Newsletter Deadline for the

September

issue of the newsletter

Tuesday, August 24

Deadline for changes to the

Sunday bulletin 

10 a.m. Thursday morning.

Friday, September 24^th 

10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Saturday, Sept. 25^th

8 a.m.—3 p.m.

Drop off items at the church during the following times:

Sunday, Sept. 19^th  11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. 

Tuesday, Sept. 21^st 8 a.m.—3 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 22^nd 8 a.m.—3 p.m. & 5 p.m.—7 p.m.

If you can’t make these times or need help with bigger items please contact Melissa at 263-0188.

Please place items in the designated area in the fellowship hall ONLY during the above times.

Make sure items are clean, free of animal hair, and smell of smoke.

If you wouldn’t give it to a friend, don’t bring it to the church!

It will cost us time and money throw it out. Make sure items are working. Consider placing new batteries in battery operated toys and appliances—

price will reflect batteries, and items will be more likely to be sold if customers know they are working properly.

Items Not Accepted:

Computers, Monitors, Printers, Word Processor, TV’s, VCR’s, Large Appliances, Hazardous & household chemicals, Tires, Air Conditioners, Water Heaters and other built-in appliances, Curtain Rods, blinds, bed pillows, Sinks, Automotive chemicals & parts,

Fluorescent bulbs or fixtures, Plumbing or construction materials, Weapons, Paint, water beds, hospital beads, gas cans, steel desks, humidifiers and dehumidifiers.

Please remember …that if items do not sell we will donate them to one of several organizations.  If the organization does not accept the item FELC will have to pay for its disposal.  PLEASE consider the cost of this!  

Conditional Items:

These items may be accepted with the agreement that if they do not sell, the donor will pick up promptly after the garage sale.

Windows, Doors, Clean/unstained mattresses, Carpet/large rugs, sofa sleepers, larger exercise equipment, baby cribs (must be up to code), stereos, typewriters, microwaves, curtains, other large items.

Questions? Please call Melissa Hansen at 263-0188.

Now hadn’t you better get busy going through your stash of hidden treasurers for donations? Sign-up in the Narthex. Thank you!

First English Lutheran Church

Collaborative Cuisine

Does this interest you?

What is it???? 

It is a small group opportunity for 8 people to gather and share a meal at least 4 times a year. 

We will place 8 people (individuals and couples)

in a group. 

The group will decide how often they meet. It may be every other month, or quarterly. 

Each twosome will take turns arranging the gathering. It may be in the home or it may be in a restaurant. Each group will determine how it meets. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Dan. 

2010 Confirmation Day

Sunday, Sept. 26

at

10:30 a.m. Worship

Mark your calendars!

Sometimes we think of our giving as a way of helping the church meet its expenses and pay its bills. This is an important necessity for our church just as it is with any business or social agency.

The Scriptures, however, often tell stories of giving as matters of faith, generosity and love. Our giving doesn’t merely impact the church’s finances, it shapes and influences who we are as people. In the ninth chapter of Acts, for example, verses 36 and following, Dorcas is described as a person who spent all her time doing good and helping the poor. When Dorcas dies, the women take Peter up to the room where her body has been laid and they show him all the shirts and coats that Dorcas made while she was alive. (9:39) Her giving becomes part of the legacy of her life.

What kind of a person do you want to be? Generous, or tight-fisted and stingy? Do you want to be a person who cares for others, or someone who cares only for yourself? What kind of a legacy would you like to leave behind even after your death?

Our church has recently received a gift from the family of Ken Michaelis that will enable us to record our worship 

services on a DVD format that will include both audio and video. This is a big improvement over our audio cassette tape system.

The DVDs can be duplicated and brought to shut-ins and residents at the Angels Care Center and Twin Rivers.

Our services can also be played on the local cable channel 12 for those who miss worship for whatever reason.

Ken Michaelis considered it a great privilege to be here in church for worship. This gift shared by his family in his

memory that will link people to Jesus and to First English Lutheran Church will continue to be part of Ken’s legacy.

The following information is the card all CROSS youth and parents will receive regarding the Faith Step journey here at First English. The Christian Education Board is excited to implement this program more thoroughly this coming school year. Your child was given a Learning Goal card and Luther’s Small Catechism to bring home on Sunday, October 11th. If you haven’t seen these two items, duplicates are available in the Sunday School gathering room.

Cannon Falls Area

Grief Support Group

Has Someone You Loved Died?

Coping with the death of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult challenges.

It can be lonely and confusing.

Attempts to deny the painful feelings can prolong the grief.

There is Hope. Healing will come eventually.

Informational Meeting on the Monday prior to the start of the Grief Support series.

You are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.

Speaker

Linda Lehman, M.A. Licensed Psychologist

20 years of experience as a grief coordinator, professional speaker, and consultant throughout the state and region.

Facilitators

Marlene Ulrich, R.N.

Bev Stedman, R.N.

Informational Meeting on

Monday, October 11, 2010

7 p.m.

Grief Support Group

sessions start 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

through

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Ongoing Grief Support sessions are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the conference room in

First English Lutheran Church

511 W. Belle St., Cannon Falls, MN

Cost: No Charge

Pre-registration is requested.

Please call 507-263-3042

for questions or to register.

Rides are available

Sponsored by

Health Advisory Board

of First English Lutheran Church

Lundberg Funeral Home

5839 Highway 19 Blvd.

Cannon Falls, MN 55009

507-263-4246

SNOW LOTTERY

Are you a gambler? Do you have winter time talents? Or just want to try your luck? Pick a Sunday….any Sunday. Sign up now for the First English Snow Lottery in the Narthex. See how lucky you are. The prize is NOT shoveling the sidewalk if it doesn’t snow on your Sunday…