Christ Lutheran Church P.O. Box S. Elm Street Jefferson, IA

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1 Ascension Lutheran Church P.O. Box S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA March 2018 Christ Lutheran Church P.O. Box S. Elm Street Jefferson, IA March is National Professional Social Work Month. In recognition of the work that LSI does on behalf of children and families, I m sharing the latest LSI Letter and Story in our newsletter this month. March is National Professional Social Work Month, a time to recognize social workers and thank them for all they do. At Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI), we re grateful for our many social workers who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities! Maybe you ve never had a social worker involved in your life. Yet, whether you realize it or not, you ve had the benefit of their behind-the-scenes work in your community. Social workers help people help themselves in overcoming life s most difficult circumstances or managing challenges of everyday living: poverty, abuse, mental illness, depression, addiction, disability, and many other situations. Iowa wouldn t be the same without the patience, guidance, and empowerment that social workers provide. Happy National Professional Social Work Month! If you would like more information, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI s director of philanthropy and church relations, or Deborah.Whitford@LSIowa.org. Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. LSI is an affiliated social ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and a member of LSA (Lutheran Services in America). We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. Learn more at and A Home Full of Love Cheryl s Story Many of Cheryl s favorite memories involve raising her two children, watching them thrive, and counting the shoes in the doorway each night to see how many of her children s friends she would be making dinner for. As her children grew up, Cheryl knew there were more Iowa youth who needed a loving family and support system like hers. That s when her family began adopting. We were a welcoming family, and we really didn t want that journey to stop, Cheryl says. Since starting her journey as an adoptive parent 20 years ago, Cheryl has welcomed 19 adopted children into her family and her children range from ages 9 to 35. They come from different backgrounds and cultures, and Cheryl says it s been enriching to celebrate those differences in her home. Iowa has a great need for more foster and adoptive families like Cheryl s. She says it has been a learning experience to raise so many different children but together, her family has found lots of love and laughter along the way. People will say to us, God bless you that you ve done this. We don t see it that way, Cheryl says. We see it as how blessed and thankful we are to have a family that s so big. Peace and blessings! Pr. Terry We hold up in prayer For healing: LaVerne Christensen, Rod Raygor, Anna Snizek, Karen Bossard, Jay Rosdail, Deloris Brede, Shirley Hoyt, Melba Smith, Paula Murphy, Jeanene Baker, Fereleen Acton, Brandi Stormer, Marlin Adams, Mary Dayton, Cindy Moore, Tommy Moore, Emma Dahl, Avril Shahan, Tammy Reynosa In long-term care: Joyce Hansen & Rebecca Franzeen

2 Page 2 From our Lutheran Camps Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp- The 2018 schedule is now out! March 8-11 Crafting Retreat, bring unfinished projects or create something new. Spring Recharges will be in April beginning on the 6 th. It is not too soon to start planning for summer. See brochures on the welcome table in the narthex. To register for any event call OKOBOJI or go on-line: Riverside Bible Camp: March 2-4 Marriage Retreat with featured speakers Jeremy and Briget Johnson from Lutheran Church of Hope. Check out the web site for registration and other information. Men in Mission Men in Mission is an organization of ELCA men who gather to do mission with one another and to minister to each other. CLC s men are involved with the Church of Damascus Road at correctional facilities at Ft. Dodge and Rockwell City. Anyone interested in learning more or attending worship with the Church of Damascus Road this winter may contact Dave Bohnet for information. Story Telling Collection The Church of Damascus Road is collecting new or slightly used children s story books. The inmates read and record the stories which are then mailed along with the books to their children at home. A collection box can be found in the entry. Community of Faith MARCH Birthdays & Anniversaries (A) 1 - Tommy & Cindy Moore (A) 3 - Donna Pevestorf 10 - Jameson Daubendiek 13 - Lorraine Tuel 15 - Larry Miesner 17 - Bruce Tapper 18 - Betty Raygor 23 - Kassidy Brede 23 - Randy & Ruth Freeman (A) 25 - Jon Mogensen Pr. Terry Ann Mogensen annieangel@gmail.com Phone or text Mondays & Saturdays - Off Tuesdays - Jefferson Wednesdays - Jefferson Thursdays - Coon Rapids Fridays - Coon Rapids REMINDER ABOUT ITEMS FOR PRAYERS, NEWSLETTER & ANNOUNCEMENTS Please forward all announcements, prayer concerns and newsletters items to Pr. Terry as she will be completing the announcements and monthly newsletter on a temporary basis until arrangements are made regarding future secretarial assistance. Anyone with an interest in helping with secretarial activities is invited to talk to councils or Pr. Terry Youth Gathering Registration is OPEN! ELCA Youth Gathering June 27-July 1, 2018 High School youth are heading to Houston next summer. Registration is now open!! It's an awesome and formative opportunity for the faith of our youth!! Check out the ELCA website for all the details:

3 Community of Faith Page 3 Of special interest to Christ Lutheran members Day Camp Time is coming soon. Mark your calendars! June 18-21, CLC will host a community Day Camp with a team from Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp providing the program. We will gather daily 10:00-2:45 for those entering grades 1-6 and 10:00-12:45 for preschoolers aged 4-5. Kids are asked to bring a sack lunch. This year s theme is Seek First based on Matt. 6:33. Kids will learn more about Seeking God, Seeking Us, Seeking Others, and Seeking God first. Invite your friends, your neighbors and your grandkids! Souper Bowl of Caring Final Score The Eagles: $60 & 43 items for the Food Pantry vs. the Patriots: $52 & 0 food items. Cash will go to ELCA World Hunger. Thanks to all who participated in feeding others locally and globally. Book Club Underway It s not too late to participate! The ice and snow have slowed us down a bit, and we re just getting started. Our newest book discussion is over John Ortberg s book, If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat. The book club typically meets on Mondays for one hour or at an alternate time convenient for the participants. Join us for one book or for the whole year all are invited for a relaxing hour of fellowship and conversation. We are always looking for a good book, so if you have some suggestions let Roger know. ARC FOOD PANTRY MARCH Cake & Frosting We will meet at 7:00 on March 21 at 7:15 to continue our Winter/ Spring 2018 study Multiple Meanings on ways to understand the scriptures through the experiences of the different characters in the reading. Enjoy some fellowship as we gather around the Word. We will have extra copies of the March Gather magazine. Upcoming: Hannah Cluster Spring Event will be held in Kimballton on April 21. More information coming soon. All Women from CLC & ALC are welcome to attend March TLC Activities TLC/MS4JC: Calling all kids in grades 1-5 & 6-8 Our March 21 gathering will focus on the meaning of Lent and Holy Week. Friends are welcomed, but we will need a permission form for kids who attend without a parent or adult. You can find a form you may print out on our website, at: clcjefferson.wordpress.com. Typically kids meet monthly during the school year for a time of snack, Bible study, crafts, and games. If you have any questions, call Jan Christian Ed Opportunities at CLC Brief children s Sunday School in the fellowship hall following worship Ecumenical Bible Study every Wednesday 8-9 am at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson. Table Grace, usually held at Uptown Café at noon on the first Tuesday of the month, is on hold until Spring. Bible study every Sunday 8-8:45 am before worship, informal & lay-led.

4 Page 4 Community of Faith Especially for Ascension Lutheran members Ascension Lutheran Church Council Minutes February 11, 2018 The February 11, 2018 meeting of the Ascension Lutheran Church convened after Sunday services Present were Pastor Terry, Harry Shackelford, Dianne Jensen, Larry Miesner, Laura DePenning, and Marcia Young. First order of business was election of officers. Dianne Jensen offered to be President, Marcia Young offered to be Secretary. Brandi Stormer offered to continue as the Vice President. Harry will continue to be Treasurer, Larry Miesner as Property Management, Laura DePenning as Music and Worship, Twyla Brede as Christian Ed. Harry Shackelford moved to elect these individuals to these council positions. Marcia seconded, and all were in favor. Motion carried. Dianne Jensen opened the meeting. It was agreed that we publish and contact information for all council members so that the congregation has it available, and we will be installing the group at a future worship service this spring. Discussion was held on the 60 Seconds of Scripture that Pastor has been providing to KGRA for broadcast 2 days a week, at 5:10 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $19.35 per week which is a shared expense with Christ through the Community of Faith ministry. This is the only church contact to this area at KGRA. After discussion, Laura moved and Harry seconded to continue with program, and all approved. Secretary minutes were approved; Harry presented Treasurer s report. Dianne moved to acknowledge Deb Smouse for her janitorial work by sending a card with a $50 gas card. It was suggested that we may want to visit with her to see what future services may need to be considered as a new part of her service contract. Souper Bowl was a great success. Other church future functions discussed included a Mexican-themed feed and fundraiser, and RAGBRAI coming back to Jefferson. Treasurer s report was approved as presented. Pastor s report was presented. Pastor Terry has been continuing to put together the announcements and the newsletter. She also has someone who may be interested in taking on some of this office work. There was discussion of how much would be a reasonable offer to pay them. Property & Management: Larry and Vicki have done some winter cleanup outside. The mulch is looking poorly and he suggested we might look at using river rock to reduce further maintenance Parish Ed had started Church4Kids on Wednesdays early out school days. Theme of Lego & Let God is very well received. Between 8 to 12 kids have been coming and Twyla, Donna Pevestorf and Mandy Burmeister have been helping out. More volunteers are always welcome! Old Business: Pastor is trying to find a common time for Pastor Jeff Ungs to meet with both Ascension and Christ Lutheran to explore the Vitality Team concept with our churches. There would be 4 team members on the teams. These should be primarily non-council members. All other business completed, council was adjourned with the Lord s Prayer and the next meeting was tentatively set for March 8, 2018 at 5:30 pm. Respectfully submitted by Marcia Young, Secretary March Food Pantry Item in Coon Rapids Anything you would like to donate: Cash, Groceries, Personal Care Items MARCH VOLUNTEERS At ASCENSION Greeters... Jack & Lorraine Tuel Reader... Twyla Brede Communion... John & Lisa Waddle Usher... Larry Miesner Fellowship... To Be Announced Prom Closet News Donations of gently-used prom dresses, shoes, jewelry, and accessories continue to be accepted for the Prom Closet housed at Ascension. They may be left at church at any time throughout the year or can be donated during regular business hours in April & May at Iowa Savings Bank locations in Coon Rapids, Carroll & Glidden or at People s Trust & Savings Bank in Guthrie Center & Jefferson.

5 Community of Faith Page 5 Present: Jacob Bohnet, John Schoening, Cindi Daubendiek, Pr. Terry Mogensen, and Jan Rosdail Pres. Jacob Bohnet presided. Secretary s Report The January 2018 council minutes were approved as presented. Treasurer s report Inflows for the month of Jan. were $5, and Outflows were $ Several extra bills were paid including snow removal. Since our Treasurer is no longer a member of council, a list of transactions will be included in future reports to address bill details. Total in Savings Acct. $19,877.77, Checking Acct. $14, Pastoral Report: Report included the planning and attending regular worship services plus the monthly council meetings and the usual monthly activities. Attendance showed a decrease average of two over weekly average for January Community of Faith expenses for mileage reimbursements was presented for $ Committee Reports: Property: Since two local churches have experienced recent break-ins, a discussion was held on possible security actions. It was agreed to review policies and look into upgrades. Jon M. is ready to begin the basement bathroom repairs and installation of flooring. Worship: Format will reflect a change for the season of Lent. Central Christian has loaned some extra bells and additional music for us to try. Holy Week plans will be announced as they are finalized. Altar Guild: Help preparing for worship/communion is still needed- all interested parties are asked to see Luann. Schedules can be arranged as volunteers are available. Christ Lutheran Council Feb. 14, 2018 Minutes Education: The Lenten schedule for Wednesday nights was reviewed. Each supper will begin at 6:00 and will feature cultural meals and activity from a country served by Lutheran World Hunger- Local, Chile, Nicaragua, India, Tanzania. A freewill offering will be collected for CLC Team Hope for Relay for Life. On March 7, CLC will co-host the ecumenical Lenten Luncheon in our fellowship hall. A few volunteers will be needed to help with serving and clean up.more information will be available soon. Evangelism: Several guests attended the Mardi Gras event and Ash Wednesday service. All are encouraged to invite folks to our Lenten suppers and Sunday worship. Old Business: 2018 officers were unanimously approved- President: Jacob Bohnet, V. Pres.: Jim Andrew. Committees-Property: John Schoening, Worship: Pr. Terry, Education: Jan Rosdail, At Large positions: Cindi Daubendiek and Ruth Freeman. Non-council positions: Treasurer, Dave Bohnet, Recording Secretary, Jan Rosdail. Pr. Jeff Ungs of the WIS has agreed to meet with the joint CoF council members to explain the Vitality Team process. Councils will be polled to find the best date. New Business: RAGBRAI possibilities were discussed. Several groups have already requested camping and housing on our property. Also plans need to be coordinated for any fund-raising possibilities. Cindi Daubendiek has volunteered to be the contact person. The meeting ended with the Lord s Prayer Respectfully submitted, Jan Rosdail, recording secretary Next meeting will be Mar. 7:15 pm. Baskets of Promise: God s Work, Our Hands This Lenten season, our congregation is taking part in LWR s Baskets of Promise appeal. Each of the 6 weeks in Lent, we ll collect items to form LWR Personal Care Kits that help people stay healthy in life s most challenging situations. Our goal is 40 kits for the 40 days of Lent. ITEMS NEEDED Feb bar of bath soap Feb. 25- dark colored bath towel Mar. 4 - toothbrush Mar heavy duty comb Mar metal nail clippers Mar. 25 extra bars of bath soap Lenten Luncheons in Jefferson Local congregations in Jefferson are hosting luncheons this year on Wednesdays during Lent. Below is a list of lunch dates and locations. Lunch is from 11:45 am to 12:15 pm, with a brief service/program from 12:15 to 12:45 pm. Meal cost is $5. February 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 Trinity Lutheran Christ Lutheran First Presbyterian First United Methodist

6 Page 6 Community of Faith 2018 Lenten Activities Weekly Lenten suppers are held each Wednesday during Lent at Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson and Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. At Christ Lutheran, a light meal will be served at 6:00 and a short mission activity will begin at 6:30. Weekly themes will feature cuisine from around the globe including the cultures of Chile, Nicaragua, India, and Tanzania as well as our local neighbors. An alternative activity is available at Ascension Lutheran, where a light supper will be followed by a Lenten study of the Max Lucado book, He Chose the Nails that is led by Jon Mogensen. All activities will be completed by 7 pm., and will conclude on March 21. Lenten luncheons are being served in the town of Jefferson. A schedule of those dates and locations can be found on page 5 inside this newsletter. COMMUNITY OF FAITH MINISTRIES Ascension Lutheran / Christ Lutheran 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA 50058