News and Announcements Christ Lutheran Church Eagan Minnesota
October 9, 2016
Verse of the Week: “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:3-4
All glory to the One who lavishes such love; The triune God in love assures our life above. His means of grace for us are gifts He loves to give; All thanks and praise for His great love by which we live! LSB 602 Text (st. 6): © 2001 Richard C. Resch Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, number 100012578. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
Announcements ADULT BIBLE CLASS: This Sunday Oct. 9, we start a new series looking at "principles of Biblical stewardship." Over the next four weeks we'll look at our stewardship of our time, talents, and treasure from a Biblical perspective. This week: God's stewards are God's stewards, and God's stewards are managers, not owners. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 (after coffee fellowship).
Upcoming Meetings and Events Saturday, October 15, the Trustee’s will be hosting the annual Fall Clean-Up Day. Starting at 9:00am, we’ll be doing miscellaneous jobs to spruce up the church and grounds and get prepared for winter. All are welcome to help out. Lunch will be served. Join us for work, food, and fellowship. If weather is bad on the 15th, we’ll reschedule for the following Saturday, Oct 22nd.
VOTERS’ MEETING Oct. 23 – 11:30 (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 in the October Newsletter (page 2) 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. 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 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. Tables are available for $25.00 by contacting Eileen Gregory at 952-469-6552 or glenn_eileen@frontiernet.net Come and hear Dr. Jean Garton speak on Life Issues at 7:00 pm on Monday, Oct. 24, at St. Mary’s University Center, 2540 Park Ave. S, Minneapolis. Dr. Garton is the Founder of Lutheran for Life and served as its national president for 17 years. You are guaranteed to be inspired to Treasure Life! This is sponsored by City Life Center. (No charge; freewill offering.)
Christmas Tea Save the date – December 10! More information coming soon!
Get Involved There are many opportunities to serve as an officer of the congregation or on one of the many Boards. What is your passion or concern at Christ Lutheran? How can you move that forward in a positive way? See the whole list and descriptions in the October Christ’s Messenger. See Jim Struck or any of the Board Chairmen and let them know where your interest lies. Preschool Readers! Here’s a great way to get involved in a small way – read to the preschoolers! Please see the sign-up sheet outside of the preschool room. We are looking for readers on Thursdays and Fridays at 11:45. If that time does not work well for you but you would like to come in another time, please see Julia Bonewell to work out a time. The Anyuak Sunday School, which meets from 2:30-3:30, is in need of teachers. If you are interested in helping with this outreach program, please see Michele Lukanen (michele.clc@live.com) Have you thought about signing up for Altar Flowers to beautify the church on Sunday morning? Take a look at the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex or call the church office. One arrangement is $22.00. No one has signed up for the following dates: Oct. 16, Oct. 30 (Reformation Sunday), Nov. 6 (All Saints Sunday), Nov. 27th, Dec. 4, and Dec. 11.
Our Gifts to the Lord Oct 1/2, 2016 General Fund Joyful Response Total Weekly Need
Attendance $3900.12 $ 595.00 $4495.12 $6935.00
Saturday Oct 1, 5:00pm Sunday Oct 2, 9:00am Sunday Oct 2, 2:00pm Total
28 85 N/A 113
Feed My Starving Children® is a Christian non-profit organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and we ship these meals to our distribution partners. FMSC meals have reached nearly 70 countries around the world in our history.
Woodbury MNS District LCMS MobilePack 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 Sign up on one of the tables in the narthex, or contact Sharonlee Strohkirch at 962-341-1865.
LUTHER EXHIBIT For the first time ever the exclusive Luther Exhibition will be in the U.S. The articles in the exhibit have never traveled to North America before. The exhibition will be held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and will run from October 30, 2016 through January 15, 2017. It is being sponsored by Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Member Perks for the exhibit are: Group Tours: Enjoy a private, guided tour for up to 15 people at a discounted rate of $150 per tour. Submit a tour request form (reservations only are taken at this time; payment is due within 3 weeks of tour). Thrivent Financial Free Fridays: Receive up to four complimentary tickets to “Martin Luther” during the museum’s open hours each Friday throughout the exhibition. Admission is subject to availability and reservations are required. $10 Discounted Tickets: Purchase tickets for “Martin Luther” at the discounted rate of $10 throughout the exhibition. Admission is subject to availability and reservations are required. To get tickets now go to: https://tickets.artsmia.org/itemList.aspx?node_id=98258 USE THE PROMO CODE: THRIVENTMIA WHEN PROMPTED TO APPLY THE DISCOUNT For questions regarding tickets, contact Mia at 612-870-3000 (phone) or tickets@artsmia.org (email).