Words to Ponder:

The eunuch of Ethiopia asks Philip: "What is to prevent me from being baptized?" When have you realized that a barrier you presumed was there, had been taken away?

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, April 24: Handbells at 5:45pm, Communion Class at 5:30pm in the Learning Space. Choir at 7:00pm & 8:00pm.

Friday, April 26: Bible Study at 9:30am in the Learning Space and via zoom.

Folk Dancing from 6 to 8pm in the Parish Hall.

Saturday, April 27: AA at 9:30am in the Lower Commons.

Sunday, April 28: Worship at 8:30am and 11am. Book Study at 9:45am in the Lower Commons. Community Meal from noon to 1:30pm in the Parish Hall. Inquirers Lunch at noon in the Lower Commons. Middle School & Confirmation at 6pm with pizza at 5:30pm.

Monday, April 29: Nar-Anon at 7pm in the Upper Commons.

Tuesday, April 30: Tai Chi at 6pm in the Gathering Space.

Wednesday, May 1: Book Group at 11:30am in the Gathering Space. Al-Anon at noon in the Learning Space. Handbells at 5:45pm, Communion Class at 5:30pm in the Learning Space. Choir at 7:00pm & 8:00pm.

Friday, May 3: Bible Study at 9:30am in the Learning Space and via zoom.

Saturday, May 4: AA at 9:30am in the Lower Commons. Funeral for Gudrun Hoivik, visitation at 10am, service at 11am.

Sunday, May 5: Worship at 8:30am & 11am. Sunday School at 9:45am. Bible Study at 9:45am in the lower commons. Flukes at 3:30pm in the Gathering Space. Middle School & Confirmation at 6pm with pizza at 5:30pm.

Nominating Committee Announcement

If you are interested in serving on the Vision Council or knowing more about it, contact Steve Samuelson at samuelsons11@msn.com. With our restructuring, we are looking for 4 at-large positions (1 year & 2 year terms) and a Vice President (3 year term).

Welcome to the Lord's Table

Beginning tonight at 5:30pm

Communion class for 3rd graders or those who have missed it before, accompanied by one parent. A Place at the Table will be on three Wednesdays: April 24, May 1, and May 8 from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the Learning Space. We will celebrate their coming to the meal on May 12 Ascension Sunday. Speak with Pastor Dianne if you want your children to attend.

Young Adults Gathering

Thursday, April 25 at 6pm

We gather on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:00pm at Ursa Minor. Join us for our next gathering, this Thursday, April 25. Questions for pondering: Why were you searching for me? (Luke 2:41-51), Does this offend you? (John 6:52-63), and Do you see great buildings? (Mark 13:1-13)

Folk Dancing

Friday, April 26 from 6 to 8pm

Come have some family fun, on Friday, April 26 from 6 to 8pm. All Ages are welcome. It's lots of fun & good exercise and you don't have to know how to dance.

Inquirers Lunch

Anyone interested in becoming a member of FLC or learning more about this ministry, plan to attend a lunch following the second service on Sunday, April 28. Please let Pastor Dianne know if you are interested.

Community Meal

The next Community Meal is Sunday, April 28 from noon to 1:30pm. Please come out and show your support for this amazing event supporting those in our community. To sign-up please click here or for questions contact Teresa Zupancich or Jane Miller.

Book Group

As a lead-up to the Robert P. Jones event on May 15 at 5:30pm here at FLC, the Racial Justice Team is offering a book study of his New York Times bestseller The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future. The study will be offered in the lower commons between Sunday Services (9:45am) on April 28 and May 12. There is also a Wednesday gathering at 11:30am in the Gathering Space on May 1, 8 & 22.

We invite all members and friends to sign-up for the book study. Books are available for $17.

Vision Council News

Have you been wondering what is happening at Vision Council meetings, but did not know where to look or whom to ask? Click the Vision Council News button at the top, just below the FLC logo. Learn who our current Vision Council members are, see the minutes from previous meetings and also check out the new Vision Council Corner with a brief overview of recent meetings.

Sunday Worship Help

Are you interested in being an Assisting Minister, helping serve communion, reading, being an Acolyte or carrying the cross on Sundays during worship? Click the following link to sign-up to help on Sundays. Sign-up Genius allows you to pick the date, the service time and what you are able to help with. The sign-up will also remind you a week prior to the date, just in case you forget. Worship Help Sign-up.

Register for LSS Benefit for Youth!

We invite you to the Lutheran Social Service (LSS) Benefit for Youth on Tuesday May 14 at Clyde Iron Works, 2920 W. Michigan Street at 5:30 PM. We will celebrate all the ways LSS supports youth and families in our area. Cost is $25 per person. You will also have an opportunity to make a contribution to LSS. It is a really fun event with delicious food!

Register by April 30 online or by phone. To register online, click here. On the payment page, there is a spot that says ‘I was invited to register by ____’ . Here you can enter Betty Preus or Dana Varland to join one of our tables. To register by phone, call LSS at 651-432-4731.

Questions? Contact Betty (bettypreus@gmail.com, 218-349-1939) or Dana (dvarland@gmail.com, 218-269-4813)

Baptisms

We will be having baptisms on Sunday, May 19 at both services.

Please let Pastor Dianne know if you are interested.

FLC Flyers News

The FLC softball team is looking for some more players, ages 16 and up from all skill levels. This is a Community League hosted by the Duluth YMCA. The Season starts on May 28th and runs through August 5th (not including 4th of July). All games are played at the UMD Softball fields. Each game lasts an hour and begins between 6 and 9 pm. We play for fun and exercise! Individual fees will be determined after we get a full roster. Contact Vic Krause (218-341-5472) as soon as possible to be included on this summer's team.

Chum Second Saturday Volunteer Event

Saturday, May 11 9am to Noon

Gardening for Chum on May 11^th 9 AM - noon! Let’s bring spring to the Chum building! We’re calling on volunteers to join us for a day of flower planting to brighten our surroundings. No prior experience is necessary! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just eager to get your hands dirty, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bond with fellow volunteers and make a positive impact on our community. If you have gardening equipment such as gloves, small shovels, or garden forks, please bring them along with you. Let’s make this planting day a blooming success! 

Sign up here, Chum Second Saturday Sign-up. Refreshments provided!

Chum Super Rhubarb Festival Quilt

Quilters from 5 different congregations searched through their scraps and constructed a beautiful and colorful quilt to be raffled at the Super Rhubarb Festival to benefit Chum. The quilt is now on the frame at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Chum is looking for help hand-quilting during April. If you are interested but not experienced, they are happy to teach! Supplies are on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite needle or thimble. Contact Pat Benson at 218.438.5501 or pbenson@chumduluth.org or sign up by clicking here.

Synod Reconciling in Christ Presentation

The Lake Superior Conference's third session in the Synod RIC process will gather at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Duluth, 4831 Grand Ave, at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 16th. Participants will be introduced to the terms used in sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. In short, we will explore what LGBTQIA+ means. Join us for a time of sharing and learning! Our Savior's RIC Team will be serving a simple supper.