Zinga Hospital in Tanzania Update by Denny and Paula Lostrom
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Blessing of the Quilts
Baptisms at First Lutheran in September 2019
September 29 Baptism of Easton Kremer son of Mike and Molly Kremer. click here to watch video
September 22 Baptism of Cora Dellamuth, daughter of Marc and Halie. Click here to watch video
Baptism of Everette Jean Ketcham daughter of Tiffany and Andrew, with sisters Emmaline and Elizabeth
Graduates Honored
Congratulations to our graduates, from left to right, Anna VanDam, Isaac Friedman, and Anna Coyle.
Invite Your “One” Sunday followed by the
“Soup”er Potluck is Sunday, February 3, 2019
This is a special Sunday when members invite “One” person or family to join them for worship. It is followed by a Soup Potluck in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is encouraged to wear a sweatshirt or jersey of their favorite football or other sports team,
Organ Re-dedication Concert Held at First Lutheran Church
Jane Johnson
A public re-dedication concert by Dr. Davis Folkerts was recently performed on the beautiful organ at First Lutheran Church. Over the summer the instrument was rebuilt and refurbished by Obermeyer Organ Company of Burnsville, Minnesota. This was made possible through the generous gifts of the Fred Maytag Family Foundation, the Matt and Diane Egenes Family, and gifts made through the years to the organ fund. The choir, with members of other churches in Newton joining in, performed two selections as part of the event. It was followed by a nice reception in Fellowship Hall featuring coffee, punch, cupcakes, and mixed nuts. Those in attendance were treated to a wonderful afternoon.
Dr. Davis Folkerts
To watch the Concert please click here.
Church Celebrates Sesquicentennial Anniversary
On Sunday, October 28 First Lutheran Church celebrated at sesquicentennial anniversary. This milestone was marked with and inspiring worship service featuring Pastor Matthew Martens who was pastor of the Church in the late 90’s, and the choir which sang two spirited songs. The committee who worked to plan this event also had a wonderful meal following the worship service and there were historical tiles commissioned for the event. In the Narthex of the church was an anniversary tree that contained many origami ornaments.
Students Take First Communion
On September 30, three students took their first communion. They were from left to right Ashlyn Karsten, Lexi Frehse, and Talia Friedman.
4th of July Float Takes 2nd!
The First Lutheran Church
4th of July float took second place this year. The theme of the parade was famous American landmarks. The group that designed the float chose the Iowa High Tressel Trail Bridge , which is the number one landmark in Iowa according to the Travel Channel.