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Christ Lutheran Church
“A Place Where You are Always Welcome”
Services: Saturday 5:30 pm and Sunday 10:00 am
Bible Study Wednesday 9 am
Lent Prayer Service Wednesday 7pm
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: Darlene and Walt Steffes, Bob Schreck, Delores Wampfler, Marge Arnold, Josie Bonjour, Elaine Schlichting, Steve Wulff, Dan bonnet, Don and Judy Brudi, James Dieter, Christine Happ, Kay Hesselbacher, Mary Lou Bunker, Lillian Sefford, Judy Wilson, Jody Dascher, Russ Synder, family and friends of Aleta Lawfer, Emilee Wolf Schiling, Esther Wand 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.
BIBLE STUDY: join us on Wednesday mornings at 9 am, we will meet in the narthex weekly to study the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. Come for a chance to explore the word together and pray over those on our prayer list. This will meet every Wednesday unless otherwise noted. Please contact Pr Chrissy if you have any question.
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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Did you know that our Sunday school has more than one class. The kids start in the sanctuary and then move to the nursery, while the adult class meets in the “Upper room” (room outside the office). We study the scripture text for Sunday mornings. Come and See!
CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY: the church council would ask that you take some time to answer these questions. The council recently had a retreat in March, we completed this with the Assistant to the Bishop and would like to hear where, we see our shelves as members in the congregation. we will then use these results as we look forward to where God may be leading us in the future here in Stockton. For questions ask Pastor Chrissy.. copies will be available in back of church for those who are not able/ comfortable using a computer. Christ Lutheran Church Congregation Survey Questions (google.com)
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.
Upcoming Events
Wed- 9 am Bible Study
Saturday 5:30 pm Worship
Sunday 10 am Worship
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 apart of one our leadership teams. As of this month, three teams will be helping connect 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 apart 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 building team will access and address issues related to the building. Please see a Cory Haas, team leader, if you would like to help out with the building. We are also looking for people interested in helping with the mowing the lawn come spring.
The Education Team over sees Confirmation, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Vacation Bible School is going to happen June 2-6. from 9-11:30. If you would like to be apart of the education team please see Leisa Hubb (team leader) VBS Planning team meeting Sunday, April 6 at 11 am.
Upcoming Events
March 15- 8 am Break bread together at Stella’s
March 15- 5:30 pm Worship
March 16- 9 am Sunday School
March 16- worship with Assistant to Bishop preaching and conversation after worship
March 19- 9 am Bible Study
March 19- 7 pm worship
March 19- 7:40 pm church council
March 22- Congregational Resourcing Event- Sauk Valley College
March 22- 9 am- baking for soup supper
March 22- 5:30 am worship (no communion)
March 23- 9 am Sunday school
March 23- 10 am Worship
March 23- 1 pm Aleta Lawfer Funeral
March 24- WELCA Soup Supper
April 6- 11 am VBS planning meeting
April 17-7pm Maundy Thursday Worship
April 18- 7 pm Good Friday Worship
April 19- 5:30 pm- Easter Vigil
April 20- EASTER
May 4- 10 am Confirmation Sunday
May 25- LSSI Good Shepherd Sunday
June 2-6 Vacation Bible School
Upcoming Events
WELCA BIBLE STUDY- This year we will be studying the book “Women of the Old 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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Did you know that our Sunday school has more then one class. The kids start in the sanctuary and then move to the nursery, while the adult class meets in the “Upper room” (room outside the office). We study the scripture text for Sunday mornings. Come and See!
BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER: On Saturday, January 18 at 9 am 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.
BIBLE STUDY: join us on Wednesday mornings at 9am, we will meet in the narthex weekly to study the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. Come for a chance to explore the Word together and pray over those on our prayer list. This will meet every Wednesday unless otherwise noted. Please contact Pr Chrissy if you have any question.
ANDERSON HOUSE APARTMENTS : an LSSI home and new 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.
COWORKERS IN THE GOSPEL: Consider being apart of one our leadership teams. As of this month, three teams will be helping connect 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 apart of one of the teams, please see Pr Chrissy or someone on the team.
Worship team is made up of the deacons (Susan Heller, Amanda Stocks, Peggy Harmston, Janet Haas) and anyone else who would like to participate.
The building team will access and address issues related to the building. Please see a trustee (Corey Haas, Terry Schlichting) if you would like to help out with the building. We are also looking for people interested in helping with the mowing the lawn come spring.
The Education Team will over see Confirmation, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Vacation Bible School is going to happen June 3-7 from 9-11:30. If you would like to be apart of the education team please see Darcie Raab or Pr Chrissy.
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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- Paula Fulton Distributing Treasurer-Steve Jordan
Rec. Treasurer- Ken Buske Christian Education- Leisa Hubb
Worship Team leader- Janet Haas Building team leader- Cory Haas
Worship- Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday- 10:00 am
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
Live-streamed on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristOnMainSt/
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.
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