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IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

The Women of the ELCA held their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, December 11 at the home of Jan and Mary Schweitzer. Pictured in back row: Gayle Bahlmann, Sharon Kiesau, Chris Bolson, Pastor Laura Gentry, Donna Reed, Debbie Sero; in ront row: Mary Schweitzer, Grace Ziegelmaier, Betty Estebo.

The Sunday school of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church presented their annual Christmas program on Sunday, December 16th at 9 a.m. Pictured in back row: Emilio Rathbun, Hallie Vinson, Kai Timmerman, Laurel Scott, Kyle Hitchins, Kyle Scott, Jazmine Rathbun; in front row: Ethan Schweitzer, Jack Schweitzer, Austin St Mary, Zoey Timmerman, Dakota Steiber.

The Christmas Eve service will be held December 24th at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join us for the celebration of Christ’s birth.

VISITATION FOR JAY CLARK

Janice Clark's husband, Jay, passed away on Monday. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. 

Jay Clifford Clark, Lansing, Iowa, November 19, 2012

Jay Clifford Clark, 73, Lansing, Iowa, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, 2012, from 4-8 pm at the Thornburg – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing, Iowa.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 11:00 am at Garden of Memories in Waterloo, Iowa.

Condolences may be left with: www.thornburg-graufuneralhome.com.

Jay Clifford Clark, 73, Lansing, Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Jay was born on June 13, 1939, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Fred Clifford and Helen (Wildes) Clark. He graduated high school in Orange Township, Iowa. 

Jay was united in marriage to Janice Ferguson Tofte on April 20, 1981, in Waterloo, Iowa. He worked at Rath Packing Company in Waterloo as a hog buyer and was also a Feeder Pig Dealer with Premium Livestock until his retirement and continued as a consultant until his passing.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Clark, Lansing; three sons, Dean Clark, Frederika, Eric (Tami) Tofte, Cedar Falls, Finn Tofte, Muscatine; four grandchildren, Kayla, Raelyn, Alexa and Ashlee and one sister, Jean (Don) Fairbanks, Cedar Falls.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, 2012, from 4-8 pm at the Thornburg – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing, Iowa.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 11:00 am at Garden of Memories in Waterloo, Iowa.

Memorials may be given in Jay Clarks’ honor to Friends of Pool 9.

BAPTISM OF JAXON DEAN KOLKER

Jaxon Dean Kolker of Coralville, Iowa was baptized at Our Savior's Lutheran on Sunday, November 11th. Jaxon is the son of Dr. Justine Kolker. He is pictured above with his sponsor, Susan Bixenman, his mother, Pastor Laura Gentry and his uncle and sponsor, Joel Kolker. We welcome Jaxon into the family of God!

BAPTISM OF KRISTINE SERO

Kristine Elizabeth Sero was baptized on Reformation Sunday, October 31. Pictured above: Mike Schweitzer and his sons Ethan and Jack, Debbie Sero, Pastor Laura Gentry, Kristine Sero, and her baptismal sponsors Mary and Jan Schweitzer.

Following the service, a reception was held. Here Kristine poses with the big cookie served in her honor. We are delighted to welcome Kristine into the Lord's family!

NEW MEMBERS & RALLY SUNDAY

On Sunday, September 9th, Our Savior's held Rally Sunday to install our Sunday school teachers and launch the Christian education program for the year. Classes will now be held each Sunday at 10 a.m. throughout the school year. The preschool-early elementary group, called the Sunshine Class, is being taught by Kim Timmerman. The upper elementary group, called the Celebration Class, is being taught by Dr. Mike Schweitzer with assistance from Debbie Sero. The Confirmation Class, is being taught by Pastor Laura and Vern Timmerman with assistance from Kristine Sero and Jazmine Rathbun. The adult education group will be watching a series of videos on how the Bible Happened by Dr. Richard Simon Hanson.

In addition, we welcomed ten new members. They are pictured above left to right Abby, Laurie and Al Burkhart (not pictured: Ben); Susan and Pat McNally, Pastor Laura Gentry, Kristine and Debbie Sero, Shirley and Gary Mulford. Double click the photo for a larger view. We are delighted to welcome them.

A reception followed worship in which we all enjoyed this welcome cake made by Carol Schaefer.

RIVERBOAT WORSHIP 2012

On Sunday, June 24th, we set sail our 5th annual Riverboat Sunday worship cruise. See the slideshow video above (or click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwzEKRhJCwg&feature=youtu.be)