Announcements

Here's what's going on

PRAYER CONcERNS

Ginny Brewer, Norma Gardner, Marti Irey, Patty Johnson, Luci Martin, Evelyn Now, Estella Nusbaum, Francis Nusbaum, Denny Rolfes, Lorna Saddler, and Carl Stuck. 

Transition Team

We are happy to inform you that the church's transition team is up and running! What is a "transition team" and what does this mean for each of us? A transition team is made up of individual church members who are tasked with helping to define who we are as a church and what our mission is moving forward. Before beginning the call process for a new pastor, this gives us the opportunity to take a step back and reassess what we do well and what we see as our vision for the future. This process will help us present our best selves to future pastoral candidates. This is where we need each and very one of you. WE are the church.  EVERY voice matters. 
Transition Team Members                                                      
  • Charlene Stephenson
  • Cheryl Heindel
  • Karen Leugers
  • James Hiles
  • Alicia Romer

easter egg scramble donations requested

We are having our Annual Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 30th and we are requesting your help! We are asking for donations of candy that will fit in plastic eggs (Tootsie Rolls, Double Bubble, individually wrapped Sour Patch Kids, mini-Smarties/Sprees, Sweet Tarts, etc.) and we are also asking for NEW Dollar Tree items (bubbles, sidewalk chalk, stickers, jump ropes, etc.) to give away as prizes. We will be collecting items until March 20th, so we have time to fill the eggs. There will be a collection box in the FLC and outside of the office.

We are looking for volunteers to help fill eggs on March 27th at 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall. We would also like volunteers to help with the Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 30. Please be here by 10 am to help get ready.

Cuba 2024

We are returning to Cuba June 5 thru June 11th. The cost of the trip is $1800. Registration and deposit of $1000 are due February 25th. Money can be turned into the office. Fill out a gray card or contact Jen Roidt (419-586-8004) or Ingrid Tebbe for more information.
The Easter Egg Trees have returned to the Narthex and FLC.  Donations received in the Easter Eggs during Lent this year will be designated in support of our Mission Trip to Cuba.  Please join us in supporting this cause!

Nursery update


The nursery is available to children with a parent or guardian on Sunday mornings during all 3 worship services. The 9:00 and 10:30 worship services can be streamed in the nursery so that parents or guardians may still watch (directions are on the wall how to operate Roku). As always, children are welcome to attend services.

Are you a Thrivent Member?

Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church.
Did you know?  If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?

If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.

We are looking for Thrivent members to “host” events for upcoming events.

portals of prayer

April - June 2024 Portals of Prayer are now available in the Welcome Centers.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers for 3/10/2024 were given by Judy and Bill Menchhofer.  "Thanks be to God for the many blessings He has given us over the past 60 years!"

The altar flowers for 3/17/2024 are given by Terry McGlaughlin.  "May the blessings of each day be the blessing you need most!"

Pub theology


Pub Theology is the place to be! We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:00 pm at Brew Nation in Celina. 

purple door pacers

Purple Door Pacers meet and walk every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:00 am. We would love for you to come join us ! Our schedule can be found in the Tower or on the bulletin board outside of the office. All ages and all abilities are more than welcome to participate.