Showing Hospitality
I have a wonderful friend who opens her house up to our small group almost every Thursday. We knock, letting ourselves in, making her dog bark, and piling our shoes in the entry way. On really, really cold nights, like last winter, she has her husband start a fire for us, so we would have a toasty warm room to have our Bible study in. My friend has the gift of hospitality and it shows every time we meet at her house. Another friend also has the gift of hospitality in church. While she ushers, she greets everyone and talks to as many people as she can. Most of the time she isn’t standing by her door giving out announcement pages, but standing out in the narthex, making sure everyone is greeted and welcomed to church. She can talk to complete strangers as though they are like family or long lost friends. What a wonderful gift of hospitality my friends have.
These are just two examples of hospitality that show how we as Christians should act toward others. Each one of us has the gift of hospitality, only some more than others. Everyone can welcome someone they don’t know during giving of the peace, or just saying “I’m glad your worshiping with us today.” One area our church needs to work on is hospitality and it is up to everyone to do it, not just a few out in the narthex or by a door....
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Young Youth Update for October
Our first big event will be the Rake N Run, taking place on Oct. 22nd from 4:30-7pm. We have done this service project in the past and it’s always a success and very rewarding. We go around to the neighboring houses around First Lutheran and rake their yards for them. Then we come back to the church to eat, do a devotional, and some kind of project with pumpkins. It’s such a remarkable night for all involved!
OWLs Post for October
September started the program year with a bang for the OWL’s. Several of us made the trip to Madison to visit the capital and Olbrich Gardens. It was little rainy but we had a great time viewing our wonderful Capital building and lunch at an authentic Irish Pub across the street of the capital. Photos are attached. Our potluck was well attended with great food and a fun team competition to answer bible and 50’s -60’s music /TV questions. Fun was had by all.
We will kick off October with a beautiful drive down the river to “Yesterday’s Youth” at Sugar Creek Bible Camp on Monday, October 6th....
Middle School Mission Trip to Louisville KY, July 25–Aug 1, 2015!
Middle School Mission Trip to Louisville KY, July 25–Aug 1, 2015! Secure your spot! $60 deposit due to the office by Wednesday, October 15!
Meeting TODAY for National Youth Gathering 2015!
TODAY at 7:15pm in the Fellowship Hall there will be a meeting for all high school youth who are interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in Detroit, July 15–19, 2015.
Attention Moms!
For moms of all seasons of motherhood, Hearts at Home is a great time to get together to feel refreshed, learn from other moms, and take a break from it all. It takes place in Rochester, MN November 7-8.
Sign up TODAY to assist with October's Worship!
TODAY is the best day to sign up for October, so that we have time to prepare our worship calendar and create reminders. Adults and youth are welcome, and can serve in many ways!....
Color Run Fun! (see the photos!)
Got lots of color and had lots of fun with Team Light Up the World at the Color Run!
Jonathan Rundman in Concert Tonight!
Minneapolis-based folk/pop songwriter Jonathan Rundman will be performing a free, outdoor concert at First Lutheran TONIGHT!
Rally Sunday & First Fest this Sunday!
Sunday school at First Lutheran kicks off Sunday, September 7th with “Rally Day” on First Fest Sunday! Sunday school registration is from 9:15–10:15am in the narthex. There will not be Sunday school class this day, however parents and kids are encouraged to come register, see their classrooms, meet their teachers, and receive their registration packets.