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1 A GROWING FAMILY OF FAITH AUGUSTANA STAFF: Sr. Pastor: Dan Solomon Associate Pastor: Dick Dahle Secretary: Deb Schlieman Custodians: Merlyn & Mary Harringa Organist: David Howell Sr. Choir Director: Dave Swenson Accompanist: David Howell Bell Choir Director: Jo Howell CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL: President: Frank Cerfogli Vice-President/Property: Keith Good Secretary/Treasurer: Jody Stern Christian Learning: Jamie Faust Cross Connections: Kathy Abrahamson Cross Connections: Ellen Chesnut Finance: Lowell Diersen Outreach: Jacob Clark Personnel: Starla Smith Social Ministry: Jody King Stewardship: Kim Behrendt Worship: Karen Hesser Youth: Jill Sandvig Augustana News AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH, BOONE, IA OCTOBER 2014 Rooted in God s grace, cross-connecting with God and neighbor FROM THE PASTOR The theme of our Stewardship emphasis this Fall is Fearless Generosity. Our weekly themes will be: October 5 October 12 Fearless Sowing Fearless Giving On Sunday, October 19, we will have an opportunity to respond with Fearless Generosity with our 2015 Response cards. Our Response cards will be offered up as part of a processional offering. Let us all prayerfully consider our stewardship response for Your Partner in Ministry, Pastor Dan Solomon FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE Worship services are held Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday evening worship services are at 7:00 p.m. Education hour and Fellowship are at 9:45 a.m. Oct. Events Oct. 5 Worship/God s work. Our hands Sunday Oct. 12 Worship Harvest Festival Sunday Quilt Sunday New Member Orientation Oct. 19 Worship Response Sunday Oct. 26 Reformation Sunday Name Day New Members Received 3 rd Grade Bibles Presentation God s work. Our hands Sunday, October 5 We will worship and then be sent forth to serve our community. Our serving will be done in two shifts: 8:30 shift sent to serve until 12:30 pm and then return to church for lunch 11:00 shift eat lunch and then serve until 3:30 pm help serve lunch 2:30 shift clean up crew pick up trucks and trailers also needed Wear your work clothes to worship that day and be a part of the serving! If you haven t signed up, there is still time to do so. Just call the church office and let us know you ll be a part of the serving!! October

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS September 22, 2014 Text was Philippians 2:1-13 Branch reports and Treasurer report was received. Reviewed the results of the churchly Ballot. 39 members were nominated.

STEWARDSHIP 2014 Year to Date giving goal $277,795 Year to Date giving $266,755 Year to Date Major Maintenance $11,004 September giving goal $32,924 September giving to date $38,743 September Major

2 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS September 22, 2014 Text was Philippians 2:1-13 Branch reports and Treasurer report was received. Reviewed the results of the churchly Ballot. 39 members were nominated. Nominee visits were assigned to current council members. Visits are to be made in the next week. STEWARDSHIP 2014 Year to Date giving goal $277,795 Year to Date giving $266,755 Year to Date Major Maintenance $11,004 September giving goal $32,924 September giving to date $38,743 September Major Maintenance $1,224 October giving goal $34,097 God s work. Our hands Sunday, October 5. Ongoing plans were reviewed. Agenda for Congregational Meeting, pt. I was discussed and approved. Proposed 2015 Budget was discussed and approved. Reviewed a draft of the Narrative Budget for Response was very favorable. Final copy should be ready to share with the congregation in October. Much thanks to those who worked so hard on this. Next meeting: Monday, October 20 p.m. CHURCHLY BALLOT UPDATE Nominating Ballots were cast in worship on the weekend of September 21st. Thirty-nine names were received through the Ballots. Current council members will be contacting these 39 members and inviting them into prayerful consideration of their nomination as a candidate for Congregation Council. Council Elections will be a part of the Congregational Meeting, Part I on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. Annual Meeting Part I November 2, :45 a.m. Fellowship Hall Approval of 2015 Budget Election of Congregational Leaders STEWARDSHIP: As you know, our giving has been trailing expenses. The shortfall reached $36,000 at the end of August. But what a difference a month makes! September has been a GREAT and GENEROUS month! Giving this month is approaching $39,000 (exceeding our September giving goal of $32,924) and we still have one Sunday left in September. Thanks for your abundant generosity! Together we will have significantly reduced our shortfall in one short month. Thanks again!! The Annual Boone CROPWALK will take place Sunday, October 5, 2014 beginning at 1:30 p.m. from Red Rock Community Action Center, Sixth & Greene Streets. The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness of hunger in our community and around the world and to collect funds for hunger relief. If you would like to walk on October 5, please indicate that on the yellow God s work. Our hands Sunday bulletin insert and pick up your donation envelope in the fellowship hall. Your checks may be made payable to CWS or CROP. Thank You!!! October

3 NEWS AND NOTES AT THE ALTAR: Congratulations to Brock Rouse and Kari Olson who were united in marriage on September 6, CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO: Scott & Julie Wilber and family on the death of Julie s mom Char Wilkening on August 26, THANK YOU: to Rich & Gloria Stearns and Bob & Cynthia Cramer for funding the duplication and mailing of the Stewardship DVD. REFORMATION DAY/NAME DAY OCTOBER 26, 2014 We will consider our Reformation heritage as well as the heritage that comes with the name Augustana on October 26, Name day speaker is Pastor Dick Bruesehoff. Boone Biblical Meal We are scheduled to serve at the Boone Biblical Church on Thursday, October 23rd. Watch for the signup poster in the Fellowship Hall. There will be opportunities to help bring casseroles, salad, bread or dessert. Thanks for your help!!! USHERS FOR OCTOBER 2014 October 05-8:30 a.m. Bud & Sandie Smith, Charles & Jordon Irwin Tim, Vicki, Mary Heiller, Mike Sandholm October 12-8:30 a.m. Tim Olson, Wayne Koos, Charles & Jordon Irwin Tim, Vicki, Mary Heiller, Mike Sandholm October 19-8:30 a.m. Tim Olson, Wayne Koos, Steve & Ruth Anderson Dirk Zaiser, Lowell Diersen, Tim & Vicki Heiller October 27-8:30 a.m. Karl & Carmen Jungbluth, Steve & Ruth Anderson Tim, Vicki, Mary Heiller, Mike Sandholm AMBASSADORS FOR OCT NOV. 2014: Oct. 05 Carroll & Judy Tungesvik Oct. 12 Paul & Carol Ouverson Oct. 19 Dennis & Patsy Kollbaum Oct. 26 Russ & Donna Knutson Nov. 2 Ed & Ruth Tiller Nov. 9 Sara Morton & Jody King Nov. 16 Ann Wilber & Janelle Good Nov. 23 Charles Irwin & Vern Condon Nov. 30 Kurt & Peg Soderstrum New Members: We are in the process of gathering together a group of new members. If you or someone you know would like to know more about becoming a part of the Augustana family of faith, speak to Pastor Solomon or call the church office. A new member orientation will be held Sunday, October 12, 2014, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. New members will be received on Sunday, October 26, Everyone is welcome to help decorate the Church on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:30 am for Festival Harvest Sunday. Come join the fun!! 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 dave@boonefiddler.com October

4 GROUP ACTIVITIES Come Celebrate at our Lutheran Heritage Potluck!!! You might be a Lutheran if... You hold your hymnal open during the entire service, but never look down. The only open pew is up front, so you volunteer to shovel the walk. You doodle on the back of communion cards. Ole and Lena are really the names of your relatives. Come experience the subtle evangelism found only at a traditional Lutheran potluck dinner to be held after second service Sunday, November 2nd. We all gotta eat, right? So, what s better than strolling through a line of scrumptious homemade goodies? A second trip, of course! Please bring your own table service and one or two of your favorite dishes to share. We guarantee great conversation and light entertainment, all enjoyed in the company of others who know that special feeling that is being Lutheran! Oh, and we may be Lutherans, but that doesn t mean you should bring lutefisk. Uff da! Prayer Chain What is a Prayer Chain? A prayer chain is an opportunity for individuals to remember others in prayer. At Augustana we are starting an electronic prayer chain. How does it work? Those who wish to be partners in praying for those who request prayer are asked to notify the church office via e- mail of their desire to participate. Anyone asking for prayer will also be asked to notify the church office. The office will send out the prayer requests via and members are then asked to pray for those requests. WELCA NEWS WELCA Circles meet the third week of the month. The Bible study theme this year is Transforming Life and Faith. Please attend, all are welcome!! Esther Circle Wed. October 15, 9:30 a.m. Devotions/Thought: Ruth Tiller Lesson: Hostesses: Ann Wilber Ruth Circle Wed. October 15, 1:30 p.m. Devotions: Esther Rossman Lesson: Mary Nerem Hostess: Rose Abbey Hannah Circle Wed. October 15, 8:15 p.m. (Childcare is provided during Hannah circle.) QUILTS: Our quilters have been busy sewing beautiful quilts again. The quilts will be on display on Sunday, October 12, See all the gorgeous quilts, each one is more beautiful then the next. The quilts will be packed for shipment on Monday, October 13, Watch the bulletin for the time. Helpers are needed. Join the fun if you are able. THANKS to everyone who had a part in the Fall Salad Supper. It was well attended with good food, good company, and good program. Church Women United Human Rights/World Community Day Friday, November 7, Host: First United Methodist Church Program: Lavonne Shearer Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp Quilt Auction Results This year s Quilt Auction held in August, raised $49,502. ELCA Good Gifts IT S STARTED ALREADY. Charlie Brown hasn t even had time to think about waiting for the great pumpkin to appear on Halloween and the merchants are already advertising for everyone to start their Christmas shopping early. As we begin to think about preparations for the coming season of thankfulness and gift giving, it might be a good time to think about giving a gift to help those in need in places around the world. Have you ever thought of giving chickens or a pig to some one? Maybe this is the year to try it. Watch for more details. October

5 SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION 3 YEAR OLD MILESTONE Congratulations! Listed below are the names of the three year olds that attended a special two week session with their parents to begin Sunday School. These children were recognized at the 11:00 am worship service Sunday, September 28, Hannah Haselhuhn daughter of Adam and Tracy Haselhuhn Emma Ingram daughter of Jason and Sarah Ingram Makayla Kromphardt daughter of Tim & Keri Kromphardt Reagan Morgan son of Lee and Jessica Morgan Abby Oostenink daughter of Marc and Heidi Oostenink Ainsley Powell daughter of Jim and Angela Powell Duwi Ruach daughter of Peter Ruach and Nyabela Diang Calvin Taylor son of Tony and Brandy Taylor Shelbey Williams daughter of Cortney and Sara Williams ADULT EDUCATION Adult Forum has started another of the Animate series. This year s edition is called Practices. We will be introduced to seven faith practices. Each person/couple needs to purchase the accompanying journal which costs $15. We meet in the Fireside Room from 9:45-10:45. October 5 October 12 October 19 Money--The Joy Of Sharing Shane Claiborne Service--The Needs Right Around You-Enuma Okoro Community--An Unexpected Family-Doug Pagitt Acolyte Wranglers Thank you to this year s Acolyte Wranglers, adults who assist the acolytes on Sunday mornings. They are: Joe Russell, Jill Sandvig, Dean House, Georgiann Hagen and Lori Freund. We are in need of three more Wranglers to assist acolytes on Sunday morning. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Dick at Boone Community Blood Drive! Give blood on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Central Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 803 Greene Street. Schedule your appointment by calling the Blood Center of Iowa at or online at 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. HOG ROAST APPRECIATION! Thank you to the many who made the Hog Roast such a success again this year, but especially to Tim Heiller for supplying the hog, Jeff Wilkening and Ray Olson for preparing the hog, Ray Olson for providing the grill, Jeff Wilkening who oversaw the whole project, for the high school students and the Cross Connections Team who ran the Carnival, to the seventh graders who served and the eighth graders who provided cash for the rest of the meal, for John Greiner who provided the beans, applesauce and potato salad, and for Jerry McCubbin for being around the kitchen and cleaning up. After expenses, we raised over $842 to help our seventh graders attend confirmation camp at Lutheran Lakeside Camp in October I

6 2014 October 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 WIC Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 5 God s work Our hands Sunday World Hunger Offering/Food Pantry Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Worship 11:00 Worship 12:00 God s work. Our hands meal 1:30 Crop Walk Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 12 Harvest Festival Sunday Quilt Sunday 8:30 Worship/Sr. Choir 11:00 Worship 2:00 New Member Orientation 5:30 Christian Learning Branch Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 19 Response Sunday Habitat for Humanity Offering 8:30 Worship 11:00 Worship/Sr. Choir 12:00 Remove Harvest Festival Reformation Sunday/Name Day 26 8:30 Worship/Bell Choir 11:00 Worship/Sr. Choir/3 rd Grade Bible Presentation/New Members Received 1:00 People to People 9:00 Pack Quilts 7:00 Finance Branch 7:30 Congregation Council/Nominees invited to attend :00 OES Chapel 8:00 Foster Grandparents 5:30 Worship Branch 8:30 WIC 7:00 Mutual Ministry :00 Bell Choir 6:30 WNW 7:05 Sr. Choir 8 6:00 3yr old-1 st Grade Augies Kid s Club 6:00 Bell Choir 6:00 Property Branch 6:30 2 nd -6 th grade Augies Kid s Club 6:30 Confirmation Service 7:05 Sr. Choir Deadline for nominees 9:30 Esther Circle 15 1:30 Ruth Circle 2:00 OES Healthcare 6:00 Bell Choir 6:30 WNW 7:05 Sr. Choir 8:15 Hannah Circle 22 2:30 OES Happy Tymes 6:00 Bell Choir 6:30 Guide Huddle 7:05 Sr. Choir 29 6:00 Bell Choir 6:30 WNW 7:05 Sr. Choir 4:00 Westhaven Devotions 6:00 Boone Biblical Meal :00 Barrett/Honnold 6:00 Johnson/Moran :30 Harvest Festival Decorating LWR Quilt Shipment :00Barrett/Honnold Wedding 25 October

Augustana Lutheran Church 309 S. Greene St. Boone, IA 50036-4724 Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Paid Boone, Iowa Permit No. 22 Return Service Requested Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon.-Fri.

7 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: Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & Education Hour & Fellowship: 9:45 October

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: