From Fall 2010 through Spring 2011, our Strategic Planning Task Force engaged in a process that included congregational conversation, dialogue with community leaders and biblical reflection. Their goal was to listen for God’s vision for First Lutheran Church. In their work, they discovered 5 visions that arose over and over again. Those 5 visions are Youth
Serving, Positive Leadership, Worship, Senior Serving and Hospitality. Over the course of Epiphany, there will be a six
part sermon series on the vision of First Lutheran Church.
First Lutheran Church will be the host church for the annual World Day of Prayer 2012 on Friday, March 2. We will begin
the event with coffee and refreshments at 9 a.m. followed by a worship service at 10 a.m. This year’s program is provided
by the women of Malaysia, the theme is “Let Justice Prevail.” This is a timely prayer event for the country since they will celebrate their “Year of Jubilee” on September 16 as their 50th year of being an independent country. Christians in Malaysia are a minority in their country, only 7% of citizens are Christian. They are a persecuted, but persistent, minority. We gather with 170 other countries to pray for the people of Malaysia. We welcome women of our community to come together for prayer and worship, please consider attending this event.
Altar Flowers for 2012
Altar flowers can be donated in honor or memory of a loved one, special occasion, or simply for the glory of God.
The cost of two arrangements is $45. The following dates are open for donations.
February 12 & 26 |
August 26 |
| March 4 |
September 2 |
| April 29 |
October 28 |
| May 6 & 13 |
November 25 |
| June 3 |
December 2 & 30 |
| July 8, 15 & 29 |
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If you would like to purchase altar flowers, please sign up at the Welcome Center.
First Lutheran offers three distinct worship experiences each weekend:
Saturday 5:30 p.m. Informal Worship in Fellowship Room--
A simple worship experience with spoken word and piano music. Communion is offered weekly.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship--
A formal worship experience with liturgy and music of the Lutheran tradition. Communion is offered weekly.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship & Sunday School--
An upbeat worship experience with contemporary Christian music led by praise teams. Communion is offered weekly. Children ages 3 through grade 6 attend Sunday School beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sunday School rooms, then are guided to the innovative rotational schedule. At 10:45 a.m. children kindergarten through grade 6 will be brought to worship for a children's sermon and communion. Children ages 3 and 4 may remain in the Zacheus' Tree House room for the entire service or may join their parents for the children's sermon and communion as parents desire. Sunday School is in session from September through April.
Our weekly messages are designed to help you better understand the Bible and God’s words for today’s world. We welcome all who believe to receive Holy Communion. Children and those who have not yet received Communion instruction are invited to receive a blessing.
Children are welcome! Children are welcome in worship at First, where a special children’s message is presented every week to help our youngest worshippers understand and live God's words for them. While all children are always welcome, a staffed nursery is provided on Sundays for small children who find it difficult to sit for long periods of time and whose parents desire childcare during worship.
First is handicapped-accessible and we welcome people of all abilities at every worship service and ministry event.
First Lutheran Church offers a Healing Service. You are invited to join us in worship for the healing of body, mind, heart and spirit—for ourselves and for those we love. The liturgy will include a time to come forward for laying on of hands and anointing with oil, if desired. The scheduled Healing and Wholeness liturgies are on the following Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.:
- March 17, 2012
- May 19, 2012
- July 28, 2012
- September 15, 2012
- November 17, 2012
“SEE” THE WORD OF GOD
The Worship & Music Ministry has set an ambitious goal for the next two years: to
illustrate the word of God by filling our
worship space with art. Paintings,
sculpture, quilts, stained glass, weavings, murals, calligraphy—all can teach and
inspire. We are tremendously excited by this added witness, and invite you to share in the fun. We ardently desire your time, talents, and prayers. If you have an interest in art (no experience necessary!), we’d like to hear from you. Please contact Nancy Cassens, Dick Carlson, or Kris Love through the church office. We will put your willing spirit to work for the glory of God.
Baptisms are celebrated at First for persons of all ages. To schedule a baptism please contact the Pastor or the church office.
Weddings at First are a joyous occasion! To schedule a wedding or inquire about wedding policies and procedures please contact the church office.
