Church
Mission Statement: 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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!