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1 St. Paul News The Newsletter of St. Paul Lutheran Church Ida Grove, Iowa Website: June 2018 A Precious Gift from Parents and Others Way back in the 8 th grade, I remember going with my dad to Orlando. It was in the days when internet was in its infancy. We didn t have a smart phone or lap top or a tablet. So, on Saturday evening of the trip, I remember my dad thumbing through the phone book trying to find an LCMS church in Orlando. Then on Sunday morning, we got lost trying to find the church, but we did find a very beautiful church just outside downtown Orlando. A few years later, when I was in High School, (some have heard this before) it was the morning after prom. I had been at After Prom the night before. I didn t get home until 4am. I was absolutely exhausted. None the less at 7am my dad woke me up to go to church. I pleaded to sleep in more, but I was told I could sleep when I got home (which I did all afternoon). I attended both church and high school Bible class that morning. As we have past mother s day and approach father s day, I write of these memories, because they were some of the most valuable lessons my dad ever taught me. Yes, my dad taught me many other valuable skills for life, but none was more valuable then teaching me the importance of attending worship, no matter what. Parents, there is no more valuable lesson to teach your children then the value of regularly hearing God s word for them. So, you set a good example by attending Adult Bible Classes. You take your children to Sunday School and Midweek and Vacation Bible School (June 25-29). Most especially, you make sure they are in church and they become confirmed. Probably my favorite show of all-time is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In one of the episodes, Buffy sacrifices herself for her sister. Just before doing so she says this to her sister, Dawn, the hardest thing in this world is to live in it. This statement is so true, isn t it? The world is constantly beating us up. The devil is constantly firing his arrows at us, seeking to destroy us and lure us into his eternal misery. For this, God gives us means to carry us through this difficult world. First and foremost, he gave us his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus, who suffered and died on the cross for you. He continues to give you His Son through the preaching, hearing, and reading of God s word. He continues to give you His Son in the waters of Baptism. God also gives us His Son in the reception of the Lord s Supper. Jesus himself said of the bread This is my body and of the wine This is my blood. He says of this meal, that we receive the forgiveness of sins. These gifts of the word, baptism, and the Lord s Supper are all gifts from our heavenly Father. They are gifts to help us endure this troublesome world. So, fathers and mothers, the most precious gift you can give to your children, no matter how old they are, is these same gifts. Read the Bible with them. Read and learn Luther s Large Catechism, so that you can walk with your kids through Confirmation. Make sure that confirmation isn t graduation from church, but a continuation of learning God s word in youth group and college groups and adult Bible classes. Make sure that they continue to receive the Lord s Supper as often as they can. Grandparents, make sure your adult children are raising their children in God s word. If you are like me and don t have children. Then be an influence on the youth in your lives. Be kind and compassionate, tell them about the love of Jesus. Tell their parents as well. Invite them to Vacation Bible School. Invite your neighbors to church. Be sure that you are in adult Bible classes. For those of you who have had parents or grandparents or someone else that made sure you were reading God s word. That you were in church. That you were in Bible class. To these people, say Thank You. Most of all, thank God for putting them in your lives. In Christ, Pastor Neil Wehmas 1

2 NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE for ANY ITEMS for in the July Newsletter is June 13 th. Remember it s up to you or your family members to let the church office know if you are hospitalized. CHURCH NEWS OFFICIAL ACTS Funeral: Andrew Milller, Florence Konrady, Glenn Konrady Release: Retha Harrington at own request ELECTION RESULTS Elections at the April Voter s Meeting resulted in the following make-up of our Congregstion s leadership. (YEAR) = term ends in May of that year. PRESIDENT: Paul Cates (2020) VICE PRESIDENT: Monte Jensen (2019) TREASURER: Daniel Dose SECRETARY: Valerie Krager BOARD OF ELDERS: Jon Devitt (2020) Dennis Clausen (2020) Clay Miller (2020) BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Aaron Hoffman (2019) Ross Ladwig (2020) BOARD OF EDUCATION: Heather Sweeden (2020) Amy Godbersen (2019) BOARD OF HUMAN CARE: Daisy Thayer (2019) Glenda Hausman (2020) BOARD OF MISSION/STEWARDSHIP: Darcy Sibenaller (2020) Janet Goodenow (2019) David Petersen (2019) Jeremy Parks (2019) Steve Andresen (2019) Jeff Gilbert (2020) Brandon Johnson (2019) BOARD OF EVANGELSIM/ASSIMILATION: Nicole Knop (2020) Tera Parks (2019) BOARD OF YOUTH & FAMILY LIFE: Synda Jepsen (2020) Robyn Devitt (2019) Gathering Around God s Word 2018 SUMMER SCHEDULE May 27 through September 2 Saturday 6:00 PM Worship Sunday 9:00 AM Worship 10:15 AM Youth & Adult Bible Classes NEED A DEVOTIONAL RESOURCE you can access with your cell phone, tablet, or computer? Check out the Congregation at Prayer on Facebook. Daily scripture readings, weekly hymns and parts of the catechism. This can even be used with your children. Daily Scripture readings have devotional thoughts in the comments section. Find a link to it on the church's Facebook page. If you have questions, or need a quick link to this resource Pastor Neil Wehmas, pastorwehmas@gmail.com FROM THE ELDERS Jon Devitt, Dennis Clausen, David Petersen, Steven Andresen, Clay Miller, Jeremy Parks BACKGROUND CHECK The Elders developed policies, procedures and protocals for doing background checks on all persons of the congregation who work and/or volunteer in ministries with and for children (ages 0-18). The Church Council adopted those policies and procedures to take effect in January We have now engaged Protect My Ministry to do the screenings. 2

3 USHERS NEEDED Here is an opportunity for you to serve your fellow members of our congregation. If you would like to serve as an usher please sign up for a worship service(s) at the Welcome Center. You can sign up for 1 service or as many as you would like. FROM THE BOARD OF HUMAN CARE Daisy Thayer & Glenda Hausman LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICE Offers counseling here at St. Paul. Lynnette Aschinger, has over 22 years experience & expertise to those she serves and her Christian perspective offers a safe place to process those most difficult questions & to incorporate faith into the healing process. The counseling is available for anyone & LFS accepts most insurances and sliding scale is available. Areas of specialty include but not limited to: Children, Depression, Abuse/Trauma histories, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Family & Couples. You are encouraged to contact Lutheran Family Service at to set up an appointment with Lynette. FROM THE PARISH NURSE June is national safety month. Here are some health and safety tips taken from the website Camping Health and Safety Tips Camping is a fun way to get family and friends together to enjoy the outdoors. Follow these tips to help ensure your camping trip is safe and healthy. Get vaccinated. Vaccinations can help protect against certain diseases and conditions while camping. Check with your doctor or nurse to see if you've had all of the recommended vaccines. He or she may recommend tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), meningitis, and/or hepatitis A, depending on your medical history, destination, and other factors. Prepare safe food and water. Bring safe and healthy foods along on your camping trip. Eating contaminated food and drinking contaminated water can increase the risk of developing certain infectious diseases caused by germs. Follow these steps to keep your food and water safe: Pack foods in tight, waterproof bags or containers. Keep them in an insulated cooler. Wash hands and surfaces often. Use hand sanitizer if water is not available. Separate raw foods from cooked foods. Cook foods to proper temperatures (for instance, ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees). Chill foods promptly. Include safe physical activities. Camping is a great way to get physical activity. Do things such as walking, hiking, biking, or swimming to stay active during your camping trip. Be sure to bring protective gear, such as helmets, sturdy shoes, and life jackets. Avoid poisonous plants, like poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Know your limits, and take steps to avoid injury during activities. Never hike or swim alone. Watch kids closely. Adults should get at least 2½ hours a week and kids should get at least 1 hour a day of physical activity. Protect against carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless and can cause illness or death in people and pets. Never use fuel-burning equipment such as gas stoves, heaters, lanterns, and charcoal grills inside a tent, camper, or other enclosed shelter. It can cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to build up. As alternative heat sources to fuel-burning appliances inside an enclosed shelter, campers should bring adequate bedding and clothing and should consume extra calories and fluids during the outing to prevent hypothermia (a dangerous loss of body warmth that can cause death). Avoid wild animals, and protect family pets. Some wild animals carry diseases that are dangerous to people. Avoid touching, feeding, and getting near wild animals. Enjoy watching them from a safe distance in their natural surroundings. Keep foods stored in sealed containers and out of the reach of animals. Make sure your family pets are vaccinated and always keep a close eye on them. Check for ticks, and remove them promptly. Make sure pets have plenty of water, food, and shelter. Fight the bug bite. Mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects can cause certain diseases. To help fight the bite, apply insect repellant containing DEET to exposed skin. Be sure to follow directions on the package. Check for ticks daily, and remove them promptly. Wear long sleeves, pants, and other light-colored clothing to help prevent and spot ticks more easily. Prevent temperature-related illness. To help prevent hypothermia during cool nights, bring adequate bedding and clothing to stay warm. Use a plastic ground cloth under your tent to help keep you dry. To help prevent heat-related illness during hot days, drink plenty of alcohol-free and sugar-free fluids. Don t 3

4 wait until you re thirsty to drink. Wear layers of light-weight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing. Rest often in shady areas. Protect yourself from too much sun. Protect yourself from the sun. Protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is important all year. UV rays from the sun can reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. Use a broadspectrum (against UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen and lipscreen with at least SPF 15. Seek shade, especially during midday hours, when the sun s rays are strongest. Cover up with clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. Avoid water-related illness and injury. Camping often includes playing in and around the water. To help protect yourself and your fellow campers from illness, don t swim if you have diarrhea, and don t swallow the water you swim in. Take a shower before and after swimming. Never swim alone. If you plan to ride in a boat, canoe, or other water vehicle, be sure to wear a life jacket. Be prepared. Always prepare for the unexpected. Before you leave, check the weather report, learn about security at your camp location, and tell family and friends your plans. Know what to do when toilets are not available. Be sure to bring along a supply kit that includes a first-aid kit, compass or GPS, map, flashlight, blankets, batteries, food, water, clothes, and medications. Know who to contact at the camp to report issues that may come up. When you return home, check for ticks, skin rashes or sunburn, dehydration, and other problems. A prayer for Families and Children taken from Portals of Prayer April-June, 2018 p. 116: Jesus, I know when You walked this earth that You lived as we do. You were once a child and had a family, so You know the joys and difficult times a family can have. I ask that You bless all families, so they know of Your love for them and so they can share that love with one another. And in Your love, have families know forgiveness, so they can move forward in peace. Amen. Suzanne Salcido, FCN, RN FROM THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP & MISSIONS Janet Goodenow & Darcy Sibenaller STEWARDSHIP CORNER The love of material things is epidemic in our society. Unfortunately, as Christians we are not exempt from materialistic interests. Peter Wehner wrote, In pursuit of wealth and worldly pleasure, Christians have become virtually indistinguishable from the rest of the world. Jesus warns us as follows: What good will it be for a man if he gains the world, yet forfeits his soul? (Matthew 16:26). With God s help, we can overcome the attraction and pull of money and material things so that God remains in control of our lives. GOD IS THE SOURCE AND OWNER of all. as stewards, we possess what he entrusts to us. The earth is the Lord s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it (Psalm 24:1). MISSION CENTRAL EVENTS Mission Central LCMS World Mission Highway E 16, Mapleton, Iowa PH: Gary.Thies@lcms.org Brent.Smith@lcms.org Be sure to check the bulletin board in the hallway by pastors offices for information on Missionaries visiting Mission Central this month. FROM SHARA OSIRI, OUR MISSIONARY IN KENYA Sunday was an exciting day for me and I m sure for Rev. Aadland as well. For me, I would stand side by side with these dear brothers and sisters and receive the Lord s Supper together. For Rev. Aadland he would get to administer the Lord s Supper to those who have waited a long time to receive it. There were over 150 people that attended service. Rev. Aadland did a review on the Lord s Supper before the service started. It was heartwarming to watch all of the faces focused on him, including the children. The time came for the words of institution and Rev. Aadland chanted in English and Okach echoed in the Anuak language. I was among the first group of ten to receive communion. I glanced quickly at those beside me and thought, This is indeed a special moment as we are unified in Christ through His body and blood. As each group of ten came 4

5 forward, I could see the joy on their faces and my heart was overjoyed to bear witness. Sixty brothers and sisters received Holy Communion that day after many years without. We often take for granted the things that are readily accessible to us. In our home congregations, we received the Lord s Supper regularly. For these Christians that live in such a remote place, that is not the case. It is quite a journey to get to the refugee camp and the communion elements are not available there. Thanks be to God for the opportunities that He has blessed me with to bear witness to and share the love of Christ with many. Yours in Christ..Shara FROM THE BOARD OF EVANGELISM / ASSIMILATION Nicole Knop & Tera Parks WEBSITE Our website is designed to make it smart phone (mobile), laptop, tablet, and desktop PC friendly. The same content is present no matter which device you re using. The website recognizes what device is seeking access and then arranges the content to fit the device. Scan the QR symbol with your smart phone and get direct access to our website. Check out our website for links to our facebook pages and twitter accounts. FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ross Ladwig, Jeff Gilbert, Aaron Hoffman & Brandon Johnson Project Updates: Repairs to 7th street parking area are underway and hopefully will be complete by July 4th. Narthex windows & frames have been replaced. FROM THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Heather Sweeden & Amy Godbersen THEOLOGY AT THE HUT led by Pastor Wehmas. Bible Study will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6pm at Pizza Hut. We still welcome you to come at any time to join us! EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS: Join us at 6:30 AM at Zimmy s Restaurant. WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: 1 & 2 KINGS. In 1 and 2 Kings you will learn: how the world can allure us away from heavenly blessings; how God goes to great lengths to redeem His people; that in spite of their disobedience, God keeps His promises through our Savior, Jesus Christ. Join us at 9:30 AM in the lower level Conference Room. Evening w/pastor Neil Starting Thursday, June 7th at 7pm. Every Thursday night (during the summer), Pastor Neil will be leading a Bible class. This is open to anyone and everyone that wishes to attend. SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS: Outspoken Heroes Of The Faith will introduce you to the cultural setting and life story of biblical characters, examine the joys and challenges they faced, and show how God forgave, sustained, and empowered them to serve Him. Included in this study Isaiah, Philip, Peter, Paul, Stephen and Woman at the Well. As you progress through this study, you will learn how God chooses ordinary people like you to do His extraordinary work. Join us at 9:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall. VBS will be June from 9:00-11:30AM We will be looking for volunteers to help with VBS if you are interested please let Christi Ladwig or Amy Godbersen know! Will be LOTS of FUN!! FROM THE BOARD OF YOUTH AND FAMILY LIFE Synda Jepsen & Robyn Devitt Keep Up To Date On Activities: Text: FalconsLYF to We have a blog. Calling all youth, if you d like to write articles for the blog. Contact Pastor Neil. The blog website address: High School Student Bible Study, Every Join us Sunday mornings as we continue to study through the Gospel of John. We will continue to meet in the summer. 5

6 Summer Refuge: I Can Only Imagine Sunday, June 10 We will be watching the movie, I Can Only Imagine. Bring snacks to share with others. Invite your friends. This will be a joint event with the Junior LYF. On the Horizon Long Term Whatever!, Iowa District West Youth Gathering, Des Moines November 9-11 Real. Present. God. National Youth Gathering, Minneapolis July 11-15, 2019 Senior & Junior LYF RiseFest-Saturday, June 16 th This will be an all day event. We will leave from Ida Grove at 8 o clock. We will return close to 2am. RiseFest is a large Christian music festival in Sheldon, Iowa. Eight different bands will be performing on that day. Check out for more information. Cost: $30 per person for a groups bigger than 10. Bring a friend along. Junior LYF I Can Only Imagine Sunday, June 10 Watching the movie I Can Only Imagine. Bring snacks to share, and invite your friends. On the Horizon Summer Lock-In-July TBD Delivered, Junior High Youth Gathering, West Des Moines October

7 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH BOARD MEETING NOTES April 9, :00 PM Present: Pastor Salcido, Pastor Wehmas, Paul Cates, Dan Dose Janet Goodenow, Synda Jepsen, Jeff Gilbert, Amy Godbersen, Brent Harm, Darcy Sibenaller, Valerie Krager Call Meeting to Order: Paul Cates Open Devotion: Pastor Wehmas *St John Christata Agenda: *Agenda approved as written Minutes: * Agenda approved as written Treasurer s Report: *Treasurer s report did not include Easter services *Treasurer s report was approved as presented Pastor s Report: Pastor Salcido *Confirmation classes working on 1 st and 2 nd drafts for essays *Pastor Wehmas is taking the 7 th grade class to Mission Central *Several missionaries from Papua New Guinea will be present Board Reports: Elders: *Membership changes & requests *Funerals: *Adult Confirmation: *Baptism: *Adult Baptism: *Marriages: *Reaffirmation: *Transfers Out: *Transfers In: *Profession of Faith: *Reaffirmation of Faith *Release by Personal Request: *Remove due to loss of contact: *Adult Confirmation: *No member changes *Summer Worship Schedule: *Memorial Weekend Labor Day Weekend (Elder s recommended Temporary Change) *9:00 Worship (worship services will vary) *10:15 Youth Classes *Saturday Evening Services will remain a Traditional Worship Service *14 Backgrounds have been completed *Looking to recruit additional communion helpers *Diaspera List: list created to place members who have not worshiped at Immanuel Lutheran Church in 5+ years *30-40 members were placed on this list and are not counted on the church roster Christian Education: Amy Godbersen *VBS June 9:30 11:00am - Splash Canyon *April 18 is the last Mid-Week gathering (serving pizza) *April 29 will be the last get together for Sunday School * Thank You to all teachers that have helped this last year! Evangelism & Assimilation: Brent Harm *Suggestions: social time after church or between services *Coffee between services in Narthex *There was very good feedback about the first coffee but need additional volunteers *Looking for Greeters Human Care: Pastor Salcido 1

8 *Food Pantry Mobile served 75 families-mobile; 55 families-site *Parish Nurse: *Home bound visits continue and Sue was able to distributed additional meals Mission & Stewardship: Janet Goodenow *$690 Easter Breakfast-no expenses *Thanks you to: *Sheila Redenius Rolls *Pat/Kris Philips-meat *Goodenows-fruit *Petersens-Misc. *Also thanks to everyone who donated eggs, juice, etc. *Thanks to everyone that helped with the Easter Breakfast *153 attended breakfast-down from last year *It would be greatly appreciated to have additional help next year to service breakfast *Money collected will be used for Youth and Children Ministry *Looking into electronic giving options to make giving easier for members *Thrivent Elisa Hansen-setting up a meeting to look into training on finances *Financial Peace Dave Ramsey course *Looking at doing a class that will be video based this fall *The course will be 1 hour sessions for 6-8 weeks *Pastor Gerken-Financial Peace University received a kit that we could use *Eli Menz: Would like to have her present Mission Opportunities in August at Our church bible classes Trustees: Jeff Gilbert *Windows in Narthex Signed forms *Carroll Glass will be putting the windows in as soon as the weather gets warmer *LED Light-getting the cost of going with LED light *Working w/city on a drawing for drainage on the south parking *2 options *1) Redo everything - $47,000 *2) Replace misc. items only - $23,500 *Solar light on the Cross *Rain gutters will be worked on in the next few weeks Youth and Family Life: Robyn Devitt *Youth and Family will restart the Cradle Roll and continue to send out information Until the children are 4 years old *Ordering Crosses for Confirmands-9 Confirmands *Looking at doing a swim night at the pool this summer *Wednesday in the Park Looking for someone to coordinate this effort. Possibly Coordinate with various churches around the area Pastor Wehmas *Attendance on all youth events is down *July 2019-National Youth Convention in Minneapolis *Looking into a Twins Youth Night game *Refuge 2x s a month *May 9-Refuge for Confirmands *May 13 Graduation Recognition *June-Father s Day Weekend-Rise Fest in Sheldon Old Business: New Business: *April 15, Voter s 11:44am Next meeting: May 14 7:00pm 2

9 Witness the Inspirational story behind the hit Song Before It is Available on DVD or Digital Sunday, June 10 2pm Wednesday, June 13 6 th -12 th Graders Only Sunday, June 10 6pm St. Paul Lutheran Church th Street Ida Grove, Iowa

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11 THOSE WHO SERVE - JUNE 2018 Date Time Lectors Acolytes Sound Computer Camera Communion Servers Communi on Prep 6/2 6:00 PM Shari Walter Rylee Krayenhagen Rod S. Roger Walter Doug & Peggy Hanson 6/3 9:00AM Ellen Schable Kelton Ladwig & Butch E. Dan Dose Brent Harm Carson Sharkey 6/9 Cindy Hausman Gary M. 6/10 9:00AM Trenton Gilbert Brad Zobel David Petersen 6/16 Glenda Hausman Keith Hausman Rod S. Bernie Krager 6/17 9:00AM Chance Buns & Butch E. Lorna S. Butch E. Paul Cates Josh Peters 6/23 Aiden & Patience Brad Z. Johnson 6/24 9:00AM Peggy Fick Evan Williams Dennis C. Deb Clausen Dean Fick 6/30 Shari Walter Rylee Krayenhagen Dennis Clausen Roger Walter 7/1 9:00AM Ellen Schable Krista Sibenaller & Brad Z. Brad Z. Clay Miller Aubree Zimmerman 7/7 Gary M. 7/8 9:00AM Kelton Ladwig & Carson Sharkey Rod S. Dan Dose

12 JUNE 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Worship Service w/communion Pentecost 3 Installation of new Church Board member 98:00AM Worship w/communion 10:15AM Youth & Adult Bible Class 9:00AM Worship 9:15AM Youth & Bible Class 10 2:00PM MOVIE SHOWING for PUBLIC - I Can Only Imagine Summer Youth Refuge (showing of movie I Can Only Imagine for youth only) 17 Father s Day 9:00AM Worship w/communion 10:15AM Youth & Adult Bible Classes 24 9:00AM Worship w/communion 10:15AM Youth & Adult Bible Classes Elders 7:00PM 4 11 Church Council 7:00PM 18 MCC 10:30AM LWML Bible Study Leaders 4:00PM VBS 9:00-11:30AM 25 5 Theology at the Hut (Pizza Hut) 12 Theology at the Hut (Pizza Hut) (deadline for items in the monthly newsletter) 19 Theology at the Hut (Pizza Hut) 26 Theology at the Hut (Pizza Hut) VBS 9:00-11:30AM 6:30AM Bible Study 9:30AM Bible Study 5:15PM Praise Team 7:00PM New Member Class 13 6:30AM Bible Study 9:30AM Bible Study 7:00PM New Member Class 7:00PM MOVIE for PUBLIC - I Can Only Imagine Summer begins 20 6:30AM Bible Study 9:30AM Bible Study 7:00PM New Member Class 6:30AM Bible Study 9:30AM Bible Study 2:30PM MCC #8 7:00PM New Member Class VBS 9:00-11:30AM 6 27 Golden Horizons 2:30PM 7:00PM Bible Study w/pastor Neil Willowdale 2:00PM :00PM Bible Study w/pastor Neil 21 Assemble monthly newsletter 1:00PM 7:00PM Bible Study w/pastor Neil 28 VBS 9:00-11:30AM 7:00PM Bible Study w/pastor Neil VBS 9:00-11:30AM 8 9 Worship Service Risefest at Sheldon, IA Worship Service w/communion Worship Service 29 Worship Service w/communion 30