First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN www.flcal.org
F E B RUA RY M ES S E N G E R JANUARY 31, 2018
V OLUME LXVIIl+ N O .2
Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018 We will offer two worship services 12:15 p.m.–12:55 p.m. 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Fir st Luther an Church + F.L.C. + For the Love of Chr ist
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Pastor John’s Letter
2
Caring & Sharing
3
FLC Library News
4
February Calendar
8-9
A Word from the Satre’s
10-11
Miscellaneous Information
14
Musical Notes
15
Lenten Worship
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. SPECIAL LENTEN OBSERVANCES Soup & Sandwich Lunches 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. in Bethany Hall Cost $5
Evening Meals 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. in Bethany Hall Cost $5 per person or $15 per family to support our Youth Camperships! A time to grow together as devoted followers of Christ.
Lenten Worship Services 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. (except Ash Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm ) ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP February 14, 2018 Includes imposition of ashes and Holy Communion THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS:TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO JOYFULLY DO 1
CHRIST’S WORK.