News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
VERSE of the Week:
May 15th, 2016
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”
(John 14: 27a) Twas the Night Before Pentecost Twas the night before Pentecost, And all through the town Such silence and stillness Were rare and unknown. The windows in homes were open and bare In hopes that a breeze would drift into there. Nobody dreamed what the new day would bring As they rose from their beds and heard the birds sing. The day seemed so much like any old other, When they hear “Get up”! From the mouth of their mother. But wow! Were they in for a great surprise As they gathered in one place soon after sunrise. Soon, out of nowhere, there rose a strange breeze That rushed through the air without bending the trees! And riding on this—a stout, holy blast—
Were dancing, small flames that flickered and flashed. The apostles spoke languages entirely new, Declaring God’s wonders to God-fearing Jews. From far-off places, folks gathered to hear That Jesus loves them and holds them so dear. God would that no sinner ever be lost, And that was the reason for Pentecost. by Ed Grube Taken from “My Devotions, Spring 2016”, Copyright 2016 Concordia Publishing House 3558 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis MO 63118
Placed in this week’s N&A by Gabriel Hartog
Announcements 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. Thank You: for donating blood at our Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday. We had 33 units donated and missed our goal by one. Thanks also for our dedicated volunteers. You are greatly appreciated. Hope to see you in November, the CLC Human Care Board.
Upcoming Meetings and Events The "Lead Like Jesus" study will begin following the service on Sunday, May 15th (The Day of Pentecost), the day of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through this study we will hopefully experience Jesus in a new and different way, as we grow to trust and follow Him, as we seek to come together and lead others to the Cross. To provide some flexibility to your summer schedule the 1st and 2nd Sundays of each month will be the same lesson, as well as the 3rd and 4th Sundays. Both May and July have a 5th Sunday on which there will just be fellowship time together as a church family. It is my prayer and desire that "Lead Like Jesus" will be the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in our journey to becoming effective servant leaders as we gather together to be fed and strengthened through God's Word and teachings. ADULT BIBLE CLASS: meets Sunday, May 8, at 10:15 in the fellowship hall. Forty days after Easter the Church celebrates the Ascension of Our Lord. This year it was May 5. Join us as we look at the Ascension account in Acts 1. The need is constant: The gratification is instant. Give Blood on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 12:00 - 6:00 pm at Christ Lutheran Church. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767, or online @www.redcrossblood.org. or sign up at church. Mother’s Day Flower Sale: The Mother’s Day flower sale will be on Saturday May 7th in the church parking lot. The sale goes from 10am-1pm or until the flowers sell out! May Voters Meeting Set: The Church Council has set May 15, 2016 as the date for the required Voters meeting. A meeting agenda is being prepared and will be posted in the Narthex. Official notice for the Voters meeting will be posted and placed in the bulletin on May 1st and May 8th in accordance with the Article II.D.1 of the By-Laws. Constitution and By-Laws Committee: The Church Council is seeking volunteers to be part of a committee to examine and propose changes to the Constitution and ByLaws. This informal group will report to the Church Council recommendations for changes to both the Constitution and the By-Laws. After Church Council consideration, the changes recommended may proceed through the approval process as outlined in the Constitution and By-Laws. If you would like to participate on the committee or have suggestions, please contact Kelly Callahan or let Pastor Hahn know.
The CLC LWML is hosting a speaker: from the Dakota Woodlands on Saturday, May 14 at 9:30am to tell us about the work they do to provide a shelter and supportive services to homeless women and their families. All are invited to attend! 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 The CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE: will be having its first meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. We will be reviewing the constitution for possible updates. All are invited to attend. If you have any questions, contact Kelly Callahan (612-978-9634) LWML is collecting the following items: Most Needed: Baby wipes; Diapers (sizes 3-6), Paper Towel, & Disinfecting Wipes. Other Needs: New Towel Sets; Toilet Paper, Paper Napkins; 13 gal. Trash Bags, Baby Oil; Baby Powder; Shampoo/Conditioner; Liquid Hand Soap; Toothbrushes; Women’s Deodorant’ Bacitracin; new Shower Curtains, new Pillow Covers, new Brooms & Dustpans. You can also make a monetary donation, please make checks out to Dakota Woodlands and give to an LWNL officer (Eileen Gregory, Sue Nosbusch, or Joyce Swedean). Please leave this items in the laundry baskets in the Narthex by Sunday, May 22nd. The Trustees are looking for volunteers to help mow the church grounds. With enough helpers, each person may only have to mow about 4 times during the season. Most of the mowing is done with a large lawn tractor. Contact Jeff Aldinger for more info or to sign up to help.
LOOKING FORWARD
By the numbers
Have a little fun Trivia 1. What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the Desert? a. Beetles b. Locusts c. Horseflies d. Gnats 2. Who is Stephen in Acts of the Apostles? a. The first Martyr b. The first Apostle c. The first writer d. The first batpised 3. What tribe is Paul from?
a. Judah b. Ephraim c. Asher d. Benjamin 4. To what city was Saul (NT) traveling when he encountered a blinding light? a. Damascus b. Bethlehem c. Nazareth d. Rome 5. Which Gospel is written by a doctor? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. B, 2. A, 3. D, 4. A, 5. C