July 12,  2017
WEEKLY WORD

We have some Swedish genealogists in the building this week. They represent the
Church Record Digitization Project . They photograph our ancient congregational records and share them with genealogists around the country seeking information on their ancestors. They leave us with a digitized copy for our own use. We are happy to have this as we begin thinking about our 150th
anniversary in 2020.

Those early Swedish settlers in the 1870's could never have imagined who we are today. We are now a congregation that celebrates many different races, nationalities, cultures, sexual orientations - everyone we name in our Welcoming Statement. We welcome people from every walk of life. We welcome anyone seeking a church home.
Those early Swedes could never have known what they were beginning. I think they would be very proud.
See you in worship!
Pastor Dan

DO YOU HAVE 15 MINUTES?

Do you have 15 minutes a week you could spare to volunteer? Or maybe only 15 minutes a month or even 15 minutes a semester? Be a BackPack volunteer when you can! Online sign up is now open for the 2017-18 school year.

Want to know more about the BackPack Program? Come to this Sunday's Adult Forum session at 9:30 am in the Chapel when John Mabry, Development Director of The Food Bank of Lincoln, will talk about the BackPack Program and how First Lutheran is making a difference in three elementary schools!



HELP STOCK THE SHELVES WITH FOOD

Our "Summer of Serving" continues with a collection of needed items for the Lutheran Food Pantry in July. The Pantry continues a long tradition and we are a key part of their success. There will be a collection area in the Commons throughout the month. You can find a list of the needed items to donate online. Thank you for your generosity!


LOOKING AHEAD

Saltdogs Tailgate and Game  -  Friday, July 21; Tailgating at 5:30 pm and game at 6:45 pm

AWOL Senior High Youth Mission Trip Congregational Breakfast  - Sunday, July 23, from 9:15 am-10:30 am


Celebration of Pastor Dan's 30th Anniversary for Ordination - Sunday, July 30, at 9:30 am (program begins at 10:00 am)

Congregational Picnic  -  S unday, August 27, at Noon; Holmes Lake



WORSHIP SERVICES

Saturday 5:30 pm / Sunday Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am 


 
Each person is a unique creation of God and, through grace, is a child of God. The people of First Lutheran Church welcome all because God welcomes all, without regard for race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status, physical or mental challenges, imprisonment, addictions, socio-economic circumstances, or anything else that too often divides us. First Lutheran Church is a spiritual community that celebrates the gifts of God that can empower us to engage in the struggles of life, to care for each other, and to serve Christ where we work and live. Our unity is in Christ.