Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday April 9

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1 Ascension Lutheran Church 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA April 2017 Christ Lutheran Church 1201 S. Elm Street P.O. Box 167 Jefferson, IA Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday April 9 8 am Bible study at Christ Lutheran 9 am Worship w/ Communion at Christ Lutheran, followed by traditional egg decorating & craft in preparation for Easter 10:30 am Fellowship & Worship w/ Communion at Ascension Maundy Thursday April 13 6 pm Seder Meal for members of both congregations, hosted by Christ Lutheran, in Jefferson Good Friday April 14 6 pm Tenebrae Prayer service at Ascension in Coon Rapids & Christ Lutheran in Jefferson Easter Sunday April 16 8 am Bible study at Christ Lutheran 9 am Worship w/ Communion at Christ Lutheran, followed by Easter Brunch in fellowship hall 9:45 am Easter Brunch in Ascension fellowship hall 10:30 am Fellowship & Worship w/ Communion at Ascension Note: The final midweek Lenten service will be Wednesday, April 5, 6-7 pm at both churches. Each evening includes scripture, a brief program on a ministry of the church, light meal, table trivia, and a family-oriented activity. Program themes this week are Healing & Caregiving by Sharon Stalder at Christ and Heifer International/VBS by Mary Bower at Ascension.

2 Page 2 Community of Faith We hold up in prayer For healing: Kristie Hurley, Jerald Deal, Paula Murphy, Jeanene Baker, Fereleen Acton (friend of Jeanene), Twyla Brede, Del Brede, Brandi Stormer, Marlin (Virgil Dickman s brother-in-law), Glenna Heiderscheit (Kelly Heiderscheit s mother) In mourning: Lorraine Tuel & family on the recent death of her sister, Darlene, in California In long-term care: Bernice Pevestorf, Curtis & Rebecca Franzeen, Joyce Hansen (Twyla s mother) APRIL Birthdays/Anniversaries BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 7 - John & Kathy Schoening 4 - Fiona Daubendiek, Tommy Moore 6 - Dona Tuel 8 - Jim Tuel 9 - Roger Aegerter 17 - Jared Waddle 26 - Marcy Barlage 29 - Luann Bohnet Western Iowa Synod has a weekly newsletter available on-line entitled espirit. This weekly addition to your in-box covers all that is happening in Western Iowa, neighboring synods and in the ELCA. It keeps readers up-to-date on prayer concerns in western Iowa and beyond, upcoming activities, news from the greater church and much more. espirit is free and can be discontinued at any time. To begin receiving the weekly newsletter, lynn.egesdal@wisynod.org. Pr. Terry Ann Mogensen annieangel@gmail.com Phone or text From our Lutheran Camps INGHAM / OKOBOJI LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP Spring Recharges No Excuses based on John 15:16 will be held Fri-Sun. beginning March 31 grades 9-12, April 7 grades 9-12, April 21 grades 9-12, April 28 grades 4-6. IOLBC annual meeting at Okoboji Saturday, April 22. Noon meal with meeting following. As members of the association, CLC can send two voting delegates + pastor. To register for any event call OKOBOJI or go on-line RIVERSIDE LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP Spring Blasts for youth are Saturdays, April 2, grades 3-6 and April 9, grades 7-12 Check out the website for registration & other information. Mondays - Off Tuesdays - Jefferson Wednesdays - Jefferson Thursdays - Coon Rapids Fridays - Coon Rapids Saturdays - Off Christian Ed Opportunities at CLC Brief Sunday School time in the fellowship hall for children following worship each week. Ecumenical Bible Study every Wednesday 8-9 am at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson Bible study every Sunday 8-8:45 am before worship, informal & lay-led Table Grace meal & fellowship at Uptown Café in Jefferson, noon the 1 st Tuesday each month

3 Community of Faith Page 3 Especially for Ascension Lutheran members Wear your hat to Methodist women May breakfast Ascension women are invited to the Coon Rapids United Methodist Women May breakfast on Wednesday, May 3, at 9 am. The annual event will be held in the Methodist fellowship hall. All guests are encouraged to bring or wear a hat. Prizes will be awarded for silliest, most beautiful, professional, whimsical and practical hats. If interested, RSVP Joyce McCurdy at The new format for Sunday morning Church4Kids has been met with good success in its first few weeks. Under the new format, children accompany an adult leader to the student classroom following the children s message on Sunday. There they enjoy a short Bible activity and/or song time, and return to the worship service during the hymn of the day. Thanks to all our monthly volunteers; your work is appreciated! Week 1 - Donna Pevestorf Week 2 - Phyllis Lago Week 3 - Twyla Brede Week 4 - Brenda Dudley Week 5 - Tammy Reynosa Bible School planning session in April Anyone with ideas and interest in planning for the 2017 Vacation Bible School is urged to attend an upcoming planning meeting at Ascension. Members from the four participating Coon Rapids congregations will meet from 2-3 pm on Tuesday, April 25. VBS will run July 31-August 3, Requests for Prom Closet continue as prom season nears Prom season is only weeks away, yet requests for dresses and accessories continue to come in almost weekly. More than 55 dresses have already been selected by young prom goers. Shoppers to the Prom Closet may select a dress and accessories at no charge. Two shopping days were held earlier this year. To schedule a private appointment prior to this year s prom, call Dona Tuel at After prom season, the dresses will be covered and stored until they are again needed next year. Dress donations are still being accepted at Iowa Savings Bank locations in Carroll, Glidden & Coon Rapids, as well as Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in Guthrie Center. At ASCENSION APRIL Volunteers Greeters... LaVerne & Doris Royer Reader... Lisa Waddle Communion... Laura DePenning/Mary Bower Ushers...Jack Tuel/Larry Jensen Sunday, April 16 9:45 am in Ascension Fellowship Hall

4 Page 4 Community of Faith Of special interest to Christ Lutheran members CLC Team Hope to participate in Greene County Relay for Life April 22 CLC Team Hope will once again be represented at the Greene County Relay for Life on Saturday, April 22. Survivors registration and Scrabble 5K Walk/Run check-in begins at 9:30 am prior to the survivors reception (9:30) and walk (10:20). The 5K will begin at 10:30. A BBQ is served 11 am-1:30 pm. Entertainment will be ongoing from 11-1:15 when the silent auction ends. A luminaria ceremony will be held at 1:50 pm including those remembered, and honored, as well as names of caregivers. Be sure to check out the Relay For Life fundraiser Scrabble Inspirations near the doors to the CLC sanctuary. All proceeds go toward the CLC team s fundraising efforts for See Sharon if you would like to be included on the CLC team. Come join the community at the Greene County Community Center as we celebrate our 21 st Relay! Goal is to raise $50,000! Diet of Worms meal for Lenten walkers CLC has been participating in an activity during the six weeks of Lent called Here We Walk. Instead of giving up something for Lent, participants agreed to get some extra movement or improve spiritual wellness while tracking their time on a map of Martin Luther s travels. As each destination was reached, we learned something about the sites where the Reformation happened 500 years ago. Those who participated will be treated to a special meal, A Diet of Worms and may even win a prize. Join in the fun on Sunday evening, April 23, at 5:30 pm in the CLC fellowship hall. Our local Lutheran friends from Trinity have been invited to join us. Easter Brunch Sunday, April 16, following 9 am CLC worship service Day Camp coming to CLC June Mark your calendars! June 19-22, CLC will host a community Day Camp with a team from Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp providing the program. This year s theme is Rooted based on Colossians 2:6-7. Kids will learn more about who Jesus is, how He came to love and serve others, and how we can be a part of doing the same. We will be looking for daily helpers, food donations and housing volunteer. More information will be coming. Book Club resumes Monday, April 24 Envisioning Christ Book Club has been on recess during Lent. The club will resume on Monday, April 24, at 6 pm with the book Heaven is for Real. Talk to Roger A. to order your copy and join the conversation. Collections continue for LWR Baskets of Promise kits This spring, CLC is taking part in Lutheran World Relief s Baskets of Promise appeal. LWR Personal Care Kits provide items to those in need to help them stay healthy in life s most challenging situations. Our goal is 40 kits for the 40 days of Lent, but we will assemble as many kits as we have supplies for. Suggested donations include: April 2 - metal nail clippers April 9 - extra bars of bath soap TLC/MS4JC April program Next meeting of TLC/MS4JC is Wednesday, April 12, 2-3:30 pm at CLC (note date change). Topic will be Holy Week in Review. Youth entering grades 1-5/6-8 are encouraged to attend. ARC Food Pantry in April: Microwave Popcorn Cash donations also welcome. See Pr. Terry if you can help fill food boxes at the Food Pantry.

5 Community of Faith Page 5 Men in Mission Men in Mission is an organization of men in the ELCA 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 in the correctional facilities at Ft. Dodge and Rockwell City. If anyone is interested in learning more or attending worship with the Church of Damascus Road this spring, contact Dave Bohnet for information. Our winter/spring 2017 study is a Reformation Bible study using Paul s letter to the Galatians. Next study will be Wednesday, April 19, 7 pm at Christ Lutheran to complete Session 4, For Freedom, Christ Has Set us Free. All women from CLC and ALC are welcome. Study materials will be available. Cluster Spring Event in Atlantic The Hannah Cluster of the Western Iowa Synod will hold their spring event at St. Paul in Atlantic on Saturday, April 29. This year s theme is 500 years of Reformation and Transformation - Luther s Greatest Hits. Participants will leave from Christ Lutheran by 7:15 am. Reservations are needed by April 22. Contact Jan at for details. Tenth Triennial Convention in Minneapolis Women are reminded of the Tenth Triennial Convention, All Anew to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center July 11-16, The 500 th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will be observed by exploring ways the Holy Spirit transforms us. Registration is now open at Minutes from Christ Lutheran Council ~ March 8 Present: Jake Bohnet, Dave Bohnet, Ruth Freeman, John Schoening and Cindi Daubendiek Secretary s report: The minutes for the February Council meeting were reviewed and approved. Treasurer s report: The treasurer s report will be reviewed and approved at the April meeting. A few questions were asked about bills (copyright bill and American Cancer Society) and the congregation register for the synod. Pastoral report: Pastor will distribute at the next meeting. Committee Reports: Property: Mark Cranston has checked the thermostat and everything is working correctly. He has come a few times and has never charged the church for his services. Cindi will ensure a thank you card is sent. Worship: Lenten services are planned and underway. Education: Jan ed the group with the following: I just wanted to start thinking about Day Camp scheduled for June The format will be like past years, M-Th. We will need homes for staff and food provided for lunches, as well as volunteers. Evangelism: Wednesday Lenten Services are underway. Old Business: None New Business: Jan ed the group with the following: I am looking at holding an activity after worship on Palm Sunday (egg hunt, dyeing eggs, etc.) and am considering holding the "Diet of Worms" spaghetti supper on Sunday, April 23, at 5:30. We will be inviting those who complete the challenge of the Here We Walk Lenten activity. The meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. Cindi Daubendiek, secretary The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 12, 7 pm. Ascension Lutheran Council Ascension Council did not meet in March. Next meeting is Thursday, April 6, 5:30 pm. INTERNSHIP/TEEM NEWS Pr. Terry s year-long period of internship was completed on February 28. The next step on her TEEM journey will be completion of the internship final evaluations. This will be done by the end of April by the Internship Lay Committee, Internship Supervisor Pr. Craig Miller, and Pr. Terry. Graduation from the TEEM program is anticipated at Wartburg Seminary s graduation on May 14. Thanks go out to the members of the Lay Committee: Luann Bohnet, Dave Bohnet, Kathi Meyer, Donna Pevestorf, John Schoening, Sue Shackelford, Bruce Tapper, Lorraine Tuel, Lisa Waddle and John Waddle. The next (and last!) meeting of the Internship Lay Committee is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 20, at Ascension Lutheran in Coon Rapids.

6 COMMUNITY OF FAITH MINISTRIES Ascension Lutheran / Christ Lutheran 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA Page 6 Community of Faith REFORMATION 500 On October 31, 1517, a man named Martin Luther stood by a church door in Wittenberg, Germany, with a large sheet of paper, a pocketful of nails and a hammer. He posted a list of sentences about God s grace and free forgiveness. This list is called the 95 Theses. Luther s bold action that day spurred what would become the Protestant Reformation, changing the course of Western Civilization. For information on ways our congregations can observe the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation, visit