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Sunday School

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Pastor

A quick reminder this Sunday in worship we will have presentation of Story Bibles to children age 4 – 3rd grade and regular Bibles to youth in 4th-6th grades.  We will also install Sunday school teachers.  The first official class … Continue reading →

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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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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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School Supplies – Thank you!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Pastor

Thank you to all who contributed to the collection for backpacks. You donated a total of $825 and one backpack was assembled for each grade level K-8. We do have some leftover funds and will either wait until we hear … Continue reading →

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Food Pantry Needs

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Pastor

The August list of most pressing needs at the West Branch Food Pantry List is now available.  Thanks again for your ongoing support of this valuable ministry. Food Pantry Needs

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