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06/12/2026

Choir celebrated the end of another successful season with a dinner at Hadley's, compliments of our director, Joni Whetstone.

06/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!

The Circle of Hope recognized three graduates from the congregation Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the morning worship service. Graduates are:

Kelly Biddle, daughter of Larry and Tammy Biddle, who graduated from St. Francis University with a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity and a minor in computer sciences. She has begun an internship with Sheetz Inc.

Aiden Aiken, son of Andy and Karly Aiken, who graduated from Altoona Area High School. He has been accepted into the Donald Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University.

Brandon Krise, son of Ken and Alissa Krise, who graduated from Cambria Heights High School. He has been accepted at PSU Altoona where he plans to major in mechanical engineering.

Congratulations to our graduates!

06/02/2026

JUNE SECOND OFFERING BENEFITS NEHEMIAH PROJECT

As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering.
The Nehemiah Project is a local community center that is focused on faith-based health and wholeness forthe entire family. Located at 1809 11th Street, Altoona, it houses many areas where groups meet to learn and play. These include a HUB resource center & education room, Christian active parenting, NAMI program,Teen Bible study, Life Skills, health & fitness classes, abuse victim groups, Simply Dance, leadership groups, finance skills, after-school programs, a full-sized gym, workout room, and a sensory room. Contact number is 814-201-2096.
https://www.tnppa.org/home/
Thank you for your support!

BUILDING FAITH, FAMILIES AND FUTURES The Nehemiah Project Our purpose is to be a broad, faith-based community development organization committed to assisting underprivileged and blighted neighborhoods with services designed to enhance the residents and their community environment. ELITE PER4MANCE We...

05/15/2026

The women of FELC’s Circle of Hope served luncheon to approximately 50 people at the HOPE Drop In Centeron Thursday, May 7.The Circle of Hope is part of the ministry of First Lutheran and we welcome new members. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 pm in the conference room. Please join us!

05/15/2026

BABY BASKETS!

For years, prior to the pandemic, our congregation always welcomed new babies to our church family with a basket of small gifts. We are resurrecting that happy tradition as we have exciting news about three new babies arriving this summer and fall!The first baby is expected very soon…Lauren Sral and her husband are expecting their little one in mid-June. The basket for the Srals is marked and is in the narthex.We hope to soon have it filled with items, such as gift cards, disposable diapers, bibs, booties and other small gifts. You need not wrap your gift.Be sure to look for future announcements about the other babies we want to welcome with gift baskets, too! If you are aware of any expected new babies, please contact Suzy Egan Glenn at [email protected] or 814-941-0950.

04/29/2026

MAY SECOND OFFERING BENEVOLENCE

As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. May's second offering will go to Camp Sequanota. Sequanota is a year-round, Christian-based retreat center and camp, located in the Laurel Highlands region of south central PA. It hosts retreats, meetings, reunions, special events, banquets and training workshops. In the summer, it provides Christian camping for families and youth, grades K-12. Sponsorships are available for those with financial need. http://www.sequanota.com
Thank you for your continued support!

Sign up now for a summer of silly fun! Summer camp is all about kids being kids in a safe and loving environment. It's a chance for them to get away and just have fun while finding friends and building their relationship with God. It's an opportunity for kids to push themselves to try new things, le...

04/06/2026

THE BIBLE STUDY/COFFEE HOUR IS BACK!

We will meet after 9:30-10:30 am worship beginning April 12.

The Gospel of John weaves the story and words of Jesus around seven miracles which John calls signs. Everyone is welcome to join us as we explore these miracles and see them as signs of seven remarkable qualities of life that can enable us to be more alive than ever!

Thank you to Elaine Mallory for volunteering to lead this Bible Study.

03/31/2026

APRIL BENEVOLENCE

As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. April's recipient is Family Services, Inc. of Blair County. FSI provides counseling, education and advocacy for the treatment and prevention of domestic and childabuse. Clients include adults, teens and children, including the intellectually challenged. Specialized housing and temporary shelters are provided for victims, as they overcome and improve their life conditions.Additional day programs and community services are also available. https://familyservicesinc.net
Thank you for your continued support!

03/16/2026

03/14/2026

SPREAD A LITTLE SUNSHINE..JOIN OUR CONNECTION TEAM!

Do you have a gift for gab and a heart for our church family? We're looking for friendly voices to help us reach out and reconnect with members we haven't seen in a while! It's amazing how much a simple, "Hey, we've missed you! How are you doing?" can brighten someone's entire week. Whether you have fifteen minutes or an hour to spare, your phone calls help ensure that no one in our community feels forgotten.

Why You'll Love It:
Flexible: Make calls from the comfort of your own couch.
Impactful: Be the bridge that brings someone back into the fold.
Simple: No script-reading required—just genuine conversation and a warm spirit.

"A kind word is like a spring day." — Lets be that breath of fresh air for our neighbors!

Ready to help?
If you're interested in joining this heart-centered mission, please call or text Vicki Houseman at 814-934-8962. We can't wait to have you on the team!