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In compliance with recommendations for limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, First Lutheran is cancelling all scheduled activities until further notice.
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OLD WHEELS CAR SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. Watch this space for updates on an alternate date. 5/28
Tree Topples During StormWednesday's storm blew over a tree outside of Pastor's office. It fell on open lawn, missing both the church and education wing. It also appears to have done no damage to the patio furniture.
The property committee is contacting local tree services to have the tree chipped and removed. 6/4 |
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Congratulations to our 2020 Graduates - UPDATED
Congratulations to all of our 2020 graduates, starting with Abby Jaques who graduated from University of Wisconsin, Platteville, and Madison Kloster who graduated from Illinois Valley Community College, Oblesby.
Congratulations are also extended to Kayla Ricardson, Nyla Thompson and Ryne Muehlschlagel as they graduate from Princeton High School this spring.
Graduation at any level is a major milestone and we wish them all the best.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Congratulations are also extended to Kayla Ricardson, Nyla Thompson and Ryne Muehlschlagel as they graduate from Princeton High School this spring.
Graduation at any level is a major milestone and we wish them all the best.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
We Mourn the Passing of Lucile Munson
Lucile Munson went to be with her Lord Friday evening, May 22, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Her husband, Roger Munson, survives. There will be no public funeral due to the coronavirus restrictions.
Thank You, Pastor Shields
On Saturday, May 23, as Pastor Shields completed taping of Sunday's worship service, a parking lot full of cars surprised Pastor Shields with time of thanks and encouragement for shepherding us through this pandemic. About 30 vehicles drove by Pastor one-by-one, allowing each of the estimated 70 parishioners an individual time of greeting and thanks. He was absolutely surprised. We were blessed to again see one another face-to-face from our individual vehicles. Kids and adults alike were so happy to say "hello" and "thank you."
Click here to see the BCR coverage. 5/27
Sunday Worship OnlineWhile we follow guidance on social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, Pastor Shields will tape a worship service each Saturday to be available for online use as soon as it can be processed and uploaded. Click ONLINE SERMONS.
Online Family Sunday School is also available each week through June 7th. It will be posted with the worship service and also on the Children's Resource page. Children's bulletins continue to be available on both sites. 4/18 |
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Devotional and Prayer Resources
A Call to Prayer: At 7 pm every night, for at least one minute, let's join together as a congregation in prayer for each other and for God's healing on our world. A suggested prayer is: "Our Father, enter into my house and take away all my worries, diseases, and fears. Please protect my children, my friends, and family in the Name of Jesus, Amen."
Prayer requests can be emailed to the church office at office.flcprinceton@gmail.com or to Pastor Shields at pastorbill.flc@gmail.com
An Online Resource: BibleGateway.com is an online resource to look up Bible verses or receive a daily Bible verse.
We may be separated right now as a congregation, but we won't be divided! God is still in control! 3/20
Prayer requests can be emailed to the church office at office.flcprinceton@gmail.com or to Pastor Shields at pastorbill.flc@gmail.com
An Online Resource: BibleGateway.com is an online resource to look up Bible verses or receive a daily Bible verse.
We may be separated right now as a congregation, but we won't be divided! God is still in control! 3/20
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Martin Luther Speaks |
When Martin Luther was dealing with The Black Death plague, he wrote these wise words that can help inform the way we approach things happening in our world right now...
“I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance inflict and pollute others and so cause their death as a result of my negligence. If God should wish to take me, he will surely find me and I have done what he has expected of me and so I am not responsible for either my own death or the death of others. If my neighbor needs me however I shall not avoid place or person but will go freely as stated above. See this is such a God-fearing faith because it is neither brash nor foolhardy and does not tempt God."
Luther's Works Volume 43 pg 132 the letter "Whether one may flee from a Deadly Plague" written to Rev. Dr. John Hess
“I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance inflict and pollute others and so cause their death as a result of my negligence. If God should wish to take me, he will surely find me and I have done what he has expected of me and so I am not responsible for either my own death or the death of others. If my neighbor needs me however I shall not avoid place or person but will go freely as stated above. See this is such a God-fearing faith because it is neither brash nor foolhardy and does not tempt God."
Luther's Works Volume 43 pg 132 the letter "Whether one may flee from a Deadly Plague" written to Rev. Dr. John Hess