News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
March 6th, 2016
Verse of the Week:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
This Week in Sunday school:
This week, Sunday School students
will be studying “The Temptation of Jesus.” Good News Ambassadors Based on 2 Corinthians 5:20-21
An ambassador is someone who speaks to a nation or organization as a representative of a different nation or organization. An ambassador informs people of the activities of his or her group or country. An ambassador's goal is to improve the relationship between the two groups. The apostle Paul tells us that "we are ambassadors for Christ" (v.20). This means that we are "Good News ambassadors." Through us, God shares with others the Good News of the new, improved relationship with God that faith in Jesus brings. The Good News we share is the Gospel. The Gospel message is that by God's grace and Jesus'
sacrifice for our sins and His resurrection, we are saved. Through faith in Jesus, we trust in the Good News that our sins are forgiven and that in Christ we each have a new, eternal life. God gives every Christian the authority to share His truth with others. Wherever we find ourselves in this world, we are Jesus' representatives. The Holy Spirit works to lead others to faith in Jesus through the words of Holy Scripture we share and the love of Jesus Diane Grebing Taken from My Devotions, May 24, 2016 Copyright 2016 Concordia Publishing House 3558 S. Jefferson Ave, St. Louis MO 63118 Put in this week’s N&A by Gabriel Hartog
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. 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. 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.
Thank you: The igloo is finished in the preschool room thanks to your donations of milk and juice containers!
Upcoming Meetings and Events The DeRosier family: would like to invite the congregation to Jeffrey's Eagle Scout Ceremony today, March 6, at 4:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Jeffrey's Eagle Scout project was replacing the old railroad ties in the preschool play yard. The DeRosier family would like to thank the congregation for all of their support of Jeffrey.
Lenten Supper Schedule: Wed. March 9th: Host, Board of Youth, Menu Soup, Time 5:306:15 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 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 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. 28, 2016 General Fund Feb. 22-28, 2016 Joyful Response* Total Weekly Need
Attendance
$4,980.50 Wednesday Feb 24, 7:00pm $535.00 Saturday Feb 27, 5:00pm $5,515.50 Sunday Feb. 28, 9:00am $6,935.00 Sunday Feb. 28, 2:00pm Total
68 17 150 N/A 235
Have a little fun Trivia 1. Which of these food items was NOT included in the Passover Feast? (Exodus 12:8) a. Lamb b. Olives c. Bitter Herbs d. Unleavened Bread 2. Which event occured first? a. Joshua and the children of Israel size Jericho b. Jonah waits for the Lord to destroy Ninevah c. the Lord destroys Sodom & Gomorrah d. Jerusalem is captured 3. Who was king first? a. Saul b. Solomon c. David d. Abjah 4. When did Jesus give the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1) a. as He instituted the Sacrament b. hanging on the cross c. after his resurrection d. The Sermon on the Mount? 5. Which Apostle betrayed Jesus? a. Peter b. Paul c. Matthew d. Judas
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