The Monthly - February 2012

* Planting Together *

  1. The Lamplighter
  2. News from the Business Manager
  3. YES in IDW
  4. Camp Okoboji
    (Continuing Ed Course/Ice Fishing Retreat)
  5. !Amigos en Cristo!
  6. LCEF
  7. Mission Opportunities (Chapel Devotion)
  8. IOWAY
  9. Mission Central (Updated)
  10. Hispanic Outreach in Siouxland
  11. Youth Ministry Update
  12. Stewardship in Iowa District West

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The Monthly - February 2012


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Calendar of Events
  • February 10-11—Lay Leadership Institute, Fort Dodge
  • February 10-11—Pre-Retirement Workshop, Algona
  • February 14—District Board of Directors, Fort Dodge

— Save the Dates —

  • March 10—Disaster Response Training (LERT), Emmanuel, Lake View
  • March 24—Men’s Ministry Breakfast, Ankeny—Theme: "Leaving a Legacy"
  • March 25—Missions Banquet, St. Paul, Fort Dodge
  • June 24-26—District Convention, Camp Okoboji—Theme: "Joy in Modeling"

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CALLS RECEIVED
  • The Rev. Gregory Hyatt, Wautoma, WI, to Peace, Marcus.
  • The Rev. David Rempfer, Blairstown, IA, to Ute.

CALLS ACCEPTED

  • The Rev. David Anthony, Carroll, to Zion, Storm Lake.
  • The Rev. Timothy Jones, Bennett, IA, to Jefferson.

CALLS DECLINED

  • The Rev. Kevin Johnson, Carlisle, to Hazen, ND.
  • The Rev. David Sewing, Zion, Denison, to Stuttgart, AR.

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From the IDW Personal Missions Committee
In March 2010, a study found that 78% of Americans believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Less than three months remain until Resurrection Sunday. What will be your focus when speaking with those outside the church in the months leading up to Resurrection Sunday this year? Chances are the person you are talking to believes in the fact of Jesus’ resurrection even if they don’t trust Him to forgive their sins or attend services at a Christian congregation. How can you help your resurrection-believing neighbor who remains outside the Church understand that the gifts of forgiveness, eternal life, and salvation which the Resurrection of Jesus assures us of are made available to them personally in your congregation?

Attention Married Couples

Sioux City Date Night is a marriage retreat for couples sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Church; St. Paul's Lutheran Church; Lutheran Family Service; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans & Siouxland Lutherans in Minis-try and Mission; and an Iowa District West Mission Grant. It will be held February 24-25 at Stoney Creek Inn, Sioux City. The cost is $125 per couple and includes lodging and a romantic evening meal. Dr. Thad Warren, professor of education at Concordia University-Nebraska, will lead the topic. You may register online at www.siouxcitydatenight.com or by calling 712-239-1575 (Calvary Lutheran Church).

Iowa District West 2012 Convention
The 38th Convention of IDW will be held at Camp Okoboji, June 24-26. The theme is "Joy in Modeling," and will focus our attention on faithfully passing on our faith and God’s Love to future generations. Each congregations or parish will be represented by two delegates; a pastor and a lay person. Through elections and resolutions the delegates will set the direction for the District for the next triennium. Please keep the work of Iowa District West in your prayers.

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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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