News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
February 7th, 2016
The Transfiguration of Jesus Apse, Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai
Verse of the Week:
“For every house is built by someone, but the builder of
all things is God” Hebrews 3:4
This Week in Sunday school:
This week, Sunday School students will be studying the “Visit of the Wise Men” using verses from the second chapter of Matthew. A note from Pastor: Unity My prayer is not for [my disciples] alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. John 17:20-23, emphasis added Jesus prayed these words during the final hours of His life. As death drew near, the Lord focused on a single concept He knew to be of paramount importance for all those who would believe in Him. He did not pray that His followers would always be happy, that they would never suffer, or
that their rights would always be defended. Jesus prayed that His followers would get along with one another. This was so important to Him that He tied His reputation and the credibility of His message to how well His followers would display unity and oneness. Read His prayer once more and think about how important unity is to Him. Is it equally important to you? (The Peacemaker by Ken Sande) - Pastor Hahn
Announcements Please pick up: your offering envelopes and giving statements! They are located on a table in the south end of the narthex by the doors leading to the preschool. Thanks! Easter Flowers: It is that time of year again to order your flowers for Easter Sunday! There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please be sure to print your name so we can accurately play your name in the bulletin. Checks can be made out to Christ Lutheran Church and please note “Altar Guild Easter Flowers” in the memo line. Your choice of flowers are: Easter Lilies-$8, Tulips-$8, Mums-$9, and Hydrangeas- $14 Keep Updated: The weekly news and announcements is now a digital publication! If you would like to be added to the email list, please send an email to christlutheraneagan@outlook.com. There will still be physical copies for you to read during fellowship hour and copies you can take home in the narthex. For Your Information: At the Voter’s Meeting Sunday January 17th, a motion was presented and passed granting a $10,000 gift to Larry Johnson for his 10 years of service in the church and a $4,000 gift to Deaconess Kris Hansen for her 4 years of service in the church. Know Your elder: With all of the changes happening in the church, the Board of Elders wants you to know they are here to guide you through these transitions. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns refer to the list below to contact your Elder. They are happy to help! Last Names Aballa-Bongard: Boomgarden-Gregory: Grensth-Hultquist: Isaak-Marstad: Matschinner-Rowe: Ruchtaeschel-Studer: Sullwold-Zahnow:
Dennis Miller Robin Fink Curt Hartog Jim Struck Dick Bielenberg Curt Hartog David Hasche
Preschool Registration: for the 2016-2017 academic year is open, for returning families and families of Christ Lutheran Church. Please see the February Newsletter or the Church website for a description and cost of the classes. Our very own Hannah Hartog: will be taking a mission trip to Budapest, Hungary with Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent, June 30-July 8, 2016. Hannah is the daughter of Curt and Karra Hartog and is a junior at Concordia University, St. Paul. Hannah is asking for donations to help fund her trip. To donate or to find out more about Hannah’s trip, go to https://share.habitat.org/Hannah-hartog-gvt17604.
Upcoming Meetings and Events A Reconciliation: The entire congregation is requested to attend the reconciliation meeting on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 8:30am to noon. This important session will be facilitated by the Minnesota South District helping provide healing and guidance so Christ Lutheran Church can move forward to build God's Kingdom. All members of Christ Lutheran Church are encouraged to attend this important session. Lunch will be provided by the Elders. Please join us in this healing and growth process.
Lenten Supper - February 10: The first Lenten supper is on Wednesday February 10, at 5:00 pm and goes to 6:30, hosted by the Vice President of our congregation, Joe Lukanen. The meal will be spaghetti with bread and a salad. If you would like to help out by providing food, preparing, serving, or cleaning up, please sign up on the form in the Narthex. Thank you! February family worship & Meal: Please join us on Saturday, February 20, at the 5pm service. The preschoolers will be singing, and after the service, please join us for a free meal and activity. This is a great chance to meet and connect with preschool families. LWML will meet: Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the East Room. We will continue our study of “Living a Chocolate Life” and focusing on the words SAVORING GOD’S GRACE! Bev Feil and Janet Linkert will be our hostesses. REMEMBER to bring your Bible and your Mite offering. All women are invited and bring a friend. LIFE Group Meetings schedule: Monday Nights, 6:30 pm, Men’s and Women’s group at Eagan Pointe: Contact Sharonlee 952-431-1865 Wednesday Afternoons, 1:30pm, Women’s group: Contact Geri Bonewell 952-891-2853 Saturday mornings (First three of each month), 9am, Men’s Group: Contact Mark Bonewell 952-891-2853
Get Involved 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
Have a little fun Trivia 1. This woman married Moses? (Exodus 2:21) a. Jezebel b. Zipporah c. Rahab d. Michal 2. What did Jesus want from Zacchaeus (Luke 19:5) a. For Zacchaeus to wash Jesus’ feet b. For Zacchaeus to receive Jesus into his house c. For Zacchaeus to move to Jerusalem d. For Zacchaeus to give of all his money to the building of the gospel 3. Who becomes the leader of the children of Israel following Moses’ death and brings them to the Promised Land? (Deuteronomy 34: 9) a. Naaman b. Noah c. Joshua d. Daniel 4. This Woman was Ruth’s sister-in-law. (Ruth 1:4) a. Michal b. Miriam it c. Naomi d. Orpah 5. How much older was John the Baptist than Jesus? a. 3 months b. 9 months c. 1 year d. 6 months
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