Board of elders certification in evangelism

The Board of Elders took an eight week course on evangelism, culminating in their certification on July 14th. Rev. Juan Zamora, and Noemi Guerra came to help with their certification during the worship service. Rev. Zamora also preached on evangelism.

2024 VBS

This year the theme was  Camp Firelight. At Camp Firelight, the children enjoyed an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time on their summer camp adventure with God. They became Campers and discovered how to put their trust in God in every situation. 

2024 graduates

In 2024 we had 5 graduating seniors, 4 from high school and 1 from college. Kiki Cox, who graduates from New Boston Highschool this month. She has received a scholarship from Texas A&M Texarkana University and has earned direct admission into their honors program. Kiki is the daughter of Jennifer & Bryan Cox, and granddaughter of Sue Edzards.   Thomas Gardner, who graduates from Genoa High School this month. Thomas is the son of Shawn Gardner, and grandson of Ken & Debra Gardner. Eliana Martinez, who graduates from Genoa High School this month. Eliana is the daughter of Jorge & Robyn Martinez and the granddaughter of Linda Thomas. Nicole Plattner, who graduates from Premier High School this month. She plans on attending cosmetology school. Nichole is the daughter of Paula Plattner and granddaughter of Herman Plattner. Dane Sundbye, (not pictured) who graduates from the University of Arkansas this month with a Bachelor degree in psychology. Dane is the daughter of Scott & Lisa Sundbye, and the granddaughter of Mischa Brown. 

college spring fling fair 2024

Texarkana College held their 2024 Spring Fling on April 23rd.  There was free food, free t-shirts, a bounce house and dunking booth.  Pastor Scott Sundbye, Gayla Fowler and Vickie Smith manned a booth for FLC. Students and other attendees were given information on our church, candy and a popup phone grip wallet with the LCMS cross and FLC on it.

Estate Planning 101

April 13th, 2024 Elder Law attorney Lorne Book had a session on Estate Planning 101.

YOUTH ATTEND HOCKEY GAME IN SHREVEPORT

2024 Chili Cook-Off

The winners of the Chili Cook-Off Contest are: 1st Kellie Fluegge, 2nd Place-Karen Bradshaw, 3rd Place-Shawn Gardner, Spiciest-Jason Christian, and Most Unique-Gayla Fowler.  Congratulations men!  Thanks to everyone who submitted entries, we think you are all winners!

2024 Secret Valentine Breakfast

Each year we take all of the children's names and put them on a valentine tree, where adult members select one or more, not knowing until they have selected one, who it is. On February 18th everyone enjoyed breakfast in the fellowship hall where the adults met their child(ren) and gave them a gift and got to know them better. The adults are encouraged to keep the child(ren) in their prayers and continue to get to know them better throughout the year.

2023 Manliest Pie contest

The winners of the Manliest Pie Contest are: 1st Place-Dennis Huffman, 2nd Place-Chase McClure (not pictured), 3rd Place-Jeff Fluegge, and Most Unusual-Matt Smith.  Congratulations men!  Thanks to everyone who submitted entries, we think you are all winners!

2023 ladies retreat

Ten amazing Lutheran women were part of FLC’s First Annual Women's Retreat. We started Friday, August 18, for a two-hour car ride to Lake Hamilton, in Hot Springs AR. Drivers were Karen Bradshaw and Nancy Lanier. Other attendants were Clara Ayers, Lisa Sundbye, Pam Wood, Sue Richter, Sheila Oestmann, Kay Lever, Mandy Moore, and Joyce Parry-Sartin. We spent our weekend of fellowship at a beautiful lake home overlooking a view of the lake and pool. Weekend activities included food, fellowship, pool time, crafts, games, and a movie. 

2023 Middle school youth at ijump

2023 VBS

The theme this tear was "Under Construction."

2023 Graduates

In 2023 we had 4 graduates, two from high school and two from college.  James Stout and Blake Sundbye bot graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. Mallory Hackworth received her Associate Degree from Southern Arkansas University, and Karson McDonald (not shown) graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

2023 randy sams meal

Each month we feed the people living at Randy Sams Homeless Shelter. We have 4 great chefs and a small dedicated group of volunteers.

2023 lwml spring rally

Each year the Lutheran churches in our circuit, who have Lutheran Women's Missionary League's, have a Spring and Fall rally. This was our year to host the Spring Rally. The theme was "Ready, Set, Grow in Your Community."

2023 easter

2023 CHILI COOK-OFF

Each year the youth have a Chili Cook-Off fund raiser. This year James Stout won 1st Place, Shelby Benner won 2nd, Gayla Fowler & Clint Steindorff tied for 3ed, Shawn Gardner got Spiciest and Jason Christian got Most Unusual..

2023 Lenten interviews

This Lenten season one of our intrepid reporters (member Dennis Huffman) interviewed John, the Apostle Thomas, Peter, Lazarus, Nicodemus and children (boy with 5 fish), all first hand witnesses to Jesus.

2023 secret valentine's breakfast

Each year we take all of the children's names and put them on a valentine tree, where adult members select one or more, not knowing until they have selected one, who it is. On February 12th everyone enjoyed breakfast in the fellowship hall where the adults met their child(ren) and gave them a gift and got to know them better. The adults are encouraged to keep the child(ren) in their prayers and continue to get to know them better throughout the year.

2022 Rally Day

Each year we try to make the beginning of the new school year fun, so we got a water slide.

2022 national youth gathering

Every 3 years our synod, the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) holds a national youth gathering. This year it was held in Houston. Seven of our youth, plus Pastor Sundbye and Jennifer Holmes as chaperones, attended. 

youth at camp 2022

In July eight of our younger kids went to Camp Lone Star in LaGrange, TX for a week of fun in the sun.

vbs 2022

This year's VBS theme was Camp Luther.  Four four nights in July the children and volunteers sat around an indoor campfire (amazingly life like with little lights) and heard stories about Martin Luther, made crafts, ate snacks and learned more about the Lutheran faith. The final night they got to meet Martin Luther (aka Wayne Cranfill). He told them his story, which entralled them all. One little one asked if he was really Martin Luther. They had a contest between the girls and boys, to see which group could bring the most canned goods to be given to local shelters.  The boys won!

2022 girl's night out

Each month the ladies get together for fun and fellowship at a different restaurant.

honoring our 2022 High shool & College Graduates

This year we had three graduates. Matthew Gardner and Michael Wilson graduated from Genoa High School, and Gage McDonald graduated from the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville.

chili cook-off 2022

Each year the youth have a Chili Cook-Off fund raiser. This year Shirley Crawford took 1st place, Dan Bradshaw 2nd, Kellie Fluegge 3rd, Jason Christian (Spiciest), and Shawna Parry (Most Unusual).

2022 secret valentine breakfast

Each year we take all of the children's names and put them on a valentine tree, where adult members select one or more, not knowing until they have selected one, who it is. On February 13th everyone enjoyed breakfast in the fellowship hall where the adults met their child(ren) and gave them a gift and got to know them better. The adults are encouraged to keep the child(ren) in their prayers and continue to get to know them better throughout the year.

Guatelama mission trip 2021

From July 17 through the 25^th Clara Ayres along with Blake, Jake and Scott Sundbye went on a mission trip to the region around Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.  The trip was put together by Education and More whose sole purpose is to help families in Guatemala.  Our group joined eleven others helping with work projects, VBS and learning about the culture and people of the area.  Our group plans to have a presentation showing pictures of the trip during Sunday school in the near future.  It was a wonderful trip.

Vacation bible school 2021

The them for VBS this year was Rainforest Explorers. The decorations were so good, you'd think you were in a real rainforest.

camp first 2021

Camp First was a spiritual, servant, educational and fun opportunity for our middle and high school youth.  We had just over twenty youth meet during the last three Wednesdays in June (16th, 23rd, 30th) from 8:00 in the morning to 8:00 in the evening.  Each Wednesday began with Bible study and concluded with the kids helping with VBS from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. 

Campout 2021

Members met at Lake Greeson in Arkansas for a couple of days of fun in the sun.

BABY SHower for karah bradshaw

Honoring our graduates 2021

On June 6th we honored our two high school graduates, Mallory Hackworth and Chase McClure, during the service and at a receeption in the fellowship hall.

confirmation 2021

We  confirmed Harlee Edzards, Marshall Hackworth and Dani Stout on Sunday, April 25. All were invited to a cake and punch reception following the worship service.

church picnic & manliest pie contest

Sunday, April 18 following the worship service we had our church picnic and Manliest Pie contest. Burgers and hotdogs were provided with members bringing side dishs and beverages. There was a corn hole competition as well.  

secret valentine breakfast 2021

Each year we take all of the children's names and put them on a valentine tree, where adult members select one or more, not knowing until they have selected one, who it is. This year, due to an unusual amount of snow (20 inches) we held the Valentines Day breakfast on February 28th in the fellowship hall where the adults met their child(ren) and gave them a gift and got to know them better. The adults are encouraged to keep the child(ren) in their prayers and continue to get to know them better throughout the year.

baptism of sarah vasquez

Sarah Vasquez has been a faithful visitor with her friend Nikki Plattner.  After prayerful consideration she asked to be baptized and confirmed. Sunday, June 28th was a big day for Sarah. During the service she was first baptized then confirmed.  Welcome and God's blessings Sarah! 

2020 Confirmation

Sunday, June 28th five young adults confirmed their faith in our Savior and were confirmed into the Lutheran Church. Each explained their faith and understanding of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Congratulations and God's blessings to kiki Cox, Thomas Gardner, Eliana Martinez, Nikki Plattner and Sarah Vasquez!

Honoring our 2020 High school graduates

Congratulations to our graduates: Karson McDonald, graduating from Texas High Cum Laude, and from Texarkana College with an Associate Degree in General Studies. Karson will attend Arkansas University, Fayetteville in the Fall; Matthew Plattner, graduating from Hooks High. Matthew will be attending Texarkana College in the Fall; Dane Sundbye, graduating from Texas High Cum Laude. Dane will attend Texarkana College in the Fall.

2020 CHILI COOK-OFF

Each year the youth have a Chili Cook-Off fund raiser. This year Matt Smith took 1st place, Patty McDonald 2nd, and Jason & JJ Christian 3rd.

2020 SECRET VALENTINE BREAKFAST

Each year we take all of the children's names and put them on a valentine tree, where adult members select one or more, not knowing until they have selected one, who it is. On the Sunday of Valentines Day breakfast is served in the fellowship hall where the adults meet their child(ren) and give them a gift and get to know them better. The adults are encouraged to keep the child(ren) in their prayers and continue to get to know them better throughout the year.

2020 MUDBUGS HOCKEY GAME

On February 8th 2020 15 adults and 2 children attended a Mudbug Hockey game at the Hirsch Coliseum-George's Pond in Shreveport, LA. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed watching the Mudbugs win against Springfield Jr. Blues (Springfield, Illinois)!

100th Anniversary Celebration

On Sunday, January 19th, 2020 we celebrated 100 years of God's grace  with a special afternoon service and a dinner following at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center.