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# First Lutheran Church of Volga

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [April 2024 - First Lutheran Church Newsletter](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/2024/05/april-2024-first-lutheran-church-newsletter/) - [pdf-embedder url="http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/April-2024-Newsletter.pdf" title="April 2024 Newsletter"]
- [2022 Annual Report - First Lutheran Church](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/2024/01/5641/) - [pdf-embedder url="http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2022AnnualReport.pdf"]
- [December 2023 - First Lutheran Church Newsletter](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/2023/12/december-2023-first-lutheran-church-newsletter/) - [pdf-embedder url="http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/December-2023-Newsletter.pdf" title="December 2023 Newsletter"]
- [January 2024  - First Lutheran Church Newsletter](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/2024/01/first-lutheran-january-2024-newsletter/) - [pdf-embedder url="http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/January-2024-Newsletter.pdf" title="January 2024 Newsletter"]
- [February 2024  - First Lutheran Church Newsletter](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/2024/02/first-lutheran-church-february-2024-newsletter/) - [pdf-embedder url="http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/February-2024-Newsletter.pdf" title="February 2024 Newsletter"]
- [March 2024  - First Lutheran Church Newsletter](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/2024/03/march-newsletter/) - [pdf-embedder url="http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/March-2023-Newsletter.pdf" title="March 2023 Newsletter"]

## Pages

- [Wedding](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/wedding/) - WEDDING INFORMATION Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! The wedding you are planning should be looked upon as a very special time of growth in your relationship. And, for you, it should be an occasion of great joy, and of profound religious and spiritual significance. Whether you are asking to be married in the church or
- [About](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/about/) - OUR MISSION We are inviting all people to know Jesus Christ, connecting community while nurturing faith. OUR VISION We aspire to offer unconditional acceptance and welcome to God's children as we worship, learn, and live in Christ. OUR PURPOSE Our purpose is to plant the seeds of faith in Christ for the Kingdom of God.
- [Ministries](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/ministries/) - Sunday School at First Lutheran begins at age three. Celebration Sunday begins the year in September and the Fun Finale closes our session in May. Preschool through 3rd grade uses the Simply Loved curriculum. This curriculum is designed to help kids remember each lesson long after their children’s ministry years. The lesson layout
- [Milestone Ministries](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/milestones/) - Baptism The whole congregation celebrates this event in worship. A baptismal certificate, suitable for framing, is presented as well. A quilt the First Lutheran quilters. The baptismal child also receives a candle to be burned yearly on the day of their baptism. Each of these items is to pass on the faith and to remind
- [Preschool](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/preschool/) - Register your child today or put your name on the waiting list. Click the link here: https://firstlutheranvolga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2206077 Curriculum The curriculum will consist of providing experiences in the following areas; spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, language, physical self –help. During our program your child will learn basic skills, ABC’s, 123’s, family atmosphere, fun activities, field trips, and
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- [Cemetery](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/cemetery/) - Explore First Lutheran Cemetery in Volga, SD. Find details on grave site and columbarium costs, management, and services. Visit our page for more information.
- [Calendar](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/calendar/) - Explore our church's calendar for upcoming services, events, and volunteer opportunities. Stay engaged and grow with us!

## Our Team

- [Kim Larson](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/our-team/treasurer/) - My name is Kimberly Larson, and I am the church treasurer. I've been a lifelong member of FLC. I have a bachelor’s in business administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management and have been the church's treasurer since 2023. My husband, Rick, and I live in Volga and are busy raising our three wonderful boys,
- [Stuie Lewis](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/our-team/stuie-lewis/) - Hello! I’m Stuie Lewis. I am the Children, Youth, and Family Minister here at FLC. I am excited to share my gifts with the church. My wife Tiffany and I reside in Bruce, SD with our sons Bruce (10) and Gabe (7). I have been involved with the Volga community for a number of years,
- [Pastor Paul Erdal](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/our-team/pastor-paulerdal/) - Pastor Paul J Erdal has served in many different capacities in his twenty-nine years as a pastor, including serving as the assistant to the bishop for Northwestern Minnesota Synod, several larger congregations, as well as solo pastor in rural and small town. I am excited to walk alongside you; to serve as your Pastor! I
- [Marie Janssen](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/our-team/marie-janssen/) - Hi, I am Marie Janssen! I am an SDSU graduate (Go Jacks!!) with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and human Development minor. This will be my 3rd year teaching preschool here at First Lutheran and I have loved every moment of it!! Before coming here, I had spent 20 years working with the
- [Erin Weinkauf](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/our-team/erin-weinkauf/) - Since May 2019, I’ve had the privilege of serving in the communications role for First Lutheran. As the Media/Tech Coordinator, I oversee all printed materials, including the website, Planning Center, newsletter, social media, flyers, inserts, videos, ect. My goal is to keep our church community informed and connected as we work together toward the church's
- [Jen Hosmer](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/our-team/jen-hosmer/) - Jen Hosmer is the church custodian. She lives in Volga with her husband, Chris, and daughter, Heather. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cross stitching, and walking the family's two dogs.

## Categories

- [Newsletter](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/category/newsletter/)
- [Annual Report](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/category/annual-report/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Church Pictures](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/port_category/churchpictures/) - Pictures of the Church
- [Confirmation Pictures](http://www.firstlutheranvolga.org/port_category/confirmation/) - Pictures of confirmation