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September 2019 Volume 47, Issue 9
Senior Pastor
Rev. Tony D. Ede 563-927-3420 or 319-290-2401
Administrative Secretary
Lynne Rasmussen 563-927-3420
Council members:
President Jeff State 319-350-6230
President-Elect John Zietlow 563-920-5859
Council Secretary Brenda Saunders 563-920-3191
Treasurer
Barb Drew 563-608-6666 [email protected]
Christian Education Sara Hamm 563-920-1691
Evangelism Pam Burke 563-608-0941
Lay Ministry Karen Nieman 563-923-6225
Properties Bruce Quint 563-920-0094
Social Ministry Patty Giesler 563-929-6833
Stewardship Larry Richmond 563-513-6447
LAMPLIGHTER 313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA 52057 -1708
Phone 563-927-3420 ~ Email: [email protected]
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
Sunday School Starts September 15th!
Sunday School will resume on September 15th, and we
are still in need of more volunteers who are willing to
be a teacher, substitute teacher, or helper to make
Sunday School a fun & positive learning experience for
our children. If you are interested in helping in some
way, please contact Sunday School Director, Rhonda
Hoefer (563-927-6242 OR [email protected]), or Christian Educa-
tion Director, Sara Hamm (563-608-6946 OR [email protected]).
A registration form to get your children signed up can be found in the
church narthex or on our website. Sunday School teacher installation
will also take place on Sunday, September 15th
.
We are seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to help plan a cele-bration for the 100th anniversary of First Lutheran Church, which we will observe on January 17, 2020.
If you would like to offer your assistance on this committee, here’s how you can do that:
1) When you come for weekend worship, fill out one of the ivory-colored forms (which you will find on the table in the sanctuary) and place it in the offering plate, OR
2) call Lynne in the church office (563-927-3420), OR
3) e-mail Lynne in the office - [email protected]
Those on the planning committee are invited to attend the next coun-cil meeting on Monday, September 16th at 6:00 P.M. to begin discuss-ing the plans for this celebration. Consider joining the committee to help make this a memorable event for our church!
Iowa Mission District Convocation
On Saturday, September 14th, First Lutheran will be hosting the NALC Iowa Mission District Convocation. The day will begin with a worship service at 9:00 A.M. (there will not be a 5:30 P.M. service on that day). The service will include special music selections by the choir. Visitors will be attending from various churches across the region who are part of the Iowa Mission District. The service is open to all.
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Stewardship Update
(The following is taken from a message by Rick Warren)
Acts 20:35 - In all things I have shown you that
by so toiling one must help the weak, remember-
ing the words of the Lord Jesus how he said, "It is
more blessed to give than to receive." Do you
really believe that? There is more happiness in
giving than receiving. Happiness is based on liv-
ing generously. Rick gives us some key words
out of the Bible. The word ‘believe’ is used 272
times. The word ‘prayer’ is used 371 times. The
word ‘love’ is used 371 times. The word ‘give’ is
used 2157 times. The bible is a book about giv-
ing, and the essence of Christian living.
1. Giving makes you more like God. God is a giv-er. "God so loved the world that He gave..." Everything we have is a gift from God.
2. Giving draws us close to God. "Where your treasure is your heart will be also." Where is your heart today?
3. Giving is victory over materialism. Deuterono-my 14:23 - "The purpose of tithing is to teach us always to put God first in our lives." (The
Living Bible). There is a lie going around that happiness can be purchased. You make a
living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.
4. Giving strengthens your faith. Malachi 3:10 - “Test me in this." Proverbs 3:5 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart."
5. Giving is an investment for Eternity. You can't take it with you, but you can pass it on by in-vesting in others. Read I Timothy 6:18-19. COME ON, GO TO THE BIBLE AND READ IT!
6. Giving blesses you in return. Proverbs 22:9 - GO AHEAD - READ THAT ALSO.
7. Giving will make you happy. First Chronicles 29:9. I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING READ-ING THE SCRIPTURES.
When you see me just say ‘Rick Warren’, and I’ll know you read the article. See you in church.
Larry Richmond, Stewardship Chair
The “Mission of the Month” for September is Second Helpings. "Let's do our helping
By feeding the noisy can."
Adult Choir Schedule September 2019
September 1st - OFF (Labor Day Weekend)
September 8th - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M.
September 14th - Sing at 9:00 A.M. Iowa Mission (Saturday) District Convocation service
September 15th - OFF
September 22nd - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M.
September 29th - OFF
New members (grade 9 and older) are always welcome!!! Why join the church choir? Here are some reasons:
Singing in a choir causes intellectual stimu-
lation. When you make music, you are using
both sides of your brain simultaneously.
People involved in music live longer and are
healthier. (It's a proven fact!)
To quote Saint Augustine, “To sing is to
pray twice!”
Be part of a supportive “family.”
It is a wonderful way to serve your church
and your God.
"Real" men do sing in choir!
CHOIR.IS.FUN.
If you have any questions, you
can talk to any current choir
member, call director Kathy
Moorhouse at 927-5594, or just
come to our first rehearsal on
the 8th in the sanctuary and see
what it’s all about!
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~ Girlfriends in God ~
G.I.G. Women's Bible Study Ministry will resume on Tuesday, September 10
th. We invite you to join us for our
next bible study, "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way" by Lysa TerKeurst, at our new time - 6:00 P.M. - in the Inspiration Room.
“It's Not Supposed to Be This Way” offers a safe guide, fresh biblical insight, and life-giving per-spectives for living in between Eden and eternity. With grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, Lysa helps readers:
Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappoint-ment by discovering how to better process un-met expectations and other painful situations.
Train themselves to recognize the three strate-gies of the enemy so they can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.
Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually gives them more than they can handle.
Shift their suspicion that God is cruel or reck-less to the biblical assurance that God is pro-tecting and preparing them.
Know how to encourage a friend and help them navigate hard realities with help from God's truth.
G.I.G. is open to all women age 18 & above. Previ-ous bible study experience is not necessary. Join us when you are able, and participate at your own comfort level. For questions, or to reserve your study guide, please contact Tanya Burnett at 563-599-4209 or [email protected].
September is First Lutheran's month to stock the shelves at
the Delaware County Food Bank
Particular items needed are: soups - tomato, veg-etable, or any cream soups; 1# boxes of raisins; and 16 oz. or 28 oz. jars of peanut butter. Dona-tions may be placed in the grocery cart in the nar-thex. Cash donations may be sent directly to Delaware County Food Bank, P.O. Box 467, Manchester, IA 52057, or given to Corene Messer. Every dollar you give helps provide up to 4 meals. If you have any questions feel free to contact me, Corene Messer 927-5032.
POST-ALPHA POTLUCK Sunday, September 15th at 5:30 P.M.
If you attended ALPHA last spring, let’s get back togeth-er to share how it’s impacted our faith and plan the next APLHA course for January 2020! Barbecue will be provided - just bring a side or dessert to share! For questions contact Pam Burke at 563-608-0941.
God Squad Event
We will have a pizza and game night at
the church on Sunday, September 15th
from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. All members in
grades 4-6 are invited to attend. Feel free
to bring a friend. RSVP to Brenda Palas at
[email protected] or 920-4364 by Friday,
September 13th. Hope to see you there!
~ Brenda Palas & Connie Wright
Parents of College Students!
Please send us your kids’ school
addresses for college care
packages. We plan to send
them out again in October!
Please send addresses to:
Pam Burke ([email protected])
Tanya Burnett ([email protected])
OR Lisa Guetzko ([email protected]).
Thank you!
The Wednesday
morning Adult Bible
Study will resume
on September 18th. They will be meeting
at 10:00 A.M. for about an hour at The
Meadows, to accommodate our residents
who live there. All adults - young or old,
male or female - are welcome to join!
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~ SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS ~
Sunday, September 8 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes:
Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, September 15 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Ethan Bunting & Kaleb Willie
Altar Guild: Jodi Muller Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, September 22 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Aarebella Haynes & Carson Haynes
Altar Guild: Karen Nieman Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, September 29 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Ethan Bunting & Owen Pettlon
Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Prayer Wheel
Sandy Swanson - [email protected], or 927-3397; or Amy Swanson - 927-4060
KMCH Radio Ministry September 1 ..... OPEN September 8 ..... Craig & Brenda Saunders, in cele-
bration of their 43rd anniversary September 15 .... Tom & Jan Oakleaf September 22 .... OPEN September 29 .... Harlin & Sandy Gilje
Altar Flowers September 1 ..... OPEN September 8 ..... OPEN September 15 .... Tom & Jan Oakleaf September 22 .... OPEN September 29 .... Harlin & Sandy Gilje
Friends at First
September 7-8 & 14-15 .......... Linda Knutson September 21-22 & 28-29 ....... Deb Richmond
Sunday, September 1 (One service only) 9:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Peyton Aldrich & Tyson Kelchen
Altar Guild: Vicki Zietlow
Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond
Sunday, September 8 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Kaleb Willie & Owen Pettlon
Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner
Audio/Visual: Jim Zumbach
Sunday, September 15 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Olivia Halverson & Wesley Devaney
Altar Guild: Vicki Zietlow
Audio/Visual: John Zietlow
Sunday, September 22 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Landen Palmer & Maggie Millenkamp
Altar Guild: Help still needed
Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond
Sunday, September 29 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Wesley Devaney & Brady Hogan
Altar Guild: Help still needed
Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright
Call the office or sign up on the chart on the office entrance bulletin board if you would like to sponsor the radio ministry or provide flow-
ers. Radio sponsors are especially needed for Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 24; and Dec. 22.
~ SEPTEMBER SATURDAY LAY MINISTRY ~
~ SEPTEMBER SUNDAY LAY MINISTRY ~
Baptism August 18....Mason Glenn Hood....Rev. Ede
Weddings August 17...Ben Waterman & Hailey Larson August 24...Austin Bishop & Allison Eibey
Saturday, September 7 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Griffin Lott & Ashton Fangman Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Piano: Kathy Moorhouse
Saturday, September 14 (convocation) 9:00 A.M.
Torch: Ashleigh Hartman & Gabrielle Milroy Cross: Brady Hogan Bible: Landen Palmer Altar Guild: Karen Hartman Audio/Visual: Help needed
Saturday, September 21 Holden Ev. Pr. 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Griffin Lott Altar Guild: Karen Hartman Audio/Visual: Greg Drew Piano: Lynne Rasmussen
Saturday, September 28 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Ashleigh Hartman & Maggie Millenkamp Altar Guild: Jean Conrad Audio/Visual: Help needed Piano: Dulcie Scripture
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September 2019, LSI Bulletin/Newsletter
Direct Support Professionals Week
Do you know someone who is a caregiver to a loved one? It is a role that is both demanding and meaning-
ful. During September’s National Direct Support Professionals Week, we celebrate all the ways in which
professional caregivers help children and adults achieve their goals and build meaningful lives. One way
LSI empowers Iowans is through our Services for People with Disabilities. From 24-hour support to occa-
sional respite care, the LSI team lifts up Iowans with disabilities as they find the confidence and independ-
ence they need to thrive in their communities.
We thank you for your faithful support of LSI – you create so many new life-changing possibilities for chil-dren, adults, and families! If you would like to learn more about how you can support crucial programming like LSI’s Services for People with Disabilities, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI director of philanthropy and church relations, at [email protected] or 563-676-2065.
Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate
service. We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins,
ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. Learn more at LSIowa.org and Facebook.com/LSI.Iowa.
Building Bright Futures... For 13-year-old Eric, the weekends he spends with his respite caregivers, Carolyn and David, have been life-
changing. Through LSI’s Services for People with Disabilities, Carolyn and David provide temporary care for
Iowa children, allowing their families and caregivers to take a well-deserved break. As respite care providers,
they are helping kids like Eric become more active in their community and find hobbies they enjoy.
During every visit, Eric loves going to the movies, flying kites in the local park, discovering the newest video
game, and playing with the family dogs. He’s enjoyed learning how to play pool – especially when he wins
a match against David. His mom, Erika, says it’s amazing to see her child bloom. Carolyn and David have
created a space where Eric can relax, receive one-on-one care away from his siblings, and just be a kid.
“Spending time with Carolyn and David is something I know my son loves and looks forward to. As a mom,
that’s huge for me,” Erika says. “Respite is one of the best decisions I’ve made for Eric. I thank heaven for
Carolyn and David and for LSI.”
Andrew Askeland ... Senior, Iowa State University
Kelsi Askeland ....... Freshman, Univ. of Northern Iowa
Alex Bishop ........... Senior, Iowa State University
Madalynn Burke ..... Sophomore, Wartburg College
Annie Cassutt ........ Junior, Iowa State University
Cole Engel ............. Sophomore, Coe College
Kara Hawker ......... Junior, University of Northern Iowa
Isaiah Heims ......... Sophomore, CO School of Mines
Kennedy Niles ....... Freshman, University of Iowa
Kalvin Orcutt ......... Senior, Iowa State University
Ian Tibbott ............ Freshman, Hawkeye CC
Megan Wickman .... Freshman, Kirkwood CC
Hunter Zieser ........ Sophomore, University of Iowa
Congratulations, and best wishes to these young adults
for continued success as they pursue their education &
future career paths.
Cuthbertson Scholarships in the amount of $219 each were awarded to 13 young
adults in our congregation by the First Lutheran Church Endowment Committee.
Those receiving scholarships were for the 2019-2020 academic year include:
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% Business Denominations % Business Denominations
2% Amazon.com ____10___25__100 4% Kwik Trip ___25_____50 ____100
8% Amazon Prime Membership _______104.94 4% Lowe's<*> ___25 _<*>100
10% American Eagle ________25 7% Maurices ______20
8% Applebee's _________25 3% Menard's ______25 _____100
8% Arby's _______10 4% Michaels _____25
9% Barnes & Noble ____5____10____25 14% Old Navy (Same as Gap) ___25
13% Bath & Body ______10___25 8% Olive Garden/(see Darden Rest.) ________25
7% Bed,Bath & Beyond ________25 8% Outback Steakhouse ________25
4% Best Buy ________25 5% Palmer Hardware (L) See Brenda
5% Boubin's (L) See Brenda 8% Panera Bread _____10____25
2% BP gas _____50_____250 5% JCPenney(CC)<*> ___25
8% Buckle _____25 8% Pizza Hut ______10
8% Buffalo Wild Wings _______10______25 8% Pizza Ranch (L) ______5______25
4% Burger King ___10 5% Posy Place (L) ___10
8% Cabela's ________25 8% Red Lobster ____10______25
3% Casey's ___10___25___50 9% Red Robin _____25
10% Castle Theatre (L) ________5 2% Schroeder's Lumber(L)*** See Brenda
3% Cenex ________25 3% Shopko ______25
11% Chili's ____ 5% Staples ___25
10% Chuong Garden (L) _____10____25 7% Starbucks _____10_____25
5% Culvers ______10 6% Subway ____________10
3% Dairy Queen(L) ____5___10 3% Target ____10___25___100
8% Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Cheddars)
_________25
8% Texas Roadhouse ______25
8% Dick's Sporting Goods _____25______100 7% TJ Maxx ______25
9% Dillard's ___25 4% Ulta Salons ______25
8% Dressbarn _____25 1% Visa pre-paid CC ______100
2% Edgewood Bldg. Center See Brenda 3% Walmart ___10____25____100
10% Express ___25 20% Wendy's Carwash (L) ___25
2% Exxon/Mobile ______50 10% Widner Drug (L) _____5
3% Fareway ____25___100
14% Gap/Old Navy ____25 KEY to symbols
10% Gift Holder ____25 <*> Not stocked, Can be ordered<*>
5% Hardee's ____10 *** See Brenda for special details***
4% Home Depot <*> ___25 <*>___100 (L) Local participating businesses (L) ***
3% Honey Creek Furniture (L) See Brenda (CC) Can be used to pay on credit card
5% iTunes _____15_____25 ____5 & 10- Limited time only
6% Joanne Fabrics _____25
4% Kohl's(CC) ___25 ____100
4%
Kwik Trip _____25 ___25_____50
_____100
Scrip Order Form
Contact Brenda Saunders at 920-3191 if you need Scrip during the week.
For a full list of what can be ordered, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com >Learn More >Our Retailers
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
8:00a Adult SS
9:00a Worship with communion
2
Office Closed
3 8:00a Quilting
4
5 6 7 Pastor Paul Weeg leading worship
5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Kathy M.
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Pastor Paul Weeg leading worship
8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Choir rehearsal
9:15a Adult SS
10:30a Worship with communion
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10:00a Staff mtg.
2:00p GNH
Communion
10 8:00a Quilting
6:00p Worship
Comm. mtg.
6:00p G.I.G.
11
6:30p Confirmation
Class
12
13
14
Iowa Mission District
Convocation (all day)
9:00a Worship with communion Choir sings Organ/piano: Nick & Lynne
15
8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Sunday School for children & adults
10:30a Worship with communion
16
10:00a Staff mtg.
6:00p Council mtg.
17 8:00a Quilting
6:00p G.I.G.
18
10:00a Adult Bible
Study at
The Meadows
6:30p Confirmation
Class
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5:30p Worship with communion Holden EP
Piano: Lynne R.
22 8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Choir rehearsal
9:15a Sunday School for children & adults
10:30a Worship with communion Pasker baptism
23 10:00a Staff mtg.
24 8:00a Quilting
6:00p G.I.G.
25 10:00a Adult Bible
Study at
The Meadows
6:30p Confirmation
Class
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10:00a Meadows
Communion
1:00p Mail
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5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Dulcie S.
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8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Sunday School for children & adults
10:30a Worship with communion
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10:00a Staff mtg.
- - - - - - - - - - - Pastor Ede on vacation through September 8th - - - - - - - - - - -
2019
- - - - Pastor Ede at Pastors Retreat - - - -
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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
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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”
September 2019 Weekend Worship Schedule
Saturday Evening Worship ~ 5:30 P.M. (Sat., Sept. 14th at 9:00 A.M.)
Sunday Morning Worship ~ 9:00 A.M. on September 1st
(September 8th we return to two Sunday services, at 8:00 & 10:30 A.M.)
OFFICE H URS Monday and Wednesday
9:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. & 1:30-5:00 P.M.
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. & 1:30-4:00 P.M.
Friday
9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.