Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church

Center City, MN 55012
651-257-6300  email
cllc@citlink.net

 

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Ongoing Missions/Events

Al-Anon     Circles    Food Pantry

Helping Minnesota Veterans    Cell Phones for the REFUGE

  Historical DVD & Photo Disk   Midwifery Kits  Narcotics Anonymous   Prayer Group

  Prayer Shawls    Quilters    Senior Choir   Table & Chair Rental


Circle Meeting Dates

Glory Circle   February 23rd at 1:30 p.m. in the Green room

Faith Circle February 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

Wisdom Circle March 9th at 10:30 a.m.

Reverence Circle March 11th at 9:30 p.m. at the Swedish Village  

Joy Circle March 16th at 9:30 a.m.

Praise Circle March 16th at 7:00 p.m.

Friendship Circle March 16th at 7:00 p.m.

Glory Circle March 23rd at 1:30 p.m. in the Green room

Faith Circle   March 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

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Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon will be meeting at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church on Tuesday evenings  from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Meetings will be held in the Undercroft (Bibleland).

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Food Pantry

“. . . the children beg for food, but no one
gives them anything.” Lamentations 4:4b

SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRIES OF
CHISAGO COUNTY!!!
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The statistics from Chisago County Food Pantries are heartbreaking!   Bring in your non-perishable items now!  You can drop them off in the box in the narthex.  Neighbors helping neighbors is the Minnesota way.  Please join CLLC in helping fill the local pantries.

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Helping Minnesota Veterans

THEY SERVED US. NOW THEY NEED OUR HELP.

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), a non profit organization dedicated to helping Minnesota veterans. As many as 4,300 veterans of all wars are homeless in Minnesota or at risk of becoming homeless sometime during the year. These men and women, who honorably served their nation and defended our shared values, now struggle in their own country. They live on the street, suffering from physical or mental problems. Many live outdoors because their military training enables them to do so. They often delay seeking help-due to their deeply held sense of honor, duty and country, they believe that women and children must be served first. MACV is dedicated to honoring their service and returning these men and women to productive lives with hope, dignity, and self-determination…in the nation they once defended. Let’s help them out.

They are in need of:

New - men’s large and extra large t-shirts

New - men’s large and extra large underwear

New or slightly used - men’s large and extra large sweatshirts and sweatpants.

Regular size shaving cream, shampoo, disposable razors and greeting cards.

This will be an ongoing collection for our American veterans. You can put your donations in the cedar box located in the narthex.

Kathy Vitalis, (daughter in law of Jerry Vitalis) is Executive Director and has asked for our help. The quilting ladies of CLLC have donated quilts to this organization, which was greatly appreciated.

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Old Cell Phones for the REFUGE:

You can recycle your old cell phones to the local shelter for battered women.  If you have any cell phones, they can be dropped off in the church narthex in the box provided and they will be delivered to the Refuge.  These phones do not need to work.  They are only used to dial 911, and may help women escape a dangerous situation. 

“Secure the Call Foundation” takes the phones, cleans them, charges their batteries and then reprograms them to be used as free 911 emergency phones.  Any phone that can be turned on can access 911 services even without a carrier service plan.  Then the phones are distributed to domestic violence shelters, senior centers, neighborhood watch groups, school crossing guards and other agencies with an immediate need for 911 access. These free 911 emergency cell phones are available to individuals and organizations nationwide.  No chargers or accessories are needed.  They get new chargers donated to them by corporate donors.

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Historical DVD & Photo Disk

FOR SALE - The Historical Committee has converted old movie films found in the archives into one 38-minute DVD. It is fascinating and shows, among other things, the confirmation reunion of 1938, church picnics, relay races, the parsonage and old chapel, games of horseshoes and volleyball, and a wonderful fishing excursion on a local lake. Copies may be ordered through the Committee for $7.00 each

CHURCH PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Church history buffs, serious researchers, and long-time members may be interested in a set of CDs that the History Committee has produced and now offers for sale. Every photo in the Heritage Room (some 778) has been scanned and saved to disc, ready to be printed on your computer. Accompanying the photo disc is an index CD with an alphabetical listing of all photos, their location in the Heritage Room, and the call number for locating them on the photo disc. Since many subjects are cross-referenced, there are 1127 entries for the 778 photos.

The completed process means that photos will always be safe and available for quick reprint by anybody who has a computer with CD access. The 2-disc set may be purchased for $25 with a guarantee of money back if you cannot make it work on your equipment. Reprints of old confirmation photos continue to be available in professional quality for $10 each even though they are also included in the new CD sets. See the church office or a member of the History Committee for assistance in ordering.

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Midwifery Kits

We are always accepting donations of the material items needed

for the kits and happily accept monetary donations also. 

Please put all material donations in the white hamper designated for them located in the narthex. 

Material List (New or used but clean and unstained)

Adult size wash cloths (any color)

                               Newborn or small size t-shirts                                            

Newborn or small size onesies

Receiving blankets

Vinyl exam gloves (Especially needed at this time)

Old sheets (any size or color)

Flannel or fleece to make receiving blankets

Very stretchy knit material to make hats

2 Gallon bags & small snack bags with ziplock closures

Bath size bars of White Ivory Soap only

Right now we especially need Ivory Soap and 2 Gallon Ziplock  bags

We can always use some help with simple sewing.

Please contact Dawn Burger Sandberg at 257-5077

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Narcotics Anonymous

The Freedom From Addiction group of Narcotics Anonymous will meet at CLLC on Sunday evenings, 7:30 to 9:00 pm. and on Tuesday mornings at 10\;30 a.m. in the Green Room.  All are welcome who have or think they might have a problem.  This will then be a closed meeting of Narcotics Anonymous

 

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CLLC PRAYER GROUP

One of the "behind the scenes" service groups at CLLC is the prayer group. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, and Paul encouraged his early congregations to "Pray without ceasing." Intercessory prayer is one of the important ways we can serve our fellow members and their loved ones.

If you would like to become a pray-er in our prayer group, or if you have a prayer request, call Eunice Anderson, 257-4762.  We have three telephone chains and one e-mail.

Those pray-ers who can, meet once each month (except December) for prayer and fellowship. Won’t you join us?

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Prayer Shawls

 Attention Knitters, Crocheters, or Bored Individuals:

We have just acquired some beautiful new Homespun yarn and now we need volunteers to transform it into beautiful new prayer shawls.  If you would like to knit or crochet a Prayer Shawl, please stop by the office and pick up some of this lovely yarn, curl up in a warm spot, and share your warmth and caring by making a Prayer Shawl.  Prayer Shawls are given to those in need of comfort.  This may include those experiencing illness, loss, or a difficult transition where an awareness of God’s peace and powerful love will bring comfort and solace. 

 

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Come And Join The Quilters

 

Mondays - 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the undercroft. 

 Now through the end of April.  Bring a lunch.  Rewarding service of CLLC.

Our finished projects will be donated to those in need within our area and overseas.

 

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Senior Choir

SING FOR JOY!  It’s Time for choir!

Practice on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.   

Come and join in music and fellowship.

Make a Joyful Noise!

  Invite friends and new members that you have met to join the singing and fellowship.

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CLLC’s table and chair rental for members offered.

 Many of our members need tables and chairs for graduation, confirmation open houses and other events throughout the summer.  The 12 old long tables and many metal chairs are available to rent for this purpose. Rental cost is $5.00 per table, or $10.00 for one table and 8-10 chairs. 

This usage offer is only available to members of our church.

These tables and chairs are stored in the garage, which will facilitate their pickup and return.  If you are interested, please contact the church office at 257-6300 to arrange for the rental.

 

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