Christ Lutheran Church 1201 S. Elm Street ▪ P.O. Box 167

Jefferson, IA 50129

515-386-3100 March 2017

Ascension Lutheran Church 406 S. 5th Avenue

Coon Rapids, IA 50058

712-999-5413

At CHRIST LUTHERAN At ASCENSION

Wednesday, March 8 Habitat for Humanity Local missions

Wednesday, March 15 Local missions Water for the World

Wednesday, March 22 Water for the World Prom Closet ministry

Wednesday, March 29 World Hunger Healing & caregiving

Wednesday, April 5 Healing & caregiving Heifer International/VBS

Tuesday, February 28 Fat Tuesday Mini Mardi Gras at Christ Lutheran in Jefferson. Have you

ever wondered what significance Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, or the

Carnival Season have for the Christian church? Come to find out

on Tuesday, February 28. Supper begins at 6 pm in the CLC fellowship

hall, followed by a Lenten activity kick-off around 6:30. All are welcome.

Ash Wednesday, March 1 Imposition of ashes and Holy Communion services at 7 pm at both CLC

and Ascension. Jon Mogensen will lead worship at Ascension while Pr.

Terry leads at Christ Lutheran.

Midweek Lenten services An exciting new series of midweek Lenten programs are planned in each church’s fellowship hall from

6-7 pm March 8-April 5. Each evening will include scripture, a brief program on a ministry of the church,

light meal, table trivia & table talk, and family-oriented activity. The midweek format is the same in both

congregations, but program topics are as follows:

In addition to the midweek program, Christ Lutheran is encouraging a wellness activity called “Here We Walk”. Details on the CLC page inside.

Holy Week A joint ALC/CLC Seder meal will be hosted at Christ Lutheran at 6 pm on Maundy Thursday, April 13.

Tenebrae Prayer services will begin at 6 pm at both churches on Good Friday, April 14.

Easter Sunday, April 16 9 am Resurrection celebration worship at CLC followed by Easter brunch in the fellowship hall 9:45 am Easter brunch in Ascension fellowship hall 10:30 am Resurrection celebration worship at Ascension

Lenten activities at Community of Faith

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From our Lutheran Camps INGHAM / OKOBOJI LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP

March 3-5 Crafting Retreat. Bring a project you are working

on and join other crafters in fellowship, devotion and

activities.

March 31-April 2 Sr. High Spring Recharge “No Excuses”

based on John 15:16.

Other Recharges are scheduled in April for weekends

except Easter.

To register for any event call 1-800-OKOBOJI or go

on-line www.okoboji.org.

RIVERSIDE LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP

March 3-5 Marriage retreat with speakers Jason & Julie

Van Hove

Spring Blasts for youth will be held the first two Saturdays in

April.

Check out the website www.riversidelbc.org for registration &

other information.

Pr. Terry Ann Mogensen

Email: annieangel@gmail.com

Phone or text 712-830-3297

Mondays - Off

Tuesdays - AM in Ft. Dodge, PM in Jefferson

Wednesdays - Jefferson AM, Coon Rapids PM

Thursdays - Jefferson AM, Coon Rapids PM

Fridays - Coon Rapids all day

Saturdays - Off

BIRTHDAYS

3 - Donna Pevestorf

9 - Ellen Tuel

10 - Jameson Daubendiek

13 - Lorraine Tuel

15 - Larry Miesner

17 - Bruce Tapper

18 - Betty Raygor

23 - Kassidy Brede

25 - Jon Mogensen

ANNIVERSARIES

1 - Tommy & Cindy Moore

23 - Randy & Ruth Freeman

MARCH

Birthdays/Anniversaries

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.

We hold up in prayer For healing: Jerald Deal, Troyce Post (Mary Bower’s mother), Doris Royer, Twyla Brede, Jo Wittrock,

Brandi Stormer, Marlin (Virgil Dickman’s brother-in-law), Deloris Brede (Del Brede’s mother), Paula

Murphy, Jeanene Baker, Fereleen Robert Acton (friend of Jeanene), Glenna Heiderscheit (Kelly’s mother)

In long-term care: Bernice Pevestorf, Curtis & Rebecca Franzeen, Joyce Hansen (Twyla’s mother)

The family of Don Sievers, who passed away on February 20

A Reformation Moment Martin Luther, renewer of our faith and father of the

Protestant Reformation, died on February 18, 1546,

at the age of 63. He was visiting to preach in the

town of Eisleben, Germany (his birthplace) when he

died.

Sunday,

March 12

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Especially for Ascension Lutheran members

At ASCENSION MARCH Volunteers

Greeters ................................ Jack & Lorraine Tuel

Reader ................................................ Mary Bower

Communion............................ John & Lisa Waddle

Ushers ........................ John Waddle/Larry Miesner

A new spring and summer format for Church4Kids is

being considered that will enable children to receive a

mini-lesson during the sermon time.

Following the children’s message, all children would

be invited to accompany an adult volunteer to the

student classroom for a short Bible activity and/or

song time. They would return to the worship service

prior to communion.

A starting date for the new format will be announced

once volunteers are lined up and a brief training is

provided. If you are interested in serving in this

ministry about once a month, please contact Donna

Pevestorf or Pr. Terry.

Ecumenical World

Day of Prayer, an

annual service of

prayer and unity,

will be hosted this

year by Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon

Rapids.

The program begins at 1:30 pm on Friday, March 3, at

the Catholic church, with refreshments to follow.

Organizers are seeking 1-2 volunteer readers from our

congregation. If you can help out, please contact

Paulette McDonough at 712-210-2051.

Use of Prom Closet continues strong The Prom Closet, a new ministry accepted by

Ascension this winter, continues to draw strong

interest from young ladies in the area. To date, 37 free

dresses plus prom accessories have been selected, with

appointments still being scheduled.

The Prom Closet is currently open for free

shopping by appointment only. Call Dona Tuel at 712-

830-7825 to schedule. Dresses and accessories will

continue to be available through prom season.

Dress donations are also still being accepted, with

sizes 16+ being especially sought after. Donations are

accepted at the Iowa Savings Bank locations in

Carroll, Glidden and Coon Rapids, as well as People's

Bank in Guthrie Center.

2017 Ascension Council Officers

President - Dona Tuel

VB - Brandi Stormer

Treasurer - Harry Shackelford

Secretary - Donna Pevestorf

Worship & Music - Laura DePenning

Christian Education - Twyla Brede

Property & Management - Larry Miesner

Lent at Ascension The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March

1. Traditional imposition of ashes and communion at

Ascension will be led by Jon

Mogensen beginning at 7 pm.

A series of midweek Lenten

programs is planned during the

five Wednesdays in Lent. Details

can be found on Page 1. A sign-

up sheet is posted in the narthex for volunteers to

provide a light meal (soup, sandwiches & dessert) for

each midweek program.

Holy Week and Easter schedules are also found on the

front page. Please note the Easter brunch at 9:45 am to

precede our Easter worship.

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Of special interest to Christ Lutheran members

ARC Food Pantry in March:

Jello & marshmallows

Cash donations also welcome. See

Pr. Terry if you can help fill food

boxes at the Food Pantry.

Christian Ed Opportunities at Christ Lutheran

Brief Sunday School time in the fellowship hall for children following worship each week.

Ecumenical Bible Study every Wednesday 8-9 am at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson

Bible study every Sunday 8-8:45 am before worship, informal & lay led

Table Grace meal & fellowship at Uptown Café in Jefferson, noon the 1st

Tuesday each month

Our winter/spring

2017 study is a

Reformation Bible

study using Paul’s

letter to the

Galatians.

Next study will be Wednesday,

March 15, following Lenten

activities at the church. All women

from CLC and ALC are welcome.

Study materials will be available.

Upcoming: The Hannah Cluster

will hold their spring event at St.

Paul in Atlantic on April 29. This

year’s theme is “500 years of

Reformation and Transformation -

Luther’s Greatest Hits”. Contact Jan

at 515-386-3254 for details.

Lenten kick-off March 8 for

Wednesday youth program

A Lenten kick-off is planned for

TLC/MS4JC youth on Wednesday,

March 8, 2-3:30 pm at CLC. (The

date was changed due to spring

break during the usual time.)

Youth entering grades 1-5/6-8 are

invited to attend activities at CLC

on the third Wednesday each

month. Each session includes snack,

Bible stories, crafts and games.

Contact Jan at 515-386-3254 for

more information or to arrange

transportation.

Mardi Gras kicks off Lent at CLC Have you ever wondered what significance

Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday or the Carnival

Season have for the Christian church? Come

find out on Tuesday, February 28, at Christ

Lutheran. A supper will begin at 6 pm,

followed by a Lenten activity at

around 6:30. All are welcome

Wellness during Lent Christ Lutheran will participate in a wellness

activity called “Here We Walk” during the six

weeks of Lent. Instead of “giving up” something for Lent, participants will

agree to get some extra movement while tracking their exercise on a map

of Martin Luther’s travels. As each destination is reached, we will learn

something about the sites where the Reformation happened 500 years ago.

If you aren’t able to get your materials at the Mardi Gras supper, extras are

available at church. Participants will be treated to a special meal and may

win a prize. Join in the fun!

Goal: 40 personal care kits

in 40 days of Lent

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:

March 5 - 2 bars of bath soap

March 12 - dark-colored bath towel

March 19- toothbrush

March 26 - heavy-duty comb

April 2 - metal nail clippers

April 9 - extra bars of bath soap

CLC teams up against hunger

‘Souper Bowl of Caring 2017’

collected 28 items for the ARC Food

Pantry and $168 was sent to

Lutheran World Relief. Thanks to all

who contributed to feed the hungry.

Watch for the next book

to be read by Envisioning Christ

Book Club.

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Christ Lutheran Council ~ February 8

Present: Jacob Bohnet, Dave Bohnet, John Schoening, Cindi Daubendiek, Pr. Terry Mogensen and Jan Rosdail

Pres. John Schoening presided. Pr. Terry shared opening devotions.

Secretary’s report: January council minutes were approved as presented.

Treasurer’s report: Inflows for the month of January were $4,601.72 and outflows were $6,383.12. Note- Two months’ payments to shared ministry were written in January.

Pastor’s report: Report included planning and attending regular worship services, monthly council meetings and usual monthly activities. Mileage expenses for COF were $267.80. This was higher than usual due to some additional travel for persons in need in each community.

Committee Reports: Property: Snow removal is charged at half rate when removal is limited to sidewalks and drop-off area. The property use form will be revised to include some additional information. A checklist will be provided and a CLC member will be responsible to check in and out all guests using the property. The sanctuary thermostat will be checked as it is registering higher than set.

Worship: Plans for Lent were discussed. A traditional Ash Wednesday service will be held March 1. Proposed for both congregations to have something on the following five Wednesdays, but try a less structured format beginning with a meal at 6 pm and a family-friendly activity following. Holy Week schedule will be more traditional. Plans are not yet finalized, but are being developed.

Education: A focus on the 500th year of the Reformation will be a theme throughout 2017. A Mardi Gras activity including Reformation information is being planned for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6 pm in the fellowship hall. Confirmation classes are held weekly and worship expectations were reviewed. Our student will attend the Synod’s ConFEST with youth from ALC on Feb. 22.

Evangelism: Pr. Terry works with Teresa Lansman to assist those needing emergency funds. Salvation Army funds are now being distributed by Pr. Terry.

Old business: The hosting sign-up sheet still has many openings and a number of members have not filled in where they are most comfortable serving. Assignments will be made if slots are left open. Souper Bowl of Caring resulted in $168 for LWR and 28 items for ARC.

New business: 2017 council officers for CLC were officially approved: President Jacob Bohnet and VP Cindi Daubendiek.

Minutes from February council meetings

Prayer concerns were shared and the meeting ended with the Lord’s Prayer

Respectfully submitted, Jan Rosdail, recording secretary

Next meeting Wednesday, March 8 following Lenten activity.

Ascension Lutheran Council ~ February 9

Meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm by President Donna Pevestorf. Others present were Harry Shackelford, Dona Tuel, Larry Miesner, Laura DePenning, Brandi Stormer, Marcia Young and Twyla Brede.

Souper Bowl Sunday turnout was discussed.

Harry Shackelford presented treasurer’s report and answered questions. Motion by Dona Tuel, seconded by Brandi Stormer to accept report. Motion carried.

Council members reviewed Pastor’s monthly report.

Twyla discussed a temporary hold on Christian education activities.

Dona Tuel discussed worship & music issues. She also reported on the Prom Closet. A total of 37 dresses have been selected by high school girls from the area, with more dresses still arriving. She gets at least one call per week for personal appointments. The Prom Closet will be open through prom season, when dresses will be covered and stored until next year.

No old business.

Council discussed meeting every two months, rather than monthly, on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. Motion by Brandi, seconded by Laura to accept this change. Motion carried. Next meeting will be Thursday, April 6. Additional meetings will be called as necessary.

Council members elected officers for 2017. Officers are Dona Tuel, president; Brandi Stormer, VP; Larry Miesner, property & management; Donna Pevestorf, secretary; Twyla Brede, Christian education; Laura DePenning, worship & music; Harry Shackelford, treasurer. Motion by Laura, seconded by Dona to accept the officers. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Dona Tuel, seconded by Twyla Brede. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

Laura DePenning, secretary-pro-tem

Next meeting Thursday, April 6, 5:30 pm.

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Ascension Lutheran / Christ Lutheran 406 S. 5th Avenue

Coon Rapids, IA 50058

Lent begins on Wednesday, March 1

Check inside this newsletter for details about Lenten midweek

schedules, special activities & Holy Week services.

Imposition of ashes &

Holy Communion

Wednesday, March 1, 7 pm

Jon Mogensen leads worship at Ascension.

Pr. Terry leads worship at Christ Lutheran.