•First Communion Instruction - Thursdays from Jan. 28 - Feb. 11.
This class is offered for any child 4th grade or higher that has not previously attended communion instruction. These classes will be given Thursday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ALC Conference Room beginning January 28th & ending Thursday, February 11th.

•WELCA News -The ALC women will meet next on Thursday, February 11, in the church conference room, 2:00p.m. All women are invited to attend!

•Children Sing -.The 2nd - 6th grade youth will sing during worship on Sunday, February 14th. Please have your child/children to the church basement by 9:15 a.m.

•Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins - Wednesday, February 17 -
This service guides us in remembrance of our mortality and need for God through the imposition of ashes and celebration of Holy Communion.

•Lenten Services -Let Midweek Lenten suppers and Evening Prayer be a part of your spiritual journey beginning February 24th. Come each Wednesday, 6:00p.m., for fellowship around a meal and then
stay for song, the Word, and prayer at 7:00p.m.

•Information Gathering - Sunday, February 21
After Worship, Bishop David deFreese will be responding to a Q & A session, so those who are wondering why there is a conflict and what all this means for the life of American Lutheran Church, can gain information. We will share in lunch, then representatives from two alternative Lutheran organizations: Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) and Lutheran CORE (suggested by some of our members) will also speak about their ministries, purpose, and response to the ELCA decision.

•Congregational Meeting - Sunday, February 28
A special congregational meeting will be held to discern the direction the congregation will continue, in our relationship with the ELCA.