Wednesday Night FAITHTIME at FIRST!

Faithtime is an evening of “Sharing Christ’s Love” through fellowship, food, music, fine arts, and education for all ages. All members and guests of First Lutheran Church are welcome to participate in any of Faithtime’s activities!

DINNER

Come enjoy a delicious dinner that is continuously served from 5 to 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday evening. The cost of the meal is $2 for children ages 3 through 11, $4 for ages 12 through adult, or $15
per family. Every week a dinner team will prepare a meal for your enjoyment. A complete listing of the amazing variety of meals that
will be served can be viewed at the below link.

FAITHTIME DINNER MENU

MUSIC

Celebration Choir: A vocal choir for children in fourth through sixth grades. The children will explore various music styles, accompaniment with instruments, and begin to learn part singing. Celebration rehearses from
4-4:30 p.m. (Choir Room) and provides special music monthly at scheduled worship services.

Sonshine Choir: A vocal choir for children in first through third grades. The children learn about Sharing Christ’s Love through songs, games and stories. Sonshine rehearses from 4:30-5 p.m. (Sunday School Room #3) and
provides special music monthly at scheduled worship services.

Fine Arts Program:  Children in first through sixth grades will have an opportunity to explore the use of drama, art, movement, and puppets in worship. First through third graders will participate in fine arts classes from 4-4:30 p.m. and fourth through sixth grades will participate from 4:30-5 p.m. (Sunday School Room #2). Fine arts will be presented monthly at scheduled worship services.

Psalm 150: An instrumental ensemble for seventh through twelfth grades. The youth will explore both contemporary and traditional sacred music with various combinations of instruments. Psalm 150 rehearses from 4:30–5 p.m. (Choir Room) and will provide special music monthly at scheduled worship services.

Youth Choir:  A vocal ensemble for seventh through twelfth grades. The youth will explore both contemporary and traditional music with an emphasis on technical skills and artistic interpretation. Youth choir rehearses from
5-5:30 p.m. (Choir Room) and provides special music monthly at scheduled worship services. 

Chime Choir:  A hand chime choir for children in third through sixth grade. Children will begin to understand the concepts of beat, meter, and rhythm while experiencing the joy of making music together. Chime choir rehearses from 5:30-6 p.m. (Choir Room) and provides special music monthly at scheduled worship services.

Sanctuary Choir: A vocal choir for adults. The Sanctuary Choir provides worship leadership and special music at the 8:30 a.m. traditional service. The choir rehearses from 7–8 p.m. (Choir Room)

Confirmation

Confirmation is open to all seventh and eighth grade students and their guests. It is an exciting opportunity for youth to continue to learn and understand what the Bible says, what Lutheran Christians believe about God, and to deepen their own faith. Over the course of this two-year program the students learn about the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism. Every Wednesday evening they meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.  Gather in Youth Room for games and announcements
6:00-6:25 p.m. Large group lessson
6:30-7:30 p.m. Small group discussion led by dedicated adult mentors

At regular times throughout the year the students also engage in service projects and social events.

Senior High Youth Ministry

The Youth Room on third floor is open every Wednesday at 4 p.m. for all youth and friends to come and
hang out, do homework, listen to music, play games and enjoy munchies. We will then gather together from
6-7:30 p.m. for a large group study. We will explore and discuss many challenging topics, enjoy a few laughs
and make new friends! The Senior High Youth will also experience fun outings and service oriented projects.

Adult Education

Pastor’s Class will meet weekly from 6:30-7:15 p.m. in Conference Room A. Various studies throughout the program year will include How Lutherans Study the Bible, The Early Church and the Lutheran perspective on worship. A complete outline of the studies can be viewed at the below link.

2008-09 SCHEDULE FOR PASTOR'S CLASS

First Book Club will gather on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the north end of the Fellowship Room. The title of the book for December 3 is The Holy Man written by Susan Trott. The Holy Man is a brief inspirational tale that will wiggle its way into your heart and leave you yearning for more. Joe is a 72-year-old holy man who resides in “a no-frills monastery” with seven friends who are monks. His favorite bit of wisdom dispensed to pilgrims who enter the door after waiting patiently in line to see him is, “If you look on everyone you meet as a holy person, you will be happy.” Joe is a world class spiritual teacher whose wit, humility, and love of life are genuine. Hurry and purchase your copy today at a bookstore near you! Join Linda Storm for discussion on the content of the book The Holy Man and faith response to the author Susan Trott on Wednesday, December 3 at
5 p.m. in Conference Room A (note the time and location change). A listing of the book titles, authors and leaders can be viewed at the below link.

2008-09 SCHEDULE FOR FIRST BOOK CLUB

Wednesday Faithtime Schedule

3:45 p.m. Gathering & Snack
4:00 p.m. Celebration Choir
4:00 p.m. Fine Arts (Grades 1-3)
4:00 p.m. Youth Room Open
4:30 p.m. Sonshine Choir
4:30 p.m. Fine Arts (Grades 4-6)
4:30 p.m. Psalm 150
5:00 p.m. Youth Choir
5:00-6:15 p.m. Dinner Served
5:30 p.m. Chime Choir
5:30 p.m. Confirmation
6:00 p.m. Senior High Ministry
6:30 p.m. Adult Education
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

All members and guests of First Lutheran Church are welcome to join Faithtime activities at anytime. Please contact any member of the staff or the church office at 944-3196 to register for these activities.