ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Charlie Freeny in thanksgiving to God for His many blessings and also in loving memory of her sister, Patricia Overshoun.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH You might be interested in checking out a feature article in “Sonoma Woman” about Jeanne Buckley, a daughter of Historic First Lutheran and Dorothy Martin’s daughter. Copies of this article can be found in the Information Rack in the Narthex.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: SATURDAY 1 MARCH Added fun to the day, Lena Meyers will have a display of Cookie Lee Jewelry for sale and Lillian Greenlee will have a display of Jackets By Patricia – great jackets with interesting borders for $22. In addition, bring your potluck dish, an apron to wear and share and your teddy bear. Let Jessica Valentine or Joyce Plueger know if you can attend. It will be fun!
BRING A TEDDY BEAR All members of Historic First Lutheran are encouraged to participate in Lutheran Women Fellowship’s charity event by donating a small to medium sized teddy bear for “Get on the Bus,” a Mothers’ Day event that transports children to visit their incarcerated mothers. Deposit your donation of a new teddy bear in the boxes found in the Narthex or Green Room.
THANK YOU Rudy Melinat and his family wish to thank the members of Historic First Lutheran Church for their love and concern following the death of Gloria.
“WHAT IF?” What if you had a medical emergency during Bible class, worship or any church event? How would we notify your family? Please supply us with some emergency contact numbers (including names and relation to you) on the back of an attendance card.
EXTRA MILE MINISTRIES The K-9 Response Team, headed by Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn, will be going to Northern Illinois University to provide ongoing support to the students, staff and Lutheran Campus Ministry. For more information, contact clothcop@aol.com.
THANKS ARE DUE! Thanks to Dennis Schaar who has spent time over the past month pruning back the 140+ roses on our church campus. We’re already seeing lots of new growth, so blooming roses are just around the corner.
IT’S “YES” ON THE ANIMALS Based on last Sunday’s vote of 59 to 5, it’s the decision of the congregation to again include live animals in our annual Palm Sunday Procession. Thanks to everyone for helping us make this decision!
WE GAVE AWAY $8,000! Yes, that’s correct! Your Board of Trustees, seeing a substantial year-end budget balance in 2007, selected 8 worthy organizations, gifting each with a $1,000 gift. Thank you acknowledgments from these organizations are posted on the bulletin board on the west wall of the gymnasium. Thank you for your generous monetary support of Historic First Lutheran which enabled us to bless others!
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY We have been asked to ask you that in case of a medical emergency around you during worship that you immediately notify an elder and allow them to call for emergency response from the church’s “land line.” It is being discovered with the multiplicity of cell phones that multiple people often call about the same emergency, clogging the 911 system. Cell phones also do not provide street address when they call 911. So, please, allow emergency calls to be made by an elder from the church telephone.
USHERS TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #2 – Rudy Melinat, Zora Oglesby, Chad Schmutzer and Julie Schmutzer.