This year $67,902 in tuition assistance was awarded to IGLLS students through the Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization. Over $765,000 was awarded to Lutheran students in Iowa. We would like to increase those amounts for 2023-2024, but we cannot without your help. Donations are currently at 20% of our 2022 goal. Now is the time to contribute for the next school year so we can continue this great program. The benefits you receive are two-fold: 1) You get to see more children experiencing the love of God every day, and 2) You will receive a 75% tax credit on your Iowa state income taxes and a charitable deduction on your Federal return. At this time $49,650 has been designated for IGLLS. For further information, please contact Dewey Torkelson at 712-260-2991. You will find a donor form at www.iowalutheransto.com
The First English Christian Preschool is again selling Butter Braid Pastries, frozen pizzas, cookie dough and an assortment of other food and gift items for its annual fundraiser. Order from any preschool family or call the preschool office at 262-3699. Delivery will be Tuesday, November 1st from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A special thank you for your continued prayers and support of our preschool!
G.I.F.T. Begins September 28th at 5:30 p.m. The first meeting will be a shortened schedule. We will meet with kids and parents at 5:30pm. The kids will go through their schedule, while the parents will have a short meeting and sign up for snacks, desserts and kitchen duty. Supper will be provided, and we plan to end at 7:00 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, September 25 for the next Lydia Guild meeting. All young women are invited to join us in the Library at 9:00 a.m. Bring your creative ideas for service projects and Bible studies for the coming year. See you after the Fair!
Have you written a will or a trust? You may contact our congregation’s Christian Estate Planning Counselor Jim Schroeder. Jim can help you determine your estate planning goals and help get you ready to meet with your attorney. He can help you write a statement of your Christian faith that can be included in your will or trust. For a personal no-cost meeting contact Jim at 515.490.7371 or jim@iowadistrictwest.org
Sunday’s 8:00 a.m. services, and Pastor Kaldahl's Bible Class at 9:40 a.m. will be Livestreamed. Find the link on our church website halfway down on the home page. http://www.spencer-church.com