First Lutheran Church of Strongsville
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Mission Statement: To live in the powerful example of Jesus, and to discover new pathways for spiritual growth.

Welcome to First Lutheran Church..... Monthly Revelations.....

  • Come and explore your deepest spiritual desires with us!
  • Discover God's desire for you!
  • We invite you to discover our dynamic Christian Community dedicated to sharing the awesome love of God that is revealed in Jesus Christ.
  • Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or have traveled the Christian road for some time....

You are welcome here!

19419 Royalton Road
Strongsville, Ohio 44149

Phone: (440) 238-7890


Worship Services

Sunday

7:45 AM

Traditional Worship

Sunday

09:00 AM

Contemporary Worship.

Sunday

10:00 AM

Education Hour

Sunday

11:15 AM

Traditional Worship





 

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As of January 21, 2012
Envelope & Loose $34,879.65
Budget Requirements $28,128.10
Ahead $6,751.55

Actual's:
Income - Ahead / (Behind) $585
Expenses - Ahead / (Behind) $19,370
Net - Ahead $19,955

 
   


 


Council Highlights & Notes:

2011 Church Annual Report
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Greetings,

As we find ourselves in the midst of this Advent season, it may be hard to believe that 2012 is almost here. And yet, here we are ready to welcome another year into our lives.

Have you had time to think about the New Year? What about your goals, ambitions, dreams, concerns? What do you hold in prayer as you look ahead? What are your concerns and hesitations? Will this year be the year to top any other?

As you think about the start of 2012, I share the following as perhaps a guide:

Recipe for a Happy New Year

“Take twelve whole months,
Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness, hate, and jealousy,
Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.

Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or
thirty-one different parts,
but don't make up the whole batch at once.
Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.

Mix well into each day one part of faith,
one part of patience, one part of courage,
and one part of work.

Add to each day one part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.
Blend with one part prayer,
one part meditation, and one good deed.
Season the whole with a dash of good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cupful of good humor.

Pour all of this into a vessel of love.
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,
garnish with a smile,
and serve with quietness, unselfishness,
and cheerfulness.

You're bound to have a happy new year”
- Author unknown -

Blessings to each and every one of you as you begin another year! May it be filled with an abundance of love and joy. May it be centered in Christ, and lived through the convictions of faith.

In Christ,
Pastor Kathy

 

 

 

 

 

 


Do you have a prayer request?

Please use the bulletin board over the water fountain to make your prayer concerns known, or Click Here to submit one for inclusion during our next service.


 

Volunteer at First Church!

Update your Gifts Inventory or commit to a volunteer opportunity. Forms are available on line or at the Welcome Center at church or, you can fill out the on-line version and send it in.

Don’t know what your spiritual gifts are? Fill out a Gift Inventory (short form) or contact Connie at (440/238-7890) for a more in-depth survey.

 
   


Church News & Photos of Events..... Important Dates - Church Events - Stuff.....
News

Please click on a link below to view the current newsletters published by First Lutheran Church.

Weekly Revelations
(news & events)

Sunday School/Youth
Faith & Family

Current
Monthly Revelations


Last Month
Monthly Revelations


Prior Month
Monthly Revelations

 

 

 

The following are church events and fellowship opportunities at First Church. A complete listing of all of the Church Events can be downloaded by clicking on the "Weekly Revelations" located in the box to the left.

We kindly request that you refrain from using any of the church’s computers without express permission from a staff member. We are committed to both the guarding of sensitive information and keeping our computers healthy (virus-free). Thanks for your cooperation.


2012 Offering Envelopes are in the lobby. Please take yours home today!

Reminder – If you use the Thrivent Simply Giving Program, and you want to change your dollar amount, please fill out the form available in the brochure rack outside the church office. The forms can be mailed back to the church office.


KIDS HOPE USA Mentors needed: There are currently five students at Drake who are waiting for their mentors. Will you be the one to make a positive difference in the life of one of these children? To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, please fill out the bulletin insert and place it in the offering plate, or call Gloria Reichert (330.255.3922). Thanks!

 


Second Chance to See Uncle Phils Diner!

Enjoy what will surely become a First Lutheran Church of Strongsville Christmas classic: Uncle Phil’s Diner!

Relive many unforgettable moments and find out if:

  • Will Uncle Phil finally eat Mama’s fruitcake and live to tell about it? And will he get what he always wanted for Christmas?
  • Who will Wally ask to the Winter Formal and will she accept? And what is the circumference of a pie?
  • See PJ the DJ light up the Diner (Memo to PJ: Bigfoot called, he wants his hair back!)
  • Sing along to the “The 12 days of a Diner’s Christmas”
  • Marvel at the Uncle Phil’s version of “We Three Cooks”
  • And many more…..


Sit back, have a slice of pie and Enjoy!


Sunday School - Education Hour Topics:

3 yr – 6th gr – “The Disciples”
Adult – “Understanding Emergence Christianity”

New Adult Class continues! Understanding Emergence Christianity explores the broad cultural and spiritual changes taking place in the church today. Led by the pastors, this study is stimulating and enlightening. All adults are welcome.


BLAST (6-8th gr) – Saturday, January 28, 10 AM – 3 PM, Ronald McDonald House service project & lunch. Sign up on the youth board.


FUEL (9-12th gr) – Lock-in (food, fellowship, fun) – Friday, February 3, 8 PM to Saturday, February 4, 10 AM. Cost: $10 for food. We will be making hoagies Saturday morning.
Coming in March – Tobogganing (weather permitting) or Laser Tag – Sunday, March 11.
Sign up on the youth board.


First Communion Classes begin Saturday, February 4, for children in grade 5 and above. Sign up in the church office.


Wellness Event – Monday, February 13
Debbie Hatshorn will be our guest speaker.

Lenten Project – Sunday, March 18
Our Lenten project will benefit children in need and include a salad luncheon with guest speaker.

Yoga – Wednesday, April 25
One of our most requested events is back. No experience is necessary and will be held at the church from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.



 

Order your Superbowl Subs thru January 30 at the table in the lobby. Foot-long subs are $5 each. Proceeds benefit 2012 National Gathering youth.




Our Prayer & Care Group prepares and sends cards to those of us, young and old alike, who are lonely, suffering from illness or injury, or those with on-going issues. Join us the first Friday of every month at 10 AM. Questions? Contact Sue Ludwig (440.238.5164 or suziezoo24@yahoo.com).

 


First Lutheran Busy Bags contain quiet items, crayons, and books for children to use during the service. They can be found under the table at the back of the church. Just ask an usher if you
would like one of these bags for
your little one.

 


CWWV has a 1-yr-old child who is in desperate need of a crib with bedding for a special needs child.


Mental Health Services is in need of beds for several clients, including a CWWV family. CWWV is also in need of formula and diapers. MHS also needs men’s business clothing. Please call Tammy Widdows (216.548.2761) with donations. Thank you for your support!


The Street Ministry continues to collect men’s socks for the homeless. Please place your donation in the marked box by the Fellowship Hall entrance. Questions? Contact Steve Gall (440.238.3019).


WOW continues to collect travel & regular size women’s toiletries. Please place them in the container on the Welcome Center.


Nursery attendants needed! If you are available to help in the nursery, please contact Bonnie Bailey (440.572.5044).


 

Join the Red, White, and Blue Team!

A new Mission Ministry is being kicked off to help military families within our congregation and community that have a parent or loved one currently deployed overseas. We are looking for volunteers to provide meals, home handyman, and babysitting services for military families that could use a little extra help and support.

Help fulfill your patriotic duty while doing the work our Lord has called us to do!

If interested, please contact Penny Stupka (pstupka9754@wowway.com or 440.238.1667) or Reiner Mueller (reinermueller@sbcglobal.net or 440.846.0532).



The ELCA Malaria Campaign intends to contain malaria on the African continent by 2015. To help, make a donation using the special envelope in the pews. Make checks payable to First Lutheran Church, and place envelopes in the offering plate. Our goal is to raise $5,100.


The Street People Ministry will be collecting men’s socks through February 2012. Please place them in the marked box in the hallway. Questions? Please contact Steve or Peg Gall (440.238.3019).


Mental Health Services/Children Who Witness Violence is in need of men’s business clothes and shoes, furniture, cleaning supplies, pots, pans, and casserole dishes. If anyone has donations, please place them in the Fellowship Hall entrance. Questions? Please call Tammy (216.548.2761).


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Do you have a prayer request? Please use the bulletin board over the water fountain to make your prayer concerns known.

Get a new cell phone for Christmas? Recycle the old one! Please drop off old cell phones and used ink cartridges – boxes located on the table under the youth bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall entrance. Questions? Contact Debbie Brighter (440.572.2627).

Stop by the Welcome Center, in the lobby, for additional information on our activities and ministries.

Donate your altar flowers to local nursing homes or our own church shut-ins. If anyone is interested in assisting with delivering these flowers, please contact Penny Stupka (440/238-1667).

Cleaning for a Reason - If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning – 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. http://www.cleaningforareason.org.

Strongsville Emergency Food Bank - The Food Bank is open to Strongsville residents year-round: Monday thru Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 AM and including the 2nd Saturday of every month. Call 440/846-0197 for more information. Nonperishable food items can be placed in the shopping carts by the side and Fellowship Hall entrances. This is taken to the Strongsville Food Bank.

Prayer & Care – our group will be meeting on the first Friday of the month. We address and send out cards, share concerns, and pray for members and friends at First Lutheran. Please join us at 1 PM. We usually meet about 1 hour. Questions? Call Sue Ludwig.

Both pastors offer open office hours for anyone who wants to stop by to share & concerns. It is helpful to call in advance for an appointment. Drop-in visitors are received on a first come, first served basis.
Pastor Chuck’s hours are 10 - noon on Tuesday.
Pastor Kathy’s hours are 10 – noon on Wednesday

Celebrations, parties, or just everyday living ... if you shop at GFS - don’t forget to mention First Lutheran when checking out and help First earn credit to supply future church functions.


 
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Worship Service Recordings
for Shut-ins

First Church has a program to provide CD recordings, currently of the lesson readings, Gospel reading, and sermon, for members who are unable to attend regular services.

The shut-in will be provided with a CD player, on loan from the church, with which to listen to the service recording mailed or delivered to them each week. Plans are to expand the recording capability to the entire service in the future.

If you know of any or our members, or nonmembers, who may be interested in participating in this program, please contact the church office or click here.

We now have a special page on this Web site devoted to the prior sermons from each week of service.

Please click here to view the sermons you can download.


 


Red Number indicates "New Record" in monthly hits
Blue Number indicates "Highest All-time Month" in hits

Month

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Jan

NA

369

349

539

753

374

Feb

NA

397

394

498

767

 

Mar

NA

596

347

569

847

 

Apr

NA

372

441

506

756

 

May

NA

390

336

481

697

 

Jun

NA

329

379

475

667

 

Jul

NA

371

415

432

663

 

Aug

NA

316

486

421

646

 

Sep

206

338

501

446

732

 

Oct

390

343

454

440

567

 

Nov

319

343

548

642

564

 

Dec

398

462

553

1,014

584

 

Totals

1,313

4,626

5,023

6,463

8,285

374

Grand Total Hits
as of 01-23-2012

26,264

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