ELCA Lutherans are spiritual descendants of reformers. From Martin Luther in the 1500’s calling for the church to stop selling indulgences, to our own grandparents calling for the ordination of women in the 1960s, our ancestors in faith have practiced ongoing discernment regarding how the fruit of God’s Spirit is feeding the Church for its work in the world today. In 2023, First Lutheran lives more fully into this reforming tradition by seeking to become a Reconciling in Christ congregation, for the sake of the world.

Say “Hi!” to Flat Jesus! Color Him in, cut Him out, and take Him with you on your travels this summer!

INSIDE: Bells 20th Anniversary • Preschool Springfest • Blessing Grads

INSIDE: Advanced Care Planning Workshop on Sun • Chicken Dinner on Thur

INSIDE: Easter Season Study: A Gospel of Hope • Wanted: Candy • Chicken Dinner tickets on sale

INSIDE: Christ is Risen! Hallelujah! Join us for Easter worship THIS Sunday!

INSIDE: Palm Sunday • Food Drive Concludes • Holy Week Worship • First Teen Clothes Closet Art Show

INSIDE: Faith Alive! U: Land Use Acknowledgment Statements • Lent Food Drive • Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner

INSIDE: Funeral Planning Workshop • Food Drive • Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner

INSIDE: Daylight Savings Changes, Preschool Open House, Funeral Planning Workshop

INSIDE: Lenten Small Groups • Sugar Creek Sunday • Family Photos for Upcoming Member Directory

INSIDE: Ash Wednesday Worship, Small Group Lent Study: Beyond Question

Regarding financial stewardship and meeting ministry goals at First Lutheran, 2022 was the best of times and the worst of times. Compared to 2021, our congregation increased giving to the general fund by more than 5%. This allowed us to not only meet our obligations, like keeping the lights on, paying staff and clearing snow from the parking lot, but also two of our dreams. We cut a $10,000 check to the Hunger Task Force and another $10,000 check to REACH as they know how to address homelessness in our communities.

I love Disney. Almost as much as I love Jesus…