FLC Weekend Announcements

Worship Times:

Saturday: 5 pm

Sunday:  8:15am & 10:15am-We will be back to 2 worship services this Sunday, September 11th

Wednesday: 6:15pm-Worship Lab

All Worship Services are Live Streamed on Facebook Live.

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Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm

Fridays: 8:30am-12:00pm-Office will be closed at 12:00pm on Fridays for the Summer Starting on Friday, May 27th

Phone Number

402-426-4073

We are going back to two Worship Services on Sunday mornings this Sunday, September 11th.  The times for the

Worship Services will be 8:15am and 10:15am. Coffee Hour will be from 9:15am-10:15am in the Fellowship Hall.

Please Join Us!

Events coming up on September 19th

Advent/Christmas Planning

Monday, September 19 at 7 pm in the chapel, we are having our annual Advent/Christmas planning meeting. This is a chance to explore themes, music, scripture verses, and other ways to make our worship and the seasons of Advent and Christmas festive and meaningful. Anyone who has ideas can join in.

Men's Bible Group

A Men's Bible group meets Monday mornings starting September 19 at 8 am in the Library. Conversations about the Bible--this year we are focusing on the New Testament--and fellowship go for an hour, If your schedule allows, please feel free to join in. Coffee is available.

New Christ in Our Homes are here

Christ in Our Homes-If you would like a Christ in Our Homes daily devotional they are available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex and also on the usher table outside of the LIFE Center for October, November, and December. The Christ in Our Homes is a book that has a daily devotional to read and pray. Please stop by and pick one up if you would like or if you need one delivered please call the church office at (402) 426-4073.

9 to 12 Youth Group!! GAGA BALL AND FOOD!!

9 to 12 Youth Group will start back up THIS SUNDAY @ 6:30pm!!

All high schoolers are welcome to come and hang out, have dinner, play gaga ball, play cornhole and ladder golf, draw with sidewalk chalk, and more!

Let's start our year out with some FUN!!

New W.O.W. Meal is Here!!!

We started on September 7^th, we are now offering

in-house meals prior to the Wednesday night Worship Lab from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

****** Suggested Donation of $5/person ******

This meal is self-funded so we REALLY need your donations to be able to keep this going on a

weekly basis.

Come at 5:30 to fuel your body

and then stay for Worship Lab at 6:15 to

feed your soul ~

School Kits

For those of us who are able, we are invited to come help pack school kits for Lutheran World Relief on Wednesday morning, September 14, 9:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church. We will be meeting in the quilting room which is located on the basement level. Please be advised that there is an elevator for your easy access.     

Ruth Circle

Attention, all members of Ruth Circle and any other women who would like to join our Bible study. We will be meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2:00 P.M. at the Johansen Manor social room. Please bring your Bibles. Doris Cooksey will be leading a Bible study on Hannah this month, thus deviating from our usual practice of using the study in our "Gather" magazine. Betty Wolsmann will provide the refreshments. We have received word that our "Gather" magazine has been delayed this month, due to some problems with the printer, but look for it to arrive on or about September 6. 

Pastor Scott's Office Hours:

Mondays from 10:00am-12:00pm

Wednesdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Pastor Scott will be in the office during these times if you would like to stop by and talk to him or call.  If you have any questions please call the church office at (402) 426-4073.

WE NEED COOKIES/BARS FOR OCTOBER

The Mid Week Meal needs your help.

We serve 240 people EACH WEEK.  That's 20 dozen cookies/bars EACH WEEK.

Please sign up to provide a treat for these folks!! We are especially in need in October!

Signup here or call Erika (402-533- 0918):  https://signup.com/go/hfewWuF

Wednesday L.I.F.E. Night Women's Bible Study

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE

“In a trembling, unsteady world, how do you gain stability, find peace, and learn to trust God!”

For answers to these questions and more, come to the church in the Fellowship Hall in a classroom on L.I.F.E. Night Wednesdays from 6:50 P.M. until 7:45 P.M. for the video Bible study, “Unshakable Hope” by Max Lucado.  The stories of men and women in the Bible were different, but the theme was the same: they were People of the Promise.  Like them, we can also build our lives on God’s promises, and trust Him to keep them.  

A study guide will also be available for personal study and reflection, video notes, and group discussion.  The first session will be Wednesday, August 31st at 6:50 P.M.

To register for this Bible study, email Susie Pinquoch at spinquoch@gpcom.net or call (402) 426-8182.

Church Photo Directory is Coming!

It’s a good time to see everyone again in our 2022 Church Photo Directory. Photos of family units of any size and shape are welcome to be part of the new directory! Single people, couples, extended families and traditional families are all invited to get a picture taken 

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the dates for photos?

Photos will be taken October 11-15 and October 18-22. Times are varied depending upon the day, but we try to accommodate everyone!

Where are the photos taken?

Photos will be taken in our Chapel here on Wright Street. There is an option to send in a portrait if you’re not able to have your photo taken, but still want to be part of the directory.

How do I sign up for time for my photo to be taken?

You can always sign-up on-line (see instructions below), and we will have sign ups available after worship on various weeks throughout the sign-up period. The first one is the week of August 27-28, and August 31st! Get your calendars out and start gathering the family together! (Note: groups of 6 or more people are asked to sign-up for 2 time slots in a row.)

What are those instructions for Signing up on-line?

1. Go to the website of Universal Church Directories www.ucdir.com
2. Click on the “Photography Appointment Scheduling Login”
3. Enter First Lutheran Church CODE: NE168
4. Enter password: photos
5. Choose a date, choose a time, enter the required information
6. Click the Schedule Appointment button
7. You’re all set! Thank you for being part of our Church Photo Directory

We want to get 350 photos at least for this new directory. This will be a good way to connect with each other again after the past couple of years of COVID-19 induced separation. Thank you for considering to part of the directory, and being part of our congregation.

Mission, Evangelism, and Fellowship Committee

Quick Update-Building Locked on the Weekend

Please see when the building will be open

Fridays - 8:30am-3:00pm

Saturdays - 4:00pm-7:00pm

Sundays - 8:00am-12:00 Noon

If you need to make arrangements to meet or come into the church please contact the church office at (402) 426-4073.  Thank you!

Health & School Kit Items

Reminder: You can donate items for the Health & School Kits that the

Women put together. Please see a list of items to

donate below:

Baby Boy's socks, Boys Jacket's up to size 24 Months, Ivory Soap, Toothbrushes, Pens, Pink Erasers, and

One Subject Notebooks

If you would like to donate these items you can donate by dropping off at the church office. Thank you!

Social Concerns Announcements:

SCHOOL is now in session, so it is time for our annual BACKPACK PROMOTION--a fundraiser that supports the FOOD BANK for the HEARTLAND--the organization which supplies backpacks with healthy foods to take home for the weekend for chronically hungry elementary and middle school children in Blair. If you would like to make a contribution to this worthy cause, send your contributions to: Food Bank for the Heartland: Attn: Backpack Program, 10525 "J" Street, Omaha. NE 68127.    

GOD'S WORK/OUR HANDS KICK-OFF will be September 24/25.  Stay tuned to the weekly e-blasts for more information as it becomes available.

Did you know that FAMILY FARE RECEIPTS are now being used by First Lutheran Church (and are no longer being taken to the Washington County Food Pantry)? Please bring your entire receipts to church and drop them in the shoe box within the food collection box in the narthex. Thank you for helping FLC in this way. 

FLC Summer Garden Market:

Our FLC SUMMER GARDEN MARKET will continue until the end of the growing season. Thanks to all who are bringing excess fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. Also, thanks to those who are purchasing them. These goods will be made available before and after services on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. Look for the Garden Cart in the narthex. For those wishing to donate items, you may bring them to the church on Saturday afternoons after 4:00 P.M. or on Sunday mornings prior to the worship services, and place them on the Garden Cart. If you must bring your items at a different time during the week, please place them in the refrigerator (bottom left shelf) and they will be put out by a committee member before the church services.  

Please note there is both a plastic and a wooden Receptacle for gifts to the WASHINGTON COUNTY FOOD PANTRY are available to receive your food donations at FLC at any time! 

Wednesday, September 

14th, 2022

We will be serving Tater Tot Nachos, fruit, and dessert.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS

Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers