Wednesday evenings are set aside for time with our church family and friends. Join us for this midweek time of renewal and fellowship beginning September 10th. You are encouraged to invite friends to join you in this multi-generational, multi-activity experience.

Please reserve your meal by placing a reservation card in the weekly offering or by calling the church office by 11:00 a.m. the prior Monday. Cancellations made prior to Monday at 11:00 are required to avoid a charge to your account.

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• Activities for Children and Youth
• Activities for Adults
• The Choirs of First Lutheran

Title: Children’s Sign Language
Time: 4:30-5:30
Come and learn how to communicate and express your Christian beliefs with sign language. This class, taught by Julie Moberly, will be geared for children age 4 through 4th grade. As the children learn the Lord’s Prayer and hymns, it is our hope that they will be willing to enhance our Sunday worship with this expression of praise and faith. Parents are invited to stay and participate with their children or gather in the nursery for a time with younger children and casual conversation with other parents. Contact: Julie Moberly 200-7790 or julieandsteve@cavtel.net

Title: Children’s Movie Time
Time: 6:30 - 7:30
We will have a time of relaxation and friendship as we view Christian DVD’s oriented toward children. This is intended for children in grades Kindergarten to Sixth grades. This group will meet in Room #102 and is led by Elisa Mangubat.

Title: Homework Room
Time: 6:30-7:30
30 The Library (Room #103) will be available for students needing to do homework. There will not be adult supervision in this room. This is open to all ages.

Nursery
Time: 5:30-9:00
The nursery is staffed by Jean Bozart for children up to age five.

Title: Prayer and Share
Time: 6:30 - 7:30
Join us in Strickler Hall each week as we reflect on God’s presence in our lives and take time to give thanks, praise, express concerns, and trust in our Lord’s guidance through prayer ministry. Come with open minds as prayers may take many forms. Led by Pastor Gragg.

Title: Beginner’s Bridge
Time: 6:30 - 8:00
Want to learn to play bridge? How is this interaction a part of ministry? Come and be a part of the experience as Pastor Bill Ridenhour teaches us the basics on Wednesday evenings in September and October in the Reception Room on the first floor.

Title: Adult Study Group
Time: 6:45 - 7:45
This group meets regularly for the study of scripture and theological discussion in the Conference Room #205. This fall, two sections of courses are being offered.
Isaiah: Visions of Promise
September 10 – Messages of Hope / Introduction to the book of Isaiah
September 17 – Portraits of Peace / God’s promise of peace
September 24 – Bringing Good News / God’s good news
November 19 – On Wings of Eagles / God’s gift of hope
December 3 – Voices for Justice / God’s desire for justice
December 10 - Isaiah’s Advent message

Title: Oberammergau Passion Play, Wednesday, October 1
Time: 7:00-8:00
Join us on Wednesday, October 1 to learn about this play, some of the history, and the possibility of seeing the play in Germany during July 2010. This historic and spiritually enriching experience is only performed one summer a decade. Whether you might like historic information, are planning to attend with a different group, or may have an interest in attending with June Harvey and other members from FLC, this is a presentation that you will not want to miss! Join us on the third floor to hear more.

Title: Covenantal Conversations, Oct 8 - 12
Have you wondered at times about beliefs and practices of Jewish people, and how Christians should understand our relations with them? The Gathering this fall will include a class led by Dr. Paul Jersild that will address this topic. A book produced by Lutheran theologians with Jewish respondents, Covenantal Conversations: Christians in Dialogue with Jews and Judaism, will be read and discussed, one chapter at a time, on six Wednesday evenings from October 8 to November 12. This is an opportunity to grow in our own faith as we study our unique relationship with Jews and Judaism.

"Music is the art of the prophets and the gift of God." Martin Luther

We are blessed with a great Lutheran heritage of music which continues today with the fine musicians and choirs of First Lutheran Norfolk. Come join us!

Senior Choir
This choir leads the congregation in singing the liturgy and a musical offering during the 11:00 service. It also offers its gift of music at the 8:30am service for Easter, Pentecost, All Saints Sunday, Advent Lessons and Carols, and the 11:00pm Christmas Eve Service. Members include all ages of adults and high school youth. Rehearsal: The first Wednesday after Labor Day and then each Wednesday evening, 7:30-9:00pm, through the end of May in the Choir Room. Contact: Lee Teply, 625- 1953, ext. 107..

Children’s Choir
Children in grades 1-6 are encouraged to share their musical talents and enthusiasm in praising God. The choir sings once each month on Sunday mornings during the school year. Rehearsal: Wednesday, 6:30-7:15pm in the Children’s Gathering Room, second floor. Contact: LeeAnne Stachour, 489-2198

Adult Bell Choir
Come ring those bells! This group includes players with abilities ranging from beginner to advanced. It plays the prelude music one Sunday each month. Rehearsal: Each Wednesday from September 5 to the end of May, 6:30 - 7:25 pm in the Choir Room. Contact: Lee Teply, 625-1953, ext. 107

Brass Choir
This group plays at services throughout the year. Rehearsal: Sunday mornings, 9:30-10:30am in the Choir Room, 2nd floor. Contact: Eric Hruska, hruskaed@yahoo.com.

Other Opportunities to Share Your Musical Talents
Cantor - 8:30 and 11:00am Services
Festival Choir - join the choir for any of these special services: Easter, Pentecost, Freedom Sunday, All Saints Sunday, Advent Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve
Summer Choir - join whenever you can - rehearsals at 10:30am Sundays.
Help lead congregational singing at the 8:30am service and/or play an instrument (solo or ensemble). Contact: Lee Teply, 625-1953