As a congregation established by immigrants, First Lutheran has been blessed to commune and to serve in the Lincoln community for over 150 years! Delayed by the pandemic, we will belatedly be celebrating this anniversary with worship, special guests, programming and a noon luncheon on Sunday, April 24.
Having survived COVID 19, the world now faces a greater threat…that of war! Specifically, our Ukrainian brothers and sisters are in the midst of unspeakable atrocities. At this time in our history, we have a unique opportunity to help though Lutheran World Relief (LWR)!
As a special 150th Anniversary project, we are asking each First Lutheran household to make a contribution of $10 to LWR toward a goal of $1,500. Of course, contributions of any amount will be appreciated. Each dollar contributed, up to $258,000, will be matched by Christ in the Churches of the Tomorrow River Lutheran Churches Parish in Wisconsin! You will be able to make your donation in person on Sunday mornings (see below) or you can drop it off or mail it to the church. All monies collected for LWR will be forwarded by Easter.
Beginning this Sunday, March 20, a table will be set up in the Gathering Area where 150th Anniversary luncheon tickets may be purchased and contributions to aid Ukraine may be made in person. Checks, payable to First Lutheran Church, will be accepted, as well as credit and debit cards. Luncheon tickets will be sold between worship services on March 20 and 27 and April 3 and 10. Online ticket sales will also begin on Sunday, March 20, through Sunday, April 10 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/298703719867.
