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Recently you received a letter announcing the coming capital appeal. We are excited about the work that God is doing and will continue to do through Easter people, both within our church and as we reach out into the community. Partnerships with organizations like the Eagan Resource Center and Oak Ridge Elementary School are life-giving Read more
Not sure what to discuss in your Life Group this month? Here is an idea from the Christian Outreach Ministry (christianoutreachtools.com) Icebreaker: Trust God and count on his promised inheritance both now and eternally … Read Mark 10:27-31 By choosing his wealth over a relationship with Jesus, what was the rich man gaining? What was Read more
Easter has long desired to have our buildings used more by the community. We’re delighted to announce a new partnership allowing just that! Beginning the first weekend in May, a Hispanic Christian church will begin worshiping in the Community Room at the Lake on Saturday mornings. They will also use other space periodically. This Hispanic Read more
Camp Noah is a weeklong, faith-based day camp offered for elementary-age children in grades K-6 who have experienced disaster. The camp’s curriculum is based on the Old Testament story of Noah and the flood. Hearing the story of Noah and comparing themselves to it gives campers the frame work to talk about their own disaster Read more
Allison sits at the front desk at Easter on the Hill. As a newer member of the Easter staff, she enjoys the interaction with members that stop in, answering the phones and laughing with the entire staff. Keeping tabs on Pastor Kris’ calendar definitely rounds out her time in the front office! Allison and her Read more
Many people have asked for the recipe that was served at Easter Serves. It is also frequently used at Loaves & Fishes. Both are easy to make, healthy, and delicious! Here are both recipes! (download a file with both) Black Beans and Rice with Ground Turkey (or Ground Chicken) Approximately 6 servings 1 pound X- Read more
(Note: to help all Easter people learn the faces of staff and understand what they do, we are profiling staff members) Butch Stodolka and Eric Wilson, Easter’s Custodians! Facilities Facilitators! Handymen Extraordinaires! keep everything working at Easter. “If we can’t fix it or build it, it’s only because we don’t have the right tool,” says Read more
Did you know …that you can get financial counseling through Lutheran Social Service? Behind on your mortgage? Don’t know what bills to pay first? Income reductions have you stressed about making payments? At Lutheran Social Service they say and live by this statement: It’s not how you got here…it’s where you’re going. And they have Read more
Not sure what to discuss in your Life Group this month? Here is an idea from the Christian Outreach Ministry (christianoutreachtools.com) Icebreaker: What is one skill you secretly possess? Read Acts 11:22-26 Barnabas encouraged and instructed the new believers to develop “faithfulness” and “wholeheartedness”. List words that describe each of these qualities. Who was a Read more
Barbara Moon, Director of Stewardship & Finance, joined Easter Lutheran’s staff four months ago. With an undergraduate degree in accounting, an MBA in marketing and management, and several years on Easter’s Stewardship committee, this role is a perfect fit for her skills and interests. Barbara’s job includes oversight of all money given to the church Read more