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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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The first Tuesday of each month we gather to celebrate with those who have a birthday that month enjoying a meal, cake and sometimes ice cream as well as fellowship!  It's a great time and the events have been popular.  See 2008 parties.

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

JANUARY Group from the left: Donna Collins, Tasha Smith, Betty Burky, Julie Standish, John Poffenbaugh, Marissa Henkel & Charles Griebling. 
This the delightful cake enjoyed by those in attendance for the first party of 2009


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FEBRUARY had six celebrating their birthday along with nearly 50 more people.  From the left are: Geneva Buchanan, Mikeala Crosswhite, Kisti Ujvari, Kevin McNeal, Susi McNeal and Bryce Woodling.
The snowy icing on the cake told the story of heavy snows this winter. 

 


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CELEBRATING a March birthday from the left are: Coulton Powell, Cody Adkins, Austin Hadamuscin, Echo Shifley, Gene Williams and Larry Kocher.
MARCH Birthday party had six honorees with a large crowd of partiers.  It was a great meal and a great evening thanks to those who prepared the sloppy joes and baked potatoes.

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ELEVEN HAPPY BIRTHDAYS were celebrated April 7 from the left are: Gloria Schneglesberger, Mike Kocher, Evelyn Smith, Dale Smith, Rick McNeal, Dorothy Flohr, Jim McCullough, Jean Hayes, Marlys Babcock and John Renock.  In front is Jordan Thornton.
DECORATED FOR EASTER, the April cake is ready.  Gifts for the honorees, a keepsake refrigerator magnet are in the background.  Another great night!

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May Birthday Party

MAY 2009 birthday party people front row from the left: Maeci Ujvari, Alexis Hadamuscin, Phyllis McElhatten, Tracy Kokiko, Isaac Babcock, Elissa Leavens. Back row: Ed McElhatten, Ron Buchanan and Bob Rogers.

Emily Renock and Marge Gledhill enjoy their "Cinco de Mayo" Mexican style dinner.
A colorful Spring flower cake and table decorations topped off the event.  Below items are perused by Youth Group Silent Auction shoppers following the party.

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June Birthday

June Partiers from the left: Brenda Haas, Emily Renock, MaryLou Griebling, John Swain, Donetta Lester,  Lisa Perry and Betty Unckrich.

Summer Theme for the June Birthday cake enjoyed by a large crowd!

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JULY BIRTHDAY

JULY HONOREES from the left: Betty Sargel, Ruth Williams, Mary Bash, Ben Burky, Joseph Perry, Phyllis Straka and Marty Cecil.

A delicious patriotic cake for July

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August

BIRTHDAY PEOPLE for August were ready for their photo just before the cake was cut. From the left: Stan and Susan Harer, Mary Badgley, Erika Fuson, Bobbie Dinkel and Hannah Perry in front.

ICE CREAM CONES decorated another delectable cake shared with the birthday gathering.

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OUR HAPPY members for September are from the left: Jo Swain, Pastor Matt, Brian Shifley, Connie Ross and Shannon Hadamuscin.

The cake was decorated as a reminder of school starting.         

An evening of fellowship and a great meal were had by all.

September cake

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READY FOR CAKE - These October people pose for the camera following another great meal.  From the left: Kay Flick, John Swain III, Bill Smith, Joan Smith, Denise Laughery, Shawna Laughery, Sharon McNeal and Mason Saurers in front.

A FESTIVE cake featuring a scarecrow and pumpkins and the names of all those who have an October Birthday. 

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November Birthday Party with Lots of Pies!

NOVEMBER celebrants from the left: Joe Kokiko, Russ Badgley, Nolyn Ujvari, Ken Hayes, Becky Renock and Jerry James.  A delicious Thanksgiving style meal was topped off with a tasty slice of pie!

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December Party Pot Roast Dinner

December party people from the left: Ruth Naufzinger, Barry Blackford, Barb Rogers, Mike Laughery, Cassie Poffenbaugh, Bill Cook and Fred Barr.

Another great seasonal cake was served following a very popular pot roast dinner.  Below left, now you see it, now you don't.

Many thanks to Kisti Ujvari and her crew for a fine year of food and fellowship!

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