First Lutheran Women

Through Bible study, mission projects, visitation and fundraising, First Lutheran Women (FLW) are “sharing God’s grace.”

​The purpose statement of the Women of the ELCA is:

As a community of women
created in the image of God,
called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and
empowered by the Holy Spirit,
we commit ourselves to
grow in faith,
affirm our gifts,
support one another in our callings,
engage in ministry and action, and
promote healing and wholeness
in the church,
the society, and
the world.

The FLW meet the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. This is open to all women of First Lutheran.

Projects

Global

Our current mission project is School Kits. Items for the kits are gathered and then assembled for shipment to Lutheran World Relief. This also includes providing youth camperships, providing scholarships for girls in countries where education for females is not valued and purchasing materials and tied blankets to camps for kids who have experienced trauma. Through our fundraising, we are able to "Buy a Farm" through ELCA Good Gifts. "Buy a Farm" includes livestock, seeds, tools, and farming education.

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Community

We make donations to various organizations such as Servants of Shelter, gas cards for cancer patients, Friends Against Abuse, Salvation Christmas food baskets and hats/mittens to kids in need at Falls Elementary. 

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Other Events

Supplies and Financial Support: First Lutheran Women are able to provide worship and fellowship supplies. We provided financial support for Parrish Nursing and building upgrades.

Fundraising Events: Two fundraising events which include crafts & baked goods in July and December. Income from these events helps fund donations to First Lutheran Church, locally & globally. Quarterly meetings for Fellowship and idea sharing with the other WELC groups in the county.

Funerals: FLW provides food and serves for funerals held at First Lutheran. The funeral committee contacts the calling groups who then call members for food and helping hands.

Come share your faith! If you are interested in finding out more about the First Lutheran Women, call:
• Brenda Bertilson – (218) 283-2144 or (218) 240-4939
• Sandy Harju – (218) 324-1271​

First Lutheran Women are members of the NE MN Synod Women of the ELCA, Laurentian Conference, and the National Women of the ELCA.

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