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, Diego Gonzalez, Grayson Raab, Dan Bonnet, James Dieter, Christine Happ, Kay Hesselbacher, Mary Lou Bunker, Lillian Sefford, Jeff Encheff, Judy Wilson, Russ Synder, Don Kunz, Johnny Blair, Jim Sullivan, Sally Duran Salser, Darrell Lindstrom, Chris Marek, Joe Karr, John Becker
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.
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, if you would like to help with the building. We are also looking for people interested in helping with 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 a part of the education team or help with VBS Campfire Adventure please see Leisa Hubb (team leader).
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.
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.
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- Susan Heller Distributing Treasurer-Steve Jordan
Rec. Treasurer- Ken Buske Christian Education team- Leisa Hubb
Worship Team leader- Janet Haas Building team leader- Cory Haas
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POINSETTIA ORDERS: Order forms are available at the back of the church. All orders are due to Janet Haas by December 18, 2025. Cost is $15.00.
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR: Let us make a joyful noise to the Lord! The choir will practice on Sundays, December 7th, 14th, 22st following worship, to prepare for Christmas eve service at 7 pm, Wednesday, December 24. No experience necessary. All are welcome. Questions- reach out to Peggy Harmston.
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!
38TH ANNUAL STOCKTON COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER- Thursday, December 25, 2025, noon at Christ Lutheran Church. Sponsored by the churches and businesses in the Stockton Community. All people are invited, especially those who will not be with family on Christmas day. Deliveries will be made to shut ins in the immediate Stockton area. Pickups will also be available. Please let your church know if you need a delivery, giving your address and phone number, or call Shirley Toepfer at 815-947-3639.
[A qr code on a white background AI-generated content may be incorrect.] 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.
December 6- 5:30 worship
December 7- 9 am Sunday School
December 7 10 am worship
December 7- after worship- Christmas eve choir practice
December 10- 9 am Bible Study (SMA Chapter 13) (Matthew 11:2-11)
December 14- 8:30 am Confirmation Class
December 14- 7 pm Advent/ Christmas Hymn Sing
December 16- 11:30 Community Table
December 17- 7 pm Church Council
December 20- 5:30 Blue Christmas Worship
December 21- 10 am Children’s Christmas Program
December 24- 7 pm Christmas Eve Worship
December 25- noon- Christmas Day Dinner at Christ Lutheran
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 (September to May)
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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