September 18/19, 2021 - Time After Pentecost Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson - First Lutheran Kearney

September 18/19, 2021
    Time After Pentecost
     Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson
         Preaching Pastor

Rev. Dr. Michelle Holley Carlson
          Presiding Pastor

Rev. Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman
          Associate Pastor

FLC RADIO
Broadcast
 Sundays 8:45am - 1460 AM

This week’s radio broadcast is
       underwritten by
  Mike and Kristi Lawson

This week’s Altar Flowers
     are provided by

    Natalie Radcliffe
    In honor of family

Growing Together, Moving Forward
• Wearing a mask is highly
  recommended when in
  the building, worship, and
  church activities.
• There are no current
  capacity restrictions.
• Food and drink is allowed.

YELLOW PRAYER CARDS

           Prayer cards are available
      in the pew racks for you to use for
 petitions during the Prayers of Intercession.

Ushers will collect the cards during the Prelude.

Overflow Seating for Social Distancing

    for those wishing to wear masks
              and to maintain
 social distance during worship services

       the balcony is available

Mission Outreach Summer Project
       ELCA World Hunger
Thank you to all who contributed!
        Goal was $500
           Amount
          Collected
            $1486

MUSICAL GROUPS AT FIRST LUTHERAN
• Chancel Choir—Sings each week for 8:45 service. Rehearses on
  Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm
• Chancel Bells—Plays once a month. Rehearses on Tuesdays,
  5:30pm-6:30pm
• Heavenly Treble Makers—Middle school choir, Sings once a month.
  Rehearses on Wednesday, 6:15pm-6:45pm
• Praiser Bells—Handbell Choir for 3rd grade-8th grade. Plays once a
  month. Rehearses on Wednesdays, 5:15pm-5:45pm
• Children’s Choir—rehearses during the Sunday School Hour
• Sound Offering—Plays for contemporary service twice a month

  Rehearsals for all groups begin after Labor Day

Pizza for a good
     cause!

  Gambino’s:
 2715 2ndAve.
   Suite A

LAYING ON OF HANDS
Beginning in September
on the 1st and 3rd Weekends

After receiving communion
you are invited to come to the Narthex
where a Pastor will anoint you with oil
and pray for you.

FEEDING THE FLOCK
Wednesday September 22, 2021
     5:30pm to 6:30pm

                   Menu
               Fried Chicken
          salads, fruit & dessert

F.R.O.G (Fully Rely on God)
                th
    For Pre-K-5 Grade
                  Wednesdays
                 6:30 to 7:55 PM
                 In the sanctuary
        Please register: www.firstlutherankearney.org
        Or forms available on the Welcome Stations

Wednesday Night Bible Study
    6:00 PM in the Conference Room
       Begins September 1, 2021

  Six week study of the Book of Romans

ADULT FORUM
  Sunday, September 19, 2021
Between services in Centennial Hall
                Zachary Schmidt, speaker
                Senior Regional Organizer
     Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice
     urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger
                     at home and abroad
• Learn about current state of hunger in our country and world
• What you can do to help
• How we have helped millions by advocating for policies

Sunday, September 26, 2021
Recognition at the 8:45am Service
Pastor David deFreese will be preaching at
           both Sunday Services

Reception between services

Adult Sunday School
Rediscovering our Lutheran Heritage
       Taught by Pastor Rick

Beginning October 3, 2021
9:50am-10:50am
Centennial Hall

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

                         South
 Sunday,      1:00 PM
                        Parking
October 3rd
                          Lot

WEDNESDAY
                                 OCTOBER 27
                                 5:30-6:45 PM

       Proceeds Go To
First Lutheran Youth Ministry

Contact Dave Wright to sign up

REFORMATION FIFTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION
           October 31, 2021

        9:30am Sunday School
       10:30am Worship Service
        Noon Reformation Lunch
        1:00pm Trunk or Treat

TRUNK OR TREAT
    October 31, 2021
   Southeast parking lot
      1:00-2:00pm
    Set-up at 9:00am
Contact Church office or firstlutherankearney.org for more information

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
          The Endowment Team
Endowment Fund was established to enhance the
mission of FLC outside of normal budget operations

                    EXAMPLES OF PAST GRANTS
       Campus Lutheran                       Jubilee Center
       Operation IDEA                         Youth Ministry
       Preschool                         Kitchen equipment
       YMCA of Kearney        NE Lutheran Outdoor Ministries

   Paul Bartlett-chair, Lori McArthur, Jen Puls, Carrie Stithem-treasurer,
  Melanie Young, Dave Zimmer-Congregation Council, Pastor Rick Carlson

Please
No Food or Drink
     in the
   Sanctuary.
  Thank you!