ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Anna Price in thankfulness to God for His many blessings and in loving memory of the 1 February birthday of her mother, Belzonia Rayford Meeker, and in celebration of the 16 February birthday of Doris Barnes. Flowers are also given to the glory of God by Phyllis Price in thankfulness to God for His many blessings and in celebration of the 16 February birthday of her son, James Price.
LAYING DOWN YOUR FLEECE If you missed Pastor’s sermon on Sunday 2 January, special copies are available from the table in the Narthex. And if you’ve not yet completed your “Fleece” sheet to be added to our collection on the altar, additional copies are available also from the table in the Narthex.
ACTIVITY PACKETS FOR CHILDREN In addition to the Children’s Bulletins available from the table in the Narthex, parents should know that there are bags with coloring books and crayons available from the basket in the Cry Room. But, parents, please ensure these are returned in neat fashion when your child uses one.
GATHERING REGISTRATION All members and regular visitors may attend most of the Gathering of the Association of Downtown Lutheran Churches at no cost. But you must register, using the forms available from the Information Rack in the Narthex.
PRAYER SHEETS Half-page specific prayer suggestion sheets can be found on the table in the Narthex.
WHAT HAPPENED? After a wonderful financial end to 2010, we ended January, 2011 with a DEFICIT of $2,913.03!
LUTHERAN WITNESS Annual subscriptions for the monthly news magazine “Lutheran Witness” are now being accepted. Please use the “Lutheran Witness” envelope found in your assigned box. Subscriptions are a minimum of $15.00.
SOUPER BOWL MONTH Every Sunday during February you’re invited to bring non-perishable food items to the table in the Narthex. Items collected will be immediately donated to the ECPAC food pantry.
ENGLISH GARBAGE Out of respect for our Spanish worshiping community which follows our morning service, please do not leave bulletins or papers behind in the pews or pew racks. We enjoy a clean church building every Sunday. Let’s share that blessing!
WELCOME BACK! We are most blessed to welcome back Jessica Valentine as an official member of Historic First Lutheran. Jessica’s membership was reinstated by her request this past week.
DOWNTOWN GATHERING Those desiring to help with the upcoming gathering of the ADLC should know about our planning meetings scheduled for Sunday 27 February and Sunday 20 March immediately after worship in the Green Room.
FUNERAL UPDATES As of press time, we had no further information about the funerals of Claudia Proctor or Arline Pace.
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. Every penny collected gets mailed to support worldwide missions!
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #3 – Asunta Barnes & Michael Dickens.