February 2019

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

FE B RUA RY M E SS E N G E R JANUARY 31, 2019

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SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING February 24, 2019 at 11:45 am in Bethany Hall.

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

Cookbook Update See page 6.

Pastor John’s Letter

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FLCW Caring & Sharing Life Line Screening

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What’s Happening at FLC February Calendar FLC Scholarships

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Miscellaneous FLC Information 12 Memorials and Special Gifts

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Shinefest Pancake Breakfast First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea Bethany Hall Saturday, February 9, 2019 7:30 am-12noon

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 whom do we exist? It’s good to ponder this often at all stages of life.

The first question: in “The Westminster Shorter Catechism” (1649) asks, “What is the chief end of man?” The response is, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” Martin Luther’s Small Catechism states in its explanation to the first commandment: “We should fear, love and trust God above anything else.” From these I would conclude that we exist for God. In First John 4:7-8 we read: Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

From this I would conclude that the living out of our existence for God is realized when we love. Later in that chapter in verses 19-21we read: We love because He first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, Whom they have not seen. And He has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

This challenge and opportunity to love one another is a calling from God to the individual and also to the community, i.e., it’s a personal, individual calling, as well as a corporate calling. Jesus’ forgiveness, which we in turn give to each other makes this all possible. We exist together for the glory of God, which is lived out in our love for Him and for others. I really like our First Lutheran Church motto: First Lutheran Church—F.L.C.—For the Love of Christ First Corinthians 10:31, reminds us, “…whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” This is why Church, the Body of Christ, exists. And, in Mark 12:30-31 Jesus reminds us: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. ’The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

During this month of February, when Valentine’s Day rolls around, one can’t help but think of love and how it’s lived out in our lives. One thing we can know is that when we love and forgive others, God is glorified, and we fulfill the purpose of our existence. We exist for God and for others. This realization pulls one away from the self-centeredness that is the root of sin. It helps make this world a better place.

The church exists for us to join together to glorify God and love one another and love the world in need. That’s what we do in corporate worship, where we worship the Triune God and are encouraged in living our lives for Him, exercise generosity and just have sweet fellowship with each other.

Soli Deo Gloria! (To God alone be the glory!) ...as we gather, live and love for each other. + + + Some other notes: We are in the process of the new Lighting Project in the Sanctuary. New LED bulbs have been installed in many of the fixtures with more to come. This will save electrical power and the high replacement costs for the old-style bulbs. It should improve lighting for Peace & Power. The new controls will improve efficiency and better control lighting, especially for special events, concerts, and programs.

There may be some disruptions during the process of getting all of the electrical and electronic controls installed, but we trust the final result will enhance the worship experience in the Sanctuary each week.

We observed the 40th Anniversary of Peace & Power in January. Soli Deo Gloria!

The Centennial cookbook is about to be released. The Centennial banners with pictures of all former pastors are in the works. (The original pictures are not lost.) The other Centennial committees are doing a great job preparing and sprucing up our beautiful building. May God be glorified in our celebrations.

In the Light of His love, 2

Pastor John F. Holt

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN (FLCW) Cakes

CARING AND SHARING February 2019 — + Martha + Co-Chairs LouJean Nelson 507-373-3466, 507-383-2634

Janice Tukua

507-383-0411, 507-369-5930

Amy Belshan Carol Carr Tiffney Chapek Barb Collins Brooke Jacobson Karen Joachim

Paula Juveland Deb Koenigs Sue Runden Jodi Schulz Frances Swenson Brenda Van Fossen

Workers Vergie Asper Becky Boelter (Friday only) Deb Drescher Janice Hammer Mary Ellen Johnson Edith Langsev

Virginia Hermanson Eunice Hatleli Carrie Jensen Paula Juveland Dee Westrum

Kim Zenk Nancy Kyllo Laurie Olson Stephanie Passingham (Sat.) Ginny Thompson

Upcoming FLCW Programs February

March

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 1:15 p.m. in Bethany Hall Program: First Lutheran Church Altar Guild By: Audrey Christensen, Carol Olson and Bonnie Schneider Music: Music of the Season Devotions: Joan Holt Offering Prayer: Joan Holt

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 1:15 p.m. in Bethany Hall Program: American Legion Auxiliary By: Carol Smith Music: Group Sing Along Devotions: Joyce Fredin Offering Prayer: Joyce Fredin

First Lutheran Church Women Help Support Local and Global missions Purchase Gift Cards

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♫ ♫ ♫ MUSICAL REFLECTIONS ♫ ♫ ♫ Happy February--the month when we celebrate 'love'!

God IS love and He loves us. We know that in our minds, but often we don’t live that way.

The reality of God’s love surrounds us day by day, as revealed in God's Word and through Jesus Christ. John 3:16: For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but would have everlasting life. Our God of promise shows us every day that: God’s love is steadfast and unchanging!

God’s love comforts us!

God’s love is revealed to us through Jesus Christ!

God’s love is poured into us through the Holy Spirit!

God’s love compels us to love one another!

Valentine's Day is a day when we tend to go 'all out' to show our love to others. God's example of love is a constant flow of love--all day long-every day! Not only in this 'love' month, but in all of our lives, I pray that we live in the love of God and live to show that love to others, as Jesus taught us. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:7-8

We need you 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 PM in the choir room. This choir will prepare for Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and the Centennial Celebration Service starting in February. This is your chance to make a real contribution to our worship and it is a short-Term Commitment. Come on down please!!!

First Lutheran Church Hand Bell Choir--Open to ages youth through adult--Wednesday Rehearsals from 5:30 to 6:25 PM. We are looking for music readers for bells! 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

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Doris Madson Celebrated her 101st birthday on December 14, 2018. She resides at Good Shepherd Community Home in Sauk Rapids, MN. If anyone would like to send her a birthday greeting, you can mail it to the following address and Jean will see that Doris gets them: Doris Madson c/o Jean Leiran 1480 25th Street SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 Doris would really love to hear from her fellow congregation family members!

Thanks Jean Leiran

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be in our community on Friday, April 12, 2019 at First Lutheran Church. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early.

Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community Circle� discount and your Preferred Appointment!

Beginning Experience - class for widowed, divorced or separated "Coping with Life Alone" meeting weekly beginning Tuesday, February 12 - April 16, 2019 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904. is being offered by Beginning Experience of Rochester. For more information call 507-261-8248 or emailing beminnesota@gmail.com to start an amazing healing process for yourself or to encourage someone you love to step beyond grief and pain.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC February Centennial Celebration Community Engagement

We are giving thanks to the Humane Society and SEMCAC. We will be accepting donations for the Humane Society and SEMCAC every Sunday in February along with having the thank you cards to write on!

Here are a few items that the Human Society is requesting: dog & cat toys/treats, dog food, baking soda, bathroom cleaner, dog leashes/collars and bowls/beds. The full list of items the Humane Society needs may be picked up at the Community Engagement table or in the church office. The

SEMCAC shelter needs basic need items that we use every day such as shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, soap bars, laundry soap, diapers, toilet paper, and toothpaste/toothbrushes! Our goal is to make a box pyramid near the community engagement table in the gathering space. Individuals can bring in donated items anytime of the week and the boxes will be ready to fill! There is a complete list on Facebook and the slides before services. Thank you for your generosity and gratitude!"

Special Congregational Meeting February 24th at 11:45 in Bethany Hall The Agenda items will be:  Amendments to the 2019 Budget  Bylaw Changes

COOKBOOK—

You have been asking about the cookbooks. The proof has been received, reviewed and returned for printing. We hope to see copies of the cookbook in February. As soon as we have them, we will make them available for payment and pick-up. Thank you for your patience. We believe you will find the books worth the wait.

CENTENNIAL - Did You Kn ow ?

Reverend Melford Knutson was installed on February 21, 1943.

FLCW organized a weekly sewing group called “Happiness is a Blanket” in February 1972.

The dedication and open house for St. John’s Lutheran Home was held on February 11, 1962 at both the church and St. John’s.

The back lot project began in February 2011, with the back entry work, cutting of the hallway, etc.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC Living Lutheran, the magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Many years ago, In addition to thousands of informative, inspiring named The Lutheran Standard, it graced the home and educational fiction and non-fiction books, of every church member. Remember? It the First Lutheran Library has great magazines contains a cover story and feature articles, plus for check out. This month, we will highlight articles about the ELCA in countries other than some of them. The large print Readers Digest, the United States. At the end of the magazine is which is full of jokes, quotes, true-life stories and a monthly message from Elizabeth Eaton, helpful hints, is easy on the eyes and enjoyable to presiding bishop of the ELCA. read.

To keep current with synod happenings, we have Belong to a circle but have misplaced your River Crossings, the quarterly magazine of the Gather magazine so you cannot do your monthly Southeastern Minnesota Synod. circle Bible study? Borrow the library’s copy!

Along with the Bible study, you will find spiritual In closing, a reminder to please write your articles to inform and warm your heart. phone number on the checkout card.

It helps us. Thank you.

Library Corner

Lenten services beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019

The Special Outreach Cause offering for February is designated for the Helping Family Funds.

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 “Helping” and the amount to 507-788-8767.

We will offer two worship services 12:15 p.m.–12:55 p.m.

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

FRIENDS @ FIRST will not meet until May of 2019.

Lenten Worship

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.

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African-American History Month Sun

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Blue Earth River Conference Assembly Sunday, February 10, 2019 Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth 235 E 7th St,Blue Earth MN 56013 https://goo.gl/maps/2bZicUR16fo

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1:30 pm Registrati 2:00 Program

The program will b election of a Bishop

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9 am-8 pm-Night to Shine Set-up 9 am-12 pm-Gift Shop Open 9 am-8 pm-Night to Shine Set-up 8 am-Happiness Is A Blanket-MPR 9:15 am-Worship w/Comm.-C 9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 9:15 am-Sunday School-BH 11 am-1 pm-Gift Shop Open 11 am-Pastor’s Text Study-P 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 3 pm-Thorne Crest-Concordia Pickerel Lake 9:15 am-Immersion-BH 6 pm-Welcome Ministry meets 10:30 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.-S 6:30 pm-Commissions/Teams-BH 7 pm-N.A.-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal 7 pm-N. A.-RR

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9 am-12 pm-Gift Shop Open

9:15 am-Worship -C

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

10:30 am-Praise & Worship -S

11:30 am-Baptism Open House-P 1:30 pm-BERC-Trinity-Blue Earth, MN

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9 am-12 pm-Gift Shop Open

9:15 am-Worship w/Comm.-C

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

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

24 8 am-Traditional -S

9 am-12 pm-Gift Shop Open

9:15 am-Worship -C

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

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9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 8 am-Happiness Is A Blanket-MPR 11 am-1 pm-Gift Shop Open 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 11 am-Pastor’s Text Study-P 2:30 pm-Sr. Towers-Salem 7 pm-N.A.-MPR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal

7 pm-FLC Dartball-BH 7 pm-N. A.-RR

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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

25 9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 26 8 am-Happiness Is A Blanket-MPR

11 am-1 pm-Gift Shop Open 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 11 am-Pastor’s Text Study-P 6 pm-Mission Circle #6-P 7 pm-FLC Dartball-BH 7 pm-N.A.-MPR 7 pm-N. A.-RR 7:30 pm-Spirit Express Band & Singers Rehearsal

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11 am-1 pm-Gift Shop Open 1 pm-Hardanger-MPR

7:30 am-12 pmShinefest Pancake Breakfast-BH 10 am-AA--MPR

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1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 11 am-1 pm-Gift Shop Open 1:30 pm-St. John’s/Fountain Lake Comm.-Salem 3 pm-St. John’s Comm./Luther Place-Salem 1 pm-Hardanger-MPR 3 pm-Yoga Calm Class-RR 5:30 pm-Al-Anon-MPR 6 pm-Girl Scouts-P

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AA=Alcoholics Anonymous BH=Bethany Hall C= Chapel CR=Choir Room MC= Mission Circle MPR=Multi-Purpose Room N= Nursery NA=Narcotics Anonymous P =Parlor PR= Prayer Room RR=Resource Room S=Sanctuary SL=South Lot YR=Youth Room w/Comm.=with Holy Communion

1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 3 pm-Yoga Calm Class-RR 5:15 pm-Sweet Hour of Prayer-C 5:30 pm-Al-Anon-MPR

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE High School Senior Scholarships & Current College Age Student Scholarships (All applications will be mailed to all FLC member high school seniors or online at Albert Lea High School Website except for Matching Scholarships and Evelyn D. Stadheim Memorial Nurses Scholarship)

High School Senior Scholarships FLC will be presenting scholarship awards to FLC member high school seniors at the High School Awards Program this Spring. The applicants will be selected based on involvement with church activities since Confirmation, community service and academic achievement.

Kimberly (Olson) Goddard Memorial Scholarship FLC has available the Kimberly (Olson) Goddard Memorial Scholarship. The recipient must be a member of FLC and preference is given to first year nursing (RN or LPN) students or first year students in any of the other medical fields.

Gordon D. Aas Memorial Theater/Fine Arts Scholarship FLC has available the Gordon D. Aas Memorial Theater/Fine Arts Scholarship. The recipient must be a member of FLC who is currently or who will be pursuing higher education in Theater or English, Music,Visual Arts, or another area of the Fine Arts

Bill Hammer Memorial Scholarship FLC has available the Bill Hammer Memorial Scholarship. Qualifications: pursuing a four year education in business or accounting; active member in a Christian church; 3.0 grade point average; and involvement in at least one extracurricular activity throughout the high school years.

Matching Scholarships

The FLC Scholarship Committee may consider awarding scholarships to 2 nd, 3rd & 4th year college students from FLC who are eligible for matching funds from their college. If interested, please pick up an application from the church office. (Many ELCA related colleges provide this kind of program.) Please, contact your college financial aid office to determine if you qualify to receive matching funds.

Evelyn D. Stadheim Memorial Nurses Scholarship The Evelyn D. Stadheim Memorial Nurses Scholarship is available for students pursuing a career in nursing. Applications will be available from the Naeve Hospital Nurses Alumni Association.

Norm and Joyce Fredin Scholarship Any student having successfully completed one semester in a 4 year college is eligible to apply for a scholarship towards tuition and/or books to continue their education in a 4 year college.

Recipients must be members of FLC Albert Lea for at least one year. Must be first degree applicants only. No second degree applicants. The scholarship will be awarded upon successfully completing one semester at a 4 year college.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE CONT. Keith & Deloris Fligge Family Scholarship Any student having successfully completed one semester in a 2 or 4 year Minnesota College, University or Technical College will be eligible to apply for a $800-$1000 scholarship towards tuition and/or books to continue their education.. Recipients must be members of FLC Albert Lea. First degree applicants only. The scholarship will be awarded upon successfully completing one semester at a 2 or 4 year college.

If you do not receive one, please, contact Julie Schewe in the church office.

Applications will be due Thursday, March 21, 2019.

FLC YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Z-tag It’s that time again for us to play Z-tag.

Bring your Nerf equipment if you have any.

7th & 8th Grade

9th - 12th Grade

Sunday Feb. 17 8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $3 Sign up Deadline: Wednesday Feb. 13

Friday Feb. 22 9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $3 Sign up Deadline: Wednesday Feb. 20

You must sign up in order to attend either event Questions?/Sign Up - Talk to Jordan (373-6424)

VISITING & LETTER WRITING TO IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE PEOPLE Conversations with Friends (CWF) invites English and Spanish speakers (age 22 and older) to become visitors or letter writers to those in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center. CWF volunteers visit as a group in a classroom setting, attending at least one visit per quarter. CWF letter writers commit to writing one letter each week.

This is an opportunity to live the Gospel by accompanying those experiencing tremendously challenging times. Our brothers and sisters in ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention are suffering from isolation, uncertainty and/or fear as they face deportation and, as a consequence, likely permanent separation from their spouses, children, relatives, and friends. They have lived and worked in the U.S. for a median of about fifteen years, many as long as twenty and even thirty years. Through our ministry they come to know that we in the community truly care; they are not abandoned, not alone.

Training is Saturday, February 16th, 2019, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, at a location in Albert Lea to be announced. After attending, there is no obligation, simply an invitation. For more information, please contact Pastor John Holt at 507373-6424, Carolyn Smith of CWF at 507-402-8299, or visit our website: www.conversationswithfriendsMN.org.

To register, please email us at CWFconversationswithfriends@gmail.com.

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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) FIRST LUTHERAN MESSENGER (USPS196-560)

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

FLC General Fund (G.F.) Actual Budget $790,335 $844,300 $812,921 $844,300 ($22,586) 0

As of 12-31-18 FLC Broadcast Ministries Radio Income Expense Net gain (loss)

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Peace & Power

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Actual $56,392 49,444 $6,948

eed a ride to church? We are using the Albert Lea Taxi Service. Those who

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MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS PEACE & POWER FUND In Memory Of: Joe Narverud given by: Paul & Julie Nafzger, Emily Paulson, Mike & Sue Jordan, Darv & Marcia Habben

Carlyle Matheson given by: Lyle & Ann Hanson

Wanda Arnold given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside

Russell Paczkowski given by: Bill & Judy Stilley

Lorraine Van Doren, Fred Van Doren & Eugene Blume given by: Ronald S. Blume

David Buhs given by: Bill & Judy Stilley

Yeen Almberg given by: Clarence & Barbara Heavner Helen Schwartz given by: Stephen & Diane Weisgram, Hildy Vallevand, Tom & Judy Mullen

Bruce Steele given by: Wanda Dorman Carol Gilderhus given by: Bill & Judy Stilley

Keith Fligge given by: Bill & Judy Stilley Dorothy Boettcher given by: Rick & Gloria Jorgenson Roger & Marlene Nordahl given by: Wes & Bev Evans

Carley Hendrickson given by: Lyle & Ann Hanson Janiece Quam given by: Jeff & Marcia Bauers, Robert & Dee Williamson given by: Roland Twito & Paddy Hoium Helen Edwin Deb Beighley given by: Roland Twito & Paddy Hoium Bev McMullin given by: Paul & Rita Peterson, Hildy Vallevand, Neva Mathison, Mission Circle #31 of First Karen Stegenga - a friend from the Village given by: Janet Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, MN Engebretson Martin Ove Reese, Jr. given by: Niece Judy (Hanson) & Marlene Nordahl given by: Lyle & Ann Hanson Gary Johnson Betty Bjornson given by: Millard & Phyllis Hamborg My mom, LaVonne Bonnerup given by: Mary Swanson Brian Truesdell given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside John Foss given by: Martha Tasker, Don Jacobson, Joan Paczkowski given by: Jack & Orlene Woodside Betty Ellertson, Clifford & Margaret Otterson, Katy Peterson, Beverly Grotsun, Kathleen Tue Harrison, Gifts Given By: Dan & Carolyn Fishbeck, Timothy & Becky Barrus, Thelma Foss, Central Freeborn Lutheran Church Women of RD & Lisa Sturtz, Brian O’Neal, Scott & Tami Hoyt, Albert Lea, MN, Chatfield Lutheran Church WELCA of ChatJames & Carole Dillemuth, Gary & Jane Dunn, Leola field, MN, Patricia Tallman, Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Anderson, L. Grace Vee, James & Janet Hermanson, WELCA of Austin, MN, Elaine Bidne, Kathryn Olson, Chris & Larry & Julia Tonder, Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson, Dale & Debra Koenigs, Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church WELCA Dorothy Baldwin, Viola Moyer, Jerry & Bev Blakeslee, of Northwood, IA, Sion Lutheran Church of Lake Mills, IA, Dick & Barb Ochs, Tom Laite, Maureen Carlson, Darlene Schmidt, Our Saviors Lutheran Church WELCA of Wayne & Helen Leidal, Gary & Ginny Thompson Lyle, MN, Charles & Mary Sukup, Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Jim Schoeld for his ministry at First Lutheran WELCA of Hayfield, MN, Friends at First of First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, MN, Linda Schmidt, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Church given by: Hildy Vallevand, Wayne & Jackie Duncan, Donald & Jennifer Grovdahl, Leroy & Garnet Folie, Sletten Norm & Joyce Fredin, Lydia Mission Circle of Emmons LuAudrey Groe given by: Gen Montei theran Church of Emmons, MN, Nordean Fox, John & Arnie Troe given by: Robert & Helen Edwin Marilee Waalkens Carole Nelson given by: Bruce & Emerlee Stilley, Bill & Judy Stilley Bea Moe given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson

RADIO FUND In Memory Of: Loved Ones given by: Jane Maiden

Ben Walker given by: Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson

Pastor Jim Schoeld given by; Bob & Sharon Johnson

Helen Schwartz given by: Thomas Schwartz, David & Sue Olson

John Foss given by: Ruth Ann Friday, Deb Christenson, Dick Stern 13

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS James Grotsun for his birthday given by: His family Gifts Given By: Friends at First of First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea, MN KIMBERLY (OLSON) GODDARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Carlyle Engebretson given by: Judy Folven

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BILL HAMMER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Keith Fligge given by: Janice Hammer Bill Hammer given by: Jim & Vicki Anderson KEITH & DELORIS FLIGGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Keith Fligge given by: Bob & Susie O’Sell, Ken Ulman, John & Cindy Miller, Jim & Jan Kugher, Stephen & Carol Kasper, Darrell & Dorothy Sohn, Peggy Bennett, Dean & Sandra Jensen, Richard & Sandra Murray, Alfred & Virginia Pieper John & Elaine McCally, Dale & Marilyn Matson, William & Marilyn Danielsen, Gerald & Audrey Ward, Barbara Pettey, Richard & Marlys Botz, Janet Fligge, Gerald & Bonnie Guttormson, Ronald & Patricia Holtan, Nadiene Olson, Kenneth & Doris Hagen, Phillip Morreim, Nick & Jenna Christensen, Roger & Kristy Paul, Thomas & Tamara Johnson, Richard & Beverly Lindseth, Brian Sorensen, Chris Collin, Anthony & Lisa Flint, Bruce & Catherine Buboltz, Edith Zabel, Lowell & Doris Whiteis, Marvin & Donna Helgeson, Peter & Marianna Overgaard, Richard & Phyllis Tavis, Christine Kalla, James & Jill Johnson, Judy Folven, Barbara Schultz, Carllie Marzolf

John Foss given by; Carol Olson SANCTUARY LIGHTING FUND In Memory Of: Gerald Myhre given by: Wayne & Jackie Sletten John Foss given by: Donna Henrikson, Duane & Eunice Hatleli Bev McMullin given by: Wayne & Jackie Sletten Gifts Given By: Bob & Judy Beck SEMINARY FUND In Memory Of: Keith Fligge given by: Dwaine & Beth Egge, Family & friends EVELYN STADHEIM SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Keith Fligge given by: Eddie & Beth Ordalen, Paula Knutson, Jeff & Lori Stadheim, Mark & Terri Stadheim

INSTRUMENT REPAIR & REPLACE FUND In Memory Of: Keith Fligge given by: David & Rachel Christensen, Roger Brekke, Crystal Ferley, Jerry & Marilyn Chafee, Jamie & Nancy Kyllo, Neil & Barb Lang

FOOD FOR SCHOOL BACKPACKS PROGRAM FUND In Memory Of: Helen Schwartz given by: John & Barb Cliff

TUCKPOINTING & BELL TOWER REPAIR FUND Gifts Given By: Carlyle & Jeanne Lageson ORGAN FUND In Memory Of: Helen Schwartz given by: Bob & Joni Rowe

Marlene Nordahl given by: Gary & Ginny Thompson Gifts Given By: Paul & Julie Nafzger, Lilah Aas, First Lutheran Church Women of Albert Lea, MN, Pro Trucking, Inc. CHOIR FOLDERS/STOLES FUND In Memory Of: Helen Schwartz given by: Don & Judy Kropp, Linda Cook, Bob & Sharon Johnson, Larry & Julia Tonder

PRAYER SHAWL FUND In Memory Of: Marlene Nordahl given by: Jane Maiden

Don’t see your gift? Any gifts recorded by the church office after January 22, 2019 will appear in the next issue. Any questions or concerns, please call the church office 373-6424. Thank you.

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Our Prayers are requested for healing and wholeness for: Norah Johnson, Lynn Kermes and Marilyn Moe.

Our Continued Prayers are requested for healing and wholeness for:

Alan J. Christensen, Mary Ann Christian, Dale Drescher, Doris Groff, Millard Hamborg, Lyle Hanson, Gregg Hatleli, Breckyn Heinemann, Glenn Helland, Noah Iverson, Sharon Johnson, Deb Koenigs, Phil Koppelman, Nick Lincoln, Tom Loverink, Fred (Fritz) Moran, Sue Olson, Sally Rickenbach, Betty Stolaas, Warren VanRiper ... and their spouses, families & caregivers, and…safety for people serving in the Armed Forces, and their families.

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.

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

Pastoral Records WHEN YOU NEED PRAYER…

Baptisms

Wyatt John Heise, January 13, 2019 Aviana Michelle Schumaker, January 27, 2019

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

Funerals Helen Schwartz, January 3, 2019 John Foss, January 5, 2019 Marlene Nordahl, January 18, 2019 Nancee Andresen, January 19, 2019 Sharon Astrup-Scott, January 31, 2019

All prayer requests are confidential.

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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

Periodicals Postage Paid at Albert Lea, MN 56007

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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