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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“We are, FINALLY, about to begin building your House for Health in Tanzania.” With those joyful words, Bob Kasworm of CHI Health/Immanuel – Tanzania shared the news First Lutheran has been waiting for.…
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Get ready to make a joyful, holy racket on Sunday in worship! During the offertory, every coin, dollar bill and check dropped into the shiny silver pot will go straight to ELCA God’s…
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This weekend, we had the privilege of blessing 120 beautifully handcrafted quilts made by the dedicated quilting group at First Lutheran. Each month, these passionate volunteers gather to assemble and complete quilts for…
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Houses for Health of Tanzania builds homes for individuals with severe health problems and those living in extreme poverty, particularly those whose death would leave behind orphans. For the very poor in Tanzania,…
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Returning to home villages during school breaks can be risky for young students in northern Tanzania due to traditional Maasai customs. ERIPOTO (meaning safety=security), a Tanzanian nonprofit founded by Esuvat Lukumay, supports girls…
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First Lutheran’s connections with Border Servant Corps (BSC) is easy as 1…2…3! In 2017, First Lutheran became an AMMPARO Congregation in the ELCA network, committed to Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation…
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Our quilters at First Lutheran have made two quilts featuring artwork by some of our youth from years past! Do any of our alumni youth out there recognize quilt squares with their…
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Members of a search and rescue operation work on an area that collapsed during the earthquake in Antakya, southeastern Turkey, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Your Noisy Offering on Sunday will…
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The Gifts of Hope Alternative Market at First Lutheran Church in early December raised $16,137.82 for 13 non-profit partner organizations! While this is significant support for the important work of each organization, one…
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