First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN www.flcal.org OCTOBER 2020 MESSENGER SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 VOLUME LXX NO.10
Building— Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Office —Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY CLOSED Sunday Building Hours—9 AM—11 AM [Other times by special arrangement] Our building hours have changed as we try to navigate the best way possible to use our staff time and resources. To be good stewards‘ of God’s Blessings it is our job as leaders to make sure we are using our staff time the best way possible. We feel that changing these hours will help reduce costs, allowing our staff to work without disruption, therefore being more productive.
Again this year, our church will be collecting filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Even though this year is different for all of us, we are going to share our love and hope in these boxes for children around the world. Operation Christmas Child started in our church 10 years ago. In 2010, we collected 20 boxes with each year bringing more —2019 --152 boxes. Please consider filling a box and sharing your love of Christ. As you pack your box, say a prayer for the child receiving that they may feel that accepting love of Christ. We will be collecting these boxes the week of November 16-23 with the final day being November 22, 2020. However, you can bring your boxes to the church office at anytime before that date. Boxes and brochures are available in the office. If you have any questions or are unable to get a box, please contact me at 373-1189. Ann Satre The church council voted to have Operation Christmas Child the Special Cause Offering for October.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP We are (already!) working on plans for Christmas Eve worship services. Watch The Messenger for announcements and updates. 1