FLC Now
May 2024
FLC Now provides a quick, monthly look at ways to stay informed, be engaged, and get involved in the life of the church. Each month we’ll highlight ways in which the congregation can lend a hand, donate needed items, or simply be a part of the church family at happenings. New videos focusing on these monthly opportunities will be shared weekly.
If you’d like to receive a copy of FLC Now opportunities in the mail, please call the church office, 336-3734.
on the calendar—visit flcsf.org/events for more info and to register
happening this month
First Fridays Book Club: Friday, May 3, 5p, R Wine Bar and Kitchen; join the group in the Church Center app for more info
Grieving with Grace: Saturday, May 4, 10a, Friendship Room
Cinco de Mayo with Pueblo de Dios: Sunday, May 5, 10a-12:30p, Reformation Hall; food, pinatas, salsa making, and more!
Senior Recognition Milestone: Sunday, May 5, 9:30a, Fellowship Hall
New Member Dinner: Sunday, May 5, 5p, Gathering Room
New Member Class: Tuesday, May 7, 7p, Friendship Room
Ascension of Our Lord Worship: Thursday, May 9, 6:30p, Sanctuary
New Member Installation: all services May 11-12
Final Week of Youth Education and Meals: Sunday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 15
Bazaar Planning Meeting: Monday, May 13, 3:30p, Gathering Room
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group: Saturday, May 18, 9a, Friendship Room
Pastor Dave Johnson 90th Birthday Open House: Sunday, May 19, 2-4p, Reformation Hall
Memorial Day, Offices Closed: Monday, May 27
OWLs Luncheon: Tuesday, May 28, 11:30a, Gathering Room
recurring
Mark Bible study: Sundays, 10:15a, Friendship Room
Pastors’ Bible study: Wednesdays, 10a, Gathering Room
Men’s Bible study: Thursdays, 7:30a, Gathering Room
Beginners’ pickleball: Thursdays, 5:30p, Reformation Hall
Mark Bible study: Thursdays, 12p and 6:30p, Friendship Room
Give – donate at flcsf.org/give, through the Church Center app, or text any amount to 84321
Donation Boxes for May (located near the Atrium elevator)
Food to You food of the month: peanut butter
Necessities for Neighbors: toilet paper, diapers, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products (ongoing)
Health Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief: dark bath towels (52"), large wide-teeth combs, full size bars of bath soap, toothbrushes
May Special Offering supports Journey of Hope. Read more in First Word, and donate below.
Get involved
Food to You Mobile Food Pantry Distribution: Thursday, May 9. Volunteers are needed to assist with distribution at Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church (5001 E Madison St) in two shifts: 4 people needed 4:15-7p and 15 people needed 5:10-7:30p. We are also collecting the May food of the month—peanut butter. We would like to collect 170 jars for this distribution. Donations can be placed in the assigned box near the atrium elevator. Sign up to volunteer below.
Lowell Neighborhood Soccer: The spring season will begin Saturday, April 20, and end Saturday, May 18. During these five Saturdays, we will be looking for volunteers to spend part of the morning with our soccer kids and families.
Knitters and crocheters needed: Every year, FLC volunteers make prayer shawls for our confirmands. If you would like to participate, please contact Bev. First Lutheran provides the white yarn; and the patterns are easy. You would provide your skills and your prayers as you create. Each confirmand receives his/her prayer shawl at the retreat prior to the Confirmation service.
Broadcast team members needed: Each weekend, a team of 4-5 dedicated individuals make our broadcast and live stream possible. New team members are needed; no experience or technical expertise is needed. Contact Jodi for more info.
Meeting Minutes
The Church Council approved a motion to provide minutes of all board meetings within 7 days of those minutes being approved. To keep the information private and for congregation members only, the minutes will be posted in the Church Center app (click here for more info). Additionally, they will be printed and stored in a binder at the Info Desk for check-out by members.