This weekend, we had the privilege of blessing 120 beautifully handcrafted quilts made by the dedicated quilting group at First Lutheran. Each month, these passionate volunteers gather to assemble and complete quilts for…
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We are excited to invite First Lutheran members to participate in the Justice in Action Update and Listening Session this Sunday, October 20, at the Activity Center. Starting early at 9:20 AM, this…
To the First Lutheran Congregational Membership, This is to inform you that the Congregational Council has called a special meeting of our congregation for October 27, 2024. The special meeting will occur along…
“The heart of what Jesus is trying to get us to understand is that our first and only concern should be ‘How can I help my neighbor?’ Then we go and thank God.”…
This week, 242 students from Hamlow Elementary in Waverly, along with those from the intermediate and middle schools in Waverly, as well as Riley, Randolph, Pyrtle, Prescott, Meadowlane, McPhee, Holmes and Beattie Elementary…
On September 11, 2024, our First Lutheran community mourned the loss of one of its most humble, generous and talented members, Dan Howard (https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lincoln-ne/dan-howard-11984762). Recognized by The Omaha World-Herald as Nebraska’s most highly…
Our fall festival was an absolute blast, filled with laughter and joy as we celebrated October, the stunning autumn colors, the bountiful harvest season, and all things pumpkins and spice! Families and friends…
by Sharon Hardel, Youth & Family Ministry Director I began my Sabbatical recovering from Covid that I got on the ELCA Youth Gathering Trip to New Orleans, I tested positive through Sunday July…
“God chose to come up-close to the world for all people, in all places, in ways that they could see, hear and touch.” Guest Preacher Matt Schur’s Stewardship Sunday sermon is an invitation…
Oh my goodness! So much fun was had at yesterday’s Fall Festival! Food, music, games and fall frolicking! Stay tuned for more highlights coming this week. In the meantime, here are just a…
