story shared at Supernight – she lost her leg from cancer, uses that experience for good to help others.
-A walk on the beach in Texas; holding my three week old great-grandson for the first time
-All the abundant signs of Spring
-I saw God in the beautiful weather on Saturday
-The warm sun that melts the snow – signs of Spring
-My parents let me have a birthday party and let me go to the dance. Also a friend came to my party who I didn’t think could.
-I made the game tieing basket at the game and it went into overtime
-That we are still in our own home
-He gave us good food this week
-Making new friends
-At dance practice
-Observed family and friends bonding before, during and after the funeral of a friend; the miracle of a friend’s baby arriving 5 weeks early and everything is good.
-Thank you God for wiping the sleep from my eyes so I could enjoy Supernight with my daughter and her friends
-Reading of the hope in Brady’s family as they receive word on his healing
-God gave us the blessing of wonderful friends, whom we were able to vacation with. It was a beautiful week with perfect weather and we were able to take in sights of different creatures amd see the joy on our children’s faces
-I got an A+ on my math test
-The music this morning and the joy of singing the songs; good health so I am able to continue to be productive in the world
-Spending time with great-grandchildren
-When the cardinals finally come to the feeder
-In the voice of our son calling to share good news from college
-Getting together with all of the members of the Fountain Fire Department and their wives for the annual picnic. Lots of laughs and good food. We had a memorable time together
-My son is detoxing from meth; my wife brought me hot cloths to soak my swollen eyes; the stars and the sunset; birds returning; my son inviting me to see a movie with him and the grandkids; got a backrub from my wife when I was aching
-Thanks to our youth
-Traveling safe to visit my sister for her 60th birthday and visiting with other family and friends
-Being with the ladies at Circle meeting last week
-In the beginning of the change of seasons
-A great new employee, seeing his positive attitude and work ethics is so refreshing
-I am very proud of the way that my parents raised me and the values they taught me
-I am so thankful for God’s healing touch during my surgery and my recovery
-I experienced him at Supernight
-Renewing my spirit by seeing how he renews the seasons and the glorious things to come
-I had a lot of fun at Supernight and being around other kids who also believe in God
-When my kids tell their siblings, “I love you”; while ice skating at Supernight
-Having fun ice skating, miniature golfing and bowling at Supernight
-The warm weather that we are getting this week