The quilts on display- in the pews are ready to be delivered to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in South St. Paul.LWR then spends approximately $2.25 per quilt to ship them where they are needed.You could help with these costs by pinning 2 or 3 dollars to the quilt of your choice.

Altar Guild Meeting– is being held on Monday, May 21st, and they will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the Library.

Congratulations First Lutheran Faith Family- Congratulations on the 120th Anniversary of First Lutheran Church in Aitkin. This congregation has a rich and beautiful history of speaking and living the Good News of God’s grace moving among us through Jesus Christ. I am honored to be your new pastor. I look forward to many years of shared love, joy and mission together. I am sorry that a previous preaching commitment to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd prevents me from being present with you today. Jennifer and I are here in spirit and rejoice with you. Thanks be to God.
                Your Friend in Christ,
                Pastor Darrell

You are invited to go- "Back To The Future" at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in Aitkin.  On Sunday, May 20, AT 7:00 pm internationally known author, lecturer, and scholar Dr. James Nestingen will note the parallels between the world of the early church and our world today as Christians seek to be Christ's witness in society.Come and explore this topic with Dr. Nestingen.

May 19-20– The Worship Services will be conducted by the Sunday School Team. This is their final weekend of Sunday School for the year! Our schedule will be Saturday , 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30. There will be no 8:00 Service that Sunday. A BBQ/Picnic is scheduled to follow the Service. It will be at the Aitkin City Park. Hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages, bars and utensils will be provided. Please bring something to add to the meal

All of our congregation and guests are invited to celebrate along with our Sunday School Attendees and their families, another successful year of Sunday School at FLC. This event is also to thank the Sunday School Team for all of their hard work and dedication to our Youth, the next generation of leaders at First Lutheran Church of Aitkin.  

Dad’s Belgian Waffle– Come join us for Dad’s Belgian Waffle on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Aitkin American Legion. Cost will be $7.00 (All you can Eat). Children under 5 are free. Sponsored by the Aitkin Lions and the proceeds will go to all Aitkin Area Food Shelves.

Congratulations– to Pastor Jensen Seyenkulo he is the son-in-law of Elma Johnson. He was elected Bishop of the Lutheran Church Liberia.

WANT TO BE BAPTIZED, CONFIRMED OR JOIN FIRST LUTHERAN?

Pastor Darrell will be leading a six session course – “Christian Basics from a Lutheran Perspective”  New members will then be received on Sunday, May 27th or June 3rd.  Please call the church office to enroll, 927-2028.  Welcome!

Blood Pressure  Checks– The Parish Nurses will be doing blood pressure checks every 2nd and 4th Sunday between Services and after 9:00 worship during the summer. They can be found in the Parish Nurse Office near the Church Kitchen.

Beginning Memorial Weekend, May 26 & 27 through Labor Day Weekend, September 1 & 2 –- There will be only ONE worship service on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. with Coffee Fellowship to follow. The Saturday service will continue at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday School food shelf project: First Lutheran Church Sunday School is continuing  to collect personal care items for children for our local food shelf. Please partner with us in this exciting ministry reaching out to all God’s children.

HELP A KID GO TO CAMP?
First Lutheran wants kids to go to Bible Camp.  A week at camp is a life time gift.  It costs about $400 for a full week.  To help kids attend, we are promising $100 camperships for each one who signs up.  Partial weeks will be subsidized by $50 camperships.  If there are young people who would like to attend camp and the cost is still too high, please talk to Pastor Darrell about additional help including free attendance.  Our reserve is very small, but we really want our kids to go.  Maybe some of us older members might consider donating toward this campership fund?  Would you join Jennifer and me in donating a $100 campership?   Any gifts will help.  Please mark your check memo:  Campership.  Thanks.  Pastor Darrell
 

Meeting the needs of our homebound seniors - allows them to continue to live independently. Meals On Wheels volunteers are needed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Drivers can help on a regular weekly basis or substituterequested.Meals are picked up at Rosallinis and delivered to homebound seniors in their homes and Assisted Living Residences. Please call Aitkin County CARE at 927-1383

Gearing up for Mission Possible
Three core practices—discipleship, peacemaking and justice—serve to accentuate God’s greatest commandment to love the Lord our God and our neighbor as ourselves (Matt 22:34-40).

Sixteen youth of First Lutheran, along with adult leaders Kathie Smith, Terry Otto, Sue Landsverk and Sheri Sanbeck, have been gearing up for their journey to the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering, July 18-22, in New Orleans by practicing these core practices through participation in small group Bible studies where scripture is read, studied and experienced.

Please support the youth on this Mission Possible trip through fundraisers and by purchasing “shares” in the travelers. Click here for a picture of the group participating.

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