From Your council president 2023

Our Invitation to you

Welcome!

We are glad you are here. Join us as we worship God and love our neighbors. Those who are mobility challenged are welcome to remain seated while others stand.

Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee fellowship after service. To learn more about our ministries, visit our website at www.blfirstlutheran.org or grab a copy of our newsletter at the Kiosk near the entryway.

If you are visiting, introduce yourself to Pastor Lynn – she would love to meet you!

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Announce coming events

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, February 16th

10:00 am Worship

11:00 am Fellowship

11:02 am Special Congregational Meeting in Sanctuary

6:30 pm Evening Circle

Monday, February 17th

9:00 am Quilters

10:30 am Staff

6:00 pm Men’s Choral practice

Newsletter articles due

Wednesday, February 19th

3:15 pm WAFL

5:15 pm Bell Choir practice

5:30 pm Confirmation & Handy Helpers

6:00 pm Men’s Choral practice

7:30 pm NA @ Sr. Ctr.

Thursday, February 20th

8:00 am TOPS

Friday, February 21st

5:30 to 7:30 PM 2orMore Fellowship @Shoreline (Study in Luke-Intention vs. Action)

8:00 pm AA & Al-Anon @ Sr. Ctr.

Saturday, February 22nd

7:00 pm to 11 pm FLY @ the Andes

Sunday, February 23rd

10:00 am Worship/Communion

11:00 am Fellowship/Potluck

New Member Sunday

Our next new member and potluck is Sunday, February 23rd. Also new member Sunday. Let the office or Pastor Lynn know if interested in joining. All are welcome!

Attendance for Sunday,

February 9— 54 Facebook and Youtube—308

Events Upcoming

February 21st— 2orMore Fellowship Series Everything (in) Between (The Study of Luke—Intention vs. Action)

February 22nd — 7 pm to 11 pm— FLY Neon Night Tubing @ Andes

March 4th — Blood Drive

March 5th — 6:30 pm — Ash Wednesday

March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 — Lenten Services “Taize Evening Vespers” Soup suppers at 5:30 pm—6:15 pm with Service at 6:30 pm

March 20th—2orMore Fellowship Series — (Stranger vs. Neighbor)

March 23rd — Mission Jamaica Forum

April 12th—10 am to 1 pm Easter Egg Hunt

April 13th—12:15 to 6:15—FLY to Skyzone and Chipotle

April 17th — 6:30 pm service — Maunday Thursday

April 20th—8:00 am and 10:00 am Easter Sunday services

April 20th — Easter Breakfast fundraiser between services 8:30 am to 9:45 am

April 27th — 11:15 am — Mary Jo Wentz Adult Forum

The Council is working on priorities for 2025. What do YOU think First Lutheran should focus on in 2025?? We want to know!! Let Pastor Lynn, the office or any council member know.

Jeri Wilmore Cindy Harms

Margaret Dahl Peter Eggen Stacy Shebeck Joan Koep

Gordy Fuchs Scot Englin

Henry Peterson

Men's Chora Ensemble will be singing next Sunday at First, Eagle Lake & Zion!

Anyone interested in a healing prayer group once a month??? Please let the office know.

Welcome to our Church family!

A Place for You

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.

Become Involved

The community is volunteer driven. There are many opportunities to share your talents with others within our walls, our community and beyond. Here our volunteers are helping the WAFL kids tie blankets for the needy!

Our Community

We are a Lutheran church community located in Battle Lake Minnesota for anyone who wants to investigate the claims of Jesus or who wants to know and serve him better. Whether you are living, visiting, or working in the area, we look forward to welcoming you in person to First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake. This is our community Christmas Eve Candlelight service.

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Welcome

Welcome to our community of faith! We are honored to have you as our guest. We are also excited about how our stories of faith continue to be written and woven into the greater story of the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ.

We invite you to join your story with ours as we walk together through the chapters of life in Christ,

"Bringing the hopes we share in Christ to others".

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Contact Us

First Lutheran Church

505 West Holdt St., Battle Lake, MN 56515, US

(218) 864-5686

Office Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please contact us through email: office @BLFirstLutheran.org or call 218-864-5686

First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake