Newsletter March 2014.pages - First Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Dear brother and sisters in Christ,
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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday – March 5, 2014. The six weeks of Lent prepares Christians for
Holy Week as we Pray, Listen to The Word, Receiving Holy Communion, and much more, in
preparation for the most important celebration of all The Resurrection of our Lord – April 20, 2014.
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Ash Wednesday worship time here at First Lutheran Church, for Imposition Ashes and a full
Liturgy of Word and Sacrament begins at 7:00 pm. We will hear the call, Return to the Lord,
you God, who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. (Joel
2:13) This time for a “return to the Lord” is vital for our spiritual journey through Lent to
Easter Day.
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With a “return” in mind I will be offering Talks entitled:
AWAKENING TO THE PRESENCE OF THE SPIRIT.
At each of the six Saturday Breakfasts I will be teaching you a way of prayer which can help
each one of us return to the Lord through a study which includes:
1. Recognizing The Holy Spirit
2. Moving in The Spirit
3. Seeking God’s Will
4. Making Decisions
5. Directed by The Spirit
6. Freedom in The Spirit.
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Each of us in Lent is invited to continue asking our Lord to help us remain on the solid
foundation which Christ. Lent is a time the Church has during the past 2,000 years, continued to
call us to greater depth of experience as disciples. So, I invite you this Lent to consider ways
and means for you to consciously “Return to the Lord your God” with all that you have and are,
especially your Heart.
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Come to our Saturday Morning Breakfasts at 9:00 am, as well as our
Saturday Worship at 5:30 pm, and Sunday Worship which begins at 10:00 am.
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I am filled with anticipatory hope, considering our entire Lent with our Lord Jesus.
We can’t even imagine all He will do for and with us this Lent.
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Christ’s Peace and Love be with you,
Pastor Folmar
We hope you are enjoying the Hymn Stories we are publishing each month. If you have a
favorite hymn that we have not used in the service or published here please let us know and we
will do our best to find the story as well as incorporate it into a future service.
The following hymns will be sung by the choir during February. The first is a different
arrangement from the one in our hymnal but you will recognize it and we hope you will find it
meaningful to you in your devotional life.
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!NAMES FOR PRAYERS USUALLY REMAIN FOR A MONTH, IF YOU WANT TO
EXTEND OR MAKE AN ADDITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH
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OFFICE.
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GOD’S
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as well as local congregations in time of pastoral vacancy, Bishop Gregory, and Bishop
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lift up CW2 Patrick Greenwood (husband of Laura Gene Gracey’s granddaughter), and Tony
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Clendenin’s nephew).
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Brothers and Sisters of our Parish in their Time of Need: Barbara Ballos, Jean Beery,
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David
Brownell, Tom and Judy Clendenin, Bill Fairer, Doris Jones, John & Nancy Keller, Paulie
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McMullin,
Jill Reigh, Vera Reigh (in thanksgiving for 100 years of life), Maxine Walters.
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Home-Bound Brothers and Sisters of our Parish: Betsy Brandt, Carolyn Endress,
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Phyllis
Himes, Clara Houseman, Howard, Arlene & Scott Mann, Mildred Murray.
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Extended
Family and Friends for whom we pray:
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Virginia
Allison(friend of Edie Lowe), Anabeth Andrews (Beth Ann’s granddaughter), Shirley Begalke,
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Steve
(son of Sue Barnard), Suzanne Benton (sister of Judy Clendenin), Barbara Bunnell (Diane
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Leap’s
mother),
Paul (Butch) Cook, (friend of Elmira Conlon), Nora Daniell (great neice of Suzy Glenn),
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Stacey
Johnson (daughter of Bill and Mary Lou Johnson, friends of the Yablinskys), John T. Keller (John
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Nancy’s son), Marian Love (Becky Makdad’s mother), Denny Martin (Fran Keller’s father), Ray
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Nycum
of Andy and Karly Aiken) Lisa Postell (niece of Dale & Monta Jean Beery), Skip Powell
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brother),
Renee Tower-Anderson (Dale & Monta Jean Beery’s granddaughter), Eleanor Weiand
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Easter Eggs are coming. This year we will again be making peanut butter, Cherry Nut,
Maple Nut, and Coconut (chocolate and white). First eggs should be ready at the first
Lenten breakfast on March 8th.
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Love Feast
Our Church participated in the Love Feast at Simpson-Temple parish. We had a great time of
fellowship and outreach serving food to 81 people from the community.
Thanks from the Circle of Hope to all the 23 workers who came to help, those who donated
applesauce and sauerkraut. A special thank you to Gary Thomas for designing our placemat that
was used at each place setting.
Easter Remembrance Baskets
Remembrance Easter Baskets and a potted Easter flower will be ready on Palm Sunday, April 13, to
distribute to our members and friends who are sick, shut-in or in nursing homes.
They will be labeled with the recipients' names and addresses for easy delivery by volunteers from
our congregation. In the meantime, we will be collecting new baskets and basket stuffers and then
after the last Lenten breakfast on Saturday, April 12, we will meet to prepare the baskets for
Sunday's delivery. Sign up sheets for donations will be on the table in the narthex. We need
volunteers to purchase stuffers, help fill the baskets and then help deliver them, so please help!
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Mileposts
Happy birthday to these members of our First Lutheran Church family
observing their special day in March
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Ryan Aiken – Mar 22
Stephen Barnard – Mar 5
Ashley Berkheimer – Mar 21
Matthew Berkheimer – Mar 20
Dave Ellis – Mar 8
Rebecca Grace – Mar 5
Gavin Lamborn – Mar 2
Payge Lamborn – Mar 23
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Jenna Long – Mar 4
Ann McClelland – Mar 12
Jeanne McClelland – Mar 24
Susan McGrain – Mar 6
Mildred Murray – Mar 11
Vincent Nedimyer – Mar 6
Elise Trimmer – Mar 24
Brian Wissinger – Mar 12
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Charles Zorger, Treasurer
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! EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, A GOSPEL-CENTERED
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COMMUNITY
OF BELIEVERS, IS COMMITTED TO PROCLAIMING GOD’S
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LOVE BY FOLLOWING CHRIST’S EXAMPLE OF PERFECT OBEDIENCE,
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SERVICE,
AND LOVE, AND BY HELPING ALL PEOPLE TO MATURE DAILY IN
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!Our worship and our offerings give thankful! praise to God, demonstrate the priorities
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Kline – 4/24Michelle e – 4/26
DID YOU KNOW…that this
Connie Lopez – 4/24
Lowe – 4/5
Christine Manna – 4/26
4/30
Kevin McKinney – 4/21
advertising spot is seen by all of
First Lutheran’s members and
friends? Office Manager, Andy
McMullin, will help your business
Brandon Meadows – 4/27
have this wonderful exposure!
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Rhonda Nagle – 4/25
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Christian Education Ministries
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Duane 4/25
B. J. Wilbur – 4/6
SUNDAY MORNING SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR
ALL AGES: 9:00 am
Cindy Yablinsky – 4/25
Yon – 4/28
Children through 5th Grade gather on the Second Floor ofRandy
the Educational
Wing. Come join us for
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Ina Zinn – 4/6
!!! Singing, Crafts, and Sharing God’s Word!!!
!!Adults are invited to participate in lively discussion and Christian Education led by Gary
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Tender Love for Children (TLC) is a safe and secure
haven that offers childcare and school programs for little
ones aged six weeks through six years. We provide a
loving, happy environment in which each child is able to
develop his or her intellectual, emotional, social and
physical growth. TLC children flourish with our high
ratio of staff to child, certified teachers and our
supportive efforts on behalf of each and every child in
our care. Daily at First Lutheran from 6:30 am until 5:30
pm.
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Please pray for our Congregation Council as they embark
on the matters for the church for 2014
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Pray for the call committee as they move along in the
call process
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WORSHIP
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OPPORTUNITIES
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LUTHERAN
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Saturday Evening 5:30
Eucharist!
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A brief Communion Liturgy in our
Chapel, spoke.!
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March Worship Participants
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Acolyte/ Crucifer
Aiden Aiken – Sa t Evenings
Nick Maguda Mar 2
Emma Wilkes Mar 5
Payge/Gavin Lamborn Mar 9
Gavin Lamborn Mar 16
Alyza/Gavin Lamborn Mar 23
Nick Maguda Mar 30
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Liturgical Assistants
Marty Jo Stellabotte Mar 2
Sandra Kurtz, Mar 5
Tina Yarnell, Mar 9
Debbie Thomas (Vicki Houseman Cantor), Mar 16
Bob Houseman Mar 23
Marty Jo Stellabotte Mar 30
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Lectors
Marty Jo Stellabotte Mar 2
Gary Thomas Mar 5
Mark Glenn Mar 9
Connie Stewart Mar 15
Matt Brownell Mar 23
! Sunday Morning 10:00
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Eucharist!
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! Full Communion Liturgy in the Nave;
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A lta r G u i l d i n M a rc h
3/2! Debbie Flinn, Elmira Ann Conlon, Diana Shaffer
3/5
Pauline Bowers, Doris Reigh, Gwen Davis
3/9! Deborah Thomas, Dee Kalbach, Debbie Wilkes
3/16
! Joyann Powell, Judy Clendenin, Marty Jo Stellabotte
3/23 Sue Barnard, Suzy Glenn, Linda Zorger
! Sondra Thompson, Cindy Brownell, Tina Yarnell
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Council
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Larry
Sandra Kurtz
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James Lowe, Jr
Matthew
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Dee
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Donna Ritts
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Vicki
Frank Yablinsky
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Other Regular Coordinators
Deborah Thomas, Flowers
Nancy Keller, Children’s Bags
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FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A CONGREGATION OF THE ALLEGHENY SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA (ELCA)
1401 Twelfth Avenue Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601
(814) 942-3816
E-mail office@ firstlutheranaltoona.org
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Website www. firstlutheranaltoona.org
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
8:00 AM to Noon, Monday through Friday
TO VISIT WITH THE PASTOR
Stop by the church office or call for an appointment
CONGREGATION STAFF
Interim Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Barry R. Folmar
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Director of TLC Childcare and School
Office/Accounts Manager
Parish Organist
Choir Director
Church Custodians
Barbara A. Crago
Andrew J. McMullin
Pam Wertman
Joni Whetstone
Lloyd and Judy Peck
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