St. Paul Lutheran Church Hosts VBS
'Quest For the Truth,' was the theme for St. Paul Lutheran Church, LCMS, McGregor during its week long Vacation Bible School held late summer. Lessons were presented by Jennifer Pazour as leader, and Pastor David Zimmer presided over the opening. Sunday School Superintendent, Barb Rieck, also assisted in the games and classes with other helpers. Those attending were, front, left to right; Jerica Rush; Jon Coleman, Kira Rieck, Keely Ayers, Shelby Martin. Second row: Jaxon Coleman, Justin Coleman, Joshua Rush, Kaye Skime, Bryce Matthew, Brandon Martin, Pete Pazour. Third row; Tom Coleman, Johanna Coleman, Carly Matthew, Briana Pazour. Fourth row: Pastor David Zimmer, Jennifer Pazour, Christy Matthew, Barb Rieck. Missing was Lorraine Ayers, who in charge of the snacks that reflected the lesson of the day. (photo by Lucy Dodge)
St. Paul Lutheran Church 'kicks off' Sunday School
St. Paul Lutheran Church, LCMS, McGregor, IA, held its annual kick-off to start the beginning of its new year of Sunday School.
Worship, led by Pastor David Zimmer and a pot-luck were part of the event followed by games for the kids. Taking crushed ice from a wading pool with their feet and placing it in a dish; blowing a ping-pong ball across the wading pool filled with water to see which team could get their ball across the finish line first; and teams racing to put clothes on from a bag then racing to a spot to remove them before giving the bag to the next in line plus other fun activities. Enjoyment was had by both congregational members and the kids playing the games. Following are those that participated in the games; Jaxon Coleman, Joshua Rush, Jon-Jon Coleman, Kaitlyn and Elizabeth Grady, Kira Rieck, Jerica Rush, Katie Zimmer, Kay Skime, Emily and Luauren Zimmer: Justin Colman, Johnna Coleman, Keely Ayers, Janelle Rush, Barbara Rieck, both Sunday teachers, Julie Zimmer with Jehna, Tom and Janet Coleman, organizers, Morgan Temor , Trent Hatke, and Tory and Colby Ferguson.
