CHRIST’S MESSENGER Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool, Eagan MN
November 2017
FROM THE PASTOR To All Generations – A Letter from our District President
Church and Preschool
Staff
Friends in Christ,
Rev. David Hahn
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, from its very beginning, has always been a teaching church. Christian schools, Sunday schools, confirmation classes, youth and adult Bible studies, universities and seminaries are in our DNA. In our corner of the kingdom it can truly be said that the mission of Christ is a teaching mission.
Senior Pastor
Alex Mezeritski Director of Music
Wendy Ewald Director of Preschool
Judy Kaner Preschool Aide
Rhoda Houge Church Secretary
To strengthen our participation in the teaching mission of Christ, the Minnesota South District through its 2015 convention and Board of Directors has authorized the To All Generations appeal. Its theme verse says it so well: “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts” (Psalm 145:4). The saving gospel of Jesus Christ is for all people of all generations, and in every generation teaching from the Word of God had led to faith and life for eternity. We invite you get acquainted with the exciting initiatives of the To All Generations appeal. What initiatives are being supported by the To All Generations appeal? • Strengthen education ministries through grants allocated in the following areas: -
Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool 1930 Diffley Road Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: 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.
Enhance the quality of Lutheran schools and education ministries (birth high school) Encourage opportunities in parish education Plant new schools & early childhood centers Support educational leadership and continuing education
• Develop unified marketing strategies • Increase efforts toward parental choice in education As God blesses this special appeal, we in the Minnesota South District will better reach the hearts of those inside the church and out as we share Jesus’ love and forgiveness. We know that a gift to this campaign is a gift to all generations and invite you to join us. Rev. Dr. Dean Nadasdy - President, Minnesota South District
Celebration Sunday As part of the Celebration Service on Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th, there will be a special offering as we collect the "My Promise To The Lord" pledge sheets that were mailed out to the members of the church. If you did not receive one of these sheets or misplaced it, there will be more available to you at the beginning of the November 4th & 5th Worship Services. Lord, grant us the desire to give generously and cheerfully to You! Sunday Morning Bible Study - "The Joy Of Being A Church Member" There is great joy to be found in being a Church Member. But what is a Church Member? Is being a Church Member like being a member of one of the many clubs I already belong to or is it different? Are there membership dues? What am I obligated to do as a Church Member? Let's get together and share, read, and learn some of the answers to the many questions we have. The Bible Study will take place in the Fellowship Hall following a little fellowship time (Start time about
10:30am).