ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Carol and Jeff Potter in celebration of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Megan, and in celebration of their son Matthew’s graduation from The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.
CELEBRATING GOD’S LOVE The additional arrangement of roses on the altar are from some of the more than 140 roses on the campus of Historic First Lutheran. They are a reminder of God’s continuing love for us.
DID YOU KNOW? There’s probably much about Historic First Lutheran that many of us do not know. So, watch weekly bulletins for “I DIDN’T KNOW,” a weekly historical or interesting tidbit of information about Historic First Lutheran.
I DIDN’T KNOW! Perhaps you didn’t know that, as young as was Pastor Schaar when he became our pastor, he is not the youngest pastor in the history of Historic First Lutheran. While Pastor Schaar was installed as our pastor on his 26th birthday, Pastor August Hansen was only 25 years 4 months old when he was installed as our pastor on 3 July 1905. Pastor Hansen served us for 25 years, until 1930.
TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY Our third “Evangelism Awareness Sunday” is on 30 September. Guest Bible class teacher and worship preacher is Reverend Mike Ruhl, Executive Director of the Center for United States Missions. A luncheon will follow the service. Begin now to invite family and friends.
PLEASE EXCUSE OUR MESS The light fixtures in the Narthex have been removed for rewiring. In addition a third reproduction light fixture is being made for the Buckeye Street entrance. In addition, new glass for the church fixtures is being made.
PRAYER SERVICE EVERY WEDNESDAY Historic First Lutheran sponsors a Prayer Service in the church every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Specific prayer requests to be included should be handed to Pastor Schaar.
LEADER TO LEADER AVAILABLE The second issue of “Leader to Leader” is available from the Information Rack in the Narthex. These monthly letters are written by Pastor Schaar to the elected leadership of Historic First Lutheran. The second issue delves into the topic of “Leadership Development,” with applications from our recent electrical upgrades project.
CALLING ALL SINGERS! Our voice choir rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in singing praises to God!
THE REAL STORY OF CREATION A brand new beautiful book has been released by Concordia Publishing House, written by Dr. Paul L. Maier, Second Vice President of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. You may purchase a copy at the discounted rate of $12.00 from Pastor Schaar. Cash or checks payable to Historic First Lutheran are required in advance.
PASTOR SCHAAR’S CONVENTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE! To save on printing and postage costs, copies of Pastor Schaar’s Synodical Convention report are available from the Information Rack in the Narthex.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – Save Saturday, October 6 for the first meeting of the fall. Come for a salad luncheon and dessert at 11:30 AM in the Green Room. Freewill offering. Hear Gloria Killian, talk about children and mothers incarcerated and programs to help them adjust to this situation. She was falsely imprisoned for 16 years and has a wonderful story to tell. We are collecting small sizes of toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, combs, brushes, among other items. Watch for informational mailing.
HYMNS FOR HER Please don’t forget about the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Rally at First Lutheran, Temple City, on Saturday 13 October. All women are encouraged to attend.
PORTALS OF PRAYER The October-December issue of “Portals of Prayer” are available free of charge from the Information Rack in the Narthex. Regular print and large print versions are available.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team # 3: Chris Baker, Asunta Barnes, Michael Dickens and Rudy Melinat.