ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Carol Schlichting and Michealene Melus in celebration of the birthdays of friends and family over the next six weeks. Flowers are also given to the glory of God by Phyllis and Hubert Price in celebration of the birthday of their son, James.
CONGRATULATIONS! Lisa Morita and Scott Vila have returned from Vietnam with their new son, Levi Addis Vila. God’s richest blessings to this new family!
THANK YOU! Taina Feher expresses her deep thanks to everyone who reached out to her with sympathy cards at the death of her mother!
DOING HIS CIVIC DUTY Pastor Schaar is required to begin the call-in process for Jury Duty starting this Tuesday. He may or may not have to serve on a case. Please know that he will be in the office when not required to be at the courthouse and in contact with the office when he is required to be at the courthouse.
ANNUAL MATCHING FUNDS Again this year, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has granted us $1,020.00 in matching funds to financially undergird our music ministry and Spanish worshiping community. Gifts made between now and 5/31/09, designated for the Special Fundraiser will be matched dollar for dollar.
SERMON COPIES Almost every Sunday, printed copies of Pastor Schaar’s sermons are available in print format from the Information Rack in the Church Narthex. Copies can also be downloaded from the Church’s website.
ALTAR FLOWERS Please note that Lanie Motley has become the Treasurer of our Altar Guild. Payments for Altar Flowers should be given to her.
A ROCKY START After a wonderful finish to 2008 financially, Historic First Lutheran has started off 2009 with a rocky start, incurring a $4,586.00 deficit during January. While total expenses were $1,180.00 below budgeted monthly spending, offering income was over $4,100.00 below budgeted expectations. Despite these tough economic times, please carefully consider your offerings to Historic First Lutheran. Also please add this situation to your daily prayers as God, indeed, is able to provide more than we can ever ask or expect.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD! Through the waters of Holy Baptism, Historic First Lutheran has grown by 3 members this past week. We welcome to God’s family Adam and Ashle Lucas, infant children of Hermelindo and Juana Lucas, who were baptized last Sunday afternoon. We also welcome to God’s family Jason Leonard, who was baptized last Wednesday morning.
HONORED AGAIN! Again this year, Historic First Lutheran claims the honor of being THE FASTEST GROWING LUTHERAN CHURCH IN PASADENA. With just 45 days into 2009, we have already welcomed 11 new members this year: 7 new members by adult or junior confirmation; 1 new member by transfer; 3 new members by baptism.
MARDI GRAS SUNDAY Next Sunday is our annual celebration of Transfiguration Sunday/Mardi Gras Sunday. An exciting “soft” praise band is being put together, including Mark McCormick’s brother, who will be here on vacation from Chicago. A gumbo luncheon will follow the service. Begin now to invite family and friends.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Please save Saturday 7 March on your calendar for our quarterly meeting. Our speaker is a woman who was imprisoned three times for sharing her Christian faith with family and friends. She was disowned by her father who wanted her to renounce her faith, but she clung to that faith. She now is in America continuing her religious studies. Luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m.
TEDDY BEAR COLLECTION You can now bring your teddy bears to the Green Room for delivery to children who will celebrate Mothers’ Day this year with their mother at Chino Women's Prison. The cuddly bears give them comfort and a sense of security. Teddy Bears will be on sale after Valentine’s Day so look for a good bargain. The bears should be medium or large in size, but not extra large. If you don't want to shop, you can earmark a gift for the Lutheran Women's Fellowship and we will purchase the bears for you. Open to all congregation members.
USHERS TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #5 – Ocilda Files, Lisa Morita and Scott Vila.