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October 2016
The Trinity Trumpet
Wednesday Evening
Contemporary Worship
Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26
at 6:00 pm
Saturday Evening
Worship
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
at 5:30 pm
Sunday Morning
Worship
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
at 9:00 am
Monthly Communion
at the Nursing Homes
Linn Haven
Rehab & Healthcare
October 4th at 1:30 pm
NH Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center
& Kensington Place
October 20th at 3:00 pm
The Trinity Trumpet
is a publication of
Trinity Lutheran Church
223 South Water Avenue
New Hampton IA
50659
(641) 394-2552
Ministers
All who believe
Pastors
Pr. Kevin Frey
Pr. Cindy Krause
Office Manager
Ellen Franzen
Head Organist
Dennis Strum
Custodian
Jim Mettner
The mission of our congregation is to multiply and equip the children of God’s household!
Lost and Found
When she turned twenty-one, Tammy Harris from Roanoke, Virginia, began
searching for her biological mother. After a year, she had not succeeded. What
she didn’t know was that her mother, Joyce Schultz, had been trying to locate her
for twenty years.
According to the story that appeared in newspapers all over the country, there was
one more thing that Tammy didn’t know. Her mother was one of her co-workers
at the convenience store where she worked! One day, Joyce overheard Tammy
talking with another co-worker about trying to find her mother. Soon they were
comparing birth certificates. When Tammy realized that the co-worker she had
known was in fact her mother, she fell into her arms. “We held on for the longest
time,” Tammy said. “It was the best day of my life!”
Maybe you are like Tammy Harris. You’ve been searching for someone or
something that has been missing in your life. You’ve been trying to find someone
or something to give you meaning or purpose—or a sense of belonging—or
happiness—or love.
What you may not have realized is that someone has also been searching for you—
and that someone is closer than you think. God has been close to you all the time,
and God is waiting for you to make the discovery that your heavenly parent is not
only searching for you but is calling you home in love to a closer relationship with
you. Just fall into God’s arms. And when you do, it will be the best day of your
life!
“Seek the Lord while he may be found. Call upon him while he is near.” The
church offers you a time to reconnect with God and with one another. Know the
love of God and experience a place where you can find that love with other
seekers. Your pastors want you to know that God loves you and has a purpose for
your life. We invite you to hear the word of God, to know the love of God and
to live the power of God in your life.
Worship with us:
Wednesdays Free-will Offering Meal 5-5:50 pm
Contemporary Worship 6-6:30 pm
LIGHT (Learning In God’s House Together) 6:40-7:15 pm.
Saturdays 5:30 pm Worship Service
Sundays 9:00 am Worship Service
“The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church is to multiply and equip the children
of God’s household.”
Pr. Kevin Frey
October 2016
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The Social Ministry Committee is again preparing for the annual Giving Tree project.
Giving Tree forms are now available for submitting names of individuals or families
who are in need this upcoming holiday season. The forms are available outside the church
office door. Please return the forms to the church office by Sunday, October 30th.
Please note: late request forms may not be able to be filled in some cases. Tags will be
available on the tree the weekend of November 19 & 20 and Wednesday November 23.
Giving Tree gifts must be returned to the church by Sunday, December 4th. Individuals/
families seeking assistance need to be home for delivery on Saturday, Dec. 10th between
8:30-10:00 am.
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Trinity Lutheran Church will again be hosting a community Thanksgiving meal on
Thursday, November 24. We will be needing individuals to set up, cook, serve and
clean-up! Would you or your entire family be willing to help?
If you would like to volunteer your time, monetary donation, supplies, or food, please
contact the church office 394-2552, Susanne Hauge 641-425-8986 or Bob & Kathy
Beckman 394-4456.
A free will donation will be requested for the meal and all proceeds will go to the
Chickasaw County Food Pantry.
Thanks for your contributions to the Mission Cross in September. There will be lots of
smiles on the faces of local school children throughout the year as they get a bag that will
produce a birthday cake just for them! For October, we will collect supplies for the local
Food Pantry. Our emphasis will be on personal care and paper goods: lotion, shampoo and
conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shower gel, soap, toilet paper, Kleenex,
paper towels, laundry products.
Muriel Meyer, Danice Larson, Mike and Kathy Babcock
will serve for the Altar Guild in October.
Communion Dates: October 1, 2, 12, 15 & 16
Thanks to Nancy Morris, Joy Hall, Paul and Kathy Braithwaite
for serving in September.
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October 2nd, we will have our annual Polka Band Worship during the 9:00 am worship service. Remember to share the love and invite your friends and neighbors to attend.
Music will be provided by Big Ben and the Brians. An offering will be received at the service for a love gift for their time with us. So dig out your Lederhosen, and have a great time!
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The book to read for October will be, Kite Runner by Khalad Hassini. The group
will meet at the home of Dave and Jane Kraft on October 18th, at 7:00 pm.
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In memory of
June Kamarath
$150.00 General Fund
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The Thursday Morning Bible Study continues to meet at 9:30 am in the Fireside Room
We would also like to thank the Thursday morning Bible Study
for making the card bags for the confirmation class placed at the back of the Sanctuary.
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Adult Sunday School Schedule Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am following worship in the Fireside
Room. The How Lutherans Interpret the Bible discussions will be lead by Pr. Cindy and Darlyce
Hamann. This month’s schedule:
October 2 - Mission Trip to Guatemala with Brian Gage & Family
October 9 - How Lutherans Interpret the Bible with DVD and discussion
Session 3: Where the Bible Comes From
October 16 - How Lutherans Interpret the Bible with DVD and discussion
Session 4: Interpreting the Bible in Context
October 23 - How Lutherans Interpret the Bible with DVD and discussion
Session 5: Determining Right from Wrong
October 30 - How Lutherans Interpret the Bible with DVD and discussion
Session 6: The Many Meanings of the Bible
In memory of
Marlys Schwickerath
$10.00 General Fund
In memory of
Arlene Hogenson
$10.00 Bell Tower
$60.00 General Fund
$20.00 LIGHT
In memory of
Kameron Bill
$100.00 Youth Mission Fund
New Grief Support Group Beginning
Kathy Huegel and Karen Bonfig will facilitate a Grief Support Group beginning Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at Holy Family
in the Gathering Space from 6:00 to 7:30 for 6 weeks. Our hope is to provide a safe place to express your feelings of
pain and loss, frustrations and concerns, and your triumphs and experiences of healing. No registration needed. You
don’t have to make every meeting; come as often as you can. Open to all faith denominations and from any area
community. Questions: Contact Karen @ Parish Office 641-394-2105.
Bell Tower Work Completed The repair work to the Bell Tower has been completed. We thank the buildings and grounds committee in getting these
repairs done before winter. Next spring we will continue to make improvements to the exterior of the building with
plans to start tuck pointing.
New Hampton - Chickasaw County Public Health Flu Clinic. Thursday - October 13 - Chickasaw Co. Community Service Building, New Hampton 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED / Walk in Clinic for adults 18 and older. Children’s Flu Clinic will be held at different times then above dates. Please call Chickasaw County Public Health to make an appointment for your child. 394-4053.
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TWELCA News We want to thank all of you who helped serve the funeral lunch and donated cakes
and bars. Thank You!
Bible Study The Bible study groups meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month on October 12 at 1:30 pm.
The Miriam & Lydia group will meet in the Fireside room with LaVonne Tank as hostess
and the Elizabeth & Martha group will meet in the Conference Room with Orla Wiley
as hostess.
You are invited to the salad luncheon at Bremwood on Friday, October 21st at 1:00 pm.
Our schedule this month:
Quilting - Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on October 5, 12, 19 & 26
Bible Study - Wednesday, October 12 at 1:30 pm
Bremwood Salad Luncheon - Friday, October 21 at 1:00 pm
June Sweitzer
NH Community Blood Drive Tuesday, October 25
noon-5:30pm At the NH Community Center
Schedule your appointment online at
www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
or call 800-287-4903.
USHER SCHEDULE
Please contact Marv Larsen at 394-5478 or Andrea Strottmann at 394-5338
to let us know what month/months you would be available to usher. If you
would rather fill out the following form to be dropped off at the church office,
please do so. Thank you for your service.
____________________________________________will be available for month/months
____________________________________________to usher at the 9:00 am service.
We are looking for 3 people to be on the Nominating Committee for this fall. We will need to fill
vacancies for the Vice President, Worship & Music and Youth positions. If you would like to be on
this committee or on the ballot for one of these positions, call the church office. 394-2552
The Live Stream fund is needing funds, please give to this fund to keep the weekly broadcast
available. We have had several people tell us how much they tune into this to watch the services.
Please mark “Live Stream” in the memo line of your donation. We are charged $99 per month
from our provider. The amount in this fund as of 9/30 is $51.00.
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On Sunday, October 30 at the 9:00 am service, we will be confirming fourteen of our
Trinity ninth graders: Brayden Anderson, Aaliyah Boss, Austin Brincks, Mariah Darling, Madison
Hoeck, Jessica Kuennen, Allison Nuss, Morgan Nuss, Elijah Nymeyer,Emma Reicherts, Rachel
Rinken, Laney Roberson, Alexa Wemark and Madison Wenzlaff.
They are reminded to pick up their robes and have paid their $18 robe rental fee by October 24.
On Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. we will have practice and take confirmation pictures with
their robes. Remember your picture order forms and money.
There will be a decorated bag for each confirmand placed on the railing in front of the stained
glass window as you enter the sanctuary. These bags are available for you to place a note of your
choosing for each young person. It isn't necessary for you to know each one personally –
you already know each one has a special place in God's family. It's nice to let them know we
appreciate their presence in our church family.
Youth to pack meals for world hunger…
On Sunday, October 9th, confirmation and high school youth are invited to join together with other youth from
our community to pack meals for the hungry of our world. We are hoping to pack 12,000 meals on that day.
The meals will be a one bag meal which will serve six people per meal bag. The event will take place in our
Trinity Fellowship Hall from 12:30-3 pm.
This will again be in place of the CROP Walk. 25% of these meals will go to our local food pantry in New
Hampton, which in turn will give a portion to the Nashua and Fredericksburg food pantries. 75% of the
packaged meals will go to 3rd world countries. After paying for the cost of the meals, any leftover cash funds
will be given to the New Hampton Food Pantry and to CROP.
Each packaged meal bag costs $1.50. The bag serves six people so the meals cost $0.25 per person. We need
your help in paying for the meals.
Can you give enough to cover…
10 bags=60 meals=$15
One box=36 bags=216 meals=$54
One pallet=55 boxes=11,880 meals=$2,970 Nearly the total amount of what we will pack.
Please see a confirmation youth or you can give your gift in the offering plate with a memo “For Kids Against
Hunger”. You can also give your gift at the church office. Thank you for your help in this important project
to feed the hungry. 100% of your gifts are used for the meals and packaging and your gift is tax deductible.
Middle School Youth in Grades 6-8 to Attend Synod Lock In at UNI
A number of our youth in grades 6-8 will be attending the lock in at the UNI Wellness Center overnight on
Friday, October 14th. The lock in is the 17th annual lock in sponsored by UNI Lutheran Student Center and our
Northeastern Iowa Synod. The event is titled: “Loving Our Neighbors” and it will focus on loving neighbor
and how we serve those around us. Youth will be invited to bring non-perishable food items to support the
UNI Student Food Pantry. We will leave the church parking lot at 7 pm on Friday and return home by 7 am on
Saturday morning. We do need a couple of drivers and another chaperone who can stay the night. Please see
Pr. Kevin.
Mission Trip Youth to Meet on Sunday, October 16th at 10 am
High School youth who are going on the mission trip to San Diego next July are asked to meet in the youth
center on Sunday, October 16th at 10 am. Scrip and fundraising will be discussed.
YOUTH NEWS
October 2016
[email protected] October 2016
LIGHT Newsletter Christmas Program It’s October which means…already
time to start planning Christmas!
Mark your calendar for our
Christmas program on Wednesday,
December 14. This program is for
our preschool through sixth grade
students. Because we will be
having our program early in
December, we will begin planning
our Christmas program in October
and working on it with the children
in November. If you are interested
in helping out with the Christmas
program, please contact the church
office by calling 394—2552 or
e-mailing [email protected].
Upcoming Dates October 16 – LIGHT kids sing during
Sunday church service
November 23 – NO LIGHT
Thanksgiving Break
NEW FALL Wednesday Schedule Meal: 5:00 - 5:50
Worship 6:00 – 6:30
LIGHT Education: 6:30-7:15
Singing in Church We invite all children to join us on
Sunday, October 16 to sing during the
9am worship service. This is a fun
chance for the kids to showcase their
talents and share their music with our
Sunday crowd. Hope to see you
there!
Fall Hayride During October, your child will be
able to participate in a fall hayride!
Check the October schedule to see
when your child is scheduled to go
on our hayride. Please make sure
they have warm clothes so they can
enjoy the ride! They may also bring
their own blankets.
Noisy Collection Each week we will be collecting an
offering from the kids during LIGHT,
which we call the Noisy Collection.
The more change in our coffee can,
the noisier it gets! The money goes
towards various causes throughout the
year.
October 2016
Saturday, October 1 8:30 – 3:30 pm Women's Retreat @ Morris Residence "Generation to Generation, Passing Your Faith 5:30 pm Worship Service w/Communion
Sunday, October 2 9:00 am Polka Worship Service w/Communion 10:00 am Adult Sunday School 2:00 pm Sycamore Ministry
Monday, October 3 6:30 pm Long Range Planning
Tuesday, October 4 3:15 pm Chapel Service – NHN&RC & Kensington 4:00 pm Chapel Service – Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare w/Communion
Wednesday, October 5 8:30 am Quilting 5:00 – 5:50 pm Wednesday Night Meal 6:00 – 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship 6:30 – Bell Choir Practice 6:40 – 7:15 pm LIGHT 6:40 pm 7&8 Grade Confirmation Class 6:45 pm Gospel Group Practice
Thursday, October 6 9:30 am Bible Study-Fireside Room
Friday, October 7
Saturday, October 8 5:30 pm Worship Service
Sunday, October 9 9:00 am Worship Service –Gospel Group 10:00 am Adult Sunday School 12:30 – 3:00 pm Food Packaging @ Trinity 2:00 pm Sycamore Ministry
Monday, October 10
Tuesday, October 11
Wednesday, October 12 8:30 am Quilting 1:30 pm – NH Ministerial Meeting 1:30 pm Miriam/Lydia Bible Study: Hostess LaVonne Tank 1:30 pm Elizabeth/Martha Bible Study: Hostess Orla Wiley 5:00 – 5:50 pm Wednesday Night Meal 6:00 – 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship w/Communion 6:30 – Bell Choir Practice 6:40 – 7:15 pm LIGHT 6:40 pm 7&8 Grade Confirmation Class 6:45 pm Gospel Group Practice
Thursday, October 13 9:00 am Child Abuse Prevention Meeting 9:30 am Bible Study – Fireside Room 6:00 pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Council Meeting Friday, October 14 7:00 pm – 7:00 am UNI Lock In (Grades 6, 7 & 8)
Saturday, October 15 5:30 pm Worship Service w/Communion
Sunday, October 16 9:00 am Worship Service w/Communion -LIGHT to sing during service 10:00 am Adult Sunday School 10:00 am Mission Trip Youth Meeting 2:00 pm Sycamore Ministry
Monday, October 17
Tuesday, October 18 7:00 pm Book Club @ Dave & Jane Kraft's home
Wednesday, October 19 8:30 am Quilting 5:00 – 5:50 pm Wednesday Night Meal 6:00 – 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship 6:30 – Bell Choir Practice 6:40 – 7:15 pm LIGHT 6:40 pm 7&8 Grade Confirmation Class 6:45 pm Gospel Group Practice
Thursday, October 20 9:30 am Bible Study-Fireside Room 3:00 pm Communion Service – NHN&RC & Kensington
Friday, October 21 1:00 pm Bremwood Salad Luncheon – Waverly
Saturday, October 22 5:30 pm Worship Service
Sunday, October 23 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Adult Sunday School 2:00 pm Sycamore Ministry
Monday, October 24
Tuesday, October 25 12:00 – 5:00 pm Blood Drive @ NH Community Center 5:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting 6:45 pm Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 26 8:30 am Quilting 5:00 – 5:50 pm Wednesday Night Meal 6:00 – 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship 6:30 – Bell Choir Practice 6:40 – 7:15 pm LIGHT 6:40 pm 7&8 Grade Confirmation Class 6:45 pm Gospel Group Practice 7:30 pm 9th grade Confirmation practice & pictures
Thursday, October 27 9:30 am Bible Study-Fireside Room 7:00 pm Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group @ Linn Haven
Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29 5:30 pm Worship Service Sunday, October 30 9:00 am Worship Service - Confirmation Sunday 10:00 am Adult Sunday School 2:00 pm Sycamore Ministry Giving Tree Forms due to Church Office Monday, October 31
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Paul & Kathy Braithwaite
Colin & Katie Larsen
Tim & Kelsey Glaser
Brian & Carla Nymeyer
Duane & Sheila Tank
Dan & Sandy Brummond
Paul & Lucy Hereid
Lloyd & Carol Drewelow
David & Renae Engel
Bryan & Brooke Dungey
Shirley & Linn Wagoner
Nick & Staci Schutte
Steve & Lisa Aegerter
Jocelyn & Kyle Bouska
Jason & Amy Kuehn
Steve & Carol Anderson
Ben & Sherrie Brincks
Lyle & Sally Kriener
Brent & Jenny Schwickerath
Jerry & Courtney Reicherts
Olin & Karen Amundson
Jeremy & Megan Schaufenbuel
Tyler & Sara Throndson
Mark & Jolene Dungey
Jeff & Bonnie Henn
Nick & Emily Sanford
Rod & Ladine Knapp
Gary & Lynette Rathbone
Dave & Sandra Jaschen
Scott & Jill Hogeland
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Horner, Russell 10/1
Johnson, Gary 10/1
McKenna, Sawyer 10/2
Nielsen, Nancy 10/2
Sittig, Spencer 10/2
Dirksen, Auburn 10/3
Finn, Josie 10/3
Crooks, Graysen 10/4
Heeren, Janet 10/4
Laures, Mitch 10/4
Zwanziger, Bruce 10/4
Boos, Grayson 10/5
Bentley, Barbara 10/6
Crooks, Carl 10/6
Noehl, Connor 10/6
Roberson, Dillon 10/6
Suhr, Ely 10/6
Strum, Dennis 10/7
Hartmann, Albert 10/8
Kriener, Lyle 10/8
Valdahl, Merry 10/8
Pontenberg, Nancy 10/9
Hackman, Krista 10/10
Benz, Judith 10/11
Crooks, Jaclyn 10/11
Hoffman, Julie 10/11
TeKippe, Nicholas 10/11
Burke, Mason 10/12
Gebel, Chase 10/12
Knapp, Logan 10/12
Morris, Nancy 10/12
Pool, Lisa 10/12
Sittig, Brock 10/12
Hauge, Susanne 10/13
Stochl, Kathy 10/13
Bader, Laura 10/14
Baethke, Liz 10/14
Torkelson, Tom 10/14
Hereid, Hazel 10/15
Horner, Caitlin 10/15
Laures, Liz 10/16
Zwanziger, Sharla 10/16
Crooks, Sloane 10/17
Kellogg, Chuck 10/17
Brummond, Sandy 10/18
Kane Jr., Michial 10/18
Leistikow, Brent 10/18
Pontenberg, Gail 10/18
Severson, Arlin 10/18
Dockendorf, Deb 10/19
Smith, Dora 10/19
Suhr, Eadie 10/19
Knowlton, Bailey 10/20
Drewelow, Carol L. 10/21
Franzen, Harold 10/21
Hemesath, Katherine 10/21
McShane, Shelley 10/22
Noehl, Sara 10/22
Strottmann, Andrea 10/23
Jerdee, JJ 10/24
Moorman, Myla 10/24
Reicherts, Keira 10/24
Sanford, Nick 10/24
Zeien, Cheyenne 10/24
Boss, Aaliyah 10/25
Brincks, Nicholas 10/25
Darling, Mallory 10/25
Glaser, Tim 10/25
Hauge, Douglas 10/26
Hereid, Paul 10/26
Rausch, Ryan 10/26
Boss, Kathleen 10/27
Gray, Jordan 10/27
Maas, Cameron 10/27
Ott, Susan 10/27
Stover, Lee 10/27
Cunningham, Brittney 10/28
Pearce, Diana 10/28
Schnieder, Dixie 10/28
Stumme, Connor 10/28
Wickham, Beth 10/29
Kreisel, Sheldon 10/30
Meirick, Amie 10/30
Macomber, Trish 10/31
Savre, Deanna 10/31
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President Report: I would like to give a financial update, as I see things going this year, and ask for your help. As of 8-31-16, our general fund
was down to only $1,567.22 vs $30,351.83 at the beginning of the year. While we do have a fair amount of money in our
overall account (other funds, to keep us going), it is very important that we start taking in more money for our general fund to
cover related operating expenses (majority for salaries & benefits). Our income (giving to the general fund) is $59,886 short,
YTD, of what we had budgeted (only at 74% of our projected budgeted income YTD). If it wasn’t for non-salary related
expenses being down considerably YTD vs budget, we would be in a much worse financial situation. As of 8-31, we have
taken in $171,063.74 YTD for our general fund vs our “planned/budgeted” amount of $230,950 YTD. We have spent
$173,153.65 YTD on related salaries & benefits, which is actually less than our budgeted amount of $181,340.37 YTD. If we
continue to spend more than we take in (which has unfortunately been our pattern the past couple of years), at some point, we
will need to consider/make some “hard” decisions and that time might need to be sooner than later. Please re-consider what
you now give and ask yourself if you can do better. If you don’t attend church much (or at all), please consider coming back
and helping your church out, as we need & want you! Together, we can make a positive difference. Thank you! I would
also like to give a special thanks to all that have helped out & volunteered in so many ways this year, again, it is greatly
appreciated!
Bob Savre, Council President
“Living Christ’s Love” Our Gifts to the Ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church
Giving Report as of September 30, 2016
Stewardship Note: The congregation approved the General Fund Expense Budget for 2016 is $348,020.55. That averages $6,692.70 per week or $29,001.71 per month!
General Fund Balance as of 9/30/16: $1,550.85
General Fund 24,119.22
Synod 1,365.50
World Hunger 102.50
EWALU 100.00
ELCA Disaster Response 100.00
Property Improv. Fund 1,434.50
Shingle Fund 630.00
Cemetery Fund 160.75
Sunday Fellowship Fund 39.10
Wed. Night Supper 507.00
Computer 45.00
Youth 205.00
Live Stream 160.00
Endowment 542.11
Totals 29,510.68
Help the church to reach our goal every week
by giving to the General Fund.
October 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church
223 South Water Avenue New Hampton, IA. 50659-1461
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Non-Profit Presorted Std.
US Postage Paid New Hampton, IA.
Permit No. 15
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Annual Meeting on November 20th
in the Fellowship Hall following worship service .
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