The Transfiguration of Our Lord

February 14, 2010 -- 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

 

First English Lutheran Church

402 N. 3rd Avenue,  Wausau, Wisconsin  54401

(715) 842-5727 – Web site:  www.felcw.org

 

Interim Pastor: Sarah Nehring

Organist:  Daniel Larson

Senior Choir Director:  Alan Sexter

Parish Secretary:  Debra Kluetz

Missionaries in South Africa:  Rev. Brian and Kristen Konkol

 

Visit our website for a map to our location!

 

A PEEK AT THE WEEK: (February 14-21, 2010)

              SUNDAY:        The Transfiguration of Our Lord

                                    Worship at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

                                                9:15 a.m.  Education Hour

           

              TUESDAY:      9:00 a.m. - Quilt Workday

                                                9:00 a.m. - Charity Circle

                                    7:00 p.m. - Church Council

 

              WEDNESDAY:   10:00 a.m. - Ash Wednesday worship in Fellowship Hall

                                                            5:00 - 6:15 p.m. - Chili Supper

                                                            6:30 p.m. - Ash Wednesday worship in the sanctuary

                       

              SUNDAY:        The First Sunday in Lent              

                                                Worship at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion

                                              9:15 a.m. - Education Hour

                                              6:30 p.m. - Book Study at Kiepers’

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Adult Forum…

Today and continuing through Lent:  Journey through the Psalms -- Dr. Denise Dombkowski Hopkins will lead us via DVD as we look at the psalms as “a school of prayer.” Psalm language helps us understand God and our relationship to God, who we experience as both present and absent. We’ll explore models of prayer allowing us to be honest about the full range of our emotions--fear, praise, anger, thanksgiving, joy and despair. Although this is a series, each week’s lesson is complete in itself, so come whenever you are able.

 

 

The 2010 Season of Lent begins this week!

 

Please join us for our Wednesday Lenten Services.

Services (including Ash Wednesday) are at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall and

6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

We begin on Ash Wednesday, with Holy Communion

and Imposition of Ashes (optional).

Our theme for Lent is: Heroes of the Bible.

Come and listen to the great stories of Joseph, Moses, David, and Esther.

These were real people who did extraordinary things through God’s help.

Their stories still speak to us and give us encouragement and guidance.

 

Please join us for the Lenten Soup Suppers each Wednesday, serving from

5:00 - 6:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Your church will feed you well!!

(By the way, we’re not giving up dessert for Lent!)

Soup menu for Ash Wednesday:  the Chili Supper hosted by our youth.

 

No Thursday evening worship during the Lenten season.

 

You’re Invited to a Planning Forward Meeting…

with Bishop Justman on Wednesday, February 24, following the evening Lenten service. Bishop Justman will  meet with the Church Council and interested congregation members to discuss the steps we need to take to call a great pastor to help us lead First English. We’ll meet in the Fireside Room. See you then!

 

Join Us As We Dedicate…

our new Handicap Accessibility area! Next Sunday, February 21, 2010

Following each service on next Sunday, we will gather at the handicap entrance in the front of the church (lecturn side) and have a brief dedication service, followed by a walk-through of the area to the library/office area. Refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall. Through all the days of and weeks of renovation, this area has become a beautiful addition to our church building and will be a welcoming asset for all who come to worship and enjoy fellowship here at First English. Come and be a part of this dedication!

 

A New Book Study…

will be starting in February. “Making Sense of Scripture” by David J. Lose invites the reader to engage in a conversation about seven major questions of the Bible. Published by Augsburg Fortress, this book is part of the foundation for the ELCA’s “Book of Faith” study series. It is fairly easy reading and in everyday language. There are reflection questions in the book and in a separate leader’s guide. A group will meet on Sunday evenings beginning this evening, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., at Kiepers’. There are 7 sessions, with frequency and length of the study to be determined. Call Kathy at 359-8592 if you’d like to be part of the study. More groups can be formed at other times if there is enough interest.

 

 

February Worship Schedule…

   

    * Sunday, February   7:  The 5th Sunday after Epiphany

Worship at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion

 

    * Sunday, February 14::  The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Worship at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. --

with the sacrament of Holy Baptism at the 10:30 service

 

    * Sunday, February 21:  The 1st Sunday in Lent

Worship at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion

 

    * Sunday, February 28:  The 2nd Sunday in Lent

Worship at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

 

THURSDAY WORSHIP

February 4 and 11

6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room

There will no Thursday worship during the season of Lent.

 

 

Small Group Opportunities

continue in February…

 

Ø      Retired Men’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wed., Feb. 10, 8:30 a.m., at 2510 Restaurant (use the Deli entrance). Join us for good food and stimulating conversation and discussion.

 

Ø      Retired Women’s Luncheon Group will meet on Thurs., Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m., at 2510 Restaurant. Join us for good discussion, conversation, and fellowship.

 

Ø      Men’s  Morning Study Group…will meet each Wednesday morning (except for the day of Retired Men’s Breakfast) in the Fireside for Bible study and discussion. See the calendar for times.

 

Ø      ELCA Women Circles…

Shalom Circle:  will meet on Monday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Charity Circle:  will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 9:00 a.m.

 

Ø      Friendly Neighbors will meet on Thursday, Feb. 25, in Fellowship Hall, beginning at 1:30 p.m.  Gary Gisselman from the Marathon County Historical Society will be with us to tell about the history of Hospitals in Wausau. There is always room for new faces at Friendly Neighbors. will be We would love to have you. You are warmly invited to join us for this afternoon of fellowship!

 

Ø      Quilt Workdays will continue on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., in Fellowship Hall. Join us for this time of fellowship and outreach project for Lutheran World Relief.

 

Men’s Retreat

March 5-6, 2010 - Imago Dei Village…

Join us for a weekend of renewal and fellowship! Pastor Al Moen of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Plover will be taking us through the book, I Sold My Soul on eBay by Hemant Mehta, an atheist who “hired out” to go to churches to critique them. Hemant wrote about each church he was assigned to attend, telling what his experience was as he came through the doors, went to worship, and went back out again. Would he be interested in coming back or was it a total turn off? The book is a helpful read for us to come to grips with discussing what an unchurched person or a young couple looking for

a new church home might be thinking when they worship at our church for the first time. We will also take a look at one of the ministries that Hemant liked: Rob Bell at Mars Hill.  Cost: $60 per person. Registration forms are on the narthex table - or you can register on-line at www.crosswayscomeps.org.

 

Glocal Mission Gathering …

 

Connecting Global and Local = Glocal

 

Why attend the Glocal Mission Gathering?

The ELCA Glocal Mission Gathering brings together experts and resources on global and domestic ministry under one roof, for one weekend, in one convenient location so congregational leaders can build skills you need to be an effective part of God’s mission no matter where you serve. Your input into this event will also help ELCA Global Mission serve more effectively.

Why attend?

Mission takes place everywhere in the world - including North America, where it influences our ministry every day. By understanding how God’s activity is changing the world around us, we can build and develop skills that help us engage, serve, support, learn, and travel more effectively, globally and domestically. These skills can help you be an effective part of God’s mission.

 

Register as a team…

For only $35 per person and in only 1-1/2 days, your team can:

 

When:  Friday, April 23 - Saturday, April 24, 2010

Where:  Our Savor’s Lutheran Church

             1310 Main Street

             Eau Claire, WI  54701

 

 

If you have any questions, please call Lou or Lynne Santangelo at

848-4259. this can be a very interesting and educational activity you can do for We Care Weekend.

 

Crossways Camping News…

Whether you want to finally finish that scrapbook of last year’s camping trip, rediscover your motivation to untangle that ball of yarn that was supposed to be a scarf, or to dig through your pile of fabric scraps to finish an incomplete project, Crossways has a program for you! Each retreat includes 2 nights lodging, 5 fantastic meals, ample project space, and an experienced leader to help you along the way!

Now is the time for you to escape to a beautiful, faith-filled setting at Crossways!

Three retreats - Three opportunities -

Three reasons to escape the cold! Register online NOW!

Space is limited.

 

Crafting Retreat:  Feb. 26-28, 2010 - Pine Lake Camp, Waupaca

Come to our Crafting Retreat, and meet new friends, while you work on any type of craft project. Scrapbook, bead, cross-stitch, knit, crochet, quilt, or rubber stamp! Bring your own project and supplies and let your creativity flow. Cost: $115.00. Lodging at Pine Lake is in Evergreen Lodge, a high-comfort adult facility with semi-private rooms and linens provided.

 

Mid-Week Quilt Retreat: March 2-4, 2010 - Waypost Camp, Hatley

Join our mid-week Quilt Retreat, where Pat Ehrenberg, an avid teacher and quilter for over 25 years, will be available to answer your questions and offer advice. Pack up your machine, your box of material, and get started. Cost: $85.00

 

Scrapbooking Retreat: March 57-, 2010 - Waypost Camp, Hatley

Jane Koval, a Creative Memories Consultant, will be at this retreat with tools, resources, and supplies to jump start your scrapbook project. Enjoy table space to lay out your pages, and fellowship with others! Compete pages of y our scrapbook without interruption!

Cost: $85.00.  Almost full! Register now!

 

For more information, log on www.crosswayscamps.org