Senior Adult Ministry
Numerous events are held at First Lutheran throughout the year specifically designed for senior adults including Senior Luncheon, Faithful Aging Milestone activities, and more. Pastoral care and visitation are also offered to homebound members and those in nursing homes or the hospital.
faithfully fit
Faithfully Fit is offered by the Care & Health board at FLC. Its goal is to improve balance and prevent falls for people of all ages. This class normally meets Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, however, our instructor Howard Bich has put together a series of videos for home instruction of Faithfully Fit.
NURSING HOME AND HOMEBOUND VISITS
Visitation pastors make monthly visits to those who are homebound and to nursing home residents, providing Holy Communion and devotional time. Twice a year, the pastors conduct worship in nine local care centers. If you become aware of a homebound member who is not receiving regular visitation, contact Bev Bentzinger or call the church.
HOSPITAL VISITATION
The pastoral care staff maintains regular contact with the hospitalized and the recuperating. Visits are made to Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera Behavioral Center, Avera Heart Hospital, Sanford Health Hospital, the VA Medical Center, and hospice locations each weekday and other times as necessary. If you know of a member or friend of First Lutheran who enters the hospital through emergency services, contact Bev Bentzinger or call the Church.
EMERGENCIES
In times of emergency, please call the church office Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (605) 336-3734. For evening, weekend, and holiday emergencies, a pastor is on-call at (605) 323-7667. One of the pastors will be contacted immediately.