CLC Midweek
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, March 20 - Palm Sunday
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion
10:10 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship
10:15 a.m. Mentoring Class
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
Monday, March 21 – Ambassador deadline
Tuesday, March 22
9:30 a.m. Text Bible study
6:30 p.m. Deborah Circle
Thursday, March 24 – Maundy Thursday
9:00 a.m. Mary Circle at church
9:00 a.m. Martha Circle in library
9:00 a.m. Lydia Circle at church
1:00 p.m. Quilters
6:00 p.m. Potluck
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday service with Holy Communion
Friday, March 25
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Saturday, March 26
9:00 a.m. Altar Guild
Sunday, March 27 – Easter Sunday
7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service
8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Easter Celebration Service
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
*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.
*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.
*Couple’s Fellowship - The Couple’s Fellowship group will meet tonight in the Heritage room at 5:30 p.m. for a meal and a time of fellowship. There is a sign-up sheet in the church office or you can just come.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
Thursday March 24 6:00 p.m. Pot Luck Supper in Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Holy Communion
Friday March 25 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Sunday March 27 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service
8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Festival Worship with Holy Communion
*Maundy Thursday Congregational Potluck - Once again this year we will be having a congregational potluck on Maundy Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is encouraged to come and bring a dish to share. Members of council will host the meal.
*Hymn Sing/Music Sunday – We will be having a Hymn Sing during worship on Sunday, April 3rd. Please write your favorite hymns/songs down on the insert in today’s bulletin and turn them in to the church office. Thank you!
*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.
*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.
*Our group subscription for The Lutheran magazine is up for renewal. The group rate is $8.95/yr. and will auto-renew for the May issue. There is a list in the church office - please check by your name if you would like to continue or cancel your subscription and leave your payment if continuing. If you are not on the group list and would like to start getting the magazine, please sign up in the office. Checks can be made out to Christ Lutheran, marked for ‘The Lutheran’. Thanks!
*Thrivent Choice Dollars – Please check if you have remaining Thrivent choice dollars to designate Christ Lutheran. Deadline is March 31st.
*Host Family Needed - we are looking for a family to host a 24 year old woman named Andrea Fernanda Sanchez Gualtero from our sister church, San Pedro in Colombia, who wants to visit Preston for a 6-7 month stay to improve her English skills. She has a BA in Veterinary Science, has visited the Taize community in France and has been very active in her home church in Columbia. She comes highly recommended from Rev. Morales and from the presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Columbia. She will pay her Visa and travel expenses and is hoping we can provide her with room and board. Contact Pastor Dan if you are interested.
*Christ in Our Home – The new copies of Christ in Our Home for April, May, and June are available in the Narthex.
Please keep in your prayers…
Muriel Hanson
Brady Gartner
Steve Slostad
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
*The Preston Area Community Foundation will hold their annual dinner and silent auction on Monday, March 28th at the Branding Iron Supper Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be KTTC Meteorologist Randy Brock. Tickets are available at F&M Bank and Weber & Judd in Preston.
GOD SIGHTINGS:
Members of our congregation share ways that they experienced God:
-My friends comforted me when I was sick
-Happy to see the B&B Bowl had a great benefit, the site is being cleaned up, and the pins are set as the Hanson’s work to rebuild what we all miss in Preston
-God gave me the opportunity to experience the joy of giving
-In the warm weather and sunrise; through my sons eyes and his smile
-God made his presence known in nature this past week
-Helping my team make it to pacesetters
-My family all came together to celebrate my birthday; we also played a basketball game and all my friends and family came to watch
-Spending time worshipping with friends on Tuesday evening. Its nice to break down walls and be completely open with people who share y our faith!
-When we had a full day of fun in our family, and no one was sad or angry
-Listening to my daughter’s godmother answer mentor questions about following Jesus and being a living Bible to those we meet
-Peace through a cancer diagnosis
-The unbelievable support people in the area have shown towards the owners of the bowling alley
-Watching my kids at the Easter egg hunt
-By having good weather last week because Spring is coming!
-Getting a perfect score on my Science test
-By having fun at my dance competition
-My mom’s eyes were given an OK health
-Attending a granddaughter’s 4th Birthday and spending time with family and friends
-Being able to make it to church each Sunday
-My kids were so helpful this last week without being told to do so, they cleaned much of the house and decreased my work load! Amen
-To have firearm safety class
-Spending a wonderful weekend with my beautiful wife
-The majesty and beauty of His creations as I walked along the beach of the Atlantic Ocean
-Gathering together with a bunch of Christian sisters for dinner to discuss how God comes to us in our lonliness
-The tulips and other plants are emerging with new life for the Easter season
-Thankful for being able to come to church this morning
-Spending time with an old friend; signs of Spring and the sunshine
-Watching the sun rise every morning this weekend
-Having a safe trip to Rochester on a beautiful day; good doctors reports
-Saw my first Robin
-Exactly one year following a major surgery, my dad has made a near full recovery despite initial complications
-God gave me the privelage of seeing a golden eagle on my way to work this week
-Sharing soup supper with a great couple and my wife
-The open arms my parents welcome me with every time I come home
-Gaining new friends after moving to Fountain
-My uncle won his game and went to the championship
-His watchful care every day
-Thank you for the gift of friendship and for the strength that God provides
-Beautiful weather so we could enjoy time with our son and family
-Blessed with 43 years of marriage to my best friend
-Seeing a robin yesterday; being at worship with my grandaughter -As we read through the book of Acts and follow Paul’s journey, we learn that our struggles often pale compared to what Paul went through. This makes it easier for us to follow God’s path. God is always with us