At the Activity Building at Christ Lutheran Church

Thursday, December 3rd; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

All members of Christ Lutheran Church and guests are warmly invited to a fun and creative winter porch pot making class!

You'll receive an 8" peat pot, soil, two varieties of evergreen branchers, glitter twigs, pinecones, and personalized instruction to craft your own beautiful winter porch pot. 

Enjoy fellowship, meet new friends, and celebrate the beauty of God's creation by creating a porch pot arrangement - perfect for yourself or as a thoughtful gift. 

Cost: $50 cash or check payable to Casey's Garden Shop on December 3rd.

All ages are welcome. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Once the class is over stay for fellowship with cocoa, cider, and treats. Adults may bring adult beverages or additional snacks, as desired.

If interested, please contact Katie Williams (309-533-1063/alnkwilliams@yahoo.com) or add your name on the sign-up sheet in the Christian Fellowship Area or outside of the Parish Hall by Sunday, November 29th.

Hope to see you there!

The next Ladies Guild Meeting will be on Saturday, November 14th, at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall. 

All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us. 

We will have Tyler Linneman, our Adopted Seminary Student from CSL-St. Louis, talk to us about his experience at the seminary and his vicarage.

He will join us through Zoom. If you have any questions to ask him, let Doris know before the meeting. 

The Ladies Guild Board will host the meeting. 

We will vote on our officers for 2027 (president and treasurer) & the holiday donations for our church staff & local charities. 

Please bring your Mites, Red Stockings for Loaves & Fishes, and offerings for the Ladies Guild. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 14th.

Questions? Contact Doris Kothe at (309) 530-4360.

The next Mary Martha Circle Meeting will meet Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

We will have refreshments, Bible Study and a business meeting to plan for our events and 2027 schedule. 

All ladies are welcome to join us! 

Questions? Contact Vanette Schwartz at (309) 454-1620 or vanettem.schwartz@gmail.com.

The next Men's Night Out will be Monday, November 2nd, at 6:00 pm, at Flingers Pizza Pub.

Questions? Contact Chris Turner at chrtur@msn.com or 309-261-7026.

Flingers Pizza Pub is located on 1503 E Vernon Ave in Bloomington, IL.

The next Miriam Circle Meeting will meet Thursday, November 12th, at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

Rosemary Laesch is hostess and Patty Downey will present devotions. 

All ladies are welcome! Questions? Contact Brenda Vest at bvest703@earthlink.net or (309) 826-2335.

Attention Ladies: We are looking for ladies to volunteer to help with the Altar Guild.

Please contact Jean Baumhardt by emailing her at jean.illini@yahoo.com or call (309) 825-8289, if you would like to help or need further information.

We are in need of people to serve as greeters at the 9:00 am Divine Services on Sundays.

If interested in serving as a greeter for either service, please contact Joshua Kothe by email (joshua.a.kothe@gmail.com or texting him at (309) 434-0936.

Sharing Joy is time for Bible Study and Fellowship held Mondays at 10:00 am. 

The Bible Study will be lead by Rev. Dr. Fitzner or Rev. Jensen (From Wittenberg Lutheran Center).

Please consider in joining us.