News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
February 14th, 2016
Baptism and Temptation of Christ- Palo Veronese, 1582
Verse of the Week:
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
This Week in Sunday school:
This week, Sunday School students will be studying the “The Boy Jesus in the Temple” using verses from the second chapter of Luke. A note from Pastor: Jesus, our Champion against the devil, endures and overcomes “every temptation” (Lk. 4:13) on our behalf. He worships the Lord His God and serves, not self, but Him only by trusting the word of His Father, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased” (Lk. 3:22). Jesus’ victory is now ours through His gracious Word, which is not far away from us, but “near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (Rom. 10:8), in the proclamation of repentance and faith. St. Paul reminds us, “With the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved” (Rom. 10:10). Our confession (i.e. proclamation) of Christ includes the prayer of faith, which is never disappointed, for “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Rom. 10:13). The Lord is not oblivious to our “affliction and toil” (Deut. 26:7), but He has
mercy on us. He has brought out of the bondage to sin “with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm” (Deut. 26:8) – with holy arms “outstretched” on a cross – and with the “signs and wonders” of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. Now He leads us by His Spirit even in the wilderness of our temptations and distresses. “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Heb. 12:2). -Pastor
Heggen
Announcements Please pick up: your offering envelopes! 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. 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 IN ADULT BIBLE CLASS Today: we’ll look at the missions and ministries that we help support through our offerings to District and Synod Missions – assistance to congregations in calling professional church workers, ethnic ministries, mission congregations, campus ministries, hospital ministry, outdoor ministry, and more. Join us in the fellowship hall at 10:15. 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. 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. Lenten Supper Schedule: Wed. February 17th: Host, Board of Elders, Menu Chili & Cornbread, Time 5:30-6:15 Wed. February 24th: Host, Board of Human Care, Menu Sloppy Joes, Time 5:30-6:15 Wed. March 2nd: Host, Board of Preschool, Menu Deviled Ham Sand. & Ambrosia, Time 5:30-6:15 Wed. March 9th: Host, Board of Youth, Menu Soup, Time 5:30-6:15 Wed. March 16th: Host, L.I.F.E. Groups, Menu Family Favorite Goulash, Time 5:30-6:15 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
Our Gifts to the Lord Feb. 7, 2016 General Fund Feb. 1- 7, 2016 Joyful Response* Total Weekly Need
Attendance
$4,845.50 Saturday Feb 6, 5:00pm $745.00 Sunday Feb. 7, 9:00am $5,590.50 Sunday Feb. 7, 2:00pm $6,935.00 Total
25 126 151
Have a little fun Trivia 1. For how many days and nights was Jonah in the belly of the great fish (whale)? (Jonah 1:17) a. 3 b. 1 c. 7 d. 5 2. In the parable of the Good Samiritan, what was Christ trying to teach? (Luke 10: 30-37) a. That all Samaritans were not all evil b. That each of us is responsible for our actions. c. That everyone is our neighbor d. The priests and the Levites had become corrupted 3. What is the name commonly given to the first five books in the Old Testament a. Septuagint b. Pentateuch c. Apocrypha d. Pseudepigrapha 4. John would prepare the way of the Lord according to which prophet? (Matthew 3:3) a. Zacharias b. Esais it c. Caiaphas d. Annas 5. Daniel was thown into a den of? (Daniel 6:16) a. Lions b. Tigers c. Bears d. Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh my!
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