News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan
March 19, 2017
Verse of the Week: Romans 5:8
Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed His blood for me, Died that I might live on high, Lives that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am His, and He is mine. Oh, the height of Jesus’ love, Higher than the heav’ns above, Deeper than the depths of sea, Lasting as eternity! Love that found me—wondrous thought! Found me when I sought Him not. Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me; All my wants to Him are known, All my sorrows are His own. He sustains the hidden life Safe with Him from earthly strife. LSB 611; Text (sts. 1–5) and Music: Public domain Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
Don’t forget to pick up the latest Portals of Prayer on the table in the narthex! These short devotions and suggested Bible readings make it easy to have daily devotions, either alone or with your family. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
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.
A big THANK YOU to the LWML for providing the funds to put an Automatic Door Opener in the handicap restroom next to the preschool. This will make it much easier for people who need assistance to open to the door.
Don’t forget to direct Choice Dollars® Grant funding from Thrivent Financial through its Thrivent Choice® program can help support Christ Lutheran Church. Don’t let Choice Dollars expire. Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have Choice Dollars available have until March 31, 2017, to direct any remaining 2016 Choice Dollars. Help support Christ Lutheran Church. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more. Or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.
The Preschool needs Paper Towels and 3 ounce Dixie cups! Please bring them to the church! LADIES – Be sure to pick up the latest LWML Quarterly and the new edition of the District News on the LWML table. These are for all ladies, not just those who attend LWML meetings. See what your sisters in Christ are doing!
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.
Special services and events at Christ Lutheran during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Saturday evening non-traditional worship – 5:00 pm Sunday morning traditional worship – 9:00 am Ash Wednesday supper – 5:00-6:30 pm Wednesday Lenten services – 7:00 pm Each service in the series reveals in some way how Christ and His cross lead us to decide the path of God’s will in our many crossroads in life. Easter Cantata – Saturday, April 8 – 5:00 pm Palm Sunday breakfast – Sunday, April 9 – 10:00 am Holy Thursday Service – Thursday, April 13 – 7:00 pm Good Friday Service – Friday, April 14 – 7:00 pm Easter Services – Sunday, April 16 – 9:00 am
Pick up postcards about these services and events in the narthex to share with your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!
Easter Cantata Saturday, April 8, at 5:00 pm. The CLC choir will be presenting "Behold the Lamb!" – a musical and narrative journey that underscores the significant price that Jesus paid for our salvation. It recalls Israel's release from Egyptian bondage with the Passover Lamb, a foretelling of God's divine plan to provide the Holy Lamb as the ultimate sacrifice for our spiritual freedom. The despair of Christ's crucifixion eventually gives way to joy in a triumphant celebration of His resurrection!
The Worship Board is hosting an
Ice Cream Social after The Easter Cantata on Saturday, April 8 Be sure to stay and enjoy the treats and the fellowship!
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Saturday, April 8, at 10 A.M. 1930 Diffley Rd., Eagan (West Lot) Bring Your Own Basket! All ages welcome! Join us for fun! Visit www.christlutheraneagan.org/preschool to register by April 5th, 2017.
Our Gifts to the Lord Mar 8-12 General Fund Mar 6-10 Joyful Response Total
Attendance $2739.50 $ 510.00 $3249.50
Wednesday, March 8 Saturday Mar 11, 5:00pm Sunday, Mar 12, 9:00pm Total (weekend)
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