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As a part of God's Family, First Lutheran Church is called to enthusiastically share God's Word and gifts with everyone.  Our commitment is to serve and love God in worship, and to show love and forgiveness in addressing the needs of people. 

Through the work of the Holy Spirit we are renewed and motivated to use our talents to grow in Christ

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2006

February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

It's a Birthday celebration the first Tuesday of each month to honor members whose birthday is that month!

  

The first dinner party featured spaghetti, salad and of course, birthday cake!! More than 50 people turned out for the February event.

Jane Ness, Geneva Buchanan and Shirley Grubaugh slice the cake while Lane Foster waits in the background.

February 2007 Honorees

L-R: Lane Foster, Kisti Ujvari, Nolen Dawn Ujvari, Jane Ness, Shirley Grubaugh, Beth Carpenter, Mike Adkins, Kevin McNeal, Sue McNeal, Bryce Woodling and Geneva Buchanan.

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On March 6, another festive crowd gathered in the social hall to celebrate the March birthdays.
Cody Adkins digs into his chocolate cake after a terrific meal of a variety of home-made potato soups and assorted sandwiches.

 

March 2007 Honorees

L-R: Dolores Gillespie, Betty Cocuzza, Gene Williams, Echo Woodling, Cody Adkins, Rosemary Bartholomew, Larry Kocher, Hazel Kocher,                  Richard Leavens.

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April 3, brought out another fine group, a tasty cake and a meal of sloppy joes and other assorted good foods.
Evelyn Yeichner celebrated her birthday with family and great niece Brianne Collins.  Although unable to attend she did get a birthday wish and a lei.

Cassie Poffenbaugh shares a laugh with others during the April party.

April 2007 Honorees

L-R: Alan Sargel, Jean Hayes, Kennedy Leavens, Marlys Babcock,  Rick McNeal, Evelyn Smith, Dale Smith, Jim McCullough,           Dorothy Flohr, John Renock

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 May 1 was the day of celebration for May Birthdays.  Honorees attending were l-r: Eleanor Price, Lee Ann Adkins,  Ron Buchanan (back), Evan Tinch (front), Judy Kocher, Tracy Kokiko (back), Maeci Ujvari front), Ann Schilling (back), Elissa Leavens (front) and Isaac Babcock.

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June 5 was the scene of a great indoor picnic complete with bratwurst, wieners and baked beans!  A long line gathered to chomp down on the summer treats, charcoal-grilled by none other than Kevin McNeal.

 

Watermelon and other picnic goodies were enjoyed by a large, happy group. At right, Bryce  puts in a "tall order" on the shoulders of Brian while Jodi heaps a spoon of beans  on her plate.
Pam Sand of Crestline created the barbecue grill theme cake.  A chocolate and white iced delight!

June Honorees

Left to right: Norm Dinkel, Dorothy Bender, Margie Watt, John Swain,  Madge Davis, Emily Renock, Sandy Sargel and Kurtis Babcock

       A round of applause for the June Birthday honorees after all          sang a birthday wish.

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July's Cake carried the theme for Vacation Bible School!

July honorees from the left: Ben Burky, Dick Ness, Mike Saurers, Ed Naufzinger, Ruth Williams, Shirley Cook, Marty Cecil and Kristi Fox.
August's party featured lasagna and another great cake!
A beautiful setting

 

 

 

 

Mason enjoys every bit of cake and icing!

August celebrants from the left are: Brenda Kocher, Mary Badgely, Bobbi Dinkel, Erica Fuson and her grandfather Ed Naufzinger Sr. and Bill Ricker.

Tammy Hart leads the group with "Happy Birthday"

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Happy September Birthday Group

Pastor Matt Wheeler, Brian Shifley, Brianne Collins, Olivia Fox, Jo Swain, Coene Fuson (with Dad) and Shannon Hadamuscin.

Ben tries to get his "share" of ice cream....

but he was caught so he happily took one scoop.

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October Party a great Time!
October Birthday Honorees from the left: Jodi Ricker, Joe All, Mason Saurers, Denise Laughery, Shawna Laughery, Joan Smith, Bill Smith, Jay DeNise and Diane Naufzinger.

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November Birthdays
November Honorees from the left: Russ Badgley, Becky Renock, Joe Kokiko, Carson Saurers, Kenny Hayes, Tim Bartholomew, Larry Hadamuscin, Nolen Ujvari and Diane Price.

 

Horn of Plenty was the November Cake theme with several flavors of cake inside.  Enjoyed by all!

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December a Big Group
The prize for the most in attendance during 2007 goes to this happy birthday bunch in December.  Left to right: Nancy Sieghman, Bobbie Seighman, Cassie Poffenbaugh, Ruth Naufzinger, Fred Barr, Ronda Tinch, Gary Foster, Aimee Leavens, Mike Laughery, Janice Leavens, Bill cook, Brian Laughery, Millie Haas, Judy Cortelletti, Tammy Hart and Marge Gledhill.  Boys standing against table are Ken Fernandez (hat) and Martin Baxter (stripes).

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