Renewing Updates — Work has begun to renew our facilities for God’s mission in our community. The first tasks are exterior brick work, and first floor rooms. Watch for pictures on Facebook or Instagram, and get regular updates at firstlutherancr.org/renewing.
Men’s Night/ Book Discussion: “Lead w/Heart” – Guys - learn to lead in your family, in your business, and in your heart starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids. We'll read and discuss Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski's bestselling book. Cost is $20 for the book. Open to all men and friends over 21; weekly discussions through the summer. Details & sign up at firstlutherancr.org/men.
Vacation Bible School & Daycamp is less than a month away, July 14-17! Help us see this amazing ministry experience to the finish line by making sure all participant and volunteer registrations are completed soon! Whether you can serve snacks, make some crafts, or just sing along – there’s a role in this adventure for everyone from Preschool through adults!
Sign up for adventure at firstlutherancr.org/vbs
Can’t take part in VBS? You can still help us have a successful week together by providing supplies and snacks from our Amazon Wishlist! Find the link at firstlutherancr.org/wishlist.
Thrivent Night at the Ballpark for
Special Olympics is Tuesday, June 24, at 6:35 p.m. Local Special Olympians will be honored pregame
festivities before the Kernels game, so arrive when gates open at 5:30 p.m. to
honor them. Tickets are $13 using
the
link through firstlutherancr.org/kernels or
you may call the Kernels ticket office and mention “Thrivent” to receive the
discount. Aim for
Section 113!
Ladies Night Out on Monday, June 30 will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Daisy’s Garage, 6095 Carlson Way, Marion. If you plan to come, please call this month’s hostess, Connie Kennedy to make a reservation at (319) 551-2629, or add your name to the list on the sign-up table. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
The HACAP Food BackPack Program — ensures
kids who are at home over the summer have healthy, ready to eat and easy to
prepare foods so no child goes hungry. This is a huge help to working families in
the community who are stretched over the summer months! Help pack the bags on
Monday, June 30, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Summer
is a great
time for a family service
project where kids can help kids!
Visit firstlutherancr.org/hunger.
Creatives Unite! Come together with Contemplative Hands
Monday, June 30 1-2:30 p.m. in Rm. 310. Sometimes prayer is slowing down and working with our hands Contemplative Hands is an occasional gathering for reflection and laughs while we work with our hands stitching, knitting, crocheting, drawing, etc. Don’t have a “hand practice”? Come anyway for the fellowship.
Pipes, Pedals, & Pies — Thank you to our Music
Arts team for hosting a wonderful
start to the concert series last
Tuesday! We look
forward to the next
installation on Tuesday,
July 8
when we welcome
Dr. Lynda Hakken! If you are a baker and willing to donate pies,
please contact Brett Wolgast through the church office.
