"200 Years Serving Christ and Canton"
Mission Projects
•· Kenya Mission Project: It was decided at one of the initial meetings to commit to a substantial mission project over the five year period leading up to the 200th celebration. The committee decided on a commitment of $2,000 per year (beginning in 2005) to the Kenya Mission Project in thanksgiving for 200 years of God's grace. The Committee held several fundraisers to meet their commitment to the Kenya Mission Project: Ice Cream Social in 2005; Parking Lot Sale and T-shirt & Sweatshirt Sales in 2006 and Silent Auction in 2007. "To God be the Glory" - The committee was able to not only meet the commitment to the Kenya Mission Project but met it early with the generous bidders at the Silent Auction - three years before the total of $10,000 was due!
•· "Change to Change a Life": Designated containers will collect "loose change" from October 2009 through October 2010. All proceeds will benefit a local charity of the congregation's choosing. The Anniversary Committee has challenged the congregation to raise at least $200.
•· "Soap for Hope": Designated containers will collect "new, wrapped bar soap" from October 2009 through October 2010. All proceeds will be sent to Lutheran World Relief for distribution worldwide. The Anniversary Committee has challenged the congregation to collect at least 200 pounds of bar soap.
Commemorative items include (very limited quantities remain)
•· Cat's Meow Building - $20.00 each
•· 2010 Calendar - $15.00 each
•· FLC T-shirts - $10.00 each
•· 1985 Historical Booklet (yellow) - $10.00 each
•· 1990 Historical Booklet (red) - $10.00 each
Memorabilia Displays
Anniversary photo and memorabilia is on display in Fellowship Hall in the cabinet next to the coat rack. It is the goal of the Anniversary Committee to have an additional display near the stage area that changes on a monthly basis.
Events Listing
Sunday, October 24, 2009: Kick-off to the 200th!
Rev. Dennis Maurer, a former son of First Lutheran, returned and preached. The bell choir provided special music and a rigatoni dinner was held in Fellowship Hall following the service. Memorabilia of the nine ordinations from First Lutheran Church was on display. "First Facts" made their debut on each of the dining tables.
Sunday, March 14, 2010: 200 days until our October festivities!
Rev. Dennis C. Asp, Director of Church Relations at Capital University will preach.
Recognition of all ELCA college alumni with a reception in Fellowship Hall following the Worship Service.
Sunday, October 24, 2010: Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will preach with a catered meal following the service.
Sunday, October 31, 2010: A combined service with Bethel and Trinity for Reformation Sunday Celebration
