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Schedule Updates, Event Reminders, Weekly E-News
SCHEDULE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Schedule change announcements will be posted on KCRG-TV's closings, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and on LCRMarion.org.
Anyone subscribed to our ENews or text notifications will receive a message.
OPT-IN FOR PAPERLESS STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS
We will be sending out our annual stewardship appeal in mid-October. If you would like to receive an electronic copy INSTEAD of a paper copy, please sign up above!
**If you signed up last year, you don't need to sign up again!
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Highlights & Upcoming Events:
- Youth Ministry
- Hurricane Relief - Lutheran Disaster Response
- Ready For Winter Drive Supporting Marion Cares
- Marion Lutheran Churches Blood Drive
- Activity Updates - Scrapbookers, Quilters, Woodcarvers, Book Club, Cribbage, Train Dominoes, Galileans Women's Choir, Resurrection Choir, Resurrection Ringers, Gatherings, Train Dominoes, Biking Group
- Mission and Ministry Updates - September/October Mission Envelopes - ELCA World Hunger
- Stephen Ministry - Learn how to navigate life's challenges
- Weekly Calendar
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In Our Prayers
Due to privacy concerns, we will not publish our full prayer list in this e-newsletter.
However, we DO encourage you to stay connected to our church family and lift the needs of the congregation up in prayer. Please consider adding your email address to the prayer concern distribution list. Prayer concerns are emailed out to the list upon receiving permission from the person in need. To be added to the distribution for prayer requests, please send a request to office@lcrmarion.org. If you or a loved one needs prayer, again, please contact the church office - office@lcrmarion.org or 319-377-4689.
The prayer list is also kept on a password protected page of our website. Please email the church office for the link and password.
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Celebrations
Let us know if you have something you'd like us to celebrate with you! Email the church office: office@LCRMarion.org.
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Blessing of the Animals
 Sunday, October 9 at 1:30 pm
BRING YOUR "OTHER FAMILY" TO CHURCH TO BE BLESSED!
In the Lutheran Church, one way we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, who believed that nature and all of its creatures is a reflection of God, is to bless the animals. It is a time to remember how animals are a blessing in our lives, and that we have a responsibility to care for them and the environment.
Pastor Jeff and Gypsy would like to personally invite you!
https://youtube.com/shorts/LVbjlHNb62M
All animals are welcome!
Invite your family and friends!
https://fb.me/e/25x6Guby8
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Marion Lutheran Churches Blood Drive
 Thursday, October 13
1:30 - 6:30 pm
LCR Fellowship Hall
Give the gift of life by donating blood! Please contact the church office or sign up online for an appointment.
You can save a life!
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/113769
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Hurricane Relief
 Hurricane Relief Through Lutheran Disaster Response
MONETARY DONATIONS COLLECTED AND FORWARDED
From Lutheran Disaster Response:
"Your generosity has poised Lutheran Disaster Response to be ready for times such as these – and we are equipped to accompany partners and survivors of Hurricane Ian for as long as it takes. For that, we cannot thank you enough.
Along with our partners in the region, we are prepared to respond to Hurricane Ian with immediate relief, including water, clothing, gift cards, tarps and more. Your dollars are also hard at work in communities around the world through Lutheran Disaster Response, including responses to Hurricane Fiona, the drought in the Horn of Africa, the severe storm in Alaska, the war in Ukraine – to name a few."
You can give online at LCRMarion.org/Giving - click the yellow "donate" button and select "Hurricane Relief" via Venmo, or cash/check donations. Please label your gift "Hurricane Relief."
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Ready For Winter
 Ready For Winter Drive Supporting Marion Cares
HELP LOCAL STUDENTS BE READY FOR WINTER!
From now until October 14, we will be collecting monetary donations to go to Marion Cares. The funds will purchase winter necessities for local students in need including winter outerwear, socks and underwear.
You can give online at LCRMarion.org/Giving - click the yellow "donate" button and select "Ready For Winter Drive" via Venmo, or cash/check donations. Please label your gift "Winter."
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New Member Sessions - October 16 or 23
 Interested in learning more about membership at LCR?
We will be hosting two sessions - attend one - on October 16 and October 23, at noon. Register to attend by contacting the church office or emailing office@LCRMarion.org.
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Neighborhood Nights
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS - Halloween Edition - Trunk-or-Treat!
Saturday, October 29
Join us for Halloween fun on Saturday, October 29!
4:30 - 7:00 pm
Come trick-or-treat the trunks, plus enjoy a free spaghetti dinner and outdoor fall photo booth!
Prizes for best costumes!
WE NEED YOU
Decorate your car and bring treats to hand out to our neighborhood friends!
Compete for Best Decorated Trunk prize!
Invite your family and friends!
Please "register" your car, so we know you're able to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044ca8ad2ea7fa7-trunkortreat
WAYS TO HELP WITH NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS!
SHARE OUR FACEBOOK EVENT: Invite your friends and family on Facebook!
https://fb.me/e/2NSkJFn12
THRIVENT ACTION GRANTS: Thrivent Members - We would be grateful to have sponsors for our Neighborhood Nights meals! You can apply for a $250 Thrivent Action Teams Grant, which will help us cover the cost of the meal.
THANK YOU for helping us reach out to the community with this fun event!
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Confirmation and Reformation Sunday
Sunday, October 30
CONFIRMATION WORSHIP @ 8:30 am
REFORMATION CELEBRATED AT 8:30 am and 10:30 am SERVICES
Join us as we celebrate faith!
At 8:30 am, we will celebrate our young people who will be confirming their faith.
We will celebrate the Reformation at both Sunday morning services. Wear your red!
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Youth Ministry
Visit our Youth Ministry Page to stay up-to-date!
https://lcrmarion.org/ministries/youth-ministry.html
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Activity Updates
We also have many adult education groups!
Meeting this week:
Biblical Potpourri - Sunday at 9:30 am - Conference Room
J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) - Monday at 1:00 pm - Conference Room
Loaves, Fishes and Faith - Tuesday at 1:00 pm - Fireplace Room
Pastor's Scripture Study - Wednesday at 11:00 am - Fellowship Hall
Biblical Potpourri - Wednesday at 7:00 pm - Conference Room
Donna Dennis Small Group - Thursday at 7:00 pm - Conference Room
Bethany Mast Small Group - Thursday at 8:00 pm - home-based group
Get the current list at https://lcrmarion.org/ministries/adult-ministry.html.
SUNDAY
LCR Mom's Group
Calling all mothers! Mothers of young children, grown children, and every age in between. The LCR Outreach Committee is starting a group to support mothers at every stage of motherhood. This group will meet EACH Sunday between worship services. Please join us in the Fireplace Room. We hope to see you there!
MONDAY
Comforting Hands Quilters
The Comforting Hands Quilters meet on Mondays from 9-11:30 am.
WEDNESDAY
Galileans Women's Choir
The Galileans rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 pm.
Resurrection Choir
Resurrection Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm.
THURSDAY
LCR Walking Group
We are excited to have launched the LCR Walking Club! The group will meet on Thursdays at 10 am. We will have weekly walks at different locations. Please contact the church office to get on our email list, so we can share our walking plan with you.
Woodcarvers
The Woodcarvers meet on Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Art Room (Education Wing)
Resurrection Ringers
Our handbell choir, the Resurrection Ringers rehearse on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm.
FRIDAY
Gatherings Discussion Group- Next Meeting on October 14
Join us on the second and fourth Fridays at noon for Gatherings (formerly LifeTree Cafe)! Light refreshments will be served.
Gatherings is a place and time to hear stories, share stories, and connect with others in our community. We welcome your thoughts and want you to feel safe to share what you really think or feel without being judged or rejected.
Cribbage - Friday, October 14
Join us for a few hands of cards on the second and fourth Fridays at 1:15 pm. All are welcome!
COMING UP
Book Club - Tuesday, October 18
Our book this month is “The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie” by Rachel Linden! We will meet to talk about the book on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 pm.
Train Dominoes - Friday, October 21
We will be playing Train Dominoes, a fun and easy-to-learn game, on the first and third Fridays of the month at 1:15 pm. Join us in the fellowship hall!
Scrapbookers - Saturday, October 22
Enjoy a day of creativity! Join our scrapbooking group on Saturday, October 22 from 9 am - 9 pm in the fellowship hall. Please contact the church office to RSVP and for additional information!
Bicycling Group - Looking For Interested People
We have had a number of people express interest in having a bicycling group. If you would like to be included in this group, please contact the church office!
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Serving Opportunities & Mission Partners
September/October Mission Envelopes - ELCA World Hunger
Sep & Oct Mission Envelopes are going to ELCA World Hunger, working towards a just world where all are fed. More information is available at https://www.elca.org/hunger
 
Mission of Hope - Can You Help?
A big thanks to our Mission of Hope meal crew! They put together and served ham, scalloped potatoes, and sides for 100 people on Thursday, October 6!
The Mission of Hope meal organizers are looking for new people who will help with coordinating these meals! LCR serves every other month. Please contact the church office if you are interested in learning more!
Central Furniture Rescue
Downsizing? Central Furniture Rescue helps homeless furnish apartments with beds, living room furniture, and basic household items. Interested in volunteering or donating? Please contact Michelle Shaw or the church office. More information at CentralFurnitureRescue.org.
Willis Dady Amazon Wishlist
Willis Dady maintains an Amazon wishlist of their most needed items on a week-to-week basis. If you are interested in donating, please visit this link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WXSRWP0N4SN6/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?blm_aid=26287
If you know of a way to help our community, please email the church office.
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Stephen Ministry
 Do You Need Someone to Talk To?
Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who receive special training to provide one-on-one Christian care to people who are experiencing challenges in life - grief, loneliness, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss, and many other life difficulties. Stephen Ministers listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. Contact the church office if you would like to be put in contact with a Stephen Minister.
Stephen Ministry Training
Taking Stephen Ministry classes is a great way to learn strategies for coping with life's challenges, as well as equipping people to help other people. We would like to kick-off a new training session at LCR in October. If you are interested, please contact the church office.
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Walk to Emmaus - October
 ‘Walk to Emmaus’ retreat weekends are coming up in October (dates below). If you are interested, have questions, or would like to be sponsored (sponsorship is required), please contact Donna Dennis (donnakdennis88@gmail.com) or Tom Lillevig (Lillevig@outlook.com). More information can be found at - https://www.cedarrapidsemmaus.com/
Men's Walk Dates: October 13-16
Women's Walk Dates: October 27-30
Walk Weekends are held at: Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca @ 3271 Sandy Beach Rd NE, Solon, IA 52333
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LCR Weekly Calendar
More Information:
All Events: https://lcrmarion.org/events.html
Adult Education (Studies, Classes): http://www.lcrmarion.org/ministries/adult-ministry.html
Fellowship: https://lcrmarion.org/home/fellowship.html
Handicrafts (Quilting, Woodcarvers, etc.): https://lcrmarion.org/ministries/handicrafts.html
- 8:00 am - Fellowship - Cafe
- 8:30 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
- 9:30 am - Fellowship - Cafe
- 9:30 am - Biblical Potpourri - Conference Room
- 9:40 am - Sunday School - Education Wing
- 9:45 am - Confirmation Prep Session - Fellowship Hall
- 9:45 am - LCR Mom's Group - Fireplace Room
- 10:30 am - Contemporary Worship - Sanctuary
- 1:30 pm - Blessing of the Animals - Outside
- 6:30 pm - AA Group Meeting - Conference Room
Monday, October 10
- 9:00 am - Comforting Hands Quilters - Fellowship Hall
- 1:00 pm - J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) Bible Study - Conference Room
Tuesday, October 11
- 1:00 pm - Loaves, Fishes, and Faith Study Group - Fireplace Room
- 7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Worship Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 12
- 11:00 am - Pastor's Scripture Study - Fellowship Hall
- 5:30 pm - Fellowship - Cafe
- 6:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Worship
- 6:00 pm - Wednesday Night Live - Fellowship Hall
- 6:15 pm - Galileans Women's Choir Rehearsal - Orange Room (Ed Wing)
- 7:00 pm - Biblical Potpourri - Conference Room
- 7:15 pm - Confirmation - Fellowship Hall
- 7:15 pm - Resurrection Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
- 7:30 pm - EDGE High School Group - Youth Activities Center (Y.A.C.) - Ed Wing
Thursday, October 13
- 10:00 am - LCR Walking Club - offsite (contact the church office for information)
- 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Marion Lutheran Churches Blood Drive - Fellowship Hall
- 6:00 pm - Woodcarvers - Art Room (Ed Wing)
- 6:30 pm - Resurrection Ringers Rehearsal - Sanctuary
- 7:00 pm - Donna Dennis Small Group - Conference Room
- 8:00 pm - Bethany Mast Bible Study (home-based group)
Friday, October 14
- 12:00 pm - Gatherings Topical Discussion Group - Cafe
- 1:15 pm - Cribbage - Cafe
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Collection For Ukraine Relief
 The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a call for donations to support the churches and people of Ukraine, who are fleeing their homes and seeking shelter, basic necessities such as food and water, following Russia’s military invasion of the country.
LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt said this “support is vital for people desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire and bombing. Every donation counts.”
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will collect donations and forward them to Lutheran World Federation. Check and cash donations can be dropped off at the church - please mark "Ukraine" in the memo. You can also donate online using our "Donate" button - select "Ukraine" in the dropdown, or Venmo to @resurrectionlutheran; comment "Ukraine."
Since we started collecting money, our congregation has raised $10,000 for Ukraine relief. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. You can stay up to date on Lutheran World Federation Activities by following their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lutheranworld
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LCR Job Opportunity
 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection is currently looking to hire a Contemporary Worship Leader. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
WE NEED TECH BOOTH VOLUNTEERS!!!
We are still very much in need of volunteers, especially for the 8:30 am Sunday service. Send a message to Cari@LCRMarion.org if you would like to learn more about running the slides, operating the camera, or working with the soundboard.
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Sign Up to Share Your Gifts at LCR!
Time and Talent 2022
The 2022 Time and Talent Catalog and Sign-Up is now available!
We are SO GRATEFUL for the many talents and gifts in our church family! EVERYONE has something to they can share, and we are EXCITED to find new ways to CONNECT as a congregation, and to also share the love of God throughout our community.
Please prayerfully explore the Time & Talent catalog, and then sign up for the things you are interested in as soon as you can.
Click HERE to download the catalog: https://lcrmarion.org/downloads/time-and-talent.html
You can sign up using the online form at the above link, or use the paper forms at church, or download & print a form at home: https://lcrmarion.org/mt-content/uploads/2022/02/tt-response-form-2022-update.pdf. Please submit one form PER PERSON in your family.
Let us know if you have any questions! THANK YOU for sharing your gifts!
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Pastor Jeff's Video Series - Minute Devotionals
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Venmo For Giving
 You are now able to "Venmo" money to LCR for special projects (juice box drive, backpacks, organ fund) or give to the church's general fund! Find us - @lcrmarion (Resurrection Lutheran) or, scan the QR Code:
Please designate what you would like your donation to go toward in the "notes."
Venmo is a smart phone app that allows users to send money to others. Find out more here: https://venmo.com/ |
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LCR Living Legacy Fund
(LCR Trust Fund)
 The purpose of the Living Legacy Fund is to enhance the work of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection by providing ministry, education, and stewardship opportunities for the church that is in addition and apart from the general operation of the church.
Learn more at our new Living Legacy webpage:
lcrmarion.org/giving/livinglegacy.html
Brochures are available on the gathering space kiosk, as well as information about Charitable Giving Through Your IRA - Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). You can download both information pieces from the website.
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Ways to Give
If you are looking for information about how to financially support Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, please go to http://lcrmarion.org/giving/. We are very grateful for your continued faithfulness to the ministries of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection!
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Social Media
We provide many opportunities to connect on our social media platforms. Here are the links:
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