News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
October 23, 2016
Verse of the Week:
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way; When sorrows, like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate And hath shed His own blood for my soul. He lives—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought; My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! And, Lord, haste the day when our faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend; Even so it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul. LSB 763 Text (sts. 1, ref, 2–4) and Music: Public domain Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
VOTERS’ MEETING – This Sunday! Oct. 23 – 11:30am (after Bible Class) This is a very important meeting with election of officers and those serving on the Boards of Christ Lutheran Church. Please look again at the article that was in the October Newsletter about the many opportunities to serve your church. We all need to be part of the church to be effective in moving forward in God’s Kingdom. Please consider how you can use your gifts to help. Contact a member of the Church Council. They will also be contacting many of our members in the next few weeks. In addition to electing officers and approving new members of the Boards and Committees for 2017 at this meeting, some changes to the Constitution will be presented for discussion. These changes need to be presented three times before we can vote on them. The changes include: - Women to be included for the Officer positions (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) - Bylaw, Article III-C – Change “Chairman” to “Chairperson” in the two places where it appears - Bylaw Article IV-B – End the sentence with “twenty-one years of age.” - Bylaw Article VI-A – In paragraphs 1 & 5 change “Chairman” to “Chairperson”
ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets Sundays at 10:15. Our series on "Biblical Stewardship Principles" continues with today's focus: God's stewards are in the world, but not of the world; and God's stewards are loved and loving. Join us right after coffee fellowship. The Trustee’s would like to thank all those who helped beautify the church and church grounds this past Saturday, October 15th. We had fun doing some hard work on a warm fall day and enjoyed some fellowship and a lunch. As the growing season comes to an end, we’d also like to extend a special thank you to Don Roemhildt and Tom Gustafson for maintenance, repairs and upkeep on the lawn equipment this year.
Eagan Halloween Hodgepodge is coming up on October 30th at the Eagan Community Center. Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool will be handing out candy and information during the event. We need your help. The event runs from 3 pm until 7 pm. Please see Michele Lukanen (michele.clc@live.com) if you would like to volunteer to help for an hour or two. This is a great opportunity to share God's love with the residents of Eagan! The next Red Cross Blood Drive is coming soon – Thursday, November 10, from 12-6 pm. There will be sign-up sheets at church in the next few weeks. Mark it on your calendar today! The 26th Annual Holiday Boutique will be held at Christ Lutheran on Saturday, Nov. 5th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please plan to join us for crafts, vendors, bake sale, as well as breakfast and lunch items. Please consider donating to the bake sale. Home canned items, breads, pies, bars, cookies are great items. Pies and breads can be individually wrapped. We will package bars and cookies, as we will sell them in different quantities. Please label your items, such as “Banana Bread.” We will price all items. You can bring your Items to the church Friday afternoon or Saturday morning by 8:45 am. Thank you for supporting our boutique, and we hope to see you there! Also, tables are available for $25.00 by contacting Eileen Gregory at 952-469-6552 or glenn_eileen@frontiernet.net
Christmas Tea Save the date – December 10! More information in the November Newsletter!
Paint and Praise Night! Friday, November 18 6:00 – 8:00 pm In the church fellowship hall Take home a finished painting that you have done yourself! Supplies are furnished, and you will be taught how to do it by a qualified and gifted instructor. Cost is $35.00 Open to all – bring a friend or two! Also bring a snack to share. Sign-up will be on the bulletin board after Oct. 28. Don’t miss this fun activity!
Help beautify the church on Sunday morning! No one has signed up for altar flowers on the following dates: Oct. 30 (Reformation Sunday), Nov. 6 (All Saints Sunday), Nov. 27th, Dec. 4, and Dec. 11. Take a look at the signup sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex or call the church office. One arrangement is $22.00.
Our Gifts to the Lord Oct 15/16, 2016 General Fund Oct 10-16, 2016 Joyful Response Total Weekly Need
Attendance $3783.50 $ 595.00 $4378.50 $6935.00
Saturday Oct 15, 5:00pm Sunday Oct 16, 9:00am Sunday Oct 16, 2:00pm Total
22 91 N/A 113
A Lutheran Voter Information Guide Now Available We are pleased to share a resource recently developed by the joint Public Policy Committee of the Minnesota South and North Districts. We're calling it a Lutheran Voter Information Guide, and it is intended to help us all become better stewards of our citizenship. To be consistent with our public policy advocacy thus far, we've limited this Guide to four specific areas of public life: life issues; marriage, family and sexuality issues; matters of religious liberty; and parental choice in education. In addition, we've offered a reflection on what it means to participate in a strange, turbulent election cycle. Download the Lutheran Voter Information Guide (Hold down Ctrl & click on link) There are also some printed copies available at the Welcome Table in the narthex. As you will see, it is by no means an exhaustive resource in either depth or breath. It is intended only as a first step in helping the average layperson understand the basic positions that the Synod, grounded in Scripture, takes on these matters.
Feed My Starving Children Project! We just found out that the meals we pack on November 11 and 12 will be going to support those recovering from the effects of Hurricane Matthew. In some parts of Haiti, 100% of the crops and livestock were lost. The meals we pack at this event are desperately needed! There is still time to sign up at the church or by calling Sharonlee Strohkirch at 962-341-1865. Remember, this is your opportunity to help make the Minnesota South District’s goal of 1,000,000 packs! Where: Woodbury Lutheran Church 7380 Afton Rd. Woodbury, MN 55125 When: Friday, November 11, 2016, 1-3 pm Saturday, November 12, 2016, 9-11 am Here are some ways you can help financially to help with this project: Donate to the door offering at church Nov. 5 and 6. If you're volunteering, ask friends, families, or fellow church members for sponsorships totaling $40. Each volunteer packs the equivalent amount of food in a two-hour shift. Donate Sunday School offerings; encourage children to bring even a quarter to make one meal. Collect loose change and donate that for our MobilePack. Consider skipping eating a meal at a restaurant and donating that amount.