Congregational Update: January 9, 2025

Hi Church Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry & Julie Riemenschneider & family at the death of her sister, Arlette Record, and with Matt & Julie Hanlon-Johnson & family at the death of her mother, Barbara Hanlon.

Sunday, Jan. 11th 

• 9am Worship with Pastor Tom's Installation, Sunday School 
• 10am POTLUCK! Please bring a dish to pass! Extra help will be needed in the kitchen. If you are able, please lend a hand.
• You can bring a welcome card for Tom and Gretchen if you want.

Tuesday 8:30am Property Committee

Wednesday Jan. 14th 

• 10am Church in Society  
• 3:30 Faith & Fun at Our Savior's
• 5:30 Supper- here with 6pm Confirmation  
• 7pm Church Council

Thursday, Jan. 15th 

• 8am Bible Study 
• 8:30am Quilters

Sunday, Jan. 18th 

• 9am Worship, Sunday School 
• 10am Coffee/Treats, Choir 

CONFIRMATION PARENTS: We need your help with Wednesday Suppers with Our Savior's at our church in January and February. Please call or email the office to let us know when you can bring food and help serve. Thanks!

January Helpers: Lector Julie Riemenschneider Ushers: Larry & Julie Riemenschneider
Communion Bread: Larry & Julie Riemenschneider  Group 3 serves treats
 
ATTENTION, HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! OUR MEN IN MISSION are offering a $1,000 scholarship for First Lutheran students with post high school education plans (2 or 4 year program)! Fill out an application listing areas of participation in high school activities, community service, employment history, leadership roles, and in 250 words or less, describe how being a member of First Lutheran has benefited you while performing community service. Application deadline is March 20, 2026.

Happy Birthday Blessings!
11 Rylee Thompson-Ziemer
12 Tony Aizpurua
13 Josephine Hoffmann, Carolyn Mertz
15 Kerrie Clark, Maverick Ziemer

Happy Anniversary!
15 Roger & Gretchen Johnson (71 years)

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Please pray for our brothers and sisters at Faith Lutheran in Balsam Lake following the devastating fire that damaged their church home.

Summer, July, COLORADO TRIP for youth going into 8-12th- please talk with Pastor Tim if interested.

 

 

Thinking ahead: If you are considering scrip gifts for Christmas, please talk to the Men in Mission soon. 
They can get gift cards in any amount if you let them know in advance! They are happy to help!
 
December Helpers:  Lector Jill Olson, Ushers: Gregg & Jill Olson, Communion Bread: Gregg & Jill Olson, Group Two serves treats



Looking ahead: It will soon be time for POINSETTIAS!  You are free to bring in a poinsettia of your choosing. (We will not be ordering through the office.) Please let the office know who you wish to honor or remember with your floral gift.
Thank you from Northwoods Homeless Shelters!  Thank you for your generous contribution of 4 Thanksgiving Baskets for the families currently in our program. We are truly honored by your support! Your dedication to this program is a blessing beyond measure! (Signed by Ginny Ormsby, Administrative Director)
Happy Birthday Blessings! 
8 Grant Hoff 10 Ashley Christensen, Carly Williamson 12 Marge Hover, Doug Johnson, Teresa Soderberg
WINTER CONCERTS: Saturday, Dec. 6, 7pm at the Unity School Auditorium in Balsam Lake. Sunday, Dec. 7, 7pm, at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, Center City, MN. Freewill offering.
 SALVATION ARMY started the annual Red Kettle Campaign on November 14th, and we are asking members of our community to ring the bell for us. We have several convenient locations in Polk County. Registration is available online at https://www.registertoring.com/. Each shift is two hours long, and we do not ring the bell on Sunday. Here are the most important dates that we are trying to fill out first: December 19th and 20th. The money raised from this campaign is used for homelessness prevention, rent assistance and weekly food backpacks in Polk County. If you need any further information about this campaign, or help with registration contact Dessy Anderson (a Salvation Army Board member) at 715-410-0063.