ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Charlie Freeny in thanksgiving to God for His many blessings and for the love and support received during her recent illness. Also, in loving memory of the 6 June birthday of her mother, Evelyn Wrenn. Flowers are also given to the glory of God by John and Marlene Ochetti in celebration of the 2 June birthday of their son, John Ochetti Jr., and in celebration of their upcoming 19 June wedding anniversary.
A REMINDER OF GOD’S LOVE The additional bouquet of roses on the altar are from the more than 150 bushes on our church campus. They are a reminder to us of God’s love and constant provision for all our needs.
GREEN PARAMENTS The paraments on our altar, lectern and pulpit are green for the summer season, the non-festival portion of the church year. Green is the color of plant life, abundant in spring and summer. It is used to represent the triumph of life over death. Our particular parament set is called “Fishers of Men.” The altar parament includes three Crosses. The center Cross also includes the symbol of fish and a fishing net, reflecting Jesus’ call to be “fishers of men” [Mark 1:17]. The pulpit parament is almost a mirror image of the center Cross on the altar parament, with fish and a fishing net. However, also notice what appears to be a nimbus around the Cross, a reminder that this is Christ’s Cross that “catches” men and women as His Word is preached and proclaimed. The lectern parament also displays a Cross with a nimbus, but is surrounded by two stalks of wheat. From Jesus’ parables, wheat came to represent believers over against the weeds, or “tares,” which represent unbelievers. Combining Christ’s Cross with the wheat symbolizes that “faith comes by hearing the message” [Romans 10:17] read week after week from the lectern.
DOWNTOWN Copies of “Downtown,” issue #9, edited by Pastor Schaar, are available from the Information Rack in the Narthex.
A NEW ADDITION FOR PARENTS Parents of small children using the Cry Room in the back of the church will notice the addition of a Koala Kare Changing Table. Thanks to Pastor Schaar for this great idea. Thanks to Michealene Melus for installing it.
MAPS If you’ve RSVP’d already for Pastor Schaar’s Open House next Sunday and requested a map, they will be distributed after worship today.
PROJECT TO BEGIN Thanks to a generous gift from Hilda Opel Mager, the Parish Hall /Gym complex will be completely re-plumbed and new high-powered comfort-height toilets will be installed. The project begins this Tuesday and will take about 6 weeks to complete. Thanks to Hilda for this wonderful gift!
EAGLE COURT OF HONOR Yesterday afternoon, Steven Hendry was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. To earn that rank, Steven’s project was the installation of our Margaret Fackler Memorial Garden, between the Church and Koch Hall. Congratulations, Steven!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Advance packets for next Sunday’s meeting are available from the table in the Narthex. Please take only the copy with your name on it. Thanks!
NOTE CARDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE Historic First Lutheran note cards are available for sale, ten for $5.00. They are available in red, green or blue. Please see Pastor Schaar after worship if you’d like to purchase some.
FLAGS So many of you raved about last Sunday’s Anniversary bulletin cover. Because its such a unique way to celebrate the rich diversity of Historic First Lutheran, a suggestion has been made to allow members to donate “their” flag to be hung either along the side aisles of church or in the gym. Exact details are being researched, but what do you think about this idea? Share your thoughts with Pastor Schaar.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #2: Zora Oglesby and Chad Schmutzer.