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WORSHIPING CHRIST. SERVING OUR NEIGHBOR.
311 W. Grove Street - Pontiac, IL 61764
Service on Sunday Mornings at 9:00AM

We are so glad you are here. Whether you are just visiting, have been searching for a church home or simply seeking a place to belong, we believe that God has brought you here.


2026 VBS "Rainforest Falls" Was a Resounding Success!
This year Pontiac First Lutheran Church held its annual VBS entitled "Rainforest Falls!" We had over 120 children register with an average of 115 students in attendance each day. Our church community came together with over 60 volunteers helping put together a beautiful and faith-driven week for our youth. The camp attendees and their parents knocked it out of the park raising over 800 items for the Livingston County Food Pantry! Take a moment to review each day's video spotl
Joseph Durbin
1 hour ago2 min read


Join Us For Worship 5/10/26
What a beautiful morning we have today. The little ones sing, we will honor our graduates, celebrate Mother’s Day and praise the One who gave it all for us. Worship with a fellowship of believers truly wanting to make a difference in our community! www.pontiacfirstlutheran.org/livestream https://www.facebook.com/events/1514052647091166/
Joseph Durbin
May 101 min read


Rainforest Falls VBS Registration & Work Days!
School is almost out, and the best week of summer is just around the corner. Join us at First Lutheran Church for Vacation Bible School 2026, where kids will head into Rainforest Falls for a wild, creature-filled Amazon adventure. Throughout the week, they’ll discover that Jesus is Creator, All-knowing, our Refuge, Love, and Forever—all while building friendships and enjoying a fun, high-energy experience they won’t forget. Vacation Bible School will take place June 1 through
Joseph Durbin
Apr 142 min read


Easter Egg Hunt Was a Success!
Despite less-than-ideal weather, our Annual Easter Egg Hunt was filled with joy, laughter, and a wonderful turnout from our church and community. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this event possible. Thank you to those who donated items, those who gave their time to organize and set up, and those who came out to participate. Your generosity and willingness to serve helped create a memorable day for so many. Events like this remind us what makes our church commu
Joseph Durbin
Apr 61 min read


Easter at First Lutheran!
April 5, 2026 This past Sunday, our congregation gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord with a joyful and meaningful Easter service at First Lutheran Church.From the opening notes of the prelude to the final dismissal, the service reflected both the reverence and celebration that define Easter morning. Worship began with confession and forgiveness, reminding us of God’s grace, and quickly moved into songs of praise, including the beloved hymn “Jesus Christ is Rise
Joseph Durbin
Apr 61 min read
UPCOMING & RECENT EVENTS
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