First Lutheran Church - ELCA 226 North Putnam, P.O. Box 516  Algona, IA 50511   Telephone: 515-295-3758 E-mail: firstlutheran@netamumail.com

 

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June 30, July 1, 2, and 3, 2008

VBS Registration continues! Check out the display in the narthex. Registration & health forms will be available in the church office as well!

VBS Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas: Kitchen Coordinator & Helpers; Preschool Teacher & Helper: Classroom Assistants: Decorating; and Transportation.

Please contact Lynn Jenson for more information on VBS or if interested in filling a volunteer position.

 

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      Adult Sunday School: ~ The Sunday schedule:

·          May 11: Confirmation Sunday ~ NO class

·          May 18: May issue of The Lutheran “Water: Commodity or Sacrament?”

 

     Join us for the Serenity Bible Study on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through May 15. Topics for the final two weeks:

·          May 8 ~ John 14:15-21

o        Discipleship: An Instrument of Change

o        Let each disciple turn to God “to change the things I can.”

·          May 15 ~ John 17:1-11

o        Discipleship: An Instrument of wisdom

o        Let each disciple turn to God for the “wisdom to know the difference of when change

          can come or not.”

 

     Sixty Plus Potluck ~ May 9! The May 9 program for the Sixty Plus potluck will be about the ways that unscrupulous people scheme to rob others of their important personal information, their money, and ultimately their dignity.  Please join us to hear Barb Erickson from the Elderbridge Agency talk about ways to protect ourselves and our financial resources from identity theft, scams and healthcare fraud. Barb will also share information about the services provided by the Elderbridge Agency on Aging. Please join us on May 9 at noon to hear this informative program, share a meal, and enjoy good company.  Please bring your own table service and a main dish, salad or dessert to share.  Hope to see you!

 

     Bullet Edger Challenge! Bob Speich is challenging all members of First Lutheran to purchase needed “bullet edgers” for around the church building. He is purchasing 80 to begin this challenge. All edgers will be installed at a later time this spring. Unsure what a bullet edger is? Check out the front of the church- an edger is what holds the rock in place.

 

     Altar Guild Meeting: On Monday, May 12 at 5:15 p.m. all Altar Guild volunteers, those who may be interested in volunteering, and those who are interested in who we are and what we do to come and get acquainted/re-acquainted with each other and the way in which we serve the church.  Preparing for Holy Communion, Holy Baptism, and the various parament and decorative changes for each of the six seasons of the Church year will be discussed as well as the new opportunities and changes that Evangelical Lutheran Worship (the ELW Hymnal) makes available to congregations.

 

      Lutheran Lakeside Needs Camp Staff!  Lutheran Lakeside is currently looking for about eight counselors and two to five support staff.  If you know of a high school or college student who may be interested or are 16+ years old and are hunting for a summer job, please let me know!  Contact Brent Stank at Lutheran Lakeside (712-336-2109).  Summer Internships are also available.