October 2025
On Sunday, September 7 th, First Lutheran had the opportunity to honor the ladies of the church who have been quilting for many years. We thank them all for their time and talents. We know this picture is missing many so please take time to say thanks again to everyone.
THANK YOU The quilters wish to thank everyone for the many wonderful ways that you honored us. It was a great day! Five faithful quilters that couldn’t attend that Sunday are: Rosanne Beyer, Linda Dow, Sharon Rockow, Judy Hart & Donna Bouillion.
OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS
SUPPLY ACOLYTES
October 5 – Shawn Hill
October 12 – Steve Schwendemann Jaxon Verba
October 19 – Pastor Jane Granzow
October 26 – Pastor Steve Smith Madi Muhlenbruch
USHERS ALTAR GUILD
Curtis Dow Linda Dow
David Ziesman Ruth Reingardt
DEACON BREAD BAKER
Angela Wharton Mary Anderson
Just a reminder that we will celebrate Reformation on Sunday, October 26th with communion. Wear Red
COMMUNION October 26 at 10:00 am service
FIRST COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00 p.m.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL Wednesday, October 15th
Menu: Mexican Night!
Serving will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Bring a friend or two!
FYI: On Monday, October 13th, the Harmony Club will be using the church basement to tie quilts.
First Lutheran Church Council
September 3, 2025
President, Larry Klatt, opened the meeting with 12 members present. A motion to approve the agenda as presented was made by Mary Anderson and seconded by Bev Weidemenn. Carried.
Devotions: Larry read a devotion to begin the meeting.
President’s Report: Larry will report in new business.
Secretary’s Report: Jeanne read the minutes from the August 13thmeeting. There was a correction to be made on a motion, and that correction was noted. A motion to accept the minutes with the noted corrections was made by Jean Swanson and seconded by Kathy Thelke. Carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Members looked over the report. Discussion was held on what to offer LSI for coming on September 7 th. It was agreed that we donate $150 + mileage. A motion was made by Jean Swanson to approve the report. Second, by Mary Haugen. Carried.
Deacon’s Report: All members who are in care centers or home bound are getting visited and receiving communion monthly.
Trustee’s Report: The bell tower door was looked at and is working fine now. The bushes around the church will be trimmed up here soon. Bathroom sink in the women’s restroom still needs to be repaired.
Stewardship Report: Nothing new to report.
Old Business: Potluck dinner on September 7th was finalized. Readers for the service September 7th service were discussed.
New Business: Larry presented a letter from the Clarion Police Department about contributing to a program for National Child Safety and Drug Prevention. A motion was made by Mary Anderson to donate $100 and seconded by Jean Swanson. Carried.
Shelly said that she would be going to help with childcare for Tanner and Katie’s twins beginning in October. This will be off and on until March. She will be able to do some of the church work from there. The church’s landline phone will need to be checked for messages during the time that she is out of town. Mary Anderson said that she could do that.
Harvest Festival Sunday will be November 16th with a potluck after church.
Sunday school Christmas program and the Bethlehem garage sale will be on Sunday, December 14.
No other new business. Motion to adjourn by Mary and second by Jean. Carried
. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next meeting will be on October 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by, Jeanne Russell, Council Secretary
Prayer requests for the family of Doug Jacobsen, who passed away on September 9 th, Linda Dow, Linda Muhlenbruch, Jeanne Russell, our home-bound members and those residing in the care center.
DSAOC needs toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning products. If you can help, please place the items in the shopping cart in the narthex.
The puzzle room has moved! If you are looking for the puzzles, you will now find them in the room that the FLCW used for their quilting supplies, by the confirmation pictures in the basement. We have a very large selection right now so feel free to take home more than 1 at a time and if you have some you would like to share, you can drop them off at the same place.
REQUEST With my upcoming daycare duties, it would be great if you would give me a call or shoot me a text with any bulletin announcements, illnesses, hospitalizations, newsletter articles, etc. Please leave a message if I don’t answer right away…I may be changing diapers! My cell phone number is 515-290-4678. Thanks, Shelly
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