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9-19-21
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Welcome to our new Interim Pastor Steve Cruys who started on Monday, September 13th. Please take time to welcome him and introduce yourself when you have the opportunity! We are happy to have him here.
Happy 90th Birthday to Joan Grossmann
Join us after worship services today in the Fellowship Hall in honor of Joan Grossmann’s 90th Birthday which was September 17th. Cake and coffee will be served, all are welcome! The flowers in front of the lectern are in honor of Joan’s Birthday with love from her family.
Dear fellow members of CLLC:
Upon the death of our sweet daughter Sara, I’m sure it was hard for many of you to find the words to convey your condolences to us. We find it hard to know what to say as well, it’s so overwhelming. One thing we can say, is a Huge thank you to all of you that contributed to Sara’s funeral service, for all the love filled condolences and especially the prayers. To Louise, who is always close by and knows exactly what needs to be done and goes above and beyond to make it easier. To Pastor Craig for stepping in to help us send Sara to her forever home. To all those who were part of the service, Julie L., Diane H., and Johanna O. To all the folks who organized and served the luncheon following the service, many, many thanks for a delicious meal. Most of all, dear members, thank you for the love, the hugs and the memorials in Sara’s name.
With heartfelt thanks,
Steve & Lisa Sontag, Mark Sontag, Jill and Josh Bednar/Oliver and Royal, and Michael Schmitt
Prayers for John Nelson & family with the loss of his sister Lorraine on April 2020. Her burial was held here on Friday, September 17th. May she rest in peace.
CHURCH OFFICE is now open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. If you would like to stop by to pick something up or drop off to the church office, upper and lower doors will be open.
Midwife Kit Needs! While you are out shopping, please pick up 2 to 2½ gallon Ziploc bags, boxes of Ziploc sandwich bags, and bars of basic Ivory soap w/blue on the packaging. There is a bin in the Narthex for your donations.
Teddy Bear Picnic – All 3 & 4 yr. olds & their families are invited to attend a welcome to Sunday School at CLLC. This will take place TODAY, September 19th at 9:45 am (following 9 am worship). Meet on the west lawn for treats & activities! Bring your Teddy or other stuffed friend, a picnic blanket & your family. Treats will be provided (please advise any food allergies).
Rally Sunday – Join us next Sunday, September 26th
Worship at 10 am (please note the time change) followed by outdoor BBQ in the parking lot and then games on the West lawn. Food, fellowship and fun!!! Donations appreciated. (This event will be moved to Oct. 3rd in case of rain.)
Calendar events and happenings – If you would like to place events on the church calendar or add to the weekly news and events, please call the church at 651-257-6300 or email to office@chisagolakelutheran.org.
Thank you from Cole Riemer
To my church family, Thank you so much for the wonderful gift of this scholarship. I am elated to say that this gift will go towards an education for a career in assisting and informing others, and in doing so, making their life better. Hopefully, I can do even half as well as this church in that regard. Thank you so much again.
Bi-Annual Recycling will be October 2nd in the lower parking lot from 8 am – 2 pm.
Bring your old computers, monitors, refrigerators, tires, stereos, DVD's, scanners and printers to the church lower parking lot. For a fee, AAA Recycling will take your items. This is open to all residents in Chisago County. Price sheets available in church office or call 651-257-6300 with questions.
Duke Millington Retirement
The Cemetery Committee would like to extend a big thank you to Duke Millington for his work in keeping the cemeteries & the church proper looking great. He recently retired after 21 years of service to the church. He will be hard to replace. Thank you Duke!
Quilting has begun meeting, join us!
Mondays beginning at 9 AM. All are welcome to join in on the fun. It is requested that you bring your own lunch. Meet in the undercroft. If you can tie your shoe, you can tie a quilt knot 😊 It’s easy. See you there!
Tree Donation
Two trees were recently donated to the church by Adam Hawkinson of 2GD Lawn and Landscape and planted in the upper cemetery. One tree is planted in memory of the Gustafson Farm children - Muriel, Gordon, Richard, and Margaret. The second tree is planted in memory of their spouses and loved ones - Cole Gustafson, Wes Burnett, Muriel Gustafson, and Robert Hawkinson. A special thank you to Lee Turner for his help in planting and watering.
Carrie Is Home!
Carrie Benson is now home! She will be doing extensive therapy the next several weeks. You can still follow Carrie’s progress at www.caringbridge.org/visit/carriebenson and continue to keep her in your prayers.
Property Concerns
If you have a property concern please email office@chisagolakelutheran.org or call the church office. The property email address will be checked periodically at this time.
CLLC Book Club
What is the CLLC Book Club?
We are a group of CLLC Christians who believe that all people are part of God’s creation and that all people deserve justice. We seek to develop a deeper understanding about the injustices and experiences of our Black, Brown and Native brothers and sisters in Christ through reading books, watching videos, and having conversation with each other.
The CLLC Book Club has chosen The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson as our September read. Please join us to discuss the book on September 20th at 7 p.m. We will meet on zoom. Contact Bonnie Anderson for the link. brinkanderson@gmail.com
Veterans Coffee Talk (note location/date change) – North Branch American Legion Post 85 at 6439 Elm St, North Branch, MN 3rd Tuesday of every Month 9-10 am. September 21st will be the next Coffee Talk. Meet other veterans, build friendships, listen to their experiences. Everyone is welcome.
Gather Bible Study - Fall 2021: The Gift of the Spirit
Tuesdays: September 28, October 26, November 23 – 1:30-3:00 pm at CLLC
Celtic Christians likened the Holy Spirit not to a dove, but to a goose. In these three sessions, the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith, associate pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa, will lead us on our own divine Wild Goose chase. We’ll track the Holy Spirit’s actions throughout the Bible and throughout our lives. We’ll explore how the Spirit moves God’s people into adventures we would never dare risk on our own.
Session 1: Spirit of God: Revealer and Resource
The Holy Spirit might be the most mysterious member of the Trinity, but the Spirit of scripture is not shy. We’ll discuss how the gift of the Holy Spirit is a resource for God’s people, giving us the power we need to do God’s work.
Session 2: Breath of God: Reviver and Reformer
The Holy Spirit is the breath of God. We will see the ways that the Spirit gives life—not just to us as individuals, but to our communities.
Session 3: Wind of God: Refiner and Re-router
The Holy Spirit is the wind of God, moving us into deeper faithfulness and more authentic love. We’ll see the ways in which God’s Spirit moves us to bear good fruit in the world and refines us into our truest selves.
This study is open to women of all ages. Scholarships for first-time subscribers to Gather Magazine are available through our local Women of the ELCA Unit. If you have questions, contact Barbara Wikelius at bjwikelius@gmail.com or 651-257-5892.
You can reach staff via phone (651-257-6300) or email to:
Pastor Steve – pastor@chisagolakelutheran.org
Bridget/Louise – office@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stacy – youth.family@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stephanie – finance@chisagolakelutheran.org
Julie – music@chisagolakelutheran.org
Ian – media@chisagolakelutheran.org
Bev or Bob – call the church office if you need to reach either of them
Current Ways to Give
Thank you for sharing your generosity with Chisago Lake Lutheran! You have continued to share what God's entrusted to you and we are grateful.
There are various ways you can continue to give to CLLC:
PRAYER CONCERNS
Welcome to our new Interim Pastor Steve Cruys who started on Monday, September 13th. Please take time to welcome him and introduce yourself when you have the opportunity! We are happy to have him here.
Happy 90th Birthday to Joan Grossmann
Join us after worship services today in the Fellowship Hall in honor of Joan Grossmann’s 90th Birthday which was September 17th. Cake and coffee will be served, all are welcome! The flowers in front of the lectern are in honor of Joan’s Birthday with love from her family.
Dear fellow members of CLLC:
Upon the death of our sweet daughter Sara, I’m sure it was hard for many of you to find the words to convey your condolences to us. We find it hard to know what to say as well, it’s so overwhelming. One thing we can say, is a Huge thank you to all of you that contributed to Sara’s funeral service, for all the love filled condolences and especially the prayers. To Louise, who is always close by and knows exactly what needs to be done and goes above and beyond to make it easier. To Pastor Craig for stepping in to help us send Sara to her forever home. To all those who were part of the service, Julie L., Diane H., and Johanna O. To all the folks who organized and served the luncheon following the service, many, many thanks for a delicious meal. Most of all, dear members, thank you for the love, the hugs and the memorials in Sara’s name.
With heartfelt thanks,
Steve & Lisa Sontag, Mark Sontag, Jill and Josh Bednar/Oliver and Royal, and Michael Schmitt
Prayers for John Nelson & family with the loss of his sister Lorraine on April 2020. Her burial was held here on Friday, September 17th. May she rest in peace.
CHURCH OFFICE is now open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. If you would like to stop by to pick something up or drop off to the church office, upper and lower doors will be open.
Midwife Kit Needs! While you are out shopping, please pick up 2 to 2½ gallon Ziploc bags, boxes of Ziploc sandwich bags, and bars of basic Ivory soap w/blue on the packaging. There is a bin in the Narthex for your donations.
Teddy Bear Picnic – All 3 & 4 yr. olds & their families are invited to attend a welcome to Sunday School at CLLC. This will take place TODAY, September 19th at 9:45 am (following 9 am worship). Meet on the west lawn for treats & activities! Bring your Teddy or other stuffed friend, a picnic blanket & your family. Treats will be provided (please advise any food allergies).
Rally Sunday – Join us next Sunday, September 26th
Worship at 10 am (please note the time change) followed by outdoor BBQ in the parking lot and then games on the West lawn. Food, fellowship and fun!!! Donations appreciated. (This event will be moved to Oct. 3rd in case of rain.)
Calendar events and happenings – If you would like to place events on the church calendar or add to the weekly news and events, please call the church at 651-257-6300 or email to office@chisagolakelutheran.org.
Thank you from Cole Riemer
To my church family, Thank you so much for the wonderful gift of this scholarship. I am elated to say that this gift will go towards an education for a career in assisting and informing others, and in doing so, making their life better. Hopefully, I can do even half as well as this church in that regard. Thank you so much again.
Bi-Annual Recycling will be October 2nd in the lower parking lot from 8 am – 2 pm.
Bring your old computers, monitors, refrigerators, tires, stereos, DVD's, scanners and printers to the church lower parking lot. For a fee, AAA Recycling will take your items. This is open to all residents in Chisago County. Price sheets available in church office or call 651-257-6300 with questions.
Duke Millington Retirement
The Cemetery Committee would like to extend a big thank you to Duke Millington for his work in keeping the cemeteries & the church proper looking great. He recently retired after 21 years of service to the church. He will be hard to replace. Thank you Duke!
Quilting has begun meeting, join us!
Mondays beginning at 9 AM. All are welcome to join in on the fun. It is requested that you bring your own lunch. Meet in the undercroft. If you can tie your shoe, you can tie a quilt knot 😊 It’s easy. See you there!
Tree Donation
Two trees were recently donated to the church by Adam Hawkinson of 2GD Lawn and Landscape and planted in the upper cemetery. One tree is planted in memory of the Gustafson Farm children - Muriel, Gordon, Richard, and Margaret. The second tree is planted in memory of their spouses and loved ones - Cole Gustafson, Wes Burnett, Muriel Gustafson, and Robert Hawkinson. A special thank you to Lee Turner for his help in planting and watering.
Carrie Is Home!
Carrie Benson is now home! She will be doing extensive therapy the next several weeks. You can still follow Carrie’s progress at www.caringbridge.org/visit/carriebenson and continue to keep her in your prayers.
Property Concerns
If you have a property concern please email office@chisagolakelutheran.org or call the church office. The property email address will be checked periodically at this time.
CLLC Book Club
What is the CLLC Book Club?
We are a group of CLLC Christians who believe that all people are part of God’s creation and that all people deserve justice. We seek to develop a deeper understanding about the injustices and experiences of our Black, Brown and Native brothers and sisters in Christ through reading books, watching videos, and having conversation with each other.
The CLLC Book Club has chosen The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson as our September read. Please join us to discuss the book on September 20th at 7 p.m. We will meet on zoom. Contact Bonnie Anderson for the link. brinkanderson@gmail.com
Veterans Coffee Talk (note location/date change) – North Branch American Legion Post 85 at 6439 Elm St, North Branch, MN 3rd Tuesday of every Month 9-10 am. September 21st will be the next Coffee Talk. Meet other veterans, build friendships, listen to their experiences. Everyone is welcome.
Gather Bible Study - Fall 2021: The Gift of the Spirit
Tuesdays: September 28, October 26, November 23 – 1:30-3:00 pm at CLLC
Celtic Christians likened the Holy Spirit not to a dove, but to a goose. In these three sessions, the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith, associate pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa, will lead us on our own divine Wild Goose chase. We’ll track the Holy Spirit’s actions throughout the Bible and throughout our lives. We’ll explore how the Spirit moves God’s people into adventures we would never dare risk on our own.
Session 1: Spirit of God: Revealer and Resource
The Holy Spirit might be the most mysterious member of the Trinity, but the Spirit of scripture is not shy. We’ll discuss how the gift of the Holy Spirit is a resource for God’s people, giving us the power we need to do God’s work.
Session 2: Breath of God: Reviver and Reformer
The Holy Spirit is the breath of God. We will see the ways that the Spirit gives life—not just to us as individuals, but to our communities.
Session 3: Wind of God: Refiner and Re-router
The Holy Spirit is the wind of God, moving us into deeper faithfulness and more authentic love. We’ll see the ways in which God’s Spirit moves us to bear good fruit in the world and refines us into our truest selves.
This study is open to women of all ages. Scholarships for first-time subscribers to Gather Magazine are available through our local Women of the ELCA Unit. If you have questions, contact Barbara Wikelius at bjwikelius@gmail.com or 651-257-5892.
You can reach staff via phone (651-257-6300) or email to:
Pastor Steve – pastor@chisagolakelutheran.org
Bridget/Louise – office@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stacy – youth.family@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stephanie – finance@chisagolakelutheran.org
Julie – music@chisagolakelutheran.org
Ian – media@chisagolakelutheran.org
Bev or Bob – call the church office if you need to reach either of them
Current Ways to Give
Thank you for sharing your generosity with Chisago Lake Lutheran! You have continued to share what God's entrusted to you and we are grateful.
There are various ways you can continue to give to CLLC:
- Mail your envelope/check to the church office at 1 Summit Ave, PO Box 175, Center City, MN 55012
- Or sign up for regular online giving through our partner company Vanco on the church website. It’s secure, convenient, and assures your ability to give consistently to God’s mission. www.chisagolakelutheran.org
PRAYER CONCERNS
- John & Judy Nelson and family after the burial service here on Friday, September 17th for John’s sister, Lorraine Russ, who passed on April 8, 2020 at the age of 90.
- Judy Lindahl, prayers for cancer treatments.
- Tim Hawkinson, son of Ellen Hawkinson, recovering from a recent stroke.
- Sally Barott, cancer treatments.
- Carrie Benson, continued healing and recovery from Covid.
- Jodi Medin, daughter-in-law of Delores Medin, peace and comfort through her ongoing melanoma treatments
- Shirley Gustafson, prayers for healing and recovery from recent surgeries.
