FIRST FRUITS. May 2018 Volume 21 No. 5

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FIRST FRUITS WE GIVE OUR FIRST FRUITS BECAUSE HE GAVE US HIS ONLY SON May 2018 Volume 21 No. 5 First Things First THE SOUND OF REJOICING Rejoice in the Lord (Psalm 33:1) Rejoice in the Lord always!

1 FIRST FRUITS WE GIVE OUR FIRST FRUITS BECAUSE HE GAVE US HIS ONLY SON May 2018 Volume 21 No. 5 First Things First THE SOUND OF REJOICING Rejoice in the Lord (Psalm 33:1) Rejoice in the Lord always! (Philippians 4:4) Growing up in a small town, I often read the local newspaper thoroughly. I would investigate the happenings in our community, even the social events. Every social gathering reported had a recurring conclusion: And a good time was had by all. That phrase describes the atmosphere of the crowd gathered for the celebration of First Lutheran s 125 th Anniversary. The joyous banter throughout the fellowship hall bordered on tumultuous! The singing during worship filled the rafters with praise of our Lord. The Lord served us a feast of His Word in readings, prayer, songs, and proclamation. A good time was had by all because the Lord touched the hearts and minds of His people gathered to celebrate His goodness through the years. Looking to the future, how can we maintain that celebratory attitude? We have a joy that should never diminish. Our rejoicing, our celebration, is in the Lord and should be continual as Paul exhorted the congregation at Philippi. How can we do that? The writer of Hebrews encourages: fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We look to the Lord, who conceived and completed the salvation of mankind, who conceived and completed our salvation, and we imitate His pathway of joy. He knew the cross was His purposed goal, but His endurance to tolerate its torture, shame and death derived strength by His steady remembrance that the joy of exaltation to the Father s side was His true destination. As a branch abiding in Him (John 15:4-5), we have the same destination. We have the promise of eternal life in Him who loved us and gave Himself for us. Having been justified by His grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life (Titus 3:7). Therefore, we have reason to REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! I encourage you to make every effort to attend the divine worship on every Sunday possible. There is no better avenue to maintaining a heart filled with joy. The fellowship of believers gathered to celebrate God s goodness and grace toward us provides the fuel to keep joy active, vibrant and continual. There is a gospel song, based on Psalm 107:2, which extols: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. In Psalm 107 there are four times when the redeemed are told: Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men! There is no greater wonder of God than His forgiveness and grace toward us. Thus, let us gather to give thanks to the Lord, to REJOICE and again REJOICE! In Christ, Pastor Grier

First School And Day Care First School currently has 78 ews children and a waiting list.

The graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 30 th, at 6:30 p.m.

Also, we are still collecting items for our Spring Garage Sale Fundraiser.

2 First School And Day Care First School currently has 78 ews children and a waiting list. We are gearing up for the end of the year program and Pre-K graduation. The graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 30 th, at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall and all are encouraged to attend. Also, we are still collecting items for our Spring Garage Sale Fundraiser. Be Blessed, Bree Joines First School Director First School Board Meeting Tuesday, May 8 th 5:30 p.m. First School End of Year Program and Pre-k Graduation Wednesday, May 30 th 6:30 p.m. 05/06 Psalm 98; Acts 10:44-48, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15: /13 Psalm 1; Acts 1:15-17,21-26, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17: /20 Psalm 104:24-34,35b; Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27;16:4b-15 05/27 Psalm 29; Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

05/01 Kim Kainer 05/05 Robert Hollingsworth 05/20 Emery Langston 05/23 Dagny Thane 05/25 Shane Langston 05/26

Harry & Marilyn Kight Helen Kight John Nelson Forrest & Norma Newton Sawyer Schoenfield and the Camp Eagle Walkabout

Debbie Hamman Peggy Glaze Verna Roy Kim Walker Monica Harris Riley Sless James & the Svatek Family Everett Clark

05/02 Kirk House 05/11 Ed Campbell 05/13 Sheila Herrington 05/14 Shane Langston 05/14 Sarah Langston 05/24 Jewel-Deen

3 05/01 Kim Kainer 05/05 Robert Hollingsworth 05/20 Emery Langston 05/23 Dagny Thane 05/25 Shane Langston 05/26 Kathleen Joines 05/30 Evon Atchetee Our FLC Family Dorothy Atchetee Charles Bard Nora Hollingsworth Jewel Deen House Harry & Marilyn Kight Helen Kight John Nelson Forrest & Norma Newton Sawyer Schoenfield and the Camp Eagle Walkabout Group Bill Speckels Friends of FLC Vanessa Brian McMillan Preston Dornak Eugene Bard Meredith Borak Rozelle Giesie Debbie Hamman Peggy Glaze Verna Roy Kim Walker Monica Harris Riley Sless James & the Svatek Family Everett Clark Sherry Morgan Jeriah Bond Mark August Mike Kacal Jolene (Flisowski) Junell & Baby Camille Larry Ledwig S J Swanson 05/02 Kirk House 05/11 Ed Campbell 05/13 Sheila Herrington 05/14 Shane Langston 05/14 Sarah Langston 05/24 Jewel-Deen House Pray for our loved ones In the Military Jake Barosh Sarah Langston (Reserves) U.S. Armed Forces WE RE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US OR 05/25 Daniel & Claudia Wilfert Office hours: Tues & Thurs: 8:00am - 4:30pm Wed: 8:00am 12:00pm Phone: office@firstlutheranec.com COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, May 17 th 6:00 p.m. Pastor Clyde Grier: Phone:

Thank you to the Women of the Word, our Church Council, and our many volunteers who helped wherever they were needed to plan and carry out such a wonderful day.

4 April 22 nd was a wonderful day of celebration for First Lutheran Church! We marked 125 years of serving El Campo and the surrounding area! We had 115 in attendance at our worship service and most stayed to enjoy a celebration lunch with us. Thank you to the Women of the Word, our Church Council, and our many volunteers who helped wherever they were needed to plan and carry out such a wonderful day. We can take the memory of this special day with us as we move forward into the future and many more years of ministry! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!. Flower Chart The Flower Chart still has available dates for the second half of the year! Please sign up for the Sundays when you would like to provide flowers for our service. End of the Year Program Pre-K Graduation First School Wednesday, May 30 th 6:30 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend. _ National Day of Prayer May 3, 2018 Prayer Meetings WOMEN OF THE WORD MEETING Monday, May 14 th 6:00 p.m. WOW Food Drive Sunday, May 6 th First School Garage Sale Date will be announced (You still have time to bring your items for the sale!) May 2 nd & 16 th 5:30 PM Everyone is invited! A Prayer for the Day of Pentecost God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you sent upon the disciples the promised gift of the Holy Spirit, look upon your Church and open our hearts to the power of the Spirit. Kindle in us the fire of your love, and strengthen our lives for service in your kingdom; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ---LBW, page 23

May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Prayer Meeting 5:30PM 3 National Day of Prayer 4 5 6 13 w/communion WOW Food Drive 7 WOW Meeting 6PM 8 14 15 First School Board

May Responsibilities ASSISTING MINISTER: Kirk House SEXTON: Daniel Wilfert USHERS: Calvin Borak, Daniel Wilfert ALTAR GUILD: Marilyn Kight, Jan Nelson Kathleen Joines ACOLYTES READER 6 th Cathy

5 May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Prayer Meeting 5:30PM 3 National Day of Prayer w/communion WOW Food Drive 7 WOW Meeting 6PM First School Board Meeting 5:30PM Newsletter Items Due Prayer Meeting 5:30PM 17 Church Council Meeting 6:00PM w/communion First School End of Year Program 6:30PM 31 May Responsibilities ASSISTING MINISTER: Kirk House SEXTON: Daniel Wilfert USHERS: Calvin Borak, Daniel Wilfert ALTAR GUILD: Marilyn Kight, Jan Nelson Kathleen Joines ACOLYTES READER 6 th Cathy Schoenfield 13 th Diane Stewart 20 th Helen Johnson 27 th Lynn Talafuse If you are unable to serve on your date, please find someone to take your place. 6 th Open 13 th Open MAY FLOWER CALENDAR 20 th Jimmy & Kathy Joines 27 th Open

First Lutheran Church 304 Oscar El Campo, TX 77437 979-543-5847 Email:

com ESTABLISHED FEB 1893 Worshipping Christ and Sharing the Word for over

Clyde Grier, Pastor Helen Marie Kight, Organist Christine Richter, Office

6 First Lutheran Church 304 Oscar El Campo, TX ESTABLISHED FEB 1893 Worshipping Christ and Sharing the Word for over a century. Clyde Grier, Pastor Helen Marie Kight, Organist Christine Richter, Office Manager Bree Joines, Director of First School Join us on FACEBOOK or check us out at CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sheila Herrington, Milton Johnson, Sheila Miller, Jimmy Nielsen, Cathy Schoenfield, Lynn Talafuse & Daniel Wilfert. Our Newsletter can be found on our website at 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

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