First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN www.flcal.org
May Messenger First Lutheran Church + F.L.C. + For the Love of Christ
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Inside this issue: Pastor John’s Letter
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FLCW Caring & Sharing
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What’s Happening
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May Calendar
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Memorials, Honors and Special Gifts
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Miscellaneous Info
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Musical Notes
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THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS:TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO JOYFULLY DO CHRIST’S WORK.
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April 27, 2017
Community Prayer Service AZ -One Ministry Center 335 W. Clark, Albert Lea, MN
The biennial First Lutheran Church Leadership Elections Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The Nominating Committee sent out a report in late April with the names of those who had accepted nominations at that time. Further nominations will be announced at the meeting. In addition, nominations can be made ‘from the floor’ at the meeting. The Nominating Committee members [Mollee Tscholl–chair, Lynn Kermes, Kristin Larson, Mark Light, John Sorlie, Debra Strosahl and Terri Stadheim, along with Chad Adams and Pastor John Holt, advisors] wish to thank all who have supported their endeavors with your prayers, suggestions, responses and willingness to honestly reply to the opportunities to serve in leadership in First Lutheran Church. May the Lord direct our steps as a community of believers together.
The Social Ministry Commission of First Lutheran Church, 301 West Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN, will host its Lutheran World Relief Ingathering on Saturday, May 20, from 7:30 am until 12 noon. A semi-trailer will be set up in the parking lot behind the church, off of St. Mary's Avenue (east side of the church). Follow the signs for entering and exiting. Quilts, Fleece Tied Blankets, School Kits, Personal Care Kits, Sewing Kits, Baby Care Kits, and Bars of Soap will be collected. Refer to lwr.org/parish or call LWR at 800.597.5973 with specific questions. Please, carefully follow the LWR Packing Instructions. Monetary donations collected at the Ingathering will be forwarded to the LWR Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund. Make CHECKS to LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF. Our 2017 Fall Ingathering is scheduled for Saturday, October 14.