ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the eternal glory of God by John and Marlene Ochetti in thankfulness to God for His many blessings upon their lives.
A REMINDER OF LOVE The extra roses on the altar today are from some of the more than 140 rose bushes around First Lutheran’s campus. They are a reminder of God’s love for us and His provision for all our needs.
THE PASCHAL CANDLE The “big candle” burning in the Chancel this morning is known as “The Paschal Candle,” a reminder of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the eternal life we have in Him.
EMERGENCIES Pastor Schaar will be on vacation the next two weeks. In the event of an emergency, please call the Church Administrative Center (626.793.1139) or Head Elder, Bill Files (626.795.3607 home or 626.796.4651 work) and they will make sure your spiritual needs are addressed in an appropriate manner.
NEXT SUNDAY Our exciting, unique service will be led by our Board of Elders. Michael Schoeman will share his faith testimony. Pastor Fackler will consecrate The Lord’s Supper.
FIRE FUND The Pacific Southwest District has established a “Fire Fund” in response to last week’s firestorms. Funds will be distributed throughout Southern California as needs are better assessed. To contribute to this fund, make checks payable to Historic First Lutheran, using a designated envelope, a pew envelope or a plain white envelope, clearly marked “Fire Fund.” Thanks in advance for your generosity.
ICE CAMPAIGN – “IN CASE OF EMERGENCY” We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn’t know who to call in case of an emergency. Hence the “ICE” (In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of “ICE” is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during an emergency under the name “ICE” (In Case of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn’t know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as “ICE.” For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3, etc. Be sure it’s in your kid’s cell phones also.
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 on this All Saints’ Sunday that many items throughout our church building have been donated in memory of those who made significant contributions to the congregation through the years.
THE REAL STORY OF THE CREATION These colorful books have arrived. Anyone who would like to purchase one should see Pastor Schaar. Cost is $15.00 each.
PLEASE HELP! Since our Spanish service follows our morning service, please remove trash from the pews and pew racks as you exit worship. Thanks!
PRAISES TO GOD ARE IN ORDER! The news we’ve received is that the mountain cabins of Clara Gaabo, Paul Nagle, Jeff and Carol Potter and Pastor Schaar all escaped the firestorm safe and undamaged. Clara reports that every other cabin on her block was destroyed with the exception of hers. Praise God!
PRAYER SERVICE Our weekly Wednesday Prayer service at 11:30 a.m. is open to everyone to attend. Please consider spending 30 minutes in church every Wednesday in prayer.
TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY Our guest preacher will be Reverend Dr. Loren T. Kramer, Bishop Emeritus of the Pacific Southwest District of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
GREEN PARAMENTS The beautiful green paraments adorning our altar, lectern and pulpit were lovingly donated in memory of Marsenlane Parker.
THANKSGIVING DAY: THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER Plan now to attend our Thanksgiving Day service at 10:00 a.m.!
THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL MUSIC STAFF! Many thanks to our Music Director, Karen Murphy, for securing the excellent trumpet players from U.S.C. for our Reformation service last Sunday! Many thanks also to Mark McCormick for all the wonderful, exciting arrangements he wrote for the trumpet players to accompany every song last Sunday! What a talented music staff we’ve been blessed with! Make sure to express your personal thanks to them.
AWESOME ADULT BIBLE CLASSES AHEAD! Dennis Schaar has consented to teach the Adult Bible Class next Sunday in Pastor Schaar’s absence. You won’t want to miss this exciting class at 9:00 a.m. in the Green Room!
FIRE FUND NOTE More than $850.00 has been collected from our little congregation to benefit The District’s Fire Fund! WOW! These gifts will be receipted on your annual contribution statement as a gift to the “Welfare Fund.” Thanks for your overflowing generosity to help others!
IT’S YOUR CHURCH! Remember the old little ditty? “Here is the church and here is the steeple, open the doors and see all the people.” Historic First Lutheran is your church. We hope you will remain diligent in your church attendance even in Pastor Schaar’s absence next Sunday. Wonderful guest speakers have been secured. You will be blessed!
ANTOINETTE KOLTAJ SERVICES There will be a viewing for Antoinette Koltaj this Tuesday from 5-7:00 p.m. at Cabot & Sons (the Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Her funeral will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #2 – Rudy Melinat, Zora Oglesby, Chad Schmutzer and Julie Schmutzer.