In Ministry Together…

Weekly Announcements

Week of March 24th, 2019

• THE QUILTERS ARE HOSTING A QUILTING BEE!  It’s going to be Tuesday, April 9^th starting at 9am.  Even if you don’t think you know how to sew, they still want your help. All you need to know is how to tie a knot. It is hoped all the quilts will be made for the high school graduating seniors and more!  Come for a day of food and fun. See more information in the upcoming April newsletter.

• CHRIST IN OUR HOME prayer booklets for April-June are here on the Welcome Center Table.  These are free, courtesy of Faith Lutheran.

• WE STILL NEED SOUP MAKERS FOR WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 3^RD AND 10^TH. Or maybe even some chili!  Please sign up on the sheet in the Welcome Center or let the office know directly.  Thank you, cooks! 

• THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD MOBILE will be in Wabasha this Tuesday, March 26^th, 11:30am-5:30pm.  Save a life!  Walk-ins are welcome but making an appointment is suggested.  Call Jan at 651.564.0355.  It takes about an hour. 

• THERE ARE 5 SUNDAYS THIS MONTH so that means it’s “Picture Hope” month.  If you want to participate, please pick up a film canister by the door going out and fill it with as many quarters you can during the month and return it the last (5^th) Sunday of the month and place in offering plate.  Thank you!  All proceeds go to World Hunger.

• NEW BACKPACK VOLUNTEERS IN MARCH NEEDED!  Please sign up online at faithlutheranwabasha.org. 

• NEW MEMBER SUNDAY IS MARCH 31.  If you are interested in joining Faith Lutheran, please let Pastor Dave know.  We’d love to have you!

• MARCH IS MINNESOTA FOOD SHARE MONTH.  The March campaign is the largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state.  In 2018 over $8.1 million dollars and 5.5 million pounds of food were raised by Minnesota food shelves and MN Food Share.  This year Faith will participate in the effort by “Packing the Pews” during this month of March.  We will have grocery bags placed on the chairs in the front.  Bring your donated items and place in the bags.  Let’s PACK THE PEWS!

• CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a Christ centered, 12-step recovery program open to anyone dealing with life’s “Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups” meets weekly here at Faith Lutheran on Thursdays at 6pm.  For more information, women should please call Wendy (651)336-3688; men call Chet (507)458-1756.

• MAYO CLINIC HOSPICE ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Spring Meetings begin April 1^st.  See the informational board in the Narthex for more information.

• LOOKING FOR A SHORT-TERM, FUN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY that really makes a difference in the lives of children?  Become a Wabasha-Kellogg Elementary School Book Buddy!  This spring, Buddies are needed on four Fridays; April 5, 12, 26 and May 3^rd from 8:15 – 8:45 AM.  Even if you are unable to commit to all four sessions, we would gladly have you when you are available.  Adults work with first grade students to foster the love of books and improve their reading skills.  This program is supported by Active Aging Programs RSVP through Catholic Charities of Southern MN which works to connect those 55+ to meaningful volunteer opportunities.  Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement if desired.  For more information, contact Rita Fox at 651.380.6683 [email protected], Sue Degallier 507.450-0287 [email protected].

OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES ARE ON LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION THREE TIMES WEEKLY.  

• HBC Channel 20: Sundays, 11am and Wednesdays, 4pm.
• Midcontinent Channel 6: Tuesdays, 11am.
• Previous worship DVDs available in the office.
• The last two Sundays are available on our web site for viewing anytime