N e w s a n d A n n o u n c e m e n t s
Prayer Requests can be made by calling Adam Behnen, Administrative Assistant at 423-472-6811
or e-mail Teri Nichols (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. Mrs. Karen Dale, 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. 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. This year it will be on October 12th. There will be door prizes and there will be a drawing for a beautiful quilt. Tickets for the drawing are only $1.00 each!
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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 2025 are currently available in the Narthex.
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Scholarships are available to FLC Members who are furthering their education. For applications please call Dianna Johnson.
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Pick up a Portals of Prayer for the months of Oct-Dec in the Narthex. Large print 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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New Playground equipment is coming soon. A fence and ground covering was just added.
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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 Lutheran Hour Ministry will receive an annual donation from First Lutheran in September.
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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.
General Offerings have been down and Designated gifts have increased. General Offerings help the Church meet our Budget and pay our bills. Please consider giving to the General Fund for the rest of the year. Thank you!
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Vocal Choir now meets on Wednesday at 7pm
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Church Directories and Church Minutes are available in the Fellowship Hall
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Volunteer helpers are needed for the Pre-K Sunday School Class-see Dianna Johnson if interested
("Narthex" = church vestibule / "Nave" = church proper)
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