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2087880-198120Newsletter- September 201300Newsletter- September 20131660525-196024500Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,On July 22-24, my wife, Connie, and I attended a class for continuing education entitled “Rethinking Evangelism: Faithful Witness in a New Apostolic Era.” This event was hosted by Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. There were eleven presenters, along with the observations after each lecture by Dr. Rolf Jacobson. We also had times where we broke into small groups to practice listening skills and share insights on what we were learning.Dr. Jacobson started us off by talking about all the negative images that people have of evangelism. I think that you could imagine the responses, because they are ones that we have all heard before, most of them reactions to how other Christian churches do evangelism, putting people on the spot, making the focus on what we do, instead of what God has done for us. The problem is that we have used these unpleasant descriptions of evangelism to give us an excuse for not reaching out and sharing our faith, in a more loving and caring way. Rolf Jacobson then gave us a definition of evangelism for us to work with in our time together: “practices that give Jesus Christ away to another, to a neighbor”.Dwight Zscheile, also a professor at Luther Seminary, then spoke about some of the assumptions we have when it comes to reaching out to others. We tend to assume that…1. People know what church is, and where to find it. 2. People who come to us are already Christians. 3. Everyone must learn established customs/language instead of our translating these things into everyday language (Something that Martin Luther was so good at doing. He translated the Hebrew and Greek scriptures into German, and wrote songs to contemporary tunes of his day.)The professor went on to say that for many people today churches are seen as religious club houses, intimidating places. A place where they would not know what to say or what to do.Dwight Zscheile’s point was that we are in a new apostolic era He asked the question that if this is indeed where we are at, where is God in all of this? His answer was that God is where God has always been, “circulating around the neighborhood.” In the incarnation, Jesus came to where we were at, took on human flesh. And as we follow in Jesus’ footsteps, we are called to meet people where they are at. No longer can we expect them to come to us, just because we open our church doors.Zscheile then made reference to the story in Luke 10, where Jesus sends out the seventy-two. Jesus tells them to go out empty-handed, as people of peace. We are to still go out empty-handed (without imposing ourselves on others), in peace (to be open, ready to listen to the stories of others).Thank you for your willingness to go on this journey with me, as Jesus sends us out to share the Good News. Love in Christ, Pastor MarkFall Sunday Schedule 8:30 a.m.Prayer time in library 8:30 a.m.Confirmation in the parsonage returns Sept. 15 9:00 a.m.Adult Forum in the counting room 9:00 a.m. Sunday School returns September 8 at Parish Hall(After Sept. 8 Sunday School returns to the church.) 9:15 a.m. Choir rehearsal beginning September 1510:00 a.m.WorshipAfter Worship“Unbinding the Gospel” study Sept. 8-Oct. 27Outdoor Worship ServiceRally Sunday, the outdoor worship service, will be held September 8th at 10:00 a.m. at the parish hall. There will be a fund-raiser potluck dinner following the service. Hot dogs and drinks will be furnished. This will be a Thrivent** supported event. We will collect a free will offering. The offering, in addition to the amount contributed by Thrivent, will go to our college students. Please bring a dish to share. Chairs will be set up but as in the past, you are welcome to bring your favorite lawn chair. **Families of college students, contact the church office to let us know if the student in your family would like to benefit from the fundraising efforts, with the money to be used to help pay for college books or other educational supplies. Call Mary in the office at 319-254-2216 or email office@.Evangelism CommitteeThe Evangelism Committee met on August 13, 2013. Highlights of the meeting include: discussion on the Friendship Pads that will be signed by all worshippers in attendance at worship beginning September 15; VBS visitors will be contacted; hayride is scheduled for October 6th from 4:30 – 6:40 p.m. with a flier being worked on by Lennis, the community will be invited several ways; coffee cart seating will be returned to its original location away from the elevator door; Life Touch will be here November 7, 8, and 9 with more information soon to be distributed; “Unbinding the Gospel” study will begin Sept 4 to Oct. 23 from 6-7 p.m. on Wed. evenings, and on Sundays after worship beginning September 8; playground equipment was discussed; radio ads may be placed for Sunday school; next meeting is September 16 at 7 p.m.Technology Committee MeetingThe Technology Committee meeting is set for Tuesday, September 10 at 4 p.m.Cemetery Committee MeetingThe Cemetery Committee meeting has been changed to Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 p.m. This is a change from Tuesday, September 3.Social Ministry Committee MeetingThe Social Ministry Committee meeting is set for Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m.Congregation Council and Church Finance NotesThe Council met on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Meeting minutes are posted in the church narthex bulletin board when they become available. Council minutes are also available in the church office. The next regular Council meeting will be Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m.Financial Report 2013 General Fund Activity (as of August 27)Gifts $118,855.72Ministry Expenses $108,335.98Mission Support Submitted $10,599.66Net Income($79.92)Thank you for all gifts to the church and for your support of the important mission we share in!Swedesburg Women of the ELCAWELCA Calendar of EventsWednesday, September 25 Group Meetings:9:15 a.m. RachelHostess: Sally Anderson; Study Leader: Phyllis Shadley2:00 p.m. Mary MarthaHostess: Betty Molander; Study Leader: Jane WickhamTanzania Companion Congregation – SeptemberLibraries are great places to learn and we have some new additions to our church library to help us learn more about Tanzania! While most of these books are aimed at children, there is a great deal we all can learn from them. Come check these out!“Culture Smart Tanzania, The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture”. This is a tiny little book, designed to be a guide book for those visiting Tanzania. It has a wealth of information about the land and people, their beliefs and traditions, work and play, language and health.“Children of Tanzania” Part of a series called “Through the Eyes of Children”. An older and simple children’s book, it covers some of the questions children often have such as “What do they eat? Where do they live?” It has quite a few colored photos of children, animals and the landscapes.“Tanzania” by Wairagala Wakabi. This is another children’s book, part of the “Countries of the World” series. It has much more in depth information than “Children of Tanzania: on topics including natural resources and traditional arts as well as history and culture. Again, lots of great color photos to give a real feel for the country and its people. The author was a staff writer for “The East African” an online regional newspaper () and has since written many pieces about that region and its current events. Another article he wrote for adults about some more recent Tanzanian politics and economics is online at .“Is It Far to Zanzibar?” by Nikki Grimes; illustrated by Betsy Lewin. The author and illustrator of this book are both Americans who spent a significant amount of time in Tanzania and other eastern African countries. It is a collection of illustrated poems about everyday activities in that part of the world with expressive watercolor illustrations. Though it is a children’s book, there is much for everyone to enjoy.“We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey through Tanzania” by Laurie Krebs and Julia Cairns. Want to learn to count in Swahili? This is the book for you! In the process, you will also learn about Tanzanian animals, landscapes and people. The main part of the book with its short rhyming text and beautiful double page illustrations is great for young children, but there are several pages in the back with more detailed information about the animals, country, language and people. The last page contains a pronunciation guide for counting 1 to 10.Several of these books were purchased from an online company called Better World Books. They sell both used and new books and their profits go to support literacy efforts around the world. For example, they have supported several Tanzanian projects with both books and money including a couple very near our own Ngaeni Parish. From their homepage at , visitors can click on the map to see the literacy projects that have been supported all around the world.We received the following letter vie email from Tanzania on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 and are in the process of identifying ways to communicate more efficiently and rapidly. More detailed info will follow next month:ELCT – DIOCESE OF PARE,NGAENI LUTHERAN CHURCH,P.O.BOX 22SAME, TANZANIA.August 20, 2013Dear Swedesburg,We greet you in the name of Jesus Christ.We are very happy to greet our close friends of Swedesburg; we do believe that you are??always blessed with our God.?We do appreciate your love, your prayer and on how you are helping us. We have received a Tanzanian shilling of about 1,894,401 from you; all people of Ngaeni are very happy due to this.This money, will help us to overcome some challenges which we have in our Parish, after planning what to do with this, we are going to inform you as soon as possible.We have found that it better if we inform you our church committee of relationship.?We always do pray for you and let us take this opportunity to welcome you at Ngaeni. You are all welcome. Bwana Yesu Asifiwe.Rev. Eliewaha Ezekiel, Church LeaderTanzania ForumOn Wednesday, September 11, at 5:00 p.m., Pastor Eric Carlson, assistant to the bishop, will meet with us at the Parish Hall. Pastor Carlson is our synod’s staff person for Tanzanian matters. Everyone is encouraged to be at this forum to find out more about our relationship with our Christian brothers and sisters in Tanzania. Our youth are especially invited to widen their knowledge and understanding about the work of God in our companion congregation.Christian Education Rally SundayIt’s time to kick-off another great Sunday School year!!! We will have our Rally Sunday School festivities at the parish hall, starting at 9:00 am. Send the kids hungry, because we’ll start with breakfast, rock out to some of the Kingdom Rock VBS songs, then work on a service project. Parents can meet their children at 9:50 a.m. in the parish hall parking lot, where we will end the Rally Sunday festivities with the traditional balloon launch.As part of the ELCA’s 25th Anniversary Rally Sunday theme “Helping Hands”, the kids will be making fall centerpieces to brighten up the tables at Winfield’s Congregate Meals, which serves meals daily to residents aged 60 years or older. The Congregate Meals program is much like a “family gathering together for a meal. It is a delicious place to eat, and a great place to learn about nutrition and healthy life style practices. Each day they strive not just to feed the body, but also feed our natural need for socialization and friendship.”4762524892000Sunday SchoolRegular Sunday school classes for ages 3-6th grade will begin on Sunday, September 15th in the church basement. We are using a new format called “Kids Own Worship”. This fall will focus on Old Testament lessons, with New Testament Lessons in the spring. Through Kids Own Worship, preschool and elementary children experience worship through memorable songs and impactful Bible learning. Its format for helping kids grow a personal relationship with Jesus is simple, but tried and true: (1) praise God; (2) study the Bible; (3) pray!The schedule for the next 6 weeks will be…Sept. 15David Becomes KingSept. 22David is MercifulSept. 29God Forgives David Oct. 6Absalom RebelsOct. 13Solomon Ask for WisdomOct. 20Solomon Writes ProverbsA BIG thank you to Becky Rauenbuehler (music), Jackie Brawner (music), Shelly Wickham (elementary), Julie Ostby (elementary), Michelle Kempf (preschool) and Lisa Kempf (preschool) who have volunteered as teachers this year. They are what make our Sunday School program both lots of fun and full of faith.ConfirmationConfirmation students will be going bowling on Wednesday, September 18 at Iris Bowling Lanes in Mt. Pleasant. They will begin at 6 p.m. Teachers neededWe are still looking for another preschool teacher. This person would teach the bible lesson to children ages 3-5; the preschool lesson typically runs for 40 minutes. By adding another teacher, this allows flexibility in scheduling and typically preschool teachers rotate and teach only every 3rd Sunday.We also are looking for someone to lead high school education for a 4-week session after worship in the fall and a 4-week session in the spring. All curriculum and materials will be provided. Last year this was in a “lunch & learn” format where the kids prepared and shared a meal, organized by one of the families, followed by Bible study.Also, high school students looking for silver chord volunteer hours- we can use your help too! Your help would be wonderful for assisting with music or craft projects.If you feel lead to be a part of either of these important ministries, please contact Emily Kann or the church office.Parents Place & Snack CupboardStarting this fall, we invite parents of Sunday School children to enjoy coffee or tea and fellowship in the library during Sunday School. The Christian Education committee will be providing various items to give parents a comfortable place to visit during Sunday School. We also plan to have a “snack cupboard” available for small children waiting for older siblings during Sunday School or while in the nursery. Congregation members who would like to donate to the snack cupboard can place items in the green Sunday School room. Ideas include animal crackers, fruit snacks, graham crackers, granola bars, etc. Also helpful would be donations of hand wipes and small napkins.Tri-Synodical ConferenceGospel Ethics Rooted in the Lutheran ConfessionsFrom Sunday afternoon, September 22, through lunch on September 24, Pastor Mark will be attending the Tri-Synodical Conference in West Des Moines. The conference will look at the questions: How does our Lutheran understanding of the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, inform our ethical principles—if it does? How can the freedom we have been given as Christians call us into servanthood for the sake of the world? How do we make the notion of “gospel ethics” a reality in the lives of our congregations? Speakers will be Lutheran ethicists and theologians Dr. Per Anderson of Concordia College and Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda of Seattle University.ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson will?preach for one of the worship services as well as lead a presentation.? Sunday evening, rostered leaders will split up by synods and meet with their own bishops.Your Child’s Spiritual GrowthA few years ago, I attended a weekly bible study in Iowa City, and as part of the study, we talked about raising our children proactively to have a strong spiritual life. It’s easy to focus on school work, piano lessons or after school soccer games, but as parent’s we have a great responsibility to foster our children’s spiritual growth. The other day, as I was organizing some books, I found some of my notes on helping your child grow closer to God, and I’d like to share them with you.Help your child grown in the way he prays. Include worship, thanksgiving and petitions for specific needs for himself and for others.Teach your child to express her love for God and to show love to others.Praise your child for becoming more patient, self-controlled and slow to anger. Help him see the choices he has to respond to different emotions and to know that he can control his response, even when he can’t control the circumstances.Express gratitude when she is truthful, especially when it is difficult. Explain the importance of being trusted to tell the truth.Reward a gentle spirit, especially in the treatment of those younger or different from him.Be quick to praise when she willingly obeys without argument. Explain the importance seeking to love God through the obedience of Christ’s commands.Enjoy reading the Bible with your child. Commend generosity in giving and serving, freely, cheerfully and without expectation.Help your child express thankfulness and gratitude for what people do for him. Explain how this is part of the many ways God has blessed him.Discuss the important of discerning the truth of God from the claims of the world. Talk about the results in this life and after death as a result of God’s grace.I know I fail to be even close to perfect as a parent, but just even starting my day with one of these ideas at the forefront of my mind prepares me to be just a little bit ready to face whatever parenting challenge the day holds. May God bless you and strengthen you as a parent daily!-Emily KannChoir RehearsalsChoir will return September 15! Choir rehearsals will be Wednesday September 4 and 11 at 7 p.m. Sunday rehearsals will begin from 9:15 to 9:30 starting September 15.Friendship PadsOn Sunday, September 15, we will introduce our Friendship Pads to the congregation. As the name implies, the Evangelism Committee sees this as an opportunity to get to know one another better, and, especially, as a way to meet our visitors. At the beginning of the worship service, Pastor Mark will make an announcement about the Friendship Pads, and the ushers will come down the center aisle and give one pad to each pew on the north and south sides. In the balcony, an usher will give one to each section of chairs. As the service continues, the pads will be signed and passed down the pew. After all have signed, the pad should be sent back down the row, giving you the opportunity to see who is sitting close to you. Make special effort during the Sharing of the Peace to greet any visitors in your row. The Friendship Pads will also alleviate the need for Communion cards, as there will be a record of who was in worship each Sunday.WACO CROP DriveCommunities Responding to Overcome PovertyThe WACO CROP Drive has existed since 1967. What a wonderful way to help those around the work with many needs! Our 2013 goal in the WACO district was set at $33,000.00. The WACO CROP Drive was first place out of 79 CROP events in the state for giving in 2012. CROP SUNDAY is September 29, 2013. You may also give to CROP through SELC’s Sunday offerings throughout October by making checks payable to “WACO CROP Drive” or noting “CROP” on the envelope. The CROP DRIVE ends October 27. CROP operates under the Church World Service organization. See .Altar FlowersSeptember 15 is an open date for altar flowers if you are able to contribute to the beauty of the sanctuary on that date. Feel free to write your name on the schedule or contact Mary in the office by calling 254-2216 or email office@ .October Newsletter DeadlineThe deadline to have your group meeting times and activities or other items listed in the October newsletter is Tuesday, September 24, at noon. Submit any items: schedules, pictures, articles, calendars or activities to Mary McLerran in the church office at 254-2216 or email Mary in the office at office@. Please note that you may now read the SELC monthly newsletter on our website at . It is located under “calendar”, then “newsletter”. Also, watch the online calendar for any changes that may occur during the month.Blood Drive - September 24A blood drive will be held in the Swedesburg parish hall on Tuesday, September 24th, from 2:00 until 6:30 p.m. You may call the Blood Center at 800-747-5401, ext. 119 to make an appointment as a blood donor. Donations in summer drop by one-fifth. Every donation is very much needed this time of year. Please consider donating blood if you have not ever given in the past.Please contact the church office if you can assist by providing cookies or other refreshments, and/or if you are available to be at the parish hall on the day of the blood drive to serve refreshments to those who come to donate blood. All help is greatly appreciated.Reminder about Federal Privacy LawsBecause of Federal Privacy Laws (HIPPA), if you or a member of your family are hospitalized, and would like Pastor Mark to visit, you must contact the church and let us know. While the hospital may ask what church you are affiliated with and you ask the hospital to contact your pastor, they may not. Please let us know. You can reach the church office at (319) 254-2216.Save the Date!Lifetouch will be in Swedesburg on November 7, 8, and 9 to take pictures for the new pictorial church directory. Family, friends and any community member may also set aside time to have their pictures taken as well. No obligation. Save the date! More details will be forthcoming. After training in middle September, more information will be published in the bulletins and October’s newsletter. LSI’s Day of PrayerSeptember 29, 2013Lutheran Services in Iowa’s (LSI) Day of Prayer is a day to remember the needs of our neighbors and to lift up the ministry of LSI as we stand beside Iowa’s children, families and individuals, fulfilling a promise to respond to the love of Jesus Christ through acts of service to all.The LSI Day of Prayer lifts up the needs of our neighbors:Children and families in distressThose who suffer from abuse or neglectPeople struggling with mental and behavioral health needsThose with disabilitiesRefugees seeking a new lifeThose recovering from disastersWhen is the LSI Day of Prayer? LSI has designated September 29, 2013 as a day of prayer for the people we serve. This is a day to remember those in need, to pray that God grant them his healing and to use the ministry of LSI to transform lives through service.Volunteer OpportunitiesAs the Fellowship Cup Director, I wanted to be sure your organization was aware of a community volunteer opportunity. National statistics indicate that students with a low reading level are more likely to be in poverty and/or prison as they age. The Fellowship Cup seeks to help students in reading and social interaction skills - preventing future poverty.Please keep reading. Club M, located at the ISU extension office, offers one-on-one mentoring. A mentor meets weekly with a student. Typically, the only opportunity has been Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. HOWEVER, a new option is Mondays from 8:00-9:00 am- the LATE START for school. An adult would come to the middle school and help tutor the same student EVERY Monday. I am hoping this is a good option for those of us with crazy work schedules. Cassie Gerst, Club M coordinator, has positive data that mentoring helps a student both academically in school and with social confidence. Would you be interested in transforming lives each Monday from 8:00-9:00am? Help students become confident in school. Reduce future poverty. Over 80 students have signed up for the Wednesday 3:30 p.m. mentoring. Mentors are needed Wednesdays, too. Club M will supply training, supplies, and support at both days. Reading in Schools is another opportunity. A volunteer arrives at a local school for one hour to help students read. The school will provide training, students, and materials. The volunteer would come the same hour each week. This could happen over a late/early lunch.As director of the Fellowship Cup, I have committed to read to students every Monday at 1:00 pm. In addition, I will be a sub for the Club M Program Monday mornings. These are important programs that will change the future of poverty. These are not Fellowship Cup programs. These are community programs. Will you join with me in this adventure? The Fellowship Cup will help serve as a liaison between you and these volunteer opportunities. Please email volunteer@.Below is a document that includes alternative Christmas ideas. It was created by FUMC last year and updated for 2013. If you need additional ideas, please let me know.December 2013 Advent CalendarSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday1 Lodging $42will buy 1 night of lodging for a homeless family. (1/2) share $212 Board Game $12 will purchase a gift of family time OR buy yourself. Need at FC by Monday 9th.3 Painting Roller Pads $4 will help Habitat for Humanity provide housing OR purchase yourself.4 Mittens, hats, scarves $5 will purchase a gift of warmth OR purchase yourself. Place on the Mitten Tree by December 22.5 Food Bags$3.80 will provide a household with a warm meal for Thursday food distribution at the Fellowship Cup.6 ADOPT a Family of 4 for Christmas--$165 OR share with another family. Need at FC by Monday 17th.7 Personal Care Kit $25 (men or women) will buy deodorant, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, bar soap,4 toothbrushes, 2 toothpaste8 Diapers and Wipes $15 Will purchase baby diapers for a week. OR buy sizes 4, 5, or 6 plus wipes. For Parent Connection9 Toilet Paper. Your gift of $8 will buy toilet tissue and facial tissue OR purchase yourself.10 Utilities $50(1/2 share is $25) to assist with utility bills to keep a family warm.11 Snack Ziploc $2 for summer sacks OR Purchase yourself.12. Gasoline$40 will help drive a neighbor to a Medical Appt. in Iowa City13 SEIBUS Fare $4 will help a senior travel on the bus.14 LaundryDetergent Your gift of $20 will purchase laundry detergent OR buy it yourself.15 Peanut Butter $5 will purchase a can OR purchase it yourself.16 Package of Pasta $2 OR purchase yourself.Optimae Lifeservices17 Children’s Book $5 will buy a gift of reading OR purchase yourself.18 Socks for a boy or girl $5 will purchase a pair OR buy yourself.19 Blanket $5 will buy a gift of warmth For Church World Service20 Warm Meal$2.50 will supply a warm meal to a hungry neighbor21 Undergarments (new) $5 OR purchase it yourself. A gift of dignity.22Diapers and Wipes $15 Will purchase baby diapers for a week. OR buy sizes 4, 5, or 6 plus wipes.23 Depends $15 will purchase a package of Depends OR purchase it yourself.24 Play dough $4 OR purchase yourself for Club M (Mentoring)25 Bible$10. Share the gift of Jesus this ChristmasGifts will be distributed at Fellowship Cup unless underlined.Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner, Executive DirectorThe Fellowship CupThank you’s REcevied:Dear Swedesburg Lutheran Church: Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I greatly appreciate them all. Unfortunately I rolled which mean I’m at basic for 3 extra weeks. That being said, I know God has a plan for me and I’m trying to roll with it. I’m learning a lot and I’m getting in really good shape. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers for both me and my fellow candidates. WE can really use them. I really miss VBS but I know the kids had a ton of fun. I hope the weather is great. Thanks again and Amor via vitae in Christo.Hannah TaylorThank you so much for your donation of $150 to Community Action of Southeast Iowa for the food pantry. Today is a critical time for families with which we are working. Families are having a hard time making the decision on whether to pay utilities, rent or to buy food. In Henry County we served over 918 households last year. Of these families, 48% were working and were still living in poverty. Because of people like you who care, we are able to make life better for families in crisis. Thank you for caring about families who are in need.Sharon Ford, CCAPExecutive DirectorCommunity Action of Southeast IowaThe family of Melba and Neil Grim (Jennifer Wagner's grandparents) would like to thank you for all of your prayers. Both of my grandparents suffered debilitating strokes within a year of each other, taking my grandpa's sight, and my grandmother's speech. Moving to a care facility became necessary when the two were no longer able to communicate well enough to live independently. My Grandma and Grandpa got to celebrate 70 years together on April 17th 2013, before my grandpa passed away of a heart attack in late June. My Grandma is now in an assisted living small apartment and doing well, and she got an excellent report last week for her kidney's and heart (she is on dialysis). It's been a bummer of a summer, but we are grateful to Swedesburg for your prayers. To the young people of the congregation, I would like to say, if there is ever a moment where you have to choose between doing something else, or spending time with your grandparents...always choose your grandparents. :) Jennifer WagnerCongregation ReflectionsBirth AnnouncementCuyler Darrell Mullin was born at 8:25 a.m. on August 15th to Derek Lee Mullin and Tina Marie Mullin. He was born 7 lbs 8 oz and was 19" long. His paternal grandparents are Coleen Mullin and the late Darrell Mullin. His maternal grandparents are Donnie Egli and Sonja Egli. His paternal great grandparents are Helen Mullin and Marilyn Ridinger.Holy BaptismKohl Thomas Lackman was baptized into the Christian faith on Friday, August 30, 2013. His parents are Tony and Marne Lackman. Kohl’s baptismal sponsors are Megan Wenstrand and Reed Wenstrand. Kohl’s grandparents are Tom and Karen Wenstrand. Pray that Kohl will grow as a follower of Jesus throughout his life.Congratulations to all the youth who had entries in the state fair!Thanks are Due . . .to those who assist with the folding of the bulletins and those who assist with distributing the paperwork for the church services.to those that assist in maintaining the church in every way: from trash collection, lawn maintenance, to making repairs as needed.to the Luther League for sponsoring the Casting Crowns concert at the Iowa State Fair; and to the drivers who made certain everyone arrived there and home safely...especially at that late hour.to the Churchmen for the delicious homemade ice cream.to the Social Ministry committee for gathering the school supplies for distribution to the Fellowship Cup.for Rev. Eliewaha Ezekieli and people of Ngaeni Lutheran Parish, our partner congregation in Tanzania.to Nu-Trend for repairing the elevator so our congregation can all worship together.PRAY FOR . . .friends and loved ones experiencing health concerns.ELCA missionaries Rev. Brian and Christine Palmer in Liberia.92328937458651897 140th StreetP. O. Box 88Swedesburg, IA 52652ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDRally Sunday Sept. 8 at parish hall.Worship begins at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Handicap accessible.email: office@001897 140th StreetP. O. Box 88Swedesburg, IA 52652ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDRally Sunday Sept. 8 at parish hall.Worship begins at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Handicap accessible.email: office@1306195132968900-180975293370000 ................
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