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The First Word

First Lutheran Church

324 North Third Street

DeKalb, IL 60115

815.758.0643

www.FirstDeKalb.org

April 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Page ............ Pages 2-3

In the Family ............... Page 3

Children & Youth Ministry ....

................................. Pages 4-5

Holy Week .................. Page 6

Council Highlights ...... Page 7

Calendar ................... Pages 8-9

Women’s News ........... Page 10

Parish Nurse News ...... Page 11

Social Ministry ..... Pages 12-13

Endowment ................. Page 13

Birthdays ..................... Page 14

Comptroller Report ..... Page 14

Staff and Council ........ Page 15

Dates to Remember

Maundy Thursday Worship ............................ April 2

Good Friday Worship ..................................... April 3

Easter Vigil ..................................................... April 4

Easter Sunday Worship .................................. April 5

Naomi Circle .................................................. April 9

Garage Sale .................................................. April 11

Endowment Senior Luncheon ...................... April 12

Easter Sunday 7:00 AM - Fairview Cemetery

9:00 AM - Festival of the Resurrection

Holy Communion will be served at both services

Easter Brunch Served at 10:15 AM

A special Easter Brunch will be served by

the Youth Group and Youth Ministry Team members

Holy Week

April 2-5

Dear Friends in Christ,

Holy Week is before us again. As always it is a week full of opportunity to

worship, to hear the ancient story of God’s great love for you in Jesus, and to grow

in faith. Please be sure to join us as we gather again and again during this special

week and mark the movement from Death to Life. May our faith be deepened as

we encounter Christ during those Holy Days:

Sunday, March 29 at 9:00 AM

Palm Sunday — We will gather in the Atrium to Bless the Palms. Together we

will process in as the people did so long ago as they celebrated Jesus’ entrance into

Jerusalem.

Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM

Maundy Thursday — On this special night we remember Jesus washing the feet

of his commandment and giving them a new commandment to love one another.

At the beginning of the service following the Confession, you will have the

opportunity to come forward to individually hear the words of forgiveness. We

also gather around a table for Holy Communion in groups of 12 (symbolizing the

twelve disciples) to receive the bread and wine of the Sacrament. The service

closes with the altar being stripped — symbolizing Jesus’ impending suffering and

death.

Friday, April 3 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Silent Prayer Vigil — Sign up for a time segment to sit in silence in our sanctuary

to meditate on Christ’s Sacrifice for you on the Cross. More than one person can

sign up for a time slot, but the goal is to have at least one person present in prayer

during those hours.

Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM

Good Friday Tenebrae Service — During this service we hear the story of Jesus’

Crucifixion and Death. The lights will be dimmed until we finish in darkness and

silence.

Saturday: April 4 at 7:00 PM

Easter Vigil — This service begins in darkness and becomes increasingly light. It

is the first celebration of Easter. In the early church, this service was a time set

aside for baptism. If you or someone you love is considering baptism and would

like to be baptized at the Easter Vigil, please be in conversation with me right

away!

Sunday, April 5 at 7:00 AM

Easter Sunrise Service at the Cemetery — We will gather at Fairview Cemetery

where we will celebrate the Good News of Easter in a place similar to where the

Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection was first shared!

(Continued on page 3)

From the Pastor Page 2

First Staff

Senior Pastor

Janet Hunt

[email protected]

815-761-5290

Administrative Assistant

Financial Secretary

Lynn Schmidt

[email protected]

815-762-5746

Christian Education Coordinator

Ann Oduber

[email protected]

Comptroller

Ken Hermach

[email protected]

Adult Choir Director

Interim Organist

John Feken

Bell Choir Director

Judy Neumann

Custodian

Bill Colvin

Nursery Attendant

Dawn Gersic

Parish Nurse

Cathy Foelske

Security

Kyle and Jennifer Guymon

2015

Congregation Council

Michael Bauling

Jean Callary, Secretary

Jack Cress

Nancy Dashner, Vice, President

Dawn Gersic

Bob Keil

Trent Lange, Treasurer

Judy Neumann

Dave Olsen, President

Sue Russell

Trudy Wesemann

Sharon Williams

Ministry Teams

Learning/Growth

(Children & Youth Ministry)

Endowment

Evangelism

Finance

Personnel

Property

Social Ministry

Stewardship

Worship/Music/Fine Arts

Page 15

First Lutheran Church … … hearing, living, and

sharing God’s Word together.

April Birthdays Page 14

Attendance Figures for February 2015

1. Kristin Young

3. Rylee Levine

Robert Morphis

4. Cali Schmidt

5. Madison Marten

Janice Nelson

6. Cliff Golden

Logan VanderRoest

7. Jenna Scheri

Ryan Scheri

8. Shyler McNew

James Worrell

10. Alexandra Campen

Jennifer Clark

Pastor Janet Hunt

11. Kari Burright

Debra Prellwitz

Meghan Riel

12. Marilyn Bazeli

Stephanie Corn

Lori Johnson

Patrick Looney

Matthew Prellwitz

Bradley Sanderson

13. Zachary Riel

Shannon Smith

14. Susan Kerschke

15. Sofia Talley

16. Lu Lothson

18. Connor Busch

19. Vicki Scheel

21. Gloria Durr

Diane Shaffer

Kristin Ullmark

22. Rory Burright

Deborah Fisher

Bonnie Hudson

Jace Kitchen

23. Don Hudson

24. Heather Black

Suzanne Grafe

Aimee Levine

Shelby Wood

26. Alyssa Jensen

Amy Kuhns

Bonnie Ruder

28. Irene Behrends

Philip Hartman

Keith Kish

Eleanor Yaeger

29. Ellie Busch

Andrea Ciarniello

Liam Garvey

Ryne Kerschke

Wayne Russell

Connor Tindall

30. Brett Benson

Scott Willey

Shelly Williams

February Actual Percent of Budget Year-to-Date Actual

Income $33,531.70 13.53% $65,310.16

Expenses $31,187.71 15.08% $74,123.51

Ahead/(Behind) $2,343.99 ($8,813.35)

Comptroller Report for February 2015

9:00 AM

February 1 Service Cancelled

February 8 188

February 15 180

February 22 210

In the Family Page 3

We welcomed to our Christian

Fellowship Dallas Ann Peterson, child

of John and Heidi Peterson, who

received the Sacrament of Holy

Baptism on February 8 and Bennett

Robert Borovich, son of Jon and

Kara Borovich, who received the

Sacrament of Holy Baptism on

February 22.

Our sympathy is extended to John

Longeville and his family at the

death of his mother, Carol, who passed

away on February 25. May God

comfort those who mourn.

Congratulations to Lynn and Linda

Levine who will celebrate 51 years of

marriage on April 10, to Dick and

Sharon Retrum who celebrate 53

years of marriage on April 21, and to

Loren and Cathy Foelske who will

celebrate their 30th wedding

anniversary on April 27.

We celebrate with Loren and Cathy

Foelske on the bir th of their fir st

grandchild, Adelaide Skye Foelske,

born on March 1 to their son, Ryan,

and his wife, Karissa.

Please remember the following people

in your prayers: Ken Barshinger,

Vivian Courtney, Fred deOliveira,

Kim Engstrom, Shir ley Engstrom

(wife of Paul Engstrom), Jo Hall, Heidi

Hietanen, Don Johnson, Joyce

Lothson, Andrea Monachello (niece

of Andrea Ciarniello), Shelli Nelson,

Amy Paprocki (daughter of Dick and

Bev Cress), Emma Shaffer (granddaughter of Diane Shaffer), and

Tom Yaeger.

Special Thanks

Dear First Lutheran Church and Pastor

Janet,

Jon and I would like to thank you from

the bottom of our hearts for such a

lovely baptism for our little boy. First

Lutheran has been so warm and

welcoming and we feel incredibly

blessed by your kindness toward our

family. Thank you also for the adorable

blanket, candle, baptism medallion,

and Hug-a-Bible. We will cherish all

of it so much. God Bless!

Love, Jonathan, Kara,

and Bennett Borovich


Festival of the Resurrection — The congregation will gather for celebratory

worship with Holy Communion!


Easter Breakfast — We join together for a meal served by our youth.

It is during this special week that we hear the ancient stories which continue to

shape us and give us life. It is during these special days that we remember the

meaning of Christ’s Death and Resurrection for each of us and all of us.

Be sure to join us. Invite a friend. You will surely be blessed.

Peace to you and many blessings,

(Continued from page 2)

Children & Youth Ministry Page 4

The Moms of ‘Littles at First’ by Heidi Peterson

We are excited to invite mothers of young children to

meet for a weekly time of fellowship. Moms spend the

Sunday School hour discussing the joys and struggles

of raising children. Recent topics included: teaching

our kids important Christian life skills, surviving the

terrible twos, and getting the most from worship with

our families. Feel free to drop in as often as you are able! Sunday mornings from

10:30 - 11:30, across from the toddler class upstairs.

Babies at First Lutheran!

The cutie pictured here is Bennett Borovich on his day of

Baptism as the Assisting Minister Mike Wadle carried him

around the church for all to see! Bennett is the first son of

proud parents, Kara and Jon Borovich, born on August 26,

2014. Kara is a kindergarten teacher at Founders Grade

School in DeKalb and Jon is an assistant basketball coach at

N.I.U. We are pleased to welcome Bennett into the church

family!

Another new arrival came on March 1, 2015 named Adelaide

Skye Foelske, daughter of Ryan and Kar issa Foelske.

Many of you prayed for Adelaide, granddaughter of Cathy and Loren Foelske, as

she tried to come too early. With lots of prayers and bedrest, mom and baby had a

healthy delivery!

With all the new babies here at First, the Learning and Growth Ministry Team put

in a proposal to Council for modern diaper changing tables to be installed in the

men and women’s bathrooms off the Atrium. Thank you to Pastor Hunt and the

Church Council leaders who value our young families and any visitors with

young children!

Grace at Sunday School!

Pictured here is Grace Kuehl, she loves it when we say

“Grace” before snacks at Sunday School because it makes

her feel special. Many of our children ask why do we say

Grace before snacks? Loving teachers in our Sunday

School, Dawn Gersic, Malena Graddy and Linda Freeland

explain the meaning of grace as thanking God for our food.

Children love snack time! Blessing the snack and eating

together creates community as children come together to

fellowship just like the adults do at Coffee Hour in the

Social Hall!

Page 13

A Big Thank You

Please say “Thank You” when you see

any of the First Folks pictured here:

Kyle Kuhns, Gary Skinner, Dennis

Heaney, John Pickens, Roger

Hopkins, Bob Keil, Barney

Schroeder, and (not pictured) Jean

and Ed Callary, Arlyn Strike, and

Mike Wadle. All gave their time and

hands, backs and legs on Friday, March

20, to move furniture donated by Norix

Furniture to Love INC. They first moved 75 boxes of dressers, armoires, tables,

etc from a semi-trailer into this and other smaller trailers and then into a garage

for storage, and finally for later delivery to DeKalb and/or Sycamore folks who

have little or no furniture in their apartment. In fact, Dennis and Barney and

Mike were joined the next morning by Don Johnson, Paul Letheby, and Kurt

Oland to deliver several dressers, etc. on Fir st's monthly “Delivery

Saturday” for Love INC. If interested in joining the monthly delivery team

regularly or when you can, please contact Lynn Schmidt or Mike Wadle.

More Thanks

Many Thanks to Trent Sanderson for sharing stories, pictures, and information

during the Adult Forum on March 8, showing and telling how Sanderson Ag

tends God's earth. Proud Grandpa Jerry provided a great introduction of Trent,

tying him in with the seven generations of Sanderson's who have farmed in

DeKalb County. First Lutheran folks certainly enjoyed being brought up-to-date

with modern methods, such as using GPS and IT not just for guiding the process,

but for actually driving the tractors and operating planters, combines, and other

machinery. We are now certainly more aware and connected to our heritage of

agriculture in this area of northern Illinois, and of the Sanderson Family's multi-

generation commitment and practice of providing good and fertile earth for the

generations to come.

Social Ministry Team

From the Endowment Ministry Team

Save the Date — On Sunday, Apr il 12 at 11:30, the Mission Endowment

Team is sponsoring its annual luncheon for seniors. There will be a financial

update and entertainment and it’s FREE!! This is for all members of First

Lutheran Church who may be interested in the activities of the Endowment

Fund and how the committee is governed in their activities. Reservations will

be required so we can have an accurate count for the meal. We think the Third

Annual Endowment Luncheon for our “experienced members” will be the best

yet. Hope to see you there!!

Social Ministry Page 12

Annual Garage Sale - Saturday, April 11

The Annual Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday,

April 11! Start cleaning out, downsizing, but don't

throw away. The Garage Sale proceeds will be divided

between the Linen Closet and the Northern IL Synod

Womens' support of the North Central Diocese Women

and Children's Ministry in Tanzania.

Donations of non-clothing items will be accepted;

except this year we will be accepting purses and shoes.

Volunteers (male and female) are needed for: Friday,

sorting and setting up; Saturday, friendly sales people and clean-up.

Please call Mike and Sharon Wadle, 815-756-6518, if you need transport for your

donations.

Coordinators: Biruta Strike, Sharon Wadle

Beloved Community Dinner

Over the past several months interested people have been gathering for potluck

dinners, the goal of which is to cultivate a climate where folks from different races

and walks of life will seek to understand and to be understood by one another. First

Lutheran hosted the last dinner on Sunday, February 22.

The next Beloved Community Dinner will be held at Neumann Center on Sunday,

April 19, at 5:00 PM. The evening will include a panel discussion by community

leaders regarding race relations in DeKalb. Please plan to join the gathering and

bring a dish to pass if you are able!

Hope Haven Thanks

I would like to thank the following people for their kind contributions to Hope

Haven in the past year: Roberta Burke, Velma Chamberlain, John and Sara Ann

Feken, Cathy Foelske, Nicky Henke, Colleen Johnson, Mary Keil, Nancy

Olsen, Jill Olson, Donna Peterson, Patti Salazar, Marilyn Sanders, Linda

Sanderson, Jan Setchell, Dorothy Thorsen, Jan Womack, and members of

Naomi Circle.

Please Note: A new chart for Hope Haven volunteers is posted on the

bulletin board outside the Library. Volunteers are asked to help provide a

portion of the meal (a main dish; a vegetable or salad; or dessert). First Lutheran

is responsible for the second Wednesday of each month. If you are interested in

helping, please contact Carrie Engstrom at 815-758-2588 or sign up today!

Thank you in advance for helping with this worthwhile community project.

Thank you again for your generosity.

Carrie Engstrom

Page 5

First Communion Instruction

All children in second grade or above who have not received

Holy Communion are invited to attend instruction classes this

spring. Classes will be led by Pastor Janet and Teresa Lange

and held on Sunday mornings — April 19 and 26 and May 3

— during the Sunday School hour. Parents are invited and

encouraged to attend with their son or daughter. Students will

receive their First Communion on Sunday, May 17. Please

call the Church Office to register or for more information.

Middle School Youth!

Indoor Rock Wall Climbing!

All Middle School Youth are invited to Indoor Rock Wall Climb at Vertical

Endeavor in Glendale Heights hosted by Ann Oduber, Katie Mooney, and Craig

Schroeder on Sunday, Apr il 26. We delayed our tr ip due the closing of the

rock wall climbing in Batavia, but we would like to conclude our Sunday morning

youth class with this fun and challenging activity! Permission forms and

information will be emailed to parents.

VBS 2015!!! June 22 - 25

Summer will be here before we know it! And that means my

favorite time of year… Vacation Bible School. My family knows I am a big fan of VBS when they see me saving toilet

paper rolls for crafts, singing VBS songs in the car or when my

office starts to look like a TV episode of “Hoarders.” This year’s

theme is Everest, “Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty

Power!” On Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON,

we will plan and begin creating easy VBS Decorations. If you

have an artistic eye and love to help, please come! Children are welcome with a

parent to guide and direct their help.

High School Girls at the Fondue Dinner

The dinner was hosted by Nicky Henke and

Ann Oduber. From left: Rachel Hunter-

Rosene, Hannah Clark, Madison Henke,

Kerstin Henke and Megan Kish. It was a

lovely and delicious time!

Holy Week Page 6

Maundy Thursday - April 2 7:00 PM - Worship in the Sanctuary

(Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar)

In this service, the transition is made from the Eucharistic celebration

to Jesus’ crucifixion and death. As the service concludes, all portable pieces from

the sanctuary are removed, symbolic of Christ being stripped of his power and

glory and placed in the hands of his captors.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service - April 3 7:00 PM - Worship in the Sanctuary

The word Tenebrae means “darkness” or “shadows.”

The purpose of this service is to recreate

the emotional aspects of the passion story.

The Great Easter Vigil - April 4 7:00 PM - Worship

This service begins in darkness with a procession into the

Sanctuary to listen to the ancient stories of the faith. It concludes

with Holy Communion and the celebration of the resurrection.

Good Friday Prayer Vigil

On Friday, April 3, you are invited to participate in a

Prayer Vigil as we contemplate the suffering of Jesus on

the cross in our behalf.

Beginning at 9:00 AM and continuing until 3:00 PM, you

will be able to sign up in 15 minute segments to sit in

silence in the Sanctuary. Resources will be available to

guide your prayer if you wish to use them. It is hoped

that there will be someone continuously in our worship

space from 9:00 - 3:00 that day. At the same time, as many people as wish to,

may sign up to be a part of this vigil in any given time slot. Every hour on the

hour, a leader will read a brief scripture and will offer prayer.

May this be a means for you to deepen your own awareness of and gratitude for

God’s great gifts to us in the suffering and death of Jesus.

Parish Nurse Ministry Page 11

Part-time Assistant Wanted

The First Lutheran Council has approved hiring a Part-

time Administrative and Social Media Assistant to

work on Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00

PM. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal

communication skills, computers skills including Word,

Publisher, and Excel, and experience updating

Facebook and Twitter accounts, Google calendars, and

websites. A job description and application form are available in the Narthex.

What is the A1C Test? submitted by Cathy Foelske, R.N.

The A1C test is a common blood test used to

diagnose Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and then

to gauge how well you are managing your

diabetes. The test result reflects your average

blood sugar levels for the past two to three

months. Specifically, the A1C test measures

what percentage of your hemoglobin — a

protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen — is coated with sugar. The

higher your A1C level, the poorer your blood sugar control and the higher

risk of diabetes complications. An international committee of experts from

the American Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study

of Diabetes and the International Diabetes Federation recommend that the

A1C test be the primary test used to diagnose pre-diabetes, Type 1, and Type

2 Diabetes. After a diabetes diagnosis, the A1C test is used to monitor your

diabetes treatment plan. Since the A1C test measures your average blood

sugar level at a point in time, it is a better reflection of how well your

diabetes treatment plan is working overall. Your doctor will likely use the

A1C test when you are first diagnosed with diabetes. This helps establish a

baseline A1C level. The A1C may be recommended: 1) twice a year if you

have Type 2 Diabetes, you do not use insulin, and your blood sugar is

consistently within your target range; 2) three to four times a year if you

have Type 1 Diabetes; 3) four times a year if you have Type 2 diabetes, you

use insulin to manage your diabetes, or you have trouble keeping your blood

sugar level within your target range. A normal A1C level can range from 4.5

-6 percent. Anything more than that range, you may have diabetes. The

blood test does not have to be a fasting blood test; it can be done at any time.

(Source: Mayo Clinic newsletter, January 2015)

Women’s News Page 10

Prelude —

Women’s Bible Study

Women, come join us for a Bible study

on the second and fourth Thursday

morning of this month. This Bible

study, geared especially for women,

will meet in April on the 9th and 23rd

beginning at 9:00 AM using the study in

the Gather magazine for women. The

group meets in the Community Room.

Come and join a lively discussion and

enjoy a cup of coffee and the

fellowship of your sisters in Christ.

Newcomers are always welcome.

Naomi Circle News

Naomi Circle will meet next on

Thursday, April 9, at 2:00 PM in the

Social Hall (one week later because of

Holy Week). The program for the

afternoon will be presented by Colleen

Bredeson, Community Outreach

Coordinator, on “Voluntary Action.”

The hostesses are Karen Sjolund and

Sharon Wadle. Sue Grafe will give

devotions. All women are invited.

Altar Guild News

This is a very busy

time of year around

the church and

especially for Altar

Guild. At our

meeting on Tuesday, March 17,

we completed our schedule for the

services this year. Following is the

schedule for our Easter services:

Palm Sunday — Terri Kuhns, Jan

Setchell, and Tarryn Thaden

Maundy Thursday — Kristina Oland

and Tarryn Thaden

Easter Vigil — Lynn Schmidt

Easter Sunday 7:00 AM Sunrise

Service — Mary Letheby and 9:00

AM service — Mary Letheby and

Kayla Kittleson

For Palm Sunday we would like our

members to come between 7:45 – 8:00

AM to help prepare the palms for

service. On Saturday, April 4, at 9:00

AM, our Easter flowers will be arriving

and we would like our members, who

can, to come and help set them up.

Women’s Night Out

You are invited to join other women

from the church at Women’s Night Out

on Tuesday, April 28, at 6:00 PM at

The Hillside. These dinners are based

on the simple concept that it is

enjoyable to get together for an evening

of fellowship. Mark the date on your

calendars now and plan to enjoy an

evening out with friends! Please call

the Church Office by noon on March

28 if you plan to attend.

Women’s Spring

Retreat

The Northern Illinois Synod Women of

the ELCA are sponsoring a Spring

Retreat on Saturday, April 25, at

Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center in

Oregon. Our very own pastor, the Rev.

Dr. Janet Hunt, will present on “The

Power of Forgiveness.” The cost is $35

which includes morning coffee, lunch,

and materials. The retreat is being held

from 8:45 AM until 3:00 PM. If you have

any questions, please contact Cathy

Foelske. Registration forms may be

found on the bulletin board in the

hallway outside the Social Hall. The

deadline to register is April 10. Let us

join with the Northern Illinois Synod

and our pastor for a great retreat!

Council Highlights Page 7

March Council Highlights

At its Council Meeting in March the First Lutheran Church Council:

Scheduled the Senior Recognition for our graduating seniors for Sunday, May 3.

Approved Vacation Bible School at Walcamp for a four-day VBS program with a fifth day for youth volunteers. The cost will remain at $25 with a $5

late fee and an option $10 registration fee with the contribution of camper

snacks.

A job description and application will be prepared for an administrative assistant to staff the office on Fridays.

The Bishop’s Office has agreed to remain in conversation with First Lutheran on the possibility of retaining Pr. Hunt after her three-year

contract expires in January 2016.

Agreed to give participants in Pr. Dennis Heaney’s planned trip to the Lutheran World Relief Center in Baltimore $100 to support their travel

costs.

Determined Easter Sunday worship services will include the 7:00 AM Sunrise Service at Fairview Cemetery and the 9:00 Worship Service; the

11:00 AM service will be omitted.

Approved baby-changing tables to be installed in the women’s and men’s restrooms in the Atrium area.

Directed Thrivent Choice dollars received in 2015 to support the First Lutheran Linen Closet. (Please ask Trent Lange, Congregation Treasurer,

if you would like more information about Thrivent Choice dollars).

First Lutheran has signed up to receive Amazon Smile dollars. Designated money received through this program for the ELCA World Hunger Relief

program. (More information about Amazon Smile is available at

smile.amazon.com/)

‘All Aboard’ for New Windsor!

Enjoy dogwood and redbud blossoms and spend a week working on behalf of our

church’s overseas relief ministries at the Lutheran World Relief warehouse/shipping

facility in Maryland. April 25 - May 2 are the dates reserved for us to help process

quilts, school kits, personal care kits, baby care kits, sewing kits, and soap that has

been donated by Lutheran churches across the nation to aid people in desperate

conditions around the world. One day will also be spent at the SERRV Int.

warehouse onsite to unpack and process third world artistic works for sale in the

United States. It’s a great week of serving, learning, and sightseeing as we work

together to aid the mission of our church.

Please let Dennis or Bev Heaney (815.748.7124) know by April 6 if you would like

to go along. Talk to them or pick up a green brochure in the Church Office for more

information.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

29 8:00 AM Adult Choir 9:00 AM Palm Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:30 AM CrossWalk Sunday Activities

30 6:30 PM Diakonia Class

31 8:30 AM Project Group 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Clergy Text Study 7:00 PM Al Anon

1 6:45 AM Red

5 7:00 AM Easter Sunrise Service at Fairview Cemetery 9:00 AM Festival of the Resurrection 10:15 AM Easter Breakfast

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Church Offices Closed

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

7 8:30 AM Project Group 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Clergy Text Study 6:00 PM Al Anon 6:30 PM Ministry Team Meetings

8 6:45 AM Red5:30 PM Cross Walk Wednesday Activities6:00 PM Confirmation7:00 PM Worship

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Noisy Offering

8:00 AM Adult Choir 9:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:30 AM CrossWalk Sunday Activities 11:30 AM Endowment Luncheon For Seniors

13 6:30 PM Diakonia Class 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

14 8:30 AM Project Group 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Clergy Text Study 6:30 PM Congregation Council 7:00 PM Al Anon


19 8:00 AM Adult Choir 9:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:30 AM CrossWalk Sunday Activities 10:30 AM First Communion Class


21 8:30 AM Project Group 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Clergy Text Study 7:00 PM Al Anon


26 8:00 AM Adult Choir 9:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:30 AM CrossWalk Sunday Activities 10:30 AM First Communion Class


28 8:30 AM Project Group 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Clergy Text Study 6:00 PM Women’s Night Out 7:00 PM Al Anon


First Lutheran Church

April 25 - May 2 — Mission Road Trip to the Lutheran World Relief Warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland

Pastor Janet’s Week of Vacation

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Red-Eye Bible Study 2 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Worship 8:00 PM Adult Choir

3 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Good Friday Prayer Vigil 9:00 AM Lenten Prayer Walk 7:00 PM Good Friday Tenebrae Service

4 7:00 PM Easter Vigil

Red-Eye Bible Study Cross Walk

Wednesday Activities Confirmation Worship

9 9:00 AM Prelude - Women’s Bible Study 2:00 PM Naomi Circle 6:15 PM Handbell Choir 7:30 PM Adult Choir

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16 6:15 PM Handbell Choir 7:30 PM Adult Choir

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18 8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast and Service Project



23 9:00 AM Prelude - Women’s Bible Study 6:15 PM Handbell Choir 7:30 PM Adult Choir

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30 6:15 PM Handbell Choir 7:30 PM Adult Choir

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Mission Road Trip to the Lutheran World Relief Warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland

Pastor Janet’s Week of Vacation

the first word...skye foelske, daughter of ryan and karissa foelske. many of you prayed for...

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