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The “Touch of Christmas Love” program was a huge success again this year. There were well over 100 gifts pur-chased which were distributed to seven needy families. Many thanks to everyone who so generously donated those gifts! Also, thank you to Tanya Burnett for organizing the wrapping of the gifts and to all those who helped Tanya.
January 2016 Volume 44, Issue 1
Senior Pastor
Rev. Tony D. Ede [email protected]
927-5492 or 319-290-2401
Council members:
President Bruce Nieman 563-920-9275
President-Elect Tanya Burnett 563-599-4209
Council Secretary Deb Rudd 563-920-5745 [email protected]
Treasurer
Corene Messer 563-927-5032 or 563-920-1750 [email protected]
Christian Education Roger Hanson 563-927-5215
Evangelism Carolyn Maloney 563-927-2429
Lay Ministry Karen Nieman 563 923-6225
Properties Doug Bishop 563-920-7807
Social Ministry Ardelle Brooks 563-927-3158 or 563-581-5270
Stewardship Sandra Estill 563-608-2814
313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA 52057-1708 Phone 563-927-3420 ~ Email: [email protected]
LAMPLIGHTER F i r s t E v a n g e l i c a l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h
Touch of
Christmas Love
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God Squad....
God Squad will meet at the Delaware County Rec Center on Sunday, January 10th from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. for some fun and games. All members in grades 4-6 are invited to attend. Feel free to bring a friend or two. Hope to see you there.
~ Brenda Palas & Amy Heims
Attention: Women of First Lutheran
Attention Women at First Luther-an: Please join us at the Coffee Den in Manchester on Saturday, January 9th at 9:30 A.M. We will
share our favorite books and/or movies and brainstorm some activities for the rest of the year. We hope to see you there! If questions, call Vicki 563-920-8896 or Sheila 563-927-8125.
Thank you for you generosity in helping the November Mission of the Month, the Delaware County Food Bank - we collected $173.07. December’s MOTM is LWR, Lu-theran World Relief (total $ not available at time of printing).
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Heaven Bound G3 Youth Group 2015-2016: GATHER…..GROW…..GO!
Wednesday Meeting Dates 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the church
January 13 - February 3 March 2 - April 6 - May 4
Questions? Contact either Pastor Tony Ede (319-290-2401)
or Dawn Askeland (563-928-7041).
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Sunday Activities (times will vary, activities tentative)
January 24 ............ Minute to Win It Night February 28 .......... Skiing at Sundown March 27 .............. TBD April 24 ................. Bowling/Mini Golf May-August ........... TBD
Shown above are the Sunday School children during their December 6th presentation of “An Unexpected Christmas”, which was a huge success. Thank you to all who were involved!
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Bring in the new year with some SWAG!
Our teen girls’ bible study will be working on vision boards for 2016 in the month of Janu-ary. Vision boards are a fun way to set your sights on your goals, intentions, and scripture for the new year!
We will meet January 3rd and 24th at noon in the Youth Room. Please contact Denise Bish-op or Lisa Guetzko with any questions.
SWAG (Saved With Amazing
MUSIC NOTES
Adult Choir Schedule January 2016
January 3rd - Rehearse at 9:30 A.M.
January 10th - Rehearse at 9:30 A.M.
Sing at 10:30 service
January 17th - Sing at 8:00 service
Rehearse at 9:30 A.M.
January 24th - OFF
January 31st - Rehearse at 9:30 A.M.
Sing at 10:30 service
Thank you to everyone who provided special music for worship services during the Christ-
mas season. It is always appreciated!!
Brown Bag Bible Study for Men!
Join Pastor Tony for lunch and conversation on the third Thursday of every month at noon in the Friendship Room. All men are invited. Bring a sack lunch. Hope to see you there!
We celebrated His wonderful birth, and now are you like us - wanting to know more about Jesus' family? Join us on Sunday mornings during Sunday
School 9:15 to 10:15 A.M. beginning on January 10th to study Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury. We will learn about the customs, emotions, and chal-lenges of being a part of the family of Jesus.
Start the New Year with a new you! Energize your faith life as well as become a healthier you! Join us on Monday evenings beginning January 25th to study and live The Daniel Plan. We will learn from Rick Warren and The Daniel Plan Team 40 days to a Healthier Life with Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, Friends and Living the Lifestyle.
SPECIAL NIGHT: Monday, January 18th Movie and Popcorn while we watch “90 Minutes in Heaven”, starting promptly at 6:30.
As always, all women are welcome - previous study experience is not necessary, join us when-ever you are able. For more information regard-ing our Women's Bible Study group please con-tact Darla Kimmerle 563-920-7766 or Tanya Bur-nett 563-599-4209.
G.I.G. ~ Girlfriends in God ~ Update
G.I.G.
Thank you to the members of the congrega-tion for the monetary and other gifts given to us at Christmas time. Your generosity and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated!
Pastor Tony Ede Lynne Rasmussen Kathy Moorhouse Cindy Mickens Karen Hartman
Thank You!
Many thanks for the First Lutheran Church Christmas plate and to Deb Richmond for de-livering it. A big thank you, also, to Pastor Ede and JoAnn Miller for bringing communion eve-ry month. It is very much appreciated and thoughtful. ~ Wilma Singer
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Thank you to First Lutheran for remembering me with a Christmas goodie plate. Your kind-ness is greatly appreciated!
~ Bonnie Fascher
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I want to thank First Lutheran Church for the Christmas goodie plate. It’s so nice to be re-membered, even though I’ve been a member for over 50 years! ~ Betty Sutton
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Many thanks for your cards and your Christian prayers these past 13 weeks. Many thanks to our dear Pastor Ede.
~ Doris Helmrichs
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On behalf of Regional Medical Center, I would like to express our appreciation for your donation of $600 to the Ambulance Ser-vices Department. Donations such as this al-low RMC to continually update equipment and make improvements to facilities and ser-vices to meet the changing healthcare needs of our communities. Your continued support of RMC is greatly appreciated.
Lon Butikofer, RN, PhD Chief Executive Officer Regional Medical Center
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Thank you for your generous donation to the Penn Center. Our activity department will be utilizing it for resident activities throughout the year. Aaron Pauls, RN, Administrator
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The Manchester Fire Fighter’s Association gratefully acknowledges receipt of the chari-table donation of $600 from First Lutheran.
Randall L. Rattenborg, Treasurer
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On behalf of the Northeast Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America, thank you for your Mission of the Month contribution. Your contribution helps us to continue meeting the standards of excellence that our commu-nity has come to expect from the NEIA Coun-cil and the families that we serve.
Matthew J. Klutzaritz Scout Executive/CEO
The staff and I give thanks to First Lutheran for your continued support and partnership with us in the ministry that is carried out at Camp Ewalu. Your generous gifts of money ($1500), time & prayer make it possible for us to continue to touch lives with God’s love each and every day. Thank you for helping us to sustain this vital ministry.
Clark Baldwin Exec. Director, Ewalu
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Thank you for your $100 gift to Mercy Ships. You helped bring hope and healing to chil-dren and adults who were struggling to sur-vive. Friends like First Lutheran are a blessing and your kindness changes lives forever.
Don Stephens, President Mercy Ships
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Your recent donation to Border Missions has been received and is very much appreciated.
Jerry & Albertia McKnight
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Thank you very much for your $145.17 Mis-sion of the Month gift to the One-to-One Men-toring Program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa. Each donation helps us pro-vide children facing adversity with strong and enduring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Katie Orlando, Exec. Dir. Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEIA
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Your congregation has truly blessed Mary Beth & Bayo in their service to people affect-ed by HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Thank you for you gift of $545.51. You generosity in remember-ing this ministry is a great encouragement to them. We appreciate you.
~ Sandi Wallestad
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~ JANUARY LAY MINISTRY ~
Good Neighbor Home Volunteers
January 7 ........ Norma Borcherding
January 14 ........ Cindy Ehrig
January 21 ........ Terri Andrews
January 28 ........ Donna Hanson
Prayer Wheel
Sandy Swanson ....... [email protected]
or 927-3397
Amy Swanson....... ... 927-4060
KMCH Radio Ministry provided by:
January 3 ......... John & Vicki Zietlow, in honor of
Betty Sutton’s 89th birthday
January 10 ........
January 17 ........ Janis Creveling, for the glory of God
January 24 ........
January 31 ........
Altar Flowers given by:
January 3 .........
January 10 ........
January 17 ........
January 24 ........
January 31 ........
Friends at First Committee
January............. JoAnn Miller
Baptisms December 6...............Brett Duart...............Pastor Ede
Weddings November 21..........Kristen Borcherding/David Fahey
2016 Serving Team Leader Rotation
Team 1: Janis Creveling and Cindy Ehrig for April & September Team 2: Linda Knutson and Karen Nieman for May & October Team 3: Diane Childs for January, June, &
November Team 4: Marsha Wiedenman for February, July, & December Team 5: Audrey Leach for March & August
Saturday, January 2 5:30 P.M.
Acolyte: Lacey & Hunter Cole Bake Bread: NO COMMUNION Greeters: Shawn & Tricia Foster Lay Reader: Lorene Snyder Comm. Asst.: NO COMMUNION Set/Clean-up: NO COMMUNION A/V: Ross Snyder Music: Leeta House
Saturday, January 9 5:30 P.M.
Acolytes: Addison Reetz & Jacob Butler Bake Bread: Help still needed Greeters: Sandy Estill & Lori Wieser Lay Reader: Penny Holtz Comm. Asst.: Help still needed Set/Clean-up: Help still needed A/V: Ross Snyder Music: Lynne Rasmussen
Saturday, January 16 5:30 P.M.
Acolytes: Alexis Hartman & Haley Hamm Bake Bread: Sandy Estill Greeters: Sandy Estill & Lori Wieser Lay Reader: Dixie Willman Comm. Asst.: Dixie Willman (2 more still needed) Set/Clean-up: Jerrod & Sara Hamm A/V: Dan Glew Music: Dulcie Scripture
Saturday, January 23 5:30 P.M.
Acolytes: Natalie Kehrli & Will Beevers Bake Bread: Lorene Snyder Greeters: Jerrod & Sara Hamm Lay Reader: Penny Holtz Comm. Asst.: Penny Holtz, Dixie Willman (1 more still needed) Set/Clean-up: Jerrod & Sara Hamm A/V: Ross Snyder Music: Lynne Rasmussen, Holden Evening Prayer
Saturday, January 30 5:30 P.M.
Acolyte: Eve & Zach Wedewer Bake Bread: Lori Wieser Greeters: Sandy Estill & Lori Wieser Lay Reader: Lorene Snyder Comm. Asst.: Dennis & Jean Conrad (1 more still needed) Set-up/Clean-up Comm.: Dennis & Jean Conrad A/V: Dan Glew Music: Dulcie Scripture
~ JANUARY VOLUNTEERS ~
There are numerous open slots for radio & flowers for January. Call the office if you
want to sign up for one!
Thank you to everyone for their prayers and concern for me over the past several months. It has been much appreciated. ~ Christine Gentry
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~ JANUARY LAY MINISTRY ~
Sunday, January 3 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Lydia & Eli Heims Altar Guild: Larry & Diane Childs Greeters: Larry & Diane Childs Ushers: Carolyn Maloney (1 more needed) Lay Reader: Diane Childs Comm. Asst.: NO COMMUNION Audio/Visual: Pat Maloney Fellowship: Leader: Ardelle Brooks Bakers: Lisa Guetzko, Diane Childs
Sunday, January 10 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Libby & Shaun DeMoss Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Greeters: Phil & Pam Schaffer Ushers: Pat & Carolyn Maloney Lay Reader: Eileen Waterman Comm. Asst.: Marla Schiess, Eileen Waterman, Diane Childs Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond Fellowship: Leader: Kathy Riniker Bakers: Greta Elsbernd, Janis Creveling, Pam Schaffer
Sunday, January 17 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Alex Wickman & Garrett Zieser Altar Guild: Vicki Zietlow Greeters: Pat & Carolyn Maloney Ushers: Verla Tegeler, Gloria Kluesner Lay Reader: Verla Tegeler Comm. Asst.: Janis Creveling, Diane Childs Audio/Visual: Lori Roberts Fellowship: Leaders: Larry & Diane Childs Bakers: Jodi Muller, Gloria Kluesner
Sunday, January 24 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Madison Hanson & Aleah Heims Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Greeter: Kathy Riniker Ushers: Help still needed Lay Reader: Eileen Waterman Comm. Asst.: Eileen Waterman, Marla Schiess
Audio/Visual: Troy Askeland Fellowship: Leader: Help still needed Bakers: Ardelle Brooks, JoAnn Miller, Kathy Riniker
Sunday, January 31 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Kolin & Kole Wright Altar Guild: Verla Tegeler Greeters: Help still needed Ushers: Help still needed Lay Reader: Verla Tegeler Comm. Asst.: Gloria Kluesner, Diane Childs Audio/Visual: Troy Askeland Fellowship: Leader: Gloria Kluesner Bakers: Ardelle Brooks, Diane Childs
Sunday, January 3 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Zach Fisher & Elias Tibbott Altar Guild: NO COMMUNION Greeters: Mark & Lisa Guetzko Ushers: Mark & Lisa Guetzko Lay Reader: Amy Swanson Comm. Asst.: NO COMMUNION Audio/Visual: Dan Glew
Sunday, January 10 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Kamille Hawker & Maddie Schiltz Altar Guild: Tim & Pam Burke Greeter: Janis Creveling Ushers: Lucas OR Greta Elsbernd, Larry Swanson Lay Reader: Mark Guetzko Comm. Asst.: Janis Creveling, Amy Swanson, JoAnn Miller Audio/Visual: Dan Glew
Sunday, January 17 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Gavin Tucker & Tanner Kelchen Altar Guild: Tim & Pam Burke Greeter: JoAnn Miller Ushers: Brian & Jodi Muller Lay Reader: Jodi Muller Comm. Asst.: JoAnn Miller (1 more needed) Audio/Visual: John Zietlow
Sunday, January 24 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Joe Burke & Lucas Orcutt Altar Guild: Tim & Pam Burke Greeters: Dan & Deb Meyer Ushers: Dan Meyer, Vicki Zietlow Lay Reader: Deb Meyer Comm. Asst.: Janis Creveling, Mark & Lisa Guetzko Audio/Visual: John Zietlow
Sunday, January 31 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Madelynn Hogan & Madalynn Palas Altar Guild: Tim & Pam Burke Greeter: JoAnn Miller Ushers: JoAnn Miller, Vicki Zietlow Lay Reader: JoAnn Miller Comm. Asst.: Vicki Zietlow, Jeff & Cindy State Audio/Visual: John Zietlow
Serving Team Information:
January Team #3 Leader: Diane Childs February Team #4 Leader: Marsha Wiedenman
Please contact your team leader or try to
find your own replacement if you have a
schedule conflict. Also, if you see a slot
that needs to be filled and are able to
help, please let Lynne know. Thanks!
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January 2016 LSI News
Giving Voice for Iowa Children and Families – Lutheran Day on the Hill Families living in poverty. Iowa children who go hungry. Former refugees building new lives. These kinds of issues are rarely the center of attention at the Iowa State Capitol. Let’s change that!
Please consider joining Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) for Lutheran Day on the Hill, an annual day of advocacy in Des Moines to uplift the needs of our neighbors. The event will be held on Wed., February 17. Visit www.LSIowa.org/advocacy beginning January 6 for event details, online registra-tion and an online toolkit for your congregation, including how to participate in this year’s congrega-tional letter-writing campaign.
If you are new to advocacy, come learn more about the legislative process and your role as a citizen. If you’ve attended before, join us again. We hope this year’s schedule will also allow you more opportunities to connect with legislators. Learn more at www.LSIowa.org and www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.
Lisa’s Gifts of Generosity and Advocacy.......
Lisa has the gift of generosity. And that makes her mom proud. “She is quite a giver with her time,” said her mom Carolyn. “I love that she is generous, and people say she knows half the county.”
Lisa is an adult living in Ames, and she partners with Lutheran Services in Iowa’s (LSI) daily sup-ported community living services for people with disabilities. Because of that support, Lisa can participate in her community, and she loves giving back to others!
She volunteers at Reiman Gardens, she participates in ACE (Advocacy, Connections, Empower-ment) through Mainstream Living and she is the President of the Cyclone County Aktion Club, a service organization created by the Kiwanis for persons with special needs. She’s helped with fundraisers for neonatal maternal health and food drives for local pantries.
When Lisa was in middle school and high school, LSI helped her work on goals such as cooking, taking care of herself and becoming active in the community. Today, she lives with roommates in her own apartment, supported by LSI. She is also an advocate, attending LSI’s Lutheran Day on the Hill to speak with legislators.
“I’m proud to be out in the community and show them I can do this,” Lisa said. “I can be an advo-cate so that no one puts down anyone with special needs. I appreciate that I can be independent.”
Thank you for your continued financial support to First Lutheran…..
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% Business Denominations % Business Denominations
Restaurants/Food Gas/Misc. Shopping
8% Applebee's ___25 3% Amazon.com ____10____25
4% Burger King ___10 10% American Eagle ___25
11% Chili's (can order) ___25 9% Barnes & Noble ____5____10 ___25
10% Chuong Garden (L) ____10_____25 13% Bath & Bodyworks ____10___25
5% Culvers ______10 7% Bed,Bath & Beyond ___25
10% Dairy Queen (L) ___5 3% Best Buy ___25
3% Fareway ____25_____100 5% Boubin's (L) See Brenda
5% Hardee's ___10 2% BP gas _____50
9% Olive Garden/Red Lobster ___25 11% Cabela's ___25
8% Outback Steakhouse(can order) <*>___25 3% Casey's ____10___25____50
9% Panera Bread _____10____25 10% Castle Theatre (L) ____5
8% Pizza Hut ______10 8% Dick's Sporting Goods _____25
8% Pizza Ranch ______25 9% Dillard's <*>___25
9% Red Robin _<*>____25 8% Dressbarn _____25
7% Starbucks _____10_____25 13% Express ___25
6% Subway _____10 14% Gap/Old Navy ___25
8% Texas Roadhouse ___25 7% Gordman's ____25
Home Improvement 4% Hallmark need to order___25
3% HoneyCreek Furniture (L) See Brenda
20% Wendy's Carwash (L) ___25 5% iTunes _____15_____25
4% The Home Depot<*> ___25_<*>_100 5% J C Penney(CC) ___25
4% Lowe's<*> ___25 _<*>100 6% Joanne's Fabrics _____25
3% Menard's __25 _100_<*>500 4% Kohl's(CC) __25 ____100
5% Palmer Hardware (L) See Brenda 4% Kwik Trip ___25___50 ___100
2% Schroeder's Lumber(L)*** See Brenda 7% Maurices ______20
2% Edgewood Bldg Ctr See Brenda 4% Michaels _____25
14% Old Navy (Same as Gap) ___25
Key to symbols 5% Posy Place (L) ___10
<*> Not stocked, Can be ordered<*> 4% Sears ___25
*** See Brenda for special details*** 5% Shoe Carnival ___25
(L) Local participating businesses 3% Shopko ______25
(CC) Can be used to pay on credit card 5% Staples ___25
5 & 10 - Limited time only 3% Target ____10___25___100
7% TJ Maxx ___25
3% Walmart ___10____25___100
10% Widner Drug (L) __5
8% Younkers ___25___100
Contact Brenda Saunders at 927-4682 if you need Scrip midweek.
For a full list of what can be ordered, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com
Scrip Order Form
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 5:30p Worship
NO communion
Leeta House
3 8:00a Worship NO communion 9:15a Sunday School for all ages (NO G.I.G.) 9:30a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship NO communion Noon SWAG
4 NO G.I.G.
5 8:00a Quilting 5:45p Girl Scout meeting
6 7 7:00p Stephen Ministry meeting
8 9 9:30a Women to the
Coffee Den
5:30p Worship/comm.
Lynne Rasmussen
10 8:00a Worship/comm. 9:15a Sunday School for all ages 9:30a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship/comm. Choir sings 4:00p God Squad @Del. Co. Rec. Center
11 10:00a Staff mtg. 2:00p Bingo @ GNH NO G.I.G.
12 8:00a Quilting
6:00p Girl Scout meeting 6:00p Worship committee.mtg.
13 8:30a Del. County Ministerial mtg. 10:00a Adult Bible Study 6:30p Youth Group 6:30p Confirmation
14 7:00p Seeds of Hope mtg. in Fellowship Hall
15 16
5:30p Worship/comm.
Dulcie Scripture
17 8:00a Worship/comm. Choir sings 9:15a Sunday School for all ages 9:30a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship/comm.
18 10:00a Staff mtg. 1:30p GNH Communion 6:00p Council Meeting 6:30p G.I.G.
19 8:00a Quilting
20 10:00a Adult Bible Study 6:30p Confirmation
21 February
LL Deadline
Noon Men’s Brown Bag Bible study 5:45p Girl Scout meeting
22 23 5:30p Worship/comm.
Holden Evening Prayer
Lynne Rasmussen
24 8:00a Worship/comm. 9:15a Sunday School for all ages 10:30a Worship/comm. Noon SWAG
25 10:00a Staff mtg. 6:30p G.I.G.
26 8:00a Quilting 11:00a Meadows Communion
27 10:00a Adult Bible Study 6:30p Confirmation
28
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29 30 5:30p Worship/comm.
Dulcie Scripture
31 8:00a Worship/comm. 9:15a Sunday School for all ages 9:30a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship/comm. Choir sings
Pastor Tony on vacation Dec. 28th through January 10th
2016
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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Non-Profit Organization 313 East Fayette Street U.S. POSTAGE PAID Manchester, IA 52057 Manchester, IA 52057 Permit #3
Phone: 563-927-3420 Fax: 563-927-6502 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.firstlutheranmch.com
Radio Broadcast - KMCH 94.7 FM
Sundays @ 8:00 A.M.
RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
Our Mission Statement
To GATHER and CELEBRATE God’s
saving love around Word and Sacraments
To GROW in faith, love and service
To GO into the world as Christ’s disciples
Church Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 9:00 - 12:30 & 1:30 - 5:00
Tues., Thurs.: 9:00 - 12:30 & 1:30 - 4:00
January 2016 Worship Schedule
Saturday Evening Worship ~ 5:30 P.M.
Sunday Morning Worship ~ 8:00 & 10:30 A.M.