ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Phyllis & Hubert Price in celebration of the 16th birthday of their son, James. Flowers are also given to the glory of God by Ruby Baker in celebration of the birthday of her son, Christopher Baker.
LUTHERAN WITNESS It’s time to renew your subscriptions for “Lutheran Witness.” Subscription envelopes can be found in your annual contribution envelope box. Annual subscription price is a minimum of $15.00.
JOURNEYS OF LENT You’re invited to join Michael Burkhardt, Director of Worship and the Arts at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livonia, MI and former college organist at Christ College Irvine, in concert on Sunday 28 February at 4:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1211 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The concert will include Salem’s adult and children’s choir. A free will offering will be received.
PASADENA MARATHON Please plan ahead for traffic disruptions getting to church next Sunday. Route maps are available from the table in the Narthex or from Pasadenamarathon.org.
BRING YOUR STUFF! Please remember next Sunday to bring items for the Rummage Sale on 27 February. You may leave your items in the room to the right side of the stage. You may also bring items during regular business hours of the Church Administrative Center the week of 23 February. Donation receipts will be available for you.
ASH WEDNESDAY This Wednesday begins Lent with traditional Ash Wednesday services with the Imposition of Ashes and The Lord’s Supper at both 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. A soup /salad/ chili meal will follow the noon service and precede the evening service. A $5.00 per person donation is requested for those taking advantage of the meals.
DOLLAR BILLS Pastor Schaar continues to collect dollar bills at the door after worship to distribute to the homeless of Pasadena. Thanks for bringing smiles to people’s faces!
NEXT SUNDAY Bring your “Mighty Mite Boxes” filled with coins and bills for missions. You may pick up a “Mite Box” today from the table in the Narthex. Return it next Sunday filled with change.
A SIGN OF THE TIMES Churches have begun to see people begging for money from worship attenders. We all always want to help people in need, but if you are approached in church or on the church property be anyone asking for money, please refrain from handing out cash and refer the person in need to an Elder. The Elders and Pastor screen people and have funds available for those with authentic, verifiable needs.
BEWARE! Please be aware of a new law that went into effect 1 January 2010 which mandates that whenever any emergency vehicle with lights flashing is parked along a shoulder or in a lane of traffic you must move into the next lane or stop until it is safe to pass in an incoming lane of traffic. Penalty for breaking this law is $754.00 and three points on your driving record. Pasadena Police have been actively enforcing this law with secondary motorcycle officers deployed along with cruisers.
SPEAK UP! As we will soon be entering the Church Season of Lent, it’s time to ask all of you many “regular” visitors if you’re ready to formally join Historic First Lutheran. Lent is traditionally the season of preparation for new members. Those who have previously been members of other Lutheran congregations may join by transferring their membership or through affirmation of faith. Those not previously members of a Lutheran congregation may join through adult instruction and confirmation, scheduled for Easter Sunday. Please speak to Pastor Schaar if you’re ready for formal membership at Historic First Lutheran.
USHERS TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #7 – Gerald Freeny, Michealene Melus and Carol Schlichting.