News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
July 3rd, 2016
VERSE of the Week:
“Far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” (Galatians 6:14) ONE NATION, UNDER God Historical revisionists have long tried to deny or obscure the fact that our nation was founded upon belief in God. Because our founding fathers are obviously no longer with us, the debate will probably continue to rage about exactly where they stood faith-wise. Were they committed Christians or simply theists (those who believe in God or a god) or deists (those who believe God created the world but takes no part in its functioning)? Consider these quotes: George Washington, first president. “It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.” “Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.” William Penn, founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. “If you are not governed by God, you will be ruled by tyrants.” Samuel Adams, one of our founding fathers. “The rights of the Colonists as Christians…may be best understood by reading and carefully studying the institution of the great Lawgiver and Head of the Christian Church, which are to be found clearly written and promulgated in the New Testament.” Benjamin Franklin, founding father, nicknamed “the First American” for his early campaigning for colonial unity. “Here is my creed. I believe in one God, the creator of the Universe. That he governs it by his Providence. That he ought to be worshipped.” John Adams, helped draft the Declaration of Independence, second president. “The Christian religion is, above all the religions that ever prevailed or existed in ancient or modern times, the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity, and humanity.” Thomas Jefferson, third president. “The Bible is the cornerstone of liberty. Students’ perusal of the sacred volume will make us better citizens.”
James Madison, fourth president. “We’ve staked the whole future of American civilization not on the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all our political institutions upon the capacity of each and all of us…to govern ourselves according to the commandments of God.” - 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 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.
Thank you A huge thank you goes out to the congregation and the staff at Camp Omega for a wonderful week of VBS. The kids had tons of fun along with the volunteers who helped them to stay on task to learn about God and have fun. There were 56 campers from the church and the community that were involved in this amazing week. Special thank you to Julia Bonewell, Melissa Clawson, Rebecca Hahn, Pastor Hahn, Christopher Hahn, Dick Bielenberg, Dick Swedean, Joysce Swedean, Judy Kaner, Kathy Heggen, and Lois Agrimson for helping throughout the week.
By the numbers
Have a little fun Trivia 1. How many people were saved on the ark? a. 4 b. 2 c. 8 d. 6 2. What was Jacob’s eldest son called?
a. Rueben b. Judah c. Joseph d. Asher 3. In which book of the bible do we read about Haman? a. Judges b. Ezra, c. Esther d. Acts
4. Who wrote the first 5 books of the Old Testament? a. Noah b. Abraham c. Adam d. Moses 5. Who was turned into a pillar of salt? a. Lot’s wife b. Ishmael’s wife c. Noah’s wife d. Moses’ wife
For Those Viewing Online: Christian Games for all ages http://christgaming.com/play-games/ Trivia Answers 1. C, 2. A, 3. C, 4. D, 5. A.