What is ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics?

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a 12-step program for anyone who has grown up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home, which could include abuse, neglect, or other unhealthy behavior. We share our experience and recovery in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Reliance on God to help in this recovery is paramount. In ACA we … [Read more…]

This Week at First (Beginning 7/23/17)

Sunday July 23 – World Hunger Sunday 9am ADULT FORUM – PH 10:30am HOLY COMMUNION NOISY COINS (150th Anniversary Fund) After Worship COFFEE FELLOWSHIP Tuesday July 25 10:30am BIBLE STUDY – PH 6:30pm FACILITY USE – PH Thursday July 27 7pm FOLK ARTS – PHLL Friday July 28 9am NEWSLETTER – PH Sunday July 30 … [Read more…]

This Week at First (Beginning 7/16/17)

Sunday July 16 – Food Pantry Sunday 9am ADULT FORUM – PH 10:30am HOLY  COMMUNION NOISY COINS (150th Anniversary Fund) After Worship COFFEE FELLOWSHIP Monday July 17 9am – 1pm VACATION BIBLE CAMP – SJ 5pm ST. JOE’S EVENING MEAL – RITH Tuesday July 18 9am – 1pm VACATION BIBLE CAMP – SJ 10:30am BIBLE … [Read more…]

KARR-VOGT FUNDRAISER

The benefit for Mary Ellen & Jim and family that was in the announcements a few weeks ago has had a change. It is now Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 1 – 6pm, at Leisure Time Billiards, East Moline. If you will take fliers to post, donate a basket for a drawing, or ask businesses … [Read more…]

Newsletter Deadline

All information for the July/August newsletter is due to the church office (office@firstlutheranri.org) no later than Monday, July 17! Thanks!  

WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY

Envelopes for donations designated to assist with the ELCA’s World Hunger programs will be in the bulletins Sunday morning, July 23. Envelopes are also available in the pews and narthex. Donations help alleviate hunger in the United States and around the world.  

VACATION BIBLE CAMP

Come to First’s VBC, July 17 – 21, at St. John’s Lutheran, 4501 – 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, in collaboration with St. John’s and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center. Contact Angie Harrell or St. John’s if you have questions or want to help! Click on the title above for more fun info!