“First of all, delicious food, amazing homemade cookies. There’s songs, things like rummage sales to help raise money for summer camp, and game nights.”

- Jordyn B.

“My favorite thing about First Lutheran is probably all the events that the church does.  The people in the church can all get to know each other. It’s like a family here. 
There are a lot of activities that are fun!”

- Liz K.

“It’s all the things you can do even outside the church services.  Whether its fellowship after church or confirmation classes on Wednesday nights.  It’s going to meals that they have here, rummage sales, helping out with the kids, and helping others that go to our church or within the community.”

- Malia B.

“I think our church is really welcoming. There have been people who have come in for the first time, like for confirmation classes and it’s really fun and they seem like they’re having fun.”

- Lia T.

“It’s really welcoming to everybody, all different people. It’s super fun to be around everyone. The pastors are always there for you and willing to talk and help you with whatever you need. “

- Lydia R.

“The best thing I like is that you can talk to anyone about anything. The pastors will listen.  You can tell them about your problems. There has been help for Lutherdale with scholarships. We have so many fun events like the backyard barbeque, the breakfasts, and Thank You Sunday. You get to hang out and work with all your friends.
Everyone says thank you as we go around and help out
even if they didn’t know you before.”

- Maren F.

“When I think of a church or a group of people, I think why people would spend their time doing all these things for kids. At home I can’t talk about all this stuff but here I can talk about what’s going on and why I want to come here. It’s a safer environment and somewhere I can go when I need to talk.”

- Amara R.

“The really good music! The bell choir and the choir are pretty cool! 

- Bryce G.

“I like the after school thing – confirmation best. You get to hang out with your friends, have fun, play some fun games, have group meetings, talk about God, grow your faith and that’s really fun for me.”

- Riley H.

“The thing I like best about First Lutheran is that the people are nice and supportive.”

- Noah S.

“First Lutheran is community built. There are a lot of nice people here. People should definitely just come!”

- Andrew C.

“What I like best is teaching the younger kids in Sunday School. Definitely rewarding to me because it is good to see the smiles on their faces. They make me happy!”

- Noah S. 

“There’s a very strong sense of community here at First Lutheran. I love going down to the fellowship hall after church and I always sit with someone I don’t know.  We have good conversation and you can talk to anyone.  It’s great!  I feel really welcome.”

- Mikayla B.

“I really like that there are a lot of kids here and it’s clear that a lot of people like how the Sunday School is done. It’s run very well, and you can learn a lot of new things about the church and God and the Bible. I find that really cool!”

- Jack H.

“I really like the Pastors. Pastor Lehman has a great sense of humor and I like his sermons. I like Pastor Sara - she’s very well spoken. I also like everyone who goes here. They are very nice and friendly. It’s the people.”

- Andrew A.

“My favorite thing every year as long as we have been members, which is 13 years, is VBS. I love doing VBS. It’s so fun and this is the first year I got to be one of the counselors and I would definitely do it again. It’s interesting seeing the little kids be so involved with God. It’s very fun!”

- Cate E