We are “Celebrating God’s Faithfulness” this year as our stewardship theme – echoing and reinforcing the celebration of our congregation’s 150th anniversary! We live out our discipleship and stewardship at First Lutheran Church…
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Michael and Erin Zimmeran’s wedding in September of 2018 was the last wedding in our Sanctuary before the remodeling project. Their daughter, Lucy Jo, was the first person baptized in the new Sanctuary….
Sometimes we struggle to accept the “bad” things in our lives. We want to rail at God and we wonder why God has placed such a burden on us. The Welcoming Prayer can…
A blessing is a thank you, a wish, a dream, a message of hope, an acknowledgement of joys and sorrows, a celebration, a passing of time, a gathering of people and thoughts, a…
We are going to going to make our return trip to First Lutheran Church this Sunday after a month long journey of discernment. As you return, reflect on your journey. What have you…
Through prayer and contemplation, we are able to listen and respond to that place within where our deepest desires align with God’s desire. We open up to God’s guidance and presence in our…
Psalm 150: 6: “Let every living, breathing creature praise God!” Breathing is something that we often take for granted. It is a type of body function that is under conscious and unconscious control….
When you hear “risk-taking” does your adrenaline start to flow? Do the butterflies in your stomach take flight? The thought of facing a tough challenge or taking a risk is simply not as…
Waiting is one of God’s favorite tools to get our attention. The Bible is full of characters who had to wait. Noah waited for the rain. Daniel waited through the night with a…
