News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan
October 15, 2017
Verse of the Week: Matthew 6:24
WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME WITH ALL ITS VAUNTED PLEASURE WHEN YOU, AND YOU ALONE, LORD JESUS, ARE MY TREASURE! YOU ONLY, DEAREST LORD, MY SOUL’S DELIGHT SHALL BE; YOU ARE MY PEACE, MY REST. WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME! THE WORLD SEEKS TO BE PRAISED AND HONORED BY THE MIGHTY YET NEVER ONCE REFLECTS THAT THEY ARE FRAIL AND FLIGHTY. BUT WHAT I TRULY PRIZE ABOVE ALL THINGS IS HE, MY JESUS, HE ALONE. WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME! THE WORLD SEEKS AFTER WEALTH AND ALL THAT MAMMON OFFERS YET NEVER IS CONTENT THOUGH GOLD SHOULD FILL ITS COFFERS. I HAVE A HIGHER GOOD, CONTENT WITH IT I’LL BE: MY JESUS IS MY WEALTH. WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME! WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME! MY JESUS IS MY TREASURE, MY LIFE, MY HEALTH, MY WEALTH, MY FRIEND, MY LOVE, MY PLEASURE, MY JOY, MY CROWN, MY ALL, MY BLISS ETERNALLY. ONCE MORE, THEN, I DECLARE: WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME! LSB 730: Text (sts. 1–4) and Music: Public domain Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
Our next church Voters’ Meeting is this Sunday, October 15, at 11:30 am. Don’t miss it!
Intergenerational Sunday School! This will be the last week of a 5-week Bible Study that includes all ages. Since this year marks the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, the topic is:
"What You Do and Don't Know About Martin Luther and the Reformation" We will be joining together (adults and children) for a fun filled, light-hearted, entertaining, and yet educational time, focusing upon Martin Luther and the Reformation. This week’s lesson is “Luther's Legacy.” You will learn something about Martin Luther and the Reformation that you have never heard before and have fun doing it.
New Portals of Prayer Available! Don’t forget to pick yours up from the table in the narthex today! Also, the October newsletter is available if you did not receive it via email.
Stewardship Emphasis in October In the coming weeks, we will have opportunity to hear more about God’s love and the gifts He gives. The theme, The Gift that Keeps on Giving, will help us focus more clearly on God’s love which is found in Jesus Christ, the greatest gift! These are the topics for the next two weeks: Sunday, October 15th - Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Sunday, October 22nd - Mission is the Heart of our Giving
Our Gifts to the Lord Oct 7-8 General Fund Oct 2-6 Joyful Response Total
Attendance $3233.00 $ 400.00 $3633.00
Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Total
20 102 122
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!
The Fall Red Cross Blood Drive will be Thursday, November 9th, 12:00 – 6:00 PM. Sign-up sheets will be available soon.
Bell Choir Has Begun – Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm Calling all bell ringers, and those who are interested, ages 10-110! Join us for the experience of praising God with ringing hand bells together. If you are new to this, we will teach you. You will love working together to ring praises to God!
Here’s a great movie you don’t want to miss! “Same Kind of Different as Me” Union Gospel Mission – Twin Cities – is sponsoring the showing of this movie at the Eagan Regal Cinema on Cliff Road beginning Wednesday, October 18. "SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME" is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Djimon Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Renee Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the most remarkable journey of their lives. Voight plays Hall's father, with whom he reconciles thanks to the revelations of his new life. PG-13 · 2017 · 1hr 59min · Drama
Polka Service and Bavarian Dinner All are welcome to attend the 14th annual Polka Service and Bavarian Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 28th, 2017 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. The worship service begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Bavarian Dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall ($9 per person). The meal features authentic German cuisine including garlic roasted pork, hot German potato salad, sauerkraut, root beer, and extravagant desserts. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. Please contact Carol Blase at 763-788-9427 for ticket information.
“Luther” – Concordia St. Paul Theatre Production October 26-29, 7:30 p.m LOCATION: E.M. Pearson Theatre, 312 Hamline Ave N, St. Paul TICKETS: $10 (Discounts available for students/seniors/children under 12) Church groups of 10 or more receive $5 tickets.
Tickets available at Ticketworks.com
Reformation 500 Worship Service at Concordia University October 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Reformation 500 weekend will be highlighted by a worship service in the Gangelhoff Center on Sunday, Oct. 29. The worship service will include a sermon from LCMS President Matthew Harrison, performances from mass youth and adult choirs (including members of our own choir), instrumental ensembles, and more.
“An American Portrait” – A Concert by Bells of the Lakes and the St. Olaf Handbell Ensemble Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at 7:30pm At Concordia - St. Paul’s Buetow Auditorium This is a remarkable combined concert featuring Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” performed by: Bells of the Lakes, St. Olaf Handbell Ensemble, and St. Olaf String Ensemble, with guest narrator Dr. Tom Ries from Concordia. Tickets are available online (www.BellsoftheLakes.org) Adults $25, Groups (10+) $15 each, Students/Seniors $15
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! Contact Human Care Board members Joyce Swedean, Eileen or Glenn Gregory for more information.