Christ Lutheran will be hosting a luncheon for Rev. Nathaniel Jenson on Tuesday, November 25th, at 12:30 pm. 

We will be serving a light lunch of soups and sandwiches. 

Rev. Jensen serves the US military men and women in Kaiserslautern, Germany at Kaiserslautern Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
He will be speaking on this international ministry at this luncheon.

Christ Lutheran will be supporting Rev. Jenson, beginning in January 

Please join us if you are interested in hearing about his work in Germany. 
RSVP to Linda Conder (littlebit2159@gmail.com) or Norm Hester (norm@nwhestercpa.com) asap.

The Set-Up for Journey To The Manger will be from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on December 6th.

We will start with loading the sets and props for Journey To The Manger onto the trailer/float (when it gets back from the Christmas Parade).

We will then set up the scenes for Journey To The Manger with the sets and props from the trailer.

Lunch will be served, so you can come to church after the parade.

Christ Lutheran will be in the annual Bloomington/Normal Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th.

Our float will be promoting Journey To The Manger (JTTM).

Both youth and adults are encouraged to volunteer to help out with our JTTM float during the Christmas Parade.

Youth will be riding on the float, while the adults will be walking alongside the float, handing out flyers and candy canes to the people watching the parade.

If interested, please meet on the street in front Kingsley Junior High School (303 Kingsley St, Normal), at 9:00 am.

We will be providing JTTM costumes for both youth and adults (everyone is encouraged to wear a costume).

After the parade, pick up will be at the parking lot on the corner of Jefferson St and Gridley St in Bloomington.

If you would just like to watch the parade, the parade starts at 10:00 am. The parade route starts at Kingsley Junior High in Normal and ends at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington.

The next Women's Night Out will be the Women’s Christmas Social Night on Thursday, December 11th at 6:30 pm.

This event will be held at Karen Duran's house at Karen Duran’s house. 

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 a later date.

The next Voter's Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

We will be voting on the 2026 Church Budget and there will be the election of the 2026 officers.

Mark your calendars: Journey To The Manger will be on Sunday, December 7th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

We have many opportunities to help, including:

• Readers, Greeters, Tour Guides, and Kitchen Helpers
• The Jounery To The Manger Float In The Christmas Parade (December 6th at 9:00 am) 
  • For more information on helping out with the float, click here.
• Setup (December 6th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
  • For more information on helping with set-up, click here.
• Take-down (Directly After Journey To The Manger) 

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

The Ladies Guild has some extra craft items from past fall bazaars that they want to give to you.  

All we ask in return is a donation to our Ladies Guild to help fund our Seminary Students and local charities. A donation can will be available. 

We will have tables set up in the Christian Fellowship Area before and after services the weekends of November 8/9 & 15/16. 

Ladies from the Guild will be present if you need help.

Attention all youth and adults of Christ Lutheran: 

Come and join us to help decorate the church for the Advent and Christmas on Sunday, November 30th, starting at 2:00 pm. 

If you have any questions, contact Doris Kothe at (309) 530-4360 or doris.l.kothe@gmail.com.

We are in need of people to serve as greeters at the 8:00 am and 10:45 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 am. 

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

Please consider in joining us.