ELCA Malaria Campaign Goal Reached

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Pastor

We have done it!  Awesome work faithful people of God.  We hit our mark of raising $15 million to help prevent, educate, and hopefully eradicate malaria.  Check this video out.

ELCA Malaria Campaign Video

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Outdoor/Pet Blessing Service Date Change

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Pastor

The Outdoor/Pet Blessing Service schedule for Sunday, Sept. 27 has been changed and will now be held on Sunday, October 11 due to a variety of scheduling conflicts.  We apologize for this late notice and appreciate your understanding.

A few notes on this service.

  • Please bring a lawn chair if  possible; however, we will have some folding chairs set up outside
  • In case of inclement weather (i.e., precipitation of any kind no matter how light it may be or extreme cold temperatures) we will move inside.  Please leave your pets at home.  An email will be sent out that morning and also notice placed on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages.
  • Pets:  Due to liability reasons and suggestions from our insurance carrier the Council asks that all please adhere to the following:
    • All pets must remain leashed or caged (if smaller animals) at all times.
    • Use caution and common sense when considering whether to bring your pet.  If your pet doesn’t socialize well around other animals then it may be best to leave him or her at home that day.  The safety of all people and other pets is vital.
    • Do not bring your pet if it is in heat.
    • Pets must remain outside at all times.
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Rally Sunday Date Change

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Pastor

Rally Sunday, initially scheduled for this Sunday (Sept. 20) has been postponed and will now take place on September 27th.  Children age 4 through 3rd grade are invited to attend and receive a story Bible.  Youth in 4th-6th grade are encouraged to attend and receive a regular Bible they will use in Sunday school and then in Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation). Also, on this day teachers will be installed.  Please spread the word and we hope to see everyone there.  Sunday school will officially start the following Sunday, October 4th.

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God’s work. Our hands. 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Pastor

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday on Sept. 13. It was another success and we accomplished a great deal including: making bibs for a non-profit daycare, painting the exterior of the bathrooms at Beranek Park, washing the windows of the church, trimming bushes and pulling leaves around the church grounds, washing the windows and pulling weeds for our neighbors Families Inc., cleaning off their roof to let a bunch of standing water flow out the drains, and installing some trim pieces in the parsonage to finish up the floors. Here are some photos of the day. Sorry if I didn’t get everyone. If you have additional photos please email me. Thanks!  Here are some photos.

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School Supplies

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Pastor

Here is a photo of all the supplies we purchased for the schools to go to children and youth who may not be able to afford everything on the list – we also had enough money left to purchase 2 more of the $100 calculators required in the 8th grade. Thanks everyone and thanks Linda and Jill for organizing!

Backpacks 2015

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Church Directory

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Pastor

The new directory should be done and available soon.  We apologize for the delay.  If you had your pictures taken you will receive a free directory.  If you didn’t have your picture taken but would still like a directory they can be purchased for $10.  Please let Pastor Chad know by September 20.  Thanks!

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Posted on September 9, 2015 by Pastor

Recently, Pope Francis urged Roman Catholic parishes in Europe to host refugees and even said the Vatican will take in 2 families. This is part of the church’s call and we as Lutherans hold to that same belief. The Bible is clear about the fact we are called to walk alongside those in need. This is our response to God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Do you wonder how we can do that? One way is prayer. We can never go wrong with open and honest prayer to God. A second way is supporting various agencies working on the ground bringing aid and relief. One of those is our very own Lutheran Disaster Response. See the link below to learn more about it and how you can give.

Lutheran Disaster Response

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Biannual Newsletter from the Southeastern Iowa Synod

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Pastor

Here is the Biannual Newsletter of the Southeastern Iowa Synod is now available and can be viewed below.  We are joined together in mission and ministry with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and this is one way we can see how God is active in the congregations, lives, and communities of our wonderful Synod.

Summer Biannual Newsletter Southeastern Iowa Synod

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September Newsletter

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Pastor

The September Newsletter is done and can be viewed below.

September Newsletter

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Summer Lunch Program

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Pastor

Thanks to these ladies for serving lunch today to the youth of West Branch for the Summer Lunch Program.  Once again, one more way of how we are doing God’s work with our hands.  Way to go gang and all who help out over the course of the summer and this week to provide this valuable ministry!  Thanks West Branch United Methodist Church for opening up your doors and providing space.

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