Congratulations to Jenna Troutman on being accepted for the second year in a row to serve on the LYON (Lutheran Youth of Nebraska) Leadership team. Jenna served on the team last year with…
A sound bite from our worship band performing “No Outsiders” on Sunday – reminding us there are no outsiders to God’s love. NO OUTSIDERS You are our refuge You have no borders When…
All who are currently involved in a serving ministry or would like to learn more about accompaniment are welcome to the Accompaniment 101 Training on Monday, March 7, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Our focus in…
Lutheran Family Services (LFS) welcomes new Americans by helping them secure a place to live, find a job, enroll in language classes and negotiate the medical and legal systems. We can also help…
by Julianna Ehlers In January, I had the opportunity to attend AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities) training at St.Thomas Lutheran Church in Omaha, along with 10 other members…
On Sundays we have men from the Community Correction Center Lincoln (CCCL), coming for worship and goal setting conversations. One of the ways we extended hospitality is by providing food for their conversation…
by Harold Sutter There are lots of ways to volunteer our time. So why the BackPack Program? My wife, Gay, and myself, were initially asked if we could fill in as volunteers to…
Have you ever thought you would like to journey with someone as she or he learns English? Have you ever thought that journey may teach you something, too? If so, you are invited…
This summer two mission trip opportunities will be offered to the high school youth. This year is an ELCA Youth Gathering year (every 3 years) and First has not participated since 2009. Some…
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