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“So God created man in his own image,  in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Ever been totally knocked over by something you read?  I was reading in Robert Hick’s book, The Masculine Journey, these words:  “In ancient cultures, images were personal... Read More →

We would like to thank all the generous members of our congregation who donated their services to the Service Auction.  We are blessed to have a very talented and generous congregation! We would also like to thank everyone that participated in the auction on Sunday, April 27th. ... Read More →

Russell Baker of The New York Times wrote the following words, tongue-in-cheek: “They buried Gumbacher last week. The death certificate said he died of Coliosorus Gravis, more commonly known as the spreading decline, but his friends know better. Gumbacher was slowly scared to... Read More →

Family Promise Service Opportunities LL will be helping homeless families several times a year beginning this summer.  Two people are needed to help organize meals and volunteers.  More information coming in June.  Contact Cindy Schile, 319-743-5890 or cindy.schile@gmail.com Read More →

All Lovely Lane preschool sessions are full for 2014-2015 school year!  Trinity Lane is filling up also.  This is a great reflection of our teachers’ hard work and dedication! Summer programming is under way.  We are calling our summer program a Kaleidoscope so that we may enjoy... Read More →

UMW MEETING April 10th, 1 PM @ Lovely Lane UMW has decided to start a new card ministry in our church.  We will be creating greeting cards for all occasions that will be available for church members to purchase for $1 in the narthex. We will have all the supplies you need, so... Read More →

April is the final month of Kids Klub for the school year. It has been great to get to know the families that attend on Wed. nights.  There are some exciting things planned for these last 5 weeks!  On Wed., April 30 (the last Kids Klub night), we’ll have supper and then have... Read More →

Senior High Youth Group meets weekly from 6 pm (supper) to 7:30 pm on Sundays and is for youth grades 9-12.  In March the youth served supper at the Willis Dady Emergency Homeless Shelter.  This was a great experience for the youth. On June 13-19 the senior high youth (and... Read More →

MS Youth Group meets weekly from 5:30 pm (supper) to 7:00 pm on Wednesdays and is for youth in grades 6-8.  In March the youth made “Blessing Bags” to give to those who come to  the Willis Dady Emergency Homeless Shelter.  The Blessing Bags include:  toothbrush, toothpaste,... Read More →

Ecce Homo, “behold, the man!”  Ciseri paints a heart-breaking moment in time as Jesus is led out before a jeering crowd on Good Friday—a haunting snapshot of John 19:5. His shoulders whipped and bare, his head bowed and bleeding beneath a crown of thorns, Jesus looks unsurprised... Read More →