Faith Lutheran Church in Waterloo

Faith Blind Outreach is a luncheon and social time from 11:30-1:30 the third Saturday of each month to share the love of Christ with blind or visually impaired persons and their families. Call Faith Lutheran at 236-1771, if you would like to attend or help with serving or driving. Faith Lutheran Church, 1555 W Ridgeway AvE., Waterloo

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Corlaville

The 2011 Christmas Pageant was presented on Dec. 4th by the Prince of Peace Sunday School with participation from the Prince of Peace Christian Preschool. The Historical Christmas account was portrayed as two brothers sat in a closet scheming how to get their parents to give them a puppy for Christmas. The pageant was played out as the brothers tried to remember if there was a dog mentioned in Christmas Scriptures to use as leverage with their parents. Both Christmas and Easter were proclaimed through song, hymns, drama, and memorized parts. Everyone enjoyed cookies and treats afterwards.

St. Paul's Chapel in Iowa City

 

As far as favorite chapel student events, we may have a tie between Luther Bowl and Nerf War! A couple dozen students, all dressed in black or camo, came out for a night of war, vengeance and fun for the first Nerf War event of the year. Strategically scheduled shortly before finals week, the students brought their own Nerf guns for some good old-fashioned chapel-style stress relief.

St. Paul's Chapel in Iowa City

 

A favorite event at St Paul's Lutheran Chapel is Luther Bowl, an annual flag football game to re-energize the students mid-semester.  After an exciting and fast-paced game, only one injury was reported this year: a torn ACL.  As usual, this year's event also featured guest referees: Rev. Dan Johnson from Redeemer, Marshalltown and Rev. Mike Scudder from Faith, Mount Pleasant.

St Paul's Chapel in Iowa City

The Home Away From Home program provides students a respite from their studies as members of the permanent congregation at St Paul's Lutheran Chapel "adopt" students during their years in college. Pictured is a snapshot of the Home Away From Home Progressive Dinner, an popular annual event to launch the program each year where two groups of students move from home to home, enjoying homemade courses made by chapel members.

St. Paul's Chapel in Iowa City International Student Ministry

The Tuesday morning English conversation group surprised their group leader with a cake to celebrate her birthday. A different conversation group meets nearly every day of the week, each led by volunteers from sister IDE congregations.

St Paul's Chapel in Iowa City International Student Ministry

International students and families attended a dinner at St Paul's Lutheran Chapel before experiencing the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade. A great display of American college culture and tradition!

St' Paul's Chapel in Iowa City International Student Ministry

Korea meets Iran! Four new international students out to lunch at the Seoul Grill, a popular Korean restaurant in Iowa City. The ladies from Iran enjoyed learning to use chopsticks, with a little help from their new Korean friends. Students who are part of the International Student Ministry program at St Paul's Lutheran Chapel not only learn about American culture, but the cultures of other students and families as well.

St. Paul's Chapel in Iowa City International Student Program

International students and families enjoyed a day of apple picking at the orchard of one of our volunteers. They had a great experience, complete with homemade apple cider and apple bars after a long day of collecting apples.

Davenport Lutheran Home

"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:4


When you visit the Davenport Lutheran Home, you just might be greeted by 91 year old Orville Stout. You may see him in the dining room or in the Activity Room. You may pass him in the hallway near the nurse's station. Orville can be 'seen chatting with a resident or staff member. In fact, it is hard to enter our Lutheran Home, on any day of the week and not encounter Orville's friendly smile somewhere along the way.

There are currently 88 residents, many of them in their 90's living at the Davenport Lutheran Home, so it is not unusual to encounter one of them in passing. But Orville Stout does not live here. He is not a resident; he is a volunteer. Every single day, for nearly ten years, Orville has been coming to this nursing home to volunteer his time and effort, In the morning he helps the dietary staff clean-up the dining room after breakfast. Then he helps with Activities by accompanying residents to and from the Activity Room, by calling BINGO, and keeping score while the residents enjoy bowling. Orville is the official fingernail polish remover on manicure day and on Sundays he assists the Nurse Aids with seating the residents in the Chapel for the Church Service, After the service Orville helps Pastor Lockie facilitate Social Hour and helps residents back to their rooms.

When asked why he dedicates so much time, Orville says he volunteers at the Davenport Lutheran Home because he enjoys the people. We enjoy you too Orville and we appreciate your dedication and service to our residents. Happy Birthday!

Bethany Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids

Members of Bethany Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids took part in a church wide emphasis this Fall. The study by Albert Collver III explored the Biblical basis of the three fold emphasis of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod- Witness, Mercy and Life Together. These phrases illustrate how the church lives and works together to proclaim the Gospel and to provide for our brothers and sisters in Christ in our congregations, communities and throughout the world.

It all started with a Small Group/Rally Day Kick Off that took place on August 28 in the Family Life Center. People enjoyed plenty of great picnic food from “B-B-Q This!” The fall events were introduced and people were invited to join a small group for the 5 week series that began on Sept. 11. Sermons were preached each Sunday on the lessons which were: Witness; Witness As Confession; Mercy; Life Together; and Witness, Mercy Life Together; small groups met and faith grew!

Sixty three study guides were given to participants and each small group leader had a DVD to show to their group as part of the lesson. Leader Notes were provided in the back of each of the bible study guides making it easy for members to take turns facilitating their small group. Bethany Lutheran has extra copies of the DVD and books we would be willing to share with you. Please contact Ronda @ 319-364-6026 or nurse.bethanycr@gmail.com.

Lenten season 2012 we will once again have another church wide emphasis with preaching and small group study going hand in hand.