Apr 23 News & Announcements

News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan

April 23, 2017

Verse of the Week: Psalm 105:4

Seek where you may to find a way that leads to your salvation.

My heart is stilled, On Christ I build, He is the one foundation.

His Word is sure, His works endure; He overthrows all evil foes; Through Him I more than conquer.

Seek Him alone Who did atone, Who did your souls deliver.

O seek Him first, all you who thirst for grace that fails you never.

In every need Seek Him indeed; To every heart He will impart His blessings without measure.

My heart’s delight, my crown most bright, O Christ, my joy forever.

Not wealth nor pride nor fortune’s tide our bonds of love shall sever.

You are my Lord; Your precious Word Shall guide my way and help me stay Forever in Your presence.

LSB 557: Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, number 100012578.

Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

Pastor's Sunday Morning Bible Study - 10:30-11:15 "7 Christian Rules That Every Christian Ought To Break As Often As Possible" Based on the Book written by Jonathan Fisk This is the last Sunday for this series!

Special Guest next Sunday!

During the Bible Class hour, we will hear from Rev. William Utech, Assistant to the District President for Missions in the Minnesota South District of LCMS. In this position he works with pastors and congregations to plant new churches and begin new Gospel ministries that will introduce un-churched people to the person and work of Jesus. He encourages and promotes creative and new approaches to evangelism and outreach, and he facilitates the assessment and training of future church planters.

Rev. Utech will specifically be address the members of Christ concerning the new church incubator program, which CLC has made a commitment to participate. He will also share where the money goes that is sent to the District. Please make a point of staying after church to hear what he has to share!

Preschool Envelope Fundraiser is going on right now! Envelopes are available on the desk in the narthex. Please take an envelope with a number of your choosing. Return the envelope with that amount of money inside any time between now and May 26. This is the preschool's only fundraiser and provides money to update the toys, furniture, and provide extending activities through in-house field trips. Thank you for your continuing support!

The Preschool Director Search Committee Update The committee has assembled a job description and posted ads for those interested in pursuing the position of Preschool Director/Teacher at Christ Lutheran Preschool. Currently there are 12 resumes to go through and interviews to be scheduled. We will attempt to have all interviews scheduled by Memorial Day. The committee is putting together a list of questions for the interviews. We are still looking for more applicants for this position so if you know of anyone who may be interested please contact Pastor Hahn or look at the church website [christlutheraneagan.org] for more details.

The Red Cross Blood Drive will be Tuesday, May 9, from 12-6pm. If you are able to give blood, this is such an important way to help others who need it so badly. Please consider doing this and encourage others as well!

Concert of Sacred Music Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 pm St. James Lutheran Church 460 W. Annapolis St. West St. Paul

The church choirs of the SE Suburban Circuit of the MN South District LCMS will present a Concert of Sacred Music and Scripture on April 26. The program will feature church choirs and their pastor and will also include congregational singing. A mass choir will sing a new arrangement of Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. A reception will follow. Everyone is welcome! Please invite family and friends!

Guest Readers Wanted!

The preschool is looking for guest readers to come in on a Thursday or Friday at 11:30 and read a story to the children. This is a great opportunity to get to know the children in the preschool. A sign-up sheet in on the Parent Board outside the preschool classroom.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Farmington is having their Spring Fair on Saturday, April 29th from 5:00-7:00 pm. There will be hot roast beef sandwiches, kids’ carnival, bake sale, country store, and country music

by The Country Three. More information is on the poster in the narthex.

S.A.G.E.S., the Older Adult Ministry of the MN South District, is having their gathering May 1-2 at the Best Western in Mankato.

Special guest speaker will be Dr. Rich Bimler, author of “Joyfully Aging” and many other inspirational books and materials. This will be a great event you won’t want to miss! See the posters in the narthex for more information or talk to Dick or Joyce Swedean.

Our Gifts to the Lord

Attendance

April 13-16 General Fund

$8320.50

Maundy Thursday, Apr 13

April 10-14 Joyful Response Total

$ 570.00 $8890.50

Good Friday, Apr 14 Easter Sunday, Apr 16

58 84 232

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Mission Trip to Macedonia!

Hannah Hartog is taking another trip with Habitat for Humanity – this time to Macedonia with 24 other team members to build apartment complexes in Veles. She will be there June 9-17. Hannah is covering most of the expenses herself (including her airfare and other trip costs), but she still needs $425. Any amount donated would be very much appreciated. You can either write a check to Hannah Hartog or donate the money at her fundraising page: https://share.habitat.org/hannahhartog-gvt17703.

Also, keep Hannah in your prayers as she prepares for her trip. We look forward to her sharing about it after she returns!

CLC’s Spring Clean-Up Day is Saturday, May 6th, 9:00am.

Your help is need to take care of indoor and outdoor cleaning and maintenance. Time to make the church look fresh, clean, and inviting! (Rain day is May 13.)

Preschool Open House and STEM program – May 10th, 6:00 pm On May 10th Curious Minds will be coming to the preschool to present a night of STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) at 6 pm. This will also serve as an open house. Even if you do not have a preschooler, please come and join us for this fun event. It will be a great opportunity for the congregation to meet the families. Preschool and church growth is about making connections.

Please come and connect with the families!