Join us for a relaxed and family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. This is a great opportunity for children and families to spend time together and enjoy a simple community event as we head into Easter weekend. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will gather at 9:45 AM, and the hunt will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Children are encouraged to bring a basket and be ready for a fun and well-organized morning. Volunteers will help guide each age group so everyone has a

Our Prayer Vigil begins Friday evening, April 3, and continues through midnight into April 5. This extended time of prayer offers a quiet and meaningful way to step away from daily routines and focus on what matters most. All are invited to participate. You are welcome to come and go as your schedule allows. Some may stay for a few minutes, while others may choose to spend longer in reflection. The space will be set aside for prayer, scripture, and quiet contemplation. Whethe

On Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM, we will gather for a Good Friday service at Pontiac First Lutheran Church. This service centers on the story of Christ’s crucifixion and the significance it holds for our faith. All are welcome to attend. The service will be simple and reverent, with readings, music, and moments of reflection. It is designed to give space for both listening and quiet response as we consider the meaning of the day. Good Friday invites us to pause and remember. As

Join us on Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM for our Maundy Thursday service. This evening focuses on the final night Jesus shared with His disciples and the command to love and serve one another. It is an important beginning to the events of Holy Week. The service will include scripture, prayer, and Holy Communion, centered on the words, “Do this in remembrance of me.” It is a time to reflect on both the gift and meaning of the Lord’s Supper. Maundy Thursday offers a quieter, mor

As we move through the season of Lent and approach the celebration of Easter, there are many opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service at First Lutheran Church. Members and friends of the congregation are invited to participate in several upcoming events that strengthen our community and deepen our faith. One important milestone coming up is the Rite of Confirmation , which will take place on Sunday, March 22 during the 9:00 a.m. worship service . Confirmation marks

Water Mission Lenten Mission Project CLICK HERE TO DONATE The Mission/Social Committee has again selected Water Mission as our Lenten mission project. Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that designs, builds, and implements water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions that transform lives. As a designated mission partner of the NALC, we will be to collecting funds to send to Water Mission. We will begin this project on Sunday, February 22 and complete it on Palm Su

The Kitchen Renovation Committee will meet tomorrow night, Tuesday, February 17, at 6:30 PM for one hour at the church. The purpose of this first meeting is to gather input from members of the First Lutheran family about the current condition of the kitchen, what improvements are needed, and which items should be prioritized as we plan for future updates. Your perspective is important, and all are welcome to attend and share their thoughts. Thank you.

As February unfolds, First Lutheran Church continues to live out its calling of Worshiping Christ and Serving Our Neighbor , even in the heart of winter. This month’s reflections, ministries, and gatherings center on Christ as the Light who shines into every season of life—bringing hope, healing, and peace. A Light That Shines in the Darkness Our February devotion draws from Isaiah’s powerful promise that those who walk in darkness will see a great light—a promise fulfilled i