April 2017 Newsletter

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CHRIST’S MESSENGER Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool, Eagan, MN

April, 2017

FROM THE PASTOR by Pastor Hahn Church and Preschool

Staff Rev. David Hahn Senior Pastor

Rev. Michael Heggen Visitation Pastor

Alex Mezeritski Director of Music

Michele Lukanen Director of Preschool

Julia Bonewell Preschool Teacher

Judy Kaner Preschool Aide

Rhoda Houge Church Secretary

Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool 1930 Diffley Road Eagan, MN 55122 Church: 651-454-4091 christlutheraneagan@outlook.com www.christlutheraneagan.org Christ Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church is a growing body of believers in Jesus Christ, sharing the love, word, and grace of God with our family, community, and world.

At The Crossroads: A Holy Week (Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday) Invitation Join us for a special service for Palm Sunday on Sunday, April 9th at 9am. In this service we remember that when Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time amid palm branches and praises, He knows the suffering that awaits Him there, yet He does not turn back. In the observance of this remarkable day, we come to see as well that though we know suffering is part of being a follower of Christ, we must carry on for Him. The service includes a dialog with Simon the Zealot as we approach the crossroads of suffering with courage and strength. Following the service will be a breakfast fellowship time with eggs, hash browns, other goodies prepared and served by the elders and the youth. There will not be a service Wednesday, April 12th but remember to join us for a special service for Maundy Thursday on Thursday, April 13th at 7pm. In this service we remember that when Jesus institutes the first Lord’s Supper, He grants forgiveness to His disciples through the bread and wine. When we receive the bread and wine of Communion in remembrance of Him, we receive that same forgiveness and in turn forgive others. The service includes a dialog with two struggling modern-day neighbors, Tom and Marie, as we approach the crossroads of forgiveness with reverence and relief. Then on Friday, April 14th at 7pm. join us for a special service for Good Friday. In this service we are reminded that when Jesus is on the cross, He accepts the power of death upon Himself and does not turn away from it. We, too, must face death when it comes and not turn away from it, knowing that His salvation awaits us on the other side. The service includes a dialog with Mary, the mother of Jesus, as we approach the crossroads of death with the certain hope of everlasting life through Christ and His cross. And don't forget to join us for a special service of celebration for Easter Sunday, on Sunday, April 16th at 9am. In this service we recall that after the risen Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, she responds by telling the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” We who know that our Redeemer lives must share that news with others too. The service includes a dialog with Mary Magdalene and hymns that help us to fix our eyes on the crossroads of life at the threshold of heaven, where our risen Lord is eager to escort us into eternity.


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