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  Thank you to First Lutheran Church! Those who have given a cup of cold water...
  who pray for members of the Church, the neighborhood, and people around the world
  who drive people to worship
  who bake bread, bars, and goodies for coffee hour, funeral lunches, and gatherings
  who garden and share their produce
  who make and send cards to the homebound, those experiencing crises, and celebrating joys
  who visit the sick and call those who can no longer come to worship regularly
  who pick up trash around church and wherever they find it
  who have come to Bay Lake Camp to rake, clean, build, cook, and fix things
  who clean, mow, change the paraments, order flowers, and rearrange the furniture at First
  who show up and gather together to eat, listen, laugh, cry, pray, and support each other
  who literally give cups of cold water and distribute food to those who need it
  who give money to support the work and ministry of First Lutheran and Bay Lake Camp
  who support young people by learning their names and affirming their gifts
  who embrace in radical welcome those LGBT persons who are still discriminated against
  who fight the injustices of race, economy, sexual orientation, and gender imbalance
  who wrestle against religious inequality by getting to know those of other religions
  who pass the peace in both quiet and loud ways
  who read the Bible to seek the wisdom of the ages
  who go outside of their comfort zone to welcome everyone
  who sit with those who hurt
  who find ways to love and forgive over a lifetime
  who push swings and play with children
  who open car doors and walk with those who need help
  who love even when the love is not returned
  who hold onto their childlike selves and play
  who say "I'm sorry" and "I love you" when its needed
  who see beauty in creation - rainbows, sunrises, sunsets, wind, grass and yes, rain
  who draw, paint, sculpt, woodwork, weld, mold, cook, garden, design, sew, and build
  who play instruments, sing, act, write poetry, write stories, and read out loud
  who strike up conversations with strangers and friends alike
  who help visitors follow along in worship and welcome them
  who work hard to learn the names of those they meet
  who offer elders their seat on the bus
  who pay for the person in front of you in line at the drive through
  who send cards and notes of encouragement
  who care for animals and walk their dogs or other people's dogs
  who clean bathrooms, vacuum, dust, scrub, and paint
  who give away clothes and household items that are no longer needed
  who say "thank you" a thousand times a day as encouragement and love
  and the list goes on........

  Added May 21, 2017 by Dave Doffing
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  The church I grew up going to...was baptized here, had my first communion, confirmed, I was also President of Junior Mission, in the handbell choir, camp counselor... not to mention my regular involvement in many other aspects. I only wish I could still be apart of this amazig congregation!!! If I didnt move 1200 miles away... My kids would grow up going there as well!!! I LOVE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH & ALL OF ITS WONDERFUL PEOPLE!!!

  Added October 03, 2016 by Cara Tucker
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  Okay, I am a bit biased - this is my church home. It is a truly open and loving place for all to come worship. We believe firmly that we are all sinners and all saints - that God is about welcoming and loving, not about judging. We have an active church - supporting so many different programs - and a warm and wondeful congregation. The church service is neither traditional and stuffy nor contemporary happy-Jesus-music. It is all about worshipping our Lord in an authentic and non-threatening manner. Come join us! All are welcome.

  Added August 12, 2016 by Keli Moffat