WORSHIP ASSISTANTS – 8:15 a.m.
Lector/Assisting Minister . . . . . . . . . . Kathleen Ohde
Ushers . . . . . . . . . . Robert Baulch, III, David Baulch

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS – 10:30 a.m.
Assisting Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend J.T. Miller
Lector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celia Gulbenk
Crucifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Page
Acolyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah Jackson
Torch Bearers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene Talbert, Marian Jenkins
Sound and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Seale
Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Johnson, Ed Johnson, Leena Blender, Paul Blender
Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne Marie Hurt

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS – 8:15 Service Gordon Family

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS – 10:30 Service Winnie Luna & Reita Stansell

ALTAR GUILD - Month
Altar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen Marshall, Angie Martin
Communion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Haury, Sherri Hodde

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF

Ministers – The People of First Lutheran Church
Senior Pastor - The Reverend Dr. Daniel W. Phifer
Assisting Pastor – The Reverend J.T. Miller
Director of Music - Mark Beall
Bookkeeper - Ann Green
Parish Administrator - Sharon Dennis
Building Superintendent - Richard Wigart
Youth Director - Peter Witham

BIBLE STUDY STAFF

Tuesday
Kim McClain – 6 p.m.

Wednesday
Pastor J.T. Miller - 10:45 a.m.
Lynn Phifer - 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesday
SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF

David Tuleen - Fellowship Class - Adult
Peter Witham-Martin Luther Class - Adult
Molly Thoreson - Young Adult Class
T.J. Luschen - grades 7 - 12
Stacey Khoury Barnes & Becky Gregory - grades 3-6
Holly Baulch & Elizabeth Hurd - PreK- grade 2
Frances Ridge & Keena Casper – Nursery

CONGREGATION COUNCIL

David Baulch Elizabeth Hurd Ron Powers
Archie Carver, Sr. Marty Kaufman Kevin Seale
Tom Eddlemon John Marshall Edice Smith
Allison Hodde Angie Martin Tim Sowell

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Our Choir rehearses every Sunday @ 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.

Sunday 8:15 am Holy Communion in the Chapel 9:15 am Fellowship in the Educational Hallway
9:30 am Sunday School
9:30 am Property Committee
9:30 am Youth Committee
10:30 am Holy Communion in the Nave
11:30 am Fellowship in the Gernert Room
2:30 pm Crop Hunger Walk
Monday 6:00 pm Evangelism Committee
Tuesday 6:00 pm Tuesday Night Bible Study w/Kim McLean
Wednesday 10:45 am Bible Study
12:00 pm Lenten Eucharist
7:00 pm Choir rehearsal
Thursday 5:30 pm A.A.
7:00 pm Holy Thursday Worship
Friday 12:00 pm Noon Worship
7:00 pm Worship
Saturday
ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR THIS WEEK: Debbie Atkinson (Kay Haury’s friend), Walter Beyer, Alma Burnette, Archie Carver, Margaret Civitts, Patti Cutter, Marie Dickson, Linda Dockery (Pastor JT’s cousin), Lois Doty (Elizabeth Hurd’s great aunt), Maxine Duff, Brenda Eddlemon, Ruth Eddlemon (Tom Eddlemon’s mother), Marilyn Gardner (Hagans/Haurys friend), Gaylor Gerth (Albert Gerth’s son), Karl Haury, Larry Hightower (Andie Wright’s friend), William Hurt Sr., Bob Hux (Bess Tyler’s brother), Jim Hyde (Robert Hyde’s son), Sharon Johnson (former member), George Jumper (Patti Cutter’s friend), Caleb Kedigh (Gregory family friend), Lillian Kelley, Linda Kilpatrick (Kay Haury’s friend), Victor Kletke (Bettina Lipert’s cousin), Robert Lovell, James Mangrum (Pastor JT’s uncle), Joyce Maxwell (Gay Magee’s sister-in-law), Raub McCartney (Catherine Hill’s cousin), Margaret McConnell (Pete McConnell’s mother), Sarah Grace Meek, Jerry Mizell (Becky Gregory’s brother), Jonathan Mizell (Becky Gregory’s nephew), Doug Moore (former member), Bob Newman, Edna Nickell (Albert Gerth’s daughter), Clarence Parcels ( Cyndie McConnell’s father), Gwen Pearson, Karen and Bryce Powers (Mahgen Greer’s friends), Jerry Quine (Becky Gregory’s mother), Fritz Racker, Noreine Rogers (Cle´ Holly’s friend), Steve Shaw (Sherri Hodde’s brother), Joe Sullivan, Jr. (Charles Battenslag’s friend), David Swenson, Dennis Symonds (Rebecca Luxford’s friend), Jim Taylor (Gloria Fife’s friend), Kristi Caulder-Work (former member).
Please let the Church office know if a person listed above may be removed. We pray healing and health have been granted. Names will be removed from list after 6 weeks unless you request continued prayers.

MILITARY PERSONNEL: Richard Mattingly, Michelle Melbert, Steven Roemhildt, & Thomas Schutt.

HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: Erna and Walter Beyer, Alma Burnette, Margaret Civitts, Marie Dickson, Maxine Duff, Mary Greer, Charles Griffin, Jr., Evi Gulbenk, Eunice Hall, Louise Hall, William Hurt, Sr., Mary Grady Jakes, Mary Jenkins, Lillian Kelley, Elizabeth Kogler, & Anna Reuter.

WE JOIN with all our fellow Lutheran sisters and brothers in the Middle Tennessee Conference this morning as we pray for St. John’s Lutheran Church; Nashville, TN.

OUR MISSION PARTNERS: We continue to pray for our mission partners at Peace Lutheran Church - Spring Hill, TN; Nazareth Lutheran Church - St. John, Virgin Islands and Pastor Ted Zimmerman, our missionary in Hong Kong, China. Pastor Zimmerman will be visiting First Lutheran in July.

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING – The group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and one weekend-day a month. The congregation looks forward to having six members trained as “ministers.” Please pray for our Stephen Ministry group as they continue in this commitment of time and service to our Lord and His Church.

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN WORSHIP HYMNAL Anyone who missed the opportunity to give a Hymnal in Memory of, or in Honor of a loved one, is invited to fill out an envelope and include $20. for each Hymnal. Ask an Usher for an envelope or take one displayed on the sign-up board in the Educational Hallway.

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN are collecting hats, scarves and gloves for the children of the Alabama School for the Deaf and Blind. There are over 450 children between their 5 campuses. These items will be delivered to the children in the Fall. Hopefully, there are still some end-of-the-season bargains to be found! There will be a collection area in the Health Ministry Room, or you can bring them to church with you on Saturday, April 21st. for the Spring Cluster. Thanks for your help with this project.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Evangelism / Membership Committee is asking for volunteers to serve as sponsors for new members. We would like to develop a cadre of trained sponsors who are comfortable with introducing new members into the congregation. If you would like to volunteer, please contact John Maple: jmaple@bellsouth.net 837-1819.

HELP DECORATE FOR EASTER
Adornment of the Easter Lily Cross will take place Saturday, April 7. Volunteers are needed. We’ll begin decorating at 9 a.m. We hope this will be covered by TV and Newspapers. Sign up for this traditional “Easter Cross” construction and adornment on the sheet outside the Gernert Room.

5K NASHVILLE CROP HUNGER WALK TODAY
Please join the First Lutheran youth and families for the 5K NASHVILLE CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) WALK. Kids and strollers are welcome! There is no fee to participate; however each walker is encouraged to set a goal of $100 or more from sponsors. Any amount collected will help the cause of hunger relief. Pertinent details are as follows: Place: Centennial Park; Time: Walk begins at 2:30 p.m., but FELC participants will be meeting at the park's playground (front side of the Parthenon -- going towards McDonald's) at 2 p.m. so we can walk together. Envelopes: Each walker must have a signed registration form/collection envelope. If you need one, please contact Tricia Gordon at 498-5694 or Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Dress: Wear comfortable walking shoes and if you have one of the blue First Lutheran t-shirts, please wear one to help identify our group.

EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 7
The hunt takes place Saturday, April 7 from 3:30 – 5:30 at Sandra Hill’s farm (directions will be provided next Sunday). We will have the annual Easter Egg Hunt as well as games for the kids. Also we are hoping to be able to visit some of the farm animals. Snacks and drinks will be provided. A great time will be had by all!
Directions for Easter Egg Hunt
Take I-65 South. Take 840, exit 59A towards Knoxville/Murfreesboro.
Take US-31A / US-41A, exit 42 towards Shelbyville / Lewisburg.
Turn right onto Horton Hwy / US-31A / WS-41A / TN-11. Sandra Hill’s farm is located at 8359 Horton Highway. It is located behind a commercial building/gas station-garage. (The main thing to remember when driving to Sandra’s farm is to NOT go through the “split” of 31A and 41A.)

“LOVING HEARTS & CARING SOULS”
Women from Middle Tennessee Gather At First Lutheran Church For A Special Day of Spiritual Renewal April 21, 2007 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Don’t Miss This Day of Encouragement, Fellowship and Joy! A Bible Study Led by Lynn Phifer, Refreshing Worship, A Spring Luncheon, And An Inspiring Guest Speaker From " The Next Door” Ministry for Women. Send $15 by April 13th Payable To: Emma Jeane Williams; 943 Caldwell Lane; Nashville, TN 37204.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES - APRIL 22 – 2 PM
A new musical comedy will be at TPAC. It is “heavenly fun,” a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there. Funny, touching and down-to-earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they see the year unfold from below the House of God. Over 600 sold out performances were presented in Minneapolis. This is great Lutheran tradition about those wonderful ladies who make things happen.
Join us to see the show April 22 as a group at the discount price of 26.50 per person. We are attending the 2 p.m. show on Sunday, April 22. Please put your name on the list in the hallway this Sunday, or call Les Hinton 871-9233. Please make checks payable to Les Hinton by April 2. Time sensitive! Over 30 members have already signed up for the show.

2007 COUNTRY MUSIC MARATHON - APRIL 28
Again this year the youth of First Lutheran Church invite you to join them as they volunteer at a water stop at the Country Music Marathon and Half-Marathon. The date is Saturday April 28, 2007. This is always a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and service to the community. Volunteers will receive a free race T-shirt and a free ticket to the post-race concert held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center, headlined this year by country star Sara Evans. All volunteers will need to fill out a volunteer form which is available in the hallway outside the Gernert Room. If you have any questions, or to turn in a volunteer form, please contact Steve Hoff at 661-0578.

CHURCH WORK DAY – APRIL 29
Sunday, April 29, after second service, we have planned a Work Day. Pizza and drinks will be provided for lunch in the Dining Hall. Please stay and help out with some cleaning, painting, indoor and outdoor projects that are needed to keep our Church Home inviting and welcoming. Some projects include: painting our Choir Room; trimming our bushes; weeding our flower beds, disassembling and removing the walk-in refrigerator behind the kitchen that died – fun for everyone. For those who wish to do so, you may wear work appropriate attire to church that day. Please stay that Sunday to help; the more people that help, the lighter and more enjoyable the work becomes for all involved. Take advantage of this opportunity for service and fellowship. There will be a sign-up sheet posted outside the Gernert Room for those planning to attend.

A VERY IMPORTANT SYNOD ASSEMBLY JUNE 1-3
This June 1-3 (Friday - Sunday) congregations from all over the SE Synod will gather at the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta at Colony Square for the Annual Assembly. This Assembly has increased importance because we shall be electing a new Bishop and Treasurer for the SE Synod.
Church Council will elect two delegates from First Lutheran to represent the congregation. We are looking for a man and a woman to serve as voting members at this assembly. We are entitled to two voting members and all pastors have one vote. Consider prayerfully this opportunity to represent First Lutheran. Expenses are paid by the congregation. Contact Archie Carver, Council President, or Elizabeth Hurd, Council Secretary for more information and your willingness to serve. Pray for this important assembly in Atlanta, GA.

MARY-MARTHA CIRCLE BRUNCH STARTS AT 10 A.M., MAY 12.

CAMP RAU-WOOD 2007 JUNE 3-7
Sign-ups have begun for the Camp Rau-Wood 2007 - "God Works in Mysterious Ways!” This is a Christian Summer Camp over night experience for those young people who have completed grades 3 through 6, and will take place June 3rd through June 7th. Also, there is a camp for young people who have completed grades 7 and 8 the following weekend, June 8th through 10th. Sign-up sheets for both are posted outside the Gernert Room, please sign up today!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:

April 4 - 7:00 p.m. Easter Choir rehearsal

April 5 - Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m.

April 6 - Good Friday Services at Noon and 7 p.m.

April 8 - The Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Day

Early Worship Service is at 7 a.m.

Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m.

Late Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m.