January 27-28, 2018

Prayer Shawl Gathering This Saturday! –
After giving out prayer shawls in worship last weekend, it's time to make more to restock our supply!  we are going to have a prayer shawl creation gathering this Saturday, January 27, 9 to 11 a.m. here at the church. Thanks to a Thrivent Financial Action Team grant, we will have a fresh stock of yarns you can choose from to make the shawls! Even if you don't know how to knit, they'll help you get started; and if you've been doing this a long time, come enjoy the fellowship! Yummy snacks will be provided too! For details, contact Marla Thompson at 395-0646, or read more on our Prayer Ministry Page.

This Weekend in Worship

This is a Baptism Weekend here at First Lutheran and we are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at both our 9 and 11:15 a.m. worship services.

We are also saying goodbye this weekend to staff member Lindsey Scheibe, who has served a number of roles with us over the past ten years. There will be a special sending liturgy at both the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services, as well as a Godspeed Reception between worship times.

Preaching: Pastor Craig Brown
Sermon: "Back to the Future: the Power of the Prophets"
In Deuteronomy God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak for God.  For the church these are ways of pointing to the unique authority people sensed in Jesus’ actions and words. We encounter that authority in God’s word, around which we gather, the word that triumphs over any lesser spirit that would claim power over us, freeing us to follow Jesus.

Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1:21-28 NRSV

Special Music: 5p: Cherub Choir; 9a: Adult Choir
     Complete Spring 2018 Choir Schedule

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10:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Learning

Newcomers Orientation Part III , Chapel
Are you interested in learning more about First Lutheran Church? If so, you are invited to join Pastor Craig Brown and Ministry Engagement Coordinator Sue Gerhold for the final instalment of our  Get-To-Know You sessions.
The “Communicate, Connect & Spiritual Growth” session will show you how to stay connected using both new technology and old school communication. We will also have information available on various ministries and educational opportunities that will help you grow your faith.
 
First Lutheran Trust and the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, LFC
First Lutheran member,  Brad Wegmann will talk about the legacy giving options presented through the First Lutheran Trust and about our new partnership with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
 
 

10:15 a.m. Children & Youth Options

Children Ages 6 months to 4 years may use our nursery on the lower level.
Children Ages 3-4 check in at the bottom of the stairs by the Administrative Entrance for Preschool Sunday School.
Children Grades K-3rd check at the top of the stairs by the Administrative Entrance for Kidzone.
Children Grades 4th & 5th check in at the top of the stairs by the Administrative Entrance for Connect 45.  ​​
Youth Forum for Middle and High School Youth takes place in the lower level youth room. We will be starting our "Generation Change" 3-Part series on financial habits and money matters for teens and their parents to attend.

Read more about our current worship series on the Worship Page.