The History of Liturgical Colors Using the Hymnal Adult Forum will be presented by congregation member and artist, Barbara Berg, at 10:45 am Sunday, May 22.  The history of the use of paraments, including the colors and symbols, will be discussed using the Lutheran hymnals as primary sources.  That same Sunday, the five new stoles Barbara has designed, woven and donated will be dedicated.  Two new altar linens, hand sewn and embroidered by Barbara, Jeri Laursen, and Carrie Solberg, will also be dedicated at the same service.

Tuesday, May 17
7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 18
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry, Sylvia Clisham hosts
6:00 p.m. – My Neighbor is Muslim Study Series: VII. ISLAMIC STATE- Lyle Otte, moderator
7:00 p.m. – Choir rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, May 19
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran |

Friday, May 20
11:00 a.m. – Stewardship Committee

Sunday, May 22 – The Holy Trinity – Baccalaureate Sunday
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour – Coffee Sale
10:45 a.m. – Adult Forum – The History of Liturgical Colors in the Hymnal – Barbara Berg

A project called Education for Peace will be presented  by Luther College students from Afghanistan during Adult Forum on Sunday, May 15, at 10:45 am.  Mustafa Muhammadi and Ali Yazdani will explain their project to provide a better educational environment by supplying benches for Paymori School, located in a rural area of central Afghanistan.  Their project was selected as a Davis Projects for Peace for summer 2016. They will travel back to Afghanistan this summer to oversee the successful completion of the project.

 The Day of Pentecost, occurring fifty days after Easter and the last day of the Easter Season, is one of the great festivals of the church year. It celebrates Christ’s giving over of his Spirit to the church. The liturgical color for the day is red. In the sanctuary, the altar and pulpit paraments, gates in the weavings, pastor’s stole, altar candles and flowers will be red. Signs and symbols of the Spirit also will be evident outside the church. The worship service begins with the ringing of the church bell for three minutes in remembrance of former Pastor Joan Mau who died in an automobile accident on Pentecost, 2015. A festive procession of children and youth carrying staffs with red ribbons, balloons, pinwheels, and bells will follow. Two young people will be confirmed, affirming the promises made at their baptism. The Paschal Candle, which has burned throughout all worship services during the Easter Season, will be extinguished at the conclusion of the communion liturgy.

A reception honoring the confirmands will follow the service. Worshipers are invited to WEAR RED to church. All are welcome!