Upload
others
View
1
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Page 1 Lamplighter
March 2020 Volume 48, Issue 3
Senior Pastor
Rev. Tony D. Ede 563-927-3420 or 319-290-2401
Administrative Secretary
Lynne Rasmussen 563-927-3420 [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator Sara Blake 319-240-6535
Council members:
President John Zietlow 563-920-5859
President-Elect Doran Zumbach 563-920-0243
Council Secretary Brenda Saunders 563-920-3191
Treasurer
Barb Drew 563-608-6666 [email protected]
Christian Education Sara Hamm 563-920-1691
Evangelism Lisa Guetzko 563-920-1034
Lay Ministry Karen Nieman 563-923-6225
Properties Position Currently Open
Social Ministry Patty Giesler 563-929-6833
Stewardship Larry Richmond 563-513-6447
LAMPLIGHTER 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
Page 1 Lamplighter
Join us for “A Meal & A Message” & Alpha 2020!
Alpha 2020 will be part of our midweek and Holy Week Lenten Services, continuing through Easter Sunday, April 12
th. Join us for an amazing series that explores the
Christian faith in an open, friendly environment that meets you right where you are in your faith journey.
“A Meal and a Message” will still be our tried and true format, with the meal being served at 5:30 P.M., and the worship service at 6:30. In ad-dition, you will have the option to stay after the services to attend a small group session and discuss the video from the service.
Free childcare will be available during the services and the small group discussions. We hope you will take this opportunity to invite others to join us! You can find the complete schedule and list of the Alpha ses-sion topics on page 5 in this newsletter.
The hosts for the midweek Lenten meals will be:
March 4th ........ Confirmation March 25
th ...... Church Council &
March 11th ...... Sunday School 100
th anniv. comm.
March 18th ...... Adult Choir April 1
st ........... Alpha
First Communion Instruction for Fourth Graders
On Sunday, March 29th from noon to 2:00 P.M., all 4th grade students and their parents are invited to a class with Rev. Ede to discuss what it means to participate in Holy Communion, when an individual is ready to re-
ceive Holy Communion, and the mechanics of how to receive the ele-ments - bread and wine, the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Students must attend with a parent or guardian and be ready for learning and a little bit of fun! A letter will be sent to the parents with further details about this (if you have a 4th grade child, but do not receive a letter, please call the office). Those who attend the class will receive their actual first communion during the Maundy Thursday worship service on April 9th.
If you plan to attend the class on March 29th, please RSVP to the church office (927-3420 or [email protected]) by March 25th to let us know you’re coming.
$ $ $ Cuthbertson Scholarships Available $ $ $
It’s time once again for First Lutheran HS seniors & current college stu-dents to submit an application for a Cuthbertson Scholarship. Pick up a form from the church office, or request one by e-mail. The deadline for submitting your applications is April 15th. Don’t miss out!
Page 2 Lamplighter
March Adult Choir Schedule
Mar. 1st - Sing at 8:00; rehearse at 9:15
Mar. 8th - Rehearse at 9:15; sing at 10:30
Mar. 15th - Sing at 8:00; rehearse at 9:15
Mar. 22nd - OFF
Mar. 29th - Rehearse at 9:15
Page 2 Lamplighter
Stewardship Update
2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 & 7...“We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of God which has been shown in the churches of Macedo-nia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of liberality on their part. For they gave according to their means, of their own free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the re-lief of the saints, and this, not as we expected, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God. Now as you excel in everything in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work also.”
The Macedonians responded to collect funds for the Chris-tians in Jerusalem. The Macedonians were people who had given themselves as well as their resources to Christ. They became generous givers (even though they were poor) because they first gave of themselves to Christ. Can you look into the mirror and honestly say you have given yourself first to Christ? Only then will you become a gener-ous giver, not only in money, but in your resources (talents) as well. Let us mimic the Macedonians’ mindset, as a Church, in steadfast giving of monies, resources, and ourselves to Christ. Let us continue to make First Luther-an a strong Christ-centered church 100 years from now.
Larry Richmond, Stewardship Chair
March “Mission of the Month” is the FL Quilting Ladies.
Girlfriends in God Women's Bible Study
We will not be meeting dur-ing Lent, but we invite you to join us on Wednesday eve-nings for our “Meal & A Mes-sage”/Alpha at 5:30 P.M. G.I.G. will resume on April 14th. Check the April Lamplighter for information on our next study. For more information, contact Tanya Burnett 563-599-4209.
Easter Brass Ensemble
We will again be having brass play for worship services on Easter Sunday. If you are in 9th grade or older (no age limit on the “older!”) and play a brass instrument, we hope you’ll join us! A special invitation is extended to our high schoolers, and feel free to bring a brass-playing friend!
Please let Kathy Moorhouse (927-5594) or the church office (927-3420) know by April 1st if you can join us so we can schedule a rehearsal date and Kathy can get music to you. Come “Make a Joyful Noise!”
Men's Lenten Breakfasts
The Men's Lenten breakfast theme is “Faith Sharing & Faith Building”. They begin at 7:00 A.M.; dates & hosts are:
Feb. 29 ........ Christ Community Church March 7........ Our Savior Lutheran Church March 14 ...... MUMC March 21 ...... St. Mary’s Catholic Church March 28 ...... First Lutheran Church* April 4 .......... Location TBD
*Help from First Lutheran men will be needed!
Because many hands make light work and because we are a congregation ac-tively serving our members and greater community, we are asking each member, as disciples of First Lutheran Church, to complete a “Time and Talent” survey.
We are seeking responses from age groups confirmation through adult. We have designed the survey to help you to find the areas you are able to share with First Lutheran Church. You can volunteer in as many areas as you are interested in. This information will be used by the church committees to help grow and strengthen our church.
We would like to get 100 responses back by March 9th. We have the link on the church website, as well as paper copies in the back of the church. Please contact Sara Blake ([email protected] or 319-240-6535) if you have questions about the survey or need help filling it out. Each family member (confirmation age through adult) needs to fill out their own copy of the survey. If you have not been contacted by a committee member about your interest by April 1st, please let us know and we will find out more information for you. Thank you!
Page 3 Lamplighter
~ MARCH VOLUNTEERS ~ ~ MARCH SUNDAY LAY MINISTRY ~
KMCH Radio Ministry
March 1 ....... Bill & Laura Thomas, in memory of Gordon & Alice Schmidt’s wedding anniversary & Alice’s birthday
March 8 ....... Lain & Marilyn Gibbs, in memory of
their niece, Carol Smith
March 15 ...... Keith & Norma Borcherding
March 22 ...... OPEN
March 29 ...... In memory of Dick Sutton, by his family
Altar Flowers
March 1 ....... In celebration of Richard & Joann Hartman’s 52nd anniversary, given by their children & grandchildren
March 8 ....... OPEN
March 15 ...... OPEN
March 22 ...... OPEN
March 29 ...... OPEN
Friends at First March ........... JoAnn Miller
Prayer Wheel
Contact the office: 927-3420, [email protected]
~ MARCH SATURDAY LAY MINISTRY ~
Sunday, March 1 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Wes Devaney & Landen Palmer Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright
Sunday, March 8 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Carson Haynes & Landen Palmer Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, March 15 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Ashton Fangman & Ethan Bunting Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner Lay Reader & Comm. Asst.: Tanya Burnett Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright
Sunday, March 22 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Wes Devaney & Owen Pettlon Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, March 29 8:00 A.M. Acolytes: Aarebella & Carson Haynes Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed Sunday, March 1 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Gabrielle Milroy & Ethan Bunting Altar Guild: Help needed
Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, March 8 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Ashleigh Hartman Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, March 15 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Gabrielle Milroy & Maggie Millenkamp Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, March 22 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Kaleb Willie Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Sunday, March 29 10:30 A.M. Acolytes: Ashleigh Hartman & Maggie Millenkamp Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Saturday, March 7 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Griffin Lott & Kaleb Willie Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder
Saturday, March 14 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Olivia Halverson & Aarebella Haynes Altar Guild & Lay Reader: Kathy Moorhouse Audio/Visual: Help needed
Saturday, March 21 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Griffin Lott & Brady Hogan Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed
Saturday, March 28 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Olivia Halverson & Ashton Fangman Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Greg Drew
NOTE: Other than those listed on this page as being
filled, all other Lay Ministry serving duties (ushers,
greeters, lay readers, communion assistants, etc.) for
the month are currently in need of volunteers. Be
watching your e-mail inbox for updates from Sara
Blake ([email protected] or 927-3420) with the
weekly needs. Please respond to Sara by clicking on
the link in her e-mail, or you may reply directly to Sara,
or sign up on the bulletin boards at the back of the
sanctuary if you are able to help. Thanks!!
Page 3 Lamplighter
To provide flowers or sponsor the radio
broadcast, sign-up on the board just inside the
office entrance. The cost to sponsor a radio
broadcast is $75.00.
Page 4 Lamplighter
Page 4 Lamplighter
March First Lutheran Church History Trivia Questions:
1. What was "Thematics" for Sunday School grades 4-8 in the 1980's?
2. How many pastors have served at First Evangelical Lutheran Church?
3. When was a second weekly worship service added?
(answers will be in next month’s Lamplighter)
Answers to the February trivia questions:
1. What two languages was the first constitution written in? German and English
2. Which 2 towns shared Pastor Moehl, the pastor whose call was issued on May 12, 1920 and the
pastor of this new congregation, First Evangelical Lutheran Church? Earlville and Manchester
3. Who was the first pianist to play at First Lutheran Church when the permanent building was built in
1939? Mildred Becker
March Hymn of the Month: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
This hymn was originally written by preacher Joseph M. Scriven in 1855 as a poem to comfort his mother, who was living in Ireland while he was away in Canada. The poem was at first published anonymously, but Scriven did receive full credit in the 1880s. Charles Crozat Converse composed the tune to the hymn in 1868.
The hymn can be found in multiple languages around the world with many versions and lyrics. It is also noted that during WWI the lyrics were changed to reflect the thoughts of soldiers.
It has been said that Scriven’s text clearly is derived from his own life experiences. And though the text is not considered to be great poetry, it has spiritual appeal and great effect with the repeated phrase, “take it to the Lord in prayer.” Because of the hymn’s encouragement to “pray without ceasing,” it is held close to the hearts of many Christians. The sentimental gospel style and strong popularity of “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” retains its place in modern hymnals.
The 100-Year Celebration Continues!
Psalm 126:3 - "The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with Joy." We have been loved and blessed. Help us to cherish the great memories and joy experienced at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Take a memory card from the table by Holy Grounds Coffee in the narthex/welcome area and write a favorite memory or two of First Lutheran Church. Include your name and leave the card in the basket. We will be sharing stories before services in March and also during Fellowship on Sunday, March 15th.
100th Anniversary T-shirts are available for purchase. They are $12.00 each. We have a limited supply of t-shirts available for sale now, but we’re taking orders for more. A sample t-shirt and order form is on display in the back of church. Let us know if you have any questions. The proceeds from the t-shirts will be used for the events that we are doing to celebrate our 100-year anniversary! SAVE the DATE: Sunday, April 26th - 100th Anniversary Celebration at the Del. Co. Fairgrounds. Worship at 10:30, lunch at 12:15, silent auction, and fellowship. For our event in April, we are looking for Silent Auction items. Funds raised from the silent auction will be for property updates including a new outdoor sign. Items could include: handmade crafts/sewing, woodworking, gift cards, theme baskets, labor donations to name a few. Please see Kurt Palmer 563-920-9323, Meg Palmer, or Connie Wright with any donations or questions.
Page 5 Lamplighter
Connection First @ FLC
In last month’s LL, we began the discussion of “why” sharing the gospel is im-portant. This month, we are going to begin the discussion of “how” to share the love of Jesus Christ with others! One way to get started is with this verse…Galatians 5:22-23 - “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law”.
Let’s start with the first fruit of the Spirit…love. God’s word shows us so many ways that Jesus loved others well. He is our best inspiration and it only takes a moment to read some of the gos-pel and see how he opened his heart to others. It is also a wonderful way to feel His love!
How does that translate for us today in the hustle & bustle of life? It’s taking a moment to smile at the person who helps you at a store. It’s writing a note and letting someone know you prayed for them today. It’s listening well to a friend and offering to pray with them when they are hurting. It’s inviting others to join you for Alpha, a bible study, a church service or event, or even just a cup of coffee to talk about life. It’s asking the Holy Spirit to fill you with the fruit of love and to show you the way to share it. It’s believing that God’s timing is always perfect, and we are here to share His love and He will change hearts.
Connection first…it is the way we meet people where they are at, love them well, and bring them into the loving arms of Jesus. “Let all you do be done in love”. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Blessings, Lisa Guetzko
$$ Thrivent Grants $$
Our church would love to utilize the
Thrivent grant process more for
church projects and events! All you
need to do is let us know if you are a
Thrivent member, and we will even
help write the grants as needed! Let's
work together to take part in this
amazing opportunity that Thrivent
offers! For more info, please e-mail
Page 5 Lamplighter
~ ~ ALPHA Session Topics: ~ ~
Feb. 26, Session 1 – Is There More to Life Than This? (small groups will start March 4th) March 4, Session 2 – Who Is Jesus? March 11, Session 3 – Why Did Jesus Die? March 18, Session 4 – How Can We Have Faith? March 25, Session 5 – Why and How Do I Pray? April 1, Session 6 – Why and How Do I Read the Bible? April 9, Session 7 – How Does God Guide Us? April 10, Session 8 – How Can I Resist Evil? April 12, Session 9 – Why and How Should I Tell Others?
College Care Packages
It’s time to show our First Lutheran college students AND their parents how much we care! If you have a student in college, please email us their college address to [email protected] by March 22nd. Also, we would LOVE to get a Thrivent Grant for this project!
We have 38 college students! Now through March 28th, we will have a laundry basket in the narthex to collect goodies for our church college students! Ideas include notes of en-couragement, individually packaged snacks, toothbrushes, and school supplies - pencils, pens, highlighters, post-it notes, you name it!
Care Package Party: We want to spoil the college students ’ parents, too! On Sunday, March 29th, from 9-10 A.M. in the Inspiration Room, we will have rolls and coffee for all parents of college stu-dents! We will continue our discussion about empty nesting and how to support your college student in their summer endeavors. Then we will put together the packages together!
Thank you! Your Evanga-Team
Page 6 Lamplighter Page 6 Lamplighter
Winter Fun Day at Tirrill Park!
Connect @ First Lutheran Church
Upcoming Events:
Bring your friends and join in the fun!
February 26th – April 12th
We will have a meal at 5:30 P.M. & the Alpha
series will begin at 6:30 P.M. during our
Wednesday evening services with small group
discussions immediately following. Free daycare
will be available!
Saturday, March 28th, 2:00-4:00 P.M. @ Pin Oak
Pub & Links
March Madness Event – Fun for the whole
family with Minute-to-Win-it games, Bag
toss, and more!
The first Saturday of every month starting
April 4th, 9:00-10:00 A.M. @ Aunt Emmy’s
Java, Jesus, & Journaling – an inspiring way
to start out each new month! Grab a cof-
fee or tea and join us for journaling tips to
deepen your relationship with Jesus. The
first Saturday of each month, we will have
new tips for you to try!
Wednesday, April 15th @ Franklin Street Brewery
Vision Boards Workshop – Spring is a time
of renewal! Let’s create a higher vision for
our lives with scripture, words, and pictures
that inspire our intentions and goals. What
to bring...scissors and old magazines - if you
have some that you don’t mind cutting up.
Tuesdays, starting April 14th, at 6:00 P.M. in
The Inspiration Room @ FLC
GIG (Girlfriends in God) begins a new bible
study series called, “Restless: Because You
were Made for More”, by Jennie Allen. Come
experience soulful community with other
women as we explore our faith in a warm
and welcoming way.
Sunday, April 26st, at 10:30 A.M. –@ the Del.
Co. Fairgrounds Pavilion
First Lutheran’s 100th Anniversary Service.
Dinner to follow. Join us as we celebrate!
Much more to follow!
Like our First Lutheran
Church FB page to stay
connected @ FLC!
Page 7 Lamplighter Page 7 Lamplighter
Jon Kress...I am married to Holly, and we have
3 kids - Alexandar, Gannon, & Sydney. I'm 36
years old and have lived in the Winthrop area my
entire life. I work as a heavy equipment operator
for CJ Moyna & Sons out of Elkader. My interests
are snowmobiling, ice fishing, grilling, gardening,
and trying to maintain a pristine golf course green
yard (my neighbors may dislike me for this).
Matthew and Samantha Sullivan...We just got
married in January of this year and are enjoying
life as newlyweds! We are currently living in
Masonville with our
two fur babies, River
and Stella, and remod-
eling our house from
top to bottom. Matthew
is employed at West
Delaware Schools as a
mechanic for the bus
barn, and Sam is a pa-
tient care representa-
tive for Regional Medi-
cal Center.
In our free time we enjoy being outside with our
dogs, boating with friends, and going ice fishing in
the winter months. We are incredibly excited to be
joining First Lutheran Church!
Tresa Devaney...I currently work at Regional
Medical Center. I enjoy spending time with my
boys and their activi-
ties. William is 16
and lives at Hills and
Dales in Dubuque.
Wes is 13 and is in
the 7th grade at
West Delaware - he
is involved in sports
and is an active Boy
Scout. If anyone ev-
er needs help with
anything, Wes is
available to help!
Tim and Diane Egemo...Originally from cen-
tral Iowa, we've lived in Manchester for 25
years. We have 3 kids - Scott & wife Shelby,
Samantha & husband Matt, and Jackie. Scott
and Shelby have two boys, Rhett, almost 2 yrs.
old and Nash, 5 months. WE LOVE BEING
GRANDPARENTS!!! We enjoy working in our
yard and are looking forward to some home
renovations this year.
Kait Hunt...I am from Manchester. My hus-
band and I welcomed our first child in October.
I teach 2nd grade at East Buchanan. I am excit-
ed to become a member and officially have a
religious home at First Lutheran.
Meet Our Newest Members!
Page 8 Lamplighter
First Lutheran Church Council Minutes February 10, 2020
Meeting called to order at 6:05 P.M.
Members present - John Zietlow, Pastor Ede, Doran Zumbach, Patty Giesler, Karen Nieman, Barb Drew, Brenda Saunders, Lisa Guetzko. Absent - Larry Richmond, Sara Hamm
Devotions were read by Brenda. Lisa will do devotions at March meeting.
Guest recognized: Sara Blake was invited to speak as a council guest. She has developed a “Time and Talent Survey” to be distributed to all members. A few suggestions for changes were rec-ommended. Surveys will be sent out for completion and available to be picked up at February 15 & 16 services. This is an important step to involve all members in ministry at First. Council asks everyone to participate.
Church Growth Moment: From “Follow Me - Make Fishers of People”. Three points to be Disciples, not just Christians: 1) Follow Jesus - put aside our agendas; 2) Changed by Jesus - by actions & be-liefs; 3) Become fishers of people - join Jesus in His mission.
Reading of the Constitution: Bylaws Part II was read.
Approval of Council Minutes from January: Motion to approve the January minutes made by Barb; second by Patty. Motion carried.
Approval of January Treasurer’s Report: Discussion; $30,000 will be transferred from general checking to Citizens State Bank CD, then motion by Doran; second by Lisa to approve treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Barb Drew: Total Income YTD 2020 $16,541.79 Total Income YTD 2019 $17,805.65 Total Expenses YTD 2020 $20,834.77 Total Expenses YTD 2019 $17,723.62 Operating YTD Loss - $ 4,292.63 Operating YTD Profit 2019 $ 82.03
President’s Report – John Zietlow: Thank you from GNS for donations last year
President-Elect – Doran Zumbach: Shared article featured in Iowa Cattleman magazine on the MO River Fencing project. Cattlemen
asked if fencing group would be interested in future projects if they knew of needs. Doran to meet with group but wished to bring up with council before committing. Discussion to continue at next meeting;
Continues to work on disaster supply storage building; will attend meeting on this. “Seeds for Hope of Northeast Iowa” - reported on past donations given through this county-wide
project. Since 2004, eight churches in Delaware County (First Lutheran included) have donated over $642K worldwide for the purpose of helping educate countries on how to sustain life.
Pastor Ede’s Report: One confirmation class cancelled due to weather, otherwise on track; Pastor has been asked to speak at NALC retreat on media ethics, law, usage (i.e. - online confir-
mation testing), etc. Has been asked to serve as ‘break-out leader’ for NALC pastors in Orlando; Will focus on leading members to be Disciples, not just members; Will meet with Monona members this month with interest in 2020 youth mission trip;
Christian Ed – Sara Hamm: info reported by Pastor Ede Planning meeting has been held for VBS; theme to be “Jesus is Constructing Me’. Youth mission trip will be to Fremont, NE this summer.
continued on pg. 9...
Page 8 Lamplighter
Page 9 Lamplighter
Evangelism – Lisa Guetzko: Many events upcoming related to 100-yr. anniversary and evangelism:
Feb. 12th - Galentine’s event for all women at Franklin St. Brewery - photo booth, games, prizes; Feb. 16th - Sledding & S’mores in Tirrill Park Alpha and Lenten mid-week “Meal & A Message” services to run concurrently beginning Feb. 26th March Madness family fun event March 28th, 2-4 P.M. @ Pin Oak Pub & Links: ‘Minute-to-Win-It’,
bag toss, and more. More events scheduled – watch Lamplighter and bulletin for details.
Lay Ministry – Karen Nieman: One “Meal and A Message” slot open on March 25th to host. Suggestion to do ‘Taste of Fair’ serv-
ing tenderloins, beef burgers, and pie; hosted by council and 100-yr. anniversary committee Next Lay ministry mtg. Feb. 11th.
Properties – Vacant position: Maintenance needs are being reported to John for now; seeking candidate to fill the position.
Social Ministry – Patty Giesler: 14 soups brought for SOUPER Bowl Cook-off; approximately 40 attended. Hosted Bingo at GNH on Feb. 4th with 6 volunteers. Thank you to the volunteers who helped.
Stewardship – Larry Richmond: (reported by John) “Mission of the Month” for February will go to Camp Courageous MOTM for March will go to First Lutheran Quilters
Secretary – Brenda Saunders: no report
Old Business: Strategic planning - Committee being formed; will include council members and encourage mem-
bers of all ages to participate. This committee will be critical to determine the direction for First Lu-theran and need input from many.
Auto-pay – we have had some members sign up to have contributions automatically made through a program at GNB. Temple talks will be done to help explain and promote; will address importance of taking advantage of contributions from IRAs or tax exempt resources for giving.
Cliff Bunting is stepping down from his role on Endowment Committee. Bruce Mitchell has agreed to fill this spot. Motion to approve Bruce to complete Cliff’s term on Endowment Commit-tee made by Patty, seconded by Lisa; motion carried. The council appreciates Cliff ’s service on this committee.
New Business: Considering revision of Prayer Chain ministry
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Saunders
…continued from pg. 8
Attendance & Offering Report
Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Total Expenses Balance Attendance Weekly Avg.
November $192,551.41 $213,610.02 - $21,058.61 623 156
December $234,256.33 $236,624.14 - $ 2,752.81 678 (5 Sundays) 136
January $ 16,541.79 $ 20,834.77 - $ 4,292.63 527 132
Thank you for your continued financial support to First Lutheran…..
Page 9 Lamplighter
Page 10 Lamplighter
Scrip Order Form
Contact Brenda Saunders at 920-3191 if you need Scrip during the week.
% Business Denominations % Business Denominations
2% Amazon.com ____10___25__100 4% Kwik Trip ___25_____50 ____100
8% Amazon Prime Membership _______104.94 4% Lowe's<*> ___25 _<*>100
10% American Eagle ________25 7% Maurices ______20
8% Applebee's _________25 3% Menard's ______25 _____100
8% Arby's _______10 4% Michaels _____25
9% Barnes & Noble ____5____10____25 14% Old Navy (Same as Gap) ___25
13% Bath & Body ______10___25 8% Olive Garden/(see Darden Rest.) ________25
7% Bed,Bath & Beyond ________25 8% Outback Steakhouse ________25
4% Best Buy ________25 5% Palmer Hardware (L) See Brenda
5% Boubin's (L) See Brenda 8% Panera Bread _____10____25
2% BP gas _____50_____250 5% JCPenney(CC)<*> ___25
8% Buckle _____25 8% Pizza Hut ______10
8% Buffalo Wild Wings _______10______25 8% Pizza Ranch (L) ______5______25
4% Burger King ___10 5% Posy Place (L) ___10
8% Cabela's ________25 8% Red Lobster ____10______25
3% Casey's ___10___25___50 9% Red Robin _____25
10% Castle Theatre (L) ________5 2% Schroeder's Lumber(L)*** See Brenda
3% Cenex ________25 3% Shopko ______25
11% Chili's ____ 5% Staples ___25
10% Chuong Garden (L) _____10____25 7% Starbucks _____10_____25
5% Culvers ______10 6% Subway ____________10
3% Dairy Queen(L) ____5___10 3% Target ____10___25___100
8% Darden Restaurants
(Olive Garden, Cheddars) _________25
8% Texas Roadhouse ______25
8% Dick's Sporting Goods _____25______100 7% TJ Maxx ______25
9% Dillard's ___25 4% Ulta Salons ______25
8% Dressbarn _____25 1% Visa pre-paid CC ______100
2% Edgewood Bldg. Center See Brenda 3% Walmart ___10____25____100
10% Express ___25 20% Wendy's Carwash (L) ___25
2% Exxon/Mobile ______50 10% Widner Drug (L) _____5
3% Fareway ____25___100
14% Gap/Old Navy ____25 KEY to symbols
10% Gift Holder ____25 <*> Not stocked, Can be ordered<*>
5% Hardee's ____10 *** See Brenda for special details***
4% Home Depot <*> ___25 <*>___100 (L) Local participating businesses (L) ***
3% Honey Creek Furniture (L) See Brenda (CC) Can be used to pay on credit card
5% iTunes _____15_____25 ____5 & 10- Limited time only
6% Joanne Fabrics _____25
4% Kohl's(CC) ___25 ____100
4%
Kwik Trip _____25 ___25_____50
_____100
For a full list of what can be ordered, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com >Learn More >Our Retailers
Page 10 Lamplighter
Page 11 Lamplighter
2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 8:00a Worship with communion Choir sings 9:15a Sunday School
9:15a Choir rehearsal
10:30a Worship with
communion
2 10:00a Staff
meeting
3 8:00a Quilting
4 10:00a Adult Bible Study at The Meadows 5:30p Lenten Meal
Confirmation
mentoring 6:30p Worship/Alpha
5 6 7 5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Dulcie S.
8 8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Sunday School
9:15a Choir rehearsal
10:30a Worship with
communion Choir sings
9 10:00a Staff
meeting
1:30p GNH
comm.
6:00p Council
meeting
10 8:00a Quilting
6:00p Worship
Committee
meeting
6:00p Girl Scouts
11 10:00a Adult Bible Study at The Meadows 5:30p Lenten Meal
Confirmation
mentoring 6:30p Worship/Alpha
12 13 14 5:30p Worship
with communion
Holden Ev. Pr.
Piano: Lynne R.
15 8:00a Worship with
communion Choir sings Morris baptism 9:15a Sunday School
9:15a Choir rehearsal
10:30a Worship with
communion
16 10:00a Staff
meeting
17 8:00a Quilting
18 10:00a Adult Bible Study at The Meadows 5:30p Lenten Meal
Confirmation
mentoring 6:30p Worship/Alpha
19
March
Lamplighter
Deadline
20 21 5:30p Worship
with communion
Piano: Lynne R.
22 8:00a Worship with
communion 9:15a Sunday School
10:30a Worship with
communion
23 10:00a Staff
meeting
24 8:00a Quilting
25 10:00a Adult Bible Study at The Meadows 5:30p Lenten Meal
Confirmation
mentoring 6:30p Worship/Alpha
26 10:00a Meadows communion
Mail March
Lamplighter
27 28 7:00a Men’s Lenten Breakfast @ First Lutheran 2:00-4:00p March Madness @ Pin Oak 5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Dulcie S.
29 8:00a Worship with
communion 9:15a Sunday School
9:15a Choir rehearsal
10:30a Worship with
communion
30 10:00a Staff
meeting
31 8:00a Quilting
Page 12 Lamplighter
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
RETURN
SERVICE
REQUESTED
The Lamplighter is a
monthly publication of
First Lutheran Church
March 2020 Weekend Worship Schedule
Saturday Evening Worship ~ 5:30 P.M.
Sunday Morning Worship ~ 8:00 & 10:30 A.M.
(The 8:00 service is also broadcast on KMCH 94.7 FM and live streamed on kmch.com)
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”
OFFICE H URS Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.