Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton

Pastor Ken Klaus,
Speaker of The Lutheran Hour,
Thursday, April 3rd,
Trinity Lutheran Church Hampton, IA

Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour, will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hampton, IA , on Thursday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m.

The Lutheran Hour is the world's longest-running Christian outreach radio program. The Lutheran Hour has proclaimed an unwavering message of salvation through Christ for three-quarters of a century. Today, this flagship radio program of Lutheran Hour Ministries continues to proclaim Christ online at www.lutheranhour.org, to more than 1.2 million weekly listeners on more than 800 stations coast to coast, to subscribers of XM Satellite Radio, and to military personnel around the world and their families through the American Forces Network.

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Klaus, will give an inspirational message entitled Songs To The Savior and a message on Men's Ministry. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Doors at Trinity will open at 5:30 p.m. After the message coffee and cookies will be served and time will be available to meet and greet Pastor Klaus.

For more information about this event, please contact Rev. Karl C. Bollhagen. Trinity Lutheran Church 16 12th Ave NE Hampton, IA 50441 Phone: 641-456-4816 email: trinity@iowaconnect.com web site: trinityhampton.com

St. Paul's Chapel and University Center in Iowa City

"This, gang, is the 1920’s version of the ipod!"

So began a fun filled evening featuring a victrola, tunes from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s, and a fantastic four course gourmet dinner. The event, dubbed “The Brass Candle Dinner” made for a memorable evening.

The feast was the brainchild of Thomas Schulein, a member of the permanent congregation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel. His idea was to have a “throwback” gala, designed to give the college students and members of the congregation an excuse to get dressed up and indulge in some old fashioned fun.

The fellowship hall at St. Paul’s was transformed by scores of candles on tables, giving it an atmosphere of a time gone by. Music was provided by Tom’s victrola, and it was such a hit that some of the older members began singing along to the tunes. Most of the students had never seen a victrola or the 78’s, so being able to see one operated was a real treat.

The dinner, cooked by Tom, his wife Vivian, and Mark and Leslie Gannon, rivaled any meal served by the finest restaurants. After eating more than was thought possible, the crowd relaxed and enjoyed music from over 80 (!) years ago.

St. Paul's Chapel and University Center in Iowa City

St Paul’s ISM Volunteer Retreat

On a chilly evening in February, the ISM’s English Conversation Volunteers gathered in the Student Center at St. Paul’s Chapel for the ISM Volunteer Retreat.

Throughout the year these volunteers work closely, in small and large groups, with international students and international residents of Iowa City who are eager to practice their English with a native speaker. Most volunteers meet with their international partner(s) for one hour a week, some meet more often. Currently, the ISM’s volunteers come from the three local LCMS churches in the area: Prince of Peace in Coralville, Our Redeemer in Iowa City, and St Paul’s Chapel.

The retreat was a time for the volunteers to share stories, listen to ideas, as well as have some delicious cake. The retreat reminded the volunteers that programs which run through ISM have the privileged of proclaiming the Gospel to those who have not heard it.

Presenters during the retreat included International Peer Ministers Allison Otto and Nicole Dudley, Rev. Max Mons, and DCO Drew Bayless.

If you would like to become part of this mission work, please contact Drew Bayless, the Interim Director of International Student Ministry.