First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN www.flcal.org
JA N UA RY M E S S E N G E R DECEMBER 28, 2017
Fir st Luther an Church + F.L.C. + For the Love of Chr ist
JESUS SHOW US THE WAY Beginning a new year With a good guide on our side The star of Jesus which shows us safe roads fills our hearts with his grace Best wishes for the new year
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Pastor John’s Letter
2
Caring & Sharing
3
Library Corner
4
January Calendar
8-9
Merry Christmas from Colombia
11
Musical Notes
15
V OLUME LXVIIl+ N O .1
The annual Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 11:45AM in the Sanctuary. The ARC Belgian Waffle Breakfast will be served that day from 9am-1pm. Come early and eat or eat after the meeting!
THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS:TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO JOYFULLY DO 1
CHRIST’S WORK.