Lent at Christ Lutheran 2012
God’s Work, Our Hands
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13
February 29 - Heal. Touch. Embrace
March 7 – Nuture. Play
March 14 - Serve. Create.
March 21 - Rescue. Feed.
March 28 – Teach.
Members of Christ Lutheran will share how it is God uses our hands for God’s work in God’s World. Two people will share each Wednesday night.
Lenten message week 3 from Jaclyn
Lenten message week 3 from Rebecca
Lenten message week 4 from Mark
Prayer of St Theresa of Avila
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
Yours are the hands with which Christ can bless the world.
Yours are the eyes with which Christ can shine compassion on a troubled world.
Yours are the feet with which Christ walks to do good.
Christ has no body but yours,
no hands, no feet, no eyes, on earth but yours.
-St. Teresa of Avila WELCOME!
WELCOME to Christ Lutheran Church! Who are we? We are an ELCA church located in the heart of downtown Lake Elmo, MN. We are guided by our values that everyone is welcome; everyone has something to offer; together, we are always learning; we share what we have with everyone; and most importantly, Jesus loves us no matter what. Learn more about who we are....
Special Congregational Meeting Summary
We are Stepping Forward in Faith
On Sunday, September 25, 2011, 89 congregational voting members gathered to vote on proceeding with the proposed building project as presented by the Facility Task Force( FTF) with costs not to exceed $1,240,000.00. A ‘yes’ vote meant the Church Council (with advice from the FTF) has both the authority and the responsibility to oversee all phases of construction and financing.
President Mary Barber called the meeting to order and explained the process for the day. After discussion concerning financing and current architect drawings available, Esther LePage rose to share she was in favor of the project and that she was ready to vote. A second was heard, 74 members voted yes to move forward with the project 10 members voting no.
This yes votes means we will begin to secure financing for a construction loan and long term loan. The Architects will move forward with more detailed plans so that in December the project will be ready for bids. The building project includes a remodel of the current upstairs classrooms and the addition of two new classrooms, on the main level the courtyard will be covered to provide fellowship space, other areas (fireside, coffee room, nursery, library, bathrooms) reconfigured and a central stairs will move us visibly and easily between church levels.
This is a very exciting time. Please continue to feel free to ask questions and keep this project and the congregational leadership in your prayers.
Click here to read a recent meditation based on Psalm 139 by Michael Carmack - CLC Youth Director. You can also view a video of Shelby Whiting's message at a recent Wednesday night service.
Mission 2010 to Tanzania:
Mission Trip Blog |
Congregation Votes “YES’ to Building ProjectAt the March 4th Congregational Meeting, the vote was 98% in favor of moving forward with the $1.64 mil. building project presented by the Facilities Task Force Team. Included in this vote was entering into a contract with the James Steele Construction Company and securing financing through the Lake Elmo Bank. The Facilities Task Force will continue to keep you informed of activities leading up to groundbreaking and progress during the construction phase. Thank you for your continued support as we move forward with this exciting improvement of the education and hospitality areas of our facilities.
Go to the Facility Task Force Home Page, and choose the 3rd "Quick Link" to view the diagrams and drawings of the approved design. |
