3rd Annual Hymn-a-gras Sunday, February 19th 6:00p.m. Come enjoy jambalaya for dinner and then sing your favorite hymns with Tor Blaisdell.  More details during the

announcements.

Last Supper Drama: Will hold their first practice on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00p.m.

Stewardship Stu here.. the other day a fundraiser for one of the Super PAC political

action committees told his audience that in order to defeat their opponent he had warned them that they would have to give until it hurt but it was becoming obvious that many of them had a rather low threshold for pain. The money just wasn't coming in as expected. We at First Lutheran are in a different situation. At the Annual Meeting we unanimously passed a very substantial budget that will meet our expenses and allow us to grow. By

being members of the congregation, by casting that vote, by stepping out in faith we have each accepted the responsibility of meeting those financial goals. To do that we all must increase the amount we set aside each week for our offering. I will increase my giving and I ask and expect you to increase yours as well. The Stewardship Committee has invited us to “Give until it feels good.” Please pray for our Church, our ministry, the growth of our outreach, and that each of us will be inspired to become more involved.       Peace, Stu

First Lutheran will be cooking and serving dinner at our F.I.S.H. Food Bank on Saturday, February 25th. Please, let Pastor Dennis know if you can help with part or all of it. Set up starts about 3:00p.m., we serve at 5:00 p.m., then clean up follows.

“Our Thrivent chapter is using this as one of our projects and will be donating $800 to F.I.S.H.  Thrivent members come out and volunteer some time.”

Please, stop by the bulletin board next to the kitchen and read all the wonderful thank you’s that are posted.

First Communion Classes for kids 4th grade and older. Sunday, February 26th and March 4th at 3:oo p.m. All Children 4th grade or older are invited to meet with Pastor Dennis for an hour on Sundays, 2-26 and 3-4. We’ll read Dan Erlander’s great little book “A Place for You,” taste the bread and wine and get you started on a Lord’s Supper art

project. Please let Pastor Dennis know if you are coming.

Church Phone Directory Update Do you have a new address, phone number, or other changes?  If so, please stop by the free-standing bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall to make the changes for our 2012 directory.  The annual publication isn’t just for members, but for members and friends of First Lutheran Church.  If you don’t see your name and would like to be in the directory, please add your name to the list. 

Our Eastern WA/ID Synod Assembly will be held in Wenatchee. April 27-29 (Friday-Sunday). First Lutheran can send two delegates (preferably a man and a woman) and the church pays your way. Registration is due by March 16th, so let Pastor Dennis know soon if you are interested.

Lenten Youth Nights During Lent we’ll continue our normal schedule of Wednesday Youth Nights... with a couple changes. First, we don’t have Youth Nights on February 22 or  April 4—Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. More importantly, we’re inviting middle school students to join the high school for the season.
Come for Wednesday night “Bread and Soup” at 6:00 p.m. during Lent. When we begin study and Holden worship (usually around 6:45), Youth are invited to a brief study and game time.

Games? We hope to end each Youth Night during Lent with a game, so we need game leaders. If you’re interested in leading a game (Youth, or adults who want to join us), please sign up on the gym door.

Hoops of Hope You have a chance to make a world of difference by shooting baskets. “Hoops of Hope” is a free-throw shooting marathon to raise funds for HIV/AIDS

orphans worldwide. Sign up as an individual or as a team. Teams of 5-10 only pay $40 for registration, and individuals pay $10. If you register by March 3rd you are guaranteed a bright orange T-Shirt! For more information, or if any one is interested in forming a team, please check with Joe.

             Saturday, March 10, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Valley View

Elementary.

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information.

Refreshments are needed for fellowship time after worship each

Sunday.  There are lots of openings for upcoming Sundays. 

Please sign up on the back of the kitchen door.  

Church Council will have a mini-retreat on Saturday, February 11th starting at 10am at the home of Ed & Ginny Gunderson, 1531 Kittitas Highway. Potluck lunch. We’ll be done by 2p.m. Ginny is providing BBQ Turkey sandwiches and hot cider (yum!) Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.

First Communion Classes for kids 4th grade and older. Sunday, February 26th and March 4th at 3:oo p.m. All Children 4th grade or older are invited to meet with Pastor Dennis for an hour on Sundays, 2-26 and 3-4 we’ll read Dan Erlander’s great little book “A Place for You” taste the bread and wine and get you stated on a Lord’s Supper art

project. Please let Pastor Dennis know if you are coming.

Church Phone Directory Update Do you have a new address, phone number, or other changes?  If so, please stop by the free-standing bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall to make the changes for our 2012 directory.  The annual publication isn’t just for members, but for members and friends of First Lutheran Church.  If you don’t see your name and would like to be in the directory, please add your name to the list. 

Last Supper Pageant: Anyone that would like to participate in the Last Supper Pageant on Maundy Thursday, April 5th: please contact Sheila Johnson at 929-3877-cell or at home 968-3967.  We will start practicing in February, so please be inspired to share your talents.  I need people to read parts for the 12 disciples and Jesus.  Plus, I need extras for costumes, props, set up, and lighting.  I would appreciate whatever help you can give.

Our Eastern WA/ID Synod Assembly will be held in Wenatchee. April 27-29 (Friday-Sunday). First Lutheran can send two delegates (preferably a man and a woman) and the church pays your way. Registration is due by March 16th, so let Pastor Dennis know soon if you are interested.

Annual Potato Feed: Thank you to all who donated desserts, washed dishes, and setup tables for the Annual Potato Feed. We would especially like to thank Don Morris—our head chef, Sheila Johnson, Carla Bergman, and Dan and Cheryl Barnhart (The secret of every successful event is fantastic volunteers). Also, thank you for all of your generous donations as we netted $234 for Youth programs and events.

Winter Youth Retreat: We have filled all available spots for the Winter Retreat, but if you still would like to go, please contact Joe. You can be added to a waitlist. Also, please return all permission/camper information forms and $30 fees as soon as possible (checks should be made to FLC).

During Presidents’ Day Weekend, FLC Youth will travel to Lazy-F Ranch for a couple nights away in the snow. It will be a time for play and worship, including running in the woods, tubing, skating, and avoiding snowballs. We will also sing and study as we set ourselves apart devoted to God and his people. 

We will also have a guest Bible teacher, Nate McGown, and music leader, Emily McGown. 

We would also love one or two more adult chaperones.

4:00 Friday, February 17– 9:45 Sunday morning, February 19. 

Souper Bowl Sunday: Today, as New England defeats New York (Joe’s editorial

comment) in Indianapolis, you’ll have an opportunity to battle hunger in Ellensburg. The Youth will be taking a “Souper Bowl” offering to support the FISH food bank. Following worship, Youth will stand outside with soup bowls marked for each of the two Super Bowl teams. Please bring a few extra dollars to give to this special offering. Thrivent

Financial has generously offered to match donations again this year. 

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information.

Last Supper Pageant:

             Anyone that would like to participate in the Last Supper Pageant on Maundy Thursday, April 5th: please contact Sheila Johnson at 929-3877-cell or at home 968-3967.

             We will start practicing in February, so please be inspired to share your talents.  I need people to read parts for the 12 disciples and Jesus.  Plus, I need extras for costumes, props, set up, and lighting.  I would appreciate whatever help you can give.

The Annual Meeting of First Lutheran Church will be held next Sunday, January 29th after worship. We need all voting members to stay (if you are an adult or confirmed youth, you are a voting member) and help pass a budget and elect four new council members. The youth will be serving their baked potato bar, so you won’t go hungry!

Annual Potato Feed: We’re only one week away from FLC’s Annual Meeting, and that means potatoes!  We need volunteers to help set up on Saturday, January 28 (1:00-2:30). We also need volunteers to prepare, serve, and clean up on Sunday. If you can help, please let Joe know or sign up on the Facebook event page. (www.facebook.com/flcyouth)

Desserts for the Annual Meeting: What’s better than a great baked potato? How about dessert afterward? We’re looking for eight people to bring dessert (cookies, brownies, etc.) for the Annual Meeting. If you can bring something, please sign-up on the Youth board. Thanks.

Winter Youth Retreat: During Presidents’ Day Weekend, FLC Youth will travel to Lazy-F Ranch for a couple nights away in the snow. It will be a time for play and worship,

including running in the woods, tubing, skating, and avoiding snowballs. We will also sing and study as we set ourselves apart devoted to God and his people. We’re happy to have Nate and Emily McGown teaching and leading music for us. We are restricted to the first twenty people signed up, so get signed up today (sheet is on the gym door). There will be a $30/per person cost.
Friday, February 17–Sunday morning, February 19. 

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information.

Ellensburg Christian School Auction is coming February 25, 2012! If you have a new item or service that could be donated to benefit the school, your contribution would be appreciated.  All donations need to be received by February 3, 2012 to be included in the catalog.  Please call ECS at 925-2411 for more information.  Thank you for your support, and remember all donations are tax deductible!

FLC Announcements

Budget Forum: NEXT Sunday, January, 22nd at 9a.m. If you have input into our 2012 budget or questions, please come to this budget forum.

Last Supper Pageant:

             Anyone that would like to participate in the Last Supper Pageant on Maundy Thursday, April 5th: please contact Sheila Johnson at 929-3877-cell or at home 968-3967.

  We will start practicing in February, so please be inspired to share your talents.  I need people to read parts for the 12 disciples and Jesus.  Plus, I need extras for costumes, props, set up, and lighting.  I would appreciate whatever help you can give.

Community Christmas Basket Update – Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Community Christmas Basket program.  We collected $1,284 with matching funds from Thrivent Financial for a total of $2,568.

Thrivent Appreciation Dinner – An appreciation dinner for all Thrivent members will be held January 21 at the Ellensburg Pasta Company beginning at 6:00 p.m.  If you plan on attending please let James Stolte or Donna Morris know so we can give an estimate of numbers to the restaurant.  The chapter will be paying for the dinner.  See you there.

The Annual Meeting of First Lutheran Church will be held Sunday, January 29th after worship. We need all voting members to stay (if you are an adult or confirmed youth, you are a voting member) and help pass a budget and elect four new council members. The youth will be serving their baked potato bar, so you won’t go hungry.

If you head up a group or ministry, please submit a brief written report to the Church Office by Tuesday, January 17th.

Are you missing any dishes or containers? In the kitchen, on the corner counter are a bunch of misc. dishes and containers that need to find their way home.  If any of these are yours please, pick them up.  Thank you!!!

Annual Potato Feed: We’re only two weeks away from FLC’s Annual Meeting and that means potatoes! We need volunteers to help set up on Saturday, January 28 (1:00-2:30). We also need volunteers to prepare, serve, and clean up on Sunday. If you can help, please let Joe know or sign up on the Facebook event page. (www.facebook.com/flcyouth)

Desserts for the Annual Meeting: What’s better than a great baked potato? How about dessert afterward? We’re looking for eight people to bring dessert (cookies, brownies, etc.) for the Annual Meeting. If you can bring something, please sign-up on the Youth board. Thanks.

Winter Youth Retreat Registration: The Winter Youth Retreat isn’t far away. Our goal is to get ten people committed by today, January 15. We’re half way there!

Winter Youth Retreat: During Presidents’ Day Weekend, FLC Youth will travel to Lazy-F Ranch for a couple nights away in the snow. It will be a time for play and worship,

including running in the woods, tubing, skating, and avoiding snowballs. We will also sing and study as we set ourselves apart devoted to God and his people. We’re happy to have Nate and Emily McGown teaching and leading music for us. We are restricted to the first twenty people signed up, so get signed up today (sheet is on the gym door). There will be a $30/per person cost.
Friday, February 17–Sunday morning, February 19.

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information.

Ellensburg Christian School Auction is coming February 25, 2012! If you have a new item or service that could be donated to benefit the school, your contribution would be appreciated.  All donations need to be received by February 3, 2012 to be included in the catalog.  Please call ECS at 925-2411 for more information.  Thank you for your support, and remember all donations are tax deductible!

Last Supper Pageant:

             Anyone that would like to participate in the Last Supper Pageant on Maundy Thursday, April 5th: please contact Sheila Johnson at 929-3877-cell or at home 968-3967.

             We will start practicing in February, so please be inspired to share your talents.  I need people to read parts for the 12 disciples and Jesus.  Plus, I need extras for costumes, props, set up, and lighting.  I would appreciate whatever help you can give.

Community Christmas Basket Update – Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Community Christmas Basket program.  We collected $1,284 with matching funds from Thrivent Financial for a total of $2,568.

Thrivent Appreciation Dinner – An appreciation dinner for all Thrivent members will be held January 21 at the Ellensburg Pasta Company beginning at 6:00 p.m.  If you plan on attending please let James Stolte or Donna Morris know so we can give an estimate of numbers to the restaurant.  The chapter will be paying for the dinner.  See you there.

Are you missing any dishes or containers? In the kitchen, on the corner counter are a bunch of misc. dishes and containers that need to find their way home.  If any of these are yours please, pick them up.  Thank you!!!

Refreshments are needed for fellowship time after worship each

Sunday.  There are lots of openings for upcoming Sundays. 

Please sign up on the back of the kitchen door.  

Stewardship Stu here with some questions. How important is First Lutheran Church in your life? How important is our ministry to the community and our outreach to our neighbors? Does our Preschool, our Sunday School, our work with Jr. and Sr. High School and College students make a difference in the lives of our young people?   Are we supportive of our staff?   Are we grateful for the work they do to bring us the Word and Sacraments, Worship and Music, and the blessings we receive through the weekly

bulletins and monthly Flare they prepare for us?    Why are so few of us participating in the life and welfare of our church and it's mission?   As I have so often I ask for you to pray about your own commitment to God's work, and to pray about your reasons for

being a member here, what that means in your life, and what your response to the needs of our church should be. Please. Pray. See you in church. Stu

The Annual Meeting of First Lutheran Church will be held Sunday, January 29th after worship. We need all voting members to stay (if you are an adult or confirmed youth, you are a voting member) and help pass a budget and elect four new council members. The youth will be serving their baked potato bar, so you won’t go hungry.

If you head up a group or ministry, please submit a brief written report to the Church Office by Tuesday, January 17th.

Event Planning Meeting: Following this morning worship, the Youth will have a brief Event Planning Meeting. Anyone interested in the Youth program is welcome to join us. We’ll discuss the Winter Retreat, Annual Meeting Lunch, and other upcoming events.

Winter Youth Retreat Registration: The Winter Youth Retreat isn’t far away. So far, we haven’t had anyone sign up. Our goal is to get ten people committed by next Sunday, January 15. If we fail to reach that amount, we will reconsider the event.

Winter Youth Retreat: During Presidents’ Day Weekend, FLC Youth will travel to Lazy-F Ranch for a couple nights away in the snow. It will be a time for play and worship,

including running in the woods, tubing, skating, and avoiding snowballs. We will also sing and study as we set ourselves apart devoted to God and his people. Watch for more information and a sign-up sheet. We are restricted to the first twenty people signed up. There will be a $30/per person cost.

Friday, February 17–Sunday morning, February 19. 

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information. 

Community Christmas Basket Update – Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Community Christmas Basket program.  We collected $1284 with matching funds from Thrivent Financial for a total of $2568.

Thrivent Appreciation Dinner – An appreciation dinner for all Thrivent members will be held January 21 at the Ellensburg Pasta Company beginning at 6:00 p.m.  If you plan on attending please let James Stolte or Donna Morris know so we can give an estimate of numbers to the restaurant.  The chapter will be paying for the dinner.  See you there.

Refreshments are needed for fellowship time after worship each

Sunday.  There are lots of openings for upcoming Sundays. 

Please sign up on the back of the kitchen door.  

Winter Youth Retreat: The Winter Youth Retreat isn’t far away. During Presidents’ Day Weekend, FLC Youth will travel to Lazy-F Ranch for a couple nights away in the snow. It will be a time for play and worship, including running in the woods, tubing, skating, and avoiding snowballs. We will also sing and study as we set ourselves apart devoted to God

and his people. Watch for more information and a sign-up sheet. We are restricted to the first twenty people signed up. There will be a $30/per person cost.
Friday, February 17–Sunday morning, February 19.

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information. 

Sunday, January 8th ~ The Baptism of Our Lord

8:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Ed.

10:00 a.m. Worship w/Holy Communion

11:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship

11:30 a.m. Youth Event Planning Meeting

Scripture Readings for Sunday, January 8th:

Gen. 1:1-5

Ps. 29

Acts 19:1-7

Mark 1:4-11

FLC Announcements

FLCW December Lunch:  Our annual First Lutheran Church Women (FLCW)

Christmas lunch will be Wednesday, December 14th at 12:00 p.m. at Rodeo City Bar-B-Q. (In the room with the fire place.) You will be able to order from the menu. All women are welcome!

Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 18th at 3p.m. at Grace

Episcopal Church. The choirs, including First Lutheran, will sing separately and together. There will be some wonderful solos and pastors from different churches will read the Bible lessons. The congregation will join in singing a number of the carols. Refreshments afterwards, of course. This annual worship service has become quite a community wide event, so come a bit early to find parking and seating.

Thank you to everyone who helped to decorate and set up, who brought delicious food, and who helped to clean up at the Scandinavian Dinner.  We served about 175 people and had a wonderful time of fun and fellowship!  God Jul!

Community Christmas Basket

In past years, we have had small tags on the bulletin board with food or gift items written on them and people were asked to choose tags, purchase the items, and bring them back to the church. 

Again this year instead of bringing in food and gifts, we are asking that you donate money you would have spent on these items because ...

Thrivent will match all monetary donations up to $1,600, thereby doubling what is given!   Look for a Thrivent officer at a table in the fellowship hall on Dec. 4, 11, and 18 or you may place your check in the offering plate .

Please write any checks payable to:”First Lutheran” with “Christmas Basket” on the memo line so your donation can be matched.  The money collected will be used to purchase items for the baskets.  Remember, all proceeds up to $1,600 will be matched by Thrivent!

Christmas Eve Worship Services  7:00 and 10:00 pm. Everyone is invited to celebrate the birthday of our Savior Jesus on Saturday, December 24^th. We’ll hear about the birth of Jesus, God’s Son, from the Bible.  We’ll sing Christmas carols by candlelight and celebrate holy communion.  “Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!”

Christmas Day Worship, Sunday 10a.m.

Joint Youth Night: Remember that we have a very special “joint” Youth Night planned for December 14. Like last year, we’ll gather together with Ignition, the Chestnut Street Baptist Church Youth Group. The night begins at our regular time, 6:30, at Chestnut Street. Part way through the night, we’ll all walk to FLC, and finish our time together around 8:30. All Youth, sixth through twelfth grade, are invited to join us.

Late, Late Youth Night: Looking for a great way to bid farewell to 2011? Join us at FLC for Late, Late Youth Night on New Year’s Eve (Saturday). We’ll meet from 7:00 to 12:30 for games, snacks, baking, music, movies, board games, and a brief chapel service. All

middle and senior high school students are invited (of course, we welcome people who like being around middle and senior high students). Please sign up so we have an idea of how much food to get. Also, we’d love to have some adult chaperones!

Winter Youth Retreat: The Winter Youth Retreat isn’t far away. During Presidents’ Day Weekend, FLC Youth will travel to Lazy-F Ranch for a couple nights away in the snow. It will be a time for play and worship, including running in the woods, tubing, skating, and avoiding snowballs. We will also sing and study as we set ourselves apart devoted to God and his people. Watch for more information and a sign-up sheet. We are restricted to the first twenty people signed up. There will be a $30/per person cost.

Friday, February 17–Sunday morning, February 19. 

Event Planning Meeting: Following next Sunday’s morning worship, the Youth will have a brief Event Planning Meeting. Anyone interested in the Youth program is welcome to join us. We’ll discuss Late, Late Youth Night and other upcoming events.

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information. 

FLCW Board Meeting: Tuesday, December 6th at noon.

FREE tickets for the Scandinavian Potluck Dinner will be available in the fellowship hall TODAY and next Sunday, December 4th.  The ticket count helps us to have an

accurate number for set up.  When you receive your tickets, please sign up on the board indicating what type of food item(s) you will be bringing.  If you sign up for food, please remember to get tickets so we know you are coming.  The dinner is planned for Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m.  Hope to see you there!

If you have tickets for the Scandinavian Dinner and you find later that you are unable to attend, please notify the church office at 925-2844.  Thank you.

The Advent Festival is planned for Sunday, Dec. 4 during the Education Hour, 8:45-9:50 a.m.  There will be hot cider and refreshments, and crafts for the kids.  Come join us!

Refreshments are needed for fellowship time after worship each Sunday.  There are lots of openings for upcoming Sundays.  Please sign up on the back of the kitchen door.  

Winter Youth Retreat: The Winter Youth Retreat isn’t far away. During Presidents’ Day Weekend, FLC Youth will travel to Lazy-F Ranch for a couple nights away in the snow. It will be a time for play and worship, including running in the woods, tubing, skating, and avoiding snowballs. We will also sing and study as we set ourselves apart devoted to God and his people. Watch for more information and a sign-up sheet. We are restricted to the first twenty people signed up. There will be a $30/per person cost.

Friday, February 17–Sunday morning, February 19. 

Fall Youth Schedule: Be sure to grab a copy of the November/December Event Schedule. The new December/January schedule will be available soon. Don’t miss a thing.

Youth Night For More Youth!: On Wednesday, November 30, we will have an expanded Youth Night (6:30-7:45). Once Advent begins, Confirmation students have two choices: they can attend the FLC Advent services or join the high school Youth Nights. 

Joint Youth Night: Between Advent, vacation, and the Scandinavian Dinner, there aren’t many open Wednesdays for Youth Night. However, we do have a very special “joint” Youth Night planned on December 14. Like last year, we’ll gather together with Ignition, the Chestnut Street Baptist Church Youth Group. The night begins at our regular time, 6:30, at Chestnut Street. Part way through the night, we’ll all walk to FLC, and finish our time together around 8:30. All Youth, sixth through twelfth grade, are invited to join us.

Youth Sunday School: For the month of December, the Youth Sunday School will focus on Advent and the meaning of Christmas. Part of our study will include the Gospel

accounts and some of the prophets. Part of it will consider what the Incarnation and

Jesus’ birth means today (including how Christmas is presented in Pop Culture). Join us, 9:00 to 9:45. 

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information. 

On Sunday, December 4th we will be welcoming into membership: Greg Jensen, Michael Goerger, Nancy Budner and Suzanne Yu. Welcome to First Lutheran Church!

On Sunday, December 4th the Adult Class will begin studying the Gospel of Mark (it’s the year of Mark, now). Come join us at 8:45a.m. in the Chapel for Bible Study.

Members of the Church,

Nancy Morgan has been a blessing with her help in the jail ministry. She conducted Bible studies with the women, and has also been an invaluable resource in the jail library. She received, inspected, and cleaned the donated books for the jail library shelves, occasionally purchased books, and organized the shelves. Whether helping inmates on the road to recovery or simply assisting them to find what they might find an interest to read about while spending their time behind bars, she has a unique ability of identifying important topics for people. As of January 2012, Nancy will be putting her house up for sale and moving closer to her family out of the county. The jail ministry will then be in need of someone to conduct Bible studies for the women, and someone or a group of people that would be willing to help organize the books in the jail library. If you know of a person or group that feel the calling to help in either of these positions please have them give me an email or a call.  Thank you for your time. Bill

Men’s Luncheon: Tuesday, November 22nd 11:45a.m. at Rodeo City BBQ.

Community Thanksgiving Worship Service, Tuesday, November 22nd at 7p.m. (here). Many Pastors (including Dennis) will be leading the service. Offering will be given to FISH Food Bank. Come as you are. Coffee and cookies afterwards.

FREE tickets for the Scandinavian Potluck Dinner will be available in the fellowship hall TODAY, and again on November 27th and December 4th.  The ticket count helps us to have an accurate number for set up.  When you receive your tickets, please sign up on the board indicating what type of food item(s) you will be bringing.  If you sign up

for food, please remember to get tickets so we know you are coming. The dinner is planned for Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m.  Hope to see you there!

 Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Wednesday, November 23rd from 3-7p at Ellensburg Moose Lodge 206 N. Main.  The cost is free. For more information please call Katrina Kell at 962-7242 or David Hurn at 925-8604.

Refreshments are needed for fellowship time after worship each Sunday.  There are lots of openings for upcoming Sundays.  Please sign up on the back of the kitchen door.  

New Members Classes continue today, 11:30am in the Chapel Room. Even if you didn’t make it last Sunday, feel free to join in if you are thinking about becoming a member here or if you just have questions. We meet for about 45 minutes on October 30th,

November 6, 13 and 20.

Winter Youth Retreat: Mark your calendars now. The Youth will have a winter retreat to Lazy-F over Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb 17-19. More details will follow. This retreat will be restricted to the first 20 Youth signed up ($30/per student).

Fall Youth Schedule: Be sure to grab a copy of the November/December Event Schedule. Don’t miss a thing.

Youth Night For More Youth!: Although we won’t have Youth Night on Thanksgiving Wednesday, we return November 30 with an expanded Youth Night (6:30-7:45). Once Advent begins, Confirmation students have two choices: they can attend the FLC Advent services or join the high school Youth Nights. Two weeks later (12/14), we’ll have a

special all-Youth Night together with Chestnut Street Baptist Church’s Youth group,

Ignition. 6:30-8:30.

Sunday School: We have a few more weeks of Sunday School before our Christmas break. If you’re a Youth — or “Youth-friendly” — join us every week, 9:00 to 9:45. We

continue working through common questions about our beliefs. This morning, we

covered the question, “How do I stop doing things I know I shouldn’t do?” Next week, we’ll ask, “Why are there so many versions of the Bible?” Join us and help vote for the next question of the week.

Youth Updates: Do you want Youth updates through e-mail? If so, please e-mail Joe at flcyouth.eburg@gmail.com to be included on our news and events e-mail list. You can also watch the bulletin, the FLC web site, the Youth Facebook page, and the FLARE for more information.

FLCW Board Meeting: Tuesday, December 6th at noon.