Weekly News

Wednesday Evening Worship Join in a midweek worship at 6:30 this Wednesday in the Sanctuary. 

Christmas Pageant THIS coming Sunday! The tradition continues as our children and youth help us prepare of Christmas by offering the annual pageant during worship on Sunday morning! Please meet in the CFF room at 9am.

FLY- Last meeting of the year December 19th at 3pm.

Operation Christmas Cookie UPDATE

• Prayers – pray for God’s blessing on this outreach project of grace.
• Bakers – start your oven! Now is the time to bake!  Cookies need to be at the Church by Sunday morning, December 19.
• Packagers – rest your feet and hands – you will be using both to package up the cookies into boxes after worship next Sunday.
• Delivery Agents – be ready to pick up your delivery packages to take out Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Thank you to the Carla Sanborn-Jones and the Evangelism Team for leading the charge and special agent Anna for helping make it happen.

Christmas Worship Schedule

• Blue Christmas Worship        Wednesday, Dec 22         6:30 pm
• Christmas Eve                          Friday, December 24        4:00 pm          Family Service with Candlelight and Holy Communion                                                    Friday, December 24        11:00 pm         Traditional Candlelight and Holy Communion
• Christmas Day                         Saturday, December 25   10:00 am         A Carol Service with Holy Communion
• Christmas 1                              Sunday, December 26    10:00 am          Sunday worship

ELCA Good Gifts The Missions Team will be finishing up this opportunity in the Narthex on Sunday, December 19.  These simple gifts make a huge difference in the live of people serve through the ELCA Hunger Appeal across the globe… from honey bees to pigs, bibles to goats these gifts fill hearts with joy. Make sure to stop by before noon on Sunday to join in this opportunity.

Christian Sympathy is expressed to Nancy Carpenter and daughter Stephanie Carter, upon the death of husband/father Perry Carpenter on Saturday, December 11.

Annual Reports Needed from Team Leaders by January 7th. Late Submissions will not make publication for the annual meeting.

Ladies Game Day - Join the fun on the 3rd 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 and Wednesdays 6:30pm

You are encouraged to join in worship either safely in person or virtually every Sunday. 

Offering $ 10,289

Attendance

- In-person: 101

- In-person Wednesday: 4

- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):

  Children's Message: 83 views 
  Sermon: 64 views
  Worship Service: 163 views 
 

This Week’s Birthdays

• Terri Walker 14th
• Dolph Tillotson 17th
• John Nash 18th
• Eva Scales 18th
• Sluggo Thiem 18th

Anniversaries

Christian Sympathy is expressed to Theresa Low upon the death of her husband Roger Low on November 21st.

Christian Sympathy is expressed to Joe Henderson upon the death of his wife Pat Henderson on November 27th.

Wednesday Evening Advent Worship Take a break from the rush of the season by gathering for a simple time of worship on Wednesday evening’s at 6:30 pm in the main sanctuary. The service will include scripture, song and Holy Communion.

Giving Tuesday - On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, November 30th is GIVING TUESDAY. Consider making a gift to one or more of the ministries of the congregation: Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy or Feed Galveston.

Men's Club Christmas Party is December the 3rd starting at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 and includes an open bar, meal, and fellowship. Come join the fun!

2022 Offering Envelopes IN YOUR MAIL! First Lutheran is using a new offering envelope service.

Kid's Chairs for sale! FLC has more wooden children's chairs than we can use so we are opening them up for the congregation. Each chair will be $20 and all proceeds will help send FLC's youth to the National Youth Gathering this summer. You can pay with cash, check, or online. See the youth on Sunday in the Narthex to purchase your chairs. For questions, email emily@firstlutherangalveston.com.

Operation Christmas Cookie signup sheets are in the Narthex. We need cookie bakers, cookie packagers, cookie deliverers, and lots of prayers. Cookies will be delivered to those who have to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you have questions Anna Gerald will be heading this up with the Evangelism Team.

Magazines - the need for magazines is back! Please bring in your magazines once you are through with them and put them in the Narthex. Jack Danner will collect them and distribute them.

Ladies Game Day - will not be held on December 21st. Instead, they will meet December 14th at Nick’s on 37th and Seawall. Please RSVP with Kay at kay.henson@ymail.com or 409-370-1318. There will not be a gift exchange just fellowship over lunch.

ELCA Good Gifts- It's that time of year again!  Time for you to purchase pigs, goats, chickens, water filters, Bibles, bees, latrines, school supplies and so much more though the ELCA Good Gifts programs.  It is a wonderful opportunity to share God's love both near and far!  Look for the Mission Team tree near the parish hall. 

Thank you to everyone who wrote cards for Hope for the Holidays, on Nov 14th. Hope for the Holidays is a LIRS (Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services) program which works to bring hope and compassion to those spending Christmas in immigrant detention centers. These Christmas cards will remind our neighbors that we haven't forgotten them. Want to do more? To buy Christmas presents for immigrant children, you can make a financial donation here: LIRS.org/GiveHope

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

Ladies Game Day - Join the fun on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All ladies are welcome and you can bring a friend.  If you need a ride, contact Kay Tucker.  

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 pm in the Main Sanctuary, a midweek worship service with Holy Communion. Come and try it out! Gather with your church family in worship - midweek.

Worship Virtually – Sundays 10:00 am
Worship Safely In Person – Sundays 10:00 am and Wednesdays 6:30pm

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 changes the policy to masks are highly recommended if you are not vaccinated. This change reflects that we have seen a decrease in the numbers of hospitalized and positive individuals in our county. 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  $ 1985

Attendance

- In-person: 65

- In-person Wednesday: 

- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):

  Children's Message: 83 views 
  Sermon: 64 views
  Worship Service: 163 views 
 

This Week’s Birthdays

• Paul Badovinac 29th
• Manuel Syers 29th
• Sharmi Watkins 29th
• Paulette Aiken 30th
• Roger Zimmerman 2nd
• Richard Bafico 5th
• Henry Schmidt 5th

Anniversaries

After Oktoberfest Thank You Fellowship Meal You are invited to a fellowship meal following worship on Sunday, November 14 in the Parish Hall. Pastor Rhoades will be cooking a simple soup lunch for the congregation. Please come for some great fellowship and food!

Join us for Hope for the Holidays, on Nov 14th after Oktoberfest soups. Hope for the Holidays is a LIRS (Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services) program. On the 14th, we will write cards for families and children who are spending Christmas behind bars. This program seeks to inspire hope, following the example of how Christ offered hope through His birth and teachings. These Christmas cards will remind our neighbors that we haven't forgotten them. Want to do more? To buy Christmas presents for immigrant children, you can make a financial donation here: LIRS.org/GiveHope

Kid's Chairs for sale! FLC has more wooden children's chairs than we can use so we are opening them up for the congregation. Each chair will be $20 and all proceeds will help send FLC's youth to the the National Youth Gathering this summer. You can pay with cash, check, or online. See the youth on Sunday in the Narthex to purchase your chairs. For questions, email emily@firstlutherangalveston.com.

FLY (First Lutheran Youth) gathering Nov 14th at 2-4PM. Middle and High schoolers are invited to gather for snacks, bible study and games. This month, we will talk about God’s “Boundless Forgiveness”. If your youth can attend, RSVP to emily@firstlutherangalveston.com 

Feeding 150 is our campaign to raise the last $1500 needed for Feed Galveston. These funds will make it possible to meet our goal of packaging 150,000 servings of food in 2021. We are asking for gifts that celebrate the number 150, such as $150, $50, or $1.50. Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be part of Feed Galveston. To donate, go to https://secure.myvanco.com/YQ7W/campaign/C-Z9MW 

Share Your Holidays Food Drive Our neighbors are hungry!  Which ones? At least 15% of our neighbors are food insecure on any given day of the year.  We can make a difference by collecting non-perishable food items and bringing them to the church for the Share Your Holidays Food Drive. These items will be collected through out November and will be delivered to Ball High School on Wednesday, Dec. 1 for the community gathering.  (Feed Galveston will also be packaging 50,000 servings of food in the Ball High School library! That same day – all high school volunteers.) Pick up a grocery bag at the church to help collect items or deposit your items in the food collection boxes in the Parish Hall building and the Narthex.

2 Organs, 4 Hands, 4 Feet" : Hold the Date: The Bach Society of Houston will offer an organ spectacular on Saturday, November 13, at 3:30 pm in the main sanctuary of Frist Lutheran. "2 Organs, 4 Hands, 4 Feet" will be offered in memory of Harold Matthias, a former member of Christ the King Lutheran, Houston, and a descendant of First Lutheran, Galveston. This will be a fun celebratory spectacular for all ages.

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

Ladies Game Day - Join the fun on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All ladies are welcome and you can bring a friend.  If you need a ride contact Kay Tucker.  

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 pm in the Main Sanctuary, a midweek worship service with Holy Communion. Come and try it out! Gather with your church family in worship - midweek.

Worship Virtually – Sundays 10:00 am
Worship Safely In Person – Sundays 10:00 am and Wednesdays 6:30pm

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 changes the policy to masks are highly recommended if you are not vaccinated. This change reflects that we have seen a decrease in the numbers of hospitalized and positive individuals in our county. 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  $5358

Attendance

- In-person: 108

- In-person Wednesday: 5

- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):

  Children's Message: 62 views 
  Sermon:  89 views
  Worship Service: 159 views 
  Prelude Music By JuBELLation: 131 views
  All Saints Video: 227 views 
 
  
This Week’s Birthdays

• Jeanette Flick 8th
• Anna Gerald 8th
• Sarah Kirkpatrick 8th
• Emie McCoy 8th
• Alan Rutledge 8th
• Liberty Cox 9th
• James Austin 10th
• Pam Stevens 10th
• Noel Spencer 11th
• Alyce Rac 12th
• Brandon Wiltse 13th
• Jennifer Cooper 14th
• Ann Moreau 14th

Anniversaries

• Trey and Jessica Kirkpatrick 9th
• Randy and Liz Plain 11th
• Jeremy and Tiffany Heallen 13th

After Oktoberfest Thank You Fellowship Meal You are invited to a fellowship meal following worship on Sunday, November 14 in the Parish Hall. Pastor Rhoades will be cooking a simple soup lunch for the congregation. Please come for some great fellowship and food!

Join us for Hope for the Holidays, on Nov 14th after Oktoberfest soups. Hope for the Holidays is a LIRS (Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services) program. On the 14th, we will write cards for families and children who are spending Christmas behind bars. This program seeks to inspire hope, following the example of how Christ offered hope through His birth and teachings. These Christmas cards will remind our neighbors that we haven't forgotten them. Want to do more? To buy Christmas presents for immigrant children, you can make a financial donation here: LIRS.org/GiveHope

 Kid's Chairs for sale! FLC has more wooden children's chairs than we can use so we are opening them up for the congregation. Each chair will be $20 and all proceeds will help send FLC's youth to the the National Youth Gathering this summer. You can pay with cash, check, or online. See the youth on Sunday in the Narthex to purchase your chairs. For questions, email emily@firstlutherangalveston.com.

FLY (First Lutheran Youth) gathering Nov 14th at 2-4PM. Middle and High schoolers are invited to gather for snacks, bible study and games. This month, we will talk about God’s “Boundless Forgiveness”. If your youth can attend, RSVP to emily@firstlutherangalveston.com 

Feeding 150 is our campaign to raise the last $1500 needed for Feed Galveston. These funds will make it possible to meet our goal of packaging 150,000 servings of food in 2021. We are asking for gifts that celebrate the number 150, such as $150, $50, or $1.50. Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be part of Feed Galveston. To donate, go to https://secure.myvanco.com/YQ7W/campaign/C-Z9MW 

Share Your Holidays Food Drive Our neighbors are hungry!  Which ones? At least 15% of our neighbors are food insecure on any given day of the year.  We can make a difference by collecting non-perishable food items and bringing them to the church for the Share Your Holidays Food Drive. These items will be collected through out November and will be delivered to Ball High School on Wednesday, Dec. 1 for the community gathering.  (Feed Galveston will also be packaging 50,000 servings of food in the Ball High School library! That same day – all high school volunteers.) Pick up a grocery bag at the church to help collect items or deposit your items in the food collection boxes in the Parish Hall building and the Narthex.

2 Organs, 4 Hands, 4 Feet" : Hold the Date: The Bach Society of Houston will offer an organ spectacular on Saturday, November 13, at 3:30 pm in the main sanctuary of Frist Lutheran. "2 Organs, 4 Hands, 4 Feet" will be offered in memory of Harold Matthias, a former member of Christ the King Lutheran, Houston, and a descendant of First Lutheran, Galveston. This will be a fun celebratory spectacular for all ages.

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

Ladies Game Day - Join the fun on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All ladies are welcome and you can bring a friend.  If you need a ride contact Kay Tucker.  

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 pm in the Main Sanctuary, a midweek worship service with Holy Communion. Come and try it out! Gather with your church family in worship - midweek.

Worship Virtually – Sundays 10:00 am
Worship Safely In Person – Sundays 10:00 am and Wednesdays 6:30pm

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 changes the policy to masks are highly recommended if you are not vaccinated. This change reflects that we have seen a decrease in the numbers of hospitalized and positive individuals in our county. 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  $5965 - 10/24/2021 $7805 - 10/31/2021

Attendance

- In-person: 114 10/24/2021 - 110 10/31/2021

- In-person Wednesday: 6 10/20/2021 - 5 10/27/2021

- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):

  Children's Message: 58  views 10/24/2021 74 Views 10/31/2021
  Sermon: 93 views 10/24/2021 112 views 10/31/2021
  Worship Service: 135 views 10/24/2021 98 views 10/31/2021
 
  
This Week’s Birthdays

• Misty Coles 25th
• Mikayla Crews 26
• Brandon Worthen 26th
• Edie Frye 27th
• Holly Holmes 27th
• Kelly Cruz 28th
• Rosalyn Ceccacci 29th
• Theresa Low 30th
• Ann Heidel 31st
• Robyn Bushong 1st
• Karen Fullen 1st
• Joey Gillane 3rd
• Charles Alcala 4th
• Tracey Geml 4th
• James Agrella 5th
• Alex Bennett 6th
• Richard Rhoades 6th
• Kennedy Rice 6th
• Lee Coe 7th
• Allen Hopkins 7th
• Christina Muehe 7th

Anniversaries

• Paul and Donna Martin 28th
• Don and Becky Wyman 30th
• Trey and Jessica Kirkpatrick 9th

All Saints Sunday: In preparation for All Saints Sunday, you are invited to submit photos of those who have died in the last year for a display reminding us of the cloud of witnesses that surround us in the faith. Please contact Brandi in the Church Office for more information.

Feeding 150 is our campaign to raise the last $1500 needed for Feed Galveston. These funds will make it possible to meet our goal of packaging 150,000 servings of food in 2021. We are asking for gifts that celebrate the number 150, such as $150, $50, or $1.50. Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be part of Feed Galveston. To donate, go to https://secure.myvanco.com/YQ7W/campaign/C-Z9MW 

Share Your Holidays Food Drive Our neighbors are hungry!  Which ones? At least 15% of our neighbors are food insecure on any given day of the year.  We can make a difference by collecting non-perishable food items and bringing them to the church for the Share Your Holidays Food Drive. These items will be collected through out November and will be delivered to Ball High School on Wednesday, Dec. 1 for the community gathering.  (Feed Galveston will also be packaging 50,000 servings of food in the Ball High School library! That same day – all high school volunteers.) Pick up a grocery bag at the church to help collect items or deposit your items in the food collection boxes in the Parish Hall building and the Narthex.

Hold the Date: The Bach Society of Houston will offer an organ spectacular on Saturday, November 6, at 3:30 pm in the main sanctuary of Frist Lutheran. "2 Organs, 4 Hands, 4 Feet" will be offered in memory of Harold Matthias, a former member of Christ the King Lutheran, Houston, and a descendant of First Lutheran, Galveston. This will be a fun celebratory spectacular for all ages.

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

Ladies Game Day - Join the fun on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All ladies are welcome and you can bring a friend.  If you need a ride contact Kay Tucker.  

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 pm in the Main Sanctuary, a midweek worship service with Holy Communion. Come and try it out! Gather with your church family in worship - midweek.

Worship Virtually – Sundays 10:00 am
Worship Safely In Person – Sundays 10:00 am and Wednesdays 6:30pm

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 changes the policy to masks are highly recommended if you are not vaccinated. This change reflects that we have seen a decrease in the numbers of hospitalized and positive individuals in our county. 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  $5105.68

Attendance

- In-person: 118

- In-person Wednesday: 8

- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):

  Children's Message: 58  views
  Sermon: 93 views
  Worship Service: 135 views
 
  
This Week’s Birthdays

• Zoe Krause 11th
• Katie Smith 13th
• Amber Ratisseau 15th
• Jeffrey Bishop 17th
• Rita Tang 17th
• Jim Lewis 18th
• Meghan Busking 19th
• Jack Gallo 20th
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• Teri Tillotson 22nd
• Betty Dunquez 23rd
• Kelsey Scheuermann 24th

Anniversaries

• Rob and Julie Holland 11th
• Bart and Nancy Stephenson 11th
• George and Billie Vasquez 11th
• Chance and Kara Kraft 12th
• Joe and Pat Henderson 14th
• Jonathan and Barbara Frank 17th
• Mark and Leisel Dell'Osso 24th

Mask Update - Church Council met last night and the decision was made to remove the mask requirement for the sanctuary. With the decrease in the number of positives and hospitalizations for our county, the Council felt that this was the right decision. The Council does recommend if you are unvaccinated to wear a mask.  If you will be working with children we ask that you wear a mask as children under the age of 12 are not approved for vaccination yet. 

Oktoberfest Sign Up Sheets are in the Narthex.  There is something for everyone.  If you don't want to be in the crowds, we have a kitchen job that would keep you inside. If you need a sit down job, Ticket Booths and Kids Area could use your help. The Food Booth is going to need a lot of volunteers.  The Beer Booth is fast paced and is always a fun time. Take a moment to sign up as we cannot to Oktoberfest without you.  

Pre-Oktoberfest Dinner- The Men's Club will be hosting a dinner on October 10th after service in memory of Carroll Elfstrom. This dinner is to get us in the Oktoberfest spirit.

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

Ladies Game Day - Join the fun on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All ladies are welcome and you can bring a friend.  If you need a ride contact Kay Tucker.  

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 pm in the Main Sanctuary, a midweek worship service with Holy Communion. Come and try it out! Gather with your church family in worship - midweek.

Hold the Date: The Bach Society of Houston will offer an organ spectacular on Saturday, November 6, at 3:30 pm in the main sanctuary of Frist Lutheran. "2 Organs, 4 Hands, 4 Feet" will be offered in memory of Harold Matthias, a former member of Christ the King Lutheran, Houston, and a descendant of First Lutheran, Galveston. This will be a fun celebratory spectacular for all ages.

All Saints Sunday: In preparation for All Saints Sunday, you are invited to submit photos of those who have died in the last year for a display reminding us of the cloud of witnesses that surround us in the faith. Please contact Brandi in the Church Office for more information.

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 changes the policy to masks are highly recommended if you are not vaccinated. This change reflects that we have seen a decrease in the numbers of hospitalized and positive individuals in our county. 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  $8314

From Kroger Rewards $9.48

Attendance

- In-person: 92

- In-person Wednesday: 10

- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):

  Children's Message:  57 views
  Sermon: 113 views
  Worship Service: 178 views
 
  
This Week’s Birthdays

• Robert Booth 4th
• Keith Folzman 4th
• Sandra Stewart 4th
• Dick Alexander 8th
• Carl Davis 8th
• Cambrye Carter 9th
• Vera Danner 9th
• Doug Guthier 9th
• Jonathan Frank 10th

Anniversaries

• Bill & Karen Fullen 4th
• Stephen & Kay Stafford 7th

Oktoberfest Sign Up Sheets are in the Narthex.  There is something for everyone.  If you don't want to be in the crowds, we have a kitchen job that would keep you inside. If you need a sit down job, Ticket Booths and Kids Area could use your help. The Food Booth is going to need a lot of volunteers.  The Beer Booth is fast paced and is always a fun time. Take a moment to sign up as we cannot to Oktoberfest without you.  

Pre-Oktoberfest Dinner- The Men's Club will be hosting a dinner on October 10th after service in memory of Carroll Elfstrom. This dinner is to get us in the Oktoberfest spirit.

Fanfare Donations needed! Kelsey is in need of old newspaper, old magazines, and aluminum foil if anyone has these items laying around.  She plans to use these for her art class.

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

Ladies Game Day - Join 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.  

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 pm in the Main Sanctuary, a midweek worship service with Holy Communion. Come and try it out! Gather with your church family in worship - midweek.

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  $12,606

Attendance

- In-person: 95

- In-person Wednesday: 13

- Virtually Online (Includes Facebook, YouTube, and Website views):

  Children's Message:  78 views
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This Week’s Birthdays

• Samantha Ojeda 27th
• Mary Lee Guthier 28th
• Del Parker 28th
• Dodie Thiem 29th
• James Wyman 29th
• Bart Stephenson 30th
• Thomas Booth 1st
• Patricia Palmer 1st
• Joshua Schmidt 1st
• Darlene Badovinac 2nd
• Deborah Pavlik 2nd

Anniversaries

• Brad & Monica Cox 1st
• Joe & Helga Garcia 2nd