The Week of September 27at CTS & FLC


WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY – September 27

9 AM – FIRST LUTHERAN in CHARITON
11 AM – CHRIST THE SERVANT LUTHERAN in CORYDON


 DRIVE-THRU COMMUNION AT FLC ONLY:  On Sunday, OCTOBER 4, at First Lutheran, we will have drive-thru communion starting at 8:45 am.  There will not be a worship service at FLC on this day.  But please listen to the sermon to be radio broadcast on KIIC – 96.7 FM at 10:30 am.

To our Church Family,
THANK YOU so much for the prayers, thoughts, and cards sent our way these past weeks.  We know prayer works and knowing you are with us gives us more faith and strength in times of need.  God bless you all and God bless Pastor Dick for all he does for us.               
Del & Karen Kray

WENDY WILL BE ON VACATION September 29 – October 2 (Tuesday-Friday).  Pastor Dick will be in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday until Noon.  In case of emergency, please call Pastor Dick (515-480-0613) or Gayle Bortz (641-203-0677).

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT CTS WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, at 10 am.

SIGN-UP CONTINUES TO TEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL at FLC during the Gospel/Sermon time of the worship service (30 min).  Thanks to all of you for the commitment of your time to our youth!  If you need more info, please call Angie Dachenbach 641-340-1196 or LuAnn Mosbach 641-774-6793.  The following Sundays still need a teacher:  March 14 & 28, and April 18 & 25.
 
NEW DIRECTORY:  Wendy is working on an updated directory to be printed sometime this fall.  PLEASE call Wendy at the church office with any updated information to your address, phone numbers, & e-mail addresses. Thank you!

SUBSCRIBE TO LIVING LUTHERAN MAGAZINE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUBSCRIBING TO LIVING LUTHERAN (formerly called The Lutheran Magazine), please contact Wendy in the church office by October 15.  A one year subscription is $8.95.
(641-774-4875 or flcchariton@iowatelecom.net)

WORKDAY at CHRIST THE SERVANT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Beginning at 9 am
We will be working on the wall in the basement and doing miscellaneous cleaning.

THE BREAKFAST GALS BASEMENT SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING.   PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY MORE DONATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!
 
THE REVEREND AMY CURRENT will be installed as the Bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 2 pm.  Following safe practices in a time of pandemic, your prayers and digital presence are requested for this worship service that will be broadcast live from St. John Lutheran Church, St. Donatus, Iowa.  All are welcome to join worship via livestream.  For materials and more information, please visit seiasynod.org/installation

THE RADIO BROADCAST OF PASTOR HUTTON’S SERMONS WILL BE AN ONGOING MINISTRY OF FIRST LUTHERAN and CHRIST THE SERVANT.
Ways to listen: 
*  KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM out of Albia
*  The radio stations website:  kiicradio.com (click on the “Listen Live” button)
*  If you miss the broadcast on Sunday, you can also catch it as a podcast on the church’s website:  firstlutheran-christtheservant.org
THANK YOU for your support of this ministry!! 

OCTOBER IS PERSONAL HYGIENE MONTH for the Ministry Center.  Examples would be bath & hand soap, feminine hygiene products (pads & tampons), shampoo, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, band-aids, and hand lotion. Thank you!