 Welcome to First Lutheran Church of Decorah! We invite you to join us for worship and fellowship, to share in the blessed comfort of God’s grace. Through worship, service, and education we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God, and experience God's grace in our lives. First Lutheran welcomes Pastor Chad Huebner Click here to read more about Pastor Chad, and view photos of the January 15 installation service. On February 19th at 9:40 a.m. Steve Sheppard will continue the discussion of Christian responsibility for social justice. Feel free to join the discussion whether or not you attended last week's session. Some questions for today's discussion are: Is it OK to be happy in light of how others live? In sharing our own good fortunes, how much is enough? What is our responsibility with regard to a planet with finite resources within a system that demands continuous growth? How are these questions tied to our faith? There will be an informational meeting for those interested in joining First Lutheran Church February 19th at 6PM in the Fireside Room. New members will be received on the following Sunday February 26th at the 8:30 worship service. If you have questions please contact Pastor Chad. Our Lenten Journey begins this year on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd at 7PM with Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. Our theme for Lent this year is "Holy Habits." We will spend time each Wednesday evening in worship and in a forum following worship reflecting on six practices that can deepen our life of faith and grow our discipleship. Beginning Wednesday February 29th, our Lenten Wednesday schedule will include: 5PM Soup Supper 6PM Holden Evening Prayer 6:45PM Lenten Forum on "Holy Habits" (There is no soup supper or forum on Ash Wednesday) Amicus and Social Concerns Ministry, Team Up!! Our Social Concerns Ministry is collecting hygiene items for a half-way house in the Minneapolis area. This half-way house is called Amicus and is staffed by “Ameri-Corp” volunteers. Amicus is a non-profit organization that helps inmates and ex-offenders reshape their lives, reach their goals and make successful transitions from prison into the community. Items needed are: deodorant, shaving cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposal shavers, shampoo and wrapped bar soap. Please bring your donated items to the church office by February 29th. Thank you!Food Pantry Needs-News: tuna, cheese, pineapple, spaghetti and tomato sauce, mac n–cheese, pork n–beans, soups, fresh fruit and vegetables. Gently used or new sheets, blankets & towels. Please consider the gift of your Quillins receipts to the Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church. Thank you.
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