THE IMMANUEL INFORMER

November 2015

MISSION STATEMENT Building Strong Relationships in Christ,

And Making Him Known to All.

When we were in Michigan on summer vacation,

I found a strange purple rock while hiking. The

glassy surface of the softball-sized stone made

me think it might be volcanic. When I showed it

to our relatives, they told me it looked like an

unusual shade of Leland Blue. In the late 1800s,

a nearby town on Lake Michigan had an iron

smelting plant. They burned hardwood from the

surrounding forests to turn iron ore into pig iron.

The leftover slag was dumped in the lake. To this

day, small chunks of bluish slag glass wash up

on the beach each spring, and beachcombers

collect it in jars or sell it to people who fashion

jewelry from it. What was once discarded as

waste is now a valuable find that can be made

into a work of art.

Our God wastes nothing. He can take the painful

junk in our lives and fashion it into something

beautiful. The Lord their God will save his

people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock.

They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a

crown. -Zechariah 9:16

Pastor Kurt

Immanuel Lutheran Church

604 Lafayette Avenue

Story City, Iowa 50248

515.733.4972

E-mail address - immanuel@iowatelecom.net

Website - www.immanuelstorycity.org

A member of Lutheran Congregations in

Mission for Christ.

Ministers - All Members

Senior Pastor - Stephen Anenson

Associate Pastor - Kurt Jensen

Youth & Education Ministry Coordinator -

Zachary Bauknecht

Office Administrator - Sheila Schaefer

Custodian - Shelly Nibe

Missionaries we help support:

Tim & Paula Tjernagel, Spain

Pastor Randy Hansen, ISU

Gene & Ginger McClugage, Family Life

Kevin & Susana B, India

Doug & Amy Nunziato, Spain

Regular Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

8:30 A.M. - 12 noon, 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.

Friday 8:30 A.M. - 12 noon

Sunday Morning Schedule

8:30 A.M. Sunday School

9:00 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Narthex)

9:30 A.M. Worship Service

10:30 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Social Hall)

Ministry Volunteers

November Volunteers

Ushers: Dave & Kathy Quam, Tim & Tami

Marienau, Jeff & Charlotte Loots

Greeters:

November 1 Ole & Jackie Skaar

November 8 Kent & Tammy Nicholson

November 15 Clarion & Doradene Thompson

November 22 Denny & Marlene Bauman

November 29 Mike & Sue Valen

Readers:

November 1 Al Hermanson

November 8 Jackie Skaar

November 15 Ole Skaar

November 22 Deb Olson

November 29 Gayle Tate

Women’s Monthly Bible Study We will continue the Bible Study

for all women on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at

2 P.M. in the Social Hall. We will be

looking at Jesus’ “Sermon on the

Mount.” This is a great opportunity for

discussion and fellowship.

Financial Report - September

Fund Beginning

Balance Receipts Expenditures

Ending

Balance

Current & Mission Fund 18,944.89 26,137.86 33,019.81 12,062.94

Improvement Fund 54,145.16 1,890.00 211.86 55,823.30

Missionary Support Fund 1,713.13 2,095.00 1,733.33 2,074.80

Memorial Fund 8,558.15 0.00 359.64 8,198.51

Ministry Fund 5,132.33 -395.00 25.66 4,711.67

October Pastoral Acts Baptism

Branch Daniel Whipple, son of Trent & Tosha

Whipple - October 25

Wedding

Jenessa Richardson & Brice Haskin - October 10

Funerals

Merlyn “Mert” Okland - October 17

Roger Taylor - October 21

Please remember these families

in your prayers.

(Our Current & Mission Fund is especially in need of your gifts at this time)

Immanuel Women’s Ministry

Quilt Tying Work Day Immanuel Women’s Ministry

Quilt Tying Work Day will be

held Thursday, November 12,

beginning at 9 A.M. We will be

working to tie quilts for Lutheran

World Relief and Beloit. Quilt tying will end at 12

noon. Come join us for a morning of fun, work,

fellowship, good food, and service to others. If you

would like to bring something to share for coffee

break, you are invited to do so. We hope you can

make it, whether it is for an hour or two or for the

entire time. No experience needed.

Men’s Weekly Gathering All men of Immanuel are invited to

meet each Saturday morning from 8-9

A.M. in the Social Hall during the

school year. Donuts and coffee are

served. A video clip or informal Bible Study are usually

on the agenda. Everyone is welcome!

Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 1

Holy Communion There will be a short service of Holy

Communion following the worship service

on Sunday, November 15. We realize that

some of our members are not able to

participate in communion on the first Sunday of the month.

Come, even if you simply would like to participate in the

sacrament again.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Esther

Wicks, who turns 102 on

November 22.

Our Thanksgiving Day Festival Worship

will be held Thursday, Nov. 26 at 9:30 A.M.

Everyone is welcome! We will continue the

tradition of the food offering for the Loaves &

Fishes Food Pantry. If you bring a food gift

you may bring it to the front of the church

before the service or give it to an usher.

If you have company for the holiday you

are invited to bring them with. Please join us

for this time of giving thanks to God for His

gracious gifts to us!

We are looking

forward to having a

number of new members

join our congregation on

Sunday, November 15.

For those who are

presently a part of other

Christian denominations, we will have a series of 3 classes,

at which time we will review the basic elements of the

Christian faith. Those transferring from other Lutheran

Churches are asked to attend the final class on Sunday,

November 8. Please let Pastor Anenson, Pastor Jensen or

the church office know if you would like to join our faith

community!

Christmas Angel Gifts Immanuel will once again help with The

Christmas Angel Gift Program this year.

Anyone wishing to purchase a gift for a youth

who is in need of a Christmas gift is invited to

take one of the paper gift tags listing a

gift for a specific child. Follow

the instructions found on both

the front and back of the tag.

The tags will be in the narthex

by Tuesday, November 24.

Gifts must be returned to the

church by Thursday, December 10

so they can be distributed to the families the

following week. Anyone not wanting to shop,

but wanting to contribute, can donate money.

We have people who will shop for you.

Wheelchair Pushers needed Immanuel is responsible for providing

wheelchair pushers at Bethany Manor for the

worship service each

Sunday during the month

of December. The

wheelchair pushers need

to be at the Bethany

Manor Chapel by 9:20

A.M. and will be done by

10:45 or 11 A.M. A sign up sheet is posted on

the narthex bulletin board. At least five people

are needed each week.

Sunday School Christmas Program Come join Sam, Halo, Slim, Styler, Holly and a host of

angels as they prepare to make the biggest announcement

ever - the birth of Jesus!! The Young Disciples and Junior

Choir team up again to present their Christmas Program,

Angels We Have Heard, December 20 during the 9:30

worship service. As the heavenly host prepare for the big

day, they think it should be announced in Paris or Rome,

anywhere but lowly Bethlehem. Nothing every happens in

Bethlehem. To their surprise, God's perfect plan is

unfolded in a humble cattle stall. Come see the story

unfold and hear favorite songs like Angels We Have

Heard on High and new songs like The Lord is a

Shepherd and From Glory to Glory. Our youth are sure to

bring joy to your Christmas season. The Kingdom Kids (preschool - 1st grade) will also be

presenting their Christmas program during the December 20

worship service.

Christmas Tea and

Bazaar

Saturday, December 5

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold its

second annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar in

conjunction with the Story City Tour of

Homes. Last year was a huge success

because of the many contributions and

volunteers. Our church family is blessed

with many talented individuals!

This year we will

offer two kinds of soups,

desserts, Scandinavian

goodies, and the very

popular hot chocolate

bar. We will also have

items for sale at a

bazaar. The cost this year will be $10 for

the meal, which includes soup, dessert, and

drink or $5 for dessert and drink only.

You are invited to join us for a craft/

assembly/social night on Tuesday,

November 10 beginning at 6:30. (We will

hold one more craft night with the date still

to be determined.)

If you have an idea for a craft, please

purchase the materials needed to make

several of them. (Please keep your receipts

if you want to be reimbursed). Make a

sample to show everyone and we will

assemble them during our craft time.

Please bring along hot glue guns, scissors,

and other crafting supplies. Pinterest has

lots of ideas! We may look into a night for

making potato cakes/lefse.

There will be a sign-up sheet on the

narthex bulletin board. There are many

ways to volunteer:

baking, serving, set-

up, clean-up,

dishwashing, money

handlers, launder

tablecloths, deliver

posters, etc. Any

help, male or female will be greatly

appreciated!

We welcome any suggestions and/or

ideas. Please contact Jaynee Christian at

733.2710 or jlchristian@hotmail.com or

contact the church office.

Adult Education Options for November In the Cornerstone Room: The Story of Your Life. In

2010, Grammy-nominated recording artist

Matthew West stepped outside his own life and

recorded an album inspired by the lives of

more than 10,000 listeners who sent him their

stories. West was transformed by the

experience, and now you can be too with The

Story of Your Life. The five sessions feature teaching

presentations by Matthew (set in the mountain cabin where

he wrote the songs for the album), interviews from some of

the people who shared their stories, and music videos. Come

discover the powerful way God uses the story of people's

lives, including yours! Optional books are available. Join us

throughout November in the Cornerstone Room!

In the Social Hall: Haiti Opportunities. On Nov. 1st,

Roger Oakland and Zachary Bauknecht will share pictures

and stories of their recent trip to Haiti. With the director of

Haiti Opportunities, Christon Domond, they visited several

Haitian churches that our congregation is partnering with to

create sustainable local ministry to widows and orphans.

Learn how our gifts of livestock are making it possible for

Haitian churches to care for the most needy in their

communities.

P.S. On Sunday, October 25th our missionary to India was

here for our adult class and shared briefly at our worship

service. Let’s be in prayer for our missionaries in India, Haiti

and the others we help sponsor in several countries around

the world.

Immanuel Families Come to the Jensen’s (324 Elm) for hot

beverages and cookies on Friday, November

27th (the day after Thanksgiving) at 4:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome! At 5:00, we’ll walk

downtown together for the Christmas carol sing

and Christmas tree lighting. And remember, the Story City

Fire Department will have their chili supper afterward!

Don’t forget Immanuel Cookbooks and Senior Choir CDs make great

Christmas presents. They are available at the church office

and on the welcome table for $10 each.

Sunday School News

Kingdom Kids (3 year old-1st grade)

The Kingdom Kids sang at Bethany Life on October 11.

We had 40 kids walk to Bethany and several helpers. Thank

you to all the parents for letting your kids share HIS word

with the residents of Bethany!

On November 15 the Kingdom Kids will sing in church.

The Kingdom Kids have been learning about God’s

Creation the last several weeks and will start a series on

Noah in November.

“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign

of the covenant between me and the earth.” Genesis 9:13

Young Disciples (2nd-6th grade)

The Young Disciples will start a lesson on the Parable of

the Sower. This four lesson series will describe the four

reactions people have after hearing the Word of God.

“Go into all the world and preach the good news to

everyone.” Mark 16:15

Junior Choir

The Junior Choir will sing on November 22nd.

“O come, let us sing for joy to the LORD, Let us shout

joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1

Trinity Classes to Field of Faith On October 14 both the 6th and 7th grade Trinity classes

joined 600 students on the Gilbert High School football

field for “Field of Faith.” Field of Faith is an event where

students challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow

Jesus Christ. Speakers included high school students from

the area as well as Iowa State Basketball coach, Steve

Prohm. What a great event!

Pictures from

Field of Faith

held at

Gilbert High School

football field on

October 14.

Consecration Sunday Each fall we set aside a

special Sunday to highlight

what God’s Word says to us

about the sharing of the many gifts that the Lord

supplies. Members will receive a form in the

mail that they can bring on November 8 and

place in the offering plate. This provides an

opportunity for them to write down some of

those things they plan to do in 2016 to further

the work of Christ’s Kingdom through the

ministries of our congregation.

Congratulations to Susan Amensen who

was honored this past month for her work as

Senior Choir Director for 40 years! Thank you

Susan.

Congratulations to Kathy Gabrielson for

being named Guidance Counselor of the Year

for the State of Iowa. Kathy serves as

counselor at the Roland-Story Elementary

School.

Missing a cake pan or any other item? Are you missing any pans or bowls? Check

the church kitchen. A good number of items

can be found on the shelves on the back wall.

Also check the “Lost and Found” box on the

shelf in the narthex for any items that you may

be missing.

Volunteers needed to decorate sanctuary

Christmas tree Volunteers are needed to help set up and decorate

the Christmas Tree in the sanctuary after worship on

Sunday, November 29. Call Judy McIlrath (733.2040)

with any questions.

Seasoned Souls Oktoberfest Celebration Around twenty-five Seasoned Souls gathered at the

home of Al and Karen Hermanson on a beautiful

autumn evening to enjoy an Oktoberfest Celebration.

There was an abundance of German dishes. Some of

them were awarded fabulous prizes! We enjoyed an

evening of great socializing and laughter. The

attendees were enlightened with some German trivia.

Some things you might not have known originated in

Germany are: the three ring binder, Nutcracker

Figurines, Gummi Bears, Gingerbread houses, Heinz

Ketchup, Hellman Mayonnaise, the light bulb and hair

perms (see Marlene Bauman about this one)! Did you

know that the German Chocolate Cake is actually an

American creation? The cake took its name from an

American with the last name of German! The things

you will learn when you attend a Seasoned Souls

event! Our next gathering will be a caroling event in

December.

Waldorf College Association Meeting Delegates from the Waldorf Lutheran

Association of Congregations met October 1, 2015

in the Ballroom of Salveson Hall.

After registration and refreshments, Rev.

Matthew Griggs, Association President called the

meeting to order. Last year’s minutes and the

agenda were approved. Introductions were made.

Scott Pitcher, Director of Admissions talked

about a scholarship for women called the Chantell

Cooley Leadership Scholarship.

Dean David Rask Behling gave an update for

Waldorf College.

596 Full Time Students

Tanner North Dorm is almost full

Waldorf has a reinvigorated Instrumental

Program

Waldorf has an International Student

Coordinator

There is a new focus on students’

involvement in community

44% more women than 2014

60% more students from Iowa/Minnesota

63% more Fine Arts

GPA up 0.02

Students’ ACT scores increased.

Developing new International partnerships in

Vietnam and China

Online outreach expanding in Midwest

Special Music was presented by Schola

Cantorum

Online Program - Wesley Riddle, Associate

Dean talked about the online program. There are

1,800 + active students, 1,200 + EOS. The top

programs are Fire Science Administration,

Psychology, and Business. The focus is on Practical

and Liberal Arts.

The Graduate Program is up from 50 to 200

students in Masters Programs.

Shared Services - Waldorf has a partnership with

Forest City School District combining resources.

Complete: Athletic fields - Waldorf/FCHS

Pastor Rod Hopp gave devotions from

Galatians 2.

There is now Lutheran, Baptist and Catholic

Ministry on campus. 10-40 students attend chapel.

Bible Study is on Sunday nights. Women’s Retreat.

Rita Gilbertson has left Waldorf.

Students went on a mission trip to Belize.

Meeting adjourned with prayer.

Respectfully in Christ,

Ole Skaar Jr.

Special Congregational Meeting - October 4 President Brad Waline called the congregational

meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. There was a quorum.

President Waline stated this special meeting is

being called by the church council to vote on their

recommendation to the congregation to call Chris Dahl

as a pastor of Immanuel and then deploy him to

become the full time program director at Riverside

Lutheran Bible Camp. It was moved and seconded to

vote on the church council’s motion. The motion was

open for discussion. The motion passed with a majority

vote (164-2).

President Waline asked for a motion to adjourn. It

was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 A.M.

Chris Dahl was Commissioned and Deployed at the

worship service.

There has been a lot in the news lately about the

physical and mental health benefits of having a grateful

attitude. As Christians, we know the greatest benefits of

being thankful are spiritual. We have so many blessings!

In the library we are especially grateful for God’s Word

and all the Christian authors who base their writing upon

it. We are also thankful for our many readers — it’s

never too late to become one!

The Last Disciple by Hank Hanegraaff and

Sigmund Brouwer is a challenging but rewarding reading

experience. There are many characters and several story

lines going at once, but this story of the early Christians

as they experience the tribulation prophesied by John in

his letter known as the Revelation, is riveting. You will

have a new and deeper appreciation for their

commitment to following Christ and will find yourself

asking, “Do I have what it takes to walk in their

footsteps?”

Jocelyn Green adds another book to her “Heroines

Behind the Lines - Civil War” series with Spy of

Richmond. In her heart, Sophie Kent is a Christian first

and a Southerner second, which leads her to the difficult

conclusion that the only way she can help hasten the end

of slavery and the brutal war over it, is to funnel

pertinent information about events in Richmond to

Union leaders in the North. In other words, she decides

to become a spy. The stakes are high as Sophie tenuously

balances her public life as a devoted Southerner with her

private life as an important source of information,

shelter, and sympathy for the slaves and Union

sympathizers who pass through her home. Green does a

good job of weaving intrigue, compassion, and a bit of

romance into her well-researched novel.

Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller take readers to turn

of the century upstate New York in the book A

Surrendered Heart. Though appearances and a high

standing seem to be society’s ultimate goal, Amanda

Broadmoor has a heart for the needy and down-trodden.

When her father makes some ill-advised investments,

Amanda finds herself pressured to give up her dreams of

a career in medicine to pursue a marriage of monetary

convenience to an older man she has no feelings for

whatsoever. Torn between her love for her family and

her desire to help others, Amanda faces a difficult

decision that will determine the fate of the Broadmoor

legacy forever.

Remember to make every day a day of thanksgiving!

Stephen Series Leader’s Training Courses -

An amazing week that will fully equip

you to serve as a Stephen Leader Stephen Leaders are pastors, church staff, and

lay leaders who work together as a team to lead

Stephen Ministry. They come from all ages and

backgrounds, but they all share a common

passion—bringing Christ’s love and care to

hurting people.

The Stephen Series Leader’s Training Course

(LTC) is an engaging week of learning,

discovery, worship, relationship building, and

catching a vision for all that Stephen Ministry

can be for your congregation. If you would like

more information on becoming a Stephen Leader

contact Pastor Anenson, Pastor Kurt or Gayle

Tate.

2015 Stephen Minister’s monthly meetings

are Sunday, Nov. 8th and Sunday, Dec. 13th

during Social Hour in the Cornerstone Room.

Grief and the Holidays

Is it possible to experience the

excitement of the holidays

while grieving the death of a loved one?

Discover if that is possible

for you and your family at a

Bereavement Support Group.

We will meet at Timberland Village,

725 Timberland Dr. Story City,

Monday November 2, 9 and 16 from

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please call Chaplain Sandy Anenson at

(515) 733-3012

or Bereavement Coordinator Bonnie

Riphagen at (515) 956-6038

with questions or to register for the

group.

Summary of October Council Meeting - October 8

Joint Council President Brad Waline called the meeting to order.

John Abrams led us in devotions.

Report of the Treasurer - Dennis Bauman. Approved.

Report of Boards.

Report on LCMC Gathering in Dallas - Pastor

Anenson: 730 attendees. 46 new churches started in

the past 2 years. LCMC is in 17 countries. An Indian

LCMC pastor will visit our church on October 14.

Update on nominating committee: Joel Gabrielson

will head the committee. They will meet as soon as

possible.

Other business: Lisa McIlrath said Immanuel has a

new junior high drama group made up of 5th to 8th

graders. Executive Board will set a date to meet for

their annual gathering.

Next meeting - November 12.

Board Reports

Trustees Rick led with an opening prayer.

Treasurer’s report. $26,000 income for the month.

$5,000 loss for the month. $34,246 behind year to

date. Endowment Fund value on Sept. 30 is $333,879.

This is about a $15,000 loss or 4% loss since June due

to stock market decrease.

Projects:

Fence at the parsonage has been redone.

Still need to redo the cement steps at the parsonage.

Need new flooring in parsonage bathroom.

Discussed replacing both educational unit doors.

Erik moved to replace the south door and glass at

this time at the quoted price of $6,319 from Doors

Inc. of Des Moines. Second by John. Approved.

Still evaluating the north door.

Electrical issues - need a new outlet for

dehumidifier in basement. Still waiting to get the

outside lights fixed.

Discussed the Improvement Fund recessional offering.

We will continue this procedure through the end of the

year, then revisit.

St. Peter and Paul will be remodeling their church next

spring and the congregation is exploring options for

their Sunday service during this time. We will discuss

this further.

Motion to continue participation with Portico Health

Benefits in 2016 for the pastors. Approved.

Trustees split up lay employees for annual reviews.

Deacons Prayer concerns were shared.

Need volunteers for coffee hour after church.

Discussion on time for services on Christmas Eve.

Keeping it as it was in the past: 4:30 and 8 P.M.

Discussion on the funds that had been going to the

Coyle family in the Ukraine since they have now

returned to the states.

Stewardship Sunday/Consecration Sunday will be

November 8.

Core Group: Oct. 31 - service day; Nov. 1 - Heritage

Dinner (70 and older)

Discussion on our volunteer schedule for “Who’s Got

the Bag?”

Board of Education Zach opened in prayer.

Approved financial report.

Discussed giving a gift of cash to the puppet group

from Rally Sunday.

Sunday School attendance is up! Kingdom Kids

officially outnumber the chairs. More need to be

ordered. Some older kids have been inviting their

friends to join them on Sunday morning.

Nursery helpers have been found. At least 2 adults

have been assigned to the Sunday School hour for

most Sundays.

Kingdom Kids sing at Bethany Life this Sunday.

Helpers lined up for the walk to and from.

Drama group has started.

Mission Project prep work is complete.

Youth Board Opening prayer by Zachary.

A review of the financial report was done. Approved.

We discussed the activities for September and events

that are going to happen in October.

September: 30 people were at the youth group kick

off; 20th - youth group, 10 middle school and 7

high school youth; 27th - carousel, good turnout.

October: 7th - Sanctus Real concert; 11-15 Zachary

in Haiti; 24th - Iowa Wild hockey game; 30th -

Halloween party for high school youth.

Youth Group kick off event went very well!

Everyone had a lot of fun. A great way to kick off the

new school year!

65% of volunteering for high school youth group is

filled up; 25% is filled up for the middle school youth

group.

11 kids and 3 adults are signed up to go to Youth

Quake in Des Moines!

Friday, October 30 - Zachary is going to do a

Halloween party at the church for the high school

youth.

The next youth board meeting will be November 3 at

5:30 P.M.

15th LCMC Annual Gathering

Thank you for the opportunity to be a delegate at the LCMC Annual

Gathering. 744 people from the U.S. and abroad traveled to Frisco, TX for the

Gathering. The theme this year was “Our DNA”. The event kicked off on

Sunday night with dinner and an opening worship service featuring Pr. Becky

Hand.

Monday morning opened with worship led by Rev. Steven E. King, after which Rev. Dr. W. Bruce

Wilder, took the stage as our first keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion featuring LCMC Service

Coordinator Rev. Mark Vander Tuig, Rev. Bill Sullivan and LCMC Director of Operations Sharon

MacFadyen.

During the afternoon session, LCMC Coordinator for Pastoral Ministry Rev. Steve Lien announced the

association's 2016 Leadership Conference, which will take place April 10-12, 2016 at Lutheran Church of

the Cross in Altoona, IA.

Rev. Mark Vander Tuig announced two events for 2016, Called 2 Serve and Three Days of Prayer.

Called 2 Serve is an LCMC youth event for high school students, which will take place at Grand View

University in Des Moines, IA from July 19-22, 2016. Registration for this event will open soon.

Mark also stated that every congregation, church member and pastor is invited to take part in our 4th

Annual Three Days of Prayer from January 5-7, 2016. Each congregation can organize the three days in

any way that makes sense. The focuses of each day are:

January 5: Confession

January 6: Petition

January 7: Direction

Tuesday morning opened with worship led by Rev. Steven E. King, followed by Rev. Dr. Paul Cross

and Rev. Dr. Steve Paulson, as Tuesday’s keynote speakers. The assembly was also joined by Rev. Dr. Ove

Sander, who currently serves as President of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.

During the afternoon session, Rev. Dan Clites, LCMC Coordinator for New Ministry Development,

introduced the new ministry leaders from LCMC who were present and encouraged the audience to start

planting more new churches.

During the Tuesday business session, voting delegates at the gathering voted on the winners for the

Thrivent Financial Foundation Reformation Anniversary Grant Program for LCMC churches.

Wednesday morning began with a morning worship led by Rev. Steven E. King. Following the

worship and Bible study segment, Rev. Mark Vander Tuig announced that the association’s 2016 Annual

Gathering would be held in Denver, CO.

LCMC Board of Trustees Chair Rev. Kip Tyler updated the assembly on the new officer positions for

the Board of Trustees. Rev. Sean Kelly (Area 1) was named Chair and Rev. Julie Smith (Area 3) Vice

Chair. Laurel Swanson was re-elected as Treasurer and Rev. Martha Uecker Nelson was re-elected as

Secretary.

Sharon MacFadyen, then announced the winners of the Thrivent Financial Foundation Reformation

Anniversary Grant Program.

The Annual Gathering then concluded with a keynote presentation by Rev. Bill Bohline and a closing

worship service led by Rev. John Waak. It was a wonderful experience that I hope many of you have the

opportunity to do in future years.

In Christ, Gayle Tate

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH

Middle School Youth Group - We will be getting together on Sunday the 1st and 8th

from 2:00-3:15 PM. Bring a friend and get ready for some fun! We will also be

gathering on the 15th from 2:00-3:00PM at Bethany Manor for a time of games with

the Residents there. They really enjoy our company!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

High School Youth Group - We will be getting together on Sunday the 1st and 8th

from 3:30-4:45 PM. Bring a friend and get ready for some fun! We will also be

gathering on the 15th from 3:00-4:00PM at Bethany Manor for a time of games with

the Residents there. They really enjoy our company!

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Ice Skating at the ISU Ice Arena - On Saturday November 14th, we will be heading

to Ames to go Ice Skating!! We will meet at church at 1:15 PM. Skating goes from 2-4

and we should be back by 4:30 PM. Bring $10 to cover the cost of skating, skate rental

and a snack (if you would like). It should be a great time! If you have your own skates

you are welcome to bring them.

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Immanuel Lutheran Church

604 Lafayette Avenue

Story City, Iowa 50248

Address Service Requested

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

Paid Story City, Iowa

Permit No. 44

November 1, 11 A.M. Heritage Dinner for members 70 and over

November 8, 9:30 A.M. Consecration Sunday

November 12, 9 A.M. - 12 noon Women’s Quilt Tying Work Day

November 14, 9:30 A.M.-3:15 P.M. LCMC Iowa District Annual Meeting at Immanuel

Lutheran Church in Waukee

November 15, 9:30 A.M. New Member Sunday

November 26, 9:30 A.M. Thanksgiving Festival Worship Service

December 13, 9:30 A.M. Senior Choir Christmas Cantata - “I’ll Be Home for

Christmas”

December 20, 9:30 A.M. Sunday School Christmas Program