First’s new learning year offers opportunities for children and youth age 3 through high school to learn, grow in faith and build relationships. FaithTrek and middle and high school learning hour begins Sunday,…
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Got a favorite children’s book—and a little time to share? Beginning after September 1, we’re looking for volunteers to read with children at Las Abejitas Bilingual Education Center at First on a weekly…
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A new school year is just around the corner, and we want to send everyone who learns, teaches, serves and supports our schools into the year with a blessing. Join us Sunday, August…
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For me, youth ministry begins with a simple promise: no child or young person should ever wonder whether they belong. I know what it feels like to be the new kid, to…
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It was a hot afternoon, but the heat didn’t stop First Lutheran members from exploring the beauty of UNL’s Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum! Along the way, we enjoyed colorful gardens, the Backyard Farmer…
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Our high school youth and adult leaders are on their way home—but not before packing their final days with service, laughter and plenty of memories! On Friday, the group traveled to Latrobe, Pennsylvania—home…
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Our high school youth and adult leaders spent Thursday serving, learning and building relationships in the Pittsburgh area! The morning began at Agape, a church camp in Hickory, Pennsylvania, where the group helped…
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Our high school youth spent yesterday serving at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Pennsylvania, a ministry that supports youth with developmental disabilities and special needs. Glade Run incorporates nature into its programming as…
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When Benjamin Vogt spoke at First Lutheran on June 27, he invited those gathered to think differently about yards, gardens, prairies and the landscapes we pass by every day. Through stories, images and…
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What a wonderful final three days of Vacation Bible School! On Wednesday, our “Wild Wonder” theme focused on insects. Amy from Valhalla Bee Farm taught us all about honeybees and how hives operate.…
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