The Anchor. Pastor s Corner. Readings for October Pastor Bruce

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1 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS The Anchor VOLUME 25, ISSUE 9 OCTOBER 2011 We have lots of exciting things happening in October. I hope you will join us as we learn, grow and live out the life and mission to which God has called us. On Sunday October 2, we will have our Annual Planning Retreat, from 2 6 p.m. at the parsonage. This retreat is open to all members, but council and committee members are especially encouraged to attend. Join as we plan goals and activities for the coming year. On Friday, October 7, if the sky is clear, I will host a star party in the back yard of the parsonage, 7:30 10 p.m. I will have telescopes out and we should be able to observe the Moon, some star clusters and nebulae. Towards the end of the time, Jupiter and the Andromeda galaxy should be high enough in the East to be observed. Call the parsonage if you have any questions. We will have a Euchre Tournament, along with other games and refreshments on Sunday, October 9, from 3:00?? PM. Come and have a great time. Invite your friends to join you. The Food Resources Bank Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, October 15, beginning with worship at 10:00 a.m. The festival is a wonderful experience and Food Resources Bank is an outstanding Christian response to world hunger. For directions to the farm where the festival will be held, and for more information contact the church office. I have received a summons for jury duty the week of October 17. I won t know until that week how much of my time this will take. If you need to contact me that week, please call the church office and leave a message. I will check in with the office when I am able. Pastor s Corner Sunday, October 23 will also be Stewardship Sunday. Stewardship is a vital part of our Christian life. Stewardship is not just about giving money to the church. Stewardship is about how we respond with our lives to all that God has done for us and given to us. God gives each of us talents, abilities, passions and opportunities. How we use them, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit that is stewardship. We ask each member to pray and consider how God is calling you to use your talents, abilities and passions to serve the Lord through the ministries of our congregation. While Stewardship is more than just giving money, stewardship certainly does include how we spend our money. We are called to give regularly, in response to what God has done for us and given us. We are called to give in proportion to what we have and what we earn. And we are called to give sacrificially. We thank you for your strong and generous support of our life and mission together. We will have Trunk or Treat with the Methodist and Baptist churches on Sunday, October 30, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you haven t come before, I encourage you to come this year. Bring your children or grandchildren in their Halloween costumes. Or bring your vehicle and candy. Decorate your vehicle if you wish. Have a great time! You may have noticed that the storage shed which used to be located just west of the Education wing is now in the corner of the parking lot. We will be building a much bigger storage shed where the old one used to be. Pastor Bruce INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Congratulations! Thank You, Star Party, October Library News, Fall Frolic & Feast News Recipe, Fall Frolic & Feast Photos, Prayer List, Prayer Chain Book Club, Bible Study News, Quilting News, Stewardship Info, Offering, Golden Harvesters, October Calendar October Volunteers, October Birthdays & Anniversaries, October Prayer List Complete Council Notes, Youth News, Sunday School Snippets Readings for October /2/2011 Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21: /9/2011 Isaiah 25:1-9 Psalm 23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 2/3 4/5 6/7 8/9 10/11 10/16/2011 Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96:1-9 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22: /23/2011 Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 Psalm 1 1 Thessalonians 2:108 Matthew 22: /30/2011 Reformation Sunday Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36

2 PAGE 2 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 9 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Congratulations to Jason Turner and Melissa Cellini who were married on Saturdsy, Sept 17th at Meson Sabika in Naperville, IL Best wishes to you both in your new life together! The family of Marion Brue would like to thank Pastor Booher and the many members of First Lutheran for the cards, flowers, memorials, and kind words. A special thanks for the memories of Marion shared with us during our time of sorrow. Sharon Brue Terald Brue & family Tirza Brue Darin & Cherrie Severson & Family Weather permitting; join Pr Bruce for a Star Party on Friday, Oct 7 th, beginning about 7:30 p.m. If the skies are clear he will have a few telescopes set up to view the Moon, some star clusters & nebulae. Later in the evening, Jupiter and the Andromeda galaxy should be high enough to be visible in the East. Call the parsonage at if you have any questions. First Lutheran Church, Thank you members of First Lutheran Church. I learned many valuable lessons in church. Thanks, Vance Schmidt

3 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 3 OCTOBER LIBRARY NEWS This month First Lutheran celebrates its 128th Anniversary. We also observe Reformation Day during October. In honor of these occasions, there are several books to display about out heritage. New to the library is the book, The Ultimate Gift by Rene Gutteridge. You may have seen this as a movie in the theater or on television a few years ago. James Garner and Brian Dennehy were two of the stars in it. It is the story of a young man who, in order to receive his inheritance, had to first complete twelve tests. When he completest he tests, he is not only wealthy, but has found the true meanin gof life. Glory by Lori Copeland was donated by Diane Kupp. This Christian romance takes place in Colorado in the 1800 s. Some of you may like the fact that it is a large-print edition. First Lutheran Fall Frolic and Feast I d like to thank everyone who volunteered and participated in First s 1st Fall Frolic & Feast, Saturday, Sept. 24th. It takes many to make an event happen and we couldn t have done it without participation or your help. If you liked the First s 1st Fall Frolic & Feast shirts please support the business of Erick Fields at A big thank you to our following sponsors: John & Norma Meszaros with D/B/A TLM Mowing & Plowing, Mark & Leanne Savitski, Ruth Ann Hoehn, Tim & Kathy Tyler and Tim & Diane Kupp. You helped provide the added boost allowing us to supply Medals to our 1st, 2nd & 3rd place positions. Due to circumstances beyond anyone s control our Particpation ribbons did not arrive on time. As soon as I have them I will let everyone know so they can collect their ribbon. Thank you to everyone that donated fruit, water and ice for the runners & walkers. Thank you to everyone that came to the Picnic to eat great food and enjoy fellowship outside in the Park. Special thanks to David Ford & Ben Mueller for running the registration and keeping the runner/walker times. Thanks to Dillon Ford, Diane Schlesinger, Virginia Phelps, Brenda Albright, Eric Hatcher, Penny Booher, and Ruth Ann Hoehn for serving on the Committee. Thank you to Briante Bagg, Keith Baker and Halie Baker for being spotters and to Keith and Halie for the pictures. Thank you to Levi Baker and Halie Baker for getting our 1/2 mile runner stay on course. Thank you to Pastor Bruce and Penny for the flowers and finally thank you to Aden Baker for helping carrying all that stuff from my car. Thank you, thank you everyone! If I have left someone off this list my sincere apologies! Finally congratulations to all the runners and walkers who got off the couch and enjoyed this day of Fall Frolicking and feasting! Congratulations to our medal winners! One (1) Mile: Three (3) mile: 1st Place: Aden Baker 1st Place: Andy Porter 2nd Place: Floyd Anderson 2 nd Place: Levi Baker 3rd Place: Eric, Erin, Paige & Harper Gilman 3 rd Place: Ashley Ubik ½ Mile: Bryce, grandson of Amy & Jim Johnson (See a few photos on next page)

4 PAGE 4 V O LU M E 2 5, I S S U E 9 Recipe Corner Baked Potato Soup from: Ruth Ann Hoehn ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes 4 slices bacon 6 c. milk ½ c. flour 4 green onions, sliced 1 ¼ c. shredded cheddar cheese ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 8 oz. sour cream Cut cooked potatoes in half. Scoop out potato from skins; place in medium bowl. Discard skins. Instructions: Mash potatoes. Add potatoes, ba Bake potatoes in oven or con, 2 tbsps onion clices 1 cup of microwave. Cool slightly. Cook the cheese, salt and pepper to the bacon over medium heat until milk mixture. Cook and stir until crisp. Drain on paper towels; cheese is melted. Add sour cream; crumble; set aside. Combine cook and stir until soup is milk and flour in a Dutch oven; thoroughly heated. To serve, blend well. Cook over medium spoon soup into individual bowls heat about 15 minutes or until and sprinkle each with remaining bubbly & thickened, stirring onions and cheese. Makes 10 frequently. Remove from heat. cups. First s 1st Fall Frolic & Feast (find more photos on the First Lutheran Facebook page)

5 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 5 Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers Bertha Mealey Angela Sisko Lorraine Kolzow Sandi L. Ryan Heller Lois Tweedt Al Sanman Mary Ann Becky Klatt Don H. Marty Lincoln Peggy Gilbertson Jonathan Tweedt Lois Morris Dan Niemann Allen Bagg Karen Slack Trish H Desiree Joe Tucek Rose Tullock Scott Littlejohn Wanda Horton Jane Foster Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and Those serving in the military Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs. Please offer prayers for Jane Foster, who suffered a stroke recently. She is recovering now at the home of Ben & Deb Goldsmith. Also prayers for Wilma Simms who is rehabbing after knee surgery on Sept 30. PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS Day Chain 9:00am - 5:00pm 1. Diane Schlesinger (Home) 2. Kathy Benoit (Home) (Work) (Cell) 3. Wally Hamlin (Cell) 4. Jerri Lynn Baker (Home) 5. Virginia Phelps (Home) 6. Lydia Boring (Cell) 7. Bev Vilmin (Home) 8. Helen Sears (Home) 9. Susan Hyte (Home) Night Chain 5:00pm - 9:00pm 1. Diane Schlesinger (Home) 2. Kathy Benoit (Home) (Work) (Cell) 3. Wally Hamlin (Cell) 4. Jerri Lynn Baker (Home) 5. Virginia Phelps (Home) 6. Lydia Boring (Cell) 7. Brenda Albright (Home) 8. Staci Smith (Cell) 9. Penny Booher (Home) 10. Jane Hyte (Home) Prayer requests may come from any source (those in need, chain members, Pastor, etc.) Prayer requests should be phoned to the Church office, Pastor or Prayer Chain Leader. The #1 caller will call the next person on the chain, that person calls the next, etc. If you cannot reach the next person on the list, go to the next name and later TRY AGAIN to reach your regular contact. The last person on the chain calls the first person to show completion of the chain. Do not break the chain. Requests should be stated briefly and are to remain BRIEF and ACCURATE as they are passed. Please do not add your personal ideas or thoughts.

6 PAGE 6 BOOK CLUB NEWS The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011 at 9:15 AM. The book for discussion is Silver Boat by Luanne Rice. VOLUME 25, ISSUE 9 Beginning on October 4 th, the Quilting Group will meet from 9:00 to ~11:20 each Tuesday morning. EVERYONE IS WEL- COME! It is a fun time, and it is very simple to tie the quilts, and we always take time for a coffee break and snacks. It's a great time for fellowship and service. Our goal each year has been to send 100 quilts to Lutheran World Relief. Come & help us reach that goal! Please consider joining the quilters This year, we are adding something new! We will be making lap robes, prayers shawls and baby blankets. If you knit or crochet (or want to learn), please join us. This will be a great project for those who find it difficult to stand! Ruth Circle will meet on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at 12:30 PM at Main Street Café. At 1:30 PM they will meet at the church for the lesson Mary Martha Circle meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the church. Our next meeting is Oct. 18, so please join us! We welcome all ladies who would like to strengthen their faith and join in fellowship. If you would like more information, please call Virginia at The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Oct 14 th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church. The program will be The Golden Harvesters Kitchen Band. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass (Meat is provided). Call Jane at if you have questions. Your Quarterly Offering Statements will soon be available at the back of the sanctuary along with the 2011/2012 TIME AND TALENT SHEETS. We are asking that every member of your family complete a new Time and Talent Commitment Sheet. Please pray about how you can use your gifts to help support the ministries of the First Lutheran Church. The Time and Talent Sheets will be collected on Sunday, October 23 rd. Newsletter Offering Report OFFERINGS RECEIVED 8/27-28 $ 1, /4 $ 2, /7 (Thrivent) $ /11 $ 3, /18 $ 2, GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3, (Annual Budget divided by 52 weeks) THROUGH September 18 th Received $ 119, Need $ 115, Over $ 3, /01/2011-9/18/2011 CHECKING ACCOUNT Beginning Bal. $2, Income $131, Expenses $119, Ending Balance $14,649.52

7 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 7 October 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Secretary on vacation - return on 10/10 2 WELCA Coffee Sale 8:15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - LBW Worship 2-6 PM - Fall Planning Parsonage 3 Pr Bruce Day Off 5:30 PM - Social Concerns 7:00 PM - LMM 4 9:00 AM- Quilting 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Preschool screening 6:30 PM - Worship 7:00 PM- Stewardship 7:00 PM- PYAA 5 9:15 AM - Book Club 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 6 7 7:30 10 PM - Star Parsonage 8 9 8:15 AM - WOV Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - WOV Worship Baptism 3:00 PM - Euchre Tourney 10 Pr Bruce Day Off 11 9:00 AM- Quilting 7:00 PM- Church Council 12 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 13 12:30 PM - Ruth Main Street Diner 1:30 PM - Ruth Church??? 7:00 PM - Property & Maintenance 14 5:30 PM - Golden Harvesters 15 Pr Bruce gone Food Resource Bank Harvest Festival 10:00 AM 16 Anchor Deadline 8:15 AM - Service of the Word w/drama 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - Service of the Word w/drama Pr Bruce gone 17 Pr Bruce - Jury Duty????? 18 9:00 AM- Quilting 7:00 PM - Mary Martha 19 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir 20 6:30 PM - Education / Youth 7:30 PM - Outreach Stewardship Sun. 8:15 AM - WOV Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - WOV Worship 24 Pr Bruce Day Off 25 9:00 AM- Quilting 26 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir :15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - WOV Worship 31 Pr Bruce Day Off Trunk or Treat

8 PAGE 8 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 9 October 2011 Worship Volunteers

9 T HE ANCHOR PAGE 9 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1- Ryan Goldsmith 2-Tommy Brown Stephanie Smith Stephen Tweedt 3-Wesley Brown Brad Howell Mark Pease 4-Lisa Tierney 6-Jim Porter 7-Kristi Magnotti Eric Snider 8-Carol Stathis Karyl Reents 9-Diane Schlesinger 10-Theresa Bagg Steve Thrall 15- Porter Snider Landon Anderson 16- John Pilmer 17-Shelley Schmidt 18-Lois Tweedt 19-Clarissa Smith, Rachel Smith 20- Conrad Smith 22-Nicole Kling 24-Alex Benoit Kathy Tyler 25-John Booher Kelsey Meyer 26-Allen Bagg Therese Hachmann 28-Don Albright, Sara Fields Brian Torkelson Tyler Barkes 29- Kathy Koteles 31-Shirley Hozie OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 1- Brad & Holly Martin 5- Mike & Debbie Pease 6 Daniel & Elizabeth Zimmerman 8- Jim & Carole Wehrs 10- Jesse & Linda Stonecipher 18-Travis & Barbara Anderson 23- Marty & Valerie Lincoln 29- Mark & Leann Savitski The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Prayer is not just for pastors. All of God s people are invited to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers. OCTOBER 1 - Andy, Laura & Sara Nicoletti 2 - Susan Norem 3 - Mike, Michelle & James O Hara 4 - Glenn Olson 5 - Mary Olson 6 - Mike, Debbie, Alan & Mark Pease 7 - Virginia Phelps & Nicole Niemann 8 - Robert, Mary Kay, Katherine & John Pilmer 9 - Jim, Kathy, Alex & Andy Porter 10 - Franklin, Susan & Kaylee Read 11 - James & Karyl Reents 12 - Tim, Sheila, Rachel & Travis Robbins 13 - Bill, Deborah, Zachary, Jacob & Katie Roberts 14 - Bob & Carol Robinson 15 - Lois Ronning 16 - Jim & Pat Ruzicka 17 - Don & Martha Sampson 18 - Mark, Leann, Austi & Marshal Savitski 19 - Brad, Heather, Cael, Tyler, Genevieve Schindlbeck 20 - Norm & Diane Schlesinger 21 - James, Shelley, Bryson, Vance, McKenna, Mikayla, & Braylon Schmidt 22 - Anne Sears 23 - Barb Sears 24 - Helen Sears 25 - Dan Sebby 26 - Darin, Cherrie, Kiya & Cade Severson 27 - Wilma Simms 28 - Angela Sisko 29 - Conrad, Laura, Ryan & Abigail Smith 30 - James, Staci, Stephanie, Rachel & Clarissa Smith 31 - Eric, Stephanie & Porter Snider IF WE HAVE MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY, WE DID NOT MEAN TO! PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY DATE, AND WE WILL UPDATE OUR RECORDS. THANK YOU.

10 PAGE 10 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 9 Council Highlights Sept. 13, 2011.(See complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary) Pastor s Report - Confirmation class begins 9/21; NIS Professional Leadership Conference Sept 26-28; Hoping for new members for Adult Sunday School - Lutheranism 101; Pastor on vacation Oct 15-16; Baptism on 10/9; Service of the Word on 10/16; Youth & Family Ministry - Discussion of next summer s mission trips: National ELCA Conference in New Orleans at cost of $1100 per person would probably replace Cincinnati trip; Students looking into Group Ministry work camps potential one in cost of $600 per student; Fund-raising needed. Treasurer Report - General income slightly exceeding budget (by ~3%); received $1000 from movie company for use of parking lot deposited in Capital improvements for future parking lot work; $2500 scholarship previously approved for Linda Strader send to Luther Seminary Property & Maintenance Report Discussed replacement of old shed with new, larger one; members volunteering to work on it; cost not to exceed $7000 from Ruth Nelson bequest; Plano will repair parking lot on James St side in the fall; Worship and Music Report Discussed Christmas Day services; Radio Techs needed!. Stewardship Stewardship Sunday will be Oct. 23 rd. Committees need to provide budgets to Stewardship as soon as possible; Social Concerns - Plans complete for Fall Frolic & Feast; committee will be collecting baby goods for those in need; Long Range Planning - will meet at end of Sept to discuss remodeling of church and Oct 2 retreat; Old Business Fall Planning Retreat will be Oct. 2 nd from 2-6 p.m. at the Parsonage. Outreach to discuss congregational, pictorial directory; New Business Synod Discipleship Gathering will be in Mendota on October 13 th for those able to attend; Next meeting: October 11, / Coffee Hour for October - Worship Committee From the Youth and Family Ministry Director It is official! First Lutheran Youth are once again New Orleans bound! That s right, in July 2012 a group of youth and chaperones will be headed to the ELCA Youth Gathering! Having just recently attended a training session for youth leaders that are taking youth to the gathering, I cannot wait to hit the ground running with fundraising and planning. This is sure to be an unforgettable experience for those youth that attend. Come help us celebrate our official registration and kick off our fundraising efforts at our euchre tournament at 3 pm on October 9 th in the education wing. There is no entry fee, but food and drinks will be available for a free will donation. Hope to see you all there!! In preparation for our trip to New Orleans, we will be organizing several social outings with neighboring Lutheran churches that will also be attending the gathering. This will give everyone involved a chance to meet other people before we actually get to Louisiana. We will share tips, concerns, and general information all while getting to know each other a little better. My hope is that this will open the door for many more fellowship events with other Lutheran churches in the future. We ask that you keep us in your prayers as we plan and prepare for this amazing trip! God's Peace, Sarah

11 T HE ANCHOR Sunday School Snippets Trunk or Treat This year's Trunk or Treat is Sunday, October 30, from 1-3 p.m., in the Methodist Church parking lot. Plan to sponsor a trunk and watch for more details in the weekly bulletin and fliers will be sent home with Sunday School children. Student Information Forms The Sunday School office recently sent home student information forms with each student. Parents should complete these and return them as soon as possible. If you did not receive a form, contact the Sunday School office. There was also a secret pal information sheet that was sent home (unless children completed them at Sunday School). This information will only be shared with the student s secret pal and will help the adult secret pals as they purchase snacks and little gifts for the children. Secret Pals Will Be Assigned Soon Secret pals will be assigned in October and the adults will receive the name(s) of their secret pal(s) before Halloween. If an adult is still interested in signing up, the sheet is on the bulletin board or the Sunday School office door or contact Kathy Benoit. We will need extra people as new students enroll for Sunday School. Secret pals will anonymously support Sunday School students throughout the year and meet their "pal" at the Sunday School Awards Sunday in May. Thank you to all of our members who signed up to be secret pals for this school year. Students Sign Up! Students can help with worship services by serving as an acolyte, running the radio tech board, reading, helping in the nursery, etc. Contact the church office to volunteer! We Are Truly Blessed Thank God for our dedicated Sunday School teachers, music coordinators and assistants. We are blessed with a great group that was installed on Sunday, September 18 th. Please give them the support and thanks they need and deserve. Preschool Vicki Kern & Nancy Martin 1 st & 2 nd Grade Chuck & Sandy Johnson 3 rd & 4 th Grade Theresa Jensen (we still need a part-time teacher if you are interested ) 5 th & 6 th Grade Anne Sears 7 th & 8 th Grade Leann Savitski & Virgil Hyte High School Lydia Boring & Karen DeBolt Adult Pastor Bruce Elementary Music Joanne Johnson Treasurer Jane Hyte Secretary - Mark Savitski Superintendent Kathy Benoit Please contact Kathy Benoit if you can help the Sunday School on an as needed basis. Again, the rewards are priceless!!! 3 rd Graders Receive Bibles The Education Committee and Sunday School of First Lutheran presented Bibles to 3 rd graders: Michael Kuester, Ellie Maaske and Mya Thrall, Also 4 th grade students who received Bibles were: Jacob Burchianti and Cade Severson. May God bless them as they read and study His Word. Musical Opportunities Sunday School children who are interested in music have opportunities to sing and play at First Lutheran. Contact the church office if you are interested. Thank You to everyone who donated new and gently used art & craft items to the Sunday School! We are so happy to have them!! PAGE 11

12 First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois 200 N Center Street Plano, IL Phone: Fax: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net Return Service Requested Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #3 PLANO, IL "First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in Outreach" We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com Deadline for November Anchor: Sunday, Oct 16 th! Be ready to submit articles by this date! Sunday: WORSHIP TIMES Coffee Fellowship: Sunday School: 8:15 AM 10:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Communion offered at both services. Nursery services available at both services. Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher Starpastor@aol.com Youth & Family Ministry Director: Sarah Kuntzman firstluthyouth@ gmail.com OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am-1:00 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

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