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Christ’s
Ambassador
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Preston, Minnesota
March 2019
Love God, Love People, Follow Jesus
Communion Assistants
Christ Lutheran Church - Preston, Minnesota March 3: Carol Solberg/Steve Corson/Kari Mensink
Telephone: (507) 765-2161 March 6: Kari Mensink/Deb Ebner/Carol Solberg/Randy Butikofer
Email: christluthpres1@gmail.com March 17: Carol Solberg/Kim Ristau/Steve Corson
Website: www.christlutheranpreston.org
Pastor: Pastor Dan Bredberg (cell: 507-838-1745) Altar Guild – Mary Glaser/Jeanette Schmidt/Deb Ebner
(email: pastordanpreston@gmail.com)
Council Members: Dawn Hellickson Pres; Kristin Bunge, Karen Quanrud, Joel Sunday Ushers – Randy Butikofer/Andrew Pederson/Jeff Bennett/Jarod Keune
Mielke, Susan Hager, Randy Butikofer, and Susan Kiehne Lent ushers – Erlyn & Sandy Marzolf/Scott & Andrea Hellickson
Office Administrator: Amanda Means
Volume 54: Number 3 Money Counters
3 Darrel & Bev Olson 17 Harrison’s
Church Office Hours: 10 Sandy Amundson/Carol Solberg 24 Dawn Hellickson/Barb Mielke
Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 31 Steve & Diane Carr
Worship: Sunday morning – 9:00 a.m.
Christ Kid’s: Sunday morning – 10:10 a.m.
Worship Assistants in March March Service Group
Greeters
3 Scott & Andrea Hellickson Chairpersons: Baker, Jim & Lisa.......................................... 4546
6 Ash Wed. Don & Phyllis Solberg ……………………………………………………..
10 Matt & Karen Quanrud
13 Lent Kurt & Brenda Reicks
17 Erlyn & Sandy Marzolf
Bennett, Jeff .............................................................. 251-9689
20 Lent Steve & Karen Trende Brevig, Randy & Janet ........................................ 507-272-9629
24 Steve Corson & Nancy Hengeveld Butikofer, Randy & Mary......................................406-730-3151
27 Lent Betty Hellickson/Barb Mielke Collett, Ellen ........................................................ 507-251-3371
31 Rich & Jackie Burmeister Ebner, Jon & Deb ............................................... 507-696-7853
Lectors Gossman, Jason & Lori; Erin ............................... 507-696-0753
3 Mike Johnson Hahn, Melanie; Brogan ...................................... 507-273-9299
6 Ash Wed. Kaylee Arndt Hoff, Tyler ........................................................... 507-421-1693
10 Karen Quanrud Johnson, Paul & Judy ........................................................ 3692
13 Lent Andy Bunge
Knies, Jeff & Roxie ............................................................. 2578
17 Courtney Nelson
20 Lent Bev Olson Markowski, Shari .................................................. 507-421-1428
24 Nancy Hengeveld Milne, Phil & Sandy ........................................................... 2528
27 Lent Traci Corson Quanrud, Martha .............................................................. 4402
31 Craig Britton Rain, Amy; Cory Brown…………………………...507-272-3959
Acolytes Ristau, Travis & Cara ......................................................... 2355
3 Jenna Tieskotter/Boston Wright Scheevel, Aaron & Emily ...................................... 507-951-2938
6 Ash Wed. Garett Gossman/Abbey Zutz Schwingle, Jason & Rebecca; Payton……………...507-272-1107
10 Kyra Arndt/Olivia Sethre Soland, Kayla………………………………………..507-272-1582
13 Lent Abigail Parker/William Parker
17 Kylee Shumpert/Bryce Corson
20 Lent Aubrey Larson/Alyssa Britton Scheduled Events: Synod Conversation, March 31
24 Kendyl Kraling/Jersey Ristau 14 dozen cookies + one block of cheese
27 Lent Kaleb Arndt/Kammry Broadwater (sliced) and crackers for each Sunday
31 Morgan Pickett/Lilian PowellDear Partners in Mission,
Many people have chosen to try a form of fasting during the season of Lent by
“giving something up.” The idea behind giving things up for Lent is to help us place
a deeper focus on Christ who fasted for 40 days in the wilderness before beginning his
ministry. As we experience hunger pains or miss a favorite TV show, we are
reminded that God alone can satisfy our deepest needs. As we enter into the Season
of Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6 th, I encourage you to try out some
of these “Out of the Box things to give up for LENT.”
1 – Do not buy anything that you do not NEED. If you can live without it, you don’t
March
need it. Put the money that you would have spent into a jar. You will be surprised at
how quickly you build up your savings. Consider using the money to pay off any
debts you owe, or donate it.
3/1 Laura Keune, Vonnie Aug, Samuel Olstad
3/2 Tami Christianson 2- 40 things for 40 days. Every day, you need to go around your house and collect 40
3/3 Irene Aarre things to donate or throw away. If that’s too much, start with 4 things. (Try donating,
3/5 Adie Milne because you are helping others).
3/6 Donna Conlan, Jonie Keune, Allan Marzolf 3- 40 Days of home Organization- www.yourmodernfamily.com/40-days-to-home-
3/7 Cora Britton, Hadie Williams, Eve Grabau, Maisie Olson organization/ Every day during lent, go into one room of your home and work to
3/8 Lillian Powell, LuAnn Hoff, Nate Scheevel organized it. (Think of things like organizing the refrigerator, art supplies for your
3/9 Sandy Marzolf, Bobbi Jo Soland kids, school work, outdoor things, the office, closets, etc.)
3/10 Tiffany Scheevel, Wesley Keune, Dallas Serfoss
3/11 Joyce Hellickson, Dave Sunde 4- No gossiping. None! If someone says something negative about another person,
3/12 Matthew Quanrud; Bill & Melody Stockton – Anniv, either say something nice or don’t say anything at all. You would think this is going to
3/14 Kyla Hellickson, Barb Mielke be SO easy, but when you can’t say anything negative about anyone else, you realize
3/15 Dawn Ristau, Sara Niemeyer how often it happens.
3/17 Corey Keene, Lynn Staupe 5- No eating after dinner. This one can really help you think about Lent, offering see
3/18 Tori Ristau just a glimpse of how Jesus struggled when he was hungry.
3/19 Stacey Bakke
3/20 Randy Ristau, Avery Otley, Brett Grabau 6- No pop/soda This one is not really out-of-the box, but it can give you great health
3/21 Nolan Bremseth, Kenzie Broadwater benefits.
3/22 Mindy Parker, Nathan Grabau, Melissa Severson 7- Say 3 nice things to your spouse and kids every day. (or a friend/neighbor if you
3/26 Taylor Kerns are not married) You may think this is easy, but try to say things that aren’t as simple
3/27 Rebecca Schwingle, Brian Ristau as “You look nice.” or “Good job.” For example, “I love how you work hard on
3/28 Greg Bremseth, Kiel Larson, Bill Stockton, Sarah Holtegaard your homework, even when it is tough tonight.”
3/29 Marilyn Bunge, Nick Ebner, Mary Glaser, Dan Grabau, David Scheevel,
Melody Stockton 8- No eating out. If you pay attention to what you save by not eating out, you may be
3/30 Kendyl Kraling, Luke Ristau, Dave Schmidt motivated enough to keep it to a minimum on a regular basis.
9- Replace 30 minutes of TV time with 30 minutes of devotion/prayer time. Lutheran
Hour Ministries devotion- www.lhm.org/lent/. Here is a fun devotional activity for
kids. http://threethirtyministries.org/family-ministry-resources/family-devotions/
Ministerial Acts in February 10- Do not complain. We often complain and whine about things, but we need to try
to have a positive outlook. This can be very hard to do. You don’t realize how much
Funeral you complain until you give it up… “Do everything without arguing or
February 2 Allen M. Fossey (1927-2019) complaining…” Philippians 2:14 NIV
In Christ,
Pastor DanChrist Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, February 13, 2019
-Lenten Suppers are on the schedule this year to be made and served by the Youth.
- The Youth Team discussed serving the Easter Breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 21,
Dawn Hellickson opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Kristin Bunge gave devotions from 2019. As of the time of the February Council Meeting the Easter Breakfast will be
The Bible App – Psalms 1. taking place thanks to a congregation member and the Youth.
- Confirmation is on April 28, 2019 and the Confirmation Reception will also be held
Present were: Kristin Bunge, Randy Butikofer, Susan Hager, Dawn Hellickson, Susan this Sunday. Prayer Journals will be ordered for the students being confirmed.
Kiehne, Joel Mielke and Karen Quanrud. Absent was: Pastor Dan. - 2021 Youth Trip will be in the Twin Cities and the dates are June 29 th – July 3rd
Other business –
Reports were reviewed: The Pop Can project was discussed due to what was brought up at the January
Treasurer’s report – Council meeting pertaining to this. Dustin Arndt said that we now have available to
Joel reviewed the January 2019 Financial report. We are down from our budget by the Youth Team two trailers that we’ll be able to use anytime we need to, thanks to
$7,500, but this is not unusual for the first month of a church year. Joel did point out Chad Pearson. Dustin and Josh will watch the amount of pop cans that are put in the
that Health Insurance and Retirement payments occurred twice in January and also bin and will take the next load of cans over together to LeRoy. A thank you will be
that Global Missions was paid on 1/2/2019 so both of these items affected the end of sent to Scott Wilson for taking the cans in December.
month bottom line. At the January Council meeting Pastor had told the Council member to Dream. At the
Youth Team meeting a request was made that the Youth team dream about what they
Secretary’s Report: The January 2019 Minutes were reviewed and approved. would like to see happen with the Youth. Team members are all to bring back any
needs, wants, fears and beliefs that they have for the Youth of Christ Lutheran Church
Team Highlights: to the February meeting.
Property (Joel Mielke) Stewardship/Evangelism (Susan Hagar)
- The upstairs bathroom and the Heritage Room II are both being worked on to -Welcome to Susan Hager to the S&E Team; she will be the council representative.
update them. Old Business:
- The Property committee is also working on the Sanctuary Projector project. They Communion continues to be offered monthly to residents at Traditions and Park Lane
are reviewing the options that have been laid out to them and seeing which option is by Gail Bunge and Tami Christenson. In January 19 residents received communion.
the best one under the circumstances. This is not a project that was budgeted for Donations of $160.00 were given to the Preston Food Shelf.
2019. Fundraising will need to be done for this. Jim Keune continues to head the Christ Care Team.
Youth – (Karen Quanrud) The Monthly Service Group Booklets for 2019 were sent out; there remains only one
-On December 19th the Confirmation Class had their Christmas Party at the JEM chairperson for March and August; no chairperson for June. Options for next year
Theater in Harmony. They watched the Grinch and enjoyed Casey’s pizza, which was were briefly addressed: possibly a rotation, changing every two years instead of one,
supplied by the Deborah Circle. Many thanks for all who are involved with our or changing the number of chairpersons. This will be re-addressed later in the year.
Youth. Barb will contact some potential new members to see if they are interested in joining
- The One Thing Conference (IHOP) trip went very well. Eric Corson spoke on a our S&E Team.
Sunday, January 20th about the trip, including what the students attending enjoyed the New Business:
most. Fundraising for this, which included checks that the students paid themselves to The Rhythm by The River free concerts that Deb mentioned Gabby Kinneberg has
attend this event and the envelope fundraiser that was held amounted to $2,183. organized are on Thursday nights this summer at Trailhead Park, June 13, July 11,
Expenses for this trip included hotel/tickets amounting to $4,387.40. What was paid August 15 from 6-8 pm respectively. The team thought these events might be another
out of the Youth Account for this trip was $2,204.40. This was a great event for all good way to reach out to the greater Preston community. We talked about getting in
that went. Thank you to Eric Corson for being the lead person on this trip. In talking touch with Gabby to see how CLC can help with these events.
to the students and adults who went, they had an amazing time. Taste of the Trail in Preston on Sept. 14 is yet another opportunity for us to reach out.
- In our discussion on the Youth Works trip, we were able to pick a week that will Deb also mentioned this was a very popular event for us in 2018, as we passed out
work with Pastor Dan’s and the student’s sports/band schedule. So at this time the free Norwegian goodies to highlight our December Norwegian Dinner and introduce
trip is scheduled for July 28 – August 2, 2019. This is an all-inclusive trip and the people to CLC.
students will be working during this trip (i.e. Habitat for Humanity, etc.). This trip Another item discussed was hosting some sort of event, possibly with other churches
will be for 6th – 12th graders. We will be doing fundraising for it. and having it at the school gym, with games such as fish pond, cake walks, etc. Prizes
- Some fund raising ideas were discussed. Since the cinnamon roll fundraiser went would be small, but it might be a way to get the community engaged and have folks
well we will be looking to do this again in February. We discussed a date for a get to know each other better.
rummage sale and decided to have this on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Youth Barb recirculated her note from 2/2/18 with new ideas for congregational events and
Team is also looking to serve a dinner later in the year. community involvement activities.
- February is Youth Month. The Youth will sign up for lecturing, ushering, greeting, Discussion: 1) How might we as Christ Lutheran church intentionally listen to our
and serving coffee during the month. There will be a Youth Service on February 24th. community? The Team felt like we do a good job listening and identifying our
community needs. Examples illustrating our commitment are providing laycommunion, Christmas caroling, visits from the Christ Care Team, assisting with Old Business:
meals on wheels, assisting at the local food shelf, supporting the Fillmore School - A discussion was held on the proposed/idea of having a Financial Team. At this
Enrichment Program, participating in Taste of the Trail, and 2) How can we be good time there has been some consolidation of checkbooks and changes/consolidation
news to the people around us? The Team believes we can achieve endeavor this by of some accounting reports. A discussion will be held at the March meeting
staying visible in the local community, and continuing our presence at community regarding what the Council thinks regarding having a Financial Team, if we do
events, opening our doors and welcoming all people, being good neighbors at all have a Financial Team would this be for only one year or would it be full-time. It
times by being generous and good hearted, participate in projects that better our town also was mentioned that the Budget Team really works as a Finance Team. More
which in turn betters our church. discussion will be held at upcoming meetings to determine what is necessary for
Dawn will contact the other churches to see if they would be interested in getting Christ Lutheran Church on this topic.
together and coordinating an activity for every one of all ages. - Dawn has worked on acquiring email addresses so that the Ambassador can be
Dawn reviewed the purpose of the Team and addressed what is considered In-Reach emailed out. At this point Dawn said that 98% could be emailed out instead of
and what is considered Out-Reach. There are differences and similarities between being mailed out. This will significantly reduce the cost of mailing them out. If
stewardship and evangelism teams and they have been merged to better support each someone wants to still have it mailed to them they should contact Amanda.
other. They meet quarterly or more frequently if needed.
- The Offering Envelopes were mailed out and it cost approximately $1,000 to mail
out the remaining envelopes. Later in the year a discussion will be held as to
Upcoming Congregational Events:
whether we will order envelopes, if Christ Lutheran Church will promote Simply
February 16 – Church Mice 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Giving or another way of giving.
February 24 –Cards & Board Games - 2:30 p.m.
- The Church Mice will be meeting on Saturday, February 16, 2019 for 9:00 –
March 24 – Bowling @ B&B 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. to do some cleaning tasks at the church. Susan H. will head this group
April 27 – Preston Pride Clean Up
with items that can be done. A suggestion was made to post a clipboard on the
May - Planting Community Garden and Christ Lutheran Spring Cleaning
Narthex bulletin board so that congregation members can write down items that
June – Pizza on the Farm Night at Blossom Hill
they want cleaned at the church.
- The upstairs bathroom project is progressing with the linoleum being installed
Worship & Music (Susan Kiehne)
and then the toilet will be installed again. The counter top will also be installed
It was decided that the Worship and Music team would meet quarterly.
- The Heritage Room II will be painted on 2/14/2019 and carpeting will be decided
Pastor’s report
on.
We received the February Council report from Pastor Dan before the meeting –
- The floor in the basement bathrooms will be cleaned.
- What are your hopes for this year? What would you love to see our church do?
- Dawn will check as to whether we will have inmates come in to do any of the
It would be great to have each person share at least one thing. – Each Team will do
cleaning.
this at one of their meetings. This will be done by the Council at the Council Retreat.
New Business:
- Council devotions- I would like us to do something together throughout the month.
- Team Responsibility lists were handed out and are to be reviewed by the Council.
Do you prefer a book/ paper devotion or online? Who has email access or Bible app?
- The Council will be having a Strategic Planning Retreat at the Church on March
- It was decided by the Council members to do the Bible app devotions together.
23, 2019 from 9:00 – Noon.
- Pastoral Acts: Funeral for Allen Fossey Feb 2
- Dawn has been to the bank and is on the list for current President to open the
- Any feedback from Football Sunday? None was brought up that the Council
safety deposit box. Council members signed other bank account forms as needed.
discussed.
Vacation Feb 6-13. Dennis and Jane Timmerman leading Feb 10th - A discussion was held regarding adding a student onto the Council/Teams and/or
Thanks to Dawn and Randy for helping unlock and prepare for worship Sunday Feb having students help with communion. Dawn will work on this project by
10th. sending a letter out to students and parents on this.
Very packed April- First communion April 14, Easter April 21, Confirmation April 28 - There are 9 students graduating this year. Since quilts will no longer be made for
- Mission Sundays- who will we support this year? Foods Resource Bank? MPM the graduates an option of doing tied blankets for them was brought up. The
Infant Rescue center in Kenya? Open hands Midway? Others? FRB is now called Council was asked if they would donate $125 toward the tied blankets. A motion
Growing Hope. They will try to come in March. – This will be discussed at the was made by Susan H. and seconded by Kristin B. to do this. The $125 will
Council Retreat. come out of the Memorials – Other account. The motion carried.
- Christ Care team looking for more members
- Experimenting with a Saturday evening prayer and worship- similar to the style Dawn adjourned the meeting and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
during the International House of Prayer trip. A very informal service or worship and
prayer gathering would be a better name. The first one will take place Feb 23 at Respectfully submitted,
5:00pm. I will be one hour long. Karen Quanrud Secretary
All the above reports were approved by consensus.March Congregational Event
-BOWLING -
On Sunday, March 24 the CLC family will be going
bowling from 1:30-3:30 pm at B&B Olympic Bowl in
Preston. Watch your bulletins for more details.
Please sign up in the narthex. Hope you can join
us!
ATTENTION ALL 10-12th graders at CHRIST
LUTHERAN-
ASH WEDNESDAY CHILI SUPPER
-10-12 grade Famous Chili kickoff to Lent Services-
Please check your email for a letter sent out regarding your
responsibilities for this. Everyone is needed to provide and
assist as they can. Let's work together to make this a
successful event! If you have questions or concerns, may it
be with financial or scheduling conflicts, please contact
Nancy Harrison 507-272-4245ROOT RIVER CONFERENCE WELCA
2019 SPRING GATHERING
“Celebrating Our Heritage – Both Family and Spiritual”
Saturday, April 13 Lent 2018
At St. Paul’s Church in Lewiston, MN
Lent is a time of reflection, fasting, and instruction as we prepare
ourselves for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we meet
8:00 a.m. Registration
each Wednesday evening during Lent we will have ‘blended’ worship
9:00 a.m. Program services which will include songs, prayers, Scripture, faith stories and a
12:30 p.m. Lunch time of interactive prayer and meditation in our services.
Cost is $10 The important season of Lent begins with our Ash Wednesday service on
Guest Speaker: Janet Martin, co-author of “Growing Up Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran”
Our schedule for each evening from March 6 – April 10 will be a soup
supper from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. followed by worship service from 7:00 –
7:45 p.m.
NEWS from COLOMBIA Please invite your friends and neighbors to join us for these special
A letter from Pastor Rocio…
services.
I greet you with love and joy of a new year that God gives us
to serve in his work. A special thanks to our brothers and
sisters in Christ at Christ Lutheran Church. I tell you that the Important Dates Coming Up
Congregation San Pedro is firm and remains a community of
people with a very beautiful heart. Martha is again this year First Communion Retreat for 5th graders – Saturday, April 13,
the president. We are working to improve the facilities. The 2:00-5:00pm
Sunday School Ministries, Parise, youth and women are very
committed. For my part a little surprise in my health. Through
an MRI an 8nn Hematoma was discovered on the left side of
First Communion Sunday – Sunday, April 14. Reception to
my brain. For now the doctors do not see the need for follow.
surgery and are controlling the bleeding with medication.
This has not been an impediment to work but I must be more Confirmation Sunday – Sunday, April 28. Reception to follow.
careful. How are you? What developments have there been
in the church? Here we remember them in prayer always. We
appreciate your prayers. A hug to everyone!
Cordially, Pastor Rocio Morales.
THRIVENT MEMBERS:
It is soon six years since Pastor Rocio and Martha Gualtero visited March 31, 2019 is the deadline for designating 2018 Choice
here, which was a special time for Christ Lutheran. Please Pray Dollars. Please check to see if you have any 2018 Choice Dollar to
for San Pedro and our friends there and now especially for Pastor designate. Thrivent phone number is: 800-847-4836
Rocio as she deals with health issues.MARCH IS MINNESOTA FOOD World Day of Prayer 2019
The annual World Day of Prayer service will be Friday, March
SHARE MONTH! 1st at 10 a.m. at the Preston United Methodist Church. The
program theme is “Come – Everything is Ready” based on Luke
Please bring non-perishable items for our local food shelf 14:15-24 and focuses on the country of Slovania.
throughout March. Everyone is Welcome!!!
GIGANTIC RUMMAGE
SALE
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Christ Lutheran Church
Did You Know…?
Preston, MN
February 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. there was a new Prayer Service held
at Christ Lutheran Church.
Funds raised will go toward a Youth
Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 16, 2019 help by the Youth in
the Fellowship Hall to raise money for the upcoming Youth Works trip the Summer of 2019
trip coming up later this summer.
Painting has been completed on the north outside Sanctuary wall,
the Heritage Room II and the upstairs bathroom.You can also read
