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First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN

October 2015

Monthly Messenger

September 24, 2015

www.flcal.org

VOLUME LXVI, No. 10

First Lutheran Church FLC For the Love of Christ

THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS: TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE

TO JOYFULLY DO CHRIST’S WORK.

Coming November 21 ... Holidays Ahead

First Lutheran Church Women’s

Annual Craft and Baked Goods Bazaar

See page 12.

The Social Ministry Commission will be hosting its Fall Lutheran World Relief Ingathering on Saturday, October 10 from 7:30 am to 12 noon. Currently, the greatest need is for Quilts, Personal Care Kits, School Kits, and monetary donations for LWR shipping costs. As always, Baby Care Kits, Fabric Kits, and bars of soap are also in demand.

“Let the word of Christ

dwell in you richly

in all wisdom; teaching and

admonishing one another

in psalms and hymns and

spiritual songs, singing with grace

in your hearts to the Lord.”

Colossians 3:16

FLC PRESENTS: The Svyati Duo-- Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM.

See page 7.

Rejoice in the Lord! Dear Friends in Christ,

It’s always good to practice the “fundamentals,” whether in a sport, music, home life, work or our spiritual life. Through the fundamentals we develop the disciplines that help us to be successful and weather the tough times.

For instance in football, blocking, tackling, playing your position, holding on to the ball, listening to the coach, etc. are fundamental to the game. Forget them for something fancy and it could spell defeat.

In the Christian walk of discipleship fundamentals are im-portant as well. The fundamentals of the Spirit-filled life are delineated in Galatians 5:22-23:

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who be-long to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

As we see here, there are nine aspects of the fruit of the Spirit of God that are to mark our lives: (1)

Love, (2)

Joy, (3)

Peace, (4) Patience, (5)

Kindness, (6)

Goodness, (7)

Faith-

fulness, (8) Gentleness, and (9)

Self-control. In our Sunday

morning themes, we began on September 20th with Loving Hearts–the Mark of Disciples (John 13:34-35). We plan to continue on this path for a while with Joy in October. We plan to discover joy in, perhaps for some, a surprising place: Joy in Giving!

We so often attempt to live life in our own strength. One of the fundamentals, even of the Christian life, is that we live life together with others—like a team! (Team work is a fun-damental of sports—even with individual-type sports that have trainers, coaches and others supporting their efforts.) So together we gather in congregation on Sundays and oth-er times to support, encourage and give life to one another. Plus, we have the Spirit of the Living Lord Jesus Christ in our hearts and souls to guide us through His Word into life in all its fullness!

In the light of His love, Pastor John F. Holt

Blessed to be a Blessing!

August 2015 Financial Reports — Year-to-date

FLC Broadcast Ministries Radio Peace & Power Actual

Income $ 5,657 Income 35,911 Expense 6,895 Expense 25,068 Net gain (loss) $(1,238) Net gain (loss) $10,843

FLC General Fund (G.F.)

Actual Budget Over/(Under) Offerings $ 418,585 $511,800 $(93,215) Other Income 46,802 46,000 $802 Total Income $ 465,387 $557,800 $(92,413) Expenses $ 510,748 $557,800 47,052 Surplus (Deficit) $(45,361) -0- $(45,361) January 1, 2015 $ 125,601 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’ August 31 2015 $ 80,240 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’

“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8-9

We will be starting our annual Stewardship Campaign this month. The theme this year is “The Joy of Giving.” We have all had the experience of giving or sharing something special with someone we care about, and we have all felt the joy that comes when you see that person’s reaction to the gift. When we give to others in a true spirit of generosity, we don’t expect or want anything in return. The true reward comes in the form of the love and thanks we get in return, and in strengthening our relationships with those we care about. Giving to another person is a way of opening up and inviting them to share a part of our lives.

Sometimes when we pass the collection plate down the pew, it can seem a bit like a duty or obligation rather than an opportunity for joy, but it shouldn’t be that way. God has blessed all of us with all that we have, and we are to be joyful in our stewardship of His gifts. Just as the act of giving to a friend or loved one invites them to share part of our lives, the act of giving to God invites Him into our hearts and lives, and opens us to His grace, love and abundance.

So as our campaign kicks off, we should view it not as a duty but as a time to renew our commitment to Jesus Christ and invite Him into our daily lives. ~Steve Schulz, for the FLC Stewardship Commission

Workers Selma Engebretson Susan Jensen Teri Stadheim

Arline Gore Joyce Johnson Karen Trow

Shirley Hanson Jan Overgaard Wilma Turnbull

Joan Holt Mary Jane Pierson Phyllis Ulland

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN (FLCW)

Cakes Michelle Baseman Arlene Jensen Debbie Pilgrim

Kathy Carter Sarah Keer Cathy Rofshus

Nina Cole Nancy Kyllo Judy Stevens

Dawn Dahl Lora Millang Shirley Stundahl

Emily Hudspith Elaine Munson Susan Van Ryswyk

Rebecca Jacobson Sherry Nyman Sue Wittmer

Upcoming FLCW Programs

October 2015 - Rebecca

Co-Chairs Marlene Behle 373-2742

Karen Hovde 952-432-9074

OCTOBER Program

Reformation Luncheon First Lutheran Church

Wednesday, October 14 12 noon in Bethany Hall

Program: Tanzania-Agriculture/Orphans

By: Ann Joos Thank Offering

Devotions: Jane Loge Offering Prayer: Jane Loge

The Special Outreach Cause offerings for October are designated for the Crisis Shelter for Battered Women. October is

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we hope to help victims escape & heal. Special offering envelopes will be available from the

ushers at church services. Please, make checks payable to FLC.

Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club is a minis-try of the Albert Lea Chapter of Youth for Christ. The mission of the breakfast club is to serve muf-fins, juice, and Jesus to middle schoolers at Southwest in Albert Lea. The club has grown from a weekly attendance of 32 two years ago to 107 at the end of last year. There were student participants who held a Bible in their hands for the first time while at a morning meeting. Then the volun-teers teach and share faith with the students before they start their day. This is Evangelism! This important ministry is led by DeeAnn Berglund, who is a staff member at The Rock. This ministry needs our help in the form of money for miscellane-ous items and the rental fee for the room. However, the big-gest need is for the MUFFINS! The muffins are not catered. They are lovingly baked by volunteers and DeeAnn herself. Sometimes stu-dents gather and help with the baking. Those interested in donating home baked muffins can contact DeeAnn at 383-5088. The muffins are brought to the rock on Monday's or Tuesday's so they are ready for Wednesday morning each week. DeeAnn has containers to transfer the muffins into so you leave the rock with your container and there is no need to stop back. If you need more information there are post cards located at the iServe board in the gathering space.

MUFFINS JUICE AND JESUS

All church women are invited.

All guests welcome!

Coming in November… HOLIDAYS AHEAD

More details on page 12.

THANK YOU Dear First Lutheran Church, Thank you so much for the scholarship!

I appreciate it more than you know.~Thank you, Brady Loch

MUSICAL NOTES MUSICAL NOTES (cont.)

God continues to deal in my life. I honestly feel like an unlikely and unworthy vessel to do God's work, but He continues to give me a path and provide a way for things to happen. Discipleship and service are constantly on my mind. I ask God daily what I must do in my service to Him and the church. I ask myself daily if I am doing what God expects. I ask myself daily if I am doing enough. My conversations with God do give some clarity on my personal service to Him. He has made it clear that He has put a light in all of us and expects that we will let it shine. Matthew 5:14-16 says, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. They put it on a stand and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glo-ry to your Father who is in heaven." I am confident that God expects our very best every day. He wants us to strive for the best in all we do and espe-cially in our service to Him. Sometimes, I am afraid that my passion and en-thusiasm for my work are misunderstood by others. My voice is loud. You can hear me coming down the hallway--a mile away. I am passionate when I discuss things that have deep meaning to me and things that are related to my service to God. I am a big guy, with a bald head. I look like a linebacker for the Vikings or Packers (or Broncos). Please always know that my passion for my work and the standard of excellence that I know God expects is what you hear in my voice and see in my mannerisms. The wise men did not simply bring gifts to Baby Jesus--they brought their finest. In Biblical times, they did not sacrifice the runt of the herd--they used the "fatted" calf. I know God expects our best. He expects that we will let our lights shine BRIGHTLY in His name. I am going to do my best to do just that! Alleluia!

RAYS OF LIGHT CHILDREN’S CHOIR (K-3RD GRADE) Meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 PM

Snacks are provided.

SOUNDS OF JOY CHILDREN'S CHOIR (4TH –8TH GRADE) Meet on Wednesdays from 4:15 –5:00 PM

Snacks are provided.

****If your child (children) need transportation to choir, please call Tim O’Shields at the church for details on bus connections through Southwest Middle School. We do not what any children kept from participating due to transportation issues! We will work them out the best way possible!

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH CHOIR MEETS on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM—Join us for the advent-Christmas season or join us for the full year!!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! We are a fun group AND WE really love to make music together! Give us a try!

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH HAND BELL CHOIR MEETS on Wednesdays from 5:30 –6:25 PM. We practice every Wednesday and play in the 8 am service once a month. We still need several more ringers!

THE SPIRIT EXPRESS MEETS on Tuesdays at 7:15 PM for singers and the band joins at 7:45 PM. We sing at the 10:30 AM service each week!

APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2015-2016 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH CHORAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Stu-dents in 9th grade through college are invited to apply. Sing in the choir and earn a scholarship. Call Tim O’Shields, Minister of Music and Wor-ship, at 373-6424 for more information!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: Upcoming Concert:

FLC PRESENTS: The Svyati Duo-- This is an opportunity that you do not want to miss. These musicians are truly world class. It is very simple to say--their music has HEART! Their music has a spiritual depth that will stir you. They are a duo from the United Kingdom. They tour twice a year throughout the US. She is a world class cellist and he is a world class organist, who holds a post at a church in London. Mark your calendars now for this very special event to be held on Thursday, October 15th, 2015 at 7:30 PM.

“THE HANGING OF THE GREEN”—FLC CHOIRS AND OR-CHESTRA IN CONCERT PRESENTING THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS AND THE SEASON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015 AT 7PM. THE ADVENT ADVENTURE AND CRECHE WALK--WEDNESDAYS IN DECEMBER AT 11:30 AM ON THE 2ND , THE 9TH, THE 16TH, AND THE 23RD. Gourmet Luncheon at 11:15, Recital at 12:30. The Crѐche Walk is continuous with a display of more than a hundred Nativity Crѐches that will definitely put you in the Spirit of Christmas. If you have a Nativity Set/Crѐche that you are willing to share, please alert Tim O'Shields at the church. Please bring your Nativity Set/Crѐche to the church by October 30 to include it in this year's walk. We will mark your Nativity Set/Crѐche with a placard if you want to include it in memory of or honor of a loved one or friend. We have much work to do. Please pray for our Music Ministry and Outreach. We are working hard to

EVENT OF INTEREST

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301 West Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN

(Postmaster send address correction to 301 W. Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007)

Subscription price $1.00 per year

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE:

Phone (507) 373-6424; E-mail: firstoffice@flcal.org; Fax 373-6330

Mailing address—301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 Office Hours—Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday 4:50 p.m.)

Web site–www.flcal.org PASTORAL STAFF e-mails and emergency telephone numbers:

Pastor John Holt, johnh@flcal.org (Cell–383-4750; Home–377-0046) Pastor Al Stoa, alstoa@flcal.org (Cell–641-390-1563) Interim Assoc. Pastor Diane Odermann Diane@flcal.org

(Cell–952-693-6196) Normal Hours for the FLC Building Sunday: 7:00 am–12:00 noon; Monday–Thursday: 7:00 am–9:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm; Saturday: 8:00 – 11:50 am Other times by appointment or as meetings/events are scheduled

MISCELLANEOUS FLC INFORMATION

Editor retains the right to edit submissions for grammar, spelling, space & content. It is also our policy to include something for everyone. Since some people like to find errors, we occasionally include a few in our publication to meet this need.

Invest in the Success of Your Marriage! October 23 - 25, 2015

DoubleTree by Hilton (Minneapolis North) Hotel Brooklyn Center, MN

Couples can apply now online at GodLovesMarriage.org!

Contact Pete & Phyllis McMahon at 763-561-1575 or mcmahonp@comcast.net for more information.

Pre-registration is required - don't miss out! For more information contact Al or Mary Schallock in Albert Lea at

507-383-8486 (Al) or 507-383-4113 (Mary).

FLC EDUCATION, YOUTH & FAMILY

To sign up for or if you have questions or concerns on any FLC education announcement, please contact Jenny @ 373-6424.

All 2nd -6th graders please join us for the

FLY Halloween Party on Sunday, October 25th from

3:30-5:30 pm in Bethany Hall. Please come in your

favorite costume. We will play games, make crafts, eat

dinner and lots of yummy treats! The cost is only

$5. So bring your friends and come and shine with the

light of Jesus.

Rachel Barnick Anna Kaktis Natalie Nafzger

Hunter Burkart Garret Larson Christian Ringoen

Dominique Christensen Abigail Le Carine Rofshus

Madeline Fjermestad Cali Mowers Katherine Sime

Luke Johnson Elizabeth Nafzger

On Sunday, September 27, 2015 we held our Confirmation Celebration Service the following young

people publicly affirmed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Christian Education Team

will be presenting our third

graders with Bibles.

On Sunday, October 25, at the

8:00 am service, any child in third

grade from First Lutheran Church is

welcome to receive a Bible.

Letters will be sent to the families

of children who we know are in

third grade. If you do not receive a

letter and would like to receive a

Bible on this Sunday;

Please contact Jenny Edwin at

the church office, 507-373-6424.

Third Grade Bible Recipients

The Social Ministry Commission will host

its Fall Lutheran World Relief Ingathering on Saturday, October 10, from 7:30 a.m.— 12 noon. School, sewing, and health kits, quilts, layettes, and soap will be collected. With all the current sales on school supplies, it’s a great time to assemble school kits!!

Thank you very much, members of First Lutheran, for your generous response to the special cause offering for July: the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. The total amount given was $3088.35, with 2058.90 going to World Hunger and $1029.45 for fighting Malaria.

Social Ministry Commission, Sharon Overgaard

Summer is a very busy and precious time in Minnesota. Many families and individuals attend church less regularly during the summer months while pursuing travel and leisure opportunities that are limited to our short summer months. The Evangelism Commission is eager to wel-come everyone back into a more consistent routine as the fall school schedule kicks off and attendance at church increases. Hebrews 10:25 speaks to the importance of making worshiping together a habit, and a regular occurrence. We would like to propose several easy ways to advance your commitment or service to our church and to others in the following ways:

Signup your son or daughter, niece or nephew, grandchildren, or oth-er special child in your life for Sunday School! Rally Sunday is Septem-ber 13!

Bake Muffins and drop off at the Rock for "Morning Muffins" for mid-dle-schoolers starting September 16. Contact DeeAnn at 373-1015 for more information.

Ask someone you love about a goal you can make together regarding your own growth in faith this coming fall. Make growth in faith a priority and bring a loved one with you!

EVANGELISM COMMISSION

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION

EVENT OF INTEREST

FIRST LUTHERAN MESSENGER (USPS196-560) Periodicals postage paid at

Published by First Lutheran Church (Monthly) Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007

301 West Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN

(Postmaster send address correction to 301 W. Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007)

Subscription price $1.00 per year

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE:

Phone (507) 373-6424; E-mail: firstoffice@flcal.org; Fax 373-6330

Mailing address—301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 Office Hours—Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday 4:50 p.m.)

Web site–www.flcal.org PASTORAL STAFF e-mails and emergency telephone numbers:

Pastor John Holt, johnh@flcal.org (Cell–383-4750; Home–377-0046) Pastor Al Stoa, alstoa@flcal.org (Cell–641-390-1563) Interim Assoc. Pastor Diane Odermann Diane@flcal.org

(Cell–952-693-6196) Normal Hours for the FLC Building Sunday: 7:00 am–12:00 noon; Monday–Thursday: 7:00 am–9:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm; Saturday: 8:00 – 11:50 am Other times by appointment or as meetings/events are scheduled

MISCELLANEOUS FLC INFORMATION

Editor retains the right to edit submissions for grammar, spelling, space & content. It is also our policy to include something for everyone. Since some people like to find errors, we occasionally include a few in our publication to meet this need.

Invest in the Success of Your Marriage! October 23 - 25, 2015

DoubleTree by Hilton (Minneapolis North) Hotel Brooklyn Center, MN

Married husbands & wives can apply now online at GodLovesMarriage.org!

Contact Pete & Phyllis McMahon at 763-561-1575 or mcmahonp@comcast.net for more information.

Pre-registration is required - don't miss out! For more information contact Al or Mary Schallock in Albert Lea at

507-383-8486 (Al) or 507-383-4113 (Mary).

BH=Bethany Hall C= Chapel CR-Choir Room GS= Gathering Space L=Library MC= Mission Circle MPR=Multi-Purpose Room

P =Parlor PR= Prayer Room RR=Resource Room S=Sanctuary YR=Youth Room w/Comm.=with Holy Communion

October 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service w/Comm. 7 pm-Al-Anon-P 7 pm-Al-Anon Kids-N

2 1 pm-Hardanger

3 10:30 am-A. A. mtg-MPR

4 World Communion Sunday

8 am-Traditional w/Comm. 9:15 am-Worship w/Comm.-C 9:15 am-Immersion-P 9:15 am-Sunday School-BH 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 10:30 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.

5 9 am-Holiday Crafters-BH 7 pm-N. A. mtg.-RR

6 8 am-Quilters-MPR

9:30 am-Staff Meeting-P 1:30 pm-Thorne Crest-Grace 6:30 pm-Commissions-BH 7 pm-N. A. mtg.-RR 7 pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

7 8 am-Prayer Group-PR

9 am-FLCW Board-P 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 1 pm-Good Samaritan-Oakland

Moscow 3 pm-Oak Park Place-FLC 3:30 pm-Rays of Light Choir-CR 4:15 pm-Sounds of Joy Choir-CR 5:30 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6 pm-Confirmation 6:30 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8 pm-Eikon-Youth Room

8 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops– RR 1:30 pm-St. John’s-Hayward 5:30 pm-Alzheimer's Support-MPR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service 7 pm-Al-Anon-P 7 pm-Al-Anon Kids-N

9 1 pm-Hardanger 5 pm- Rehearsal for Martinez & Runden wedding

10 7:30 am-noon-LWR Van 10:30 am- A. A. mtg-MPR Thomas Martinez & Na-talie Runden Wedding-S, P & BH (as rain backup)

11 8 am-Traditional 9:15 am-Worship-C 9:15 am-Immersion-BH 9:15 am-Sunday School 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 10:30 am-Praise & Worship

12 Columbus Day

Observance

9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 7 pm-N. A. mtg.-RR

13 8 am-Quilters-MPR

9:30 am-Staff Meeting-P 2:30 pm-Sr. Towers-Ascension 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR 7pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

14 8 am-Prayer Group-PR

9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 12 pm-Reformation Luncheon-BH 1 pm-Good Samaritan-Oakland

Moscow 2:30 pm-Prairie Cottages-Grace 3 pm-Oak Park Place-FLC 3:30 pm-Rays of Light Choir-CR 4:15 pm-Sounds of Joy Choir-CR 5:30 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6 pm-Confirmation 6:30 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8 pm-Eikon-Youth Room

15 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service 7 pm-Al-Anon-P 7 pm-Al-Anon Kids-N 7 pm-Svyati Duo-S

16 1 pm-Hardanger

17 9:30 am-MC #20-P 10:30 am- A. A. mtg-MPR

18 8 am-Traditional w/Comm. 9:15 am-Worship w/Comm.-C 9:15 am-Immersion-BH 9:15 am-Sunday School 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 10:30 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.

19 9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 6:30 pm-Church Council-P 7 pm-N. A. mtg.-RR

20

8 am-Quilters-MPR 9:30 am-Staff Meeting-P 11:30 am-Friends at First-BH 4:30 pm-Finance mtg-MPR 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR 7pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

21 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 1:30 pm-MC #12-MPR 1:30 pm-MC #31-P 3:30 pm-Rays of Light Choir-CR 4:15 pm-Sounds of Joy Choir-CR 5:30 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6 pm-Confirmation 6:30 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8 pm-Eikon-Youth Room

22 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops– RR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service 7 pm-Al-Anon-P 7 pm-Al-Anon Kids-N

23 1 pm-Hardanger

24 10:30 am- A. A. mtg-MPR

25 Reformation Sunday

8 am-Traditional 9:15 am-Worship-C 9:15 am-Immersion-BH 9:15 am-Sunday School 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 10:30 am-Praise & Worship

26 9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 7 pm-N. A. mtg.-RR

27 8-11am- Lefse Bake-BH 8 am-Quilters-MPR 9:30 am-Staff Meeting-P 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR 7 pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

28 8 am-4 pm Lefse Bake-BH 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 3:30 pm-Rays of Light Choir-CR 4:15 pm-Sounds of Joy Choir-CR 5:30 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6 pm-Confirmation 6:30 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8 pm-Eikon-Youth Room

29 8-11am- Lefse Bake-BH 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service 7 pm-Al-Anon-P 7 pm-Al-Anon Kids-N

30 1 pm-Hardanger

31 Reformation Day 10:30 am- A. A. mtg-MPR

Saturday, November 21, 2015

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC?

Friends at First is a ministry for Older Adults that meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in Bethany Hall for lunch and a program.

Tuesday, October 20 11:30 a.m. in Bethany Hall

Program: Angels??? !!! By Shirlie Brownlow and Tim O’Shields Menu: Erbert & Gerberts soup and sandwich

Sign-up and pre-pay $6 for your meal reservation.

Holidays Ahead Crafters meet Monday mornings at 9 in Bethany Hall. If you have made any crafts you wish to donate, please bring

to the church by November 20.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX PROJECT

Our church will again be assembling and collecting shoe boxes to be

sent to children around the world. Any and all ages can

be involved in this special project. For more information

contact Ann Satre 373-1189 or Joan Holt 377-0046.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC?

School of Healing Prayer Coming to First Lutheran! By Pastor Diane Odermann In reading the gospels, have you ever noticed the parables and stories where Jesus healed people’s diseases? Maybe you have desired that healing for yourself. Maybe you have wondered how you could offer healing for others. I don’t know about you, but when I was a young Christian I wanted to be able to do the things Jesus did. Through the Holy Spirit, we become the vessels for God to work healing for those who are hurting physically, spiritually, or emotionally. God is the one who heals and we are the vessels God will use to bring that healing. Pastor Joel Erickson and I have been through the training and teaching for just such a min-istry by Francis and Judith MacNutt in Jacksonville, FL. On November 15, I will be holding an adult forum on healing and what such a class would entail. If you have an interest in healing and would be interested in learning to pray for others who need healing, join us at 9:30 for this informational forum on healing. We are hoping to begin the healing prayer clas-ses in January 2016.

FLC YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS FLC YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS (cont.)

Eikon Fall Schedule Oct. 7 – in the Youth Room

Oct. 14– No Eikon - MEA Break

Oct. 21 – Youth Room

Oct. 28 – Youth Room

Nov. 4 – Youth Room

Eikon is our youth group for 9th - 12th

Graders. We meet almost every

Wednesday night during the school year

and through the summer. We meet from

8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. during the

school year

Wreath Fundraiser

7th - 12 Graders

Come enjoy some free donuts on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to

10:15 in the Youth Room. We will eat, relax, and have some

good conversation. Don’t miss it!

The Donut Hour Sunday Mornings

9:15 - 10:15

Youth Room

ATTENTION: Parents of College Students

We would love to send your college student a care

package from our congregation this fall (some time before Finals).

We want to let them know we are thinking about and praying for

them during their time of studies.

Please email Jordan (jordan@flcal.org) your stu-

Mark your calendars. The youth will be taking orders for

Wreaths/Garland in the Gathering Space starting

Sunday, October 18th.

Wreaths will come in Sunday, November 22.

Summer Mission Trip Meeting

9th - 12th Grade

Z-tag

Wednesday, Oct. 14th 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Questions?/Sign Up - Talk to Jordan (373-6424)

It’s that time again for us to play Z-tag.

Bring your Nerf equipment if you have any.

Sign up Deadline: Monday, Oct. 12th You must sign up in order to attend this event.

Recharge Weekends at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp

9th - 12th Grade

What is a Recharge?

A Recharge is a weekend retreat at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp in

Milford, IA. For those who have been to confirmation camp, it’s a lot

like a week of camp packed into a weekend. The weekend consists of

worship, skits, food, games, other youth, fellowship, craziness, fun,

and much more. Recharges begin on Friday at 8 p.m. and end on

Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

Nov. 20 - 22

If you are interested in going please contact Jordan (373-6424)

$35 (the church will pay the rest) Please make checks payable to:

First Lutheran Church

We will leave on Friday at 6:30 p.m. from First

Lutheran and return home Sunday by 3:00 p.m.

Nov. 13 - 15

7th - 9th Grade

Sunday, October 4th

11:30 a.m.

in the Youth Room

For 9th - 12th Graders & their parents

Join us for this meeting if you are interested in going on the 2016 Summer Trip.

Help us decide where we should go for our trip.

Questions?/Can’t make the meeting ?... Contact Jordan (373-6424)

PEACE & POWER FUND

In Memory Of: Mavis Rognes given by: Br ian &

Deb Drescher, Freeman & Maxine

Rogness

Wayne Willand given by: Hildy

Vallevand, Art & Donna Ludtke,

Bev McMullin, Mary Stapleton

Richard “Dick” Spande given by:

Kenneth & Cynthia Jensen, Milton

& Eva Haroldson

Helen Seline given by: Selma

Engebretson, Bev Grotsun, Doris

Groff

James Bakken given by: Ar t &

Donna Ludtke

Mark Sandvig given by: Ar t &

Donna Ludtke

Darla Christianson given by: Ju-

dy Menssen, Susie Sather, Julie

Sather, Tom & Karen Hovde

Joy Sanders given by: Nancy

Heidal, Millard & Phyllis Ham-

borg, Doris Groff, Family &

friends, Genevieve Adams

Bob Calgaard given by: Gen

Montei

Ruth McMillan given by: Vern &

Shirley Strand, Hildy Vallevand,

Marlene Jensen

Lloyd Mueller given by: Audrey

Christensen

Gifts Given By: Marion Drescher, Arlo & June Jas-

person, Melvin Watson, Duane &

Eunice Hatleli

RADIO FUND

In Memory Of: Wayne Willand given by: Lar ry

& Janice Lestrud

INSTRUMENT REPAIR &

REPLACE FUND

In Memory Of: Darla Christianson given by:

Faith Dahl

Lemour Ferley given by: Mona

Lund

ORGAN FUND

Gifts Given By: Edward Jensen

STAINED GLASS FUND

In Memory Of: Wayne Willand given by: Joyce

Johnson, Wayne & Carol Hedalen

Helen Seline given by: Art &

Donna Ludtke, Francis & Marilyn

Johnson

Darla Christianson given by:

Don & Neva Mathison

Gifts Given By: Bob & Darlene Levisen

JESSICA LOKKEN

SCHOOL OF MUSIC FUND

In Memory Of: Julius Hansen given by: Br ian &

Julie Lokken and family

Maureen Stiehl given by: Brian

& Julie Lokken and family

Lyle Merfeld—father of Steve

Merfeld given by: Br ian & Julie

Lokken and family

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS

Don’t see your gift? Any gifts recorded by the church office after

September 10 will appear in the next issue of the Messenger. Any questions or concerns, please call the church office 373-6424. Thank you.

To be added or subtracted from our mailing list, e-mail firstoffice@flcal.org

BILL HAMMER SCHOLAR-

SHIP FUND

In Memory Of: Darla Christianson given by: Lar ry

& Cheryl Beavens

Gene Matthes given by: Lar ry &

Cheryl Beavens

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS (cont.)

When you need prayer...Call the prayer chain coordinators, Betty Ruud 373-5906 or Ione Kelly 373-2141. All prayer requests are handled confidentially.

To support people at the time of illness or injury we pastors do make personal visits in the hospital, homes or Care Centers. We occasion-ally check local hospital lists, but sometimes names do not show up on the list. So, please, call, if you want us to know. We try to be available in emergencies. Do not hesitate to call the church, if you have not seen a pastor and would like to request a visit. Pastors’ numbers are on the recording when you phone the church office af-ter hours. We ask permission before we include a name on our print-ed prayer list. Please let us know if you want to be on the list or be

visited. ~Your FLC Pastors

PERSONAL VISITATION BY THE PASTORS

Baptisms: Ledger Dean Moyer, August 30, 2015 Madison Ann Breuer, September 20, 2015 FUNERALS: Gene Matthes, August 29, 2015 Joy Sanders, September 3, 2015

PASTORAL RECORDS

In Honor Of: Bob & Joni Rowe for their

50th wedding anniversary given by: Judy Folven

David & Claire Frame for

their 50th wedding anniver-

sary given by: Judy Folven

CONNECTIONS EVENT

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a good time for advocacy, support, education, and remembrances of survivors and victims of breast cancer. Persistent research, greater awareness and intentional education has garnered early prevention and more effective treatments of breast cancer. This month, visit nationalbreastcancer.org/nbcf-programs/breast-cancer-edp and create an early detection plan (and encour-age others to do the same!). If you’re concerned about breast cancer, there are lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your risk. Visit mayoclinic.com/health/breast-cancer-

WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday 8:00 am Traditional worship*

9:15 am Worship service in the Chapel* 10:30 am Praise & Worship*

(led by Spirit Express) Thursday: 6:30 pm—Worship service in the Chapel*

* Holy Communion: First & Third Sundays at the worship services

First Thursday at the 6:30 pm service

Weekly Sunday School Schedule 9:15 am — Sunday School (4 yrs through 6th grade)

9:15 am — “The Donut Hour” (grades 7-12) 9:15 am — Immersion for adults in Bethany Hall 7th grade meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm

As The First Lutheran Church Altar Guild enters its 73rd year we are look-ing to grow the membership with vol-unteers willing to join in the fostering of the heritage of the churches liturgi-

cal tradition. We hope to sign up 3 to 4 peo-ple each month. Therefore your service would be needed for one month of Sundays for the year. We meet 6 times per year, on Tuesday evenings for Fellowship. This November 24 at 6:00pm a dinner will be served to anyone coming to sign up for a month of service. Please consider this opportunity to serve and share in the care for the Lord's Table. Pamela Slette, Co-Coordinator

Message from... Altar Guild Fall Football Party Sunday October 4th

3:00 p.m. at Jeff & Julie Eaton’s Home.

Join us for a fun afternoon of watching football, eating food, and enjoying good fellowship.

Please bring a snack or appetizer to share. This is a potluck event.

Fall Clean up Day

Sunday October 31st

More details coming by email.

We will be spending the

morning raking leaves at some

of our congregation members

homes.

What is Connections? Connections is a group of singles, couples, and families who get together for fellowship and fun. Past events have included progressive dinners, volunteer clean up days, Super Bowl par-ty, picnic in the park, etc.

Message from... Parish Nurses

If you have questions or would like to RSVP for either event

please send an email to: connectionsflc@gmail.org