1820 Knight Ave. N. Glencoe, MN 55336 Office: 320-864-4549 Email: office@christluth.com

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February 2018 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.

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Christ Lutheran Church Staff Pastor, Rev. Katherine Rood, office 864-5077

Christian Ed. Coord., Susie Christianson, 864-3099 Secretary, Dawn Peterson, office 864-4549

Custodians, Mark & Cindy Robertson

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Fearless Sowing Investing our resources for the sake of the

kingdom is risky. It takes courage. As we sow the seeds of our time, talent, and treasure, some will fall on deaf ears. Others will fall on ears which are somewhat receptive. And our resources will be sown in places where some will accept them and use them and benefit from them until the worldly attitudes of society creep up around them. We will be disappointed, frustrated, even ridiculed at times.

But thanks to God, sometimes our resources will be accepted by deep, receptive, productive people. Some will receive our investments of time, talent, and treasure and happily accept them and use them and benefit from them—and produce fruit for the kingdom because of our investments. And because of our willingness to seek out the best investments of our resources, the kingdom of God will have an unbelievable harvest.

How would you like to get a 30-, 60-, or 100-fold return on the seed you plant in your garden this spring? Better yet, how would you like to get a 30-, 60-, or 100-fold return on the investment you put in the bank? Yes, that’s a 3,000, 6,000 or 10,000 percent interest rate! It’s not possible to get such interest rates at the bank. But it is possible when it comes to the kingdom of God!

Think about how God is calling you to sow seeds for the kingdom. Are you sowing with an attitude of defeatism or with resilience? Are you sowing haphazardly or with purpose?

--Excerpt from Fearless Generosity, A Stewardship Resource of the ELCA

Rising Strong™ in Christ

8th Annual Women’s Retreat Christ Lutheran Church

February 23rd & 24th, 2018 @ Gustavus Adolphus College

Presenter: Rev. Sarah Ciavarri

Christ rose so that we too can rise strong! But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still hard falls we take in life. What does it take to get back up? Are we stuck in ways of thinking that don’t serve the Body of Christ or us in life-giving ways? When we’ve been caught by hard emotions, do we try to avoid them? Through short lectures, self-exploration, and small group discussion we will develop new critical awareness and practices to strengthen resiliency. Connections to faith, prayer, Scripture, and theology are woven throughout.

Retreat Time: Friday evening 6:00 p.m. – Saturday 4:00 p.m. Cost: $60.00/per Registrant (Includes overnight lodging/linens, materials, snacks, breakfast & lunch on Saturday – Friday evening meal on your own.)

Rev. Sarah Ciavarri is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator-Consultant and a Lutheran pastor. See Flyer for Rev. Ciavarri’s Bio information.

Registration is limited to 20 participants! Sign up today to reserve your spot!

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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 helping hand. When: February 7th (the first Wednesday of every

Month) Where: Christ Lutheran Church Basement

Fellowship Hall Serving: Italian spagheh with meat sauce, leiuce

salad, apple and grape salad, Abundant Table bread, and cake.

Time: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for fellowship; meal served at 5:00 p.m.

NoEficaEon: Let us know to prepare for you by calling Christ Lutheran Church at 320-864-4549.

Remember there is a place for YOU at our Abundant Table.

Souper Bowl of Caring on February 4th More than 28 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group:

“Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat.”

Since that day, more than $135 million has been raised for local charikes across the country through Souper Bowl of Caring. It uses the energy around our nakon’s largest sporkng event to mobilize and inspire youth and their congregakons to fight hunger and poverty in their own communikes. All Souper Bowl donakons will go directly to The McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. CLC will report the total number of pounds given to Souper Bowl of Caring so our students become part of the nakonal efforts. Through this experience, they learn the power of working together to make a difference in the lives of others. Our collecEon will take place on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4th, 2018 (or drop off donakons at church any kme before the 4th). McLeod Emergency Food Shelf has requested donaEons of varieEes of canned “ready-to-eat” soups, but any food donaEon will be accepted.

Thank you for your parkcipakon and for helping make our 2018 Souper Bowl of Caring a success!

tacklehunger.org

Noisy Pail Offering for KIDZ against Hunger on February 11th We will be having a “Noisy Pail” offering on Sunday, Feb. 11th. This collection will donated to “KIDZ Against Hunger.” Save up your change, clean out the couches, and bring your money to church on February 11th! (Paper money and checks are welcome, too!)

Mark your calendar for the Living Last Supper on March 28th Join us for a Living Last Supper on Wednesday, March 28th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran. Cast members from the congregakon have been rehearsing to present a memorable experience. Note: The Living Last Supper will include an opportunity to receive Holy Communion and all are welcome. Invite a neighbor – bring a friend.

Living Last Supper Cast to meet There will be a brief cast member meekng immediately following the Worship Service on Sunday, Feb. 4th to determine a rehearsal schedule for the Living Last Supper. Bring your calendar to the meekng. For more informakon, contact Connie Heitz or Kurt Schultz.

TEAF Fund donaEons are welcome Christ Lutheran Church has a TEAF fund (temporary emer-gency assistance fund). We have chosen the last Sunday of each month to collect donakons to this fund, but,

of course, donakons at any kme are welcome. Please remember this mission in your giving!

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Thank you to Darrell Hansch, Marv Huwe, Jim Carlson, Melba Carlson, Kathy Remus, Joanne Chrast, and Jeanne Pagel for their clean-up of the sanctuary aser Christmas. Thank you to Jim and Melba Carlson for taking down the Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you to Chris Davis, Barb Lamp, and Denise Landin for their assistance with the January issue of Light & Life. Thank you to Christ Lutheran Church members for their support of the Glencoe Area Ministerial Associakon “Tip Night” at UnHinged Pizza, January 8th, and the Youth Mission Trip “Tip Night” on January 11th. Thank you to Susie Chriskanson for leading Worship and preaching on January 17th. Thank you to the Quilkng Group for the kme they spend working on our mission quilts. Thank you to all the Worship Assistants: Cantors, Lectors, Ushers, AV-Digital Projeckon Ministers, and Susie Chriskanson for designing our Digital Worship experiences. Thank you to Choir/Bell Director Randy Wilson, Flukst Holly Corrick, Accompanist Twyla Kirkeby, and to all Bell Choir and Senior Choir members who so richly bless our Worship. Thank you to Melba and Jim Carlson and Rosie Nelson for assiskng with Grace Unlimited. Thank you to Mark and Cindy Robertson for their ministry of caring for our church facility. Thank you to the Kitchen Guild for making sure there are supplies for refreshments and in the kitchen. Thank you to Cheryl McDougall for the month of January. Thank you to Twyla Kirkeby, Louise Carlson, Melba Carlson, and Becky Olmstead for their assistance with our Worships held at Grand Meadows and LTC Regional Health Care facility. Thank you to those who served refreshments in January: Charloie and Dennis Diimer, the Youth Mission Trip parkcipants, and Karin Ramige. Thank you to Vicky Harris for her ever-faithful service as Worship accompanist, for puhng together the list of Worship helpers for February and March, and for organist and pianist scheduling. Thank you to our Monday morning money counters and treasurer, Jeff Grant, for their dedicakon regarding CLC financial maiers. Thank you to the Abundant Table Commiiee and all the helpers who assure the success of this ministry.

Thank you to Suzann Adams for the upkeep of the flowers and plants in church. Thank you to all members who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces. Thank you to our 2017 Council President Karen Ramige, and outgoing Council Members Erik Nelson, Holli Schafer, and Scoi Kuehn for their faithful service. If we have missed someone for thank you’s, please contact the church office and let us know.

Men’s and Women’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study/Breakfast is at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesdays at Grand Meadows. Women’s Bible Study is at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays in the Church Lounge. All men and women are welcome to join.

Worship Assistants needed for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week Worship Services Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for volunteers to assist with the 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service on February 14th (there are helpers for the 1:30 p.m. Service already), the 7:00 p.m. the 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. Services on Maundy Thursday, the 7:00 p.m. Good Friday service on March 30th, and the Easter Worship Service at 9:00 a.m. on April 1st. (Youth will lead the Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.) Your assistance is appreciated.

Glencoe Caregiver Support and Discussion Group meeEng

This group meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the Christ Lutheran Lounge. The next meekng date

will be February 8th. For more informakon, call Sarah Doering at 320-221-4513 or email at sarah.doering@lssmn.org.

Are you looking to make a difference? Are you caring, compas-sionate and dependable? Join Lutheran Social Service as a volunteer to provide companionship to seniors so their caregiver can take a much-needed break. Benefits include a flexible schedule, a monthly skpend and educakonal award and most importantly – making a difference in the lives of people in your community! Call Sarah Doering to learn more: 320-221-4513.

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February 2018 News Women of the ELCA

Christ Lutheran Church Women

Your 2018 Coordina?ng Team: Cheryl McDougall – President Barb Jenneke – Reporter/Secretary and Reports Linda Simonson – Treasurer Connie Hanson – Vice President, January-March Jodi Braband – Vice President, April-June Nita Enderson – Vice President, July-September Mary Jo Schimelpfenig – Vice President, October-

December ____________________________________________________

CoordinaEng Team 2018 Projects As Sisters in Christ, our mission is achieved by acEon in:

• Caring for our Church • Growing in our Faith • Supporting our Community

This year, we will be calling all CLC women to help with our projects and events. If you are interested in helping with any of our projects at any Eme, please contact a member of the CoordinaEng Team. We would love to have you

help us achieve our Mission. WELCA is open to all our Church women of all ages!

Come join us! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Many of the Coordinakng Team have been giving of their kme and efforts for a very long kme, yes tens of years! They are looking to find replacements for their posikons, and new ideas are always welcome. Do you have an itch to be a part of the work of the women of Christ Lutheran? We would welcome you in any roll you might like to parkcipate in. Call one of us, ask about the work we do. Consider being a part of the Christ Lutheran Church coordinakng team!

Join the women of Southwest Synod as they use prayer in their mission: Pray Tuesdays@Two Keep praying always, whenever; morning, noon, and night, and especially on Tuesdays at two o’clock.

February 6—Pray that God will show me how to become a beier neighbor

February 13—Pray that God will show me an act of kindness today

February 20—Pray by name for three households on my street or road

February 27—Pray for opportunikes to help an elderly neighbor

Upcoming dates: February 2nd – Leadership Team retreat at Christ Lutheran

April 10th – Minnesota Valley Spring Conference Gathering in New Auburn

June 29th and 30th – Southwest Minnesota Women’s Synod meekng at St. Cloud

Detailed informakon will be coming soon!

In-Kind offering for Synod MeeEng in June will be personal care kits for LWR. Also, being collected are men’s white socks for the St. Cloud VA Hospital, and shoes, pairs, one shoe, old, used all to be donated to Soles for Souls. Colleckng will begin in April. Personal Care Kits include a light or medium weight bath towel, soap, toothbrush, comb, and nail clipper.

The 2018 WELCA Leadership Team Annual Planning Retreat is set for Friday, Feb. 2nd, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. Consider joining us!

ChristianEducation/YouthFebruary2018

KNOW–GROW–SHARE–LIVE–WITNESS

SundaySchool:TherewillbeNOSundaySchoolonSunday,February18th,Presidents’Dayweekend.

Checkoutwww.christluth.com/sunday-schoolformoreinformation.GRACEUnlimited:

GraceUnlimitedwillbeheldonWednesdays,February7th,21st28th.

TherewillbeNOGraceUnlimitedonAshWednesday,February14th,2018.

GRACEUnlimitedregistrationformsanddetailedprograminformationareavailableonourwebsite@www.christluth.com/grace-unlimited.TakingFaithHomefor2018:

TakingFaithHome:Whatisit?Across+generationalfaithformationtoolthatwewillbeusingatCLCduring2018tohelpsupplementourSundaySchoolcurriculum.YoucanreadmoreaboutTakingFaithHomeandfindupcomingsheetsontheCLCwebsiteundertheEducationtab.www.christluth.com/taking-faith-home

First Communion for 4th Grade Students Beginning on Feb. 25th

First Communion classes for the 4th Grade Students will begin on Sunday, February 25th and continue on Sundays, March 11th and 18th from 10:20am – 11:20am, during the SS hour. The final First Communion class and First Communion Celebration will be held on Palm Sunday, March 25th @ 1:00pm. Letters and additional information will be mailed out to all 4th grade parents during the week of February 5th.

AcolyteSchedule:The2018AcolyteschedulewhichhasbeenupdatedthroughMay2018canalwaysbefoundontheCLCwebsite@www.christluth.com/acolyte

February 2018 Sunday School Schedule Sunday, February 4th @ 10:10-11:10am Rotation 3.4 – The Good Samaritan

Sunday, February 11th @ 10:10-11:10am Rotation 4.1 – The Last Supper

Sunday, February 18th NO Sunday School

President’s Day Weekend Youth/Family Ski Trip @ Mt. Kato

Sunday, February 25th @ 10:10-11:10am Rotation 4.2 – The Last Supper

Confirmation:Wednesday,February7th7th–9thGradeRegularClasses@5:30pm–7:00pm(Studentswillmeetwithmentorsduringthe6weeksofLentinFeb.andMarch.)

LENTENSTUDENT,PARENT&MENTORORIENTATIONWednesday,Feb.7th@5:30pmPLEASEmarkyourcalendarsfortheConfirmationStudent,Parent&MentorOrientationscheduledforWednesday,February7th@5:30pmintheSanctuary.Wewillbecoveringstudent,parentandmentorexpecationsandthisyear’sLentenbooklet.Also,2018EasterBreakfastinformation,responsibilitiesandsignupswillbedistributedforallstudentsandparents.

Youth/FamilySkiTripAYouth/FamilySkitriphasbeenscheduledforSunday,February18th,2018.WewillheadtoMt.Katoforadayofskiing,fellowshipandfun!Allagesarewelcometojoinus.Studentsin6thgradeoryoungerwillneedtohaveaparentorguardian(over18)joinusforthetrip.Wewillplantomeetatandleavefromthechurch@12:30pmand

shouldbeontheslopesbyalittleafter2pm.Wewillloadupthevehiclesaround8:30pmandplantoarrivebackatthechurcharound10pm(thereisnoschool@GSLonMonday,February19th).RegistrationformsareoutsideofSusie’sofficeorcanbedownloadedfromthewebsite@www.christluth.com/confirmation.Ifyouwouldstillliketojoinus,pleasecontactSusieChristianson@320.292.1032ASAP.FeesforSkipTrip:$21.00LiftTicket,$19.00Ski(orSnowboard)Rental.Optional:$4.00Helmet,$4.00BeginnerLesson,$7.50FoodPack(includeshotdogorhamburger,friesandpop).

2018HighSchoolMissionTrip–REDLAKE,MNMissionTripDates:June17th–22ndMissionTripAvg.CostPerParticipant:$401.85MissionTripUpdatescanbefound@www.christluth.com/missiontrip.

Thestudentsandtheirfamilieswillalsobehostingrefreshmentsfollowingthe9:00amWorshipServicesonthefollowingSundays:February11th&25th,March11th&25th.100%ofthedonationsmadeduring

coffee/fellowshiptimefollowingWorshipwillgotocoverthecostsofthe2018MissionTrip.Ifyouwouldliketodonatetothemissiontripcheckscanbeplacedintheofferingorturnedintothechurchoffice.Pleasemakesuretoindicateinthememolinethatthefundsshouldgotowardsthe2018MissionTrip.Pleasekeepalloftheparticipantsandtheirfamiliesinyourprayersandwatchforadditionalwaysthatyoucansupportthemastheyprepareforthistripduringthenextfivemonths.

Wednesday Night Lenten Soup Suppers

CLC’sWednesdayNightLentenSoupSupperswillbeginonWednesday,February21st@5pmandwillcontinueonWednesdays,February28th,March7(AbundantTable),14th,and21st.Themealswillbeservedfrom5:00pm–6:30pm.Pleaseplantojoinusforabowlofwarmsoup,freshbakedbunsandsomefellowshipbeforetheWednesdaynightLentenServices@7pm.TheConfirmationstudentsandtheirfamilieswillbehelpingwiththesetup,servingandcleanupoftheLentenSoupSuppers.Suggesteddonationpermealis$5/personwithacapof$20/family.

2018ThriventActionTeamPersonalHygieneItems&FoodDriveforMEFS

Thisyearour2018ThriventActionTeamCommunityEventwillbefocusingonaserviceprojectfortheMcLeodEmergencyFoodShelf(MEFS).TheyareinneedofmoreofthePersonalHygieneKitsthatwecreatedduringourRallySundayeventlastSeptember.BeginningAshWednesday,February14th,collectingpersonalhygieneproducts,whicharelistedbelow,willbecollectedatvariouslocationsthroughoutourcommunity.WewillcontinuetocollectitemsthroughMarch14th.Theseitemswillthenbepackaged

intokitsbystudentvolunteersanddeliveredtoMEFSbytheendofMarch.ThetotalnumberofpoundsofpersonalhygieneitemswillbeincludedintheMEFS35thMinnesotaFoodShareCampaigntotals.ThiscampaignisthelargestsupporteddriveMEFSparticipatesinasthepoundsanddollarscollectedduringMarchare“matched”bycorporate,foundation,businessandindividualdollarssecuredintotheFoodFund.TheamountofdollarsdistributedtoMEFSfromtheFoodFunddirectlycorrelatestothetotalscollectedrighthereinMcLeodCounty.NeededItems:Toothbrush,Toothpaste,Shampoo,BarSoap,Deodorant,WashCloth.

2018EasterBreakfast-Sunday,April1stThe2017EasterBreakfastwillbeheldonSunday,April1stfollowingthe6:30amEasterSunriseWorshipServiceuntiljustpriortothestartofthe9amWorshipService.AdditionalinformationonthebreakfastanddonationslipswillbeincludedintheSundaybulletinsduringthelastcoupleofweeksofMarch.AlloftheproceedsfromtheEasterBreakfastwillhelpsupportthisyear’s2018MissionTrip.

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS’ SCHEDULE

February 4, 2018 9 am Head Usher: Greeter: Shari and Brian O’Donnell Usher: Dennis Roisum Usher: Marvin Huwe Lector: Karin Ramige Communion Server: Becky Olmstead Communion Server: Joanne Chrast Communion Server: Marcia Miller Communion Helper: LuAnn Harms Acolyte: Chase Duenow Refreshments: Becky and Steve Olmstead Audio/Video Tech: Josh Kuehn Cantor: Katherine Grant

February 11, 2018 9 am Head Usher: Brad Hahn Greeter: Kristin and Rick Roepke and Family Usher: Jonathan Becker Usher: Josh Kuehn Lector: Scott Kuehn Communion Server: Kathy Remus Communion Server: Mary Metag Communion Server: Connie Duenow Communion Helper: Mary Ellen Bullert Acolyte: Henry Becker Refreshments: Youth Mission Trip Audio/Video Tech: Mason Husted Cantor: Jon Braband

February 14, 2018 1 pm Ash Wednesday – Afternoon Service

Usher: Jim Carlson Lector: Vicky Harris Pianist: Vicky Harris Communion Server: Pastor Katherine Communion Server: Suzann Adams Ashes: Melba Carlson

February 14, 2018 7 pm Ash Wednesday – Evening Service

Volunteers Needed to Sign Up Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex

Head Usher: Usher: Lector: Pianist: Communion Server: Bonnie Hahn Communion Server: Communion Server: Communion Server: Ashes: Pastor Katherine Ashes: Vicky Harris Song Leader: Acolyte: Hope Kosek Audio/Video Tech:

Youth will be leading Worship during evening Lenten Services on February 21st, February 28th, March 7th, and March 14 th. March 28th will be the “Living Last Supper.”

February 18, 2018 9 am 1st Sunday in Lent

Head Usher: Greeter: Howard and Janet Giese Usher: Howard Giese Usher: Janet Giese Lector: Linda Simonson Acolyte: Volunteer Refreshments: John and Pat Bergseng Cantor: Chris Davis Audio/Video Tech: Dennis Davis

February 25, 2018 9 am 2nd Sunday in Lent

Head Usher: Brad Hahn Greeter: Denise and Rob Lemke and Family Usher: Darron Alsleben Usher: Marv Gustafson Lector: Mary Stoltenburg Acolyte: Kade Huepenbecker Refreshments: Youth Mission Trip Audio/Video Tech: Grace Kosek Cantor: Vicky Harris

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS’ SCHEDULE

Our Worship Assistants!

March 4, 2018 9 am

3rd Sunday in Lent Head Usher: Greeter: Mike and Jill Sundblad Usher: Fred Harms Usher: LuAnn Harms Lector: Jodi Braband Communion Server: Jon Braband Communion Server: Kayla Muenchow Communion Server: Shari O’Donnell Communion Helper: Emily Walters Acolyte: Bree Ryherd Refreshments: Jonathan and Julie Becker Audio/Video Tech: Eli Kuehn Cantor: Dennis Davis

March 11, 2018 9 am 4th Sunday in Lent

Head Usher: Greeter: Daris and Kathy Remus Usher: Loren Mueller Usher: Wally Rannow Lector: Dawn Peterson Communion Server: Dawn Peterson Communion Server: Chris Davis Communion Server: Mike Sundblad Communion Helper: Louise Carlson Acolyte: Ellie Scheidt Refreshments: Youth Mission Trip Audio/Video Tech: Steve Olmstead Cantor: Chris Davis

March 18, 2018 9 am

5th Sunday in Lent Head Usher: Greeter: Larry and Sharon Gutknecht Usher: Bill Heuer Usher: Deb Heuer Lector: Muriel Wavra Acolyte: Payton Simonson Refreshments: Eldean and Nita Enderson and Gloria and Marv Gustafson Audio/Video Tech: Grace Kosek Cantor: Vicky Harris

March 25, 2018 9 am Palm Sunday

Head Usher: Greeter: Tiffany and Brian Mikolichek Usher: Kurt Landin Usher: Tim Jenkins Lector: Vicky Harris Communion Server: Melba Carlson Communion Server: Dennis Davis Communion Server: Betty Dahlke Communion Helper: Bonnie Hahn Acolyte: Refreshments: Youth Mission Trip Audio/Video Tech: Izzy Elias Cantor: Jon Braband

March 29, 2018 1:30 and 7 pm Maundy Thursday

Volunteers Needed to Sign Up Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex

March 30, 2018 7 pm Good Friday

Volunteers Needed to Sign Up Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex

April 1, 2018 6:30 am

Easter Sunrise Service Youth Will Lead Worship

April 1, 2018 9 am Traditional Easter Service

Volunteers Needed to Sign Up Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex

February 2018 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

Worship with Holy Communion @ Grand Meadows @ 10:30 am.

2 Women’s Bible Study @ 10 am. CLC WELCA Leadership Team Annual Planning Retreat, 1:30 to 4:00 pm, at CLC. Visitation for Duane Sylwester’s Funeral, 4:00-7:00 pm, Prayer Service @ 6:30 pm.

3 Duane Sylwester Funeral @ 1:30 pm, visitation one hour before.

4 Worship Service with Holy Communion @ 9:00 am. Installation of newly-elected church leaders. Super Bowl of Caring soup collection for McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. Living Last Supper cast meeting immediately after church to plan rehearsals. Sunday School @ 10:10 am. Adult Education @ 10:15 am. Long-term Care Worship with Holy Communion @ 1:00 pm.

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

6 Ladies Fellowship @ 10 am @ Gert & Erma’s. Worship meeting @ 6:00 pm.

7 Men’s Bible Study @ 8 am. Naomi Circle @ 9:30 am @ Grand Meadows Great Room. Televised Worship Service @ 2 pm on Channel 10. Grace Unlimited @ 3:15 pm, no Bells rehearsal. Abundant Table @ 5:00 pm (doors open @ 4:30 pm for fellowship). Confirmation Mentor Meeting @ 5:30 pm. 7-9th Confirmation after Mentor Meeting. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Midweek Worship Service with Holy Communion @ 7:00 pm.

8 Rachel Circle @ 9 am in the Board Room. Care Giver Support Group @ 10:30 am in the Lounge.

9 Women’s Bible Study @ 10 am. Church Council Retreat @ 5:30 pm @ CLC. Church Council meeting @ 6:00 pm.

10 Equipping Congregations Day, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Willmar. Glencoe Communi-ty & Business Fest 2018, Panther Field House, 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

11 Worship Service with Holy Communion @ 9:00 am, Noisy Pail offering for KIDZ Against Hunger. Sunday School @ 10:10 am. Adult Education @ 10:15 am.

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

13 Ladies Fellowship @ 10 am @ Gert & Erma’s.

14 Men’s Bible Study @ 8 am. Televised Worship Service @ 2 pm on Channel 10. Naomi Circle @ 9:30 am @ Grand Meadows Great Room. No Grace Unlimited, Bells @ 5:15 pm. 7-9th Confirmation @ 5:30 pm. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Ash Wednesday Worship Services with Holy Communion at 1:30 and 7:00 pm.

15 Long-term Care Worship with Holy Communion @ 9:30 am. Pastor Katherine @ Pastor to Pastor Colleague Meeting at Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter.

16 Women’s Bible Study @ 10 am.

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18 Worship Service @ 9:00 am. No Sunday School or Adult Education (Presidents’ Day). Family Ski Trip @ Mt. Kato, 12:30-10:00 pm.

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

20 Ladies Fellowship @ 10 am @ Gert & Erma’s. Pastor Katherine @ Minnesota Valley Pastors’ Conference, @ Peace, Winthrop.

21 Light & Life articles are due.

Men’s Bible Study @ 8 am. Televised Worship Service @ 2 pm on Channel 10. Naomi Circle @ 9:30 am @ Grand Meadows Great Room. Grace Unlimited at 3:15 pm. Bells @ 5:15 pm. 7-9th Confirmation @ 5:30 pm. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Wednesday night soup supper @ 5:00 pm. Lenten Service @ 7:00 pm.

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23 No Women’s Bible Study. Women’s Retreat @ Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, 6:00 pm on Friday to 4:00 pm on Saturday.

24 Women’s Retreat @ Gustavus Adolphus until 4:00 pm. Baby Shower hosted by Nicole Weber, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

25 Worship Service @ 9:00 am. Sunday School @ 10:10 am. Adult Education @ 10:15 am. First Communion Classes for 4th grade begin, 10:20 to 11:20, in the Fellowship Hall. Worship with Holy Communion @ Grand Meadows @ 2:00 pm.

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

27 Ladies Fellowship @ 10 am @ Gert & Erma’s. Pastor Katherine @ Pastor to Pastor Colleague meeting, 9:30 am, @ Hutch.

28 Men’s Bible Study @ 8 am. Televised Worship Service @ 2 pm on Channel 10. Naomi Circle @ 9:30 am @ Grand Meadows Great Room. Grace Unlimited at 3:15 pm. Bells @ 5:15 pm. 7-9th Confirmation @ 5:30 pm. Choir @ 6:15 pm. Wednesday night soup supper @ 5:00 pm. Lenten Service @ 7:00 pm.

Altar Guild: Jenny Kirchoff, Jan Giese, Renee Hansch

Kitchen Guild: Cheryl McDougall