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Upcoming Events

In Person Sunday School

Ice Fishing February 28th

Snow Tubing January 24th

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Grades 1st-5th grade meet in room 211 upper level 

6th grade and up meet in Youth room lower level 

Every Sunday from 9:15-10:15


 

Snow Tubing January 24th

Ice Fishing February 28th

Snow Tubing January 24th

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Family Event Tubing at Mount Itasca for 2 hours

  • Youth are free 
  • adults pay $10 (as long as we have at least 20 people going, regular price is $15)
  • We will go after second service. You may bring a sack lunch to eat at the church or run home to eat. 
  • Everyone attending must fill out a liability waiver form located on the bulletin board by the lift
  • Must be 42" or taller
  • Please sign up on the bulletin board
  • Transportation not available

Ice Fishing February 28th

Ice Fishing February 28th

Ice Fishing February 28th

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  • Weather dependent event
  • Free event
  • Open to everyone
  • Hoping to fish right on the lake/no fish houses
  • Looking for equipment and adult help
  • Location to be determined (possibly Tioga beach area)
  • Sign up on the bulletin board if interested
  • Transportation not available


2022 LCMS Youth Gathering

Informational meeting

 

January 31st at 1:30 in the fellowship hall. This informational meeting is for any youth or parent that is interested in learning more about the Youth Gathering. 


Any youth that will be between the ages of 14-19  or entering the 9th grade is eligible to attend.


We will go over any questions you may have, plus talk about what is the Gathering, travel, cost, fundraisers, if friends can attend, registration, what is expected before during and after the gathering. 


There is no need to commit right away. 


Please watch here for more information as it becomes available. 


For more information contact Jessica Pellinen, Family Ministry Program Director at 218-999-4102


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In All Things

2022 Youth Gathering will be July 9-13, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

 Guiding Principles

  • Youth Gatherings proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ and God’s saving grace to His people through Christ. In this setting, young people grow in their personal relationship with God and grow in their fellowship of Word and Sacrament in Christ’s Church.
  • Youth Gatherings are a vehicle by which the Church reaches out to, cares for and affirms young people, both churched and unchurched.
  • Youth Gatherings equip youth and adults for ministry and vocational service in a variety of settings in their congregations, communities, and world.
  • Youth Gatherings affirm, equip, and support adults who work with young people.
  • Youth Gatherings celebrate the meaning of Christian joy in all of life’s situations, including transitions and crisis.
  • Youth Gatherings recognize and affirm the diversity of God’s people
  • Youth Gatherings affirm, support, and promote the ministry of LCMS Districts and congregations.



Frequently Asked Questions 

 

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Sunday School

Every Sunday Starting September 20th

Join us for Sunday School and Youth Group from 9:15 - 10:15. 


From 2 year olds up to 12th grade


Toddler: Nursery Room; Teacher: 

Pre-k/K: Room 206; Teacher:

1st-3rd: Room 2004; Teachers:  Jan Mattfeld

4th&5th: Room 106; Teacher: Sue Thorson

Youth Group: Youth Room; Teacher:

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Congratulations 2020 Confirmands!

  

Kate Clairmont

Daimon Hill

Ella Karkela

Annika Spangler

Lainee Spangler

2020 Confirmation

Congratulations Confirmands!

  

Madelynn Rose Broberg

Hayden William Davis

Abigail Jo Serfling

Alexa Rose Urevig

Alexander Caiden VanHout

Shara Marie Venditto

Confirmation 2019

2019 VBS

Who are the Youth of First Lutheran?

Family Camp 2018

Family Events

All Ages

Every other month the families of First Lutheran get together for a fun project. We have made May baskets for our shut-ins, played games, swam at Timberlake, valleyfair trips, and so much more! 

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Youth Group

6th - 12th graders

Starting this Fall the Youth Group will meet on Sunday's from 9:15-10:15 to partake in Bible Study, how to use God's Word in everyday situations, and help the Sunday Schoolers. 

Youth Lock-in March 1st 2019

Gingerbread Christmas Tree Shopping 2018

Files

2019 NYG Commitment form

NYG Participation Committment (pdf)Download

Family Camp 2018

2018 Vacation Bible School Splash Canyon

Let's Stay Connected

Hours

  • VBS
  • LCMS Website
  • Lutheran Island Camp
  • National Youth Gathering
  • Lutherans For Life
  • Lutheran Hour
  • LWML
  • MN North District LCMS
  • CPH

First Evangelical Lutheran Church

735 Northeast 1st Avenue, Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744, United States

218-326-5354

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Affiliation of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod