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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.

Additional
Worship Forums.....
the last one will be held Sunday, August
1 at 9:15 AM.
Discussion will revolve around the following
model:
NO SATURDAY SERVICE
Sunday, Traditional Service 7:45 – 8:25 AM
Sunday, Contemporary Service 9 – 9:45 AM
Sunday, Education Hour 10 – 11 AM
Sunday, Tradiitonal Service 11:15 AM – 12:15
PM
(Contemporary elements included
occasionally)
Once
again First Lutheran will be assisting Christ the
Redeemer host IHN families at their church in Brecksville
from July 25 thru 31. If you can
volunteer a little of your time to help cook and
serve dinner, enjoy spending time with the families
in the evening, or even sleep overnight, please
give us a call. Dennis Beckman (440.238.0176) or
Pat Sauernheimer (440.891.1505).
Priscilla
Circle will meet Tuesday, August
3, 7 PM at the home of Barb Semisorow (18239
Glencreek Lane) for Game Night. All are welcome!
Questions? Call Lynne Bures (440.846.8684) or Linda
Walker (330.225.9340).
Annual
Report - 2010
Click
on the following file to reviewing the information
concerning our Annual Report for 2010.
Annaul
Report 2010
Readers and Communion Assistants
are needed for the 5 PM service. Contact Barb Krueger
(440.238.9072) if interested.
Ushers needed for the 11:15 AM services.
Please contact Al or Dawn Evangelista (440.572.5327
or devangelista@wowway.com)
if interested.
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.
Share
your musical talent with the congregation in worship
this summer. Pick a date and sign up on the sheet
outside the Music Director’s office to offer
some special music during one of our summer services.
Vocal solos, instrumental solos, duets, trios –we
welcome whatever talent God has given you.
Altar
Guild needs one pound coffee cans. You may leave
them in the church office.
Donations
can be made to purchase Bibles for the Homeless.
Place your contribution in the container on the
Welcome Center.
Youth
Events: |
(K-5
grade) – TBA
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(6-8
grade) - TBA |
| (9-12
grade) -
Sunday, August 1, 1:30 PM. We are going to
Hinckley Lake for some outdoor fun, burgers
& dogs! Cost is $15 and 1 side dish or
dessert to share. Sign up on the Youth Board
or contact PK or Mrs Peach (330.273.1773)
by July 29.
“Hang
Out” time. “Drop
in Night” – Mark your
calendars for the last Wednesday of every
month where the high school students are welcome
to come and hang out. During this time we
will be exploring what it means to be daily
living our faith. We will be doing Bible study,
watching movies, having discussions, and generally
just being together in the body of Christ.
Next event: 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).
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.
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
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.
Prayer & Care – our group
will be meeting on the first Thursday 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 Kalwasinski (440/238-5164).
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 Susan Elioff .
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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