SPECIAL BEQUESTS RECEIVED IN MAY Vern Jahnke often attended worship and other events and meals here at First Lutheran Church over the last several years. You would usually see him with his good friend, Audrey Sorenson. Audrey became a member of First Lutheran Church some time ago, but Vern continued his membership at Grace Lutheran Church. A few months ago, Vern moved into Thorne Crest Senior Living where he was residing at the time of his death on May 3, 2019, at the age of 91. We are so grateful that Vern remembered First Lutheran Church in his estate plans. On May 16, 2019, we received two bequests from Vern: $ 30,643.44 — for First Lutheran Church, and $ 35,753.12 — for Peace & Power Vern had these investments in Certificates of Deposit at a local bank, with a “Payable on Death” designation with FLC and P&P being the named beneficiaries. We thank God for Vern’s good planning and friendship with us here at First Lutheran Church. Blessed be his memory.
~Pastor John Holt
CENTENNIAL - Did You Know? July 4, 1943 - dedication of Service Flag presented by Victory Circle - at that time there were 336 in the Armed Forces; five having paid the supreme sacrifice July 13, 1946 - beginning of Northside Mission (Grace Lutheran) with installation of Rev. A. R. H. Johnson to serve as assistant pastor with the purpose to begin organizing a new congregation on Northside July 22, 1980 - Court of Honor held for seven boys from Boy Scout Troop #6, sponsored by First Lutheran Church, who received their Eagle Awards, the highest achievement award for scouting - the largest group at one ceremony. July, 2004 - new sign installed at the corner of St. Mary and Clark St. July 2015 –organization of “Connections”-a fellowship group for those 20-50 July 16, 2015-”Feed My Starving Children”-a food pack event for youth at Eagan, MN July 25, 2015- 6 youth and 3 adults left on a Jamaica Mission Trip July 27, 2015-establishment of FLC Choral Scholarship Program
On Community Day, July 27, 2019 the history display will be set up in the Gathering Space in the church so anyone who is interested may come in and walk through and view the documents and pictures representing the history of First Lutheran Church. We hope to be able to offer tours including the stained glass windows in the church. Please enjoy all the activities planned and make a stop in the Gathering Space to enjoy 100 years of history. Cookbooks will be for sale in front of the church from 4 to 7 p.m. 5