The First Lutheran Spotlight
August 11, 2010
At Worship this weekend We continue with our new summer schedule.
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Education Hour (No Worship Service)
Discovery Cove for Fifth Grade and younger with their parents in Room 312
Adult Education led by Pastor Craig, LFC (Exodus Chapters 22-28)
High School Education, Youth Room
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service
5:00 p.m. Sunday Night Come as You Are Piano led traditional Worship
Pastor Dan will be preaching and his sermon will be, Fantastic Forgiveness The Gospel for this weekend will be Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV. We are continuing with our sermon series on The Parables.
Because of You
Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp continues to be a vital part of thousands of lives. Your contributions go there. The camp exists to provide a Christ-centered camping experience to children and adults of all ages. Being Christ-centered means to present Christ in EVERY aspect of life at camp - including prayer, singing, fun, crafts, games, free-time, Bible study, eating, campfires, skits, and much, much more!
Because of you, not only summer camps but marriage retreats, womens retreats and father/son retreats are conducted year-round, all with faith in Christ at the center. If youd like to see First Lutheran increase its support of Riverside and other outreach organizations, just increase your Mission & Ministry giving. Remember, Less money, less ministry. More money, more ministry!
Its because of God and because of you.
Reminders
The Comfort Makers are looking for a ride for their quilts up to Camp Ewalu for the Quilt Auction. Are any of you heading up to drop off or pick up kiddos from camp? If you could give the quilts a ride before September 10th please give Vicki a call at the church office or email her at vickih@firstlutherancr.org.
Contemporary Service Music Ministry Do you have a passion for music? Do you enjoy singing, playing piano or other instrument? Consider sharing your gift of music with us! We are looking for spirit-filled singers and musicians to join our Praise & Joy worship team at our 11:00a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Please contact Russ Moore at, russm@firstlutherancr.org or simply call the church office at 365-1494 and leave a message. We will be happy to provide you with further details and answer any questions you may have. Worship happens with you in it!
Make a Difference Tour coming to Cedar Rapids on October 27th. First Lutheran is one of the local churches supporting the Max Lucado Make a Difference Tour featuring Michael W. Smith, Third Day, Toby Mac, and Jason Gray. Tickets are $25 each and will go on sale in the Narthex beginning this Sunday. You are encouraged to purchase your tickets now for this very special event. We will be sitting together as a congregation and we will only be able to secure this block of seats during the month of August.
Registration for Kidszone and Pre-School Sunday School continues until Kickoff Sunday on September 12th. Please register early either in the Narthex or on line. The start of the new program year also means we need volunteers! Come with us as we Meet God, Find Life and Make Friends! Volunteer positions and registration are on the website and listed in the narthex.
Child Safety Policy Training Everyone who works with youth will attend the same training, regardless of whether you have been active as a leader before or are completing the process for the first time. You can choose one of the four sessions listed below. The training will take approximately one hour.
Wednesday August 25 Sunday August 29
6:00 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. in the Youth Room 8:15 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel
The Reading Bee Discussion Group. we will be discussing The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. This Sunday at 11:00 am in the Chapel. Be sure to This is a memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant We only have eight books and two audio versions available this time so please return your copy as soon as you have read the book. We will be discussing this book on Sunday, August 15 at 11:00 in the Chapel.
First Lutheran Bridge Group will be getting underway on September 19th. We welcome all bridge players at any skill level. If you would like to be added to the list to be called for the monthly gathering please call Vicki Hughes in the church office or email her at: vickih@firstlutherancr.org
Financial Peace University. Well be offering a new session of FPU this fall. A free preview will be held in the Luther Fellowship Center on Sunday August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. The session will run from August 29-November 21 on Sundays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The cost for FPU is simply the cost of the Kit for the course which is $99. To register, go to the Dave Ramsey website at www.daveramsey.com. For more information please contact Pastor Craig at craigb@firstlutherancr.org or through the church office at 365-1494.
Medical Mission Trip to Mexico. An informational meeting will be held Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Marks Lutheran Church. For more information please contact Anita Haughenbury at mexicomissions@faith-life.org or by phone at 435-2365.
Renovarι groups will begin the week of September 20. If you would like to begin or continue your spiritual journey through a Renovarι group please contact Marcie Watson at marciew@firstlutherancr.org or contact her through the church office at 365-1494.
Donuts With Dads We know how tough it is these days to really get connected with other dads. Especially at church where you may only see each other in passing. Sure its great that the gals all seem to know one another, but shouldnt you feel connected, too? We think so! This even it just for the Dads and the kiddos. We changed the location to the Bever Park Pavilion from 8:30-10AM on Saturday, August 28th. Well provide the donuts, juice, milk and even the coffee. See you there!
The Mission of Hope meal that we prepare will be coming up on Thursday August 26th so it is time to begin collecting our necessities. Please look for the sign-up sheet at the
Nathex Desk beginning this weekend. As always, if you would like to help serve the meal at Mission of Hope on August 26th please let Vicki in the church office know.
Cedar Rapids Students
are in need of school supplies .
Please consider purchasing any of the supplies listed below and bringing them to church this weekend and next weekend.
We are also looking for volunteers to deliver them to schools and other agencies who will get them to the students in need. Call (365-1494 x109) or e-mail (wendyk@firstlutherancr.org) Wendy in the church office to volunteer.
School Supplies Needed:
Spiral & 5-Subject Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Folders, 3-Ring Binders, Post-it Notes 3x3
Pencils, Ink Pens, Erasers, Crayons, Washable Markers, Highlighters, Colored Pencils
Water Color Paints, Glue Sticks, White Elmers Glue, Scotch Tape, Scissors, Compasses,
Protractors, Rulers, Pencil Cases, Back Packs/Book Bags of all sizes
Calculators for Middle School and High School Students
Read Pastor Craigs Blog at the First Lutheran Website, www.firstlutherancr.org. Youll be able to follow his comments and reflections on the Take Five 4 God readings as well as add your own comments and questions.
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