Your Pastor, Rev. Richard A. Salcido

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1 St. Paul News The Newsletter of St. Paul Lutheran Church Ida Grove, Iowa Website: January 2018 INSIGHT FROM THE GOD S WORD: EPIPHANY It's Time To Take A Look! As we look at the church calendar, we see that January 6 th marks the beginning of the season of Epiphany. The season of Epiphany is a time when we take a cue from the wise men and take a look at what God is revealing to us in the sky above, in the words of ancient Scripture, in the Baby Jesus, and in the recesses of our very heart and soul. Look-Up It was the wise men from the East who looked up and saw the star that told them that a King had been born. And the wise men kept looking up as they followed the star that led them to Jesus. It's time this Epiphany season to look up at the stars at night, marvel at God's creation, and commit your way to the Lord above, who has sent Jesus to be with us. Look Back When the wise men got to Jerusalem, they asked King Herod, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?" (Matthew 2:2). Herod called the chief priests and scribes to look back in Scripture. They found the answer in the words of the prophet Micah: "You, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (Micah 5:2). It's time this Epiphany to look back at the words of Scripture that declare to us that Jesus is indeed the Messiah, the fulfillment of all the prophecies of old, the revelation of all the promises of God. Look Down When the wise men found the Baby Jesus, they looked down, as they knelt before the Son of God and worshiped him. Only then did the wise men open their treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Lord. It's time this Epiphany season to bow your heads in prayer to the Savior, to come to church for worship, and to humbly offer your gifts to the One who has given us so much - forgiveness, renewal, peace, hope, and love. O God, by the leading of a star You made known Your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles. Lead us, who know You by faith, to enjoy in heaven the fullness of Your divine presence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Collect for Epiphany) Your Pastor, Rev. Richard A. Salcido NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE for ANY ITEMS for in the February Newsletter is January 12 th Remember it s up to you or your family members to let the church office know if you are hospitalized. 1

2 OFFICIAL ACTS Baptism: Everlee Hultgren Funeral: Kent Streck, Walter Rehse Release: Samuel Huffman CHURCH NEWS DELEGATE NEEDED Our congregation needs a delegate to represent the congregation at the Iowa District Convention, June 24-26, 2018, at Camp Okoboji. The names of our delegate and alternate must be submitted to the District Office by February 1 st. These persons must be elected by the Voters. This puts the deadline for anyone interested in serving to give their names to Pastor Salcido or Paul Cates (Congregation President) by January 10 th. We can then convene a Voters meeting 2 weeks after and still make the February deadline. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve. THANK-YOU Dear members of God s family at St. Paul, Thank-you for your cards and gifts during the holiday season. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated. May our gracious Lord continue to bless you in the new year. Pastor and Sue Salcido FROM THE ELDERS Jon Devitt, Brad Zobel, David Petersen, Steven Andresen, Charles Tromp, Jeremy Parks BACKGROUND CHECK The Elders developed policies, procedures and protocals for doing background checks on all persons of the congregation who work and/or volunteer in ministries with and for children (ages 0-18). The Church Copuncil adopted those policies and procedures to take effect in January USHERS NEEDED Here is an opportunity for you to serve your fellow members of our congregation. If you would like to serve as an usher please sign up for a worship service(s) at the Welcome Center. You can sign up for 1 service or as many as you would like. FROM THE BOARD OF HUMAN CARE Geneva Miesner & Heather Sweeden 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 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 The following information is taken from an article in the January, 2018 Consumer Reports entitled WHY YOUR EXCUSES FOR SKIPPING THE FLUE SHOT STINK by Rachel Peachman. Since 2010, the flu has resulted in 140,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations each year and contributed to between 12,000 and 56,000 deaths, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That s why the CDC urges everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated. But in a recent Consumer Report survey of 744 adults who had a cough, a cold, or the flu in the previous 12 months, only 48 percent said they get the flu shot. Here, rebuttals to three common excuses, plus advice on the right shot for you: Excuse number 1: The Vaccine Doesn t Work. In a typical year, the shot cuts your risk of getting the flu by 40 to 60 percent. And if you get the flu anyway, your symptoms will be milder and you re less likely to have complications, less likely to be admitted to the hospital, and less likely to die, says William Schaffner, MD, medical director for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Excuse Number 2: It Can Cause the Flu. Alost all flu vaccines use an inactivated virus that can t trigger the flu. But because the vaccine doesn t eliminate your chance of getting the flu, only reduces it, some people who develop the flu after getting the shot wrongly blame the vaccine. Excuse Number 3: There s Harmful Mercury in Flu Vaccines. A mercury-containing preservative called thimerosal is in certain vaccines. But it s only a trace amount. And that kind of mercury is eliminated by the body more quickly than the form in seafood. In any case, there are many thimerosal-free options for people of any age. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for the best flu vaccine for you. It is not too late to get a flu shot. A prayer for the lonely taken from Portals of Prayer October December, 2017 page 113: O Lord, loneliness is hard. Separation from friends, family, and loved ones makes life at times empty and painful. For those experiencing the pangs of loneliness, I pray that You would fill their hearts and minds with Your presence and Your peace. You are the comforter, and You never leave us nor forsake us. Nothing can separate us from Your love. Please bring Your presence in a mighty way today. I ask in Jesus name. Amen Suzanne Salcido RN, FCN 2

3 COMMUNITY BASKET Donations for January are laundry items, soaps, bleach, dryer sheets. All items are appreciated as well, as they can always use donations. The Community Basket is open on Thursdays (except 3 rd Thusday), from 1:00-4:00PM. The Mobile Pantry will be at the Fire Station in Battle Creek on January 18 th. LIFE SUNDAY January 18, Peter 3:15 17 But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God s will, than for doing evil. PENNIES FOR LIFE Help support the efforts of Lutherans for Life both locally and nationally through your donations to Lutherans for Life. A container marked Pennies for Life is in the Narthex. Place your donation (Suggestion: 1 penny for each year of life which the Lord has given you through 2017.) In the container. Proceeds will be forwarded to the Iowa Federation of Lutherans for Life. A portion of the donations are then forwarded to the National office. Visit the Lutherans for Life website at LIFEQUOTE Our failures won t undermine the Lord s reign. Others successes can t overthrow it. This world will go on as long as God wills and will then give way to new creation. In Jesus we are guaranteed inclusion in it, as well as having the privilege of participating in His activity not to assert superiority but to save our opponents from the devil s deceptions and our neighbors from final destruction. Let s exercise our majesty enthusiastically! Rev. Michael W. Salemink, executive director of Lutherans For Life A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life FROM THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP & MISSIONS Janet Goodenow & Darcy Sibenaller STEWARDSHIP CORNER The new year brings with it new resolve, but so often that resolve fades before the first week is ended. The apostle Paul advised the Corinthians, Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means (2 Corinthians 8:10,11). By ourselves, we grow tired or get bored or just plain lazy. Let us ask the Lord to give us the desire to give generously, to serve joyfully, and to expend our time eagerly in response to what God has given to us and done for us. LORD, IN THIS NEW YEAR, HELP US TO BE BETTER STEWARDS OF THE TIME THAT YOU GIVE US. Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16). FROM SHARA OSIRI, OUR MISSIONARY IN KENYA God s People In Rwanda It was a blessing to accompany my Area Director, Rev. Shauen Trump to Rwanda to visit with the Refo rmed Lutheran Church of Rwanda. I always hoped that God would send me back some day. I went on a mission trip to Rwanda very early on my journey to becoming a missionary, and if I remember correctly, it was in During my time there, we met survivors of the genocide and I remember asking God why do such things happen and it broke my heart. At that time I was not a person that cried too much, but I would lay awake at night just sobbing about all that I heard. It was then that I asked God to use me in Africa, and that if I ould make a difference, even in the slightest way, that I would desire to do so in Africa. On this recent trip we visited with our brothers and sisters in Christ as they desire to be in a closer relationship with the LCMS. During the numerous conversations, we learned that they want to receive more training on the Lutheran Confessions of Faith, the Liturgy and the Catechism among other things. Part of our ministry is to walk alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ and to bring forth God's mission on earth. God has revealed in His Word what He requires of us. He wants us to bear witness of the grace that we have received and to magnify Him as the Gospel is shared. We are to show mercy to our neighbor. Yours in Christ... Shara MISSION CENTRAL EVENTS Highway E16 Mapleton, IA Be sure to check the bulletin board in the hallway by pastors offices for information on Missionaries visiting Mission Central this month. 3

4 FROM THE BOARD OF EVANGELISM / ASSIMILATION Brent Harm & Tera Parks READ MATTHEW 2:1-12. The star of the Epiphany story is actually the star itself! God used the star to lead the Magi to the Savior of the world that they might worship Him. As God s faithful witness, you may be the star that God uses to lead someone in your life to worship the Lord and Savior of the world, Jesus Christ! Shine bright! JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 AT 7:15PM for a second brainstorming session. We will look at how to strengthen our congregation and its outreach. Come with your thoughts and ideas. This is open to all members." FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scott Van Dusen, Jeff Gilbert, Aaron Hoffman & Brandon Johnson Safety improvements for the stairwell railing are almost complete One panel (of three) remains to be fabricated to fit over the vertical bars of the railings. Investigation of the possibility of repairs to 7th street parking area is progressing. Narthex window replacement bid received. Plans are to replace windows after April 1st. FROM THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Christy Ladwig & Amy Godbersen EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS: Join us at 6:30 AM at Zimmy s Restaurant. WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Spanning the events of just over one hundred years, 1 and 2 Samuel describe a time when Israel rebelled against God, demanding an earthly king to lead her. However, these books also tell the story of how a merciful God intervened to usher in the reign of King David, Israel's greatest king and an ancestor of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-16). In the pages of 1 and 2 Samuel, you will: see how God's last judge, Samuel, applies both Law and Gospel; read about Saul and David, remarkably different individuals but remarkably the same; rejoice in God's promises made to David that are fulfilled in his descendant and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Join us at 9:30 AM in the lower level Conference Room. SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS: In the Fellowship Hall, 10:15-11:15AM in January we we will resume our study of the Gospel According to John. WEDNESDAY EVENING (during Midweek) LADIES BIBLE STUDY, from 6:00-7:00PM, Living a Chocolate Life by Deb Burma is a women's Bible study that warmly invites all to savor God s rich and endless supply of grace in Christ. Whether you're sampling bitter nuggets of pain to sweet morsels of joy, this study reminds you that the Holy Spirit fills us with sweet faith in our Savior and it is only He who can truly satisfy. SUNDAY SCHOOL - see cover page for details MIDWEEK /CONFIRMATION resumes at 6:00 7:00 PM, January 3 rd. FROM THE BOARD OF YOUTH AND FAMILY LIFE Synda Jepsen & Robyn Devitt Receive Texts About Upcoming Events- in order to be kept up to date on LYF happenings. Text FalconsLYF to Lutheran Youth Fellowship January2018 Refuge: Movie Night Wednesday, January 10 7:15-9:00pm Starting in January there will be a monthly movie night. Like with the first one, each movie will be accompanied with a viewing guide and/or a teaching. Refuge: Light in The Darkness Wednesday, January 24 January will be the first month where we will have two Refuges. Come on the 24 th for what hopefully will be an uplifting experience. Super Bowl Subs in January - DEADLINE TO ORDER SUBS will be January 17 - all orders turned into church office/karen Petersen. We will assemble subs on Feb. 2 or 3, depending upon kids schedules. Junior & Senior LYF DropZone in Sioux City Sunday, January 21 st from 2-7pm Join us as we venture to Sioux City to DropZone. A combination Lazer Tag, Ninja Course, and Trampoline Park. This is open to both Junior and Senior High Youth. Junior LYF Junior LYF Night Wednesday, January 17 th 7:15-8:00pm Come and see what will be planned for the night. Immediately following Midweek. Open to 6 th through 8 th Graders. 4

5 WINTER GIFT God does great things beyond our knowing. He says to the snow, Fall to the earth ; likewise to his heavy, drenching rain. He shuts up all humankind indoors, so that all people may know his work (Job 37:5-7, NABRE). Snow, ice and cold can make winter a hassle. Snow days due to a blizzard may thrill students but usually inconvenience parents. But now and then, winter blankets the earth so heavily that it seems to quiet everything. We re granted permission to hunker down at home, snuggle close with family or pets, enjoy a book or movie, make cocoa or cookies, and rest. It s like a surprise sabbath the gift of grace-time when no one s expected to get out the door or the driveway. Perhaps indeed, as Job declared, God sees fit on such days to put our busyness on hold and shut us all indoors so we pause and remember his work his place in our lives. Praise God for snow days! Heidi Mann A NEW YOU The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective. G.K. Chesterton THE MEANING OF EPIPHANY Epiphany, which comes from the Greek word epiphaneia, means an appearance or a revealing. Centuries ago, the church set aside January 6, the 12th day after Christmas, to mark the revealing of Jesus as Christ to the wise men, who were Gentiles. Jesus first followers were Jewish, so the revelation of the divine Christ to the non-jewish magi reminds us that Jesus came to earth to save the whole world. Symbols of Epiphany include light, a star, a crown (or three crowns) and a globe or stylized portrayal of the world. The color of Epiphany is green to symbolize life, growth, hope and eternity. On the church calendar, the Epiphany season lasts until Ash Wednesday, which is determined by the date of Easter. 5

6 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH BOARD MEETING NOTES November 13, :00 PM Present: Pastor Salcido, Pastor Wehmas, Paul Cates, Steve Andresen, Dan Dose Robyn Devitt, Darcy Sibenaller, Jeff Gilbert, Tara Parks, Valerie Krager Call Meeting to Order: Paul Cates Open Devotion: Pastor Salcido *Psalms 92:2 Agenda: *Agenda approved as presented Minutes: *Minutes approved as presented Treasurer s Report: *Please indicate on bill as to which account the expense should be applied to *Treasurer s Report was approved as presented *Budget *2018 Budget was presented with an increase from $332, to $343, *Music Staff was increase from $35 to $50 per service *New background checks will be conducted in 2018 *Reviewed the Mission Budget *Motion was made and adopted to present the present budget at the next Voter s Meeting Pastor s Report: Pastor Salcido *Confirmation going well and good attendance *Approved constitution for a new synod in Ames *Grades 5-8 played hand chimes at last 10:30 service *Military Bible Sticks Council stated that they would like to support this effort again this year *800,000 bible sticks are distributed and 75,000 bible sticks are needed Board Reports: Elders: Steve Andresen *Membership changes & requests *Funerals: *Adult Confirmation: *Baptism: *Adult Baptism: *Marriages: *Reaffirmation: *Transfers Out: Kendra Grote to Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, IA Dan Wych and Brody to St Paul Lutheran, Council Bluffs, IA *Transfers In: *Profession of Faith: *Reaffirmation of Faith *Release by Personal Request: *Remove due to loss of contact: *Adult Confirmation: *Christmas Eve Service 6:30pm *Christmas Day Service-10:00am *New Year s Eve-6:30pm *Services were approved for 2017 *Budget-2% increase for Pastors and Secretary Christian Education: Christi Ladwig *November 26 no Sunday School *December 10 Kid s Christmas 10:30 Service *Mid-week going well-kandi Ehrig new supervisor *Barb will be catering cookies and the kids will also enjoy games *Adult Class is going well Evangelism & Assimilation: Tara Parks *Trunk or Treat had 5 vehicles had fun with the kids *Narthex-looking at a more inviting atmosphere-seating, coffee station, Kid s ideas *CPH-Program for Training-teaching material for members (grants are avail)

7 Human Care: Pastor Salcido *Food Pantry served 35 families-mobile *Parish Nurse: * Remembering Hope 35 people attended-very informative *Looking at 8 week sessions on Alzheimers *Looking at putting together a support group for caregivers *Transits-sheriff s office is in charge of distributing funds for transits *A motion was made and approve to allocate $600 to this fund *Funds would be taken from the Ministerial Funds from St Paul Lutheran *Clothing Drive will be held on November 17/18/19 with a joint effort with Area churches Mission & Stewardship: Darcy Sibenaller *Budget was reviewed *Bible Sticks Advent in December Trustees: Jeff Gilbert *Glass in Narthex Received a bid and working on another bid *Started working on the south parking lot situation *Checking on putting dimmers in the church *Snow removal went up this year *Reviewed budget Youth and Family Life: Robyn Devitt-Pastor Wehmas *November 5 youth raked 7 yards *November 7 1 st paint class class was well received *December 5 Will be doing another painting class for anyone interested *February 2018 Youth Skating party *LYF-JR LYF went to Des Moines for Youth Gathering w/battle Creek *SR LYF Refuge meet 1 time a month on Wednesdays *Looking at doing a movie/popcorn night *December Bible reading Marathon *December the Ida Grove Rec Center-needing anyone willing to read Old Business: *Delegates for IDW Convention (June 24-26, 2018) for voter election in November. *Nominees for Circuit Visitor for IDW Convention-for voter election in November *Lay representative for Circuit Forum to elect delegates to Synodical Convention *Synodical Convention Lay Delegate Nominee from St Paul for Circuit Forum *Nomination for District for District Convention at Lake Okoboji *Circuit Forum names nominated Pastor Wehmas was nominated * A motion was made and approved to nominate: *President: Pastor Turner *VP-1 st : Roger Carlisle Wall Lake *VP-2 nd : Pastor Egger *A motion was made and approved to submit all active members for the remaining Positions already held New Business: *Donation Request: *Lutheran for Life from Choice Dollars *$500 donation for 2016 *$500 donation for 2017 *A motion was made and approved *Memorial List *Nursery Improvement-remove from list *$13.88 funds will be moved to youth ministry *Pie Social - November 22 *Advent Dinners: *December 6 *December 13 Youth and Family *December 20 Next meeting: December 11 7:00pm Next Voter s Meeting: November 29

8 LADIES OF THE CHURCH NEWS! COMMUNITY BASKET DONATIONS January: laundry items: soap, dryer sheets, etc.. Any items are greatly appreciated. The shopping cart is available in our narthex, but the Community Basket is open on Thursdays, from 1:00-4:00PM.COMMUNITY BASKET MOBILE FOOD PANTRY will be on January 18 th at the Battle Creek Fire Station. Doors open at 4:30pm. BIBLE STUDY LEADERS Monday, January 15 at 4:00PM in the Conf. Room. LWML GENERAL MEETING will be on Thursday, January 18 at NOON. We will have a salad luncheon and our speaker will be Cindy Mildenstein from Horn Hospice. Come, bring a friend if you would like and enjoy some great salads and hear some great information. MCC Birthday Party Circle 11 on Wed., January 24 at 2:30PM. If anyone who is in a circle or not in an active circle would like to help serve the treats provided for Morningside Care Center Birthday party, please let the church office know. MEETINGS FOR JANUARY RUTH (2) will meet on January at 1:00pm at Golden Horizons, Sandy Schreiber will be hostess and Linda will be BSL. We had 9 present for our meeting in December. Chancel care for January will be Janet and Willy. We met to put up the nativities, thank you to those who helped us put up, your help was much appreciated. When the hours spent are added up, it comes to over 90 hours of time spent. Thank you to those who shared poinsettias. We will meet in January to take things down and put away. LOIS (3) will meet on January at 1:30pm in the Conference Room at the church DEBORAH(8) EUNICE (10) will meet on at 9:00am at the Morningside Care Center. Lois Jensen will be hostess and Shar will be BSL. We had 5 present at our December meeting. MIRIAM (11) will meet on January 8 at Golden Horizons. We had 4 present for our December meeting. JOHANNA(12) will meet on January 4 at 7:00PM in the home of Millie Schuett, 800 Valley View Dr., Marlene Zobel will be hostess and Verna Schumann will be BSL. We had 6 present at our December meeting. THANK YOU all so very much for giving your help and time and for donating clothing or money, making the recent clothing drive held on November 17 th and 18 th a great success. With the money we received, we purchased coats, snow pants, boots, shoes, socks and underwear. Please know that your donations and generosity have been a blessing and were the major driving force of making this project successful again this year. There were many families who were helped through this drive and who were very appreciative and gracious for our support and assistance to them. All contact persons from the five churches who participated, Lenee Sinnott, Sacred Heart; Jennifer Glawe and Pat Bielenberg, Westminster Presbyterian; Sharon Spotts, United Methodist; Marva Bennigsdorf, First Presbyterian, Battle Creek; and Becky Ricklefs, Zolene Streck, and Becky Lichtenberg, St. Paul Lutheran, believe the clothing drive to be a worthy cause and a ministry to our community. Each of the five churches had members who donated and helped sort clothing, worked at the store, bought needed items with donated money and gave advice and pointers. Those from St. Paul who we would like to especially thank are: Larry Albrecht, Deb Brosius, Karen Brown, Deb Clausen, Geraldine Dankert, Kathy Edsen, Janet Goodenow, Janice Grap, Peggy Hanson, Cindy Hausman, Allyson Iversen, Synda Jepsen, Gary Mildenstein, Lorine Newman, Jodie Nielsen, Becky Ricklefs, Karen Salmon, Millie Schuett, Susan Streck, Zolene Streck, and Judy Winterrowd, I am sorry I do not know all of you who donated clothing and cannot list your names also; we wish we could thank each and every one of you personally. Again, thank you all for your help and support; our Lord continues to bless all of us in so many ways each and every day.

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10 THOSE WHO SERVE - JANUARY 2018 Date Time Lectors Acolytes Sound Computer Camera Communion Servers Communion Prep 1/6 6:00 PM Shari Walter Rylee Krayenhagen Butch Ehrig Roger Walter Ross & Gloria Feddersen 1/7 8:00AM Ellen Schable Amber Benner Rod Schneider Lorna Steenbock Dan Dose 1/7 10:30AM Donna Rasmussen Jaxson Claussen Brad Zobel Brad Zobel Clay Miller &Kya Ladwig 1/13 6:00 PM Cindy Hausman Maceala & Patience Gary M. Johnson 1/14 8:00AM Zachary Thayer Butch Dan Dose 1/14 10:30AM Brent Harm Krista Sibenaller & Brad Zobel Jon Devitt John B. Aubree Zimmerman 1/20 6:00PM Erin Nielsen Gary M. Doyle Brown Ross & Gloria 1/21 8:00AM Glenda Hausman Keith Hausman David David Keith Krager Petersen Petersen 1/21 10:30AM Ashley Dose Will Forbes & Chance Dennis Dennis Brent Harm Buns Clausen Clausen 1/27 6:00PM Caitlyn Malone Rod Schneider 1/28 8:00AM Peggy Fick Evan Williams Brad Zobel Brad Zobel Dean Fick 1/28 10:30AM Joshua Peters & Dennis Deb Clausen Evan Larsen Clausen 2/3 6:00PM Shari Walter Rylee Krayenhagen Brad Zobel Roger Walter Jeremy & Tera Parks 2/4 8:00AM Ellen Schable Amber Benner Rod S. Lorna Dan Dose 2/4 10:30AM Donna Rasmussen Jaxson Claussen & Aidin Johnson Butch Ehrig Steenbock David Petersen Paul Cates

11 JANUARY :00AM Worship 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF NO Sunday School 10:30AM Worship 6:30PM New Year s Eve Worship w/ Communion 8:00AM Worship w/communion 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF Sunday School 10:30AM Worship w/communion Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year s Day Theology at the Epiphany Hut 6:00PM 14 8:00AM Worship 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF Sunday School 10:30AM Worship 2-6:00PM Bible Reading Marathon part :00AM Worship w/communion 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF Sunday School 10:30AM Worship w/communion 2:00-7:00PM JR & SR LYF DropZone in Sioux City 8:00AM Worship 9:15AM Bible Studies, LYF Sunday School 10:30AM Worship 7 28 Church office closed Bells 6:30PM Church Council 7:00PM MCC 10:30AM Dorcas 1:30PM LWML Bible Study Leaders 4:00PM Bells 6:30PM Bells 6:30PM Bells 6:30PM Theology at the Hut 6:00PM 9 16 Theology at the Hut 6:00PM (Deadline to order Sub Sandwiches fromlyf) 23 Theology at the Hut 6:00PM 30 Theology at the Hut 6:00PM 6:30AM Bible Study 3 9:30AM Bible Study 5:45PM Choir 6-7PM Midweek 6-7PM Bible Study 7:15PM Evangelism mtg (open to anyone) 6:30AM Bible Study 10 9:30AM Bible Study 5:15PM Praise Team 5:45PM Choir 6-7PM Midweek 6-7PM Bible Study 7:15-9pm LYF Movie night 6:30PM Bible Study 17 9:30AM Bible Study 5:45PM Choir 6-7PM Midweek 6-7PM Bible Study 7:15PM JR High night 6:30AM Bible Study 24 9:30AM Bible Study 5:45PM Choir 2:30PM MCC #11 5:15PM Praise Team 6-7PM Midweek 6-7PM Bible Study 7:15-8:15 LYF Refuge 6:30AM Bible Study 9:30AM Bible Study 5:45PM Choir 6-7PM Midweek 6-7PM Bible Study Golden Horizons 2:30PM LWML Salad Luncheon at NOON Willowdale 2:00PM Assemble newsletter 1PM Newsletter deadline Worship Service w/communion 6:00PM Worship Service 6:00PM Worship Service w/communion 6:00PM Worship Service 6:00PM