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Orr attends CHURCH NEWS
2015 National
4-H Congress SPENCER ORR Allen named JAMES ALLEN
involved in the horse and pony, lead- pastor at E-Free cal Studies from Trinity International
Eighteen Iowa 4-H’ers were se- ership, communications, citizenship Church University, Deerfield, Ill., a Master of
lected to represent Iowa as delegates and visual arts project areas. He has Arts in Religion with a concentration
to the 2015 National 4-H Congress served as president, vice president, James Allen is the new Pastor of on Church Ministries and a Master
held Nov. 27 through Dec. 1 in At- secretary, treasurer and historian for Family Ministries and Youth at Clear of Divinity with a Pastoral Ministries
lanta, Ga. Spencer Orr, of Clear his 4-H club. Orr also has participated Lake Evangelical Free Church. focus from Liberty Baptist Theologi-
Lake, was one of the delegates on the in his county 4-H council, state 4-H A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, cal Seminary. Allen was also recently
trip. The theme for the 94th year of council, Iowa 4-H Youth Conference Allen surrendered his life to full-time admitted into the Southern Baptist
National 4-H Congress was, “Excite, and National 4-H Conference. ministry while on a mission trip to the Theological Seminary’s Doctor of
Spark, Ignite.” “I started in 4-H by just showing Czech Republic in October 1999. He Ministry program in Family Ministry,
National 4-H Congress recog- horses and I would have never imag- has a strong desire to disciple, preach, which he hopes to begin soon.
nizes the delegates’ outstanding lead- ined how far I would come within teach, and equip others in the gospel Allen has been married since De-
ership and community work and is this program,” said Orr. “Throughout with the result that they glorify God cember 2001 to his wife, Julie, and
an opportunity for leaders in 4-H to my seven years I have gained multiple and treasure Jesus with every aspect of they have three children ranging in
meet and learn from each other. Con- leadership, citizenship and communi- their lives so that they live on mission age from 5-11 years old.
gress included keynote speakers, tours cation skills and I have also been able in their communities and throughout
of Atlanta, service work around the to connect with other 4-H’ers from all the world. Much of his focus at Clear
city, workshops and an international over the state.” Lake Evangelical Free Church will be
banquet and formal gala. to disciple children, students, parents,
“This is one of the highest rec- and families toward that end.
ognition opportunities for senior Prior to coming to CLEFC, Allen
4-H’ers in Iowa,” said Cayla Taylor, served at churches in Minnesota, Kan-
campus 4-H youth program coordi- sas, Wisconsin, and Illinois, as well as
nator with Iowa State University Ex- a boys’ home in Nebraska.
tension and Outreach. “These youth His theological training includes
were selected because they have dem- a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Min-
onstrated exceptional skills in leader- istry with an emphasis in Intercul-
ship, citizenship and overall achieve- tural Ministry and a minor in Bibli-
ment.”
Orr is the son of David and Celebrate the Child at Zion tonight
Tammy Orr, of Clear Lake. A seven- Zion Lutheran Church, Clear
year member of 4-H, Orr has been
Clean & Fresh! Comfortable & JONAH PEDELTY Lake, is planning some special events
Convenient during the Advent season.
Pedelty earns Eagle Scout Badge On Wednesday, Dec. 2, former
All size dogs welcome Zion Lutheran Church Pastor Jonathan
Jonah Pedelty, a senior at Clear Lake High School, recently achieved the Swenson, will present a one man play
highest rank in Boy Scouts, by earning his Eagle Scout Merit Badge. entitled, “Celebrate the Child”, at the 7
A ceremony to honor Pedelty’s achievement was held Nov. 21 with Boy p.m. Advent service.
Scout Troop 1075, friends and family in attendance to mark the occasion. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, the church
8$ Complete 8 min.wash Pedelty’s scouting accomplishments include trips to the Boundary Waters will host the Waldorf Choir for the sec-
(Includes supplies) and Camp Philmont, in New Mexico. He was also a leader in the troop and ond Advent service, at 5:30 p.m. The
held various offices. At Clear Lake High School, he excelled in cross country, Waldorf Choir is the second oldest
Clear was an All-State Honor Band participant where he played the baritone saxo- acappella choir in the United States
Lake phone, and he was active in soccer. and is the premier choral ensemble at
His Eagle Scout project was landscaping around Zion Lutheran Church’s Waldorf College.
Located at Laser Wash • North 20th Street, Clear Lake Hub Building, where he planted trees, bushes, plants and laid rock. The Zion children’s Christmas pro-
Pedelty is a member of Boy Scout Troop 1075. The leaders of the troop are gram will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12,
Todd Applegate and Steve Futrell. at 7 p.m., in the church sanctuary. The
Following graduation, he plans on attending NIACC and then transferring children will be performing, Nativity:
to the University of Northern Iowa to major in biology and minor in music. He Inside Out. The public is invited to JONATHAN SWENSON
is the son of Don and Becky Pedelty, of Clear Lake.
attend. The program will replace the
regular Saturday evening worship service that is usually held at 5:30 p.m.
Christmas break for Zkids will be from Dec. 23-Jan. 6.
Clear Lake and Ventura Church Directory CLUMC plans Seventh-day Adventist
Church to hold Advent
Agape Christian Church of Christ First Church of Friday, 8:30 a.m. (fourth Friday of month Advent actitivies tree lighting Dec. 6
Family Church the Open Bible at Oakwood Care Center at 9:30 a.m.);
2010 14th Ave. N., • 357-5813 Tuesdays at Newman Catholic, 9:15 During the month of Decem- The Seventh-day Adventist
2810 Hwy. 18 West, • 357-8014 www.clearlakecc.com 609 South 8th St. • 357-3217 a.m., elementary gym; Wednesday: 8:45 ber, the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 815 N. Kentucky Ave., Ma-
www.agapeage.com a.m. at Newman Catholic Church will be holding one worship son City, will hold the second annual
Pastors: Dave and Kris Toyne Pastor: Brad Sheldon Pastor: Rev. Will Hunsaker Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. service at 10:45 a.m., in place of the Advent tree lighting on Sunday, Dec.
Sunday Power Hour (all ages): 9 a.m. Fellowship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. 6, at 5 p.m. The Advent Tree is the
Sunday Worship with Super Church for Bible School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night: 7 p.m. The Children’s Christmas pro- sixth-tallest live, decorated tree in
Worship: 10:30 a.m. gram will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, America. The lighting service is open
during the 10:45 a.m. service. On to everyone. Enjoy live music, warm
Children: 10 a.m. Clear Lake Regular First Congregational United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 20, a Choir Contata, drinks, video clips and worship.
Wednesday Big Dreams Children and Baptist Church Church Messiah Community Sing Along, will On Saturday, Dec. 19, the
Youth: 7 p.m. 508 2nd Ave. N. • 357-5247 be held at 10:45 a.m. and at 2 p.m.. church will hold a Live Nativity, from
2nd Sunday of each month: “God- 314 North 6th Street • 357-5851 205 W. 10th Ave. N. • 357-2818 www.clearlakeumc.org Christmas Eve services will be 5-8 p.m. Crafts and refreshments will
Tism” a class for children 2-8 yrs. on Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. www.congregationalclearlake.com held at 5 p.m. with Lessons and Car- also be part of the fun.
the Autism spectrum Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. facebook: FirstCongregationalClearLake Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson ols and at 10 p.m. with Voices of
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month: Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer: 7 p.m. Pastor: Harlan Seri Sunday Worship Services: 10:45 a.m. Christmas and communion.
“SIgn-Interpreted Sunday Service for Wednesday Kids Club: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages): 9:45 a.m.
the hearing impaired Sunday: Worship, 10:10 a.m. Mid-Week Worship with Communion: CLUB NEWS
Staffed nursery for all services. Community of Christ Fellowship, 11:10 a.m. Wed., 5:15-5:45 p.m.
Communion: First Sunday of the month Open Door Diner: Wednesdays, 5:30- The Lake Area Quilters Guild and place settings.
Bell Harbor 15 Plaza Drive • 357-3766 6:15 p.m. Open to everyone. The Lake Area Quilters Guild Each member is to bring a Christ-
Pastor: Christina Blum (357-1234) Galilean Lutheran Church Clear Lake/Ventura Food Pantry: Wedne- will have the annual Christmas pot- mas themed fat quarter, their ‘Christ-
4560 Wesley Dr., Clear Lake • 357-3345 Youth/Teen Ministers: Bob and Jill says, 5-7 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Friday of each luck and party at the Senior Center, in mas Challenge’ if they chose to do so,
Pastor: Rev. Keith Scott Hwy.18 West • 357-2296 month, 1-3 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. Clear Lake, on Thursday, Dec. 3, at their Round Robin project to pass and
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Board members will arrive a one food item for the potluck.
half hour early to prepare decorations
Branstad (357-4918)
Celebration Community Power Hour (Sunday School): 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Scot McCluskey Zion Lutheran
Church Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Church
Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. 112 North 4th Street • 357-5261
805 10th Ave. N. (Across from Lion’s Worship: 10:45 a.m. www.zionclearlake.org
Field) • 357-0026 Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Daniel Miller Harvest Bible Chapel Pastors: Rev. Dr. Patrick Hall and
Rev. Kirk Wilkie
E F CSunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday School
vangelical ree hurch 2200 N. 24th St., Clear Lake • 357-7500 Worship Services: Saturday, 4 p.m.
1310 Hwy 18 West • 357-7581 www.harvestclearlake.org - ABLE; 5:30 p.m. - Liturgy “Lite” and
(Ages 2 thru adult) www.clearlakefree.org
Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. Senior Pastor: John Tank Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - Traditiona™l; 10 a.m.
Sunday Praise & Worship: 10 a.m. Senior Pastor: Dan Jordan Worship Leader: Cody Rogers - Contemporary & Zkids (K-5th); 6 p.m. -
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Associate Youth Pastor: James Allen Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Zyouth (6th-12th)
Christian Church Associate Adult Pastor: Randy Vaage Sunday School: 10 a.m. for birth
to fifth grade
302 Hwy. 18 West • 357-4885 Sunday Morning Worship Service: 9:30 VENTURA
a.m.
Sunday School all ages: 9 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages: 11 a.m. ClS1SWWPCe0auteea0asnee1.rttdokk9aPhderLt:ynah,oaadyFA9tklrvM:M.3reeiJ.a0acioSssccahossC.uokn::mtmh’GThS.su•aomuets3usrsu5rdmdc7naa-ahyi3ynt,2,yT14h4mpu.rmsind.adayneaddndsponsCSSELPRoCamuuerhsnn-aMtsdddoiul:aarS:e:ryyrelVcJSWcmee1chnos9hetrs4ouser6ohr@alBi/pLBuc•:lirubt8n9el2slet.a9nhC.-em3tlea6.5srs0a: n10:15 Dr. Jeff Anderson
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