Announcements for Sunday August 15th 2010

THE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (8/22) ARE: ISA 58:9B-14; HEB 12:18-29; LUKE 13:10-17

ALTAR GUILD -
Altar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen Marshall
Communion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine Hill

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS – 8:15 a.m.
Assisting Minister/Lector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Tuleen
Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Baulch Family

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS – 10:30 a.m.
Assisting Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Williams
Lector . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Hoff
Crucifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Stasiunas
Acolyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christie Hoff
Torch Bearers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddie Hoff & Eric Hoff
Greeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Ryniker & Heather Tyner
Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed & Karen Johnson
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Darlene Kemp & Nancy Gorham
Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Smith

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday 8:15 am Holy Communion in the Chapel
9:15 am Fellowship
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Holy Communion in the Nave
11:30 am Fellowship
Monday 6:00 pm Long Range Meeting
Tuesday 10:00 am Dorcas Circle
6:00 pm Bible Study
7:00 pm Reclaiming L – Small Group
Wednesday 10:45 am Bible Study
12:00 pm Eucharist
6:30 pm Free Preview of Financial Peace University
Thursday 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Shoney’s on White Bridge
5:00 pm AA

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE ALTAR FLOWERS TODAY are given to the glory of God by Pastor & Lynn Phifer in loving memory of our fathers, Woodrow Phifer & Raymond L’Hommedieu.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS: 8:15 Sowell Family 10:30 John & Carol Page
OFFERING STATISTICS: August 8: $ 7,748 Month Total: $ 19,389

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR THIS WEEK
MEMBERS: Helen Campbell, Stephanie Christianson, Sam Dennis, Jean Doster, Phil Gilbertson, Karl Haury, Ann House, Fred Huffnagle, Karen Johnson, Ron Martin, Janice Smith, Herma Swenson. FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Larry Anderson (Ann Grummert’s cousin), Carol Bresnike (Karen Dahlinger’s friend), William Carver (Virgie Carver’s brother-in-law), Duke Gregory (Karen Dahlinger’s Friend), John Faller (Ruth Davidson’s brother), James Maple ( John Maple’s father), Helen Mitchell (Peggy Duty’s sister), Ruth Price (visitor), Thomas Price (visitor), Wanda Wigart (Richard Wigart’s wife). We pray that healing and health have been granted. Names will be removed from list after 4 weeks unless you request continued prayers. Please let the Church office know if a person listed above may be removed before 4 weeks. Thanks
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: Erna Beyer, Sara Daugherty, Evi Gulbenk, Eunice Hall, Anne House, Mary Jenkins, Elizabeth Kogler, Robert Lovell, & Emma Jeane Williams.
MILITARY MEMBERS: Michelle Melbert, Jason Mitchell, Steven Roemhildt, Thomas Schutt.
MILITARY FAMILY OF MEMBERS: Lt. Col. Jeffery Anderson (Jim Tully’s son-in-law), Christian Burston (Janice Smith’s family),Paul Gapinski (Gilbertson’s nephew), Samuel Dylan Hrncir & Sean Dietrich Hrncir (Sharon Dennis’ nephews), Adam Marrero (Overton’s grandson), Jonathan Mizell (Gregory’s nephew), Steven Riggan (Mark Riggan’s Nephew), Daniel Worsham (cousin of Haury’s & Hodde’s), Travis Zimmerman (Hurd’s cousin).
WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR MISSION PARTNERS Peace Lutheran Church in Spring Hill, TN, and Pastor Ted Zimmerman, our missionary in Hong Kong, China.
WE JOIN IN PRAYERS FOR OUR FELLOW LUTHERANS THIS WEEK in Middle TN for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN.
PASTOR’S CLASS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Contact Trish Gordon at 498-5694 or

or Pastor Dan.

COMING UP!
Free Preview class for Financial Peace University August 18th
Rally Day “He has the whole world in His hands.” August 22nd
Sounds Baseball game Faith Night August 29th
Financial Peace University Begins September 8th at 6:30- 8:30pm
Young Adult Breakfast & Fellowship Saturday, September 11 at 9:30am
Bob Evans Breakfast – Donations to Habitat September 12th at 8:45-10:15am
Church Picnic at Centennial Park October 3rd

CONGRATUALTIONS to Robin & Bill Schenk on the birth of their granddaughter Riley Paige Schenk who was born on July 29th.

DORCAS CIRCLE meets on Tuesday, August 17th and 31st at 10:00 am.

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University AUGUST 18TH AT 6:30 PM – FREE PREVIEW. Come take a look at what the class will cover. It’s only going to be a 45 minute get-together. Everyone is welcome to come!!! Child care provided. Park in fenced area of Educational wing.

MEN’S BREAKFAST at Shoney's on White Bridge Road on Thursday, August 19th, 7:00 am.

RALLY DAY, the kick off of our Sunday School year, will take place on Sunday, August 22nd. Each year we use this event as a day of fellowship where the congregation – both young and old – can meet with their teachers and classmates and talk about the exciting new things that they will be doing this year. We invite you and your family to join us in celebrating this event in the Assembly Hall at 9:30 and look forward to a year of fellowship and growth. Pastries, milk, OJ and coffee will be provided. Kids, bring your Backpack for a special blessing at Rally Day Kick off at 9:30am.

ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND AT 5 P.M., First Lutheran will participate in a church fair to invite Belmont students to our worship. Contact John Maple 837-1819

. or Tricia Gordon 498-5694

if interested in helping out. We Need Homemade Cookies to give to the students. Please place 3-4 cookies in a zip lock sandwich bag and bring them next Sunday. Our Evangelism Team will take them to Belmont for the fair.

MOMS AND MUFFINS will meet on Monday, August 23rd at 9:30 a.m. in the church nursery. Contact Tricia Gordon at 498-5694 or

if interested or have any questions.

113 CLUB meets on Thursday, August 26th at 10:00 am for a short road trip and some lunch at Ruth’s in Hendersonville. EVERYONE is invited to come join in this robust time of fellowship. Please call the church office to be placed on the “to-go” list.
SOUNDS BASEBALL Faith Night coming on Sunday, August 29th at 6:30 pm. Please sign up by next Sunday August 22nd in main hall if you want to go. Tickets are $12 and includes concert before, game, hot dog and drink. We need 20 people for this “deal”

MONEY! Is there too much month left at the end of the money? 70 % of American’s live paycheck to paycheck regardless of income. First Lutheran Church will be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University 13 week class to help you learn how to get control over your money and tell your money what to do. We want to help you stop struggling to make ends meet and change your family’s future (for the good). Classes begin on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30 pm; cost will be only $50 per family for members. Check out the free PREVIEW CLASS on August 18 at 6:30 pm in our Assembly Hall.

YOUNG ADULT BREAKFAST & FELLOWSHIP Sep. 11 - Bring a breakfast dish to share and come for fellowship. Singles, Couples, and Married with young children are invited. Coffee and Juice will be provided. Hope to see you in the Dining Room at 9:30 am Saturday, September 11 for fellowship breakfast.
FIRST LUTHERAN will participate in the Habitat Unity Build again this year. There are several dates to choose from ~ Sunday, Sept. 19, Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26. The sign-up sheets are on the Outreach bulletin board across from the Gernert Room. Questions: call Susie Overton, 833-5669 or Sandra Hill, 972-4046
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PRAYER CHAIN - For years First Lutheran has utilized the telephone to get word around about those in need of prayer. Last year we took the step into fast mass communication by starting an email Prayer Chain. With the touch of the SEND button, all those on the email prayer chain list instantly received an email with a request for prayer. Somehow we lost our good old telephone prayer chain. Here is the good news: Along with the email prayer chain, the telephone chain is back. Christy Biles

sends the emails and will make one call to Joan Cullum (phone 356-0505) and share the same prayer request for phone distribution. So if you do not have a computer, you can still be informed of request and pray. Call Joan to get on the telephone prayer chain list. Thanks Joan for rekindling this ministry arm.

NEW ADULT CLASS: “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? 37And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and great commandment. 39And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as yourself.” (Mathew 22 36:39) How can you demonstrate your love of the Lord? How can you demonstrate your love of your neighbor? We are developing a Sunday school class that will explore these and many other issues related to Mathew 22 beginning on September 12th to October 17th in the education / conference room on the main floor. The class will begin at 9:30am till 10:10 am and educational materials will be made available to all participates. This class will be taking place of the “Wired Word discussion class”. Please RSVP to the Parish Administrator by August 31.

WE PROVIDE A NURSERY EACH SUNDAY FROM 8:00 AM – NOON. Child care is provided for children ages 4 and younger. Enjoy the nursery with our nursery attendants Ms. Megan, Ms. Frances, and other volunteers each Sunday. Please fill out a name tag each week for your child.

FREE PARKING for Sunday morning worship and Sunday School is available at the corner of McGavock Street and 8th avenue next to the Credit Union building.