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Immanuel Lutheran Church Children of God, called to proclaim the mighty acts of Jesus

through lives of love and servanthood.

October 2017 Newsletter

Weekly Services and

Communion

Sunday ~ 8am

& 10:30 am

Wednesday ~ 6pm

Office Hours

Weekdays

9:00 am–1:00 pm

Inside this issue:

Monthly updates p. 2

Birthday & Anniversaries p. 3

Upcoming Events p. 3

Thank you notes p. 4

Church Happenings p. 5-9

Activity p. 7

Calendar p. 10

Volunteer of the month p. 10

Find us on Facebook at Immanuel Lutheran Washington Iowa or online at luthwash.org.

Come visit us at 1226 East Washington Street, Washington, Iowa 52353

Church ~ 319.653.3950 Pastor Howard ~ 319.333.7758

“I the LORD Do All These Things” by Peter J. Weller In chapter 45, Isaiah describes how God used Emperor Cyrus of Persia to liberate the ancient Israelites from their captivity in Babylon and permit them to return to their homeland. He writes, “Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him and strip kings of their robes, to open doors before him— and the gates shall not be closed: I will go before you and level the mountains, I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you my know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. . . . “I surname you, though you do not know me, so that they may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is no one besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make weal and create woe; I the LORD do all these things.” (Isaiah 45:1-7) In 560 B. C., Cyrus became the Persian Emperor at about age 30. His reign lasted some 30 years until his death in 529 B. C. He enlarged the Empire to its greatest size. Its borders extended from the Aegean Sea on the West to the Indus River on the East, and it included all the countries today in the Southwest Asian region from Turkey to Pakistan. Cyrus gained control of the Babylonian kingdom, whose territories included the present-day countries of Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Israel. By 587 B. C, the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, had defeated the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah and forced the ancient Israelites into exile and a 50-year captivity in Babylonia. After conquering the Babylonians, Cyrus freed the Israelites in 539 B. C. and allowed them to return to their homeland. He also funded the reconstruction of their temple in Jerusalem. Cyrus is mentioned 22 times in the Old Testament where, without exception, he is unconditionally praised. Isaiah writes not so much about Cyrus as about God’s power to intervene in world affairs. God refers to Cyrus as “his anointed,” and this term confers great significance upon Cyrus as an instrument of God’s will. Prophets often refer to the coming Messiah as “The Anointed One.” Therefore, one might ask if Cyrus merits Messiah status?

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How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1

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Monthly Updates (Month to date)

General Funds– $8,160

Benevolence-gifts outside of church $47

Monthly expenses- $12,000-$15,000

Building Fund Gifts- $750

Monthly payment- $810

Debt reduction- $595 (August payment)

Attendance

Sunday, August 27 - 88

Wednesday, August 30 - 22

Sunday, September 3 - 68 Kinnick – 25

Wednesday, September 6 - 18 Sunday, September 10 - 8am - 32

10:30 - 58

Wednesday, September 13 - 8 Sunday, September 17 - 8 am - 34

10:30 - 61 Kinnick – 28

Wednesday, September 20 - 16

Sunday, September 24 - 8 am - 23 10:30 - 45

Kinnick– 23

Wandering Worshipers

Jane Kruse worshipped with our brothers and sisters in Christ on September 3rd at Calamus Lutheran Parish in

Calamus, Iowa.

Jane Kruse worshipped with our brothers and sisters in Christ on September 10th at First Lutheran Church in

Keokuk, Iowa.

August Milestones

1) Starting Junior Year at University of

Iowa. Maggie Baker

2) I went swimming. Kenzie Quigley

A dinner in your honor.

In gratefulness for your generosity to God through

Immanuel Lutheran Church, a dinner of gratitude will be

given in your honor on Sunday Oct. 1 at 12 PM. In the

continuing spirit of Generosity Madness , the Stewardship

Committee will prepare and serve a free meal to say

thank you for offerings of time, talent, and money.

We extend our deepest Christian sympathies to the

family of +Patty Moore. (Rhonda Moore’s mother).

And to the family of +Marolyn Shirkey (April Six’s

grandma).

May they find comfort and peace in the promise of

the resurrection of Christ.

Immanuel Lutheran Church’s Annual

Meeting will be Sunday, November 12th,

following a potluck lunch.

Sign up sheet is out for

The Church Basement Ladies in Rise Up, O Men on November 5th, 2017 at 2 pm

Meet at 12:30 pm for a carpool from the church and an early dinner that evening.

Must have final count 2 weeks prior. $31/person or $27/person with 15 people

attending.

Please make checks out to Tricia Kroll. Any questions, please contact Tricia at

319.530.0415 or careytm@yahoo.com

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Council– October 3rd at 6:30pm Luther League– October 15th at 6pm

Property– October 18th at 7pm Worship & Music– October 25th at 10am

Upcoming Meetings

Birthdays for October

It’s VEGETABLE month

at Immanuel!!

Please consider donating vegetables to send to HACAP this month. Other items will be accepted and appreciated but this

month’s focus will be vegetables.

Thank you, truly, for your generosity!!

Ladies Night Out will be Tuesday,

October 17th at 6 p.m. Meet at Mi

Pueblo Real.

1- James Almelien 5- Linda Brown 6- Aaron Six 8- Madelyn Widmer 10- Josh Gaughan 12- Jenny Seubert 14- Doris Moore 16- Stan Jones 17- Emma Lueck 17- Rex Findley 20- Ron Brown 21- John Harris 22- Charlane Tanner 23- Deb Simmering 24- Betty Warren 25- Linda Six 26- Dave Simmering 27- Laurie Wittmayer-O'Neill 28- DeAnn Hakert

Anniversaries for October

5- Rich & Deidra Baker 7- Jason & Angela Taylor 12- Ron & Karen Heineman 24- Ron & Linda Brown 28- Dave & Deb Simmering

Birthdays for September 6– Makayla Middle 10– Maci Quigley

DECEMBER Service Change ~ 9 a.m. Worship

Our Sunday morning worship services in December

(December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st) will be held

at 9 a.m. only. One service during December will give

us the opportunity to worship together as a church

family during the holy days of Advent and Christmas.

Adult Choir will give God glory through their singing

of the cantata during worship Sunday, December 10th.

The children will give God glory through a Christmas

pageant during worship Sunday, December 17th.

LUTHER LEAGUE (Youth Group)

6th – 12th Graders When: 3rd Sunday of the Month; October 15th Where: Scavenger hunt for HACAP Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm Who: 6th – 12th Graders (members and non-members… friends are WELCOME!) Leadership: Katie McWhirter, Angela Taylor, and Pastor

Howard

If you are interested in large print

hymns, please let Kelly know.

Save the Date: Fall, fellowship and fun at Yaro

and Mary Chmelar’s on Sun. 10/22 following

the second service, potluck style. More details

to follow.

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Dear Immanuel family- A big thank you to everyone who supported our family on our trip to NY through fundraisers, thoughts, and prayers. We had a fantastic time seeing new sites, learning new things, and helping others. We are grateful for the opportunity to represent our church using God’s work with our hands.

Love, the Six family Aaron, April, Addison, Aden, Ajay, and Avery

Dear Immanuel Lutheran,

Thank you all very much for my prayer shawl

and the gift card. I have the shawl draped over

my chair reminding me God is always with me.

Thank you again.

Mariah

Thank you so much for

weeding in front of our

building, it was a precious

gift as we had gotten a bit

behind.

Thanks, Richard and Dixie

Wash. Co. Ambulance

Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Thank you so very much for the gorgeous PURPLE mums and wonderful card!! I am humbled by all the sentiments and signatures. I am so happy to be here at Immanuel. God’s plan truly worked out when I read your sign one year ago!! I have been blessed to get to know each one of you and have made so many new friends in the process. I believe I am right where I am supposed to be, thank you for welcoming me with open arms!! God is GOOD!!

There’s really “MUFFIN” I’d rather be doing!!

Kelly :)

Thanks to all who kept us in your thoughts and prayers during our travels to New York and for your financial support. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Our host families and the friends we met along the way were a blessing to us all. We traveled with a special group from Immanuel and I think others noticed our fellowship and felt our genuine commitment to serve and spread God’s love throughout our adventures. Please feel free to ask questions or see pictures anytime. Thank you again and a special thanks to Pastor Howard for sharing your homeland with us.

Peace and joy, Tricia and Lucas Kroll

Thank you for your generous donation to HACAP. Your support is vital to HACAP’s ability to provide assistance to those in need in our communities. Date: September 10, 2017 Donation: 19 hours (Boxing food) Program: Food Pantry

Sincerely, Lyn White, Outreach Specialist HACAP

Why I joined Immanuel, because

you cover me with love.

Bev Crandall

I was truly honored to be a part of the New York trip, we were so impressed with the

welcoming & generous treatment by the New Yorkers. Plus, all the unforgettable

experiences we got to have. It was neat to witness the Luther League kids enjoy this and

learn about the history. Thank you all, Nancy Baker

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2017 Kinnick Clean-Up Schedule

Sunday, Oct. 8 Illinois

Sunday, Oct. 29 Minnesota

Sunday, Nov. 5 Ohio State

Sunday, Nov. 19 Purdue

All are welcome to join Luther

League to help clean the concourse.

Saturday Kitchen receives $1000!!

We have been awarded $1000 through the Synod’s Domestic Hunger Grant to

use for our Saturday Kitchens. We are so excited to have been awarded

this generous amount!! A big thank you to April

Six who filled out the grant. If you haven’t had

a chance to see what Saturday Kitchen does, our

next one will be on October 28th.

Wear RED on Sunday, October 29th Reformation Sunday is October 29th and we remember our Lutheran heritage when Martin Luther nailed his

95 theses to the church door 500 years ago. The reformation lasted between the years 1517 and 1546. “After

Luther’s death Luther’s followers struggled with questions that threatened to split the evangelical move-

ment. Fifty years after the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, they drafted a solution to those ques-

tions and pointed to other writings that defined what they believed. This Formula of Concord and those writ-

ings were published as The Book of Concord (1580) and form the core of Lutheran teaching and shape its

preaching.”* Pastor Howard has a copy of The Book of Concord if you would like to look at it. Let’s wear

red on Reformation Day to celebrate our Lutheran roots!

* The Lutheran Handbook II (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2007) 23.

Advent Tree Ornaments The Advent Tree was a huge success last

year and the education committee has

decided to do it again this year. During

Advent, you will purchase an ornament and place it

on Immanuel’s Advent Tree. Take your ornament

home Christmas Eve as a reminder of your

generosity. Include the gift of an ornament to each

person on your Christmas list. The Advent Tree

display will be out before you know it.

Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty area 500th Anniversary events

The following events are planned for ELCA churches to highlight the 500th anniversary of the Reformation:

Date TBD - at Holy Trinity (North Liberty), screening of the film, "Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the

World"

Oct 15 - 4pm at St Mary's Catholic Church (Iowa City), Ecumenical service with area ELCA churches and

Roman Catholic congregations

Oct 21 - Table Talk with Martin and Katie at Zion (Iowa City), will include a German meal and a discussion

Oct 22 - Worship with Martin and Katie at Zion (Iowa City) at 8:15 or 10:45 and stay for a discussion after

the last service

Oct 22 - 9:15 a.m. -- artist, Diego Lasansky, creator of the "Junker Jorg" prints, will speak on Oct 22, 9:15

a.m. at GDLC (Iowa City) during Adult Forum, to describe his printmaking process and the inspiration for the

print. "Junker Jorg" is the alias used by Martin Luther when he was in hiding at Wartburg Castle in 1521.

Oct 29 - 9:15 a.m. - Prof. Glenn Ehrstine will speak at GDLC (Iowa City) during Adult Forum about "Luther

vs. the Pope in the Reformation Media Campaign." The words and images used by both sides were designed to

get an emotional response from the public.

For more information on any of these events contact Chris Schlotfelt: christine.schlotfelt@gmail.com

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Pastor Appreciation Week is the perfect time to

show Pastor Howard how much we appreciate her

and to give her the encouragement to continue

to share God’s love. Pastor Appreciation Week is

October 8– 14!! Plans to celebrate this week are in

the works, please see Kelly for details!!

If you can read & follow simple instructions YOU can be a Faith Formation teacher. The lessons are all pre-printed and on the hallway table. All you have to do is sign up under a date that works for you and take the coordinating lesson with that date. You have your choice of choosing from one of these three categories: Arts & Crafts, Bible Skills & Games, or Cooking. Also within each lesson there are three lessons provided to you, all you have to do is simply pick the ONE that works best for you.

We need YOU, please sign up today!!! Please seek Education Committee or Pastor with any questions!!!

Your Ed Committee--- Carrie Lueck, Amy Statler, Katie McWhirter, Linda Brown

“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Project Sunday On Sunday, September 10th Immanuel Lutheran participated in Servant Project Sunday along with other Evangelical Lutheran Churches in America. The youth in Faith Formation packaged school bags for Lutheran World Relief. That afternoon 27 youth and adults went out and assisted our own Immanuel family and the Washington community. We trimmed shrubs, weeded, cleaned a dryer vent, changed batteries, packed food boxed at HACAP, and washed windows at the Sherriff’s department, City Hall (including the fire and police departments), and at the Washington County Ambulance. Many of us gathered back at church and enjoyed relaxing fellowship and ice cream. Thank you to the youth who did an outstanding job packing school bags. Thank you to the 27 volunteers who chose to spend their Sunday afternoon in service to others. See our Facebook page for more photos.

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If you have any questions, concerns or ideas for Jesus’ church known as Immanuel Lutheran, please contact anyone on Immanuel Lutheran Church’s council. They are:

Steve Vetter , Pres. Nancy Baker

Angela Taylor, V.P. Travis Brink Katie McWhirter, Sec. Pastor Maureen Howard Tim Johnson, Fin. Sec. Ray Poe

(Non-voting) Jon Runaas Deidra Baker Linda Six

Mutual Ministry Committee

Ron Andersen– Chair Gary Fischer Ron Heineman Mary Gail Lyons Kathy Vetter Danielle Six

Third Graders Received Bibles Congratulations to the following 3rd graders: Issac Giesmann and Thomas

Lueck on receiving a NRSV Bible as a gift from Immanuel on September

10th. Here in the Holy Scriptures they will discover the deep love God has for

them and the world. Encourage these youths to read, learn, and treasure the

saving Word of God.

QUAKE TIME ~ Des Moines! Who: All youth 6 – 9th grades When: Friday, January 26 – Sunday, January 28, 2018 Where: Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines Northwest Band: THE JUNKER GEORGES Speaker: Wes Halula~ is a writer, director and producer for film and television. He’s best known for writing for the DreamWorks/Netflix series “VeggieTales: In the House.” His latest film YOUTH GROUP stars Donald Faison and Joey Fatone. Wes wrote and directed STOP TRAFFICK. This short film is used to help girls escape trafficking. It can be seen across the globe on Shorts TV. … He also speaks at youth events and teaches film at universities and seminars around the world. Wes lives in the foothills above LA with his creative wife and energetic kids. Theme: OVERCOME John 16:33 To attend this Quake, in Des Moines, see Pastor Howard and pick up a registration form. The completed registration form AND a deposit check of $75 are due to Pastor Howard by Sunday, October 28th (check made out to Immanuel Luther League). We had a great time in St. Louis (2014), Des Moines (2015), St. Louis (2016), Cedar Rapids (2017), now let’s do it again in Des Moines!

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“I the LORD Do All These Things” by Peter J. Weller Professor James K. Mead of Northwestern College at Orange City, Iowa, wrote that Cyrus “was the true power on the planet, and he apparently thought so himself, if his famous edict [allowing all exiled peoples to return to their homelands] is any indication. This edict . . . states, ‘I am Cyrus, king of the world, great king, legitimate king, king of Babylon.’ But, . . . he was only an instrument in God's hand. He was anointed, yes, but only for the specific task of releasing the captive peoples.” There is nothing in the historical record to tell us whether Cyrus heard the voice of God, or realized that God cleared his path to conquest and victory, or that releasing the captive peoples was a response to God’s calling. Unquestionably, the Persian conquest of Babylonia made possible to release the captive Israelites, but it would not necessarily follow that Cyrus would, or should, release them. Illustrations abound in the Bible of God’s intervention in human affairs, of miracles, and of outcomes that defy rational explanation, making it easy to believe that such events did not occur as described or are figments of imagination or result from a lack of scientific understanding. Yet today, people recover from catastrophic events in which they should have died, or benefit from the miracles of modern medicine, or suffer survivor’s guilt for missing a flight on the plane that then crashed. There are events of Biblical proportions such as the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, which few people saw coming or could have predicted, or Category 5 hurricanes that veer this way instead of that, or stall in place and dump a year’s worth of rain there in four days. The stained glass window on the southeast wall of the sanctuary depicts the hand of God reaching down from heaven representing God’s power over the earth. God’s power touches us all whether we know or feel it or refuse to believe or recognize it. God’s power assures that right prevails, that justice triumphs, that good overcomes evil— in God’s time, not ours. God’s words to Cyrus are God’s words to leaders today, “I surname you, even though you do not know me. I am the LORD, and there is no other.”

October 2017, LSI Bulletin/Newsletter Article and Story Warming Hearts with God’s Love and a Good Pair of Mittens Far too often, there are children who arrive at LSI’s Beloit and Bremwood Residential Treatment Centers with almost nothing in their possession. And for children or youth who have been in the foster care system, it’s not uncommon for them to arrive with everything they own in a single garbage bag. We give thanks for Iowa congregations because you faithfully respond to these needs, year after year! As winter approaches, LSI relies on your loving support to meet the demands for hats, gloves, and mittens for children and youth at Beloit and Bremwood. It’s important for us to give children the opportunity to shop for their favorite new winter coat. Because of that, we ask that you please not donate articles of clothing. With your generous financial donation, each child will have the simple joy of buying their new coat, knowing that they are loved and cherished. Your church has likely received or will soon be receiving a letter inviting you to participate in LSI’s hats and mittens appeal. If you would like more information, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI director of philanthropy and church relations, at Deborah.Whitford@LSIowa.org. Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. LSI is an affiliated social ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and a member of LSA (Lutheran Services in America). We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. Learn more at www.LSIowa.org and www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.

Healing through Harmony Jaden’s life changed when he was 5 years old. His father unexpectedly passed away, and through his grief, Jaden’s connection to his mother became strained and he struggled to manage his anger at home. He was placed in LSI’s Beloit Residential Treatment Center in Ames when he was 10, and he remembers being introduced to Spiritual Life. The voluntary LSI program connects youth in residential treatment with faith-based art, music, and film. It is there to serve as a safe space for children to open up about their emotions and get the support they need to thrive. “I always knew I loved to sing and I liked music,” Jaden says. “Songs made me feel better, and music allowed me to express myself.” Jaden eventually relocated to LSI’s Bremwood Residential Treatment Center in Waverly, where he reconnected with Pastor Dennis Bauer, the director of the Spiritual Life program. “Jaden is one of the few kids who would actively set up lunch appointments with me,” Pastor Dennis says. “He’s really benefitted from being able to talk during the day.” Having access to a support network and a trusting relationship with Pastor Dennis has helped Jaden feel empowered to make a positive change during his time at Bremwood. Now 14, Jaden’s finding his faith through music, and he’s learning how to talk about his trauma and become a role model for other Iowa children in residential treatment. Jaden has now been adopted into a loving family. As he finishes up his treatment at Bremwood, his family is there to visit and worship with him, and Jaden is enjoying being a new big brother in his family.

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Stan is a retired farmer/electrician. Born & raised on a farm north of Burlington and attended a one-room school. Sharol is a retired seamstress and is still working as the church secretary at 1st Augustana Lutheran Church in Lockridge. Sharol was raised a “city girl” in Burlington. Stan & Sharol were married in 1964 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Burlington. In 1967 Stan was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years, one year in SE Asia. After 43 years on the farm north of Lockridge, it was time to give up the big house and move to town. With family in Washington, it is a natural progression. They moved in August. They have two sons—Brad (Tricia) in Washington and Jeff (Lisa) just recently moved to Cedar Rapids. They have six grandchildren.

Ecclesiastical (Church) Balloting The church council has adopted a Holy Spirit led approach to raising up leaders for Immanuel Lutheran. We invite the

congregation to enter into a time of prayer asking God to lead your thoughts to persons who have spiritual gifts in lead-

ership and vision to serve as church council members for 2018-2020. On Wednesday, October 18th and Sunday, Octo-

ber 22nd during a special offering we will receive those names God has lifted up to you. The nominating committee will

then contact each of those persons, to prayerfully consider serving on church council. At the annual meeting (November

12th), we will vote from the pool of candidates that have prayerfully accepted the nomination.

Prayers for Leaders:

“Faithful God, you raise up leaders for your Church in every generation. Guide our thoughts to the persons

you desire to lead Immanuel Lutheran Church in the next years. Give them the will to serve and peace to

leave the final election in your hands. We ask this for the sake of Jesus, our Lord. Amen”

WELCOME to Immanuel Lutheran!!

Beverly Bailey, Kelli Gapinski, and Sharol and Stan Kroll have become part of the Body of Christ here with us at Immanuel Lutheran on Sunday, September 24th. What a joy it

is to have you journey with us as we worship our Triune God and discover the deep, saving love our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ has for us. “We welcome you into Christ’s

family known as Immanuel Lutheran and into the mission we share: giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world.”

Greetings Immanuel Lutheran! My name is Kelli Gapinski, and I am proud 2017 graduate of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. (Go Norse!) I am originally from Clear Lake, Iowa where my family still resides. I am a first-year special education teacher here in Washington at Lincoln Elementary. Though it certainly has felt like a roller coaster already, I believe that teaching is my calling. I feel very thankful for the tremendous support within the school and community. In my spare time, I love to do yoga, hike, participate in Habitat for Humanity, and spend time with my loved ones. Thank you to all who helped me feel welcome already, and I look forward in becoming more involved with this community.

I was born and raised in Aitkin, Minnesota. (120 miles north of Minneapolis) In 1969 I married an Iowa guy and moved here to Iowa. I lived and worked as an educator here for 35 years. In 2004 I took early retirement and returned to Minnesota to help my aging parents. I stayed there for thirteen years and in late May of this year I returned to Iowa to be near my 2 children and 2 grandsons. I was a member of Immanuel for 30 years and it only made sense to me to return to this church family. While some are missing it is great getting reacquainted and joining in worship and service to our God. But, you need to know I love Minnesota!!!!!

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Service

Date

Greeters Ushers Readers Acolyte Communion

Setup/Clean up

October 1 8 am– Michael

Howard and Carol

Woodruff

10:30– Alan, Vicki,

and Allison Rebling

8 am– Rich and

Marty Bake r

10:30– John & Peg

Harris and Dale

Venzke

8 am– Tricia Kroll

10:30- Mary Gail

Lyons

8 am– Lucas Kroll

10:30– Kylee Statler

Set up– Mary Gail

Lyons

Set up/Clean up-

Ray & Alta Poe

Clean up– Judy

Venzke and Naomi

Erickson

October 8

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8 am– Ken & Susan

Baker

10:30– Phyllis

Hagensick and

DeAnn Hakert

8 am– Gary Fischer,

Richard Schmidt, and

Steve Vetter

10:30– Stephen Bay

and Yaro & Mary

8 am– Linda Brown

10:30– Peg Harris

8 am– Emma

Taylor

10:30– Claire

Wubbena

Set up-Tricia Kroll

Set up/Clean up–

Kristin and Cody

Jones

Clean up– Barb

Matheson

October 15 8 am– Michael

Howard and Don

McAvoy

10:30– John & Peg

Harris

8 am– Stan, Kristin,

and Cody Jones

10:30– Brian & Carrie

Lueck and Marty

Westen

8 am– Kristin Jones

10:30– John Harris

8 am– Ryan Jones

10:30– Thomas

Lueck

Set up– Brad &

Tricia Kroll

Set up/Clean up–

Ray & Alta Poe

Clean up– Naomi

October 22 8 am– Rich and

Marty Baker

10:30– Andy &

Danielle Six and

family

8 am– Deidra Baker,

Michael Howard, and

Katie McWhirter

10:30– Aaron & April

Six and family

8 am– Michael

Howard

10:30– Mikaila

Matheson

8 am– Caitlin Kroll

10:30– Aden Six

Set up– Mary Gail

Lyons

Set up/Clean up–

Kristin & Cody

Jones

Clean up– Corrine

Martin

October 29

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8 am– Bev Crandall

and Carol Woodruff

10:30– Sherry Ives

and Vi Kruse

8 am– Tom Gaughan,

Richard Schmidt, and

Steve Vetter

10:30– Ron & Char

Andersen and Peg

Harris

8 am– Margie

Runaas

10:30– Jon Runaas

8 am– Claire

Wubbena

10:30– Issac

Giesmann

Set up– Brad &

Tricia Kroll

Set up/Clean up–

Mary Gail Lyons

Clean up– Doris

Moore

I have been volunteering all my life in one way or another. I enjoy volunteering at church because I get to work with so many wonderful people. I really enjoy the RAGBRI committee, soup suppers and fellowship events. I did a lot when the boys were in Luther League and helped start the fellowship committee many years ago. I slowed down over the years and decided to start in again and it has been great volunteering at church again. Steve Vetter

Volunteer of the Month

On Sunday, October 8th at 9:15 a.m. (between worship services) Vanessa Westen will be sharing about her experience in Ireland. Please plan on attending. "I will be speaking about and sharing photos from my time abroad in Ireland. This presentation will also include photos from the other countries I visited." - Vanessa