“After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America” by Jessica Goudeau Join LIRS (Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) for its second Virtual Book Event, part of a series of insightful interviews with authors and experts in the immigration landscape today. On Wednesday, August 19th at 3pm, author Jessica Goudeau will … [Read more…]
“O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come!” –Isaac Watts 1708 I spent some time last week reading the wonderful bios that Barb has written over the years featuring First Lutheran Church members and their stories. When it has been difficult to get to know people in person the way … [Read more…]
Digital Discipleship and Evangelism Pastor Josh and several members of First Lutheran took part in a synod sponsored webinar series with Jamie Domm called “Digital Discipleship and Evangelism”. She explained the fundamental concepts behind seeing the digital landscape as the next mission field and how we can enter into it during the pandemic when so … [Read more…]
Worship Assistance Thanks to all of the members and visitors who came to worship with us yesterday! We hope to continue worshiping regularly like this as we monitor the community spread of Covid-19, but we hope you take advantage of our Tent of Meeting in the courtyard for a safe warm weather worship experience. If … [Read more…]
Come and be fed. “Ho, everyone who thirsts come to the waters!” Isaiah 55: 1 “And all ate and were filled” Matthew 14: 20 Hi everybody! Pastor Josh here welcoming you back to worship at First! On Sunday at 10AM in our courtyard something amazing will happen…all who are hungry and thirsty will be filled … [Read more…]
Sharing the Message In my sermon yesterday I wondered about the power of listening and wondering who is listening to the messages we share. Could someone be leaning in because it is a seed of hope that they need to hear at that moment in their lives. Yesterday was the 12th anniversary of my ordination … [Read more…]
A Summary of Actions Taken On Wednesday evening, the Council covered a lot of ground and helped set up our new normal for the next few months. Here is a summary of the decisions that were made that we want to share with the congregation. Please direct feedback to members of the Executive Council: Heidi … [Read more…]
Have You Come Across New Items You’ll Never Use? Many of us have had extra time during the pandemic to get our places spic and span. If you’ve found that new blender that Aunt Mary gave you for Christmas and you’re never going to use it, please consider donating it for the auction at Eras … [Read more…]
Wise Women Every Tuesday morning at 10AM I have the privilege of praying and learning with our wonderful Bible study group. Every week we open the Bible and learn something about God and our life together. We have been using the text “Bible Women: Their Words and Why They Matter”. This fascinating book always manages … [Read more…]
The Lord’s Prayer in Swahili The recording of Baba Yetu is by the Stellenbosch University Choir from South Africa. It was recorded at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod (a music festival) in Wales in 2018. Baba Yetu is the Lord’s Prayer in Swahili. The lyrics are below: Baba yetu, yetu uliye Mbinguni yetu, yetu amina! … [Read more…]
