Announcements for Sunday, November 13
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Sunday School
Sunday, November 13
- 9:15am Gr 1 Faith Building Block: 10 Commandments (2nd meeting, parents/guardians & child) - FH
- 9:15am Sunday School
Sunday, November 20
- 9:15am Gr 1 Faith Building Block: 10 Commandments (3rd meeting, parents/guardians & child) - FH
- 9:15am Sunday School
- 10:30am 3- & 4-Year Olds Sing at Worship
New registrations welcome any time of the year. Contact Sunday school superintendents Beth & Joel Miller at sundayschool@firstlu.org or stop in the Sunday school office in room 206.
Confirmation
Sunday:
- 9:15am Conf Class: 10 commandments - Thomas Rm
- 9:15am Gr 6 & 7 Bible Classes - Rm 207 & FS
Monday:
- 4:00pm Conf Class: Death & Dying - FS
- 7:00pm Conf Class: Holy Week Creative Team - FH
Wednesday:
- 5:00pm Conf Class: Apostle’s Creed - Rm 207
- 5:00pm Conf Class: Keep Calm and Trust Jesus - FS
Faith Alive Creative Circle
Monday, November 21, 6-9pm. Meeting the third Monday of each month in the fellowship hall, the Faith Alive Creative Circle is a gathering of people working out their creative muscles. All are welcome to bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy fellowship while doing it. Join us!
Young Youth Volunteering at Humane Society
If you like animals, especially cats and dogs, this event is for you!!! Young Youth, a group for grades 2–5, will be volunteering at the Humane Society, on Tuesday, November 22, from 4-5pm. RSVP to katie@firstlu.org.
OWLs Potluck
On Wed., Nov. 16, the OWLs, a group for those 55+, will have their November potluck at noon. To reserve your spot or to ask questions, contact Brian Narveson at owls@firslu.org.
Advent Around the Table
Sunday, November 20, 5pm. Create advent wreaths for our homes, chrismons for our trees, and
advent calendars to help us keep the days of Advent. Grow in your faith as we begin the Advent season. Sign-up at 1stlu.org/advent.
COME FOR SUPPER
First Lutheran is assisting with Come for Supper on Tuesday, November 22, at Our Savior’s in La Crosse. First Lutheran will help with food donations and volunteering to serve and clean up. The sign-up sheets are at the Welcome Center. Call Gloria Kubiak if you have questions, 608.498.2762.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Members are invited to a special ecumenical worship service with our brothers and sisters in Christ from New Hope Fellowship and Onalaska United Method Church, on Wednesday, November 23, 7pm at New Hope Fellowship, 420 2nd Avenue South, Onalaska.
Onalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner
November 24, from 11am–3pm
at the Onalaska Armory.
Go to www.octd.org/volunteers to find ways to volunteer, or speak with Tom Brewer.
Away for the winter?
If you’re going away for the winter, please let us know. If we know your winter address, we can keep you up to date with church news and activities through the monthly newsletter and other mailings. Please contact the office—608.783.2236 or office@firstlu.org—with your address and the dates you’ll be gone.
Baptismal Preparation
A baptism preparation session will be Saturday, December 3, at 10am in the narthex for anyone who is considering or has scheduled a baptism. To register or ask questions, contact the church office: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org.
Can you smile?
Come to Welcome Center training, Sun., Dec. 4, 9:30-10am, at the Welcome Center. Everyone’s welcome!
Youth Christmas Parties!
Get your holiday festing started early!! Classic holiday movies will play in the background while we eat supper ... and lots of holiday cookies and treats. Middle School: Sun., Dec. 4, noon–2pm, High School: Sun., Dec. 18, 6–8:30pm
Cookie Baking at First!
Adults will bake cookies on Thurs., Dec. 8, at 6pm for our Young Youth to decorate on Sat., Dec. 10. If you plan to join us, please consider bringing a batch of your favorite cookie dough to add to the mix and a snack or beverage to share! A great night of fellowship and fun!
Ski Trip to Winter Park, CO with English Lutheran
Feb 16–Feb 20, 2017. English Lutheran invites members of First to join them on their ski trip to Winter Park, in Colorado. Full cost is yet to be determined, but deposit due dates are in October and December, with increased registration cost after January 1, 2017. For more info go to 1stlu.org/skitrip.
To learn more about these and other announcements, head to our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org
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