First Lutheran Church
3939 Cheyenne Blvd | Sioux City, IA 51104 | 712-239-3942
Pastor Kristine Stedje | ELCA
As we continue our ministry to the Sioux City community we celebrate 150 years of service. Shining light into the future we welcome you to join us for worship, in-person, via Facebook live, radio broadcast or you-tube later in the week.
First Lutheran Church
PASTOR'S MESSAGE
BULLETIN
6/4/2023
MOMENT OF CONTACT NEWSLETTER
JUNE
Worship service will begin at 10:00 AM.
The worship service will be livestreamed and available for viewing on YouTube.
Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Dee Bertram will be selling cards in the narthex after service on Sunday.
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Adult Bible Study…Summer Session…Parables of Jesus. This week, Thursday, June 8 at 1 pm in the Fireside Room. New Cloth on Old Garment, read Matthew 9:16-17, Mark 2:21-22 and Luke 5:36-39 and come prepared to discuss!
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Vacation Bible School, Riverside Lutheran (1817 Riverside Blvd., Sioux City), June 5-8, each day from 5:30 – 8 pm. The evening includes a meal, worship, Bible, crafts and games. The theme for the week is Masterpiece. Youth (completing grades 8 – 12) are invited to a night of fellowship, fun and food!, the last night of VBS, Thursday, June 8 from 8:30 – 11:30 pm. To sign up your children go to Riverside Lutheran VBS website. https://nhcc.me/
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The Soup Kitchen will need volunteers to help serve meals on June 15 from 4-6 PM. Please contact Candy Johnson at (712) 251-9411 if you would like to help!
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Lutheran Services of Iowa is in urgent need of donations for newly arriving refugees. They are in need of volunteers and donations of furniture and household items including couches, dining tables, chairs, pots and pans, cleaning supplies and kitchen utensils. Volunteers are also needed to help move-in and setup housing. Transportation, bus buddies and organizing in-kind donations. If you can assist, please contact Anna Stokes at Anna.Stokes@LSIowa.org and offer your services. Flyers are available on the counter in the narthex.
THIS WEEK AT FIRST...
Sunday, June 4
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10:00 AM Holy Trinity Worship w/Holy Communion and on livestream
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After Worship - Fellowship, FR
Wednesday, June 7
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9:00-11:30 AM Food Pantry
Thursday, June 8
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1:00 PM Adult Bible Study, FR
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New Cloth on Old Garment, read Matthew 9:16-17, Mark 2:21-22 and Luke 5:36-39
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Friday, June 9
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9:00 Quilters, FH
MEMBERSHIP
In late May, early June, we would like to invite those who would like to become members of First Lutheran Church to join us! For more information please contact Pastor Kristine, (712) 239-3942, or email at: flcpastor3939@gmail.com
Worship
What does it mean to be a member of an ELCA congregation? It means you find worship meaningful...
Share the Good News!
...it means you want to share the good news with others...
Join us!
...it means you want to join with others to ensure the church is a welcoming place for learning, sharing and service.
If any of these characteristics are what you are looking for in a church family, be in contact with us. As Jesus welcomes all to join him at his meal, we welcome those who are interested in being part of our community to join us!
About Us
We are an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation serving on the north side of Sioux City, Iowa. The congregation was formed in 1872, this year we begin celebrating our 150th anniversary! Started in 1872, we have been serving Lutherans in this area for 149 years. We are a liturgical worshiping congregation who love to sing, pray and praise God in worship. We have opportunities for life long learning from pre-school to adults. We provide food to those in need out of our Holy Family Food Pantry, Wednesday mornings from 9 am until 11:30 am. We support several non-profit community groups providing meeting space. We welcome guests and visitors to our worship services, ministries, activities and programs. Join the congregation as we celebrate 150 years of service to God, neighbor and community under the theme, Grateful for the past, shining light into the future.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
At First Lutheran Church…..
We are a Christian community called by God to respond to God’s gift of grace as servants to the world.
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
First Lutheran is an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America congregation founded in 1872. We love worship, creative and varied liturgical styles and a traditional focus on Word and Sacrament which grounds our worship in thanks and praise to God.
STAFF
Pastor Kristine Stedje,
flcpastor3939@gmail.com
712-239-3942
Jody Hines, Office Manager,
flc3939jodyhines@gmail.com
Jim Larson, Custodian
MULTIPLE WAYS TO
WORSHIP
The worship services of First Lutheran can be accessed in four ways:
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In-person, limited seating, physically distanced
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Radio Broadcast: iHeart Radio, 620 am at 10 am Sunday mornings
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Facebook Livestream at 10 am Sunday mornings: www.facebook.com/firstlutheransiouxcity/
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Website: youtube (homepage, click to see Sunday’s livestream recording)
About Us
We are an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation serving on the north side of Sioux City, Iowa. The congregation was formed in 1872, this year we begin celebrating our 150th anniversary! Started in 1872, we have been serving Lutherans in this area for 149 years. We are a liturgical worshiping congregation who love to sing, pray and praise God in worship. We have opportunities for life long learning from pre-school to adults. We provide food to those in need out of our Holy Family Food Pantry, Wednesday mornings from 9 am until 11:30 am. We support several non-profit community groups providing meeting space. We welcome guests and visitors to our worship services, ministries, activities and programs. Join the congregation as we celebrate 150 years of service to God, neighbor and community under the theme, Grateful for the past, shining light into the future.