Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 – 7:15pm
Hosted at Grace Lutheran
It’s this week! Come in your costumes, bring a canned food items, and bring your neighbors with! If you’re hosting a trunk, be in the parking lot by 5:30.
Help Us with Soup Fest
Sunday, November 3 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
We’re closing in on Soup Fest and have a few specific things that we need help with. If you’re able to assist with any of these, contact Kathy in the main office. Thank you for your help as we support local and regional ministries!
Food Needed:
- Taco soup
- Loaves of homemade bread
Volunteers Needed: (youth and kids can assist too!)
- Set up help after worship on Sun, November 3
- Greeter from 5:30-715
- Cashier from 3:45-7:15
- Pie servers from 5:30-7:15
- Bread cutter from 5:30-7:15
- Take out order help from 5:30-7:15
- Bread and veggie server from 5:30-7:15
- Table busers through the evening
- Reset Tables from 5:15-7:15
Evenings of Gratitude with Bishop Current
As we look to November, we have much to be thankful for! If you’d like to share your thanksgivings, along with hear from others in the Southeastern Iowa Synod what is happening in local congregations and on the synodical level, you are invited to an Evening of Gratitude with Bishop Amy Current. Evenings will include a light dinner, conversation, and gratitude for the ministry we share in our synod. Interested? Look at what date/location is best for you. No need to RSVP; all are welcome! All events are 4:30 – 7:00 pm.
November 3 Peace Lutheran Church – Pella
November 10 Christ the King Lutheran Church – Iowa City
November 17 Trinity Lutheran Church – Pleasant Valley
November 24 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd -Des Moines
Congregational Budget Meeting
Materials distributed November 10
Meeting Sunday, November 24 following worship
Each fall, our teams, along with Council, put together a budget to plan for ministry in the upcoming year. Proposed 2025 budget, with explanation, will be shared with the congregation on Sunday, November 10.
Congregational meeting to vote on the budget, as well as recieve an update on the cell tower lease, will be Sunday, November 24 after worship. Questions can be directed to Delene McConnaha.
Support Hurricane Relief through Lutheran Disaster Response
Looking for a way to give in response to the storms that have hit the southern US this season? Consider giving through Lutheran Diaster Response. Your gifts in support of Lutheran Disaster Response help our church provide immediate relief, such as water, clothing, gift cards, tarps and other needs. Since many hurricanes also require a long-term response, Lutheran Disaster Response provides support on the long road to recovery with disaster case management, construction management, unmet needs, and emotional and spiritual care.
Interested in giving? Click here to be taken to an ELCA site to offer your online gift.
Poinsettias
Our Altar Guild and Worship and Music Teams are looking forward to a meaningful Advent and Christmas season centered around the theme, “Words for the Beginning.” To decorate for the season, we’ll begin asking for people to sponsor poinsettias beginning Sunday, November 10.
Advent is a month away!
Are you someone who’s already thinking of Christmas? You’re not alone! We are excited to embark on another Advent journey starting December 1. Individual devotionals, family Advent calendars, and Advent photo challenges will be offered to the congregation. Stay tuned for more information and more about our theme coming soon!