FLC Mid Week Announcements

Worship Times:

Wednesday: 6:15pm

Saturday: 5pm

Sunday: 8:15am & 10:15am

All Worship Services are Live Streamed on Facebook Live.

https://www.facebook.com/

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Office Hours

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

Fridays: 8:30am-3:00pm

Phone Number

402-426-4073

All are invited to hear about Human Trafficking from

The Set Me Free Project

on Wednesday, October 18th at 6:45pm

The Set Me Free Project provides prevention education about Human Trafficking—recognizing there is intrinsic value in every human being. Please join us for an informative evening for all ages.

Wednesday, October 18th at 6:45pm following

Worship Lab

• 6th - 12th youth will be in LIFE Center
• Adults will be in Fellowship Hall

Your help is needed on this Sunday, October 22nd at 1:00pm

to pack and move Quilts at FLC!

We are looking for volunteers to help pack and move the Quilts and other kits that the Women's group makes. We will start at 1:00pm on this Sunday, October 22nd at FLC. We are needing some adults that can carry boxes. Please Join Us in helping with this Amazing Project! If you have any questions please call the church office at (402) 426-4073.

Voting on the Updates to the Constitution will be on October 18th.

You can visit the link below to see the Updates to the Call Process.

Any recommendations by members of the congregation to add or eliminate the updates will be given to the church council for action at their October meeting. Voting on the updates to the Constitution will happen on October 18th. Because of this unique meeting format, there will be no further opportunity for motions or amendments at that time – this will be a simple YES or NO vote. Members who disapprove of the updates may, of course, vote against the updated constitution and it will be reconsidered at a later date.

You can see and review the proposed changes to the Constitution, MSP, and other updates regarding the call process. You can click the link below to

get all the information.

Printed copies of the Constitution are available on request.

https://firstlutheranblair.org/call-process/

Please watch for "Thankoffering" envelopes that

support the Women of the ELCA

It’s that time of the year again that we turn our attention to the women of ELCA and the tradition of giving “Thankofferings".

These offerings support the total ministries of the women of the ELCA as well as fund programs that spread the “good news” to other parts of the world. Out of gratitude to God for our many blessings we encourage you to respond monetarily as you give thanks. Be on the “look out” in the next few weeks for the “Thankoffering” letters and envelopes.

Halloween Party

WHEN?    Halloween Night @ 5:00pm-6:30pm

WHO?      PreK—5th graders

WHAT?    Games and candy

                  Blessing of Trick or Treaters

WHERE?  LIFE Center

To donate candy, contact Erika!!

Social Concerns Committee:

On the day of this writing it is WORLD FOOD DAY! Our ELCA WORLD HUNGER emphasis at FLC will be on Saturday, November 11, Sunday, November 12, and Wednesday, November 15.  Informational flyers and offering envelopes for your donations will be handed out to you when you come for worship services on those days.  Millions of our neighbors around the globe are struggling with food insecurity. Hunger is currently far above pre-pandemic levels. God is calling us to respond to the needs of the world now more than ever! For "Inasmuch as you have done it to the least of these who are members of my family, you have done it onto me" (Mt. 25:40b).  

Watch for the CHRISTMAS ALTERNATIVE GIFT EXHIBIT that will appear at the November 18 FLC Annual Craft Fair and throughout the Advent Season.  It could solve your dilemma of what to buy for "the person who has everything" and help others in need--a win-win situation! Also Equal Exchange Fair Traded products--coffee, tea, chocolates, and nuts--will again be offered. These items can make great "stocking stuffers."   

Do you participate in our online worship services?

If you watch our services on Facebook or other sites, please like the post or leave a comment each time. This will help us improve our accuracy in attendance numbers at First Lutheran.

FLC Youth need pumpkins to decorate!!

We will be painting pumpkins on Oct. 22nd to help decorate for the Halloween Party.  

Donated pumpkins (medium and large) can be left in the Fellowship Hall entrance on the east side. Thank you so much for your donations!!

Calling all singers! 

The Blair Area Community Choir would love to have you sing with us! The choir will meet on Sundays from 5:00-6:00 at First Lutheran to rehearse for a concert on December 3rd. The first practice will be on October 22nd at 5:00. 

Questions? Contact Kay Dickinson, Director at Kay.dickinson@dickinsongrain.com or 402.620.5048

See you October 22nd! 

Free Arts and Crafts Day at FLC!!

Join Us for a free arts and crafts day at First Lutheran Church on Thursday, October 26th from 9:00am-11:00am. Unleash your inner artist with a morning of creative fun. No special talents required just bring your imagination. Free supplies, expert guidance, endless creativity. If you have any questions please contact the church office at (402) 426-4073.

Special Event for Seniors

You are invited to a Special Event sponsored by the FLC Care Ministry. Senior Solutions is a program of the Memorial Community Hospital and Health System that serves our community by helping seniors cope with the changes of life often associated with aging. Their programs aid seniors dealing with a variety of problems and provide support to those who love and care for them. If you are facing difficulties in your life or if you are caring for someone who is, join us on Thursday, October 19^th at 10:00 am. You will find the time very informative and helpful! Refreshments will be provided. If you are going to attend please RSVP to the church office at (402) 426-4073.

Pastor Glen Celebrates Thirty Year in the Ministry

Pastor Glen Thomas, First Lutheran Church’s Transitional Minister, is being honored by the Nebraska Synod for his thirty-year anniversary of ordination. He will be recognized by the Synod on Monday evening, October 23rd during the Partners in Ministry Banquet to be held as part of the Fall Leadership Gathering at Younes Holiday Inn Conference Center in Kearney. 

We at First Lutheran will also be honoring Pastor Glen for this outstanding achievement. On Sunday, October 29th between the 8:15am service and the 10:15am service, the Church Council will be hosting a reception for Pastor Glen and his wife in the Fellowship Hall. We would like to invite all members of First Lutheran to come and have refreshments while honoring our Pastor for this

mile stone in his life.  

As our Transitional Minister, Pastor Glen has been on the job for eight months. During those months, he has been instrumental in helping First Lutheran move forward with our mission. He has been a rock for us during a very difficult time of transition. Please take this time to honor Pastor Glen by your presence at this reception.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to thank and recognize him, please consider sending letters or cards to him prior to the reception. He would certainly appreciate such a kindness.     

SAVE THE DATE! 

November 18, 2023, is the annual craft fair sponsored by the church women at First Lutheran. Vendors and shoppers are needed. Bring your Christmas wish list! For more information, contact

Rhonda McMurtry, 402-427-3341.

In the next several months it is our goal to educate the congregation on the

activities of the Committees at First Lutheran. We will plan to highlight the

activities of one of these committees each month. In doing this we will plan two separate activities for each committee. These include:

1. A presentation by the committee chair person or representative of the

committee to the Church Council regarding the committee’s activities. This

would include the goals of the committee, who makes up the committee,

what some of the activities of committee are, and how the Church Council

could assist the committee in their work.

2. Following the presentation to the Council, a short summary of the

committee’s activities will be included in the weekly E-Blasts sent to the

congregation.

The goal of this summary again will be to highlight the activities of the committee and hopefully increase the interest in the committees by the congregation and possibly help In the recruitment of the members to the committees.

This month's report is from the Social Concerns Committee. Please click button below to view Social Concerns

Committee Report.

Please add your prayer to our "Prayer Tree"!!

Stop in the Narthex and write your prayer on a leaf. As a community at FLC, we will "leaf" all our prayers to God.

W.O.W. Meal is back on Wednesdays!

Chili Hot Dog Bar, Chips, Apple with Caramel drizzle, and Pumpkin Dessert!

Rushed on Wednesdays? 

Let us do the cooking!

Join us for the W.O.W. Meal

in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

prior to Worship Lab.

** Free-will offering **

  Come at 5:30 to fuel your body and then

stay for Worship Lab at 6:15

to feed your soul.

Choir News

Could the Spirit be calling you to add your voice to the choir?

If so, we can promise with great certainty:

You will feel welcome, comfortable, and involved 

The choir began rehearsals on Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30 pm in the choir room (take the elevator to the second floor and turn left).

Regular attendance is encouraged but don't be discouraged if you can't make it each week.

You are welcome to join as often as you can.

For more information and questions, contact Vince at VKrysl@firstlutheranblair.org

Come, join us in making a joyful noise!

NEEDED!! MID WEEK MEAL DELIVERY DRIVERS!!

Could you give one hour per month and deliver our Mid Week Meal to our neighbors in Blair?

We have added another route to our list, and we need more help in order to spread the work among more people.

Contact Erika if you could deliver one hour/month on a Wednesday around 5:15 or 5:30pm.

Women's Bible Study

The Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study will begin Season 2 of the series “The Chosen”. This study will combine the movie with eight sessions in a study guide. This Bible study meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the Ark, which is in the lower level of First Lutheran. If interested in coming to this Bible study, contact Susie Pinquoch at (402) 426-8182 or spinquoch@gpcom.net.

Lutheran Disaster Relief Donations for Hawaii

If you would like to make a donation to help victims of the wildfires in Hawaii, one of the best options is Lutheran Disaster Relief. Every dollar goes directly to aid victims, and LDS is already there and will be there long after other relief agencies leave. Go to elca.org and click on the banner to Give Now to Wildfire Relief. You an also put a check in the offering at church and we can forward

it through the synod.

WE NEED COOKIES/BARS

FOR NOVEMBER!

We are needing cookies for November!

Please help if you can!

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 November.

Signup here or call Erika

(402-533-0918):  https://signup.com/go/hfewWuF

Pastor Glen's contact information

Pastor Glen's email is pastorglen@firstlutheranblair.org and his cell phone number is (402) 740-6395

if you need to contact him. 

Wednesday, October

18th, 2023

We will be serving Creamy Chicken Casserole, fruit, and dessert.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS

Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers