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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.
The
Cleveland Lutheran
A Cappella Choir presents their Spring
Concerts in two locations:
Sunday, April 27, 4 PM at Valley
Lutheran Church (87 East Orange Street, Chagrin Falls)
Sunday, May 4, 4 PM at Lutheran Church
of the Good Shepherd (8235 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn)
The public is cordially invited to hear J S Bach’s
“Motet 6: Praise the Lord All You Nations”
and other selections of the season. Join the choir
as we continue to SING GOD’S PRAISES!
The
Cleveland Lutheran A Cappella Choir presents their
Spring Concert Sunday, May
4, 4 PM at Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd (8235 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn). The public
is cordially invited to hear J S Bach’s “Motet
6: Praise the Lord All You Nations” and other
selections of the season. Join the choir as we continue
to SING GOD’S PRAISES!
 The
Men’s Softball
season will be starting the week
of May 12, but you still have time
to join in on the fun and fellowship. We play one
double header a week … no experience necessary.
If interested, contact Tom Newbould (440/572-3715
or tomnewbs@ameritech.net).
JOY
Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 12:15 PM in the
Fellowship Hall. Bring your “brown bag”
lunch. Dessert & coffee furnished. Our guest
will be Mr. Hank Mallory of the Cleveland MetroParks,
who will entertain with a folksong sing-a-long.
Questions? Contact Ralph/Doyne Botterman (440/237-2961)
or Eleanor Preston (440/572-5257).
Lydia
Circle continues their study of
Elizabeth George’s “The Remarkable Women
of the Bible.” on Wednesday, May 14,
10 AM. Our study this month is about Miriam. Please
join us. Questions? Contact Brenda Jacob (440/846-8375).
Mission
Team will meet Wednesday, May
14, 6:30 PM.
The
Northeastern Ohio Synod Assembly
is
May 16/17 in Akron. We are seeking
2 male and 2 female delegates to attend with the
pastors and represent First Church. Registration
is paid by the church. Contact Pastor Chuck for
more information and/or to volunteer.
Bake
Sale – Sunday, May
18 – 9 AM – 12:30 PM.
Semi-annual
Congregation Meeting will be May
18, following the 11:15 AM service. We
will elect Council and Endowment members, receive
a financial report, and have an open forum. Please
plan to attend!
Join
us at Swings-n-Things
Sunday, May 18, 2 PM. Tickets need
to be pre-purchased at the Youth Table.
First
Lutheran Church is looking for all interested volunteers
to help with our VBS
preview this year. Please join us on Wednesday,
May 28 from 1 – 3 PM for
a fun-filled decorating party in the Fellowship
Hall. We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact
Chrissie Ruggiero (440/846-4734) or Tisha Thomas
(440/846-2311).
Summer
Mission Trip – come join us
on our first mission trip! Strongsville United Methodist
Church has invited First Church to join them in
their 7th Annual Youth Mission Trip this summer.
We will need one adult for every 3 youth, so you
don’t have to have a child going to attend.
Here are the particulars:
Who: Anyone who has completed 6th grade through
adult
What: Help facilitate a morning day camp and help
with flood damage repair
When: July 6 – 12, 2008
Where: Mansfield/Shelby in Ohio
Cost: Between $110 and $190 depending on final transportation
choice.
Need more information? Call or email Jan Larsen
(440/846-1331 or busymom56@wowway.com).
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Youth are selling
bracelets for $10 each. They would be great
gifts for upcoming graduations, birthdays,
or Mother’s Day. 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
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).
The
homeless men are in need of winter coats, boots,
shoes, warm pants, and sweaters. If you can help
them with some of these items, please call Steve/Peg
Gall (440/238-3019) or leave the items in the Fellowship
Hall entrance. Thank you!
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.
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 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
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