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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 BOLD MEMBERS OF FIRST LUTHERAN!
Cassy Shorey Cameron Shorey Jacey Fandrich Thank you for LIVING GENEROUSLY and sharing your time, talent and resources, as God has entrusted us to do. |
Fall Greetings, Dear Girlfriends in Christ,
REST IN PEACE, GAIL Our church family and our community have lost a beautiful soul and dedicated servant who gave us an awesome model of what “LIVING GENEROUSLY” looks like. There are many hats that are going to be in need of filling: FLCW Treasurer; Quilting Mission Team; Evangelism Mission Team; Chairman of Altar Guild; Church Choir; Hospitality Mission Team leader, and she played an active role on nearly every major project of the church. She GAVE and GAVE and GAVE. On a personal note, I always knew that I could count on Gail. Her dedication and commitment to her church was not a sideline “if I have time.” She demonstrated every day that service to her church was the most important thing in her life, with the exception of her family. Leadership and service define her time with us. Gail showed us the path in how to make a difference in people’s lives. The one role that she played everyday was that of “Prayer Warrior.” She prayed all of the time. She reminded me many times of the “POWER OF PRAYER.” I have lived my entire Christian live believing that God has a plan. I admit that I am struggling with that right now. I can hear Gail echoing that, yes, indeed, God does have a plan. We need to embrace that as we honor her and her service, by choosing involvement and service in her memory. First Lutheran Church Women extend our deepest sympathy to the Wangen family as you walk this very difficult journey. She fiercely loved all of you. Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” GOD BLESS THE MEMORY OF GAIL FLCW UPDATE: √ It has been decided to have a FALL RUMMAGE SALE – October 2nd and/or 3rd. People have been bringing items and the room is filling up, so the decision was made to do a smaller version and get that room cleaned out. That is the same weekend as the City Rummage Sale. Details will be forthcoming through the Sunday bulletin and Facebook. √ FLCW donated $3,000.00 toward the WINTER FUEL FILL, which is expected to cost about $10,000. √ The Western North Dakota Woman of the ELCA will holding their BIENNIAL CONVENTION at Camp of the Cross on October 23rd – 24th. If you are planning on attending, Kathy Muscha has the registration form. The agenda is posted in the narthex. √ Details for the LONETREE FALLL CLUSTER GATHERING have yet to be determined. The plans for that will be published in the Sunday bulletins. √ COMMUNITY BREAKFAST dates are November 8th, January 10th, February 14th, and March 14th. This is a church project for the purpose of fundraising, and providing a service to the community. The Hospitality Mission Teams will be in charge of three of them, so you will be hearing from your Team Leader at the appropriate time. √ THANK YOU to the group of women who DECORATED THE CHURCH for Fall. It is absolutely stunning! Your time, talent, and efforts are very much appreciated! √ THANK YOU to the Bio Girls, under the leadership of Sheena Swang, for all of the CHURCH CLEANING that you did. You did an amazing job, and again, your time and efforts are very much appreciated. There are still some tasks that need to be done. They will be divided among the Hospitality teams, so you will probably be hearing from your team leader asking for help to finish up that list. √ FLCW will again be doing a trunk for TRUNK AND TREAT. Your help with this is always welcome, from ideas for the theme of the trunk to helping with the event. This annual event has proven many times over to be a huge success as one of our community outreach projects. You can contact Kathy Muscha if you would like to get involved. √ November will be here before we know it, and providing us with many opportunities to get involved with our church and FLCW missions. Think about getting involved in some way with our Annual THANKSGIVING MEAL. It is a huge project that needs many hands. - We will again be donating gifts to the JAMESTOWN STATE HOSPITAL. The suggested gift list will be posted closer to the date. - We will also be doing our BAKELESS BAKE SALE (Junior Craft Fair/Salad Bar) again. Your Team Leader will be in contact with you regarding that project, also closer to the date. √ PLEASE PRAY about the future of the FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN and their leadership. The organization currently has one officer. We need a SECRETARY and we need a TREASURER. It would be wonderful to have a VICE PRESIDENT, but we have successfully functioned without one if we have to. I want you to think about everything that FLCW does. We have been blessed with unbelievable women who have stepped into those leadership roles, enabling us to do the massive amount of mission that we do. We have many, many fantastic leaders in our ranks. PLEASE PRAY for God’s guidance in that you might be one of those women who would answer the call. “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.” Titus 3:8 In His Service, Kathy Muscha, President First Lutheran Church Women |
DID YOU KNOW - Every woman who is a member of First Lutheran Church is also automatically a member of FLCW (First Lutheran Church Women. That is why you are assigned to a serving group and asked to participate in the various missions of the women of the church. And, YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE MONTHLY MEETINGS of the FLCW, held the first Sunday of every month (except January, June, and July), at 8:45 am in the church lounge.
FLCW (First Lutheran Church Women) Your officers are: President - Kathy Muscha Secretary - Joyce Pestal Treasurer - Gail Wangen Please join us to support Tina Wentz in her fight against Breast Cancer. There will be a benefit for her Saturday, October 17, from 3 - 8 at the Festival Hall in Fessenden.
Spaghetti will be served, and there will be a silent auction and a bake sale. All money raised will go to her medical expenses. For those who cannot attend, a check can be made to Tina D. Wentz-Medical Fund and mailed to Community Credit Union, P.O. Box 294 or to Tina D. Wentz, 214 County road 1, Fessenden, ND 58438. Thank you for your support. Bible Conversations - All women are welcome!
Bible Conversations/Circle will meet at the home of Peggy White at 2:00 p.m. on October 14th and November 11th. In October we will study Session One from the Fall Gather Magazine. It is called Encountering God in the wilderness. In November we will study Session Two from the same magazine. It is called Bold Faith on an Unexpected Journey. Please join us as we start this new Bible Study. All women are welcome. THANKOFFERING (Suggestions) -
March - $ .10 for each of the 40 days of Lent. April - $2.00 for the first crocus or meadowlark that you see. May - $5.00 in honor of your Mother. June - $1.00 for every wedding that you are invited to this month. July - $ .25 for each American flag that you see displayed in your neighborhood. August - $ .50 for every child, grandchild, great grandchild, niece or nephew starting school. September - $3.00 in thanks for all workers honored on Labor Day. October - $ .10 for every trick or treater that comes to your home. November - $ .25 for every pound of your Thanksgiving turkey. Sheets Needed
The quilters are in need of sheets for the backs of quilts and also for liners. Ones for backs should be in good condition, but ones for liners may have stains. Any size can be used. Cotton or cotton/polyester is preferred. They can also use sheet blankets, flannel sheets, and mattress pads. If you have any items to donate, please leave them on the bench by the “office” door or take them to the quilting room in the basement. Thank you! The quilters are in need of jeans to cut into squares for the jean quilts they make for our graduating seniors. If you have some to donate, please leave them on the bench by the office door or carry them into the quilting room in the basement. Thank you!
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