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September 2019 Volume 47, Issue 9

Senior Pastor

Rev. Tony D. Ede 563-927-3420 or 319-290-2401

[email protected]

Administrative Secretary

Lynne Rasmussen 563-927-3420

[email protected]

Council members:

President Jeff State 319-350-6230

[email protected]

President-Elect John Zietlow 563-920-5859

[email protected]

Council Secretary Brenda Saunders 563-920-3191

[email protected]

Treasurer

Barb Drew 563-608-6666 [email protected]

Christian Education Sara Hamm 563-920-1691

[email protected]

Evangelism Pam Burke 563-608-0941

[email protected]

Lay Ministry Karen Nieman 563-923-6225

[email protected]

Properties Bruce Quint 563-920-0094

[email protected]

Social Ministry Patty Giesler 563-929-6833

Stewardship Larry Richmond 563-513-6447

[email protected]

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

Sunday School Starts September 15th!

Sunday School will resume on September 15th, and we

are still in need of more volunteers who are willing to

be a teacher, substitute teacher, or helper to make

Sunday School a fun & positive learning experience for

our children. If you are interested in helping in some

way, please contact Sunday School Director, Rhonda

Hoefer (563-927-6242 OR [email protected]), or Christian Educa-

tion Director, Sara Hamm (563-608-6946 OR [email protected]).

A registration form to get your children signed up can be found in the

church narthex or on our website. Sunday School teacher installation

will also take place on Sunday, September 15th

.

We are seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to help plan a cele-bration for the 100th anniversary of First Lutheran Church, which we will observe on January 17, 2020.

If you would like to offer your assistance on this committee, here’s how you can do that:

1) When you come for weekend worship, fill out one of the ivory-colored forms (which you will find on the table in the sanctuary) and place it in the offering plate, OR

2) call Lynne in the church office (563-927-3420), OR

3) e-mail Lynne in the office - [email protected]

Those on the planning committee are invited to attend the next coun-cil meeting on Monday, September 16th at 6:00 P.M. to begin discuss-ing the plans for this celebration. Consider joining the committee to help make this a memorable event for our church!

Iowa Mission District Convocation

On Saturday, September 14th, First Lutheran will be hosting the NALC Iowa Mission District Convocation. The day will begin with a worship service at 9:00 A.M. (there will not be a 5:30 P.M. service on that day). The service will include special music selections by the choir. Visitors will be attending from various churches across the region who are part of the Iowa Mission District. The service is open to all.

mailto:[email protected]

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Stewardship Update

(The following is taken from a message by Rick Warren)

Acts 20:35 - In all things I have shown you that

by so toiling one must help the weak, remember-

ing the words of the Lord Jesus how he said, "It is

more blessed to give than to receive." Do you

really believe that? There is more happiness in

giving than receiving. Happiness is based on liv-

ing generously. Rick gives us some key words

out of the Bible. The word ‘believe’ is used 272

times. The word ‘prayer’ is used 371 times. The

word ‘love’ is used 371 times. The word ‘give’ is

used 2157 times. The bible is a book about giv-

ing, and the essence of Christian living.

1. Giving makes you more like God. God is a giv-er. "God so loved the world that He gave..." Everything we have is a gift from God.

2. Giving draws us close to God. "Where your treasure is your heart will be also." Where is your heart today?

3. Giving is victory over materialism. Deuterono-my 14:23 - "The purpose of tithing is to teach us always to put God first in our lives." (The

Living Bible). There is a lie going around that happiness can be purchased. You make a

living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.

4. Giving strengthens your faith. Malachi 3:10 - “Test me in this." Proverbs 3:5 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart."

5. Giving is an investment for Eternity. You can't take it with you, but you can pass it on by in-vesting in others. Read I Timothy 6:18-19. COME ON, GO TO THE BIBLE AND READ IT!

6. Giving blesses you in return. Proverbs 22:9 - GO AHEAD - READ THAT ALSO.

7. Giving will make you happy. First Chronicles 29:9. I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING READ-ING THE SCRIPTURES.

When you see me just say ‘Rick Warren’, and I’ll know you read the article. See you in church.

Larry Richmond, Stewardship Chair

The “Mission of the Month” for September is Second Helpings. "Let's do our helping

By feeding the noisy can."

Adult Choir Schedule September 2019

September 1st - OFF (Labor Day Weekend)

September 8th - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M.

September 14th - Sing at 9:00 A.M. Iowa Mission (Saturday) District Convocation service

September 15th - OFF

September 22nd - Rehearsal at 9:15 A.M.

September 29th - OFF

New members (grade 9 and older) are always welcome!!! Why join the church choir? Here are some reasons:

Singing in a choir causes intellectual stimu-

lation. When you make music, you are using

both sides of your brain simultaneously.

People involved in music live longer and are

healthier. (It's a proven fact!)

To quote Saint Augustine, “To sing is to

pray twice!”

Be part of a supportive “family.”

It is a wonderful way to serve your church

and your God.

"Real" men do sing in choir!

CHOIR.IS.FUN.

If you have any questions, you

can talk to any current choir

member, call director Kathy

Moorhouse at 927-5594, or just

come to our first rehearsal on

the 8th in the sanctuary and see

what it’s all about!

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~ Girlfriends in God ~

G.I.G. Women's Bible Study Ministry will resume on Tuesday, September 10

th. We invite you to join us for our

next bible study, "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way" by Lysa TerKeurst, at our new time - 6:00 P.M. - in the Inspiration Room.

“It's Not Supposed to Be This Way” offers a safe guide, fresh biblical insight, and life-giving per-spectives for living in between Eden and eternity. With grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, Lysa helps readers:

Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappoint-ment by discovering how to better process un-met expectations and other painful situations.

Train themselves to recognize the three strate-gies of the enemy so they can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.

Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually gives them more than they can handle.

Shift their suspicion that God is cruel or reck-less to the biblical assurance that God is pro-tecting and preparing them.

Know how to encourage a friend and help them navigate hard realities with help from God's truth.

G.I.G. is open to all women age 18 & above. Previ-ous bible study experience is not necessary. Join us when you are able, and participate at your own comfort level. For questions, or to reserve your study guide, please contact Tanya Burnett at 563-599-4209 or [email protected].

September is First Lutheran's month to stock the shelves at

the Delaware County Food Bank

Particular items needed are: soups - tomato, veg-etable, or any cream soups; 1# boxes of raisins; and 16 oz. or 28 oz. jars of peanut butter. Dona-tions may be placed in the grocery cart in the nar-thex. Cash donations may be sent directly to Delaware County Food Bank, P.O. Box 467, Manchester, IA 52057, or given to Corene Messer. Every dollar you give helps provide up to 4 meals. If you have any questions feel free to contact me, Corene Messer 927-5032.

POST-ALPHA POTLUCK Sunday, September 15th at 5:30 P.M.

If you attended ALPHA last spring, let’s get back togeth-er to share how it’s impacted our faith and plan the next APLHA course for January 2020! Barbecue will be provided - just bring a side or dessert to share! For questions contact Pam Burke at 563-608-0941.

God Squad Event

We will have a pizza and game night at

the church on Sunday, September 15th

from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. All members in

grades 4-6 are invited to attend. Feel free

to bring a friend. RSVP to Brenda Palas at

[email protected] or 920-4364 by Friday,

September 13th. Hope to see you there!

~ Brenda Palas & Connie Wright

Parents of College Students!

Please send us your kids’ school

addresses for college care

packages. We plan to send

them out again in October!

Please send addresses to:

Pam Burke ([email protected])

Tanya Burnett ([email protected])

OR Lisa Guetzko ([email protected]).

Thank you!

The Wednesday

morning Adult Bible

Study will resume

on September 18th. They will be meeting

at 10:00 A.M. for about an hour at The

Meadows, to accommodate our residents

who live there. All adults - young or old,

male or female - are welcome to join!


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~ SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS ~

Sunday, September 8 10:30 A.M.

Acolytes:

Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed


Acolytes: Ethan Bunting & Kaleb Willie

Altar Guild: Jodi Muller Audio/Visual: Help needed


Acolytes: Aarebella Haynes & Carson Haynes

Altar Guild: Karen Nieman Audio/Visual: Help needed


Acolytes: Ethan Bunting & Owen Pettlon

Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Help needed

Prayer Wheel

Sandy Swanson - [email protected], or 927-3397; or Amy Swanson - 927-4060

KMCH Radio Ministry September 1 ..... OPEN September 8 ..... Craig & Brenda Saunders, in cele-

bration of their 43rd anniversary September 15 .... Tom & Jan Oakleaf September 22 .... OPEN September 29 .... Harlin & Sandy Gilje

Altar Flowers September 1 ..... OPEN September 8 ..... OPEN September 15 .... Tom & Jan Oakleaf September 22 .... OPEN September 29 .... Harlin & Sandy Gilje

Friends at First

September 7-8 & 14-15 .......... Linda Knutson September 21-22 & 28-29 ....... Deb Richmond

Sunday, September 1 (One service only) 9:00 A.M.

Acolytes: Peyton Aldrich & Tyson Kelchen

Altar Guild: Vicki Zietlow

Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond


Acolytes: Kaleb Willie & Owen Pettlon

Altar Guild: Gloria Kluesner

Audio/Visual: Jim Zumbach


Acolytes: Olivia Halverson & Wesley Devaney

Altar Guild: Vicki Zietlow

Audio/Visual: John Zietlow


Acolytes: Landen Palmer & Maggie Millenkamp

Altar Guild: Help still needed

Audio/Visual: Larry Richmond


Acolytes: Wesley Devaney & Brady Hogan

Altar Guild: Help still needed

Audio/Visual: Kolin & Kole Wright

Call the office or sign up on the chart on the office entrance bulletin board if you would like to sponsor the radio ministry or provide flow-

ers. Radio sponsors are especially needed for Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 24; and Dec. 22.

~ SEPTEMBER SATURDAY LAY MINISTRY ~

~ SEPTEMBER SUNDAY LAY MINISTRY ~

Baptism August 18....Mason Glenn Hood....Rev. Ede

Weddings August 17...Ben Waterman & Hailey Larson August 24...Austin Bishop & Allison Eibey

Saturday, September 7 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Griffin Lott & Ashton Fangman Altar Guild: Help needed Audio/Visual: Ross Snyder Piano: Kathy Moorhouse

Saturday, September 14 (convocation) 9:00 A.M.

Torch: Ashleigh Hartman & Gabrielle Milroy Cross: Brady Hogan Bible: Landen Palmer Altar Guild: Karen Hartman Audio/Visual: Help needed

Saturday, September 21 Holden Ev. Pr. 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Eadie Tibbott & Griffin Lott Altar Guild: Karen Hartman Audio/Visual: Greg Drew Piano: Lynne Rasmussen

Saturday, September 28 5:30 P.M. Acolytes: Ashleigh Hartman & Maggie Millenkamp Altar Guild: Jean Conrad Audio/Visual: Help needed Piano: Dulcie Scripture


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September 2019, LSI Bulletin/Newsletter

Direct Support Professionals Week

Do you know someone who is a caregiver to a loved one? It is a role that is both demanding and meaning-

ful. During September’s National Direct Support Professionals Week, we celebrate all the ways in which

professional caregivers help children and adults achieve their goals and build meaningful lives. One way

LSI empowers Iowans is through our Services for People with Disabilities. From 24-hour support to occa-

sional respite care, the LSI team lifts up Iowans with disabilities as they find the confidence and independ-

ence they need to thrive in their communities.

We thank you for your faithful support of LSI – you create so many new life-changing possibilities for chil-dren, adults, and families! If you would like to learn more about how you can support crucial programming like LSI’s Services for People with Disabilities, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI director of philanthropy and church relations, at [email protected] or 563-676-2065.

Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate

service. We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins,

ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations. Learn more at LSIowa.org and Facebook.com/LSI.Iowa.

Building Bright Futures... For 13-year-old Eric, the weekends he spends with his respite caregivers, Carolyn and David, have been life-

changing. Through LSI’s Services for People with Disabilities, Carolyn and David provide temporary care for

Iowa children, allowing their families and caregivers to take a well-deserved break. As respite care providers,

they are helping kids like Eric become more active in their community and find hobbies they enjoy.

During every visit, Eric loves going to the movies, flying kites in the local park, discovering the newest video

game, and playing with the family dogs. He’s enjoyed learning how to play pool – especially when he wins

a match against David. His mom, Erika, says it’s amazing to see her child bloom. Carolyn and David have

created a space where Eric can relax, receive one-on-one care away from his siblings, and just be a kid.

“Spending time with Carolyn and David is something I know my son loves and looks forward to. As a mom,

that’s huge for me,” Erika says. “Respite is one of the best decisions I’ve made for Eric. I thank heaven for

Carolyn and David and for LSI.”

Andrew Askeland ... Senior, Iowa State University

Kelsi Askeland ....... Freshman, Univ. of Northern Iowa

Alex Bishop ........... Senior, Iowa State University

Madalynn Burke ..... Sophomore, Wartburg College

Annie Cassutt ........ Junior, Iowa State University

Cole Engel ............. Sophomore, Coe College

Kara Hawker ......... Junior, University of Northern Iowa

Isaiah Heims ......... Sophomore, CO School of Mines

Kennedy Niles ....... Freshman, University of Iowa

Kalvin Orcutt ......... Senior, Iowa State University

Ian Tibbott ............ Freshman, Hawkeye CC

Megan Wickman .... Freshman, Kirkwood CC

Hunter Zieser ........ Sophomore, University of Iowa

Congratulations, and best wishes to these young adults

for continued success as they pursue their education &

future career paths.

Cuthbertson Scholarships in the amount of $219 each were awarded to 13 young

adults in our congregation by the First Lutheran Church Endowment Committee.

Those receiving scholarships were for the 2019-2020 academic year include:


http://lsiowa.org/

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% 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

Scrip Order Form

Contact Brenda Saunders at 920-3191 if you need Scrip during the week.

For a full list of what can be ordered, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com >Learn More >Our Retailers

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

8:00a Adult SS

9:00a Worship with communion

2

Office Closed

3 8:00a Quilting

4

5 6 7 Pastor Paul Weeg leading worship

5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Kathy M.

8

Pastor Paul Weeg leading worship

8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Choir rehearsal

9:15a Adult SS


9

10:00a Staff mtg.

2:00p GNH

Communion

10 8:00a Quilting

6:00p Worship

Comm. mtg.

6:00p G.I.G.

11

6:30p Confirmation

Class

12

13

14

Iowa Mission District

Convocation (all day)

9:00a Worship with communion Choir sings Organ/piano: Nick & Lynne

15

8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Sunday School for children & adults


16

10:00a Staff mtg.

6:00p Council mtg.

17 8:00a Quilting

6:00p G.I.G.

18

10:00a Adult Bible

Study at

The Meadows

6:30p Confirmation

Class

19

October

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20

21

5:30p Worship with communion Holden EP

Piano: Lynne R.

22 8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Choir rehearsal

9:15a Sunday School for children & adults

10:30a Worship with communion Pasker baptism

23 10:00a Staff mtg.

24 8:00a Quilting

6:00p G.I.G.

25 10:00a Adult Bible

Study at

The Meadows

6:30p Confirmation

Class

26

10:00a Meadows

Communion

1:00p Mail

October

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5:30p Worship with communion Piano: Dulcie S.

29

8:00a Worship with communion 9:15a Sunday School for children & adults


30

10:00a Staff mtg.

- - - - - - - - - - - Pastor Ede on vacation through September 8th - - - - - - - - - - -

2019

- - - - Pastor Ede at Pastors Retreat - - - -

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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

RETURN

SERVICE

REQUESTED

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”

September 2019 Weekend Worship Schedule

Saturday Evening Worship ~ 5:30 P.M. (Sat., Sept. 14th at 9:00 A.M.)

Sunday Morning Worship ~ 9:00 A.M. on September 1st

(September 8th we return to two Sunday services, at 8:00 & 10:30 A.M.)

OFFICE H URS Monday and Wednesday

9:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. & 1:30-5:00 P.M.

Tuesday and Thursday

9:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. & 1:30-4:00 P.M.

Friday

9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

http://www.firstlutheranmch.com

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