Into the Bible, into the Bible, Dear Christians! (Luther) Fall Faith Formation offerings are now listed! Sign-up for your opportunities to engage in exploring God's Word and how we live it in our real lives! Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex online or you can call the Church Office. SIGN UP NOW!
Feed Galveston will be hosted on September 11th from 10:00am-3:00pm in the Lyceum of Galveston. To sign up for a 2 hour shift, please contact emily@firstlutherangalveston.com or call the church office and ask for Emily.
Oktoberfest Ticket Packaging will be held Wednesdays in august from 10am to 2pm in the Parish Hall. Come and go or come and stay. All are welcome.
Join the Joyful Noise Music Ministry! Looking for something new in the fall? Consider giving Joyful Noise a try! We are looking for new singers and instrumentalists to join our ministry! We welcome beginners to experts, the young and the young at heart and everyone in between!
- Sing with the choir! We rehearse after the worship service on certain Sundays
- Play with the strings group! We practice before worship on certain Sundays
- Ring with the Handbell Choir! We practice on Sunday afternoons.
Click to see our schedule and talk to Kelsey about sitting in on a rehearsal!
*NEW to FALL 2021* Joyful Noise Junior is open to kids ages 8-16! We will rehearse once a month and lead the worship service! We will present a combination of singing and instrument playing! Our rehearsals are after the worship service on certain Sundays. More information to follow!
Interested? Talk to Kelsey: KelseyScheuerman@gmail.com
Rally Day, the kickoff for youth and family ministry programs, will be on Sunday, August 29th. This celebration will begin immediately after the worship service. Please join us to learn about our Little Steps, Children's Faith Formation, Confirmation, FLY, and Children's Music.
School Supplies Collection! is collecting teacher supplies during the month of August. Make sure to check out the July Monthly Newsletter for ideas on what to donate. Teachers end up buying a lot of supplies out of their own pocket and donations will go a long way in helping them out in the fall.
Unexpected ELCA Vice President ELCA Vice President William Horne, died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack on Saturday, August 14th. He was elected to the position when our own Carlos Peña retired from the position. Mr. Horne was three weeks shy from retiring from his professional career position as City Manager of Clearwater, FL. Please join in prayers for the comfort of his family and all who knew and loved him and thanksgiving for his life and ministry.
Ladies Game Day - As so much fun was had on August 10th, we are going to continue the fun on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All ladies are welcome and you can bring a friend. If you need a ride contact Kay Tucker.
Worship Virtually – Sundays 10:00 am
Worship Safely In Person – Sundays 10:00 am
You are encouraged to join in worship either safely in person or virtually every Sunday.
Update!
The Church Council reviewed the COVID-19 numbers for Galveston and Galveston County and re-issued the requirement of wearing masks in the church buildings. This change reflects that we are in the midst of a severe spike in the pandemic and that our local medical systems are stressed by the current surge. Please be mindful of the most vulnerable in our midst, as children under the age of 12 are not eligible for the vaccine at this time.
HOME Holy Communion Package: If you need home communion supplies as you worship virtually, please contact the Church Office as 409-762-8477 to arrange for your package of wafers.
Offering $3881
Attendance
- In-person: 90
- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):
Children's Message: 93 views
Sermon: 103 views
Worship Service: 110 views
This Week’s Birthdays
- Jack Bennett 17th
- Amber Booth 17th
- Joyce Folzman 19th
- Joe Garcia 19th
- Joyce Martorell 19th
- Janet Choate 20th
- Papi Hernandez 21st
Anniversaries
- Will and Ann Heidel 16th
- Steven and Stephanie Peña 16th
- Tom and Mary Scott 21st