Announcements for Sunday, Apr. 5 2020
NOTE: Since we are not worshipping in-person, we are not printing paper bulletins, and in turn not creating a PDF of the publication. All current announcements are listed below.
Online Worship
Join us for worship online on Sunday at 10:30am and on Wednesday at 6:15pm, at 1stlu.org/live.
In-person worship has been canceled through Apr. 24, along with in-person Sunday School and confirmation. Vision & Leadership will determine how we will worship on a week-by-week basis.
Morning Musings
Where is God in all this? Who/what shall we pray for today? What are our questions? What is grounding us in a time when everything is shifting? Go to First Lutheran's website, Facebook page or our Youtube channel where each morning, Monday through Saturday by 8am, Pastor Stanton or Pastor Karyn post a "morning musing". It's a great way to stay connected!
Cancellations
For an up-to-date list of online options and cancellations please visit firstlutheranonalaska.org/thisweek.
Cancelled: Faith Alive! U: Holy Week… What Does it Mean?
This event has been cancelled. Pastor Karyn, however, will be covering a lot of what she would have shared in the Faith Alive! U during her Morning Musings throughout holy week. So make sure to check out the pastors’ Morning Musings!
Holy Week Schedule
It has yet to be decided if Holy Week services will be in-person or only live streamed. The following is the planned schedule:
Palm Sunday, April 5, worship at 10:30am
Monday, April 6, through Wednesday, April 8, worship at 6:30pm
Maundy Thursday, April 9, and Good Friday, April 10, worship at 12:15pm & 6:30pm
Saturday Sacred Storytelling Worship, April 11, worship at 5:30pm
Easter Sunday, April 12, worship at 10:30am
The office will close at noon on Friday, April 10, & all day Monday, April 13.
Bethany St. Jo in Need of Sewing for Gowns
Bethany St. Joseph Corp. is in desperate need of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for health care workers. The administrator at Marinuka Manor (Galesville) has purchased approved fabric for gowns and has the needed supplies to make them. They are looking for people who would be willing to make the gowns. Each gown will provide them with 500 wears. This will make a huge difference in their anticipated need. If you or another can help, please email Karen Sepich: KSepich@bsjcorp.com. If you’re willing to sew but unable to pick up supplies, the supplies can be delivered and the completed gowns picked up when completed.
Sewing Face Masks
The La Crosse County Health Dept. provides direction on making face masks for healthcare workers: Go to this UGETCONNECTED page first for info and modifications to the pattern. Masks should be dropped off at Isle La Plume, La Crosse.
Mabel Anderson Scholarship
Applications are available online. Completed applications are due no later than 3pm on Wednesday, Apr. 15. Students may apply if they will graduate from high school in the spring and have plans to pursue post-secondary education. The application includes writing an essay and completing a worksheet that reflects the student’s involvement in church activities. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications via email.
Our OWLs Be Zoomin’
The OWLs are a group at First that welcomes anyone, First Lutheran members or not, who are 55+. OWLs: If you are having technical problems viewing worship services or pastors’ morning musings please call volunteer coordinator, Brian Narveson for help: 608.526.9700.
For those already connected with a computer, tablet or smart phone, or even just a regular phone, the OWLs will be holding “Virtual Potlucks” via Zoom. Zoom is a two way video conferencing system where you can both see and hear the people you are talking with. The next one is Wednesday, April 15 at 1pm. Brian wants the OWLs to know they can participate in these virtual potlucks with just a regular phone. For help with Zoom, feel free to contact Brian: owls@firstlu.org / 608.526.9700.
New-Member Social
This social, originally scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 16, 6pm, will be rescheduled for a later date, TBD.
Clothes Closet Not Accepting Donations
Due to the current situation, the First Teen Clothes Closet is not accepting clothing donations at this time. Please save your gently-used clothing for when we are again open for business or find another organization that can accept your donation. We appreciate your generosity and your understanding.
Warming Center Needs
Interested in donating an Easter basket filled with: new socks, healthy snacks, candy, adult coloring books, etc.? Please consider donating… Would be a nice surprise for center guests on Easter! Drop off donations in the white bin outside labeled "Drop off donation here.” New location is 1319 Ferry Street (drop off in the back). Also: the center is still in need of volunteers to cover shifts; sign up online at 1stlu.org/warm. Questions? Contact Bridget at bridget@firstlu.org.
Blood Donations Needed
In times of crisis we lift each other up and ensure a safe and caring place for our neighbors. Your neighbors, friends, and loved ones are at an elevated risk during this latest crisis in our nation. The latest virus we are living through is very serious, but more so is the severely declining availability of blood. We are a beacon of hope. Ensuring an adequate blood supply to our communities is not only Versiti’s core mission, but it is our commitment to our hospitals, patients and communities in times of crisis. Versiti Blood Centers will continue to provide its service to the community by accepting donors at all its donor center locations, as well as community blood drives, when possible. They encourages all donors to make an appointment to lessen the amount of people waiting at our donor centers. Appointments for donating blood can be made at 1stlu.org/blooddrive. To learn more about the safety precautions Versiti is taking during this pandemic, click here.
Keep Up with Cancellations: Update Your Contact Info
Make sure the office has your current contact info, including current address, mobile number(s), carrier info (for reminders by text), and email(s). Send to office@firstlu.org.
Online Directory
During this time of “social distancing,” it would be good to remind members that you can access on online directory on our website. Just head to 1stlu.org/directory to request access. Keep in mind our director of communications, Andy Stutesman, will need to create an account for you, so please allow time for turning that around.
Sugar Creek Summer Reg Now Open!
Your child or grandchild can have an amazing new experience this summer with the caring staff and beautiful creation of Sugar Creek! Now is the time to register, before your desired week fills up. Popular programs fill up fast! More info & reg at www.sgrcreek.org.
