INSIGHT FROM GOD S WORD What s the deal with the ashes?

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1 St. Paul News The Newsletter of St. Paul Lutheran Church Ida Grove, Iowa Website: March 2019 INSIGHT FROM GOD S WORD What s the deal with the ashes? On February 14 th, 2018, in Parkland, Florida, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a former student opened fire killing 17 students and injuring 17 others. This shooting happened on Valentine s Day, but also on Ash Wednesday. It is for this reason that one of the most striking images of that day emerged in the news. The image was of a woman standing and weeping while wearing black ashes upon her forehead. That image indeed is worthy of an entire sermon. In that moment, at that time we see why these ashes are upon the forehead. We do indeed hear those all too familiar words, Remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return, as the ash is placed upon our brow. The words are scathing for those who hear and those who speak. As a pastor, I can tell you that it is a sucker punch to the gut to say these words over a small child. For, I am saying in that moment that small child is in fact dying. We are never given a date or time for that death. Hopefully it is long after I m gone, but it might not be. Those words keep us firmly mindful of our mortality. After the shooting in Parkland, and after most every mass shooting questions and discussions emerge. What are we to do to prevent this from happening again? Some will fight for stricter gun control laws, others will fight for looser gun control laws. There will be much discussion about mental health. In recent years it has been popular to mock people for offering up thoughts and prayers. This is a tragic reaction from an increasingly secular culture. There is a reason that you don t receive dust upon your forehead. There is a reason that you receive ash instead. Throughout the scriptures, ash has been used as a sign for judgment. The ash serves as a reminder that not only are we dying, but that it is our fault. It is a reminder that our lives and our kingdoms are but ashes before our Lord. The source of these evils is not in too many guns or too few guns. The source of these evils is our corrupted sinful nature. The sinful nature that leads one to kill 17 High School students, also lies deep within each of us. The ash placed upon our brow is a reminder that death is judgment against our wretchedness. In the image of that woman after the shooting, the ash upon her brow isn t a random dot, but the image of the cross. Why? Because this is our only source of hope in the midst of a dark and dreary world. It reminds us that Jesus took our sins and burdens upon himself. That he felt the fullness of man s evil plans and schemes. Though he were the only innocent man to ever walk the Earth, he was killed as murderer. In his death upon that old rugged cross, He who knew no sin became sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Cor. 5:21) When we are baptized the Pastor says, Receive the sign of the cross upon your forehead and upon your heart, to mark you as one redeemed by Christ the crucified. For you see it is in Baptism, that you personally received the benefits of Christ s sacrifice. On Wednesday, March 5 th you will have two opportunities to receive the ash upon your forehead. We will offer it in the morning from 7:30-9:00am and again at services at 7:00pm. You will be reminded that you are dying on account of your sin. You will be reminded that in Baptism you have been claimed to be Jesus child. As you go about your day with the ash upon your brow, you will bear witness to a world of death, that there is hope in the midst of the greatest tragedies. That hope is found not in any politician or new law. That hope is found in Christ alone, and it is for this reason that we offer prayers to him. So, remember that you are dust and to dust you will return. Remember that you are Baptized into Christ. Remember that you are a child of God. Remember that in the cross of Jesus you have life. Remember to declare it to a world that ever needs Hope. In Christ, Pastor Neil Wehmas 1

2 Lent and Easter 2019 Behold the man! proclaimed the unwitting preacher Pontius Pilate in one of the shortest yet most profound sermons ever recorded. This will be our endeavor this Lententide and Easter Sunday. Behold the man, God in human flesh, Jesus. His incarnation will provide the basis for our meditation and proclamation on His Passion. And His real bodily suffering and death will provide the basis for our fullthroated proclamation on Easter morning of a bodily resurrection, not just of Jesus but also for His saints. Real bodies that have suffered, wept, bled, prayed, eaten, hoped, and more will be those raised incorruptible from their graves on the day of Jesus return. Worship Schedule Date Day / Time Theme March 6 Ash Wednesday 7:00 PM (with Imposition of Ashes) A God Who Hungers Morning Imposition of Ashes 7:30-9:15AM March 13 Wednesday 7:00 PM A God Who Prays March 20 Wednesday 7:00 PM A God Beaten March 27 Wednesday 7:00 PM A God Exposed April 3 Wednesday 7:00 PM A God with a Mother April 10 Wednesday 7:00 PM A God Who Thirsts April 18 Maundy Thursday 7:00PM (with Communion) A God Who Loves April 19 Good Friday 7:00 PM A God Who Bleeds, a God Who Dies April 20 Easter Vigil Saturday 6:00 PM God Buried April 21 Easter Sunrise - 6:30AM A God Who Rises Easter Breakfast - 7:30AM Easter Worship - 9:00AM LENTEN SUPPERS You are invited to join us for good food and fellowship on Wesnesday evenings, 5:00 6:30 PM, March 6 April 10. HOLY WEEK CHAPEL Immerse yourself in prayer and scripture during Holy Week with special 30-minute daily chapel services. Watch for more details in the bulletin, etc. NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE for ANY ITEMS for in the April Newsletter is March 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 Funerals: David Riessen, Virginia Hasbrook 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 If you would like to continue (or begin) your subscription to the Lutheran Witness magazine (with the Iowa Disrticrt Supplement insert) use the special envelope in your box of Offering Envelopes or send a check directly to the Church Office. Make your check payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church. A one year subscription is $ a side note - they no longer include anniversaries, birthdays, etc. FROM THE ELDERS Jon Devitt, Dennis Clausen, David Petersen, Steven Andresen, Clay Miller, Jeremy Parks PRAYER SUPPORT As part of their ministry to members each Elder, at their monthly meeting, selects two or three members and/or households to pray for. The meeting then concludes with Elders prayng for the people selected. Each Elder than signs a postcard which lets those people know that they were part of the prayers by the Elders at their last meeting. 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 2

3 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 With the warmer weather on its way many are trying to think of ways to lose some weight before having to put on that bathing suit or wearing shorts. The following tips on losing that weight sensibly taken from the CDC website cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/. Losing weight and not gaining it back in a healthy way is the goal. Losing weight takes more than desire. It takes commitment and a well-thought-out plan. Here s a step-by-step guide to getting started. Step 1: Make a commitment. Making the decision to lose weight, change your lifestyle, and become healthier is a big step to take. Start simply by making a commitment to yourself. Many people find it helpful to sign a written contract committing to the process. This contract may include things like the amount of weight you want to lose, the date you d like to lose the weight by, the dietary changes you ll make to establish healthy eating habits, and a plan for getting regular physical activity. Writing down the reasons why you want to lose weight can also help. It might be because you have a family history of heart disease, or because you want to see your kids get married, or simply because you want to feel better in your clothes. Post these reasons where they serve as a daily reminder of why you want to make this change. Step 2: Take stock of where you are. Consider talking to your health care provider. He or she can evaluate your height, weight, and explore other weight-related risk factors you may have. Ask for a follow-up appointment to monitor changes in your weight or any related health conditions. Keep a food diary for a few days, in which you write down everything you eat. By doing this, you become more aware of what you are eating and when you are eating. This awareness can help you avoid mindless eating. Next, examine your current lifestyle. Identify things that might pose challenges to your weight loss efforts. For example, does your work or travel schedule make it difficult to get enough physical activity? Do you find yourself eating sugary foods because that s what you buy for your kids? Do your coworkers frequently bring high-calorie items, such as doughnuts, to the workplace to share with everyone? Think through things you can do to help overcome these challenges. Finally, think about aspects of your lifestyle that can help you lose weight. For example, is there an area near your workplace where you and some coworkers can take a walk at lunchtime? Is there a place in your community, such as a YMCA, with exercise facilities for you and child care for your kids? Step 3: Set realistic goals. Set some short-term goals and reward your efforts along the way. If your long-term goal is to lose 40 pounds and to control your high blood pressure, some short-term eating and physical activity goals might be to start eating breakfast, taking a 15 minute walk in the evenings, or having a salad or vegetable with supper. Focus on two or three goals at a time. Great, effective goals are Specific, Realistic, Forgiving (less than perfect). For example, Exercise More is not a specific goal. But if you say, I will walk 15 minutes, 3 days a week for the first week, you are setting a specific and realistic goal for the first week. Remember, small changes every day can lead to big results in the long run. Also remember that realistic goals are achievable goals. By achieving your short-term goals day-by-day, you ll feel good about your progress and be motivated to continue. Setting unrealistic goals, such as losing 20 pounds in 2 weeks, can leave you feeling defeated and frustrated.being realistic also means expecting occasional setbacks. Setbacks happen when you get away from your plan for whatever reason maybe the holidays, longer work hours, or another life change. When setbacks happen, get back on track as quickly as possible. Also take some time to think about what you would do differently if a similar situation happens, to prevent setbacks. Keep in mind everyone is different what works for someone else might not be right for you. Just because your neighbor lost weight by taking up running, doesn t mean running is the best option for you. Try a variety of activities walking, swimming, tennis, or group exercise classes to see what you enjoy most and can fit into your life. These activities will be easier to stick with over the long term. Step 4: Identify resources for information and support. Find family members or friends who will support your weight loss efforts. Making lifestyle changes can feel easier when you have others you can talk to and rely on for support. You might have coworkers or neighbors with similar goals, and together you can share healthful recipes and plan group exercise. Joining a weight loss group or visiting a health care professional such as a registered dietitian, can help. Step 5: Continually check in with yourself to monitor your progress. Revisit the goals you set for yourself (in Step 3) and evaluate your progress regularly. If you set a goal to walk each morning but are having trouble fitting it in before work, see if you can shift your work hours or if you can get your walk in at lunchtime or after work. Evaluate which parts of your plan are working well and which ones need tweaking. Then rewrite your 3

4 goals and plan accordingly. If you are consistently achieving a particular goal, add a new goal to help you continue on your pathway to success. Reward yourself for your successes! Recognize when you re meeting your goals and be proud of your progress. Use non-food rewards, such as a bouquet of freshly picked flowers, a sports outing with friends, or a relaxing bath. Rewards help keep you motivated on the path to better health. Suzanne Salcido RN FCN LIFE QUOTE To be pro-life is to show that all life is precious, that the community of faith is there to support and help with every child. To be pro-life is to visit the elderly in the nursing home, to give them the dignity that they have as children of God. To be pro-life is to love the mothers, to love these women who are caught by circumstances, to help them with physical as well as spiritual needs. Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of Saint John Lutheran Church, Decatur, Indiana A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life COMMUNITY BASKET Donations for March are pasta, macaroni, mac & cheese, spaghetti/related items. All items are appreciated as well, as they can always use donations. The Community Basket is open on Thursdays (except 3 rd Thusday), from 2:30-5:30PM. The Mobile Pantry will be at the Battle Creek Fire Station on Thursday, March 21 from 4:30-5:30PM FROM THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP & MISSIONS Janet Goodenow & Darcy Sibenaller ELECTRONIC GIVING If you have not yet condidered this option check with your bank to see if it is a possibility for you. This enables you to have your bank send an electronically generated check to the church from your account. ELECTRONIC GIVING to: Give consistently, help you prepare and fulfill your stewardship plans, share your generosity efficiently and predictably. STEWARDSHIP CORNER For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). Without question, Jesus is the Chief Steward. None can compare to His example of selflessness and giving. He laid aside His rights as Son of God in order to be the Son of Man. He was willing to endure ignominious death on the cross so that we could be rescued from sin, death, and the power of the devil. He taught us to think and live a new way as servants who are available to serve, not to be served. As stewards, we fall far short of God s expectations of us, but, in Christ, we find forgiveness and grace to go on. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities (Isaiah 53:5). 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. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MINISTRY Coordinator of International Ministry, Judy Newhouse Located at Memorial Lutheran Church and Student Center 2228 Lincoln Way Ames IA A ministry of friendship and hospitality to international students, scholars and families in the Ames area. A portion of your offering goes to support this ministry of this congregation in our Iowa District West. FROM THE BOARD OF EVANGELISM / ASSIMILATION Nicole Knop & Tera Parks KEEP IN CONTACT If you would like this newstetter ed to you please send us you address. The easist way is to send us and at stpaulidagrove@gmail.com. Requst that you be sent the monthly newsletter via . By the way. as long as you are sending us an if you no longer have a landline please send us a cell phone number for the members of your houshold so we can reach you if necessary. 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. 4

5 FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ross Ladwig, Jeff Gilbert, Aaron Hoffman & Brandon Johnson Project Updates: Re-installing lighting for stained glass panels in Narthex windows (Thank-you Dale Edsen). Installing solar outdoor lighting on the builiding. FROM THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Heather Sweeden & Amy Godbersen THEOLOGY AT THE HUT led by Pastor Wehmas. Bible Study meets 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: Join us at 9:30 AM in the lower level Conference Room. The Book of Revelation God's revelation to John encourages Christians at every age. Indeed, our victorious Lamb who was slain is worthy of honor and praise! Key thoughts concerning John's vivid prophecy include: the ultimate defeat of Satan and all the forces of evil; the confident hope believers have in their reigning Savior; the final, glorious destiny of all those who trust in Jesus for salvation. SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS: Join us at 9:15AM in the fellowship hall. Life of Jesus: Parables is a study which gives participants the opportunity to study the parables Jesus used to teach his people. Session titles are: Reading the Parables, The Prodigal Son, The Great Banquet, The Talents, The Sower, The Unmerciful Servant, The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin, The Rich Fool, The Pharisee and the Tax Collector, The Good Samaritan, Workers in the Vineyard, The Ten Virgins CROSS EXPLORATIONS WEDNESDAY EDUCATION NIGHT every Wednesday during LENT it will be from 5:45-6:45PM for 4 year old preschool-8 th grade - watch for updates on activities via weekly bulletin, Facebook, website. FROM THE BOARD OF YOUTH AND FAMILY LIFE Synda Jepsen & Robyn Devitt Keep Up To Date On 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: Lutheran Youth Fellowship March 2019 Lenten Refuge in March - Refuge will be on the first and third Sunday. This is due to the Lenten schedule. We will be meeting on Sunday, March 2 nd & 16 th. One of these Sundays we will be watching The Passion of the Christ. The other Sunday will be some sort of activity. These details are still being worked out. Ash Wednesday Soup Supper Wednesday, March 5 th 5:00-6:45pm Food provided by and served by LYF High School Bible Class (8 th -12 th Grade) Join us Sunday mornings throughout the year as we dig into the scriptures and look at how they impact our lives and the world around us. Regional Youth Event Details to Come Saturday, April 6 St. John Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, IA Junior & Senior LYF Day in Sioux City Saturday, March 23 rd from 9am to 5pm Leave from the Church at 9am Packaging Mercy Meals at 10:30am Lunch at Sioux City restaurant DropZone Trampline Park NOTE: I realize that many Senior Youth will not be able to make this date work, those who are able to attend, however are welcome to do so. Junior LYF Junior LYF Night Sunday, March 10 th 2-4pm Ida Bowl, Ida Grove, IA Lenten Meal Wednesday, March 27 th 5:00-6:45pm Jr LYF will be responsible for this Lenten Meal 5

6 LADIES OF THE CHURCH NEWS! COMMUNITY BASKET DONATIONS for Pasta: macaroni, mac & cheese, spaghetti, etc. Any items are greatly appreciated. The shopping cart is available in our narthex. Community Basket is open on Thursdays, from 2:30-5:30PM. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE! MOBILE FOOD PANTRY will be on March 21 at the Battle Creek Fire Station, from 4:30-5:30PM. BIBLE STUDY LEADERS Monday, March 18 at 4:00PM in the Conf. Room. MCC Birthday Party Circle #3 on Wed., March 27 at 2:30PM. MEETINGS FOR MARCH RUTH (2) will meet on March 7 meet at Zimmys at Noon and Golden Horizons at 1:00pm. We had 7 at our February meeting. Bible Study Leader Susan. LOIS (3) will meet on March 7 at 1:30pm in the Conference Room at the church, Mary will be hostess and Janice will be BSL. We did not meet in February. DEBORAH(8) EUNICE (10) will meet on March 7 at 9:00am at the Morningside Care Center. We did not meet in February MIRIAM (11) JOHANNA(12) will meet on March 7 at 1:30pm at Willowdale Care Center. Marge will be BSL. We had 6 members present for our meeting in February. THANK YOU Thank You to the ladies that worked or provided bars for the funerals we had at our church on February 15 and February 16. If you see them, give them a pat on the back for volunteering to help! Those who provided bars on 2/15 for the David Riessen funeral were: Judy Bubke, Linda Kruse, Kristi German, Angie Goodman, Joan Petersen, Christin DeVine; and those who worked were: Jaron Miller, Delores Shaw, Kristi German, Peg Hanson, Cindy Hausman, Julie Mefferd. Those who provided bars on 2/16 for Virigina Hasbrouck funeral were: Christin DeVine, Angie Goodman, Kim Carnine, Pat Wellendorf, Karen Bumann, Lorna Steenbock, Sarah Harm, those who worked were: Ruth Bennett, Lorna Steenbock, Deb Clausen, Jackie Hoffman. I really appreciate all of these ladies for offering their assistance, Linda Bubke. 6

7 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH BOARD MEETING NOTE JANUARY 14, :00 PM Present: Pastor Salcido, Pastor Wehmas, Steven Andresen, Janet Goodenow, Paul Cates, Monte Jensen, Dan Dose, Amy Godbersen, Jeff Gilbert, Synda Jepsen, Darcy Sibenaller, Valerie Krager Call Meeting to Order: Paul Cates Open Devotion: Pastor Salcido *Hebrews 5:14 Agenda: *Change date on minutes to December 10, 2018 *Agenda with change Minutes: * Minutes approved as written Treasurer s Report: *Line #72-Tune Pipe Organ motion approved to move *Treasurer s Reports was approved as written Pastor s Report: Pastor Salcido *Sacrament of the Altar-Sr Confirmation *Working on essays *Lent-working on a series-starts in March *3 rd Wednesday-Ash Wednesday *Worship-lower in 2018 * per weekend * per weekend *Easter Breakfast-Janet G will help organize *Jr High will help serve Board Reports: Elders: Steve *Membership changes & requests *Funerals: Morrelle Christiansen, Emma Jean Schwarz *Adult Confirmation: *Baptism: Nash Streck, Jaxson Bogue *Adult Baptism: *Marriages: Wesley Swanger & Claudia Devitt *Reaffirmation: *Transfers Out: *Transfers In:

8 *Profession of Faith: *Reaffirmation of Faith: *Release by Personal Request: Tricia (Steenbock) DeBoer to Unity Trinity Reformed Church, Orange City, IA *Remove due to loss of contact: *Adult Confirmation: *Additional discussion on church attendance Christian Education: Amy Godbersen Wednesday Night *Next year the kids will be studying the Old Testament *Mid-Week program has been going well *April 24 last day for Mid-week *Revised opening: included interactive 5 minute countdown, one-time tickets, trivia Facts and fun song for the kids *2 Store Dates February 27, April 24 Sunday School *We are not offering a weekly program during January and February due to the lack of Adult volunteers and past history of low kid attendance during Winter months *Working on a strong Sunday Program for 2019 *Sunday, February 15: kids will sing at local nursing home-9:15-10:15 and also sing At the 10:30 service *4 weeks-easter Curriculum beginning mid-march-9:15-10:15 (looking for volunteers To help) *Sing 1 day at the Nursing Home *Easter Service-kids will be singing at the 9:00 service VBS *VBS-working on 2019 program *Theme for VBS is Miraculous Mission from CPH ordered *Working on a date during the summer months Evangelism & Assimilation: Pastor Wehmas *Purchased booklets What Child is this *Books Case for Christmas *Theology at the Hut Human Care: Pastor Salcido *Food Pantry Mobile served families-mobile 82 families *Site 45 families *December 282 individuals *Parish Nurse: *Several of our members have been called to their heavenly home *Pray for families that have had to make some tough decisions On family changes for their loved ones Mission & Stewardship: Darcy/Janet *Easter Breakfast Jr High will be helping *Looking for additional helpers to help with the Easter Breakfast *Thrivent workshop ideas Trustees: Jeff

9 *Lights have been measured to mount-also on the south side *Reviewing office equipment leases- Question whether to continue to lease or purchase *Copier in office is presently leased *Copier in the hallway is owned by the church and is unable to be fixed *Reviewing the contracts and on hold until the first of the year *The gutters have been fixed *Looking at some roof repair Youth and Family Life: Pastor Wehmas & Synda *January 30-skating party - 5:30 8:00 Family skating *Super Bowl Subs-Sr. Youth deadline is January 17 *Ice Skating at the Devitt s-end of the month 20 th /27 th make-up date (Jr. & Sr. LYF) *February and March-Day in Sioux City (Mercy Meals/Drop Zone) *Regional Youth Ministry Events-early April Old Business: *Key Dates: *January 2-Mid-Week classes will resume *April 14-Voters Meeting-9:15am Palm Sunday *April 17 th : 7 th Graders to Mission Central *April 21: Easter Breakfast *May 5: Confirmation *May 12: Graduate Recognition *June TBD: VBS *July 10-16: National Youth Gathering New Business: *Safety Deposit Box-Motion made and approved to have Monte Jensen sign as VP on the box *Need safety box inventory *Pastor Wehmas is to sign the signature card on the Youth checking accounts *Laptop upgrades motion made and approved to use $200 Choice Dollars to do the upgrades *Working on recruiting members to be a part of the Church Council for 2019 Next meeting: February 11, :00pm D:\StPaul\Council\Board Minutes

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11 THOSE WHO SERVE - March 2019 Date Time Lectors Acolytes Sound Computer Camera Communion Servers Communion Prep 3/2 6:00PM Shari Walter Rylee Krayenhagen Butch Ehrig Roger Walter Roger & Shari 3/3 8:00AM Ellen Schable Evan Williams Brad Z. Brad Z. Dan Dose 3/3 10:30AM Donna Rasmussen Chloe Jamison Dennis Clausen Dennis Clausen Tony Bennett 3/6 7:00PM Ash Wednesday Keith Hausman Brad Z. Dan & Clay, Roger & Shari Paul & Tony 3/9 6:00PM Cindy Hausman Dylan Malone Rod S. 3/10 8:00AM Daisy Thayer Trenton Gilbert Butch E. Dan Dose 3/10 10:30AM Brent Harm Silvia & Chance Brad Z. David Petersen John Buns Brinkman 3/13 7:00PM Lenten Service Krista Sibenaller Rod S. 3/16 6:00PM Ethan Frank Doyle Brown Roger & Shari 3/17 8:00AM Glenda Hausman Keith Hausman Butch E. Lorna Butch Keith Krager Steenbock Ehrig 3/17 10:30AM Ashley Dose Kelton Ladwig Brad Zobel Jon Devitt Brent Harm 3/20 7:00PM Lenten Service Chloe Jamison Dennis C. 3/23 6:00PM Aiden & Patience J. Rod S. 3/24 8:00AM Peggy Fick Carson Sharkey Dennis C. Deb Clausen 3/24 10:30AM Bradyn Barber Brad Z. Brad Z. 3/27 7:00PM Lenten Service Aubree Zimmerman Butch E. 3/30 6:00PM Rod S. 3/31 8:00AM Evan Williams Dennis C. Dan Dose 3/31 10:30AM Chloe Jamison Brad Z. David P. 4/3 7:00PM Lenten Service Chance & Silvia Buns Brad Z. 4/6 6:00PM Shari Walter Rylee Krayenhagen Butch E. Roger Walter 4/7 8:00AM Ellen Schable Trenton Gilbert Dennis C. Lorna S. Dan Dose 4/7 10:30AM Donna Rasmussen Krista Sibenaller Brad Z. Brad Z. Paul Cates

12 MARCH 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday The Transfiguration of our Lord 3 8:00AM Worship w/communion 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF 10:30AM Worship w/communion REFUGE First Sunday in Lent 10 Daylight Savings Time Begins 8:00AM Worship 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF 10:30AM Worship 2-4PM JR LYF Bowling Bells 6:30PM Elders 7:00PM Bells 6:30PM Church Council 7:00PM Deadline for items in monthly newsletter 5 ASH WEDNESDAY 6 6:30AM Bible Study 9:30AM Bible Study 5-6:45PM Soup Supper 5:45PM Choir 5:45-6:45PM Midweek 7:00PM Ash Wed Service 6:30AM Bible Study 13 9:30AM Bible Study 5-6:45PM Lenten Supper 5:45PM Choir 5:45-6:45PM Midweek 7:00PM Lenten Worship Golden Horizons 2:30PM 1 2 Worship Service w/communion 6:00PM Worship Service 6:00PM Worship Service w/communion 6:00PM Second Sunday in Lent 17 8:00AM Worship w/communion 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF 10:30AM Worship w/communion REFUGE St. Patrick s Day Third Sunday in Lent 24 8:00AM Worship 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF Sunday School 10:30AM Worship Fourth Sunday in Lent 31 8:00AM Worship 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF Sunday School 10:30AM Worship 18 MCC 10:30AM LWML Bible Study Leaders 4:00PM Bells 6:30PM Bells 6:30PM :30AM Bible Study 20 9:30AM Bible Study 5-6:45PM Lenten Supper 5:45PM Choir 5:45-6:45PM Midweek 7:00PM Lenten Worship Spring Begins :30AM Bible Study 9:30AM Bible Study 2:30PM MCC # 3 5-6:45PM Lenten Supper 5:45PM Choir 5:45-6:45PM Midweek 7:00PM Lenten Worship 21 Assemble monthly newsletter 1:30PM Willowdale 2:00PM Jr & Sr LYF Sioux City Worship Service 6:00PM Worship Service 6:00PM