News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan
November 5, 2017
Verse of the Week: 1 John 3:1
Children of the heav’nly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given. God His own doth tend and nourish; In His holy courts they flourish. From all evil things He spares them; In His mighty arms He bears them. Neither life nor death shall ever From the Lord His children sever; Unto them His grace He showeth, And their sorrows all He knoweth. Though He giveth or He taketh, God His children ne’er forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely To preserve them pure and holy. LSB 725; Text: © Augsburg Publishing House Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, number 100012578. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
Starting this week - 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.
The account of "God Gives the Law" is the Sunday School lesson for November 5th. The children will learn that the Law was given through Moses, but grace and mercy came through Jesus Christ. God commands that we love Him, and the Law shows us our sin when we fail to keep His commands. But, though we sin much, daily we have God's forgiveness because of Christ, His Son.
Stewardship Emphasis – Faith Promise Sheets After hearing the messages on The Gift that Keeps on Giving, it’s time to return the Faith Promise sheets that have been mailed to members of the church on November 4th and 5th. Please prayerfully consider how you can help the work of Christ Lutheran Church!
The Board of Human Care is updating their records of Veterans in our congregation. If you are a Veteran or know of a member who is a Veteran, we ask that you make sure the name is on the Veterans list found on the bulletin board located in the hallway leading to the Fellowship Hall. If the name isn't on there, please call the church office by November 1st so it can be added. Thank You!
Preschool Book Fair Sunday, Nov. 5 - Tuesday, Nov. 7 (Books will be set up after church on Sunday.)
Books delivered before Christmas! Once $250.00 worth of books has been purchased, the preschool will earn 50% of the money back in books. This is a great way to increase our library resources. Online orders accepted one week after the fair. (More information in the November newsletter.)
The Fall Red Cross Blood Drive will be Thursday, November 9th, 12:00 – 6:00 PM. A sign-up sheet are in the Narthex.
The Altar Guild will be meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9th, at 5:00 pm at the Perkins in Eagan. All are welcome! Please join us. We could use more members to help us serve the church in this important way!
WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! Help the Minnesota South District pack 750,000 meals and feed 2,000+ children for one year! Christ Lutheran is scheduled to work on Saturday, November 11, 2017 9:00 – 11:00 am At the Ganglehoff Center, 235 Hamline Ave. Concordia University, St. Paul Sign-up sheet in the narthex or call the church office! Contact Human Care Board members Joyce Swedean, Eileen or Glenn Gregory for more information.
Order your Poinsettias Today! It’s not too soon to think about Christmas because poinsettia orders have to be in by November 19! For just $10, you can choose between red, pink, or white. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex near the flower chart. You may specify to give a poinsettia in honor f in memory of a loved one. Please print clearly, and make your checks payable to Christ Lutheran Church. Note “poinsettia” on the memo line. If you can’t make it to church to sign up, just call the church office – 651-454-4091. Poinsettias are always so beautiful in the church at Christmas!
Our Gifts to the Lord Oct 28, 29 General Fund Oct 23-27 Joyful Response Total
Attendance $3000.10 $ 410.00 $3410.10
Saturday, October 28 Sunday, October 29 Total
21 80 101
November Food Drive for the Open Door LWML is once again sponsoring a Food Drive in November from Oct. 28 through Dec. 3. Please bring food items to the LWML table in the narthex, or you can make a check out to The Open Door and place it in the wooden box marked Food Pantry on the LWML table. Grocery gift cards are also appreciated!
Also needed: • oatmeal • rice: brown or white • pasta: white, whole wheat • dried beans: black, pinto • vegetable and olive oils • cereal • flour: white, wheat, mesa • canned fruit • canned vegetables
• diced tomatoes • sugar: brown, white, powdered • pancake mix & syrup • macaroni and cheese • hearty soups • ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, hot sauce • salsa, soy sauce
Glad Tidings of Great Joy – 2017 Christmas Concert Celebrate Christmas with Concordia St. Paul at the annual Fine & Performing Arts Christmas Concert.
Friday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 3 p.m.
Tickets at ticketworks.com or 612-343-3390. Adults: $15; Student/Senior: $12 Location: Buetow Music Center Auditorium, 300 Hamline Ave.