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March 2019 Light & Life Christ Lutheran Church Newsletter

Rev. Katherine Rood

Our Mission Statement: As members of Christ Lutheran we gather in worship, grow in God’s Word, serve in Jesus’ name.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #14 Glencoe, MN 55336

Christ Lutheran Church Staff Pastor, Rev. Katherine Rood,

office 864-5077 Christian Education Coordinator,

Susie Christianson, 864-3099 Secretary, Dawn Peterson,

office 864-4549 Custodians, Mark & Cindy Robertson

OnGiving

When Enough is Enough By Rev. David Loleng

“AndmyGodwillmeetallyourneedsaccordingtotherichesofhisgloryinChristJesus.”Philippians4:19

“….andbecontentwithwhatyouhave…”Hebrews13:5

Our culture has convinced us that abundant life is about geWng more – more of anything that can be beYer, newer, faster, and in our hands sooner. The anxious urge to “consume now and pay later” is fed by a sense of scarcity. Adver_sing preys on these fears; the average person in the USA is bombarded by over 4,000 adver_sements each day. Ads oaen work by implying our lives are inadequate and unfulfilled, illustra_ng that we somehow need every excess we want. This ubiquitous consumerism is diametrically opposed to the abundant life Jesus reveals (John 10:10). Forces of our culture’s consumerism have even weaseled their way into our stewardship language and ideas. In a theology of scarcity, we believe there will not be enough for everyone, and doubt that God will provide for us. The scarcity mentality can plunge us into toxic suspicion and biYer compe__on. To heal from this scarcity mentality, many people focus on shiaing to an abundance men-tality. But current forms of this model do not resonate with everyone. There is true scarcity in contemporary society – a scarcity of resources, opportuni_es, and security – a reality that hits hardest for people in historically exploited com-muni_es of color, ci_es in decline, and emerging adults facing a changed economy. Recognizing that God provides for us out of God’s abundance does not dissolve our struggles. We must also be wary of how abundance mentality can lead to a nuanced form of prosperity gospel, which misleadingly aYributes material scarcity to a lack of faith. As I have talked with a wide range of church leaders about stewardship and generosity, suffi-ciency has surfaced as a concept dis_nct from both

scarcity and abundance. Lynn Twist, author of The Soul of Money, explains that: “Sufficiency …is not the same as abundance (abundance is more than we need – it is excess). Sufficiency is precise. It means that things are sufficient, exactly enough.” Shiaing from mindsets of scarcity or out-of-touch abundance, we should explore a mindset and theology of sufficiency. This approach can move us from fear and denial to crea_ve possibili_es in rela_on to our resources. We find a biblical example of God’s sufficiency in Exodus. God provided daily for the people wander-ing in the desert, sending manna to eat. The catch was that the manna would spoil aaer a day, so they could not store it and thus relied on God every day. In Exodus 16:16-18, God instructs the people to measure the manna with a device called an Omer (with a volume of about two quarts) for each per-son, so that there would be enough for each person. “…When they measured it with an Omer, those who gathered much had nothing over, and those who gathered liYle had no shortage; they gathered as much as each of them needed (16:18).” What if we applied this sufficiency mentality to our lives? What if we strived for enough rather than the excess of capturing abundance? And what if the abundance that we might be blessed with could be used for the common good? Having a sufficiency mindset can lead us to live more simply, to experience more contentment, to live with greater gra_tude and generosity, to re-calibrate our lives to what God desires, and to use our resources for God’s purposes, and by extension, the common good. As Lynne Twist goes on to write: “There is a principle of sufficiency, and it is as follows: When you let go of trying to get more of what you don’t really need, which is what we are all trying to get more of, it frees up immense energy to make a difference with what you have…to be known for what we allocate rather than what we accumu-late.” Maybe such an approach to alloca_on, to stew-ardship of the resources available, is what Jesus meant when helping us transform our ideas of abun-dant life.

Remember our TEAF mission! CLC has a TEAF fund (temporary emer-gency assistance fund). We have chosen the last Sunday of each month to collect donations to this fund, but, of course, donations at any time are welcome. Please re-member this mission in your giving! TEAF

Abundant Table Community meal

The Abundant Table Community meal is FREE and open to everyone – families and children, elderly, and all seeking fellowship or in need of a help-ing hand. Meals are always served the

first Wednesday of every month. When: Wednesday, March 6 Serving: BBQ meatballs and mashed potatoes,

green bean casserole, fruit cocktail, Abundant Table bread, and Irish poke cake for dessert.

Where: Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Time: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for fellowship;

meal served from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. For informa_on, call Christ Lutheran Church at 320-864-4549.

All are welcome to join us for wonderful food and fellowship!

February Abundant Table thank you The February Abundant Table Meal was held on February 6th. We served 45 guests along with 17 helpers and team members (62) for our Valen_ne’s Supper: Chili and fixings, turkey rice soup, veggies and dip, strawberry fruit salad, Abundant Table bread and brownies for dessert.

We want to thank all our Christ Lutheran members who helped setup, serve and/or cleanup. They include Wally Rannow, Mary En_nger, Becky Olmstead, Rodger Jenneke, and the Abundant Table Ministry Team, who helped with the setup.

This month we had a wonderful chili made by Bob Scheidt. It was so delicious! We thank him for his hard work in the kitchen. We thank the Ministry Team for their work and making the meal and the Abundant Table bread: Connie Heitz, Dianne VonBerge, Jane Larter and Barb Jenneke.

We also thank Gloria and Marv Gustafson, Fran and Marv Huwe, Jim and Melba Carlson, Susan Wedin, and Cheryl McDougall for serving our meal.

Thank you to Christ Lutheran members who helped cleanup: Duane McDougall, Deb and Bill Heuer, Becky Olmstead, John Bergseng, and the many hands that helped; without your generous help we cannot provide this ministry.

Without these dedicated folks we could not achieve our Mission to “provide a nourishing and hearty meal every month for men, women and children in the Glencoe area and provide an atmosphere of hospitality and openness around the dinner table.”

9thAnnualWomen’sRetreat Saturday,March30th,2019 @ChristLutheranChurch

8:30a.m.–4:00p.m.

Presenter:MaraFaulkner,OSB

“MayOurWordsBeMadeFlesh”WritingasDown-to-EarthSpiritualPractice

Wewill“listenwiththeearsofourheart”,tothevoicesinsideandoutsideourlivesthatarebeggingforhonestexpression. Provocativereadings,sharedsilence,thecompanyofothers,andourowncouragewillguideusindiscoveringnewinsightsintoourlivesandthelifeoftheworld.Writersofallkindsarewelcome,aswellasthosewhodon’tconsiderthemselveswriters!

AuthorBiographyMaraFaulkner,OSB,aretiredliteratureprofessorprimarilyattheCollegeofSt.Benedict/St.John’sUniversityandwriterforoverforty-Riveyears,isalongtimememberofSt.Benedict’sMonastery.Shehaspublishedseveralbooks:GoingBlind:AMemoir;BornofCommonHungers:BenedictineWomeninSearchofConnections(withphotogra-pherAnnetteBrophy);andabookofpoemstitledStillBirth.Sinceretiring,Sr.MararegularlyleadswritingworkshopsandretreatsatSt.Benedict’sMonasterySpiritualityCenterandtutorsadultimmigrantsintheEnglishlanguageatDiscoverySchoolinWaitePark.Shehasalsoledinterfaithworkshops,“MyNeighborisMuslim”andhelpedorganize“circlesofunderstanding”betweenMuslimsandBenedictinesisters.

Signuptosecureaseat!RetreatCost:$60

(IncludesaNoonMeal,Snacks&RetreatSupplies)

Registeronline@www.christluth.com/womens-retreat

Thank you to Jim Carlson and Dale Pagel for ushering at BeYy Exsted’s funeral on February 16th. A special thank you to Jan Giese and the hospitality ministers who helped with set-up, serving, and clean-up of the lunch aaer the funeral. Thank you to Dale Pagel, Mary Stoltenburg, and the Confirma_on students for seWng up tables for the funeral and to Dale Pagel, and Fred, Mary and Nathan Stoltenburg, who took down and put away the tables aaer the meal. Thank you to Twyla Kirkeby for playing for the Worship Service at the last minute on February 24th when the weather was bad. Thank you to all the Worship Assistants: Cantors, Lectors, Ushers, AV-Digital Projec_on Ministers, and Susie Chris_anson for designing our Digital Worship experiences. Thank you to Vicky Harris for puWng together the list of Worship Helpers for March and April and for organist and pianist scheduling. Thank you to Christ Lutheran Church members for their generosity on February 10th. A total of $971.63 was collected during the Noisy Pail offering for KIDZ (formerly KIDZ Against Hunger)! Thank you to those who served refreshments in January: Eldean and Nita Enderson with Marv and Gloria Gustafson, Suzann Adams, Brian and Shari O’Donnell, and Jim and Melba Carlson with Jon and Jodi Braband. Thank you to Jim and Melba Carlson and Jim Peterson for their assistance with the February issue of Light & Life. Thank you to Jane Larter, Duane Scharpe, Kevin and Peggy Menning, Linda Roisum, Suzann Adams, and Nita Enderson for their assistance with the Bap_sms on February 17th and 24th. Thank you to Christ Lutheran members who contributed to the “Souper Bowl of Caring” for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. Thank you to Twyla Kirkeby, Louise Carlson, Melba Carlson, and Becky Olmstead for their assistance with our Worships held at Grand Meadows and GlenFields Living with Care.

Thank you to Connie Duenow for serving on the Kitchen Guild and to Jenny Kirchoff and Jan Giese for serving on the Altar Guild during February. Thank you to Becky Olmstead and Connie Duenow for serving as Altar Guild Coordinators, insuring that everything needed for worship is properly prepared. Thank you to Vicky Harris, Chris Starr, Twyla Kirkeby, and Peg Hatlestad for their music ministry. Thank you to our Monday morning money counters and treasurer, Jeff Grant, for their dedica_on regarding CLC financial maYers. Thank you to Randy Wilson and Twyla Kirkeby and the Choir and Bell Choir musicians for their enhancement of our Worship Services. Thank you to Vonnie Husted for her ongoing care of the outdoor planters. Thank you to Suzann Adams for the upkeep of the flowers and plants in church. Thank you to Mark and Cindy Robertson for their ministry of caring for our church facility. Thank you to all members who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces. If we have missed someone for thank you’s, please contact the church office and let us know.

BapKsms at Christ Lutheran Harper Sandra Dawn Anderson, daughter of Derek and Kelsey Anderson, and great granddaughter of LaDonna Oberlin, was

received into the church through the Sacrament of Holy Bap_sm on February 17, 2019. Harper’s sponsors are: Amber Koester, Travis Koester, Joanna Albrecht and Travis Anderson. Harper was born on January 16, 2019, and joins big brother, Dale. May God bless Harper and her family.

Elaina Leigh Woytcke, daughter of Nathan and Kaitlyn Woytcke, was received into the church through the Sacrament of Holy Bap_sm on February 25, 2019. Elaina’s sponsors are Ashley Cohrs and Brandon Woytcke. Elaina was born on January 2, 2019. May God bless Elaina and her family.

AOenKon all Christ Lutheran members! If you have recently moved, changed your phone number, or have a new email address, please notify the church office so we can keep our records updated. Thank you.

Mission emphasis for March is the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf The mission emphasis for March is the McLeod Emergen-cy Food Shelf. This year the McLeod County Food Shelf is celebra_ng 36 years of service in McLeod County. The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign brings together various Minnesota organiza_ons, businesses, and places of worship to help keep 300 food shelves statewide stocked throughout the year.

This March drive is very important to our local food shelf since monies and poundage of food collected reflex the matching fund from Minnesota Food-Share, corporate, founda_on business and individual dollars secured into the Food Fund. The amount of dollars distributed to our local food shelf from the Food Fund directly correlates to total collected right here in McLeod County. You can bring your non-perishable food items to church and drop them off in the grocery cart in the narthex. Cash dona_ons are especially helpful since the buying power of McLeod Emergency Food shelf is much greater and your cash goes much further. Suggested items requested by the food shelf are canned fruit juices, hot and dry cereal, dry , pow-dered or canned milk, hearty soups or stew, canned beef, tuna or chicken, peanut buYer, canned fruits or vegetables, canned or boxed main dished, pasta, rice and pasta sauce, baked beans, canned chili, potato buds, crackers, sugar, flour, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, pancake or biscuit mix and baking supplies. Special treats like cake, packaged cookies, muffin mix, granola bars, pudding or Jell-O mix are also appreciated. Personal care items for babies, children and adults are also welcome since the Food Shelf can only buy food items. Checks can be made out to Christ Lutheran and write on memo line “for the food shelf.” Thank you for your support.

Mission and Social Concern CommiBee

2019 March Campaign hunger facts

Ø Nearly one in ten Minnesotans experience food insecurity.

Ø 13.8% of children in Minnesota are food insecure.

Ø 9.5% of Minnesotans live below the poverty level.

Ø Over 3,000,000 visits were made to Minnesota food shelves each year, 2011-2017, with over 3.4 million visits in 2017.

Approval given to go ahead with columbarium planning

At the annual meeting, approval was given to appoint a Columbarium Committee and to go ahead with planning for the construction of a columbarium on-site. The next step for the Columbarium Com-mittee is to find out exactly how many members want to make the decision now to purchase a niche or to reserve space on a memorial wall.

A letter was mailed to Christ Lutheran members on February 21st with information about how to make a deposit on a niche and/or a memory wall. The deadline for returning the form to the church office is May 1, 2019, with your deposit check written to Christ Lutheran Church Columbarium Fund.

If you did not receive the letter, contact the church office at 320-864-4549. If you have questions or concerns, contact any of the committee members:

Mary Eckhoff 320-282-2170 Scott Eckhoff 320-310-2827 Steve Hatlestad 507-530-6246 Frances Huwe 612-419-1680 Kathy Olson 612-747-8954 Dennis Roisum 320-864-3228 Church Council Liaison: Loren Mueller 320-864-6460

Glencoe Caregiver Support and Discussion Group meeting This group meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the Christ Lutheran Fireside Room. The next meeting date will be March 14th. For more informa_on, call Nancy Bellig at 507-430-3536 or email at Nancy.bellig@lssmn.org.

Senior companion volunteers needed for LSS Senior Companion Program

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota is looking for vol-unteers (age 55 and older) to serve in its Senior Companion

Program. Men and women are welcome to apply.

Senior Companions assist others to maintain the highest level of dignity and independent living by being a friend who listens and cares. Volunteers receive a tax-free hourly s_pend, as well as mileage reimbursement and other benefits. If you are inter-ested, contact: Gail Sumerfelt at 507-530-2295 or gail.sumerfelt@lssmn.org.

Wednesday Lenten Worship Services

Ash Wednesday, March 6, 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.: “On the Brink of Everything”

Week One, March 13, 7:00 p.m.: “What do you see?”

Week Two, March 20, 7:00 p.m.: “The Dance of the Genera_ons”

Week Three, March 27, 7:00 p.m.: “From Illusion to Reality”

Week Four, April 3, 7:00 p.m.: “On Being”

Week Five, April 10, 7:00 p.m.: “Engaging the World”

Palm Sunday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.: First Communion Celebra_on during the Worship Service

Maundy Thursday, April 18, 1:30 & 7:00 p.m.: “Engaging Your Soul”

Good Friday, April 19, Kme: 7:00 p.m.: “Over the Edge”

Easter Sunday, April 21, 6:30 and 9:00 a.m.: “A Leap of Faith”

Wednesday Night Lenten Soup Suppers will be served by Confirma_on students and their families from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on March 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd (Abundant Table meal – 5:00 to 6:00), and April 10th. Join us for a bowl of warm soup, fresh baked buns, and some fellowship before the Wednesday Night Lenten Services at 7:00 p.m. Suggested dona_on per meal is $5/person with a cap of $20/family.

Equal Exchange coffee items available for purchase at the Coffee Hutch Check out the items at the Equal Exchange Coffee Hutch! There are coffees, teas, hot cocoa, olive oil, candy bars, etc. Purchasing these items helps the small farmer co-ops around the world. Farmers earn a fair price for their crops, have access to affordable credit, and can invest in education, health care and sustainable agriculture, building a better future for their families. Take a look and if purchasing, please place your monies in the locked box attached to the hutch.

Hospice volunteers are needed to visit and support hospice paKents

Allina Health Hospice needs volunteers, 18 years of age and older, to visit hospice pa_ents

and their families in your neighborhood. They provide ongoing training and offer a flexible schedule.

Give as much as you gain in life. Join them in making a difference in the lives of others. For more informa_on, contact Pam Ainslie at Allina Health Hospice Volunteer Services, 320-484-9211.

Caregiver support services are available in McLeod County Monthly Support and Discussion Groups Glencoe – 2nd Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Christ Lutheran Hutchinson – 3rd Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran

Respite Care Volunteers provide in-home respite care so caregivers can get a break (shop, coffee with friends, appoint-ments).

Afternoon Out Group Respite Care receivers get the opportunity to socialize outside of their home while caregivers get a break. 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Christ the King in Hutchinson

*Registration required*

Other services available include one-on-one caregiver coaching and counseling and the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class. Contact Nancy Bellig for more information! Nancy.bellig@lssmn.org, 507-430-3536 or www.caregiversupportand respite.org.

March 2019 News

Women of the ELCA Christ Lutheran Church Women

Your 2019 Coordina<ng Team: Cheryl McDougall – President Nita Enderson – Secretary Linda Simonson – Treasurer Jodi Braband – Vice President Jane Larter – Vice President ___________________________________________

As Sisters in Christ, Our Mission is achieved by acKon in:

Caring for our Church Growing in our Faith Supporting our Community

Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls is the mission of the church-wide Women of the ELCA. To support this mission the Women of Christ Lutheran planning team has chosen Women’s Health as our focus for the year 2019.

We are open to all ideas you may have for activities, events, and topics for speakers.

To share your ideas, contact any of the CLC women’s planning team. We are anxious to hear your ideas!

ASPIRE 2019 is coming in April!

This touring group of women will be in Golden Valley on Saturday, April 6th at 6:00 for a three-hour evening with nationally known speak-ers, comedians, and musical performances. It is not to be missed. Information about all speakers is available on the website, ASPIREWOMENS-EVENTS.com. Christ Lutheran Women’s team has discounted tickets available. Join us as we carpool and travel together to this uplifting event. Bold’s Women Sunday at Christ Lutheran Women of the ELCA celebrated Bold Women’s Sun-day on February 24th. Congratulations to Jeanne Pagel, who was recognized as a Bold Woman of Christ Lutheran Church.

Congratulations Jeanne!

2019 Southwest Synod Convention The 32nd Annual Convention of the Southwestern Minnesota Synodical Women’s Organization of the Women of the ELCA will be held at First Lutheran in Marshall on Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th. The Lutheran World Relief in-kind offering will be school supplies. We will be collecting during the month of April. In addition to the school supplies, we will be sewing backpack bags to hold each child’s supplies. You are invited to make bags on your own or join us on Thursday, March 7th from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. for a sewing party in the Fel-lowship Hall. Supper will be served. Our goal is to make at least 40 bags. The list of needed school supplies will be available soon. Respectfully submitted by Cheryl McDougall

Worship with MIA KOEHNE, whose beautiful voice and personal story through song will encourage and lift you up.

Business Office & Distribution Site Distribution Site 808 E 12th Street E 498 Hwy 7 E

Glencoe MN 55336 Hutchinson MN 55350

320-864-2088 320-587-4796

Email: glencoe@mcleodemergencyfoodshelf.org

www.mcleodemergencyfoodshelf.org

Mission Statement Alleviate hunger situations

for McLeod County

residents and provide

information for services

beyond immediate relief.

Board of Directors

Kay Hultgren

President

Barb Jenneke

Vice President

Secretary

Greg Troska

Treasurer

Kenneth Merrill

Mark Larson

Jerilyn Shearer

Cory Gallagher

Brittany Litzau

Pastor Aaron Holmgren

Joanne Jacques

Jerry Schimelpfenig

Staff

Lennie Albers

Executive Director

Chantel Robb

Site Manager, Hutchinson

Tiffany Waller

Site Assistant, Hutchinson

Shelly Cardinal

Site Assistant, Glencoe

Open Hours:

M, T, W, F – 8 AM to 1 PM

& TH 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Grocery Distribution:

M, T, W, F

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

& TH 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Dear Faith Partners at Christ Lutheran Church, February 2019

We are excited to be organizing and hearing of efforts all around the county for the 2019 MN

FoodShare March Campaign and wanted to give you a little more as to why this campaign in so

important to McLeod Emergency Food Shelf (MEFS).

The MN FoodShare March campaign is our first opportunity each year to rebuild our food inventory

and cash balance after traditionally busy holiday seasons. A large portion of our support comes during

this 6-week campaign as food and funds collected are “multiplied” with additional grant funds through

the FoodFund.

For many years, there has been a very friendly #townchallenge as we encourage one another to

#givewhereyoulive. We take great care in calculating pounds per capita at the close of the campaign,

giving the town who generates the most in donations, bragging rights for the entire year. 😊 The goal

for 2019 is a combined dollar and pound total of 120,000! There’s some work to do but we’re

energized by the new ideas and contacts established as the campaign gets underway! (By the

way…2018 brought in a combination totaling 117,152.)

Many have been curious and asked what’s better to give – cash or food – and honestly, we simply

need BOTH! Cash donations allows us to pay our bills such as rent, insurance, wages, and make food

purchases to keep a relatively steady inventory and food donations give variety in client choice. We

found a list called FOOD DRIVE 5 as a quick, easy to remember list for when you’re wanting to purchase

but not sure what to get:

Protein – nut, nut butters, canned meats, canned and dry beans, lentils

Fruit – canned, dried and 100% fruit juice

Soups/Stews – Ready to eat, condensed and dry mixes

Whole Grain – Cereal, pasta, rice, crackers

Veggies – Colorful, low sodium, canned

When considering financial support, we accept cash or checks either in person or through the mail,

and there is also an online option via PayPal at www.mcleodemergencyfoodshelf.org under the

Donate tab.

All donations remain in McLeod County and go directly towards serving our friends who face food

insecurity and the many challenges of life which complicate the ability to provide quality, nutritious

food for their households. The kindness and generosity of 2018 allowed 17,471 (duplicated) individuals

nearly 510,000 pounds of food. Nearly 1600 McLeod County households were documented during the

8353 visits at MEFS.

Your congregational support has been tremendous and we value every single part of it! Thank-you! In Service,

Lennie Albers

Executive Director, McLeod Emergency Food Shelf

ChristianEducation/Youth

March2019KNOW–GROW–SHARE–LIVE–WITNESS

SundaySchool:

www.christluth.com/sunday-school.

First Communion for 4th Grade Students:

First Communion classes for the 4th Grade Students will begin on Sunday, March 17th and will continue on Sundays, March 24th and April 7th from 10:20am – 11:20am, during the SS hour. The final First Communion class and First Communion Celebration will be held on Palm Sunday, April 14th.

GRACEUnlimited:Wednesdays,March13th,20th,27thThereisNOGraceUnlimitedonWednesday,March6th,AshWednesday.

www.christluth.com/grace-unlimited

AcolyteSchedule: www.christluth.com/acolyte

Confirmation:

NOConfirmationClassesonAshWednesday,March6th.Wednesdays,March13th,20th,27thNOConfirmationClasses-LentenWorshipService*@7pm–StudentsmeetwithMentorsLentenMeal@5pm–6:30pm*StudentsarerequiredtoattendWednesdayEveningLentenWorshipServices.

www.christluth.com/confirmation

Wednesday Night Lenten Soup Suppers: Wednesday, March 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd (Abundant Table Meal), & 10th @ 5:00- 6:30pm Join us for a bowl of warm soup, fresh baked buns and some fellowship before the Wednesday night Lenten Services @ 7pm. The Confirmation students and families will be helping with the setup, serving and cleanup of the Lenten Soup Suppers. Suggested donation per meal is $5/person with a cap of $20/family.

SundaySchoolRotationLessons&DatesPreschool–6thGrade

4thRotationLesson 5thRotationLessonFruitoftheSpirit TheSower

Sundays,March3rd,10th&17th Sundays,March24th&31st

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS’ SCHEDULE

March 3, 2019 9 am Head Usher: Darrell Hansch Greeter: Fred and LuAnn Harms Usher: Eldean Enderson Usher: Errolan Senske Lector: Dave Brown Communion Server: Scott Kuehn Communion Server: Darlene Hennessey Communion Server: Judy Mansager Communion Helper: Kathy Remus Acolyte: Luke Roepke Refreshments: Marv and Fran Huwe Audio/Video Tech: Eli Kuehn Cantor: Vicky Harris

March 10, 2019 9 am Head Usher: Brad Hahn Greeter: Mark and Joan Johnson Usher: Bill Heuer Usher: Deb Heuer Lector: Katherine Grant Communion Server: Mary Metag Communion Server: Becky Peterson Communion Server: Donna Senske Communion Helper: Betty Dahlke Acolyte: Bree Ryherd Refreshments: Matt and Kayla Muenchow Audio/Video Tech: Steve Olmstead Cantor: Jon Braband

March 17, 2019 9 am Head Usher: Loren Mueller Greeter: Dale and Jeanne Pagel Usher: Marv Huwe Usher: Josh Kuehn Lector: Scott Kuehn Acolyte: Ellie Scheidt Refreshments: Daris and Kathy Remus Audio/Video Tech: Eli Kuehn Cantor: Katherine Grant

March 24, 2019 9 am Head Usher: Brad Greeter: Bev Phifer Usher: Nathan Stoltenburg Usher: Marv Gustafson Lector: Rosie Nelson Acolyte: Payton Simonson Refreshments: Joanne Chrast Audio/Video Tech: Dave Mellesmoen Cantor: Becky Peterson

March 31, 2019 9 am Head Usher: Dale Pagel Greeter: Mike and Jill Sundblad Usher: Howard Giese Usher: Janet Giese Lector: Becky Peterson Acolyte: Henry Becker Refreshments: Fred and Mary Stoltenburg Audio/Video Tech: Dennis Davis Cantor: Chris Davis

April 7, 2019 9 am Head Usher: Greeter: Matt and Kayla Muenchow Usher: Wally Rannow Usher: Dennis Wendlandt Lector: Mary Stoltenburg Communion Server: Julie Becker Communion Server: Dennis Davis Communion Server: Marcia Miller Communion Helper: Fran Huwe Acolyte: Katelyn Bonde Refreshments: Scott and Carla Kuehn Audio/Video Tech: Dave Mellesmoen Cantor: Chris Davis

April 14, 2019 9 am Palm Sunday

Head Usher: Greeter: Judy Mansager Usher: Scott Eckhoff Usher: Larry Gutknecht Lector: Kristin Roepke Communion Server: Carol Carver Communion Server: Dick Carver Communion Server: Mary Eckhoff Communion Helper: Shari O’Donnell Acolyte: Volunteer Refreshments: Gary and Mary Metag Audio/Video Tech: Josh Kuehn Cantor: Katherine Grant

April 21, 2019 6:30 and 9 am

There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

April 28, 2019 9 am Head Usher: Greeter: Dave and Barb Lamp Usher: Dan Roe Usher: Duane McDougall Lector: Carol Carver Acolyte: Mikayla Schmitt Refreshments: Muriel Wavra and Louise Carlson Audio/Video Tech: Mason Husted Cantor: Dennis Davis

March 2019 Christ Lutheran Church, 1820 Knight Ave. N., Glencoe, MN 55336 n 320-864-4549 n office@christluth.com

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Women’s Bible Study @ 10:00 am in the Fireside Room.

2 Private Anniversary Celebration from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, F. Hall. NA from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the F. Hall.

3 Worship Service with Holy Communion @ 9:00 am – Monroe Bassler and Beckett Schons Baptisms, Mentor installation. Sunday School @ 10:10 am. Adult Ed @ 10:15 am. AA from 6:50 to 9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Alanon from 7:50 to 9:00 pm in the “Lord’s Lab” classroom.

4 Quilting @ 1:00 pm. Televised Worship Service @ 3:00 pm on Channel 10. Cub Scouts Com-mittee @ 7:00 pm.

5 Ladies Fellowship @ 10:00 am @ Gert & Erma’s.

6 Men’s Bible Study/Breakfast @ 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Women’s Bible Study (Naomi Circle) @ 9:30 am at Grand Meadows. Televised Worship Service @ 2:00 pm on Channel 10. No Grace Unlimited or 7 to 9 Confirmation. Bell choir @ 5:15 pm. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion @ 1:30 pm. Abundant Table from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. (doors open @ 4:30 for fellowship). Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion @ 7:00 pm. AA @ 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

7 Grand Meadows Worship with Holy Communion @ 10:30 am. WELCA Sewing Party from 4:00 to 6:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Worship meeting @ 6:00 pm.

8 Women’s Bible Study @ 10:00 am in the Fireside Room.

9 NA from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the F. Hall.

10 Worship Service with Holy Communion @ 9:00 am – Sunday School @ 10:10 am. Adult Education @ 10:15 am. Conference Assembly makeup date @ Bernadotte Lutheran @ 2:00 pm (registration @ 1:30). Alanon from 7:50 to 9:00 pm in the “Lord’s Lab” classroom. AA from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

11 Quilting @ 1:00 pm. Televised Worship Service @ 3:00 pm on Channel 10.

12 Ladies Fellowship @ 10:00 am @ Gert & Erma’s. Columbarium Committee meeting @ 10:00 am., in the Conference Room. Ministerial Association @ 11:15 am @ Christ Lutheran.

13 Light & Life articles are due.

Men’s Bible Study/Breakfast @ 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Women’s Bible Study (Naomi Circle) @ 9:30 am at Grand Meadows. Televised Worship Service @ 2:00 pm on Channel 10. Grace Unlimited @ 3:15 pm. No 7 to 9 Confirmation. Lenten Soup Supper from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Bell choir @ 5:15 pm. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Lenten Worship with Holy Communion @ 7:00 pm. Church Council @ 7:45 pm. AA @ 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

14 Rachel Circle @ 9:00 am in the Conference Room. Caregiver Support Group @ 10:30 am in the Lounge.

15 Women’s Bible Study @ 10:00 am in the Fireside Room.

16 NA from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the F. Hall.

17 Worship Service @ 9:00 am. Sunday School @ 10:10 am. No Adult Education. 1st Communion instruction for 4th grade begins @ 10:20 am. Cub Scouts Cub Carnival @ 3:00 pm. Alanon from 7:50 to 9:00 pm in the “Lord’s Lab” classroom. AA from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

18 Quilting @ 1:00 pm. Televised Worship Service @ 3:00 pm on Channel 10.

19 Ladies Fellowship @ 10:00 am @ Gert & Erma’s.

20 Men’s Bible Study/Breakfast @ 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Women’s Bible Study (Naomi Circle) @ 9:30 am at Grand Meadows. Televised Worship Service @ 2:00 pm on Channel 10. Grace Unlimited @ 3:15 pm. No 7 to 9 Confirmation. Lenten Soup Supper from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Bell choir @ 5:15 pm. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Lenten Worship @ 7:00 pm. AA @ 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

21 Long-term Care Worship with Holy Communion @ 9:30 am.

22 Women’s Bible Study @ 10:00 am in the Fireside Room. Pr. Katherine @ Pastor to Pastor from 12:00 to 2:30 pm at Gustavus.

23 NA from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the F. Hall.

24 Worship Service @ 9:00 am. Sunday School @ 10:10 am. Adult Education @ 10:15 am. 1st Communion instruction for 4th grade @ 10:20 am. Alanon from 7:50 to 9:00 pm in the “Lord’s Lab” classroom. AA from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

25 Quilting @ 1:00 pm. Televised Worship Service @ 3:00 pm

26 Ladies Fellowship @ 10:00 am @ Gert & Erma’s.

27 Men’s Bible Study/Breakfast @ 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Women’s Bible Study (Naomi Circle) @ 9:30 am at Grand Meadows. Televised Worship Service @ 2:00 pm on Channel 10. Grace Unlimited @ 3:15 pm. No 7 to 9 Confirmation. Lenten Soup Supper from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Bell choir @ 5:15 pm. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Lenten Worship @ 7:00 pm. AA @ 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

28 Fare for All from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

29 Women’s Bible Study @ 10:00 am in the Fireside Room.

30 9th Annual Women’s Retreat @ Christ Lutheran from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. NA from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the F. Hall.

31 Worship Service @ 9:00 am Sunday School @ 10:10 am. Adult Ed @ 10:15 am. AA from 6:50 to 9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Alanon from 7:50 to 9:00 pm in the “Lord’s Lab” classroom.

Altar Guild: Kathy Remus, Diane Adrian, Tina Rosckes

Kitchen Guild: Michaelee Jenkins