Women's Bible Study will continue with the series, Great Women of the Bible, on Thursdays, November 5th & 19th, at 11:00 am & 6:00 pm in the library.

We will study Women Whom Jesus Helped (11/5) and Women Who Helped the Apostles (11/19). 

Vanette Schwartz will lead the 11am sessions and Lisa Wegner (11/5) and Karen Duran (11/19) will lead the 6pm sessions. 

Ladies, please join us!

The Mitten Tree is going up November 10th in the area outside the Parish Hall.

 Please help us continue our support for the children of the Baby Fold by placing hats, gloves, or mittens on the tree. 

We will deliver them to the agency the week following Journey to the Manger.

Your donations are so greatly appreciated! ~ Mary Martha Circle

The next Men's Breakfast will be Saturday, November 21st, at 7:30 am at Shannon’s Five Star Restaurant. 

Questions? Contact Stuart Nerby at stu652@gmail.com.

Shannon's Five Star Restaurant is located at 1305 S Mercer Ave in Bloomington, IL.

The youth of our church would love to lend a helping hand! 

On Sunday, November 15, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, our youth will be raking leaves for congregation members who are unable to do so themselves.

If you would appreciate some help with your leaves, please sign up outside the church office or in the Christian Fellowship Area by Saturday, November 14th. 

When signing up, please include an estimate of the size of your yard so we can plan accordingly.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Scheltens.

We will be collecting gift cards for the seminaries, Ft. Wayne and St. Louis, again this year. 

Gift cards in increments of $10, $20 or $25 from national chain stores such as Walmart, Target, Meijer, Old Navy, Kohl’s, or restaurant chains such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Outback, Olive Garden, Red Robin, Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Longhorn Steakhouse, etc. are best. 

Also, gas station gift cards from BP, Shell, Marathon, or Speedway in increments of $25.

Please, bring any gift cards you would like to donate to the church office by Sunday, November 22nd, so they can get mailed to the seminaries in time for Christmas. 

Questions? Call Andrea Couillard at (309) 452-5609, ext. 2.

The next Voters Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 17th, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

We will be voting on the 2027 Church Budget and there will be the election of the 2027 officers.

At Karen Duran's House in Normal, IL

Thursday, December 17th; 6:30 pm

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and a beverage if you wish. 

There will be an opportunity to bring a donation for the Baby Fold. 

We will also have a gift exchange if you wish to participate. 

More information to come.

At Christ Lutheran Church in Normal, IL

Saturday, December 5th; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 6th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

We have many opportunities to help, from readers to greeters and kitchen helpers, to scene setup and take-down.

If you are interested in volunteering and being a part of this wonderful outreach to our local community, please contact Lisa Scheltens at scheltensl0795@gmail.com.

Attention all youth and adults of Christ Lutheran: 
Come and join us to help decorate the church on Sunday, November 29th, starting at 2:00 pm.

We will start in the sanctuary, then do other areas. 

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

On Saturday, Dec. 5th, we will meet on the street in front Kingsley Junior High School (303 Kingsley St, Normal, IL), at 9:00 am. 

The parade starts at 10:00 am and goes to downtown Bloomington. 

Pick up will be at the parking lot on the corner of Jefferson St and Gridley St, Bloomington, IL. 

Christ Lutheran will have a JTM decorated float. 

Youth will ride on the float or walk with the adults. We hand out JTM cards and candy canes. 

Everyone is encouraged to wear a JTM costume (provided).

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.