FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


First Missouri Synod Lutheran Church Opens in Shelby County

Ceremony of Celebration Planned

November 5, 2001, Birmingham, Alabama -- First Lutheran Church invites you to the dedication of our satellite ministry in Shelby County--Emmanuel Lutheran Church at our new sanctuary located at 5227 Cahaba Valley Cove Road just off Highway 119 three miles from Hwy. 280 and six miles from I-65. A ceremony of celebration planned for Sunday, November 11th, begins at 4 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Ralph A. Bohlmann, of St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bohlmann is the former president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

Music includes a brass quartet and songs of praise by the adult and children’s choir. After the service join us for a variety of fun-filled family activities. A Kid’s Corner Café offers special games and activities from face painting to building and decorating a gingerbread church and lots of other yummy treats.

Emmanuel, which means "God with us," worships on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and Bible Study for adults and children at 10:15 a.m. Communion is celebrated every first, third and fifth Sundays.

Pastor Kurtis Schultz and Ed Rosser, Ph.D. will officiate at the regular Sunday morning services. For information call 981-7788 or 933-0380, or e-mail FLCBAL@msn.com  or visit our website at www.firstlutheranbham.org .

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First Lutheran Church
2507 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Tel: 205-933-0380
FAX: 205-933-8879
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