ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Phyllis Price in celebration of the birthday of her son, James, on 2/16 and in celebration of the birthday of her good friend, Doris Barnes, on 2/16.
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.
NEXT SUNDAY 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 member Ruth Richards is our only living member who has been inside all three of our church buildings.
THANK YOU! Dear Friends: Thank you so much for your concern, well-wishes and prayers for my health. I appreciate it very much and I am anxiously looking forward to joining you again soon. – Helga Muder
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.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Don’t forget about our next women’s gathering on Saturday 3 March. Our special presenter is Conni Schramm, a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange and a recognized speaker on how to study your Bible. Reservations to Carol Numrich are necessary by 28 February.
NEXT WEEK IS MITE BOX SUNDAY Please remember to bring your mission mite boxes.
AN OMISSION ON OUR CALENDAR Our February newsletter calendar did not include midweek Lenten services on Wednesday 28 February at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #4 – Doris Barnes, Taina Feher, Rudy Melinat and Paul Nagle.