Community Support

WAFL (Wednesdays at First Lutheran) offers a fantastic opportunity for children in kindergarten through sixth grade to come together for faith, fun, and friendship! Each Wednesday during the school year, kids enjoy a snack, music, a Bible story, hands-on activities, and community service projects—all guided by caring and engaged leaders. 

Additionally, the WAFL program ensures that every local child is welcome; church membership is not required.

First Lutheran Camp provides children in our community a fun and welcoming place to spend their summer days. The camp offers full-day care for kids ages 5 through 12, featuring engaging activities and field trips led by Faith Formation Director Missi Abfalter and a dedicated team of helpers. 

Registration for the WAFL program opens each May, with a daily fee applicable and families responsible for providing lunch. For more information, email missiabfalter@gmail.com or call 218-864-5686.

To support our community, we offer care a couple of days each week for individuals who cannot safely be left alone during the day. Our parish nurse, Jeri Wilmore, provides this essential care, giving family caregivers the opportunity to attend to errands, appointments, and personal needs. 

For information about the Living Hope Camp, email jwilmore890@gmail.com or calling our office at 218-864-5686.

We’re proud to bring our community together at our modern and welcoming facility. Our full kitchen accommodates events of many sizes, benefiting groups such as Battle Lake School, Art of the Lakes, the 542 Foundation, blood drives, and the YMCA Food Truck, among many others.

Our church is a summer meal pickup site, partnering with YMCA of the Northern Sky. Every child age 18 and younger can receive a free weekly meal pack that includes seven breakfasts, seven lunches, snacks, and milk—at no cost to families. 

Our doors are open when severe weather strikes, providing a vital community storm shelter. In coordination with the Battle Lake Police Department, First Lutheran Church makes every effort to ensure access to our basement and restroom facilities during a major storm. The Battle Lake Police and Fire personnel have access to the building, and we encourage you to enter through the rear south door at 505 West Holdt Street in Battle Lake.