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News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan

August 27, 2017

Verse of the Week: Matthew 16:19

“As surely as I live,” God said, “I would not see the sinner dead.

I want him turned from error’s ways, Repentant, living endless days.”

And so our Lord gave this command: “Go forth and preach in every land; Bestow on all My pardoning grace Who will repent and mend their ways.

“All those whose sins you thus remit I truly pardon and acquit, And those whose sins you will retain Condemned and guilty shall remain.

“What you will bind, that bound shall be; What you will loose, that shall be free; To My dear Church the keys are given To open, close the gates of heaven.”

All praise to You, O Christ, shall be For absolution full and free, In which You show Your richest grace; From false indulgence guard our race.

Praise God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As was, is now, and so shall be World without end, eternally!

LSB 614; Text and Music: Public domain Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

Due to building codes, the automatic doors at the entrance are programmed so that one has to close before the other one opens. Both doors will open after the button is pushed, but you will have to wait for the second one to open. Do not push the button between the doors except in case of emergency. Appropriate signage will soon be up to help with the use of the new doors.

Cottage Meetings at CLC Last Summer Cottage Meeting, Sunday, August 27, at 10:30am!

As part of Christ Lutheran Church's on-going Reconciliation (healing of broken relationships) Effort we are providing opportunities to talk openly with one another and focus upon healing broken relationships, both our relationship with God and our relationship with one another. As we seek healing the Cottage Meetings provide an opportunity to get to know one another better as brothers and sisters in Christ. The Cottage Meetings also provide opportunity to dream together as we move toward a preferred future at Christ Lutheran Church.

POBLO International is in the process of establishing a 2nd International Friendship Center at Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Burnsville. They are looking for a few individuals that would be willing to attend one training seminar and then give one hour a week to help. This is an opportunity to show the love of Christ to someone who can use a smile and a welcome.

Training meeting for all volunteers interested in helping with POBLO International is Saturday, September 2, 10:00 at Ascension Lutheran Church. It will last approximately 2 hours.

ANYONE who would just like to learn more at POBLO is also invited to attend. You DO NOT have to want to volunteer to attend this training. It will be very informative on how to interact with the changing community we live in.

There are flyers on the front table in the Narthex – please take one and consider this opportunity. We have some people already interested in helping – please join us! Any questions, please contact Pastor Hahn or Karra Hartog.

LIFE Groups Starting Up Again in September First – a special presentation on Monday September 11, 2017 at 6:30pm by Judy Slegh at Eagan Pointe.

Judy is with Nephros ministries, which is connected with Angel Tree Ministries. She will share with us the need for writing letters to send to prison inmates, including guidelines for how to do this, what is acceptable, and how it works. She will tell us how to get on board if we want to make this a part of our LIFE groups. Anyone not in a LIFE Group may join us. Just let us know so we are prepared for the number attending. Call Sharonlee, 952-431-1865 and leave a message.

You will be hearing more about the LIFE groups as to which groups meet where, when, the type of group (women, men and mixed), and their study for the fall in September. We invite anyone who wants to study God’s word, fellowship and pray with us, and serve an amazing Lord to join us. To God be the Glory!

Try Something New To Serve at CLC! Opportunities Abound!

Monitor Techs – Needed at either worship service. Very little computer experience is needed, and training is available.

Part Time Sunday School Help – We need 5 exuberant individuals who would be willing to help plan and participate in the leadership for a 5-week Intergenerational Sunday School experience beginning in September. The lessons involve Powerpoint, skits, crafts, music, etc.

Anyuak Sunday School Help Needed – Do you love working with children? We need a few people to Sunday School with lessons and activities for the children during the Sunday afternoon Anyuak services.

There are currently around 17 Anyuak children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been attending on a regular basis. They meet every Sunday except for the last Sunday of the month. We are hoping to begin this Anyuak Sunday School on September 10th.

Stewardship Emphasis Help Needed – There is a need for 3-4 individuals who would like to help plan and promote "The Gift That Keeps on Giving" (this year's stewardship emphasis). Since there is no one currently on the Board of Stewardship, we need volunteers to step up and serve this short term event.

Volunteer Youth Group Leaders Needed – There is a need to find 1 or 2 individuals who would volunteer their time to help grow our Youth Group. If you have a love for youth (6th - 12th graders), then you would be perfect.

Church Council and Board Positions Needed to be Filled:  Congregational Chairperson  Congregational Secretary  Board of Education (currently vacant)  Board of Youth (currently vacant)  Board of Evangelism (currently vacant)  Board of Stewardship (currently vacant) It is time to search your heart for service to the Lord in an area of leadership at Christ Lutheran Church.

We are right now in a NEED time. Pray about it. If you are interested or the Lord is leading you toward serving in this capacity contact our current Congregational Vice-Chairperson (Karra Hartog) or Pastor Hahn. Please also give your ideas if you think someone in the church would fit well in any of these positions.

Our Gifts to the Lord August 19/20 General Fund Aug 14-18 Joyful Response Total

Attendance $7952.00 $1035.00 $8987.00

Saturday, August 12 Sunday, August 13 Total

29 82 111

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10th WORSHIP: 9:00 A.M. FELLOWSHIP: Immediately following the service – donuts, coffee, and water served in the Fellowship Hall

EDUCATION HOUR: 10:30-11:30 A.M. Fellowship Hall This is the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, so beginning Rally Day and ending October 29 (no class on October 22nd) we will be doing a 5-week study for all ages (children through adults) entitled “What You Do or Don’t Know About Martin Luther and the Reformation.” You do not want to miss this study!

CONGREGATIONAL POTLUCK: 11:45 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall Plates, utensils, beverages, napkins will be provided. We also will have the refrigerator and warming ovens available to keep food cold or warm during the morning.

If your last name begins with the letters A-D and R-V please bring a Hot Dish.

If your last name begins with the letters E-H and M-Q please bring a Salad, and if you last name begins with the letters I-L and W-Z please bring a Dessert.

We hope you will join us for this wonderful day of CELEBRATION and FELLOWSHIP! You might even go home with a prize!

Reformation Heritage Lecture Series At Concordia University, St. Paul Tuesday, August 29, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rev. Dr. Andrew H. Bartelt, Theology Professor at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, is the featured speaker at the annual Reformation Heritage Lecture Series, Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Buenger Education Center on the CSP campus. This event is free and open to the public.

Presentation title: After 500 Years, Does Lutheranism Still Matter?

As we mark 500 years since the Reformation, how might the unique strengths of Lutheran theology serve the mission of God’s kingdom come in Jesus Christ—and indeed will they?

A Visit with Katharina Luther Prepare for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation by attending "A Visit with Katharina Luther" on Thursday, September 14, in the Black Box Theatre at Concordia University, St. Paul (312 Hamline Ave. N). This one-hour portrayal by Alicia Winget is free and open to the public. Reserve seating is available by contacting Jane at 651-641-8393 or jwilke@csp.edu.

See a preview at http://www.katharinalutherpresentation.com/.