"JESUS, THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU.” Welcome to First Lutheran Church. We ask everyone to complete the “Footprints” and list if you are communing or have a prayer request. All baptized Christians who understand that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine are welcome to join us for Holy Communion. Wheat-free/gluten-free communion wafers are available on the Pulpit (left) side of the aisle during communion. Grape juice is available on both sides. We ask that you “think green” and place blank “Footprints” forms in the narthex to be reused.
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for Andrew, Katie, Lacey, Ronnie, Tressie Achey, Lori Anast, Ken Benien, Amber Berger, Sam Bish, Sandi Carlisle, Judy Dickson, Andrew Dierking, Dick Kirby, Bob Lee, Clay Lewis, Nicole Panning, Clark Roberts, Ginny Stewart, Cameo Thatcher, Jerry Thomas, Phil Wills, and Riad Yammine. Prayers are also requested for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the unemployed, those serving in the Armed Forces (Adam, Anthony, Caleb, Christopher, Jeff, John, Josh, Justin, Ken, Nicholas, Russell, and Thomas), and all those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by Tad and Maria Schell in honor of Ryan and Brittany’s birthdays on July 12th.
OUR CHRISTIAN SMPATHIES are extended Adam Bower on the death of his grandmother, Mary Ellen Bower, Monday, July 12th; and to the family of Phyllis Snyder, who passed away on July 8th.
TODAY WE RECEIVE NEW MEMEBERS Jason and Shelby Bower. We also receive into membership by baptism, their daughter, Raeleigh Jo, born January 25, 2010. Raeleigh’s sponsors are Jerae Bower and Ryan Heckel.
TODAY’S HYMNS INCLUDE: A Mighty Fortress, requested by Ruthie Meyer, Sandy White and Janet Baker; Children of the Heavenly Father, requested by Sandy White, and Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil, requested by the McClellans, and Jerry and Carolyn Bryant.
LAST WEEK’S NOISY OFFERING collected $98 and will benefit Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOMO). This includes Camp Frederick, where our middle school students recently spent a week; Camp Mowana, where we have held family retreats; Camp Luther; and Lutheran Memorial Camp.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY will be next Sunday, July 25th. Join us for a special time at worship.
THIS MORNING’S YOUTH BREAKFAST and this afternoon’s FOG have been canceled.
YOUTH: FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 23….MUD HENS GAME for FLC Youth and friends. Please sign students up on the Youth board. We have 30 free tickets, so please come!
THE COMMUNITY DINNER IS SUNDAY AUGUST 1ST. A sign-up sheet is posted on the hall bulletin board.
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK to sign up on-line for the church directory by going to www.signup.olanmills.com. When asked for the church contract number you may type in 51612 or use the church’s phone number 419-422-2638. Starting next week we will have sign-ups in the library between services from 10:00 to 11:00.
FALL BUS TRIP PLANNED. On October 7th, 2010 First Lutheran members and friends will visit the Creation Museum near Cincinnati and view the “Entertrainment Center,” the largest train display in the world. The cost is $70 per person, and a sign-up sheet is posted on the hall bulletin board.
MISSING SUNDAY SCHOOL? Don't forget, the adult classes are combining for a discussion of the week's lessons. We are alternating discussion leaders, and there has been good dialogue on many issues. Please join us!