First Lutheran Church Women - FLCW
Mission Statement - Women of the ELCA
To Mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

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May Greetings, Dear Girlfriends in Christ,
 
WORRY LESS; PRAY MORE
 
A Student of Prayer
 
Then He was praying in a certain place; and when He stopped, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord teach us to pray…And He said to them, When you pray, say:  Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.   Luke 11: 1-2
 
The disciples had witnessed the power, joy, and wisdom Jesus exuded in their presence.  They had also seen Him go off alone to pray.  So one asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.”
 
Through the example of Jesus and His disciples, it is clear that prayer is the antidote to worry.  For the stronger that you are in prayer, the less that your concerns will weigh you down.
 
Come to Jesus as a willing and worthy student.  Ask Him to teach you how to weaken your worries and build up your faith as you learn to pray with power.  Pray the “Disciples’ Prayer” (see Luke 11: 2-4), knowing that God is longing to hear what you have to say.
 
God, hear my prayer.
 
“Our Father Who is in heaven…”
 
FLCW UPDATE:
 
Our year is winding down quickly again.    We will have our regular meeting in May, take a break in June and July as far as general meetings go, and gather again in August to kick start the fall.  It has been another busy year for the women.  We are blessed with many willing leaders and workers to carry out our many missions.  The women of First Lutheran are beautiful examples of generosity at so many levels, and I thank God every day for you.
 
► SERVING GROUPS – First of all, thank you many times over to EVIE NELSON and MAX LOERCH for their many years of serving as Group Leaders.  They have done a wonderful job and served our hospitality mission well.  They have made the decision that is time to be done, which leaves us now with two groups without Group Leaders.
So, where do we go from here?  The point was made at our meeting - Do we figure this out, and do we no longer serve funerals, which is the lion’s share of what our Serving Groups do.  It was overwhelmingly stated that “not serving funerals” was not an option.  I agree wholeheartedly.  So, WE NEED TO FIGURE THIS OUT!
 
I am looking for a group of women who would be willing to get together and brainstorm ways of how we continue to serve this mission.  We need to think outside of the box, and every idea and suggestion is welcome.  I am praying that each one of you would at least think hard about helping us reach a solution and be willing to agree to a meeting to discuss some options.  PLEASE PRAY about this and please contact me if you are willing to help our church stay vital and continue our reputation of great hospitality.
 
► WOW!  The RUMMAGE SALE garnered close to $3,000.00!  But, not without, again, many, many hours of dedication and commitment by you, the Women of First Lutheran.  A huge THANK YOU to GAIL WANGEN and JOLEEN SWANG for co-chairing the event.  The time that they put into that certainly speaks as to why the event was so successful.  Once again, I thank God everyday for the beautiful and generous women we have here at First Lutheran.
 
► The POTATO BAKE following the Centennial Singer’s Spring Concert will be May 4th.  That was a huge success last year.  Food items and workers will be needed for that event, so hopefully you can help out in any way that you are asked, and VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
 
THANKOFFERING TOTAL - $321.44.  THANK YOU to those of you who contributed to this mission.
MAY THANKOFFERING SUGGESTION is $5.00 in honor of your mother.
 
SENIOR GRADUATION SUNDAY will be Sunday, May 18th.  Our seniors, Abby Loen, Tyler Swang, and Jacob Anderson will be receiving their quilts that day, lovingly designed and made by our QUILTERS.  There will also be a POTLUCK that day, celebrating our seniors and their graduation from high school.  Please mark your calendar to be a part of this special time in their lives.
 
 ►   THANKOFFERING TOTAL - $321.44.  THANK YOU to those of you who contributed to this mission.
 
       MAY THANKOFFERING SUGGESTION is $5.00 in honor of your mother.
 
►   SENIOR GRADUATION SUNDAY will be Sunday, May 25th.  Our seniors, Abby Loen, Tyler Swang, and Jacob Anderson will be receiving their quilts that day, lovingly designed and made by our QUILTERS.  Please mark your calendar to be a part of this special time in their lives.
 
► FYI – FLCW delivers flowers on MOTHER’S DAY to our residents in the Nursing Home and our shut ins.  If you have a suggestion of someone whom we should include on this list, please let me know.
 
► PLANT POTLUCK will take place for the month of MAY.  Every year this has gotten a little bigger, so hopefully that happens again tis year.  A table will be set up in the Narthex for this purpose.  BRING PLANTS; TAKE PLANTS; a fun little project that doesn’t take time nor cost anything, but you can end up with some additions to your flower and plant repertoire.
 
► FLCW wishes to thank PASTOR KATIE for her service to First Lutheran, and we wish her well as she moves on from here.
 
THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER LOSE
HOPE        PEACE      HONESTY
 
In His Service,
Kathy Muscha
President, First Lutheran Church Women
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THANK YOU to our 2025 FLCW BOLD WOMAN - Sheena Schneibel
First Lutheran Church of Harvey is seeking members to attend the Western North Dakota Synod Assembly in Minot on May 30th, 31st and June 1st.

If interested, please call Karla at the church office for registration information. This is a great opportunity to meet people from churches in our synod and gain a greater picture of the ELCA.
PLANT POTLUCK
 
*Every Sunday in May
*Indoor and outdoor plants/plant slips
*Please include the name of the plant and the care that the plant needs 
Bible Conversations - All women are welcome!   
 
Bible Conversations will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14th. Please note that we will be studying the April lesson, Jairus and the woman who is bleeding (Mark 5:21-43) from the Gather Magazine. If you do not have the Gather Magazine, you are still welcome to attend. You may read Mark 5:21-43 before the meeting if you would like to think about the lesson before you attend. All Women are Welcome! 
THANKOFFERING (Suggestions) -
February - $ .50 for every Valentine that you sent/received.
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.
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!