ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Phyllis Price in celebration of the birthday of her sister, Judy Barnett, on 30 April. Flowers are also given by Michealene Melus and Carol Schlichting in honor of their mothers, Winnie Melus and Lois Schlichting, for upcoming Mothers’ Day 2008.
A REMINDER OF GOD’S PROVISION AND LOVE The extra bouquet of roses on the altar are from the 140+ roses around our church campus. They are a reminder of God’s eternal love for us.
START THINKING! As part of our year-long process of identifying our core values and setting goals for the future, you will shortly be asked to submit what you believe are the passions that motivate us in mission and ministry. Please start thinking about those now.
NEXT SUNDAY Come and participate as we examine our youth confirmands during worship.
TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! Celebrate Mothers’ Day and Confirmation Sunday at Historic First Lutheran!
DEFINING PASTOR’S JOB There seems to be a misperception that the “office hours” listed in the newsletter calendar are the hours that Pastor Schaar is in the office. Those hours are rather the hours that the office is staffed by our secretary. Pastor may or may not be in the office during office hours. While he has much administrative work that requires him to be in the office frequently, Pastor Schaar also has a home office. In addition, he regularly is out of the office for meetings and visits to hospitals, nursing homes and member homes. If Pastor is not in the office when you’re trying to reach him, please leave a message and be assured he will get back to you promptly.
THIS SATURDAY IS THE WOMEN’S RALLY! Don’t forget this coming Saturday morning when we host the Lutheran women from the churches in our area. We will have a continental breakfast, Bible study and information on Lutheran women’s activities throughout California and Arizona. Also remember Laura’s Bus Bench Ministry and bring items you are not using any longer – clothing, shoes for both men and women and hotel samples of shampoo, conditioner, etc. See you at 8:30 a.m. There will also be displays and items for sale at the boutique.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Our Financial Secretary, Marilyn Plummer, is looking for teams of people willing to help count the weekly contributions. The task takes approximately 1 ½ hours after worship. You will be trained. Please speak to Marilyn Plummer or Carol Numrich.
DON’T FORGET! If you miss a Sunday, please remember that extra copies of bulletins and copies of Pastor Schaar’s sermons are generally available from The Information Rack in the Narthex. In addition, cassette tape copies of the services are available for $2.00 by order from the Church Administrative Center.
USHERS TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #3 – Chris Baker, Asunta Barnes, Michael Dickens and Rudy Melinat.