Our Christian sympathies and prayers go out to Judi Carter and her family for the loss of her brother, Jeff Schmahl, on Tuesday, July 14. “A Celebration of Life” for Jeff will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 2pm in Lincoln at Memorial Stadium – West Stadium – Club Level 3, One Stadium Drive.

Thank you to Mid Bauer for sharing her time and talents by providing special music during Sunday’s worship service.

Next 4:30pm Saturday Communion Worship // August 1 // Please join us!

Back-to-School Community Pool Party // Wednesday, August 5 from 8-10pm @ FC Aquatic Park //     Admission is free with the donation of school supply items. Cash donations are welcome also! // Sponsored by PIE and SENCA.

St. Paul’s at Kaufmann Stadium // Kansas City Royals v. Chicago White Sox – Saturday, August 8 – 6:05pm First Pitch // Tickets are $14 each // Sign-up sheet on the INFO Table. // Watch for more details and carpool options coming soon!

Local & LWR School Kits // Collection – August & September – All Month // Lists of items needed are available at the INFO Tables along with collection boxes. // Thank you!

Tangible Offering Items – Nebraska Synodical Women’s Organization 12th Biennial Convention // For LOVE KITS for women in homeless shelters. // Collection – August & September – All Month // A list of items needed is available at the INFO Tables along with collection boxes. // Thank you!

Summer Food Service Program // Monday – Friday @ 12noon // Youth 18 & under eat free! // The Program ends Friday, July 31!

Special Music // If you or anyone you know would like to share their talents by providing special music, contact Tony Rieschick @ 245-3783 or Pastor Andrew. // Sign-up sheet is by the office.

Anna Bierman Open House // The family of Anna Bierman invites you to an Open House to celebrate Anna’s 95th birthday today from 2-3:30pm at FC Healthcare Community, 2800 Towle St. No gifts please. Cards can be sent to Anna at this address – Room # 304.

Order your yellow “God’s Work. Our Hands.” ELCA T-Shirt by Aug. 2 // Youth S thru Adult XL – $7ea. / 2XL – $9ea. / 3XL – $10ea. / 4XL – $11ea. / 5XL – $12ea. Order Sheets at both entryways and the Upper Room. Payment due when shirts arrive. Shirts to be worn on Sept. 13- “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday. We need an order of 10 to get our church info printed on the back! More info – Contact Pastor Andrew or the church office.

Spirit of Brownville // Thrivent has reserved the Spirit of Brownville for Aug. 2 from 3-4pm for Thrivent members who would like to ride the boat. There is room for 150 people on a first come first serve basis.  A sign-up sheet will be in Upper Room or call 757-746-6660 or email at jjenkins@agjunction.com. Sign-up deadline is July 29.

Festival of Tables Recap // Thank you to everyone who donated their time, salads, auction items, or their talents for the Festival of Tables and Silent Auction. It was a huge success again this year.  Proceeds from the Silent Auction were $375.50 and will go to the Fall City Area Ministerial Association for community needs. Proceeds from the ticket sales were $773 plus a $500 donation will go to various local, state, and national projects. We thank the Thrivent Action Team for the $250 which took care of all our expenses this year. Thank you all for your help!