FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS

Volume 29, Issue 3 The Anchor MARCH 2016 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Congregational Meeting 2/3 Annc; New Pastor info; Council News, Communion Classes; WELCOME Pastor Ernie & Pastor Paul ….. See Page 2….. Community Lenten service; Recipe - “Turtle Cake”; Lent info; March Library News About Congregational Vitality “Ruth Ann Ramblings”; 4/5 Council Notes; Help-please; Prayer List; During a time of transition it is always good for a congregation to do some Prayer Chain info reflection. A short congregational survey that will enable First Lutheran in Book Club; Offering; 6/7 Women’s Bible Study; this time of reflection is called Congregational Vitality Project. It is a new Holy Week/Easter Ser- resource from the ELCA that Pastor Paul and Pastor Ernie feel might be vices; PADS info; Gold- en Harvesters; March helpful for this congregation to use for reflection. The Church council Calendar affirmed using the vital congregation survey in hopes that our reflecting March Volunteers, 8/9 March Birthday & might be helpful in the process of calling a new pastor. Anniversaries, A vital congregation can be any shape or size, as long as it lives out God’s March Prayer List mission through strong relationships with God, each other and the world. Youth Director Article, 10/11 Members recently filled out a short survey that is designed to help under- Sunday School Snippets stand people’s perception of key mission areas of our congregation. These surveys will be input and the results tabulated into a report for the Readings for congregation. Below is a bit more info about Congregational vitality …. March 2016

Vital congregations exude a certain kind of vibrancy, a friendly welcoming 3/6/2016 manner, and God's presence is tangible. Those who attend regularly have a 4th Sunday of Lent  Joshua 5:9-12 sense of purpose. They support each other by nurturing one another's faith  Psalm 32 and helping each other identify their spiritual gifts and use those gifts in the  2 Corinthians 5:16-21  Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 congregation and in the world. When they disagree they do so in a respectful manner, ultimately strengthening the congregation. The people in these vital 3/13/2016 congregations understand God's mission goes beyond their walls. They in- 5thSunday of Lent tentionally connect with the wider Christian community and within their lo-  Isaiah 43:16-21 cal context to share the good news in word and deed by striving to be God's  Psalm 126 hands in the world.  Philippians 3:4b-14  John 12:1-8 Vital congregations may be large or small. They may be growing, shrink- ing or holding steady. The key to their vitality is that they experience God's 3/20/2016 Palm Sunday active presence in every day life and live as disciples of Christ. This way of  Isaiah 50:4-9a describing vitality points to the relationships between the congregation's  Psalm 31:9-16 members and God, each other, and the world. These relationships are at the  Philippians 2:5-11  Luke 22:14—23:56 heart of what it means to be church and are summed up by Jesus in scripture through the Great Commandment "You shall love the Lord your God with 3/27/2016 all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the Easter greatest and first commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love  Acts 10:34-43 your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law  Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24  1 Corinthians 15:19- and the profits." (Matthew 22:37-40) and the Great Commission when Jesus 26 said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go there-  Luke 24:1-12 fore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fa- ther and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey every- thing that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20) Page 2 Volume 29, Issue 3

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

SUNDAY, Rev. Ernie Rex and Rev. Paul Carlson are MARCH 13, 2016 our new Interim Pastors! They will be sharing the pastoral duties while we search 9:30 AM for a permanent Pastor. Currently, their office schedule is as fol- lows: PURPOSE - TO VOTE Pr Ernie - Tues & Wed; Pr Paul - Wed & Thurs; TO APPROVE THE CALL To contact them, call the church office COMMITTEE (630-552-8263), or send an e-mail to [email protected].

PLEASE PLAN In case of an emergency, please call TO ATTEND THIS (secretary) Ann Hagemann @ 630-300-8574, and she will contact BOTH pastors directly IMPORTANT MEETING

COUNCIL UPDATE Church Council Officers

for 2016 are: New members elected:  President - Bob Pilmer  Vice-President - Steve Benoit  Steve Benoit (3-yr)  Secretary - Theresa Jensen  Karen DeBolt (3-yr)  Treasurer - Nan Grommes  Bob Pilmer (3-yr)  Financial Secretary - Ruth Ann Hoehn

The Plano Ministerial Association invites COMMUNION CLASSES ….. During Lent we will have First Communion Class for any you to worship together during Lent for an youth in 5th grade or above who have not yet evening of scripture and song. The attended a First Communion Class. Classes Community Lenten and Easter Concert is will begin on March 6th. Letters have been sent scheduled for Sunday, March 13th at 7:00 to ‘known’ eligible students. If you are PM at The First Baptist Church of Plano. interested, and do not get a letter, please Each church is invited to present a musical contact the church office. First Communion selection. Join us for this special worship & will be received by these students at the th fellowship. Maundy Thursday service on March 24 . The Anchor Page 3

Recipe Corner Lenten Grace Before Instructions: Evening Meal Mix cake mix as directed. Turtle Cake Pour 1/2 of mixture in a 9x13 Loving Father, during this (an Imogene Bohrer recipe) pan. sacred season of penance we

Ingredients: Bake 15 minutes. thank you for your many 1 German chocolate Cake mix Put chips, nuts, and carmel on gifts, especially for our trials 1 12-oz pkg chocolate chips top. and sufferings. The Cross of 1 cup chopped nuts Pour on remaining cake mix and your Son reveals the depth of 12 oz carmel topping bake for 30 to 35 minutes. your love for us. As we come together to share this meal, 1 pkg. Vanilla or Butterscotch When cake is cool, mix pudding, bless us with that love. Purify instant pudding sugar and milk. the grace we pray so that we 1 Add Cool whip. /3 c. powdered sugar may see how everything is a Ice the cake. ½ c. milk grace. We ask this through 12 oz. Cool Whip Christ our Lord. Amen.

MARCH LIBRARY NEWS (submitted by Diane Schlesinger)

“Come Rain or Come Shine”, Jan Karon’s latest novel in the Mitford series, has been donated by the FLC Book Club in memory of Peggy Fields. Peggy was a member of our book club. During her last months, we held meetings at her home. We miss her, but are happy she is now with the Lord.

There are many books in our library to enrich your Lenten walk. “The Final Week of Jesus” by Max Lucado was donated by Pastor Booher. It is beautifully written and illustrated.

Please note also the many Easter books for children that we have.

Join us on our Lenten Journey with Jesus to the Cross and His Resurrection!

Every Wednesday during Lent, you are invited join us at 7:00 PM for worship. Come early at 6:00 PM and enjoy a delicious soup supper. Set your clocks ahead - SOUP SUPPERS: The youth Saturday evening - are again be hosting soup suppers March 12th!! this Lenten season. Suppers will Daylight Savings be on Wednesday evenings at Time 6:00 PM, followed by worship begins Sunday, service at 7:00 PM. Please support the youth by th attending, and donating if possible. A sign-up March 13 !!!! sheet has been posted in the back of the church. Page 4 Volume 29, Issue 3

Ruth Ann’s Ramblings …(contributed by Ruth Ann Hoehn)

In the last year the congregation has sung 93 different hymns from our hymnals. This number doesn’t include those sung on Christmas Eve, Easter, or songs that we sing during the contemporary services. Some of the hymns have been sung 2 or 3 times in the last year. From my pew on Sunday morning, it sounds like most of these are well known by the congregation. Congratulations - that’s a pretty impressive number of hymns to be familiar to so many people. If you would like to suggest one of your favorite hymns from one of the hymnals, feel free to let me know (a written note given to me or the secretary is helpful). Please keep in mind that the choice of hymns is usually made from the recommendations on the ELCA website, “Sundays and Seasons.” The hymn recommendations are based on the church year calendar and scripture reading for each Sunday.

The Old Rugged Cross George Bennard (February 4, 1873 – October 10, 1958) was an American hymn composer and preacher. He is best known for composing the famous hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" in 1912.

Bennard was born in the coal-mining town of Youngstown, Ohio. When he was still a child, the family to Iowa. After his conversion during a Salvation Army meeting, he and his wife became brigade leaders. They later left that organization for the Methodist Church. As a Methodist evangelist, Bennard wrote the first verse of "The Old Rugged Cross" in the fall of 1912 as a response to ridicule that he had received at a revival meeting. Bennard traveled with Ed E. Mieras from Chicago to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin where they held evangelistic meetings at the Friends Church from December 29, 1912 to January 12, 1913. During the meetings Rev. George Bennard finished "The Old Rugged Cross." On the last night of the meeting Bennard and Mieras performed it as a duet before a full house. Charles H. Gabriel, a well-known gospel-song composer helped Bennard with the harmonies. The completed version was then performed on June 7, 1913, by a choir of five, accompanied by a guitar at the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon, Michigan. Published in 1915, the song became popular during evangelistic campaigns.

"The Old Rugged Cross" has been a country gospel favorite ever since it became the title song of 's 1952 gospel album. It has been performed by many others, including , , , , and June Carter, , , , , , , , , and George Beverly Shea.

Bennard retired to Reed City, Michigan, where the local Chamber of Commerce constructed a cross near his home. The historical museum in Reed City contains a room dedicated to his life, music and ministry.

A memorial was created in Youngstown at Lake Park Cemetery. A plaque commemorating the first performance of the song stands in front of the Friend's Church in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Bennard is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California. The Anchor Page 5

Council Highlights – February 9, 2016 (see complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary)

· Pastor’s Report – Pr. Ernie reviewed the report structure he & Pr. Paul will be using; Pr. Ernie will be on vacation 2 weeks in February; CRE event to be held on March 12 ; will be looking into updating our Constitution ; · Treasurer Report – the 5-weekend January increased our income for the month · Youth Director Report – report presented; · Worship and Music Report – report available; · Property – did not meet; window sills by altar need cleaning; Pastor’s office will be cleaned, painted and will get new carpeting and furniture; there are issues with leaks in upper apartment at rental house ; · Stewardship, Social Concerns, Outreach, Long Range Planning Report – no meeting; · Education/Youth Report – met; report available · Executive – no meeting; · Old Business – Ruth Ann Hoehn & Tom & Bella Mahoney will be attending Lutherdale Meeting; · New Business – Committee Assignments made; Monthly devotion & Coffee Hours responsibilities assigned; need photos of new members; Planning Retreat set for April 17th - Pr. Rex & Pr. Paul will plan & organize; Property issues: need additional hours authorized for cleaning parsonage; purchase small amount of furniture for Pastors’ use during the summer; Pr. Ernie will review/destroy unneeded documents in Pastor’s office; Tri County is not addressing rental property issues; Call Committee news: Special Congregational Meeting set for March 13th at 9:30 AM to approve the 6-member call committee; first notice on Feb 28th; members chosen are: Jennifer Brown, Randy Jensen, Wally Hamlin, Renee Mahoney, Ryan Phillips & Diane Schlesinger for a term of 1-2 years; upcoming congregational survey to be taken; Youth Director contract dates are changed to be June 1 – May 31; Contact (secretary) Ann Hagemann if need to get a message to Pastors;

Next meeting: Tuesday, Mar 8th, 2016 at 7:00 PM;

Help, please - I am attempting to ‘clean up’ the Prayer List. If you have placed someone, or know of someone, on this list who can be removed, please contact the church office to let me know. Some names have been on for a long time, and I no longer know if ‘special’ prayers are necessary for their current situation. Thank you for your cooperation! (Ann) PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM PRAYER LIST: Marty Lincoln, Carole Ardelean, 1. Jane Hyte - 630-552-7095 Rose Tullock, Renee Lee, 2. Virginia Phelps - 630-552-3434 Harper Family, Leslie, 3. Diane Schlesinger 630-552-7533 Josie Hanlon, Mary Olson, Amy, Scott Littlejohn, Sandra Zonzo, 4. Bev Vilmin 630-552-3550 Delores Hartman, Sherry Anderson, David, 5. Theresa Bagg 815-786-5069 * Heather D., Sue Hyte, Alice Crawford, 6. Erin Gillman - 630-715-0843 * Linda Landis, Don Sampson, Mary Kincannon, 7. Staci Smith - 630-999-4117 * Melinda Swanson, Joyce Schmitt, Melody Black, 8. Karen DeBolt - 630-546-7451 * Tom Wheeler, Shirley Tucek & family, Bev Vilmin, Ann Hagemann (member), Aaron Weeks, 9. Kathy Benoit - 630-816-3366 * Nonnie Booher, Jane Hyte, and Karen DeBolt; 10. Brenda Albright - 630-277-6314 *

* Remember your own special needs as well. Those with a use texting capabilities. Page 6 Volume 29, Issue 3

BOOK CLUB NEWS Holy Week /

The Book Club will Easter Services Schedule meet on Wed., March 2nd, 2016 at 9:15 AM. The book for discussion is “The House Girl” by Tara Conklin.

Books for future discussion are: Palm Sunday (3/20) 8:15 AM “Go Set a Watchman” (April) 10:45 AM by Harper Lee Maundy Thursday (3/24) 7:00 PM & First Communion “The Immortal Life of Good Friday (3/25) 1:00 PM Henrietta Lacks” (May) Good Friday - Tenebrae Service by Rebecca Skloot. 7:00 PM

Please join us!

The next meeting of the Women’s Bible Study Group will be Thurs., Mar. 17th at 1:00 PM here Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 AM at the church. We are continuing our study Easter Breakfast of the book “Making Sense of the Christian “Eggstravaganza” ~8:00 AM Faith.” Join us for study, refreshments and Easter Egg Hunt ~8:45 AM fellowship. Please remember - Even if you Easter Worship Service 10:00 AM haven’t been with us for the past few meet- ings - please join us!! Everyone is welcome!

Remember to volunteer to cook, serve and cleanup evening Newsletter Offering Report

dinner for PADS on st OFFERINGS RECEIVED nd the 1 Wednesday of the month at the THROUGH February 22

Methodist Church. Questions? 1/24 $ 2,778.00 Received $ 21,386.59

Contact Diane Schlesinger 1/31 $ 1,781.78 Need $ 24,906.96 2/7 $ 2,671.76 Over $ (3,520.37)

2/10 (Ash Wed.) $ 530.53 The next Golden Harvesters potluck 2/14 $ 2,163.98 1/01/2016 - 2/21/2016 meeting will be Mar. 11th at 5:30 pm CHECKING ACCOUNT 2/17 (Wed #2) $ 388.57 Beginning Bal. here at First Lutheran Church. Corned 2/24 $ 2,598.05 $4,932.23 beef & cabbage will be served. Please Income bring your own table service and a dish GENERAL FUND BUDGET $23,501.75 to pass. Beverages will be Need Per week $3,113.37 Expenses served by the 4-H Little (Annual Budget divided by 52 weeks) $25,740.61 Rockets. For a ride, or more Ending Balance $ 2,693.37 info, please contact Jane at YTD YOUTH DIRECTOR 630-552-1685. DONATIONS: $250.00 The Anchor Page 7 March 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 9:15 AM - Book Club 3 4 5 9:00 AM - Quilting /

Crocheting / Knitting 6:00 PM - Soup Supper 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:15 PM - Bells 6:30 PM- Stewardship 7:00 PM - Lenten 6:30 PM - Worship & Music Worship 7:00 PM - Property 7:45 PM - Sr. Choir

6 Food Pantry 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Collection 9:00 AM - Quilting / Congregational 8:15 AM - LBW Crocheting / Knitting 6:00 PM - Soup Supper Resourcing Event @ Worship 6:00 PM - Confirmation Kishwaukee College 9:15 - Coffee Fellowship 5:30 PM - Golden Class 9:30 AM - Sun. School 7:00 PM - LMM Harvesters 2:00 PM - Member Event 10:45 AM - LBW 6:15 PM - Bells 6:15 PM - Social Concerns 7:00 PM - Lenten in Fellowship Hall Worship 12:00 PM - First 7:00 PM - Church Council Worship 7:45 PM - Sr. Choir ** SET CLOCKS Communion Class AHEAD 1 HOUR

13 Daylight Savings 14 15 16 17 18 19 Time Begins 9:00 AM - Quilting / 8:15 AM - WOV Worship Crocheting / Knitting 6:00 PM - Soup Supper 1:00 PM - Women’s Bible 9:15 - Coffee Fellowship 6:00 PM - Confirmation Study 9:30 - Sunday School

- CONGREGATIONAL Class

MEETING 6:15 PM - Bells 7:00 PM - Education / 10:45 - WOV Worship 7:00 PM - Lenten Youth 12:00 PM - First Worship 7:30 PM - Outreach Communion Class 7:45 PM - Sr. Choir

20 Anchor Deadline 21 22 23 24 25 26 PALM SUNDAY - 9:00 AM - Quilting / MAUNDY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY Procession Crocheting / Knitting 8:15 AM - LBW 10:00 AM - Easter Worship 6:00 PM - Confirmation 1:00 PM - Worship Breakfast Prep 9:15 - Coffee Fellowship Class

9:30 AM - Sun. School 6:45 PM - Bells ?? 7:00 PM - Worship - 7:00 PM - Tenebrae 10:45 AM - LBW 7:15 PM - Sr. Choir ?? First Communion Service Worship 12:00 PM - First Communion Class

27 EASTER 28 29 30 31 7:00 AM - Easter Office Closed 9:00 AM - Quilting / Sunrise Worship Crocheting / Knitting 8:00 AM - Easter Breakfast 6:00 PM - Confirmation 8:45 AM - Easter Egg Class Hunt 6:45PM - Bells 10:00 AM - Easter 7:15 PM - Sr. Choir Worship Service Page 8 Volume 29, Issue 3

March 2016 Worship Volunteers The Anchor Page 9

MARCH BIRTHDAYS The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up 1– Grayson Colbert the possibilities of direction and understanding. Pray- Ellen Maaske er is not just for pastors. All of God’s people are invit- 2- Emily Wennmacher ed to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the Marcus Ramirez following members of the First Lutheran family in 3- Jeremy Johnson your daily prayers.

6- Jonathan Jensen

Desmond Nunez

Michele O’Hara 9- Jennifer Brown Eric Hatcher 10– Ryan Englehart 11-Briante Bagg Taylor Beal MARCH 12-Ryan Tyler 14– Paige Phillips 1 - Conrad, Laura, Ryan & Abigail Smith 15-Joyce Johnson 2 - Staci, Stephanie, Rachel & Clarissa Smith 16-Forest Jones 3 - Joseph Somma 17–Gaige Feitl 4 - Jim Stevens Tim Hubbartt 5 - Jesse & Linda Stonecipher Becky Klatt 6 - Kathy Stuttle 18-Erin Gillman 7 - Steven, Jennifer, Nicholas, Gregory, Nancy Martin Rachael, & Abigail Superczynski Nicholas Superczynski 8 - Jason & Melinda Swanson, Jacob & Justin 23-Mike Pease Burchianti 25-Katherine Howell 9 - Burdell Thomas 27-Laura Nicoletti 10 - Steve, Jahni, Mya, Porter & Olivia Thrall 29-Jim Ruzicka 11 - Kevin, Lisa, Mitch, Erik & Shannon Tierney 31-Carole Wehrs 12 - Brian Torkelson Kurt Schobert 13 - Dale & Karen Torkelson 14 - Timothy, Carrie & Kiley Torkelson 15 - Jillian, Meko & Tegan Torres 16 - Shirley Tucek 17 - Adrianne Tullock & Yolanda, Jazmin, & Danielle 18 - Jason, Melissa, Gianna & Coleson Turner 19 - Steve & Jayne Turner

20 - Troy Turner 21 - Stephen Tweedt 22 - Jonathan Tweedt 23 - Tim, Kathy & Ryan Tyler 24 - Bev Vilmin MARCH ANNIVERSARIES 25 - Weston, Dawn, & Nicholas Vilmin 3- Darin & Cherrie Severson 26 - Randall, Sandra, & Sarah Walker 8- Bill & Jamie Wetzel 27 - Julie Warner 9- Bruce & Kris Magnotti 28 - Aaron Weeks 15- Dean & Denise Krause (30 years) 29 - Anthony, Emily, Ashlyn, Piper & Beau 26- Chuck & Sandy Johnson Weeks 27- Franklin & Susan Read 30 - Larry Weeks Tim & Diane Kupp 31 - Jim & Carole Wehrs

28- Don & Brenda Albright

PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY DATE, AND WE WILL UPDATE OUR RECORDS. THANK YOU.

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From the Youth & Family Ministry Director: March is a busy and exciting month for our Congregation as we look forward to rejoicing and celebrat- ing the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is a very special time to reflect and give thanks for the sacri- fice Jesus made for each of us.

Our youth will continue to be very involved with soup suppers, Palm Sunday Procession, and Easter Breakfast. In addition, some of our students will be going through First Communion classes. I know our youth really enjoy hearing words of encouragement throughout the year. I hear so many great things be- ing said about our youth and know it would mean so much for them to be able hear these kind words as well. I am so proud to see each of them step into new roles and reach out to help as they grow in faith and come to build a deeper relationship with God.

Soup Suppers will continue on March 2, 9, and 16 from 6-7 p.m. I am so proud of our youth who have gra- ciously been serving throughout this time. I truly thank everyone who has either donated food or helped serve time to make these suppers a success and an enjoyable time of fellowship for all. We can still use food donations throughout March. There is a sign up poster in the sanctuary for those who can donate soup, bread or a dessert.

Thank you so much to those who were able to come out and help pack meals for Feed My Starving Chil- dren on Febraury 25. This is a very meaningful experience for me, and I hope it is for many others as well. You can check out some of the photos from that evening on First Lutheran’s Facebook page

Our youth will be preparing casseroles for Easter Breakfast on Saturday, March 26 beginning at 10 a.m. We definitely welcome all youth who are able to join us on this day. We will also be serving breakfast the following morning, Easter Sunday. Youth who are able to help serve, please arrive around 7 a.m. We are asking for food donations for this breakfast. Please see the sign up poster in the sanctuary to sign up for what you are able to send in. Please have all donations at First Lutheran by Thursday, March 24. Thank you so much to all who are able to donate food or volunteer time to prepare and serve Easter Breakfast.

Upcoming Events:  Mar. 2, 9, 16 ~ Soup Suppers 6-7 p.m. Youth to help serve from approximately 5:30-7.  Mar. 6, 13 & 20 ~ First Communion Classes  March 20 ~ Palm Sunday Procession  March 24 ~ First Communion  March 26 ~ Beginning at 10 a.m. youth will be preparing Easter Breakfast  March 27 ~ Youth to serve Easter Breakfast. Easter Egg Hunt .  April 23 - 10 a.m. Confirmation Rehearsal and Reception  April 24 - 10:45 a.m. Confirmation

John 11:25-26 (GNT)

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die; 26 and those who live and believe in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

Rejoicing with you! ~ Renee The Anchor Page 11

High School Grant for Seniors Sunday School Snippets High School seniors and their parents are encouraged to watch this page and the Sunday

bulletin for more information about the high school scholarship for 2016 seniors.

Fun Bowl on March 6 Everyone is invited for an afternoon of fun and entertainment at Plano Hometown Lanes th Easter Sunday at First Lutheran— on Sunday, March 6 from 2-4 PM. $7 dona- Kid Friendly! tion per person (ball and shoes are included) Come join us for all of the kid-friendly for two games of “Fun & Crazy Bowling.” Col- festivities at First Lutheran on Easter ored pins and prizes are added incentives. Snday, March 27th: You may bring your own bowling ball. Join our Methodist and Baptist friends for an after-  7:00 AM – Sunrise Easter Service with noon of family fun! children’s sermon  8:00 AM – Easter Breakfast prepared and

served by our middle and high school Donations Accepted for youth. After breakfast, children can help Easter Egg Hunt decorate the Easter cross with beautiful Sunday School staff will be busy stuffing flowers plastic eggs for the Easter Sunday egg hunt.  Approx. 8:45 AM – Easter Egg Hunt in the basement education area. All children Donations of individually wrapped small candy th (kisses, tootsie rolls, peanut butter cups, etc.) through 8 grade are invited. The Easter will be happily accepted. Hard candy is not bunny usually hops in to take pictures with recommended, because some of the the children and their families. Bring your children are too small to enjoy these. camera! There is NO Sunday School on Thanks!!  Easter  10:00 AM – Church Service with communion and children’s sermon

Secret Pals are Sneaky… Our adult secret pals have been SHINING Mark Your Calendar - during the recent holidays! Christmas Important Dates: greetings and Valentine hearts were  Sunday, March 20 – Palm Sunday everywhere in the Sunday School classrooms. Procession – both services The home mailboxes of Sunday School  Sunday. March 27 – Easter Sunday students have been stuffed full of joy and  Children decorate Easter cross after love! Students are even beginning to send Sunrise Service and are invited to Easter thank you notes in return. We hope everyone Egg Hunt at approximately 8:45 a.m. is enjoying this fun event! There is no Sunday School this day.  Sunday, April 24 – Confirmation Sunday  Sunday, May 15 – Awards Sunday – Secret Pals Revealed Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage First Lutheran Church Paid Plano, Illinois Permit #3 PLANO, IL 200 N Center Street Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 630-552-8263 Fax: 630-552-7198 Email: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net Return Service Requested

"First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in Outreach"

Statement of Purpose

Because God loves the world, we live and work together to: *Grow As Disciples *Nurture other Disciples *and Make New Disciples for the Kingdom of God!

We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com And on Facebook: https:// WORSHIP TIMES Interim Pastors: www.facebook.comFirstLutheran - Rev. Ernie Rex ChurchOfPlanoIl & Sunday: 8:15 AM - Rev. Paul Carlson Hit the LIKE button! 10:45 AM e-mail: Coffee Fellowship: 9:15 AM [email protected] Sunday School: 9:30 AM Office Hours - Pr Ernie - Tues & Wed Communion offered at both Pr Paul - Wed & Thurs services. A nursery ‘area’ is available. Secretary: Ann Hagemann Youth & Family Ministry E-mail: churchsecretary1@ Deadline for the April Director: Renee Mahoney sbcglobal.net Anchor: Sunday, Mar 20th! E-mail: firstluthyouth@ OFFICE HOURS Be ready to submit gmail.com articles by this date! Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm