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Chrysalis Becoming in Christ December 2017 Volume 39 Issue 12
And now, your
relative Elizabeth in
her old age has also
conceived a son; and
this is the sixth month
for her who was said
to be
barren. For nothing
will be impossible with
God." Then Mary
said, "Here am I, the
servant of the Lord;
let it be with me ac-
cording to your word."
Then the angel de-
parted from her.
Luke 1: 36-38
Midweek Advent Worship December 6, 13, & 20 at 7:00 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer
Midweek Advent Suppers December 6, 13, & 20 at 5:45-6:30 p.m.
“The Twelve Ways of Christmas” Advent Music Program
December 10, 7:00 p.m. Reception following
“Follow the Star, Follow the King” Christmas Cantata
December 17 Worship
“The Christmas Story” Sunday School Christmas Program December 17, 5:00 p.m., Reception following
Christmas Eve Worship December 24
9:00 am—Fourth Sunday of Advent
5:00 p.m.—Family Friendly Service
7:30 p.m.—Candlelight Service
Lessons and Carols Worship
December 30—5:00 pm
December 31—9:00 am
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What are your Advent faith
practices? Do you have Ad-
vent faith practices? It can be easy to get swept up
into the commercial side of this very
special season. It can be easy to get
wound up with the busyness, worry-
ing about getting all our regular stuff
done, and also getting our holiday ac-
tivities accomplished. It can be easy to
lose sight of what Advent is all about.
When I was a kid we had an Advent
calendar, and I really looked forward
the evenings when it was my turn to
open the little window to see the pic-
ture behind. (With seven children, my
turn didn’t come around as often as I
might have liked.) This year, though, for the first
time, I have an Advent calendar again. I got a choco-
late Advent calendar! Two really, one for Rod to have
in Iowa City and one for us to have here. (Although
the chocolates in the one here are my chocolates, let’s
be clear…)
Some families mark the days and
weeks of Advent with an Advent
wreath and candles to light. Some have
special devotions for each day of Ad-
vent. Some make time and space in
their schedules and budgets to reach
out to those who are in need or who
may struggle during the holiday sea-
son.
It can be hard to focus on Advent,
though, amidst the materialism that
sometimes seems to take over Christ-
mas. It can be difficult to focus on the
meaning behind Advent when the culture around us
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President—Kevin Petersburg, 515-965-5792
Vice President—Kara Califf, 515-963-1920
Secretary—Vicky Payseur, 515-480-5961
Treasurer—Ken Carlson, 515-201-4446
Council Members
Sheri Gustafson, 515-778-7496
Jon Bellis, 515-202-8957
Susan Kirstein, 515-490-7982
Al Lehman, 712-450-0042
Resurrection Lutheran Church Council and Board Chairs, 2017-2018
Christian Education– Melissa Varangkounh,
515-971-9075,
Congregational Life—Mary Jo Frazier, 515-964-3848,
Evangelism—Keri Bolles
515-720-9557, [email protected]
Social Ministry—Don Erpelding
515-783-7738, [email protected]
Property—Jerry Tonneson
563-343-8705, [email protected]
Stewardship—Lee Patten,
515-975-6049, [email protected]
Worship and Music—Carolyn Ollie
515-480-0836, [email protected]
Youth—Kelly Ahrens, 515-963-9324
Pastor Lisa Parker, 515-964-7392
“But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven,
nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not
know when the time will come.” Mark 13:32-33
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RLC COUNCIL
The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 pm. All members are welcome to attend. If you would like to be informed about council actions, email [email protected] to be put on a monthly emailing list; or request a copy of the minutes by contacting the church office at 964-7392. Hope to see you at the next meeting!
Summary of November Council Meeting
October Budget Information Oct. Actual Oct. Budget Oct. Variance YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance Income $24,853 $25,428 ($575) $250,659 $254,275 ($3,617) Expense $24,822 $25,428 ($605) $238,576 $254,275 ($15,699) Net Income $31 $0 $31 $12,083 $0 $12,083
Detailed financial results are available to any member of the church. You can contact the office at [email protected] or George Stevens at [email protected], or call 515-635-0371.
Call to Order: By President Kevin Petersburg at 6:58
pm. Devotions were led by Kara Califf.
October Meeting Minutes: Approved by the Coun-
cil.
October Financial Reports: Approved by the Coun-
cil. YTD budget surplus of $12,082.
Pastor’s Report: Pastor reported she is inviting mem-
bers to be part of the Appeal Leadership Team for the
new capital campaign.
Highlights from the Boards:
Christian Ed: Requesting same budget as current
year.
Youth: Requesting same budget as current year.
Worship & Ministry: Contracting for an addi-
tional accompanist once a month while
Kendra takes a break. Requesting budget in-
crease to raise accompanist rates.
Congregation Life: Congratulations on excellent
job for RLC 40th anniversary celebration.
Evangelism: Requesting budget increase to sup-
port both Mary Beth Oyebade and Corzaon de
Esperanza next year.
Social Ministry: Serving next Shelter Meal in
January 2018.
Property: Installed new gutters on the tower’s
east side.
Finance/Stewardship: Focused on 2018 budget
development.
Old Business:
Parking Lot: Construction of sidewalks to occur
next week. Discussed retainage for spring
seeding.
EPIC Financial Policy: A revised policy will be
recommended to the Council in December.
Status of Bell Tower Carillon: Jon reported that
the project is in process.
New Business:
Capital Campaign Status: Appeal Leadership
Team being selected to meet with Kairos.
RDG Building Phase 1 Costs: Matt and Pastor to
meet with RDG on November 21 to review
and discuss updating/revising 2011 estimate
of costs.
2018 Budget Preview: Ken reviewed, noting that
staff compensation is 56% of total budget.
Church Safety: A task force will be created to de-
velop an updated safety/emergency plan.
Staff Compensation Recommendations for 2018:
Council approved Pastor’s housing allow-
ance for 2018. Council approved recommend-
ing a 5% compensation increase for Grace
and Janice for 2018. Council approved grant-
ing Pastor 5 weeks of vacation in recognition
of her 10 years of service. Council approved
recommending the synod compensation
guidelines plus 2% for Pastor in 2018.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00pm. Council joined
together in the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Meeting: December 12, 2017 at 7pm. Devotions
will be provided by Jon Bellis.
Following the meeting, the Council approved via
email members of the Appeal Leadership Team.
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Youth Happenings
A note from the Director of Youth and
Family Ministry…
In December the youth will serve the Advent Soup
Supper on December 13 to raise funds for the 2018
ELCA Youth Gathering, celebrate Christmas with a
movie, popcorn, and hot chocolate on December 3
after the second service, and help wrap gifts for
Adopt-A-Family on December 10 during Sunday
school. If you would like to participate in Adopt-A-
Family, please take an ornament from the Christmas
tree downstairs. These gifts are due in Grace’s office
no later than December 10, so the youth can wrap
them during Sunday school on the 10th.
On November 18, the youth put together 19 birthday
bags for the IMPACT (Ankeny food pantry.) They
had an awesome time putting these bags together for
children in need. We also had a blast playing Emoji
bingo and sardines, eating delicious cake, and break-
ing a piñata. Thank you to everyone that donated
birthday items.
Upcoming Events December 3
Encounter: Movie, Hot Chocolate, and Popcorn from
Noon-2 p.m.
December 10
All Adopt-a-Family gifts are due in Grace’s office
Cinnamon Roll Sunday
8:15: Kate Christy and Sophia Barton
10:45: Hayes Ahrens
December 13
Advent Soup Supper Fundraiser
from the staff of Resurrection Pastor Lisa, Grace, Janice and Melissa.
Merry Christmas
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Join us for Pub Theology on December 14 from 7:00-
9:00 p.m. at Firetrucker in Ankeny. Recent revela-
tions about Karl Barth give us a chance to think
about the ways in which we give ourselves permis-
sion to sidestep Christian ethics we
find inconvenient, and how in so do-
ing, we deceive ourselves.
Pub Theology 2018 National Youth
Gathering Corner Thank you to everyone that purchased stocked and
became a shareholder in the 2018 ELCA Youth Gath-
ering Stock. As I write this, we have had 52 families
purchase a grand total of 90 shares. Additionally,
thank you to everyone that attended our Pampered
Chef Party and those who ordered online as well.
The rocket has reached mile marker 300 and we are
only 25 miles away from Lamar, Missouri. We are
truly thankful for an amazing congregation that sup-
ports us. We can’t wait to blast off to Houston.
Please join our RLC 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering
group on Facebook. This group is to keep everyone
up to date on the Gathering, fundraisers, and all
Gathering related information as we gear up to blast
off to Houston.
The next session of Tai Chi at RLC began on Novem-
ber 29, we meet on Wednesday and Friday morn-
ings. 8:30-Beginning TC for Arthritis;
9:30 Continuing Tai Chi for those comfortable with
TCA. This 4 week session runs from November 29
through December 23; the cost is $20 for as many
classes as you care to attend. If you have questions
please contact Deanna Jens, Certified Tai Chi instruc-
tor, at [email protected] or 515-720-6457
Tai Chi at RLC
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness
has not overcome it.” — John 1:5
As Christmas approaches, we give thanks to you!
Every day, as a ministry partner of LSI, you help
bring the light of Christ to others.
At LSI, we know many people experiencing deep
darkness. We know parents who feel hopeless, with
little to no resources to raise their young children. We
know adults with disabilities who feel voiceless, with
no support system or connection to their community.
We know teens who are aging out of the foster care
system, who fear they will never belong to anyone or
have a family to love them.
LSI’s work is Christmas work, shining love, compas-
sion, and light in places of darkness, despair, abuse,
neglect, addiction, and loneliness. We could not do
this important work without you, and we are so
grateful.
Wishing you a blessed and merry Christmas from
LSI!
Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to
the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate ser-
vice. LSI is an affiliated social ministry partner of
the Iowa congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lu-
theran Church in America) and a member of
LSA (Lutheran Services in America). We proudly
serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gen-
der identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and
sexual orientations. Learn more at www.LSIowa.org
and www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.
Merry Christmas from LSI!
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The “It Shall Be Done” group meets every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. The first Thursday of the month we have a
Bible study taken from the church magazine, Gather. The rest of the month we have fun projects going
with coffee on the side. Join Us!
The WELCA Thankoffering was November 18/19.
Thank you to the entire congregation for your sup-
port, we received $733. The outreach of the women of
the church is supported through these offerings. This
100-year tradition is grounded in our celebration of
community as we joyfully gather in thanksgiving and
praise for what God has given us. During the wor-
ship service, members are invited to give a special
offering to help continue ministry efforts of the ELCA
women.
Mark your calendar for the Winter Retreat on Febru-
ary 3, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 104 S. Mar-
ket Street, Madrid, IA 50156. A continental breakfast
and lunch will be provided by the ladies of St. John’s
Lutheran Church and the cost is $5.00 (includes
meals.) Registration is available in the Directions
newsletter. We will have a bible study and speakers.
Love gift will be for ACCESS, Assault, Care, Center,
Extending, Shelter, and Support. In-kind gifts—gift
cards (your choice), laundry products, diapers and
toilet training pull ups, personal hygiene products,
toilet tissue, Kleenex, paper towels, and sanitary nap-
kins are also welcome.
Upcoming Events:
February 3—Winter Retreat at St. John’s Lutheran
Church, 104 S. Market Street, Madrid, IA
wants to jump to Christmas, turning it into a multi-
month celebration of music, decorating and shop-
ping.
But Advent is an important time. During Advent we
remember that we are waiting. Not waiting for
Christmas and the birth of Jesus, but waiting for that
day when Jesus comes again and God’s kingdom is
finally and fully realized. Contrary to those who
would say otherwise, we don’t know when that will
be, but Jesus calls us to be attentive, to be alert and to
wait faithfully in the meantime.
So how can we better focus on Advent and the time
of waiting that the season calls us to remember? How
can we establish faith practices that will help us live
into the season, marking each day with the hope of
Jesus’ promised return?
As I write this, I am reminded of the funeral we had
for Leone Petty. Leone had a long life, and hers was a
deeply faithful life. She experienced 101 years of
waiting, but it was an active, hopeful, confident wait-
ing. The words of God were ever near at hand for
her, even at the very end of her life, when those
words that she had memorized blessed both her and
the family that walked with her in those final weeks.
The faith practices of her life sustained her through
all the days of her life.
Maybe this season of Advent is time to remember the
value of regular practices of faith, prayer, scripture,
worship, service, giving and fellowship with fellow
believers. How can we give new life to those practices
which will sustain us as we wait with all our brothers
and sisters in Christ for the day that he returns in
glory?
Keep awake. We
don’t know the
day or time, but
thanks be to God,
Jesus is coming
again.
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Please join us on Sunday, December 10 at 7:00 pm for the Advent Music Program, "The Twelve Ways of Christmas.” A re-ception will follow.
Please join us on Sunday, December 17 at 5:00 pm for
the children’s Christmas program “The Christmas
Story.” A reception will follow.
Please consider brining a dona-
tion of non-perishable food
items.
Our worship on Sunday, December 17 will be a can-
tata, Follow the Star, Follow the King, performed by the
choir. They are working hard, and this should be a
special worship experience. For those who would
miss a sermon and Holy Communion, the Saturday
night service will follow the usual format.
Children’s Christmas
Program
Advent Music Program
Christmas Cantata
Join us for Christmas tree decorating on Wednesday, December 6, during the soup supper. You may eat at the Advent Supper before or after deco-rating.
Tree Decorating
Join us at 7:00 pm Wednesday evenings in Advent
for a time of worship and reflection. Each evening
the service is preceded by a meal and fellowship
from 5:45-6:30 pm. Meals are offered as fundraisers
by the following groups: .
December 6—WELCA,
December 13—Youth,
December 20—E-Team
A sign-up sheet is available in
the fellowship area if you would like to bring food.
Please join us!
Advent Join us on December 6, 13
and 20, from 6:30-7:00 pm
for some Advent fun. We
will meet downstairs in
the 7th/8th grade Sunday
School room.
Advent for Kids
We are looking for volunteers for two task forces.
One to research, write and recommend an expanded
safety policy to RLC Council. The second one is to
research opportunities for our organ. If you are inter-
ested please contact Pastor Lisa.
Task Force Help
The Giving Tree is waiting for hats,
mittens, scarves, socks, gloves, any
items to keep someone warm. Items
will be collected until after the new
year.
Giving Tree
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By Heart: Adult Education for December
December Birthdays 1—Esther Schmitt
5—Jay Miller
5—Bob Wrobel
6—Vickie Boelman
6—Larry Rauser
7—Vivian Dunsbergen
7—Jordan Presnall
13—Mary Humke
14—Vali Potter
16—Nancy Brinkman
16—Marilyn Schumacher
17—Kendra Leisinger
18—David Foster
18—Adyson Gossman
19—Renee Connolly
21—Marit Patten
22—Terry Luloff
23—Alex Keenan
24—Sonya Miller
26—Aidan Leisinger
26—Kay Peddy
27—Deb Greenfield
27—Mackenzie James
29—Ernie Vieth Jr.
29—Ruthie Wiltrout
31—Maggie Potter
Children's Sermon
December 3—Andi Donaghy
December 10—Jen Christy
December 17—Mike Miller
December 24—Grace Heimerdinger-Baake, Pastor
Lisa
December 31—N/A
Cinnamon Roll Sunday December
8:15 am 10:45 am
Kate Christy Hayes Ahrens
Sophia Barton
Snow Removal
Please note snow removal runs Monday through Sunday
December 4—Adam Crudele
December 11—Bob Frazier
December 18—Doug Keifer
December 25—Al Lehman
Accompanists Liturgist
Dec. 2 5:00 Dave Vagts N/A
Dec. 3 8:15 Praise Band N/A
Dec. 3 10:45 Praise Band N/A
Dec. 9 5:00 Dave Vagts N/A
Dec. 10 8:15 Dave Vagts Open
Dec. 10 10:45 Dave Vagts Open
Dec. 16 5:00 Dave Vagts N/A
Dec. 17 8:15 Dave Vagts N/A
Dec. 17 10:45 Dave Vagts N/A
Dec. 23 5:00 Sandy/Rachel Barton N/A
Dec. 24 9:00 Open N/A
Dec. 24 5:00 Diane Rauser N/A
Dec. 24 7:30 Diane Rauser N/A
Dec. 30 5:00 Sandy/Rachel Barton N/A
Dec. 31 9:00 Diane Rauser N/A
Book Club The Book Club will gather on Thursday, December
21 at 7:00 pm at Resurrection Lutheran
Church for our Holiday Gathering
salad potluck. There is not a book for
December.
Everyone is welcome!
Join our adult education series, “by heart: Conversa-
tions with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.” Anyone
is welcome to join at any time. Since we have had
good interest, we will continue to meet in the Sanctu-
ary for the time being.
December 3 – The Lord’s Prayer
December 10 – The Sacrament of Holy
Baptism and Confession
December 17—The Sacrament of the
Altar (Holy Communion)
Thank you to everyone who helped to support the
Hunger Hike with your generous contributions. We
are most grateful. We raised $1,200 to feed the hun-
gry locally and elsewhere.
The Social Ministry Board
Hunger Hike
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Winter Weather Planning: Worship services will
rarely be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please
use your best judgment on attending if the weather
is bad. Other church activities may be cancelled due
to weather. In that event, de-
pending on how many need
to be notified, notices may be
sent to local TV stations.
Emails may be sent. Notice
may also be provided on the
RLC Facebook page.
Winter Weather
Winter Sunday Evening Book Study Christianity After Religion Diana Butler Bass, one of
contemporary Christianity’s leading trend-spotters,
exposes how the failings of the church today are giv-
ing rise to a new “spiritual but not religious” move-
ment. Bass’s clearly worded, powerful, and probing
Christianity After Religion is required reading for any-
one invested in the future of Christianity.
The book is available on Amazon. Read the reviews
if you would like a better idea of what this book is
about.
We will begin meeting Sunday, January 7 at 5 pm
and will finish before Lent. Please let Nancy Carlson
know if you will be attending. Note
her new email address: kndcarl-
[email protected] or 515.779.3547
We are excited to announce that RLC was able to
provide $25 Hy-Vee gift cards through the Ankeny
Service Center to 65 families that requested help with
Thanksgiving. In addition we are donating 65 - $20
Wal-Mart gift cards to Youth Emergency Services
and Shelter to be distributed to the youth residing at
the shelter over the Christmas holiday. If there are
not 65 youth, the additional gift cards will be used to
purchase clothing and personal items to those youth
that arrive without those items. (Thank you to
Madde Burma for Proposing this idea.)
Benevolence
Committee
Please consider sharing Advent or
Christmas greetings with those
members of our congregation who
are unable to enjoy the season in
the way we may take for granted.
Cookie Leonard
1201 SE Mill Pond Ct.
Health Center Room #18
Ankeny, IA 50021-6535
Esther Schmitt
2555 Guthrie Avenue Apt. #214
Des Moines, IA 50317
Tom & Chris Yancy
2008 SW 35th Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
Joan Hurd
425 SE Trilein Drive
Ankeny, IA 50021-3476
Jack and Linda Maul
3201 SE Turnberry Drive
Ankeny, IA 50021-7221
Aaron Gwenapp
c/o On With Life
715 SW Ankeny Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
Stefan Strand #6591482
Newton Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 218
Newton, IA 50208
(when writing Stefan, include your
full return address, and close the letter
with your full name [first and last.])
Card Shower
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Worship Assistants
January Ushers Greeters Acolyte Counters Reader Communion Assistant
Nursery
6 5:00 pm Delbert Mattheis Karen Wignes Judy Schnurstein
7 8:15 am Steve Hilleson Ken Carlson
Brenda Hilleson
Benjamin Ollie Linda Baker Gene Johnson
13 5:00 pm Gerri McCurdy Vicky Payseur Jane McCurdy
14 8:15 am Brennan Cleveland Sean Presnall
Keri Bolles Dara Cleveland Renata Eustice Cleveland
Al Lehman
14 10:45 am Bob Frazier Dan Brazelton
Mary Jo Frazier
Julianne Stevens Bill Burma Gerald Fieser
Erica Paterson Cullen Stevens Alex Keenan Melinda Johnson
20 5:00 pm John Strand Angela Allen Joan Strand
21 8:15am Al Lehman Earl Dunsbergen
Joyce Lehman Katie Wilde David Foster Kathy Storch
21 10:45 am Kevin Petersburg Jerry Tonneson
Velma Iles Theo Jackson Andi Donaghy Al Lehman
Marit Patten Dane Ahrens Kelly Ahrens Nathan Wilde
27 5:00 pm Judy Schnurstein Jane McCurdy Vicky Payseur
28 8:15 am Doug & Joan Keifer
Helen Johnson
Ben Christy Larry Rauser Sharon Anderson
28 10:45 am Bill & Kristi Burma
Karen Lincicum
Ashley Allen Lee Patten Nancy Carlson
Megan Stevens Adam Crudele Janet Hammond M. Varangkounh
7 10:45am Mike and Marge Rupert
Lois Porth Nicole Bellis Nancy Carlson Clarlee Stevens
George Stevens Sheri Gustafson Marit Patten Kate Christy
December Ushers Greeter Acolyte Counters Reader Communion Assistant
Nursery
2 5:00 pm John Strand Open Joan Strand
3 8:15 am Don & Kay Peddy Vivian Dunsbergen
Katie Wilde Mike Kentopp Rob Allbee
3 10:45 am Bob Frazier Dan Brazelton
Mary Jo Frazier
Theo Jackson Gwen Luloff Gerald Fieser
Terry Luloff Dane Ahrens Melissa Varangkounh Kate Christy
9 5:00 pm Judy Schnurstein Karen Wignes Jane McCurdy
10 8:15 am Brennan Cleveland Steve Hilleson
Brenda Hilleson
Ben Christy Linda Baker Ken Carlson
10 10:45 am Mike and Marge Rupert
Velma Iles Nicole Bellis Andi Donaghy Adam Crudele
Sheri Gustafson Erica Paterson Kelly Ahrens Alex Keenan
16 5:00 pm Delbert Mattheis Angela Allen Vicky Payseur
17 8:15 am Doug & Joan Keifer
Diane Rivers Benjamin Ollie Carolyn Ollie N/A
17 10:45 am Jerry Tonneson Adam Crudele
Cindy Tonneson
Julianne Stevens
Bill Burma Clarlee Stevens
George Stevens N/A Janet Hammond Melinda Johnson
23 5:00 pm
24 9:00 am David Foster N/A
24 5:00 pm Gerri McCurdy Jane McCurdy N/A
24 7:30 pm Sharon Anderson
Ruthie Wiltrout
N/A
30 5:00 pm Gerri McCurdy Jane McCurdy Judy Schnurstein
31 9:00 am Dan Brazelton Bob Frazier
Mary Jo Frazier
Rachel Barton Lee Patten Andi Donaghy
Kelly Allbee Bill Burma N/A
Computer Operators Jan. 28
8:15 am Carolyn Ollie
10:45 am Lee Patten
Jan. 7
Andi Donaghy
Cullen Stevens
Computer Operators December 3
8:15 am Ken Carlson
10:45 am Kara Califf
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Resurrection Lutheran Church
914 NW Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023-1525
515-964-7392 www.resurrectionlutheran.org
#rlcankeny
Pastor Lisa Parker:
Twitter@ldparker1
Grace Heimerdinger-Baake
Director of Youth and
Family Ministry
@dingz1994
Office Manager, Janice Stocker:
Worship Hours
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 am
December Highlights
(See inside for more events and details)
December 6 5:45-6:45 pm Tree Decorating December 6, 13 & 20 7:00 pm Midwest Advent Worship December 6, 13, & 20 6:30-7 pm Advent for Kids December 6, 13 & 20 5:45-6:45 pm Soup Supper December 10 7:00 pm Advent Music Program
December 12 7:00 pm Council Meeting December 14 7:00 pm Pub Theology December 17 8:15 & 10:45 am Cantata December 17 5:00 pm Children’s Christmas Program December 21 7:00 pm Book Club Potluck at RLC
Every Tuesday 9:00 am LIFT @ Hy-Vee North Every Wednesday 9:00 am ROG @ Hy-Vee North Every Saturday 8:30 am Bible Study @ Café Diem WE! Wednesday 4-5:20 pm December 6, 13, 20 Encounter Noon December 3
914 NW Ash Dr.
Ankeny, IA 50023
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