"Epiphany" means " to be visible" or "a showing forth", revealing Jesus's divinity and calling believers to share that light with the world. It is a time for us to recognize Jesus as the divine light and grow in that understanding as we move toward Easter.

Printed copies of the 2025 Annual Report are also available at the Welcome Center.

This book contains 40 days of devotions to use throughout the season of Lent on your own, with your family, or with your small group.

First Lutheran Church is excited to host a special evening at Luther Crest. Pastor Jule will guide the group through a Gospel story. Part of the evening will include a wine tasting with discussion. After the tasting, enjoy a glass of your favorite wine paired with appetizers, and spend time connecting with others. Non-alcoholic options will be available.

We’ve learned that some January offering envelopes have not yet arrived. While a number of members did receive them, there appears to have been a mailing issue with Augsburg, our envelope supplier. This is currently being addressed.

In the meantime, please feel free to use the offering envelopes available near the sanctuary doors during worship, or contact Greg or Maria in the church office to have envelopes mailed to you.

Thank you for your patience and for your continued generosity and support of our ministry.

Council Meeting Minutes

Click the button to view the minutes from the January 12, 2026 Council meeting.

Cub Scouts Announcements:

• Sunday, February 8, is National Scout Sunday, which celebrates the founding of Scouting in the United States. Scouts from our Pack 416 will serve as greeters before worship services.
• Tuesday, February 10, from 6:00-7:00pm, our Pack 416 will host an open meeting. Everyone interested in Scouts, especially those in elementary grades, is invited. There will be a pinewood derby demonstration, knot-tying, fire-starter crafting, and other skills taught.

If you have any questions, please contact the church office and we can connect you with the Cubmaster.

Sponsoring radio, livestream, or outdoor worship is a great way to remember, honor, or celebrate people or occasions in your life. Sponsorships are recognized during worship and play a vital role in bringing ministry to people in their homes and beyond our community! To learn more about rates and available dates, contact Karen in the office at 320.762.2196 or email her using the button below.

Updates from the Synod

This monthly newsletter is just one way to stay connected with what’s going on in the Northwestern Minnesota Synod. You’ll find highlights of recent news, upcoming events, and ways our synod is walking together in ministry.

Wednesday Meals 4:45-6:15pm

All meals include salad, dessert and beverage. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available.

$8 per person | $5 kids 2-10 | Free for kids under 2

Feb 4: Tacos and Nachos

Feb 11: Breakfast

Feb 18: Pasta Night

Feb 25: Tacos and Nachos

Mar 4: Hamburgers and Chicken Sandwiches

Mar 11: Baked Potato with Fixings

Mar 18: Tacos and Nachos

PRAYERS

HEALTH CONCERNS:

Renata Grant, Bev Nelson, Vannie Kuehl, Karen Anderson, Vergene Hartfiel, Dale Haugejorden, Steve Pedersen, Lynnsy Kamrud, Jim Demaree, Bette Mattson, Paige Hausmann, Rich Moen, Laverne Sansted, Brynleigh Ellenson, Jim Johnson, Kim Taylor

GRIEVING:

Lisa Colen and Jola Amundsen and family on the death of Lisa’s husband, Ed Colen

John & Tammy Stanz on the death of John’s mother, Florence Stanz

Deb Hokanson & Bill Kaczrowski and family on the death of their daughter, Sarah