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"We invite you to support
the ministries of First Lutheran Church of Harvey." Time & Talent for Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Advent Service Ushers: Deb Kourajian & Ryan Filler Time & Talent for Sunday, December 15 2024 Ushers: Cameron Shorey & Family Reader: Shorey/Axt Family Communion: Shorey/Axt Family Treats: Janice Toso First Lutheran is always looking for new people to give of their time and talents. If you would like to help with ushering/greeting, reading, serving communion or providing Sunday morning treats, please contact The Church Office. First Lutheran is Looking for individuals, including youth, interested in learning to run the sound system and cameras for Sunday Morning worship services. Please contact the church office if this is something you would be interested in. Thank you! Pastor Katie’s Office Hours:
(Also available by appointment) Monday – 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday – 2:00 p.m. – 5::00 p.m. Friday – Day Off Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Sunday, December 8
Second Sunday of Advent 8:45 FLCW Meeting 9:00 Sunday School -Christmas Program Practice 10:00 Worship/Communion/Kids Sing/Noisy Offering 12:00 Confirmation Class 4:00 Christmas Program & LYO Soup Supper 7:00 Centennials & Notes of Joy Concert Monday, December 9 Pastor Katie on Vacation 10:00 Men's Coffee 1:00 Quilting 6:00 Building & Grounds Meeting Tuesday, December 10 Pastor Katie on Vacation 10:00 Men's Coffee 5:00 Sunday School Kids Stock the Food Pantry Wednesday, December 11 10:00 Men's Coffee 10:30 Bible Conversations in the Basement 5:00 Evangelism Meeting 5:30 Music & Worship Meeting 6:30 Advent Service 7:00 TV Ministry Outreach Thursday, December 12 Bulletin Announcements due by 11:00 AM 10:00 Men's Coffee 1:00 Food Pantry 1:30 Nursing Home Holy Communion 7:00 Women & Word at the Parsonage Friday, December 13 10:00 Men's Coffee 9:00 Women's Group in the Basement Saturday, December 14 10:00 Men's Coffee Sunday, December 15 Third Sunday of Advent 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship/Communion 2:00 Nursing Home Worship Service President’s Reflections
Are you ready? During a recent visit to a local retailer, I was chatting with the cashier while checking out. As our conversation shifted from small talk about the weather to the payment process, the cashier mentioned they’d thought about visiting our church. However, they admitted they might feel awkward showing up on a Sunday, fearing they’d stand out as someone new. It wasn’t until later that I realized what a golden opportunity I’d just had to warmly invite and encourage them to attend. All I managed to say in the moment was that I’d look into getting a newsletter mailed out with information about our church’s activities. The truth is, I wasn’t ready. This raises an important question for all of us: Are we ready? Are we ready to invite someone to join our fellowship? Are we prepared to share our story, to highlight what makes our church unique from others? Are we ready to explain the local and global missions we support? With these questions in mind, I’d like to invite everyone to join us this January as we come together to strategize about the future of our congregation. There will be a series of four meetings, each focusing on a different strategic priority developed by the strategic planning committee. You’re welcome to attend any or all of the sessions that interest you. Let’s come together, reflect, and prepare. Are we ready? Ted Sitz |