News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
March 20th, 2016
Scenes from the Passion of the Christ, Hans Memling (circa 1433-1494)
Verse of the Week: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” Philippians 2:5.
This Week in Sunday school: This week, Sunday School students will be studying “Jesus Riding into Jerusalem.” The Mind of Christ In Us by Pastor Heggen “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” – Phil. 2:5-11 (ESV) From the beginning of the 20th century, St. Paul’s words in Phil. 2:5-11 have been seen as a quotation from an early Christian hymn. The downward, then upward sweep of these poetic words set before us the humiliation and exaltation of Jesus. In a few short lines this ancient hymn tells the story of Christ who, existing in the form of God, emptied Himself and took on Himself the role of man. As man He accepted the mission of a servant, obedient to the point of death. Then, in another set of short lines, God is
spoken of as exalting Christ and giving Him the name which ultimately all the universe will acknowledge. Paul quotes this “Christ hymn” with an ethical intent. Some Christians at Philippi showed little regard for one another. Their self-centeredness proved destructive of the life of the Christian community. Partisanship was tearing apart the unity of the Christian community. The solution to the dilemma (for them and for us) is to let the mind of Christ dwell in us. Today we wave our palm leaves – ancient symbols of victory and celebration, and we speak and sing of the victory that is ours through Christ. In the spirit of this ancient Christ-hymn we celebrate because the eternal Christ humbled Himself…for us individually and corporately…He became “obedient to the point of death”…for us, and God has exalted Him so we…individually and together can proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. A challenge: Learn, yes, memorize all of Phil. 2:5-11. It’s not that overwhelming! Look at Phil. 2:5-11 alongside the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed.
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! Take stock in our Youth starts in March: support our youth with a donation to their trip to the National Youth Gathering! All sponsors will be treated to a dinner where we celebrate our growing in Christ and the youth talk about their great memories from New Orleans. You'll also get two postcards from the city of jazz! We thank you for your support. 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. Preschool Registration: for the 2016-2017 academic year is open, for returning families and families of Christ Lutheran Church. Please see 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.
Lenten Soup Supper Thanks: Ellen, Christopher, and Matho (the 3 youth attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer) would like to thank you for helping them raise $107 at the Lenten Soup Supper last Wednesday. A special thanks goes out to those who donated the delicious soups, salad, bread, and cookies.
Upcoming Meetings and Events The Palm Sunday Breakfast: will follow the Palm Sunday Service on Sunday March 20th. Pastor and the youth traveling to the national youth gathering will be hosting the breakfast. The menu will be Breakfast Sandwiches with a Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait bar. All proceeds from the event will go to the three youth attending the national youth gathering. We hope to see everyone there! 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 Thursday Nights, 7:00pm, Men’s and Women’s Group: Contact Deb Buntjer 651-452-8956 Saturday mornings (First three of each month), 9am, Men’s Group: Contact Mark Bonewell 952-891-2853
Get Involved Supplies Needed: The preschool is in need of empty water bottles (single serving) for an art project in late April. We are also in need of empty cereal boxes, peanut butter jars, etc., for a grocery store center in the classroom. Please place any donations in the bin outside of the preschool room. If you have any questions, please see Michele Lukanen.
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
Looking forward
Have a little fun Trivia 1. How old was David when he was anointed King of Israel? (2 Samuel 5:4) a. 30 b. 29 c. 31 d. 40 2. What are the final words of Jesus Recorded in the New Testament? (Revelations 22:20) a. “Surely I come soon” b. “It is finished” c. “These words are trustworthy & true” d. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end” 3. How many rivers were formed from the river that went out of Eden (Genesis 2:10)? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 4. Who was Abram’s (Abraham’s) Son? (Genesis 22:2) a. Jacob b. Isaac c. Isiah d. Esau 5. Moses lived to be 120 years old. Who buried him when he died? (Deuteronomy 34:6) a. Aaron b. Miriam c. The Lord d. Eliezer
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. A, 2. A, 3. C, 4. B, 5. C