First Lutheran Church & School

JUNE 25,25, 20172017 WEEKLY NNEWS

Senior Pastor - Keith Reisdorf Associate Pastor - Lee Loveridge Dir. of Family Life - Gary Brucker Church Office: 250-764-3111 Willowstone Academy Chief Learning www.firstlutheran.ca Officer – Karine Veldhoen www.willowstoneacademy.com

Focus Scripture Verses Psalm 139:1-16 (NLT) Proverbs 2:1-10 (NIV)

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 CONGREGATION BUDGET MEETING TODAY -- 12:00 NOON

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 TOWN HALL MEETING 7:00 PM

CRAFTER’S CLUB Monday, June 26 at 6:00 pm

WOMEN IN PRAYER Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00 am THEOLOGY PUB NIGHT Tuesday, June 27 at 7:30 pm Location Boomers Patio (CNC Centre)

On July1, 12 students and 3 leaders will be heading to Seattle to work with a number of charities focused on serving those in need. One of the groups we wish to support is YOUTH CARE, an organization that helps the over 700-1000 adolescents in the area! Please visit the huge display in the lobby and pick up a donation list and consider supporting our cause as we hand deliver the donations we supply!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – RADIO MINISTRY Sunday, July 2 Canada Day Special AM1150 at 7:30 am

“One Man for the People” (John 11:45-54) Guest Speaker: Rev. Cameron Schnarr, Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church, Winnipeg, MB. Jesus is the man. The valuable one – given up for the sake of the people. Listen to this inspirational radio message on Sunday mornings or streaming audio/pod-casts at www.lutheranhour.ca.\

FOOD BANK SUNDAY The first Sunday of every month is Food Bank Sunday. Bring your non-perishable items to the box in the lobby and support this important ministry in our community

WILLOWSTONE ACADEMY SUMMER DAY CAMPS Online registration for WA Summer Day Camps is now open to the public. Most camps are full, so don’t delay. Register o line today. Earl bird registration prices are in effect Wednesday, May 24. www.willowstoneacademy.com VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: JULY 10-14 More information is available on the church website and registration is available online at www.vbspr.events/p/flckelowna In addition, volunteer sign-up sheets and registration form (in hard copy) are available in the lobby

VBS T-SHIRT DONATIONS As a part of our VBS program, t-shirts are provided to all of the children who register. We are asking for your help to offset the cost. For a $100 sponsorship, your business’s logo (or your name) will be put on the t-shirt in recognition of the donation (should you wish to do so) and you will also be provided with a tax receipt. All other donations will be gladly accepted and we will provide receipts for all donations of $20 or more. If you would like more information, please speak to Gary Brucker or Peggy Kramer.

GETTING STARTED. Are you getting started at First Lutheran Church? Are you wondering what it means to become a member of this family of faith. Please consider joining Pastor Lee for GETTING STARTED, a 2 hour orientation to FLC for a July date (TBA). Please express interest by emailing Pastor Lee at [email protected] or 250-764-3111 ext21

Drivers needed to bring Shirley Keller to and from church for the 10:30 am worship service. She lives in the Rutland area. Please contact Birgit Leishman at 778-753-4696 if you are able to help out in this way.

FROM THE OFFICE Next week we will be producing the July Calendar, Prayer Sheet and Birthday & Anniversary list, along with the weekly bulletin. We will not be producing our monthly newsletter until September. Please have all news items to [email protected] by Wednesday noon.

Please note that our summer office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. What’s Happening This Week

Sunday, GRAD BLESSING June 25 9:00 am: Traditional Worship 10:00 am: Fellowship Time 10:30 am: Contemporary Worship 12:00 pm: Congregational Budget Meeting 3:15 pm: Kelowna’s Gospel Mission

Monday, 6:00 pm: Crafter’s Club June 26

Tuesday 10:00 am: Women in Prayer June 27 7:30 pm: Theology Pub Night at Boomers, CNC Centre

Wednesday, 6:30 pm: VBS meeting June 28

Thursday, 7:00 pm: Town Hall Meeting June 29

Friday, 7:00 am: Men’s Bible Study June 30

Saturday, CANADA DAY July 1 9:00 am: Painting Group

Sunday, 9:00 am: Traditional Worship July 2 10:00 am: Fellowship Time 10:30 am: Contemporary Worship

Happy 150th Canada Day! Attendance for June 18 9:30 am: 71 10:30: 176