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Worship Schedule Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM The worship service will be available live or following the live stream on the church’s Facebook page. Current Oce Hours Monday –Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM The oce is closed on Fridays. The oce is closed for lunch between 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM, if taken. St. Paul’s 2024 Church Council Members President: Doug Steele Vice President: Monte Hoegh Secretary: Holly Esbeck Treasurer: Steve Tjepkes Worship: Worship Stewardship: Barb Strand Educaon: Teresa Engler Fellowship: Monte Hoegh Property: Je Gude Outreach: Kirk Nelson St. Paul’s Sta Pastor: Lauri Boysen Administrave Assistants: Julie Tjepkes Joy Sturm Youth Director: Kelsea Tyson Financial Secretary: Steve Tjepkes Kitchen Coordinator: Sue Crall Custodians: Dick and Jamie Juhl St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1011 E. 13th St Atlanc, Iowa 50022 712-243-3678 Email: stpaulsatl@gmail.com Website: www. stpaulsatlanc.com The Tidings October 2024
St Paul's Smiling Faces I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 On an average day at St Paul's you’ll find dozens of smiling faces belonging to the saints who joyfully attend church at this house of the Lord. On Wednesday afternoon you will see nearly 100 smiling faces (God Squad, confirmation and youth group) who are learning about being a follower of Jesus. There are multiple families and community groups that use our beautiful building for their meetings and celebrations who also experience the smiling faces of our people. Jesus said, For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. St Paul's baptized can confess that the Savior has been faithful to that gracious promise for all of this congregation’s 100+ years. Immanuel, which means God with us, is present each time we gather here in his name around his Word & Sacraments. Through these Means of Grace, the crucified and risen Messiah forgives our sins. By his Spirit he nurtures ongoing faith and trust in his mercy for us. It is our prayer that each time you worship at St Paul's, you leave our sanctuary reconnected to the Father and his Good Shepherd. Depart this place with your faith refreshed and your hope renewed. Depart encouraged by the sacrificial love the Son of God has for you. As we look to another Refor-mation celebration, we remind each other that we are here to continue the constantly reforming Church. As the Triune God sends you back out into a hurting, broken, and dying world, go ready to love oth-ers as Christ has loved you. Go blessed with the faith to serve the Lord with gladness. And when you are safe with God in the eternity of heaven, there you will forever behold the smiling faces of all his saints gathered in from every nation, tribe, people, and language. Peace and love, Pastor Lauri
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. All Saints Sunday is November 5, 2023 Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the rst things have passed away.’ And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.—Revelation 21 All Saints Day is always the day that follows All Hallows Eve (Halloween). On All Saints Day we as Christians turn our back on the darkness of Halloween and celebrate the good news of our Lord Jesus who promises that death is not the end of the story. Jesus is with us in death, and there he takes us by the hand, forgives our sins, and welcomes us to new life with the Lord. On All Saints day we remember that because of Jesus’ love and forgiveness we are all simultaneously sinners and saints. Sinners in need of for-giveness, and Saints who have been redeemed and set free by Christ’s Blood. All Saints Sunday is always the Sunday closest to All Saints Day. This year it lands on November 3rd. That Sunday we will pause as a congregation to remember and give thanks for all who have died and live with Christ, especially remembering those from our congregation who have died this year. We give thanks for their lives and for the way their lives touched ours, and we trust in the promise of Christ, that wipes away our tears, gathers us in his love, and always brings us to new and eternal life. This year St Paul’s will remember: Gail Brockman, Nancy Templeman, Norma Gangestad, Mary Dee Thomas, Jack Bell, Carolyn Johnson, Jim Eden, Jim Tyler, Bruce Behrends, Janet Hoegh, Dalton Christoffersen, Beverly Gunderson, Rosemary Mally, and Chuck Westphalen
October Birthdays 10-1 Doris Spoo 10-3 Lindsey Benning, Nile Petersen 10-4 Shawn Petersen, Aaron Williams, Eden Templeman 10-5 Judy DeBord, Brenda Hansen, Shannon Crall 10-6 Kathy Kerns 10-7 Julie Tjepkes, Daurine Petersen, Shannon Siedlik 10-8 Sandy Sothman, Anabel Just, Quinton Williams 10-10 Gary Plagmann 10-11 Brynlee Williams 10-12 Wayne Brosam 10-13 Gus Williams 10-15 Kelly Williams 10-17 Lila Wiederstein 10-19 Linda Nelson 10-20 Linda Olsen, Tucker Sager, Evan Jensen, Eli Carlson 10-21 Ramona Camp 10-22 Scott Robinson, Sharon Crane, Richard Nelsen, Adelyn Hansen 10-23 Catherine DeBord, Katia Frock 10-24 Roger Mendenhall, Patty Eden 10-25 Julie Hansen 10-26 Braedi Wickard 10-29 Mary Jo Allenstein, Sue Andersen 10-30 Kevin Peterson, Brett Dreager October Milestone Birthdays 10-1 Doris Spoo (1932) [92 years] 1206 E. 22nd St Atlantic, IA 50022-2865 712-243-4841 10-6 Kathy Kerns (1944) [80 years] 1409 E.17th St Atlantic, IA 50022-2406 712-243-1109 10-19 Linda Nelson (1939) [85 years] 2107 Pine Ridge Dr Atlantic, IA 50022-3104 712-243-7705 10-21 Ramona Camp (1934) [90 years] 1617 E. 18th St Unit 23 Atlantic, IA 50022-2488 712-243-3654 10-22 Richard Nelsen (1944) [80 years] 910 Linda Dr Atlantic, IA 50022-2729 712-249-2280 10-29 Mary Jo Allenstein (1937) [87 years] 103 W. 14th St Atlantic, IA 50022-2222 712-243-4441 October Milestone Anniversaries 10/1 Richard and Carolyn Houser (1972) [52 years} 1504 Lincoln Dr Atlantic, IA 50022 712-249-7587 10/18 Merv and Jean Templeman (1968) [56 years] 63815 Keystone Ln Atlantic, IA 50022-8409 712-243-2408 10/21 Larry and Mary Reimer (1961) [63 years] 610 E 17th St Atlantic, IA 50022-2663 712-249-3369 October Anniversaries 10/01/1988 Mike and Colleen Arneson 10/01/1972 Richard and Carolyn Houser 10/01/1983 Dick and Jamie Juhl 10/03/1987 Steve and Julie Tjepkes 10/04/2008 Jeff and Sara Strand 10/05/1996 Chuck and Andi Kinzie 10/18/1968 Merv and Jean Templeman 10/20/2007 Roger and Deb Bateman-Crawford 10/20/2018 Sawyer and Kayleen Hansen 10/21/1961 Larry and Mary Reimer
• Dial– a– Prayer: We could use some people to do Dial-a– Prayer. Its takes just few minutes to do it, once a month. Please let the ofce know if you are willing to help out! • SWITA PASSES: If you are in need of a ride, we have SWITA coupons! Donated by the outreach committee. Please call the church ofce for more information. Thank you so much for letting us do day camp at your church. We had a blast and the kids did as well!! Thank you Pastor Lauri for everything you did throughout the week. I couldn’t thank you enough. Watching God work throughout this week and through the kids was very cool to witness. I loved your congregation, mostly just because I could tell how close and united everyone was, which is exactly how the body of Christ should be. Continue to grow in Christ and cultivate faith. “I am the vine you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; Apart from me you can do nothing.” ~John 15:5 Thanks again, Kadyn Cline~ Ingham Okoboji Camp Counselor Our sympathy to the families of: Rosemary Mally passed away August 18, 2024. Her funeral was held at St. Paul’s on September 14th. Charles “Chuck” Westphalen passed away August 25, 2024. His funeral was August 30 at Roland Funeral Home. Chris & Cathy Nelson; Both of Chris’s parents passed in the last 2 weeks. A Celebration of Life was held for both parents on September 9, 2024. Roger Mendenhall and Dorothy Kelgor for the death of their brother-in-law Otis Carr of Papillion, NE. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Thank you very much for the many birthday cards. I really enjoyed them! ~Janice Petersen • New Member Recognition in November: If anyone is interested in joining the church, please let the ofce know. We will be having a membership day sometime in November. You can be-come a member by transfer or afrmation. Our continued prayers for: Ike Harry, Shawn Shouse, Deb & Gary Williams, Mary Ann Jespersen, Em-ma Grace Kay, Steve Andersen, Violet Rush, Laney Brosam, Jim Martens, Grace Martens, Jessie Ma-thisen Thank you to everyone for donating to the school kits. ~ Jo Lage • Annual Coat Drive: 0ctober 13-November 20th. If you have gently used coats, hats, mit-tens, and boots for any age that you are no longer using, please bring them in for the coat drive. Someone less fortunate will be glad to have these items! They go to members of our community and surrounding area! • Bible Sunday: During worship on October 6th, our kindergarten and 3rd grade members will receive their Bibles! Join us for this presentation. • Conrmation Sunday: During worship on October 27th, we will honor the students who have completed their work for conrmation. Thank you to all of you who mowed this summer! The grounds looked AMAZING all year!
Upcoming Important Dates Each weekend: Saturday evening worship 5 p.m. Sunday morning worship 9 a.m. with Bible Study 10:15 a.m. 1st Sunday of month is Children’s Church Oct 1 1 p.m. Sarah Circle @ St. Paul’s Oct 2 5 p.m. Youth Committee Meeting Oct 2,9,16, 30 God Squad 2 p.m. /Conrmation 2 p.m. /Youth Group 4 p.m. Oct 3 9:30 a.m. Dorcas Circle @ St. Paul’s Oct 6 9 a.m. God Squad sings at church/Bible Sunday Oct 8 5 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Outreach Committee Meeting Oct 12 6 p.m. Second Saturday Supper Oct 13-Nov 24 Coat Drive Oct 15 5 p.m. Church Council Meeting Oct 17 2 p.m. WELCA Meeting Oct 17 Start bringing rummage sale items Oct 21 9 a.m. Do Day Oct 23 NO God Squad 2 p.m. /NO Conrmation 2 p.m. /NO Youth Group 4 p.m. Oct 24 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Rummage Sale Oct 27 Conrmation Nov 3 All Saints Day Recognition Nov 5 1 p.m. Sarah Circle Nov 7 9:30 a.m. Dorcas Circle Nov 9 6 p.m. Second Saturday Supper Nov 30 NO 5 p.m. Worship Dec 1 Hanging of the Greens Dec 7-18 Angel Tree Abundant God, we give you thanks for the fruitful earth, which produces what is needed for life. Bless those who work in the fields; grant favorable weather to all engaged in agriculture; and help us to ensure that all people share the fruits of the earth, rejoicing in your goodness; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." -Evangelical Lutheran Worship Occasional Services for the Assembly, p. 400
Our fall rummage sale is October 24th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Start dropping o your donaons on October 17th! Remem-ber we do not accept electronics including TV’s and monitors. Volunteers for setup and for the day of the sale are needed. Please contact the church oce if you would like to help. October 6th God squad 13th Jenny and Chad Anderson family 20th Dorcas Circle 27th Confirmation November 3rd God Squad 10th Paul and Lauren Kite family 17th Sarah Circle 24th Terry and Sheryl Hinzmann December 1st Colby and Tara Wheeler family 8th TBD 15th Dorcas Circle 22nd TBD 29th TBD Thank you to everyone who had a part in the success of the 2024 Outreach Silent Aucon!! Whether you donated a basket, bid on a basket, bought a basket, aended the fellowship me, gave a free will oer-ing or oered a prayer for our project we thank you all!! Your contribuons will pro-vide us with $2000 to use for local and world wide needs. Special thanks to Rick Boysen for the wonderful cinnamon rolls and to Julie and Joy for all of their help! Pastor Lauri and the newly bapzed Maya Widrowicz
Recent Baptisms at St. Paul’s September 15, 2024 Kohen Matthew Oltman September 22, 2024 Maya Kae Widrowicz Pastor Lauri holding Kohen, Mollee, and Keston Oltman Maya Kae Widrowicz Kohen Matthew Oltman For this child I have prayed. ~ 1 Samuel 1:27 Allison holding Maya, Noah holding Logan, in front from left : Jaxon, and Tyson Widrowicz
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