This coming Friday is the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Please take a moment on that day to remember all those who lost their lives that terrible day and all those who still mourn loved ones and friends. We pray for peace and for a better world.
On Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday September 3rd, First Lutheran will host a Red Cross Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall.
On Wednesday, the hours of the drive will be from 1 to 6PM and on Thursday the hours will be from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Each donor will receive a special Red Cross t-shirt while supplies last. And for 1-20 September donors will receive a special Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item while supplies last.
Come help Knock Out the Need!
Donors can register in advance at RedCrossBlood.org | 1-800-REDCROSSBlood donor app | Sponsor Code: knockouttheneed
A Blessing for the Start of School God of new beginnings, bless the students, teachers, and staff as a new school year begins. Give students curious minds, brave hearts, and the quiet knowledge that they are loved just as they are. Give teachers patience, strength, and joy in the good work they do. And give the families who send them off peace enough to let go, trusting that you walk with our children even where we cannot follow. Walk with this whole community into the year ahead. Where there is fear, bring peace. Where there is joy, let it be shared. Amen