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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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REJOICE WITH US!

So far our church family committed an amazing $604,620 from 81 heartfelt pledges toward our Reflect, Renew, Rejoice! Capital Campaign.

Because of generous hearts and gifts, to date, $186,971.02 have been received for the Capital Campaign!

In addition, we've received commitments of $240,444 in annual Stewardship pledges from 79 pledges—a wonderful outpouring of faith and commitment.

Thank you for your generosity and shared vision for our future.

And remember, it’s not too late to make a pledge—every commitment helps move our mission forward! (Additional pledge cards are available at the usher’s credenza or the church office).

What's Happening?

The new Main entrance and "patio" doors have been ordered!

It will take a few months before they will arrive but we look forward to replacing the rusted original doors with updated ones that have handicap opening buttons.

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE KITS: Christmas Dinner Collection

We did a great job collecting for Thanksgiving meal kits delivered by Family Pathways!! A warm thank you to all who were able to contribute. And, we are still collecting for Christmas Dinner Meals. The Casserole Kits include, 2 cans of Green Beans, 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup and 1 French Fried Onion Rings. 

Our goal is 50 kits for Christmas.

Keep them coming!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Annual Church Bazaar and Bake Sale will be Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 am – 3:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with the initial preparation of the church Thurs. December 4, from 9:00 am – Noon and then for clean up on Saturday from 3:00 pm – 5:00pm. There are sign-up sheets in the narthex if you would like to join us. Thank you!

Wrapping of presents will be also be offered during the Annual Church Bazaar and Bake Sale, in the narthex from our very own Kelsey Peterson and her Girl Scout troop. Bring your gifts to the narthex and they will wrap them for you. 

Did you hear!! Babysitting will be available during the Annual Church Bazaar and Bake Sale!!! YES! So, if you would like to have your child watched during your shopping, Jennifer Peterson and Kelsey with her girl scout troop #57939, will be offering daycare to earn their babysitting badges. Call the church office to include your child for daycare. December 6th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. (For church bazaar shopping only.)

RAFFLE TICKETS! - Great prizes this year! Get them now!

We have packets of tickets available in the office or Narthex after worship for purchase and for you to take to sell. Bring them to your family gatherings this week to sell. Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. Prizes include: beautiful hand-stitched quilts, $100 gift cards to Target, Walmart, Kwik Trip, and Holiday, MN Wild tickets, a Family Fun game and puzzle basket as well as a Mystery basket! 

Celebrate the season at Chisago Lake Lutheran’s 24th Annual Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Shop from 40+ vendors, pick up homemade baked items and holiday treats. Enter the raffle drawings for fantastic prizes including Minnesota Wild tickets, a quilt, gift cards, mystery box, brain games and family basket, and more. Location: 1 Summit Ave., Center City, MN.

Follow the Star to the CLLC Bethlehem Bakery! Attention all bakers, the yearly bazaar is just around the corner!

Time to think about what to bring to the CLLC Bazaar Bake sale this year!  The bake sale is a huge success and we can't do it without all of you. Please put a note indicating what the baked item is, such as: banana bread, gingersnaps, Fantasy Fudge, and please list if any nuts in your baked items. We are also hoping for many Gluten-free baked items. Please bring your goodies in the pan (or baggie) to the church kitchen on Friday, December 5th (we will be assembling all the plates) at 1:00 pm on Friday). Contact Bev Sandgren at 651-239-5773 w/any questions or call her if you would like to help pack goodies.

SANKTA LUCIA REHEARSALS!  

The tradition of Sankta Lucia is celebrated by Scandinavian families around the world. Chisago Lake Lutheran has a long tradition of hosting a community Sankta Lucia Pageant. Practices are at 2:00 pm on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall at Chisago Lake Lutheran. Call Chris Ruser if you would like to help or participate at 651-755-9251. The pageant will take place on Saturday, December 13 at 9AM. 

We are looking for volunteers and children that would like to participate in this year’s festival!  

DO YOU HAVE A THRIVENT ACCOUNT?

If so, you are able to apply for $250 Thrivent Action Card. These can be used for any number events and project. Some of the ways they have been used at CLLC over the years include: funds for the quilters and newborn kits, the Community Pig Roast, Youth Lasagna Dinner, Palm Sunday Breakfast, just to name a few. This seed money can be used in any number of projects! If you have a Thrivent account, it is easy to apply on line. 

Questions on how to apply?  We can help! LouAnn Mattson can sit down with you and assist you in applying for an Action card. All you need is your account number to do it! 

Contact Lou Ann at 651-398-7706 or lmattson@citlink.net. If you would like to sit down with Lou Ann after service on a Sunday, she can do that also. Contact the office if you are interested, 651-257-6300.

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Coffee atThe Lodge of Taylors Falls

Thursdays at 2:30pm.

Any and everyone is welcome to join us!!

We warmly invite you to our community coffee hour.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and a slice (or two) of homemade pie, courtesy of your neighbors

at The Lodge of Taylors Falls, 1051 Mulberry Street!