<p> JUNE 25,25, 20172017 WEEKLY NNEWS</p><p>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</p><p>Focus Scripture Verses Psalm 139:1-16 (NLT) Proverbs 2:1-10 (NIV)</p><p>SUNDAY, JUNE 25 CONGREGATION BUDGET MEETING TODAY -- 12:00 NOON </p><p>THURSDAY, JUNE 29 TOWN HALL MEETING 7:00 PM</p><p>CRAFTER’S CLUB Monday, June 26 at 6:00 pm</p><p>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)</p><p>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!</p><p>THE LUTHERAN HOUR – RADIO MINISTRY Sunday, July 2 Canada Day Special AM1150 at 7:30 am</p><p>“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.\</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Please note that our summer office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. What’s Happening This Week</p><p>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</p><p>Monday, 6:00 pm: Crafter’s Club June 26</p><p>Tuesday 10:00 am: Women in Prayer June 27 7:30 pm: Theology Pub Night at Boomers, CNC Centre</p><p>Wednesday, 6:30 pm: VBS meeting June 28</p><p>Thursday, 7:00 pm: Town Hall Meeting June 29</p><p>Friday, 7:00 am: Men’s Bible Study June 30</p><p>Saturday, CANADA DAY July 1 9:00 am: Painting Group</p><p>Sunday, 9:00 am: Traditional Worship July 2 10:00 am: Fellowship Time 10:30 am: Contemporary Worship</p><p>Happy 150th Canada Day! Attendance for June 18 9:30 am: 71 10:30: 176</p>