The Monthly Luncheon Returns! — Come on down to the refreshed Fellowship Hall, rm. 104, at 12 noon on Wed. Sept. 11 for a delicious lunch and some boot-stompin', hand-clappin', music from our most-returning presenter, Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchman! Sign up by calling the office, or online at firstlutherancr.org/luncheon.

There is a Place for You! — Relationships with adults other than parents can play a crucial role in the faith-development of children. As part of our commitment to Growing Young as a congregation, we encourage adults in the congregation to support and engage with our Discovery Zone for Kidz and Youth Ministries on Sundays and Wednesdays. If your kids are now grown, or if you are a youth looking to develop peer leadership, get in touch with Pastor Katie or Michael Beckmann to say “I care about kids’ faith!”
  
Guys UNO Tournament — Men, you love to play UNO with your kids but this is a whole new level of competition! We’ll have Papa Murphy’s Take-n-bake pizza, watch various football games on the big screen, and take it up a notch with an UNO Tournament in our brand new renovated youth room. Cost is $20. Sign up at firstlutherancr.org/men. 

Help CROP Stop Hunger — According to UNICEF, there are 673 million people in the world who do not have enough to eat. In Eastern Iowa, 1 in 6 children and 1 in 9 people are food insecure. Support the CR/Marion CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 12, 1:30 pm at Thomas Park in Marion. Join Team First Lutheran or sponsor our walkers by visiting firstlutherancr.org/CROP today; or sign up between services here at FLC at the end of the month. 

“Dear Younger” Me Retreat Series — FLC Member Cindy Dunn, who is a Stephen Minister and Spiritual Director is leading a 4-part retreat through Prairiewoods in Haiwatha during Sept. – Oct. Through life review, reflection, and group sharing, we will confront the areas of our heart that long for self-forgiveness and celebrate the joys we find along the way. Details at Prariewoods.org.