Congregational Update: February 13, 2026

February 13th, 2026
by Steve Osero

Hi Sisters and Brothers!

Our member & church treasurer, Cheryl Heiden, is at Regions Hospital again. Please keep her in your prayers.

This Sunday is Mardi Gras Potluck Sunday before we begin the season of Lent.

Please bring a dish or dessert to share after worship.

We will have Ash Wednesday here with Our Savior's. Spaghetti Supper 5-5:50 (Freewill Offering for Amery Schools Mental Health Fund)

Worship with Ashes & Communion at 6pm, with a skit from the Osero family that you will appreciate.

CONGRATULATIONS to Max & Katelyn Emerson on the birth of their daughter, Charlie June, born on February 4th. Proud grandparents are Doug & Sally Emerson, and Mary Chelberg-Polfus is the proud great-grandma!

THANK YOU!

Cheryl Heiden would like to thank everyone for their cards, texts, calls, and prayers as she recovers.
Jason Amans wants to thank you for all the prayers and cards!
Doug and Bev Gunderson are doing well. Any they appreciate all the cards and prayers as well. It is their anniversary on Sunday.

Upcoming Schedule

Sunday, Feb. 15th

9am Worship
9-9:20 Sunday School
10am MARDI GRAS POTLUCK
10:30 Worship/Life Committee Meeting

Ash Wednesday Feb. 18th
5 Supper- @ FLC
6pm ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP @ FLC
ASHES TO GO: Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the parking lot at Our Savior's, 217 Deronda Street, from 7-8am and 12-1pm. Come get your ashes from your car. Amery Area Ministerium will be there to impose the ashes on you. All are welcome.

Thursday, Feb. 12th
8am Bible Study
8:30am Quilters
9:30am Ruth Circle

Next Sunday, Feb. 22nd
9am Worship, Sunday School
10am Coffee/Treats

Important Information

February Helpers: Lector: Jan Everson; Ushers: Glen & Bobbi Clausen; Communion Bread: Alan & Diane Amans. Work Group 4 serves treats

Looking ahead to March: Lector: Elaine Meyer Ushers: Needed Communion Bread: Elaine Meyer Group 1 serves treats

From Pastor Tom & Gretchen: Gretchen and I want to thank all of you for your kind and thoughtful Christmas greetings, cards, gift certificates and so on. I also want to thank Pastor Tim and all of you for filling and surrounding us with your love at my recent Installation as your part-time Pastor at First Lutheran. The Worship Service and the Feast and Fellowship that followed were filled with your joy and your love, as you welcomed us with open arms. Thank you, again, from the bottom of our hearts!! All our Love to all of you! --Gretchen and Tom (It's Tom's birthday today! Call or text greetings!)

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.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! WALKING TOGETHER - Church Without Walls will be held on Saturday, March 21st, from 8am-4pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake. Keynote Speaker is Natalia Terfa. $25 per person.

For more details and to register, go to https://nwswi.org/walking-together-event

Happy Birthday Blessings!

15 Derrick Meyer, Debbie Vincelli

16 Larry Riemenschneider, Kallie Smith

19 Linda Millermon

20 Belle Meyer

21 Adeline Amans

Happy Anniversary!

15 Doug & Bev Gunderson (62 years)

Bulletin: February 15, 2026

February 13th, 2026

PRAYER: Almighty God, on the mountain you showed your glory in the transfiguration of your Son. Give us the vision to see beyond the turmoil of our world and to behold the king in all his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen...