Helping Hands-Helping Hearts — Thank you for supporting the work of Christ through the ministry and mission of First Lutheran! Consider the impact your contributions can make in 2026 and make a pledge by filling out an Estimate of Giving card which you can pick up from the Welcome desk, or find online at firstlutherancr.org/pledge.
Gift Tags for Four Oaks Youth – Our annual campaign to share the joy of Christmas with children living in Four Oaks residential facilities is underway! Gift tags are on the tree waiting for your generosity. Many Youth simply ask for gift cards, which you can pick up as a virtual gift tag from firstlutherancr.org/gift-tag. Pick one up, sign it out, and return gifts to the church by Sunday, December 7.
Food Backpacks prepared at HACAP provide nutritious and easy-to-prepare foods for children when they are not getting school lunches. These bags help families make ends meet, especially over holiday breaks when kids at home mean even higher grocery bills. We will help prepare food backpacks at HACAP on Monday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. Sign up to help feed families at firstlutherancr.org/HACAP
Congregational Meeting for Elections — The Congregation Council has called for a Congregation Meeting for Election of Officers to be held on Sunday, November 30 at 10 a.m., (following 9 a.m. worship) in the Sanctuary. The nominating committee has identified three candidates for council and two for the audit committee. Brief biographies will be made available before and during the meeting.
Footsteps of the Apostle Paul — Join Pastor Steve Knudson in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, November 30, (immediately following the election, above) Pr. Steve will unpack some of the insights of faith gained from this Fall’s group pilgrimage to Greece where so many New Testament stories took place.
Ladies’ Night Out — Our combined Nov./Dec. gathering will be held on Monday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. at El Viejo, 90 Twixt Town Road, Cedar Rapids. RSVP on the sign up list at the church, or by calling is this month’s hostess, Becky Cram, at (319) 448-4535.
Please Note there is no meal, worship, groups or rehearsals
this Wednesday Evening. Happy Thanksgiving!
