>>> FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
735 NE 1ST AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744 >>>
>>> FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
735 NE 1ST AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744 >>>
SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS
First Lutheran is a vibrant congregation that demonstrates the love of Jesus by connecting around the Word of God, growing in His grace, and serving in His Name. It is a place for the broken and hurting to find help and healing while also being equipped to comfort others with the comfort we have received by God's love. First Lutheran is a family, welcoming to those needing connection. Ministering for over 100 years in Grand Rapids, First Lutheran stands firmly on confessing Jesus as Lord, the by Bible as the Word of God in its entirety, and that Christ moves to us through Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Stay up to date with the most recent Sermon here at First Lutheran Church . We are so excited about what God is doing here every single week!
The Gospel in Exodus
Pastor Patrick Lovejoy
Sundays at 8am - Traditional
Sundays at 10:30am - Contemporary
There is parking lot on the west side of the building, on Pokegama Ave. There is also ample street parking on all sides of the building.
There is Sunday School for K-12 every Sunday during the school year at 9:30am. There is also High School Youth Group on Sunday evenings at 6pm. There is also an after-school program called "F.L.Y." every Wednesday during the school year, with direct busing to the church from the schools. Throughout the year there are many fun events for the youth, including bowling, skiing, mission tips, lock-ins, nerf battles, as well as servent events all over our community.
We begin in the Name of the Lord, confess our sins, hear of God's forgiveness, sing of His glory, pray, hear from His word, receive His body and blood in communion, and leave rejoicing in His grace.
Contacting the Pastor, the Director of Christian Ed, Administrative Assistant, or by speaking with leaders or board members of the ministry team that is heading up the events or ministry that you are interested in. Also, there are sign-up sheets available at the office, or QR codes on the announcements.
Contacting the Pastor, office team, or by speaking with leaders or board members of the ministry team itself.
Contacting the Pastor, office team, or by speaking with leaders or board members of the ministry team that is heading up the events or ministry that you are interested in. Also, there are sign-up sheets available at the office, or QR codes on the announcements.
It's a pretty toxic world we live in right now. That is why we do not bring politics into the worshiping of God or the proclamation of the Gospel.
We stand firm on the truth of God's word in its entirety. We do not go beyond what the Bible teaches, nor do we shy away from how it confronts us in our sin. We also are active in our faith. We teach that faith is to bring a transformative impact on the life of the believer and how they relate to the people and world around them.
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Dress up or come how you are.
Between 1 hour and an hour and 15 minutes.
We thrive on having the children worshiping with their parents, sharing in the readings and singing. We have activity grab-bags for your little ones, and "tot spot" just outside the sanctuary doors if they need a break. We also have a nursery if you feel that would best fit your needs.
Of course! We always have snacks, cookies, and other goodies with plenty of coffee. On the first Sunday of the month the Men's Group bakes fresh cinnamon rolls, and the third Sunday the Youth Board supplies fresh donuts.
Yes. We have an elevator for your convenience.
No.
The short answer is, yes. Yet, we recognize the significance of Communion (1 Corinthians 11:27-29) and simply ask that you talk to the Pastor if you are visiting for the first time.
You can contact us through the website, explore our social media, stop by during the week from 8-4 except Fridays, or come on a Sunday!
Yes, there is hearing assistance, as well as large font bulletins and screens in the sanctuary that lead the congregation through the worship service.