OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
IN THE LIFE OF CHRIST
AT FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

First Lutheran's BreakFast

Meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM for breakfast, fellowship, and a guest speaker. A service activity usually follows. This event is not active now, but is open to restart.

Altar Guild

An ongoing women' s service project involving care and set up of communion vessels, altar hangings, etc. Contact Anne Stansell or Jeri Anderson.

AAL and Lutheran Brotherhood

Aid Association for Lutherans (contact Gladys Barthold) and Lutheran Brotherhood (contact Betty Shirey) are volunteer groups working in conjunction with Fraternal life organizations to plan social and service events, allocate charitable donations for congregational use.

Adult Choir

Rehearses each Wednesday evening at 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The choir understands that group singing can be fun as well as expression of devotion to God. Making a joyful noise is the only technical requirement! Contact Ellis Johnson, our Music director—or just show up on Wednesday evening.

Adult Bible Study

Meets regularly on Sunday morning during Sunday School Hour (9:15 AM) in the fellowship hall for informal discussion of a portion of the Bible or a Topical study of the life of the church. The emphasis is on the word "informal." Simply stop by. Also, Pastor Dow offers periodic evening Bible Studies as well. Contact the Pastor or the church office.

Assisting Ministers and Readers

Our congregation welcomes and encourages lay (nonOrdained) leadership. Contact Gail Pearce for reading the lessons in worship. Contact Pastor Ron for training to serve as an assistant minister.

B.A.F.T.A.

A unique group dedicated to helping women with emotional problems by Being A Friend To All. Contact Louise Moore.

Shreveport Community Renewal

Community support group whose Antioch Program facilitates congregational volunteers in support of local homes/activity centers in neighborhoods where youth are at high risk. Contact Pastor Ron.

Women's Discussion Group

Meeting every Tuesday evening, this group meets to discuss Bible Study materials relating to current issues in women's lives. Contact Julia Hunt.

Stephen Ministry Training

A 9-week intensive course equips volunteers to enter into structured, supported caring relationships with people who are "at the crossroads" in life. A class will form in the fall of 1999. Contact Merikay Ringer or Pastor Ron Seitz.

In Addition....

Opportunities to:

• Work with our youth
• Teach Sunday Church School
• Help with individual maintenance project
• Serve on church committees

Contact the church office, Pastor Ron Seitz, or any council member.