THE IOWA DISTRICT EAST PROFESSIONAL WORKER PACKET 1100 Blairs Ferry Rd  Marion  52302‐3093      June/July 2012Phone:  319 ‐ 373‐2112      Fax:  319 ‐ 373‐9827       www.lcmside.org

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: PAGE # FROM THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE 2 IDE VACANCY UPDATE 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 4 FROM REV. DR. DEAN ROTHCHILD 5 - 8 MODULE FOR STRATEGIC PARISH PLANNING, CARING FOR ABSENT SAINTS, WITNESS WORKSHOP PALANGA LITHUANIA PROJECT 9 CONVENTION 2012 10 FROM REV. DAIRD KORTH - PRESCHOOLS 11 FROM MRS. LOIS WARNSHOLZ – SCHOOLS 12 HISTORY OF IDE 13-17 YOUTH LEADERS FORM OF REMINDERS 18-20 HEALTH NOTES 21-25 CAMP IO DIS E CA 26-27 LCEF 28-29 UPCOMING EVENT FLYERS: IDE GOLF OUTING 30 PARISH NURSE BASIC PREPARATION COURSE 31 LUTHERAN DAY AT ADVENTURELAND - POSTER 32 YOUTH LEADER RETREAT 33 CONFIRMATION RETREAT 34-35 YOUTH HEALTH FORM 36 NEXT PACKET DEADLINE: JULY 13TH

CHURCH OFFICES

  Convention News: 

We direct you to the 2012 Convention page on our website. Please share this link with your delegates. Convention MAIL. The registration mailing was sent to all the churches in April. Did you receive your packet? VISIT the 2012 Convention page of the IDE Website. Thank you everyone that has been sending in their Credential Form and Registration. We will be watching for those to be arriving from all of you. Note: Convention Registration and Credential Form need to be at the district office by June 11th. Start the process today so your treasurer can have time to process the registration payment and mail in by the deadline.

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From the President’s Office

   June/July 2012                                       Rev. Dr. Brian S. Saunders  

President's Piece for Peace

In the last professional packet I mentioned a book called "Take the Stairs." It is a sociological look at our culture and our desire to take the easy road through life. The author points out that taking the easy route in the short term most often results in hardship in the long term. The same can be said when it comes to pastoral and classroom care of those we have been given to serve. The Keys of the Kingdom have been given to the Church, which includes the holders of the Called offices, to be exercised for the sake of forgiving the repentant and disciplining the impenitent. These are known as the "loosing" and the "binding" keys. The challenge in our service is to exercise the binding key for the sake of returning a wayward brother/sister back to the fold.

Exercising the loosing key is pure joy. Exercising the binding key is difficult, painful, and requires a commitment to God's Word that surpasses our human understanding. It requires a love for God's sheep and an effort that is often exhausting. A very recent book published by Eerdmann's Publishing Company called Worship as Repentance is a marvelous exposition on the importance of exercising the binding key when caring for wandering sheep. The author is Walter Sundberg who brings into his book a goodly amount of the history of the binding key in the Lutheran Church. He is also very good at expounding on the way Luther used the key.

His background is not LCMS so much of his application is not directed at our church body. That being said, he is quite helpful in assisting us with understanding why the binding key is so important in the care of God's sheep. The hard work that it takes and the painful application of the binding key can tempt us to take the easy way out and overlook the impenitence of a wandering lamb. To take the easy way out by not confronting the sin of the sinner will result in long term hardship. The binding key is a gift from God to the Church to be exercised for the sake of the Blood His Son shed for the sake of the world. To take the short term, easy way out, is a massive failure in Godly love for those who need the servant of the congregation to call the sinner to repentance. The binding key serves the loosing key.

I recommend the book Worship as Repentance by Walter Sundberg for good summer reading. I had to read it twice to capture the gist of his thesis but it was a fruitful double read. While there are parts of the book that dig deep into historical aspects of the Lutheran Church apart from the LCMS, much of it is still very helpful for the theological practice we are called to exercise. It is worth the effort to read. Go ahead, take the stairs. There is much fruit to be bore in the long term. God bless your feasting upon good practical theology.

Rev. Dr. Brian S. Saunders, President IDE

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5.16.12 

            VACANCY UPDATE of Iowa District East CALLING CONGREGATIONS Vacancy Pastor Cedar Rapids, Bethany 7.1.11 Randy Nord Cedar Rapids, Concordia 9.5.11 Dean Rothchild Cedar Rapids, Trinity 10.15.11 David Miller, Assistant PASTORS ASSIGNED/CALLED: Accepted: Brad Brown, Grace, DeWitt to Concordia, Cedar Rapids (June 3 @ 2p) Pending: David Weber, Manchester to Hope, Jerseyville, IL Declined: Kris Kincaid, Dubuque to Trinity, Cedar Rapids Keith Piotter, Our Savior, Bettendorf to Our Savior, McKinney, TX 2012 CANDIDATES RECEIVED Dodgers, Anthony C., Rockford, MI (Ft. Wayne) to Immanuel, Charlotte (8.12) Gray, Andrew W., Lake Orion, MI (Ft. Wayne) to St. John, Marengo (6.24 2p) McKinley, Jordan J., Kokomo IN (Ft. Wayne) to St. Paul(s) Bennett/Stanwood(6.24 5p) Preus, Stephen K. from E Grand Forks, MN (Ft. Wayne) to Trinity, Vinton (8.5 3p) Richard, Andrew P., Troy, MI (Ft. Wayne) to St. Paul, Iowa City/N. Liberty Wright, B. Andrew, Circleville, OH (Ft. Wayne) to St. John, Keystone (7.29) 2012 VICARS RECEIVED Heide, Zelwyn C., Dickinson, ND (Ft. Wayne) to Hubbard/Iowa Falls Kearney, Michael J., El Paso, IL (Ft. Wayne) to Trinity, Hampton 2012 CANDIDATES FROM IDE Holden, Jason S., Davenport, IA (St. Louis) to Carbondale, IL Schewe, Caleb W., Batavia, IA (Ft. Wayne) to Wilmot/Corona, SD DCE/SCHOOL/TEACHER CALLS: Vacancies: Dubuque Lutheran School - Principal Readlyn Community Lutheran School – Principal Clemons Lutheran School - Teacher Accepted: Amanda L’Heureux, IDW to Valley, Cedar Falls Pending: Chad Holtzman, Immanuel, Waterloo to Valley, Cedar Falls Rick Holste, Immanuel, Waterloo to Trinity, Davenport Declined:

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2012 IDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 3 Installation Service of Brad Brown at 2 p.m. to Concordia Lutheran

CEDAR RAPIDS

June 24 Installation Service of Andrew W. Gray at 2 p.m. to St John MARENGO

June 24 Installation Service of Jordan J. McKinley at 5pm to St Pauls BENNETT/STANWOOD

June 29-30 IDE District Convention at Marriott CEDAR RAPIDS

July

4 District Office Closed for Fourth of July Holiday

14 Dedication of Diaconal Center in Palanga LITHUANIA

24 IDE Board of Directors at District Office - 9 a.m. MARION

26 Professional Church Workers Meet at DISTRICT OFFICE MARION

28 SUMMERFEST at CAMP IODISECA SOLON

29 Installation Service of B. Andrew Wright at St John KEYSTONE

31 – Aug 1 Summer Teachers Workshop with Dr. Jeff Burkart at Trinity CEDAR RAPIDS

AUGUST

5 Installation Service of Stephen K. Preus at 3 p.m. at Trinity VINTON

6 IDE Principals meet with IDW Principals in DES MOINES

11 LWML Board Meeting at District Office MARION

12 Installation Service of Anthony C. Dodgers at Immanuel CHARLOTTE

17 Youth Committee Meeting at CAMP IODISECA at 5:15 p.m. SOLON

17-18 Youth Leaders Retreat at CAMP IODISECA SOLON

30 Missions Committee Meeting at District Office at 9:30 a.m. MARION

SEPTEMBER

3 District Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday

6 Circuit Counselors and Presidium at 9 am at D.O. Marion

14-15 LWML Fall Retreat at Camp SOLON

14-18 COP – Council of Presidents Meet

18 Board for Congregational Services at 9:30 am. Marion

OCTOBER

5-6 Confirmation Retreat at CAMP IODISECA SOLON

15 Fall Pastors Wives Sectional during Pastors Conference SOLON

15-16 Fall Pastors Conference at CAMP IODISECA SOLON

25-26 Iowa Teachers Conference at Gloria Dei URBANDALE

Complete Calendar On the District Website

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From: Rev. Dr. Dean F. Rothchild Assistant to the President For the Areas of: Human Care / Conflict Resolution / Evangelism and Missions / Mission Education/ Youth June/July 2012 319/373-2112

As Summer Approaches

We have had an unusual spring. March was more like June and April was more like March. What will this summer bring to us in terms of weather? One thing that we do know and can rejoice in is that “God’s mercies are new to us each day.” Summer is a time when we take vacations. It might also be a time when we can rest and find some rejuvenation from the hectic schedule of the past school year. For some people it may be a time to re-connect with family and friends. For the life of the baptized, this is an ongoing process in our life. It is a rhythm which involves being killed by the Law and being made alive by the Gospel. It is an ongoing death and resurrection as daily we return to our baptism. It is as the writer of Ecclesiastes states: “A time to give birth, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to tear down, and a time to build up.” Eccl.3:2-3. All of this happens in the midst of the wonderful words of Psalm 31:14-15a, “But as for me, I trust in Thee, O LORD, I say, “Thou art my God.” My times are in Thy hand.” David makes a wonderful confession of faith. It is truly a blessing to be able to confess all that God has done and continues to do for us in Christ Jesus.

We live in a day and age when a bold and clear confession of Christ Jesus is called for. The Church must confess the truth of God’s Word in all of its tenets. Whether people agree with the confession we are making from God’s Word is not the issue at hand. We must always contend for the truth of God’s Word even when it meets with opposition. It is not my opinion or yours which matters, but what has God said about it. John wrote: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.” John 1:14 & 18. Rest and refreshment for the life of the believer is received as we kneel at His altar and receive the shed body and blood of Christ Jesus for the forgiveness of all of our sins. As Jesus says: “Come to Me all who are weak and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and YOU SHALL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. May that be yours in richest abundance! In His peace alone, Rev. Dr. Dean F. Rothchild, Assistant to the President I John 5:11-13

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Module for Strategic Parish Planning 

Is your congregation caught in a rut?  

  Have you lost sight of why Christ Jesus gathered you together as a 

congregation and what the mission of His church is to be?    

Have you taken the time to do any strategic planning as a congregation and developed short term and some long term goals?   

 Dr. Dean Rothchild, Assistant to the President of IDE is available to come and help your congregation engage in this process.  Contact Dr. Rothchild at 319‐373‐2112 or deanrothchild@lcmside.org . 

 A Sample of the Topics Covered 

 

What is most important?  The pure Word, properly administrated sacraments and faithful practice of what the Word of God teaches us.  

What is Christ’s mission that He has given to His Church?  

Mission flows from and to the cross of Christ Jesus.  

Do we trust God to do what He has said He will do?  

What is best about our congregation?  What needs to be improved? What should it look like in five years?  What are you expecting today?  

Outreach, Relationships, Activities, Structures  

What is there for an unbeliever to see in our church?  

For whom does our congregation exist?  

Goals need to be  Simple   Measureable   Attainable   Realistic   Timed   

 

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Caring for the Absent Saints “This is a three hour workshop designed to help congregations call on those saints who are absent from the Divine Service. This would be beneficial for Pastors, Elders and others who are concerned about absent saints.”

Items covered:

The Biblical mandate for caring for absent saints. What does it mean to be the body of Christ? Who are the absent saints? How does the church respond to the absent saints? What are the real needs and what is the real problem? Who needs to be on board in this process? Getting started. Setting up an appointment and

a demonstration of calls with absent saints. The vows and Church Discipline.

To schedule a workshop for your congregation or circuit, please contact Rev. Dr. Dean F. Rothchild. 319-373-2112 or deanrothchild@lcmside.org

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Confessing Christ Jesus! Witness Workshop

CONFESSING CHRIST JESUS: is a Proclamation (Witness) Workshop based on the Doctrine of Vocation and Informed by the Two Kinds of Righteousness. Rev. Dr. Dean Rothchild will gladly come and present this workshop at your congregation or at a circuit gathering. A Saturday schedule works best. Starting at 8:30 am – closing at 2:00 pm. The cost to the congregation is morning snacks and noon luncheon. Invite a neighboring congregation to participate with you.

SSOOMMEE OOFF TTHHEE TTOOPPIICCSS WWHHIICCHH AARREE CCOOVVEERREEDD::

Understanding the Doctrine of Vocation

Recognizing the Opportunities

Developing Listening Skills

Understanding the Christian Doctrine of Vocation

Two Kinds of Righteousness: Active and Passive

Completeness in Christ Jesus: Col. 2:9-10

Giving a Defense: I Peter 3:15

Who Needs Our Good Works?

Getting to Tell What Jesus Has Done

Communicating the Message of Christ Crucified

The 4 S’s: Sleep, Sin, Savior, Secure

Beginning a conversation

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Ongoing Good News Concerning the

Palanga, Lithuania Project June/July 2012

The ten sleeping rooms have all been paid for through the support of

generous congregations and donors in and throughout Iowa District East. The last payment was sent to St. Louis on May 10th to be forwarded to Lithuania. We give thanks to all who made that possible.

We are also looking into furnishing the Diaconal center. Total cost for tables and chairs is $6,200. We have already received $1,000 for the furnishing of this area of the facility. If you wish to help with this, donations can be sent to the District Office designated for this. Checks should be made payable to: Iowa District East. Put on the memo line that the gift is for room furnishings for the diaconal center. Thanks!

Pastor Petkunas and his family are now living in the completed apartment.

God be praised!

Dedication of the facility is set for July 14, 2012.

Pray that the remainder of the work can be completed in the next month so

that the building can be inspected and opened to the glory of God. After it is dedicated it will be used for the proclamation of the Holy Gospel for the gathered saints of Palanga and for acts of mercy through the functioning of the diaconal center.

While this has been a nine year journey since our agreement at our 2003

Iowa District East Convention, the facility will be complete and it will all be paid for. No money was borrowed to complete this project. We have much to celebrate and rejoice in!

2012 Iowa District East District Convention June 29-30, 2012

Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

CONVENTION PLANS are springing together. Convention details are available online at the district website: www.lcmside.org located under the tab: 2012 District Convention. Convention Forms and Proceedings REGISTRATION and CREDENTIAL FORM is due in the District Office by the JUNE 11th Deadline. The yellow Synodical Form should be brought to the convention registration table the first day of convention. Meal Package Order Form for advisory delegates, exhibitors and others are available. Meals for voting delegates are included in their registration. The packet also includes the Synodical Forms. This packet has been posted on the District Website for your reference also. Convention Theme… This year’s convention theme is: Witness, Mercy and Life Together. The Essayist and Synodical Representative is Rev. Daniel Preus, 4th Vice-President of Synod. Host Congregation… Trinity Lutheran Church of Cedar Rapids will serve as the Host Congregation. District Convention Lodging… Lodging reservations can be made by contacting the Marriott Plaza Hotel and Convention Center directly at 1.800.396.2153 or 319.393.6600 and ask for the IDE-LCMS room block. All reservations must be made by Saturday, June 9th in order to receive the special rate of $94/night. These room rates are exclusive of state and local taxes, applicable services or specific hotel fees. Kings/doubles 1-4 people per room. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Delegates are responsible for their lodging expenses.

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From Rev. Daird W. Korth Assistant to the President June/July 2012 For the Area of Free Standing Preschools and Day Care Centers (641) 529-0970 The District Early Childhood Conference was held March 17 at Central Lutheran School in Newhall. Our host was Becky McKinney. Fifty-two preschool teachers, directors and staff were registered. The attendees represented fifteen preschools from across the district. The presenter was Prof. Annette Oliver, Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Early Childhood Program at Concordia University, Seward, NE. Continuing education certificates were given by Concordia University. Annette Oliver received a BA in Social work in 1983, a MA in Family Life Science in 2002 and a Master of Education with an Early Childhood Emphasis in 2009 all from Concordia University, Seward, NE. She is presently enrolled in doctoral studies at Northcentral University. She has taught and directed in early childhood programs in Canoga Park, California; Las Vegas, Nevada and at St. John Child Development Center in Seward, for a combined service of 25 years. In 2009 she began serving as Assistant Professor of Education and Program Director for the undergraduate and graduate early childhood programs at Concordia University, Nebraska. The units of study were: The Image of the Child - Early childhood educators have inside of them an image of the child. This is reflected in how we relate to children and our roles as adults in their lives.

Approaches to Learning - How children learn. Working with emergent, project and play-based curriculums.

From Pictures to Words, The Child Development Institute - The art and literacy connection - Use it or lose it. Engaging Parents as Partners - Parent involvment is the bedrock of student success in school.

Precious Teachers - Wrapping it up with a little fun! Plans are beginning for next year’s Early Childhood Conference. We have accepted an invitation from TLC Preschool at Trinity, Vinton to be the host next year. You are invited to attend the Iowa District West Preschool/Early Childhood Conference at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison Iowa on Friday, August 10. You received an email concerning this from our office. For more information visit the Iowa West website or contact Sue.Light@idwlcms.org. Have a great Summer! Rev. Daird W. Korth, ATTP korth@netins.net 641-529-0970

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From: Mrs. Lois Warnsholz, Assistant to the President June/July 2012 For the Areas of Elementary and Secondary Schools 563/391-1304 Thanks to the staff at Immanuel, Waterloo, who have faithfully served the school and church, as a witness in the Waterloo area. Although that facility will no longer exist – the people remain to serve our Lord however He decides. With the Iowa legislature having completed their session the 156 page education proposed legislation is now just 36 pages. The items that will most affect Lutheran elementary schools is the 3rd grade reading competency needed before moving onto 4th grade. We don’t know what that will really look like. The other concerns that Lutheran schools were more concerned with did not get movement this session including the state list of all teachers , expansion of core curriculum (both of those items we would want them to allow us to opt out), and alternative to teacher licensure (we would like to see some reciprocity and flexibility). When the 2013 session begins we will need to continue to influence legislators to realize how their decisions affect non-public schools, especially Lutheran schools.

The bi-annual Summer Teachers’ Conference is Tuesday and Wednesday, July 31 – August 1 at Trinity, Cedar Rapids. Mark these dates on your calendar. Dr. Jeff Burkart from Concordia, St. Paul, MN will be the speaker. For those of you who have heard him, you know he keeps your attention with practical suggestions for your classrooms. Watch for more information for this event.

Please Get These Dates on Your Calendars: Tuesday, May 15 NLSA annual reports due.

Friday, May 25 Review NLSA reports: Mark, Nathan, Lois- Marion Wednesday, June 13 Summer Iowa ACE meeting which includes all principals, Board of Ed members. Des Moines Christian School Friday, June 29 IDE District Convention, Cedar Rapids

Saturday, June 30 Friday, July 27 Last postmark date for summer STO apps July 31-Aug 1 Summer Teachers’ Conference with Jeff Burkart at CR August 6 Principals Meeting- in Des Moines October 25-26 Iowa Lutheran Teachers’ Conference- Des Moines

My other hat: The Board distributed $424,500 to 596 students last week. There is approximately $36,000 remaining. Applications are now being accepted for summer cut-off – must have a postmark no later than Friday, July 27 – notification to schools will be by August 5. Please no fax or email STO applications and/or tax forms. 

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SERIES ON IOWA DISTRICT MISSION REPORTS: At one time, there was a periodical within the Iowa District of the LCMS known as The Iowa District News, which was published monthly from 1922-1934. Copies of all issues are located in the IDE Archives. A new format took over in 1935 as an insert in The Lutheran Witness, known as The Lutheran Witness – Iowa Edition. This continued until 1988, when it also came to an end and the format of the IDE TODAY was introduced. In the months to come, your archivist would like to offer some mission-related information out of The Iowa District News to remind our congregations in Iowa how things were going within the Iowa District-LCMS nearly 90 years ago. Since the Iowa District was not divided into East and West until 1936, these reports will reflect mission outreach across the State from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River.

PART 8

The Iowa District News Vol. 12, No. 4 – April 1933, page 17-18

Gleanings from the Iowa District Mission Field

What has been accomplished in the field of Home Missions in Iowa in the past year? The figures from the statistical returns may answer this question to some extent. The numerical stand of the Home Mission according to returns is as follows: 3901 souls; 2336 communicants; 170 children and 32 adults were baptized in the Christian faith; 90 children and 55 adults were confirmed; 4915 partook of Holy Communion. In our mission congregations 29 German and 171 English services were conducted each month. The value of the property owned by the congregations is $284,456, with an indebtedness of $112,397. Two teachers, two pastors, and two students teach regular Christian day schools with an enrollment of 154 children. The Sunday-school shows enrollment of 1162, of whom 256 are children of non-Lutherans. Other modes of indoctrination of our youth are: Saturday schools with 130 children; summer schools with 111 children; Bible classes attended by 379 people. Besides, our pastors conducted regular instruction periods preparatory to confirmation. The financial offerings of our mission charges were $7860 for outside purposes, mainly for the Budget of Synod, and $26,000 for salaries and other home needs. Comparing these figures with the total for 1931 we find that we have an increase almost along the entire front. It should be stated here, that Trinity Church at Vinton, the Rev. Th. Schliepsiek, became self-sustaining, and the statistics of this church are not included in our figures, otherwise the increase would be that much greater. The increase then stands as follows: Souls 401; communicants 167; baptisms 92; confirmations 66. There is an increase of 32 English services per month over 1931, while a decrease of two German services is recorded. 414 more children are enrolled in the Sunday-schools than in the previous year. “The Lord giveth the increase.”

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Even in contributions for outside purposes there is an increase of $2556, but a decrease of $3500 must be registered for home purposes. The following number of persons were actively engaged throughout 1932 in our mission field: 31 ordained pastors, two installed teachers, five candidates, five students as vicars, and two ladies as teachers. The number of stations listed is 53. The following new stations were opened by the placing of pastors, candidates, or vicars by the Mission Board: East Cedar Rapids, Pastor Mark J. Steege; South Clinton, Candidate F.H. Muenchow, recently ordained as pastor; River Sioux, Candidate Henry Mueller, recently ordained as pastor; Livermore, Candidate W.H. Schlie, ordained in August, 1932; Albia, canvass work by Candidate O. Keiper; Oxford, Student, Mr. Victor Felten; Woolstock, Candidate Walter A. Otto; Prairie De Chien, Wis., served from McGregor. The following congregations were organized in 1932: Iowa Falls, McGregor, Livermore, East Cedar Rapids, South Clinton, River Sioux. Since January, 1933 we again have an organized congregation in Oxford. It seems as though 27 congregations have their own houses of worship, five own school buildings, and 15 have parsonages. Our Church Extension Board aided a number of our mission charges also in 1932 to acquire church buildings and parsonages. St. Paul’s congregation at Marion built and dedicated a new church. Bethany Mission in East Cedar Rapids bought a dwelling and transformed it into a chapel and parsonage. St. Paul’s Church at McGregor likewise purchased a house and dedicated it as a combined chapel and parsonage.

--F. Starke

The Iowa District News Vol. 12, No. 7 – July 1933, page 39-42

[Extracts]

Report of the Board of Home Missions

In submitting our report on Home Missions, which covers a period of two years, we are deeply conscious of the fact that the Lord of the Harvest, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, has blessed our mission work in Iowa to such an extent that it calls forth from each and every one of us an expression of heartfelt gratitude. God has given us the saving Gospel, a great company of Evangelists and pastors, willing and well prepared to enter upon the work of saving souls, and, in spite of the depression, He has made the hearts of our people willing to supply sufficient funds along a far flung line. He has also given us opportunities and opened some new doors, which we have entered, sometimes, indeed, with trepidation, but nevertheless obedient to His command: “Go Ye.” As wise and prudent Christians we must be alert, and read the signs of the times rightly…The District has been advised at its last session what has been done along these lines. The Visitors of the District held circuit meetings with their pastors, surveys were made by these circuits, covering urban and rural territory.

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In some instances towns were canvassed and results tabulated, and recommendations were made to the Board for the placing of new men. Some of these fields developed into congregations, while a few, for various reasons, had to be abandoned. These stations, some of which were in the making at the time of our last report, include the following cities and towns: Jefferson, student; Albia, canvassed, but abandoned; Oxford, student; River Sioux and Little Sioux, candidate; South Clinton, candidate; East Cedar Rapids, pastor; Livermore, candidate; Clear Lake, temporarily abandoned; Knoke, school, student; McGregor, candidate; School in Clint, now self-sustaining; School in Dubuque, teacher; Woolstock, French Lutheran settlement, candidate; Lester and Larchwood, candidate; Iowa Falls, candidate; Logan, candidate; Washington, candidate; Lake View, candidate; Audubon, an old station, candidate has since been called to another field; Fort Dodge, candidate; School in Southwest Davenport, teacher; a renewal of work in Bremer, candidate. We have at present 172 active pastors in Iowa What a stalwart array of men of God, backed up by approximately 55,000 baptized members of the Kingdom, marching on against the hosts of Satan and hell, 172 pastors equal 172 missionaries that are up and doing, all the time, at home and away from home. Nevertheless there are stretches of Iowa which are lard to contact. They are far away from home. For this reason the venerable District, assembled in Lowden two years ago, passed the resolution that the office of Superintendent of Missions be created and that a pastor be called into this office. The work of calling an incumbent of this office was entrusted to the Mission Board together with the Officers’ Conference. A call was issued to one of our pastors, but was returned. Then the economic depression gripped also our treasury and it was the general consensus of opinion of the Board and the Officers’ Conference to postpone further action on the call until normalcy again prevails. Following are the statistics of our mission in Iowa: 3901 souls, 2336 communicants. Under our care are 32 pastors, 4 students, 2 teachers, and an organized Student Welfare at 3 stations. The total number of our stations is 45. 170 children and adults were baptized in 1933, 90 children and adults were confirmed. 6 regular day-schools are listed with 154 children. The Sunday-school enrollment is 1162. Saturday and Summer schools were held with 241 children. The congregation at Vinton, the Rev. Th. Schliepsiek, became self-sustaining; Royal and Ayrshire are for the present continuing as one parish and are self-sustaining. Audubon, on and off the mission list for ten years, will, after having granted release of her pastor to another charge, continue as a parish by securing a student, independent of the mission treasury. The financial stress made it necessary for the Board to reduce the subsidies granted to our missionaries by a ten per cent reduction of salaries. Also the house rents were reduced to a maximum of $25.00 per month in the larger cities, the rentals scaling down to as low as $10.00 in the small town. In the cases of the new candidates coming into the District in 1932, the Board ruled that no rents would be paid. All candidates were called for $50.00 per month. When all our candidates finally received their regular calls from their newly organized congregations and became ordained pastors, it was ordered that the salary should be $900, but that the missionaries be assured of $600 per year, and that they induce their congregations to supply the remainder. Supply students, or “Middlers,” were given $30.00 per month and their board. The banking holiday and resulting lack of funds in the treasury unhappily made it necessary to omit the payment for March, 1933. This March payment was not made until April 4, and had the effect of discontinuing the time honored custom of the Iowa District, the payment in advance.

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An effort, however, is being made to return to the original manner, the advance payment. This manner will eliminate many hardships, especially for the newly arriving candidates. [Then follows a list of 41 mission stations in 1932, names of their pastors, statistics on membership, number of students attending various school options, contributions for home and subsidy received from District, and rent paid by the District.] Audubon—Vicar Bremer—H. Wunderlich Churdan—A. Trost Clearfield—O. Lossner Creston—O. Lossner Dayton—E. Lehne Denver—E. Beckmann E. Cedar Rapids—M.J. Steege

East Davenport—W.D. Oetting Fort Dodge—E.M. Passow Iowa City—J.A. Friedrich Iowa Falls—N.C. Ellermann Jefferson—Paul G. Stephan Keokuk—G.H. Perlich Lake City—A. Bleeke Lake View—F. Wiese

Lester—L.F. Schneider Livermore—W.H. Schlie Lockridge—R. Grote Logan—W. Weiss Marion—C.E. Krog Marshalltown—F.H. Ilten McGregor—H.F. Glock Milton—H. Grote Missouri Valley—H.F.C. Mueller Osceola—O. Lossner Oskaloosa—F.J. Oetjen Oxford—V. Felten, Supply River Sioux—H.W. Mueller Royal & Ayrshire—V. Kollmann S. Clinton—F. H. Muenchow Shenandoah—E. Frentzel

Sioux City—H. Otten Vinton—Th. Schliepsiek W. Davenport—A. Bostelmann & Teacher A.H. Stellhorn Washington—C. Meibohm Wellman—G. Schroeder Woolstock—W. A. Otto Schools: Clinton—Supply for 1 year Dubuque—M.A. Russert Knoke—A.W. Mathias Sumner—Th. Klatt Student Welfare: Ames Agr. College—O. Erbe Cedar Falls Teachers College—A.H. Semmann

Until the present writing only one assignment has been made by the Board, that of calling a candidate to Melcher. He is expected to begin work in August. Visitor Th. Hoemann and your chairman of the Board have visited Des Moines and investigated church conditions there. We found that placing a candidate in Des Moines now is out of question. There are 13 Lutheran churches in Des Moines. Pastor G. Vogel informed us that the congregation of Bouton, served by him for many years, is calling a candidate independent of the mission treasury. This act will not only take care of a new candidate, but will permit Pastor Vogel to devote much more time to the intensively keen competition in mission work in Des Moines. According to the information at hand now, we will place one more candidate, in Ottumwa. Are there no more mission opportunities in Iowa? O, opportunities are plenty. The number of first class cities in Iowa of 15,000 and over is 16. We have one and more churches in 13 cities of this class. The number of second class cities, of 2,000 and over, is 90. 17 of these have no Lutheran church of any Synod, while Missouri is planted in 43 cities. Of the 99 counties in Iowa, we are represented in 73 counties…Just now the spectre of cramped treasuries hangs over

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us. We believe it is of greater importance to place a missionary into one of the many large cities of the eastern United States, where there is no Lutheran church whatsoever, than to spend that amount of money upon a small city of 2000 or less in Iowa, where there is no direct Macedonian cry. We have placed men in communities where there was no Macedonian cry, where there was nothing to begin with. These are expensive missions. Then our twenty such missions would certainly deplete our treasury of moneys that are needed so much more in large industrial and commercial centers in the East. Intensive work on the part of the individual pastor and congregation, canvass work singly or in teams, beginning a Sunday-school in the neighboring town, leaving the pavement and taking that forsaken, crooked road that leads to the brake and jungle, there we may find someone who will hear us. But above all there remains the precept of our Savior: “Pray ye the Lord of the harvest that He may send forth laborers into His harvest.”

Respectfully submitted, THE BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS

F. Starke, Chairman; Wm. F. Ullerich, H.A. Radeke

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Youth Leaders of IDE June/July 2012

PLEASE PRINT OUT AND PASS ON

Information provided by the District Youth Committee. If you have questions, contact Rev. Dr. Dean Rothchild at 319-373-2112

or by email deanrothchild@lcmside.org _____________________________________________________

June 20 Adventureland Lutheran Day – group gate will offer group rate for entrance fee. Cash only. No credit card accepted at the special gate. August 17-18 Youth Leader Retreat – registration in this packet. October 5-6 Confirmation Retreat – registration in this packet.

The Gathering Website: www.lcmsgathering.com THINGS TO BE AWARE OF FOR The National LCMS Youth Gathering see the followinf National Youth Gathering pages in this Packet for more details Leon Kroemer IDE District Coordinator 319 363 3349 – Home 319 329 2812 – Cell klkroemer@msn.com

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Greetings in the name of our Risen Christ! The 12th triennial National LCMS Youth Gathering will be held in San Antonio, July 1-5, 2013. The 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering theme, “live love(d),” gives us resurrection reminders. We know we are “Loved” by Christ. His love and the Father’s knew no bounds. Christ’s death and resurrection are proof there wasn’t anything He wouldn’t do to guarantee that we would “live.” So we LIVE LOVED, everyday knowing that we are forgiven, blessed in grace and mercy, connected to God through the Holy Spirit. As the Holy Spirit empowers us, we live out God’s love in the world through our witness to others, our acts of mercy, and in our life together. Our lives are filled with joy, hope, celebration, praise, faith, power and love. We are challenged to “live love(d).” It’s more than a bunch of catch words strung together – it’s a lifestyle. It’s a faith-style. It’s just the way things are for God’s people – We “Live Love(d).” With these words, Rev. Dr. Terry Dittmer, greeted those gathered for a recent District Coordinators conference. I share these thoughts because they are a great place to begin when considering what the 12th triennial National LCMS Youth Gathering means to the Churches and Youth of Iowa District East. The Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer shared the following remarks in the introduction he wrote to explore the theme for the Gathering. John wants his readers to know that they were “born to be loved.” God’s ultimate purpose for each of us is not to be forsaken, mistreated, abandoned to a life of misery and suffering-but to be loved. For John, this is not a matter of vague human sentiment or emotion. The love that we were born to know is rooted not in human emotion or experience, but in a human (and divine) person, Jesus Christ. The Son of God, Jesus Christ, was born so that we might be loved. He was abandoned, forsaken, mistreated, subjected to unspeakable misery and suffering on the cross (by God Himself!) so that we could know and have unshakeable confidence in God’s love for us in Christ. Knowing that love is what makes life worth living, and only that love can enable and empower us to love others in ways that please God and meet people’s deepest needs Knowing that God loves each and everyone of us leads us to the great Lutheran question-“What does this mean?” In terms of response it means different things to different people. I have agreed to be the District Coordinator for the 12th triennial National LCMS Youth Gathering. You may contact me with any questions or concerns that you have in planning for this event. Leon Kroemer IDE District Coordinator

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The Gathering Website: www.lcmsgathering.com GATHERING DATES AND DEADLINES: Summer 2012: 2013 Gathering registration materials made available on the Gathering website August 2012: Gathering registration materials mailed to each LCMS congregation September 10, 2012: Online registration opens on the Gathering Website October 16-30, 2012: Priority window for Gathering registration January 2013: Registration confirmation for groups accepted to the Gathering Early Spring 2013: Primary Adult Leaders receive Gathering hotel information Early April 2013: Hotel deposit is due May 1, 2013: Full payment due to qualify for express registration onsite at the Gathering. No payments will be accepted in the Gathering Office after this date. Remaining payments can be made on-site in San Antonio. GATHERING REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration information is available online (www.lcmsgathering.com) and on the enhanced DVD coming late summer 2012. Online registration opens September 10, 2012. The Gathering registration fee is $295 per participant through March 1, 2013 or $345 following March 1, 2013. This fee covers all Gathering program and Youth Ministry Office administrative costs; participant items such as the Gathering Bible, backpack, and Post-Gathering DVD; and secondary insurance of all participants. Hotel, travel, and meal costs are not included in the registration fee. Leon Kroemer IDE District Coordinator

My contact information: klkroemer@msn.com 319 363 3349 – Home 319 329 2812 – Cell

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HEALTH NOTES by Marla Lichtsinn, RN, MPA, FCN, Parish Nurse

marla.lichtsinn@psd-lcms.org

JUNE JULY 2012

ALCOHOL & KIDS… (Information for kids and their parents)

Underage drinking is the nation’s largest youth drug problem, killing 6.5 times more young people than all other drugs combined. Unlike the progress that has been made in reducing the use of other illicit drugs by youth, there have been no significant changes in the rates of underage drinking since 1994.

“Hey, who wants a drink?” “Oh, come on, just one drink won’t hurt you…

it’s fun!” “It’s cool… everybody drinks, right?”

WRONG!!

All kids want to be cool, but most kids who responded to a kidshealth.org survey don’t think drinking makes a person cool... in fact, most of the kids (86%) said they are very uncool, and 89% said that drinking alcohol at their age (9-13 years, the “tween” years) was never OK. That shows that a lot of kids are pretty smart about the dangers of alcohol. But what about the kids who didn’t agree? Although 90% of the kids said they’d never tried alcohol, or only tried it once, 6% of kids said they often drink more than a sip – every week or every month. It’s easy for kids to get the wrong message about alcohol. They may see their parents drink or watch TV or movies that make drinking look like a lot of fun – people drinking and watching sports together or having a big party.

But alcohol is actually a depressant, meaning it’s a drug that slows down or depresses the brain. Like many drugs, alcohol changes a person’s ability to think, speak, and see things as they really are. Alcohol can cause a lot of serious problems, like ▪ making you sick (throwing up, passing out, or worse) ▪ hurting your ability to make good decisions ▪ making you do things that are embarrassing ▪ getting you in trouble with parents, school, Police (like, drinking and driving!) Drinking alcohol can lead to alcohol poisoning, which can kill a person. Over time, people who abuse alcohol can do serious damage to their bodies – the liver, which removes poisons from the body, is especially at risk. Long term drinking can also damage the heart and brain. All of this information can be confusing, because kids see grownups drinking alcohol and enjoying it, with no problems. But some people can develop problems because they lose control over their drinking, and alcohol takes control of them… a person who starts drinking at a young age is more likely to develop alcohol addiction.

4,500 teenagers die each year in the US from excessive alcohol use. Underage drinking is related to the amount of exposure to alcohol advertising. Parents should assume their kids are exposed to alcohol ads, both in print and on TV, and should make a point to talk with them – often – about the dangers of drinking. MMWR – Aug. 2007 – “A Cup of Health with CDC”

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WHY DO KIDS TRY ALCOHOL? The top three reasons kids gave when asked why they try alcohol were ▪ to look cool ▪ to see what it’s like ▪ other kids were doing it Sometimes it can be hard for kids to say “no” if someone offers them alcohol. They might feel peer pressure to do what someone else is doing, even if they know better. Other kids might act as if drinking alcohol makes a person grown up or say that a kid who refuses to use alcohol is uncool or immature. But kids can say “no” when they know their own minds and know that alcohol can be dangerous to them. SAYING “NO” IS COOL!!

It’s normal to be curious about new things, especially if it seems like everyone else is doing it. But everyone is NOT drinking alcohol. Don’t believe it if someone says you’re immature for not drinking… you’re actually more grown up when you say “no” to something harmful… you’re being strong and smart! If you are concerned about a friend who’s drinking, you should tell one of your parents, a school counselor, or another trusted adult. That way, someone can talk with your friend before alcohol causes a big problem. Good friends won’t stop being your friends just because you don’t want to drink alcohol… if you feel this kind of pressure, talk to someone you trust, and get help for your friend. Read more about kids and alcohol at….

http: kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/alcohol.html www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/.../LifesFirstCrossroads

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Short Term Volunteer Medical Mission Service needs your skill…

We need You!

www.lcms.org/mercyteams

LCMS Short Term Volunteer Medical Mission Service needs your skill in…

Kenya: June 7-17, 2012 (especially needing physicians and LCMS pastor)

Madagascar: August 26-Sept. 4, 2012 LCMS Mercy Medical Teams are currently accepting applications for medical professionals and hard working laity to provide voluntary service in a short-term, primary care, clinical setting. These traveling, temporary, off-site rural clinics will bring desperately needed healthcare to some of the most underserved rural areas on the island nation of Madagascar. We need you…yes you! Please consider making that leap towards a life changing

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Our team will travel to surrounding villages for free, one-day primary care health clinics. How to Sign Up: If you are interested in volunteering with either of these teams, let us know promptly because we will begin working soon on necessary travel arrangements and visa applications, sending out the team handbook, advising on CDC immunization and health recommendations, and sending out your paperwork to sign and return. Contact Maggie Karner or Jacob Fiene if you are interested in this opportunity! Thanks again for your spirit of service to assist the needy. We greatly appreciate your devotion to the care of both body and soul. If you have questions about this or other opportunities for mercy in Christ’s name, visit: www.lcms.org/mercyteams or feel free to call.

experience. We need dedicated medical professionals (all specialties welcome); including physicians, NP’s, PA’s, RNs, pharmacists and hard-working laity. Ground expenses: $1500 (for all inclusive food, lodging, ground transportation, and additional clinical supplies and meds.) plus airfare (@ current rates). (Don’t have the funding now? Contact us for flexible payment options and fund development strategies and tools for raising your support!) ____________________ ITINERARY AND WORK: Join us as we serve the undermet needs of rural villages in some of the most remote areas on the globe. You will never forget the beautiful faces and lovely smiles you meet. However, the national economy and often primitive resources keep many villages without adequate healthcare. Most of these villages have no regular medical services and many rarely--if ever--have access to healthcare.

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Please pray and respond to: Maggie Karner Director, Health and Life Ministries LCMS World Relief and Human Care 765-748-7743 maggie.karner@lcms.org

Jacob Fiene Manager, Medical/Material Resources LCMS World Relief and Human Care 800-248-1930, ext. 1278 jacob.fiene@lcms.org

We will confirm your acceptance to the team by email and follow with additional travel details and orientation materials. We ask that you prayerfully consider these opportunities and we thank you for your service. Remember, you MUST respond to this email if you are interested in this opportunity for service. Thanks and God bless! LCMS Office of International Mission

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phone 319.848.4187 email camp@campiodiseca.org web www.campiodiseca.org

3271 Sandy Beach Road NE, Solon, IA 52333

READY FOR SUMMER!

Our new climbing tower was built May 1-7 and three

new canoes were purchased thanks to our From the Kids,

For the Kids camper donations. The tower has

two climbing sides (walls), one being flat as our previ-

ous tower, and another with a "chimney" obstacle de-

sign. It has a top deck from which the zip line extends to

a newly installed termination pole. The site for the

new tower is just near Lower Cross with the zip line run-

ning 325 ft. in the direction of Alpha Lodge.

In the summer of 2011, our campers gave back their can-

teen refunds for the purchase of new canoes. They raised

nearly $1,000. Thanks to a few additional donations, we

were able to purchase 3 new canoes to be used on-site

for all of our campers to enjoy!

The climbing tower has been built thanks to our Building

on the Foundations capital campaign. Many thanks to all

of the donors who have con-

tributed to this important ini-

tiative! We still need more

donations as we continue to

make improvements to Alpha Lodge and to our swimming pool

so our campers and guests can enjoy a first class, outdoor rec-

reational camp environment. Go to our website

www.campiodiseca.org and click the donate online tab to give

a gift to ensure we continue Building on the Foundations!

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mailto:camp@campiodiseca.orghttp://www.campiodiseca.org

phone 319.848.4187 web www.campiodiseca.org web www.campiodiseca.org

Needs List

Digital Projector; Miscellaneous Legos; Kickballs (10);

Construction paper; Craft supplies; Service Truck; Convec-

tion Oven; First Class Postage Stamps; Wireless Micro-

phone Transmitter and Receiver; Copy Paper; 33 Gallon

Trash Can Liners; Smoke Detectors; Carbon Monoxide De-

tectors; Clorox® Bleach; Dining Room Chairs, 3-Point Cat 1

Post Hole Digger. Please see our web site for a complete

list: www.campiodiseca.org.

3271 Sandy Beach Road NE, Solon, IA 52333

email camp@campiodiseca.org

Important Dates

First Day of Summer Camp

June 13

Family Weekend

July 27-28

Summer Fest Quilt Auction

July 28

IDE Youth Leader Retreat

August 17-18

Father/Child Retreat

September 7-8

IDE Confirmation Retreat

October 5-7

Become a fan of Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca

by clicking the ‘like’ button on our

Facebook page.

Nurse of the Week

Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca needs a registered R.N

each week of summer camp to address

health related needs . If you or someone

you know is interested in spending the

week at camp in this fun and important

role, please contact Daniel at 319-848-4187

or email daniel@campiodiseca.org.

SUMMER FEST QUILTS & CRAFTS NEEDED

Our annual quilt auction fundraiser has been moved from Fall Festi-

val to Summer Fest on July 28th, 2012. That means we’re only about 2

months out! We’re looking for quilts and other fine craft items to be

donated and then auctioned off for the benefit of the camp. Send

yours in today! Last year’s festival brought in around $8,200 for

Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca and we need your donations and attendance to

make Summer Fest 2012 a success. See you July 28!

THRIVENT CHOICE

Our total 2011 Thrivent Choice contributions were $22,417!

Thank you donors for making this program a success for

Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca. Will you help make 2012 another excel-

lent year in Thrivent Choice giving? Go to https://

www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice/ or call 800-THRIVENT

(800-847-4836) and state "Thrivent Choice" to designate

your choice dollars for Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca today. Thank you

for making Thrivent Choice a valuable stream of revenue

for Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca!

Cyclists will ride across Iowa in the 40th annual RAGBRAI,

July 22-28, 2012. For the past 10 years Team Io-Dis-E-Ca, a

group of RAGBRAI riders, has gathered gifts and pledges

to benefit Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca. We would love to expand our

team of cyclists or possibly have more than one team. Our

teams could encourage each other and compete against

each other to see which team will have more riders or gath-

er more gifts and pledges for Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca. Look for

our pledge flyer at your congregation soon!

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http://www.campiodiseca.orghttp://www.campiodiseca.org/Needs.pdfmailto:camp@campiodiseca.orghttp://cts.vresp.com/c/?LutherhavenMinistrie/ecf8812105/3a90c21f88/396db9a377http://cts.vresp.com/c/?LutherhavenMinistrie/ecf8812105/3a90c21f88/396db9a377

I O W A E A S T & W E S T L C E F J U N E 2 0 1 2

For more information on LCEF

loans, investments, and ser-vices, please contact:

Carole L. White LCEF V.P. Iowa East & West

6428 160th Ave Storm Lake, IA 50588-7566

Toll Free Phone: 1-877-439-5233

carole.white@lcef.org

Bob Riggert Director of Customer

Services bob.riggert@ialcef.org

Ruth Gerken Promotions Director Iowa East & West

ruth.gerken@ialcef.org

Lutheran Church Extension Fund

LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a solicitation to buy. The offer is made solely by LCEF’s Offering Circular. Investors should carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.

Join Us . . . Sundaes on Sunday

What: Ice Cream Socials When/Where:

Sunday, July 1, 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. Christ, Remsen Sunday, August 19, 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. St. John, Waverly Why: Connect Celebrate & share our Partnership Ice cream, games, sharing

Bring your friends - meet new friends

From Your Friends at

Lutheran Church Extension Fund

Members of LCMS congregations from across Iowa gathered for a Spring training event April 21. Testimonies from two churches that had built on to their facilities were heard. The congregations are thankful to God for his provision and wondering how they managed without the facility before build-ing. Both congregations were in awe of how God provided resources beyond what they could have imagined! Another similarity was that both congregations used LCEF as their loan partner. Carole White’s experience and professionalism helped them navigate through this process. The attributes and benefits of the K.I.D.S. Stamp Program, Treasured congregations, and demograph-ics was shared with the group. Watch for other opportunities to connect and hear about the LCEF resources, loans and investment opportunities. See below for an opportunity this summer.

Team St. John’s, Newhall LCEF Iowa team

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P A G E 2

GOLDEN TREASURE TRUTHS

Lutheran Church

Extension Fund

By Rev. Bob Riggert “When Esau lifted up his eyes and saw the women and children, he said, ‘Who are these with you?’ Jacob said, ‘The children whom God has graciously given your servant.’” Two related questions drive our treasure appreciations: “What’s the treasure?” and “Where did it come from?” The questions become pertinent to Jacob and Esau’s reunion. The treasure is first and foremost God’s grace. The brothers are re-united after decades of division. The treasure of reconciliation comes only from God’s grace promised to them through the Messiah. To have free and joyful reconciliations between God and man and then between fellow human beings is priceless. The brothers’ reunion presents another treasure: our children. At the time of the encounter Jacob had accumulated significant wealth. Esau’s question, “Who are these with you?” could have been answered with servants, livestock, etc. Jacob notes “the children.” Where does the treasure of children come from? God! Jacob could have noted the biological sources of his treasure: relationships with Leah, Rachel, Bilhah, and Zilpah. Jacobs skips the intermediary and notes his God as the giver of the treasure. Life is a gift from God. As we note the Father’s Day family emphasis, it is appropriate to ask, “What’s the treasure?” We might note the treasures of our earthly possessions. With Jacob-like eyes we look across the table or at the family picture. We note the children, grand-children, and perhaps even great grandchildren and note that they are our most precious treasures. We then celebrate that they are more than biological entities. They are a creation of God and a gift from God. Imagine someone looking at our family picture and asking “Who are these with you?” May our response be that of Jacob, “The chil-dren whom God has graciously given your servant.” Treasures are not only cele-brated. They are protected. May we provide protection during the earthly journeys. Most importantly may we provide the means of grace for their eternal protection. Reflection: What children (grandchildren, etc.) do you treasure? How do you let them and others know that you consider them a gift from God? Prayers: Dear Jesus, I thank you for the children that you have given me to treasure. I continue to dedicate them to You. Amen. “I love your commandments above gold; I consider all your precepts to be right.” Psalm 119:127-128

“Note: Lutheran Church Extension Fund offers a “Treasure Chest” of financial support for congregations, church workers, and members of all ages. For additional information contact: Carole White, District Vice-President (carole.white@lcef.org) Rev. Bob Riggert, Director of Customer Services (bob.riggert@ialcef.org)

Ruth Gerken, Promotions (ruth.gerken@ialcef.org)

LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a solicitation to buy. The offer is made solely by LCEF’s Offering Circular. Investors should care-fully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.

Imagine some-one looking at our family pic-ture and asking “Who are these with you?” May our response be that of Jacob, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”

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IDE GOLF OUTING FAWN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

ANAMOSA, IA WHO: All Professional Church Workers, Pastors, Staff, and Spouses

WHAT: Annual Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament 9 Holes – Bring Your Own Partner, or We Will Pair You Up

WHEN: Monday, June 18, 2012 Arrive by 8:30 a.m.; Tee-Off @ 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Fawn Creek Country Club 1601 130th Street (right along US Hwy 151) Anamosa, IA 52205 HOW MUCH: $15.00 Green Fees & Cart Rental (payable to Fawn Creek at golf outing)

PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES

Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Lunch and Prizes provided courtesy of Thrivent.

In case of inclement weather, call Fawn Creek @ 319-462-4115 or Rev. Rothchild @ 319-350-9564. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

REGISTRATION FORM – IDE GOLF OUTING Golfer: Each Golfer must register separately

Address:

Church:

Phone: Cell Phone:

E-Mail Address:

My Golf Partner is:

Please pair me up with a Golf Partner

CHOOSE YOUR SANDWICH: Cheeseburger Grilled Tenderloin

REGISTRATIONS DUE MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012

MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO: Iowa District East 1100 Blairs Ferry Road Marion, IA 52302

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PURPOSE: Parish nursing is a recognized specialty practice that combines professional nursing and health ministry.  Parish nursing emphasizes health and healing within a faith community.  This four‐day course will provide the basic preparation for the nurse interested in practicing in the parish nurse role in her/his faith community. The Parish Nurse Basic Preparation Curriculum developed by the International Parish Nurse Resource Center, St Louis, Missouri, will serve as the basis of instruction for this course.   OBJECTIVES:             FACULTY: Ronda Anderson, RN, Parish Nurse, Bethany Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids Elaine Boes, RN, BSN, NE‐C, FCN, Parish Nurse, St. Wenceslaus Church, Cedar Rapids Anne Nugent, RN, MSN, FCN, Director of Community Benefit and Mission Outreach Ministries, Mercy Medical Center Additional faculty from the community as appropriate for the different subject matter covered.  CONTINUING EDUCATION:   38.4 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit will be awarded for attending the four day course. Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is IBN Provider #57. No partial credit will be given.  REGISTRATION FEE: Course registration fee is $100 which includes all learning materials, food, refreshments, and continuing education credit.   For questions or to register, please call Anne Nugent, Director of Community Benefit and Mission Outreach Ministries at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at 319‐221‐8568.   145‐608 4/2011 

Parish Nurse Basic  Preparation Course 

Monday, June 11 to Friday, 15, 2012 

 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday‐Thursday, & Friday 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. 

Sponsored by Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Location: Sr. Mary Lawrence Community Center

Discuss communication techniques, including characteristics of active listening and therapeutic communication. 

Describe transforming life issues of family violence, suffering, grief and loss. 

Identify how to access resources for individual and families in the faith community. 

Discuss the role of health advocate within the context of parish nursing.  

Explore the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers.  

Describe how the history and philosophy of healthcare and nursing provides a spiritual foundation for parish nursing. 

Describe the roles of faith community in promoting health, healing, and wholeness. 

Identify ethical issues in parish nursing practice.  Discuss the importance of documentation including 

legal responsibilities.   Describe professional boundaries and the need to 

establish them. 

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Grab the family and head out for a funGrab the family and head out for a funGrab the family and head out for a funGrab the family and head out for a fun----filled day at Adventureland, filled day at Adventureland, filled day at Adventureland, filled day at Adventureland, planned just for you by the IDE Youth Committee.planned just for you by the IDE Youth Committee.planned just for you by the IDE Youth Committee.planned just for you by the IDE Youth Committee.

JOIN US FOR A DAY OFJOIN US FOR A DAY OFJOIN US FOR A DAY OFJOIN US FOR A DAY OF LUTHERAN LUTHERAN LUTHERAN LUTHERAN FAMILY FUN!FAMILY FUN!FAMILY FUN!FAMILY FUN!

When: June 20th, 2012 Gates open at 10:00am The pavilion is available for group check-in

Where: Adventureland Amusement Park, Inn & Campground I-80 & Hwy 65 (Exit 142) in Des Moines, Iowa

Who: Iowa East/Iowa West Families, Friends and Guests

Cost: $21 (Group rate when purchased at the Group Gate) Kids 3 and under are free

Contact: Pam Krog, IDE District Office, (319) 373-2112

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Registration cost: $38.00/person

Who: ANY Adult youth Leader, employed or volunteer

What: An event of study, fellowship, food and fun!

Where: Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca

(3271 Sandy Beach Rd, NE, Solon, IA 52333)

When: August 17-18, 2012

7:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Daniel Sanchez, Program Director

What to bring: Bible, Personal care items, Bedding, Walking shoes

Resources and Ideas to share

We will have a set time to share these!

Snacks to share

Y O U T H L E A D E R 1 0 1 :

Contact Randi Petrik (319) 364-6026

Youth.BethanyCr@gmail.com with any questions!

2 0 1 2

R E T R E A T

Friday-Saturday August 17-18, 2012 7:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2 Day event! Great, you work with kids. Whether this is your dream, your job, or something you have to do because no one else will, youth can present a whole host of challenges to even the most talented youth leader. How will you manage this year’s group? This year’s IDE Youth Leader Retreat will review the yeas and nays of being a youth leader. We will explore topics such as what to expect in working with youth, what youth struggle with, appropri-ate contact and communication, helpful relationship building tips, your health as a youth leader (and mental sanity too!), responsibility in being a youth leader, and general safety. These practical sessions will awaken the new youth worker to endless possibilities and serve as an excellent refresher to seasoned veterans.

(Keep top portion for your information) _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Youth Leader Retreat Registration deadline: August 10th, 2012 (No refunds after August 10th)

**All information Required

Name: _____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Home Address: _________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________

Congregation/City: ______________________________ Amount Enclosed: $______________

Make checks payable to: Iowa District East Mail registration form along with check before Aug 10th to:

Iowa District East 1100 Blairs Ferry Road Marion, IA 52302-3093

Proverbs 1

:4

"To give prudence to the sim

ple, knowledge and

discretion to the youth-"

P R A C T I C A L A N D E F F E C T I V E W A Y S F O R W O R K I N G W I T H Y O U T H

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IDE Confirmation Retreat 2012 “Holy Baptism”

For Seventh & E ighth Grade Conf i rmands

Dates: October 5-6, 2012 Location: Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca Time: 7:00 p.m. Registration - 3:00 p.m. Closing Devotion Cost: $38.00 per youth and chaperone Presenter: Rev. Joshua Reimche Zion Lutheran, Wilton 563/732-3651 Emai l : re imche@rocketmai l .com Coordinator: Rev. Dr. Dean Rothchild 319/373-2112 Email: deanrothchi ld@lcmside.org

Mail Registration by SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Use the Congregat ional Registrat ion. Make addit ional copies as necessary.

A COMPLETED IDE YOUTH EVENT HEALTH FORM IS REQUIRED for each partici-pant. The Youth Counselor or Chaperone is responsible for these forms.

(Page 1 of Confirmation Retreat Registration)

BRING: Bible, pillow & sleeping bag, toiletries including your own towel, clothing for active games (both indoor & outdoor).

DO NOT bring: Food, ipods, video games, valuables (like jewelry, etc.)

This retreat is des igned as a tool for IDE pastors and congregat ions to use to

enhance the ir own Conf i rmat ion program!

We encourage pastors to attend with their youth!

This is des igned to help smal ler groups that don’ t have enough youth to run their own retreat. Any s ize group is welcome!

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IDE Confirmation Retreat 2012 October 5-6, 2012 “Holy Baptism”

Congregational Registration Form (Please fill out one per congregation.)

Congregation: _______________________ City:_________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Contact Person’s Email: _______________________ Total Participants (adults included) _____ x $38 = ________ C h a p e r o n e s a r e r e q u i r e d t o p a y t h e r e g is t r a t i o n f e e . ( P r e f e r o n e a d u l t f o r e v e r y s e v e n y o u t h . C o u n s e l o r s m a y b e p r o v i d e d f o r g r o u p s h a v i n g a s h o r t a g e o f c h a p e r o n e s . C o n t a c t D a n i e l S a n c h e z a t C a m p I o - D i s - E - C a f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n c h a p e r o n e s . ) Make Check out to IDE-Confirmation Retreat and send with registration form to: I D E ( C o n f i r m a t io n R e t r e a t ) 1 1 0 0 B la i r s F e r r y R o a d M a r i o n , I A 5 2 3 0 2 - 3 0 9 3

Registration Deadline: September 28, 2012 Names of Participants (M or F)______Grade (A=Adult) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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A CO M P L E T E D “ IDE YO U T H EV E N T HE A L T H FO R M” I S R E Q U I R E D F O R E A C H

P A R T I C I P A N T . TH E YO U T H CO U N S E L O R O R CH A P E R O N E I S R E S P O N S I B L E F O R T H E S E F O R M S .

(Page 2 o f Conf i rmat ion Re t rea t Re g is t ra t ion )

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Iowa District East Youth Event Health Form First Name __________________________ Last Name _____________________________________

Birthday ___ / ___ / ___ Age ____ Grade this Fall _______ Gender ____________ Address ____________________________ Information Provided By: _______________________

City ________________________ State ___ Zip ______ Home Phone __________________________

Parent Name _____________________________________ Cell ____________ Work ____________

Guardian Name ___________________________________ Cell_____________ Work ____________

IF NOT AVAILABLE IN AN EMERGENCY, NOTIFY:

Name ___________________________ Relationship _______ Phone _________ Cell __________

Doctor _______________________________________________ Phone ________________________

Dentist ______________________________________________ Phone ________________________

Pharmacy ____________________________________________ Phone ________________________

NAME OF FAMILY MEDICAL/HOSPITAL INSURANCE:

Insurance Carrier ________________ Policy # ______________ Insurance Phone Number: (if applicable) _____________

Primary Insured’s Name: ___________________ Activity Restrictions by parent’s/physician’s advice?: Other information we need to know?

ALLERGIES: Hay Fever Poison Ivy Insect Stings Food: Peanut Butter Nuts Asthma Penicillin Other Drugs: _____________________

Medications Brought To Event: _______________________________________________________________

Notes on Giving: __________________________________________________________________________

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, antacids, anti-diarrhea medication and first aid MAY / MAY NOT (CIRCLE ONE) be administered to my child, as needed, by designated chaperones.

Special Considerations? ___________________________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZATIONS: This health history is correct so far as I know and the person herein described has permission to engage in

all prescribed event activities except as noted above. I also give permission to the event coordinator or chaperone to order x-rays, routine tests and treatment. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I give permission to the physician selected by the event coordinator to transport, hospitalize and secure proper treatment, order injection and/or anesthesia and/or surgery.

I grant to Iowa District East the right to take photographs of me and my family in connection with Iowa District East youth events and retreats. I authorize Iowa District East, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that Iowa District East may use such photographs of me and my family with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example, such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. I agree that if I have any concerns or questions regarding the use of such photographs I should contact the Iowa District East office, in writing, in a timely manner. Signature of Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________________________

Date _____________________________

(THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED AND BROUGHT WITH YOUTH COUNSELOR TO THE EVENT.)

All information is confidential.

Youth Counselor needs to

collect and bring these forms to the

event.

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