Church Mission Statement:
As a part of God's Family, First Lutheran Church is called to enthusiastically share God's Word and gifts with everyone.  Our commitment is to serve and love God in worship, and to show love and forgiveness in addressing the needs of people. 

Through the work of the Holy Spirit we are renewed and motivated to use our talents to grow in Christ

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Catechism Class

and Confirmation - 2009

CONFIRMATION CLASS of 2009 - From the left front row: Isaac Babcock, Maeci Ujvari, Marissa Henkel, Donnetta Lester and Brett Cortelletti; back row: Pastor Matt, Cody Atkins, Joe All, Austin Hadamuscin and Lane Foster.  Look on this page for more adventures in faith of this group.

Here is some of the group when they started their journey.     Prepared for their First Communion on Maundy Thursday, 2007          are front row, from the left: Donnetta Lester, Maeci Ujvari. Boys from the left: Austin Hadamuscin, Lane Foster, Brett Cortelletti, Evan Tinch.  Absent from photo: Isaac Babcock.


Pastor Matt serves communion to the new confirmands the first Sunday in May.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS surround the young people during their confirmation, showing support and adding spiritual strength.

PHOTOS of individuals and the group were made by member   Craig Alguire owner of    Photorama Studio.

Click here to see each one of them and their                        "Faith Statements."


A warm, sunny day in April was the setting for the group's retreat at Camp Michael in Bucyrus.  Click here to see more photos of the retreat.

The 2008-09 catechism class poses with their instructors following a presentation of their rendition of the Lord's Prayer in February. From the left in the back row are: Jodi Ricker, Joe All, Cody Adkins, Tammy Hart, Brett Cortelletti, Lane Foster and Adam Hadamuscin.  In front are Maeci Ujvari and Marissa Henkel.  Click here to see more photos of the service.


Faith Friends, a part of their journey.


Tammy Hart and Jodi Ricker have served as the main instructors for Catechism for many years and have decided to "retire."        Thank you both for a fine job! 

Banners made by the class are shown at right.