Sabbatical is a time set aside for pastors for rest, recharging, and renewal. As you can probably guess, the root of the word sabbatical is the same as that of sabbath.…
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Calling all gardeners, native plant lovers, prairie people, nature enthusiasts and anyone curious about caring for the world around us. First Lutheran Church is excited to welcome Benjamin Vogt on Saturday, June 27,…
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As part of our Summer Send Off Blessing for youth heading to Carol Joy Holling Camp and for our high school youth traveling to Pittsburgh for their accompaniment trip, they shared a favorite…
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What a gift to celebrate Youth Sunday and see our kids leading and serving in so many ways during worship. Some served in very public ways. Others served behind the scenes, up in…
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Our Noisy Offering this Sunday will support Bethany Beyond the Jordan Baptismal Site, the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism and a ministry connected to Pastor Mark LaChance and his wife, Jennifer, who recently…
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Thank you, First Lutheran, for your generous response to our ingathering for ConnectioN Point! Members donated new and gently used household items that will help bless individuals and families as they settle into…
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Join us for worship on Sunday, June 7 at 9:30 AM as we offer a Summer Send Off Blessing for our campers and high school youth taking part in the accompaniment trip. Together,…
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Dear First Lutheran, Salaam. We are, FINALLY, about to begin building your House for Health in Tanzania. Yours will be House #199 in this long running Houses for Health program. The recipient of…
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Please keep our pastors and elected voting members in prayer as they represent First Lutheran at the ELCA Synod Assembly in Kearney, May 29-31. This year’s voting members are Judy Batterman, Bob…
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This Sunday is Pentecost, the day we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and mark the close of the Easter season. It’s often called the birthday of the church—a reminder that, through…
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