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First Lutheran Church
Ottumwa Iowa
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We are located on the corner of 4th & Jefferson
Welcome to First Lutheran Church of Ottumwa
Our congregation comes from many different backgrounds and traditions;
and together, we are committed to strong family values
based upon our love for the Word of God. Through inspiring Worship and dedicated Christian Education
(Pre-School -Adult), we seek to embody that love and then reach out through a ministry of care and service for others.
Everyone is Welcome!
We are located at 4th and Jefferson,
next to the Ottumwa High School,
with two parking lots on 4th street across from the Church.
Main Sanctuary building
Chapel, Fellowship Hall & Education Center
Head of our Parish,
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Rev. Ralph Kister, Pastor
(1999-Present)
Geri Kearney, Youth Coordinator
(2000-Present)
Susan K. Johnson Choir Director/organist
(1977-Present)
Worship Times:
Sunday Celebration Worship 9:30 A.M.
We celebrate the Word of God & Holy Communion Our 20 member Choir and Contemporary Singing group lead us in a combination of traditional and contemporary hymns. We have children's Church during Worship for Pre-School - 5th grade, returning to the Sanctuary for Holy Communion. Fellowship & Adult education follow Worship.
Staffed Nursery available.
For those who are unable to make
Sunday Worship we have a
Thursday evening service
in our Chapel from 5:30-6:00p.m.
We hear the Sunday message and
celebrate Holy Communion.
Word On Wed. 2011-2012 year
Our Christian Education for
Pre-School - high school Wed. evenings
from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. (Sept. - May)
A Simple Supper is served at 5:30 p.m.
3&4 year old class "God Prints"
5 year old class "God Prints"
1st & 2nd grade "God Prints"
3rd grade "God Prints"
4th & 5th grade "Growing In Christ"
6th & 8th gradePreparation
for Confirmation
High School class Bible Studies
Mission Trip to Peurto Rico
July of 2012
This last summer the youth went on a Mission Trip
through Team Effort in Peurto Rico
This picture was taken at the compound where we slept.
We had two different work sites where the youth
painted an elderly couples home and the other
we installed two fences and a new door for an elderly man
To see more photes click on the Youth Page under site links
Youth Mission Trip (Puerto Rico)
Last Update
11/02/2012 02:07 PM
Contact Us:
Rev. Ralph Kister
firstlutheranchurch@pcsia.net
126 North Jefferson Street Ottumwa Iowa 52501-3043 United States of America
Phone: 641-682-8334
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