Wednesday Night FAITHTIME at FIRST!
Faithtime is an evening of “Sharing Christ’s Love” through fellowship, food, music & arts, and education for
youth and adults. All members and guests of First Lutheran Church are welcome to participate (September-May)
in any of Faithtime’s activities! Faithtime begins Wednesday, September 1!
DINNER
Come enjoy a delicious dinner that is continuously served from
5 to 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday evening. The cost of the meal is
$2 for children ages 3 through 11, $4 for ages 12 through adult,
or $15 per family. Every week a dinner team will prepare a meal for
your enjoyment. A complete listing of the meals at will be served
can be viewed at the below link.
FAITHTIME DINNER MENU
MUSIC & ARTS PROGRAM
The goal of the Faithtime Music & Arts Program is to foster a love for worship and a desire to use musical and artistic gifts for the glory of God.
Celebration Choir: A vocal choir for children in fourth through sixth grades. The children will explore various music styles, accompaniment with instruments, and begin to learn part singing. Celebration rehearses from
4-4:30 p.m. (Choir Room)
Sonshine Choir: A vocal choir for children in first through third grades. The children learn about Sharing Christ’s Love through songs, games and stories. Sonshine rehearses from 4:30-5 p.m. (Choir Room)
Faithtime Troupe: Children in first through sixth grades will have an opportunity to explore the use of drama, art, movement, puppets, sign language and hand chimes in worship. First through third graders will participate in Faithtime Troupe from 4-4:30 p.m. and fourth through sixth grades will participate from 4:30-5 p.m. (Sunday School Room #2).
Faithtime Music & Arts will be presented at scheduled worship services throughout the year.
Psalm 150: An instrumental ensemble for youth in seventh through twelfth grades. The youth will explore
both contemporary and traditional sacred music with various combinations of instruments. Psalm 150 rehearses
from 5-5:30 p.m. (Choir Room) and will provide special music at scheduled worship services.
Sanctuary Choir: A vocal choir for adults, high school age and older. The Sanctuary Choir provides worship leadership and special music at the 8:30 a.m. traditional service. The choir rehearses from 7:15–8:15 p.m.
(Choir Room)
Confirmation
Confirmation is open to all seventh and eighth grade students and their guests. It is an exciting opportunity for youth to continue to learn and understand what the Bible says, what Lutheran Christians believe about God, and to deepen their own faith. Over the course of this two-year program the students learn about the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism. Every Wednesday evening they meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Gather for announcements and overview at the north end of the Fellowship Room.
6:00-6:25 p.m. Large group lessson
6:30-7:30 p.m. Small group discussion led by dedicated adult mentors.
At regular times throughout the year the students also engage in service projects and social events.
Senior High Youth Ministry
Senior High Youth Ministry will meet every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room on third floor.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Gather for announcements, snack and games.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Interactive Bible Study focusing on life experiences and current events.
The Senior High Youth will also experience fun outings and service oriented projects.
The Youth Room on third floor is open every Wednesday at 4 p.m. for all youth grades 9-12 and thier friends
to come and hang out, do homework, play games and socialize in a supervised environment.
Adult Education
Pastor’s Class will meet weekly from 6:30-7:15 p.m. in Conference Room A. Various studies throughout
the program year will include People of Faith from the New Testament, Book of Faith Series: Romans, and
Our Lutheran Identity. A complete outline of the studies and audio recordings can be viewed and heard online
at the below links.
2010-11 SCHEDULE FOR PASTOR'S CLASS
ADULT EDUCATION SERIES LISTEN ON-LINE
First Book Club will gather on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m in Sunday School Room 5—Temple Tales on second floor. The discussion will focus on the content of the book and faith response
to the author. Linda Storm is the faciltator of this group and you're welcome to join the group at any time. A listing of the 2010-11 book titles and authors can be viewed at the below link.
A CLASSSIC IN THE MAKING: Whether you read for the beauty of language or for the intricacies
of plot, you will easily fall in love with David Wroblewski’s generous, almost transcendentally lovely debut novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads
an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin.
For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar’s lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar’s paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles’ once peaceful home.
When Edgar’s father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm—and into Edgar’s mother’s affections. Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role
in his father’s death, but his plan backfires—spectacularly.
Purchase your copy today and begin reading one of the best novels of the year!
2010-11 SCHEDULE FOR FIRST BOOK CLUB
Wednesday
Faithtime Schedule
3:15 p.m. Check In, Snack,
& Bible Lesson
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4:00 p.m. Faithtime Troupe
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4:00 p.m. Celebration Choir
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4:00 p.m. Youth Room Open
(Grades 9-12)
4:30 p.m. Sonshine Choir
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4:30 p.m. Faithtime Troupe
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5:00-5:30 p.m. Check Out (Grades 1-6)
Zaccheus' Tree House
5:00 p.m. Psalm 150
5:00-6:15 p.m. Dinner Served
5:30 p.m. Confirmation
First Book Club--
(Second Wed. of each month)
6:00 p.m. Senior High Ministry
6:30 p.m. Adult Education
7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
All members and guests of First Lutheran Church are welcome to join Faithtime activities at anytime. Please contact any member of the staff or the church office at 944-3196 to register for these activities.
