Outreach
Christ Lutheran Church is reaching out at home and across the world to further our mission "to know Christ and to make Him known." We contribute to various missions and outreach programs on a routine basis on the second Sunday of each month (MISSION SUNDAY). Envelopes will be available in the pew card holders to place mission offerings in. If members choose to designate a different mission they may indicate that on the envelope. This is a partial listing of the missions CLC contributes to:
February Mission of the Month: The AALC
Three characteristics have described The American Association of Lutheran Churches from the start: CONFESSING, CARING, and CALLING.
Confessing
We believe that God has saved us by grace through faith in Jesus Christ apart from any of our own works. Martin Luther called this, “the chief article of the whole Christian faith.”
The Bible alone is the source of our theology and doctrine. We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God. It is the indisputable authority and rule in all faith and life. The Holy Bible has greater authority than our feelings, our understanding, our culture, or our comforts. Simply stated, it is God’s Word.
Caring
By the grace of God, we are growing and planting new churches. But no matter how large we grow, we are committed to being honest and gracious in our relationships among ourselves and with others. We take seriously the biblical command to be “diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).
Calling
We believe that God has called us to care for people beyond ourselves. We are called to reach out to people as the hands and heart of Christ. The AALC is committed to pioneering new missions across the globe.
God is blessing our beloved body of churches and calling new people to “walk together” with us every day.
This is where we stand:
- We believe we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
- We believe the Holy Bible is God’s infallible, inerrant Word.
- We accept the Lutheran Confessions because they are the right interpretation of the Holy Scripture.
- We are a church body that counts every pastor and congregation as precious.
You may make checks payable to Christ Lutheran Church. Thank you for your continued support in our mission “To know Christ and to make Him known.”
January: Father Daughter Ball
February: TAALC
March: KDNW Life 97.3 Radio
April: AALC Youth Conference
May: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
June: Camp Jim & Union Gospel Mission
July: Women's Care Center & Project Manana
August: Lutheran Bible Translators
September:MN Adult & Teen Challenge
October: Gideons
November: Youth for Christ
December: ALTS
CLC is very active in distributing food to our neighbors. The fourth Thursday of each month is Community Food Share Day. We will be handing out grocery bags with dinners and lunches for families of four (extra bags for larger families). Each bag will also include crafty creative projects for your children. Plus, we will give a birthday kit (cake mix, frosting, candles) for those who have children with an upcoming birthday.
Grocery bags can be picked up at the rear entrance of the Church.
CLC not only contributes financially to MN Teen Challenge as part of our Mission of the Month, but they also provide music and witnessing at a service during the month of October. What a wonderful group of men this is and we are not only encouraged but spiritually uplifted by their stories and devotion to God.
CLC has provided "kettle supply" for many years. Our congregational members routinely "man" the kettles for our local Salvation Army. It is not only an uplifting experience but very rewarding one as well. In addition, our members have also donated many toys to the Salvation Army's Toyland Express ministry.
Ministry to Piedmont Elementary - God has opened a door of love and service for us to bless the students and staff of Piedmont Elementary.
Some of the ways we can show love to our neighbors across the street -
- We can help stock the Kids Kupboard each month with school supplies,
snacks, and basic needs for the students.- - We have been invited to volunteer at the school to read stories to the students, just like we do for our own children and grandchildren!
- Each fall we start collecting hats and mittens to donate to the school children before Christmas break.
CLC Band of Brothers -
Men need other men of God to help develop Christ-like character in their lives, as Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
Christ Lutheran Church's men's ministry will provide a variety of opportunities for men to fellowship, learn, and serve. The focus is on building strong, Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, trusting relationships, while addressing the needs of men in maintaining and improving their walk with God, through Jesus Christ. The primary purpose of men's ministry is to involve Christian men in service. Men who grow in their faith are more willing and able to serve Jesus Christ.
The Lake Superior Chapter of Lutheran's for Life have temporarily suspended meetings at the church. Please go to their website for more information.
There are discussions about issues from conception to natural death. We discuss what is happening locally, nationally, and worldwide.
The Chapter follows the mission, vision, and philosophy of Lutheran's for Life. The goal is to be strong witnesses to the sanctity of human life through education based upon the Word of God.
Our thanks to those who have contributed so generously. Your contributions do make a difference.