ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Ann Price in loving memory of the birthday of her mother and in celebration of the birthday of her very good friend, Doris Barnes, on the 16th of February.
ALTAR GUILD MEETING TODAY President Shelly Daniels has announced a luncheon meeting of the Altar Guild today after worship. All current members and any prospective members are encouraged to attend!
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Annual contribution summary statements for 2006 have been mailed. Please retain these statements for your tax preparation. Please report any potential errors to Carol Numrich at 626-356-3904 or Cnumrich@aol.com by 10 February 2007.
DID YOU KNOW? There’s probably much about Historic First Lutheran that many of us do not know. Watch weekly bulletins for “I DIDN’T KNOW,” a weekly historical or interesting tidbit of information about Historic First Lutheran.
TWO WEEKS FROM NOW IS MARDI GRAS SUNDAY! Plan now to attend this jazzy service which will include some of Historic First Lutheran’s own talented musicians. A doughnut reception (a European tradition for Mardi Gras) will follow the service.
I DIDN’T KNOW! Perhaps you didn’t know that for nearly three-quarters of its 115-year history, Historic First Lutheran has been pastored by only four pastors: Rev. George Theiss (30 years); Rev. August Hansen (25 years); Rev. Christopher Schaar (13 years) and Rev. Robert Faga (10 years).
TERRY KIESCHNICK TO SPEAK AT 7TH WOMEN’’S COMMISSION CONFERENCE Are you a “SHOE LOVER?” Are shoes your passion? What do you know about your shoes? Join the District President’s Commission on Women for its 7th conference on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Christ Lutheran Church in Costa Mesa, CA. We invite you to share a day of fun and fellowship as our featured speaker Terry Kieschnick, the First Lady of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, discusses the topic “Love Your Shoes,” based on Isaiah 52:7. Cost is $25 per person or $20 per person if four or more registrations are sent together. A continental breakfast and lunch are included in the cost. If you are interested in attending, please call Carol Numrich at 626-356-3904. We already have four signed up and this should be an interesting program!
MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS This year, according to Church records, we will be celebrating the 90th birthdays of Lee Klima and Dorothy Reich, as well as the 95th birthday of Laura McCluskey. If we have overlooked anyone’s 90th or 95th birthday or anyone’s 50th/ 55th/ 60th/ 65th/ 70th anniversary, please report that omission immediately to Pastor Schaar.
115TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE All people interested in helping plan our 115th Anniversary Celebration in June are encouraged to express their willingness to serve to Pastor Schaar.
A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! Forty years ago, in time to celebrate Historic First Lutheran’s 75th Anniversary and the 30th Anniversary of the present Church building, our Rueter pipe organ was constructed and installed. Word came two weeks ago that the 40-year-old electronic tracking system is starting to fail and needs to be upgraded. Cost for this project is estimated to be $20,000.00! Is there a special donor willing to fund this project? Please speak to Pastor Schaar.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #3 – Chris Baker, Asunta Barnes, Michael Dickens and Rudy Melinat.