FLC Weekend Announcements

Worship Times:

Saturday: 5pm

Sunday: 8:15am & 10:15am

Wednesday: 6:15pm

All Worship Services are Live Streamed on Facebook Live.

https://www.facebook.com/

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Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm

Fridays: 8:30am-3:00pm

Phone Number

402-426-4073

Pastor Glen's focus for his message for

this upcoming weekend:

Just hearing the word “divorce” in a biblical text (or anything about marriage, gender or sexuality) sends shivers down the spine of many preachers. Including me. Here is why the church is struggling to be relevant in the world– we cannot speak meaningfully about topics that actually matter to people. Why not? First, because we are unwilling to do the hard work of learning what the book actually says. Second, because we are deaf to the Gospel promise of God in Jesus Christ. We are glad to seize the opportunity to pass judgement on others, we dare to assume to know what Jesus is even talking about. Jesus has come to mend broken relationships, between people and to be the reconciliation of God with the creation. Do not keep them away – let them come!

FLC Youth Flamingos are migrating!!

Our Flamingo season has now closed. They will remain in Blair thru October 19th, and then they will fly south for the winter. Thank you for your support of FLC Youth - maybe they'll return in the warmer spring. :)

Monday Morning Bible Study

Martin Luther loved Paul’s letter to the Galatians and considered it his “beloved Katie.” One of Paul’s earliest writings, it is carefully constructed love letter that begs a deep dive into its powerful proclamation of the Gospel. Pastor Glen will lead us through his own translation process and help us open up

Paul’s words and thoughts.

Ruth Circle

 ATTENTION: All women who are members of Ruth Circle Bible Study and any other women who would like to join us! We will be meeting on Tuesday, October 8th in the JOHANSEN MANOR Social Room at 2:00 P.M. Ellen Whitaker will be leading our Bible study and Doris Cooksey will be providing refreshments.

If you have a "Gather" magazine please bring it with you. If you do not have a "Gather" magazine come anyway. The Biblical texts will be provided for you. We look forward to seeing you then.   

Social Concerns Committee:

CROP Walk:

Mark your calendars now for Crop Walk 2024 which is set for October 20^th at 1:00pm and will begin in Lion’s Park. This year’s walk is being hosted by the FLC Social Concerns Committee. You can begin registering now at this link   (https://events.crophungerwalk.org/cropwalks/event/blairne) and watch for more details and a display in the narthex next week.  

First Fruits and Garden Market Continues in October:

First Lutheran Members and Gardeners are reminded that the Garden Market will continue throughout the month of October. During this time, gardeners are encouraged to bring in their excess vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. These products are then made available to First Lutheran Members prior to and after the services on Saturday Evening and Sunday morning. Those obtaining these products are asked to provide a free-will donation with the funds going to the ELCA World Hunger.  

Gardeners are asked to bring their products in on Friday during the day or on Saturday Afternoon prior to the 5:00 p.m. church service. Produce can also be brought in on Sunday prior to the 8:15 or 10:15 church service. Donated products can be placed on the cart in the narthex of the church. Products should be clean and neatly placed as would be done for a regular Farmer’s Market.  

It has been an excellent year for the market so far. We look forward to an excellent October. Thank you for your participation.  

New Christ in Our Homes are here

Christ in Our Homes-If you would like a Christ in Our Homes daily

devotional they are available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex and also on the usher table outside of the LIFE Center for October, November, and December. The Christ in Our Homes is a book that has a daily

devotional to read and pray. Please stop by and pick one up if you would like or if you need one delivered please call the

church office at (402) 426-4073. 

Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday, October 13th at FLC!

Choir News

 Choir rehearsals have started up again on Tuesdays!

We are always looking for new members to join us!

The choir rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the choir room (take the elevator to the

second floor and turn left). Regular attendance is

encouraged but don't be discouraged if you can't make it each week. You are welcome to join as often as you can. For more information and questions, contact Vince at VKrysl@firstlutheranblair.org

W.O.W. Meal is back on Wednesdays!

Rushed on Wednesdays? 

Let us do the cooking!

Join us for the W.O.W. Meal

in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

prior to Worship Lab.

** Free-will offering **

Come at 5:30 to fuel your body and then

stay for Worship Lab at 6:15

to feed your soul.

FLC Treasurer's Financial Update for August 2024

Dear FLC Congregation,

We are so lucky to have you as a member of the FLC community. Thank you for your support and continued congregational support. We are happy to provide congregants like you with programs and events that lift us up and remind us of the importance of having a giving spirit.

To continue offering the services that we do, we are here to request an increase in giving throughout the remainder of 2024. Through July, FLC’s general fund revenue is below budget by $16,000. Our remaining year budgeted revenue is $250,000 (approximately $50,000 per month). Expenses are holding strong as FLC has spent $7,000 less than budget. Thank you to the staff as they continue to try and find ways to save costs.

Please take a moment to assess your current financial situation and see if there is a way you can help FLC meet its financial goals.

On behalf of the church council, thank you again for being such an important part of the FLC community.

Chad Leggott

FLC Treasurer

Pastor Glen's contact information

Pastor Glen and Lorie are now living at the parsonage. If the church is locked and you are needing to get in, you can call Pastor Glen and he will unlock the church for you. Pastor Glen's email is pastorglen@firstlutheranblair.org and his cell phone number is (402) 740-6395

if you need to contact him. 

WE NEED COOKIES/BARS

FOR OCTOBER!

We are needing cookies for October!

Please help if you can!

The Mid Week Meal needs your help.

We serve 240 people EACH WEEK.  That's 20 dozen cookies/bars EACH WEEK.

Please sign up to provide a treat for these folks!! We are especially in need in October!

Signup here or call Erika

(402-533-0918):  https://signup.com/go/hfewWuF

Tornado Disaster Relief Fund

As we continue to find ways to serve the needs of our community following the Arbor day tornado, we have created a Disaster Relief Fund at FLC. This fund will be used to provide immediate and long-term assistance to members of our church and others in the community as they seek to recover from the storm. We are grateful for your contributions. Please make sure to mark your check or envelope "Disaster Relief Fund."

Flowers for Worship Services

Would you like to provide flowers for worship services at First Lutheran in celebration of an important event in your life or to honor someone important? We would be grateful for your gift! Please follow these directions:

1. Sign up for an available weekend on the flower chart on the bulletin board outside the Sacristy door. Only one family per weekend please.

2. Mark your calendar or leave yourself a reminder! You will NOT receive a reminder notice from the church prior to the weekend you have chosen.

3. You are responsible to order and pay for a floral arrangement and provide for it to be delivered or brought to the church on the Friday afternoon prior to the weekend you would like it used. The church staff is NOT available to order or pick up flowers for you.

4. You may wish to consider the season of the church and choose suitable colors. Please bring LIVE flower arrangements only.

5. Information about the flowers and to whom they are dedicated must be provided to the church office (office@firstlutheranblair.org) by Thursday afternoon. It will be included in the weekly email blast.

Women's Bible Study 

The Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study will begin a new study entitled “From Beginning to Forever” by Elizabeth Woodson.  “Too often we have just a fragmented understanding of parts of the bible.  This leads us to see the Scripture through the lens of our individual stories, causing us to miss God’s bigger story-His redemption and restoration of the entire world.  In this study, Elizabeth Woodson explains how all sixty-six books of the Bible combine to form one unified narrative. We will see how the rich theological truths found in Genesis through Revelation show us the eternal significance of what God is doing in the world and how He invites us to be a part of it.”  This Bible study will combine a video with a study guide and meets in the church library on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.  If interested in coming to this Bible study, contact Susie Pinquoch at (402) 426-8182 or email at spinquoch@gpcom.net.  

Do you participate in our online worship services?

If you watch our services on Facebook or other sites, please like the post or leave a comment each time. This will help us improve our accuracy in attendance numbers at First Lutheran.

Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

We will be serving Ham & Rice Casserole, fruit, and dessert.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS

Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers