by Kathleen Simley, First Lutheran Communications Director “So, what’s your story?” All of us tell stories about ourselves. When we want someone to know us, we share stories of our childhood, our family,…
A few fun memories from Sunday’s intergenerational gathering when members remembered their own baptisms and the people who remind and point them to God’s love and who enjoyed an indoor “snowball fight”!
by Kathleen Simley, Communications Director at First Lutheran Church Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines hospitality as, “generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests or hospitable treatment.” Dictionary.com goes further to define it as,…
This holiday season is hard for those whose hearts are hurting. You are not alone. Blue Christmas is a gentle, contemplative service for those who are carrying pain or loss during this season…
by Kathleen Simley, First Lutheran Communications Director A number of years ago, I ventured out on Black Friday to purchase a Christmas gift. I have never been one to shop on Black Friday,…
For your Tuesday enjoyment, we present some of our Cherub choir members singing, “Apple Red Happiness!” This song has been a choir favorite by many of our kids over the years! Do you…
Christmas Eve – Join us for worship on this holy night. At 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 pm we will present Carols, Communion and Candlelight with organ, bells, brass, children and adult choirs and…
This First Lutheran family enjoyed their Advent-to-Go box! They colored the nativity scene, made an Advent wreath and blessed each other with water! Are you one of the 60 families who received an…
Come and sing along to your favorite Christmas carols from our parking lot or the safety of your car as our Master of Ceremony, Jeff Gruenke, and Becca Simley lead us in joyful…