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1 D I R E C T I O N S Summer 2016 WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA Southeastern Iowa Synodical Women s Hey ladies,---have you heard!!!! IN THIS ISSUE President Sue......pg.2 Cluster News..pg 10 & Gathering..pg 4 & 5 Resolution Guidelines pg 12 Gathering Registration Form. pg 7 Resolution Form pg 13 Note from Treasurer...pg.8 Organization Martin Luther is coming! He is traveling along way ( well you know he lives in Germany, that's across the big pond of the Atlantic) to come and speak to the Women of the ELCA and he has chosen the Southeastern Iowa Synod (wow what on honor) to attend our Gathering on June 25,2016 at St John Lutheran Church, Ely, Iowa. How exciting is this-- we can hear all about the "Reformation" from him. We are excited hope to see you there. Volume XXVIIII NO. 2

2 Words from our President Sue Mangels Have you heard? Jesus Christ has risen! Easter has come & gone-but Christ s life and love is forever. Now ahead of us is spring and the dormant earth becomes new with green plants, blooming flowers and planting of crops and gardens. This brings food and body nutrients we need to live. As we grow in Christ s love we blossom and plant seeds to spread in Gods grace and love. God s word feeds our soul and heart. This is an exciting time for us women. Let us feed your soul by attending our June women s convention in Ely Iowa. Martin Luther & Bishop Burk and other marvelous speakers will nourish our souls. Come for the fellowship & fun adventure. Delegate voting for the 2017 Triennial gathering in Minneapolis will be on the agenda. Whether you are a delegate or participant you don t want to miss the 2017 convention in July. Be a first time participant & find out why others attend each gathering. The experience is fantastic. Try and encourage your circle, church, or cluster to help sponsor you! Talk about feeding your soul? Can t make any convention? Plan on attending our fall & winter retreats. Clusters offer amazing programs too. Hope to meet & see you at an event! OFFICIAL CONVENTION NOTICE You are hereby notified that the 29th Annual Southeastern Iowa Synodical Women s Organization Gathering/ Convention will be held on June 24 & 25, 2016 at St. John s Lutheran Church, Ely, Iowa to conduct the official business and elect new officers and board members, and Triennial Delegates. Each congregations is entitled and encouraged to send a delegate. This serves as the official notice as required by the constitution of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Jane Kruse, SWO Secretary Fall Issue Deadline: August Sue Mangels-President Issue Publication and Deadline Dates Deadline Mailing Date Spring..Feb. 10..March 1st Summer...April 10...May 1st Fall..August 10...September 1st Winter November 10 December 1st 2

Paul, for sorting and shipping where the need has been made known to LWR staff. Kits and Quilts were received from as far away as Maryville MO (2 1/2 hours).

3 LWR Pick up report Saturday, April16, LWR Ingathering at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Ankeny IA. Seventeen young people from Prince of Peace in Des Moines and Resurrection, Ankeny, volunteered to move boxes from loaded vehicles to the waiting truck. Next destination is the warehouse in St. Paul, for sorting and shipping where the need has been made known to LWR staff. Kits and Quilts were received from as far away as Maryville MO (2 1/2 hours). Deliveries came from women's groups who have just begun LWR projects and those who've done them for years. Thanks to all participants for generous gifts of time and resources! Totals from LWR Ingathering in Iowa-- next issue. Carolyn Ahlstrom Accepting lists of LWR items and donations for shipping were (L to R) Lois Porth, Velma Iles, and Wanda Miller. 3

4 The 29th Annual Gathering/Convention June 24 & 25, 2016 The theme is Growing in Grace. The 29 th Annual Gathering/Convention June 24 & 25, 2016 The theme is Growing in Grace. Bible verse of 2 Peter 3:18, But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen Place: St John Lutheran Church 1420 Walker St, Ely, Iowa Key Note speaker will be Martin Luther, portrayed by Don Rothweiler of Ankeny, Iowa. Lodging : AmericInn th St. SW Cedar Rapids, Block under SE Iowa WELCA $79.00 Committee Members Chair Sandy Chandonia Claims Committee Linda Kortemeyer Workshops Kathryn Bly, Nancy Locker Worship Nancy Locker Publicity Deb Husak Registration Judy Hardesty, Maureen Johnson, Virginia Eggers GPR Julie Leeper Resolutions Julie Leeper, Jody Smiley, CW Local Arrangements Karen Godeken, Joyce Cooper Churchwide Representative: Jody Smiley Blacksburg, VA Triennial Group Promoter Beth Meyer Offering: ½ CWO ¼ Heart of Iowa ¼ Human Trafficking 4

5 Cont d from page 4 The 29th Annual Gathering/Convention Projects: Piggy Bank: Virginia Eggers Banks have been given to the ladies of the synod. Table with a pig trough Heart of Iowa: School supplies, diapers, socks, underwear, etc. Meals: Friday night/girls night out: St John Lutheran Church will cater The meal Lasagna, Garlic bread, toss salad, ice cream sundaes Cost $7.00 Saturday luncheon Cluster 3 churches: salad luncheon with desert. Workshops: 1.) Bishop Burk will be present and will do a Bible Study on 2 Peter 3:18. 2.) Human Trafficking 3.) Heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids Treatment center for women and their children. 4.) Music by Martin Luther -- Peggy Brown Des Moines 5.) 101 Lutheranism What it means to be Lutheran Vendors: Serv Store Lutheran Chapliancy Outreach Lutheran Services of Iowa, Triennial Table Missions Table FRIDAY GIRLS DAY/ NIGHT OUT 2:00 PM Tea with Katie A Bold Life by Katie 4:00PM Tanzania trip- Binti Mama by Kara Califf and her mother Meal at 6:00 PM catered by St John Lutheran Church Trivia Questions - Myths of Luther Evening Vespers 5

Lutheran Chaplaincy Outreach (LCO) is at a crossroads, your financial support is needed!! We have implemented a 1 2 of 1 percent campaign since 2013.

6 Lutheran Chaplaincy Outreach (LCO) is at a crossroads, your financial support is needed!! We have implemented a 1 2 of 1 percent campaign since We ask that you go to your WELCA Boards, your church councils and ask to fund 1 2 of 1% of your WELCA/congregation budget to support LCO Ministry at the UIHC indefinite ly. You need this partnership with LCO. HELP US, PARTNER WITH US WITH 1 2 OF 1 % TODAY. Your gifts directly fund A ELCA Chaplain at UIHC Mail checks to: LCO 123 East Market Street Iowa City, IA For more information call or go to and click the Support LCO on the left side of the front page. All anew Women of the ELCA Tenth Triennial Gathering Minneapolis, MN July 13-16, 2017 Go to: welcatg.org to get information and print out a poster to put up in your church. Join thousands of other ladies in Minnesota! Directions Subscription Form Cost is $5 annually payable to: Southeastern Iowa Synodical Women of the ELCA. To subscribe to Directions, please fill out the form below and mail with payment to: SWO TREASURER Linda Kortemeyer 3406 Forest Road Davenport, IA If you are sending in a subscription for more than one person; please put their information on a separate sheet of paper, with names and addresses. Date Name Address City State Zip + 4 Phone Church and Town Address Cluster 6

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Dollars and Cents from SWO Treasurer Linda Kortemeyer The new fiscal year (2016-17) started on February 1 and the Board set aside money to make sure our expenses are paid on time during the first

8 Dollars and Cents from SWO Treasurer Linda Kortemeyer The new fiscal year ( ) started on February 1 and the Board set aside money to make sure our expenses are paid on time during the first quarter. The Board also decided to review ideas on what we can do with an additional $3,000 we have in excess funds from last year. We will look at the suggestions and make decisions at our May Board meeting on how the money contributed should be disbursed. We will make a report and include it in the GPR for the June Gathering in Ely when we all meet and look at things the SEIA SWO has done. We will print the audit report and a summary of contributions made from the April LWR pick ups at our two locations. Thank you to all of the treasurers who so faithfully sent me the contributions from the church units and clusters. We wish you the best this year and hope to be of support to you in your dedicated service. As a special note to those who want to me, my address is changed to the following: korte4m3@gmail.com This will be a better way to contact me but the other will work too. 8

9 Piggy Bank Project SEIA SWO Stewardship Co-chair Virginia Eggers and Judy Hardesty Is your little piggy full? It is almost time to collect the money in the pink piggy. Count the money in your piggy bank. Write a check for the amount payable to SEIA SWO and write "piggy project" on the memo line of the check. Bring your check to the June 24 & 25 Gathering at St John's Lutheran Church in Ely IA. This project will help reduce hunger and provide income for families around the world. See you at the Gathering!!! The 2016 Nominating Committee thank everyone who came forward and are willing to have their names on the ballot at our Gathering in June. Without everyone s help your SWO board could not exist. The Nominating Committee Pat Kolpin Carolyn Ahlstrom Lois O Donnell Kris Elgin 9

10 Cluster News Spring Updates Cluster 1 No Report Cluster 2 Cluster 2 met on Saturday, April 2nd, at St. Paul's of State Center with about 28 members present. Remember, all women of the ELCA are invited to attend their Cluster 2 Events during the year. One in the Spring and one in the fall. The Spring Cluster Event was held at St. Paul's, State Center with about 28 women present. The DVD entitled "Miss Representation" was shown with a light snack served by the women of St. Paul. The DVD was very informative and quite enlightening as to how women are treated in the media these days (something most of us have already noticed) and we discussed why and how this is allowed to happen and how the media shapes our thinking about ourselves and our fellow females. Others are encouraged to watch this film which is recommended by the church wide. Kathryn Bly, SWO representative, gave a very informative report of all that is happening in the SE Synod. Our love gifts were given to St. Paul's "Back Pack Program" which aids children with good snacks after school. The next Cluster Event will be held in Oct. at Elim ELCA Church, Marshalltown. Pat Kolpin, Coordinator Cluster 3 No Report Cluster 4 The Spring Gathering was hosted by the women of St. Matthew in Monticello on April 16 th, From 8:30 to 9:00 we had registration, coffee and cinnamon rolls. The church was lovely and the basement decorations were very colorful! Pastor Ed Breed lead the Worship Service with communion, Ann Eby read the scripture and Shirl ey Hansen played the piano. The collected amount will be divided 3 ways: to Cluster, SE Iowa Synodical Women and the Jones County Food Pantry. The women of Monticello will receive $7 x 49 women. Business meeting was held: Deanne greeted everyone and lead us in prayer. Officers were introduced. Deanne conducted the business meeting with Cheri taking Roll Call. Roll Call was taken with 49 in attendance- 46 women and 3 guests. Break down from churches was: 8 St Paul Anamosa, 2 Bethlehem, Lost Nation, 10 St Mathew, Monticello, 15 Wayne Zion, Monticello, 3 St John, Olin, 8 Zion, Wyoming and 3 Guests. Pastor Amy Waechli from Faith Lutheran in Marion did biblical story telling on the book of Esther. The them was Practice Seeing God in our Daily Lives. The Book of Esther does not explicitly mention God, but think of ways Lutherans actions and how they conduct themselves speak of our faith and belief in God without specifically mentioning God. She had us reflect on how we speak the truth in love and how we make life decisions. God is omnipresent and my story is part of God's story. The program was wonderful and especially the telling of the gospel of Esther. The St. Matthew's women served a variety of casse Break down from churches was: 8 St Paul Anamosa, 2 Bethlehem, Lost Nation, 10 St Mathew, Monticello, 15 Wayne Zion, Monticello, 3 St John, Olin, 8 Zion, Wyoming and 3 Guests. Pastor Amy Waechli from Faith Lutheran in Marion did biblical story telling on the book of Esther. The them was Practice Seeing God in our Daily Lives. The Book of Esther does not explicitly mention God, but think of ways Lutherans actions and how they conduct themselves speak of our faith and belief in God without specifically mentioning God. She had us reflect on how we speak the truth in love and how we make life decisions. God is omnipresent and my story is part of God's story. The program was wonderful and especially the telling of the gospel of Esther. The St. Matthew's women served a variety of casseroles roles and salads, rolls and sherbet for dessert. The Jones County Food Pantry will receive all the food items that were donated by the participants. They will be greatly appreciated. It was a lovely day and enjoyed by all. Respectfully yours, Cheri Francik Secretary (Cont d on page 11) 10

11 Cluster News cont d from page 10 Cluster 5 Met St. J ohn s Luther an Chur ch, St. Donatus, IA for their Spring meeting The program was on Human Trafficking by the sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Center from Dubuque, IA. The Bible Study was done by Pastor Koepke based on Psalm 83: 3 4. The ladies are busy feeding their pigs every day so they will be nice and fat by June. See you then. Carol Gruhn, Roberta Jurgersenco-Chairs. Good Shepherd Church. An opening hymn was sung, followed by the offering. We all shared communion. Our speaker was Marci Prose who spoke on Sharing the Weight Blankets. After lunch we were all invited to help make blankets. Many did and learned so much. A delicious lunch was served by the Good Shepherd Church ladies and dessert from the ladies of First Lutheran Church of Chariton. Respectfully submitted, Sandi Partlow. Cluster 6 For our Cluster #6 Spr ing meeting, about 25 of us Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge on April 9. Our speaker was Deb Whitford from LSI (Lutheran Services in Iowa). This organization helps children and families meet basic needs through Behavioral Health Intervention Services like home visits, therapy and family sessions. There are 2 group care Beloit in Ames and Brimwood in Waverly. They work with children, families, refugees and those with intellectual disabilities. Deb presented a video describing their last 150 years. Participants received brochures and other info to take back to their congregations. One suggestion is to honor all mothers for Mothers Day with an LSI gift in the name of your mother. More details in DIRECTIONS. During the business meeting, Synod representatives encouraged attending The 2016 Gathering on June 24 & 25 in St. Johns and the 2017 Triennial Gathering in Minneapolis July 12 to July 17. We installed the new Cluster 6 officers: Coordinator- Gabrielle Machalek, TreasurerEvalea McBride, Mission Stewardship- Rudie Eberlein, Mission Justice- Taina Machalek, Mission DiscipleshipNorma Bailie. The Secretary position is still open. We collected 22 personal care kits for LSI. Our next Work Day meeting is September Calvary Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Cluster 7 No Repor t Cluster 8 No Repor t Cluster 9 Met at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cluster 10/11 No Repor t CLUSTER CALENDAR Fall 2016 Cluster Gatherings Cluster 1... Cluster 2 Elim Church Marshalltown Oct. Cluster 3 Cluster 5 Cluster 6 Sept. 24 Calvary Lutheran Church Buffalo Cluster 7. Cluster 8 Cluster 9.. First Lutheran Church, Chariton Cluster 10/11 Bloomfield on March 5, Ladies from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Albia provided coffee and breakfast goodies. We were welcomed by by Pastor Jane Harris of 11

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14 This is from Clarabelle Schmitter of St. John's Lutheran Church in Queen City, MO. They will be celebrating their 150th Anniversary on September 4, Cont d on page 15

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It isn t too early to start thinking of the 2017 Triennial Gathering in Minneapolis. Your SWO Board has checked into hosting a bus trip up to the event.

The cost per person would be $125.00; for now we plan on leaving on Wednesday, July 12 and return home on Monday, July 17.

16 It isn t too early to start thinking of the 2017 Triennial Gathering in Minneapolis. Your SWO Board has checked into hosting a bus trip up to the event. We would like to know if you are interested in joining us on the bus. We have contacted Tri State Travel Bus Company in Davenport and they have given us a quote for a 56 passenger bus. The cost per person would be $125.00; for now we plan on leaving on Wednesday, July 12 and return home on Monday, July 17. This amount may seem high; but consider the frustration of driving in the Minneapolis area, plus there will be a fee for parking your vehicle in the hotel lot. Besides, we get chauffeured up and back; dropped off at the hotel and have fun on the ride up and back. The trip would start in Davenport, stopping in Iowa City and Ames. Starting at our Spring 2016 Cluster meetings we will need to find out your feelings on this, as well as at our Gathering. The registration for the Triennial will open in September of 2016 and we will need to know by then if this is a go. Any questions in regards to the trip let me know-lynda Miller, my contact info is in this newsletter. The down payment has been made for the bus. At the June Gathering there will be a table with the sign up sheet for you to register for the bus. The Triennial Coordinator, Beth Meyer, will also be at the Gathering to answer any questions you may have. Start saving your money now. It will cost you approximately a $1, to go to the Triennial. You will pay for the bus, your registration, which will be around $325.00, your meals and hotel. And being so close you do save money, with no air fare. 16

17 RESOURCE PERSONS FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR FOR 2016 GATHERING South East Iowa Synod Office HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMITTEE Sandy Chandonia Kathryn Bly Rhonda Hershberg Cell Phone Lois O Donnell Lois.Odonell123@gmail.com Phone NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chair-Pat Kolpin Carolyn Ahlstrom Lois O Donnell P.kolpin@mchsi.com rcahlst@gmail.com Lois.Odonell123@gmail.com Cell Cell Phone GATHERING CHAIR Sandy Chandonia Kathryn Bly Southeast Iowa Synod website chantimm1@netzero.net kblyiowa@gmail.com Cell Cell click on about-then click Southeastern Women s Organization Nancy Locker Phone Deb Husak Phone Southeast Iowa Synod Website To get to our web page-click on About-then click Southeastern Women s Organization to get to our page 17

18 RESOURCE PERSONS Directions Editor Lynda Miller 1808 S. 11th Avenue Eldridge, IA ChurchWide Women of the ELCA 8765 W. Higgins Rd. Chicago, IL ext Women Together in Prayer Mondays at Noon SE Iowa Synod Council Board Position Karen Goedeken 6400 N. Glen Dr. Palo, IA Today s Dream Tomorrow s Reality Racial Justice Advocate Deb Husak 2071 Hwy. E43 Toledo, IA rdhusak@iowatelecom.net CLUSTER LEADERS Cluster #1 Marilyn Greene Ardy Hines 305 West 5th St NW Elm Ln. Huxley, IA Ankeny, IA marilyngreene29@yahoo.com cycloneardy@hotmail.com Cluster #6 Gabrielle Machalek st Avenue Rock Island, IL Carebearskinrug@gmail.com Cluster #9 Anita Simmons 1117 D Ave. Albia, IA alsimmons@mchsi.com Cluster #2 Pat Kolpin 400 McCellan Tama, IA Cluster #4 Deanne Bennett th St. Wheatland, IA dcbennett@fbcom.net Cluster #7 Peggy Harris, Secretary 1103 N. 2nd Ave. Washington, IA harris.peg@gmail.com Cluster #10/11 Jane White 3918 SE 15th Ct. Des Moines, IA janepaul3918@centurylink.net Cluster #5 Roberta Jurgensen Carol Gruhn 1025 N. 4th St th Ave. N. Clinton, IA Clinton, IA gruhn15@hotmail.com Cluster #8 Delores Stigge N. Gear Ave. Burlington, IA Please send updates to: Lynda Miller 1808 S. 11th Ave. Eldridge, IA lmchurchlady56@gmail.com 18 (Note: only the Chairperson receives a free subscription to the Directions. If a Cluster wishes the Board to receive it, they should send in subscription forms with payment). I need to be informed when the Chairperson changes.

Southeastern Iowa Women s Organization Directory 2014-2015 President :

Keokuk, IA 52632 H 319-524-7615 C-319-795-2022 sue.mangels52@gmail.

Washington, IA 52353 H 319-653-2614 C 319-240-0065 ajkruse@iowatelecom.

Elgin 2440 Newport Avenue Oskaloosa, IA 52577 C 641-660-8071

com Prayer Sister-Laura Krueger Cluster Liaison 9 Treasurer Linda

Street Clinton, IA 52732 H 563-242-4326 C 563-212-0497

Washington St. Apt. 9E Iowa City, IA 52240-3936 C-563-726-2492. Judy.

Grinnell, IA 50112 C 319-366-1201 kblyiowa@gmail.

2nd Madrid, IA 50156 H-515-795-3525 C-515-681-4275 dbhouser@huxcomm.

#8 Ogden,IA 50212 Cell-507-524-3295 arproehl@gmail.

19 Southeastern Iowa Women s Organization Directory President : Sue Mangels 523 Messenger Rd. Keokuk, IA H C sue.mangels52@gmail.com Prayer Sister-Dee Brenner Secretary Jane Kruse 805 S. 14th Ave. Washington, IA H C ajkruse@iowatelecom.net Prayer Sister-Wanda Bledsoe Cluster Liaison 7 Vice President Kris Elgin 2440 Newport Avenue Oskaloosa, IA C rselgin1@hotmail.com Prayer Sister-Laura Krueger Cluster Liaison 9 Treasurer Linda Kortemeyer 3406 Forest Road Davenport, IA H lindakorte@juno.com Prayer Sister-Mrs. Marlene Haller Cluster Liaison 4 STEWARDSHIP Virginia Eggers th Street Clinton, IA H C virginiaeggers1949@gmail.com Cluster Liaison 5 Judy Hardesty 320 E. Washington St. Apt. 9E Iowa City, IA C Judy.Hardesty3@gmail. com Cluster Liaison 3 JUSTICE Kathryn Bly 531 East St. Grinnell, IA C kblyiowa@gmail.com Prayer Sister-Peggy Bowker Cluster Liaison 2 Maureen Johnson 722 E. 2nd Madrid, IA H C dbhouser@huxcomm.net Cluster Liaison 1 DISCIPLESHIP Ardy Proehl 513 NW 3rd St. #8 Ogden,IA Cell arproehl@gmail.com Jane White 3918 SE 15th Ct. Des Moines, IA H janepaul3918@centurylink.net Cluster Liaison 10/11 Lynda Miller 1808 S. 11th Ave. Eldridge IA H C lmchurchlady56@gmail.com Cluster Liaison 6 Send corrections to Lynda Miller 1808 S. 11th Avenue Eldridge, IA lmchurchlady56@gmail.com 19

20 Non-Profit ORG. U. S. Postage RETURN ADDRESS: Lynda Miller, Editor 1808 S. 11th Avenue Eldridge, IA REF: Women of the ELCA Return Service Requested PAID Rock Island, IL Permit No. 243 DATES TO REMEMBER The 2016 Gathering/Convention of SOUTHEASTERN IOWA SYNOD June St John Lutheran Church 1420 Walker St, Ely, Iowa The East Side Fall Retreat-Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Camp, DeWitt, IA Put on your calendar, more information to follow. Triennial-July 2017-Minneapolis, Minnesota

WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. IN THIS ISSUE President Sue...pg.2 Cluster News...pg 10

D I R E WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA Southeastern Iowa Synodical Women s Organization Were you there? At the 29th Annual Gathering/Convention in Ely? Here are some pictures from