ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Phyllis Price in celebration of the birthday of her mother, Betty Barnett, on 16 May.
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.
STAY HEALTHY! As you have heard on the news, H1N1 FLU (Swine Flu) is a global health concern. There are known cases in the U.S., including California. The Center for Disease Control has information on their website which would be helpful to our constituents. The website is www.cdc.gov/swineflu/. Basically, following good health habits will reduce chances of contracting the disease. What can you do to stay healthy? There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
PASTOR TO PEOPLE SIGN-UPS Please make sure to stop by the easel in the Narthex and sign-up for a visit in your home from Pastor Schaar. Dates are available throughout the months of May and June.
TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! Celebrate the 117th Anniversary of Historic First Lutheran with a special bilingual service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday 31 May. A potluck luncheon will follow the service.
COUNTERS NEEDED Financial Secretary, Chad Schmutzer, is searching for one additional team willing to count the Sunday offerings once a month. Full training will be provided the team. Please speak to Chad if you’re willing to serve the Lord in this way.
POTLUCK DETAILS After our Anniversary Service on Sunday 31 May there will be a “International Potluck” in the gym. Everyone is asked to bring a food item that reflects their ethnic heritage or a food item they particularly like. Please sign-up on the easel in the Narthex what type of food item you will bring.
INVITING CONVERSATIONS – EMPOWERING WORDS Everyone is encouraged to attend the District Equipping Conference Friday 26 June - Sunday 28 June at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine. Registration and details can be obtained from Pastor Schaar.
GOD DOES PROVIDE! Not only is this a Biblical truth evidenced in both the Old and New Testaments, but it’s a real-life statement we experience here at Historic First Lutheran. Thanks to your generous giving during the month of April, we have reduced our congregational deficit to only $1,053.54. Please continue to prayerfully consider additional gifts as God provides for you and, through you, God provides for Historic First Lutheran.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #3 – Chris Baker, Asunta Barnes and Michael Dickens.