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313 East Fayette Street ~ Manchester, IA 52057-1708 Phone 563-927-3420 ~ Email: [email protected]
F i r s t E v a n g e l i c a l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h
LAMPLIGHTER
November 2016 Volume 44, Issue 11
Senior Pastor
Rev. Tony D. Ede [email protected]
927-5492 or 319-290-2401
Council members:
President Bruce Nieman 563-920-9275
President-Elect Tanya Burnett 563-599-4209
Council Secretary Deb Rudd 563-920-5745 [email protected]
Treasurer
Corene Messer 563-927-5032 or 563-920-1750 [email protected]
Christian Education Roger Hanson 563-927-5215
Evangelism Carolyn Maloney 563-927-2429
Lay Ministry Karen Nieman 563-923-6225
Properties Doug Bishop 563-920-7807
Social Ministry Ardelle Brooks 563-927-3158 or 563-581-5270
Stewardship Sandra Estill 563-608-2814
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation
will be held on Sunday, November 13th fol-lowing the 10:30 A.M. worship service. At
this meeting we will revisit the parsonage options, pertaining to the second vote at the October 2nd special meeting. Since none of the four options that were voted on at that meeting received a majority of the votes, we will need to have a re-vote (please refer to the council minutes on pages 8 & 9). Plan to attend!
Evangelism Events.....
A fun time was had at Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm on Oct. 16th. About 50-60 people attended and enjoyed food, fellowship, & music.
The “Touch of Christmas Love” tree will be up with gift requests on it for you to select by Thanksgiving weekend. This project is in cooperation with the “Parents as Teachers” program at RMC.
Youth from First Lutheran will be making s’mores at the Cham-ber Window Walk on Thursday, December 1st from 6:30-8:30 P.M. Check upcoming weekend announcements for updates.
All Saints Service
A special All Saints “Service of Light & Remembrance” will be held on Sunday evening, November 6th at 6:30 P.M. At this service we will remember all those friends and loved ones from our congregation, and others, who have gone to be with the Lord.
If you have lost someone special and would like to spend time re-membering them, plan to join us for this special service. If you, yourself, have not recently experienced a loss of someone close to you, you are still encouraged to attend the service and extend the love of Christ to someone who may be struggling with this loss. Let the light and love of Christ be seen in you.
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Reminder to all members of the congregation:
When you come to worship services each weekend, be sure to check the lay ministry charts at the back of the sanctuary to see if
there are any empty serving spots for the cur-rent or following weekend. Our team leaders
do a fantastic job each month contacting peo-ple on their teams to try to fill these spots, but sometimes despite their best efforts there are still openings. As always, your willingness to
assist is greatly appreciated!
Adult Choir Schedule
November 2016
November 6th - Sing at 8:00 A.M. Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M. November 13th - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M. Sing at 10:30 A.M. November 20th - OFF November 27th - Sing at 8:00 A.M. Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M.
New members are always welcome!! For more information, contact any choir mem-ber, or director Kathy Moorhouse (927-5594).
ATTENTION: Women of First Lutheran.....
First Lutheran Church Ladies will meet on November 12
th at
the home of Sandy Swanson for craft day. The 'classes' will begin at 10:00 A.M. with time for coffee and cookies beginning at 9:30. Bring a sack lunch for noon!
Sample crafts are on display in the narthex with a suggested donation amount for ma-terials for each. Rumor has it there may be wine and chocolate after lunch!
~ Girlfriends In God ~
All women are invited to G.I.G. (Girlfriends in God) on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 P.M. in the Fel-lowship Hall.
During the month of November, we will be con-tinuing with The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer, a seven session video-driven women’s study. As always, join us when you are able. For more in-formation contact Tanya Burnett at 563-599-4209 or tanyaburnett1 @gmail.com, or Cathy Glew at 563-608-1321 .
G.I.G.
Thanksgiving Service.....
First Lutheran will be holding an ecumeni-cal Thanksgiving Service on Sunday even-ing, November 20th beginning at 6:30 P.M.
All First Lutheran mem-bers are encouraged to attend, and anyone from the community is also invited to participate.
It's craft night with SWAG! If you are a teen
girl in 9th - 12
th grade, please join us for a fun
evening of snacks and bracelet making with a message!
Jeremiah 29:11 holds
a promise for each of
us, and this super
cute wrap bracelet
tells the amazing sto-
ry! Meet upstairs in
the Friendship Room
on Sunday, Novem-
ber 13th, from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Hope to see
you there! ~ Denise Bishop and Lisa Guetzko
SWAG (Saved with Amazing Grace)
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Stewardship Mission of the Month
The September MOTM was “Wounded War-riors”, and we collected $201.33 for this wor-thy cause. October’s MOTM was the First Lutheran Pastor’s Good Samaritan Fund (total not available at printing). Thanks for your continued support!
~ Sandy Estill, Stewardship Chair
Heaven Bound Senior High Youth Group
2016-2017
Wednesdays Sundays
(7 P.M. at church) (various locations)
November 2 November 20 - Annual Progressive Meal
(meet at church @4:45)
December 7 December 18 - Christmas Party/Cookie Decorating
January 4 January - date & activity to be determined
February 1 February - date to be determined - Skiing
March 1 March - date & activity to be determined
April 5 April - date & activity to be determined
May - date & location to be determined - Picnic
Add these dates to your calendar now! We have a lot of fun on these dates and hope many of you can make it!
Please let me know if you have ideas for other activities! Thanks!
- Dawn Askeland
Quilting News
The First Lutheran quilting ladies have been very busy since they re-sumed their work on September 7th.
On October 15th, 38 quilts were delivered to the LWR (Lutheran World Relief) ingathering site in Cedar Rapids. Thank you to Marvin & Doris Helmrichs for making the trip.
Thank you also to all who have donated fabric, old sheets, & blankets for use in this important mission project.
The Advent Season is just around the corner!
This is a sacred time in the church year as we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord as the Christ Child once again. We will be having our traditional midweek “Meal & a Message”,
with a meal served at 5:30 P.M. and a message at 6:30 P.M. every Wednesday during Advent.
The hosts for the meals will be:
Nov. 30...Confirmation class Dec. 7.....Heaven Bound Youth Dec. 14...Council or G.I.G. Dec. 21...Council or G.I.G.
Join the Prayer Wheel
The First Lutheran Prayer Wheel welcomes anyone who is committed to prayer to join the e-mail prayer chain. We are at almost 60 mem-bers. Joining the group is simple - e-mail Sandy Swanson at [email protected]! Requests made to the group are confidential and not forwarded across the internet unless the requestor asks that we do so.
ATTENTION: All Thrivent Members
The final annual meeting of the Delaware County Chapter of Thrivent will be held Sun., Nov. 6 at the Pizza Ranch in Manchester at 5:30 P.M.
Come learn about our chap-ter's transition to a Thrivent Member Network and how Thrivent Action Teams can make an impact in your com-munity.
Please join us one more time for some food & fellowship. Discov-er how to support the causes you are passionate about. RSVP to Janet at 563-925-2747 or [email protected].
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Holiday Grande 2016
Jim McDonough and his Orchestra & Singers
Friday, November 25, 2016, 7:30 P.M. Hanson Auditorium
Celebrate the holiday season in style by attending
“Holiday Grande 2016,” an elegant, all-new stage
production featuring International Steinway Artist,
Jim McDonough. Jim will be joined by his professional
14-piece orchestra and a cast of sensational singers
and dancers performing your favorite Christmas mu-
sic and other all-time favorites. This dazzling event is
a grand combination of beautiful music, spectacular
sets and costumes, and the true spirit of the season.
It’s just around the corner, so mark your calendar and make plans now to attend “Holiday Grande 2016”.....The GRANDEST event of the season!
Tickets on sale NOW!!! Adults $20.00, Children Free with a donation to the
Delaware County Food Pantry. Phone 563-927-3515 select 7,
or www.hansonauditorium.com select box office
West Delaware HS music department is pleased to present its
Fall Musical, The Little Mermaid. Performances will be Thurs.,
November 3rd at 7:30 P.M., Sat., November 5th at 7:30 P.M.,
and Sun., Novem-
ber 6th at 2:00 P.M.
Based on one of
Hans Christian An-
dersen's most be-
loved stories and
the classic animat-
ed film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful
love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy
Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn
Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable
will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including "Under
the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World." All seats reserved. Adults $10, Students $5. To reserve your
tickets contact the box office, phone 563-927-3515 select 7 or
www.hansonauditorium.com, select box office, Good Neighbor Society presents
Festival of Trees November 18th - 20th
Fri., Nov. 18th - Dueling Pianos at the Delaware Co. Pavilion
Appetizers ~ Auction ~ Cash bar
Doors open at 6:30 P.M.
Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
$40/person
Purchase tickets in advance.
Nov. 19th & 20th
Saturday 9:00-4:00
Sunday 10:00-2:00
Admission $3, under 10 FREE
St. Mary Parish Center
Events include:
Make-n-Take crafts, silent
auction, holiday craft store,
bake sale, lunch cafe.
Raffle drawing: Sunday 2:00 P.M.
The sounds of the holidays will fill the air when the choirs from Edge-wood-Colesburg Jr./Sr. High School perform their Winter Concert on Thurs., Dec. 15th, at 7:00 P.M. at the beautiful
St. Mark's Church in Edgewood.
NEW this year: Members of the community are invited to join the Ed-Co Choirs in singing Handel's
beloved "Hallelujah Chorus" from his Messiah as the
Grand Finale of the Concert. Contact Cindy Mickens
[email protected] for more information.
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~ NOVEMBER LAY MINISTRY ~ ~ NOVEMBER VOLUNTEERS ~
Saturday, November 5 5:30 P.M.
Acolytes: Madalynn Schiltz & Addison Reetz Communion Bread: Tricia Foster Greeters: Shawn & Tricia Foster Lay Reader: Brenda Saunders Comm. Asst./Ushers: Brenda Saunders, Marla Schiess, (1 more needed) Altar Guild: Mark & Lisa Guetzko Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Music: Dulcie Scripture
Saturday, November 12 5:30 P.M.
Acolytes: Eve & Zach Wedewer Communion Bread: Sandy Estill Greeters: Sandy Estill & Lori Wieser Lay Reader: Lorene Snyder Comm. Asst./Ushers: Sandy Estill, Dixie Willman, (1 more needed) Altar Guild: Help still needed Audio/Visual: Greg Drew Music: Dulcie Scripture
Saturday, November 19 5:30 P.M.
Acolytes: Alexis Hartman & Gavin Tucker Communion Bread: Sandy Estill Greeters: Shawn & Tricia Foster Lay Reader: Sue Beck Comm. Asst./Ushers: Roger Beck, Dixie Willman, (1 more needed) Altar Guild: Help still needed Audio/Visual: Hunter Cole Music: Lynne Rasmussen, Holden Evening Prayer
Saturday, November 26 5:30 P.M.
Acolytes: Madelynn Hogan & Gracie McCusker Communion Bread: NONE NEEDED Greeters: Dean & Kendy Hogan & family Lay Reader: Jean Conrad Comm. Asst./Ushers: NONE NEEDED Altar Guild: NONE NEEDED Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Music: Lynne Rasmussen
Good Neighbor Home Volunteers
Nov. 3 ....... Terri Andrews Nov. 10 ....... Norma Borcherding Nov. 17 ....... Corene Messer Nov. 24 ....... NONE
Prayer Wheel
Sandy Swanson ..... [email protected] or 927-3397 Amy Swanson....... . 927-4060
KMCH Radio Ministry provided by:
Nov. 6 ......... Jane Sandhagen, in memory of her parents, Jim & June
Nov. 13 ....... Vivian Pilgrim, in memory of loved ones Nov. 20 ....... Vonda Billhorn, in memory of Kenny Nov. 27 ....... Anonymous, in memory of Melanie Schiltz
Altar Flowers given by:
Nov. 6 ......... Kathy Riniker, in memory of Loras Nov. 13 ....... The children & grandchildren of Gordon
& Alice Schmidt Nov. 20 ....... Pat & Don Dede, in memory of Nola
Schmidt Nov. 27 ....... Vivian Pilgrim, in memory of loved ones
Friends at First Committee
Nov. 6 & 13 .......... JoAnn Miller Nov. 20 & 27 ........ Linda Knutson
Baptism:
Oct. 16 ........ Delaney Kay Feldmann..........Pastor Ede
Serving Team Information: November Team #3: Diane Childs
December Team #4: Marsha Wiedenman
Please contact your team leader or try to find your own replacement if you have a schedule conflict. Also, if you see a slot that needs to be filled and are able to help, please notify your team leader or the office. Thanks!
THANK YOU We are truly grateful for your gift of $3000 to our “Seeds of Hope” growing project, which will be added to our contribution to the Foods Resource Bank after harvest season this fall. The FRB is a truly remarkable ecumenical organization.
Your contribution will go to a project in the country of Columbia where the farmers, assisted by FRB, are be-ginning to grow the cacao plant used to produce chocolate. We are also assisting with projects in Tan-zania and Armenia.
Again, thank you for your contribu-tion and for partnering with us in the “Seeds of Hope” growing project.
God’s blessings, Harry Blobaum, SOH Treasurer
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~ NOVEMBER LAY MINISTRY ~
Sunday, November 6 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Libby DeMoss & Kelsey Brown Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Greeters: Phil & Pam Schaffer Ushers: Doran & Billie Zumbach Lay Reader: Diane Childs Comm. Asst.: Holly Kress, Janis Creveling Audio/Visual: Jim Zumbach Fellowship Leader: Ardelle Brooks Bakers: Ardelle Brooks, Cindy State, Brenda Saunders
Sunday, November 13 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Blake & Tanner DeMoss Altar Guild: Corene Messer Greeters: John & Vicki Zietlow Ushers: Jan Messer, Vicki Zietlow Lay Reader: Mary Peterson Comm. Asst.: Gloria Kluesner, Mark & Lisa Guetzko Audio/Visual: John Zietlow Fellowship Leaders: Mark & Lisa Guetzko Bakers: Ardelle Brooks, Gloria Kluesner, Jan Oakleaf
Sunday, November 20 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Alex Wickman & Gracie Robinson Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Greeter: Ardelle Brooks Ushers: Jan & Corene Messer Lay Reader: Cindy Baumgartner Comm. Asst.: (Two still needed) Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond Fellowship Leaders: Larry & Diane Childs Bakers: Ardelle Brooks, Cindy State, Gloria Kluesner
Sunday, November 27 8:00 A.M.
Acolytes: Kole Wright & Aleah Heims Altar Guild: Ardelle Brooks Greeters: Phil & Pam Schaffer Ushers: Phil & Pam Schaffer Lay Reader: Help still needed Comm. Asst.: NONE NEEDED Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond Fellowship Leaders: Roger & Donna Hanson Bakers: Ardelle Brooks, Pam Schaffer
Sunday, November 6 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Grace Millenkamp & Makayla Gasper Altar Guild: Help still needed Greeter: JoAnn Miller Ushers: Tanya Burnett, Cathy Glew Lay Reader: JoAnn Miller Comm. Asst.: JoAnn Miller, Tanya Burnett Audio/Visual: Dan Glew
Sunday, November 13 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Blake Engel & Janel Butler Altar Guild: Pam Burke Greeter: Janis Creveling Ushers: Tom & Jan Oakleaf Lay Reader: Diane Blatt Comm. Asst.: Holly Kress, Janis Creveling, Jan Oakleaf Audio/Visual: Annie Cassutt
Sunday, November 20 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Sophia Manson & Haley Hamm Altar Guild: Pam Burke Greeter: JoAnn Miller Ushers: Help still needed Lay Reader: JoAnn Miller Comm. Asst.: JoAnn Miller, Tim Burke Audio/Visual: Bill Bush
Sunday, November 27 10:30 A.M.
Acolytes: Lucas Beilby & Will Halvorson Altar Guild: NONE NEEDED Greeters: Help still needed Ushers: Tom & Jan Oakleaf, Cathy Glew Lay Reader: Help still needed Comm. Asst.: NONE NEEDED Audio/Visual: Dan Glew
Thank you for your continued financial support to First Lutheran…..
We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers at the time of my
brother Ron’s passing.
~ Karen Nieman & family
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First Lutheran Church Council Minutes October 10, 2016
Meeting called to order at 6:02 P.M.
Present: Bruce Nieman, Pastor Ede, Doug Bishop, Roger Hanson, Carolyn Maloney, Ardelle Brooks, Sandy Estill, and Karen Nieman. Absent: Tanya Burnett, Deb Rudd, and Corene Messer.
Opening Devotions: Carolyn Maloney. Devotions at the next meeting: Karen Nieman.
Approval of Council Minutes from September 2016: Motion made by Roger Hanson to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Carolyn Maloney. Motion carried.
Approval of Treasurer's Report from September 2016: Motion by Roger Hanson to approve the September Treasurer's report as presented, seconded by Sandy Estill. Motion carried.
President’s Report: Bruce Nieman - None
President Elect’s Report: Tanya Burnett - Finance meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 13th.
Pastor Ede’s Report: Thank you to everyone who helped prepare for the special congregational meeting and the par-
sonage vote held on Sunday, Oct. 2nd. Reports and numbers from the past year are looking good. NALC financial status looking good. Our giving is where it should be. Confirmation classes are going well. More students may be joining. Right now there are 28 stu-
dents and 5 leaders. We will be joining the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) for the “Fields of Faith” at the WD football field on Wednesday, Oct. 12th.
Endowment is meeting this Tuesday, Oct. 11th to discuss how to disburse the interest earned on our investments.
Christian Ed. Report: Roger Hanson - None
Evangelism Report: Carolyn Maloney - Family Fun Event at Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm on Sunday, Oct. 16th at 6:00 P.M. - campfire,
hotdogs, s’mores provided - bring drink. Will be participating in the Manchester Chamber Window Walk in December. Working with Ka-
ren Hartman on this - confirmation students will be helping. No date set as of yet. “Touch of Christmas Love” tree will be going up before Thanksgiving - working with Marsha
Wiedenman on this.
Treasurer's Report: Corene Messer - Total Income YTD: $157,353.69 Total Income Prior Year: $168,742.39 Total Expenses YTD: $146,844.30 Total Expenses Prior Year: $177,299.84 Operating YTD Profit: $ 10,509.39 Operating Prior Year Loss: -$ 8,557.45
Lay Ministry Report: Karen Nieman - Our committee met on Tues., September 13th. We reviewed the Summer Worship Survey which showed 20 people preferred three services all
year, 59 preferred 2 services in the summer, and 11 with no preference at all. With no new volunteers for serving team leaders, we will be ending the serving teams in Decem-
ber and doing a sign-up for an entire month for each duty listed. (Watch for further information on this.)
Saturday night service will have the communion assistants also do the ushering. We are creating an Altar Guild Coordinator position. I will be working with Pastor Tony on a job
description in the near future. Reformation Sunday is October 30th, and we will also have installation of new members.
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All Saints Day will be observed on Nov. 6th with an evening service of remembrance at 6:30 P.M. If there is no Community Thanksgiving Service, we will still have a Thanksgiving Service on
Sunday, Nov. 20th at 6:30 P.M. Advent starts on Sunday, November 27th. We will have the “Meal & a Message” on Wednesday
evenings - Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, & 21 - with a meal at 5:30 P.M. followed by a message at 6:30. Christmas Eve services will be at the same times as last year, which was 4:00, 6:30, & 9:00
P.M. Christmas Day service time is pending, since Christmas is on a Sunday. - Discussion was held, and council decided to have a 9:00 A.M. service of lessons & carols. Committee members are wondering how the church is being locked after Sunday services - who
is in charge of doing this?
Social Ministry: Ardelle Brooks - None
Stewardship Report: Sandy Estill - Mission of the Month for September collected $201.33 for the Wounded Warriors. October’s will be the Pastor’s Good Samaritan Fund.
Council Secretary’s Report: Deb Rudd - None
Properties Report: Doug Bishop - Rock will be placed outside at the west end of the Sunday School wing for the winter, and then it
will be blacktopped in the spring. Some paint needs to be touched up in the sanctuary, under some windows and in the back. Conversation was had in regards to an accountability system with our properties, including the
parsonage. It was said that a yearly walk through of the parsonage has been done since Pastor Tony came. There was conversation about who is responsible for damages done to a property outside of normal wear and tear. Pastor Tony will look into if the NALC has any guidelines for this.
Tom Moorhouse is trimming some branches at the parsonage. Two ash trees will have to be re-moved in the future due to emerald ash borer.
Old Business - None
New Business - Evaluation of staff: The council president, president-elect, and pastor are to evaluate the staff
according to the constitution, with an evaluation of the pastor by the president and president-elect. This has been done since Pastor Tony’s coming to First Lutheran.
Auditing Committee: Norm Boss needs to be replaced - Larry Richmond has agreed to be on the committee. A motion was made by Carolyn Maloney and seconded by Ardelle Brooks to re-place Norm Boss with Larry Richmond on the Auditing Committee for 2016.
Nominating Committee: Outgoing council members from 2015 Troy Askeland, Gloria Kluesner & Jim Zumbach are on the committee. Tanya Burnett, Sandy Estill & Karen Nieman also agreed to be on the committee. They will meet to fill the ballot for the 2016 Annual Meeting. Open posi-tions include: council secretary, social ministry, stewardship, treasurer, Christian education, and president elect.
Report on the Oct. 2nd congregational meeting: Results of the first vote were 49 to 47 in favor of continuing to own a parsonage. The results of the second vote were: Do nothing - 12, Remodel - 41, Purchase a different parsonage - 32, Build a new parsonage - 4.
- With none of the options receiving a majority, the council feels we need to re-vote on the four housing options to have a majority vote according to our constitution. We only had a plurality of 41 votes at the special meeting. It was decided that a re-vote will be taken at the Annual Meeting on Nov. 13th.
Motion to adjourn made by Roger Hanson, seconded by Sandy Estill. Adjourned at 8:57 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, Karen Nieman, in the absence of Council Sec., Deb Rudd
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The council minutes are also posted on the church bulletin boards.
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First Lutheran Church Minutes of the Special Congregational Meeting
October 2, 2016
Opening Prayer: Pastor Tony
Meeting called to order at 11:52 A.M., with a quorum of 94 voting members present and 5 absen-tee ballots.
President Bruce Nieman greeted the congregation and gave them the opportunity to voice their questions and/or concerns before the vote.
Question was called by Doris Helmrichs....Present Ballot #1
Results of Ballot #1 were as follows: Continue to own a parsonage - 49, Sell parsonage and provide a stipend - 47, Abstained - 1
Results of Ballot #2 were as follows: No changes or remodel to existing parsonage - 12 Remodel existing parsonage spending up to $90,000 - 41 Sell Marshall Ct. parsonage and purchase a different parsonage - 32 Sell Marshall Ct. parsonage and build a new parsonage - 4 Abstained - 3
Motion to destroy ballots made by Roger Hanson, seconded by Doug Bishop. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Roger Hanson, seconded by Sandy Estill. Motion passed.
Closing prayer: Pastor Tony. Meeting adjourned at 12:48 P.M.
Prayerfully submitted, Deb Rudd, Council Secretary
Remember to Use Scrip this Christmas!
Wow! Christmas is just around the corner and you may already be making your lists.
Just remember, Scrip is 1) convenient; 2) always the right color & size; 3) a way to prevent having your credit card hacked; 4) so many purchasing choices in one convenient location; 5) easy to wrap (we even sell card holders!) 6) a way to support programs at First Lutheran – all profits go back to the church, and most are used to support the youth programs.
If you are new to First Lutheran and haven’t purchased Scrip yet, Christmas is a great time to start. We have dozens of gift cards on hand each week and hundreds more that can be ordered from a national warehouse. To see what is on hand each week, check out the Scrip list published in this Lamplighter; to see what can be ordered, go to the website www.shopwithscrip.com and find ‘retailers’ under the menu.
If you have a special item you wish to order, place the order with the gals at the Scrip table on Saturday night or Sunday morning. I will be able to take orders up until 12/18/16, but to assure delivery on time, I won’t special-order items needed for Christmas after that date.
Let this season be the start of regular Scrip use throughout the year. How about starting out with groceries, gas, or places you go and spend money regularly? You can spend what you normally would anyway, but the church will benefit. All Scrip-sellers can tell you how this works. We’d love to help get you started.
If you have questions about items on hand or any other Scrip-related question, don’t hesi-tate to call Brenda at 927-4682.
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Scrip Order Form
% Business Denominations % Business Denominations
Restaurants/Food Gas/Misc. Shopping
8% Applebee's ______25 4% Amazon.com ____10______25
8% Buffalo Wild Wings _____10_____25 10% American Eagle ______25
4% Burger King ______10 9% Barnes & Noble ____5____10 ____25
11% Chili's ______25 13% Bath & Body ______10___25
10% Chuong Garden (L) _____10_____25 7% Bed,Bath & Beyond ___25
5% Culvers ______10 4% Best Buy ________25
10% Dairy Queen (L) ________5 5% Boubin's (L) See Brenda
3% Fareway _____25____100 2% BP gas _____50
5% Hardee's _______10 8% Buckle<*> ________25
9% Olive Garden/Red Lobster _______25 11% Cabela's ________25
8% Outback Steakhouse _______25 3% Casey's ____10____25___50
9% Panera Bread _____10____25 10% Castle Theatre (L) _______5
9% Pizza Hut ______5_____10 8% Dick's Sporting Goods _____25
8% Pizza Ranch (L) ______5_____25 9% Dillard's ____25
9% Red Robin _____25 8% Dressbarn ____25
7% Starbucks _____10_____25 10% Express ____25
6% Subway _______10 14% Gap/Old Navy ____25
8% Texas Roadhouse _______25 7% Gordman's ____25
Home Improvement 3% HoneyCreek Furniture (L) See Brenda
5% iTunes _____15____25
20% Wendy's Carwash (L) ___25 5% J C Penney (CC)<*> ____25
4% Home Depot <*> ___25 _<*>_100 6% Joanne's Fabrics _____25
4% Lowe's <*> ___25 _<*>_100 4% Kohl's (CC) ___25 ____100
3% Menard's ____25 ____100 4% Kwik Trip ____25___50 ___100
5% Palmer Hardware (L) See Brenda 7% Maurices ______20
2% Schroeder's Lumber(L)*** See Brenda 4% Michaels _____25
2% Edgewood Bldg. Ctr. See Brenda 14% Old Navy (Same as Gap) ____25
5% Posy Place (L) ____10
KEY to symbols 4% Sears ____25
<*> Not stocked, Can be ordered<*> 3% Shopko ____25
*** See Brenda for special details*** 5% Staples ____25
(L) Local participating businesses (L) 3% Target ____10____25____100
(CC) Can be used to pay on credit card 7% TJ Maxx _______25
____5 & 10- Limited time only 4% Ulta Salons ______25
3% Walmart ____10____25___100
10% Widner Drug (L) ___5
8% Younkers ___25___100
Contact Brenda Saunders at 927-4682 if you need Scrip midweek.
For a full list of what can be ordered, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
8:30a Quilting
6:00p Girl Scouts in Solomon’s Temple 6:30p G.I.G.
2 10:00a Adult Bible Study
6:30p Confirmation 7:00p Heaven Bound YG
3 9:15a GNH video Terri A.
4 5
5:30p Worship w/communion Dulcie Scripture
Daylight Saving Time ends
6
8:00a Worship w/communion & choir 9:15a SS for all ages 9:15a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship w/communion 6:30p All Saints Service of Light & Remembrance
7 10:00a Staff mtg.
8
8:30a Quilting
6:00p Worship comm. mtg. 6:00p Girl Scouts in FH 6:30p G.I.G.
9 8:30a Del. County Ministerial @FL 10:00a Adult Bible Study
6:30p Confirmation
10
9:15a GNH video Norma B.
11 12 9:30a Ladies Group @Sandy Swanson’s for crafts
5:30p Worship w/communion Dulcie Scripture
13 8:00a Worship w/communion 9:15a SS for all ages 9:15a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship w/communion & choir 11:45a
7:00p SWAG in Fr. Rm.
14 10:00a Staff mtg. 1:30p GNH Communion 6:00p Council mtg.
15
8:30a Quilting
6:30p G.I.G.
16 10:00a Adult Bible Study
6:30p Confirmation
17 9:15a GNH video Corene M. Noon Men’s Brown Bag Lunch 5:30p Girl Scouts in FH
18 December
Lamplighter
Deadline
19 5:30p Worship w/communion Lynne Rasmussen Holden Evening Prayer
20 8:00a Worship w/communion 9:15a SS for all ages 10:30a Worship w/communion & baptism 4:45p HB prog. meal 6:30p Community Thanksgiving Service @FL
21 10:00a Staff mtg.
22
8:30a Quilting
6:30p G.I.G.
23 10:00a Adult Bible Study
NO Confirmation
Fellowship Hall in use
24
Office Closed
Fellowship Hall in use
25
Office
Closed
26 5:30p Worship NO communion Lynne Rasmussen
27
8:00a Worship Choir sings NO communion 9:15a SS for all ages 9:15a Choir rehearsal 10:30a Worship NO communion
28 10:00a Staff mtg.
29
8:30a Quilting 11:00a Meadows communion
Noon Mail
December
Lamplighter
6:30p G.I.G.
30 10:00a Adult Bible Study 5:30p Advent Meal 6:30p Advent Message
2016
Pastor Tony out of the office all week for continuing education — back Nov. 28th
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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Non-Profit Organization 313 East Fayette Street U.S. POSTAGE PAID Manchester, IA 52057 Manchester, IA 52057 Permit #3
Phone: 563-927-3420 Fax: 563-927-6502 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.firstlutheranmch.com
Radio Broadcast - KMCH 94.7 FM
Sundays @ 8:00 A.M.
RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
November 2016 Worship Schedule
Saturday Evening Worship ~ 5:30 P.M. Sunday Morning Worship ~ 8:00 & 10:30 A.M.
Sunday, Nov. 6th, 6:30 P.M. Service of Light & Remembrance
Sunday, Nov. 20th, 6:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Service
The Lamplighter is a monthly publication of First Lutheran Church
Our Mission Statement
To GATHER and CELEBRATE God’s saving love around Word and Sacraments To GROW in faith, love and service To GO into the world as Christ’s disciples
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00 - 5:00 Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 - 4:00 (closed for lunch 12:30-1:30)