Christ Lutheran Church 1201 S. Elm Street ▪ P.O. Box 167 Jefferson, IA 50129 515-386-3100 April 2017 Ascension Lutheran Church 406 S. 5th Avenue Coon Rapids, IA 50058 712-999-5413 Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday April 9 8 am Bible study at Christ Lutheran 9 am Worship w/ Communion at Christ Lutheran, followed by tradional egg decorang & craſt in preparaon for Easter 10:30 am Fellowship & Worship w/ Communion at Ascension Maundy Thursday April 13 6 pm Seder Meal for members of both congregaons, hosted by Christ Lutheran, in Jefferson Good Friday April 14 6 pm Tenebrae Prayer service at Ascension in Coon Rapids & Christ Lutheran in Jefferson Easter Sunday April 16 8 am Bible study at Christ Lutheran 9 am Worship w/ Communion at Christ Lutheran, followed by Easter Brunch in fellowship hall 9:45 am Easter Brunch in Ascension fellowship hall 10:30 am Fellowship & Worship w/ Communion at Ascension Note: The final midweek Lenten service will be Wednesday, April 5, 6-7 pm at both churches. Each evening includes scripture, a brief program on a ministry of the church, light meal, table trivia, and a family-oriented acvity. Program themes this week are “Healing & Caregiving” by Sharon Stalder at Christ and Heifer Internaonal/VBS by Mary Bower at Ascension.
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Christ Lutheran Church 1201 S. Elm Street ▪ P.O. Box 167
Jefferson, IA 50129
515-386-3100 April 2017
Ascension Lutheran Church 406 S. 5th Avenue
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
712-999-5413
Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday April 9 8 am Bible study at Christ Lutheran
9 am Worship w/ Communion at Christ Lutheran, followed by traditional egg decorating & craft
in preparation for Easter
10:30 am Fellowship & Worship w/ Communion at Ascension
Maundy Thursday April 13 6 pm Seder Meal for members of both congregations, hosted by Christ Lutheran, in Jefferson
Good Friday April 14 6 pm Tenebrae Prayer service at Ascension in Coon Rapids & Christ Lutheran in Jefferson
Easter Sunday April 16 8 am Bible study at Christ Lutheran
9 am Worship w/ Communion at Christ Lutheran, followed by Easter Brunch in fellowship hall
9:45 am Easter Brunch in Ascension fellowship hall
10:30 am Fellowship & Worship w/ Communion at Ascension
Note: The final midweek Lenten service will be Wednesday, April 5, 6-7 pm at both churches. Each
evening includes scripture, a brief program on a ministry of the church, light meal, table trivia, and a family-oriented activity. Program themes this week are “Healing & Caregiving” by Sharon Stalder at Christ and Heifer International/VBS by Mary Bower at Ascension.
enjoy a short Bible activity and/or song time, and
return to the worship service during the hymn of
the day.
Thanks to all our monthly volunteers; your work is
appreciated! Week 1 - Donna Pevestorf
Week 2 - Phyllis Lago
Week 3 - Twyla Brede
Week 4 - Brenda Dudley
Week 5 - Tammy Reynosa
Requests for Prom Closet continue as prom season nears Prom season is only weeks away, yet requests for
dresses and accessories continue to come in almost
weekly. More than 55 dresses have already been
selected by young prom goers.
Shoppers to the Prom Closet may select a dress and
accessories at no charge. Two shopping days were held
earlier this year. To schedule a private appointment
prior to this year’s prom, call Dona Tuel at 712-830-
7825.
After prom season, the dresses will be covered and
stored until they are again needed next year.
Dress donations are still being accepted at Iowa
Savings Bank locations in Carroll, Glidden & Coon
Rapids, as well as Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in
Guthrie Center.
Wear your hat to
Methodist women
May breakfast Ascension women are invited to the Coon Rapids
United Methodist Women May breakfast on
Wednesday, May 3, at 9 am. The annual event will be
held in the Methodist fellowship hall.
All guests are encouraged to bring or wear a hat. Prizes
will be awarded for silliest, most beautiful,
professional, whimsical and practical hats.
If interested, RSVP Joyce McCurdy at 712-830-5930.
Sunday, April 16 9:45 am in Ascension Fellowship Hall
Bible School planning session in April Anyone with ideas and interest in planning for the
2017 Vacation Bible School is urged to attend an
upcoming planning meeting at Ascension.
Members from the four participating Coon Rapids
congregations will meet from 2-3 pm on Tuesday,
April 25. VBS will run July 31-August 3, 2017.
Community of Faith Page 4
Of special interest to Christ Lutheran members
ARC Food Pantry in April:
Microwave Popcorn
Cash donations also welcome.
See Pr. Terry if you can help fill
food boxes at the Food Pantry.
Collections continue for LWR
‘Baskets of Promise’ kits
This spring, CLC is taking part in
Lutheran World Relief’s Baskets of
Promise appeal. LWR Personal
Care Kits provide items to those in
need to help them stay healthy in
life’s most challenging situations.
Our goal is 40 kits for the 40 days
of Lent, but we will assemble as
many kits as we have supplies for.
Suggested donations include:
April 2 - metal nail clippers
April 9 - extra bars of bath soap
CLC Team Hope to participate in
Greene County Relay for Life April 22
CLC Team Hope will once again be represented at the Greene County
Relay for Life on Saturday, April 22.
Survivors’ registration and Scrabble 5K Walk/Run check-in begins at 9:30
am prior to the survivors’ reception (9:30) and walk (10:20). The 5K will
begin at 10:30. A BBQ is served 11 am-1:30 pm. Entertainment will be on-
going from 11-1:15 when the silent auction ends.
A luminaria ceremony will be held at 1:50 pm including those remembered,
and honored, as well as names of caregivers.
Be sure to check out the Relay For Life fundraiser “Scrabble Inspirations”
near the doors to the CLC sanctuary. All proceeds go toward the CLC
team’s fundraising efforts for 2017.
See Sharon if you would like to be included on the CLC team. Come join
the community at the Greene County Community Center as we celebrate
our 21st Relay! Goal is to raise $50,000!
Book Club resumes Monday, April 24 Envisioning Christ Book Club has
been on recess during Lent.
The club will resume on Monday,
April 24, at 6 pm with the book
“Heaven is for Real”. Talk to Roger
A. to order your copy and join the
conversation.
‘Diet of Worms’ meal
for Lenten walkers
CLC has been participating in an
activity during the six weeks of
Lent called “Here We Walk”.
Instead of “giving up” something
for Lent, participants agreed to get
some extra movement or improve
spiritual wellness while tracking
their time on a map of Martin
Luther’s travels. As each
destination was reached, we learned
something about the sites where the
Reformation happened 500 years
ago.
Those who participated will be
treated to a special meal, “A Diet of
Worms” and may even win a prize.
Join in the fun on Sunday evening,
April 23, at 5:30 pm in the CLC
fellowship hall. Our local Lutheran
friends from Trinity have been
invited to join us.
Day Camp coming to
CLC June 19-22 Mark your calendars! June 19-22,
CLC will host a community Day
Camp with a team from Riverside
Lutheran Bible Camp providing the
program.
This year’s theme is “Rooted”
based on Colossians 2:6-7. Kids
will learn more about who Jesus is,
how He came to love and serve
others, and how we can be a part of
doing the same.
We will be looking for daily
helpers, food donations and housing
volunteer. More information will be
coming.
TLC/MS4JC April program
Next meeting of TLC/MS4JC is
Wednesday, April 12, 2-3:30 pm at
CLC (note date change). Topic will
be Holy Week in Review.
Youth entering grades 1-5/6-8 are
encouraged to attend.
Easter Brunch Sunday, April 16, following
9 am CLC worship service
Community of Faith Page 5
Minutes from Christ Lutheran Council ~ March 8
Present: Jake Bohnet, Dave Bohnet, Ruth Freeman, John Schoening and Cindi Daubendiek
Secretary’s report: The minutes for the February Council meeting were reviewed and approved.
Treasurer’s report: The treasurer’s report will be reviewed and approved at the April meeting. A few questions were asked about bills (copyright bill and American Cancer Society) and the congregation register for the synod.
Pastoral report: Pastor will distribute at the next meeting.
Committee Reports: Property: Mark Cranston has checked the thermostat and everything is working correctly. He has come a few times and has never charged the church for his services. Cindi will ensure a thank you card is sent.
Worship: Lenten services are planned and underway.
Education: Jan e-mailed the group with the following: “I just wanted to start thinking about Day Camp scheduled for June 19-22. The format will be like past years, M-Th. We will need homes for staff and food provided for lunches, as well as volunteers.”
Evangelism: Wednesday Lenten Services are underway.
Old Business: None
New Business: Jan e-mailed the group with the following: “I am looking at holding an activity after worship on Palm Sunday (egg hunt, dyeing eggs, etc.) and am considering holding the "Diet of Worms" spaghetti supper on Sunday, April 23, at 5:30. We will be inviting those who complete the challenge of the ‘Here We Walk’ Lenten activity.”
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Cindi Daubendiek, secretary
The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 12, 7 pm.
Ascension Lutheran Council
Ascension Council did not meet in March.
Next meeting is Thursday, April 6, 5:30 pm.
Men in Mission Men in Mission is an organization of men in the
ELCA who gather to do mission with one another and
to minister to each other.
CLC’s men are involved with the Church of Damascus
Road in the correctional facilities at Ft. Dodge and
Rockwell City. If anyone is interested in learning
more or attending worship with the Church of
Damascus Road this spring, contact Dave Bohnet for
information.
Our winter/spring 2017 study is a Reformation Bible
study using Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Next study
will be Wednesday, April 19, 7 pm at Christ Lutheran
to complete Session 4, “For Freedom, Christ Has Set
us Free”. All women from CLC and ALC are
welcome. Study materials will be available.
Cluster Spring Event in Atlantic
The Hannah Cluster of the Western Iowa Synod will
hold their spring event at St. Paul in Atlantic on
Saturday, April 29. This year’s theme is “500 years of
Reformation and Transformation - Luther’s Greatest
Hits”.
Participants will leave from Christ Lutheran by 7:15
am. Reservations are needed by April 22. Contact Jan
at 515-386-3254 for details.
Tenth Triennial Convention in Minneapolis
Women are reminded of the Tenth Triennial Convention, “All Anew” to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center July 11-16, 2017. The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will be observed by exploring ways the Holy Spirit transforms us. Registration is now open at http://www.welcatg.org/registration-2017.
INTERNSHIP/TEEM NEWS Pr. Terry’s year-long period of internship was completed on February 28. The next step on her TEEM journey will
be completion of the internship final evaluations. This will be done by the end of April by the Internship Lay
Committee, Internship Supervisor Pr. Craig Miller, and Pr. Terry. Graduation from the TEEM program is
anticipated at Wartburg Seminary’s graduation on May 14.
Thanks go out to the members of the Lay Committee: Luann Bohnet, Dave Bohnet, Kathi Meyer, Donna
Pevestorf, John Schoening, Sue Shackelford, Bruce Tapper, Lorraine Tuel, Lisa Waddle and John Waddle. The
next (and last!) meeting of the Internship Lay Committee is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 20, at
Ascension Lutheran in Coon Rapids.
Community of Faith Page 6 COMMUNITY OF FAITH MINISTRIES
Ascension Lutheran / Christ Lutheran 406 S. 5th Avenue
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
REFORMATION 500
For information on ways our congregations can observe the 500th anniversary
of the Reformation, visit www.elca500.org/resources/
On October 31, 1517, a man named Martin Luther stood by
a church door in Wittenberg, Germany, with a large sheet of
paper, a pocketful of nails and a hammer. He posted a list of
sentences about God’s grace and free forgiveness. This list
is called the 95 Theses. Luther’s bold action that day
spurred what would become the Protestant Reformation,