The Monthly - December 2011
 

* Planting Together *

  1. The Lamplighter

  2. News from the Business Manager

  3. "Teaching Them"

  4. Camp Okoboji

  5. !Amigos en Cristo!

  6. LCEF

  7. Mission Opportunities

  8. IOWAY

  9. Mission Central

  10. Hispanic Outreach in Siouxland

  11. Youth Ministry Update

  12. Stewardship in Iowa District West

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The Monthly - December 2011


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Calendar of Events
  • December 2-3—Lay Leadership Institute, Fort Dodge
  • December 16—Open House for Rev. Bob Riggert, District office, Fort Dodge
  • December 23, 26, & 30—District Office Closed

— Save the Dates —

Pre-Retirement Workshop—February 10-11, 2012

District Convention—June 24-26, 2012

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ORDAINED MINISTERS

CALLS DECLINED

  • The Rev. David Lyons, Schaller, to Sheldon, IA.
  • The Rev. David Lyons, Schaller, to Jefferson, IA.
  • The Rev. James Neubauer, Park Rapids, MN, to Ogden.

CANDIDATE ASSIGNED

  • Steven Klawonn, Saint Louis, to Christ Our Savior, Norwalk.

CALL ACCEPTED

  • The Rev. Steven Schulz, Grace, Storm Lake, to Immanuel, Fargo, ND.

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Riggert Open House
You are cordially invited to an Open House celebrating the ministry of Rev. Bob Riggert, Iowa District West Executive Assistant for Youth, Education, and Stewardship. The Open House will be held Friday, December 16, from 10 am to 4 pm at the District Office (409 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge).

Pastor Riggert has announced his retirement from his District position, effective January 31, 2012. He continues serving until that time in a part-time capacity as District Education Exec.

He is well-known throughout the District, having served as pastor of congregations and as a guest preacher and District consultant to many of our preschools, schools, youth events, and workshops.

Please join in recognizing and giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry.

Youth Outreach Event—"Spin-Tacular" Basketball Show
Get ready to be inspired! Bruce Crevier, featured in Sports Illustrated and Four Time Guinness World Record holder for simultaneously spinning 21 basketballs, is bringing his motivational Spin-Tacular Basketball program to Ida Grove. He challenges this generation to consider their own faith in Jesus and the lasting value of faith and Christ’s presence in their lives. Learn more about Bruce and his family at www.championsforever.com.

This is outreach made easy! No knocking on doors. No method to memorize. No awkward pauses or feeling uncomfortable. Invite your friends, sit by their side, and be challenged together. All ages are welcome, but it will especially appeal to youth and their families.

Please join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove on Thursday, January 12, at 7 pm.

(This event is made possible by an Iowa District West Ablaze grant.)

From the IDW Personal Missions Committee
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Grounded + Growing + Reaching Outreach Re-source and Training Event in Storm Lake. Special thanks to Thrivent and LCEF for their sponsor-ship and to our hosts from St. John for the use of their facilities, their work to serve those attending, and their hospitality during the event. These contributions, along with the knowledge of the various presenters and the enthusiasm of all those attending combined to make this event a success. We pray that the day provided all involved with the resources and motivation needed to make the Gospel known where they live.

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Iowa District West, LCMS
409 Kenyon Road, Suite B
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

515.576.7666 Phone
515.576.2323 Fax
sue.light@idwlcms.org
www.idwlcms.org

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