This Week @ First

There's often lots happening at First!

Here you can check out some of the upcoming events happening in the next week or two, and learn how you can be involved.

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September–May

Sundays: 8am, 10:30am and Wednesdays: 6:15pm

June–August

Sundays: 8am & 10am

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Announcements for Sunday, Dec. 28

INSIDE: Young Youth Winter Break Play Date • No worship on New Year’s Eve

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Events

These events will take place in the next week or two…

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Knitters & Prayer Shawls
Dec 16
Knitters & Prayer Shawls

Gathering together for fellowship and to create prayer shawls.

Quilters
Dec 30
Quilters

Meets weekly on Tues, 9am in Fireside, Sept–May

Courageous Men
Dec 31
Courageous Men

Men’s group meets weekly for a time of fellowship & study, Wed mornings

Coffee with Pastor Karyn
Jan 7
Coffee with Pastor Karyn

Gathering on Wed mornings, led by Pastor Karyn, open to all.

Wednesday Evening Worship
Jan 7
Wednesday Evening Worship

In-person worship on Wednesdays at 6:15pm, and also live streamed.

Peer Ministry
Jan 7
Peer Ministry

Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.

First Choir Practice
Jan 7
First Choir Practice

Most Wednesdays at 7pm.

Sunshine Team
Jan 8
Sunshine Team

Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.

Caring Cards Ministry
Jan 10
Caring Cards Ministry

A ministry of fellowship & service, typically meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept–Apr.

Sunday Morning Jazz Worship
Jan 11
Sunday Morning Jazz Worship

A special jazz liturgy, led by Jon Ailabouni.

Epiphany Sunday Worship
Jan 11
Epiphany Sunday Worship

In-person worship on Sundays, and also live streamed.

Faith Building Block: Grade 2—What's Fair
Jan 11
Faith Building Block: Grade 2—What's Fair

Our 2nd graders learn about God’s love and “What’s Fair” in this Faith Building Block.

Parent Share
Jan 11
Parent Share

Join Carla Stanton, certified spiritual director and mom of 3, in room 201 every Sunday, 9:15am while the kids are at Sunday School.

Assist with Story Time
Jan 11
Assist with Story Time

Sign up for 2 dates when you can accompany the group with the Pastor to the Choir Room.

Middle School Snow Tubing @ Whitetail Ridge
Jan 11
Middle School Snow Tubing @ Whitetail Ridge

Winter fun at Whitetail Ridge in Sparta!

Faith Alive! U: Weekend Workshops
Jan 11
Faith Alive! U: Weekend Workshops

Join others for an afternoon of exploring & learning about your faith.

Blood Drive
Jan 12
Blood Drive

Be a hero, save a life… walk-ins welcome, registrations encouraged.

Dorcas Circle
Jan 13
Dorcas Circle

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

OWLs Potluck
Jan 14
OWLs Potluck

OWLs monthly potluck; contact Brian for details

Wed. Night Study Group
Jan 14
Wed. Night Study Group

Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.

Grief Support Group
Jan 15
Grief Support Group

Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.

Screening of 1946
Jan 15
Screening of 1946

First’s Reconciling in Christ team will be hosting a dinner & screening of this important documentary.

Faith Webs Winter Game Day!
Jan 18
Faith Webs Winter Game Day!

Faith Web households are invited to get together, for fun, lunch & company over a couple of games.

Elizabeth Circle
Jan 19
Elizabeth Circle

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

Parents' Night Out
Jan 23
Parents' Night Out

An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!

Monday Meal @ Trinity
Jan 26
Monday Meal @ Trinity

Help serve the community meal at Trinity Lutheran.

Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship
Jan 28
Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship

A special jazz liturgy, led by Jon Ailabouni.

Stewardship Week
Feb 1
Stewardship Week

Join us for Stewardship Week at First Lutheran!

Faith Building Block: Grade 4—Apostles' Creed
Feb 1
Faith Building Block: Grade 4—Apostles' Creed

Our 4th graders learn about the Apostles’ Creed in this Faith Building Block.

High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Feb 6
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

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