ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Phyllis Price and family in loving memory of the December 7th birthday of her father, Phillip Barnett.
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.
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 the Fontanini “Holy Family” on the altar was donated by Pastor Christopher Schaar in loving memory of his grandmother, Charlotte Thorsen.
BLUE PARAMENTS The beautiful blue paraments adorning our altar, lectern and pulpit were lovingly donated in memory of Dr. John A. Greenlee.
HELP IS NEEDED! Men especially are needed to help unload and decorate our Christmas tree this Friday at 11:00 a.m. A pizza lunch will be supplied.
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES Every Wednesday until Christmas at both 12 Noon and 7:00 p.m. These services are identical so you only have to attend one every week. Please use these services as part of your preparation to celebrate Christmas, the birth of our Savior, Jesus.
IMPORTANT VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING TODAY Our quarterly Voters’ Assembly is today after worship. This meeting always includes the review of our congregational budget for the following year. Please plan to attend!
A SIGN OF THE TIMES Like everything else it seems, the weekly cost of our Altar Flowers is increasing, effective 1 January 2008. Please note that 2 flower arrangements will now be $50.00 per week. This is the first increase in many years.
2008 FLOWER CHART The flower chart for next year is posted in the Narthex. Please make sure to check it out and sign up for your favorite dates to donate flowers to beautify the altar. Please make sure to remember that flower rates are increasing to $50.00 for two bouquets effective 1/1/2008.
L.W.M.L. MITE GOAL The 2006-2007 Mite Goal of the PSD LWML is $270,000. Mites to date, October 31, 2007, are $252,694.32. We need $17,305.68 by 31 December to reach our Mite Goal for 2007.
PARKING LOT UPDATE Due to some problems with a city permit and striping plan, the South Parking Lot still needs to be striped. It is anticipated this will be completed within the next week. We apologize for any inconvenience.
DON’T GIVE IT TO UNCLE SAM A kind reminder to maximize your charitable giving and give less to Uncle Sam. All tax deductible gifts to Historic First Lutheran must be received by 31 December 2007.
NEXT SUNDAY Bring your “Mighty Mite Boxes” filled with coins and bills for missions. You may pick up a “Mite Box” today from the table in the Narthex. Return it next Sunday filled with change.
DO YOU HAVE CHURCH KEYS? If you do, you need to contact the Church Administrative Center and apply to receive new keys. The Board of Trustees has authorized the complete re-keying of the campus to enhance security. If you have a set of keys currently, you will need to be issued new keys.
ADVENT DEVOTIONS AVAILABLE A devotional resource from LAMP – the Lutheran Association of Missionary Pilots – is available from the Information Rack in the Narthex.
PIANO RECITALS THIS TUESDAY Patsy Acheson invites everyone to attend the holiday recitals of her piano students this Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Light dessert will be served afterward.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #7 – Nicko Avila, Daniel Hendry, Steven Hendry and James Price.