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Table of Contents Pastors Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-3 Thank Yous/ROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4-5 Confirmation/Attendance / Sock Hop. . . . . Page 6-7 Sharing Tree/JOY Club.. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8-9 Book Club/Movie Time /Church Pictures. . . . . Page 10-11 IHN/Byron Neighbors Helping Neighbors. . . . . Page 12-13 Important Sunday Events/Electronic Giving . Page 14-15 Council Minutes/ Bread Making/Living Lutheran . Page 16-17 Youth Committee/Cabin Fever Date Night/Staff. . Page 18-19 Christ Lutheran Church Making Christ Known

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Page 1: Making Christ Known - Christ Lutheran Church...2017/11/07  · can think of no greater mission in our blessed and broken com-munity, country and world. Thanks for your support! Pastor

Table of Contents

Pastor’s Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-3 Thank Yous/ROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4-5 Confirmation/Attendance / Sock Hop. . . . . Page 6-7 Sharing Tree/JOY Club.. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8-9 Book Club/Movie Time /Church Pictures. . . . . Page 10-11 IHN/Byron Neighbors Helping Neighbors. . . . . Page 12-13 Important Sunday Events/Electronic Giving . Page 14-15 Council Minutes/ Bread Making/Living Lutheran . Page 16-17 Youth Committee/Cabin Fever Date Night/Staff. . Page 18-19

Christ Lutheran Church

Making Christ Known

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A Message from Pastor Steve

Each November we ask members of Christ Lutheran Church to purposely/intentionally consider their gifts of time, talent, and offerings to further the mission of God through Christ Lutheran Church. To be a mission center making Christ’s love known takes a lot of volunteers and generosity. I am grateful for all you do!

You will receive time and talent forms by mail along with pledge cards asking you to intentionally commit to helping us do our mission through this next year.

I have been visiting our River of Life Sunday school classes where the seeds of God’s word are planted in our children. I am impressed with our confirmation youth and their questions. I am excited that our high school youth group that meets Wednesday nights is having meaningful conversations about values and how to make Christ’s love known at school. We have youth serving on mission trips and volunteering for service locally. Christ Lu-theran is fortunate to have youth helping lead worship music at our second service.

It is a blessing to have Pastor Nirmala’s part time help in teach-ing, preaching, and visiting. We are blessed to have a member led visitation team sharing Christ’s love through visits in homes. Our Thursday morning mom’s small group is an encouragement to mothers. We have a Wednesday morning adult Bible study where older adults find support and hope as we read and dis-cuss the Bible together. We are blessed to have music options for youth and adults in our choirs and bells. Together with other congregations we are fighting hunger and spreading the gospel in our region and beyond. In 2016 our worship attendance to-taled about 12,808. We are strengthening God’s people through God’s word and the sacraments. The people of God are being equipped to serve God through their many vocations.

There are many more impactful opportunities that are happening because of your support of our mission. Your commitment to sharing generously of your time, talents, and treasure is a grate-ful response to God’s generosity. Together may we continue to faithfully bear witness to all that God has done and is doing through Jesus Christ!

We are equipping all ages to lovingly serve God and people. I can think of no greater mission in our blessed and broken com-munity, country and world. Thanks for your support!

Pastor Steve Rheingans

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Message from Pastor Nirmala

Attitude of Gratitude

A Jewish proverb states, “Each life is like one letter of the alphabet. Alone it can seem utterly meaningless, but combined with others it can be part of something beautiful.”

As members of Christ Lutheran we are like individual letters that together spell out the beautiful epic of God’s love. When we participate in this larger story the world is transformed and our lives find meaning. Through the generous financial support of individuals and families, Christ Lu-theran is able to provide the worship, outreach and mission programs that demonstrate the reign of God and the power of Christ in our own community, the nation and the world. Together we can accomplish amazing things that no one person or small group of people can do on their own.

As Luke tells it, one day Jesus is walking in the direction of Jerusalem with his disciples. They come near a village and pass by a leper colony on the out-skirts, which is where the colonies were forced to locate. Ten lepers, their skin hanging from their bodies, come out calling to Jesus. They stop at a safe dis-tance and shout to Jesus for mercy. They are hoping for a miracle. He does not disappoint them.

Jesus tells the ten lepers to go see the priest, which is necessary before they can return to the community. On their way, they suddenly discover their lepro-sy is gone! Only one of the healed lepers, a Samaritan, returns to Jesus to thank him. He comes back and throws himself on the ground before Jesus in gratefulness. Jesus is stunned. “Were not ten lepers cleansed?” he asks. “Where are the rest?” (Luke 17:17)

Good question! Where are they? Better yet, who are they, those nine who showed no gratitude at all? Jesus offers a hint when he says, “Was only this foreigner able to return and give thanks to God for his healing?” (Luke 17:18) Here the Bible gives us a new twist on an old story; it is the Good Samaritan in reverse. This time the Samaritan is the one getting helped by the side of the road.

The Samaritan returns to give thanks. What about the others? Do you sup-pose they were locals who took their cleansing for granted? Maybe they felt entitled for what they received?

Entitlement is the enemy of gratitude and our culture is awash in entitlement. We live in this nation, this state, this community as if we had it all coming to us, as if we believed only in ourselves. That attitude infects the church as well. For those who follow Jesus, gratitude is directed towards God, and the giving that accompanies that gratitude results in giving our time, talents and treasures to support the church and its mission. When we are genuinely grateful, we cannot help but give ourselves away for the sheer joy of saying “thank you” to God. So this year, when you are asked to support our Church, remember the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus. Will you be like the one who came back to Christ in gratitude? “God loves the Cheerful Giver” Peace and Joy Pastor Nirmala Reinschmidt

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September 2017 Memorials

In Memory of Apolos Peter Music Fund ~ Ted & Martha Gehrking

Undesignated ~ Earl & June Hart IHN ~ Bob & Jeannette Tweite

Building Fund ~ Larry & Sue Briske

In Memory of Lenora Tvedt IHN ~ Bob & Jeannette Tweite

Hallaway Memorial ~ Dave & Jeanne Tweite Building Fund ~ Dave & Linda Grande

Building Fund ~ Larry & Sue Briske Building Fund ~ Mary Tweite

1st Annual Jamboree A BIG THANK YOU: to all who made the 1st Annual Jam-boree a huge success. First, we thank the acts & perform-ing groups. All provided great entertainment. Second, thanks to Mark Turany for being MC, Sue Briske, Lois Hjellming, Nancy Nehring, Julie Bird for amazing artwork, decorations, & refreshments. Lastly, we thank Terry Bird for vision & effort to get this project off the ground. Awe-some job everyone! Worship/Music Committee

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River of Life News If you are interested in volunteering to teach or helping in the classrooms please contact Francine Kovash at 507-951-2234 or [email protected] The lessons for November will be:

11/5 - Judges 4-God Sends Deborah to Help Barak 11/12 - Ruth 1-2-God Gives Ruth and Naomi a Good Friendship 11/19 - 1 Samuel 16:1-13-God Shows Samuel Who the King Is 11/26 - 1 Samuel 17:1-51-God Helps David Defeat Goliath 3 year olds through 2nd Graders will be singing on 11/5 at the 8 AM service. Starting on 11/19 6th and 5th graders with speaking roles in the Christmas program will be practicing their parts for 20 minutes every Sunday during ROL. They will be given their lines to practice at home. Please encourage them to prac-tice often so they will be prepared for the program. Dress rehearsal for the cast of the program will be during ROL on 12/10 with the program to follow during the 10 AM service. River of Life Offering Offering collected during ROL and to the left of the altar in the sanctuary from January through June will go to Lutheran Disaster Relief to assist in the African Drought crisis. July through December offering will go to the Byron Channel One Food Shelf.

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Confirmation – November 2017

Confirmation is in its 7th week of classes. We have been study-ing the New Testament. There are 5 Wednesdays in Novem-ber, but there is no class the week of Thanksgiving: November 1 – The Good Samaritan November 8 – The Lord’s Prayer November 15 – Parables of Lost and Found November 22 – No class (Thanksgiving) November 29 – The Rich Man and Lazarus Students are doing an excellent job with their sermon notes. Keep up the good work! As a reminder, each student must complete 12 sermon notes and 3 service projects by April 2018. All students that complete these requirements by the end of January 2018 will get a special reward. If you missed the signup for Remind electronic messages con-cerning Confirmation, you can still register by texting @clccon to 81010. The acolyte schedule was published on September 27. Please let Tim Meek know if you didn’t receive a copy via email. Acolyting is an important duty during our church services. In the event you are unable to fulfill your obligation, please find a substitute. Service project opportunities are beginning to form: All-Church Cleanup Day – Tentatively November 4, more de-tails to follow. Feed My Starving Children – November 9, 10, 11 at Roches-ter Central Lutheran School. Lynette Magnuson is organizing the groups that are participating. Babysitting nights to raise funds for camp scholarships and youth mission trip – November 17 at the church. Register at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0D48A4A92DA1FD0-november. There will be more dates in December, January, February, and March. Adopt a Family for Christmas – Dec. 1st from 6-9pm. Erin Fairchild is organizing this effort.

Contact the church office or Tim Meek ([email protected]) with any questions.

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Welcome Into Our CLC Family

Madelyn Rae Stockinger ~ October 1st Parents: Scott Thomas & Erika Lynn Stockinger Sponsors: Brian & Chris Nelson, Rylie McRoberts Grandparents: Steve & Stacey Fenske, Darwin Sackett, Gordy & Terri Stockinger

Cora Rose Johnston ~ October 22nd Parents: Joel & Jamie Johnston Sponsors: John & Jenny Fibison, Jeremy & Julie Mehrkens & Chad Johnston Grand parents: Forest & Shirley Bartel, Robert & Karen Johnston

Gracie Annette Rud ~ October 22nd Parents: Dale Jr & Michele Rud Sponsors: Cory & Bobbie Boehm & Chris & Erica Loth Grandparents: Dale Sr & Diane Rud, John & Annette Pace

September Attendance

Worship 2017 2016 Total Attendance 1,044 983 Avg Sunday Attendance 261 246

October Attendance

Worship 2017 2016 1st Sunday 286 289 2nd Sunday 306 322 3rd Sunday 236 272 4th Sunday 316 240 5th Sunday 416 342 Total Attendance 1,560 1,465

Avg Sunday Attendance 312 293

Family Sock Hop

Everyone is invited! We are having a Sock Hop on Friday, November 3rd from 6:30pm-9:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. There will be dancing, bubble gum blowing contest, limbo, root beer floats, and make your own sundaes. No cost!

This is a fun family event, we are looking forward to seeing you at 6:30 on Friday Nov. 3rd. Saddle shoes and poodle skirts are welcome!

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We Will Be Taking Poinsettia Orders The Holiday season is almost here and we will be taking orders for those beautiful poinsettias. The order forms will be available shortly.

Altar Committee invites you to share with those in need SHARING TREE 2017 The Ronald McDonald House of Rochester

List of needed items: Pantry needs Individually-Wrapped Snacks (Chips, Cereal, Fruit Cups, Pop Tarts, Fruit Snacks) Coffee Creamer Powder, Granola Bars, Easy Mac, Canned Ravioli and Spaghetti Os Sugar, Cooking Spray, Ready-to-Serve Soups, Decaf Coffee, Cake mix + Frosting Cookie Baking Supplies, Dry Pasta, Lemonade Mix Household needs Free+Clear Laundry Detergent, Baby Dreft, Dryer Sheets, 13-Gallon Garbage Bags, Dixie 12 oz. Perfect Touch Cups w/ Lids, 5 oz. Dixie Cups Family + activity needs Gift Cards to Gas Stations, Movie Theaters, Restaurants and Shops | Small Lego Sets | New-Release Family + Children DVDs Donated items will be collected through Sunday, December 17, 2017

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J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth)

Coffee Hour ~ Monday, Nov 6th at 9am. Joan Skare will be hostess. We are meeting at the church.

Church Supper Season

Adam’s Little Cedar ~ Lutefisk ~ Nov 1 Rock Dell East St. Olaf ~ Lutefisk ~ Nov 3 Byron Methodist ~ Turkey ~ Nov. 11 Please see the JOY Club pamphlet on the kiosk for more details.

Home Visitation Ministry

Joan Skare and Joan Prigge are leading a home visitation ministry which may include bringing communion to our homebound members. If you are interested in being on the team, please contact either one of them.

Dear Friends at Church Lutheran Thrivent Financial would like you to know... You can donate. Make a personal donation. Thrivent will match individual personal donations through Thrivent.com to specific disaster relief organizations. You can volunteer. Thrivent members can share time and talent to help with recovery efforts by leading a Thrivent Action Team. Eligible members can also direct Choice Dollars®. Visit the Disaster Response page on Thrivent.com for details on these opportunities.

Prayers For The People

Please contact the church office to include your loved ones in the prayers printed in the weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter or added to the prayer chain. All prayer chain requests are preferred by email at [email protected] or call the office at 775-6646. Please keep us updated with changes.

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Book Lovers League

Nov 6 Nancy Nehring hosting “Heart in the Right Place” by Carolyn Jourdan

Dec 4 Linda Danielski hosting “A Christmas Blizzard” by Garrison Keillor

Jan 8 Gayle Jaben hosting “The Shack” by William Paul Young

Feb 5 Joan Skare hosting “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson

Mar 5 Sue Briske hosting “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion

Apr 2 Chris Polzin hosting “Neither Wolf nor Dog” by Kent Nerburn

May 7 Joannie Prigge hosting Undecided on book as of now

Adult Forum Starting at 9:15am on Nov. 5th we will have a 6 week vid-eo series during the adult forum. We will be watching “Blessed Life” by Pastor Robert Morris. He is a well-known pastor, author and speaker from Texas. Our culture is saturated with false teachings on what it means to be blessed. What does the Bible say about it? How can we truly live blessed lives? This series will encourage and challenge us about the way we think about generosity and living a blessed life! Looking forward to seeing you at this enriching forum.

Thanksgiving Ecumenical Services

Christ Lutheran will no longer provide a Thanksgiving Ecumenical service due to a lack of attendance. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Martha Gehrking or Pastor Steve.

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Movie Time ~ room November 19th, at 2:00 ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5-year-old who is looked after by his loving and devoted mother. Like any good mother, Ma dedicates herself to keeping

Jack happy and safe, nurturing him with warmth and love and doing typical things like playing games and telling sto-ries. Their life, however, is anything but typical--they are trapped--confined to a 10-by-10-foot space that Ma has euphemistically named Room. Ma has created a whole universe for Jack within Room, and she will stop at nothing to ensure that, even in this treacherous environment, Jack is able to live a complete and fulfilling life. But as Jack's curiosity about their situation grows, and Ma's resilience reaches its breaking point, they enact a risky plan to es-cape, ultimately bringing them face-to-face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet: the real world.

New Church Directory Save these Dates ! We are currently taking photography reserva-tions for Nov 1 & 2 from 2:00 to 9:00. A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex on Sun-

days. Or visit CLC website, http://www.clcbyron.org/cpt_news/pivture-directory-appointments/. Any questions, contact Linda Danielski at [email protected], Gayle Jaben at [email protected] or LuRaye Eischens at [email protected]. All families photographed by Life Touch will receive a free 8 X 10 and a directory. Life Touch 8 X 10 complimentary photos are available at the table in the Narthex.

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First Sunday Prayer Time

On the first Sunday of each month, Pastor Steve will be available for individual prayer and anointing (optional) at the altar railing. Prayers could include physical or emotional healing for yourself or loved ones. Requests at the railing will be kept confidential.

Family Promise News - IHN - Will You Serve?

Our next host week is coming up. December 24 to 31. I know that is Christmas week. If we do have a family to host we will likely put up the family at a hotel in Rochester the 24th and 25th and possibly another night or two as well. Our first host week in 2018 is March 11-18. We are very thankful for the almost 40 volunteers that help with this program. The families that we host are also thankful. A recent family that stayed with us during our last host week and has now moved into more long term housing has asked us to express their profound grati-tude to all the volunteers and organizations that make the Family Prom-ise program work. It has made a big difference in their lives. It would be very helpful and informative to members of CLC if someone or a group could help us make a video for use with the new visual screen we use during services. I think a three minute video presenta-tion could encourage more volunteers. This would make a fantastic youth service project that could influence lives for years to come, not just for our guests but for us as well. The annual choir concert fundraiser is November 17 at Bethel Lutheran in Rochester. A silent auction starts at 6 PM and the concert is at 7:30 PM.

An upcoming training session for new volunteers is November 11 at Mt. Olive in Rochester. A lunch will be served at 11:45 and the training starts at noon. Please contact Bob Brekke if you want to attend as they want to know how many lunches to prepare.

As always we encourage your questions and need your participation in this program. Please contact any coordinator for further information. Bob & Karen Brekke 775-6339 Overall Coordinators Bob Brekke 775-6339 Driver Coordinator Elaine Meek 775-2061 Meal Coordinator Hertha Lange 775-6726 Overnight Host Coordinator

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Fall Maintenance Check List

1. Clean gutters and downspouts 2. Clean and store lawn equipment 3. Clean/fix patio furniture for storage 4. Caulk windows, door frames, and any cracks in your foundation 5. Repair cracks in your driveway and apply a sealer if necessary 6. Rake leaves and haul away or use for mulch 7. Wash windows 8. Check outdoor lighting 9. Purchase snow melt so you are ready for the ice and snow .

If you need help with this list or other chores call BYRON NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS to get it done. Call Doro-thy at 507-218-3275.

2017 Sunday Morning Treats

To all the families of Christ Lutheran Church: Your help in providing Sunday morning treats is appreciated. Choose a Sunday in each of your assigned months, contact your chair, and tell her when you will provide treats and if you are willing to be a server. We request 3 dozen or a batch of cookies be provided. Leave the treats in the kitchen marked with your name. Each week we use about 15 doz-en cookies. Nov and May ~ S thru Z ~ June Turany 775-6033 Evonne Schlobohm 507-383-2356 Dec and June ~ ABC ~ Sue Briske 775-6735 Julie Bird 269-8363

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Important Sunday Events All Saints Sunday Nov 5th, we will light the candles in memory of our loved ones who passed away. This event will be at both services. Adult education starts on Sunday Nov 5th at 9:15am. We will be viewing, "Blessed Life", this is a 6 week video series. Please come and join us! New member Orientation is on Nov 5th at 9am. If you could be a sponsor for our new members please contact Pastor Steve or Pastor Nirmala. Receiving New Members will be Nov. 19th at both ser-vices Celebrate God's Generosity Sunday is the 19th of Nov. Please bring your pledge cards and time and talent sheets with you on the 19th.

Old Testament Overview Nov 5 United/divided Israel 12 Prophets 19 Stewardship 26 Exile & Return Dec 3 John the Baptist 10 ROL Christmas 10:00 17 Mary & Magnificat 24 Christmas Eve Candle

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Electronic Giving

Its easy to set up electronic giving to Christ Lutheran Church. If you prefer to give by credit or debit card please go to clcbyron.org and fol-low directions after clicking on “Online Giving”. You will need to create an account with your own password. You can give from your own de-vices one time, weekly, or monthly. It is managed by a secure third par-ty. If you prefer to give by EFT return the form below to the church of-fice. Call the church office if you have questions. Thanks for giving to the mission of God through Christ Lutheran Church!

Church name:

Your name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Email address:

I would like to make the following contribution(s): Date of first contribution: ___/___/___

Frequency of contribution (check one): Weekly – Fridays Semi-monthly – 1st and 15th Monthly on the 1st Monthly on the 15th

General Operating Fund

Building Fund Other _________________

Other _________________ Total

$ ______

$ ______ $ ______

$ ______ $ ______

CHECKING / SAVINGS

Complete this section if using your checking or savings account

Please debit my (check one):

Checking account—attach voided check Savings account—attach voided deposit slip

Routing #: Account #:

Valid routing # must start with 0,1,2 or 3 I authorize the above organization to process debit entries to the above account. I understand that this authority will remain in effect until I provide reasonable notification to terminate the authorization.

Authorized signature: ______________________________________________ Date: / /

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October 17th, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 PM

PRESENT: Stephanie Fugleberg, Mark Turany, Joan Skare, Randy Holz,

Joe Biewer, Will Holz, LeAnne Bieber, Dave Schlobohm, Pastor Steve

Mark calls meeting to order @ 6:34

Stephanie gave Devotions

November-Joe

December-Joan

January-Will

Consent/Note Items

Approval of Agenda-Joan moved to approve, Dave 2nd, all approve, motion

carries

Approval of Minutes- Stephanie moved to approve, LeAnne 2nd, all

approve, motion carries

Treasurers Report- Sept was a good month $9,700 in the black. Income

now exceeds expense for the year by $5,893. Sept income 36,214.03. Sept

expense 26,513.81. Sept difference 9,700.22. YTD budget 241,893.00. YTD

income 229,194.75. YTD expense 223,301.36. YTD difference 5,893.39.

Information/Discussion Items

Pastor gave a video lesson on how Synod dollars are used in SE Minnesota

and across the world

Stewardship- Mark updated changes coming and more to follow

Council table talk- Date set for Nov 19th between services

Safe church policy- Mark is emailing to personnel to update policy

Furnace-Jeremy and Ryan are checking into specifics of new furnace and

using memorial fund to pay.

Randy moved to adjourn at 7:09, Will 2nd, all approve, motion carries

Next Meeting: Tuesday Nov 21st, 2017

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Bread Bakers Needed! Let’s Wel-come Our New Neighbors! Looking for bread and/or cookie bakers! The Connections Team is sharing God’s love by reaching out to new families/people in Byron with a welcome message, Christ Lutheran Church information and a loaf of bread or a

batch of cookies. We will receive a list of any newcomers to By-ron and deliver a basket to them. If you see a SOLD sign go up in your neighborhood, or want to welcome someone that already lives in your neighborhood that would like some information on Christ Lutheran, contact us. If you would like to help with this project in any way, by donating baskets, delivering baskets or baking let us know. Bakers will be put on a list and called when we have a need for a loaf of bread or a batch of cookies to be made. Please call LeAnn at 507 421 5862 or email at [email protected] Living Lutheran Magazine Living Lutheran signifies this church’s living, daring confidence in God’s grace. The magazine features: Stories and commentary from the 3.5 million members and 9,300 congregations. Resources to help you deepen your faith. Monthly reflections from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. Coverage of religious news, events and social issues. As a partner in God's mission, Living Lutheran shares with the ELCA's diverse membership the stories of God's people living their faith. Individual Subscriptions: You may order individual subscriptions to Living Lutheran magazine by calling 800-328-4648. Audio subscription to Living Lutheran also available. $12.95 Reg. $19.95 Save 36% Fall savings 35% off (Promo Code: FALL SAVINGS) To place an order for 5 or more copies call Sales and Service at (800) 328-4648, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Central). All copies will be sent to the same address.

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Youth Committee – November 2017

The Youth Committee strives to nurture the walks of faith for our younger members. Our new meeting time, starting in November, will be the 2nd Sunday of the month at 8:45am in the Fellowship Hall. The committee could use your help. Please consider volun-teering.

Nine of our high school youth are attending the Sounds Like Love youth encounter at St. Andrew’s Church in Mahtomedi, MN on November 10-12. This is a great opportunity to worship God through song and fellowship with hundreds of other Christian high schoolers. The final concert is open to the public and will leave you “fired up” with the love of Christ. More information can be found at https://www.saintandrews.org/worship-music/music/sounds-like-love/

The High School Youth Group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:00pm in the Youth Room. Kristine Ihrke leads discussions about issues facing young adults in their day-to-day lives.

Planning is underway for the 2018 summer youth mission trip through YouthWorks. If you are interested in participating, please notify the office or contact Tim Anderson, Tim Meek, or Katie Meek directly. We have pre-registered for 11 spaces, but can in-crease that number. Commitments must be made by January 2018.

Please see the information on Cabin Fever Date Night below.

Cabin Fever Date Night Sponsored by Youth Committee

Cabin Fever Date Night is back!! The 2018 Mission Trip students and Confirmation students will again be offering their child care services on Friday, Novem-ber 17th. Kids can be dropped off at the church beginning at 6:00pm and need to be picked up by 9:30pm. No meals will be provided but snacks will be served – along with games, movies, and a good time. Parents can get some Christmas shopping done, or enjoy a date night together while kids enjoy playing with church friends. We will have adult supervision at this event. Donations for the Mission trip and Bible Camp Scholarships will be greatly appreciated!

Future dates are Friday, December 8th, Jan, Feb, Mar TBD

Questions or comments – Tim Meek at [email protected] or 775-2061.

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CLC Staff

Pr. Steve Rheingans Senior Pastor Pr. Nirmala Reinschmidt Pastor Elaine Meek Administrative Assistant Sandy Erickson Administrative Assistant Jean Goodman (remote) Administrative Assistant Jane Cabaya Organist, Choir/Bells Director Sarah Palmer Praise Team Director Stephanie Fugleberg Youth Chimes Director Rose & Dave Gottschalk Custodians

Contact Information

Church Office (507) 775-6646 Church Fax (507) 775-2627 Web Site clcbyron.org Pastor Steve Email [email protected] Pastor Nirmala Email [email protected] Office Email [email protected] Facebook Christ Lutheran Church

2017 Church Council Members

Mark Turany President/Personnel/Stewardship Randy Holz Vice-President/Stewardship Brent Hoegh Treasurer/Endowment/Memorial/Altar Joe Biewer Secretary/Education LeAnn Bieber Connections-Evangelism Jeremy Schulz Youth Stephanie Fugleberg Worship & Music Dave Schlobohm Building & Grounds Ryan Ostreng Building & Grounds Joan Skare Connections-Evangelism Aaron Anderson Youth Will Holz Youth

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