God’s Work- Our Hands, Spring Edition — Let’s fan out to help our members facing too much spring yardwork this Spring!  The Housing team is organizing a spring workday on Saturday, May 23. Get to know and help others in the church!  Whether you need help or want to lend a hand, RSVP at firstlutherancr.org/housing — Registration closes Monday!

Mini Golf & Ice Cream Party! — We’re celebrating the beginning of summer at Airport National minigolf course, 3-5p on May 31. Kids can invite classmates to play, meet their church friends, and get ice cream! It’s an easy invite to introduce guests to your friends at First Lutheran! Cost is covered by the outreach team, but space is limited! Signup you and your friends at firstlutherancr.org/minigolf

VBS is a Week of Fun for Everyone! Whether you are a camper, PreSchool through Fourth Grade, a Youth Helper in Fifth through Twelfth Grades, or an Adult to set up and supervise – there is a place for you in our Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School & Daycamp July 13 -16.  Find out more and get registered at firstlutherancr.org/vbs

The 2026 Pipes, Pedals, and Pies Concert Series is coming soon!  Join us for concerts from regional musicians on June 9, July 14, and Aug 11; starting at 7 p.m. and stay for a pie & ice cream social following each performance!  Calling all Bakers! If baking is a skill and joy of yours, we’d love your help providing pies. Contact Brett Wolgast in the church office if you can help!

High School Graduates will be honored in each of our worship services next weekend, May 16 & 17.  If you are a graduate or parent, profiles are due today! Firstlutherancr.org/youth

The Habitat for Humanity Faith Build is just up the road right here in Wellington Heights. Our day to work in the morning of June 5, 8a – 12 noon, and the schedule said we should be siding. Help make a house a home for a deserving family by registering at firstlutherancr.org/habitat

Dad & Me Canoe Trip — Hey guys, bring the kids and let’s canoe down the Maquoketa from Monticello on Saturday, June 20, 10a – 2p. Cost is $30 per canoe includes life jackets and paddles. Details at firstlutherancr.org/canoe