ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Ocilda and Bill Files in gratitude to God for their many blessings and in celebration of the birthdays of their two grandsons, Logan on 7 June and Erich on 22 June. Flowers are also given to the glory of God by Lena Meyers in celebration of her birthday.
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.
ALTAR FLOWERS FROM LAST SUNDAY Our apologies to Carol and Jeff Potter who also donated the Altar Flowers last Sunday in honor of their 28th Wedding Anniversary on 14 June.
SOME OF YOU WON’T LISTEN, BUT THIS COMES FROM PASTOR SCHAAR “Some of you have been very generous in past years with birthday cards and gifts. I truly appreciate that! I also recognize how good God has been to me in many ways and I am truly in want or need of nothing. Since Historic First Lutheran has been my “first love” next to the Lord Himself for these past 14 years, I would consider it the greatest honor if, instead of cards and gifts, you would instead consider a gift in my honor to Historic First Lutheran to help us in our current budget deficit. Please use a designated envelope, marked ‘In honor of Pastor Schaar’ so I can personally thank you for your thoughtfulness. All gifts will be used toward our general operating budget.”
GOT QUESTIONS? The faith-question sheets for Pastor Schaar’s ongoing irregularly scheduled “Our Questions of Faith” preaching series can be found in the Information Rack in the Church Narthex. These should be returned to Pastor Schaar.
REPORTING A DEATH We have been notified that Mrs. Harriet Croft, a teacher in our school from 1949 to 1953, died on 6/8 at age 100. Mrs. Croft was the grandmother of Tony Valazza, our local Thrivent Financial for Lutherans agent.
SUMMER HOME VISITS Pastor Schaar has reinstated his “Pastor to People” visits for the summer. Check out his schedule posted in the Narthex and sign up for a time for Pastor to stop by your home. Please note that Pastor is not looking for meals to be provided him on these visits.
THANK YOU! “How very thoughtful of you. Thanks for all the prayers offered up during my mom’s illness. Each and every one was appreciated. It was her plan to come to church when she got well and thank you in person but please accept our thanks on her behalf. Karen, Jessie and J. J. Murphy.”
PORTALS OF PRAYER The July - September edition of “Portals of Prayer” in both regular and large print are available from the Information Rack in the Narthex.
CONGRATULATIONS! Our hearty congratulations to Hilda Nichols and former member Don Mager as they have announced their engagement!
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER We warmly welcome Sam Stoterau as our newest member. Sam transferred his membership to us from Saving Grace Lutheran Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.
SPECIAL THANKS! For the past 19 years Debbie Richardson has been a teacher at First Lutheran School in Temple City. Debbie has also been a regular worshiper with us and has been a member of our Omega Handbell Choir. Debbie has accepted a new position in Arizona. She will be missed!
SPECIAL THANKS! Many of us were surprised to discover no cost for the Bus Trip to Citrus Singers. Rudy Melinat used his Economic Stimulus Rebate to pay for the tickets as well as for the bus. Thanks, Rudy, for the treat!
USHERS TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #3 – Chris Baker, Asunta Barnes, Michael Dickens and Rudy Melinat.