Hello! The lightning storm on June 13 interfered with a few church systems. As of Sunday, June 19, phone lines, internet and firewall have been restored, and sanctuary HVAC and lighting is in process.

We thank our utility workers and several local companies helping us troubleshoot solutions. We are working with insurance for safety inspections, and expect a full return of the building’s operations. In the meantime, since lightning can cause idiosyncratic failures in circuitry, if there is something you notice out of order in our church building, please notify a staff member.

The main office can receive phone calls and email, and our ministry continues. Office hours are 8a-3p Mon-Thurs, 8a-noon Friday.

The ELCA Youth Gathering was put on hold due to continued pandemic uncertainty just a couple weeks ago, but it will return in 2024. Your Youth Board quickly regrouped, and will be offering the following trip–so please note, the registration window is brief.

PS Not in 7th grade yet? We enjoy a strong partnership with Good Earth Village, and traditional summer camp programming is BACK! Individuals can register for programming for one day, a half-week, or full week, and GEV staff will here at church on Sunday, March 20 to visit, share, and answer your questions.

In addition to regular Sunday worship, we had a baptism following our in-person service today. Join us in praising God for the newest member of First Lutheran Church of BP!

A brief, prerecorded service will be on the radio at 9am Dec 25, with message from Pastor Mike Walerius.

Or, listen anytime here.

Merry Christmas to each of you!