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For the safety of yourself and others, unvaccinated adults and children are asked to wear face coverings while indoors.
Christmas Carol Sing-Along
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Mark your calendars for our Christmas Carol Sing-Along, Sunday, December 5, at 2:00pm, when organist, Charlie Gebeck, returns to First Lutheran for our annual gift to the community. We will be singing all of those favorite hymns and traditional carols to help you celebrate this wonderful time of the year... the birth of Jesus, the Christ. Then stay for a time of fellowship with friends and neighbors. See you then. |
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Advent Worship Opportunities
The first Sunday in Advent is November 28th. It begins a season of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, the Christ. Worship during these four Sundays is designed to help us focus our hearts and minds on the true meaning of this Christmas season.
Beginning December 1st, Pastor Shields and his son, Pastor Matt Shields, will be leading Wednesday night Advent Worship with sermons based on some of the greatest Christmas carols of all time. Each of the Wednesday night services begins at 7:00 pm and is preceded by a Soup and Sandwich time of Fellowship, starting at 5:30 pm and serving until 6:45 pm. All are welcome.
Beginning December 1st, Pastor Shields and his son, Pastor Matt Shields, will be leading Wednesday night Advent Worship with sermons based on some of the greatest Christmas carols of all time. Each of the Wednesday night services begins at 7:00 pm and is preceded by a Soup and Sandwich time of Fellowship, starting at 5:30 pm and serving until 6:45 pm. All are welcome.
Children's Christmas ProgramA Children's Christmas Program is being planned for Sunday, December 12, during worship. Practice begins during the Sunday school hour on November 28 and continues the following Sunday, December 5. Children who wish to participate in the Christmas program are encouraged to be in attendance on those Sundays.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Schedule
We gather on Friday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We will once again have three worship services, at 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Pastor Shields will conclude his sermon series with a focus on one of the most beloved of Christmas carols, "Silent Night."
Join us for whichever service fits into your schedule the best. Let's all gather together to sing the songs of Christmas and to hear the beginning of the greatest story ever told.
Join us for whichever service fits into your schedule the best. Let's all gather together to sing the songs of Christmas and to hear the beginning of the greatest story ever told.
Riverbend Mobile Food PantryThe November 18th Mobile Food Pantry served 124 households representing 304 people. In addition there were at least 25 gift cards given out. Plus we were able to make a donation to the Van Orin food pantry.
This proved to be the most challenging mobile to date as things were continually changing up to the last minute. We had many items in bulk without a clear weight and had pre-boxed items as well. It was difficult to determine how much was to go to each family. |
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The volunteers worked very hard braving the cold to appropriate the donated food as fairly as possible and a big shout out to all who participated. Also a thank you goes to Steve and Boo Graham and the Seed of Hope Farm, for their donation of produce.
We would like to thank the people of First Lutheran for supporting this program and for all the volunteers that braved the cold to make it a success for both the church and community and serving Christ in a hands-on way!
We would like to thank the people of First Lutheran for supporting this program and for all the volunteers that braved the cold to make it a success for both the church and community and serving Christ in a hands-on way!