The Fellowship Ministry plans and carries out activities to deepen and extend the Christian fellowship among members of the congregation. It works in conjunction with the Outreach and Care & Concern Ministries and promote means of active involvement by those of all ages, interests, backgrounds, and types of family status. See our Ministry Goals.
Ministry Chair: Kathy Katainen
The Outreach Ministry exists to stimulate and lead all members of the congregation in continuous and from time to time, concerted actions designed at presenting those not currently involved in Christ's church both the good news of the Gospel and opportunities of sharing the fellowship of this congregation. This Ministry studys and interprets community trends and needs as related to evangelism outreach, and develop an overall witness strategy for the congregation. It implements ways of aiding active and inactive members in strengthening their faith, promote education for evangelism among adults, youth and children, and encourage Bible study groups. See our Ministry Goals.
Ministry Chair:
The following are just some of the examples of ministries that are available through First Lutheran Church:
Coffee Hour
After Sunday services: come enjoy coffee (and goodies) after Sunday services in the Fellowship Hall.
Men's Kaffeeklatsch
"Kaffeeklatsch" is German for a "group or meeting, enjoying coffee and talking". This informal group meeting is held every Thursday at 10:00 am in the lounge of the church. The purpose and only requisite of the group is to enjoy coffee, varied desserts, good friendship, good conversation and good objective discussion of local, national and international subjects and events.
Monthly Breakfast at Fairwinds
Takes place the third Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. All men are invited for a time of fellowship, a shortdevotion/Bible study, prayer, and good food.
Senior Lunch
Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:30am at the church for lunch and fellowship. (Run in conjunction with Outreach ministry team)
WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church)
There are two opportunities for women:
- Happy Stitchers: meets every Tuesday to sew quilts, for Bible Study (monthly) and fellowship.
- Sew Fun: meets the first and third Thursday of the month to sew blankets, for Bible Study (monthly) and fellowship.
Annual Church Camp Out in Island Park
Come camp out with the congregation in Island Park and worship on Sunday at Little Church in the Pines. Activities include floating, golf and a pot-luck dinner.
More Activities...
There are several more opportunities to join our fellowship at First Lutheran:
- Lenten/Advent Soup Suppers
- Spring Picnic (End of Sunday School)
- Area Church Softball League
- Christmas Cantata Brunch
- Potluck Dinners
- Congregation Retreats
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2010 Fellowship Ministry Goals
- Organize the Luther Heights Fundraiser.
- Organize Spring picnic for last day of Sunday School in May.
- Annual camp out at Warm Big Springs (2 miles east of Mack's Inn)
- Annual congregational meeting and potluck dinner after the 2nd service on October 17th.
- For December Cantata, potluck brunch between services (hosted by Fellowship and Choir).
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2010 Outreach Ministry Goals
- Taping our worship services so that those who are unable to make it to worship have that connection to the congregation.
- Follow up visits to people who have visited our congregation.
- Assisting with the New Membership classes by making phone calls to invite potential new members to the class and hosting a dessert on the last class session.
- Hosting the Reception of New Members.
- Design and funding of advertisements in two phone books.
- Continue to promote the use of name tags as a way for all of use to get to know one another better.