Adult Ministry
Allow First Lutheran Church to support you on your faith journey—no matter your starting point. We provide Sunday worship featuring Holy Communion, special services throughout the church year (such as our beloved annual Oktoberfest Polka service), adult Bible studies, various adult classes, and fellowship groups for adults.
Faith Milestones
Recordings and Livestreams
Catch up on previous sermons and check out our YouTube Playlist named "Sermons" to understand what we’re all about. Discover our YouTube channel.
Join us for weekly Bible Study classes tailored for adults at every stage of their faith journey. This special Bible translation organizes the Scriptures as though they were a book--without verses or chapter headings. It's a whole new way to explore the sacred Scripture!
Pastor Rhoades will be leading the Immerse Bible Study on Sundays at 8:45am in the Conference Room.
Special Services
Lent and Easter Services
Midweek Lent services are held as a supper service in the Parish Hall. Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter services are held in the Sanctuary
Fanfare Sunday
Hooray! Sunday arrives just once a year as the students from the Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy showcase their talents through music and dance during the service.
Oktoberfest Polka Service
The Oktoberfest Polka service stands out as one of the most distinctive experiences on the Island! The Sunday after Oktoberfest is alive with tubas and hymns sung to lively Polka tunes. Don your dirndl and lederhosen for an enjoyable and festive service! We often have special musical guests such as the New Braunfels Gemischter Chor Harmonie and the Tubameisters!
Advent and Christmas Services
Numerous services takes place in the days leading up to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Christmas Eve service is a candlelit gathering that features beloved traditional hymns.