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1 A GROWING FAMILY OF FAITH AUGUSTANA STAFF: Sr. Pastor: Dan Solomon Visitation Pastor: Matthew Martens Secretary: Deb Schlieman Custodians: Merlyn & Mary Harringa Organist: David Howell Sr. Choir Director: Michele Jacobson Accompanist: David Howell Bell Choir Director: Jo Howell CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL: President: Rich Wrage Vice-President: Ben Matthies Treasurer: Jody Stern Secretary: Jamie Faust Christian Learning: Jamie Faust Cross Connections: Donna Adams Finance: Kim Behrendt Outreach: Peter Ruach Personnel: Julie Dorr Property: Dirk Zaiser Property: Chuck Heldenbrand Social Ministry: Alex Lundberg Stewardship: Tim Heiller Worship: Kathy Abrahamson Youth: Ben Matthies FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE Worship services are held Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Thursday evening services are at 7:00 p.m. Education hour and Fellowship are at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning. September Events September 03 - Worship September 10 - Worship Education Staff Installation Three year Old Milestone All Branch Meeting September 17 - Worship Invite a Friend Sunday Hog Roast/All Ages Carnival Churchly Ballot Nominations September 24 - Worship Augustana News AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH, BOONE, IOWA SEPTEMBER 2017 Rooted in God s grace, cross-connecting with God and neighbor FROM THE PASTOR As we approach September, we are excited about all the church events for our congregation members to participate in here at Augustana. Here are just a few. Upcoming Events: September 10 th Start of Sunday Church School for 3 year old through adults. Come and join the learning. September 14 th and 17 th Nominating ballots for Congregation Council members will be cast in the context of Worship. This Churchly Ballot process raises up Spiritual Leaders. September 17 th Pork Loin Dinner and Carnival will follow the 11:00 a.m. service. The high school youth will be providing games and activities for the younger kids. There will be a free will offering for Seventh Grade Confirmation Camp and other youth projects. Menu will include pork loin sandwiches, pasta salad, potato chips, applesauce and lemonade. Come learn, worship and fellowship with your fellow members!! Pastor Dan Solomon 1

CONGREGATION COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS August 15, 2017 Meeting was preceded by a family picnic. Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Treasurer s Report: Summer giving has been strong.

2 CONGREGATION COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS August 15, 2017 Meeting was preceded by a family picnic. Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Treasurer s Report: Summer giving has been strong. At the end of July, giving had exceeded expenses by more than $8,000. STEWARDSHIP 2017 Year to Date giving goal $247,589 Year to Date giving $238,513 Year to Date Major Maintenance $8,921 August giving goal $24,967 August giving to date $22,984 August Major Maintenance $961 September giving goal $33,290 Branch reports were received. God s Work Our Hands Sunday will be October 1, Plans for the day are in the early stages. Update received from Staff Study Team. Churchly ballot was discussed. All Branch meeting will be Sunday, September 10, 2017, 5:30 7:00 p.m. Next Council meeting will be Monday, September 18, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Stewardship Thanks for your continued strong giving over the summer months! Thanks to you, our giving continues to stay ahead of expenses. Your gifts enable the life-changing ministries of Augustana to happen. Thanks!!! Thank you to all who helped with our Outdoor Worship and Brunch on August 20, 2017, it was a wonderful morning!!! Fall Stewardship Emphasis EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY is the theme for our Fall Stewardship Emphasis. A sermon series on the theme begins the weekend of Sunday, September 17 th. Stay tuned for details of an exciting congregational event on the morning of Sunday, October 8th. The emphasis will culminate with Response Sunday on October 15 th. Join us as we explore what it means to live lives of Extravagant Generosity!! to the Cross Connections Branch for the great events they planned for Summer Worship +. A good time was had by all. News & Notes CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO:.David & Deb Baker on the death of Deb s father, Charles Jewell of Jewell, Iowa on August 2, May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comfort those who mourn. 1

AMBASSADORS FOR SEPT. 2017 - OCT. 2017: Sept. 03 Russ & Donna Knutson Sept. 10 Jody King & Beth Isvik Sept. 17 Janelle Good Sept. 24 Charles Irwin & Vern Condon Oct. 01 Carroll & Judy Tungesvik Oct.

3 AMBASSADORS FOR SEPT OCT. 2017: Sept. 03 Russ & Donna Knutson Sept. 10 Jody King & Beth Isvik Sept. 17 Janelle Good Sept. 24 Charles Irwin & Vern Condon Oct. 01 Carroll & Judy Tungesvik Oct. 08 Jeanne Duffy Oct. 15 Paul & Carol Ouverson Oct. 22 Dennis & Patsy Kollbaum Oct. 29 Russ & Donna Knutson ANNUAL PORK LOIN DINNER AND CARNIVAL FOR ALL AGES September 17, 2017 (following 11:00 a.m. service, casual dress encouraged) The high school youth will be providing games and activities for the younger kids. Come check out the fun!!!! Free Will Offering to Seventh Grade Confirmation Camp and other youth projects. Senior Choir It s not too late to join the senior choir. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 7:05 p.m. All church members in high school or older are encouraged and welcome to join, regardless of musical experience. With any questions, contact Michele Jacobson at mjaco6son@yahoo.com or Pork Loin Sandwiches Pasta Salad, Potato Chips, Applesauce Lemonade Invite a Friend Sunday September 17, 2017 Do you know someone who might be looking for a church? Consider inviting them to worship at Augustana on Sunday, Sept. 17. Invite them to stay for the Pork Loin Dinner as well!! Pick up an Invite A Friend invitation in the back of the sanctuary and share it with someone you know!!! Bell Choir rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. If you are in 9th grade (or older), we welcome you to this organization. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact Jo Howell (director) at or at jo_anne_howell@yahoo.com. 2 nd Service Worship Band Singers and musicians - if you are interested in singing or playing an instrument in the worship band for the 11 a.m. service, please contact Dave Swenson at or boonefiddler@gmail.com 2

4 Churchly Ballot Timeline In 2009, Augustana began using a Churchly Ballot for the raising up of Spiritual Leaders for Congregation Council. As a reminder, here is the basic timeline for the process in the coming few months: September Period of prayer begins for raising up spiritual leaders for our Congregation Council. Information about discernment and election is shared with the congregation. Thursday, September 14, 2017 and Sunday, September 17, 2017 At each of our three worship services, nomination ballots will be received. September 18 September 29 Current Council members make personal visits to all those who have been nominated by the congregation. They are invited to discern whether God is calling them to council leadership. Wednesday, October 11 Deadline for all those nominated to submit biographical information for November Newsletter if they will allow themselves to be on the ballot, or to withdraw. Sunday, November 12, 2017, 9:45 at the Congregational Meeting Part 1 - Elections. All are encouraged to keep this process in their prayers. All Congregation Cross Connection Event!! Annual Toreador Tailgate Party before the game with Perry Senholz Park (south of Goeppinger Field on Mamie Eisenhower) Friday, September 15th 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Grilled hamburgers and hotdogs will be each. Drinks will be provided Bring a dish to share, your own table service and lawn chairs. Thank you The family of Tom Duitsman would like to thank Augustana Lutheran Church for the beautiful service given by Pastor Martens and the funeral committee for a wonderful luncheon. Thank you, Leann Duitsman and Family Picture Directories are here. If you had your picture taken for the Directory, you can pick up your complimentary Directory in between services on Sunday, August 27th and Sunday, September 10 th or stop by the office. Thanks!! The Social Ministry Branch is looking for new members. The Branch is also looking for someone to coordinate the monthly blood pressure checks. If you are interested in being the coordinator or being involved with the Social Ministry Branch, please contact Alex Lundberg at or ajlundberg@gmail.com 3

ADULT EDUCATION Adult Forum will resume Sunday, September 10 th. On that day, we will begin our study of By Heart: Conversation with Martin Luther s Small Catechism.

5 ADULT EDUCATION Adult Forum will resume Sunday, September 10 th. On that day, we will begin our study of By Heart: Conversation with Martin Luther s Small Catechism. Come and join both our pastors as we prepare for the upcoming 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation. See you Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the Fireside room. WELCA New WELCA Booklets will be available starting Sunday, September 17th and at the Salad Potluck. Remember to pick yours up. ALL WOMEN of Augustana are invited to The Fall Salad Potluck, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Each Circle member is being asked to bring a salad to share. Esther Circle will be serving, and Hannah Circle will provide the devotions and program. Please feel free to bring a friend or two! The Circles will meet the third week in September. Esther and Ruth Circles meet on Wednesday September 20, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively, and the Hannah Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. For Hannah Circle, bring a brown bag and enjoy supper as we do our lesson. God s work. Our hands. Sunday, October 1, 2017 We will be sent out from each of the worship services that day to serve our neighbors in the community. We will be lending helping hands to those who are in need. Projects will include yard work, light household and chores. Lunch will be provided as well. Stay tuned for further details and get ready to be a part of God s Work by serving our neighbors with our hands (and feet) on Sunday, October 1st!!!! Quilting still takes place on Wednesday mornings when there are no Circle meetings. Extra hands are always welcome! Anyone can tie a knot, even if you re not an excellent seamstress, your help is welcome. Come! Join the fun! School Kits are still available to be filled. Empty backpacks are on a table in the back of the sanctuary with instructions inside. The deadline for the backpacks will be September 24, Please help with this much-needed project. Baby Care Kits are shipped with the quilts and school kits in the fall and spring. There are lists of what is needed for the kits taped to the outside of the tub under the table in the fellowship hall. We would like to invite you to bring any of the items on the list and place them in the tub. Thank you for your help with this project. Monetary donations are also welcome. Deadline for the items to be brought is September 24,

YOUTH NEWS Fall Sunday School: The first day of Sunday School will be September 10, 2017 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Special Note: Each child must have a registration form completed every year.

6 YOUTH NEWS Fall Sunday School: The first day of Sunday School will be September 10, 2017 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Special Note: Each child must have a registration form completed every year. Information is used for all youth activities during the year. Information needed includes insurance data and health information on each child. We also want to know where parents/guardians will be during Sunday school time in case of an emergency. IN THEIR HANDS 3 rd grade students and their parents will prepare for the presentation of their Bibles. Sessions are scheduled for October 1, October 15 & October 22. Parents will present the Bible to their 3 rd grader on Sunday, October 29. Three Year Old Milestone We will be celebrating a milestone for all three year old children starting Sunday School during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, September 10th. In preparation for this event, please attend the special class on Sunday September 10th. Please plan to be there with your child. Augie s Kids Club Kick Off During the Sunday School Hour Sunday, September 10th Three year olds Sixth Grade Come see what is planned for the new year!!! Confirmation Schedule September 6 WNW 6:30-8:00 September 13 Fellowship September 20 WNW 6:30-8:00 September 27 Guide Huddle The following 7 th grade students have begun their Confirmation journey. The Entrance to Confirmation Milestone was on Sunday, August 27, Graycee Baker Hannah Chesnut Maddie Smith Chelbie Brown Landon Davis Augustana addresses and web-site You can communicate with your church by . Our addresses are as follows: Church Office - augustana@augustanaboone.org Pastor Solomon - dsolomon@augustanaboone.org 5

7 Boone Community Blood Drive will be Monday, September 11, 2017 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Central Christian Church, 309 S. Greene St. Schedule your appointment online at or call This blood drive is sponsored by Boone County Hospital Auxiliary. Please bring a valid form of identification, such as your donor ID card or driver s license. Power of Prayer Where two or three are gathered And two or three agree, God will hear your every prayer And always answer thee. Know that He is with you Through every step of life. He is your beloved Comforter During your woes and strife. We must place our lives into His hands As we walk this earthly sod, And always do His holy will For He is our lord, our God. Remember what we ask in prayer, God might not grant that day, But He will always answer us In His own time and way. Shirley Hile Powell Where: Augustana Lutheran Church 309 South Greene St. When: Sunday, September Noon to 3:00 PM The high school youth are raising funds for their trip to the Youth Gathering in Houston in A free will donation will be accepted to have your car cleaned inside and out. Drinks and cookies will be served while you wait. 6

2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 3 World Hunger Offering/Food Panty/Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Worship 9:45 Fellowship 11:00 Worship

School/Adult Education/Fellowship 11:00 Worship 12:00 Youth Gathering Car Wash 5:30 All Branch Meeting Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 17 Invite a Friend Sunday Churchly Ballot Nominations Habitat

8 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 3 World Hunger Offering/Food Panty/Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Worship 9:45 Fellowship 11:00 Worship Labor Day Office Closed 4 8:00 OES Chapel 9:00 Foster Grandparents 5 9:00 Sewing 9:00 WIC Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10 Education Staff Installation 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sunday School/Adult Education/Fellowship 11:00 Worship 12:00 Youth Gathering Car Wash 5:30 All Branch Meeting Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 17 Invite a Friend Sunday Churchly Ballot Nominations Habitat for Humanity Offering 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sunday School/Adult Education/Fellowship 11:00 Worship 12:00 Pork Loin Dinner/Carnival Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 24 8:30 Worship/Bell Choir 9:45 Sunday School/Adult Education/Fellowship 11:00 Worship/3 year old Milestone 11 9:00 Clothes Crew 7:00 Boy Scouts :00 Clothes Crew 6:30 Congregation Council 7:00 Boy Scouts :00 Clothes Crew 7:00 Boy Scouts 132 6:00 WELCA Salad Potluck 8:30 WIC 5:30 Hannah Circle :00 Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 WNW 7:05 Sr. Choir Rehearsal 9:00 Sewing 13 6:00 Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 Confirmation Fellowship 7:05 Sr. Choir Rehearsal 20 9:30 Esther Circle 1:30 Ruth Circle 2:00 OES Healthcare 6:00 Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 WNW 7:05 Sr. Choir Rehearsal :00 Sewing 2:30 OES Happy Tymes 6:00 Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30 Guide Huddle 7:05 Sr. Choir Rehearsal 7:00 Worship 4:00 Westhaven Devotions 7:00 Worship Churchly Ballot Nominations 7:00 Worship 7:00 Worship :30 Cross Connections Tailgate at Senholz Park. 5:30 Stumbo/Diemer Rehearsal :00 Stumbo/Diemer Wedding 30

9 Augustana Lutheran Church 309 S. Greene St. Boone, IA Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Paid Boone, Iowa Permit No. 22 Return Service Requested Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon.-Fri. Phone: (515) Fax: (515) Worship Services: Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Education: 9:45 a.m. Thursday evening: 7:00 p.m.

Augustana News FROM THE PASTOR

Augustana News FROM THE PASTOR A GROWING FAMILY OF FAITH AUGUSTANA STAFF: Sr. Pastor: Dan Solomon Visitation Pastor: Matthew Martens Secretary: Deb Schlieman Custodians: Merlyn & Mary Harringa Organist: David Howell Sr. Choir Director: