Events

GriefShare
Grief Share

Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. Classes start September 8th. Please click here to learn more

Annual Church Picnic, Sunday, September 13th, following worship
Annual Church Picnic

Save the Date for Our Country Church Picnic!

Y'all are invited to First Lutheran's Country-Themed Church Picnic on Sunday, September 13, immediately following the 10:30am worship service!

Dust off your favorite country attire and join us for an afternoon of delicious food, fun, and fellowship.

We'll provide: Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages.

Please bring a dish to share:
• A–H: Cold dishes
• I–R: Hot dishes
S–Z: Desserts

Enjoy fun for the whole family, including:
🍿 Popcorn
🍭 Cotton candy
🎯 Games
🏰 Bounce house

We hope you'll join us for this wonderful day of food, laughter, and community. See you there!

National Youth Gathering Planning Meeting, Sunday September 20th, 6:30pm
2027 National Youth Gathering Planning Meeting, Imagine More

Any youth interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis in June 2027 should plan to attend with their parent. Registration will happen in October.

Women's Retreat
Women's Retreat: September 18-20, Borderlands: Faith in the Threshold

There are still a few spots left for anyone who would like to join!

Click here to learn more!

Chihuly Glass Exhibit, Thursday, September 24th, 10:30am
Chihuly Glass Exhibit Outing

Join us for a day trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids to experience the Chihuly Glass Exhibit! We’ll leave First Lutheran at 10:30am, with the option to ride the bus or drive separately.

Cost: $19 admission + $8 private tram tour ($27 total). An additional indoor tour is available for $9. Lunch may be purchased at the Garden Café, or you may bring your own.

Please sign up at church and indicate the number in your party, transportation plans, lunch preference, and tour choices. A minimum charge will apply for those riding the bus.

Questions? Contact Deb Roest at 231-744-1936 or Diane Kroll at 231-557-4637.

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup, September 26th, 10am
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup

Join us for a morning of fresh air, fellowship, and caring for our community! We’ll meet at the church at 10am and then head out in small groups to pick up trash along M-120. Each group will cover about one mile.

Bags and trash “grabbers” will be provided. Just dress for the weather and come ready to lend a hand!

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