Prayer Cards were printed on 4"x5" purple notecards. The back sides are the usual blue and pink lined notecards for the listing of prayer concerns.

The Good Friday Drama will portray the Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, and Burial of Jesus according to the Gospel of John. There are three readers: Narrator: The narrator tells the biblical story, sometimes quoting John, sometimes summarizing the unfolding events. Archaeologist: The archaeologist tells of the places, people, and events of the time and explains some of the specific details in the passion narrative. Physician: The physician gives a medical description of what Jesus experienced in his passion and death.

Imagine this is the first time you have worshipped at your congregation. Your 2-year old has decided that the service is far too long, and made it clear you needed to locate the nursery. Your anxiety mounts as you wander around the narthex, trying to contain your child and locate the undersized sign hidden in the corner which directs people to the nursery.

Processional Gospel: Luke 19:28-40. In the order of service, the dramatic portrayal takes place immediately after the announcements.

All Saints' Day celebration has a long history in the worship life of the Christian Church. It began as a commemoration of the martyrs who had died for the faith, and it has since become a day when we honor and remember those who, in death, have joined the Church Triumphant, as well as the faithful saints of the present who serve Jesus Christ. Martin Luther held that all Christians are simultaneously sinner and saint--a sinner because of our rebellious nature, but a saint because of salvation in Jesus.

The following information and guidelines are set forth by First Lutheran Church to help couples have an orderly, worshipful wedding and to help them prepare for a life-long relationship with each other. As you prepare to become husband and wife, may God bless your preparations, your wedding, and the commitment you are making to one another.

Going to your first day of preschool can be an intimidating experience. The building is huge compared to your home and its easy to feel lost and afraid. The preschool at First Lutheran has a creative way to help their preschoolers comfortable finding their new room.

Why should beautiful educational art be limited to stained glass windows in sanctuaries? The Sunday School of First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire have turned the hallways into a visual Bible. To see some of the art click on the links below.

Congregations expect their confirmands to demonstrate some familiarity with the key parts of Luther's Small Catechism and the Biblical story. Pastor Duane Pederson encourages his students to demonstrate that knowledge in a variety of ways. One student chose to create a wall mural in one of their rotational Sunday School rooms.

What is a special gift list? The items listed in this booklet are not included in the regular budget of the church or capital improvement plan. Therefore, the church is dependent upon special gifts to obtain most of the items.