It began with a parent’s concern during First Lutheran’s member-to-member Care Call outreach a couple of months ago: “…I have attended church at least weekly all of my life and, thus, this time…
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There’s exciting news about First Lutheran’s Welcoming Refugees project: Lutheran Family Services (LFS) has matched us with a family of six. The parents in the family are ages 27 and 23. They have two daughters…
In October several First Lutheran members met to prayerfully consider what we as a welcoming community could offer to support Afghan refugees. The group took a leap of faith and agreed to sponsor…
As First Lutheran gets ready to support up to two Afghan refugee families, we first need to collect furnishings and other household items to set up their apartments. As you are willing and able,…
First Lutheran is gearing up to partner with Lutheran Family Services (LFS) to sponsor a refugee family from Afghanistan. Last week, LFS learned that their offices in Lincoln and Omaha will be receiving 470…
Lutheran Family Services (LFS) needs our help to welcome refugees from Afghanistan who are seeking safety and security. LFS is committed to helping them find safety, hope and well-being, including a place to…
During the month of September a team of Care Callers – members who have the gifts of listening, kindness and prayer – will be calling each member of First Lutheran. The Care Calls…
One exciting new ministry of First Lutheran is a partnership with Lutheran Family Services (LFS) to provide behavioral health services via TeleHealth. Through a new program made possible by a Cares Act grant,…
Thank you to everyone who donated blood during Sunday’s Red Cross Blood Drive. We were able to donate 14 pints of blood! One pint of blood can save up to 3 lives. Your…
First Lutheran is hosting another Red Cross Blood Drive in the parking lot. Show love to your neighbors by giving the gift of life. Sign up for a 30-minute slot during the Blood…
