Weekly Services
Sunday Worship - 9:30 am (Facebook Live)
Sunday School - 8:45 am (September - May)
Wednesday Worship - 6:00 pm
Romans 8:28 notes, "We know that God works for the good for those who love him." Indeed, it is so disappointing to not be able to gather in our traditional ways. The threat of COVID-19 is frightening for many of us, and the economic implications are difficult. Even still, we trust that God will provide for us and guide us in this time.
WELCOME/BIENVENIDOS
Welcome to First Lutheran! God’s grace and love frees us to love
God, each other and our neighbors! We are glad you are joining us!
Our worship times are Sunday at 9:30 am (available on Facebook
Live) and Wednesday at 6 pm (30-45 minute service). The first and
third Sundays are traditional worship services with Communion. The
second Sunday is a contemporary worship service. We have
Communion most Wednesdays. We are located at 1200 4th Ave in
Worthington in Worthington, MN. We are a member congregation of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and welcome all
baptized believers to have Communion with us! Come as you are!
(People will wear everything from casual to dressy clothes.) Not sure
what you believe? Join us as you discern. All are welcomed here.
Nuestros servicios de alabanzas son los domingos a las 9:30 am (disponible en Facebook Live) y los miércoles a las 6 pm (servicio de 30-45 minutos). El primer y tercer domingo son servicios tradicionales de adoración con Comunión. El segundo domingo es un servicio de adoración contemporáneo. Tenemos Comunión la mayoría de los miércoles. Estamos en 1200 4th Ave en Worthington en Worthington MN. ¡Somos una congregación miembro de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América (ELCA) y damos la bienvenida a todos los creyentes bautizados de a tener la comunión con nosotros! ¡Ven como eres! Personas llevan ropa casual y, también, ropa formal. ¿No estás seguro de lo que crees? Únase a nosotros mientras discierne. Todos son bienvenidos aquí. Nuestra Pastora Jeanette y Directora de Los Jóvenes (Brenda) hablan español. Llama a 612-636-1533 si quiere hablar en español con alguien.
Church office phone number: 507-376-6148
Church Fax Number: 507-376-6149
Pastor Cell Number for Emergencies: 612-636-1533
General Email: felcwgtn@gmail.com
On-line Directory is available to access. If you would like to access the directory, please pick up the letter that is on the table in Centennial Hall. Follow the directions in the letter and use your email address that the church has on file to log in. We are still working on getting photos uploaded and will get them up as soon as possible. If you are unable to get access, please contact Natalie or Brenda Richards.
Tuesday JULY 9th from 9-4 we have lots of fun activities planned for the kids. We will also be doing some service projects to help with garage sale prep. Lunch will be served. If anyone wants to come and help with some of the garage sale prep please talk with Brenda Richards or just show up. If Tuesday doesn't work we will have tasks that can be completed at different times.
Livestream – If you would be interested in learning to run the livestream, please contact Natalie in the office. We are looking for a few more volunteers to run this on Sunday mornings and/or funerals. Thanks!
We are looking for co-chairs for the 150th Anniversary Celebration to be held the summer of 2026. If you are interested, please contact a council member or the church office by August 15!
RUMMAGE SALE - YES - you can bring your stuff now! Please check where you can put your stuff, until we get the signs posted and ESPECIALLY if you have LARGE items. We are planning to organize as much of the items ahead of time by sections, size, etc and if you would like to help with that talk to Brenda about helping. If you are bringing bigger items or need a pick up - please talk to Brenda Richards. We start official garage sale week prep on Sunday August 11th after church and will be working all week to get it ready. Want to shop early??!??!.... Come and help us prep. Lots of opportunities this summer. Talk with Brenda today!
Camperships are available! The Memorials and Gifts Team is offering camperships for anyone who is attending camp. To request a campership, just write a letter to the Memorials and Gift Team and put it in Karen Buchman’s box across from the office. Those attending a week-long camp will receive $100 and those attending a three-day camp will receive $50. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Buchman at 376-3225.
Turn in your pictures! If you have a family or individual picture that you would like to have in the directory, please email your picture to Natalie at felcwgtn@gmail.com as soon as possible. Pictures will be taken every Sunday in January following the service. If a different time is needed let us know!
Interested in helping out with the puppet ministry? Puppets are usually done during the children's sermon on the first and third Sundays of every month. See Brenda for more information.
Noisy offering for youth programs takes place the last Sunday of every month.
Don’t forget that a purchase of a Hy-Vee or Fareway gift card helps
our general fund. The more we sell, the more we can deposit into the
general fund. These make great gifts. Gift Cards will be available in
the office during office hours and during coffee hour on Communion
Sundays. Thank You!