The Week of December 24 at CTS & FLC

The Week of December 24 at CTS & FLCWORSHIP THIS SUNDAY,  December 24 9 am – Chariton Worship  11 am – Corydon Worship 10:30 am – Radio Broadcast on KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM Albia5 pm – Candlelight Service at Chariton 6:30 pm – Radio Broadcast on KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM Albia 7 pm – Candlelight Service at Corydon

OFFICE CLOSED on Monday, December 25.  Merry Christmas! PASTOR ON VACATION December 26-27. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES will be held on Sunday, December 24 at First Lutheran Church at 5 pm and Christ the Servant at 7 pm.  There will also be the radio broadcast at 6:30 pm. YEAR-END OFFERINGS should be in the office by 10 am on Sunday, December 31 to be recorded in 2023.  “NOISY OFFERINGS” WILL CONTINUE to be taken on Sundays.  Please consider bringing your loose change to church and “noisily” depositing it in the pot!! JANUARY IS LAUNDRY SUPPLIES MONTH for the Ministry Center.  Examples would be detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, bleach, and stain remover.   Please consider helping with this ministry!WE ARE NOW FILLING 2024 DATES! If you would like to sponsor a broadcast for 2024, please call the church office. (641-774-4875) if you would like a specific date in January or February, please call soon!  With two members in care facilities, the broadcast brings our worship to those, plus we have listeners all across southern Iowa.  Sponsorships are $35.   THE RADIO BROADCAST OF PASTOR HUTTON’S SERMONS WILL BE AN ONGOING MINISTRY OF FIRST LUTHERAN and CHRIST THE SERVANT Ways to listen – every Sunday morning at 10:30 am: *  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!! THANK YOU TO SPONSORS OF OUR WEEKLY RADIO BROADCAST!

The Week of December 17 at CTS & FLC

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY,  December 17 9 am – Chariton Worship  11 am – Corydon Worship 10:30 am – Radio Broadcast on KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM Albia

CTS TASKFORCE will meet on Sunday, December 17 at noon. THE CTS WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AT CTS will meet on Tuesday, December 19, at Christ the Servant beginning at 11:30 am. MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICE on Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30 pm at First Lutheran.   THE LAST MIDWEEK ADVENT WORSHIP will be on Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30 pm at First Lutheran.  Supper and the service will be held in the Fireside Room. THE SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE is participating in the hats and mittens program for HeadStart again this year.  The teachers will be using a Thrivent gift card to purchase what they need for each of their students.  If you are interested in donating, please make your checks payable to SCICAP.  On the memo line, write Chariton HeadStart.  You can also donate hats, mittens, or socks.  Checks or donations can be given to LuAnn Mosbach, Jean Heston, or Allison Kuball by Wednesday, December 20.  Thank you! CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS.  Please consider providing a poinsettia plant for the season of Christmas.  In Chariton, please have them at the church by Christmas Eve morning.  In Corydon, please bring them with you on Christmas Eve.  CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES will be held on Sunday, December 24 at First Lutheran Church at 5 pm and Christ the Servant at 6:30 pm.  There will also be the radio broadcast at 6:30 pm. SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING OPPORTUNITY! First Lutheran rang bells on Saturday, December 2.  If you would still like to ring the bells, please contact Patti Bisgard.  She has many more opportunities available for you!!   “NOISY OFFERINGS” WILL CONTINUE to be taken on Sundays.  Please consider bringing your loose change to church and “noisily” depositing it in the pot!! DECEMBER IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH at the Ministries Center.Examples would be toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, dental floss, etc.   Please consider helping with this ministry! WE ARE NOW FILLING 2024 DATES!    If you would like to sponsor a broadcast for 2024, please call the church office. (641-774-4875) if you would like a specific date in January or February, please call soon!  With two members in care facilities, the broadcast brings our worship to those, plus we have listeners all across southern Iowa.  Sponsorships are $35.   THE RADIO BROADCAST OF PASTOR HUTTON’S SERMONS WILL BE AN ONGOING MINISTRY OF FIRST LUTHERAN and CHRIST THE SERVANT Ways to listen – every Sunday morning at 10:30 am: *  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!! THANK YOU TO SPONSORS OF OUR WEEKLY RADIO BROADCAST!

The Week of December 10 at CTS & FLC

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY,  December 10 9 am – Chariton Worship & Christmas Program 11 am – Corydon Worship 10:30 am – Radio Broadcast on KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM AlbiaCOME ONE! COME ALL! TO WITNESS THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD! WHAT:  First Lutheran Christmas Program DATE:   December 10 TIME:   9:00 a.m. PLACE: First Lutheran Church Invite your friends and family to witness some incredible feats!

LUTHERAN ADULT FELLOWSHIP will meet on Sunday, December 10, at 5 pm for a Christmas gathering.  Ernie’s bingo will be played.  Please bring a white elephant gift and treats to share.   CTS WORSHIP & MUSIC COMMITTEE will meet on Monday, December 11 at 11 am.   LAPLANDERS QUILT GUILD AT CTS will meet on Monday, December 11 beginning at 2 pm.   FLC COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm.   BREAKFAST GALS will meet at 8 am on Tuesday, December 12 at Hardees.   “SHARING THE WEIGHT” BLANKET MAKING will take place on Tuesday, December 12 from 9 am-3 pm at CTS.   JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM movie will be at Vision II Theater at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 13.  Doors open at 5:30 pm.  Come be the guest of the First Lutheran Youth!! THE WOMEN OF THE ELCA will gather on Thursday, December 14, at 1:00 pm at First Lutheran.  CTS TASKFORCE will meet on Sunday, December 17 at noon.MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES will be NOT BE held on Wednesday, December 13.  Please join the youth at the movie that evening! The last midweek Advent Worship will be on Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30 pm at First Lutheran.  Supper and the service will be held in the Fireside Room. COME SEE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM on Wednesday, December 13 at the Vision II theater at 6:30 pm.  The youth of First Lutheran are sponsoring the movie with doors opening at 5:30 pm.  There is no charge for the movie–all are welcome to enjoy the movie as guests. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES will be held on Sunday, December 24 at First Lutheran Church at 5 pm and Christ the Servant at 6:30 pm.  There will also be the radio broadcast at 6:30 pm. SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING OPPORTUNITY! First Lutheran rang bells on Saturday, December 2.  If you would still like to ring the bells, please contact Patti Bisgard.  She has many more opportunities available for you!!   “NOISY OFFERINGS” WILL CONTINUE to be taken on Sundays.  Please consider bringing your loose change to church and “noisily” depositing it in the pot!! DECEMBER IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH at the Ministries Center.Examples would be toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, dental floss, etc. Please consider helping with this ministry! WE ARE NOW FILLING 2024 DATES! If you would like to sponsor a broadcast for 2024, please call the church office. (641-774-4875) With two members in care facilities, the broadcast brings our worship to those, plus we have listeners all across southern Iowa. Sponsorships are $35.   THE RADIO BROADCAST OF PASTOR HUTTON’S SERMONS WILL BE AN ONGOING MINISTRY OF FIRST LUTHERAN and CHRIST THE SERVANT Ways to listen – every Sunday morning at 10:30 am: *  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!! THANK YOU TO SPONSORS OF OUR WEEKLY RADIO BROADCAST!