401 E. Piankishaw, Paola, KS 66071     Phone:  913.294.3476     Fax:  913.294.0074

SonShine Preschool

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Minstry is an interdenominational ministry that is grounded in Jesus' command to love one another.  Through one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them through their crises.  >> Click here for our STEPHEN MINISTRY page.

Christian Preschool

We have a new program for 3 and 4 year olds and welcome children from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our goal is that each child will learn to live as a child of God—loving God and loving their neighbors as themselves.  >>Learn more here!

Paola Association for Church Action (PACA)

PACA is an organization of Paola churches cooperating in many efforts.  The work of PACA is to provide services and ministries to the physical, social, educational and spiritual needs of persons living in our area, and to increase communications among local churches, youth groups, etc.  Projects and services include:

Sponsorship of Foster Grandparents

Local Nursing Home church services

Community Food Bank

General Relief Assistance for Paola

Resident and transient assistance (gas, meals, motel)

Utility Assistance Program

Operation Holiday

Together In Mission (TIM)

First Lutheran helps in the support of the ministry of Missionary Tim Norton and his family as they bring the Gospel message to the Malinke  people of Guinea, West Africa. 

The Malinke (also known as Maninka) are a widespread group found throughout West Africa.  They are the second largest ethnic group in Guinea with 1.7 million people and are the proud descendants of the ancient empire of Mali.  All Malinke identify strongly with the religion of Islam, but many continue to practice and mix in their traditional (animistic) beliefs.  With less than 1 percent Christian, the Malinke are an unevangelized, unreached people.

Pray that the Gospel will reach the Malinke people through the mission team's friendship evangelism, Bible study, and literature distribution ministry.  Also pray for peace in the region and political stability in Guinea.  >> Click for Photos!

Members of our First Lutheran family are involved with numerous coummunity service projects.  A couple of examples are our long-standing commitment to help provide food for Good Shepherd Mission in Kansas City, MO and quality used items for the Faith Village Thrift Store.  Other programs are below.