Black Forest Lutheran Church glorifies God through worship, prayer, education and service as ambassadors of Christ.

I’d like to invite you to join us at Black Forest Lutheran Church! We provide many opportunities to participate in worship, learning and service. Below is a list of the opportunities that are coming up in May and through the summer. You are always welcome!

Sunday Worship at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary

All Sunday Adult Classes are at 9:30 AM

Pastor’s Class – “What happens when you die?” starts May 5

New Member Class is held in the Sanctuary through May 12 at 9:30 AM; New Member Reception is May 19

An adult class called “A Man Named Martin Luther” is held in Room 26, upstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Join us May 12 & 26 at 9:30 AM.

We’re excited to host an Outdoor Concert with Kenny & Claire, Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 PM. Kenny & Claire are a husband-and-wife Folk/Americana duo based in Nashville, TN who are working to modernize old Christian hymns in a contemporary folk style. We are excited to welcome them to perform an outdoor concert here at Black Forest Lutheran Church in our worship area! We will be hosting a potluck dinner before the concert at 5:30 PM followed by the concert at 6:30 PM. Please consider bringing a dish to share (for the potluck), extra chairs, a jacket (if it is cold), and a donation to bless them with a love offering for sharing their talents and ministry with us!

SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School, July 22 – 26 Vacation Bible School with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp staff – Monday, July 22 – Friday July 26. This year’s theme is “Created to be…Loved.” VBS is always an outreach to our children as well as the children in the community. It provides a great venue for introducing children to Jesus and growing them in their relationships. Contact: Andrew Koetsier or Lisa Regennitter. Invite a friend!

Crossways Bible Study – Coming this Fall! Tuesday Evenings Do you want to read the whole Bible? Join me as we work our way through the Scriptures in 2 years. We will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM, Sept. 3 – Dec. 16. Then, Jan. 6 – May 27 with a break for Lent. Materials are $110 for 60 sessions ($2/class). This includes 6 manuals, 6 student books, and biblical timeline. Sign-up in the Fellowship Hall or contact the office for additional details. 719-495-2221.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

In Christ,

Pastor Ken Hohag