ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Dorothy G. Martin in loving memory of the birthday of her husband, Dallas, which happens to be today.
VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY NEXT SUNDAY After worship next Sunday is a quarterly Voters’ Assembly. This is a chance for all members of Historic First Lutheran to hear reports from your staff and elected officers. Advance packets are available today from the table in the Narthex.
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 a 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!
USHERS TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #3 – Chris Baker, Asunta Barnes, Michael Dickens and Rudy Melinat.