Current Announcements & Events at FELC
First English Lutheran Church
members are active in many ministries and activities throughout the year. Look below for the most current announcements and happenings at First English.
2027Leadership Nominations
2027 Upcoming Leadership Nominations at Nov 8 Congregational Meeting: Nominations for officers to fill our 2027 slate of candidates will take place on November 8. The following criteria must be met in order for you to be qualified for an office. Per Chapter 8, Membership, of the church constitution: Be a member of this congregation 1) By baptism, 2) By transfer from a Lutheran congregation, or 3) By affirmation of faith · Have taken communion · Made a contribution of record during the current or preceding year, either of 1) Time, 2) Talent, or 3) Treasure Please give prayerful consideration as to what role you feel called to serve in 2027. For further questions, see Mary Hammer, Nominating Committee.
World Mission Prayer League: Weekly Focus
October 25 Pray for: the church in India May they be bold in their witness. And whether they hear or refuse to hear...they will know that a prophet has been among them. Ezekiel 2:5 This month we are focusing on the Korwa people group, a tribal group in India of about a half million that mostly live in a diagonal swarth of India from the middle of the western coastline of India north into Bangladesh. Korwa people are traditionally Hindu. We have some peripheral connection to the Korwa through the student pray-ers of Prayer League India. Additional information about these people can also be researched at Joshua Project.
Mary & Martha
Food Pantry Collections
The MAM Food Pantry Collection is an ongoing Mary & Martha Women's Group project. Non Perishable Food Items can be donated in the wagon in the hall outside the back of the sanctuary. All items benefit local food Pantries. Thank you for your support to feed the hungry in our community.
Fellowship Hour
Volunteers Needed
Fellowship Hour: Volunteers are needed to help provide snacks for this time between Sunday School and Worship Service. Sign up is on the Tri-Board, and thanks for your help!
Ronald McDonald House
Pop Tab Charity
POP Tab Collection: A Reminder to save those pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities! Several FELC families and friends through the years have benefitted from the use of these houses when their children were hospitalized. The collection box is always out in the hallway by the office.
Advent Devotional
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Advent will be here before we know it– starts Nov 29! We will be using a devotional from the 1517.org website and are wondering how many people would like a printed copy of the daily devotional, versus the digital copy that is free online. If you would be interested in a printed Advent devotional, please sign up on the tri board so we can get a head count and decide the best way to order or print copies.
Poinsettia Order
Poinsettia Orders for Christmas are due by Sunday Nov 22. Envelopes to place orders and notate dedications will be available Sundays at the back of the sanctuary near the bulletins. Plants are $7.50 each and available in 4 colors. Questions- email the office or speak to Andrea Sumner
Altar Care 2027
A Sign up for Altar Care for 2027 is now available on the Tri board. This is an important, but simple preparation for our service. It includes setting up and cleaning up communion. Questions?- email the office of speak to Andrea Sumner