News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
May 8th, 2016
VERSE of the Week:
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell
in unity!” (Psalm 133:1) THE HEART OF THE HOME “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.’ Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:10-12, 28-30. What can we say about the woman various translations describe as an excellent wife (ESV), a capable wife (NRSV), a good wife (RSV), a wife of noble character (NIV), a virtuous woman (KJV)? First, the Christian wife and mother provides the setting for family life. Her husband trusts in her – a word which means confidence and pride as well as a lack of suspicion. The rest of Prov. 31 describes her as actively involved in the world – business, buying and selling, community service, providing clothing for her family, and teaching. The Christian wife and mother is available to her children. So much of a child’s sense of worth and security comes from being able to share with someone important – often Mom, the triumphs and defeats, the joys and pains of the day. The “excellent wife” is also available to her husband. I suppose there might be some debate about how many husbands would think first of sexuality, but
hopefully there’s no debate about the importance of the wife being available to talk to her husband about the various needs and challenges that life throws our way in families. Second, the Christian wife and mother is sensitive to relationships. The husband described in Prov. 31 is strong. He is known as he sits with the elders at the city gates. But she is the linchpin of the home. She holds it together despite the hectic pace that led one mother to observe, “Having children is like having a bowling alley installed in your brain.” With her love and encouragement, she is supportive of her husband so he can fulfill his duties. She is supportive of her children – not to the point of being what today is called “a helicopter parent,” hovering over her children and running interference in every possible conflict with friends, teachers, and even employers, but by providing a foundation of love, care, and understanding. Third, the Christian wife and mother – along with her husband – is a mediator of God’s wisdom. She and her husband lead by example. An old saying reminds us that “a child can’t be what he or she hasn’t seen.” As parents share God’s wisdom, they need to show the way. Children learn what they see in their parents. They learn to respect and honor others, they learn to speak and to live with integrity when they see those virtues demonstrated at home. Martin Luther wrote, “Let the wife make her husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.” – Pastor Heggen.
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: 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 "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 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 is the only woman mentioned in Paul’s letter to Philemon (Philemon 2) a. Rhoda b. Phebe c. Drusilla d. Apphia 2. Which disciples witnessed Jesus’ Transfiguration? (Matthew 17:1-2, Mark 9:2, Luke 9:28-29)
a. Peter, James, John, & Matthew b. James, John, Matthew, and Luke c. Peter, James, & John d. Matthew, Mark, & Luke 3. James, the brother of John, was the first Apostle martyred. How was he killed?
a. The guillotine b. A sword c. Stoned to death d. Trampled 4. What did Paul say was the fulfillment of the Law? (Romans 13:10) a. Love b. Death c. Salvation d. Judgement 5. How many loaves and fish were used to feed the 5,000? (Mark 6:41, Matthew 14:17. John 6:9, Luke 9:13) a. 5 loaves & 2 fish b. 2 fish & 5 loaves c. 10 loaves and 8 fish d. 8 loaves and 10 fish
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. D, 2. C, 3. B, 4. A, 5. A