The Bangor youth will once again be selling Heggies Pizza as a fundraiser for the mission trip in June. There is a table in the narthex to place your order. Deadline to order your pizza is Jan. 18. Thank you for your support!
FL QUILTING will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 5 and 6 and Jan. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m.-3 .m. Please bring a bag lunch. All are welcome!
PLAN NOW TO JOIN US for a “Shrove Tuesday pancake breakfast on Sunday” Sunday, February 15. Youth and adults going to Bangor, Wisconsin to work at Children’s Vision Int., Inc. in June will serve breakfast beginning at 8am and after worship. Come one...come all.
Fifth Grade First Communion
First Communion Instruction for Fifth Graders (and others) will be held on Sunday afternoons on March 8, 15, 22, 29...All fifth graders (and others) and their parents are invited to take part in First Communion instruction entitled “Fed and Forgiven” following worship. We will meet for a light lunch at First and continue with instruction The students will be invited to commune for the first time on Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at East Norway Lake. Letters will be sent to all 5th graders with more information.
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons with decorating, Altar Guild duties, worship planning, choirs, handbell choir, men’s chorus, purchasing poinsettias, and the children’s Christmas program. Thanks also to all who were involved in the Advent, Blue Christmas, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services. They were particularly meaningful and well attended. It was a real team effort – and your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who said “yes” when asked to be lector, do special music, be part of the processions, or do the Advent candle wreath lighting/reading. It makes our job much easier. Also, a special thank you to the choirs, handbell choir, men’s chorus, fiddlers and Sunday school kids for providing special music throughout the year.
The Worship & Music Committee
Thank you to everyone who planned, participated in and attended the BLUE CHRISTMAS service.
The music of the bells, flute, piano, organ and choir was breathtaking, the sanctuary was calm and comforting bathed in blue candlelight, and the readings and sermon captured the rawness of grief and also the promise of hope.
Our hearts were deeply touched and we pray that it brought a measure of comfort to all who attended.
Sincerely,
Phil and Carolyn Hatlestad, Erik, Adam & Lexa, and the entire heartbroken family of Andrew Hatlestad
Your First Coffee All are welcome to join us each Wednesday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall at First Lutheran.
Strength and Balance Training for (not just) seniors looking to improve their balance and strength are invited to join on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran. We look forward to helping you take the next step towards a healthier, stronger you!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR...
The deadlines for the 2025 Annual Reports are set: All written Committee reports are due Wednesday, Jan. 7. All Financial Reports are due Thursday, Jan. 8. Thank you!
Annual Meetings are as follows:
East Norway Lake will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 18, immediately following the noon meal.
First Lutheran Church will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 25, immediately following the noon meal.
(*Please note dates and corrections.)
WINTER STORM POLICY
KWLM Radio 1340 AM and 102.5 FM will usually broadcast cancellations or visit willmarradio.com operation snow desk for immediate information about cancellation or postponement of church events including Sunday morning worship and/or Sunday School when the weather is stormy. There is one “automatic” cancellation, however, YOUTH ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING WEDNESDAY CONFIRMATION CLASSES) will not be held if school is cancelled or dismissed early because of bad weather. As much as we want and need your participation at worship and other church events, please use common sense before going out in bad weather. You know best the condition of the roads in your neighborhood, the condition of your vehicle, and your own health.
