Sunday, October 18, 2020 – First Lutheran Church

Words to Ponder:

We as Lutherans love to live in paradox. We see ourselves as both sinner and saint, we view the cross serves as the site of both life and death, and we often talk about the relationship between law and gospel. But what about the relationship between church and world? We say our allegiance lies with God, but yet we are still citizens of this world in a myriad of ways. How do we faithfully proclaim the coming of God’s reign on this earth and yet take part in this complicated world? Where are First Lutheran’s gifts for bringing the Word to our local and global communities? What are the gifts that YOU bring to the church? How can embracing paradox embolden us to do good works in the world?

Tune in this Sunday to hear the message from Pastoral Intern, Logan McLean Strike!

10/18/2020 Bulletin

10/18/2020 Prayers

Remember to have a piece or loaf a bread available to take part in Food for the Journey during worship.

Blessing of Hunters

Video excerpts from Sunday's service

Videos will be available in the afternoon, following the 10AM radio service.

Sermon 10/18/2020

Time for Young Disciples 10/18/2020

Featured Song: "Your Grace is Enough"

Announcements

This Sunday, we celebrate Nancy Hamre and her 28+ years of work in the office at First Lutheran. We will drive by her house after the service with honking horns, balloons and signs of gratitude. So make your signs and mark your calendars! If you want to gather together to listen to the service together on the radio from individual cars, there will be a gathering in the UMD White parking lot at 10 AM — contact Kim Schandel with questions kim.schandel@gmail.com.

Check out this map to find your way to the White Lot at UMD.

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Announcements for coming weeks

Sunday, October 25

Confirmation; Drawing of names for the $100 Giveaway Challenge

Sunday, November 1

All Saints Sunday

We celebrate those who have died and been raised to new life in their baptisms this past year and those who have died and been raised to new life in Christ at their death this past year. The bulletin will include the names of those who have been baptized and those who have passed away this past year.
If you have someone in your life who was baptized or who died in the last year , who weren’t members of FLC, please let the church office know by noon on Monday, October 26 so they can be remembered during our worship service.

Remember to have a candle near to light in memory as you listen to the service.

Sunday, November 15

Pledge Sunday
Stop by the church after service to drop off your pledge card – be one of the first 60 people to stop by and receive a free baking pumpkin or premade loaf of pumpkin bread! 50 pumpkins and 10 loaves of pumpkin bread will be available while supplies last!

Digital Coffee Hour Sundays at 11:15 a.m.

NO DIGITAL COFFEE HOUR, this Sunday, October 18 – Celebration Parade for Nancy Hamre will begin at 11:15 a.m.

During this time of COVID-19, join us for a digital coffee hour on Sunday mornings at 11:15 a.m. Bring your coffee or tea to the conversation!