News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
January 10th, 2016
Verse of the Week:
““But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.’” –Isaiah 43:1
This Week in Sunday School :
The Students will be studying “The Birth of John” through several verses in Luke (New Testament 1- Lesson 4 of “Growing in Christ”).
A Note From Pastor Today we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord. This great event is an “Epiphany” (a manifestation, a revealing) of the one true God in the flesh and blood of Jesus. In divine mercy He takes His place with sinners and takes their sins upon Himself. In Luke’s gospel, from which we get today’s Gospel lesson in this Year C of the Lutheran lectionary, the baptism of Jesus is reported in an almost after-thought manner. In Chap. 3 Luke reports about the appearing of John the Baptist “proclaiming a baptism of repentance” (vv. 1-6), then John’s blunt words to the crowd, “You brood of vipers” (vv. 7-9); then his call to produce good fruit (vv. 10-14). Finally John speaks to the crowd about the coming of One “mightier than I,” and then the report that Herod had John locked up in prison (vv. 15-20). So much drama that we almost miss, “Now when all the people were baptized and when Jesus also had been baptized
and was praying, the heavens were opened…the Spirit descended…a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son’” (vv. 21-22). But this is more than “when all the people were baptized” and (oh, yeah) when Jesus was baptized too. Here in the Jordan River Jesus identifies completely with us. He has no sins of His own, but He takes the sins of the world upon Himself. In our baptism we are united with Christ in His death and resurrection so that we may “walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4). All who are baptized into Christ receive His anointing of the Holy Spirit and are marked by the Father as beloved sons and daughters. Pastor Heggen
Announcements Staffing: On Monday, December 28, 2015, Larry Johnson submitted his resignation as Youth/Education Director. His last day at Christ Lutheran Church will be January 11, 2016. We all appreciate the time Larry has been God’s servant here at Christ Lutheran and pray that God will continue to use Larry to build His ministry. The Boards of Youth and Education are working on an event to show our appreciation for Larry’s service to our Church and to wish him well. Thank You: Rebecca, Ellen, Christopher, and I would like to extend to you our thanks for the cards, gifts, and prayers given us this joyous Christmas Season. It is wonderful to have the love and support that you offer to us, the love of Christ that joins us together as a family of believers. Thank you and may God bless you mightily! –Pastor Hahn Coming Soon: The News and Announcements will become a weekly newsletter sent out every Friday via email. Prayer Requests, the Weekly Calendar, and the Volunteer Schedule will still be provided during the services as a bulletin insert. Physical copies of the newsletter will be available for those who do not use email. Preschool Registration: for the 2016-2017 academic year is open, for returning families and families of Christ Lutheran Church. Please see the January Newsletter or the Church website for a description and cost of the classes.
Upcoming Meetings and Events All Boards/Council Meeting is on Tuesday January 12, at 6pm:
Please note the earlier start time and be aware there is no meal at this meeting. Board reports will be completed by 7:00pm and the Council meeting will start at 7:30. Each board will be brainstorming and presenting a list of annual and monthly activities for 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Lukanen [jlukanen17@gmail.com (email is best) or 651-340-7977] Preschool Open House, January 19: On Tuesday, January 19, will be an open house from 10:30-11:00 am and 6:00-7:00 pm. The morning open house will give parents a chance to see the preschool in action. The evening open house is an opportunity for working families to see the classroom. Registration opens to the public on Monday, January 25. For more information about the preschool, please go to www.clc-preschool.com.
Get Involved Volunteer Requested: Kristen Willis is looking for a volunteer to take over entering the attendance cards into Shepard’s Staff on a regular basis. For more information please contact Kristen or the church office. Materials Needed: The igloo will be returning to the preschool room. We are in need of empty, clean gallon containers (please rinse any gallon milk or juice containers with bleach water). Please place any donations outside the preschool classroom.
Readers wanted: Do you have a favorite childhood story? Do you love to read to children? If so, we would love to have you as one of our Preschool guest readers! Guest readers are needed Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30 am. A sign-up sheet is available in the east hallway on the preschool bulletin board. Please see Michele Lukanen if you have any questions. Become a Board member: All of our boards and committees could use more volunteers to help with their missions. One of our church Elders will be happy to provide more information.
By the numbers
Our Gifts to the Lord Jan. 3, 2016 General Fund Dec. 28- Jan. 3, 2016 Joyful Response* Total Weekly Need
Looking Forward
Attendance
$5,159.72 Saturday Jan. 2, 5:00pm $535.00 Sunday Jan. 3, 9:00am $5,694.72 Sunday Jan. 3, 2:00pm $6,935.00 Total
23 134 15 172
Have a little fun Trivia 1. When the Lord told Abraham that his wife would have a child, what was his reaction? (Genesis 17:16-17) a. He fainted b. He laughed c. He cried d. He ran to his wife and told her 2. What event brought Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem once a year? (Luke 2:41) a. The feast of the Passover b. The census c. Tax collection d. Rededication of the tabernacle 3. Which comes first, Numbers or Leviticus? a. Leviticus b. Numbers 4. This woman rumored that Joseph tried to commit adultery with her. (Genesis 39:14) a. Jacob's wife b. Pharaoh's wife c. Gideon's wife d. Potiphar's wife 5. Who could interpret King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and later was delivered by God from a den of lions? (Daniel 6:23) a. Daniel b. Jacob c. David d. Isaac
Trivia Answers 1. B, 2. A, 3. A, 4. D, 5. A,