First Evangelical Lutheran hurch LAMPLIGHTER 2020.pdf · Lynne Rasmussen 563-927 3420...

Lamplighter

March 2020 Volume 48, Issue 3

Senior Pastor

Rev. Tony D. Ede 563-927-3420 or 319-290-2401

[email protected]

Administrative Secretary

Lynne Rasmussen 563-927-3420 [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator Sara Blake 319-240-6535

[email protected]

Council members:

President John Zietlow 563-920-5859

[email protected]

President-Elect Doran Zumbach 563-920-0243

[email protected]

Council Secretary Brenda Saunders 563-920-3191

[email protected]

Treasurer

Barb Drew 563-608-6666 [email protected]

Christian Education Sara Hamm 563-920-1691

[email protected]

Evangelism Lisa Guetzko 563-920-1034

[email protected]

Lay Ministry Karen Nieman 563-923-6225

[email protected]

Properties Position Currently Open

Social Ministry Patty Giesler 563-929-6833

Stewardship Larry Richmond 563-513-6447

[email protected]

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

Page 1 Lamplighter

Join us for “A Meal & A Message” & Alpha 2020!

Alpha 2020 will be part of our midweek and Holy Week Lenten Services, continuing through Easter Sunday, April 12

th. Join us for an amazing series that explores the

Christian faith in an open, friendly environment that meets you right where you are in your faith journey.

“A Meal and a Message” will still be our tried and true format, with the meal being served at 5:30 P.M., and the worship service at 6:30. In ad-dition, you will have the option to stay after the services to attend a small group session and discuss the video from the service.

Free childcare will be available during the services and the small group discussions. We hope you will take this opportunity to invite others to join us! You can find the complete schedule and list of the Alpha ses-sion topics on page 5 in this newsletter.

The hosts for the midweek Lenten meals will be:

March 4th ........ Confirmation March 25

th ...... Church Council &

March 11th ...... Sunday School 100

th anniv. comm.

March 18th ...... Adult Choir April 1

st ........... Alpha

First Communion Instruction for Fourth Graders

On Sunday, March 29th from noon to 2:00 P.M., all 4th grade students and their parents are invited to a class with Rev. Ede to discuss what it means to participate in Holy Communion, when an individual is ready to re-

ceive Holy Communion, and the mechanics of how to receive the ele-ments - bread and wine, the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Students must attend with a parent or guardian and be ready for learning and a little bit of fun! A letter will be sent to the parents with further details about this (if you have a 4th grade child, but do not receive a letter, please call the office). Those who attend the class will receive their actual first communion during the Maundy Thursday worship service on April 9th.

If you plan to attend the class on March 29th, please RSVP to the church office (927-3420 or [email protected]) by March 25th to let us know you’re coming.

$ $ $ Cuthbertson Scholarships Available $ $ $

It’s time once again for First Lutheran HS seniors & current college stu-dents to submit an application for a Cuthbertson Scholarship. Pick up a form from the church office, or request one by e-mail. The deadline for submitting your applications is April 15th. Don’t miss out!

Lamplighter

March Adult Choir Schedule

Mar. 1st - Sing at 8:00; rehearse at 9:15

Mar. 8th - Rehearse at 9:15; sing at 10:30

Mar. 15th - Sing at 8:00; rehearse at 9:15

Mar. 22nd - OFF

Mar. 29th - Rehearse at 9:15

Page 2 Lamplighter

Stewardship Update

2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 & 7...“We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of God which has been shown in the churches of Macedo-nia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of liberality on their part. For they gave according to their means, of their own free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the re-lief of the saints, and this, not as we expected, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God. Now as you excel in everything in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work also.”

The Macedonians responded to collect funds for the Chris-tians in Jerusalem. The Macedonians were people who had given themselves as well as their resources to Christ. They became generous givers (even though they were poor) because they first gave of themselves to Christ. Can you look into the mirror and honestly say you have given yourself first to Christ? Only then will you become a gener-ous giver, not only in money, but in your resources (talents) as well. Let us mimic the Macedonians’ mindset, as a Church, in steadfast giving of monies, resources, and ourselves to Christ. Let us continue to make First Luther-an a strong Christ-centered church 100 years from now.

Larry Richmond, Stewardship Chair

March “Mission of the Month” is the FL Quilting Ladies.

Girlfriends in God Women's Bible Study

We will not be meeting dur-ing Lent, but we invite you to join us on Wednesday eve-nings for our “Meal & A Mes-sage”/Alpha at 5:30 P.M. G.I.G. will resume on April 14th. Check the April Lamplighter for information on our next study. For more information, contact Tanya Burnett 563-599-4209.

Easter Brass Ensemble

We will again be having brass play for worship services on Easter Sunday. If you are in 9th grade or older (no age limit on the “older!”) and play a brass instrument, we hope you’ll join us! A special invitation is extended to our high schoolers, and feel free to bring a brass-playing friend!

Please let Kathy Moorhouse (927-5594) or the church office (927-3420) know by April 1st if you can join us so we can schedule a rehearsal date and Kathy can get music to you. Come “Make a Joyful Noise!”

Men's Lenten Breakfasts

The Men's Lenten breakfast theme is “Faith Sharing & Faith Building”. They begin at 7:00 A.M.; dates & hosts are:

Feb. 29 ........ Christ Community Church March 7........ Our Savior Lutheran Church March 14 ...... MUMC March 21 ...... St. Mary’s Catholic Church March 28 ...... First Lutheran Church* April 4 .......... Location TBD

*Help from First Lutheran men will be needed!

Because many hands make light work and because we are a congregation ac-tively serving our members and greater community, we are asking each member, as disciples of First Lutheran Church, to complete a “Time and Talent” survey.

We are seeking responses from age groups confirmation through adult. We have designed the survey to help you to find the areas you are able to share with First Lutheran Church. You can volunteer in as many areas as you are interested in. This information will be used by the church committees to help grow and strengthen our church.

We would like to get 100 responses back by March 9th. We have the link on the church website, as well as paper copies in the back of the church. Please contact Sara Blake ([email protected] or 319-240-6535) if you have questions about the survey or need help filling it out. Each family member (confirmation age through adult) needs to fill out their own copy of the survey. If you have not been contacted by a committee member about your interest by April 1st, please let us know and we will find out more information for you. Thank you!

Lamplighter

~ MARCH VOLUNTEERS ~ ~ MARCH SUNDAY LAY MINISTRY ~

KMCH Radio Ministry

March 1 ....... Bill & Laura Thomas, in memory of Gordon & Alice Schmidt’s wedding anniversary & Alice’s birthday

March 8 ....... Lain & Marilyn Gibbs, in memory of

their niece, Carol Smith

March 15 ...... Keith & Norma Borcherding

March 22 ...... OPEN

March 29 ...... In memory of Dick Sutton, by his family

Altar Flowers

March 1 ....... In celebration of Richard & Joann Hartman’s 52nd anniversary, given by their children & grandchildren

March 8 ....... OPEN




Friends at First March ........... JoAnn Miller

Prayer Wheel

Contact the office: 927-3420, [email protected]

~ MARCH SATURDAY LAY MINISTRY ~

Sunday, March 1 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Wes Devaney & Landen Palmer Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright

Sunday, March 8 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Carson Haynes & Landen Palmer Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Sunday, March 15 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Ashton Fangman & Ethan Bunting Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Lay Reader & Comm. Asst.: Tanya Burnett Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright

Sunday, March 22 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Wes Devaney & Owen Pettlon Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Sunday, March 29 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Aarebella & Carson Haynes Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed Sunday, March 1 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Gabrielle Milroy & Ethan Bunting Altar Guild: Help needed

Audio/Visual: Help needed

Sunday, March 8 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Ashleigh Hartman Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Sunday, March 15 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Gabrielle Milroy & Maggie Millenkamp Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Sunday, March 22 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Kaleb Willie Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Sunday, March 29 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Ashleigh Hartman & Maggie Millenkamp Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Saturday, March 7 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Griffin Lott & Kaleb Willie Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder

Saturday, March 14 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Olivia Halverson & Aarebella Haynes Altar Guild & Lay Reader: Kathy Moorhouse Audio/Visual: Help needed

Saturday, March 21 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Griffin Lott & Brady Hogan Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Saturday, March 28 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Olivia Halverson & Ashton Fangman Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Greg Drew

NOTE: Other than those listed on this page as being

filled, all other Lay Ministry serving duties (ushers,

greeters, lay readers, communion assistants, etc.) for

the month are currently in need of volunteers. Be

watching your e-mail inbox for updates from Sara

Blake ([email protected] or 927-3420) with the

weekly needs. Please respond to Sara by clicking on

the link in her e-mail, or you may reply directly to Sara,

or sign up on the bulletin boards at the back of the

sanctuary if you are able to help. Thanks!!

Page 3 Lamplighter

To provide flowers or sponsor the radio

broadcast, sign-up on the board just inside the

office entrance. The cost to sponsor a radio

broadcast is $75.00.

Lamplighter

Page 4 Lamplighter

March First Lutheran Church History Trivia Questions:

1. What was "Thematics" for Sunday School grades 4-8 in the 1980's?

2. How many pastors have served at First Evangelical Lutheran Church?

3. When was a second weekly worship service added?

(answers will be in next month’s Lamplighter)

Answers to the February trivia questions:

1. What two languages was the first constitution written in? German and English

2. Which 2 towns shared Pastor Moehl, the pastor whose call was issued on May 12, 1920 and the

pastor of this new congregation, First Evangelical Lutheran Church? Earlville and Manchester

3. Who was the first pianist to play at First Lutheran Church when the permanent building was built in

1939? Mildred Becker

March Hymn of the Month: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

This hymn was originally written by preacher Joseph M. Scriven in 1855 as a poem to comfort his mother, who was living in Ireland while he was away in Canada. The poem was at first published anonymously, but Scriven did receive full credit in the 1880s. Charles Crozat Converse composed the tune to the hymn in 1868.

The hymn can be found in multiple languages around the world with many versions and lyrics. It is also noted that during WWI the lyrics were changed to reflect the thoughts of soldiers.

It has been said that Scriven’s text clearly is derived from his own life experiences. And though the text is not considered to be great poetry, it has spiritual appeal and great effect with the repeated phrase, “take it to the Lord in prayer.” Because of the hymn’s encouragement to “pray without ceasing,” it is held close to the hearts of many Christians. The sentimental gospel style and strong popularity of “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” retains its place in modern hymnals.

The 100-Year Celebration Continues!

Psalm 126:3 - "The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with Joy." We have been loved and blessed. Help us to cherish the great memories and joy experienced at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Take a memory card from the table by Holy Grounds Coffee in the narthex/welcome area and write a favorite memory or two of First Lutheran Church. Include your name and leave the card in the basket. We will be sharing stories before services in March and also during Fellowship on Sunday, March 15th.

100th Anniversary T-shirts are available for purchase. They are $12.00 each. We have a limited supply of t-shirts available for sale now, but we’re taking orders for more. A sample t-shirt and order form is on display in the back of church. Let us know if you have any questions. The proceeds from the t-shirts will be used for the events that we are doing to celebrate our 100-year anniversary! SAVE the DATE: Sunday, April 26th - 100th Anniversary Celebration at the Del. Co. Fairgrounds. Worship at 10:30, lunch at 12:15, silent auction, and fellowship. For our event in April, we are looking for Silent Auction items. Funds raised from the silent auction will be for property updates including a new outdoor sign. Items could include: handmade crafts/sewing, woodworking, gift cards, theme baskets, labor donations to name a few. Please see Kurt Palmer 563-920-9323, Meg Palmer, or Connie Wright with any donations or questions.

Lamplighter

Connection First @ FLC

In last month’s LL, we began the discussion of “why” sharing the gospel is im-portant. This month, we are going to begin the discussion of “how” to share the love of Jesus Christ with others! One way to get started is with this verse…Galatians 5:22-23 - “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law”.

Let’s start with the first fruit of the Spirit…love. God’s word shows us so many ways that Jesus loved others well. He is our best inspiration and it only takes a moment to read some of the gos-pel and see how he opened his heart to others. It is also a wonderful way to feel His love!

How does that translate for us today in the hustle & bustle of life? It’s taking a moment to smile at the person who helps you at a store. It’s writing a note and letting someone know you prayed for them today. It’s listening well to a friend and offering to pray with them when they are hurting. It’s inviting others to join you for Alpha, a bible study, a church service or event, or even just a cup of coffee to talk about life. It’s asking the Holy Spirit to fill you with the fruit of love and to show you the way to share it. It’s believing that God’s timing is always perfect, and we are here to share His love and He will change hearts.

Connection first…it is the way we meet people where they are at, love them well, and bring them into the loving arms of Jesus. “Let all you do be done in love”. 1 Corinthians 16:14

Blessings, Lisa Guetzko

$$ Thrivent Grants $$

Our church would love to utilize the

Thrivent grant process more for

church projects and events! All you

need to do is let us know if you are a

Thrivent member, and we will even

help write the grants as needed! Let's

work together to take part in this

amazing opportunity that Thrivent

offers! For more info, please e-mail

[email protected].

Page 5 Lamplighter

~ ~ ALPHA Session Topics: ~ ~

Feb. 26, Session 1 – Is There More to Life Than This? (small groups will start March 4th) March 4, Session 2 – Who Is Jesus? March 11, Session 3 – Why Did Jesus Die? March 18, Session 4 – How Can We Have Faith? March 25, Session 5 – Why and How Do I Pray? April 1, Session 6 – Why and How Do I Read the Bible? April 9, Session 7 – How Does God Guide Us? April 10, Session 8 – How Can I Resist Evil? April 12, Session 9 – Why and How Should I Tell Others?

College Care Packages

It’s time to show our First Lutheran college students AND their parents how much we care! If you have a student in college, please email us their college address to [email protected] by March 22nd. Also, we would LOVE to get a Thrivent Grant for this project!

We have 38 college students! Now through March 28th, we will have a laundry basket in the narthex to collect goodies for our church college students! Ideas include notes of en-couragement, individually packaged snacks, toothbrushes, and school supplies - pencils, pens, highlighters, post-it notes, you name it!

Care Package Party: We want to spoil the college students ’ parents, too! On Sunday, March 29th, from 9-10 A.M. in the Inspiration Room, we will have rolls and coffee for all parents of college stu-dents! We will continue our discussion about empty nesting and how to support your college student in their summer endeavors. Then we will put together the packages together!

Thank you! Your Evanga-Team

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Lamplighter Page 6 Lamplighter

Winter Fun Day at Tirrill Park!

Connect @ First Lutheran Church

Upcoming Events:

Bring your friends and join in the fun!

February 26th – April 12th

We will have a meal at 5:30 P.M. & the Alpha

series will begin at 6:30 P.M. during our

Wednesday evening services with small group

discussions immediately following. Free daycare

will be available!

Saturday, March 28th, 2:00-4:00 P.M. @ Pin Oak

Pub & Links

March Madness Event – Fun for the whole

family with Minute-to-Win-it games, Bag

toss, and more!

The first Saturday of every month starting

April 4th, 9:00-10:00 A.M. @ Aunt Emmy’s

Java, Jesus, & Journaling – an inspiring way

to start out each new month! Grab a cof-

fee or tea and join us for journaling tips to

deepen your relationship with Jesus. The

first Saturday of each month, we will have

new tips for you to try!

Wednesday, April 15th @ Franklin Street Brewery

Vision Boards Workshop – Spring is a time

of renewal! Let’s create a higher vision for

our lives with scripture, words, and pictures

that inspire our intentions and goals. What

to bring...scissors and old magazines - if you

have some that you don’t mind cutting up.

Tuesdays, starting April 14th, at 6:00 P.M. in

The Inspiration Room @ FLC

GIG (Girlfriends in God) begins a new bible

study series called, “Restless: Because You

were Made for More”, by Jennie Allen. Come

experience soulful community with other

women as we explore our faith in a warm

and welcoming way.

Sunday, April 26st, at 10:30 A.M. –@ the Del.

Co. Fairgrounds Pavilion

First Lutheran’s 100th Anniversary Service.

Dinner to follow. Join us as we celebrate!

Much more to follow!

Like our First Lutheran

Church FB page to stay

connected @ FLC!

Lamplighter Page 7 Lamplighter

Jon Kress...I am married to Holly, and we have

3 kids - Alexandar, Gannon, & Sydney. I'm 36

years old and have lived in the Winthrop area my

entire life. I work as a heavy equipment operator

for CJ Moyna & Sons out of Elkader. My interests

are snowmobiling, ice fishing, grilling, gardening,

and trying to maintain a pristine golf course green

yard (my neighbors may dislike me for this).

Matthew and Samantha Sullivan...We just got

married in January of this year and are enjoying

life as newlyweds! We are currently living in

Masonville with our

two fur babies, River

and Stella, and remod-

eling our house from

top to bottom. Matthew

is employed at West

Delaware Schools as a

mechanic for the bus

barn, and Sam is a pa-

tient care representa-

tive for Regional Medi-

cal Center.

In our free time we enjoy being outside with our

dogs, boating with friends, and going ice fishing in

the winter months. We are incredibly excited to be

joining First Lutheran Church!

Tresa Devaney...I currently work at Regional

Medical Center. I enjoy spending time with my

boys and their activi-

ties. William is 16

and lives at Hills and

Dales in Dubuque.

Wes is 13 and is in

the 7th grade at

West Delaware - he

is involved in sports

and is an active Boy

Scout. If anyone ev-

er needs help with

anything, Wes is

available to help!

Tim and Diane Egemo...Originally from cen-

tral Iowa, we've lived in Manchester for 25

years. We have 3 kids - Scott & wife Shelby,

Samantha & husband Matt, and Jackie. Scott

and Shelby have two boys, Rhett, almost 2 yrs.

old and Nash, 5 months. WE LOVE BEING

GRANDPARENTS!!! We enjoy working in our

yard and are looking forward to some home

renovations this year.

Kait Hunt...I am from Manchester. My hus-

band and I welcomed our first child in October.

I teach 2nd grade at East Buchanan. I am excit-

ed to become a member and officially have a

religious home at First Lutheran.

Meet Our Newest Members!

Lamplighter

First Lutheran Church Council Minutes February 10, 2020

Meeting called to order at 6:05 P.M.

Members present - John Zietlow, Pastor Ede, Doran Zumbach, Patty Giesler, Karen Nieman, Barb Drew, Brenda Saunders, Lisa Guetzko. Absent - Larry Richmond, Sara Hamm

Devotions were read by Brenda. Lisa will do devotions at March meeting.

Guest recognized: Sara Blake was invited to speak as a council guest. She has developed a “Time and Talent Survey” to be distributed to all members. A few suggestions for changes were rec-ommended. Surveys will be sent out for completion and available to be picked up at February 15 & 16 services. This is an important step to involve all members in ministry at First. Council asks everyone to participate.

Church Growth Moment: From “Follow Me - Make Fishers of People”. Three points to be Disciples, not just Christians: 1) Follow Jesus - put aside our agendas; 2) Changed by Jesus - by actions & be-liefs; 3) Become fishers of people - join Jesus in His mission.

Reading of the Constitution: Bylaws Part II was read.

Approval of Council Minutes from January: Motion to approve the January minutes made by Barb; second by Patty. Motion carried.

Approval of January Treasurer’s Report: Discussion; $30,000 will be transferred from general checking to Citizens State Bank CD, then motion by Doran; second by Lisa to approve treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report – Barb Drew: Total Income YTD 2020 $16,541.79 Total Income YTD 2019 $17,805.65 Total Expenses YTD 2020 $20,834.77 Total Expenses YTD 2019 $17,723.62 Operating YTD Loss - $ 4,292.63 Operating YTD Profit 2019 $ 82.03

President’s Report – John Zietlow: Thank you from GNS for donations last year

President-Elect – Doran Zumbach: Shared article featured in Iowa Cattleman magazine on the MO River Fencing project. Cattlemen

asked if fencing group would be interested in future projects if they knew of needs. Doran to meet with group but wished to bring up with council before committing. Discussion to continue at next meeting;

Continues to work on disaster supply storage building; will attend meeting on this. “Seeds for Hope of Northeast Iowa” - reported on past donations given through this county-wide

project. Since 2004, eight churches in Delaware County (First Lutheran included) have donated over $642K worldwide for the purpose of helping educate countries on how to sustain life.

Pastor Ede’s Report: One confirmation class cancelled due to weather, otherwise on track; Pastor has been asked to speak at NALC retreat on media ethics, law, usage (i.e. - online confir-

mation testing), etc. Has been asked to serve as ‘break-out leader’ for NALC pastors in Orlando; Will focus on leading members to be Disciples, not just members; Will meet with Monona members this month with interest in 2020 youth mission trip;

Christian Ed – Sara Hamm: info reported by Pastor Ede Planning meeting has been held for VBS; theme to be “Jesus is Constructing Me’. Youth mission trip will be to Fremont, NE this summer.

continued on pg. 9...

Page 8 Lamplighter

Lamplighter

Evangelism – Lisa Guetzko: Many events upcoming related to 100-yr. anniversary and evangelism:

Feb. 12th - Galentine’s event for all women at Franklin St. Brewery - photo booth, games, prizes; Feb. 16th - Sledding & S’mores in Tirrill Park Alpha and Lenten mid-week “Meal & A Message” services to run concurrently beginning Feb. 26th March Madness family fun event March 28th, 2-4 P.M. @ Pin Oak Pub & Links: ‘Minute-to-Win-It’,

bag toss, and more. More events scheduled – watch Lamplighter and bulletin for details.

Lay Ministry – Karen Nieman: One “Meal and A Message” slot open on March 25th to host. Suggestion to do ‘Taste of Fair’ serv-

ing tenderloins, beef burgers, and pie; hosted by council and 100-yr. anniversary committee Next Lay ministry mtg. Feb. 11th.

Properties – Vacant position: Maintenance needs are being reported to John for now; seeking candidate to fill the position.

Social Ministry – Patty Giesler: 14 soups brought for SOUPER Bowl Cook-off; approximately 40 attended. Hosted Bingo at GNH on Feb. 4th with 6 volunteers. Thank you to the volunteers who helped.

Stewardship – Larry Richmond: (reported by John) “Mission of the Month” for February will go to Camp Courageous MOTM for March will go to First Lutheran Quilters

Secretary – Brenda Saunders: no report

Old Business: Strategic planning - Committee being formed; will include council members and encourage mem-

bers of all ages to participate. This committee will be critical to determine the direction for First Lu-theran and need input from many.

Auto-pay – we have had some members sign up to have contributions automatically made through a program at GNB. Temple talks will be done to help explain and promote; will address importance of taking advantage of contributions from IRAs or tax exempt resources for giving.

Cliff Bunting is stepping down from his role on Endowment Committee. Bruce Mitchell has agreed to fill this spot. Motion to approve Bruce to complete Cliff’s term on Endowment Commit-tee made by Patty, seconded by Lisa; motion carried. The council appreciates Cliff ’s service on this committee.

New Business: Considering revision of Prayer Chain ministry

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted, Brenda Saunders

…continued from pg. 8

Attendance & Offering Report

Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Total Expenses Balance Attendance Weekly Avg.

November $192,551.41 $213,610.02 - $21,058.61 623 156

December $234,256.33 $236,624.14 - $ 2,752.81 678 (5 Sundays) 136

January $ 16,541.79 $ 20,834.77 - $ 4,292.63 527 132

Thank you for your continued financial support to First Lutheran…..

Page 9 Lamplighter

Lamplighter

Scrip Order Form

Contact Brenda Saunders at 920-3191 if you need Scrip during the week.

% 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

For a full list of what can be ordered, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com >Learn More >Our Retailers

Page 10 Lamplighter

Lamplighter

2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:00a Worship with communion Choir sings 9:15a Sunday School

9:15a Choir rehearsal

10:30a Worship with

communion

2 10:00a Staff

meeting

3 8:00a Quilting

4 10:00a Adult Bible Study at The Meadows 5:30p Lenten Meal

Confirmation

mentoring 6:30p Worship/Alpha

5 6 7 5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Dulcie S.

8 8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Sunday School


10:30a Worship with

communion Choir sings

9 10:00a Staff

meeting

1:30p GNH

comm.

6:00p Council

meeting

10 8:00a Quilting

6:00p Worship

Committee

meeting

6:00p Girl Scouts


Confirmation


12 13 14 5:30p Worship

with communion

Holden Ev. Pr.

Piano: Lynne R.

15 8:00a Worship with

communion Choir sings Morris baptism 9:15a Sunday School


10:30a Worship with

communion

16 10:00a Staff

meeting

17 8:00a Quilting


Confirmation


19

March

Lamplighter

Deadline

20 21 5:30p Worship

with communion

Piano: Lynne R.


communion 9:15a Sunday School

10:30a Worship with

communion

23 10:00a Staff

meeting

24 8:00a Quilting


Confirmation


26 10:00a Meadows communion

Mail March

Lamplighter

27 28 7:00a Men’s Lenten Breakfast @ First Lutheran 2:00-4:00p March Madness @ Pin Oak 5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Dulcie S.


communion 9:15a Sunday School


10:30a Worship with

communion

30 10:00a Staff

meeting

31 8:00a Quilting

Lamplighter

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

RETURN

SERVICE

REQUESTED

The Lamplighter is a

monthly publication of

First Lutheran Church

March 2020 Weekend Worship Schedule

Saturday Evening Worship ~ 5:30 P.M.

Sunday Morning Worship ~ 8:00 & 10:30 A.M.

(The 8:00 service is also broadcast on KMCH 94.7 FM and live streamed on kmch.com)

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”

OFFICE H URS Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

http://www.firstlutheranmch.com

First Evangelical Lutheran hurch LAMPLIGHTER 2020.pdf · Lynne Rasmussen 563-927 3420...

Documents

Transcript of First Evangelical Lutheran hurch LAMPLIGHTER 2020.pdf · Lynne Rasmussen 563-927 3420...