our Ministries
Women’s Ministries
Women’s Ministries
Women’s Ministries
We have bible studies specifically for women In-depth morning and evening Bible studies, specifically for women of all ages, usually video-based, are held in the fall, winter, and spring. Check the monthly “First Word” for upcoming Bible studies. Click the image to learn more!
Bible Classes
Women’s Ministries
Women’s Ministries
First Lutheran Church has several opportunities to study God's word with other believers. The bible classes vary on subject matter and we have several options.
Men Ministries
Women’s Ministries
Men Ministries
Several Bible studies and support groups for men of all ages are ongoing. Each Thursday @ 6 a.m. men meet for a “Today’s Light” Bible study at the English Muffin café. Each Saturday at 8:00 a.m., a group of men meet in the Fellowship Hall. Special, short-term Bible studies are held throughout the year. Click learn more to see what is offered, & Check the monthly “First Word” for upcoming studies
ONE-EIGHTY Student Ministry
First Lutheran Junior Worshipers
Treehouse Children’s Ministry
Wednesdays @ ONE-EIGHTY Our youth ministry invites Junior and senior high students to gather in the Family Life Center for fellowship, Bible study, and supper each Wednesday during the school year. Students from all school districts are welcome. Students at the Hot Springs Junior Academy and the High School are picked up following early dismissal on Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. in our church van.
Confirmation Classes – Students meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00-10:45 a.m. to learn the basic teachings of Christianity and the Lutheran faith.
Treehouse Children’s Ministry
First Lutheran Junior Worshipers
Treehouse Children’s Ministry
Our purpose for Children’s Ministry is to lead children of all ages to Jesus, as well as help parents in their responsibility to nurture their children’s faith and keep it growing. We offer Kids Church classes during both our 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services each Sunday. Children stay in the worship service with their parents until the sermon begins. We sponsor special fun events for children throughout the year and we host a 5-day Vacation Bible School each summer.
First Lutheran Junior Worshipers
First Lutheran Junior Worshipers
First Lutheran Junior Worshipers
The purpose of FLJW is to minister the Gospel through various styles of visual interpretation including liturgical and spiritual dance. Children are youth are invited to join this team! Their vision is to develop strong worshipers who will minister to others using the art of dance to express the feelings and emotions of God with purpose. They practice weekly and perform in our worship services several times a year. See Katrina Watkins for more information
Worship Choir
Worship Choir
First Lutheran Junior Worshipers
The worship choir sings anthems several times each month at the 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship service. The choir practices each Sunday morning at 7:45 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Anyone with a love of singing with others is welcome to join the choir! See Karen Beyer for more information.
Touch Team
Worship Choir
Altar Guild
The Touch Team ministry provides food for congregational events and funerals. They specialize in hospitality and good cooking. They also provide meals when needed for people recovering from illness and other special circumstances. See Katrina Watkins for more information.
Altar Guild
Worship Choir
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild ministry takes care of preparation for Holy Communion and altar flowers, candles, and other liturgical symbols for all our worship services. See Karen Beyer for more information.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl team knits and crochets small lap robes and blankets (most handwork is done in individual homes) to be given to people in hospice or those going through long illness. The team prays over each blanket that the recipient feels the warmth of God’s love as they use their blanket to warm and comfort them. The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a way to reach out to people going through a life challenge and projects the message they are being prayed for and cared about. Each shawl becomes a physical reminder of God's healing presence. It brings feelings of peace, healing, love, comfort and hope. In addition to the shawls, lap robes and scarves are knitted/crocheted for the patients at the VA hospital. See Katrina Watkins for more information.
Outreach Ministries
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
First Lutheran Church actively seeks to serve our community in many ways throughout the year. Some of our outreach activities are the Samaritan’s Feet Shoe Giveaway (August), serving lunch @Jackson House, Next Level Sports program at the YMCA Summer day camp, Salvation Army Angel Tree, God’s Closet Food Pantry, Good News Bible Club at the local public schools, and many more.
Handbell Ministry
Handbells provide additional opportunities for teaching the elements of music in a church environment. Handbell ensembles reflect 1 Corinthians 12:12: “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ” (ESV). Each member of a handbell ensemble contributes specific notes to the musical line. Without even one of those notes, the entire line would be lost. A handbell ensemble is an ideal place to help members see the value of their contributions to the church as well as to reinforce this important Bible teaching. See Karen Beyer for more information
Thanksgiving @ First Lutheran
We’re excited to announce our We will host a Thanksgiving Day meal for everyone who want to share this special holiday with our church family.