The Messenger First Evangelical Lutheran Church Ellicott City, Maryland July 2017

Our next visit to the Women and Children’s Shelter will be on July 22. We carpool from the church at 4:30 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. meal. Volunteers can sign-up on the poster in the back of the narthex. For more information on the shelter, go to https://christinnerharbor.org/social-ministry/shelter/

or contact Gail Tabeling at 410-531-3938

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Summer Musical Registration—page 9 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Lutheran Night at Camden Yards—page 11

God’s work. Our hands. First Lutheran Fact Sheet—page 12 www.FirstLutheranEC. org STAFF [email protected] Senior Pastor Rev. Michael K. Louia 410-465-2977 x1 [email protected] Pastor Rev. Gigie Sijera-Grant 410-465-2977 x2 [email protected] Director of Music Ministry Dr. Wayne L. Wold 410-465-2977 x4 [email protected] Asst. Director of Music Laurel Wacyk 410-465-2977 x4 [email protected] Director of Children & Youth Lauren Gray 410-465-2977 x3 [email protected] Director of Preschool Jenny James 410-465-5977 [email protected] Administrative Assistant Phyllis Lott 410-465-2977 x5 [email protected] Secretary vacant 410-465-2977 x7

ORGANIZED FOR MISSION *CURRENT COUNCIL MEMBER President *Linda Kay 410-750-9372 [email protected] Worship Ministry *Jim Andersen 410-531-6135 [email protected] *Tom Brzezinski 410-442-5675 [email protected] Worship & Music (Altar Guild) Kim Kearns 410-750-8988 [email protected]

Learning Ministry *Bill Harkins (vice-president) 410-781-4658 [email protected] *Bill Moser 410-884-4414 [email protected] Women of the ELCA Sue Davis 410-418-4535 [email protected] Men’s Prayer Group Jay Zumbrun 443-745-0737 [email protected] Children’s & Youth Ministry Lauren Gray 410-465-2977 [email protected]

Outreach Ministry *Lynn Anderson 443-562-9690 [email protected] *Debbie Newell 410-489-5833 [email protected] *Sally Seen (preschool liaison) 410-465-9160 [email protected] Social Ministry Terry Kay 410-750-9372 [email protected] Meal Train Kim Bunch 410-465-8186 [email protected] Prayer Shawls Ginny Fan 410-750-7237 [email protected] Baby Blankets Jenne Burnham 410-465-2319 Sewing Circle (Quilts) Mary Sullins 410-465-6723

Support Ministry *Colleen Fowler 410-750-2453 [email protected] *Genny Hardesty 410-336-2426 [email protected]

Fellowship *Colleen Fowler 410-750-2453 [email protected] Personnel *Genny Hardesty 410-336-2426 [email protected] Stephen Ministry Pastor Grant 410-465-2977 [email protected] Stewardship George Conklin 410-750-7208 [email protected]

Administrative Ministry *Diane Schwarzman 410-480-9711 [email protected] *Robert Sanders 410-964-5181 [email protected] *Susan Garde (secretary) 410-549-1757 [email protected] *Michelle Miles (treasurer) 410-461-6853 [email protected] *Wade Wray (financial secretary) [email protected] Property Rich Funke 410-992-8015 [email protected] Finance Nick Myers 410-465-0793 [email protected] Endowment Frank Palulis [email protected] Memorial Gifts Gail Hikel 410-461-6296 [email protected]

PASTOR MICHAEL LOUIA [email protected]

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. (Acts 2:1-4, NRSV)

I thought it helpful for us as a faith community to focus once again on the Pentecost story from the book of Acts, es- pecially as we continue living within the season of Pentecost (which will last, except when interrupted by a few festi- vals, until November 19, 2017). What a gift that, similar to Christmas and Easter, Pentecost is more than a single-day festival in God’s community gathered as the church! And, again, similar to Christmas and Easter, we’re “going against the grain” as God’s people living in a world where, given the rapid rate of innovation and change, today’s momentary “latest and greatest” craze will soon be a cloudy, almost forgotten memory (anyone still playing Pokemon Go?)

Unlike Pokemon Go, widget spinners or any of the other latest and greatest secular gadgets that continue to capture our attention for a brief moment, God’s work in God’s community on Pentecost and the ensuing years tells us and the world that God’s Holy Spirit isn’t finished with God’s people yet. Instead, God’s Holy Spirit continues to fill the entire house with that rush of wind that blows us into the mission field as God’s hands and feet in the world.

We see God’s spirit at work in us every day:

At synod assembly, where the work of our synod is reviewed, endorsed and supported for the coming year. (see page 8 for additional information on this year’s synod assembly) At preschool camps where the youngest of God’s children experience the wonder of God’s creation both inside and outside the building. At Vacation School where young and old stand up and sing and dance praises to our God who helps to make many of God’s people unsung heroes in God’s kingdom. At small group discussions of faith and life and the intersections of both. At concerts where we’re reminded that, quite frankly, God’s church is in great hands RIGHT NOW as middle school and high school youth spread the good news of God’s never-failing love for God’s people. At soup kitchens, on mission trips and in hospital corridors where God’s people reach out in loving care to the neighbor with whom God has called us to be in relationship.

God’s Holy Spirit will surely be busy this Pentecost season! I look forward to seeing where we might be led to engage with our neighbor, to love the unlovable, and to speak in languages that everyone can understand as we are given ability!

See you Sunday!

Pastor Mike

1 PASTOR GIGIE SIJERA-GRANT [email protected]

Europe is, deservedly, receiving most of the attention as we mark the beginning of the in Saxony. But with remarkable speed, those teachings spread to other countries in Europe. How did that occur?

the ELCA.

In , two brothers, Olavus and , spearheaded the Reformation. Both had returned to Sweden around the same time King Gustav I Vasa was creating an independent nation. He made Olavus pastor of the city church in , where he translated the into Swedish, created a , pub-

In Denmark, too, the Reformation came early. As in Sweden, it was led by a young man who had studied under Luther in —. The ruler at the time, Frederick I, was for- mally opposed to Reformation ideas, but he protected Tausen and tolerated Lutheran writings. Statue of Olaus and The next king, Christian III, stripped the Roman Catholic Church of its wealth, and

Norway was, at the time, ruled by Denmark, and initially the spread of the Reformation there was slower. Christian III tried to encourage its growth there, but at first there wasn’t much popular support; it was more of a top-down refor- mation. Nevertheless, pastors such as Jorgen Eriksson, who would become of Stavanger, preached Lutheran teachings, and the

Mikael Agricola was yet another student of Luther, and it was he who led the Reformation in Fin- land. Lutheran bishop of (and thus of ), Martinus Skytte, left most Roman Catholic orders in place. Agricola’s ministry as the next bishop, though, mirrored much of Luther’s: he translated a prayer book in Finnish, cre- ated a vernacular order of communion, and

ormation took hold. Two visionary people must receive much of the credit. Jan Hus lived about a century before Luther and ministered in neighboring Slovak Christians, as they did Martin Luther himself. So the way was prepared for the Reformation from Wittenberg. And in the early seven- teenth century, another graduate of the University of Wittenberg, Jirˇ¯ı (or Juraj) hymns and collecting them into a hymnal called Cithara Sanctorum (“Lyre of the Saints”).

Lutherans from these lands and many others came to America, establishing first separate enclaves, but gradually merging with other Lutherans into church bodies, including our current Evangelical Lutheran Church in America .

2 Dr. Wayne L. Wold, Director of Music Children and Youth Ministries Director [email protected] Lauren Gray, [email protected]

Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a Wash & Worship- THANK YOU!- A great big thanks to all shout of joy! (ELW 674) who donated funds to the youth car wash on June 11th! We raised over $1,000, which will be going towards our Here at First Lutheran Church we place high importance upcoming mission trips! on the music we employ in the worship service, and we place high expectations on worshipers; whenever the opportunity arises to use music we use it! Thanks to all Kasie Baker, a 3rd year Affirmation of student, is of you who participate so enthusiastically singing collecting items for her AOB Ministry Project. She is in hymns, psalms, and liturgical music and listening atten- need of preemie boy and girl clothing for the GBMC NICU. tively to choir anthems, solos, and instrumental pieces. Clothing may be used or new: needs for onesie’s and Music that is exciting and comforting, proclamatory and sleepers preferably with snaps due to the EKG wires and reflective, familiar and challenging continues through- IV’s that are connected to the infants. Kasie will have a out the summer with guest and member musicians and, donation box in the Narthex starting July 2nd and will con- most importantly, YOU! Plan to join us every Sunday tinue to collect until September 10th. Any questions, and employ your talents and tongues in praise and proc- please contact Kasie Baker at 410-465-2014 or lamation! [email protected].

Thanks to all who attended the June 11 concert by the Youth Choir from Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church in UPCOMING DATES: Richardson, Texas. And thanks especially to the WELCA folks who prepared a fine meal for the singers and chap- July 17th- Youth Committee meeting at 7pm erones and to those who generously provided bed and in the Parlor breakfast for our guests. July 23-29- Youth Mission Trip- New Bern, NC

This summer we are happy to be offering once again Kids’ Summer Musical Camp. Children grades 2-8 are YOUTH MISSION TRIP welcome to come each day August 14-18 from 9:00 a.m. July 23-29 -1:00 p.m. to prepare a musical which will be presented on Sunday, August 20, between the services. Adult help- ers are needed, too. Please contact Laurel Wacyk at lau- [email protected] for more information. You can find the registration and volunteer forms in this issue of the Messenger and on the church website.

Keep in mind the Reformation 500 Hymn Festival, which Sixteen middle and high school youth and four adults will will be led by our own musicians, on Sunday, October 1, be heading to New Bern, NC for a week of hard labor and at 4 p.m. and our Organ 20th Anniversary Recital on community work. They will be headed to a Work Camp Sunday, November 5, with Yale University Organist where they will be fixing up houses in the neighborhood Martin Jean. Donations are still needed to help cover by painting, building, cleaning, etc. the cost of this concert; please consider helping make this concert a reality. They will also be partaking in fellowship and worship with other youth from around our nation. Please pray for our Keep singing! Wayne youth and adults as they spend the week helping others and spreading the love of God.

Blessings! Lauren Gray

3 FROM THE CONGREGATION COUNCIL Linda Kay, President, [email protected]

The congregation council held its regular monthly meeting on June 21st. In addition to hearing reports from various congregation ministry teams, other business included:

The election of Diane Schwarzman as our next Council President. Bill Harkins as VP, Michelle Miles for treas- urer and Susan Garde as secretary. Many thanks to Linda Kay who served this past year as Council President.

Approval for the hiring of Renu Kalu as part time Director of Communications.

Approval to replace pew cushions with funding coming from Memorial Gifts.

Approval of funding up to $3,000 to replace Chatham property’s gas forced air furnace.

Approval of funding contingency of up to $30,000 for replacement heating systems controls in the Education building. *Note: pending imminent receipt of a costed proposal.

Plans for FELC to participate in an ecumenical worship service July 30 at St. Paul’s Ellicott City, in remem- brance of the one year EC flood anniversary.

LEADing IS Listening

Listening to the Neighborhood is underway! One of the important aspects of the Living Everyday As Disciples (LEAD) process is listening. Listening carefully and non-judgmentally helps us better understand others’ positions and perspectives. The LEAD listening team held focus-group meetings with many of our congregation’s ministry groups. These sessions underscored that our congregation is passionate about helping others, particularly when the effort is well organized and addresses a defined need. We have now begun meeting with neighborhood leaders to listen to what they perceive to be the needs of the community.

We started with three county-wide agencies: Community Action Council of Howard County– a non-profit organization Department of Community Resources & Services – Howard County Government agency Office on Aging & Independence– Howard County Government agency

We also selected several schools with unique needs and will begin talking with them over the summer. These meetings will help clarify areas where the resources and passions of FLC members might be applied to meet specific neighborhood needs. In the meantime, please keep the LEAD process in your prayers – and keep LEADing and Lis- tening! Pastor Mike Pastor Gigie Joanna Casto George Conklin Cathy Rice Jay Zumbrun

4 UPDATE ON THE ALWAYS BEING MADE NEW CAMPAIGN!

Thank you for your participation in this quarter’s emphasis for the Always Being Made New campaign. From April through June, your offerings have been dedicated to our synod’s leadership ministries. Our congregational goal was $1,000, of which we have collected $2,176 as of June 11th.

Beginning in July and running through September, we’ll be collecting offerings towards Hunger ministries, specifically ELCA World Hunger. Our goal for the quarter is $8,000 (which equates to roughly $5.00 per bap- tized member of the congregation). We collected nearly $1,000 in our recent, pre-assembly Noisy Offering to support hunger ministries in our synod through ELCA World Hunger. Surely we can meet and even exceed that $8,000 goal this year.

As a reminder, you can make your offering: either with your regular offering, using either the special envelope included in your envelope packet or the Always Being Made New envelopes found in the pew racks, or through our on-line giving platform.

To use this service, you can access the give option off our website, use the give option on our app (for mo- bile devices) or simply text “firstlutheranec” to 77977. You’ll receive a link to our giving app and can make your designated offering by selecting the ELCA Campaign option.*

Your participation, in whatever way you feel called to participate, is appreciated!

*When you send 'firstlutheranec' to 77977 you will receive a one-time reply containing a link to give to First Lutheran (1msg/request). Please be aware that Msg & Data rates may apply. For full Terms & Conditions please visit https:// pushpay.com/terms. For the Privacy Policy please visit https://pushpay.com/privacy. For help reply HELP or STOP to cancel.

What is a Congregational Connector???

The Congregational Connector volunteers to serve as a liaison between the congregation and the Synod in matters related to communications. FELC’s connector, Diane Schwarzman’s responsibilities include subscribing to the DE/MD Synod E-Letter and reading it on Tuesday of each week. If there are any relevant synodical and community events in the E-Letter, she submits the information to our office staff for inclusion in our parish notices, the Messenger, posting fliers on the bulletin boards, or forwarding to a ministry team leader. Likewise, she submits information to the Synod's staff about our congregational events that may be of interest to other congregations for inclusion in the DE/MD E-Letter. Some of our activities included in the past included Divorce Care, Grief Healing, Stephen Ministry Workshops, Faith in Films Series and music concerts.

Status of the Synod's Goal??? Although the goal was set in 2015, not all congregations have designated a volunteer Congregational Connect- or. However, at this years Synod Assembly, 20 new Connector names were added to the list and we're getting closer to the goal.

Can you sign up to receive the weekly DE/MD Synod E-Letter??? Yes, just go to the internet link http://eepurl.com/1PHPP to enter your name and email address to sign up for the free weekly email.

5 WOMEN OF FIRST LUTHERAN Diane Schwarzman, president

We would like to thank everyone who donated flip flops. Last year we collected 126 pairs and set a goal of 150 pairs for this year. With your generosity, 183 pairs will be delivered to Grass Roots in Columbia. Grass Roots provides immedi- ate assistance to individuals experiencing a personal, mental health, family or shelter crisis.

We were busy on June 11 preparing and serving dinner for 37 visitors including 30 youth choir members, a director, an accompanist and 5 chaperons from the Canyon Creek Pres- byterian Church in Texas on their 2017 Washington, D.C. Revelation Youth Choir Tour. Dinner included youth favor- ites of sloppy joe sandwiches, mac & cheese, vegetable tray and cake desserts.

It was an exciting month for WELCA putting their discipleship into action by feeding the hungry and provid- ing shoes for bare feet.

Twenty-seven women gathered for a June 5 Gathering Potluck Dinner where new officers were installed including Diane Schwarzman – President, Doris Anne Hauser, - Vice President, Barbara Ugiansky – Secretary and Gladys Taylor – Treasurer. Pastor Gigie spoke of her travels to Indonesia for the Asian Lutheran Inter- national Conference.

6 What happened on Friday June 9th? Sixteen ladies gathered for a FFF (Food Female Fun) evening at Leslie Layman’s home. And it was fun!!!!! We nibbled on some great desserts and appetizers, and sat around the fire pit and roasted marshmallows for smores. The evenings we spend togeth- er are always a lot of fun, and lots of times, you’ll meet someone you’ve only seen across the aisle at worship. All ladies are welcome! If you’ve never attended a FFF event, please join us in the fall when we gear up again. The date will be posted in the Messenger, and if you’d like to host, please give Susan Garde a call. (410-440-1330)

EMOTIONAL MELTDOWN TRIAGE: STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN

There are times when worshiping with a small child can be challenging for both the parent and the child. It is not de- velopmentally appropriate to expect a little one to sit for such a long time and for children with attention challenges, it is similarly a challenge. Sometimes sitting in the front pew is helpful so the child can better see the action. At other times, it may be necessary to leave the worship space. The wiggle room is a place to recuperate so that both parent and child can re-join the congregation family when calm again, not a place to segregate or reward for misbehavior.

First Lutheran member and family therapist Jan Ulrich offers these strategies to help parents endure when their child experiences an emotional meltdown.

GOAL MODEL / TEACH SELF REGULATION): Stay calm and breathe deeply yourself. NAME IT TO TAME IT. REFLECT THE CHILD’S FEELING: “You are really mad!” “You don’t want to sit anymore.”

“You are so mad. You are showing me how much you wanted to leave.” “I’m sorry you’re (state the emotion). When you calm down, shake hands like friends and we can talk about what hap- pened.” Use reflection. For example, if his arms are crossed: “Your arms are going like this (cross your arms). Your face looks like this (mirror his facial expression).” He will probably look at you, so take a deep breath. He might unconsciously take a deep breath with you. Then say: “You seem (state the emotion). You were wanting (state the desire).” “I like you no matter what you say, and you’re a good guy/girl. But we need to take a break and then talk about this.” Find a Way to stay Calm Near the Tantruming Child

Find a way to stay nearby the upset child and keep your cool: …stay within eyesight and direct your own attention to another activity until your child is calm. They will need you to role model how to calm down for them, so minimize your interaction until you’re both calm. If you can, try to role model calm activities by taking deep breaths, flipping through a magazine, or tidying up, for example.”

Talk about what happened. ABC’s Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence -What happened, What were your thoughts, where did you feel it, what did you feel, what did you do? What would happen if there were a re-wind button.

Cuddly toys, sensory toys, and fidgets are good distractors to help re-set the brain and ready him to re-join the big group.

7 8 9 Synod Assembly Synopsis …

On June 1-3, 2017, Linda Kay, Cathy Rice, Michelle Miles, Susan Garde, Diane Schwarzman, Emily Dwyer, Sarah Seen and Pastor Mike attended our synod assembly in Ocean City, MD. (Pastor Gigie was unable to attend as she was presid- ing at a funeral at that time.) It was an incredible time with God as, gathered with our brothers and sisters in Christ across our Delaware-Maryland synod, we worshipped, heard uplifting faith stories, received updates from a variety of our synod ministries, celebrated ordination anniversaries [including Pastor Gigie (15 years) and The Reverend Sue Beck (5 years), The Reverend Joe Lettrich and The Revered Robert Moore (50years)], gave thanks for rostered ministers who had died in the preceding year, explored a variety of faith-forming topics through assembly keynote speeches and workshops, participated in the installation of our new bishop staff, completed many “business items necessary for the successful operation of our synod and passed resolutions and memorials brought before the assembly for discussion, discernment and decision.

One of the major “business” items undertaken was ratifying the recommendations coming from our synod restructur- ing task force. Commissioned at last year’s synod assembly, this task force spent the majority of time between assem- blies discerning how we were being called to be synod together and how the bishop’s staff might be called to support God’s work across our synod territory. These were indeed faith-based recommendations which included:

closing out our synod’s current mission teams and chartering teams aligned with our synod’s vision categories of leadership, discipleship, connectedness and communication a reorganization of conferences clarifying changes to the role of conference deans looking into alternative space for the bishop’s office (once our current lease runs out)

Our assembly also passed two resolutions (these are addressed to our synod congregations) and one memorial (addressed to the ELCA churchwide office) encouraging congregations and the ELCA to engage in important work of justice in God’s kingdom. Specifically we passed:

A resolution on ecological justice which encourages congregations to: Practice energy conservation, purchasing energy efficient items, and investing in renewable energy Work with the Creation Care Team in providing education for individuals and our neighborhoods on local, national and international ecological justice issues Equip individuals to advocate for ecological justice issues with local, state and federal authorities Designate an annual ecological justice Sunday

A resolution on Welcoming the Neighbor: Migrants and Refugees which encourages congregations to: Seek out opportunities to build personal relationships with migrants and refugees Learn about the legal, social and policy context of migrants and refugees Come alongside and serve migrant and refugee neighbors Advocate in the public sphere for a more gracious, compassionate and just treatment of migrants and refugees in our country, in partnership with existing organizations, including Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services

A memorial to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly to begin a study process toward the preparation of a social statement on migrants and refugees.

Full copies of these resolutions and the memorial can be found at: http://www.demdsynod.org/synod-assembly- 2017.html

10 ON THE JULY CALENDAR

Blood pressure screening is taken on Men’s Bible Study & Fellowship Group the first Sunday of each month after the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services in the Friday, July 21 at 7:30 a.m. Fellowship Center.

Bob’s Evans Restaurant (off Route 100)

This is an informal group that discusses the bible, Lutheran Night prays together, shares stories and generally has a at Camden Yards good time while realizing that we are all chosen to do God’s work and spread his word.

rd We will gather as a synod at the ballpark on Friday, We meet on the 3 Friday of each month. For more July 21 at 7:05 p.m. to cheer for the Baltimore Ori- information contact Jay Zumbrun at 443-745-0737 or oles as they take on the Houston Astros . There will Pastor Mike at 410-465-2977. be fireworks following the game. Bring a friend, or bring a whole group from your congregation and community! Tickets are $20 each, and proceeds will benefit the Bishop's discretionary fund. To register, Women’s and Children Place please call Margie DeLong at 410-292-9089 before July 22, 2017 July 7 for payment instructions and information about how to receive your tickets. Come on out to The menu and sign-up sheet are the Yard for a great night of fellowship, fun, and on the bulletin board in the Narthex. baseball! Depart the church at 4:30 for a 6:00 p.m. meal. Questions, call Gail Tabeling at 410-531-3938.

SAVE THE DATE: Prayer Shawl Team

Monday, July 10, 2017 October 29, 2017

10: 00 a.m. in the parlor Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 29, 2017! Contact Ginny Fan for more information That’s the culminating day of our Reformation 500 410-750-7237 remembrance. That Sunday, in additional to our regular worship services at 8:00 and 10:30 AM, we’ll be holding a special recognition event after the 10:30 service (additional details coming in fu- Nursing Home Worship Service ture Messenger articles) AND we’ll be rejoicing as several of our fellow disciples who have completed Wednesday, July 12 their Affirmation of Baptism formation activities 10:30 a.m. departure will affirm their baptism (also known as confirma- We return by noon. tion) at the 10:30 service. You won’t want to miss this very special day in the life of God’s congrega- Volunteers are appreciated. tion here in Ellicott City. Meet at the church to carpool.

11 PARISH REGISTER

Marriage of : Jennifer Feldmann and John Crinion on June 9, 2017

Deaths of: Mary Louise Wells, May 27, 2017 Janet L. Danker, May 30, 2017

MEMORIAL GIFTS AND DEDICATIONS The following gifts were made to: As of 5/31/2017 the General Memorial Fund in memory of:

Doris Hall by: Wayne and Betty Bethards Sue and Willie Morrison Glenn and DeDe Severn Beverly and Howard Schoeberlein Ron and Nancy Galloway Irmgard Shifflet William and Elinor Wells Martha and Garland Foreman The Dorcas Circle W.C. and M.J. Hoffman The Rebecca Circle Eleanor and Herbert Grieb Anna Marie Houser Lorraine Peddicord Margarete Skroupa Betty and George Karahanoff The Residents of Millers Grant Assisted Living

Henry "Hank" Bien Thielemann by: John and Debbie Hardesty Glenn and DeDe Severn Wayne and Melanie Hoffman Betty Crandall Bruce and Loretta Stratman Joan Grim Ken and Bonnie Danker Frank Paluis Tom and Sandi Witt Timothy and Mary O’Brien the Payne Scholarship Fund by: Paul and Evelyn Combs Rich and Sandy Funke the Organ Anniversary Dedication by Tom and Carol Brzezinski

THANK YOU FROM

Louise Affeldt—I would like to thank Pastor Mike and Pastor Gigie for their visits to me during my recent illnesses. Thank you also to DeDe Severn, my Eucharistic Minister, who has been very supportive to me during these illnesses.

12 First Lutheran Fact Sheet

First Lutheran on Facebook Keep up with the latest news from First Lutheran

To receive church announcements and our weekly e-letters, use the ‘connect’ button on our new app or-

go to First Lutheran Church’s website at Like us on Facebook: www.firstlutheranec.org and look for the button https://www.facebook.com/First-Evangelical- Lutheran-Church-143823785640557/? SIGN UP NOW ref=bookmarks.

Fill in your name and email address. Interested in joining First Lutheran? That’s all there is to it!! When called his first disciples, he simply invited them, “Come and Stay connected with First Lutheran see.” from any mobile device! Following Jesus’ example, we invite By searching your respective anyone who would like to become a member of the app store (search First Lutheran congregation to contact one of the pastors for a one- Ellicott City) you can download on-one orientation. our free app. New members are received on the fourth Sunday of Once downloaded (make sure every month. you opt for push notifications so you’ll be notified when updates First Lutheran’s after hours are available), you have access Medical Emergency to much information about first Lutheran and the ministry God Phone Number has going on in this place. (for evenings and weekends only)

If you have a medical emergency, or death in the family and need to speak to the pastor immediately, Electronic Giving call: By accessing the “GIVE” tab on our website or texting “firstlutheranec” to 77977 from any mobile device, you are able to establish an on-line giving profile and make 410-465-6779 offerings to a variety of designations. Offerings can be made from a checking account, debit card or credit card. For emergencies during office hours, Each electronic transaction occurs over a safe, encrypted please continue to call the church office at connection. 410-465-2977

When you send 'firstlutheranec' to 77977 you will receive a one-time reply containing a link to give to First Luther- The most recent Sunday sermons by Pastors an (1msg/request). Please be aware that Msg & Data Mike and Gigie, can be found on our First Lu- rates may apply. For full Terms & Conditions please visit theran app, First Lutheran’s Facebook page https://pushpay.com/terms. For the Privacy Policy and on our First Lutheran web page. Feel free please visit https://pushpay.com/privacy. For help reply to share them with your friends and encour- HELP or STOP to cancel. age them to come and listen “in person.”

13 14 15