by Vicar Erick Hill “Welcome!” That was the theme of my internship project. During Lent you were invited to take a deeper look at the idea of welcoming others as expressed through First Lutheran’s Welcome…
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How can our kids be menders of the whole universe? At Operation Restoration VBS, they will practice being universe menders because that’s exactly how God made all of us. Our kids have been…
“Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.”…
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…