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Ascension Lutheran Church P.O. Box 183 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA 50058 712-999-5413 November 2017 Christ Lutheran Church P.O. Box 167 1201 S.

In this 500th anniversary year of the Reformation, we are seeing more images of what is often called the Luther Rose, or Luther Seal.

1 Ascension Lutheran Church P.O. Box S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA November 2017 Christ Lutheran Church P.O. Box S. Elm Street Jefferson, IA Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Solo Gratia, Sola Christo! In this 500th anniversary year of the Reformation, we are seeing more images of what is often called the Luther Rose, or Luther Seal. The Luther Seal was designed for Martin Luther at the behest of John Frederick of Saxony in 1530, while Luther was staying at the Coburg Fortress during the Diet of Augsburg. Luther informed Philipp Melanchthon on September 15, 1530, that the Prince had personally visited him in the Coburg fortress and presented him with a signet ring, presumably displaying the seal. Last month s newsletter featured a seal similar to that shown here, but it contained English wording and only three themes: Faith Alone, Word Alone and Grace Alone. Courtesy of Wikipedia, this month s newsletter features a a fourthemed Latin version of the Luther rose which adds the theme of Christ Alone. Sola scriptura ("by Scripture alone") Sola Scriptura, or "scripture alone" (literally "by scripture alone"), is upheld by Lutheran and Reformed theologies and asserts that scripture must govern over church traditions and interpretations which are themselves held to be subject to scripture. All church traditions, creeds, and teachings must be in unity with the teachings of scripture as the divinely inspired Word of God. Sola Scriptura asserts that the Bible can and is to be interpreted through itself, with one area of Scripture being useful for interpreting others. This principle is largely based on 2 Timothy 3:16, which says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." That scripture can interpret itself is a means by which to show the unity of Scripture as a whole. As all doctrines are formed via scriptural understandings, all doctrines must be found to align with Scripture and as such are then subject to scripture before the believer can begin to apply them. Sola fide ("by faith alone") Sola fide, or "faith alone", asserts that good works are not a means or requisite for salvation. Sola fide is the teaching that justification (interpreted in the Lutheran and Reformed theologies as "being declared just by God") is received by faith alone, without any need for good works on the part of the individual. In classical Lutheran and Reformed theologies, good works are seen to be evidence of saving faith, but the good works themselves do not determine salvation. Sola gratia ("by grace alone") Sola gratia, or "only grace", specifically excludes the merit done by a person as part of achieving salvation. Sola gratia is the teaching that salvation comes by divine grace or "unmerited favor" only, not as something merited by the sinner. This means that salvation is an unearned gift from God for Jesus' sake. Solus Christus or Solo Christo ("Christ alone" or "through Christ alone") Solus Christus, or "only Christ", excludes the priestly class as necessary for sacraments. Solus Christus is the teaching that Christ is the only mediator between God and man, and that there is salvation through no other (hence, the phrase, solo Christo, meaning that salvation is "by Christ alone"). While rejecting all other mediators between God and man, classical Lutheranism continues to honor the memory of the Virgin Mary and other exemplary saints. Martin Luther taught the "general priesthood of the baptized", which was modified in later Lutheranism and classical Protestant theology into "the priesthood of all believers" denying the exclusive use of the title "priest" (Latin sacerdos) to the clergy. Peace and blessings be with you, Pr. Terry

Page 2 Community of Faith 2018 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!

org/resources/elca-youth-gathering#gettingready 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.

Anyone interested in learning more or attending worship with the Church of Damascus Road this fall may contact Dave Bohnet for information.

2 Page 2 Community of Faith 2018 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: 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 fall may contact Dave Bohnet for information. Can t get to worship every Sunday but still want to stay in-the-know about church events & concerns? We hold up in prayer Ascension and Christ Lutheran announcements are posted each week to their church websites. Newsletters, calendars and other important stuff can also be found on-line. For healing: Verna and Wayne Remme (Luann B's parents), Tammy Reynosa, Deloris Brede (Del s mother), Shirley Hoyt, Melba Smith, Erwin Post (Mary B s father), Paula Murphy, Jeanene Baker, Fereleen Acton (friend of Jeanene), Brandi Stormer, Marlin (Virgil s brother-in-law), Mary Dayton, Cindy Moore, Emma Dahl, Joyce Hansen (Twyla s mother) and Avril Shahan In long-term care: Rebecca Franzeen Check it out! alccoonrapids.wordpress.com clcjefferson.wordpress.com NOVEMBER Birthdays & Anniversaries BIRTHDAYS Pr. Terry Ann Mogensen annieangel@gmail.com Phone or text Mondays - Off Tuesdays - Jefferson Wednesdays - Jefferson Thursdays - Coon Rapids Fridays - Coon Rapids Saturdays - Off 8-Emily Moore 15-Fred Ayers 16-Dianne Jensen 17-Ed Gose 18-Bill Hanks 28-Cathy Krieger 29-John Schoening ANNIVERSARIES 23-Sue & Harry Shackelford 27-Mark & Mary Bower

3 Community of Faith Page 3 Of special interest to Christ Lutheran members Sunday Volunteer Schedule In order to better address volunteer needs for Sunday worship, the council has created a new format for Host Team participation. Members have been asked to form their own teams and schedule times for the first six months of Please see the letter mailed to your home for details and deadlines for responding. Lesson reading is not included in Host Team responsibilities, but is scheduled separately. New responsibilities of Host Teams include: Welcome & assist worshipers beginning at 8:45 am. Light candles before or during Gathering hymn. Take up the collection and usher for Communion. Assist with serving Communion. Serve coffee. Treats are optional. Clean up Communion ware, wash coffee cups, empty and clean the coffee pot. Christ Lutheran s annual Thankoffering Sunday will be November 12 during worship. CLC women will be hosts and will present mission offerings during the service. A sign-up sheet will be available in the narthex, and offering envelopes will be in your folders. Help our hearts go where our hands and feet cannot - support work of the mission of the greater church. The Gather magazine study theme for this fall is The Apostle s Creed. Women from both congregations are welcome to meet at Christ Lutheran on Wednesday, November 15, 7 pm for fellowship and study of the Third Article. Extra copies of Gather magazines will be available. Book Club discussions ongoing in November CLC s Envisioning Christ book discussions will be on Mondays in November at 6 pm at the church. We are always looking for a good book, so if you have some suggestions let Roger know so the books can be ordered. Book club typically meets on Mondays for one hour or at a time convenient for participants. Join in for one book or for the whole year. All are invited for a relaxing hour of fellowship and conversation. TLC in November Calling all kids in grades 1-5 / 6-8. We will have a TLC thankfulness event on Wednesday, November 15, 2-3:30 pm at the church. Friends are welcome, but we will need a permission form available on our website. Kids meet monthly during the school year for a time of snack, Bible study, crafts, and games. If you have questions, call Jan at 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 Bible study every Sunday 8-8:45 am before worship, informal & lay-led Table Grace meal & fellowship at Uptown Café in Jefferson, at noon on the first Tuesday each month ARC Food Pantry collection in NOVEMBER: Hot Cocoa Mix Webb House volunteers November Friday nights November is CLC s month to volunteer on Friday nights at Webb House sponsored by UMC in Jefferson. Teen activities are planned from 7-9 pm. CLC provides volunteers on November 3, 10 and 17 this year. Marcy Barlage has helped out with this local ministry for the last few years, and she can tell you how easy and fun it is. Sign-up sheet is on the table near the bulletin board. See Pr. Terry if you have any questions about the when and how.

Page 4 Community of Faith Especially for Ascension Lutheran members Drop-off day for all gently-used prom dresses,

free-of-charge to any young ladies who wish to shop at The Prom Closet.

Plus ice cream & toppings. Maybe a little sparkle & music too! Free-will donations accepted.

Haven on Saturday, October 7. Funeral services were held October 10 at Ascension.

Bernice was 86 years old at the time of her death.

Sunday morning. Or. Drop off your donations at Iowa Savings Bank in Coon Rapids during regular business hours.

Join with other chocolate fanatics after worship on Sunday, November 12, for a candy-making extravaganza.

4 Page 4 Community of Faith Especially for Ascension Lutheran members Drop-off day for all gently-used prom dresses, shoes, jewelry & accessories Saturday, November 18 9 am-noon at Ascension All donated items are available free-of-charge to any young ladies who wish to shop at The Prom Closet. Sunday, November am-1 pm at Ascension All-you-can-eat baked potato bar with all the toppings. Plus ice cream & toppings. Maybe a little sparkle & music too! Free-will donations accepted. Bernice Pevestorf services October 10 Bernice Pevestorf, a long-time member of Ascension, died at Thomas Rest Haven on Saturday, October 7. Funeral services were held October 10 at Ascension. Among Bernice s many contributions were cleaning the church and playing the organ. Bernice was 86 years old at the time of her death. Thank you to all the volunteers who kept Ascension s lawn & grounds looking especially wellkept this summer. The place looks great! If you re unable to drop off your donations on November 18, Bring your items to the church prior to worship on any Sunday morning. Or. Drop off your donations at Iowa Savings Bank in Coon Rapids during regular business hours. Shopping dates: January 6, 13 & 20 9 am-2 pm Calling all chocolate lovers! Join with other chocolate fanatics after worship on Sunday, November 12, for a candy-making extravaganza. Light lunch provided. Council meets November 9 Ascension Council routinely meets every other month, or as needed. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, November 9, 5:30 pm at the church. Current council members are Dona Tuel, Harry Shackleford, Brandi Stormer, Donna Pevestorf, Laura DePenning, Twyla Brede and Larry Miesner. At ASCENSION NOVEMBER Volunteers Greeters... Jack & Lorraine Tuel Reader... Mary Bower CommunionLarry & Dianne Jensen Ushers... Jack Tuel/Larry Miesner

Community of Faith Page 5 Minutes from Christ Lutheran Council ~ October 11, 2017 Present: Jacob Bohnet, Dave Bohnet, Cindi Daubendiek, Ruth Freeman, John Schoening, Pr.

5 Community of Faith Page 5 Minutes from Christ Lutheran Council ~ October 11, 2017 Present: Jacob Bohnet, Dave Bohnet, Cindi Daubendiek, Ruth Freeman, John Schoening, Pr. Terry Mogensen and Jan Rosdail. Pres. Jacob Bohnet presided. Jan shared opening devotions. Secretary s report: The minutes for the Sept. council meeting were approved as ed. Treasurer s report: Income for Sept. totaled $2, Expenses totaled $3, for a difference of -$ for the month. Utilities showed an increased adjustment on the budget billing. See detailed report on bulletin board. Pastoral report: In addition to planning and attending four regular worship services and monthly council meetings and usual monthly activities, there were 5 Salvation Army assistance calls. Attendance at Wartburg Seminary Sept. 4-8 and 6 classes on Lutheran Confessions were also recorded. Sept. report mileage expense for CoF was $ Committee reports: Property: Furnace will be prepared for winter, mowing continues due to recent rains. Tim Pound will do snow removal. East end window frame needs repair. Worship/Altar: With One Voice hymnals are once again available for use from a donation of used books by pastor. A new liturgy will begin starting in Advent. Education: Homecoming BBQ fundraiser had low attendance, but generous donations made up for the shortfall. A Reformation Fair The Burning of the Papal Bull will be held Sunday evening, Nov. 5, at 5 pm. The church will provide meat and family-friendly activities; members are invited to bring potluck salads and sides. Jan will take care of the event plans and Cindi offered to help with the meat. RSVPs are necessary by Friday, Nov. 3. Evangelism: Guests/neighbors will be invited to the Nov. 5 Reformation Fair. Publicity for the Luther movie shown at the high school on Oct. 25 at 6:30 will be handled by Pr. Terry. Reservations are encouraged. Other business: Host family changes were outlined. Ruth F. presented some thoughts on how to proceed, and it was decided to remove the duty of reader from the host family responsibilities beginning immediately. The new system will give members the option of selecting their team make-up and dates before assigning groups to the open times. The list will be developed for 6 months at a time. Altar guild will be asked to help educate hosts about the communion ware. Ruth will help draw up the schedule, and Pr. Terry will be contacting members about their service opportunities. With no other business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Jan Rosdail, recording secretary Next meeting will be Wednesday, November 8, 7 pm. Ascension Lutheran Council Ascension Council meets every other month, or as needed. Next meeting is Thursday, November 9, 5:30 pm. From our Lutheran Camps INGHAM / OKOBOJI LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP Recharges are weekends Nov for grades 6-9; Nov for grades This year s theme is Unshakable based on Psalms 62:2. Adult Crafting Retreat Nov Want to get some projects completed for Christmas away from curious eyes? Come to camp! To register for any event call OKOBOJI or go on-line at RIVERSIDE LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP Riverside Recharges for Jr. High will be Nov High school recharges are Nov Check out the website for registration and other information.

COMMUNITY OF FAITH MINISTRIES Ascension Lutheran / Christ Lutheran 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA 50058 Page 6 Community of Faith 2017 marks a major milestone in the history of the world.

In observance of this world-altering event, Christ Lutheran will host a REFORMATION FAIR Fun & food for all! Sunday, November 5 5-7 pm.

6 COMMUNITY OF FAITH MINISTRIES Ascension Lutheran / Christ Lutheran 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA Page 6 Community of Faith 2017 marks a major milestone in the history of the world. October 31 is the 500 th anniversary of the date Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on a church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Today, we observe this act as the start of the Protestant Reformation. In observance of this world-altering event, Christ Lutheran will host a REFORMATION FAIR Fun & food for all! Sunday, November pm. Join in this family-friendly celebration where we will Burn the Papal Bull and enjoy fellowship. All friends and neighbors are invited to participate. RSVPs are requested to Pr. Terry or Jan Rosdail by Friday, November 3. Or RSVP on the sign-up sheets at both churches.

Lenten activities at Community of Faith

Ascension Lutheran Church 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA 50058 712-999-5413 March 2017 Christ Lutheran Church 1201 S. Elm Street P.O. Box 167 Jefferson, IA 50129 515-386-3100 Lenten activities at Community