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Stay
tuned here for future events and fellowship opportunities
at First Church. Please note that 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.
 Attention
Nursery Volunteers – There
will be a volunteer orientation on Monday, October
6 at 7 PM. Please come to hear about the
revamped nursery. Please let us know if you cannot
attend by calling Natalie (440/610-9895) or Barbara
(440/238-4235). We look forward to seeing you there!
Revelations
Bible Study, led by Pastor Kathy,
Tuesday, October 7, 7 PM.
Mission
Ministry Committee Meeting: If you
are interested in learning about and becoming involved
in our Mission Ministry activities, there will be
a committee meeting on Wednesday, October
8 at 7 PM at the church. If you have any
questions, please call or email Reiner Mueller (440/846-0532,
reindogger@sbcglobal.net) or Dave Potter (440/572-2675,
dave.potter@sbcglobal.net).
Southwest
General Health Center is sponsoring a wonderful
event for ladies on Thursday, October 9.
It is called All Stressed
Up and No One to Choke and includes
dinner and entertainment. Cost is $35. Over 30 First
Lutheran ladies are planning to attend. We have
10 tickets left. If you are interested in attending,
please call Lynne Bures (440/846-8684).
The Oktoberfest
(October 11) has been canceled for this year.
Volunteers needed
for the Budget Committee
that will meet on Saturday, October
25, 8:30 AM. Call Mark Kuritzky (440/846-8016)
or Brenda Jacob (440/238-7890) to volunteer.
All Saints Weekend,
November 1/ 2 – If you would
like the name of a loved one included in these special
prayers, please add the name to the list in the
church office.
 The
Annual Blood Drive will be held
Sunday, November 2. Details to
follow.
| Youth
Events: |
| JOY
Group will meet Tuesday, October 14.
Bring a “brown bag” lunch. Dessert
& beverage provided. Hostesses are Mary
Jane Warzel & Mary Jane Knaack. Join us
for some games, fun, and most of all, fellowship.
Questions? Call Eleanor Preston (440/572-5257).
FUEL
(9-12 grade) – Youth Lock-in coming
your way October 31, 8 PM
– 9 AM. Plan for a night of fun with
your favorite dip/bake off … and more.
And, a late night run to Taco Bell. BOO to
you. Sign up on the youth board.
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.
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General
Information
We
go every Tuesday evening to feed the homeless.
If you are interested in helping, please contact
Steve or Peg Gall (440/238-3019).
CWWV
needs a crib and any other baby items including
baby boy clothes size preemie or larger. Please
place any donations in the bin in the Fellowship
Hall entrance or call Tammy Widdows (216/548-2761).
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.
Knitters
wanted: The street people will be in need
of warm hats this winter. If you have a stash of
yarn, Penny Stupka has the pattern (440/238-1667).
If you are interested in feeding the street people,
we go each Tuesday around 6 PM and return around
9:45 PM to serve them a hot meal. Questions? Contact
Steve/Peg Gall (440/238-3019).
Can
you crochet or knit? If so, our Prayer Shawl
Circle could use some help! We have joined
a national prayer shawl group who makes shawls for
the families of fallen soldiers. We have been given
the names of 5 families in Ohio who have lost a
husband or a son. With your help we will be sending
the family a shawl, along with a prayer book. We
are the only group in Ohio who has responded. If
we can get help, there are 19 more families in Ohio
who need shawls. Are you able to help? If so, please
contact Lynne Bures (440/846-8684 or lynneab19@aol.com)
or call the office. Thank you in advance. This is
truly a worthy project.
Do
you have a prayer request? Please
use the bulletin board over the water fountain to
make your prayer concerns known.
The
Strongsville Emergency Food Bank
is in need of a few volunteers on a regular basis,
especially the fifth week of the month. The Food
Bank is open to Strongsville residents year-round:
Monday thru Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 AM. 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 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM.
Stop
by the Welcome Center, in the lobby, for additional
information on our activities
and ministries.
The
2008 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
Do
you have furniture or household items
you would like to donate to CWWV? Contact Lezlee
Helland (330/225-1470 or slhelland@hotmail.com).
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