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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!
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, March 23rd
10:00 am Worship/Communion
11:00 am Fellowship
11:15 am Mission Jamaica
Monday, March 24th
9:00 am Quilters
Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 am Good Sam
3:15 pm WAFL
5:15 pm Bell Choir practice
5:30 pm Confirmation
5:30 pm Handy Helpers
5:30 pm Soup Supper
6:30 pm Lenten Service
7:30 pm NA @ Sr. Ctr.
Thursday, March 27th
8:00 am TOPS
1:00 pm Revelation Study
Friday, March 28th
8:00 pm AA & Al-Anon @ Sr. Ctr.
Sunday, March 30
10:00 am Worship/Communion
11:00 am Fellowship/Potluck
Our next potluck is Sunday, March 30th. Interested in joining? Let Pastor Lynn or the office know!
Attendance for Sunday, March 16— 78 Facebook and Youtube—276
Women’s Ensemble will share their special music during worship Sunday, March 30th. 3 practices - -before church at 9:15 Sunday, March 23rd -after Lenten Service, March 26th approx. 7 pm —before church Sunday, March 30th at 9:15 am Contact Cindy Peterson 701-840-0708 for sound files which will make “10,000 Angels” a quick learn!! Copies of the music are in the church office.
PLANS FOR A MIXED ENSEMBLE TO SING IN CHURCH MAY18. CONTACT THE OFFICE OR CINDY PETERSON 701-840-0708.
Our Lenten Services Theme this year is Everything in Between: Meeting God in the Midst of Extremes. This series is an invitation to navigate the polarities in our lives with more faith, intention, and openness.
The following Wednesday Lenten Services will focus on:
March 26 Rest and Growth -- Parable of the Fig Tree
April 2 Lost and Found -- Parable of the Lost Sheep
April 9 Righteousness and Mercy -- Zacchaeus Greets Jesus
Join us as we delve into extremes that we live in every day. The services will follow the Evening Vespers Format and will feature Taizé music. Soup Suppers will be served from 5:30 to 6:15 pm with services starting at 6:30.
Events Upcoming
March 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 23rd — Mission Jamaica Forum
March 31st — 5pm—7pm Otter Tail County Humane Society Spring Fundraiser
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 — Maundy 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 24th — 2orMore Fellowship Series — (Faith vs Works)
April 27th — 11:15 am — Mary Jo Wentz Adult Forum
May 10th — 9 am to 3 pm — Women’s Prayer Retreat
May 11th — Churches United speaker
May 15th — 5:30—7:30 2orMore Fellowship —(Rest & Growth)
May 16th — Fly End of School Lock In
May 18th — Mortgage burning celebration with Bishop Bill Tesch
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
Anyone interested in a healing prayer group once a month??? Please let the office know. We will be starting soon.
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.
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!
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.
Just to let all know that we have many ways for simply giving. This is one of the newest ones available to us. Check it out to see if that is something that works for you.
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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Please contact us through email: office @BLFirstLutheran.org or call 218-864-5686