The Monthly - November 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

ALSO INCLUDED. . .

The Monthly - November 2011


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Calendar of Events

  • November 4-5—Lay Leadership Institute, Fort Dodge

  • November 5—Grounded + Growing + Reaching Event, Storm Lake

  • November 12—IOWAY Banquet, Carroll

  • November 19-20—Youth Gathering, La Vista, NE

  • November 24-25—Thanksgiving holiday, District Office Closed

— Save the Dates —

  • Open House for Rev. Bob Riggert — December 16

  • Pre-Retirement Workshop—February 10-11, 2012

  • District Convention—June 24-26, 2012

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ORDAINED MINISTERS

CALLS RECEIVED

  • The Rev. David Lyons, Schaller, to Sheldon, IA.

  • The Rev. James Neubauer, Park Rapids, MN, to Ogden.

COMMISSIONED MINISTERS

CALL RECEIVED

  • Bethany Nier, graduate of Concordia-Mequon, to Director of Christian Growth and Service, Adel.

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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 9 am to 3 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.)

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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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