News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
June 12th, 2016
VERSE of the Week:
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live but, Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." (Galatians 2:20) Declutter Don't own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see your house catch fire. —Wendell Berry (Prayers and Sayings of The Mad Farmer) Do you have concerns about clutter? Most people do. In fact, so many people have a problem with clutter that now there are experts whose job it is to help people
the apostle Paul is talking about in today's reading from Colossians. In fact, he says that there are some things we need to "get rid of (v. 8). What do you think he means? What do we need to get rid of? He reminds us that those who are living in Christ must "get rid of things like "anger, wrath, malice, slander and abusive language" (v. 9). Well, I should think so! How can a person who is living in
declutter their lives. Here is some advice from the "declutter" experts:
Declutter for 15 minutes every day. Don't allow stuff into your apartment or house in
the first place.
must be put away, thrown out, tossed to the garbage! If our spiritual lives need to be decluttered, these are some things to get rid of. And it's best not to let them in the "house" in the first place. There should be no room for anger or malice in a
Clothing rule: If you have not worn an item in six
person who is following Jesus. Some things we may need to
Have someone you trust help you go through
things.
How can a godly person use "abusive language"? These things
Donate things you're decluttering.
months, give it away.
Christ be a person who habitually is angry and wrathful?
Donate (look around and give away stuff you no
longer are attached to). I bring this up because our emotional and spiritual lives need to be decluttered as well. In fact, this is what
throw out. But we'll want to keep patience, kindness and love, won't we? These are things that one can never have too much of! —Timothy Merrill, Home Touch Ministries, July 31 Devotion © 2016 CHI, 23A Market, Unit 1, Beaufort, SC 29906-9184. 1-800-992-2144. Visit us at: HomeTouchMinistry.com. 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.
“Lead Like JESUS BIBLE Study UPDATES� are available every other week on the church website. Pastor will post a brief synopsis of the lesson for anyone who could not attend. The updates are located under the Adult Education link within the Worship tab on the website navigation bar. The Human Care Board is sponsoring a food drive during the month of July. The food will be distributed through the open door pantry in Eagan. With summer upon on there is an increased need for food as children are home from school. Please find the list of items needed on the narthex table outside the church office. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Larson at 651797-4493. Thank you for your support! Preschool Envelope Fundraiser: Thank you to those who have donated so far to the preschool's envelope fundraiser. At this time we have raised over $2700. God is good! There are still a few enveloped in the narthex on the desk if you would like to still donate. You can donate alone or work with another person/family to put together the amount on the envelope. Envelopes can go in the green container marked "Donations" on the desk. Again, thank you for supporting the preschool.
Upcoming Meetings and Events Vacation Bible School: VBS this year will be June 27-July 1. Preschool age will attend 9 am - 12 pm all five days. Elementary age will attend 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday and 9 am - 12 pm on Friday. The cost is $20 per preschooler, $25 per elementary child, and a $50 maximum per family. Please see the bulletin board in the narthex to see what the children will be doing each day and to see what mission project they will be supporting. Constitution committee meeting: The next Constitution Committee meeting will be Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00. All are welcome to attend, or you may send your concerns to Kelly Callahan at lovelandexpress2@gmail.com. The "Lead Like Jesus" study will continue on Sunday, June 12th with lesson 2. 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.
Get Involved Free Loaves & Fishes Community Meals: The Loaves & Fishes site in Eagan serves about 700 free, hot meals every month. EVERYONE is welcome to share a meal and fellowship with people from the community - no questions asked! Loaves & Fishes is inviting you to come share a meal and fellowship. The Community Meals are every Monday through Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Easter Lutheran Church (4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, corner of Pilot Knob and Cliff). Also, please consider volunteering at the meals. Food, planning, and an on-site chef are provided by Loaves & Fishes. However, volunteers make this program possible by preparing, serving, and cleaning up after the meal. One team prepares and cooks the meal (2:30-5 p.m.) and another team serves and cleans up (5-7:30 p.m.). Visit loavesandfishesmn.org/southern-suburbs and click on “Easter Lutheran� to sign up to help. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly GreeneDeLanghe at easterlutheran@loavesandfishesmn.org or 651-452-3680. Volunteers Needed: There is still room for more volunteers for VBS. There is a sign-up sheet in the hallway near the Prayer Room. Volunteers are needed to greet families, help with registration, and be with the children during the day. Snack Supplies Needed: On the bulletin board near the prayer room is a list of snack supplies needed. Please take a Post-It note of your choice and bring the supply back by Sunday, June 26. Thank you! 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.
By the numbers
Our Gifts to the Lord June 6, 2016 General Fund May 30- June 5, 2016 Joyful Response* Total Weekly Need
Attendance
$5,134.76 Saturday June 4, 5:00pm $685.00 Sunday June 5, 9:00am $5,819.76 Sunday June 6, 2:00pm $6,935.00 Total
17 102 N/A 119
Have a little fun Trivia 1. How many persons were saved on the ark? a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9 2. Name the three Israelite Kings. a. Saul, Abraham, David b. Solomon, David, Saul c. David, Elijah, Aaron d. Rameses, Elijah, Job 3. What was the name of the first tool maker in the Bible? (Genesis 4:22)
a. Tubalkain b. Jabal c. Jubal d. Naamah 4. Where is Satan’s Throne? (Revelations 2: 12-13) a. Hell b. Purgatory c. The church of Sardis d. Jupiter 5. Which spirit possessed the girl in Philippi? (Acts 16:16-18) a. Vengeance b. Lust c. Greed d. Divination
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. B, 5. D.