December 2018

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

DECEMBER MESSENGER NOVEMBER 29, 2018

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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES

First Lutheran Church + F.L.C. + For the Love of Christ

Christmas Eve Worship Services Monday, December 24, 2018: 4:00 & 6:00 p.m.-Family Candlelight Services 10:00 p.m.-Holy Communion Candlelight Service with FLC Choir and Bell Choir Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. ONLY

Pastor John’s Letter Caring & Sharing What’s Happening

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December Calendar Christmas Programs

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Special Cause of the Month

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Memorials and Special Gifts

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THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS: TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO JOYFULLY DO 1

CHRIST’S WORK.

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Rejoice in the Lord

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* Dear Friends in Christ, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

This iconic verse from Luke 2:11 (King James Version) has carried the Christmas story to many hearts over centuries. How can we be prepared to receive this good news afresh again each year? We have Advent. Advent is the season in the church year before Christmas. It begins this year on Sunday, December 2. Advent is the time we prepare for the celebration of Christmas. It’s good to use this time to prepare our hearts and minds.

The term, “advent” can have many meanings—start, introduction and arrival. For us as Christians, the definition of Advent might best be: beginning. Advent is observed so we can prepare for the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the beginning of new life for all of humankind.

It seems much of our culture embraces the celebration of Christmas, or at least the secular celebration, with gifts, gatherings and garland. As soon as the Thanksgiving turkey has been eaten, if not before, we enter the Christmas season, and Advent is rolled right into it, if not forgotten.

I recently read what a pastor wrote about Advent and Christmas as really being about beginnings. Christmas is just the beginning. Without the cross and the empty tomb we’re missing the true meaning. The saying goes that Jesus went “from cradle to cross to crown.” With only the birth, it’s just an interesting story. If we only had His birth and death, it would just be another tragic story as a footnote in history.

But with His Resurrection and Ascension to reign on high, we know the cradle, the cross and the crown!

That’s what makes His humble birth so spectacular!

Another way to say it is: Without the Cross and the Empty Tomb, Christmas really isn’t that much. But with “the cross and the crown” the cradle, which was really the most humble manger, makes it a “WOW!” event of the highest position. The Son of Almighty God came to earth to be with us and become the Messiah, our Savior, Redeemer and Lord. It is LOVE in the flesh! Now that’s really something to celebrate!

“Oh, come, let us adore Him... Christ the Lord!

Blessings to all who joyously sing: “Glory to the new-born King!”

In the Light of His love,

Pastor John F. Holt

* [Our church staff had a party last year with a contest for the best outfit.

We had fun together. Thus, the picture. Here is Pastor Forde, too.]

Pastoral Records Baptisms Benjamin Clifford Wuerflein, October 28, 2018 Carly Renee Martinez, November 11, 2018

Weddings

Joshua Larson & Amanda Van Ryswyk, November 10, 2018

Funerals

 Ronald Hagen, November 2, 2018  Bernice Satre, November 3, 2018  Keith Fligge, November 7, 2018  Judy Stevens, November 11, 2018

 Paul Hanson, November 13, 2018  Thomas Johnson, November 15, 2018  Carlyle Engebretson, November 24, 2018 2

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN (FLCW) CARING AND SHARING December 2018— + Miriam + Co-Chairs Carol Frydenlund Joni Rowe

Marion Bergemann Leann Bibus Marvyl Dahl Jenny Fjermestad Jody Hauser Darlene Hendrickson

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Cakes

Robin Kelly Marilyn Larsen Mary Lubke Rosemary Ludowese Leslie Millhouse

Workers Dorothy Blom Lori Erickson Susan Forde Linda Hacker Alicia Helland Stephanie Jansen

Jane Loge Pauline Nelson Barbara Rofshus Nona Sippel Tricia Syverson

Sharon Overgaard Jane Sigurdson Brenda Sorenson Karen Szymanowski Monica Wallace Diane Weisgram

DECEMBER PROGRAM Wednesday, December 12, 2018 1:15 p.m.

Program: Christmas By: Pastor John Holt Installation of Officers Devotions: Sheri Nicol Offering Prayer: Sheri Nicol

First Lutheran Church Women Help Support Local and Global missions Purchase Gift Cards for the Holidays Great Stocking Stuffers Available every Sunday 9-10:30 and in the church office during the week.

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♫ ♫ ♫ MUSICAL REFLECTIONS ♫ ♫ ♫ Merry Christmas Season! In a few days, we will gather in our beautiful Sanctuary and light candles and sing, "Silent Night, Holy Night--all is calm...". Well, the truth is, there is not a lot that is silent or holy or calm about the holiday hustle and bustle that seems to infect our world between October and December. I am far from cynical, but the world--its disguised attractions and distractions--loud and unholy-often displaces the silence and holiness and the calming peace of the true meaning of Christmas. I found this little poem and wanted to share it: You won't need a special star to find me--I'm no longer just in Bethlehem, I'm right there where you are. You may not be aware of me--amid the loud celebrations. You'll have to look beyond the stores and all the decorations.

But if you take a moment from your list of things to do--and listen to your heart, You'll find I'm there for you. You're the reason that I came, and you'll find me... in the stillness--in the quiet--in the calmness as I'm whispering your name.

Isaiah 43:1 Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name--you are mine.

Have a blessed, silent, holy, and calm Christmas.

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US FOR the CENTENNIAL--LENT--EASTER CHOIR!!!!!!!! The commitment is ONLY for February, March, and April. We practice on Wednesday Evenings and sing for Sunday Morning Worship at 8 AM three Sundays out of four. We ARE the First Lutheran Church Choir and we meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 in the choir room. We sing most Sundays at the 8 AM Peace & Power Service. This choir will prepare for Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and the Centennial Celebration Service starting in February. WE NEED YOU!!! COME ON DOWN!!!

First Lutheran Church Hand Bell Choir--Open to ages youth through adult--Wednesday Rehearsals from 5:30 to 6:25 PM. We need bell players! Bells are open to all ages for those who read music and are willing to commit.

Spirit Express Band and Singers--Open to ages youth through adult--Tuesday Rehearsals from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. We are always looking for singers and band players!

Thanks for your prayers and support.

Peace, Tim tim@flcal.org, 507-373-6424, 303-887-4513 4

THE SPIRIT OF GIVING TEAM November is coming to a close and the preparations begin for celebrating the birth of our Lord. Thanksgiving reminded us of all the blessings we have as we shared food and fellowship with friends and loved ones. Over the past several weeks and again at the annual meeting, we heard about a shortfall in our giving that is worrisome if we want to continue our growth and outreach into the community. We have talked about what is needed to wipe out the deficit and start a new budget year whole and without concerns that programs will have to be cut or reduced.

We are about to celebrate 100 years of ministry. That’s a very big deal! God has richly blessed our congregation with every imaginable gift. All that we have God has provided. As you and your family prayerfully consider what you can do to help reduce the deficit, please consider the part your faith plays in your decision, how much you trust God and believe his promises, did you pray about it, do you recognize the need, the possible results if we don’t clear the deficit and your financial ability to give that addition to your regular offering.

At this joyous time of year when we are giving to many causes and planning gifts for friends and family, it is important to remember the greatest gift any of us has ever received...the gift of our salvation because God sacrificed His Son, Our Lord for our sins. The ultimate example of sacrificial giving. Let us love one another and the community we live in enough to make our own sacrificial gift of returning part of what we have been blessed with so that First Lutheran Maycontinue to provide a meeting place, a welcome home, and a source for spreading the gospel message here and everywhere.

Joy, Peace and Blessings The Spirit of Giving Team

All 2018 contributions must be post marked no later than Monday, December 31, 2018, by law, to be credited toward your 2018 contribution/tax record. Thank you.

October 2018 Financial Report Total Income Total Expenses Surplus (Deficit)

FLC General Fund (G.F.) Actual Budget $613,142 $706,083 $709,371 $706,083 ($96,229) 0

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Radio Income Expense Net gain (loss)

FLC Broadcast Ministries Actual Peace & Power $6,834 Income 9,940 Expense ($3,106) Net gain (loss) 5

Actual $34,830 37,496 ($2,666)

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC

The cookbooks have been ordered. They will be available some time in January 2019. Due to cost changes and shipping costs, the price for the cookbooks will be $16 each. The cookbook is a 3 ring padded binder containing 610 recipes. When asked, we said the cookbook would be $15. We got the final costs on submission and found that $16 is the correct price. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

While compiling the cookbook, we received 4 or 5 recipes that called for raw eggs. We contacted the U of M Extension Service and were told that it was safer not to use any recipes where the eggs were not cooked. We tried to call each person who had submitted one of these recipes, but we wanted to make sure you were aware why the recipe was omitted in the event we missed anyone.

Regular and Holiday gift certificates to give in place of the actual cookbook are available at the Welcome Center and in the Church Office. If you want to reserve a book before they arrive, you may do so by signing up in the church office or by calling Marge La France or Jo Hanson. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you!

Looking for a book to read during the holiday season? I would like to recommend The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans.

A young couple and their 4 year old daughter move from their cramped apartment to the home of a widow named Mary. Their move came because of an ad asking for a young couple to live in and care for an elderly lady. While moving into their quarters, Richard discovers a Christmas box in the attic. The box originally was meant to hold a Bible, but several letters are found inside written by the owner to a deceased 6

loved one. The discovery of the box and its letters leads to Richard discovering the real meaning of Christmas. Have a tissue nearby, as this story may bring a tear or two to the eyes of the reader.

There are several other books on the shelves of our church library by the same author. Come explore the library for other stories of the Christmas season waiting to be read as you sit by your lighted Christmas tree sipping on a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider.

May each and everyone have a very blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year from the First Lutheran Library Board.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC First Lutheran is offering 2 ways to honor your loved ones at Christmas time.

FRIENDS @ FIRST

1. Poinsettias may be ordered for placement by the Altar on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Cost:$12 2. Gifts toward ELCA Hunger Appeal can be given for someone or a special event.

with First Lutheran Staff Tuesday, December 18,2018 11:30 a.m. in Bethany Hall

Orders for either flowers or food may be placed in the church office. We will publish names and donors for orders made and paid for by Mon day, December 17, 2018.

Lunch: Champagne Chicken, vegetables on a bed of rice, cranberries, tiny cupcake with mint chip ice cream Please sign up and pre-pay $6 at the church office for your meal reservation.

Everyone is welcome!

CENTENNIAL - Did You Kn ow ?

On Ch r ist m as Day, 1921, t h e f ir st ser vice w as h eld in t h e b asem en t h all. At t h at t im e, t h e ch u r ch lacked p ew s, p u lp it , alt ar , ar t w in d o w s, ligh t f ixt u r es, f lo o r co ver in g , an d o t h er f u r n ish in g s.

Af t er t h e an n u al m eet in g o n Decem b er 7, 1949, t h e g r o u n d b r eakin g cer em o n y f o r t h e Par ish Ho u se t o o k p lace.

On Decem b er 20, 1992, t h e Ded icat io n Ser vice f o r t h e Gat h er in g Sp ace w as h eld .

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First Sunday of Advent

8 am-Traditional w/Comm.-S 9:15 am-Worship w/Comm.-C

9:15 am-Sunday School-BH 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 9:15 am-Immersion-P

10:30 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.-S

6:30 pm-Musical Melodies of Christmas-S Reception following-BH

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Second Sunday of Advent Krumkake Sales

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9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 3 pm-Thorne Crest-FLC 6:30 pm-Commissions/Teams-BH 7 pm-N.A.-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal

4 pm-CPR class-MPR 7 pm-N. A.-RR

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9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 1 pm-St. John’s Comm.-Trinity 2:30 pm-Sr. Towers-Trinity

8 am-Worship with Preschool & Kindergarten Christmas Program –S 9:15 am-Worship-C

9:15 am-Sunday School-BH 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR

December 2

7 pm-Altar Guild meeting & program-BH 7 pm-N. A.-RR

7 pm-N.A.-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal

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Third Sunday of Advent

8 am-Traditional w/Comm.-S 9:15 am-1st-6th gr. Christmas Program-S

9:15 am-Sunday School-BH 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR

10:30 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.-S

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

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

11:30 am-Friends @First-BH 1:30 pm-Library Board-L 6:30 pm-Church Council meets-P 7 pm-N. A.-RR

7 pm-N.A.-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal

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Christmas Eve

Church Office closes at noon 4 & 6 pm-Christmas Eve Services-S 10 pm-Christmas Eve Service w/Comm.-S

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

9:30 am-Staff meeting-P

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New Years Eve Church Building & Office closes at 3 pm

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8 am-Praye 1:30 pm-MC 1:30 pm-MC 5:30 pm-Bel hearsal

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10 am-Christmas Day Service w/Comm.-S

Church Office & Building Closed

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6:30 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 7 pm-Eikon-YR

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6:30 pm-Confirmation 6:30 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 7 pm-Eikon-YR

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6:30 pm-Chapel Service w/Comm.

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1 pm-Messenger Crew-P 3 pm-Yoga Calm Class-RR 5:15 pm-Sweet Hour of Prayer-C 5:30 pm-Al-Anon-P

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HELPING OTHERS IN NEED The Social Ministry Commission is sponsoring a Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree & Mitten Tree (Tree’s set up in the Gathering Space) A few pointers: You can take a tag or tags and purchase something for a child of that age.

(Most people spend $15-25). Return your gifts unwrapped to the tree by Friday, December 7, 2018 with the Angel Tree tag. If you would like you may include the wrapping paper as part of the gift and the parent can wrap it.

The Mitten Tree is there for your donations of hats, mittens, and scarves. These items will be taken to local charities for distribution at Christmas time. Help make someone’s Holiday Season a little “warmer”.

Report from Happiness Is a Blanket quilters,

pillow cases, blankets and mattress pads. We cannot use down quilts or rubber backed fabric.

We always welcome anyone interested in helping.

We meet on Tuesday mornings from 8:00 to 11:00 am.

On October 13, 2018, the quilters sent 123 quilts You do not have to know how to sew as there are on the Lutheran World Relief Van. During the time various jobs to be done, such as tying, ripping, presssince the last Lutheran World Relief drive we have given the Salvation Army 4 comforters, 2 blankets and ing and cutting blocks.

10 quilts. We also donated 1 quilt to the American Legion Auxiliary.

If you have any questions, please call Audrey Christensen 373-2770 We want to thank all the quilters for their faithful or Bonnie Trampel 373-1665. dedication to this project. We also want to thank everyone who made donations. We can use donations of fabric, drapes, quilt fill, bedding such as sheets,

Thank you.

The quilters will not meet during December. We resume in January 2019. Happy New Year!

FLC YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Youth Room Update We are all moved in and using the space.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to this project.

Thank you to everyone who donated supplies and money to the care packages for our College Students!

Our High School Youth packed and sent 28 care packages to our College Students.

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Special Events & Services for December Sunday, December 2, 2018 Musical Melodies of Christmas Concert 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Advent Lunch & Worship 11:30 am Lunch in Bethany Hall 12:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary

Sunday, December 9, 2018 The 3 & 4 year old and Kindergarten Sunday School Christmas Program will be presented as part of the 8:00 a.m. service.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:30 am Lunch in Bethany Hall 12:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary

Sunday, December 16,2018 The 1st—6th grade Christmas Musical will be presented at 9:15 a.m.

In the Sanctuary

Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. with organ (service for families with children ) Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at 6:00 p.m. led by Spirit Express Christmas Eve Candlelight Holy Communion at 10:00 p.m. with choirs

Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day Festival Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m.

FLC Holiday Office and Building Closure Notice The church office will close at noon on Monday, December 24, 2018 and the church office will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, and Wednesday December 26, 2018 (building will close after Christmas Day worship). The church office will also close at 3 pm on Monday, December 31, 2018 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1,2019.

There will be no Sunday School on Sundays, December 23 and December 30, 2018. Classes will resume on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

There will be NO Confirmation on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 and Wednesday, January 2, 20149. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

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MISCELLANEOUS FLC INFORMATION FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE: 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- Thursday: 8am-5pm; Friday: 8am-4:45pm Building Hours- Monday – Thursday: 7am-8:30pm; Friday: 8am-4:45pm Saturday: 8am-12pm; Sunday: 7am-12pm Other times by appointment or as meetings/events are scheduled 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)

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The Special Outreach Cause offering for December is designated for the Soles for Jesus.

Special offering envelopes will be available from the ushers at church services. Please, make checks payable to FLC. To give NOW to the special cause you can text the word “Soles” and the amount to 507-788-8767.

A very special thank you to all who participated in Operation Christmas Child—from the Sunday School class that brought their boxes as a group to each individual who packed their own to all the generous donors of money for postage. Each of you should feel good in your hearts for sharing the love of our Lord.

Thank you to all for another generous year —122 boxes were given from our First Lutheran family this year.

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We try to be available in emergencies.

Do not hesitate to call the church (373-6424), if you have not seen a pastor and would like to request a visit. If you call the church office after hours and get the recording, keying option ❸ will send your call directly to the pastor on call. No name is automatically put on a printed prayer list. We ask permission before we include a name on our printed prayer list.

Please let us know if you want to be on the prayer list or be visited. ~Your FLC Pastors

Personal Visitation by the Pastors To support people at the time of illness or injury, pastors do make personal visits in hospitals, homes or Care Centers. Many hospitals, like the Mayo’s Methodist & St. Mary’s Hospitals in Rochester no longer give pastors access to lists of patients. So, if we happen to be there visiting someone, and we don’t know about someone else hospitalized, we have no way of discovering that person any more. Hospitals do NOT call pastors/churches to inform them of admissions, and have not for decades. So, please, call, if you want us to know.

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WHEN YOU NEED PRAYER…

eed a ride to church?

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 on Sundays, or Thursday evenings.

Just let the driver know to bill FLC.

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

Our Prayers are requested for healing and wholeness for: Doris Groff, Noah Iverson, Steve Nesse, Sally Rickenbach, Helen Schwartz, Kiersten Stern.

Our Continued Prayers are requested for healing and wholeness for: Sharon Astrup-Scott, Alan J. Christensen, Mary Ann Christian, Dale Drescher, Delphine Drommerhausen, John Foss, Millard Hamborg, Gregg Hatleli, Breckyn Heinemann, Glenn Helland, Deb Koenigs, Phil Koppelman, Nick Lincoln, Fred (Fritz) Moran, Betty Stolaas, Warren VanRiper, and… safety for people serving in the Armed Forces, and their families.

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Colossians 3:16 NIV 13

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS PEACE & POWER FUND In Memory Of: My husband for his November birthday given by: Lois Wasmoen Junice & LaVern Schuhmacher given by: Cathy Ibeling, Bruce & Teri Schuhmacher, Paul & Leslie Schuhmacher, Debra Morrison, Alan & Darla Schnaith, Steven & DeAnn Jewel, Harold & Kathleen Schuhmacher Lowell Olson given by: Wanda Dorman, Tom & Karen Hovde Charlotte Vinge, Steven & Barbara Olson, Keno & Donna Knutson, Mary Ann Nelson, Paul Anderson, Truman & Barbara Thrond, Gary & Ginny Thompson Evelyn Ferber given by: Hildy Vallevand, Gen Montei, Lois Penning, Carolyn Nelson & David Pierson - children of Lyle & Lila Pierson, Her cousin Ruth People’s of Robbinsville, NC,

Goskeson, Bob & Muriel Hoeg, Helene Westrum, Craig & Brenda Ludtke, Mary Harty, Jim & Jane Loge, Terry & Sue Jensen, Gene Pacovsky, Kathy Oothoudt, Dick & Darlene Jordahl, Bonnie Trampel, Ken & Barb Schroeder, Bonnie Schneider, Pat & Tammy Fulton, Whitney & Kathy Reim, Whitney & Michelle Reim Thomas “Tom” Johnson given by: Mary Carstens, Bill & Ann Satre LaVerne M. Peters given by: Rose Perteet Robert “Bob” Pleiss given by: Rose Perteet Judy Stevens given by: Bob & Sherry Broskoff, John & Kathy Knutson, David & Linda Pederson, Hildy Vallevand, Mary Stapleton Lorrayne Aysta given by: Wanda Dorman

Loved Ones given by: John & Nancy Sorlie

Dick & Jeanne Ulve given by: Their family

Norma Robinson given by: Lorraine Hanson, Marilyn Lewison

Edna Mostrom given by: Bill & Ann Satre

Jim Olivero given by: Jim & Sue Larson, Helen Lovik, Mary Carstens, Robert & Mary Heckert, Dale & Dorothy Baldwin, Craig & Tamyra Williams, Thomas & Sandra Clawson, Gary & Ginny Thompson Maynis Aamodt our son-in-law's lovely mom given by: Carlyle & Janet Engebretson, Gladys Rowe Darryl Juveland given by: Paula Juveland Norbert “Nubbs” Wilder given by: Donald & Arlis Smith Gerald Wangen given by: Donald & Arlis Smith, Millard & Phyllis Hamborg

In Honor Of: Tom & Karen Hovde for their 50th wedding anniversary given by: Ken & Diane Damerow Gifts Given By: John & Robin Kelly, Patricia Tallman, Silver Lake WELCA of Northwood, IA, Leroy & Garnett Folie, Larry & Dorinda Leutink, Norman & Joyce Fredin, Vista Lutheran Church of New Richland, MN, Sr. Towers of Albert Lea, MN, St. Peter Lutheran Church WELCA of Ceylon,, MN, West St. Olaf Lutheran Church of Hayfield, MN, Grand Meadow Lutheran Church WELCA of Grand Meadow, MN, Joel & Mary Xavier

Pastor Monrad Mandsager given by: Maxine Enfield, Mary Nelson

RADIO FUND In Memory Of: Lowell Olson given by: Mary Ann Martinson, Glen & Leann Juveland, Gerald & Gerry Vogt

Esther Bernice Satre given by: Virgil & Mardelle Loge, Truman & Marva Gullord, Lawrence & Edith Langsev

Gerald Myhre - brother of Linda Hacker given by: Al & Bonnie Bakken, Bonnie Schneider

Arthur Christiansen - father of Betty Sime given by: Ernest & Carol Bera, Family & friends

Keith Fligge given by: Bonnie Schneider

Juel, Bea & Charles Nelson given by: Mike & Sue Jordan

LaVerne M. Peters given by: Rose Perteet

Keith Fligge given by: Bob & Joni Rowe, Arlene Lee, Marge Moine, Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson, Larry & Julia Tonder, Ken & Diane Damerow, Jack & Orlene Woodside, Bill & Ann Satre, Helen Lovik

Tom Johnson given by: Jim & Jane Loge

Ed Stalker given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside

Tom & Karen Hovde for their 50th wedding anniversary given by: Gary & Karen Ohlmann, Tom & Karen Hovde

Richard & Carol Landberg given by: Lyle & Ann Hanson

Robert “Bob” Pleiss given by: Rose Perteet

In Honor Of: My grandchildren given by: Ruth Noren

Gifts Given By: Ron Hagen given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside, Bonnie Clifford & Margaret Otterson, Colleen Nelson, Verona Boe Schneider, Mary Carstens, Dick & Barb Ochs, Don Schultheis, Lisa Frendal, Chris & Deb Koenigs, George & Delores 14

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KIMBERLY (OLSON) GODDARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Ronald Hagen given by: Bev Indrelie, Andrea Thompson, Mike & Marlys Jensen, Elaine Burkhart, Gene Jensen, Duane & Lynn Hendrickson, Evy Schultz, Anita Wood, Dave & Bev Newgaard

SCHOOL FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM FUND In Memory Of: Ron Hagen given by: Larry & Janice Lestrud, Virginia Sorenson, Arlene Walker, Laura Walker, Bill Walker, Ann Qual, Helen & Wayne Leidal, Friends of Senior Court

Keith Fligge given by: Carol Olson

Thomas “Tom” Johnson given by: Bob & Joni Rowe, Gary & Ginny Thompson

GENERAL FUND In Memory Of: Evelyn Ferber given by: Dennis & Georgia Wentzel

Keith Fligge given by: Al & Bonnie Anderson

Gifts Given By: Keith Fligge given by: Dennis & Georgia Wentzel, Jane Fleming Mark & Sue Runden, Mary Ellen Johnson, Dennis & Carol Colstrup, Pam Stern, Mark & Mary Jane Pierson, Matt & Kelsey Don Mathison given by: Neva Mathison & family Pierson, Mikaela Pierson, Paddy Hoium, Darv & Marcia Habben, Diane Nelson of Owatonna, MN on her 5th anniversary of Verona Boe, John & Nancy Sorlie, Beverly Cordes her passing given by: Mel & Linda Tollefsrud CHOIR FOLDERS/STOLES FUND Gifts Given By: In Memory Of: Barbara Best, Verona Boe Gerald Myhre– brother of Linda Hacker given by: Al & Bonnie Bakken, Becky Tennis-Hanson, Chris & Deb Koenigs, Jim & SANCTUARY LIGHTING FUND Linda Hacker, Davis & Julie Gilbertson In Memory Of: Ron Hagen given by: Bonnie Trampel, Donna Henrikson BILL HAMMER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Keith Fligge given by: Bonnie Trampel, Don & Judy Kropp, Darv In Memory Of: Bill Hammer given by: Jerry & Doris Schafer, Saroj & Clemencia & Marcia Habben, Donna Henrikson, Steve & Sandra Nesse, Hazel Senske, Wayne & Dorothy Hanson, Duane & Eunice Hat- Gujral, Paul & Judith Dilling leli, Joe & Marge LaFrance KEITH & DELORIS FLIGGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Gerald Myhre - brother of Linda Hacker given by: Jim & Jane In Memory Of: Keith Fligge given by; Jim & Vicki Anderson, Gary & Ginny Loge Thompson, Jim & Jane Loge, Fritz & Cheryl Moran, Laverne & Carlyle Engebretson given by: Mission Circle #31 of First LuShirley Strand, Stadheim Properties, LTD, Chad & Tara Cliff, theran Church of Albert Lea, MN Tom & Judy Mullen, Dave & Linda Pederson, Mary Lee PeterJudy Stevens given by: Tom & Judy Mullen son, Bob & Marilyn Sasser, Wayne & Carol Hedalen, Arnie & Mary Ann Venem, Art & Donna Ludtke, Kathy Carter, Heather Gifts Given By: Nebel, Larry & Cheryl Beavens, John & Barb Cliff, George & JuVerona Boe dith Skaff, John & Sharon Buley YOUTH ROOM /2ND FLOOR RENOVATION FUND In Memory Of: Jim Olivero given by: Wayne & Carol Hedalen

Gerald Myhre - brother of Linda Hacker given by: Fritz & Cheryl Moran Gifts Given By: Dave & Sue Olson HAPPINESS IS A BLANKET QUILTING FUND In Memory Of: Ron Hagen given by: Fritz & Cheryl Moran EVELYN STADHEIM SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Dick Kogel given by: John & Barb Cliff

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF FUND In Memory Of: Pastor Monrad Mandsager given by: Anne Marie Harshbarger PRAYER SHAWL FUND In Memory Of: Keith Fligge given by: Jane Maiden

CONNECTIONS FUND In Honor Of: The connections group and great thankfulness for their help given by: Hazel Senske ALTAR GUILD FUND In Memory Of: Ron Hagen given by: Carol Olson

Don’t see your gift? Any gifts recorded by the church office after November 20, 2018 will appear in the next 15 issue. Any questions or concerns, please call the church office 373-6424. Thank you.

Worship Schedule SUNDAY 8 AM Traditional Service* in the Sanctuary 9:15 AM Traditional Service* in the Chapel 10:30 am Praise & Worship Service* in the Sanctuary

THURSDAY 6:30 PM Worship* in the Chapel

* Holy Communion:

First & Third Sundays of the month First & Third Thursday of the month

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

First Lutheran Church—F.L.C.—For the Love of Christ

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