THERE WILL NOT BE DRIVE-THRU COMMUNION THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 26.  The word on the street is that it was very well received in Chariton, Corydon, and even beyond!!  We thank Pastor Dick for making this possible. 
If social distancing continues into May, we will plan the next drive-thru communion for Sunday, May 3.

GLEN HOUGLAND IS TURNING 100 ON MAY 10! Please remember his birthday by sending him a card with your full name, mention that you are from First Lutheran Church, and a short memory of him. 
His address is  Glen Hougland
                         Rm# 520
                         Bridges @ Ankeny
                        3510 NW Abilene Rd.
                        Ankeny, Iowa 50023

FOR YOUR PRAYERS – PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES:
** The family of Bob Schmitt.  His wife, Shirley, passed away on April 20.  His address is: 429 S. Main, Apt. 456, Chariton, IA  50049.
** The family of Pastor Brenda Crossfield.  Brenda’s mother, Linda, passed away on April 19. Pastor Brenda’s address is: 2870 Manitowoc Road, Green Bay, WI  54311.

YOUR MAY NEWSLETTER WILL BE A WEEK LATE!
We would like for the information that we give you in the newsletter to be as accurate as we can, so we are waiting to see if Gov. Reynolds extends the guidelines that are currently in place or if she starts lifting some of the restrictions.  Please be patient with us as we seek to restore the church activities.

CHARITON FOOD PANTRY OPTION:
If you wish to donate “money” to the food pantry instead of “purchasing items”, you may write your check out to “ICC Ministry Center” and mail to: ICC Ministry Center, P.O. Box 464, Chariton, IA  50049.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL UPDATE:
After much consideration, the activities director at Homestead and I have decided to cancel VBS for June 9-12 with the Homestead residents.  The health and well being of all involved is too important to take the risk.  We will have the VBS program in June 2021.       Gayle Bortz

OUR SERMONS ARE RADIO BROADCAST!!
Every Sunday, at 10:30 am, you can listen to the weekly sermon and prayers from First Lutheran Church and Christ the Servant Lutheran Church on KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM out of Albia, IA.  This broadcast will be an ongoing ministry of the two congregations every Sunday at 10:30 am.
Another listening option is to go to the radio station’s website: kiicradio.com.  You will see a “Listen Live” button on the right hand side of the screen.  Just click on that button and you are ready to listen! 
 
IT IS TIME TO BEGIN MOWING THE CHURCH LAWN!!
If you would like to volunteer to mow the church lawn at First Lutheran please call Wendy and she will put you on the schedule (641-774-4875).  This ministry would  involve mowing and trimming the area immediately surrounding the church building (inside the circle driveway) and sweeping off the sidewalks.
Please consider helping with this important ministry.

THERE WILL NOT BE DRIVE-THRU COMMUNION THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 19 or SUNDAY, APRIL 26.  The word on the street is that it was very well received in Chariton, Corydon, and even beyond!!  We thank Pastor Dick for making this possible.  If social distancing continues into May, we will plan the next drive-thru communion for Sunday, May 3.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL UPDATE:
After much consideration, the activities director at Homestead and I have decided to cancel VBS for June 9-12 with the Homestead residents.  The health and well being of all involved is too important to take the risk.  We will have the VBS program in June 2021.       Gayle Bortz

CHARITON FOOD PANTRY OPTION:
If you wish to donate “money” to the food pantry instead of “purchasing items”, you may write your check out to “ICC Ministry Center” and mail to: ICC Ministry Center, P.O. Box 464, Chariton, IA  50049.

OUR SERMONS ARE NOW RADIO BROADCAST!!
Every Sunday, at 10:30 am, you can listen to the weekly sermon and prayers from First Lutheran Church and Christ the Servant Lutheran Church on KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM out of Albia, IA.  This broadcast will be an ongoing ministry of the two congregations every Sunday at 10:30 am.
Another listening option is to go to the radio station’s website: kiicradio.com.  You will see a “Listen Live” button on the right hand side of the screen.  Just click on that button and you are ready to listen!  Thank you to the member who called in that little tip!!
 
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
We know that some of you are currently reluctant to leave your home for the next few weeks.   So, if you find yourself in need of groceries or prescription medications, we would be honored to help, by shopping for you and delivering your order to your home or apartment.  We have a list of people ready and willing to help you.  Please call the church office (641-774-4875) and give Wendy your order, and we’ll shop and deliver your order to you.
The church office is open Monday – Thursday from 8 am – 3 pm.


IT IS ALMOST TIME TO BEGIN MOWING THE CHURCH LAWN!!
If you would like to volunteer to mow the church lawn at First Lutheran please call Wendy and she will put you on the schedule (641-774-4875).  This ministry would  involve mowing and trimming the area immediately surrounding the church building (inside the circle driveway) and sweeping off the sidewalks.
If you have time, perhaps you would like to come to the church and clean up the limbs and other trash that has accumulated over the winter on the church lawn.  You could do this at your convenience.
Please consider helping with these important ministries.

FOR GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10
On Good Friday, April 10, the First Lutheran sanctuary will be open for prayer from 9-11 am and from 5:30-7:00 pm for those who would like to come and pray.  Or you can come and spend some time in prayer by the Cross on the north side of First Lutheran.  If you choose to go inside, please keep an appropriate distance from anyone else in the sanctuary.

APRIL 12, EASTER SUNDAY
THERE WILL NOT BE A WORSHIP SERVICE at First Lutheran in Chariton or Christ the Servant Lutheran in Corydon on Easter Sunday, April 12. 

ALTHOUGH:
DRIVE-THROUGH COMMUNION WILL BE OFFERED AT CHARITON AND CORYDON on April 12. 
In Chariton: from 8:45-10 am
                   Please drive through to the west
                  side of the church
In Corydon: from 11 am – Noon

Nobody will need to get out of their vehicles.  Pastor Dick will greet you, pray with you, and then serve you communion.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL UPDATE:
After much consideration, the activities director at Homestead and I have decided to cancel VBS for June 9-12 with the Homestead residents.  The health and well being of all involved is too important to take the risk.  We will have the VBS program in June 2021.       Gayle Bortz

CHARITON FOOD PANTRY OPTION:
If you wish to donate “money” to the food pantry instead of “purchasing items”, you may write your check out to “ICC Ministry Center” and mail to: ICC Ministry Center, P.O. Box 464, Chariton, IA  50049.

OUR SERMONS ARE NOW RADIO BROADCAST!!
Every Sunday, at 10:30 am, you can listen to the weekly sermon and prayers from First Lutheran Church and Christ the Servant Lutheran Church on KIIC Radio – 96.7 FM out of Albia, IA.  This broadcast will be an ongoing ministry of the two congregations every Sunday at 10:30 am.
Another listening option is to go to the radio station’s website: kiicradio.com.  You will see a “Listen Live” button on the right hand side of the screen.  Just click on that button and you are ready to listen!  Thank you to the member who called in that little tip!!
 
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
We know that some of you are currently reluctant to leave your home for the next few weeks.   So, if you find yourself in need of groceries or prescription medications, we would be honored to help, by shopping for you and delivering your order to your home or apartment.  We have a list of people ready and willing to help you.  Please call the church office (641-774-4875) and give Wendy your order, and we’ll shop and deliver your order to you.
The church office is open Monday – Thursday from 8 am – 3 pm.


IT IS ALMOST TIME TO BEGIN MOWING THE CHURCH LAWN!!
If you would like to volunteer to mow the church lawn at First Lutheran please call Wendy and she will put you on the schedule (641-774-4875).  This ministry would  involve mowing and trimming the area immediately surrounding the church building (inside the circle driveway) and sweeping off the sidewalks.

If you have time, perhaps you would like to come to the church and clean up the limbs and other trash that has accumulated over the winter on the church lawn.  You could do this at your convenience.

Please consider helping with these important ministries.