News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
Tricky Test Bases on Romans 3:21-15 "I am so ready for today!" Kenny rushed into his classroom. "Bring on the tests!" His teacher, Mr. Gibson, laughed. "Wow. You look more excited than most of the class." "That's because I'm going to ace these tests. I went to bed early, ate eggs and bacon for breakfast, have plenty of number two pencils, and studied all weekend." Mr. Gibson looked confused. "Studied? How can you study for achievement tests?" "I reviewed everything we learned this year," Kenny explained. "I looked over fractions, American history, and all the parts of speech. I know this stuff." "But that's not how standardized tests work, Kenny. You actually can't study for them, and no one gets all the questions right. These tests are to show the teachers how well you're learning."
May 1st, 2016
"Really?" Kenny thought about this. "If you can't ace these tests, what's the point in trying on them?" "Actually, achievement tests are a little like our lives as Christians We can never be perfect; only Jesus was perfect. Through His perfect life, death, and resurrection, we receive life and salvation. "You need to do the best possible job on the test. In the same way, as a response to Christ's work on our behalf, we try to live the best possible life, trusting Jesus to save us from our sins." "Huh. That actually makes sense." Kenny pulled out a pencil. "Now bring on the tests. I'm ready." By Christina Hergenrader Taken from My Devotions, Spring 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 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. Lutheran Witness subscriptions: It is that time of year again to renew your Lutheran Witness Subscription. If you would like a subscription please sign up in the Narthex by May 1st. Thanks! No Sunday School: Following the service today, Sunday May 1st. Thank You: Larry Sullwold, Dave Hoglund, Tom Gustafson, Carl Meyer and Tim Clawson for replacing the light fixtures in the fellowship hall. The new fixtures are brighter and are more energy efficient. While the rented lift was here, they also replaced burnt out ceiling fixture bulbs and emergency exit lights in the sanctuary and painted the cross above the front entrance.
Upcoming Meetings and Events 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 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. Spring Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday April 30th, starting at 9:00am. All are welcome to help spruce up the church grounds and remove that winter coat of dust. Both indoor and outdoor projects will be available. Lunch will be served. 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.
By the numbers
Have a little fun Trivia 1. Who witnessed Elijah being taken up to Heaven? (2 Kings 2: 1112) a. Elisha b. Jehoram c. Jehu d. Zechariah 2. What were the name of the rivers that went out from Eden? (Genesis 2:10-14)
a. The Nile, Phison, Gihon, and Tigris b. Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon, and Havilah c. Yangtze, Tigris, Euphrates, and Jordan d. Amazon, Mississippi, Seine, and Thames 3. How many troop sid Sennacherib lose at the siege of Jerusales? (2 Kings 19:35)
a. 0 b. 172,000 c. 185,000 d. 500,000 4. Who was the King of Isreal when David slew Goliath? (1 Samuel: 17) a. Ahab b. Baasha c. Jehu d. Saul 5. Where were the disciples first called Christians? (Acts 11:26) a. Antioch b. Jerusalem c. Cana d. Damascus
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. A, 2. B, 3. C, 4. D, 5. A