Lay ministry needs
Lay ministry is the heartbeat of our church. Whether you have a gift for hospitality, a heart for reading, or a talent for technology, there is a place for you to serve. Sign up to volunteer below!
this week's sponsors
We are grateful to the following individuals for their generous contributions this week:
KMCH Radio Broadcast: Sponsored in memory of all veterans.
Altar Flowers: Provided by Bill and Laura Thomas in memory of all veterans.
KMCH Radio Broadcast: Sponsored in memory of all veterans.
Altar Flowers: Provided by Bill and Laura Thomas in memory of all veterans.
Help Wanted: Fellowship Hosts
Fellowship continues to be held in the fellowship room following church service on Sundays. Please join us.
Thanks to Sharon Peck for taking care of today’s fellowship.
We are looking for individuals to serve and/or provide food.
Thanks to Sharon Peck for taking care of today’s fellowship.
We are looking for individuals to serve and/or provide food.
- Contact: Cathy Glew, Social Ministry
- Sign-up Online
Thanksgiving Day Meal
No one should spend Thanksgiving alone. If you don't have a gathering to attend, join us on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 12:00 PM at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Community Center in Manchester. Main dishes are provided; feel free to bring a side or dessert. RSVPs, takeout, delivery, and rides are available by calling 563-927-3420 by Nov. 24. To volunteer, contact Cathy Glew at 563-608-1321.
Holiday Food Basket
The Delaware County Food Bank will again be sponsoring Holiday Food Baskets. Order forms are on the table in the narthex. Forms MUST be provided to the Food Bank no later than November 16th for Thanksgiving, and December 14th for Christmas.
Freezer Meal Changes for Thanksgiving
Our freezer meal team is teaming up with Social Ministry this year to cook and host a combined community meal! As a reminder, frozen meals are always available in the storage room down the kitchen hallway for anyone experiencing illness, loss, or hardship. If you take a meal, please remember to write down what you took and the date for our records.
mission of the month
November’s Mission of the Month for our noisy can offering is the First Lutheran Freezer Meal Program. We will be collecting for the Freezer Meal Program on November 8th and 11th .
Poinsettia Order Forms
Poinsettia order forms can be found in the back of the sanctuary. The cost will be $16.00 for 8” pots and $8.25 for 6.5” pots. The deadline for ordering is November 15th .
Christmas Open House at the Parsonage
As a special thank you to our First Lutheran Church family, you’re invited to a Christmas Open House at the Parsonage on Thursday, December 17th. Stop by anytime between 4:00-8:00 p.m. The parsonage is at 1005 Rosewood Dr. in Manchester.
Whether you’ve been a member for decades or recently joined us, this is a wonderful chance to enjoy some holiday cheer, reconnect, and get to know fellow church members a little better.
Whether you’ve been a member for decades or recently joined us, this is a wonderful chance to enjoy some holiday cheer, reconnect, and get to know fellow church members a little better.
operation christmas child
It is once again time to turn our thoughts to children around the world by participating in Operation Christmas Child. Details have been shared in the Lamplighter and are also available in the Narthex. Thanks for helping to spread God’s Word.
Advent “Meal & A Message”
Our traditional “Meal A Message” for Advent will be on December 2nd , 9th , and 16th. Join us each Wednesday for a meal beginning at 5:00 pm with worship at 6:00 pm.