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First Lutheran Church
WEEKLY E-NEWS
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WEEKLY FAITH-LIFT
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My parents always put a little salt on their cantaloupe. When I was a kid, I thought that was gross. Why salt? Why not sugar? Mom always says, "Just a little salt brings out the sweetness." She's right. The salted caramel craze these days is proof. Jesus says we're "Salt of the Earth." I love Eugene Peterson's take in The Message: Matthew 5:13-16.
"Life is good" as the saying goes. True. But life sprinkled with the flavor of Godliness is even better, tastier, more enjoyable. You and I have the privilege to help people taste life with the God-Seasonings of Grace, Forgiveness and Justice (Fairness). Life is just more flavorful with a little "salt." God knows the world needs us. There's no greater joy than to live up to that calling. We're like the people serving customers in an ice cream shop... "Would you like a sample to taste?"
Here's a song we're singing in Traditional worship this week that brings out the flavor of this text, Marty Haugen's "Bring Forth the Kingdom"
Here's a song we're singing in Contemporary worship this week that does the same, "Brother" by NEEDTOBREATHE.
~ Pastor Jay
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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February Rotation--Mary and Martha
This month we will explore the story of Mary and Martha. We will use the art, stewardship (time) and puzzles and games stations. We will need teachers and shepherds to take the children from C24 to the rotation stations
and back to C24. This rotation will meet
February 5
, 12 and 19. There are still a few volunteers needed. Please sign up on the link below if you can help!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044ea8ae2f4-february
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3rd-5th Grade Youth Group-February meeting is "Play with the Pastors"
Join us from
2 - 4 pm on
Sunday, February 19 in the youth wing for
time to play games with the Pastors. Join Pastor Jay and Pastoral associate
Emily Lemoine for games during our youth group time.
We will enjoy games like minute to win it games, unwrap the candy ball
and (of course) Ga Ga Ball.
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BYG (Building Youth Group Retreat) Update
Parents of 3rd-5th graders who are attending the BYG retreat. Here is
an update. We have 20 children signed up to attend the BYG retreat in
March. Ms. Bonnie and Ms. Jennifer will be attending the retreat along with
2 parent volunteers.
We will need the balance of your BYG retreat money ($100) by
March 1. Please attend a drop in with Jennifer Bingaman to complete any necessary
forms on
March 12
, in C24 at
10 am
. Medication cards and all other forms
will be collected then
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R.A.D. MUSIC JAM Gr 6-12
THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - 1:30 - 2:45 pm
At Limburg's Home
Musicians and singers of all levels.... Come on over to the Limburg's home this Sunday for a little RAD JAM session in their special music room. Bring their 'portable instruments' or come and use one of Dave's. Our hope is that we will help build confidence in their gift of music and fun 'playing' together. Snack& Drink provided - please sign up so we know what you 'play'.
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R.A.D. - FUN with the Pastors
FEBRUARY 19 - 2- 4 pm
It's time to play with the Pastors! Join Pastor Jay and Pastoral Associate Emily as we play a variety of games together - including 'reverse charades', minute to win it activities, 2 truths & a lie, and more. This time is for youth to get to know ou
r pastor staff in a different way as we play together.
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(YA) Young Adults
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First Tuesday Dinner Together
February 7 - 6-8pm
Young adults, out of high school to 26-ish let's meet at Hops on Lawndale Drive. Please rsvp to Carol 336-392-7615 or Sherrie Harmon
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MISSION EL SALVADOR
IS NOW
MISSION GUATEMALA!
(More details coming soon!)
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WORSHIP
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
COMMUNION IN
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
EVERY SUNDAY
(2nd & 4th by intinction)
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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
Pastor Jay Hilbinger
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
Emily Lemoine
Community Worship
THIS Sunday
See below.
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COMMUNITY WORSHIP NEWS
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Join us next Sunday, February 5 for the next
Community Worship
Free meal at 5:30 pm and then worship at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to either or both to this meaningful time spent together in community with one another.
Meal - 2 kinds of soup, breads & dessert (Sign up
here)
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HOME COMMUNION MINISTERS -
PAST & PRESENT
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On Sunday, February 12 we're celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Home Communion Ministry at FLC! Please be present at any or all morning worship services. Home Communion ministers share the pastoral ministry of visitation, taking Communion to our shut-in, homebound and institutionalized members. Thanks for your partnership in the pastoral care of the congregation!
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NEW PRAYER GROUP
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A new prayer group is has begun at First Lutheran Church, meeting weekly
on Wednesday
mornings at
10 am in Room A13.
This prayer group will be centered around our weekly prayers for members and friends of our congregation. We will have time for contemplative prayer practices, discussions about prayer, and personal petitions. Please join Pastoral Associate Emily Lemoine for time to connect with God and one another in prayer.
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FACEOUT FOR
FEBRUARY 7
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Thanks to a newly created judicial speakers bureau, we are honored to have Special North Carolina Supreme Court Judge Robinson Hassell as our speaker. He is a Greensboro native. Come and meet the Honorable judge.
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CHRISMON CLASS
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Chrismon classes will be offered starting Monday, February 13 at 1 pm in Room 107 (lower level). Please contact Margaret Alsobrooks at 336-282-6383 if you would like to attend.
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FLC JOB OPPORTUNITY
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We are looking for a new
player to join the FLC Facilities Team
...part-time, 15 hours a week,
Monday
-
Friday mornings. Custodial
experience helpful, but not necessary. If you or
someone you know might be interested, please contact
Dan Basinger,
336.292.9125, Ext.107 for more information.
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Join the MISSION team to GATLINBURG, TN - June 18-June 24
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We are looking for two men and one woman to help Carol lead our youth, Gr 7-12, in serving those in need in Gatlinburg, Tennessee this summer. Working with TEAMeffort, our group will be assigned to help with a building project such as decking, ramps, roofing, or with home repairs, painting and/or clean-up from the fires. Teams are housed in college dorms on the campus of Kings Academy near Sevierville.
Adult mentors will guide our youth as they are challenged to discover their gifts and talents for helping others. We are looking for encouragers, willing to bring a team spirit to our assigned tasks and participate in nightly devotions and adventure activities as needed. All interested adults must agree to a background check and participate in SAFE training. All adult chaperone costs are covered by First Lutheran. Interested or have questions - please email
Carol@firstlutheran.com.
We must identify 3 adult mentors willing to participate with our youth by February 27, 2017, in order to help in Gatlinburg this summer.
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LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
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Leadership School for Mission and Renewal is a new ministry of the NC
Synod developed to equip and connect leaders to be agents of renewal in the c
hurch for God's mission in the world. All leaders--rostered and lay--are encouraged to participate. If you are interested in attending this 9 week program - Thursdays, February 9 - April 6 from 6:30 - 8 pm -
click here
for a brochure and re
gistration form. Contact Pastor Jay,
jay@firstlutheran.com
, for information about getting a 50% discount for the program.
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ON IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES...
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As the world seeks clarity on a recent Executive Order by President Trump to ban refugee resettlement temporarily in the United States, the following resources are offered as guidance from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and two local agencies which focus on refugees and immigrants.
First Lutheran is a diverse congregation. All FLC members are encouraged to pray daily for our nation, our leaders, and all immigrants and refugees affected by this action. Each member is encouraged to make their own
decisions about how to respond. There is no "one size fits all" response to this complex issue. Be prayerful, be informed, and let God's Spirit lead you to act in a way that resonates with your faith journey. May God show us how to be Christlike disciples and faithful citizens who strive to love all our neighbors as ourselves in thought, word and deed.
-- Pastor Jay, Todd Miller (President), Ginny Waldron (Community Ministries Chair) and Frank Moore (Director of Community Ministries)
This link is written by Ryan Cumming of the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. It offers resources on refugees and resettlement, including a statement from our ELCA Biship, Elizabeth Eaton.
Here is
a letter from the Rev. David Fraccaro, executive director of FaithAction International House, which serves thousands of immigrants, while educating and connecting the community across lines of culture and faith.
Here is some information on Church World Service, which
was established in 2009 to partner with the local community to provide comprehensive resettlement services to newly arrived refugees through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. This agency replaced Lutheran Family Services, with which First Lutheran had partnered for many years to provide hospitality to Montagnard and Bosnian refugees.
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GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS.
THIS SUNDAY IS THE SOUPER BOWL!
To beat hunger, we're collecting food for Greensboro Urban Ministry and Food Assistance and financial donations for the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, which serves domestic and global needs. Bring change to worship services for the noisy offerings;
please put checks and currency in offering baskets/plates, helmets or pots at the entrances.
Thanks to Thrivent Financial for two $250 grants to buy food and to the volunteers at the church entrances!
OOPS? If you forget to bring food, you can "buy" food available at entrances with a contribution. Those donations will be shared between GUM and Food Assistance.
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THIS SUNDAY!
NEW BEGINNINGS CLASS:
Explore a deeper connection to FLC 10-11 a.m. today and Feb. 12 in the parlor near the traditional worship space. Staff person Frank Moore and Pastor Bernie will facilitate the second session. Feb. 12 is the joining date. Contact Pastor Jay or Frank,
jay@firstlutheran.com
,
frank@firstlutheran.com
, 336-292-9125.
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SERVE IN THE SHELTERS
+ MEN:
Provide a warm place on Monday nights through March 27 at W. Market St. United Methodist Church. Details: Colette Gibson,
hornung107@triad.rr.com
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336-856-7481 or see sign-up sheets in Community Center.
+ FAMILIES
: Please put in box near library for the YWCA: Diapers and pull-ups (sizes 4-6), paper towels, paper/Styrofoam plates & bowls, plastic forks/spoons, paper napkins.
+ WOMEN:
Volunteers needed to drive church bus from Urban Ministry to Summit HousE, 4:45-6 p.m. Thursdays in March. Contact: Ginny Waldron,
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Check this link for an update on Habitat's 30th anniversary, and thanks to the Endowment Fund for a $2,500 grant to help with the Building on Faith effort later this year.
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