- The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated in our worship services this weekend. It is our practice to serve Holy Communion to those who have been instructed in the Christian faith, who are able and willing to “examine themselves,” and who share a common faith and confession. As a congregation of the LCMS, we welcome to the Lord’s Table all who are in fellowship with our church body. If you are visiting and have questions about your participation in the Sacrament, please speak with the Elder or Pastor before the service.​​​​​
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- As many of you know, the $125 for 125 campaign kicked off back in late 2022. We have already raised over $65,840 for capital improvements. What a blessing! If we continue towards our goal, which is for each communicant member to donate $125 a year for the next 5 years, we can still hit our $500,000 goal! These funds would help the congregation pay for capital improvements and give us another reason to celebrate in 2029! We ask that you prayerfully consider this campaign above your normal monthly offerings. Just remember to put “125 for 125” on your offering envelope.​​

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- Christian Services is Looking for members to help others with rides to appointments.  It may be here in town or Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. We are wanting to update our list and if you are willing to help out - please email Monica at valleyrodcustom@gmail.com or text/call her 319-330-4505 with your name, number and availability to help. We are limited on those available to help - many of those on the list have become those that need rides so we are looking for some "young'ins" to step in and offer their assistance. Karen Harrison 319-530-7414 is also available to contact if you can help or you are in need of rides yourself.​

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- Lutheran Confession Class starting on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30pm! New/current members and nonmembers; all are welcome! Bring a friend!​

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- Evangelism will be collecting for the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes starting this month.   All items must fit in a standard shoe box. A list of gift ideas that fit in a shoebox will be posted soon. Collections accepted thru Sunday, November 9th. Some ideas are small school supplies, small hair clips, brush, toy cars, stuffed animals (6 inches or shorter). and washcloths or small towels.  Look for the box or basket marked for Operation Christmas child.

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- Service Sunday: November 23, 2025 - It won't be long and leaves will be falling throughout the neighborhoods.  If blowing them into the neighbors lawn isn't an option, have we got a deal for you!  The Christian Service Committee is looking for yards to rake.  If you know of someone, member or not, that needs someone to take care of their leaves, let us know.  Contact Evan Uhlmann with name and address.  (319) 530-3003 or evanuhlmann18@gmail.com.  We will be looking for volunteers to assist us with this endeavor in the coming weeks.  Watch for the sign-up sheet in the west entryway for details!

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- Thanksgiving Community Dinner is November 22nd at St. Paul Methodist Church,. Call 319-668-2288 if you are interested or scan the code on the insert.

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- Altar Guild is beginning to sell Poinsettias this Sunday, Nov. 9th! The cost is $10.00/poisettia. They have 40 to sell and have sold 24 so far.

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- The Advent meals — Dec 3rd-LYF, Dec 10-Altar Guild, Dec 17-Stewardship.​

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- Blessings to Lana & Tyler Fox on the birth of a healthy baby boy, Jack Levi Fox. Grandparents are Ted & Sandy Miller

 

- Prayers and Sympathy to the family of Eleanor Wichmann who died on November 19. She is the mother of Kenny (Gloria) Wichmann, grandmother to Clint (Elizabeth) Wichmann, great grandmother to Jacob and Liam Wichmann, and Megan Mailes.

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- The nominating committee is looking for individuals that are interested or willing to be on the ballot for the October voters meeting for an opportunity to fill these positions: Congregational Chairman (male communicant member 18+ years), Elder (male communicant member 18+ years), Cemetery Overseer, Endowment Fund, Financial Review, Trustee, Historical Preservation Committee, LIS School Board, Parish Ed Chairman, Stewardship Board. All positions are a 3-year term. For a full description of each position, you may ask for a copy of the Church's constitution and by-laws that list out each position and provide a detailed description. If you are interested, please contact the church office or one of the nominating committee members by September 26th. Committee Members: Evan Uhlmann, Brett Kozishek, Matt Schaefer, Kasey Garringer, Aaron Loy and Rhonett Wardenburg.​​​​​​​​

- Highlighted Birthdays and Anniversaries listed below. We highlight children’s, decade, and 80+ birthdays. We highlight 1st year, each 5 years, and 50+ years wedding anniversaries. Please let us know if you would like other birthdays and anniversaries added to the highlighted list. Complete lists of birthdays and anniversaries are posted on the bulletin board at the west entrance.​
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Nov. 1 – Delanie Harper, 10
Nov. 2 – Kurt Heitman, 70
Nov. 7 – Karol Lacher, 80
Nov. 9 – Evelyn Lutz, 93
Nov. 10 – Ed & Karol Lacher, 62nd
Nov. 22 – Gannon Uhlmann, 14
Nov. 25 – Liam Albarran, 8
Nov. 26 – Gilbert & Karen Asbe, 62nd
Nov. 28 – Everly Murray, 8

- Those in need of prayers or who are sick or in hospital:
Karen Von Ahsen