ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Nathaniel Jones, son of Alan and Liz (Fackler) Jones.
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.
I DIDN’T KNOW! A furnishing from our second (1914) church building is represented in our present (1937) church building. That’s right! The beautiful marble baptismal font was a furnishing in our second church building. It was incorporated into our third and present building, with the present altar specifically designed of matching white marble to give the appearance of a unified whole. That means that our baptismal font is 93 years old and has been used to baptize more than 1,000 people.
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 Reuter pipe organ was constructed and installed. Word came 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! A special gift from the Hilgendorf family has already provided us a $1,500.00 start to this project. Is there a special donor willing to complete funding this project? Speak to Pastor.
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.
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.
MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES This year’s midweek Lenten services will feature the classic book by C.S. Lewis called The Screwtape Letters, a series of letters from devil Screwtape to his nephew, Wormwood. This comical, yet serious, thought-provoking look at the reality of evil in our world will serve as the focus of our weekly services, every Wednesday at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m. Please plan to attend!
CORRECTING A MISTAKE In last Sunday’s bulletin, in the “I Didn’t Know” section, it should have stated that the iconic mosaic on the altar was installed in 1988, not 1998. Thanks to Lillian Greenlee for catching this error.
A MUSICAL CHALLENGE Again this year, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has graciously consented to match dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,300.00, any special gifts to our Music Endowment to offset additional salary and benefit costs for Karen Murphy, Mark McCormick and Patsy Acheson. You are encouraged to make special gifts to this appeal, clearly marking your gifts “Music Endowment.”
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #6 – Rogelio Douglas, Henry Hubert, Rudy Melinat and Marlene Ochetti.