Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) visit parishioners who can no longer attend church regularly and would like a visit from someone like you! LEMs bring the consecrated bread and wine from Sunday worship and…
We all know that gifts of quilts are special … both for the giver and for the recipient. That’s why First Lutheran Church quilters have had a busy year making quilts for Lutheran…
Thank you for your generous gift of $2000. We are extremely grateful for your generosity, especially during these unprecendented and difficult times. We appreciate that you care enough to support our mission and…
Bear one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2) First Lutheran is a welcoming and caring community offering care in times of need. Perhaps you…
by Fred Ohles, Council President “I played the same a lot,” a child wrote about living through the time of COVID-19, on one of the canvases completed this spring by members of First…
Last week, representatives of the First Lutheran Welcoming Team happily presented van keys to the proud new owner, recently licensed to drive here. Recognizing that vehicle ownership is a major step toward self-sufficiency,…
During the month of June we will collect items to support the various living communities at Tabitha, such as Gracepoint. The Activities Director has provided the following list of items they would love…
Thank you to everyone who gave to the Ukrainian Assistance Fund in honor of our recent 150+2 anniversary celebration! We collected $5,474 (far exceeding our $1500 goal!) which will be matched by a…
Our Afghan friends feasted following the Ramadan month of fasting which ended in early May. Our church added to the festivities with a selection of food gifts which included honey comb, butter ghee,…
Everyone has a story from the past two years of living through a pandemic. Perhaps the story is about loss, isolation, loneliness, solitude, change or grief. The story could even be about acquiring…