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News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan

February 19, 2017

Verse of the Week:

Rise, shine, you people! Christ the Lord has entered Our human story; God in Him is centered.

He comes to us, by death and sin surrounded, With grace unbounded.

See how He sends the powers of evil reeling; He brings us freedom, light and life and healing.

All men and women, who by guilt are driven, Now are forgiven.

Tell how the Father sent His Son to save us.

Tell of the Son, who life and freedom gave us.

Tell how the Spirit calls from every nation His new creation.

LSB 825; Text: Š 1974 Augsburg Publishing House Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, number 100012578.; admin. Augsburg Fortress Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, number 100012578. Created by Lutheran Service Builder Š 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 1. Never follow a rule that follows your liver, your heart, your pancreas, or any other bodily organ that could conceivably have its mind changed by the shifting of the wind.

2. Never follow a rule that wasn't written in stone a very, very long time ago (doubly so if the grass is always greener on the other side because it's made of plastic).

3. Never follow a rule because it makes sense (especially if it promises to work because it makes sense [and especially, especially if it either contains the words "spirit-led" or can be entirely explained by a petri dish full of midi-chlorians]).

4. Never follow a rule because it benefits you now (and if it mentions "abundance," run screaming from the room).

5. Never follow a rule that has to start over (again and again... and again...) again.

6. Never follow a rule that doesn't like rules.

7. Never follow a rule in order to justify yourself. Seriously.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! It is today announced to Christ Lutheran Church and Cyprus School of Music that those members who assisted with and/or supported in any way the Renaissance Faire are – AMAZING! BLESSINGS! CARING! DEVOTED! ENTERTAINING! FRIENDLY! GENEROUS! HAPPY! INCREDIBLE! JEWELS! KINDHEARTED! LOVING! MARVELOUS! NEIGHBORLY! OUTSTANDING! PLEASANT! QUALITY! REFRESHING! SAINTS! THOUGHTFUL! UNIQUE! VALIANT! WILLING! X-CEPTIONAL! YOKED! & ZANY!

We declare to you our sincerest and deepest gratitude!

Kelly Callahan and Alex Mezeritski Board of Worship

Two new couples are joining Christ Lutheran Church!

John & Beth Gehrke and Daren & Mary Gangelhoff We welcome you, and we are so glad you are part of our fellowship!

Preschool Accreditation Update: The accreditation process is going well. So far 5 out of the 7 standard committees have met and completed their work. I am working on typing up the comments and finishing collecting the documentation required for each standard. Soon I will begin sending the completed standards to my accreditation coach for final approval. Thank you to everyone who is helping with this process, either through committees and/or prayers. God is good! (Michele Lukanen, Preschool Director)

Eagan Community Connections is Saturday, March 4, from 12-4 pm at the Eagan Community Center. This event is in place of the Streets Alive event that is held everyother-year. Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool will once again have a booth at the event. If you are able and willing to help man the booth that day, please contact Michele Lukanen.

Pastor Hahn is looking for a male to be part of the Wednesday evening Lenten services. It involves a scripted dialogue with Pastor. Please let him know if you are interested.

Transportation Needed – A CLC couple needs help getting from Eagan to Farmington and back once a week. A larger car or van is necessary. Please contact the church office if you can help. (651-454-4091)

Our Gifts to the Lord Feb 11/12 General Fund Feb 6-19 Joyful Response Total

Attendance $3391.50 $ 535.00 $3926.50

Saturday Feb 11, 5:00pm Sunday, Feb 12, 9:00pm Anyuak, 2:00pm Total

23 82 N/A 105

2017 LENT DEVOTIONS

Once again, Lutheran Indian Ministries have a great devotional booklet available for the Lenten season. Be sure to pick one up from the table in the Narthex to strengthen your walk with Jesus throughout the 40 days of Lent this year.

Time to sign up for Easter Flowers!

Lilies $8.00

Tulips $8.00

Chrysanthemums $8.00

Hydrangeas $15.00

See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Last day to order is April 2.

Prayer for Peace (from the Lutheran Service Book)

O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.