CARE - GROW - SERVE - PROCLAIM

FLC's Focus on Lutheran World Relief School Kits (July to September):

sewing, collecting school supplies from LWR’s list and collecting funds for those who wish not to shop.

The display is up in the narthex with a list from LWR of what is needed. If you'd rather not shop, please call or email Lucy Kay.

We are in need of people to sew the bags. Cut bags and sewing instructions are located near the Caring Corner in the narthex on a small table.

Thank you to Sue Ebert for her many sewn bags, and to Donna Gilbery for her cutting skills!

Thank you for your generosity and support! We appreciate your help.

Lucy Kay Osborne & Audrey Fisher

Change for Change
Money deposited in the Change for Change jar will go to Hopelink's food bank.
Hopelink Food Cart is not accepting donations at this time. Hopelink is only accepting monetary donations. I f you are able please make a donation here.

Scrip Cards are an Easy Way to Help with First Lutheran's Outreach Ministries

This is an excellent time to set up Shop with Scrip and Presto Pay for instant Scrip purchases and redemption on your smart phone. This is a super easy way to continue to support FLC's Scrip program. (See below for more information.)

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We have other opportunities for earning money while you shop for FLC's many social ministry programs:

1. Link your Fred Meyer rewards card to their Community Rewards program for First Lutheran Church. All of your purchases will result in a quarterly donation to FLC.

2. Sign up for Bartell's B Caring Program, and name First Lutheran Church as your charity.

If you have questions email Gordy Phelps.

Stitch by Stitch - God's Love, Our Hands
Do you knit or crochet? First Lutheran has a large supply of yarn which you can turn into knitted or crocheted items that can help others. The yarn is available in Room 104 (downstairs, off Fellowship Hall). Stop in anytime to pick up yarn and get started on a project. Return finished items to the drop box in Room 104. Your knitted and crocheted items will be taken to places such as Compass Center, Eastside Baby Corner, Mary’s Place, nursing homes, animal shelters, and the Multiservice Center. You could also knit for our prayer shawl ministry.
Needed items include:
        Warm hats for men, women, and children
        Warm scarves for men, women, and children
        Sweaters for infants and children to size 14
        Twin bed size afghans
        Infant blankets
        Prayer shawls
        Kitty blankets for the Seattle Humane Society (about 2 x 2 feet)
We also have a large amount of cotton yarn suitable for dishcloths, potholders, or other projects.
Questions? Contact Karen Thomas.

The Social Ministries Committee is responsible for choosing recipients of our outreach resources, as well as coordinating many fundraisers to benefit outreach in our local community and around the world. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at church. Please join us! Contact any of our members for more information:

Kathy Konieczka (Chairperson & Council Liaison), Alain Adjorlolo and Ray Thomas,,

Social Ministries Committee