News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
VERSE of the Week: earth.”(Psalm 8:1) A Lesson About Faith Let's talk about faith. To do this, let's first think
May 22nd, 2016
“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the floor. The bottom is made entirely of glass. Even though the glass is an inch thick and 25 times stronger than the glass in a typical house window, it takes
about bridges. Special bridges. Bridges with glass
courage to overcome one's fear to walk across this
bottoms.
bridge.
One such bridge is the famous Skywalk Bridge
What is interesting is how people cross the bridge. Some
in the Grand Canyon National Park. Visitors can
get on their hands and knees and crawl across. Others grab the side
walk out on a glass-bottom platform that juts out
cables and walk in a shuffling manner, grasping the cables as they
into thin air more than 700 feet above the canyon
inch across. Still others walk confidently — but fast, preferably to
floor. It's beautiful and terrifying at the same time.
get across as soon as possible.
In your mind, you know the glass will support
Isn't this a good picture of faith? The just shall live by faith,
you, and that the structure is completely safe. But
the Bible says. We all agree. But sometimes, the life of faith
your heart doesn't quite embrace what the mind
seems like a glass-bottom bridge. We're terrified of all the
believes. Tourists report that their heart rates go
dangers we can see. We grasp on the "cables" that give us
up. Some sweat a bit. And many try not to look
comfort (God's word) or perhaps we crawl on our knees
down at their feet which seem to be suspended in
(prayer).
midair. Still, most people have faith. They walk out
We can trust the Designer and Builder. Jesus is the
on the glass and enjoy the remarkable vistas
Divine Architect. What he builds will endure. What he calls
created by God.
us to do, he will give us the power to accomplish.
Even scarier is a glass-bottom suspension bridge which opened only eight months ago in
By Timothy Merrill
China. At more than 900 feet long, it connects two
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canyon walls almost 600 feet above the canyon
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: to everyone who helped with Norman Discher’s funeral meal and reception last week!
Upcoming Meetings and Events Musicians Potluck: On Wednesday, May 25th at 6pm all musicians who have performed during church services or events are encouraged to attend the end-of-year celebration at the Gustafson’s house located at 4490 N. Mallard Trail, Eagan MN, 55122. Please bring a dish to share! If you need directions please call Tom or Tonia at 651-442-4490. Memorial Day Service: On Monday, May 30th there will be a short Memorial Day service in the church cemetery. In the event of rain, the service will take place in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you all there! The "Lead Like Jesus" study will begin 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. 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 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. 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. Who told Naaman to wash in the river Jordan seven times in order to cure his leprosy? (2 Kings 5:10) a. Elisha b. David c. Saul d. Jehu 2. How did John the Baptist describe the multiude who came out to be baptized? (Luke 3:7) a. Brood of Vipers b. Gang of Wolves c. Lost Flock of Sheep d. Innocent creatures of God 3. Who announce to Zachariah that his wife would bear John the Baptist? (Luke 1:13)
a. Gabriel b. Joseph c. God d. Mary, mother of Jesus 4. When they had heard of the adversity that had befallen Job, how many friends came to comfort him? (Job 2:11) a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 5. How many books of the Bible are named after women? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. A, 2. A, 3. A, 4. B, 5. B