I am Martha Kannas, Development Director at Exploit No More. Pastor Mary Martha Kannass of Hephatha Lutheran is my sister-in-law (I am married to her brother). Since we have such a similar name, we always point this out to people to avoid confusion! The topic of human trafficking has become popular in the media in recent … [Read more…]
(un)Stable Stories: Advent Narratives from the YAGM CommunityHannah SackettRwanda 2017-2018 “Is not this the fast that I choose: To loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 During my time in Rwanda, my 16-year old host brother, Delman, … [Read more…]
Happy Epiphany! While we have had Nativity Sets out for awhile now, these characters and story most come alive with the story of the magi arriving in Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. But of course this happens in the midst of jealous rulers and creates fear for many in Jerusalem. During a time of … [Read more…]
Tell All your Friends! During this latest Covid spike First Lutheran will be trying a new way of worshiping! Luther Memorial (located at 2840 South 84th Street in West Allis) has graciously offered to let us use their parking lot and radio transmitter for November 15th and 22nd Services while we watch the numbers and … [Read more…]
It was a great service! It was wonderful to gather for our first, First Lutheran (Online) Coffee Hour yesterday. Hearing Jeanie’s story and welcoming her as a member was truly moving. We will be featuring Jeanie in the Newsletter Member Profile next month and I recommend all our current members check that out to learn … [Read more…]
JOIN US FOR STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY THIS WEEK! It’s Stewardship Sunday this week and we are excited that our special guest and Stewardship Chair Lori Marquez will be able to be with us to help launch our Fall Appeal! And if she is able to make it, we hope all of you will all be able … [Read more…]
Witnesses in a Divided World For those of us that care about politics and are waiting for election results to become official a lot of us have been through a roller coaster of up and down emotions in the last 24 hours. That kind of tension is probably not what any of us needed right … [Read more…]
A Fireside Chat …And November Worship Plans When I was five, my Dad and two siblings stayed in Minnesota an extra night while on summer vacation, and my mom and I came back to our house in Wisconsin together. We hadn’t had as much time alone and my mom really wanted the time to be … [Read more…]
It’s A Busy Week! This is a busy week at First and we are working through a lot of news and making important decisions, all with the backdrop of a pandemic and a presidential election. The first thing I want to ask for is your prayers for Barb and her family. This weekend Barb left … [Read more…]
What Are You Thankful For? Let’s Start with Our 2020 Pet Blessing! During November we will be inviting you to share what you are grateful for in your life and through the ministry of this church! We are also sharing what makes us want to join God’s generosity as we make pledges to support the … [Read more…]
