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St. Paul Lutheran Church │ 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205 │ (319) 462-4841 │ [email protected]
St. Paul
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January 2015
A Community of Christ, Helping, Reaching out, Inviting, and Serving Together.
Church address: 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205
Katie Lowe Lancaster, Pastor
Mailing address: 103 E. Cedar St. Anamosa, IA 52205
[email protected]
Paula Hartman, Admin. Assistant
Website: www.stpaulanamosa.com
[email protected]
(319)462-4841
St. Paul Lutheran Church │ 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205 │ (319) 462-4841 │ [email protected]
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“But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with
God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He
will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give
him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants
forever; his kingdom will never end.” Luke 1:30-33 NIV, page 1591
Mary immediately replies, “Who will this be…” and the Angel answers, “…no
word from God will ever fail…” Keep on reading, “…I am the Lord’s servant,
Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:34-38 NIV
Mary is so young, most likely thirteen or fourteen and yet she is wise beyond her
years. She first gives me to listen and then she welcomes the privilege to
witness God’s will is now her own.
What do you hear God speaking into your heart – meaning – when you think
about all kinds of experiences have you had recently or even in the past – have
you had a chance to lean in and listen to what God is sharing – nudging –
poin ng you towards or revealing to you?
Maybe this encouragement has happened through worship, prayer, friendships or opportuni es to serve.
I am hearing the message, give thanks to Lord our God and King!
“The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets,
cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: “He is good; his love
endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 5:13
I’m hearing give thanks for the privilege of worshipping, the privilege of living in a world that offers so many
expressions of faithfulness, prayer and devo on to God. I hear give thanks that each week here at St. Paul we are
welcome to gather together to sing shouts of joys as well as cry tears of heartache with our brothers and sisters
when we gather and worship together.
Each week at St. Paul we offer four different expressions of worship. The invita on to you and to your family is to
come, simply come – give thanks as well as rest and witness God’s message of compassion, God’s grace. Come and
behold the One, Jesus Christ who has come to not condemn the world but save the world through him.
John 3:17
As we are closing out 2014 and launching 2015 I want to give thanks to all of the many hearts and hands that are
engaged in ministry. Collec vely our work is a witness to God’s Work, Our Hands, the ELCA vision for us all.
I personally want to thank my husband John and our family for their con nued support and involvement in God’s
ministry. To my friend Paula Hartman, without her holding down the fort – I would be lost. To Lisa for her gi; of
hospitality and caring for our facili es each week. To Nancy for her gi; of crunching numbers. To our church
council president, Darel Secrist and to the members of the council; Nancy, Kris , Ralph, Jan, Nicole, Denny and
Mary. To our musicians and leaders – Barb, Nancy and Laura for their commitment to inspire. To our many small
group leaders who are engaged in rela onship building from three year olds to our eldest members. To our variety
of Care Teams – our Grounds and Ministry Team – our Chris an Educa on Team – to the Work Teams and the list
goes on and on and on…
Thank you, each of you for every act of compassion, kindness and thoughAulness. For challenging conversa ons as
well as laughter. God bless you, your family and all of us in the upcoming year. May God con nue to inspire each of
us to meet the challenge to be bold in the proclama on, that we believe…a child will be born, and his name will be
Jesus. He will be great and his kingdom will never end.
Peace,
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. FORD ST. ANAMOSA, IA 52205 (319) 462-4841
PASTOR KATIE’S EMAIL: [email protected]
St. Paul Lutheran Church │ 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205 │ (319) 462-4841 │ [email protected]
New Member
Please welcome new member Catherine
Vavricek to our St. Paul church family.
Catherine is the wife of Kyle Vavricek.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Traditional Worship
3:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
With Sympathy
Sympathy is expressed to the family and friends
of John Parham, Sr; John passed away on
November 21st. A Celebra on of Life service
was held on November 24th at St. Paul.
Memorials
Thank you to all who gave memorials in
memory of Mary Goldsmith and John
Parham, Sr.
Pray for Our Military
Please pray for our men and women currently
serving in the military:
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Alec Embree
Jeremy Fall
Allen Gilbert
Kalib Seeley
Please call the church office if you would like
to be added or deleted from this list.
Women’s Circles
Mary Circle will meet on Tuesday, January 13 at
7pm at the church. Hostess will be Jane
Ortgies and Jan Koppenhaver will lead the
Bible Study.
Sarah Circle will meet on Wednesday,
January 14 at 1:30pm at Woodland Park.
Hostesses will be Judy Hahn & Arlene Mohring
and Mary Lou Schipper will lead the Bible
Study.
Traditional Worship
w/ Holy Communion
and Adult Choir
6:00 p.m.
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You Are Invited to the
Installation Services and Reception
for Pastor Katie January 18th
The members of the Call Committee invite you
to share with us the joy of welcoming Pastor
Katie Lowe Lancaster as Pastor of St. Paul.
Please join us on Sunday, January 18th as
Pastor Katie is installed as the Pastor of
St. Paul by Pastor Paul Ostrem, Assistant
to the Bishop. Installation will take place at
both the 8:00 and 10:30 services.
A reception will be held in Pastor Katie’s honor
from 9:00am until 10:15am, on January 18th.
There will be light refreshments served as we
celebrate together.
Please join us as we celebrate the
next chapter in “Our Story” together.
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THE STORY CHAPTER SCHEDULE
Date:
Chapter:
Bible Reading:
Gospel Reading:
1/4/15
1/11/15
1/18/15
1/25/15
14– A Kingdom Torn in Two
15– God’s Messengers
16- The Beginning of the End
17– The Kingdoms’ Fall
1 Kings 12:1-11
1 Kings 17:8-16
Isaiah 53:6-11
Jeremiah 21:8-14
Luke 2:25-35
Luke 9:18-20
John 1:29-34
Matthew 23:37
Family Experience-FX
January 11 and January 14
Lutheran World Relief
Personal Care Kits (January- March)
Start off the New Year with an exci ng MORNING or
EVENING of fun, fellowship and worship. All children,
students and their friends as well as families are
invited! If you haven’t been able to come to Sunday
School or WD4– now is the me to jump in. There will
be ac vi es, snacks and great opportuni es to
experience together God’s Story and our story!
We will be once again collec ng personal care
items for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care
Kits. Individual items or complete kits may be
donated, please put your dona ons in the kit
box in the church kitchen.
Sunday School
Preschool through 4th grade (KFC students) and their
families will arrive at 9:15am and go directly to the CE
Building. Everyone will stay for worship as the
children will be singing a song they will learn that
morning.
One light or medium-weight bath-size towel
(approximately 52”x27”) dark color.
WD4
Kindergarten– 4th Grade (KFC), Club 56, Club 78 and
High School students, friends and their families will
arrive at 6:30pm and go directly to the church
sanctuary.
One sturdy comb, remove packaging.
WD4
The Adult Small Group that typically meets in the
Fellowship Hall will s ll meet in an alterna ve
loca on to be announced.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to celebrate the gi;
of the New Year!
FORKS & FRIENDS COMMUNITY MEALS
4th Thursday of the month
5-7pm at the
Anamosa United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Here are the items needed to complete 1 kit:
Two bath-size bars of soap (4 or 5 oz.) any
brand, in original wrapping.
One adult size toothbrush in original packaging.
One metal nail clippers, remove packaging.
Do not add any items or leave out any items
listed. Use all new items. Wrap all items in the
towel and e securely with ribbon or yarn. No
plas c bags.
CLOTHES CLOSET IN NEED
The Clothes Closet at the Anamosa United
Methodist Church is in need of children’s
clothes of all sizes for families in need.
If you have any used children’s clothes in good
condi on that you would like to donate they
can be dropped of at the Anamosa United
Methodist Church Monday- Friday, 9:00-2:00.
Thank you!
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Generous Giving
Thank You
So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member
belongs to all the others. We have different gi s, according to
the grace given to each of us. If your gi is prophesying, then
prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then
serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give
encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to
lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Love
must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be
devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above
yourselves
-Romans 12:5-10 (NIV)
Thank you for the gi;s of prayers, hugs, treats and an
assortment of other gi;s that were shared with
Pastor Ka e and Paula. We are so thankful for the
thoughAulness.
This is just a sample of recent generous gi;s
shared by members at St. Paul. If you have been a
generous giver and your name is not listed, please
know, as a community we could never glorify and
proclaim the Good News without your faithful
stewardship. Your brothers and sisters in Christ
thank you!
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Dale Jensen for removing the mural in the
Pastor’s office.
Merlyn Wilken for the leaf clean up at the
parsonage.
Bob Goodyear & Merlyn Wilken for replacing
the door closer in Club 56 in the CE Building.
Julie & Mike Fall for coordina ng the 2014
Giving Tree and to all who shared a gi;.
To our many musicians who have shared the
gi; of music throughout the Advent Season.
Nancy Stout, Barb Kleis and Virginia
Danielson and their amazing team for
hos ng the Advent Celebra on Worship and
Dinner, and to our High School youth and
adult leaders who served dinner to our
guests.
To Friend-to-Friend who shared a Christmas
gi; and visited our home bound members.
To our Children’s Ministry Team, and
children, Sunday and WD4 for ringing the
bell for the Red KeQle outside of Walmart on
December 10.
Deb & Don Hardersen and their dedicated
team of workers for the St. Paul Café at the
2014 Tree Walk!
The weekend offering counters, Communion
bread bakers, and all who help with worship.
Can you think of someone you
would like to acknowledge?
Contact the church office and we
will add them to our Generous
Giving list next month.
Pastor Ka e and Paula
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for various
pain ng projects around the church
and CE Building. Please contact the
Grounds & Maintenance Team Leader,
Jim Albrecht, at 462-3149 if you would
be willing to help.
Stewardship 2014 and 2015
Thank you to everyone for the financial support in 2014
of the ministries at St. Paul as well as gi;s for the ELCA,
Southeastern Iowa Synod, our local community, the
on-going support of the Annex property and a variety of
other chari es that our collec ve resources support.
We are invited to joyfully share what God has provided
to each of us in 2015. Although the church fiscal
calendar is July 1 to June 30, we are aware that most
personal fiscal calendars run from January 1 to
December 31. As you are looking forward, please take
me to consider in your monthly budget how you can
share God’s treasure with financial support for
ministries here at St. Paul. There is one box per
household of Offering Envelopes ready for your pick up
at the church.
As a response to the Congrega onal Survey in 2014, we
are puSng together a new team to work on stewardship
at St. Paul including me, talents and resources. If you
would like to join this new team, please contact Nancy
Lyon Douglas at 462-3453.
St. Paul Lutheran Church │ 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205 │ (319) 462-4841 │ [email protected]
December Church Council Report
December 8, 2014
The mee ng began with the approval of the agenda, last month’s
minutes and the Financial Coordinators report.
Communica ons/Requests/Responses received during the month
included dona on requests from ELCA World Hunger, Jones
Regional Medical Center, and EWALU, a Chaplaincy request from
LCO, Missionary Support from the ELCA and a Christmas card from
Grandview University.
This month’s membership roster changes include a mo on to
remove from roster, John Parham, Sr. and a mo on to add to roster,
Catherine Vavricek. All mo ons were approved.
Council was presented with verbal reports from the Children’s
Ministries, Time and Talents, Grounds and Maintenance, and
Staffing Resources and Development teams. A Council Ac on Item,
iden fied from the Grounds and Maintenance team report, is for
Council to con nue to discuss the need of a Property Consultant.
This request was added to the December New Business agenda.
In discussions regarding Old Business, it was men oned that Pastor
Ka e’s Installa on will be January 18 during the 8:00 and 10:30
services. Darel Secrist will meet with the Call CommiQee leaders to
request that they plan a recep on for this event. Nancy Lyon
Douglas also reported that the status of the ongoing financial work
and submission of financial reports con nues to make progress.
In discussion regarding New Business, the Church Office will be
closed on December 24, 25, 26 and 31 and on January 1 and 2.
Worship schedule for Christmas Eve is 3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm (Adult
Choir and Holy Communion). Council also discussed if Affirma on
Gi;s should be given to Jenny Lundstrom, for her volunteer work on
the church website and to Lisa Bierman, Paula Hartman and Pastor
Ka e for all they do all year long. A mo on to approve Affirma on
Gi;s for Jenny Lundstrom, Lisa Bierman, Paula Hartman and Pastor
Ka e, with the provision that Jenny Lundstrom receive another
Affirma on Gi; a;er comple ng a total revamp of the church
website, was made. This mo on was approved. The final New
Business discussion was concerning the need for a Property
Consultant to do a feasibility study on all of the Church property.
The report from this study will provide guidance to the Grounds and
Maintenance team on how to proceed with their growing list of
items. It was decided that Darel Secrist will begin looking for a
Property Consultant and will report on his finding at the next
Council mee ng.
The mee ng was adjourned with a closing prayer.
The next mee ng is scheduled for January 12 at 6:30pm in the
CE Building.
RespecAully submiQed,
Kris Fortune, Council Secretary
Do you have a topic or request for Church Council to discuss? Each month on the
first Monday of the month the Church Council Agenda will be created for the
Council Mee,ng the following Monday. You are welcome to contact the church
office and request an item be on the agenda. Deadline will always be the 1st
Monday! If you have ques,ons please contact Kris, Fortune, Church Council
Secretary for more informa,on. Thank you!
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Balances of St. Paul
Bank Accounts
As of 11/30/2014
General Fund Checking Account
Beginning Balance $18,442.59
Ending Balance $18,022.19
Budget Reserve Savings Account
Beginning Balance $12,114.38
Ending Balance $12,114.38
Land Purchase Checking Account
Beginning Balance $4,587.92
Ending Balance $5,031.46
Land Purchase Savings Account
Beginning Balance $11,933.18
Ending Balance $10,034.20
Luther League Checking Account
Beginning Balance $5,340.76
Ending Balance $5,388.01
Luther League Savings Account
Beginning Balance $876.56
Ending Balance $876.56
Insurance Restora on Savings Account
Beginning Balance $11,249.04
Ending Balance $11,249.96
Mortgage Account
Beginning Property Purchase Amount
$258,250.00
Mortgage Balance $124,958.56
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Important Contributions Notice
To assure the deduc bility of your church contribu ons, please do not file your 2014 income tax return un l you
have received a wriQen acknowledgement of your contribu ons from the church. Some of your contribu ons may
not be tax deduc ble if you file your tax return before receiving a wriQen acknowledgment of your contribu ons
from the church.
Year End Contributions
Please remember the following when making your last contribu on of the year:
1) Checks wriQen in December 2014 and deposited in the church offering in January 2015 is a 2015 contribu on.
2) Checks wriQen and deposited in the church offering in January 2015 and “backdated” to December 2014 is a
2015 contribu on.
3) Checks wriQen in December 2014 and deposited in the mail and postmarked in December 2014, but not received
by the church un l January 2015 is a 2014 contribu on.
4) Checks wriQen December 2014 and deposited in the mail December 2014 but not postmarked un l January 2015
and not received by the church un l January 2015 is a 2015 contribu on.
We would prefer all contribu(ons for 2014 be at the church by noon on December 30th so that we can make a
final deposit on that day. If you have any ques ons, please call the office at 462-4841.
Give The Gift Of Grain To Benefit St. Paul
Crop producers who want to show support for St. Paul have another op on besides wri ng a check or dona ng
cash. They can give the gi; of grain. Giving grain is a viable op on for dona ng to St. Paul. Self employed farmers
who donate grain to St. Paul not only benefit St. Paul but also reduce their self-employment tax and increase their
income tax savings.
Giving grain can save farmers as much as 49% of their dona on amount. For example, a grain dona on worth
$1000 could save farmers an extra $490 because they gave grain in place of cash.
For specific instruc ons on how to donate grain to support St. Paul please contact the church office at 462-4841.
Always check with your co-op on their procedures when gi;ing grain.
Simply Giving Electronic Giving
This holiday season, we thank everyone who has supported St. Paul Lutheran Church this past year with their me,
talent and financial contribu ons and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead. If you
need a convenient way to make regular offerings or if you plan to make an addi onal gi; before the end of the
year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving op ons. As the pace of life speeds up, especially around
the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contribu ons. Contact the church office
for more informa on
Offering Envelopes
Your 2015 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up in the church basement.
St. Paul Lutheran Church │ 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205 │ (319) 462-4841 │ [email protected]
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) National Mentoring Month
January is Na onal Mentoring Month, a me to celebrate mentors and the
posi ve effect they can have on young lives. LSI is blessed to have great
volunteer mentors from the community who are inves ng their me in the
children and youth at our Beloit and Bremwood campuses. Thank you to
these dedicated individuals! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, visit
www.LSIowa.org/volunteer. Or, find a mentoring program in your local area.
All it takes is your me, friendship and sharing yourself and your interests to
make a difference as a youth mentor!
LSI is proud to be an affiliated social ministry organiza on of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Learn more at www.LSIowa.org and
www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.
“Now I feel like I’ll get a lot out of my life.”
Chelsea was 15 years old the first me she ran away from home.
“I had some troubles where I was living, and I didn’t think it was good for me
to live there,” she said.
She slept on a rela ve’s friend’s couch for two months, ran away again and
wound up in court.
“They took me to a psychiatric ward because I told them I wanted to commit
suicide,” she said quietly. “Then I went to shelter for two months, and then I
came to Bremwood.”
LSI’s Bremwood Residen al Treatment Center in Waverly serves youth ages
12 – 18. Many, though not all, of the youth there have experienced trauma
from past abuse or neglect. During her me at Bremwood, Chelsea learned
new skills to cope with challenges and beQer ways to iden fy and
communicate her emo ons. One of Chelsea’s most meaningful Bremwood
experiences was her friendship with her mentor.
“She came once a week, and we got ice cream or would go for walks,” she
said. “We went hiking, and we would cook together. I just needed me with
someone who wasn’t so involved in my treatment so I could talk to her and
see what she thought.”
Chelsea also started to work on coping with family challenges. LSI’s
family-focused approach to care encourages families to be involved as much
as possible and works with teens who do not have consistent family
involvement to find other solu ons for permanency and stability in their
lives.
“I first thought this was a waste of my me,” Chelsea said. “I didn’t want to
be here or do what they wanted me to do. When my family came into my
treatment and started being involved, I felt beQer.”
Chelsea recently graduated from Bremwood and is living with family
members. Her dream is to graduate high school, aQend college and then
enter the medical field and eventually become a sonogram technician.
“When I first got here, I didn’t see myself gradua ng or even turning 18,” she
said. “I never thought I’d get anywhere in life, but now I feel like I’ll get a lot
out of my life. I want to go to college and know that I have a stable home.”
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COMMUNION BREAD
JANUARY DUTIES SCHEDULE 6:00 SERVICE
DATE/SERVICE
USHERS
READERS
COMMUNION
PREP/CLEAN
COMMUNION
ASSISTANTS
POWER POINT
Jan. 3– 6:00
Bob/Betty Hora
Barb Kleis
Bob/Betty Hora
Eunice Conley
Myra Powell
Jan. 10– 6:00
Dennis Hora
Beth Hora
Ken/Pam Humpal
Beth Hora
Beth Hora
Jan. 17– 6:00
Jerry & Verlyn
Stolte
Karen Stange
Jerry & Verlyn
Stolte
Karen Stange
Myra Powell
Jan. 24– 6:00
Mike Fall
Barb Kleis
Dee Ihlenfeldt
Beth Hora
Julie Fall
Jan. 31- 6:00
Jim Conley
Darla Algoe
Darla Algoe
Eunice Conley
Lisa Hamilton
JANUARY DUTIES SCHEDULE 8:00 SERVICE
DATE/SERVICE
USHERS
READERS
COMMUNION
PREP/CLEAN
COMMUNION
ASSISTANTS
Jan. 4– 8:00
Don/Debbie
Hardersen
Don or Debbie
Hardersen
Don/Dorothy
Harmon
Cheri Francik
Don Harmon
Jan. 11– 8:00
Don/Debbie
Hardersen
Jane Ortgies
Paul/Verna
Lewison
Dave/Jane
Ortgies
Jan. 18– 8:00
John Lancaster/
Jay Willems
Scott Francik
Denny/Debbie
Oltmann
Denny/Debbie
Oltmann
Jan. 25– 8:00
Lance/Michele
Toenjes
Jay Willems
Jan Allaire
Karen Biere
Carol Stiffler
Michelle Toenjes
JANUARY:
Donna Jones
JANUARY ALTAR FLOWERS
Jan. 4: Don & Debbie Hardersen
Jan. 11: Ralph & Sandra Andresen
Jan. 18: Char Manuel
Jan. 25: Still Available– Call Office
JANUARY DUTIES SCHEDULE 10:30 SERVICE
DATE/SERVICE
USHERS
READERS
COMMUNION
PREP/CLEAN
COMMUNION
ASSISTANTS
POWER POINT
VIDEO
Jan. 4– 10:30
Serge & Paula
Sisler
Paula Sisler
Serge & Paula
Sisler
Kirsten Lancaster
Kyle Folken
Jan. 11– 10:30
DJ/Donna
Condry
Nancy
Lyon Douglas
DJ/Donna
Condry
Paula Sisler/
Darel Secrist
Nancy
Lyon Douglas/
Fred Austin
Jake Harmon
Sebastian
Goldsmith
Darin Sander
Family
Ralph Andresen
Ralph/Sandra
Andresen
Ralph/Sandra
Andresen
Jenna Wilson
Cole Sander
Ruthie Mosser
Dan/Lynn
Rickels
Dan/Lynn
Rickels
Kylee Secrist
Olivia
Christianson
Jan. 18-10:30
Jan. 25-10:30
CJ Sullivan
Family
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ST.ST.
PAUL
PAUL
JANUARY
JULY CALENDAR
CALENDAR
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
New Year’s Day
Office Closed
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
6:30pm Church Council Mtg. (CE Bldg)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
7:00pm Mary Circle (Church)
8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
Office CLosed
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
9-10:00am Ray of Hope (Church Basement)
9-3pm ARC (CE Building)
5:00pm “Saturday Night Live” Bible Study
6:00pm Contemporary Worship Service
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
8:00am Tradi,onal Worship Service
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:15am Sunday School
9:30am Praise Band Prac,ce
9:25am Adult Sunday School
10:30am Praise Worship Service
MONDAY, JANUARY 5
6:30pm GMT Mee,ng (Church Basement)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
6:45am Good Guys (McOFos)
8:00am Lutheran Men in Mission (W.Park)
2:00pm Ecumenical Bible Study (Grounds
&Goodies)
6:30-8:00pm WD4
7:30pm Worship
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
5:00pm “Saturday Night Live” Bible Study
6:00pm Contemporary Worship Service
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
8:00am Tradi,onal Worship Service
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:15am Sunday School
9:25am Adult Sunday School
9:30am Praise Band Prac,ce
10:30am Praise Worship Service
4:00pm G.S. Daisy Troop (CE Bldg)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
6:45am Good Guys (McOFos)
8:00am Lutheran Men in Mission (W.Park)
1:30pm Sarah Circle (Woodland Park)
2:00pm Ecumenical Bible Study (Grounds &
Goodies)
6:30-8pm WD4
7:30pm Worship
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
5:00pm “Saturday Night Live” Bible Study
6:00pm Contemporary Worship Service
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
8:00am Tradi,onal Worship Service
Pastor Ka,e Installa,on
9:00am Recep,on in honor of Pastor Ka,e
9:15am Sunday School
10:30am Praise Worship Service
Pastor Ka,e Installa,on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
6:45am Good Guys (McOFos)
8:00am Lutheran Men in Mission (W.Park)
2:00pm Ecumenical Bible Study (Grounds
&Goodies)
6:30-8:00pm WD4
7:30pm Worship
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
5:00pm “Saturday Night Live” Bible Study
6:00pm Contemporary Worship Service
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
8:00am Tradi,onal Worship Service
9:00am Coffee Hour
9:15am Sunday School
9:25am Adult Sunday School
9:30am Praise Band Prac,ce
10:30am Praise Worship Service
4:00pm GS Daisy Troop (CE Bldg)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
6:45am Good Guys (McOFos)
8:00am Lutheran Men in Mission (W. Park)
2:00pm Ecumenical Bible Study (Grounds &
Goodies)
6:30-8pm WD4
7:30pm Worship
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
9:00pm Mail NewsleFer (Verna)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
5:00pm “Saturday Night Live” Bible Study
6:00pm Contemporary Worship Service
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
10am Friend to Friend
5-7pm Forks & Friends (Methodist Church)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
4:00pm NewsleFer Ar,cles Due
January Work Group
Chairs: Mike & Nancy Bickford
Mark & Rhonda Bickford
Pete & Ruth Bungum
Wilma Cox
Betty Hunter
Ruth Kray
Laura Ortgies
Doug & Marcy Pate
Nels & Jen Petersen
Brady & Barrie Reynolds
Kent & Lori Reynolds
Dixie Rickels
Kristi Rickels
Pastor & Mary Lou Schipper
Marilou Vernon
Harry & Janice Weber
A few du,es include: Taking care of the family care room; (wipe off
crib & liFle table, pick up and straighten room) over-see kitchen
(*Launder towels on counter, check & clean refrigerators & stoves
when needed) keep supplies stocked (paper towels, dish soap in
kitchen, kleenex for the bathroom, plas,c wrap & baggies etc.). *It
is very important that Work Groups select someone to check on
the kitchen.
St. Paul Lutheran Church │ 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205 │ (319) 462-4841 │ [email protected]
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Please take note of the ELCA Good
Gi;s Advent display in the church
entry beginning next weekend.
If you need a gi; for someone who
“has everything” or for someone you
want to honor, the Good Gi;s catalog
has the perfect item.
Your gi; will carry God’s love to
others and will
bring a smile to
the face of your
special friend or
loved one.
The Story– As a Gift Idea!
Copies of “The Story” are available if
you would like to pick up a copy to
share with a family member or friend.
The book makes a great Christmas gi;
and opportunity for you to invite and
encourage someone in their own faith
story.
You may pick up a copy at any of the
worship services.
Ray of Hope Grief Get-Together
When: First Saturday of each month
9:00AM– 10:00AM
Where: St. Paul Church Basement
We will be embarking on a journey through grief entitled,
“Beyond a Broken Heart” which will include a short video,
a different topic each session followed by group
discussion and concerns. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Call Karen at 462-2949 for further information.
St. Paul Cookbooks– As a Gift Idea!
Looking for a great Christmas gi;? FAITH ALIVE
COOKBOOKS are s ll available for $15. If you would
like to purchase any, please see Dolores Albrecht,
Wilma Anderson, Nancy Hart, or Barb Kleis a;er
worship.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
St. Paul Lutheran Church │ 201 N. Ford St. Anamosa, IA 52205 │ (319) 462-4841 │ [email protected]
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
103 East Cedar Street
Anamosa, IA 52205
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Return Service Requested
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday:
6pm Contemporary Worship
Sunday:
8am Traditional Worship
9am Fellowship
9:15am Sunday School
9:30am Adult Sunday School
10:30am Contemporary Worship
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Chris Wilson
Larry Dougherty
Debbie Hardersen
Greg Heims
Dallin Holub
OQo Wilson
Landon Barnes
Deb Oltmann
Jeff Wilken
Jolene Keeney
Bob Klinkkammer
Dixie Rickels
Steve Smith
Darvin Hardersen
Bob Prull
Laura Secrist
01
02
02
02
03
03
04
04
04
05
06
07
07
08
08
08
Terry French
Daylor Miller
Kris Rickels
Shirley Schoon
Kayla Wilken
Helen Ehlts
Pam Goodyear
Dale Barnes
Jason Miller
Kyle Weber
Nancy Hart
Doris Jeanne Herren
Beth Thomas
Sean HolleQ
Donna Martensen
Joan Andreesen
09
09
09
09
10
13
13
14
15
15
16
16
18
19
19
20
Eian Countryman
Gabe Countryman
Michele Lubben
Kristy Robertson
Brenda Carpenter
Paige Folken
Nancy Bickford
Pastor Schipper
Jay Willems
Sara Bauer
Albert Mar n
Kent Reynolds
Andrea Ricklefs
Jim Danielson
Dorathy Gray
20
20
20
20
21
24
25
25
29
30
30
30
30
31
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If your birthday was omiFed from this calendar, it is because we do not have the date in our records. If you would like your
birthday listed on our newsleFer calendar, please call Paula at 462-4841 or email her at [email protected] and she
would be happy to include it.