News

 

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER              

Those known to be hospitalized:       St. Francis – Allen Clampitt

Home from the hospital:   John Bronson,       Wayne Moss is at Park Place, Room #202

                                                

Military Members and Families:  Billy Obermeier, Tim Critz, Jerry Kjar, Joel Herman, Jon Jensen, Amber & Clayton Engelman, Gabe Rother, Danelle Collins, Phillip Rother, Ashley Elrod, Brent Reimers, Lacy Tate, Lois Soliday, Matthew Wicht, Mark Seidel, Timothy Gregory

 

Congratulations to Dean & Lynn Kjar of Troy, Texas at the birth of their son, Noah Matthew Kjar, born January 25th.  Grandparents are Steve & Rena Kjar.

 

Congratulations to Sylvia Happold in celebration of her 80th birthday on February 8th.  Her family is honoring her with a card shower.  Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 1524 Coventry Lane, #16, Grand Island, NE 68801

 

Congratulations to Art Borgmann in celebration of his 65th birthday. Birthday greetings may be sent to him at 1912 W 11th Ave., Grand Island, NE 68803

 

PRESCHOOL

SWEETS AUCTION

February 14, 2010

Between Services

In the fellowship hall

 

CPR & FIRST AID

CERTIFICATION

Wednesday

February 10, 2010

6:00-9:30

                                                            at Messiah

 

AN OPEN HOUSE to honor Dee Battles in celebration of her 85th birthday will be hosted by her family on Saturday, Feb. 13th from 2:00-4:00 PM in her home at 1223 W. 10th Street. The Congregation is invited!  AN OPEN HOUSE to honor Irene Sorensen in celebration of her 90th birthday will be hosted by her family on Saturday, February 20th from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, 518 West State Street.  The Congregation is invited!  Cards may be sent to Irene at 1416 N. Park Ave., Grand Island, NE 68803  (phone # 382-4568).

 

THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the Glory of God by Jerry & Tina Wiese in honor of their 20th wedding anniversary.

 

THE BULLETINS are given to the Glory of God by Pat Bell in thankfulness to God for the gift of John in her and Aaron’s lives and in celebration of their 6th anniversary today.

Worship Ministers –  *8:30 & **10:45 AM

Acolytes:    *Ryan Wiese     **Zach Kneale

Greeters:  *Bryce & Betty Rother     **Larry Bolles & Janie Penning

Assisting Ministers:   *Donna Callihan   **Mike Kneale

Altar Guild:   *Karla Fandry and Karen Niedfelt   **Pat Bell and Kathy Leschinsky

Ushers:   *Dennis Harder, Head Usher;  Bob Happold, Captain;

                 Jerry Wiese, Bill Freeman, Francis Hannon, Ed Sowl

Organist:   Warren Rodgers

 

The Church Cell phone number for Pastor Harvey Johnson is (308.379.0493)

Parish Nurse – Sonja Simpson – phone # (308.384.2900)

Wedding Coordinator – Lorraine Kohtz – phone # (308.384.4772)

 

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FOR FEBRUARY – Please sign up in the Narthex!  If you would like to help at Sunday Worship in February to Assist the Minister, Read scripture, Assist with Communion, Cantor, Usher, Sound System, please sign-up on the form located in the narthex.

 

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING SUNDAY is TODAY!  Our youth have teamed up nation-wide with other youth to raise funds for world hunger.  Monetary donations will be collected in soup pots as you leave worship today.   Show your support to help fight world hunger!  Thank You!

 

ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Everyone is welcome to join the Adult Bible Study on Sunday mornings between services in the church lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and a doughnut and come join us!!

 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL meets tomorrow evening, February 8th at 7:00 PM.  The agenda is posted on the bulletin boards in the narthex and the fellowship hall.

 

SWEETHEART VALENTINES DINNER – February 11th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Saddle Club.  The cost is $15.00 per person, which includes your dinner and gratuity.  Treat that special person in your life to a night of fine dining.  To make reservations, call Cory Lenners (382-0211) by February 2nd.

 

VALENTINE SWEETS AUCTION – Sunday, February 14 – between services  Please help the preschool by donating baked goods and package the items in small amounts: 6 cookies, 6 cupcakes, 6 muffins, etc.  Bring the items to the Preschool classroom on Saturday, Feb. 13th  between 2:00 & 3:00 PM or bring them Sunday, February 14th and put them in the fellowship hall for the auction. Everyone is welcome to come and buy yummy treats! Jerry Wiese is our auctioneer!

 

ROLLER SKATING !  Sunday, February 21 at Skate Island from 12:00-2:00 PM.  Fun for everyone of all ages!  Come skate or sit back and watch others enjoy the fun!

 

CARD NIGHTS AND NINTENDO Wii FOR KIDS – Friday, February 19 & 26 –  The adults play pitch and the kids will have Wii games to play!!  Come join the fun!!  Bring a snack to share!

 

Altar Flower and Bulletin Charts for 2010 are posted in the narthex. Please sign up to give Altar Flowers or Bulletins in memory or honor of someone. The cost for Altar Flowers is $34 for the two bouquets and the cost for Bulletins is $15.50.

 

EXERCISE CLASSES led by Sonja Simpson are Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Come join us as we stretch and tone and condition.  No Class on February 20.

 

SATURDAY SUPPERS are served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Please sign up to help with these meals. The sign-up chart is in the fellowship hall. Servers are especially needed – Come at 4 PM!!

DONATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE FOR HAITI

Lutheran World Relief -                                           $2,803.00

Thrivent Members for Lutheran World Relief -         $840.00

Thrivent matching funds -                                          $420.00

TOTAL                                                                    $4,063.00

 

Financial gifts are urgently needed! Your gifts to Lutheran World Relief, designated for Haiti Earthquake, will be used entirely (100 percent) for immediate relief and ongoing recovery in Haiti. Just write your checks to Lutheran World Relief, marked Haiti Earthquake and drop it in the offering plate. Your prayers and generous gifts will make a life-saving difference.

 

Thrivent Members can have donations matched $1 for every $2.  (Example if you give a $500 donation – Thrivent will add $250) Thrivent members may make electronic transfers from credit/debit cards, savings or checking routing numbers, members may make donations at www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti or by calling (800.236.7636) between 7 AM and 6 PM central time, Monday through Friday.  When prompted, say “directory” and enter extension 83003.

 

Sunday, February 7, 2010

8:30 & 10:45 Holy Communion

Installation of new council members and officers

9:30 Coffee Fellowship

9:40 Memorial Meeting in the Centennial room

9:45 Sunday School and Confirmation

9:40 Youth Forum and Adult Bible Study

2:00-4:00 Fellowship hall reserved for Phillips family for Devan’s birthday party

Monday, February 8, 2010

8:15-11:15 Preschool and 12:15-3:15 Preschool

9:00 Ladies sew quilts

7:00 Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

1:00 Pastor Cluster Bible Study at Messiah

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

 8:15-11:15 Preschool and 12:15 -3:15 Preschool

9:30 Bible Study

6:00-9:30 CPR & First Aid Class

6:00 Choir Rehearsal

7:00 Praise Band Rehearsal

Thursday, February 11, 2010

 8:15-11:15 Preschool and 12:15-3:15 Preschool

6:00-8:00 Sweetheart Valentine’s Dinner at the Saddle Club

Friday, February 12, 2010

Church Office Closes at Noon!

5:00-10:00 Scrapbooking

Saturday, February 13, 2010

9:45 Exercise Class

4:30-5:30 Saturday Supper

2:00-4:00 Open House for Dee Battles’ 85th birthday at her home

1223 West 10th Street – The Congregation is invited!      

Sunday, February 14, 2010

8:30 & 10:45 Holy Communion – Transfiguration of our Lord

Preschool sings at 8:30

Baptism of Sawyer Magnuson – 8:30

Baptism of Sequoia Semm – 10:45

9:35 Sweets Auction / fellowship

9:45 Sunday School and Confirmation

9:40 Youth Forum and Adult Bible Study

12:00 Fellowship hall reserved for noon meal for Baptism family