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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.
Summer
office hours are now in effect. Connie will
typically be in the office Monday, Thursday
& Friday, 8 AM – 2 PM.
Congratulations to Pastor Kathy on the 20th
anniversary of her ordination into the ministry
of word and sacrament!
Summer
music – there are still
plenty of open dates for special music offerings
during summer worship services. Stop by the
Music Office and sign up, or talk to Ron Abbott,
our Music Director. Show your thankfulness to
God by offering your musical talent to the praise
of God.

Men’s Bible Study
will meet Thursday, July 2,
7 PM. Please join us.
Youth
AND
ADULTS needed for VBS.
Looking for something great to do this summer?
Come and help with Vacation Bible
School July 13-17. It’s
a great way to spend your mornings – playing
games, crafts, SNACKS, and, of course, Christian
fellowship. Talk to Pastor Kathy.
Volunteer
at Concord Reserve – Do you have
a hobby you’d like to share with others?
We are looking for men and women to share their
time and talents with seniors in our new assisted
living community. Please call 440/871-0090 ext
2152 or 2215 for more information. Lutheran
Home at Concord Reserve is located at 2116 Dover
Center Road in Westlake.

Click
Here to download an application form
to register your child.
Vacation Bible School -
July 13-17, 2009.
Children ages 3 years old thru 5th grade are invited
to attend the school.
All youth and families – our Annual
Cedar Point Trip is
postponed till August. Watch for details.
Men’s
Retreat
planned with the men of New Covenant Lutheran Church
of East Cleveland at Camp Mowana on Friday evening,
October 16 through Saturday afternoon, October
17.
Cost
is $62 and includes lodging, a snack, and two meals.
A
nonrefundable deposit of $30 is required no later
than May 24.
If
you are interested, please contact Bruce Holderead
at vancepack@wowway.com
or call for additional details at 440/582-3197.
Youth
Events: |
(K-5
grade) – TBA |
(6-8
grade) - TBA
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| (9-12
grade) - TBA
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Youth
are selling bracelets for $10 each. They would
be great gifts for upcoming graduations, birthdays,
etc. See a youth in the lobby.
FUEL, our High School youth,
are selling Giant Eagle Gift Cards.
Your purchase will help fund their trip to the
next National Youth Gathering. You will still
receive credit for the Giant Eagle Fuel
Perks Program. Cards can be purchased
at the youth table in the lobby. |
General
Information & Stuff
Do
you have a prayer request? Please use the bulletin
board over the water fountain to make your prayer
concerns known.
Stop by the Welcome Center, in
the lobby, for additional information on our activities
and ministries.
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.
We
go every Tuesday evening to feed the homeless.
If you are interested in helping, please contact
Steve or Peg Gall (440/238-3019).
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 Dave Potter (440/572-2675) or Reiner Mueller
(440/846-0532).
We
need choir members! Come and experience
the joy of proclaiming God’s word in song.
We’ll be looking for you. All of our choirs
welcome new members.
Chancel Choir (9th – adult) – Wednesdays,
7:30 PM
Cherub Choir (K-2nd gr) – Wednesdays, 6:30
PM
Chapel Choir (3-8th gr) – Wednesdays, 6:30
PM
Bell Choir – Sundays, 7 PM
Brass Choir - Sundays, 8 PM
Attention
Ladies: Are you ready to step into a great
Bible study this fall? Why not consider joining
Priscilla Circle? We will be meeting
the first Tuesday evening of the month at 7 PM.
This year, Pastor Kathy will be guiding us through
a study of Revelations. All are welcome! Contact
Lynne Bures (440/846-8684) or Pastor Kathy (440/238-7890)
for more information.
MHS’
new supported employment program is asking
for donations of men’s dress clothes
in good condition. Dress shirts, sweaters,
slacks, dress shoes, belts, ties, blazers, and suits
are needed by clients going on job interviews. Larger
sizes are especially needed, but all sizes are appreciated.
Please place any donations in the bin in the Fellowship
Hall entrance or hang the clothing in the closet
area by the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your
support.
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.
The Prayer & Care Group meets
the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1 PM.
Stop
by the Welcome Center, in the lobby, for additional
information on our activities and ministries. The
2009 Altar Flower & Bulletin chart is up in
the lobby. Sign up today!
Both
pastors offer open office hours for anyone who wants
to stop by to shareconcerns. 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
CWWV/MHS are in need
of furniture donations. If you have
items to donate, please contact Tammy Widdows (216/548-2761).
CWWV has several families
in need of bedding for twin and
full size beds including pillows, sheets, blankets,
and bedspreads. Please place any donations in the
bin in the entrance to the Fellowship Hall. Thank
you for your support.
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.
Click
Here for Channel 5 news footage from
the first U2charist at First Lutheran Church!!
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| Month |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
| Jan |
na |
369 |
349 |
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| Feb |
na |
397 |
394 |
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| Mar |
na |
596 |
347 |
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| Apr |
na |
372 |
441 |
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| May |
na |
390 |
336 |
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| Jun |
na |
329 |
145 |
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| Jul |
na |
371 |
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| Aug |
na |
316 |
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| Sep |
206 |
338 |
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| Oct |
390 |
343 |
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| Nov |
319 |
343 |
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| Dec |
398 |
462 |
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Totals |
1,313 |
4,626 |
2,012 |
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| Grand
Total |
7,951 |
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| 7,806
Hits as of June 1, 2009
7,885 Hits as of June 6, 2009
7,951 Hits as of June 12, 2009 |
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