News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
July 10th, 2016
VERSE of the Week:
“…the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)
Something worth following During Jesus’ time on earth, He attracted a lot of attention. From the time of His first miracle at a wedding, people followed Him. When Jesus healed or helped someone, the crowds often grew larger. People anxious about their health, their loved ones, or their sins traveled to see and hear Jesus. They put aside other things in their busy lives, hoping for compassion and help from Him. Jesus blessed these followers. He fed them, taught them about God’s kingdom, and healed their illnesses. He even raised some of them from the dead! There was one place where not many people followed Jesus. When our Savior hung on the cross, most of His followers ran away. Perhaps they were afraid they would be lied about and brutally punished too. Perhaps they had trouble understanding how that man, nailed to the
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cross with criminals, could really be God’s Son. Maybe they felt that if Jesus dies, He would not be able to help them again. They should have stayed! For when He died, He gave them His best and most important gift. His death was not the end. Three days later, God raised Jesus from the grave. His resurrection was the beginning of new life and forgiveness of sins for a dying world. Now, two thousand years later, the Good News of God’s grace in Jesus still attracts people. Christ’s followers gather around crosses in churches and homes to read God’s Word and receive the Sacraments. They pray in Jesus’ name, confessing their sins and trusting in His promises. Through the work of Jesus on the cross, sinners find forgiveness of sins, help and healing for troubles, and hope for the future.
John 6:1-2
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 Constitution committee meeting: The next Constitution Committee meeting will be Tuesday, July 19 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 26th with a repeat of 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 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 July 3, 2016 General Fund June 27-July 1, 2016 Joyful Response* Total Weekly Need
Attendance
$3,177.50 Saturday July 2, 5:00pm $686 $685.00 Sunday July 3 9:00am $3,862.50 Sunday July 3, 2:00pm $6,935.00 Total
24 96 N/A 120
Have a little fun Trivia 1. What is the third book in the Old Testament? a. Numbers b. Exodus c. Joshua d. Leviticus 2. Which book is the longest in the Old Testament?
a. Job b. Genesis c. Psalms d. Joshua 3. What was King Solomon known for around the world? a. Strength b. Wisdom c. Good looks d. Humor
4. How many times did Peter deny Christ? a. 1 b. 7 c. 10 d. 3 5. How many apostles did Jesus have? a. 3 b. 10 c. 70 d. 12
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. D, 2. C, 3. B, 4. D, 5. D