Within several weeks after the coronavirus forced us to close our doors, a team of First Lutheran members were recruited to begin calling on every member of our congregation. These phone calls were…
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Would you believe we have gathered 11,180 pounds of food for the Lutheran Food Pantry in nine weeks? This is an average of over 1,240 per week! Thank you so much for your…
One of the positive things that has resulted from the pandemic and the closing of our church is the emergence of new online ministries. One of these is “Gather and Gab.” Every Thursday…
Waiting is one of God’s favorite tools to get our attention. The Bible is full of characters who had to wait. Noah waited for the rain. Daniel waited through the night with a…
Our high school youth have begun important conversations about racism – led by Pastor Justin.
Sunday, August 2; Noon-1:00 pm; First Lutheran lawn Info: Denise Mainquist at deemain12564@yahoo.com Our congregation is entering into a time of discernment and a process to call a new Lead Pastor. In normal…
I heard the clank of the crash before the clamor of her wail. Following the of sobs to my daughter’s bedroom, I found her sitting in a spray of tiny plastic bricks. “My…
This is an updated list of food items needed by the Lutheran Food Pantry: Noodles, pasta, fruit (peaches, pears, pineapple), vegetables (peas, corn, green beans), jelly, pancake mix and syrup, beans (pinto, chili,…
Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to drive through the portico yesterday to offer thanks to Deacon Sunni for her 12 years of ministry at First Lutheran. It took 1 1/2…
Week one of our Backyard Summer Safari Fun is in full gear! This week’s theme, “And It Was Good”, is based on the creation story in the Bible. Kids and families have been…
