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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 LAMPLIGHTER 313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA 52057-1708 Phone 563-927-3420 ~ Email: firstlu@iowatelecom.

com President-Elect Jeff State 319-350-6230 jeffdstate@gmail.com Council Secretary Brenda Saunders 563-920-3191 1954babes@gmail.com Treasurer Barb Drew 563-608-6666 barbadrew@gmail.

com Properties Bruce Quint 563-920-0094 pbsquint@gmail.com Social Ministry Cindy Ehrig 563-608-1589 cindyehrig8@gmail.com Stewardship Sandra Estill 563-608-2814 grandmom92001@yahoo.

1 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 LAMPLIGHTER 313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA Phone ~ firstlu@iowatelecom.net September 2018 Volume 46, Issue 9 Senior Pastor Rev. Tony D. Ede or tonyede@gmail.com Council members: President Dan Glew danglew99@gmail.com President-Elect Jeff State jeffdstate@gmail.com Council Secretary Brenda Saunders babes@gmail.com Treasurer Barb Drew barbadrew@gmail.com Christian Education Sara Hamm hamm704@gmail.com Evangelism Michelle Ries michelle@heartlandsearch.com Lay Ministry Karen Nieman dkpork@msn.com Properties Bruce Quint pbsquint@gmail.com Social Ministry Cindy Ehrig cindyehrig8@gmail.com Stewardship Sandra Estill grandmom92001@yahoo.com ~ Rally Sunday ~ Return to Fall Schedule on September 9 th Sunday morning worship times will go back to 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. beginning Sunday, September 9 th. The Saturday service time will remain unchanged. Adult Sunday School w ill move back to their usual 9:00 A.M. meeting time between services, beginning September 9 th. Children s Sunday School w ill also resume that day at 9:15 A.M. If you haven t turned in registration forms for your children yet, please remember to do that. We are still in need of several more volunteers who are willing to be a teacher, a substitute teacher, or a helper for music time or in classrooms. If you are interested in helping, contact Sunday School Director Rhonda Hoefer (jrhoefer@wildblue.net or ), or Christian Education Director Sara Hamm (hamm704@gmail.com or ). A registration form to get your children registered can be found in the church office or narthex, or on our website September is First Lutheran's month to stock the shelves at the Delaware County Food Bank Your non-perishable food donations may be placed in the grocery cart in the narthex. Cash donations may be sent directly to Delaware County Food Bank, P.O. Box 467, Manchester, IA 52057, or given to Corene. For every $1.00 you donate they can distribute $11.91 worth of food to people in need. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, Corene Messer, at Page 1 Lamplighter

Feast at First Food Stand 34th Anniversary ~ 2018 Final Report ~ Adult Choir Schedule September 2018 Sept. 16th - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M. in the sanctuary Sept. 23rd - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M. in the sanctuary Sept. 30th - OFF New members are welcome!

When you make music, you are using both sides of your brain simultaneously. - People involved in music live longer and are healthier. - To quote St. Augustine, To sing is to pray twice!

2 Feast at First Food Stand 34th Anniversary ~ 2018 Final Report ~ Adult Choir Schedule September 2018 Sept. 16th - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M. in the sanctuary Sept. 23rd - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M. in the sanctuary Sept. 30th - OFF New members are welcome!! (Grade 9 & older) Why join the church choir? Here are just some of the reasons: - Singing in a choir causes intellectual stimulation. When you make music, you are using both sides of your brain simultaneously. - People involved in music live longer and are healthier. - To quote St. Augustine, To sing is to pray twice! - Be part of a supportive family. - It is a wonderful way to serve your church and your God. - Choir.Is.Fun. If you have any questions you can talk to any current choir member, call Kathy Moorhouse ( ), or just come on the 16th and see what it s all about! Stewardship Update The Mission of the Month for July was Lutheran World Relief, with $ collected. First Lutheran Good Samaritan Fund will be the August mission. Thank you for your continued support of our missions. Great Job everyone! Because of you, we are giving away $15,000 to local, state, national, and world needs. We are down $3850 from last year because of two factors: one - in 2017 we served breakfast for three mornings the end of June; and two this year the weather was hot and wet. There are so many people to thank. First of all, there were 104 different people who volunteered, which included 12 youth. Of those, there were 37 who worked multiple shifts, and 9 people worked 6 or more shifts. We had 18 different people who helped at church in the kitchen - ten of those worked more than one day. Thanks to Jean Conrad for being in charge each morning. The pie bakers were fantastic. Twenty-two people baked 66 pies. Also, thanks to those who made cash contributions, which included Keith & Norma Borcherding (whose donation paid for all the ground beef), Betty Sutton, Craig & Brenda Saunders, and all those who donated through the offering plate. I would like to also give special thanks to Feast at First planning committee consisting of Carolyn & Pat Maloney, Sandy & Harlin Gilje, Deb & Larry Richmond, Dennis & Marsha Wiedenman, and my wife, Vicki. This group of people worked many hours before, during, and after the fair. Again, thanks for a job well done by all. ~ Sandy Estill, Chair Page 2 Lamplighter Chairman, John Zietlow

The Church Ladies Group Supports Operation Christmas Child Once again the Church Ladies group thanks you for supporting the Operation Christmas Child / Shoebox / Samaritan's Purse project.

September is a wonderful time to get great buys on school supplies, summer t- shirts, children's undies, etc. The one question is always... is toothpaste allowed?

org or simply google Operation Christmas Child. Please watch for a display in the narthex with a sample box filled with supplies and gifts. Cash donations are always needed to cover shipping.

3 The Church Ladies Group Supports Operation Christmas Child Once again the Church Ladies group thanks you for supporting the Operation Christmas Child / Shoebox / Samaritan's Purse project. Going through your donations is just as good as opening Christmas presents. We cannot imagine the excitement a child must feel as she or he opens a shoebox filled expressly for them. September is a wonderful time to get great buys on school supplies, summer t- shirts, children's undies, etc. The one question is always... is toothpaste allowed? No, it isn't, along with no liquid or no candy of any kind. Example - glue is not allowed, but glue sticks are acceptable. For ideas on what to donate may we suggest a visit to SamaritansPurse.org or simply google Operation Christmas Child. Please watch for a display in the narthex with a sample box filled with supplies and gifts. Cash donations are always needed to cover shipping. At present the cost to ship each box is $9.00. Contact Sandy Swanson with any questions. The Ladies Group will not meet during the month of September. Watch the weekend announcements and the October Lamplighter for details on craft day. Yoga Classes in the Inspiration Room! With the change of seasons, so comes a time of transition. Please join us for faith-based yoga classes with themes and music aimed at uplifting your spirit. These classes will take place in the Inspiration Room from 5:15-6:15 P.M. Tuesday, September 11; Tuesday, October 2, 9, & 30. Please bring a yoga mat and journal (free journals are available in the Inspiration Room). Please check the G.I.G. Facebook page and the Lamplighter for updates and the possibility of more classes being added. Also, if you would like to arrange a yoga class with a group of 4-6 friends, contact Lisa at lisaguetzko@gmail.com and we can set up a special date and time! Also, come and check out the "Give when you can - Take when you need" shelves! These shelves hold inspirational treasures that are free for the taking! Lots of inspirational journals are currently available, and the "Read and Return" shelf has some great reads! Girlfriends in God/G.I.G is starting a new Bible Study on Tuesday, September 11 th G.I.G We meet in the Inspiration Room (lower level of the education wing) on Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. This is a group for all women 18 to 108 to encourage one another and dig deeper in the Word and our Faith. Come when you are able and participate at the level that works the best for you. For more information or to request a study guide, contact Tanya Burnett (tanyaburnett1@gmail.com or ). Our study is Finding I Am by Lysa Terkeurst. What is the deep cry of your heart? The ache in your soul that keeps you up at night? The prayer you keep repeating? Jesus not only cares about this deep, spiritual wrestling, but He also wants to step in and see you through it. Join Lysa on the streets of Israel to explore the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Through this interactive, in-depth study we will be trading feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is like never before. Page 3 Lamplighter

~ SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS ~ Prayer Wheel Sandy Swanson...larrysandyswanson@gmail.com or 927-3397 Amy Swanson...927-4060 KMCH Radio Ministry Sept. 2.

4 ~ SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS ~ Prayer Wheel Sandy Swanson...larrysandyswanson@gmail.com or Amy Swanson KMCH Radio Ministry Sept Charlotte Leslein, in loving memory of her husband, Al Sept Craig & Brenda Saunders, in celebration of their 42 nd anniversary Sept Bob & Marilyn Emerson, in loving memory of their parents Sept ?? Sept Harlin & Sandy Gilje, in celebration of their 52 nd anniversary Altar Flowers Sept. 2...?? Sept Curt & Lori Hanson, in celebration of their 32 nd anniversary Sept ?? Sept ?? Sept Harlin & Sandy Gilje, in celebration of their 52 nd anniversary Friends at First Sept. 1-2, 8-9, & Linda Knutson Sept & Deb Richmond ~ SEPTEMBER SATURDAY LAY MINISTRY ~ Saturday, September 1 Acolytes: Peyton Aldrich & Lucas Orcutt Piano: Dulcie Scripture Saturday, September 8 Acolytes: Tyson Kelchen & Brady Hogan Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Piano: Dulcie Scripture Saturday, September 15 Acolytes: Ashleigh Hartman & Maggie Millenkamp Audio/Visual: Sandy Estill Piano: Lynne Rasmussen Saturday, September 22 Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Peyton Aldrich Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Piano: Lynne Rasmussen Saturday, September 29 Acolytes: Ashleigh Hartman & Madeline Palas Piano: Lynne Rasmussen Page 4 Lamplighter ~ SEPTEMBER SUNDAY LAY MINISTRY ~ REMINDER: On September 2 nd, there is only one Sunday morning service, at 9:00 A.M. On September 9 th, we will resume our regular schedule with both 8:00 & 10:30 services. The Saturday 5:30 service will remain the same. Sunday, September 2 9:00 A.M. Acolytes: Garrett Zieser & Maddux Lott Audio/Visual: Jim Zumbach Sunday, September 9 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Madeline Palas & Lydia Heims Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright Sunday, September 16 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Nathan Ottesen & Ellen Ottesen Altar Guild: Vicki Zietlow Lay Reader: Vicki Zietlow Audio/Visual: John Zietlow Sunday, September 23 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Maggie Millenkamp & Garrett Zieser Sunday, September 30 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Brady Hogan & Tyson Kelchen Audio/Visual: John Zietlow Sunday, September 9 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Gabrielle Milroy & Eadie Tibbott Sunday, September 16 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Dalton Chambers & Maddux Lott Sunday, September 23 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Gabrielle Milroy & Lucas Orcutt Sunday, September 30 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Dalton Chambers & Nathan Ottesen If not listed on this page, all other Lay Ministry serving opportunities for all worship services in September are currently in need of volunteers. You may sign up on the bulletin boards at the back of the sanctuary, or notify Lynne in the office ( ) if you can help. Your willingness to help is vital & is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

New Members Orientation Class, Sunday, October 7 th A class for prospective new members to learn more about our church has been scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 7 th at 2:00 P.M. Invitations have been sent to those who have expressed an interest in becoming members of the First Lutheran church family.

Or if you know someone searching for a church home, please tell them about this opportunity!

Ede will attend, and we can send up to two voting delegates. Registration and coffee fellowship begins at 8:00 A.M. The opening service of Holy Communion begins at 9:00 A.M. The keynote Speaker will be Rev.

5 New Members Orientation Class, Sunday, October 7 th A class for prospective new members to learn more about our church has been scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 7 th at 2:00 P.M. Invitations have been sent to those who have expressed an interest in becoming members of the First Lutheran church family. If you did not receive an invitation but would like to attend the class, please call Lynne in the office at and she will add you to the list. Or if you know someone searching for a church home, please tell them about this opportunity! Iowa Mission District Convocation The 2018 Convocation for the Iowa Mission District of the NALC will be held on Saturday, September 15 th at St. Ansgar, IA. Rev. Ede will attend, and we can send up to two voting delegates. Registration and coffee fellowship begins at 8:00 A.M. The opening service of Holy Communion begins at 9:00 A.M. The keynote Speaker will be Rev. David Wendel, Assistant to the Bishop. A noon meal will be served, and the convocation will conclude around 3:00 P.M. You must register by Wednesday, Sept. 5 th - there is no registration fee. (Note: If you wish to register, contact Lynne in the office at and she will assist you.) September 2018 LSI News Direct Support Professionals Week Do you know someone who is a caregiver to a loved one? It is a role that is both demanding and meaningful. During September s National Direct Support Professionals Week, we celebrate all the ways in which these professional caregivers help children and adults achieve their goals and build meaningful lives. One way LSI empowers Iowans is through our Services for People with Disabilities. From 24-hour support to occasional respite care, the LSI team lifts up Iowans with disabilities as they find the confidence and independence they need to thrive in their communities. We thank you for your faithful support of LSI you create so many new life-changing possibilities for children, adults, and families! If you would like to learn more about how you can support crucial programming like LSI s Services for People with Disabilities, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI director of philanthropy and church relations, at or Deborah.Whitford@LSIowa.org. Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. Learn more at & Ewalu Fall Festival & Quilt Auction Saturday, Sept. 15 th This event is the Ewalu's only fundraising event. There will be a country store, live music, a worship service, hayride tours of the camp, and quilts displayed for review beginning at 9:00 A.M. A free-will offering lunch will be served at noon and the quilt auction starts at 1:00 P.M. Held annually with the help and support of congregations, quilters, and volunteers, hundreds of quilts are donated to the camp, and numerous items are given to raise additional funds. These funds support projects and capital improvements that the camp cannot achieve through the annual operating budget. This event would not be possible without the generosity of quilters and crafters throughout Eastern Iowa. Thank you for the many creative ways that you support this ministry. Help us spread the word about the Fall Festival & Quilt Auction by inviting your family, friends, congregation, and community to attend. Page 5 Lamplighter

6 Contact Brenda Saunders at if you need Scrip during the week. Scrip Order Form % Business Denominations % Business Denominations Restaurants/Food Gas/Misc. Shopping 8% Applebee's 25 4% Amazon.com % Arby's 10 10% American Eagle 25 8% Buffalo Wild Wings % Barnes & Noble % Burger King 10 13% Bath & Body % Chili's 25 7% Bed,Bath & Beyond 25 10% Chuong Garden (L) % Best Buy 25 5% Culvers 10 5% Boubin's (L) See Brenda 10% Dairy Queen (L) 5 2% BP gas 50 3% Fareway % Buckle 25 5% Hardee's 10 11% Cabela's 25 9% Olive Garden/Red Lobster 25 3% Casey's % Outback Steakhouse 25 10% Castle Theatre (L) 5 9% Panera Bread % Dick's Sporting Goods % Pizza Hut 10 9% Dillard's 25 8% Pizza Ranch (L) % Dressbarn 25 9% Red Robin 25 10% Express 25 7% Starbucks % Gap/Old Navy 25 6% Subway 10 7% Gordman's 25 8% Texas Roadhouse 25 3% Honey Creek Furniture (L) See Brenda 5% itunes Home Improvement 5% J C Penney (CC) <*> 25 20% Wendy's Carwash (L) 25 6% Joanne Fabrics 25 4% Home Depot <*> 25_<*> 100 4% Kohl's (CC) % Lowe's<*> 25_<*> 100 4% Kwik Trip % Menard's % Maurices 20 5% Palmer Hardware (L) See Brenda 4% Michaels 25 2% Schroeder's Lumber (L)*** See Brenda 14% Old Navy (Same as Gap) 25 2% Edgewood Bldg. Center See Brenda 5% Posy Place (L) 10 4% Sears 25 KEY to symbols 3% Shopko 25 <*> Not stocked, can be ordered 5% Staples 25 *** See Brenda for special details 3% Target (L) Local participating businesses 7% TJ Maxx 25 (CC) Can be used to pay on credit card 4% Ulta Salons 25 5 & 10 - Limited time only 1% Visa, Discover, Am.Ex. ppd. CC % Wal-Mart % Widner Drug (L) 5 For a full list of what can be ordered, go to: 8% Younkers Participating Retailers Page 6 Lamplighter

2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Dulcie Scripture 2 8:00a Adult SS 9:00a Worship with 9 Rally Sunday 8:00a

12 10:00a Staff mtg. 8:30a Quilting 10:00 Adult Bible Study 6:00p Council mtg. 5:15p Yoga 6:00p Worship Comm.

I.G. 13 14 6:30p Confirmation Class 17 18 19 20 8:00a Worship with 9:15a Sunday School 9:15a Choir rehearsal

rehearsal 10:30a Worship with 10:00a Staff mtg.

7 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Dulcie Scripture 2 8:00a Adult SS 9:00a Worship with 9 Rally Sunday 8:00a Worship with 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Worship with :30a Quilting Dulcie Scripture Office :00a Staff mtg. 8:30a Quilting 10:00 Adult Bible Study 6:00p Council mtg. 5:15p Yoga 6:00p Worship Comm. mtg. 6:30p G.I.G :30p Confirmation Class :00a Worship with 9:15a Sunday School 9:15a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship with 10:00a Staff mtg. 8:30a Quilting 10:00 Adult Bible Study 2:00p GNH comm. 6:30p G.I.G. October Lamplighter Deadline :00a Worship with 9:15a Sunday School 9:15a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship with 10:00a Staff mtg. 8:30a Quilting 10:00 Adult Bible Study 1:30p 6:30p Confirmation Class 6:30p Confirmation Class 8:00a Worship with 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Worship with Page 7 Lamplighter 21 Mail October Lamplighter 22 Lynne Rasmussen 10:00a Meadows comm. Rev. Ede at Pastors Retreat in Chicago Iowa Mission District Convocation in St. Ansgar Lynne Rasmussen 16 6:30p G.I.G Lynne Rasmussen

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 313 East Fayette Street Manchester, IA 52057 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Phone: 563-927-3420 Fax: 563-927-6502 Email: firstlu@iowatelecom.net Web site: www.firstlutheranmch.

POSTAGE PAID Manchester, IA 52057 Permit #3 The Lamplighter is a monthly publication of First Lutheran Church September 2018 Weekend Worship Schedule Saturday Evening Worship ~ Sunday Morning Worship

8 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 313 East Fayette Street Manchester, IA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Phone: Fax: Web site: Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Manchester, IA Permit #3 The Lamplighter is a monthly publication of First Lutheran Church September 2018 Weekend Worship Schedule Saturday Evening Worship ~ Sunday Morning Worship ~ 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. (Sept. 2nd 9:00 A.M. only) (The 8:00 A.M. Sunday service is also broadcast on KMCH 94.7 FM and live streamed on kmch.com) Monday/Wednesday 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. & 1:30-5:00 P.M. Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. & 1:30-4:00 P.M. Friday 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 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 Page 8 Lamplighter

LAMPLIGHTER 313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA Phone ~

First Evangelical Lutheran Church LAMPLIGHTER 313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA 52057-1708 Phone 563-927-3420 ~ Email: firstlu@iowatelecom.net October 2018 ~ Annual Meeting of the Congregation ~