The annual Gifts of Hope Market offered at First Lutheran Church began in 2008. Its name back then – Shoulder to Shoulder Market – came from a Ugandan saying about how communities best…
The Lutheran Food Pantry is still not able to purchase food at a reduced rate from the Food Bank and isn’t sure when they will be able to do so again. As a…
Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. Join your First Lutheran friends and others near and far for a “Grateful Hearts” online…
by Dara Troutman, First Lutheran Member Ever since I was a little girl I have loved dogs. We almost always had one around growing up—usually the outdoor variety. Owning a pet teaches children…
A big thank you for your generous support for Kicks for Kids! All 201 pairs of shoes and 1005 pairs of socks have been delivered to the schools for the kids in need….
Our middle school youth let the residents of Tabitha know they are thinking of them through these homemade cards. Who might be someone you can send an, “I’m thinking about you”, message to…
Mark your calendar and prepare your holiday shopping list! The Gifts of Hope alternative market will be going virtual this year! Shop from the comfort of your home while gifting others with a…
Thank you to everyone – of all ages – who have contributed music for worship from recordings at home to sharing music live on Sunday mornings since the pandemic hit in March. The…
Thank you to our youth who hosted a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Sunday and to the volunteers who gave the gift of blood. We were able to collect…