Singers needed for Palm Sunday Musical Drama!
Singers high school age and older are invited to participate in “For Such a One as This”, a musical drama to be presented Palm Sunday, March 28, at both the 8:30 & 10 a.m. services. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday evenings, February 24 through March 24 from 6–6:45 p.m. Children’s activities/nursery care will be provided during this time. For more information contact Melinda Wildermuth, Director of Worship and Music at 944-3196 (mwildermuth@firstgeneseo.org).
An Easter Garden in Bloom
One of the highlights of the Easter season is our church decorated with beautiful spring flowers. Easter Lilies, Hyacinths, Mums, Tulips or Daffodils may be ordered in memory or honor of a loved one. The cost is $15 for any variety. These flowers may be ordered by calling the church office at 944-3196 or by completing the form located in the pew racks. Please make checks payable to First Lutheran Church. Our deadline is Monday, March 15. Names will be recognized in the bulletin on Easter Sunday. You may take a plant home after the 10 a.m. Easter Service.
Altar Flowers for 2010!
Altar flowers can be donated in honor or memory of a loved one, special occasion, or simply for the glory of God. The cost of two arrangements is $45. The following dates are open for flower donations.
March 21 August 8
April 11 October 31
May 9, 16, 23 & 30 November 14 & 28
July 11 & 18 December 19
If you would like to purchase altar flowers in 2010, please sign up at the Welcome Center.
First Lutheran offers three distinct worship experiences each weekend:
Saturday 5:30 p.m. Informal Worship in Fellowship Room--
A simple worship experience with spoken word and piano music. Communion is offered weekly.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship--
A formal worship experience with liturgy and music of the Lutheran tradition. Communion is offered twice a month and on festival Sundays.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship & Sunday School--
An upbeat worship experience with contemporary Christian music led by praise teams. Communion is offered weekly. Children ages 3 through grade 6 attend Sunday School beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sunday School rooms, then are guided to the innovative rotational schedule. At 10:45 a.m. children kindergarten through grade 6 will be brought to worship for a children's sermon and communion. Children ages 3 and 4 may remain in the Zacheus' Tree House room for the entire service or may join their parents for the children's sermon and communion as parents desire. Sunday School is in session from September through April.
Our weekly messages are designed to help you better understand the Bible and God’s words for today’s world. We welcome all who believe to receive Holy Communion. Children and those who have not yet received Communion instruction are invited to receive a blessing.
Children are welcome! Children are welcome in worship at First, where a special children’s message is presented every week to help our youngest worshippers understand and live God's words for them. While all children are always welcome, a staffed nursery is provided on Sundays for small children who find it difficult to sit for long periods of time and whose parents desire childcare during worship.
First is handicapped-accessible and we welcome people of all abilities at every worship service and ministry event.
First Lutheran Church offers a Healing Service. You are invited to join us in worship for the healing of body, mind, heart and spirit—for ourselves and for those we love. The liturgy will include a time to come forward for laying on of hands and anointing with oil, if desired. The scheduled Healing and Wholeness liturgies are on the following Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.:
- March 20, 2010
- May 15, 2010
- July 17, 2010
“SEE” THE WORD OF GOD
The Worship & Music Ministry has set an ambitious goal for the next two years: to
illustrate the word of God by filling our
worship space with art. Paintings,
sculpture, quilts, stained glass, weavings, murals, calligraphy—all can teach and
inspire. We are tremendously excited by this added witness, and invite you to share in the fun. We ardently desire your time, talents, and prayers. If you have an interest in art (no experience necessary!), we’d like to hear from you. Please contact Nancy Cassens, Dick Carlson, or Kris Love through the church office. We will put your willing spirit to work for the glory of God.
Baptisms are celebrated at First for persons of all ages. To schedule a baptism please contact the Pastor or the church office.
Weddings at First are a joyous occasion! To schedule a wedding or inquire about wedding policies and procedures please contact the church office.
