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Slayton Christ Lutheran Church, 2959 Queen Avenue, Slayton, MN (2026)

Worship - Sunday, 10:00 am; Sunday School - 9:00 am

09/06/2026

The radio broadcast today is sponsored by Joanne Bergman in remembrance of Dalton Bergman on his birthday.

Sunday September 13th will be the time change to 10:00am service for Rally Sunday.

Home Communion - If you would like or know someone who would like communion at home, please contact the office at 836-8291 or Pastor Chad at 712-330-1491.

Pastor Chad is Live on Facebook every week. It will be available to watch later that day.

Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License , CCLI License No. 3015917 & 20766961 and Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License.

09/01/2026

Dear Christ Lutheran members and Friends,

This year, in my Weekly Devotions, I plan to go through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. I am picking ‘The 50 Major Events of the Bible’ from the Bible Gateway.

Here is the website - https://www.biblegateway.com/

I have added the link I’ll be using this year. Please print it off if you would like.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9UkrCKkjB6APXJuyvu75seb1je5KolU6iKTgHs79Po/edit?tab=t.0 =h.ddhzbze5ilcq

Here is the 36th week of the Fifty Events in the Bible. This week’s scripture reading is from The Baptism of Jesus - Matthew chapter 3:1-17
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
3 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”[a]
4 John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. 6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. 9 And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 10 The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
11 “I baptize you with[b] water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with[c] the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”
The Baptism of Jesus
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

Bible Study Questions on Birth of Jesus
Part 1: The Forerunner (Matthew 3:1–12): Observation: John the Baptist begins preaching in the wilderness of Judea. What is his primary message in verse 2?
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Part 1: The Forerunner (Matthew 3:1–12): Interpretation: John contrasts his baptism with the baptism of the One coming after him (v. 11–12). What is the difference between baptizing with water and baptizing with the Holy Spirit and fire?
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Part 2: The Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13–17) Observation: When Jesus comes to be baptized, John tries to stop Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you" (v. 14). Why was John reluctant? Why did Jesus' request seem backwards to him?
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Part 2: The Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13–17) Interpretation: Jesus responds that His baptism is necessary "to fulfill all righteousness" (v. 15). Since Jesus was entirely sinless and did not need a baptism of repentance, how did this act "fulfill all righteousness"? (Consider His identification with humanity and the inauguration of His public ministry)?
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Part 3: Jesus Presented in the Temple (Luke 2:21–40) Application: Jesus began His public ministry not with a display of power, but with a profound act of humility and submission to God's plan. In what area of your life is God calling you to step out in humble obedience, even if it is misunderstood by those around you?
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Here are some updated announcements for our church and our community -

Murray County Central School District -
https://www.mcc.mntm.org/o/murray-county-central-schools/events
If you want to join our Radio Ministry, you can sign up and pay $65.00 for our worship service on any open Sunday. Please put your name, the person you honor, and your desired hymn. You can have Pastor Chad pick it up. If you do, please indicate this on the new form in the Narthex.

3. If you would like to join our Coffee Ministry, feel free to sign up and bring your favorite treats to share after church each Sunday. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall and check out the dates.

4. Sept. 1st to Sept. 6th Office Hours - Monday through Thursday office hours are 8:00 to 3:00. The church is closed on Friday & Saturday. Sept. 7th to September 6th Worship Service will be at 9:00 am. On Sept. 13th we go back to our 10;00 am service and start Sunday School and Bible Study at 9:00 am.

5. Outdoor Worship Service - Our church will host an outdoor worship service from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 12th. We are planning to have a Potluck picnic with our main meal of hot dogs. We will also have a variety of games and activities throughout the evening. I hope you can come and enjoy this time together in fellowship.

6. Go Bananas for Jesus! - On September 13th we have our Rally Sunday starting at 9 am with Sunday School and Bible Study starting up. Service starts at 10. Please wear yellow and bring a banana, if you are able!
September
4 - WCLC Board Meeting - 9:00 am WCLC Board
9 - Council Meeting Council
9 - Love Circle (CLC Kitchen at 2 pm) WCLC Board
12 - Outdoor Worship Service - 5 to 7 pm Pastor/Mission Outreach/
Worship/Fellowship (update 7/13/26)
13 - Go Bananas for Jesus! - Rally Sunday Fellowship & Service
14 - Peace Circle (Sunrise at 9 am) WCLC Board
28, 29 - Quilting at 1:00 pm
*Pastor Chad holds a weekly worship service at 12:30 pm at Sunrise on the 9th & 23rd and Lindenwood at 10:00 am on the 2nd & 16th, with communion available throughout the year on Wednesdays.*

September Birthdays
1st - Les Hakeneis & Dodi Haugen
3rd - Karen Torbert
7th - Christopher Opdahl
10th - Gladys Knapper, Phyllis Bruns,
Sarah Soderholm & Travis Radke
11th - Roger Busswitz
12th - Travis Soderholm
13th - Lisa Schreier
15th - Clint Voss
16th - Mary A. Mesner & Dodi Haugen
17th - Mary Mesner (Tom’s wife)
18th - Robin Lange & Todd Neilson
21st - Leann Giesen
23rd - Cindi Pavlis
28th - Taylor Ahrenstorff (Cynthia’s son)
29th - Char Larson 30th - Clarice Kappas
September Anniversaries
1st - Dale & Cindi Pavlis (1972) &
Travis & Sarah Soderholm (2012)
2nd - Bob & Sue Gass (1967) &
Todd & Jennifer Neison (2006)
6th - Doug & Nancy Lee Pierson (1969)
11th - Jeremy & Kim Winter (1999) & Tim & Casey Gass (2010)
13th - Jonathan & Denise Stokebary (2002)
20th - Dan & Caren Voss (1980)
28th - Jason & Lisa Schreier (1996)
30th - Ron & Pat Erickson (1961)

Sunday, Sept. 6th, 2026
This is the last week at 9:00 am
Lector: Tom Mesner
Ushers: Doug Sieve & Leroy Prahm
PowerPoint: Trish Grieme
Communion: Sharon Staples & Galeen Kirshner

Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2026
Back to our 10:00 am Worship Service Time
Lector: Barb Hackmen
Ushers: Rick Staples & Scott Vanden Berg
PowerPoint: Jaida Carlson
Communion: Sam Jens & Karen Frisk

God Bless!!!
Pastor Chad & Cynthia Duffy
Cell number - 712-330-1491
Email address - [email protected]

Christ Lutheran Church page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChristLutheranSlayton/

08/30/2026

The radio broadcast today is sponsored by Mary & Ken Borgstahl in honor of their 49th Wedding Anniversary.

Sunday September 13th will be the time change to 10:00am service for Rally Sunday.

Home Communion - If you would like or know someone who would like communion at home, please contact the office at 836-8291 or Pastor Chad at 712-330-1491.

Pastor Chad is Live on Facebook every week. It will be available to watch later that day.

Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License , CCLI License No. 3015917 & 20766961 and Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License.

08/24/2026

Dear Christ Lutheran members and Friends,

This year, in my Weekly Devotions, I plan to go through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. I am picking ‘The 50 Major Events of the Bible’ from the Bible Gateway.

Here is the website - https://www.biblegateway.com/

I have added the link I’ll be using this year. Please print it off if you would like.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9UkrCKkjB6APXJuyvu75seb1je5KolU6iKTgHs79Po/edit?tab=t.0 =h.ddhzbze5ilcq

Here is the 35th week of the Fifty Events in the Bible. This week’s scripture reading is from The Birth of Jesus - Luke chapter 2
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[e] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
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“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

Jesus Presented in the Temple
22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”[f]), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”[g]
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
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“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss[h] your servant in peace.

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For my eyes have seen your salvation,

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which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:

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a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
36 There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[i] She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
Bible Study Questions on Birth of Jesus
Part 1: The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1–7) Observation: Who issued the decree for the census, and why did Joseph and Mary have to travel specifically to Bethlehem ?
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Part 1: The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1–7) Application: Mary and Joseph faced an incredibly inconvenient 90-mile journey while she was heavily pregnant. How can their trust during harsh circumstances help you view the unexpected, stressful disruptions in your own life ?
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Part 2: The Angels and the Shepherds (Luke 2:8–20) Observation: In that culture, shepherds were often marginalized, viewed as low-status, and considered ritually unclean. Why do you think God chose them—rather than religious leaders or royalty—to receive the first birth announcement?
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Part 2: The Angels and the Shepherds (Luke 2:8–20) Application: The shepherds immediately left their fields to find Jesus and then immediately shared the news with others. Is there an area where God is calling you to move in immediate obedience rather than delaying ?
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Part 3: Jesus Presented in the Temple (Luke 2:21–40) Observation: What do the actions of Mary and Joseph in verses 21–24 tell us about their commitment to God's law?
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Part 3: Jesus Presented in the Temple (Luke 2:21–40) Application: Simeon was waiting for the "consolation of Israel". What promises of God are you currently waiting on, and how can Simeon’s attitude inspire your patience?
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Here are some updated announcements for our church and our community -
Murray County Central School District -
https://www.mcc.mntm.org/o/murray-county-central-schools/events

If you want to join our Radio Ministry, you can sign up and pay $65.00 for our worship service on any open Sunday. Please put your name, the person you honor, and your desired hymn. You can have Pastor Chad pick it up. If you do, please indicate this on the new form in the Narthex.

3. If you would like to join our Coffee Ministry, feel free to sign up and bring your favorite treats to share after church each Sunday. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall and check out the dates.

4. August 10th to the 16th Office Hours - Monday through Thursday office hours are 8:00 to 3:00. The church is closed on Friday & Saturday. June 7th to September 6th Worship Service will be at 9:00 am.

5. Outdoor Worship Service - Our church will host an outdoor worship service from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 12th. We are planning to have a Potluck picnic with our main meal of hot dogs. We will also have a variety of games and activities throughout the evening. I hope you can come and enjoy this time together in fellowship.

6. Go Bananas for Jesus! - On September 13th we have our Rally Sunday starting at 9 am with Sunday School and Bible Study starting up. Service starts at 10. Please wear yellow and bring a banana, if you are able!

August
24, 25 - Quilting at 1:00 pm
*Pastor Chad holds a weekly worship service at 12:30 pm at Sunrise on the 12th & 26th and Lindenwood at 10:00 am on the 5th & 19th, with communion available throughout the year on Wednesdays.*
September
4 - WCLC Board Meeting - 9:00 am WCLC Board
9 - Council Meeting Council
9 - Love Circle (CLC Kitchen at 2 pm) WCLC Board
12 - Outdoor Worship Service Pastor/Mission Outreach/
Worship/Fellowship (update 7/13/26)
13 - Go Bananas for Jesus! - Rally Sunday Fellowship & Service
14 - Peace Circle (Sunrise at 9 am) WCLC Board
28, 29 - Quilting at 1:00 pm
*Pastor Chad holds a weekly worship service at 12:30 pm at Sunrise on the 9th & 23rd and Lindenwood at 10:00 am on the 2nd & 16th, with communion available throughout the year on Wednesdays.*

August Birthdays
26th - Jason Scheier
29th - Danyel Neilson
30th - Leif Jens
31st - Cynthia Duffy & Craig Tommeraasen

September Birthdays
1st - Les Hakeneis & Dodi Haugen
3rd - Karen Torbert
7th - Christopher Opdahl
10th - Gladys Knapper, Phyllis Bruns,
Sarah Soderholm & Travis Radke
11th - Roger Busswitz
12th - Travis Soderholm
13th - Lisa Schreier
15th - Clint Voss
16th - Mary A. Mesner & Dodi Haugen
September Birthdays
17th - Mary Mesner (Tom’s wife)
18th - Robin Lange & Todd Neilson
21st - Leann Giesen
23rd - Cindi Pavlis
28th - Taylor Ahrenstorff
29th - Char Larson
30th - Clarice Kappas

September Anniversaries
1st - Dale & Cindi Pavlis (1972) &
Travis & Sarah Soderholm (2012)
2nd - Bob & Sue Gass (1967) &
Todd & Jennifer Neison (2006)
6th - Doug & Nancy Lee Pierson (1969)
11th - Jeremy & Kim Winter (1999) & Tim & Casey Gass (2010)
13th - Jonathan & Denise Stokebary (2002)
20th - Dan & Caren Voss (1980)
28th - Jason & Lisa Schreier (1996)
30th - Ron & Pat Erickson (1961)

Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Lector: Nicole Jens
Ushers: Paul Posthuma & Tom Kappes
PowerPoint: Carisa Clarke
Communion: Stacy Posthuma & Clarice Kappes

Sunday, Sept. 6th, 2026
This is the last week at 9:00 am
Lector: Tom Mesner
Ushers: Doug Sieve & Leroy Prahm
PowerPoint: Trish Grieme
Communion: Sharon Staples & Galeen Kirshner
Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2026
Back to our 10:00 am Worship Service Time
Lector: Barb Hackmen
Ushers: Rick Staples & Scott Vanden Berg
PowerPoint: Jaida Carlson
Communion: San Jens & Karen Frisk

God Bless!!!
Pastor Chad & Cynthia Duffy
Cell number - 712-330-1491
Email address - [email protected]

Christ Lutheran Church page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChristLutheranSlayton/

08/23/2026

The radio broadcast today is sponsored by Rick & Deb Staples in celebration of their 57th Wedding Anniversary.

Sunday September 13th will be the time change to 10:00am service for Rally Sunday.

Home Communion - If you would like or know someone who would like communion at home, please contact the office at 836-8291 or Pastor Chad at 712-330-1491.

Pastor Chad is Live on Facebook every week. It will be available to watch later that day.

Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License , CCLI License No. 3015917 & 20766961 and Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License.

08/17/2026

Dear Christ Lutheran members and Friends,

This year, in my Weekly Devotions, I plan to go through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. I am picking ‘The 50 Major Events of the Bible’ from the Bible Gateway.

Here is the website - https://www.biblegateway.com/

I have added the link I’ll be using this year. Please print it off if you would like.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9UkrCKkjB6APXJuyvu75seb1je5KolU6iKTgHs79Po/edit?tab=t.0 =h.ddhzbze5ilcq

Here is the 34th week of the Fifty Events in the Bible. This week’s scripture reading is from Construction of the New Temple - Ezra chapter 6
Darius Approves the Rebuilding
6 So King Darius issued orders that a search be made in the Babylonian archives, which were stored in the treasury. 2 But it was at the fortress at Ecbatana in the province of Media that a scroll was found. This is what it said:
“Memorandum:
3 “In the first year of King Cyrus’s reign, a decree was sent out concerning the Temple of God at Jerusalem.
“Let the Temple be rebuilt on the site where Jews used to offer their sacrifices, using the original foundations. Its height will be ninety feet, and its width will be ninety feet.[a] 4 Every three layers of specially prepared stones will be topped by a layer of timber. All expenses will be paid by the royal treasury. 5 Furthermore, the gold and silver cups, which were taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar from the Temple of God in Jerusalem, must be returned to Jerusalem and put back where they belong. Let them be taken back to the Temple of God.”
6 So King Darius sent this message:
“Now therefore, Tattenai, governor of the province west of the Euphrates River,[b] and Shethar-bozenai, and your colleagues and other officials west of the Euphrates River—stay away from there! 7 Do not disturb the construction of the Temple of God. Let it be rebuilt on its original site, and do not hinder the governor of Judah and the elders of the Jews in their work.
8 “Moreover, I hereby decree that you are to help these elders of the Jews as they rebuild this Temple of God. You must pay the full construction costs, without delay, from my taxes collected in the province west of the Euphrates River so that the work will not be interrupted.
9 “Give the priests in Jerusalem whatever is needed in the way of young bulls, rams, and male lambs for the burnt offerings presented to the God of heaven. And without fail, provide them with as much wheat, salt, wine, and olive oil as they need each day. 10 Then they will be able to offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the welfare of the king and his sons.
11 “Those who violate this decree in any way will have a beam pulled from their house. Then they will be lifted up and impaled on it, and their house will be reduced to a pile of rubble.[c]
12 May the God who has chosen the city of Jerusalem as the place to honor his name destroy any king or nation that violates this command and destroys this Temple.
“I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be obeyed with all diligence.”
The Temple’s Dedication
13 Tattenai, governor of the province west of the Euphrates River, and Shethar-bozenai and their colleagues complied at once with the command of King Darius. 14 So the Jewish elders continued their work, and they were greatly encouraged by the preaching of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo. The Temple was finally finished, as had been commanded by the God of Israel and decreed by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, the kings of Persia. 15 The Temple was completed on March 12,[d] during the sixth year of King Darius’s reign.
16 The Temple of God was then dedicated with great joy by the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the people who had returned from exile. 17 During the dedication ceremony for the Temple of God, 100 young bulls, 200 rams, and 400 male lambs were sacrificed. And 12 male goats were presented as a sin offering for the twelve tribes of Israel. 18 Then the priests and Levites were divided into their various divisions to serve at the Temple of God in Jerusalem, as prescribed in the Book of Moses.
Celebration of Passover
19 On April 21[e] the returned exiles celebrated Passover. 20 The priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean.
So they slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the returned exiles, for their fellow priests, and for themselves. 21 The Passover meal was eaten by the people of Israel who had returned from exile and by the others in the land who had turned from their corrupt practices to worship the Lord, the God of Israel. 22 Then they celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days. There was great joy throughout the land because the Lord had caused the king of Assyria[f] to be favorable to them, so that he helped them to rebuild the Temple of God, the God of Israel.
Bible Study Questions on Cyrus Helps the Exiles to Return
Part 1: The Sovereign Shift (Ezra 6:1–12) Observation: Where was Cyrus’s scroll finally discovered, and what specific instructions did it contain regarding the temple’s physical dimensions and financing? (Ezra 6:1–5)?
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Part 1: The Sovereign Shift (Ezra 6:1–12) Application: When you face obstacles or institThe text attributes the temple's completion to the command of God and the decrees of utional red tape while pursuing what God has called you to do, how does this text encourage you to trust God's behind-the-scenes provision?
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Part 2: The Temple Completed (Ezra 6:13–15) Observation: According to verse 14, what two distinct forces drove the elders of the Jews to successfully build and prosper?
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Part 2: The Temple Completed (Ezra 6:13–15) Interpretation: How do divine command and human responsibility work together here?
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Part 3: Joyful Dedication & Holy Worship (Ezra 6:16–18) Observation: Who participated in the dedication of the house of God, and what tone defined the entire celebration?
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Part 3: Joyful Dedication & Holy Worship (Ezra 6:16–18) Application: How can you guard your heart against comparing your current, seemingly small spiritual milestones with past "glory days" or someone else's larger achievements?
Here are some updated announcements for our church and our community -
Murray County Central School District -
https://www.mcc.mntm.org/o/murray-county-central-schools/events
If you want to join our Radio Ministry, you can sign up and pay $65.00 for our worship service on any open Sunday. Please put your name, the person you honor, and your desired hymn. You can have Pastor Chad pick it up. If you do, please indicate this on the new form in the Narthex.

3. If you would like to join our Coffee Ministry, feel free to sign up and bring your favorite treats to share after church each Sunday. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall and check out the dates.

4. August 10th to the 16th Office Hours - Monday through Thursday office hours are 8:00 to 3:00. The church is closed on Friday & Saturday. June 7th to September 6th Worship Service will be at 9:00 am.

5. Outdoor Worship Service - Our church will host an outdoor worship service from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 12th. We are planning to have a Potluck picnic. We will also have a variety of games and activities throughout the evening. I hope you can come and enjoy this time together in fellowship.
6. Go Bananas for Jesus! - On September 13th we have our Rally Sunday starting at 9 am with Sunday School and Bible Study starting up. Service starts at 10. Please wear yellow and bring a banana, if you are able!
August
24, 25 - Quilting at 1:00 pm
*Pastor Chad holds a weekly worship service at 12:30 pm at Sunrise on the 12th & 26th and Lindenwood at 10:00 am on the 5th & 19th, with communion available throughout the year on Wednesdays.*
September
4 - WCLC Board Meeting - 9:00 am WCLC Board
9 - Council Meeting Council
9 - Love Circle (CLC Kitchen at 2 pm) WCLC Board
12 - Outdoor Worship Service Pastor/Mission Outreach/
Worship/Fellowship (update 7/13/26)
13 - Go Bananas for Jesus! - Rally Sunday Fellowship & Service
14 - Peace Circle (Sunrise at 9 am) WCLC Board
28, 29 - Quilting at 1:00 pm
*Pastor Chad holds a weekly worship service at 12:30 pm at Sunrise on the 9th & 23rd and Lindenwood at 10:00 am on the 2nd & 16th, with communion available throughout the year on Wednesdays.*

August Birthdays
16th - Kathy Behrends & Kensey Soderholm
17th - Mel Johnson
19th - Sam Jens
22nd - Scott Sagmore & Ezmae Wurpts
26th - Jason Scheier
29th - Danyel Neilson
30th - Leif Jens
31st - Cynthia Duffy & Craig Tommeraasen

September Birthdays
1st - Les Hakeneis & Dodi Haugen
3rd - Karen Torbert
7th - Christopher Opdahl
10th - Gladys Knapper, Phyllis Bruns,
Sarah Soderholm & Travis Radke
11th - Roger Busswitz
12th - Travis Soderholm
13th - Lisa Schreier
15th - Clint Voss
16th - Mary A. Mesner & Dodi Haugen
17th - Mary Mesner (Tom’s wife)
18th - Robin Lange & Todd Neilson
21st - Leann Giesen
23rd - Cindi Pavlis
28th - Taylor Ahrenstorff
29th - Char Larson
30th - Clarice Kappas
September Anniversaries
1st - Dale & Cindi Pavlis (1972) &
Travis & Sarah Soderholm (2012)
2nd - Bob & Sue Gass (1967) &
Todd & Jennifer Neison (2006)
6th - Doug & Nancy Lee Pierson (1969)
11th - Jeremy & Kim Winter (1999) & Tim & Casey Gass (2010)
13th - Jonathan & Denise Stokebary (2002)
20th - Dan & Caren Voss (1980)
28th - Jason & Lisa Schreier (1996)
30th - Ron & Pat Erickson (1961)

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Lector: Dodi Haugen
Ushers: Dennis & Janet Opdahl
PowerPoint: Jenny Krikou
Communion: Karen Tommerassen & Linda Wing

Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Lector: Nicole Jens
Ushers: Paul Posthuma & Tom Kappes
PowerPoint: Carisa Clarke
Communion: Stacy Posthuma & Clarice Kappes

Sunday, Sept. 6th, 2026
This is the last week at 9:00 am
Lector: Tom Mesner
Ushers: Doug Sieve & Leroy Prahm
PowerPoint: Trish Grieme
Communion: Sharon Staples & Galeen Kirshner

God Bless!!!
Pastor Chad & Cynthia Duffy
Cell number - 712-330-1491
Email address - [email protected]

Christ Lutheran Church page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChristLutheranSlayton/

Address

2959 Queen Avenue
Slayton, MN
56172

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+15078368291

Website

https://christinslayton.weebly.com/

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