Schedule of Events
We will continues to update our schedule as it resumes and the pandemic allows
A Lot of Worship
Please Join us for a “LOT of WORSHIP”
First Lutheran Church
505 West Holdt St. Battle Lake MN 56515
First Lutheran’s next Parking Lot Service will be held
SUNDAY September27, 2020 at 10 AM
Remember if we have inclement weather the outdoor service will be cancelled. Notification will be sent out via email and Facebook
What you need to know from the Health Committee
~ Each household should be in separate cars. Carpooling does not
comply with distancing requirements
~ Volunteers will direct cars to enter the parking lot from St. Olaf Ave
and exit onto HWY 83 (West Holdt St)
~ Volunteers will direct you to your spot. The rows will be staggered,
we have room for 25-30 vehicles.
~ Please remain in your vehicle. If cars are 6 feet apart, car windows
can be open.
~ Please tune your radio to 87.9 FM for broadcast.
~ The worship service will last about 30 minutes.
~ Bulletins will be handed out at the service.
~ The church building will be closed. No restrooms are available.
~ We encourage mailing of offerings or electronic giving. If you do have
an offering to give, there will be a container available as you drive
out.
~ Holy Communion: We will celebrate Holy Communion and ask you to
bring bread and grape juice from home to have in your car for use
when the pastor consecrates the elements during service.
~ Please do not attend if you are not feeling well, or if you are at high risk
with underlying health issues.
~ In case of inclement weather, the outdoor service will be cancelled.
Notification will go out via email and Facebook.
~ Online worship and messages will continue every week.
WAFL
WAFL 2.0
On-line videos, Faith Boxes and maybe a monthly
in person event
(this format will happen at least through Dec. 2020)
WAFL this year for Pre k-6th Grade will be on-line videos/Faith Boxes/
maybe a monthly in-person event.
We would like you to know if your family would like a monthly Faith Box, e-mail
jenny at jennyj@blfirstlutheran.org by Sept. 6.
You will be able to pick up your Faith Box on Sept. 13th at 1 pm at the
Drive-Thru Event. If you forget to sign up for a box we will have extra that day until we run out. You want one for sure make sure you get signed up by Sept. 6th.
Questions please let Jenny know!!
Confirmation
Confirmation Announcement
7th-9th Graders...
Confirmation will start at the end of October for
7th-9th graders.
Please keep an eye out for more
Information.
Questions please let Jenny know
SAVE THE DATE
Save the Date
10th Grade Affirmation of Baptism Will take place on October 25, 2020
We are not sure how this will take place, so keep an eye out for more information.
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting timeline
Annual Meeting—September 27, 2020
All committee reports to treasurer or the church office—August 12, 2020.
Agenda posted—August 28, 2020.
Annual report to members—September 13, 2020
Agenda closed—September 17, 2020.
Blessing of the Animals Service
The annual Blessing of the Animals service in Battle Lake will be on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at 2:00 pm at First Lutheran Church, 505 W Holdt Street.
All ANIMALS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THEY MUST BE ON LEASHES OR RESTRAINED IN SOME MANNER.
The service will be held outside on the church grounds. In the event of rain, the service will be cancelled.
Social distancing will be practiced. Please wear your masks.
Men's Fellowship
FIRST LUTHERAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
COVID CANCELED OUR ANNUAL BRAT AND TURKEY LEG EXTRAVAGANZA
SO WE ARE ANNOUNCING OUR VIRTUAL FOOD STAND
THIS YEAR’S EVENT REPLACES OUR NORMAL FUND RAISER AT THE ART OF THE LAKES SHOW. YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP US SUPPORT OUR CHURCH PROJECTS: SCHOLARSHIPS, CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS, CONFIRMATION DINNERS,AND CAMPERSHIP FOR SUMMER CAMPS OUR VIRTUAL STAND OPENS OCTOBER 1ST AND CLOSES OCTOBER 31
THIS YEAR AT OUR VIRTUAL STAND WE WILL FEATURE -NO GOURMET BRATS -NO PREMIER TURKEY LEGS MENU SUGGESTED ITEM DONATION BONUS SODA, WATER COFFEE $5.00 WHITE GLOVE CINNAMON ROLL $5.00 PROCESSING $50 HOT DOG, NO KRAUT $10.00 HOT DOG WITH KRAUT $12.00 RESPECTABLE GOURMET BRAT, NO KRAUT $10.00 GRATUITY = 15% GOURMET BRAT WITH KRAUT $12.00 TURKEY LEG $10.00 FULL MEAL DEAL – 2 HOTDOGS $15.00 FULL MEAL DEAL – 2 HOTDOGS W/KRAUT $20.00 FULL MEAL DEAL – 2 BRAUTS $15.00 FULL MEAL DEAL – 2 BRAUTS W/KRAUT $20.00 FAMILY SIZE DEAL – 4 HOTDOGS $25.00
DONATION PLEASURE WE OFFER: FAMILY SIZE DEAL – 4 BRATS $25.00 FAMILY SIZE DEAL – 4 TURKEY LEGS $30.00 THE WORKS – ALL OF THE ABOVE $200.00 YOUR TOTAL DONATION __________ <<<<<<< THANK YOU AND RELISH YOUR SUPPORT MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “FIRST LUTHERAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP “ AND MAIL TO: FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH (BY OCTOBER 31ST PLEASE) ATTN: BOB MOE 505 WEST HOLDT STREET BATTLE LAKE, MN 56515
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