First English Lutheran
This Week--Upcoming Events & Ongoing Ministries
P-Town Soup at FELC-June 27
Thursday, June 27--6pm-8pm
Join Peoria Community Against Violence as they host P-Town Soup at FELC on Thursday, June 27 from 6pm to 8pm. The Outreach Committee will be on hand to help with the meal as well as hospitality for our guests, but it would be wonderful to have a large number of people from FELC in attendance to support this event. The soup is made by a local chef, and from all reviews, it is fantastic.
Everyone is invited to this innovative way to improve our community. PCAV will host a meal at no cost to those who attend, which includes soups, side, rolls, desserts and drinks.
A donation of $5 per person at the door is requested. Your $5 donation to P-Town Soup equals a vote. We will listen to 4 (pre-selected individuals/groups/programs) about their idea to better the City of Peoria. All those with a vote will then select who they feel should receive all the donated funds from the night’s event. The winner of this P-Town soup will come back to the next P-Town Soup and explain and/or show how they used the winning donations.
FELC Families! Join us for Faith and Family Night with Peoria Chiefs
All ages welcome to join FELC at this event.
FELC will be headed to the ballpark on
Saturday, July 27th
Game time is 6:35pm
There is a post game concert with Austin French and fireworks!
Tickets are $10. Sign up and money are due by June 19th. (Deadline extended.). Drop off money during office hours or during VBS.
Checks payable to FELC and all money can be left
in the "Adult Fellowship" box in the Communication Room.
Blessing the Animals During Worship Service
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, July 14th, 2019 at 11am
At the contemporary service on July 14th we will worship outdoors in the church lawn--with the animals we love!
All animals are welcome to join us; if you have an animal that wouldn't do well outdoors or in a group of people and other animals, consider bringing a photo of the animal you love.
Our worship with Holy Communion and Animal Blessing will be slightly shorter and informal enough to welcome animals that may need movement or decide to contribute to the joyful noise of praise to our God. We believe that God gives us animals as company on the Way, and that God creates and sustains all life...and it is good!
Come, celebrate the diversity of creatures.
New Group this Summer: Walking the Grief Journey
Walking the Grief Journey
On Thursday mornings at FELC, (10am—11:30am) from July 11th thru August 1st, Pastor Ryan will lead a supportive, compassionate series for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. In this group, each will learn some of their own natural ways of coping with loss, as we seek together God’s strength and guidance on the journey.
Please contact Pastor Ryan to sign up—ryan.anderson@felcpeoria.org or 309-685-0337.
Officer Hightower to Speak at FELC
Everyone is welcome to join us at FELC on Monday, July 15th at 7pm. This event is part of the Outreach Committee's regular July meeting, which will follow the conversation with Office Hightower.
Join us for Vacation Bible School, June 16-20, from 6pm to 8:30pm. (3yr olds through 7th graders)
Vacation Bible School Theme and Donation Days
Sunday:
Join the Herd-Bring a Friend to VBS
Bar Soap, individually wrapped (2 or 3)
Monday:
Animals of the Savanna - dress in animal print or animal colors
Dark color bath towel (between 20”x40” and 52”x27”)
Tuesday:
Tame the Mane - crazy hair night-Picture night
Adult size toothbrush (can be multipacks)
Wednesday:
Fun Paws- silly sock night
Sturdy comb
Thursday:
Kenya Colors- dress in sunset colors, red, orange, yellow
Metal nail clippers
A few VBS Photos from Night One and Night Two.
Thank you to everyone helping at VBS this week!
Keep In Touch with FELC
Items for the monthly calendar or the weekly Buzz may be sent to Lois Neptun in the main office. office@felcpeoria.org. Deadline for both publications is Wednesday by 11:30am.
Email: office@felcpeoria.org
Website: www.felcpeoria.org
Location: 725 E Forrest Hill Ave, Peoria, IL, United States
Phone: 309-685-0337
Facebook: facebook.com/felcpeoria