Coming Events

Who Is That Woman In My Mirror?

Come Celebrate Yourself!

Find out why you are God's great work of art!

February 18, 2012        9 AM to 2 PM

Christ Lutheran Church Hafer Hall

2911 Del Prado S.    Cape Coral FL

Registration Includes Lunch and Gift Bag    $20 in advance, $25 at the door

For tickets see Helen in the office or call 239-898-0945

LADIES OF MESSIAH !

 Join us on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

SALAD LUNCH AT 12 NOON

IN THE FAMILY CENTER

Sign up in fellowship hall

for the salad topping to add to the greens we’ll supply.

SPEAKER: JENA FROM LIFELINE FAMILY CENTER

LEARN ABOUT THE MOTHERS AND BABIES WE ARE HELPING

WITH BEAUTIFUL CRIB QUILTS

Join Deb Wolf, daughter of David Samuel, as she shares Blessing Counting Can Change Your Life, or how I went from being a timid to bold one day last summer. Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 9:30AM.

Deb is a CLASS trained speaker and writer who loves to share her love for and joy in the Lord at Retreats, Conferences, and through her writing.

As a blogging fanatic Deb writes nine posts a week for various web-sites: Counting My Blessings her personal blog where she shares Bible studies, devotions, and thoughts on faith, family, and friendships. At HomeGoods Openhouse she joins other bloggers to share tips and ideas for decorating on a budget. At 5 Minutes for Faith she is part of a team of writers who are passionate about sharing their faith and encouragement.

In 2010 she joined Woman’s Day Magazine, writing posts for the WD Happiness Blog. Did you know that small changes can have a big impact on your happiness?

Her first book, Sarah’s Garden, published in 2008, encourages girls of all ages to flourish in their God given personalities, gifts, and abilities; it was inspired by and dedicated to her mom, Eunice.

Sharing God’s love is pure pleasure!

Are you planning on attending the 74th annual Edison Pageant of Lights Parade Feb. 18th?   Troop 761 is again selling street seats for $10 Ticket (cash, certified check or money order payable to Troop 761.   Call 239-810-9421.

MLCW February Calendar

 Feb. 7                Lutheran World Relief Truck      1-3 PM                  Parking Lot

 Feb. 14              MLCW Board Meeting           11:00 AM                  MLCW Room

 Feb. 14              Ladies' Bible Study                  1:00 PM                  MLCW Room

 Feb. 16              Quilt Tying                                9:00 AM                  Family Center

 Feb. 27              Prayer Shawls                          1:00 PM                  MLCW Room

 Feb. 28              Salad Lunch and Gen. Meeting  12 Noon                Family Center

                          Guest Speaker: Jena from Lifeline Family Center

Disaster Training Courses Offered

             Disaster training for Lutherans of Lee and Collier Counties will be held on Saturday March 3 at Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Road, Ft. Myers. Please register with Michael Weber, mchlwbr@gmail.com or phone 239-244-1368. Registration closes February 28.  Five classes will be offered, three in the morning and two in the afternoon. Come for one or come for two.

AM Class 1– Basic Disaster Response; 8:30-11 am. A photo ID will be issued to participants on completion of this class (cost $60). Having this type of ID is useful in getting into areas that have had mandatory evacuation.

  AM Class 2—Chainsaw#1; 8:30-11 am. This class deals with safety and proper supervision This class should be taken even if you do not plan to use a chainsaw.

AM Class 3—Muck Out #2 Hands-on class. Wear long-sleeved shirt and pants, please. (Muck Out #1 is a prerequisite.)

Lunch 11:15-12 Provided by Thrivent Financial

PM Class 1—Muck Out #1; 12-2:30 pm. This class will train participants in the process of safely cleaning a home that has been flooded. Additional training classes will be offered in the coming year.

PM Class 2—Chainsaw#2—Hands-on class. Wear long-sleeved shirt and pants, please, (Chainsaw #1 is a prerequisite.

Having a trained group of responders can serve our local churches as well as allow us to lned a hand to other Florida communities. Come, be trained so that you can be ready to be a blessing to others in a time of need

Lutherans Early Response of Lee and Collier Counties is recognized by Lutheran Services Florida (http://www.lsfnet.org/1/DisasterResponse/ldrteamfla.htm), and by Lutheran Disaster Response (http://flag-lcms.org/DistrictOffice/disaster.htm), and supported by Thrivent Financial and Zion Church Ministries.