Growing Young Worship & Study Series — We are digging in and Growing Young with our Worship Series & Study. Engage deeper with the message by picking up a book in the office, and finding a group to discuss with at firstlutherancr.org/grow/growing-young
Renewing For God’s Mission Survey — Thank you to everyone who attended building forums. No matter your participation to this point, we are now seeking everyone’s feedback on the feasibility of our plans. Please complete the survey by visiting firstlutherancr.org/renewing
Matthew 25 Urban Garden — Today we are welcoming the Urban Garden initiative of our ministry partners at Matthew 25. Today at 10:10 a.m. in Rm. 111, you can learn about the ways we can partner with them to bring together neighbors and provide healthy food in our local "food desserts." join us this morning or visit matthew-25.org/food/urban-farm/
Sing Out! Hymn Festival — Sunday Afternoon, starting at 3 p.m. several of our musical ensembles will come together praising God through the beautiful hymns of Isaac Watts, whose poetic writing brought about a dramatic shift in the history of church music. 2024 is the 350 anniversary of his birth. Please bring a treat to share for a potluck of appetizers and desserts following!
Apr. 29: Ladies' Night Out — All
women of First Lutheran and their friends are invited to gather monthly
for food, fellowship, and fun. Our next outing will be at 5:30 PM on
Monday, April 29,
at Granite City Food & Brewery, 4755 First Avenue SE, C.R. Cedar
Rapids. You can sign up at the sign-up desk in the narthex, or RSVP to
Theresa Johnson, (319) 213-2742.
Thursday: Monthly Prayer Vigil & National Day of Prayer
Come to the First Lutheran Prayer Room 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. for our monthly prayer vigil and guided prayer materials will be provided.
Communal Prayer Options:
• 9:00 am: In the First Lutheran Prayer Room
• 12:15 -1:00 pm: Attend the Prayer Walk for Peace at Prairiewoods,120 E. Boyson Rd, Hiawatha
(led by Spiritual Director & FLC member Leslie Schwarting!)
• 3:00 pm: In the First Lutheran Prayer Room
Deborah Hansen (deborahh@firstlutherancr.org) can also send you materials to join us in prayer from wherever you may be that day. More information about the Prayer Walk for Peace walk can be found online at bit.ly/may2prayer
Daddy & Me Dinner & Dance — Guys, put on your fancy pants and bring the kiddos to a fancy dinner and dance they will remember forever 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3. Cost is just $30 per family. Details and RSVP at firstlutherancr.org/dad Register before April 26.
