News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
June 19th, 2016
VERSE of the Week:
"But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4:4-5) HAPPY FATHER’s DAY A lot of debate has gone into understanding St. Paul’s words: “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior” (Eph. 5:22-23- ESV). What this “headship” means is explained a couple verses later, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (v. 25). The husband and father is responsible to God for the care of his wife and family. Being the head of the home is not a matter of self-assertion but of self-sacrifice. The measure or guide of how husband and father is to “head” the house is the love and care that our Lord Jesus pours out on us, the Church. Someone has said the most important thing a father can do for his children is to demonstrate his love and admiration for their mother. Again and again that is played out in the lives of children and adolescents and dating couples – a feeling of security, a healthy pattern of interaction socially, a nurturing and respectful relationship with the opposite sex are all reflections of the love and admiration they saw dad demonstrate toward mom.
A few verses later (still in this section of “household duties”), Paul writes, “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (6:4). In place of “provoke,” the NIV has “exasperate.” The original word means “to make angry.” This is a tough one for children and dads. Who hasn’t been “provoked” by Dad – maybe because he’s too strict or simply out of touch? Don’t provoke them with unreasonable expectations. Don’t provoke them by showing no interest in them. Instead, while bringing up children in the true faith is a cooperative task for moms and dads, here bringing up children in the “discipline and instruction of the Lord” is placed squarely on Dad’s plate. Our hope and confidence is in the Fatherhood of God. It is God who in Christ has indeed loved us and given Himself into death for us. It is God our loving Father who brings us up in the discipline and instruction of His Word. His Word disciplines us in the ways of His will and instructs us in the wonders of His grace in Jesus. – Pastor Heggen.
Announcements HELP WANTED: We are looking for a part time office secretary to complete administrative duties at Christ Lutheran Church. We anticipate the position will include daily duties from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday, though we are open to negotiating the position days/hours. The office Secretary should have good computer skills, be able to complete multiple assignments and have a pleasant demeanor. A good background in word processing and powerpoint is needed to be successful in this position. The compensation is $15 per hour. If you are interested in this position, please contact Pastor Hahn. 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 19th with lesson 3. 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. Join Us on Sunday July 31st: Following the service on July 31st there will be two special presentations with a light meal. Ellen, Christopher, and Matho will be sharing their experiences at the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans and Hannah Hartog will be sharing her experiences from her mission trip in Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian Goulash and Pecan Pie will be served. These four are excited to share their experiences with the congregation and we hope to see you all there!
Get Involved 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! 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. 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
Have a little fun Trivia 1. For which type of tree was Lebanon well known? a. Oak b. Olive c. Ash d. Cedar 2. Name the three of Jesus Disciples whose names begin with “J”. a. Job, Joshua, John b. Jared, Jacob, Jehovah c. Judas, John, Joshua d. Jacob, John, Judas 3. In which book of the Bible do we read about Haman?
a. Ruth b. 1 Timothy c. Acts d. Esther 4. Where in the Bible are apples mentioned for the first time a. Genesis b. Exodus c. Psalms d. Proverbs 5. Who was Zippora? a. Potiphar’s wife b. David’s wife c. Cain’s daughter d. Moses’ wife
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