Sing the Cantata with the Cathedral Choir!
Once again the Cathedral Choir is taking part in The Seven Last Words of Christ cantata, written by Theodore Dubois, on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. If you'd like to sing with the choir, rehearsals will immediately follow the 7:15 p.m. Lenten service each Wednesday evening in the Choir Room (located beneath the Celebration Hall). Come and sing this choral masterpiece with the choir!

Performing the choral parts in the cantata will be First Lutheran's Cathedral Choir, conducted by David Ferreira. There are nearly thirty people playing in an orchestra - First Lutheran members as well as members of the Fargo/Moorhead Symphony Orchestra. There will be three vocal soloists: Darci Bultema, from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD; David Hamilton and Peter Halverson, both from Concordia College in Moorhead. A free-will offering will be received following the performance to help defray expenses.
Please come and share in this First Lutheran tradition during Holy Week, and bring a friend along with you!


Lent 2010 - Broken and Beautiful

On Ash Wednesday we began the Lenten journey with those memorable words, "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." A cross of ash is etched upon each forehead as a powerful reminder that our human life is marked with brokenness, and finally, death. But it is here, in the midst of the brokenness, that we are able to discover something beautiful. During this season of Lent we will be tracing stories of brokenness, and along the way, we will be discovering how these stories are transformed into portraits of sheer beauty. We will hear how lives are changed, witness new life from old, and be led along a journey that is colored with grace and love through the promised life of Jesus.

4:45 - 5:45 p.m. - Wednesdays
Family Supper, Fellowship Hall
Dinner is served every Wednesday at a cost of $4/person (max $15/family).
Passes are available at $35 for 10 meals. Our table is open for all to come and eat!
March 10 - Sloppy Joes
March 17 - Potato soup and assorted sandwiches
March 24 - Tater tot hotdish

6:00 AND 7:15 p.m. - Wednesdays
Worship Services, Sanctuary
Sing the sounds of Holden Evening Prayer and listen to stories of
how lives are changed as people encounter Jesus.
March 3
"Ignored and Embraced" Luke 10:25-37, Erik Hatch
March 10
"Denied and Dedicated" Mark 14:66-72, Pr. Dale Vitalis
March 17
"Empty and Full" John 4:1-26, Pr. Ann Jacobson
March 24
"Enemy and Asset" Acts 9:1-18, Pr. Ernie Stadum
April 1
"Broken and Blessed" John 13:1-17, 31-35, Rollie Johnson

6:30 - 7:15 p.m. - Wednesdays
Lenten Pie Fellowship, Gathering Place
Enjoy a piece of pie and beverage throughout our Lenten season. The cost is $3/slice for pie with coffee or lemonade. If you are interested in helping with setup or serving, or would like to donate a homemade pie, please call Larry Audette at 232-3770.

Lenten Bible Study - Gospel of Mark: God on the Loose - Tuesdays
Join Pastor Marty for a 6-week journey through the Gospel of Mark. You'll trace the footsteps of Jesus, from Jesus' baptism, that launches his public ministry, to his crucifixion and resurrection. Witness how God is "on the loose" in the person of Jesus. This Bible study begins on Tuesday, February 23 and finishes on Tuesday, March 30. Classes are offered at noon or 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Adult Education Room on the 3rd floor.

Friday Lenten Lunches
Please join us each Friday during Lent in the Celebration Hall for our Lenten lunches. Soup and sandwiches will be served at noon at a cost of $6, followed by a speaker giving their story of faith. These lunches promise wonderful food, great fellowship, and, the faith stories that are shared provide nourishment for the soul.
February 19 - Mayor Dennis Walaker
February 26 - Marilyn Guy
March 5 - Sindy Keller
March 12 - Rev. Kari L.S. Bahe
March 19 - Saul Phillips
March 26 - Ed Schafer

Lenten Coin Folders
Our Lenten coin folders are a wonderful opportunity to discipline ourselves every day in setting aside a seemingly small amount - one quarter - for the sake of a needy congregation or Christ-centered mission. This year the recipient of this gift will be the Red Willow Bible Camp, which is said to be the oldest Lutheran Bible camp in the country. Red Willow is owned by the Lutheran Church in EaND, with a mission of offering year-round camps and retreats, serving youth, special needs individuals and adult. Pick one up today at the church!