First Lutheran Church

Worship Schedule
Saturday:
Worship-6:00pm
Sunday:
Traditional Worship 8:15am
Sunday School 9:30am
Contemporary Worship 10:45am Wednesday:
L.I.F.E. Night Worship-6:15pm

Never again will I confess Bondage, for "...Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
~II Corinthians 3:17

Office Hours:
M-T-Th-F 8:30am-12 and 1:00pm-4:30pm
Wednesdays 8:30am-7:00pm

Faith Formation at First Lutheran

Cradle Roll
Children baptized at First Lutheran Church, are enrolled in the Cradle Roll program until they reach the age of three. These children and their families receive a newsletter each month with tips parents can use for faith development with their children. Everyone who is baptized at FLC receives a Splash Kit at baptism and is invited to an annual Splash Party. The kits include a Bible, Christian CD, shell, Luther’s Small Catechism, and a handmade blanket.

Sunday School (3yrs-Adults)
Sunday school classes are held at FLC between the worship services – 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. The preschoolers are in self-contained classrooms but they begin the day jointly with a musical opening. The elementary children have opening in the Sanctuary and then move to a rotational classroom experience. During their six-week rotation they will enjoy drama, art, temple, movie, and the chat room (prayer). The junior/senior high meets in the First Lutheran Youth (FLY) Room where they re engaged with some lively discussions about what is happening in the world. Adult education at FLC is usually topical and available at various times during the year.

L.I.F.E. Night (All ages 3 years through ninth grade)
If you are looking for some high energy, come to L.I.F.E. (Lutherans In Faith Events) Night on Wednesday evenings. L.I.F.E. Night participants begin each evening with a yummy family meal at 5:45 p.m. Following the meal, families attend worship together in the L.I.F.E. Center at 6:15 p.m. Learning time and confirmation make the evening complete from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Confirmation Classes (Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Graders)
The seventh and eighth grade classes meet in the L.I.F.E. Center following the evening worship and check in with their adult guides. The large group time is spent learning about the Bible or Luther’s Small Catechism (alternating years). Occasionally there are times for the students and their guides to do service projects on these evenings. The students are expected to do some memory work, attend a week at Camp Carol Joy Holling, and take sermon notes. The time spent doing these things is relational and fun! The ninth graders meet with the pastor and youth minister for confirmation classes. They are honored at a formal banquet and then confirmed in the month of April.

Vacation Bible School (three-year olds & four-year olds through fifth grade)
The three-year old children will attend a three-day Mini VBS program this year so they can get acclimated with the FLC setting and staff before joining the other children for a full week of VBS. The preschool and elementary children participate in VBS for a fun-filled week in June. The children and staff have a great time with stories, crafts, recreation, music, and snacks! The church staff is always sad to see the exciting, stimulating week of VBS end!

Developmental Asset Building
Our congregation is a valuable resource for building Developmental Assets in children and youth. Some of the strengths we offer children and youth are care and guidance of an intergenerational community, positive relationships with peers, support and education for parents, opportunities for service to others, service opportunities as an expression of faith, and faith and values as the basis for sound life choices.

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2146 Wright Street
Blair, Nebraska 68008
402-426-4073
Fax: 402-426-4599

Mission Statement:

By God's saving grace, we seek to grow in our knowledge of God's word, proclaim the Gospel, and glorify God as we joyfully serve within our congregation, the community, and the world, while celebrating the unity and diversity of all.

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Christian Education Vision Statement:

Partner with all people to strengthen our relationship with a loving God in Jesus Christ and each other through the study of the Word and Sacrament while acknowledging our Lutheran Heritage.

Last Updated 05/01/08