THE COMMUNITY TABLE: The Community Table is an opportunity for outreach to the local community.  This is a bi-weekly meal on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 11:30, here at Christ to gather for food, fellowship and fun, if you are interested in volunteering please talk with Janet Haas or Debbie Goebel.



Christ Lutheran Church
“A Place Where You are Always Welcome”

Services: Saturday 5:30 pm and Sunday 10:00 am



Office:  815-947-2033  
Email:  ChristlutheranChurch70@gmail.com
Ministers: ALL members of the congregation   
Pastor: Rev. Chrissy Salser  chrissytherev@att.net   815-988-9450






IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Teresa Hesselbacher, Elaine Schlicting, Darlene and Walt Steffes, Bob Schreck, Delores Wampfler, Marge and Gerald Arnold, Don & Judy Brudi, Pat Lawfer, Nancy Dittmar, Karen Dick,  Angie Broshous, Grayson Raab, Lisa Law , James Dieter, Christine Happ, Kay Hesselbacher, Mary Lou Bunker, Lillian Sefford, Cindy Kerchner, Russ Synder, Don Kunz, Johnny Blair, Jim Sullivan, John Becker, Cheri Broge, Nancy Bailey, Terry Calhoun, Pastor Lee Leubke (Allure, Mt Carroll)  To add someone to the prayer list please contact Pastor Chrissy


ANNOUNCEMENTS


 ONLINE GIVING:  Your gift has a big impact on our ministries and those we serve. Scan this code or visit our website to give online today.

HOW WILL YOU SERVE IN WORSHIP:  We need you!!!! to light the candles, read scripture, usher, prepare communion, set up coffee, run Facebook live, help make the space inviting. Sign up in the back of the church on the clip board. Sign up for one service or many.  
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CHILD SAFEY POLICY:  at our April council meeting, the council voted to implement a Child Safety policy. As a way to protect the children in our care, all over the age of 18 will need to complete a volunteer screening form and authorize the church to complete a background check. Please find the packets in the back of the church and return to Pastor Chrissy in a sealed envelop. We appreciate your help in implementing this new process.



AMAZON WISH LIST:  did you know that everyday items used at the church are items you could contribute? Find our list here or on our Facebook page. Thank you! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TWP5U0RAGGAY?ref_=wl_share



COWORKERS IN THE GOSPEL:  Consider being a part of one our leadership teams. As of this month, three teams will be helping connect the council and congregation as we work together to do ministry together. Three teams have formed; Worship Team, Building Team and Education Team. If you are interested in being a part of one of the teams, please see Pr Chrissy or someone on the team.

Worship team leader is Janet Haas -anyone who is interested in serving in any area of worship, especially baking communion bread, communion set up, serving or clean up. 
The Property team will access, and address issues related to the building. Please see Cory Haas, team leader,
The Education Team over sees Confirmation, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Vacation Bible School is going to happen June 1-5.  from 9-11:30. If you would like to be a part of the education team or help with VBS Road Trip please see Leisa Hubb (team leader).



WELCA BIBLE STUDY- This year we will be studying the book “Women of the New Testament” Each month we will encounter and learn about different women of the Old Testament. No prep required. Come as you are to explore scripture together.  Groups will meet on the second Wednesday at 1 pm, at the church or the second Thursday at 9 am, at a member’s house or church. All women are welcome to join us for bible study and time of fellowship.


BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER: On the third Saturday, of each month at 8am at Stella's  join us as we come together and share a meal together. We will meet this month at Stella’s. We will join together once a month for a chance of fellowship with others from Christ. We are hoping to bring everyone from both Saturday night and Sunday morning to share in a meal and fellowship together. Watch the bulletin for date and location. All are welcome. 



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ANDERSON HOUSE APARTMENTS : an LSSI home and ministry partner here  in Stockton,  Thank you for all who contributed to the items needed. We were able to bless them. Watch for more info as we will be celebrating the resident’s birthday.



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Council Leadership:

Please pray for them and pray how you can join in the ministry of Christ Lutheran Church. There is much to do around here to keep us being the CHURCH. Pray how God may be leading you to step up in some way.  


President- David Heller                       Vice President- Norm Groezinger

Secretary- Debbie Goebel                       Distributing Treasurer-Steve Jordan

Rec. Treasurer- Ken Buske                 Christian Education team- Leisa Hubb

Worship Team leader- Patsy Holland           Building team leader- Cory Haas


ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING BOX: the need is great. Consider making a special donation of money or bringing items for the blessing box. During this time of food insecurity, we would like to always keep the blessing box full. If blessing box is full, please put items in the narthex.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR 2026 BIBLE SCHOOL: in the back of the church, we are collecting your plastic milk bottle lids, small plastic pop bottles and assorted plastic bottle lids. Plastic 8 oz pop bottles. Please collect and bring them in!







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SERVICE TIMES
Saturdays 5:30 pm

Sundays 10:00 am

​Sunday School Classes 9:00 am September 15th  to May

Bible Study Wednesday 9 am (September to May)



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WELCOME: Thank you for joining us for worship today. We are glad you are with us. Communion will be served in your pews or in the aisle. All are welcome to share at this meal. Jesus is our host and invites everyone.. As you entered worship you could have received your communion element, at that part of the service, you are invited to take the bread and wine (or grape juice) when Pr. Chrissy leads. Those who would like to come forward, bread and wine  will also be available in the front. When directed by the usher, come forward down the center aisle, Pr Chrissy will give you bread (she will be masked and wearing cloves) and then you will take a cup of wine (grape juice) from the tray. After taking communion you will return to your seat by the side aisle.  For those who are unable to come forward, communion elements can be found as you entered worship. At that part of the service, you are invited to take the bread and wine (or grape juice) when Pr. Chrissy leads. On Saturdays offering is collected as you enter or leave worship. On Sunday we will pass the plate as a response to God’s grace.  Online giving is available. Please see QR code on back of bulletin or visit our website.