Sunday Service Worship Times 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Sunday School/Adult Bible Study 9:15 AM

Grace Ev. Lutheran Church

415 10th Street, P.O. Box 156

DeWitt, IA 52742-0156

PH: 563-659-9153

Fax: 563-659-3470

WEB: www.gracedewitt.org

EMAIL: kgood@gracedewitt.org

G.Y.M. Building PH: 563-659-2355

Grace Lutheran Camp

2675 242nd Street P.O. Box 156

DeWitt, IA 52742-0156

Camp Reservations

563-357-0780

Grace Lutheran Preschool P.O. Box 156

DeWitt, IA 52742

PH: 563-659-9193

EMAIL: preschool@gracedewitt.org

Rev. C. Ronald Rafferty

563-503-2855

pastorrafferty@gracedewitt.org

Mark Sperry, DCE

563-321-0674

msperry@gracedewitt.org

Deje Jensen, Preschool Director

preschool@gracedewitt.org

Kerry Good

Secretary

kgood@gracedewitt.org

Melissa Riedesel Business Manager

mriedesel@gracedewitt.org

Grace Gotoski Parish Nurse

ggotoski@iowatelecom.net

Grace NewsletterGrace NewsletterGrace NewsletterGrace Newsletter MAY— 2015

“Atheists and Agnostics” Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

One of the things I know about unbelievers is this: an atheist says he knows there is no God, while an agnostic isn’t quite so sure. There are two things that which seem to be true about agnostics and atheists:

1. None of them are saved. 2. There are more of them today than there used to be. That last statement is not based on a personal observation but

comes from the Barna Group’s 2015 study on the state of atheism in America. After consulting more than 20,000 unchurched people, Barna found that 25% considered themselves to be agnostic or atheist.

Barna also found out some other interesting things. For example, they discovered young people were more frequent doubters than the elderly. Barna found that folks with college degrees were more likely to be skeptics of the faith, and one- third of the intellectual unbelievers had never attended a Christian church service.

Perhaps the most pertinent discovery learned from our unsaved brothers and sisters was the two greatest reasons given as why they don’t believe.

Those reasons are; Rejection of the Bible, which they consider to be a regular

book filled with interesting stories and lack of confidence in the church as an institution.

Now take those two reasons, put them on the stove, boil them down, and you will find the heart and soul of the unbeliever’s problem is that they “don’t trust!”

That’s not too surprising, is it? People don’t trust the president, Congress, the Supreme Court; many people don’t trust the police or the judicial system, and they have never trusted advertisers.

It is really sad when they don’t trust the LORD or HIS HOLY WORD. It is even more sad that they usually do so without having given either a chance. They meet a grumpy Christian and they write off Christ. They hear about a pastor or priest who sinned and they write off the church. They hear some scholar take a shot at the truth of God’s Word and they disregard HOLY SCRIPTURE.

Far better they trust the Lord over their own wisdom and understanding.

These comments were taken from a recent Lutheran Hour devotion! What are we as members and friends of Grace

The 2015 Chancel/Altar Flower sign up sheet is available at the Welcome Center. We are asking members to donate bouquets in honor of or in memory of persons or events. Each bouquet is $21 and there will be two

bouquets each week. Please sign up for your preferred dates in the flower calendar, put your payment in the envelope provided and slide the envelope through the mail slot in the secretary‘s door. You may purchase one or both bouquets.

Flower Dates Still Available: May 10th & 31st

June 7th, 21st, & 28th

July 5th & 12th

August 16th, 23rd & 30th September 27th

October 4th, 11th & 25th

November 8th, 22nd & 29th

December 13th & 20th

In Memory:

Mrs. Sylvia M. Rogers, 93, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Saturday evening, April 11, 2015, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Mrs. Rogers, the former Sylvia Maxine Peters was born July 6, 1921, to Ferd and Evelyn (Schroeder) Peters near Welton, Iowa. She graduated May 22, 1939, from Welton High School. On October 3, 1939, Sylvia was united in marriage to Everett Rogers in Clinton, Iowa. The couple farmed at Welton until 1968 at which time they moved to DeWitt. In retirement, she worked at the former McGinnis Funeral Home, DeWitt and at Fairyland Ballroom.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, DeWitt. Sylvia was an avid bowler and golfer and was a very avid Cubs fan. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Chuck Green of DeWitt; grandchildren, Brian (Danelle) Green, Christopher (Julie) Green, Amy (Jamie) Lippens, Tia (Doug McKnight) Green and Jamie (Sara Frey) Green; great-grandchildren, Tayler, Derek, Ethan, Collin, Carter, Cayden, Abigail, Josh, Alyssa, Madison, MacKenzie, D.J., Soloman and Skyler; also several cousins.

Preceding Sylvia in death were her husband, Everett in 2006, her parents and an infant brother at birth.

REFERRAL CENTER MONTH

Do you have extra Hamburger Helper, boxed potatoes, canned fruits and vegetables, paper products or toiletries that you would like to donate to the Referral Center? May is Referral Center Month at Grace. Please bring your donations for the Referral Center to the display in the foyer anytime between May 1st and May 24th.

Mark Your Calendars

Grace Church Annual Blood Drive

July 20, 2015

More information to come.

Lutheran Church going to do with this information? We must continue to promote our church as being grounded in God’s Word! We do not want to present ourselves to the community as “grumpy Christians!” We are to proclaim God’s truth which HE has given us; that truth being that God has loved them and made it possible that, with faith in HIS crucified and risen Son, their sins will be forgiven and they will always have something and someone to hold on to; something and someone that they can truly trust!

In Christ I remain HIS servant and yours, Pastor Rafferty

SERVING THIS MONTH: The Elders: 8:00 a.m. Dick Schrage

10:30 a.m. Scott Havener

The Ushers: 8:00 a.m. Duane Hansen, Ron Peters

John Pischke, Randy Lange

Organist: Diana Baetke

The Acolytes A/V Technicians

Special Gifts Given Include: In loving memory of Sylvia Rogers $30 has been given to

Grace Lutheran Church, $130 to Grace Camp, $1,030 to LWML Mission Guild, and $10 to Grace Camp Friendship Garden.

In loving memory of Doug Casad $10 has been given to Grace Camp Friendship Garden.

May 20th is the Newsletter deadline for the June Newsletter. All submissions must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the 20th, no late submissions will be accepted.

Please drop your submission off at the Church Office or email kgood@gracedewitt.org.

Begins June 3, 2015

Wednesday WorshipWednesday WorshipWednesday WorshipWednesday Worship

7:00 p.m. @ Grace Camp

Welton Chapel

Sunday WorshipSunday WorshipSunday WorshipSunday Worship

8:00 a.m. @ Grace Church

Traditional Service

10:00 a.m. @ Grace Camp

Outdoor Chapel

Praise Service

May 3 8:00 a.m. Yana Sperry Need Volunteer 10:30 a.m. Erin Suhr Need Volunteer May 10 8:00 a.m. Samantha Zeimet Need Volunteer 10:30 a.m. Emilie Butler Need Volunteer May 17 8:00 a.m. Paige Griem Need Volunteer 10:30 a.m. Nathaniel Johnson Need Volunteer May 24 8:00 a.m. Annabelle Schneider Need Volunteer 10:30 a.m. Jacob Swanson Need Volunteer May 31 8:00 a.m. Drew Eden Need Volunteer 10:30 a.m. Sadi Fahrenkrug Need Volunteer

Please join us on Friday, May 23rd, at 9:00 a.m. as we gather together to raise the flags around Grace Lutheran Church.

We are also seeking individuals who can join us on 9am Tuesday, May 26th to help us take the flags down and put the flag poles away.

Lenten Meal Proceeds

Ekstrand Families in Need Fund $ 243.00

LWML Projects $ 453.00

Grace Camp Convection Oven $ 155.00

Grace Lutheran Choir $ 183.00

Grace Lutheran Preschool $ 225.00

Lost & Found Concert $ 405.00

Capital Improvements $ 233.00

Boiler Fund $ 127.00

Emily Drury, 1830 300th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-9273

Zachary Eden, 1016 Springbrook Ln, DeWitt, IA 52742-1071

Bailey Garrity, 609 8th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-1619

Abigail Johnson, 1118 3rd Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-1144

Tyler Ketelsen, 1218 5th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-1152

Chad Marlowe, 1217 4th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-1147

MacKenzie Meggers, PO Box 66, Grand Mound, IA 52751-0066

Amber Meyer, 2490 210th St, DeWitt, IA 52742-9116

Jacob Minick, 2480 260th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-9148

Emily Reed, 2142 280th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-9283

Eden Tarchinski, 2568 255th St, DeWitt, IA 52742-9151

Gabrielle Thumann, 230 1st Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742-2111

Kayla Wagner, 2308 15th St Ct, DeWitt, IA 52742-1056

Colleen Flathers graduated in April from Concordia University Portland with a Masters in Education.

Ben Niemann, son of Wade & Patricia Niemann, will graduate in May from Ashford University with a BA in Social and Criminal Justice.

Senior Recognition May 17, 2015

We will be recognizing our High School Senior Class of 2015 during the 8:00 a.m. worship service on May 17, 2015.

Watch for the beautiful wooden box for you to place your cards in for the Graduates! The box will be available beginning May 10th until Friday, May 15th.

Looking for cards? A supply of Graduation cards have arrived. Please take a moment to see the wide assortment of cards and napkins we have available for pur-chase downstairs next to Grace Hall.

Graduation Celebrations:

Honoring Jake Minick on Saturday, May 16th from 12-4 p.m. at the American Legion, DeWitt.

Honoring Tyler Ketelsen on May 25th from 4-7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Camp, Peter Retreat Center, DeWitt.

May 3rd - “Mites” Sunday May 9th - Retired Teacher’s Luncheon (Morning)

Cut Out and Bake Cookies (Morning) Decorate Cookies (Afternoon)

May 10th - Sugar Cookie Sale in Foyer

LWML Mission Guild “Serve the Lord with Gladness” Psalm 100:2

Upcoming Events

Clinton Zone Spring Rally

Grace Gotoski and Mary Garlough attended the Clinton Zone Spring Rally which was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The guest speaker was Mary Lu Konrad. She and her husband (and children) served as missionaries in Africa for many years. Their missions were funded with LWML grants. For the ingathering, a free will offering was taken ($80) to help pay for the zone delegate to attend the district convention in Des Moines. Changes to the Zone By-laws were proposed. The changes will be submitted to the District Board for approval and then brought back to the Zone for voting and accepting the changes. Upon the Zone’s approval, we will then update Grace Lutheran Women’s by-laws. A copy of the minutes from the April 11th meeting is posted on the bulletin board in the basement.

Retired Teachers Luncheon

On May 9th, LWML will serve lunch to the Retired Teachers Group. Lee Schmidt is chairing this event; so, if you would like to provide food or help serve, please contact Lee.

Sugar Cookie Baking-Decorating

May 9th we will gather with Val Betz in her high school room to make and bake approximately 200 BIG sugar cookies. That afternoon we will gather at the church to decorate and bag the cookies. AND, then, on May 10th we will hold a sugar cookie sale in the church foyer. Each cookie will be sold for $1. Please join us in baking and/or decorating these cookies for the LWML fundraiser! Contact Mary Garlough or Val Betz.

Lenten Meals

LWML Lenten Meals - Three Lenten meals were served by LWML in March. The proceeds from the free will offering were $453.00. Thank you to all who prepared the meals and to those who shared in the meals.

Spring Breeze Bazaar

Thank you to everyone who helped with and/or attended the Spring Breeze Bazaar. Thank you to those who provided food for the luncheon, baked goods for the bake sale or brought items for the craft sale. Special thank you to those who were committee chairs and to Paul & Mike for set-ting up the tables for us! After expenses, $1,211.28 was raised to help support LWML mission

Lutheran World Relief

Thank you to the Eve Circle for packing the Lutheran World Relief boxes. Grace LWML donated 12 quilts, 49 personal kits and 39 baby kits for a total of 28 boxes! Wow! Thank you to everyone who donated items for the personal kits and the baby kits. And, thank you to the sewing la-dies for making the quilts! And if you see Gaylon Heetland about town (or stop in the Thrivent Financial Office), thank him also for delivering the boxes to Cedar Rapids for us.

THANK YOU to everyone who provided empty cereal boxes, cake mix boxes, cracker boxes, etc. Your empty boxes are now the cardboard holding a BIG sugar cookie!!

Thank You

LWML

Fundraiser Sunday, May 10th

Sugar Cookies for $1.00

LWML Mission Guild will be selling decorated sugar

cookies in the church foyer on Mother’s Day. This

would be a great time to purchase a cookie or two for

your mom, grandma and/or spouse to show them your

appreciation for all they do throughout the year. But

don’t forget the rest of the family they all deserve an

extra treat every now and again.

When we give faithfully and generously, we demonstrate God’s redeeming grace that is alive and well within

us. Because of God’s grace, we are empowered to give. Our giving is a spiritual response to God out of gratitude for all that He has done for us. Giving in response to God’s love should be our primary motive for

giving. Giving to meet our church’s budget is important, but it should not be our primary reason for giving.

Through the giving of our first and best to the Lord, we worship and honor Him.

Spring Cleaning? If so, the luminary would take any working Christmas lights, rope light trees, drop cords, light-up deer, and/or the old wooden sleds with steel runners. If you have any of these items, please drop them off in the milk jug box next to the stage in the church basement or give Jessica Sunday a call at 563-613-2752. Thanks for your help and happy dusting!

Stewardship Corner In discussing tithing, giving ten percent of our incomes, the question that is often asked is, “Should my giving be based on my gross or net income?” Proverbs 3:9 will help us answer that question: “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.” Based on this as well as other verses, we can understand that the tithe should be based on our gross incomes. The reference to “your wealth” implies that we need to honor God with all that we have.

NEWS FROM THE PARISH NURSE: May is Older American Month and I will share some information specific to the older adult (which might be you or a family member!). The information is partly based on “The State of Aging and Health in America 2013,” a document that focuses on the health of adults aged 65 years or older in the United States and was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

I believe we can agree that we do want to live longer; but, we also want to be as healthy and as able as possible. National Health goals in relation to the leading chronic diseases (Heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and others) focus on decreasing deaths but also decreasing disability (and promoting quality of life for the years we have). "Death is unavoidable, but the prevalence of chronic illnesses and the decline and disability commonly associated with it can be reduced." Although many of the personal habits that help to delay death and/or decrease disability are most effective if begun as early as childhood, there are still benefits when healthy habits are adopted at any later age. "Regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do for their health. Physical activity can prevent many of the health problems that may come with age. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, older adults need to do two types of physical activity each week to improve health—aerobic and muscle-strengthening. Strong evidence shows that regular physical activity is safe and reduces the risk of falls among older adults. Older adults at risk of falling should do exercises that maintain or improve their balance. For best results, they should do these exercises at least 3 days a week from a program shown to reduce falls." (p. 27) Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is another habit that helps delay death and disability. Quitting smoking, if you are still a smoker, is another personal habit that can make a difference. [If you or a loved one smokes and you need help to quit, there are many helps -- contact me for more information.] Maintaining or reaching toward a healthy body weight is another way to help. Controlling blood pressure and being wise in choices of foods with high sodium content are also habits that impact delaying death and disability.

Perhaps the question that needs to be addressed is: How can we help each other to adopt healthy habits? As a congregation, and as a community, can we work in encouraging more exercise, healthy eating, quitting smoking, being consistent in taking appropriate medications (especially those that keep blood pressure controlled), and being aware of how much salt or sodium is included in your daily diet.

If you have suggestions related to helping all of us to choose healthier ways of living, please feel free to contact me.

Your Parish Nurse, Grace Gotoski,

[Some of the above information was obtained from: The State of Aging and Health in America 2013 . Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Dept of Health and Human Services; 2013. PDF and interactive version available at www.cdc.gov/aging ]

Blood Pressure Ministry Sunday, May 17, 2015

9:15—10:15 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Camp

2675 242nd Street, DeWitt, Iowa

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Concert 7:00pm—Gates open 6:00pm

FREE-WILL OFFERING

Contact: Grace Lutheran Church @ 563-659-9153

DAY CAMPS

Grace Camp will once again be offering a variety of Day Camps throughout the months of June and July. In addition to whatever the theme for the day is, we have the awesome opportunity to share the love of Jesus with these children. Below you will find the list of Day Camps being offered. Registration information on these Day Camps can be found on the Welcome Center or at www.gracedewitt.org (Day Camp Forms).

GRACE CAMP DAY CAMPS 2015

June 11th – Fishing Camp [1st – 6th Graders] June 16th – Wood Working Camp [3rd – 6th Graders] June 18th – Day Trip to Hurstville Interpretive Center [Entering 2nd Grade & older] June 23rd – Wearable Art Camp [For students entering 1st – 3rd grades] June 25th – Baking / Cake Decorating [1st – 6th Graders] June 30th – Wearable Art Camp [For students entering 4th -6th grades] July 9th – Day Trip to Maquoketa Caves [Entering 3rd Grade & older] July 14th – Little Kids Camp [4 & 5 year olds + a helper]

GRACE LUTHERAN SUMMER CAMP – G*R*A*C*E

The dates for this year’s summer camp are July 27th-29th. Registration materials will be sent out the

first week of May. Please note the early bird registration date of July 1st. Any registrations received / postmarked after that time will pay the higher registration fee, and will NOT receive a t-shirt.

Storm Season is Upon Us; Facing the Storms of Life!

On the high plains of North America, there is a lesson to be learned by observing the behavior of cattle and buffalo when they are confronted with the prospect of a severe storm. The herd of cattle will as a group attempt to run away from the oncoming storm. Ranchers lose scores of cattle each year due to their futile attempts at flight. The storms overtake the herd despite the herd's best effort at out - running the storms and greater suffering occurs. In contrast, a herd of buffalo seems to recognize instinctively that a crisis must be confronted head on if it is to be survived. When storms pop up on the plains, the buffalo turn resolutely to face it, put their heads down, and walk through it. As a result, fewer buffalo die in storms than cattle.

The Moral of the story! As Christians we do not need to be afraid of the storms that we face in life. We have the power of the Holy Spirit within us to allow us to resolutely set our faces toward the problematic storm. By facing the storm head-on with Jesus, we have nothing to fear.

The last month of the school year has arrived! The year has gone by quickly and it is hard to believe that we are wrapping up our sixth year! We will finish up our study on “Bugs” and the last weeks we will emphasize “Summer Fun.”

There are eighteen 4s who will be graduating on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30. This is our largest class yet! The last day of school for them will be Friday, May 29th. The T-F 3s will end on May 26th and the M-Th 3s will have their last day on the 28th.

Cindy Sperry has accepted the position of director/teacher at St. John’s Lutheran in Clinton. The preschool will be accepting applications for an associate through June 30th. Exact days and hours will be determined by enrollment before classes begin in the school district on August 24th.

Mrs. Deje Jensen

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VBS Help Needed: We are looking for people to be roadies for VBS July 6-7-8 (6:00-8:15pm). What do roadies do, you ask? Roadies are responsible for helping small groups of children (groupies) rotate through the centers and interact with them during opening and closing each night. We are looking for roadies to work with preschoolers and elementary kids. The sign up sheet is located by the VBS stars on the bulletin board in the foyer.

VBS Registration: VBS Registration is now open! Children 3years of age through those entering 5th grad are encouraged to register early. Registration forms are on the Welcome Center and will be sent home with all Sunday school students on May 3rd and will also be included with the June newsletter.

Preschool Associate Opening

Grace Lutheran Preschool is accepting applications for the 2015-206 school year. Please send resume and cover letter to Deje Jensen, GLP, PO Box 156, DeWitt, IA 52742. Applications will be accepted through June 30th.

Grace Camp Retreat Closing Schedule

April 27 - May 3 Wendy Proctor May 4 - 10 Danny Burzlaff May 11-17 Craig Paarmann

May 18 - 24 Allison LaFevers

May 25 - 31 Duane Hansen

MILES OF DIMES – HeySwhile you are enjoying the weather and vacuuming out the car, you will find change under the seat (you know, the change you dropped going thru the drive-thru). Did you know that you can drop it in the Miles of Dimes jar located on the Welcome Center? After allSyou haven’t missed it all winter. (And yes, you can put all types of American money in the jar, not just dimes.)

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Grace Camp will be having their annual Spring Retreat on Tuesday, May 5th at the Andrew Retreat Center.

Our guest, Kate McGovern, will present the program “The Ten Most Wanted Friendships.” Kate has been a leader in

Women’s Ministry for several years, leading Bible studies, serving as a prayer leader, mentoring and speaking

at women’s conferences.

The retreat will be offered at an afternoon session from 12-3 p.m. and also in the evening from 6-9 p.m. Each session will

begin with a salad meal and devotions.

Reservations may be made by calling Maribeth (563-357-0780) or Carol (563-659-5921) by May 2nd. The

registration fee for the retreat is $10.

The Women’s Retreat is in need of volunteers to bring salads. If you are interested in providing a salad for the retreat, please sign up at the Welcome Center.

2015 Endowment Grants were awarded to the following:

Board of Trustees Boiler Fund $ 900.00

Board of Education Summer Camp - Lost & Found Concert $ 1,000.00

Board of Youth 2016 National Youth Gathering $ 500.00

Glory Bound Choir Music Fund $ 200.00

Giving Sacrificially

A husband and wife, who were traveling around the world, saw a boy in Korea one day pulling a crude plow in a field, while an old man held the plow handles and directed it through the rice paddy. The husband was amused by the sight and took a snapshot of the scene.

“That’s very curious,” he remarked to the missionary who was their interpreter and guide. “I suppose they are poor.”

“Yes,” said the missionary. “That is the family of Chi Noui. When the church was built they were eager to give something to it, but they had no money, so they sold the only ox they had and gave the money to the church. This spring they are pulling the plow themselves.”

The husband and wife were silent. Then the wife said, “That was a real sacrifice.”

“They did not call it that,” said the missionary. “They thought it was fortunate they had an ox to sell.”

The two tourists had not much to say, but, when they reached home, they took the photograph to the church and told their pastor about the incident. “We want to double our pledge to the church,” they said, “and give us some plow work to do. We never knew what gratitude or joy or sacrifice really meant until now.”

God spoke to this couple through their experience in Korea about the joy that comes from giving. In His Word, God speaks to all of us about the importance of giving. Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). He also said, “Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8). If we choose not to give faithfully and generously, we forego the blessings that God gives to those who give cheerfully. There is no better time than now to examine your level of giving, and, if need be, to take a leap of faith and increase your giving. In the words of Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”

There are many ways to assist your church. One of those ways is to vol-unteer with the audio visual needs during church services. Training is provided to all our A/V Technicians and does not take a lot of time. Please prayerfully consider using your time and talent to help your church during worship by providing this very important service. If you have any questions regarding what an A/V Technician’s duties are, please call the church office.

National Military Appreciation Month May is National Military Appreciation month, a time to recognize and honor all men and

women of our U.S. Armed Forces who have served throughout history and are serving

today. It is also a time to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom.

During this special month, express your appreciation for our service members by

providing them with a Military BibleStick. This small digital audio player is designed specifically for the use of deployed troops. Each one includes the com‐

plete Audio New Testament along with 65 minutes of selected Psalms.

On Sunday May 17th and May 31st our Mission focus will be to support our troops at home

and abroad by collecting money so that we can provide financial support to send BibleSticks

to our troops. Each BibleStick includes a response card offering FREE audio Drama Bibles

to loved ones at home, so support is offered to the entire family.

Faith Comes By Hearing has provided more than 500,000 Military BibleSticks to chaplains who share them with our troops from all branches of service.

Place your donation in the “little white” church on Sunday, May 17th and May 31st and help

us provide spiritual support for our military troops and their families.

1st

Bev Johnson

Chad Knapper

Sam Henningsen

2nd

LuAnn Thiede

3rd

Ronnie Matzen

4th

Dennis Gisel

Kay Goddard

Jaren Nebel

5th

Arden Krueger

6th

Lee McWilliams

Tyler Stowe

Karen Theisen

7th

Diane Wold

Lindsey Tague

8th

Bryce Gassmann

Ezekiel DeHaven

Cy Jacobsen

Shanna Tuker

9th

Michael Glanz

Sarah Hythecker

10th

Lee Penningroth

Jim Williams

Caitlin Proctor

11th

Evere3 Ruggeberg

Vicki Becker

Tori Grantz

12th

Darin Arey

Whitney Anderson

13th

Douglas Peahl

Henry Byorum

Angie Hill

14th

Michael Good

Carter Paarmann

Emma Grace Hartman

15th

Christopher Haney

16th

Chazse Goddard

Annabelle Schneider

17th

Gina Rockrohr

Elyce Billany

Drew Eden

18th

Kegan Krueger

19th

Susan Williams

21st

Pa3y Anderson

22nd

Keith Gustafson

23rd

Rick Steward

Mitchell McDevi3

24th

Ma3 Daniels

Robin Dohrmann

Chloe Mangan

25th

Eleanor Arey

Randi Runge

27th

Ray Ackerman Jr.

29th

Beth Haring

Kim Steffens

30th

Wanda Johannsen

Margie Alger

31st

Paul Kirby

2nd

Sco3 & Becky Kirby

3rd

Ken & Marjorie Goddard

4th

Sco3 & Renae Havener

6th

John & Eleanor Arey

7th

Bruce & Ki3y Yoerger

9th

Gary & Cathy Paarmann

11th

Rick & Lori Olson

James & Michele Gruntorad

Ray & Sarah Ackerman Jr.

Darin & Sara Suhr

12th

Allen & Amanda Ketelsen

15th

Ron & LaVonne Jurgersen

Chris & Tiffany Postell

16th

Ken & Kyle Jackson

Rich & Julie Matzen

18th

Kyle & Shanna Tucker

19th

Cory & Amanda Hoepner

20th

Anothony & Connie Tarchinski

22nd

Randy & Mary Glanz

25th

Don & Kathy Ketelsen

Todd & Karen McWilliams

26th

Lee & Karen Penningroth

27th

Rob & Tammy Cousins