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

Ede Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 11 th. The meeting will be held immediately following the worship service.

com Council members: President Dan Glew 563-920-4482 danglew99@gmail.com President-Elect Jeff State 319-350-6230 jeffdstate@gmail.com Council Secretary Brenda Saunders 563-920-3191 1954babes@gmail.

com Lay Ministry Karen Nieman 563-923-6225 dkpork@msn.com Properties Bruce Quint 563-920-0094 pbsquint@gmail.com Social Ministry Cindy Ehrig 563-608-1589 cindyehrig8@gmail.

com If you are planning to attend the meeting and want to be able to vote, please take note: According to the bylaws of the constitution, to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting you must have 1)

1 First Evangelical Lutheran Church LAMPLIGHTER 313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA Phone ~ firstlu@iowatelecom.net October 2018 ~ Annual Meeting of the Congregation ~ Volume 46, Issue 10 Sunday, November 11th Senior Pastor Rev. Tony D. Ede Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 11 th. The meeting will be held immediately following the worship service. The Annual Report will be mailed out to all active members of the congregation prior to the meeting, in early November 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 If you are planning to attend the meeting and want to be able to vote, please take note: According to the bylaws of the constitution, to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting you must have 1) partaken of Holy Communion and 2) contributed to the congregational treasury according to the congregation s record in the preceding year and at least 30 days prior to the meeting. The cut-off date for becoming eligible to vote will be October 11 th. New Members Orientation - Sunday, October 7th A class for prospective new members to learn more about our church has been scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 7th at 2:00 P.M. for those who have expressed an interest in becoming members of the First Lutheran Church family. Please RSVP to Lynne in the office at by noon on Friday, October 5th if you plan to attend. If you know someone searching for a church home, please tell them about this opportunity! All Saints Service of Light & Remembrance Sunday evening, November 4 th, First Lutheran will hold a Service of Light & Remembrance to remember all those loved ones and friends from our congregation and our community who have joined the saints in heaven this past year. The service will begin at 6:30 P.M., and everyone is invited to join in this special time to commemorate those whom we have lost. Page 1 Lamplighter

Adult Choir Schedule - October 2018 Oct. 7 th Stewardship Update The Mission of the Month for August was the First Lutheran Good Samaritan Fund, and the total collected was $202.33.

Thank you for your continued support of our monthly missions! ~ Sandy Estill, Chair - Rehearse at 9:15 A.M. Oct. 14 th - Rehearse at 9:15 A.M. Oct. 21 st Oct. 28 th - OFF - Rehearse at 9:15 A.M. Sing at IT S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN - new members are welcome!

Please continue to bring your items to the tub in the narthex. A box of what may seem like small, inconsequential items to us can be life-changing to the child who receives it.

Yoga es in the Inspiration Room This Fall! Please join us for faith-based yoga classes with themes and music aimed at uplifting your spirit.

Please bring a yoga mat and journal (free journals are available in the Inspiration Room).

Church Ladies Craft Day It is that time of year again! The Church Ladies Craft Day will be held at the home of Sandy Swanson on Saturday, October 20 th beginning at 10:00 A.M. with coffee.

2 Adult Choir Schedule - October 2018 Oct. 7 th Stewardship Update The Mission of the Month for August was the First Lutheran Good Samaritan Fund, and the total collected was $ The September mission was China Service Ventures - total not yet known at time of printing. In October we will be collecting for the Delaware County American Legion. Thank you for your continued support of our monthly missions! ~ Sandy Estill, Chair - Rehearse at 9:15 A.M. Oct. 14 th - Rehearse at 9:15 A.M. Oct. 21 st Oct. 28 th - OFF - Rehearse at 9:15 A.M. Sing at IT S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN - new members are welcome!! (Grade 9 & older) The Church Ladies Group Supports Operation Christmas Child In November the Church Ladies will host a packing day for our Operation Christmas Child/ Operation Shoebox project. Please continue to bring your items to the tub in the narthex. A box of what may seem like small, inconsequential items to us can be life-changing to the child who receives it. Google Operation Christmas Child for ideas on items to donate. Thanks for your support of this important project. Please contact Sandy Swanson ( ) if you have questions. Yoga es in the Inspiration Room This Fall! 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. on three Tuesdays - October 2, 9, & 30. Please bring a yoga mat and journal (free journals are available in the Inspiration Room). If you would like to arrange a yoga class with a group of 4-6 friends, contact Lisa Guetzko at lisaguetzko@gmail.com and we can set up a special date and time! Church Ladies Craft Day It is that time of year again! The Church Ladies Craft Day will be held at the home of Sandy Swanson on Saturday, October 20 th beginning at 10:00 A.M. with coffee. A display of crafts to make will be posted very soon. You can make all, some, or none of the items. There will be a nominal charge for materials. Please bring a sack lunch for noon time. And as usual, rumor has it that wine and chocolate will be available after lunch. Sign up on the clipboard located in the narthex, or call Sandy at ~ ~ Girlfriends in God ~ ~ G.I.G./Girlfriends in God continues to meet on Tuesday evenings G.I.G at 6:30 in the Inspiration Room for our study, Finding I AM by Lysa Terkeurst. Watch the November Lamplighter for our next study. Join us when you are able. Previous Bible study experience not necessary. G.I.G. is open to all area women ages 18 and older. Page 2 Lamplighter

~ OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS ~ ~ OCTOBER SUNDAY LAY MINISTRY ~ Prayer Wheel Sandy Swanson...larrysandyswanson@gmail.com or 927-3397 Amy Swanson...927-4060 KMCH Radio Ministry October 7... October 14.

The cost is $75.00. Altar Flowers October 7... Don & Linda Grimm, in celebration of their 49 th wedding anniversary October 14... Dan & Deb Meyer October 21... Janis Creveling October 28.

3 ~ OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS ~ ~ OCTOBER SUNDAY LAY MINISTRY ~ Prayer Wheel Sandy Swanson...larrysandyswanson@gmail.com or Amy Swanson KMCH Radio Ministry October 7... October Maxine Johnson October October Bev Schneider If you would like to sponsor a radio broadcast, please sign-up on the chart by the office entrance or call the office at The cost is $ Altar Flowers October 7... Don & Linda Grimm, in celebration of their 49 th wedding anniversary October Dan & Deb Meyer October Janis Creveling October Friends at First October 6-7 & Ardelle Brooks October & JoAnn Miller ~ OCTOBER SATURDAY LAY MINISTRY ~ Saturday, October 6 Acolytes: Maddux Lott & Brady Hogan Audio/Visual: Sarah Wieser Piano: Lynne Rasmussen Saturday, October 13 Acolytes: Peyton Aldrich & Lucas Orcutt Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Piano: Lynne Rasmussen Saturday, October 20 Acolytes: Ashleigh Hartman & Madeline Palas Audio/Visual: Sarah Wieser Piano: Dulcie Scripture Saturday, October 27 Acolytes: Maggie Millenkamp & Brady Hogan Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Piano: Dulcie Scripture Sunday, October 7 Acolytes: Lydia Heims & Madeline Palas Lay Reader: Alana DeMoss Comm. Asst.: Alana & Libby DeMoss Fellowship Baker: Tom Morarend Audio/Visual: Jim Zumbach Sunday, October 14 Acolytes: Maggie Millenkamp & Ashleigh Hartman Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond Sunday, October 21 Acolytes: Lydia Heims & Eadie Tibbott Lay Reader: Alana DeMoss Comm. Asst.: Alana & Libby DeMoss Sunday, October 28 Acolytes: Maddux Lott & Garrett Zieser Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright Sunday, October 7 Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Tyson Kelchen Sunday, October 14 Acolytes: Dalton Chambers & Gabrielle Milroy Sunday, October 21 Acolytes: Gabrielle Milroy & Tyson Kelchen Lay Reader & Comm. Asst.: Dawn Askeland Sunday, October 28 Acolytes: Dalton Chambers & Lucas Orcutt If not listed on this page as being filled, all other Lay Ministry serving opportunities for all worship services in October 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 to our worship services & is greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Page 3 Lamplighter

4 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 8% Younkers For a full list of what can be ordered, go Page to: 4 Lamplighter >Learn More >Our Retailers

2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 5:15p Yoga 6:00p Girl Scouts Lynne Rasmussen 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9:15a Choir rehearsal 2:00p New members orientation class 2:00p GNH 6:00p

Lynne Rasmussen 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9:15a Choir rehearsal 3:00p God Squad to the corn maze Annual Report Submission Deadline November Lamplighter Deadline 10:00a Ladies Craft Day

5 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :15p Yoga 6:00p Girl Scouts Lynne Rasmussen :15a Choir rehearsal 2:00p New members orientation class 2:00p GNH 6:00p Council meeting 5:15p Yoga 6:00p Worship Comm. mtg. 6:00p Girl Scouts Holden Ev. Pr. Lynne Rasmussen :15a Choir rehearsal 3:00p God Squad to the corn maze Annual Report Submission Deadline November Lamplighter Deadline 10:00a Ladies Craft Swanson s Alexander Mesinovic baptism Dulcie Scripture :15a Choir rehearsal comm. & choir 10:00a Meadows 1:30p Mail November Lamplighter Dulcie Scripture :15p Yoga 31 Page 5 Lamplighter All Saints Service of Light & Remembrance Sunday, Nov. 4 6:30p

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH RETURN Non-Profit Organization 313 East Fayette Street SERVICE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Manchester, IA 52057 REQUESTED Manchester, IA 52057 Permit #3 Phone: 563-927-3420 Fax: 563-927-6502 Email: firstlu@iowatelecom.

6 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH RETURN Non-Profit Organization 313 East Fayette Street SERVICE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Manchester, IA REQUESTED Manchester, IA Permit #3 Phone: Fax: Web site: The Lamplighter is a monthly publication of First Lutheran Church October 2018 Weekend Worship Schedule Saturday Evening Worship ~ Sunday Morning Worship ~ 8:00 & (The 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. 3 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 6 Lamplighter

LAMPLIGHTER 313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA Phone ~

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.net January 2019 Volume 47, Issue