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First Lutheran Church Albert Lea, MN

September 2015

Monthly Messenger

August 27, 2015

www.flcal.org

VOLUME LXVI, No. 9

First Lutheran Church FLC For the Love of Christ

THE MISSION OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IS: TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE

TO JOYFULLY DO CHRIST’S WORK.

Rally Day Sunday— September 13 Start with Worship

8 & 10 am then we will meet in Bethany Hall

Come and enjoy the celebration Games & prizes for all Sunday School age youth

Denny Brue’s Corn Dogs, Root Beer Floats

Rally Day Schedule Sunday School begins at 9:15 am. Pre– K report to your

classroom. All 1st -6th grade Sunday School students report to the Chapel. Everyone will be dismissed at 10:30 am for more

Rally Day festivities in Bethany Hall & South Lot.

Lutheran World Relief Ingathering—Saturday, October 10, from 7:30 am until 12 noon. See page 8.

Piano Concert of Original Works—Tim O'Shields "My Story-My Music-My Passion-My Calling"—Thursday, September 10 at 7 pm. See page 7.

8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship-in the Sanctuary 9:15 a.m. Worship-in the Chapel

9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Immersion –in Bethany Hall 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship-in the Sanctuary

New Fall Sunday Worship Schedule Starts September 20

Rejoice in the Lord! Dear Friends in Christ,

Some might remember the old song we used to sing: School days, school days Dear old golden rule days Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic Taught to the tune of the hickory stick You were my queen in calico I was your bashful, barefoot beau And you wrote on my slate, "I Love You, Joe" When we were a couple o' kids *

Education has certainly changed since this song was written in 1907. Gone is the stick, and slates have been replaced with iPads. However, as schools get back in session, learn-ing is still going on, relationships are formed, and the Golden Rule** is still a great way to live with others.

In the church, too, we are called to learn. Life-long rela-tionships are also formed. And the Golden Rule always ap-plies. Jesus encourages us:

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:29)

The Apostle Paul, too: Whatever you have learned or re-ceived or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into prac-tice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:9)

To ‘take the yoke’ can mean to enter into the discipline of learning. And, Paul adds himself as a mentor and example as a teacher. Together in community is a great way to learn, from each other and from God.

I am glad that Immersion Bible study is resuming for adults on Sept. 20—9:15 am on Sunday mornings. Sunday School and confirmation classes recommence, too. I’m also excited about the Sunday preaching series being planned about Loving Hearts. (John 13:34-35) And God says to each of us, “I love you so!”, as we learn and grow in Him.

In the light of His love, Pastor John F. Holt

* School Days written by Will Cobb and Gus Edwards (1907)

** Matt. 512 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you...

Blessed to be a Blessing!

July 2015 Financial Reports — Year-to-date

FLC Broadcast Ministries Radio Peace & Power Actual

Income $ 5,427 Income 30,535 Expense 6,105 Expense 22,426 Net gain (loss) $(678) Net gain (loss) $8,109

FLC General Fund (G.F.)

Actual Budget Over/(Under) Offerings $ 365,266 $447,825 $(82,559) Other Income 42,208 40,250 $1,958 Total Income $ 407,474 $488,075 $(80,601) Expenses $ 444,938 $488,075 43,137 Surplus (Deficit) $(37,464) -0- $(37,464) January 1, 2015 $ 125,601 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’ July 31 2015 $ 88,137 G.F. ‘Fund Balance’

The Special Outreach Cause offerings for September are designated for the Lutheran Campus Ministries of MN.

Special offering envelopes will be available from the ushers at

church services. Please, make checks payable to FLC.

Update from the Church Council In July, most members of the First Lutheran Church Council

along with FLC program staff members went on a planning re-treat at the Czech Inn, near Hayward. We enjoyed getting to know one another better and spending a Saturday morning and afternoon together. Besides inspirational, devotional, learning and prayer time, we spent time in an exercise called a SWOT analysis—meaning Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Then we shared dreams we have for FLC. As follow-through from our retreat, we spent time at our regular August Council, setting some goals.

Pastor Diane Odermann joined us as interim associate pastor on June 16. She and Pastor Holt are forming a good working relationship. Pastor Stoa is improving in health and is eager to get back to leading visitation ministries.

The FLC Church Council polled members of the Call Commit-tee formed in 2012. Some are unable to continue. Next steps include re-evaluating the associate pastor/minister position, what we, as a congregation need, and then proceeding with a call or search committee. The Council intends to keep the congregation well informed. May the Lord direct our steps.

Workers Mavis Abbe Valerie Fox JoAnn Palmer Marian Ahnemann Gen Montei Eleanor Sorensen Shirlie Brownlow Breanna Munson Mary Ann Venem Marilyn Chafee Sandy Narverud Kim Zenk

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN (FLCW)

Cakes Stephanie Banks Jo Hanson Diane Olson

Sandi Batten Brandy Hensche Naomi Schmidt

Kristin Bauman Amber Jensen Joanne Schrader

Delores Brandt Debra Kenison Della Simmons

Rita Drescher Daci Kermes Amanda Van Ryswyk

Valerie Fox

All church women are invited. All guests welcome!

Upcoming FLCW Programs

September 2015 - Rachel

Co-Chairs Neva Mathison 373-3043 Marge Moine 373-3548

OCTOBER Program

Reformation Luncheon First Lutheran Church

Wednesday, October 14 12 noon in Bethany Hall

Program: Tanzania-Agriculture/Orphans

By: Ann Joos Thank Offering

Devotions: Jane Loge Offering Prayer: Jane Loge

SEPTEMBER Program Pioneer Day/Past Presidents

First Lutheran Church

Wednesday, September 9 1:15 p.m. in Bethany Hall

Program: Tim O‘Shields

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FLC?

Friends at First is a ministry for Older Adults that meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in Bethany Hall for lunch and a program.

Tuesday, September 15 11:30 a.m. in Bethany Hall

Program: Dee Lehner-Good Samaritan available Home Health Care Menu: Papa Murphy’s Pizza and salad

Sign-up and pre-pay $6 for your meal reservation.

The Altar Guild invites you to join them for their meeting and installation of officers on Tuesday, September 8 at

6 pm in Bethany Hall. Please call if you are willing and able to serve on the Altar Guild one month per year!

~Pamela Slette, Co-Coordinator 373-6102.

Holidays Ahead Crafters meet Monday mornings at 9 in Bethany Hall.

MUSICAL NOTES

The example of Jesus Christ is a powerful example of love and openness and acceptance and hope. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14) Schools are resuming, fall is in the air, and YES!!!, it is time for Children's Choirs of First Lutheran Church to resume rehearsals and sharing their music in worship services. Our children are the future leaders of our church. They are already leaders in the church. They are creative and talented--energetic and smart--open to learn and quick to learn! Their joyous voic-es and pure spirits add tremendously to our worship experience. We are hoping to grow our children's choirs this season--not for the sake of growth or numbers, but to give these young people an opportunity to learn and grow in their spiritual journey, their musical journey, and their leadership development journey. Transportation should not be an issue for children and parents who want to support this ministry. We are working on a plan with the school bus transportation company to have them pick up choir participants at their school and drop them at 301 West Clark Street at First Lutheran Church for our Wednesday practices. We also have a few individuals who have volunteered to shuttle children to the Wednesday rehearsals. Please call Tim O'Shields at the church for additional details.

SOUNDS OF JOY CHILDREN’S CHOIR (K-3rd grade)

and RAYS OF LIGHT CHOIR (4th grade through 8th grade)

resumes on Wednesday, September 16, 2015

3:30-4:15 for RAYS OF LIGHT and 4:15 –5 PM FOR SOUNDS OF JOY

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH CHOIR resumes on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 —6:30 PM—

JOIN US FOR THE ADVENT-CHRISTMAS SEASON OR JOIN US FOR THE FULL YEAR!!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH HAND BELL CHOIR resumes on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 5:30 –6:25 PM

THE SPIRIT EXPRESS resumes our regular weekly rehearsal schedule on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 7:15 PM for

singers and the band joins at 7:45 PM.

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2015-2016 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH CHORAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Students in 9th grade through college students are invited to apply. Sing in the choir and earn a scholarship. Call Tim O’Shields, Minister of Music and Worship, at 373-6424 for more information!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: Upcoming Concert:

FLC PRESENTS....Tim O'Shields--Benefit Piano Concert of Original Works: "My Story-My Music-My Passion-My Calling"--Thursday, September 10th, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the First Lutheran Church Sanctu-ary. Benefit for the First Lutheran Church-Jessica Lokken Summer School of Music and Arts. Tickets available in the church office, the Gathering Space, and from WMA Commission Members.

“THE HANGING OF THE GREEN”—FLC CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT PRESENTING THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS AND THE SEASON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015 AT 7PM.

FLC PRESENTS THE ADVENT ADVENTURE AND CRECHE WALK--WEDNESDAYS IN DECEMBER AT 11:30 AM ON THE 2ND, THE 9TH, THE 16TH, AND THE 23RD. Gourmet Luncheon at 11:15, Recital at 12:30. The Crѐche Walk is continuous with a display of more than a hundred Nativity Crѐches that will definitely put you in the Spirit of Christmas.

Upcoming Concert: FLC PRESENTS: The Svyati Duo-- She is a world-class cellist and he is a world class organist, who holds a post at a church in London. Mark your calendars now for this very special event to be held on Thursday, October 15th, 2015 at 7 PM. It is an exciting time of year as we head into the fall and into the holidays. All your prayers and support are so important to our music ministry and all our ministries here at First Lu-theran Church. Thanks for all that you give and do so we can have a vibrant worship experience through music and art. Peace, Tim

MUSICAL NOTES (cont.)

EVENT OF INTEREST

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301 West Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN

(Postmaster send address correction to 301 W. Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007)

Subscription price $1.00 per year

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE:

Phone (507) 373-6424; E-mail: firstoffice@flcal.org; Fax 373-6330

Mailing address—301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 Office Hours—Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday 4:50 p.m.)

Web site–www.flcal.org PASTORAL STAFF e-mails and emergency telephone numbers:

Pastor John Holt, johnh@flcal.org (Cell–383-4750; Home–377-0046) Pastor Al Stoa, alstoa@flcal.org (Cell–641-390-1563) Interim Assoc. Pastor Diane Odermann Diane@flcal.org

(Cell–952-693-6196) Normal Hours for the FLC Building Sunday: 7:00 am–12:00 noon; Monday–Thursday: 7:00 am–9:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm; Saturday: 8:00 – 11:50 am Other times by appointment or as meetings/events are scheduled

MISCELLANEOUS FLC INFORMATION

Editor retains the right to edit submissions for grammar, spelling, space & content. It is also our policy to include something for everyone. Since some people like to find errors, we occasionally include a few in our publication to meet this need.

Invest in the Success of Your Marriage! October 23 - 25, 2015

DoubleTree by Hilton (Minneapolis North) Hotel Brooklyn Center, MN

Married husbands & wives can apply now online at GodLovesMarriage.org!

Contact Pete & Phyllis McMahon at 763-561-1575 or mcmahonp@comcast.net for more information.

Pre-registration is required - don't miss out! For more information contact Al or Mary Schallock in Albert Lea at

507-383-8486 (Al) or 507-383-4113 (Mary).

The Social Ministry Commission will host

its Fall Lutheran World Relief Ingathering on Saturday, October 10, from 7:30 a.m.— 12 noon. School, sewing, and health kits, quilts, layettes, and soap will be collected. With all the current sales on school supplies, it’s a great time to assemble school kits!!

Thank you very much, members of First Lutheran, for your generous response to the special cause offering for July: the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. The total amount given was $3088.35, with 2058.90 going to World Hunger and $1029.45 for fighting Malaria.

Social Ministry Commission, Sharon Overgaard

Summer is a very busy and precious time in Minnesota. Many families and individuals attend church less regularly during the summer months while pursuing travel and leisure opportunities that are limited to our short summer months. The Evangelism Commission is eager to wel-come everyone back into a more consistent routine as the fall school schedule kicks off and attendance at church increases. Hebrews 10:25 speaks to the importance of making worshiping together a habit, and a regular occurrence. We would like to propose several easy ways to advance your commitment or service to our church and to others in the following ways:

Signup your son or daughter, niece or nephew, grandchildren, or oth-er special child in your life for Sunday School! Rally Sunday is Septem-ber 13!

Bake Muffins and drop off at the Rock for "Morning Muffins" for mid-dle-schoolers starting September 16. Contact DeeAnn at 373-1015 for more information.

Ask someone you love about a goal you can make together regarding your own growth in faith this coming fall. Make growth in faith a priority and bring a loved one with you!

EVANGELISM COMMISSION

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION

The Social Ministry Commission will host

its Fall Lutheran World Relief Ingathering on Saturday, October 10, from 7:30 a.m.— 12 noon. School, sewing, and health kits, quilts, layettes, and soap will be collected. With all the current sales on school supplies, it’s a great time to assemble school kits!!

Thank you very much, members of First Lutheran, for your generous response to the special cause offering for July: the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. The total amount given was $3088.35, with 2058.90 going to World Hunger and $1029.45 for fighting Malaria.

Social Ministry Commission, Sharon Overgaard

Summer is a very busy and precious time in Minnesota. Many families and individuals attend church less regularly during the summer months while pursuing travel and leisure opportunities that are limited to our short summer months. The Evangelism Commission is eager to wel-come everyone back into a more consistent routine as the fall school schedule kicks off and attendance at church increases. Hebrews 10:25 speaks to the importance of making worshiping together a habit, and a regular occurrence. We would like to propose several easy ways to advance your commitment or service to our church and to others in the following ways:

Signup your son or daughter, niece or nephew, grandchildren, or oth-er special child in your life for Sunday School! Rally Sunday is Septem-ber 13!

Bake Muffins and drop off at the Rock for "Morning Muffins" for mid-dle-schoolers starting September 16. Contact DeeAnn at 373-1015 for more information.

Ask someone you love about a goal you can make together regarding your own growth in faith this coming fall. Make growth in faith a priority and bring a loved one with you!

EVANGELISM COMMISSION

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION

EVENT OF INTEREST

FIRST LUTHERAN MESSENGER (USPS196-560) Periodicals postage paid at

Published by First Lutheran Church (Monthly) Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007

301 West Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN

(Postmaster send address correction to 301 W. Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007)

Subscription price $1.00 per year

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OFFICE:

Phone (507) 373-6424; E-mail: firstoffice@flcal.org; Fax 373-6330

Mailing address—301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 Office Hours—Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday 4:50 p.m.)

Web site–www.flcal.org PASTORAL STAFF e-mails and emergency telephone numbers:

Pastor John Holt, johnh@flcal.org (Cell–383-4750; Home–377-0046) Pastor Al Stoa, alstoa@flcal.org (Cell–641-390-1563) Interim Assoc. Pastor Diane Odermann Diane@flcal.org

(Cell–952-693-6196) Normal Hours for the FLC Building Sunday: 7:00 am–12:00 noon; Monday–Thursday: 7:00 am–9:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm; Saturday: 8:00 – 11:50 am Other times by appointment or as meetings/events are scheduled

MISCELLANEOUS FLC INFORMATION

Editor retains the right to edit submissions for grammar, spelling, space & content. It is also our policy to include something for everyone. Since some people like to find errors, we occasionally include a few in our publication to meet this need.

Invest in the Success of Your Marriage! October 23 - 25, 2015

DoubleTree by Hilton (Minneapolis North) Hotel Brooklyn Center, MN

Married husbands & wives can apply now online at GodLovesMarriage.org!

Contact Pete & Phyllis McMahon at 763-561-1575 or mcmahonp@comcast.net for more information.

Pre-registration is required - don't miss out! For more information contact Al or Mary Schallock in Albert Lea at

507-383-8486 (Al) or 507-383-4113 (Mary).

September 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8 am-Quilters-MPR 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 1:30 pm- Thorne Crest-First Glenville 6:30 pm-Commissions-BH 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-MPR

2 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9 am-FLCW Board-P

1 pm-Good Samaritan-Grace 3 pm-Oak Park Place-Grace 7 pm-10th gr. Confirmation-BH 8 pm-Eikon-YR

3 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service w/Comm. 7 pm-Al-Anon-P

4 5 10 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR

6 8 am-Traditional w/Comm.-S 10 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.-S

7 Labor Day Office & Building Closed

8 8 am-Quilters-MPR 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 2:30 pm-Senior Towers-FLC

7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:45 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

9 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR

1:15 pm-FLCW Program-BH 6 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm-10th gr. Confirmation-P 7 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8 pm-Eikon-YR

10 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 1:30 pm-St. John’s-Bethlehem/ Deer Creek Valley

6:30 pm-Chapel Service 7 pm-Piano Concert-Tim O’Shields, FLC –Jessica Lokken School of Music 7 pm-Al-Anon-P

11

Patriot Day

12 10 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR

13 Rally Sunday 8 am-Traditional -S 9:15 am-Sunday School-C 10 am-Praise & Worship-S 10:30 am-Rally Celebration-BH & South Lot National Grandparents Day

14 7 am-Searchers for men-MPR 9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH

7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR

15 8 am-Quilters-MPR 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P 11:30 am-Friends at First-BH

7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:45 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

16 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 1:30 pm-MC #31-Parlor 3:30 pm-Rays of Light Choir 4:15 pm-Sounds of Joy Choir 6 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm-Confirmation 7:30 pm-10th gr. Confirmation-P 7 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8:30 pm-Confirmation pictures 8 pm-Eikon-YR

17 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service 7 pm-Al-Anon-P

18 19 10 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR

20 8 am-Traditional w/Comm.-S 9:15 am-w/Comm.-C 9:15 am-Immersion-BH 9:15 am-Sunday School 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 10:30 am-Praise & Worship w/Comm.-S

21 7 am-Searchers for men-MPR 9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 6:30 pm-Church Council meets-P 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR

22 8 am-Quilters-MPR 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P

7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:45 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

23 First Day of Autumn 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 6 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm-Confirmation 7:30 pm-10th gr. Confirmation-P 7 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8 pm-Eikon-YR

24 1 & 5:15 pm-Tops-RR 6:30 pm-Chapel Service 7 pm-Al-Anon-P

25 26 10 am-Alcoholics Anonymous-MPR Agape Dinner-BH & S

27 Confirmation Sunday 8 am-Traditional-S 9:15 am-Worship-C 9:15 am-Immersion-BH 9:15 am-Sunday School 9:15 am-Donut Hour-YR 10:30 am-Praise & Worship with Confirmands-S

28 7 am-Searchers for men-MPR 9 am-Holidays Crafting-BH 7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR

29 8 am-Quilters-MPR 9:30 am-Staff meeting-P

7 pm-Narcotics Anonymous-RR 7:15 pm-Spirit Express Rehearsal 7:45 pm-Spirit Express Band and Singers Rehearsal

30 8 am-Prayer Group-PR 9:30 am-Bible Study-MPR 6 pm-Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm-Confirmation 7:30 pm-10th gr. Confirmation-P 7 pm-FLC Choir Rehearsal 8 pm-Eikon-YR

BH=Bethany Hall C= Chapel CR-Choir Room GS= Gathering Space

L=Library MC= Mission Circle MPR=Multi-Purpose Room

P =Parlor PR= Prayer Room RR=Resource Room

S=Sanctuary YR=Youth Room w/Comm.=with Holy

THANK YOU STAY CURRENT

Dear First Lutheran Family, Thank you to all of the members

that took time to have their pictures taken for the new pictorial directo-

ry. We hope you were pleased with the process and your pictures.

Also, a big thank you to all of the volunteers that helped make this

project possible. The directory is at the printer now and after proofing,

we hope to have it available to you by the end of September.

Again, Thank You, Janice Hammer and Ginny Thompson,

Project chairpersons

FLC YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Eikon Fall Schedule

Sept. 2 – Youth Room

Sept. 9 – Youth Room

Sept. 16 – Youth Room

Sept. 23 – Youth Room

Sept. 30 –Youth Room

Eikon is our youth group for 9th - 12th

Graders. We meet almost every Wednes-

day night during the school year and

through the summer. We meet from

8 to 9:30 p.m. during the school year.

Wreath Fundraiser

7th - 12 Graders

Come enjoy some free donuts on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to

10:15 in the Youth Room. We will eat, relax, and have some

good conversation. Don’t miss it!

The Donut Hour Sunday Mornings

9:15 - 10:15

Youth Room

Starting: Sept. 20th

ATTENTION: Parents of College Students We would love to send your college student a care package from

our congregation this fall (sometime before Finals). We want to let

them know we are thinking about and praying for them during their

time of studies.

Please email Jordan (jordan@flcal.org) your student’s address so

we can get them on our list and send them a package.. If you have

questions or would like to help please contact Jordan (373-6424).

Mark your calendars. The youth will be taking orders for

Wreaths/Garland in the Gathering Space starting

Sunday October 18th.

Wreaths will come in Sunday November 22.

PEACE & POWER FUND

In Memory Of: Lemour Ferley given by: Carolyn

Flesche, Nancy Golde, Carlyle &

Jeanne Lageson, Ellen Harrison,

John & Karen Neale, Gordon & Lou-

Jean Nelson, David & Elaine Syver-

son, Loring & Virginia Olson, John

& Nancy Sorlie, Helen Anderson,

Robert & Bernice Moreau, Ralph &

Elaine Rogness, Talora Grosland,

Robert & Margaret Johnson, Mary

Keating, Freeman & Maxine

Rogness, Doris Sichko, Donald Por-

ter & Clarice Blesi, Pat Hayek, Craig

& Jan Hoium, Roger & Marilyn Nel-

son, Jean Severson, Dee Bennett

Violet Ringham given by: Ar lene

Matson

Andy Rhiger given by: Arlene

Matson, Eleanor Nolting, Duane &

Eunice Hatleli, Herb & Barb Ander-

sen, Shirley Brownlow, Inge Rhiger,

Family & friends

Reuben Hanna given by: Ar lene

Matson

Jack Sainsbury given by: Richard

& Cheryl Jensen

Delores Dodge given by: Jerald &

Cheryl Scrabeck

Norma Smeby given by: Dor is

Smeby

Raymond Thompson given by:

Darlene Tue, Harriet Heckes

Mildred Staege given by: William

& Bonnie Fletcher

Darlene Dreisbach given by:

Laverne & Shirley Strand

Our Uncle Harry Richter giv-

en by: Helen Lovik, Merriell

Jahnke

Kernel Knudson given by:

Sharon Wakefield

Jon Johnson given by: Junice

Schuhmacher, Phyllis Waldron,

Family & friends

Harry Richter given by: Leon-

ard Wacholz, Audrey Christen-

sen

Art Jordahl given by: Wife,

Darlene Jordahl

Simon Lee given by: His fami-

ly, Bill & Mary Lubke, Herb &

Barb Andersen, Darlene Peter-

son, Shirley Olson, Bob & Helen

Edwin, Dee Bennett

Donna Sawin given by: Ar lo &

Julie Wallin

Helen Purdy given by: Phil &

Marilyn Peters

Harris Engebretson given by:

Helen Lovik

Mrs. Louise Boettcher given

by: Joy White

Claire Vermedahl given by:

Darv & Marcia Habben, Junice

Schuhmacher

Wayne Willand given by: Vern

& Shirley Strand, Selma Enge-

bretson, Jack & Orlene Wood-

side, Larry & Lorraine Fjelstad,

Bill & Ann Satre, Helen Lovik,

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS (cont.)

Lorraine Bakken, Jerry & Carol

Frydenlund, Marge Moine, Bonnie

Schneider

Milton Olson given by: Lar ry &

Lorraine Fjelstad

Russ & Lavon Anderson given

by: Donald Anderson

Norman Anderson given by: Bob

& Connie Maxwell

Brother, Dale Strand given by:

Vern & Shirley Strand

Tillie Oudekerk given by: Nor-

man & Katherine Olson, Ben &

Phyllis Fredrickson, Hildy Val-

levand

Richard Fredrickson given by:

Ben & Phyllis Fredrickson

Michael Sichko given by: Jack &

Orlene Woodside, Hazel Senske

Darla Christianson given by:

Millard & Phyllis Hamborg

Hazel Krueger given by: Del-

phine Drommerhausen

Mavis Rognes given by: Fred &

Cheryl Moran

Ruth Vermedahl given by: Hazel

Senske

In Honor Of: Shirley Christopherson for her

birthday given by: Hildy Val-

levand

Those who volunteer for First

Lutheran Church given by: Ag-

nes Boss

Clarence & Barbara Heavner

for their 80th birthdays given

by: Curt & Barb Schoenrock

Audrey Sorenson for her birth-

day given by: Vern Jahnke

Gifts Given By: David & Jody Nechanicky, Jim &

Debra Pilgrim, Helen Tukua, Chris

& Deb Koenigs, Karin Mattson,

Konstance Haas, Martha Branum,

Clarissa Harvey, Richard Hoium,

Leroy & Garnet Folie, Rolland

Twito & Paddy Hoium, Carolyn

Flesche, Dorothy Bauers, Gilbert

Gilbertson, Rose Perteet, Gordon

& Mary Ellen Meyers, Jason &

Fran Heilman, Sr. Towers of Al-

bert Lea, MN

RADIO FUND

In Memory Of: Wayne Willand given by: J im &

Jane Loge

Gifts Given By: First Lutheran Church Women of

Albert Lea, MN, Jason & Fran

Heilman

PARISH NURSE FUND

In Memory Of: Ruth Tweeten given by: Phil &

Marilyn Peters

Wayne Willand given by: Bill

King

HAPPINESS IS A BLANKET

FUND

In Memory Of: Lemour Ferley given by: George

& Deloris Goskeson, Betty Ruud

Wayne Willand given by: Betty

Ruud, Donna Henrikson

In Honor Of: Betty Ruud given by: Denise

Sandy

STAINED GLASS

WINDOW FUND

In Memory Of: Claire Vermedahl given by:

Shirlie Brownlow

Lemour Ferley given by: Joe &

Marge LaFrance, Brad & Bonnie

Wedge, Richard & Marti Ander-

sen, Audrey Leonhardi, Mary

Shafenberg, Stephan & Linda

Lund, William & Jane Buege,

Douglas & Jillian Peterson, Craig

& Michele Johnson, Lloyd & Betty

Ball, Annette Schmitz, Keith &

Deloris Fligge, Jeanette Ophaug,

Nancy Beers

Simon Lee given by: Keith &

Deloris Fligge

My husband, Wallace Lovik, for

his September birthday given

by: Helen Lovik

Lois Hintermeister given by:

Shirlie Brownlow

Wayne Willand given by: Shir lie

Brownlow, Gen Montei, Larry &

Julia Tonder, Fred & Cheryl Mo-

ran, Larry & Bonnie Trampel, Bob

& Sharon Johnson, Joe & Marge

LaFrance, Ione Kelly, Hazel Sens-

ke

In Honor Of: John & Barb Cliff for their 50th

wedding anniversary given by:

Bob & Joni Rowe

Gifts Given By: First Lutheran Church Women of

Albert Lea, MN

PRAYER SHAWL FUND

In Memory Of: Lemour Ferley given by: Cindy

Gandrud

KIMBERLY (OLSON) GOD-

DARD FUND

In Memory Of: Claire Vermedahl given by: Car -

ol Olson & family

Darla Christianson given by:

Carol Olson, Ken & Karen Joa-

chim

Wayne Willand given by: Carol

Olson

YOUTH FUND

Gifts Given By: Andy & Amy Belshan

JESSICA LOKKEN MUSIC

SCHOOL FUND

In Memory Of: Darla Christianson given by:

Gordon & LouJean Nelson

MUSIC FUND

In Memory Of: Lemour Ferley given by: Jeff &

Carol Johnson, Lorraine Christen-

sen, Loring & Jinni Olson

BILL HAMMER SCHOLAR-

SHIP FUND

In Memory Of: Wayne Willand given by: Bob &

Joni Rowe

MEMORIALS, HONORS & SPECIAL GIFTS (cont.)

Don’t see your gift? Any gifts

recorded by the church office after August 20 will appear in the next is-

sue of the Messenger. Any questions or concerns, please call the church

office 373-6424. Thank you.

In Honor Of: Bob & Joni Rowe for their 50th

wedding anniversary given by:

John & Barb Cliff

INSTRUMENT REPAIR

AND REPLACE FUND

In Memory Of: Lemour Ferley given by: John

& Julie Labosky, David & Linda

Pederson, Herb & Barb Andersen

EVELYN STADHEIM

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory Of: Lemour Ferley given by: Mark

& Beverly Jones, John R. Peterson,

Arnold Stadheim, Steve & Beth Orda-

len, Steve & Theresa Stadheim, Mark

& Terri Stadheim, David & Paula

Knutson, Jeff & Lori Stadheim

ORGAN FUND

In Memory Of: Wayne Willand given by: Jer ry &

Marilyn Chafee

When you need prayer...Call the prayer chain coordinators, Betty Ruud 373-5906 or Ione Kelly 373-2141. All prayer requests are handled confidentially.

To support people at the time of illness or injury we pastors do make personal visits in the hospital, homes or Care Centers. We occasion-ally check local hospital lists, but sometimes names do not show up on the list. So, please, call, if you want us to know. We try to be available in emergencies. Do not hesitate to call the church, if you have not seen a pastor and would like to request a visit. Pastors’ numbers are on the recording when you phone the church office af-ter hours. We ask permission before we include a name on our print-ed prayer list. Please let us know if you want to be on the list or be

visited. ~Your FLC Pastors

PERSONAL VISITATION BY THE PASTORS

Baptism: Bryson Michael Cather, July 31, 2015 FUNERALS: Wayne Willand, August 14, 2015 Darla Christianson, August 21, 2015

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