2026 First Fruits

First fruits Sunday is a time to reflect on what it means to give God our first and best—not just in our finances, but in our time, talents, and devotion. It’s a declaration of trust, a posture of worship, and a commitment to live generously. When we honor God with our first fruits, we acknowledge that everything we have comes from Him and is for Him.

You’ve heard the story since you were a little kid. Some may even have called it a tall tale. A man who was swallowed by a whale and then spit out again? Is that even possible? But here’s the thing, the Scriptures aren’t tall tales, they are accounts of God’s mighty work in a crazy world contorted by sin. And the book of Jonah is far more than a whale and a dude that smells fishy. The book of Jonah is a book that teaches us a whole lot about this thing called repentance. So, what better book to lead us this lent in our midweek time as we dine with Jesus. Join us.

February 25th – LWML serving – Chicken tenders, potato casserole, jello and dessert (Donations will support: 10% to Mites and 90% to Mexico Mission Trip)

March 4th – Gather Commission serving – Pancakes, sausage and Fruit (Donations will support: Middle School Youth Supplies)

March 11th – Pairs and Spares serving – Pizza and Salald (Donations will support: VBS and Pairs and Spares)

March 18th – Timothy Lutheran School serving – Pulled Pork (Donations will support: TLS Scholarship Fund)

March 25th – Mexico Youth Mission Trip serving – Tacos (Donations will support: Youth Family Mexico Mission Trip)

There are seasons when settling feels safe—even necessary. But Lent invites us to ask deeper questions: Have we settled for “good enough” in our walk with Christ and in the life of the church? Have we grown comfortable with our strengths while ignoring the areas where we struggle or cling to sin?

This Lenten series challenges us to move beyond complacency. Through the lens of Jesus’ messages to the seven churches in Revelation, we’ll hear His words of affirmation, correction, and encouragement. Each week, we’ll examine what it means to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly—not just in the areas we excel, but especially in the places we’ve settled.

Let’s allow this season to stir us, refine us, and call us to a deeper, more faithful pursuit of Christ—one that refuses to settle for “good enough.”