Advent Tea December 6, 1:00 PM

All are welcome to an Advent Tea on Saturday, December 6 at 1:00 PM. There will be singing, an Advent message, a make and take ornament plus lots of time to share Christmas stories with friends. Consider bringing a plate of cookies to share. We will also be collecting holiday baking supplies (flour, sugar, cookie mixes, cans of frosting, decorating candies etc.)  to share with the Lion’s Food Shelf.

Giving Tree Helps Families in Need

We are again supporting 5 families from Vadnais Heights Elementary with gas and grocery needs this season. Take a tag off the tree (in the Narthex) and return it to Sue in the office with the gift card noted on it by Monday, December 15.  Questions? Contact ministry@cslcvh.org.

Stewardship

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.

Plans to prosper you; to give you a hope and a future.

CSLC members recently received a mailing including a pledge card for 2026. As we focus on Stewardship during the next several weeks we are reflecting on Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles taken from Jerusalem to Babylon and the hope he offers them. This was a scattered and scared people, far away from home, and without protection.

Life can sometimes feel scattered and scary when we don’t have a plan or a sense of direction.  When we gain that plan though, we can move more freely and toward common goals.

Our CSLC Church Council will soon be working to set the budget for 2026. Among the plans for next year that will need your support are:

Launching a Community/Family Ministry

Installing sun shades over the patio

Purchase event banners in lieu of a costly sign

Continuing to support and grow our existing

mission work in the community

We need YOUR support in determining our plan. Your pledge of anticipated giving in 2026 will help us set our budget and turn these plans into reality. Please prayerfully consider how you can be part of God’s plan and make your pledge online here.  Thank you!