April Messenger 2017

First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN www.flcal.org

April Messenger First Lutheran Church + F.L.C. + For the Love of Christ Inside this issue: Pastor Sean’s Letter

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FLCW Caring & Sharing

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What’s Happening

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Family Fun Day

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April Calendar

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Memorials, Honors and Special Gifts

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Miscellaneous Info

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Musical Notes

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Join us Everyone is welcome!

Holy Week Worship Palm Sunday 8, 9:15, 10:30 am Maundy Thursday 7 pm, with Holy Communion Good Friday 7 pm

Easter Celebration 6:00 am Sunrise Service with Holy Communion 8:00 am Festive Service with Holy Communion 9:15 am Easter Egg Hunt in Central Park 10:30 am Festive Service with Holy Communion FLC Easter Sunday Egg Hunt

9:15 am in Central Park Infant thrugh 6th grade Please bring your own basket or container.

If interested in helping contact Jenny.

Family Fun Day See page 5

THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS: TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO JOYFULLY DO CHRIST’S WORK.

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Rejoice in the Lord!

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Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for being part of our First Lutheran family. We wish you a blessed Easter season. Jesus is awesome in so many ways; being born into a fallen humanity, taking the form of a servant, humbling himself in obedience, overcoming sin and death so that we may have life today and salvation forever. What Jesus does while walking the earth is amazing: leading, teaching, preaching, healing, serving, and loving therefore he deserves all the names ascribed to him…Wonderful Counselor, Bread of Life, Lamb of God, Light of the World, Good Shepherd and so much more. But there is one name he cannot lay claim to until he goes to the cross and is raised from the dead. It is the one singular and uniquely exclusive name that belongs solely to him; it is the name of Christ.

Jesus doesn’t become Christ until he goes to the cross and through the cross to new life. It is only through his resurrection that he becomes Jesus the Christ. Why is this important? Many non believers and historians admit, just like we do, that Jesus lived and died on a cross.

However, for centuries people have struggled with the resurrection. They somehow get stuck at Good Friday and can’t believe the Easter witness, namely that Jesus overcame the grave and became Christ. On Easter, the power of God is in full display. The resurrected Jesus takes his rightful name, the Christ. And after visiting many of his followers, takes his rightful place seated at the right hand of the Father. And we who follow Him also take our rightful name as Chrīst—ians. We are Chrīstians; people who follow Christ to the cross and through the cross to new life. We are those who confess with our “tongues and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Phil 2:11). Chrīstians are Easter people who live in the light and love of Jesus the Christ.

May the love of Christ shine on you, in you, and through you both now and always.

Pastor Sean In the light of His love,

Pastoral Records

Pastor Sean Forde

Funerals Marilyn Loshman, January 25, 2017 Helen B. Anderson, January 28, 2017 Marvin Nelson, January 30, 2017 Armand Ulstad, February 27, 2017 Russell Gates February 28, 2017 Helen Allen, March 2, 2017 Richard Knudson March 3, 2017 KayDelle Gilbertson March 10, 2017 Delores Bennett, March 28, 2017 Baptisms Cooper George Kermes, December 27, 2016 Kylee Raye Wuerflein, February 26, 2017 2

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN (FLCW) APRIL PROGRAM

CARING AND SHARING April 2017-Esther Co-Chairs

Judy Mullen Bonnie Trampel

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 1:15 p.m. in Bethany Hall Program: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital By: ESA International, Sandy Hongerholt

373-0026 373-1665

Workers Ann Adams (Saturday) Julie Johnson

Brenda Ludtke

Janice Brandt

Marge LFrance

Marilyn Sasser

Mavis Bryson

Kristin Larson

Junice Skogen

Rachel Christensen

Circle Roll Call Devotions: Neva Mathison Offering Prayer: Neva Mathison

Rosemary Vangen Cakes

DeeAnn Bergland

Julie Johnson

Judy Palmateer

Joni Cather

Belinda Krysan

Coral Ringoen

Shannon Cookle

Marilyn Light

Nancy Royce

Jean Eaton

Robyn Mattson

Holly Stevens

Doris Hagen

Barb Morfitt

Amber Stricker

Jane Hanson

Jody Nechanicky

Tamera Wencl

All women are members of FLCW and invited to come.

All guests welcome!

MAY PROGRAM Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1:15 p.m. in Bethany Hall Program: Annual Tea Bring your favorite tea cup/saucer!

Special Music: Devotions:

Darcy Hauser

Support Local and Global Mission PURCHASE GIFT CARDS Cards will be available EVERY SUNDAY in the Gathering Space.

Cards will also be available in the Office during the week.

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE * Kwik Trip Gas and Gift * Kwik Trip Car Wash * Caribou Coffee * Herbergers * Walgreens Great for Easter, Mother's Day and Graduation Gifts

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Altar Guild FLC Parlor Tuesday, April 4 , at 6 pm

First we will clean, then dinner and then the meeting.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC? Library Corner

Each Sunday 16-20 Dozen treats are needed for the Gathering space. In order for us to have treats we

If you like romance with mystery visit FLC Library where you will find many books in a series by Tracie Peterson. The 1st book " Dawns Prelude" starts the Alaskan Quest Series. Tracie is the author of over 80 novels, both historical and contemporary. Her avid research resonates in her stories, as seen In her bestselling "Heirs of Montana" and "Alaskan Quest" series. Her books keep your interest from beginning to end. Visit your library today.

are asking for Congregation members who enjoy the treats to sign up to bring and serve on as many Sundays as they would like. The signup sheet will be on the Treat Table in the Gathering space every Sunday and in the Church office during the week. Thank you!

Sweet Hour of Prayer is an expression of the

church’s ministry of prayer and healing on Tuesday, April 25th between 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Chapel. All are invited to enter or leave at anytime during the hour and stay for as little or as long as they desire. You may sit silently and pray, listen to music led by Tim O’Shields, be prayed for by Pastor Holt or Forde, or all of the above. It’s a time for personal prayers for healing in body, mind and spirit.

It can also serve as a time of prayer for our families, our local community, state, nation, and the world. We look forward to praying with you and for you.

The 2017 Paschal Candle is presented In loving memory of Juel, Bea & Charles Nelson given by Mike & Sue Jordan. Thank you.

The Special Outreach Cause Offering for April is the SEMCAC Homeless Shelter Money raised by this fund goes to help:  Primarily cater to families and not individuals  Helps to cover taxi fare, gas, and bus tokens to help them find a job.  Help them to get personal ID  Get them the things they need to become stable

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The funds that are raised stay LOCAL in our own community!

The Goal to be raised for the SEMCAC Homeless shelter is $2,000.

To give NOW to the special cause you can text the word “SEMCAC” and the amount to 507-788-8767. Example: $5.00 SEMCAC 4

THANK YOU Thank you to the 12 volunteers who came out Thursday and Saturday to complete the pew washing project. The sweet smell of Murphys Oil Soap filled the air as we washed and vacuumed and cleaned the pews. It was a project of love and service that we shared. Thank you for helping and worshiping God with both hands and hearts.

FLC EDUCATION, YOUTH & FAMILY First Lutheran Church Satu rday Ap ril 29 , 2017 2 - 7 P.M .

Edg ew ater Pa rk Ea st Fa mi ly Ga mes : 2 -4 Food:3 -5 Liv e Ro ck Band: 5 -6:30

FLC YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Help support our youth going to the Boundary Waters in June.

French Toast Breakfast

Sunday April 30th

Spring Break Trip 2017 21 youth and adults from First and Grace Lutheran Church spent 2 days in the Twin Cities over spring break (March 13-14). They volunteered with Feed My Starving Children, Second Harvest Heartland, and Global Health Ministries. They also took in a Timberwolves game and went to a indoor trampoline park.

8:30 a.m. – noon In Bethany Hall Menu includes: French Toast, Sausage, Frozen Fruit Cup, OJ, & Coffee.

Suggested Donation $7 – Adults $3 – Children 5

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Our Continued Prayers are requested for healing and wholeness for: Alan J. Christensen, Mary Ann Christian, Breckyn Heinemann, Karen Houge, Fred (Fritz) Moran, Betty Stolaas and…safety for people serving in the Armed Forces, and their families.

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8 am-Traditional w/Comm.-S And First Communion for some students 9:15 am-Worship w/Comm.-C 10:30 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.-S

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8 am-Traditional -S 9:15 am-Worship -C 10:30 am-Praise & Worship -S

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Easter Sunday

9 am-Holidays Ahead Crafters-BH

8 am-Traditional -S 9:15 am-Worship-C 10:30 am-Praise & Worship-S

5 9 am-FLCW Board-BH

3 pm-Thorne Crest-Grace

10:30 am-Good Samaritan-FLC 11:30 am-Lenten Lunch-BH

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12:30 pm-Musical Meditation 3 pm-Oak Park Place-Bear Lake & 6 pm-Altar Guild-S & P Conger 6 pm-Welcome Ministry-GS 6:30 pm-Commissions meet-BH 5:30 pm- Meal-BH 6:30 pm- Wednesday Service-S

6 pm-Girl Scouts-MPR

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5:30 pm-Ed. Comm. Meets-BH

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9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 1:30 pm-MC #12-MPR 1:30 pm-MC#31-P

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6 am-Sunrise Service w/Comm.

9:15 am Easter Egg Hunt (infant thru 6th grade in Central Park 6:30 pm-Church Council meets-P 8 & 10:30 am -Easter Festival Services w/ Comm.

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PR= Prayer Room

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GS= Gathering Space

RR=Resource Room

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WEEKLY REOCURRING EVENTS

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Sunday Events

8 am-Traditional Service-S 9:15 am-Worship-C 9:15 am-Immersion-BH (In the Parlor April 9)

9:15 am-Sunday School

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(No Sunday School April 16)

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9:15 am-The Donut Hour-YR (No Donut Hour April 16)

10:30 am-Praise & Worship-S Monday Events 9 am-Holidays Ahead Crafters-BH (No crafting April 17)

7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR

Maundy Thursday

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Office & Bldg. Closes at noon

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pm-St. John’s-FLC 7 pm-Good Friday Service-S

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0 am-Sr. Prairie Cottages-FLC 5 pm-Jessica Modderman and Glenn Henry wedding-L, P & S

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SL=South Lot

MPR=Multi-Purpose Room

YR=Youth Room

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Tuesday Events 8:00 am-Happiness Is A Blanket 9:30 am-Staff Meeting-P 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-MPR 7 pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal Wednesday Events 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 3:30 pm-Rays of Light Choir Rehearsal 4:15 pm-Sounds of Joy Choir Rehearsal 5:15 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm-Lenten worship-S 6:30 pm-Confirmation Worship-S 7:15 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 7 pm-Eikon-Youth Room Thursday Events 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops– RR

No Chapel Service during Lent 7 pm-Al-Anon-P 7 pm-Al-Anon kids-N Friday Events 1 pm-Hardanger-MPR (No Hardanger April 14)

Saturday Events 10:30 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR 7

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS PEACE & POWER FUND

Tim & Mary Stapleton, Curtis R. Jensen

In Memory Of:

Melvin Wittmer given by: Donald & Arlis Smith, Helen Lovik

Verna Gilbertson given by; Chris Schwingler, Art & Donna Ludtke

KayDelle Gilbertson given by: Al & Tep Christensen, Mary Peterson

Karen Neale given by: Dale & Candace Wilson P.D. Krueger given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson

Ervin Gerber given by: Helen Lovik, Merriell Jahnke

Marvin Nelson given by: Lowell & Jan Jerdee

Margaret Haukoos given by: Helen Lovik

Sylvia Hagen given by: Mavis Bergo, Gen Montei

Lavonne Olson given by: Rose Perteet

Les Hendrickson for his February 26th birthday given by: his wife, Dorothy Hendrickson

JoAnn Modderman given by: Bill & Judy Stilley Daryl Juveland given by: Bill & Judy Stilley

Rita Herwig given by: Donald & Arlis Smith

Gerald Smith given by: Bill & Judy Stilley

Gilma Richter given by: Donald & Arlis Smith, Helen Lovik, Merriell Jahnke

Harold Knutson given by: Bill & Judy Stilley

Ken Leland given by: Tom & Karen Hovde, Herb & Barb Andersen

Nancy Laite given by: Bill & Judy Stilley Charlie “Chuck” Green given by: Bill & Judy Stilley, Mark & Susan Runden

Grace Flowers given by: Hildy Vallevand Russell Gates given by: Jane Slavin, Todd & Linda Roof, Herb & Barb Andersen

Marion Follmuth given by: Bill & Judy Stilley Betty Thrune given by: Audrey Christensen

Vicki Gulbrandson given by: Greg Gulbrandson Tom Butler given by: Herb & Barb Andersen

Norma Clarambeau - mother of Curt Clarambeau given by: Paul & Jan Overgaard

Helen Anderson given by: Herb & Barb Andersen

In Honor Of:

Roger Lonning for his 90th birthday given by: Hildy Vallevand

Dr. James Burns given by: Herb & Barb Andersen Helen Allen given by: Family & friends, Lowell & Barbara Peterson, Rick & Gloria Jorgenson, Sherry Guffey, Arlo & MaryAnn Blumer, Richard & Marti Andersen

Gifts Given By:

Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church of Lyle, MN, Robert Langfald, Dick & Kathy Paul, Gilbert Gilbertson, Kathryn Belieu, Hildy Vallevand, Patricia Tallman, Scott & Debra Bothun, Leroy & Garnet Folie, Konstance Haas, Kathleen W. McBride, George & Deloris Goskeson, Senior Towers of Albert Lea, MN

Cora Honsey given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson Paul Heers given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson Charles Lee given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson, Jack & Orlene Woodside

RADIO FUND

Maxine Gavle given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson, Duane & Betty Peterson

In Memory Of:

David Grande given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson

Lavonne Olson given by: Rose Perteet

Ralph Stegenga given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson, David & Linda Pederson

My dad, Arnie, and my uncle, Al for their April 28th birthdays given by: Jane Maiden

Gwen Tatarek given by: Keno & Donna Knutson

My grandfather Sven John Grandstrand, he left Sweden in a hurry and came to America to start a new life given by: Carl & Mary Jane Grandstrand

Helen Allen given by: Duane & Eunice Hatleli

Richard “Dick” Knudson given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside, Francis & Marilyn Johnson, Hildy Vallevand, Mike & Sue Jordan, Leslie Tufte, LaVerne & Shirley Strand, Phyllis Ulland, Family & friends,

Gifts Given By:

Kathleen W. McBride 8

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS (CONT.) BELL TOWER REPAIR FUND

YOUTH FUND

Craig Wilson given by: Jacob, Mae & John Twito

Bob Bonner - grandfather of Chance Palmer given by: Truman & Marva Ann Gullord

In Memory Of:

In Memory Of:

KIMBERLY (OLSON) GODDARD SCHOLARSHIP

In Memory Of:

HELPING FAMILIES FUND

BILL HAMMER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Alan Miller - Tim Miller’s brother given by: Wayne & Jackie Sletten Richard Knudson given by: Larry & Janice Lestrud

In Memory Of:

Richard Knudson given by: Carol Olson

In Memory Of:

Kay Johnson given by: Larry & Cheryl Beavens

SUNDAY SCHOOL FUND

Gifts Given By:

In Memory Of:

Duane & Eunice Hatleli

Richard “Dick” Knudson given by: Robert & Darlene Levisen

PARISH NURSE PRAYER SHAWL FUND

In Memory Of:

GENERAL FUND

Ken Leland given by: Cindy Gandrud

In Memory Of:

Russell Gates given by: Gary & Jane Dunn

SEMINARY STUDENT FUND

In Honor Of:

MERTON & LORRAINE MUNSON FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND

Tim O’Shields for the beautiful musical meditations during lent given by: Fritz & Cheryl Moran

In Memory Of:

Merton & Lorraine Munson

Gifts Given By:

Dennis & Carol Colstrup, Gary & Ginny Thompson, Agnes Boss, Larry & Janice Lestrud, Jacob & Mae Twito, Leroy & Garnet Folie, Paddy Hoium, Bev McMullin, Les Ackland, Dwaine & Beth Egge, Jean Grube, Wayne & Jackie Sletten, Herb & Barb Andersen

ADULT CHOIR ROBE FUND

In Honor Of:

And thanks to Deb Koenigs for singing at the First Lutheran Church program given by: First Lutheran Church Women of Albert Lea, MN

Thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity.

When you need prayer…

Call the prayer chain coordinators, Jo Hanson 763-257-9018 or Julia Tonder 373-9594.

All prayer requests are handled confidentially.

Don’t see your gift? Any gifts recorded after March 22 will appear in the next issue of the Messenger. Any concerns, please call the office 373-6424.

HAVE YOU INCLUDED FIRST LUTHERAN powerful ministry to happen here. Please consider including First Lutheran Church, which has served CHURCH IN YOUR WILL?

you these many years, in your estate planning. You Over the years, those First Lutheran Church will enable this congregation to serve many, many members who have conscientiously included First more people in years and generations to come.

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MISCELLANEOUS FLC INFORMATION FIRST LUTHERAN MESSENGER (USPS196-560)

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Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007

301 West Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN Subscription price $1.00 per year (Postmaster send address correction to 301 W. Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007)

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE:

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We are using the Albert Lea Taxi Service. Those who need a ride to church can call 383-3341 to schedule a ride to the service of their choice 8:00, 9:15 or 10:30 am on Sundays, or Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Just let the driver know to bill FLC.

Phone (507) 373-6424; E-mail: firstoffice@flcal.org; Fax 373-6330 Mailing address—301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 Office Hours—Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday 4:50 p.m.)

Web site–www.flcal.org PASTORAL STAFF e-mails and emergency telephone numbers: Pastor John Holt, johnh@flcal.org (Cell–383-4750; Home–377-0046) Pastor Sean Forde sean@flcal.org (Cell 772-323-1778) Normal Hours for the FLC Building Sunday: 7:00 am–12:00 noon; Monday–Thursday: 7:00 am–9:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm; Saturday: 8:00 – 11:50 am Other times by appointment or as meetings/events are scheduled

February 2017 Financial Reports — Year-to-date FLC General Fund (G.F.) Offerings Other Income Total Income Expenses Surplus (Deficit) January 1, 2017 February 28, 2017 Radio Income Expense Net gain (loss)

Actual Budget Over/(Under) $ 105,402 $116,333 $(10,931) 20,791 17,967 $2,824 $ 126,193 $134,300 $(8,107) $ 128,382 $134,300 5,918 $(2,189) -0$(2,189) $ 111,264 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’ $ 109,075 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’ FLC Broadcast Ministries Peace & Power Actual $ 4,256 Income $12,655 1,900 Expense 6,249 $2,356 Net gain (loss) $6,406

THANK YOU Thank you to the 12 volunteers who came out Thursday and Saturday to complete the pew washing project. The sweet smell of Murphys Oil Soap filled the air as we washed and vacuumed and cleaned the pews. It was a project of love and service that we shared. Thank you for helping and worshiping God with both hands and hearts.

PERSONAL VISITATION BY THE PASTORS To support people at the time of illness or injury, we pastors do make personal visits to the hospital, homes or Care Centers. We occasionally check local hospital lists, but sometimes names do not show up on the list. So, please, call, if you want us to know. Do not hesitate to call the church [373-6424], if you have not seen a pastor and would like to request a visit.

We try to be available in emergencies. ‘After hours’ the church phone system will automatically put your call through to the pastor ‘on call’ by keying #3. We ask permission before we include a name on our printed prayer list. Please let us know if you want to be on the list or receive a visit.~ Your FLC Pastors 10

MUSICAL NOTES It's hard to believe that it is April!

Peace to you all as we round the corner to spring!

"Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." This is a quote by Martin Luther. Martin Luther was quite prolific in his writing of music and hymns. He created worship experiences and told the story from the Word of God through music. Luther's example is a great one to follow. Here at First Lutheran, we have a rich tradition and love for music in our services. Thanks be to God for that tradition and love! You all know how I love the stories of Jesus Christ as he walked the earth. He loved, taught, healed, and preached on his journey. While I deeply love the humility and majesty of the Nativity, I believe the most powerful stories came in Jesus' last days. Through our Lenten Journey To New Life, our music ministry will work hard throughout the rest of Lent, on Palm Sunday, on Maundy Thursday, on Good Friday, and then on Easter Sunday Morning to tell the stories of Jesus through Music.

On Maundy Thursday, our Word Alive team will present a "Living Lord's Supper". Jesus and the Twelve will create the backdrop for our Communion on that night. Good Friday, our choir will provide beautiful anthems to complement the sharing of the Last Seven Words of Christ by seven lay speakers from First Lutheran Church.

Palm Sunday--Come and join the festivities. Our choral introit will feature our FLC Choir, Combined Children's Choir and Sunday School Choirs, a Full Brass Choir, Hand Bells, Timpani, and Organ--"To whom the lips of children, made sweet Hosanna's ring!" The Palm Procession will be a majestic tribute to Christ's Entry into Jerusalem as All Glory Laud and Honor.

Easter Sunday--at 6 AM and 8 AM, we will have a full brass choir with timpani and organ. Our choir will proclaim the resurrection of Christ at the 8 AM service with a powerful Choral Introit called Christ is Alive! Our Anthem on Easter is the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by G.F. Handel.

Remaining Lenten Meditations at 12:30 PM on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary: April 5th--Sharon Astrup-Scott, Violin with Piano April 12th--Tim O'Shields, My Call Story and Music to Tell The Story Rays of Light Children's Choir (K-Grade 4)-Wednesdays: 3:30-4:15 Sounds of Joy Children's Choir (Grades 5-9) - Wednesdays: 4:15-5:15 PM The First Lutheran Church Hand Bell Choir-Wednesdays: 5:30-6:25 PM Spirit Express meets on Tuesdays at 7:15 PM for the Singers and at 7:45 PM for the Band with the Singers. We, the Spirit Express, are committed to worship leadership and music in our 10:30 Service.

The First Lutheran Church Choir meets on Wednesdays at 6:30-8 PM. (7:30-9 PM on Wednesdays in Lent due to the 6:30 PM Service). We also have our annual Choral Scholars Program for youth in 10th grade through college, who are continuing or planning to continue their education. Applications are available in the Church Office, the Music Kiosk in the Gathering Space, or Tim's office.

Peace be with you! Tim 11

Come and Worship with Us...

SERVICE TIMES Worship Schedule

8 am — Traditional Worship Service 9:15 am — Worship in the Chapel 10:30 am — Praise & Worship Service Thursday: 6:30 pm Worship Service in the Chapel * Holy Communion:

First & Third Sundays of the month First & Third Thursdays of the month

Mid-week services during Lent: Wednesdays: 6:30 pm —Worship Service March 1 through April 5, 2017 Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2017 Good Friday, April 14, 2017

First Lutheran Church 301 W Clark St. Albert Lea, MN 56007

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Sunday Worship Broadcasts 10:00 a.m. - Peace & Power-KAAL TV- Channel 6 (11:00 a.m. - KATE RADIO AM 1450

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