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FYSH goes to Montana for Skiing and Scripture!
February 24th-28th, 2010

17 Youth and 6 Adults rode the Empire Builder Amtrak Line to Whitefish Montana for two days of skiing and two days of travel. The Whitefish Ski Resort was the perfect place to have fellowship, fun, and learn more about the Transfiguration and ourselves! Check out th e Photo Gallery Below.



Lenten Worship Series begins!
Ash Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

With the sign of the cross in ashes, the congregation moved into the Lenten season. Pr. Beth gives a series of Lenten sermons this year. Remaining in her sermon series:

March 10:  “Brave Rahab: That’s a Bible Story? It Sounds Like a Spy Movie to Me” Joshua 1,2, 6:22-25
March 17: “Judge Deborah: Political Leader, Judge, Military Leader (Women Did Those Things Back Then? Must Be - It’s in the Bible” Judges 4: 1-7
March 24: “Queen Esther: She Stands Up for Her People (Hey, wait, How Come God Isn’t Mentioned At All in the Whole Book?)” Esther 7:1-10 and 9: 10-22

 






8th Grade Youth go on Confirmation Retreat!
February 6-7, 2010

8th Grade confirmands, along with Chris Richards, Pr. Beth, and Mark Arndt, headed to Luther Crest Bible Camp for a weekend retreat of fun and learning. Along with our many activities, we learned about Worship and the students wrote, planned, and lead our Sunday morning worship in the Fireside Lounge.
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat 2010
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Folk Music Spreads Joyful Noise in Worship!

Joyful Noise Reunion! - January 31st, 2010
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Joyful Noise, the musical group that led worship for many years here at First Lutheran got together once again for what was a heartfelt and joyful reunion to lead worship. The Congregation enthusiastically welcomed the group and laughter and tears were present throughout the worship service. Thanks again to Joyful Noise for lifting our hearts with their music!



Work and Fun, Fun and Work!!

Church Work Day: Board of Properties - Jaunary 30th 2010
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There was a lot to accomplish when volunteers arrived on Saturday morning. The list included everything from closet inventories, chipping ice, and varnishing cupboard doors to painting the multi-purpose room stage!

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And yet, with the help of many gracious volunteers, young and old, the work was completed by lunch. In fact, two volunteers were turned away after lunch with no work left to do!
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Thanks to everyone who participated and gave of themselves and their time to make this work day a great success!
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