No child should go hungry - especially on the weekends. For eight years, First Lutheran’s BackPack Program has been quietly filling this gap, providing essential weekend meals to students at Pyrtle and Morley…
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Passionate about connecting with youth? We’ve got the role for you! We’re hiring a Youth Ministry Coordinator to inspire, lead and build relationships with our amazing middle and high schoolers. This part-time,…
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Gracious and loving God, We bring our backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils and aspirations - aspirations of learning, growth and new beginnings. A new school year is a time of anticipation and…
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On Sunday, August 17, our elementary through high school youth will share stories from their summer adventures at Carol Joy Holling Camp, the Nebraska Synod mission trip to Nashville and the service trip…
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In Sunday’s Gospel from Luke 12:32-40, Jesus offers comfort with these words: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” But right after…
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This weekend promises to be a busy one at First Lutheran! We are excited to welcome Pastor Liz Kocher, campus minister at the UNL Lutheran Center, as our guest preacher. During worship, we…
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During our recent Book Drive, members went above and beyond, donating hundreds of books now reaching those who need them most. Inmates at the Lincoln Correctional Center can now explore a world of…
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by Kathleen Simley, Director of Communications The first half of the year at First Lutheran Church has been a whirlwind - both challenging and extraordinary. But looking back now, one can’t help but…
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Sunday's Lego Gathering was a splash of fun! Parents, kids and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages got creative building boats while diving into the story of Jesus calming the storm. The real test?…
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In Sunday’s Gospel, the parable of the rich farmer (Luke 12) challenges our views on success and security. The farmer, whose land produces abundantly, plans to build bigger barns to store his wealth…
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