by First Lutheran Church | Sep 4, 2015 | General Updates, Latest News, Restoration
We recently discovered that the water table sill board (the piece of trim that sits above the foundation) is rotten and falling apart (sigh!). That’s how it goes with historic buildings, you are never finished! Here are some photos taken by board member Katie...
by First Lutheran Church | Sep 4, 2015 | General Updates, Latest News
Each year it has been the tradition to hold a church service for the public in mid September. This year’s service will be Sunday, September 20th at 2pm. The Rev. Katie Baardseth, co-pastor of Midvale Community Lutheran Church will preside. The service is open...
by First Lutheran Church | Sep 3, 2015 | Fundraising, General Updates, Latest News
We are so thankful to the individuals and businesses that support this historic church financially. We have updated the list of donors on our Support the Church page with the names of people to thank. THANK YOU!...
by First Lutheran Church | Sep 3, 2015 | General Updates, Latest News, Restoration
Here is how the ceiling looked earlier this spring – cracked and peeling. Corey Ballweg, of Mid Towne Construction, repaired some of the cracked areas. Then painter Phil Howe repainted the areas that had been cracked and water-damaged. The ceiling...
by First Lutheran Church | Aug 30, 2015 | General Updates, Latest News
(Brent Moog above) The board of trustees is excited to announce that we have completed one of our major restoration goals: restoration of the original limestone foundation of the church. The foundation, which dates back to 1866, was crumbling and missing areas of...
