N e w s a n d A n n o u n c e m e n t s
Wednesday Services for Lent: Starting Ash Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 7 pm and each Wednesday through March 25th
2026 CHILI COOK-OFF
Congratulations to Dianna Johnson as the winner of the "People's Choice" award for the tastiest Chili in the 2026 Chili Cook-off sponsored by the Board of Christian Outreach. $110 were raised for future Christian Outreach Projects! Thank everyone who volunteered, participated and ate!
2024 Golden Spoon/People's Choice Award Winner!
Prayer Requests can be made by calling the Administrative Assistant at the church office 423-472-6811
or e-mail (tericlothmom@yahoo.com) Please ask for it to be placed in the Church Bulletin if so desired.
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Children's Choir Groups are forming for grades 1-5 and 6th-12th. Ms, Karen a newly retired music and choral instructor with many years experience has volunteered to help our youth with their musical skills. This is a very exciting opportunity for our children. Sundays are the rehearsal days please see the calendar for dates and times.
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LWML meets every Tuesday for fellowship and sewing. Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month. All ladies are welcome. Mite boxes are collected on the first Sunday of each month. LWML hosts an Octoberfest dinner each year after the late worship service.
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Volunteer Opportunities - Please see more information under the Serve Tab on this website and
Sign Up Sheets for Altar Guild, Readers, Ushers, and Flowers for 2026 are currently available in the Narthex.
There is a current need for members of the Trustee's Board if you are interested contact the Church Office.
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Scholarships are available to FLC Members who are furthering their education. For applications please call the Church Office.
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Pick up a Portals of Prayer for timely devotions and prayers in the Narthex. Large print Books are available.
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Offerings can be given electronically now. Please look for the QR Code in the Bulletin or find the give button on this site.
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The Board of Christian Education gave donations to Lehman Missionary Family in Puerto Rico, Hope 4 One, Mending Arrow Ranch, Isaiah House 117 in Bradley County, Family Promise, Willowbend Farms, and Foundation House Ministries through Sunday School Offerings-What a blessing for our community and those in need!
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The special offering envelopes will now be available in the Narthex if you desire to give to the Food Pantry, Blanket Fund, etc.
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Vocal Choir now meets on Wednesday at 7pm (except during Lent and Advent)
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Church Directories and Church Minutes are available in the Fellowship Hall
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Facebook Followers we would like you to follow/like our First Lutheran Church Cleveland Page. We post events, upcoming activities, and memory Bible Verses and new information. If you would like something posted just contact the Church Office.
("Narthex" = church vestibule / "Nave" = church proper)
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