Mission
The mission committee coordinates the outreach and social service ministries of the congregation.
Committee members keep the community informed about congregational activities, provide opportunities for welcoming visitors and new members, and coordinate the congregation’s involvement in mission projects and social service ministries.
The Holy Family Food Pantry continues its work of providing food items on a weekly basis for those in need during this time of Pandemic. A group of volunteers will greet you at the entrance of the church building to hand out bags of groceries on a weekly basis. Observing protective measures, the volunteers serve with masks and gloves so you can’t see their friendly smile, but you can hear their welcome voices and receive their hospitality. We are thankful during this challenging time to be able to provide needed groceries to those who come seeking. Please support this important ministry with your financial gift to the congregation.
The Evangelism Committee welcomes visitors to First Lutheran Church, encourages visitors to return and participate in our church family. As part of the congregation, the committee promotes the congregation in the community thru social media, newspaper advertising, and radio broadcasts. The committee supports greeters, coffee hours, congregational picnics and outreach opportunities in the community.
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If you are interested in finding out more about First Lutheran or are interested in joining the congregation call the office and ask.
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Throughout the calendar year members of the congregation are invited to gather for fellowship by going to concerts or plays together, enjoying the annual picnic and auction, or gathering in Fireside for coffee and fellowship following worship.
Holy Family Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is open for drive through only distribution on Wednesdays from 9 am – 11:30 am. During this time of suspended activity there will be limited access to the building. Volunteers will greet you at the entrance, take name and information, and provide you will a bag of groceries twice a month or every other week.
Food Pantry Volunteers Schedule for October, November & December here.
Caring Callers
You may receive a phone call from First Lutheran's Caring Callers. Our Caring Callers have volunteered to check in with members periodically to see how they are doing. If you would like to serve as a volunteer, or if you would like to receive a phone call from a Caring Caller, please contact Pastor Kristine.
ELCA
Good Gifts
During the Christmas season members of the congregation have the opportunity to give a gift to someone in another country who is in need. Gifts range from water well, to goats and pigs, to sending someone to school or assisting financially to build a well for water in a village. The opportunities to give are many, for more information check out the ELCA website, Good Gifts, program.
Quilting
Quilters are taking a hiatus during the pandemic from making quilts onsite at First Lutheran.