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PEACEFUL TIDINGS! From Fredsville Evangelical Lutheran Church

Serving in Jesus’ name since March 1871 Blessed with heritage, vision for the future and peace in the present.

Monthly Newsletter of Fredsville August 2013

A message from Vicar Ron This has been an exciting last two weeks at Fredsville!

Angie and I are very thankful for the warm welcome that we have received upon arriving here. The house is beautiful! The food is abundant! And the welcome is beyond words! We are looking forward to spending the next year getting to know you better. We are especially thankful for those who worked on the house: Art and Bev Lupkes; Jim Wertz; Eric and Darla Anderson; Susan Sherwood; LuAnn Jones; Ann Reinicke; Jim and Jean Loger; Lance and Sawyer Loger; those who prepared our welcoming dinners: Carol Anderson, Jane Christensen, Carlyn Baugus, and Ann Reinicke, and Dan Crotty, and Liz Bergmann; as well as Sue Green and the Social Ministry Committee for coordinating the food and bags that we received, and everyone who helped us unload the truck (in record time I’ll add). I think that might be everybody, if I missed you, please accept my humblest apologies, it is appreciated that you offered your time to help us feel welcomed!

I have a confession. Until this week, I didn’t know that corn had tassels that needed to be removed to prevent cross-pollination. In fact, I know very little about farming or agronomy, another thing I learned this week. This episode of learning demonstrates vividly why the ELCA sends interns in the fields. Pun intended. As much as I look forward to sharing my time, knowledge, and experience with you, I am looking forward to the many things that I can learn through our time together in this place. I have enjoyed visiting with some of you in the past weeks, hearing stories about your life and experiences and sharing in your hospitality. There is much to be learned here at Fredsville. It lives up to its name, “village of peace.” The peace of Christ, which surpasses understanding, be with you all.

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Keep them in your prayers Claudia Hamilton, Jill Vandehaar-Hansen,

Carol & Emmett Watson, Vern Petersen, Sandy Party, Mildred Sloth, Emly Steege, Alma Heath, Jack Mommer, Dennis Craig, Torri (Arends) Hennig,

Harlan Nielsen, Sandra Berry, Pam Kirkpatrick and Katie Gestland.

If you are ill or know you will be in the hospital please call Pastor Lisa at 243-8136, or the church office at 989-2065

This will insure prayer and visitation. Because of a “Health Information Privacy” rule, hospitals cannot

contact the church when members are hospitalized.

Meetings!

Monday August 5th – Worship Planning meeting 9:00 a.m. Tuesday August 6th – Stewardship/Evangelism committee 9:00 a.m. Wednesday August 7th – Worship & Music committee 6:00 p.m. Sunday August 18th – Cottage meeting immediately following worship Sunday August 25th – Cottage meeting immediately following worship

Watermelon Day Parade and Float!!!!

Once again this year Fredsville will have a float in the Dike Watermelon Day Parade. Please meet at Jean and Jim Loger’s home at 330 Cedar in Dike at 1:30 to finish decorating the float. The parade begins at 3:00 near the fire station. Many people are needed to walk along the float and hand out popsicles. All ages are welcome and encouraged to be a part of this outreach ministry!

Blessing of Back Packs!

It’s hard to believe that school is about to start! Let’s send our students back to school with prayer and blessings for a great academic year! Sunday August 11th all students, preschool through graduate school are encouraged to bring their school back packs to worship. We will have a blessing of students, teachers, and backpacks during worship. All school supply donations for Bremwood should be here by the 11th as well so we can bless those supplies and get them to Bremwood before their school begins.

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NewAldaya Lifescapes 6th Annual 5K PROMISE RUN, WALK OR ROLL EVENT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

Are you willing to “go the resident mile” pushing a

NewAldaya resident on a 1 mile trek after the race?

This year residents are offered a “stroll” where a resident is provided a volunteer to push them to the one mile mark or the entire 5K. Volunteers are needed for resident assistance, route guides, and hospitality helpers (water, juice, photographers). Small groups or youth groups are encouraged to help!

Volunteers are needed from 8:00 am-11:30 a.m. the day of the race,

Saturday, August 24th. If you are interested in volunteering during the event, please

contact Jeanne Mentel at NewAldaya at 319-553-2111 prior to August 12th.

Any community member is eligible to participate in this 5K run/walk. There is also a Kids Fun Run & Promise Play. Children 3 to 9 years old are free with an Adult Registration. FREE Childcare during the race. For more details of the event and registration information go to www.newaldaya.org. Funds raised from this event will support NewAldaya’s “Live Better. Love Well” Wellness Program.

“Once Upon a Parable!” Rehearsal schedule:

Sundays August 4 – 25 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

evening during August at 7:00-8:30 p.m.

A morning and an evening performance will

be held at Fredsville on Sunday September 8th.

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David Boike August 1 August Birthdays

Colton Harberts August 1 Audrey Stefan August 1 Eric Andersen August 3 Sue Green August 3 Holly Kruger August 3 Devon Lotts August 4 Bernita Knudsen August 6 Joan Thuesen August 6 Abby Camarata August 7 Tonya Nicholson August 7 Kurt Kruger August 9 David Stage August 9 Tim Stage August 9 Katelynn Bergmann August 10 Caeden Bakker August 11 Chris Fleshner August 11 Jim Bruhn August 12 Russ Perry August 14 Janette Mikkelsen August 15

Jeane Knapp August 17 Shelby Ohrt August 17 Vic Vandehaar August 17 Kyle Aronson August 20 Linda Freese August 20 Chris Shoemaker August 20 Connie Mettlin August 21 Letha Petersen August 21 Brynn Harberts August 22 Dena Sanders August 22 Andy Stefan August 23 Lucy Varney August 24 Maggie Christensen August 25 Agnes Freese August 27 Jerry Green August 29 Lisa Dumler August 30 Jeri Karr August 30 Madison Shoemaker August 30 Ron Meyer August 31 Norman Oleson August 31 Michelle Reinicke August 31

If we have missed your birthday or you need to change your phone number or address please call or e-mail the church office, or make changes on the blue sheet in the overflow and leave the information on the secretary’s desk. Thank you for keeping us current!

Sumer Sunday School Sunday School for 3 year olds through 4th grade students will meet for 20 - 30 minutes immediately after worship throughout the summer months.

Summer Sunday School Schedule August 4th –Lisa Dumler August 11st – Carlene Stage August 18th – Jane Christensen August 25th – Sharon Hemmen

Sunday School Christmas Program

If you are interested in developing/leading a Sunday School Christmas program committee for this December, please contact Pastor Lisa or LuAnn Jones.

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WinGS (Walking in God’s Service)

For 3rd, 4th and 5th graders

WinGS will resume Wednesday September 11th

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK!

The following is a synopsis of a “thank you” letter we received from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. (Proceeds from the Mothers’ Day corsages)

“Dear WinGS Members, Thank you for your recent gift of $650.00 to support our mission and ministry through the ELCA Good Gifts Program. Your generosity is appreciated now more than ever. I want to personally thank you for your gift. Your gifts help us grow, inspire new leaders, engage young people in the life of the church, share the gospel with others and care for those living with hunger and poverty. We are a church that rolls up its sleeves and solves problems – doing God’s work in the world. Thank you for your support.” In Christ, Christina Jackson-Skelton Executive Director, Mission Advancement

Coming in September for

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders

JAM is a Christian-based program that focuses on faith, prayer, music, fellowship, and service. JAM will meet directly following school from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the Dike Community Building, once a month on Wednesday

September 4th, October 2nd, November 13th, December 4th, January 9th, February 12th,

March 5th, April 2nd and May 14th. If you have questions please contact Kimber Dall at

(319) 470-4435 or kimberdall@hotmail.com

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Bremwood Wish list for School Supplies

Help 97 Bremwood students (grades 6-12) start the 2013-2014 school year with new school supplies. One of the highlights for all students returning to school in the fall is going shopping for the new school supplies for a new school year. Although Bremwood students don’t have this shopping opportunity, we can help “set them up for success” in the new year by letting them know others care and by providing: #2 wooden pencils pens brick erasers colored pencils pocket folders washable markers dry erase markers USBs (flash drives) college ruled loose leaf paper notebooks of paper bound by tape-no spiral bound back packs for the high schools students attending Waverly-Shell Rock High School. Next time you are shopping, please pick up some things to add to our collection. In addition, monetary donations will be used to purchase school supplies. A sincere “thank you” for your support! The Social Ministry Committee

The Social Ministry Committee

Mystery solved! The diaper boxes are going to be used (starting in September) to represent the money donated during the second offering for "the Nest". This is the agency that donated the purple sacks for Vicar Ron and Angie's Food Drive. "The Nest" provides parenting classes for adults that are in or near the poverty level.

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Q & A

Vicar Ron and Angie Poe August 2013

Q: Where did you grow up? Vicar Ron: I grew up in Kingman, Arizona, which is located in Northern Arizona about an hour and a half south of Las Vegas. Angie: I grew up in Monroe, Indiana, a small town located outside of Decatur, Indiana.

Q: Vicar Ron, when did you "hear the call" to become a pastor? Vicar Ron: I've wanted to be a leader in the church since I was young. In fact, I used to "play" church when I was young using an old story bible, some saltine crackers, and some Dixie cups of water. As I grew up it seemed like I was never going to be able to do that for whatever reason (time, money, etc.), but things seemed to work out and now I'm here. Q: Why did you choose to attend Wartburg Seminary? Vicar Ron: When I began to look at seminaries, two were recommended to me: Wartburg Seminary and Luther Seminary. I visited Dubuque and instantly loved Iowa and the community at Wartburg Theological Seminary. I called Angie on the phone from WTS and told her, "Start packing, we're moving to Iowa." Q: What does the title "Vicar" mean? Vicar Ron: Good question! A Vicar in the Lutheran tradition is a fancy name for Intern. In other Christian traditions, it has a different meaning. Q: What was your favorite class at Wartburg Seminary? Vicar Ron: That's a tough one, as I liked so many of them! Probably my favorite class has been Lutheran Confessions. The Lutheran Church has throughout their history collected what they believe, in the form of "confessions" or statements of belief. They collected these in a book called "The Book of Concord." That class is an overview of that book. It lays out what it means to be Lutheran. There's much more to it, but I don't have time here to go over it all. Runner ups to classes are Systematic Theology and Church History.

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Q: What hobbies and interests do you have? Vicar Ron: I enjoy studying foreign languages, reading literature, and watching movies. Angie: I like scrap booking and doing crafts; along with watching movies with my husband. Q: Angie, what do you have planned for your time at Fredsville? Angie: I have enrolled in some Early Education classes at Hawkeye Community College. Q: Vicar Ron and Angie - what are your first impressions of the Fredsville Congregation? Vicar Ron: Angie and I both agree that Fredsville is the most welcoming place we have ever been. Fredsville’s hospitality is immeasurable. We are looking forward to being here the next year and getting to know everyone more.

Please Welcome these New Members!

Jim & Phyllis Jorgensen

World Relief Needs requested by Quilting Ladies

For layettes: Full size bars of wrapped bath soap Sleepers, preferably without feet Infant and toddler socks Diaper/safety pins Dark colored hand towels Gently used blankets For quilting: Used sheets, used drapes etc. When you bring your donated items to church please put them on a back table in the Fellowship Hall. Please clearly label World Relief/Quilting so the items are not misdirected.

Thank you for your help in this ministry. The quilting ladies meet every Thursday morning, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome, even if you can’t sew there’s something to do!

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Fredsville Council Minutes June 23, 2013

The Meeting was called to order by President Jeff Schmidt at 7:00 pm

Members in attendance: Darla Andersen, Jacque Bakker, Wendall Bergmann, Doug Dall, Lance Loger, Bev Lupkes, Ryan Petersen, Pat Pruisner, Audrey Stefan, Steve Veatch,. Pastor Lisa Dietrich

Absent: Jennifer Verhulst

A devotion and prayer were led by Pastor Lisa

The treasurer’s report was presented by Holly Kruger. In addition to the written reports, balances were reported for the Memorial Fund ($12,313), Endowment Fund ($112,239.80) and the Building Fund ($628.46). Motion to approve by Bev, seconded by Steve. Motion passed.

The minutes of the May 22 meeting were read. Motion to approve by Steve, seconded by Darla. Motion passed.

New Business 1. Pat Pruisner was welcomed as a new member of the council,

replacing Sheila Elliott. She will be an additional council rep. on the Social Ministry Committee.

2. A presentation was made by Eric Andersen, representing the building committee, regarding the congregational vote for phase 3. The proposed ballet was presented, with separate votes for the building addition and the elevator. A 2/3 majority will be needed for the votes to pass.

3. Eric, acting as a member of the congregation, not as a property committee representative, then submitted a proposal to add the following bylaw to the constitution:

“That 70% of the total annual distribution of Endowment

Funds go to funding of capital improvement projects, debt reduction, or building programs each year until 70% of the total project cost (including interest payments) of Phase 3 is funded. Capital improvement projects other than Phase 3 may also be funded at the 70% level of total project cost (at Council's discretion). The original bylaws will resume once the 70% level of the total project funding for Phase 3 has been reached.”

The current bylaws state that changes to the bylaws may be proposed by any voting member, must be submitted in writing, and

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must be voted on by the congregation at a regular or special congregational meeting at least 60 days following the submission. A motion was made by Darla, seconded by Wendall to present the proposal to the congregation and discuss it at the semi-annual meeting. Cottage meetings will then be held on August 18 and 25, and if needed on September 1. A special congregation meeting will then be scheduled for September 8 to vote on the proposed bylaw, the building project and the elevator. Motion passed.

4. A special council meeting was scheduled for June 30 at 7:00 p.m. to meet with the endowment committee and discuss the proposed change to the bylaws.

5. The agenda for the semi-annual meeting on July 28 was set.

Old Business There was no old business. Pastor’s Report was submitted and accepted. Committee Reports Worship and Music Council Rep: Bev Lupkes and Darla Andersen Plans were finalized for the service at the Grundy Lake on July 7. Property Council Rep: Wendall Bergmann and Lance Loger Lime was put in the space where the foundation was leaking, It is hoped this will eliminate the leak. New reserved parking signs have been put up. Social Ministry Council Rep: Audrey Stefan and Pat Pruisner A food drive will be held for the new vicar and his wife. A second offering will be taken in July and August for Bremwood. Cemetery Council Rep: Doug Dall Landscaping has been done around the bell and the benches will be added. Endowment Council Rep: Jacque Bakker At the end of the month the committee will learn the final amount from interest and farm rent for the year and will meet in July to begin deciding on the disbursement. There were no reports from the Evangelism and Stewardship, Historical, Christian Education or Mutual Ministry committees.

The next Council meeting will be regular meeting will be July 21 at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Bev Lupkes, Council Secretary

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Fredsville Council Minutes Special Meeting with Endowment Committee

June 30, 2013

The Meeting was called to order by President Jeff Schmidt at 7:00 pm Members in attendance: Darla Andersen, Jacque Bakker, Wendall

Bergmann, Doug Dall, Lance Loger, Bev Lupkes, Ryan Petersen, Pat Pruisner, Audrey Stefan, Steve Veatch, , and Pastor Lisa Dietrich

Absent: Jennifer Verhulst. Endowment Committee Members present: Karla Foust, Arlan Andersen,

Sharon Hemmen, Jim Wertz, and Holly Kruger. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss proposed amendments and

additions to the by-laws relating to the Endowment Fund.

1. Eric Andersen explained to the Endowment Committee the proposal he had submitted to the council at their last meeting. His proposal was to add bylaw C1a to the Distribution of Income of the Endowment Fund as follows:

Starting with the 2014 distribution of Endowment Funds, 70% of the total annual distribution of Endowment Funds will go to funding of capital improvement projects, debt reduction, or building programs each year until 70% of the total project cost (including interest payments) of Phase 3 is funded. Capital improvement projects other than Phase 3 may also be funded at the 70% level of total project cost (at the Council's discretion). The original bylaws will resume once the 70% level of the total project funding for Phase 3 has been reached.

A motion was made by Doug, seconded by Darla to present the proposal to the congregation, to be voted on at a special congregational meeting on September 8. Motion passed.

2. Karla Foust requested that bylaw C2f be added as follows:

The 10% minimum disbursements for C2b, C2c, and C2d be eliminated until 70% funding is obtained for the Phase 3 building project. At that time amount will revert to the previously defined 10-40%.

A motion was made by Darla, seconded by Wendall to present

the proposal to the congregation, to be voted on at a special congregational meeting on September 8. Motion passed.

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3. Karla Foust requested that bylaw C1 be amended, changing the Endowment Fund fiscal year (from the current July1- June 30) to April 1 to March 31. The amended bylaw would read as follows:

The COMMITTEE shall determine what is principal and income

according to accepted accounting procedures. This shall be based on a fiscal year commencing April 1 and ending March 31. On April 1 (or the next business day) all spendable income will be placed in a separate account apart from the non-spendable principal. Gifts and bequest to the unspendable principal and spendable principal shall accumulate until the amount of $25000 is achieved, respectively, after which the income generated from the investment of the unspendable principal and/or the spendable principal may be expended.

A motion was made by Wendall, seconded by Ryan , to

present the amendment to the congregations to be voted on at a special congregational meeting on September 8. Motion passed.

4. A motion was made by Bev, seconded by Ryan to mail letters to

all members of the congregation explaining that in order to determine the feasibility of the building project, the council would like members to indicate their pledges (in addition to their regular contribution), for both an initial contribution and a yearly pledge to the building fund. Motion passed. These letters will be mailed by July 10th, with members asked to return them no later than July 28. The response will be tallied and presented to the congregation prior to the vote on whether to proceed with the project.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Bev Lupkes, Council Secretary

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Confirmation classes to begin on September 4th at 6:30! Wow! Mark your calendars now for confirmation classes to begin on September 4th 6:30-8:00 pm. Supper will be provided. Students in 6th-8th grade our to attend, please bring your Bibles and pencils with you to class! If you are new to confirmation a good study Bible will be given to you at your first class. Any questions regarding confirmation can be directed to Pastor Lisa. At our first session you will be given a schedule and handbook for the rest of the year. It’s going to be an amazing year!

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Big Day OF SERVING

On May 4th, 2013, the confirmation class participated in this one-day youth mission event in Dubuque Iowa. (See the Q & A in the June newsletter). Of the 26 churches that participated in this event, one of the pictures featured in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald on Saturday, July 13 was of the Fredsville youth. See the complete article on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

NewAldaya Bake Sale! We will be having a Bake Sale August 23, 2013 at NewAldaya. All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Walk in September. If you are interested in donating baked goods for the bake sale this is what you need to know…. All goods need to be wrapped up and labeled. Goods should be at NewAldaya August 22nd by 7:00pm. All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Walk in September. If there are any questions please call me at 553-2261, or e-mail KDeering@newaldaya.org Thank you, Kelsie Deering

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August, 2013

Back to School

Education is an important part of every child’s life, and here in Iowa we pride ourselves on the quality education we provide. However, as the new school year approaches, Lutheran Services in Iowa reminds you there are still many children who do not excel in the classroom and those who never graduate from our high schools. Often times these children come from homes where poverty, abuse, neglect and other situations cause an unstable or unsafe environment.

LSI’s services such as our early childhood programs, family-centered services and residential treatment for children work to create positive environments and build stable permanency for infants, young children and teens across the state. By giving children and families the tools they need to succeed, LSI can plant the seeds of success that grow into bright futures.

For information on Lutheran Services in Iowa, visit www.LSIowa.org, or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.

India Meet Rizia

A dream that never died

Rizia had a dream to attend graduate school and become a teacher. That dream was shattered when her family fell on hard times and her father couldn’t afford to continue her education. As a young girl she had to quit school – but that didn’t stop Rizia from pursuing her dream.

Although she was no longer in school, she didn’t give up on teaching. Rizia started holding informal classes with the younger children in her neighborhood.

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Her ambition and determination continued. She became actively involved in community development projects. Because of her drive and involvement in these projects, she received a grant and was able to start taking classes again thanks to The Lutheran World Federation and your generosity to ELCA World Hunger.

Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger support projects through The Lutheran World Federation that help people like Rizia.

It wasn’t long before Rizia’s dream came true. Today she is a teacher and continues to take classes to further her education.

“Thank you for helping shape my future and give meaning to my life. I pray that you would continue to bring hope to many more lives like mine,” she says.

Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger change lives. You help people like Rizia become educated, inspired and achieve their dreams.

In India, we are working in disadvantaged communities to empower and develop female leaders. With your help, ELCA World Hunger is able to break down barriers, uphold human rights and improve quality of life – lives like Rizias.

Fredsville, the pastor and other leadership consider the newsletter an important communication and evangelism tool. As members and friends of Fredsville, you

receive the monthly newsletter. If you have moved away and no longer desire to have the newsletter mailed to you, please contact us at fredsville@fredsvillelutheran.org or telephone the office at 319-989-2065. If we don’t hear from you, you will continue to receive the hard copy by US Mail. Details from the newsletter can also be found at

www.fredsvillelutheran.org.

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