The congregation is cordially invited to the 

Service of Ordination and Installation of

Jeff Backer

To Word and Sacrament Ministry

Saturday, June 16, 2018,  5:00 pm
First Lutheran Church Sanctuary

You are encouraged to wear red
Reception to follow

“Maggie and David” Performances. Through First Lutheran's Caring Ministries, Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement at area retirement centers and memory care facilities. Everyone is invited to attend!

Additional performances:

Thursday, June 14, 3 p.m.
Good Samaritan Luther Manor
(1500 W. 38th St., Sioux Falls)

Wednesday, June 20, 3 p.m.
Good Samaritan
(401 W. 2nd St., Sioux Falls)

Wednesday, June 28, 1:30 p.m.
Trail Ridge
(3408 W. Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls)

Lutheran Men in Mission’s next golf outing is Tuesday June 12. All Men and women are invited to Spring Creek Golf Course. Tee time is 8:15 a.m. The cost is $25 plus tax, which includes a cart. We will play a scramble format. Each player tees off with his own ball. The best shot of the group takes the next shot. Each drops a ball within a foot of the selected ball location and hits his/ her next shot. Each player will receive one mulligan to be used on any of his/her shots. We will use the middle (white) tee markers for the men and the forward (red) tee markers for the ladies. On #7 use senior tee.

Each golfer will be awarded a prize. Golfers will be recognized for the following categories:
   Hole #2     Longest drive in the fairway
   Hole #3     Closest to the pin on the second shot
   Hole #4     Longest drive in the fairway
   Hole #5     Closest to the pin on the second shot
   Hole #6     Closest to the pin on the tee shot
   Hole #8     Closest to the pin on the tee shot
   Hole #9     Longest putt

Immediately after the last foursome completes its round, about 11:15, we will gather at Spring Creek to award prizes while enjoying coffee and rolls.

Lutherans Outdoors "5k For Camp" at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 9. Check-in 8 a.m., Run/walk 8:30 a.m. Lutherans Outdoors is celebrating 50 years - come be part of the fun, make your heart healthy and help send a kid to camp!

Sponsored by Gloria Dei, First Lutheran and Our Savior's Churches.
Learn more  and register at flcsf.org/lutheransoutdoors

“Maggie and David” Performances. Through First Lutheran's Caring Ministries, Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement at area retirement centers and memory care facilities. Everyone is invited to attend!

Additional performances:

Wednesday, June 13, 10 a.m.
Trail Ridge (Memory Care)
(3408 W. Ralph Rogers Rd., Sioux Falls)

Thursday, June 14, 3 p.m.
Good Samaritan Luther Manor
(1500 W. 38th St., Sioux Falls)

Wednesday, June 20, 3 p.m.
Good Samaritan
(401 W. 2nd St., Sioux Falls)

Wednesday, June 28, 1:30 p.m.
Trail Ridge
(3408 W. Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls)

VBS/Day Camp Registration Deadline is Friday, June 1.  
Join us the week of July 30-Aug. 2, from 9 am - 3 pm, for for a great time just for children.

– VBS for 3-year-olds through 2nd grade, Cost is $25.
– Day Camp for 3rd - 5th Grade, Cost is $50.

Following the June 1 deadline the cost goes up $10.  SIGN UP TODAY!

NAMI Walks 2018 – Saturday, May 19 at Sertoma Park.  

Check in 8:00 AM, Walk begins 9:30 AM

A team from First Lutheran will once again join NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and walk together to raise awareness of mental illness, show support for those affected, and raise funds for NAMI organizations in South Dakota.

Join the effort by walking or become a financial supporter. Look for us in the church atrium on Sundays, May 6 and 13, to recruit walkers and financial support. You may also visit namiwalks.org/southdakota and search for “First Lutheran Walkers” to sign up for the walk or contribute today! 

The Grieving with Grace group is partnering with artists from Creative Spirits Studio to offer two prayerful and therapeutic art sessions on Saturday, May 12 and Monday, May 14  Participants are invited to paint an image that honors their personal grief journey, their loved one(s), and God’s promises of eternal life. For details and times, and to Register visit flcsf.org/griefart or contact Pastor Katherine Olson at kolson@flcsf.org or 339-1983 ext. 214.  Anyone grieving a loss of any kind is welcome to attend.

The Grieving with Grace group is partnering with artists from Creative Spirits Studio to offer two prayerful and therapeutic art sessions on Saturday, May 12 and Monday, May 14  Participants are invited to paint an image that honors their personal grief journey, their loved one(s), and God’s promises of eternal life. For details and times, and to Register visit flcsf.org/griefart or contact Pastor Katherine Olson at kolson@flcsf.org or 339-1983 ext. 214.  Anyone grieving a loss of any kind is welcome to attend.

First Lutheran will serve the Food-to-You distribution at Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church (5001 E. Madison St.). Six volunteers at 4:30 p.m. and 20 more at 5:15.

Please contact Jeff Backer at jbacker@flcsf.org to sign up.

Bicycle Blessing and Ride

Sunday, May 6, 1 – 3 p.m. at First Lutheran. This is a partner event with Falls Area Bicyclists and Queen City Bakery.

Following the blessing under the atrium canopy, there will be a fun ride through downtown to Queen City Bakery.

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

Carol Choir will present their annual “From the Children” at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, April 22. Their theme this year is “The Mysteries of God’s Plan.” God’s message is delivered from the hearts of these children as they sing the songs, narrate and dialogue the message, read the Scriptures, take the offering, and play instruments. All are encouraged to come in person to accept this gift “From the Children.”

A message from Carol Choir to you: Please come! We will miss you if you don’t.
P.S. Sherlock Holmes just may show up, too!

Stepping into Health - Register April 22 or 29. The Holistic Health Team will begin the next three month walking session on May 1. Registration will take place in the Atrium between services on April 22 and 29 or by calling John at 339-2582 or johnhegg@sio.midco.net,

Pedometers provided if needed at a nominal cost. 
 

Interested in membership at First Lutheran? We cordially invite you and your family to attend the upcoming New Member Discovery Dinner on Sunday, April 15, 5 – 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room at First Lutheran Church. We would like to take this time to get to know you and your family a little better, to allow you to meet others in the congregation, and to introduce the many ways we live together as a faith community here at First Lutheran Church. Those interested in becoming members are invited to take part in the New Member installation on Sunday, April 22, at the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

Please RSVP by April 10 to djahr@flcsf.org, or call (605) 339-1983 ext. 202.
 

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

April’s Grieving with Grace session will center on the specialized topic of the grief caregivers experience after the one they have cared for has died. Social time in the Gathering Room of First Lutheran begins at 9:30 a.m. with a video and discussion 10 – 11 a.m., led by Intern Pastor Jeff Backer. This event is open to anyone interested in the subject, including current caregivers and the friends who support them. No RSVP is required.
 

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

Hear one of the nation’s finest college choirs perform. Conductor Rene Clausen, celebrating his 32nd year at Concordia, conducts the 72-voice a cappella choir in a varied concert. One section titled, ‘Out of Darkness Let Light Shine,’ includes special staging effects and works by Joshua Clausen, Eriks Esenvalds, and John Rutter. Other composers include Josef Rheinberger, Steven Sametz, Leonard Bernstein, J.S. Bach and René Clausen. The final set includes a number of hymns, folk songs and spirituals.

Ticket information is available online at ConcordiaTickets.com, or by calling 800-838-3006.

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

The St. Olaf College Handbell Choir, Saturday, March 3, at 7 p.m. Join us for a evening of music by the St. Olaf Handbell Choir. Jill Mahr is now in her 23rd year as the conductor of the St. Olaf Handbell program. She is excited about the upcoming tour of their premier ensemble. In 2018, the choir will perform in Bloomington, MN, Owatonna, MN and Sioux Falls.

The concert program includes something for everyone:  original compositions, hymn arrangements, folk songs, a jazz standard, and even a little movie music.  Featured pieces have violin with bells, a handbell quartet, and a trio for bell tree, piano, and flute.

A free will offering will be received.

Each First Friday during the school year, Reformation Hall is transformed into a community movie theater, complete with popcorn and candy. Invite new families and get to know others in our community at these fun events. Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you are able.

Spider-Man Homecoming
FRIDAY, March 2
6:30 – 8:30 P.M.
REFORMATION HALL (GYM)

Rated PG-13 - Not all movies are appropriate for all ages, parental discretion is advised.

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, artist and pastor Paul Oman will paint a larger-than-life sized mural of the day’s Lenten theme, “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” during both of our Lenten worship services at 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The story will unfold artistically, musically, narratively and scripturally during this extraordinary worship service. Invite a guest to attend, as we all become more deeply “drawn to the word” through this memorable experience. 

Wednesday Night meal (spaghetti, tossed salad and French bread) will be held from 5 – 6:15 p.m.  The cost for supper is $5 adults and youth, children ages 3–6 are $3, and ages 2 and under are free. 

Learn more at https://www.flcsf.org/lent

“Maggie and David” Performances. Pastor David Houck and his wife Margaret, known by their stage name, “Maggie and David,” will perform a program of popular music of decades past, Christian hymns, scripture, prayer and spoken words of encouragement. Maggie and David provide this program through Caring Ministries. Everyone is invited to attend!

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, artist and pastor Paul Oman will paint a larger-than-life sized mural of the day’s Lenten theme, “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” during both of our Lenten worship services at 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The story will unfold artistically, musically, narratively and scripturally during this extraordinary worship service. Invite a guest to attend, as we all become more deeply “drawn to the word” through this memorable experience. 

A Lenten soup and bread meal (chili) will be held after the worship service, $5 adults and youth, children ages 3–6 are $3, and ages 2 and under are free. 

Learn more at https://www.flcsf.org/lent