Church guide

This week is our ELCA's Churchwide Assembly, which happens every three years, and this year, is taking place in Milwaukee, WI. Our synod has elected representatives who are there now--our own Carla Klawitter is one of them! You can check out the schedule, find information and watch the live stream throughout the whole week. Opening worship is happening now--see if you can spot anyone you know!

Join us for Worship in the Park at 10am July 14!

Thinking about what to eat TONIGHT? Come to First Lutheran for the Buffalo Lake-Hector Area Lutheran Youth's Diner Drive-In! 5-7pm in the church social hall.

Sunday, June 9 is Pentecost Sunday, when we hear about the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts. Everyone is encouraged to WEAR RED as we gather--the festival color that reminds us of the work of the Holy Spirit in the world! 🔥 Hope to see you for worship at 9:00am!

The theme for this year's Synod Assembly was "Everyday Spirituality", (based on Joshua 1:9) and we learned, worshipped, served and engaged together with hundreds of others from across our SWMN Synod these past two days. Thanks to Linda Knudsen & Keith Klawitter for serving as our congregation's delegates. And to Carla Klawitter for the good work she does in working on our synod staff! Blessings to our Synod Vice President, Gwen Arneson, who has served faithfully in this capacity for 20 years, and to our dedicated and energetic Director for Evangelical Mission Larry Strenge, who is retiring this year. Congratulations to Ferman Woodberry, who was elected to serve as our new Synod Vice President.

As we grieve the immense losses of Norman Peterson and Loren Walter, we gather together to worship, to honor lives well-lived, to comfort one another in our grief, and to commend them to God's care and keeping. Well done, good and faithful servants. Rest in peace, in God's arms. Service for Loren Walter: Monday, May 20 at 11:00am at First Lutheran Gathering/Visitation: May 19, 4-7pm at Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel, and May 20, 10-11am at First Lutheran https://www.hantge.com/obituaries/loren-william-walter/

As we grieve the immense losses of Norman Peterson and Loren Walter, we gather together to worship, to honor lives well-lived, to comfort one another in our grief, and to commend them to God's care and keeping. Well done, good and faithful servants. Rest in peace, in God's arms. Service for Norman Peterson: Saturday, May 18 at 11:00am at First Lutheran Visitation/Gathering: May 18, 9am-11am at First Lutheran https://www.hantge.com/obituaries/norman-alfred-peterson/

Prayers for students with upcoming final exams & end-of-semester requirements, especially our college students from First Lutheran! Thinking of you! You've got this!

Congratulations & blessings to Emma, Madison, Emilie, Gavin, Madison, Mercedes and Jaxon on your Confirmation day! Father in heaven, for Jesus' sake, stir up in these young men and women the gift of your Holy Spirit; Confirm their faith, Guide their life, Empower them in their serving, Give them patience in suffering, And bring them to everlasting life. Amen. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. -Romans 15:13

Reminder: Sun., Apr. 28 Worship is at 10am Sunday School at 9am It's Confirmation Sunday!

EASTER BAND... If you are able to play Sunday at the 9:30 service, but couldn't make it to practice today (Friday), PLEASE contact Samantha Best! We will practice on Sunday morning at 9:00. We hope you will join us! All ages welcome!

Hector & Buffalo Lake area churches & friends came together tonight to worship, & experienced the Maundy Thursday "Living Last Supper" portrayed here. Thanks to all who helped make it happen!

Holy Week Worship schedule for First Lutheran. Hope you can join us! Maundy Thursday, April 18 "Living Last Supper" 7pm at Zion Lutheran, Buffalo Lake Good Friday, April 19 Seven Last Words of Christ 7pm at Zion United Methodist, Buffalo Lake Easter Sunday, April 21 7am Worship with Holy Communion 8am Easter Breakfast 9:30am Worship with Holy Communion

All are invited to our ecumenical Maundy Thursday Holy Communion Worship, with a portrayal of the Living Last Supper Thursday, April 18, 7:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church, Buffalo Lake. 5:30pm Supper served in the Fellowship Hall

If you would like to share Easter flowers with us, please have them in the sanctuary by Friday, April 19, at noon. If they are in memory or honor of someone, please let the office know by noon on Wednesday, April 17.

Sunday, April 14th is Palm Sunday and Family Fun Fest! Worship is at 10:00am. Sunday school kids should arrive at 9:30 to run through songs. Baked Potato Bar lunch is after worship, followed by the raffle! Raffle items can still be dropped off if you have some! Hope to see you there!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tonight's Lenten worship & meal at St. Paul's has been cancelled. First Lutheran council meeting has been postponed as well. Stay home and stay safe during this winter storm!

A glimpse of our week of Confirmation Camp at Camp House...

Who says you can't have fun in worship? The Holy Spirit is at work! Happy Pentecost Sunday!